Butterfly Painting Experience
Thurs., July 14 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Ages 4-5
$7
In this class students will use paint, brushes and stamping tools to design a colorful, symmetrical butterfly.
May 11, 2022 By
Butterfly Painting Experience
May 11, 2022 By
Rockets in Space
Rockets in Space
Thurs., June 16 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Ages 4-5
$7
Paint, papers, and a wide variety of art materials will be used to imagine a rocket blasting into space.
December 29, 2021 By
Snowy Village Mixed Media
Snowy Village Mixed Media
Sat., January 29 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Ages 4-5 $7
Capture a winter neighborhood using a variety of media including paint and cut paper.
August 27, 2021 By
MICHIGAN WATER COLOR SOCIETY TRAVELING EXHIBITION
MICHIGAN
WATER COLOR SOCIETY
TRAVELING EXHIBITION
OCTOBER 12 – NOVEMBER 13
NCCA-Artsplace will host the combined 2020/2021 73rd/74th Annual Michigan Water Color Traveling Exhibition, juried by acclaimed artist Carolyn Latanision AWS, NWS. This exhibit is a combination of 2020 and 2021 juried works from multiple talented Michigan water color artists. Visitors will enjoy detailed, layered realism as well as bold, dashing abstracts in this collection of works from MWCS painters all over Michigan.
Juror Carolyn Latanision has been recognized for her artistic efforts with many awards and by achieving Signature Membership in both the American Watercolor Society and the National Watercolor Society along with Signature Membership in numerous other national societies including Rocky Mountain, Hudson Valley, and Pennsylvania Watercolor Societies among others. In 2017, her painting was chosen as the top award-winning painting in the National Watercolor Society International Exhibition.
The Michigan Water Color Society was founded in 1946 by a group of artists who envisioned an organization to promote the awareness of watercolor in Michigan. Their aim was to further watercolor education, maintain high standards artistically, while based on the premise of integrity and professionalism, and to be a forum open to all points of view.
Michigan Water Color Society Page
May 22, 2021 By
Painting with Jane Stroschin
Painting with Jane Stroschin
June 12 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Ages 16+ $75 (Members $70)
Enjoy painting beautiful pastoral scenes in acrylics with artist Jane Stroschin. All materials
and 11 x 14 canvas provided!
January 4, 2018 By
INSPIRE – Classes for Teens – February 15 – Art in Ink
Thursdays 3:45-5:15 p.m. Ages 12-18. Class Fee $10
These classes are funded in part by grants from
the FACF Youth Advisory Committee and Michigan Council for
Arts and Cultural Affairs Minigrant Program.
These exciting and exploratory art classes are designed
to give middle and high school students a chance to
learn about art styles and mediums they may not get in a
classroom. All materials provided. January 11 & 18 Glass
Mosaic requires students attend both days.
January 11 & 18 – Glass Mosaic Treasure Box
Using stained glass on tile, students will create a unique
box top mosaic. We’ll take a look at the Italian masters,
and learn to cut, piece and grout glass designs. Day one is
cutting and applying glass; day two is all about grouting.
February 1 – Breaking Down the Human Face
This crash course drawing workshop involves learning to
sketch correct proportions, find the visual planes, shade
and detail all the elements of the human head.
February 15 – Art in Ink
Explore the many ways to use ink…from India Ink,
to vibrant colored inks, to home made walnut inks to
illustrate, draw, or paint a work of art.
March 1 – Japanese Kawaii Polymer Clay Charms
Kawaii: “lovable”, “cute”, or “adorable” – is the quality of
cuteness in the context of Japanese culture. Use polymer
clay sculpting techniques to create Kawaii Neko cats, or
similar figures/pendants in this fun sculpture class.
March 15 – Basketry Knots/Cane Wrapped Rocks
Many cultures use the art of knot tying and basketry to
create functional art forms or to adorn items. Students
will each weave a basketry knot pattern using cane
around a smoothed Michigan stone.
