​Northville Art House, Saturday, September 14, 10 am - noon

In this workshop, participants will create one-of-a-kind cyanotype images. Our camera-less photography technique (invented in 1842) will involve lying (flattish) objects on paper coated with an iron salt solution, exposing them to UV light, and washing the paper with water to create stunning white and Prussian blue images. The images can also be enhanced with light watercolor washes.

During the two-hour class, students will create at least two images. While the instructor will have (flat) objects, such as dried flowers and leaves, lace and ribbon, and seashells, used to create, students are welcome to bring their own.

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*Watercolor Workshop - Celebrate your Favorite Place!

Northville Art House, Sunday, October 12, noon-4 pm

Capture the memory of a meaningful place by turning it into a watercolor painting! Bring 8” x 10” photos of a location you’d like to commemorate. We’ll explore color theory, color mixing, and watercolor techniques—including wet-on-wet, wet-on-dry, and dry-on-dry—using a variety of papers. You'll also get to experiment with creating texture. If you're unsure about your drawing skills, no worries—tracing and image transfer options will be available, along with guidance on composition and drawing. This class is ideal for beginners and intermediate painters, but all levels are welcome!

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Music-Inspired Cyanotypes

Gutman Gallery, Saturday, October 18, 10 am- noon

Are you moved by music and eager to turn that inspiration into something visual and unique? Join us for a hands-on workshop where sound meets image through the magic of cyanotype printing - a 19th-century camera-less photography process that produces brilliant white-and-Prussian-blue images.

Using music-themed objects (notes, ribbons, and more!), you’ll design one-of-a-kind cyanotype prints, then watch them come to life as sunlight (or UV light) transforms your designs into striking artworks. Want even more color? Add delicate watercolor washes to make your pieces sing!

In just two hours, you’ll create at least two original prints to take home. Materials are provided, but feel free to bring along your own flat, music-inspired objects to make your art truly personal. Come play, experiment, and let the rhythm of music inspire your creativity!

Register here

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*Art Exploration, Youth Class

School for the Art, Brighton MI

Session 1: Tuesdays, 4:30-5:30, September 23-October 21

Session 2: Tuesday, 4:30-5:30, November 4-December 9 (No class the week of Thanksgiving)

​Young artists will explore the fundamentals of art by learning about different artistic styles and media. From drawing to painting and pastels to charcoal, they will gain diverse experience in artistic expression!

Register at:  https://www.schoolforthearts.net/

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Winter/Spring Classes/Workshops

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Northville Art House:

Winter/Holiday-themed Wycinanki, November 21, 6-9 pm,  for ages 16-101

Watercolor Workshop, March 28-29, 1-5 pm

You can register for Northville Art House Workshops  here

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Crooked Tree, Traverse City:

Wycinanki (Polish Folk Art of Papercutting), Monday, January 5, 9-1

Watercolor, Paint Your Favorite Place, Wednesday, January 7, 10-2

Cyanotype (camera-less photography), April 18, 10-1.

Register for workshops.

 

Oliver Art Center, Frankfort:

Winter Wonder Watercolor Workshop, Oliver Art Center,  December 11, 12-4.

Valentine's Themed Wycinanki - Polish Paper Cutting Art Workshop, February 7, 1-4 

Register

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Glen Arbor Art Center:

Painting with Water and Light, Watercolor Workshop, February 5 & 6, 10-2

Register

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