Adult Classes, Ages 16+

Adult Classes and Workshops offer the opportunity to experiment, learn, and develop art skills in small classroom sizes. Unless otherwise noted in the title, these classes are designed for ages 16+. Programs are led by Art House instructors and offered in daily or weekly sessions. Classes limited to 10 or 12 students.

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REFUND / CANCELLATION POLICY

A refund will be issued minus a 10% non-refundable deposit on ALL classes and workshops when cancelled 48 hours or more before the first class or workshop starts. Students who wish to cancel less than 48 hours before the first day of class are not eligible for a refund or credit.

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Spring Programs

Open Studio

Wednesdays, April 8 – June 10 (No Open Studio on 5/13 or 6/3)
Time: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Suggested donation: $10
Students bring supplies 

Bring your current work-in-progress and work alongside your fellow artists in our Open Studio. Tables and easels are available for use; artist brings all other supplies. We just ask that you clean up your workspace before you leave.

No advance registration required.

Zen Painting for ages 16+

Instructor: Jane Ryan

Sundays, May 3, May 17, and May 31
Time: 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM each day
3-week workshop: (M) $180 ; (NM) $198
Materials included

This 3-part workshop introduces students to Sumi-e [soo’-me-ay], the mindful art of Japanese ink painting. Developed by Zen monks, Sumi-e is a form of Impressionism that captures a moment in time and the essence or “chi” of a subject rather than an exact representation. The key concepts of simplicity and spontaneity are achieved with minimal brush strokes. 

Session I: Orchids and Dragonflies will introduce the materials and methods unique to Sumi-e. 

Session II: Blossoms and Butterflies moves on to graceful flowers and colorful butterflies. 

Session III: Bamboo and Birds explores the more challenging subjects of bamboo and songbirds.  

Plein Air Painting Workshop for ages 16+

Instructor: Roselyn Rhodes

Tuesday, June 2 – Friday, June
Times Vary
Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Wednesday-Friday: 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM each day
4-day workshop: (M) $170 ; (NM) $187
Students bring supplies (Supply List Available Here)
*This class will meet both at the Art House and at Kensington Metro Park

En Plein Air, is a French term, meaning painting in the open air. It is a wonderful way to develop your sense of color through natural light, movement and atmosphere, that you only experience outside in nature. The Impressionists used this method to truly experience expressive color.

Starting at the Art House, Rose will demonstrate the proper set up and use of equipment for plein air painting, along with a live demonstrations of plein air painting. Many tips to improve your painting experience will be shared.

Students will have time to plein air paint in Northvillle with the wonderful historic homes and cemetery. Then we will be traveling to scenic Kensington Park to paint. Each day we will have an outdoor lunch with a quick critique.

Students are responsible for obtaining their own Kensington Park pass before the first day of class begins.

Demonstrations of plein air painting will be done in oil. Other mediums are welcome and will be assisted. (Watercolor, Pastel, Acrylic, Water soluble oils) Students must have some prior experience with their medium.