Art Uncork’d Acrylic Canvas Painting Classes with Sharon Smithem “Barn in Field with Poppies”

Monday 5:30-8:00 p.m.

January 25

Class Fee: $45 ($40 Members)

Ages 18-Adult

Take some time away from winter and join us for a
relaxing painting experience. Participants will use acrylic
painting techniques to complete a 16’ x 20” landscape with
a softly colored barn in the middle ground and poppies
in the foreground. Call some friends and make this a fun,
learning experience and social gathering.

Art Uncork’d Acrylic Canvas Painting Classes with Sharon Smithem “Fun Flowers”

Thursday 5:30-8:00 p.m.

February 25

Class Fee: $45($40 Members)

Ages 18-Adult

Join Sharon Smithem for a fun evening of painting.
Tonight’s feature is decorative fun flowers with lots of color.
No experience is necessary for any Uncork’d class.

Art Uncork’d Acrylic Canvas Painting Classes with Sharon Smithem “Rolling Farm Landscape”

Thursday 5:30-8:00 p.m.

October 1

Class Fee: $45 ($40 Members)

Ages 18-Adult

If you would like to learn about acrylic painting under the
guidance of an experienced instructor consider signing up
for this class. Participants will use acrylic painting techniques
to complete a landscape with quilt like fields on a
16”x20” canvas.

Wood Carving – Flower Relief with Bruce Smith

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 night
fine tuning the technique. This would be a wonderful
project to continue on your own at home after the
class. Call a few friends and take this together. Please
register for this class by Monday, June 1.

Flintknapping with Scott Fessenden

Saturday 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.,  July 25

Ages 14-Adult

Using traditional antler bone, stone and copper tools,
students will finish at least three arrow heads and a knife
point. Students will learn about the history of flintknapping
and the geology regarding the different types of flint
and obsidian used along with other fun survival skill tools.
Must register a week in advance. Bring a lunch.

Art Uncork’d Acrylic Canvas Painting “Tulip” with Sharon Smithem

Thursday 5:30-8:30 p.m.,  July 30

Ages 18-Adult

If you would like to learn about acrylic painting under the
guidance of an experienced instructor consider signing
up for this class. Participants will use acrylic painting
techniques to complete a vibrant bouquet of tulips on a
16”x20” canvas. Part art class and part social gathering,
call a few friends and take this class together!

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Art Uncork’d Acrylic Canvas Painting “Boat on Beach” with Sharon Smithem

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.

Art with Friends – Art Uncork’d – A Social Painting Experience with Sharon Smithem

“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 has been exhibited throughout Michigan, including the “Donor Tree” mosaic at Tamarac Wellness Center in Fremont! If you have been wanting to experiment with acrylic painting, Sharon is the perfect instructor to help you find your inner art with her Art Uncork’d series! In each of the classes students will complete a 16”x20” canvas that is ready to hang on the wall or give to a friend. All skill levels are welcome so call your friends, bring a snack or beverage to share, and come to one or both of these great classes at NCCA-Artsplace!

Art with Friends – Art Uncork’d – A Social Painting Experience with Sharon Smithem

“Red Barn with Cow”

Tuesday, March 31, 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 has been exhibited throughout Michigan, including the “Donor Tree” mosaic at Tamarac Wellness Center in Fremont! If you have been wanting to experiment with acrylic painting, Sharon is the perfect instructor to help you find your inner art with her Art Uncork’d series! In each of the classes students will complete a 16”x20” canvas that is ready to hang on the wall or give to a friend. All skill levels are welcome so call your friends, bring a snack or beverage to share, and come to one or both of these great classes at NCCA-Artsplace!

Exploring Printmaking with Andrew Jagniecki

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 design, transfer the image to linoleum, use carving tools, and then apply ink to create a series of reduction prints that could be framed or become unique greeting cards. Printmaking is an exciting art form that has broad appeal. Pick up a design guide sheet at the NCCA-Artsplace in preparation for the class. Bring a lunch.