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 Jackie Walock or 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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Asher School (Southgate) Art Courses
CN 4020 Watercolor Painting All Levels
Instructor Jackie Walock
NEW LOCATION —- GERISCH BULIDING
12601 McCANN SOUTHGATE, MI 734-246-4633
Both Classes are 8 weeks each and each class is $120.00
Monday February 23rd. Afternoon Class 1pm to 3pm
Thursday February 26th. Evening Class 6pm to 8pm
Classes: Spring/Winter; Fall semesters
This watercolor course is for all skill levels! Learn loose techniques and complete a painting each class. For supply lists or to register, contact Jackie You may visit Asher.SouthgateSchools.com, or call 734-246-4633 for dates.
ACRYLIC PAINTING ALL LEVELS
GERISCH BUILDING 734-246-4633
12601 McCANN SOUTHGATE, MI 48195
Monday February 23rd. Afternoon Class 1pm to 3pm
Class is for 8 weeks at $120.00
Thursday February 26th. Evening Class 6pm to 8pm
CN-4021 B $120.00 for 8 weeks
This class is designed for any level of acrylic painting. Instructor will demonstrate how to paint a new painting project every other week & advanced students may work on projects of their choice. Supply list will be given the first day of class. Any questions, text or email the instructor Maureen Keast at (734) 777-6109 or mkeast1@aol.com
Wayne County Community College
Continuing Ed Art Courses
Instructor: Mick Mastal
Class: Ink
Location: Wayne County Community College Northline Campus
When: Mondays at 1-3pm
February 2, 2026 to April 27, 2026
CRFT: 5068 CRN#: 48468
Cost: $50.00and 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: Tuesdays at 1-3pm
February 3, 2026 to April 28, 2026
CRFT: 5081 CRN#:45774
Cost: $50.00and 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 Northline Campus
CRFT: 6021 CRN# 48409 Wednesday February 4, 2026 to April 29, 2026 Time: 10:00 to 12:00
CRFT: 6021 CRN#: 48410 Wednesday February 4, 2026 to April 29, 2026 Time: 1:00 to 3:00pm
Cost: $65 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. 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 blooks 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
ALL CLASSES DURING THE SUMMER ARE ONLINE ONLY
Monday is virtual
Advanced Watercolor -CRFT—6008—-CRN-47328—2/9/2026 to 3/30/26 9:30am to 12;25PM 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
Unique Surfaces - CRFT 5057 CRN 44109 2/3/2026 to 4/28/2026 10-12 pm 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, 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 CRN 48471 2/3/2026 to 4/28/2026 12:30-2:30 pm Each person will attempt their own version of creative painting. Interaction within the group will encourage others to attempt new creations. 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 serviced 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 CRN -46331 —2/11/2026 to 4/1/2026—9:30am to 12;25PM 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 CRN 46332 2/11/2026 to 4/1/2026—-12:30pm to 3;30PM— 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 CRN#-39899 2/5/2026 to 4/30/2026 12:30 to2:30
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 CRN#-46263 2/6/2026 to 5/1/2026 10-Noon 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 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......(ALSO ABSTRACT ART) CRFT 5089 CRN#-48472 2/6/2026 to 5/1/2026 —-12:30 TO 2:30PM Due to my clerical error - the title is Painting Big - which I can also teach, but I would like to also work on abstracts. Combining these two could create wonderful work!! 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.
Other Locations
WATERCOLOR CLASSES
BROWNSTOWN COMMUNITY CENTER
21311 TELEGRAPH
BROWNSTOWN, MI 48183 734-675-0926
Next class will be in March time and date to be announced later
COST: $21.00 PER VISIT ALL MATERIALS SUPPLIED BY INSTRUCTOR JACKIE
I WILL BE TEACHING A CLASS ON January 21st. from 1pm to 3pm. IF YOU HAVE ALWAYS WANTED TO TRY YOUR HAND AT PAINTING THIS IS A GOOD CLASS TO TAKE. I WILL GIVE YOU STEP BY STEP INSTRUCTIONS AND WE WILL FINISH A COMPLETE PAINTING. I WILL SUPPLY EVERYTHING YOU NEED FOR THIS CLASS. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE TEXT OR EMAIL ME JACKIE WALOCK AT 313-570-6919 OR WALOCK@SBCGLOBAL.NET
PLEASE CONTINUE TO CHECK WHEN THE NEXT CLASS WILL BE
Open Watercolor Instruction Classes
Instructors: Various instructors (including CAS members Jackie Walock, 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 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.