Exhibit: Michigan Artist Blacksmith Association - March 30 - May 2 Jansma Gallery at NCCA-Artsplace, 13 E. Main St., Fremont, 231-924-4022. Blacksmithing has been a profession since man discovered iron and needed people to manipulate it into useful items for the times such as weapons, household goods, tools and decorations. The Industrial Revolution (the age of […]
Saturday 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. April 18 Ages 14-Adult If you have never explored the art of printmaking then this is the perfect opportunity. Andrew’s focus as a printmaker is capturing scenes from the natural environment. Join him in learning about the art of linoleum printmaking. In this class students will learn to compose a strong […]
“Sunflower” Thursday, April 30, 5:30-8:00 p.m. Ages 18+ Bring some friends or make some new ones in this fun series of painting classes! Learn acrylic painting basics from color theory to brush use with artist, Sharon Smithem. Sharon is a painting and mosaic muralist with a BFA in fine art from Kendall College. Her work […]
Saturday 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. May 2 Ages 14-Adult Come and explore the art of needle felting with instructor Judy Grant. In this class you will learn the basics of needle felting using layers of rich wool roving colors. Each person will be given a choice […]
Saturday 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. May 16 Ages 16-Adult In this class participants will learn a variety of techniques in watercolor including pouring, spattering, textural effects, masking, lifting, stamping and negative painting. A short review of color theory will begin the day. We will then work on several images with a spring theme during the day […]
Thursday 6:00-8:00 p.m., May 21, 28 Ages 16-Adult In this class participants will learn to construct a chainmaille necklace in the classic helm pattern. These chains are constructed using pliers and two gauges of jump rings. Each person should complete a necklace and perhaps earrings if time allows. After mastering this technique continue making pieces […]
Thursday 6:00-8:00 p.m., May 28 Ages 12-Adult Join needle felting artist, Olivia Johnson, in learning the art and technique of creating a needle felted chickadee. Students will use barbed needles and wool fibers to form these little birds. Each student will receive a kit to take with them to continue exploring at home.
Monday 5:30-7:30 p.m., June 8, 15 Ages 12-Adult Take advantage of years of wood carving experience to learn a new craft. Class participants will be given instruction in the use of carving tools and the skill of creating a flower relief from basswood. The first night will be spent learning the craft with the second […]
Saturday 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m., June 20 Ages 16-Adult In this class, you will learn all of the steps required for the copper foil method of construction including scoring and breaking glass, applying copper foil, soldering, cleaning, applying an edge and hanging hardware. Use our tools, supplies and glass (including beveled glass) to complete this 7” […]
Thursday 5:30-8:30 p.m., June 25 Ages 18-Adult Under Sharon’s experienced instruction participants will use acrylic painting techniques to complete a lone boat pulled onto a sandy beach on a 16”x20” canvas. If you have been wanting to experiment with acrylic painting this is the perfect opportunity. Call a few friends and take this class together.
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