Plein Air Practice
Mon. October 6 & 13 3:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Ages 16 – Adult $20
En plein air is a French expression meaning “in the open air”, and refers to the act of painting outdoors with the artist’s subject in full view. This practice of painting is similar in the practice of yoga or meditation, in that the act itself connects mind/body/nature. Being present, observing, and translating what we see with brush strokes and simple detail make us stronger artists with every attempt.
August 28, 2025 By
Plein Air Practice
August 28, 2025 By
Van Gogh Starry Night Diorama
Van Gogh Starry Night
Diorama
Thurs. November 6 3:45 – 5:15 p.m.
Ages 9-12 $12
At the Artsplace we want to introduce our students to famous artists and their work. In this class students will create a miniature diorama of the vivid Starry Night.
Working in miniature is so fun.
December 11, 2024 By
Mountain Sunset
Mountain Sunset
Tuesday, February 25 3:30 – 5:00 p.m.
Ages 6-8 $12.00
This lesson is a sweet combination of color theory, landscape and gradating paint colors. Students will cut, tear and glue down their paper in a mosaic fashion. Finished project is matted.
May 8, 2024 By
En Plein Air Painting
En Plein Air Painting
Monday, August 12 and 19 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Ages 16 – Adult $20
En plein air is a French expression meaning “in the open air”, and refers to the act of painting outdoors with the artist’s subject in full view. Which is exactly what this class will do using watercolors and pastels!
May 4, 2024 By
Cyanotype Accordion Book
Cyanotype Accordion Book
Tuesday & Thursday June 25 and 27 3:30 – 5:00 p.m.
Ages 9 – 12 $15
A gilded nighttime landscape created using painted papers and a variety of interesting techniques and materials. Edged with gold and silver paint pen. We can’t wait to create this piece with your artist.
May 4, 2024 By
A Bird’s Eye View
A Bird’s Eye View
Thursday, July 11 1:00 – 2:30 p.m.
Ages 6 – 8 $10
All day long birds soar over us. Let’s imagine in paint what they see from their perspective.
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Mixed Media Still Life
Mixed Media Still Life
Thursday, June 13 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Ages 6 – 8 $10
Using painted paper, tempera paint, and oil pastels our young artists will design a colorful still life with blooms.
May 4, 2024 By
A Cow Outstanding In His Field
A Cow Outstanding In His Field
Saturday, August 3 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Ages 4 – 5 $7
We are getting out the paints and brushes to get busy creating a friendly cow! A fun farm themed work of art!
May 4, 2024 By
Summer Sailing
Summer Sailing
Saturday, July 13 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Ages 4 – 5 $7
Imagine using paint and markers to capture sailing on the gentle breeze of a Michigan lake.
May 4, 2024 By
Under the Rainbow
Under the Rainbow
Thursday, June 27 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Ages 4 – 5 $7
Our young artists will learn about the wonder of the rainbow while using brightly colored paints. A great introduction to the color wheel, identification and color mixing.
