WORKSHOPS AND CLASSES
Local Art Classes
Taking an art class is a wonderful and effective way to significantly boost creativity and enhance artistic skills. Many talented CAS Members generously offer comprehensive art education through various classes and informative seminars in Southeastern Michigan. CAS member Instructors interested in sharing their expertise may reach out to Maureen Keast for detailed information on how to effectively post their classes on this valuable CAS "Workshop and Classes page."
If you are looking for a class to attend, please take a look below and contact us for more information.
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Southgate Adult Education Art Courses -
Watercolor 1 - Beginner / Intermediate
This class is designed for all skill levels. If you want to learn more about the art of watercolor, this course is for you! Teacher will demonstrate the new project and introduce new techniques. Class size is limited to 20 for more individualized instruction. Any questions, text or email the instructor at (734) 777-6109 or mkeast1@oal.com. Instructor: Keast
CN:4020-A: Every Monday afternoon for 8 weeks.
Starts: September 14 - 1 pm to 3 pm
Asher/Gerish - Room 15
Fee: $120.00
CN:4020-B: Every Wednesday evening for 8 weeks.
Starts: September 16 - 6 pm to 8 pm
Asher/Gerisch - Room 17
Fee: $120.00
Acrylic Painting
This class is designed for any level of acrylic painting. The instructor will demonstrate how to paint a new painting project every other week & advanced students may work on projects of their choice. The supply list will be given on the first day of class. Any questions, text or email the instructor, Maureen Keast at (734) 777-6109 or mkeast1@aol.com. Instructor: Keast.
CN:4021-A: Every Thursday afternoon for 8 weeks.
Starts: September 17 - 12:30 to 2:30 pm
Asher/Gerisch - Room 16
Fee: $120
CN:4021-B: Every Thursday evening for 8 weeks.
Starts: September 17 - 6 pm to 8 pm
Asher/Gerisch - Room 16
Fee: $120
GERISCH BUILDING 734-246-4633
12601 McCANN SOUTHGATE, MI 48195
Wayne County Community College District
Continuing Education Art Courses
Instructor: Mick Mastal
Class: Ink
Location: Wayne County Community College Northline Campus
When: Dates to come!
CRFT: 5068
Cost: $50.00 and you must register as a student. If you're over 60 yrs old, you can attend for FREE!! Register a WCCCD.edu or in person at the Northline Campus. Come and join the fun!! Absolutely no experience is required. In this class, a variety of ink mediums will be explored from traditional ink to Japanese Sumi Ink and a variety of markers currently on the market. Different surfaces and papers will be used in making works of art. Students are responsible for their own supplies
Instructor: Mick Mastal
Class: Composition Drawing
Location: Wayne County Community College Northline Campus
When: Dates to come!
CRFT: 5081
Cost: $50.00 and you must register as a student. If you're over 60 yrs old, you can attend for FREE!! Register a WCCCD.edu or in person at the Northline Campus. Come and join the fun!! Absolutely no experience is required. This course is designed to loosen up the artist in their painting styles. We will do one painting each session. Composition and Layout of a painting with little effort will be emphasized along with color mixing and painting basics. This course will help artist who wish to do En Plein Air (outdoor) painting. Students are responsible for their own supplies which includes acrylic paints and canvases.
Instructor: Cynthia Raymond
Class: Folded Book Art
Location: Wayne County Community College District - DOWNRIVER CAMPUS
New class dates coming soon!
CRFT: 6021
CRFT: 6021
Cost: $65 and you must register as a student. If you're over 60 yrs old, you can attend for FREE!! Register at WCCCD.edu or in person at the Northline Campus. Come and join the fun!! Absolutely no experience is required. Don’t throw out those books you have finished reading or some that have been sitting on the bookshelf for a while. Learn how to repurpose those books with a new folding technique to create hearts, clovers, a butterfly, and more. The possibilities are endless. Students are responsible for their own supplies.
Instructor: Maureen Keast
Class: Various Days and Times
Cost: Free for 60+ years or see WCCCD Continuing Education Class Catalog for class fees
Classes Available All Semester
Day and time: Various
Location: In-person or online, as listed
The Webgate WCCCD listing has some issues. I’ve attached all the information for you. If you have questions, please text, email, or call me. TEXT is preferred at 734-777-6109 or mkeast1@aol.com.
All classes begin with a warm-up. I believe there’s always something new to learn, and learning should be enjoyable! These classes are filled with great artists and future friends, making for a fun day of creating new projects.
Maureen
NOTE: ALL SUMMER CLASSES ARE ONLINE ONLY
Monday is virtual
Advanced Watercolor -CRFT#6008 - This class concentrates on advanced techniques and projects. Some students work on their own projects. This class is online only. Students are responsible for their own supplies
Tuesday is in-person at the Downriver campus - New dates coming soon!
Unique Surfaces - CRFT# 5057 - A variety of mediums are used with a variety of substrates (what we paint/create on). Previously, we have painted on glass, plexiglass, paper bags, canvas, paper, watercolor, and gel plates. Fun and gets you into painting. Designed for all levels of painters. Participants are responsible for their own supplies.
Ideas & Interactions - CRFT# 5058 - Each person will attempt their own version of creative painting. Interaction within the group will encourage others to attempt new creations. The teacher will encourage participants to expand on their style and accentuate their qualities. We will discuss how to begin a painting. Participants are responsible for their own supplies.
Wednesday is both in-person at Ted Scott campus and online-
We have been doing this for the past couple of years, and it has served the students from out of the area and out of state. The number in class is small, so if you want individualized help, this is the place to be.
Watercolor Painting - CRFT# 4038 - Depending upon what the students want and need, we usually have a project that we work on together. As always, if you have a special project of your own, you can work on that project.. Designed for all levels of painters. Students are responsible for their own supplies
Acrylic Painting - CRFT# 5009 - Depending upon what the students want and need, we usually have a project that we work on together. Designed for all levels of painters. Students are responsible for their own supplies.
Thursday is in-person at the Downriver Campus - a new addition!!
Acrylic Painting -CRFT# 5009 -Dates coming soon!
The students will determine how in-depth the class will be taught. The freedom of acrylics is highlighted in the variety of projects that we can accomplish with this type of paint.Designed for all levels of painters. Participants are responsible for their own supplies
Friday - In person at the Downriver Campus
Advanced Water media techniques - CRFT# 5088 - All mediums are used - usually whatever medium you choose is fine by me. We will delve into gelatin plates/making our own collage papers/alcohol inks/creating on yupo and masa paper. This class is designed for all levels of painters. The class is often determined by what the students want to learn - Shirley Trevina's watercolors will be looked at closely - I have a major project for you all to work on. Students are responsible for their own supplies
Painting BIG - CRFT# 5089 - And, as always, if you choose to work small, it is fine by me. This is designed for all levels of painters. Fun projects coming your way!! Students are responsible for their own supplies.
Open Watercolor Instruction Classes
Instructors: Various instructors (including CAS members Nancy Williams, Martha Bell, and Lyn Peraino)
When: Fridays (except for select holiday weeks)
When: 12:30-3:30 pm, every Friday
Where: Frenchtown Center for Active Adults, Monroe, Michigan
Cost: $10 (Supplies are required). Please consider becoming a member of the Frenchtown Center for Active Adults
Why: Because we love it and want you to be part of the fun!
Each week, various art teachers from Monroe, as well as members of the Creative Art Society, share their expertise in watercolor. There is always something new and fun to do.