Adult Classes and Workshops, Ages 16+

SPRING AND SUMMER PROGRAMS – APRIL 1 – AUGUST 31

Adult Stitch Craft 101 Workshop

Instructor: Mila Pershyna

April 27
Day: Saturday
Time: 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
One day workshop: (M) $60; (NM) $66
In-person at the Art House / Materials provided

Dive into the art of sewing with our workshop led by a seasoned fashion designer. From machine basics and threading to troubleshooting, master the essentials. Learn to sew with precision, unravel the secrets of seams, understand fabric and grain, and elevate your crafting skills with a touch of designer expertise.

Adult Gold Leaf Workshop

Instructor: Cheryl Barill

April 28
Day: Sunday
Time: 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
One day workshop: (M) $85; (NM) $94
In-person at the Art House / Materials provided

Throughout the ages the concept of Alchemy has mystified or entertained many. In this one-day workshop, artist Cheryl Barill will share her knowledge and techniques of painting with the use of gold leaf (sometimes referred to as metal leafing). She will guide you through the process of learning the foundations for using metal leaf in your work, including a variety of important considerations that go into composition and process when working with such reflective materials. This one day, four hour workshop will allow you to complete a project to take home as a gift to yourself or a loved one to celebrate motherhood! All materials will be provided, and all levels of experience are welcome.

Adult 8″ Plate, Bowl, or Votive Holder Workshop

Instructor: Helen Agius-Andreae

May 3
Day: Friday
Time: 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
One day workshop: (M) $85; (NM) $93
In-person at the Art House / Materials provided

Join us for a fun experience working with fused glass! In this workshop you will be introduced to the art of fused glass and glass cutting techniques and make a one of a kind dish, bowl, or votive holder. You will be instructed on how to arrange and stack colorful pieces of glass on a base piece of compatible glass to create your unique design. Pieces will then be fused and slumped in a kiln and will be ready for pick-up approximately two weeks after the class. No experience necessary!

All tools and materials will be provided.

Adult Fabric Design Workshop

Instructor: Maria Latour

May 4
Day: Saturday
Time: 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
One day workshop: (M) $54; (NM) $60
In-person at the Art House / Materials provided

We will work with rollers, tape resist, stencils and stamps to design several pieces of cotton and silk fabric. Students will also create their own stamps to personalize their designs. The fabric created can be used for quilts, pillow covers, scarves, etc.

Adult “Mom’s Day Out” Cookie Decorating Workshop

Instructor: Audrey Edwards

May 5
Day: Sunday
Time: 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
One day workshop: (M) $75; (NM) $83
In-person at the Art House / Materials provided

Why not treat yourself to a sweet “spa” experience sugar cookie style! Join Audrey Edwards from Sweetflour LLC and relax while decorating this whimsical set of six sugar cookies themed around Mother’s Day and a spa treatment! With guided, step-by-step instructions, you will learn how to outline, flood, and add details and dimension to your cookies and also learn tips and tricks for working with royal icing. By the end of class, you’ll leave with confidence in knowing you can make and decorate sugar cookies that look too good to eat … but please do, you’ll be glad you did!!

 Art Therapy for Stress Relief and Relaxation

Instructor: Amber Mazza Cunnings, Eucalyptus Counseling Services PLC

Session II: May 6 – June 10 (no class on 5/27)
Day: Monday
Time: 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Five-week Class: (M) $20; (NM) $20 (materials provided)*
In-person at the Art House 

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Feeling overwhelmed by unforeseen stressors? Join our stress reduction and relaxation-focused art therapy workshop! Explore the healing power of creative expression in a transformative journey of self-discovery. Alongside the group therapeutic process, you’ll also benefit from personalized one-on-one guidance from our experienced therapist. Regardless of your prior artistic experience, with their support, you’ll explore the therapeutic benefits of art. Open your heart and mind to the possibilities as you immerse yourself in this supportive environment. Take the first step towards nurturing your well-being. 

**The Art House received an Inclusive Arts Fund Grant from the Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan, which covers 90% of the tuition fees for this class.

Adult “Learning to Look” Class

Instructor: Shannon Karol

Session II: May 7 – June 11 (no class on 5/28)
Day: Tuesday
Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Five-Week Class: (M) $80; (NM) $88
In-person at the Art House / Materials provided

Do you ever feel lost when you enter an art gallery or museum, like you don’t know how to make sense of what you’re seeing or feeling? Join Art House Executive Director Shannon Karol for a new class that will equip you with a variety of strategies that can be used to describe, analyze, interpret, and evaluate artworks–whether you know anything about them or not! While we will look at images of famous artworks, this class is not intended to be an art history lesson. Instead, you’ll discover tips and tricks that you can use in any setting to help you interpret the artwork in front of you.

Adult Intuitive Abstracts Workshop

Instructor: Catherine Adamkiewicz

May 7
Day: Tuesday
Time: 1:00 pm – 3:30 pm
One day workshop: (M) $60; (NM) $66
Material Fee: $10, to be paid to the instructor on the day of the workshop
In-person at the Art House

Would you like to create beautiful, one-of-a-kind paintings inspired by your own intuition and experiences?

This workshop will be a time to explore and tap into your creativity! Together, we will embark on an enriching and spirit-lifting practice of self-exploration, bringing to the surface the things that YOU love. In the process, you’ll discover a way to translate them into unique art that you can be proud to share.

The workshop includes:

• All materials necessary to create several intuitive abstract paintings
• Insights on composition, color, and contrast
• Instruction in a fun, low-stress process that will help you create with freedom
• Inspiration and encouragement to begin (or ignite) your art practice

Adult Acrylic and Oil Fine Art Painting Studio

Instructor: Nancy Barick

Session II: May 7 – June 11 (no class on 5/28)
Day: Tuesday
Time: 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Five-week Class: (M) $150; (NM) $165
In-person at the Art House / Students bring supplies

For newer painters we will work on the “how tos”, such as starting a painting by choosing good reference material to the finishing details. For those painters with more experience, we will work on expanding painting skills and exploring different methods of pushing your work to the next level. Each participant will get personal instruction and support.

Adult Drawing with PanPastels & Pastel Pencils

Instructor: Marchelle Brotz

Session II: May 9 – June 14 (no class on 5/30) 
Day: Thursday
Time: 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Five-week Class: (M) $170; (NM) $187
Material Fee: $20 to be paid to the instructor on the first day of class
In-person at the Art House 

In this class, students will be able to render their adorable pet or subject of choice using PanPastels and pastel pencils. PanPastels are highly pigmented crushed pastels in a pan and are applied to the background like a wash. Supplies are provided. Beginners to advanced students are welcome.

Adult Playwriting Class

Instructor: Jennifer Ward

Session II: May 9 – June 14 (no class on 5/30)
Day: Thursday
Time: 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Five-week Class: (M) $115; (NM) $126
In-person at the Art House 

Do you have a fantastic idea for a play and just don’t know where to begin? Learn the basics of moving your story from page to stage in this beginner’s playwriting class! The course will guide you through the basics of play formatting and structure, character development and theatrical dialogue. Students will take turns reading each other’s work out loud and offering supportive feedback for edits, resulting in a final short play, ready for a staged reading for friends and family!

Plan to bring pen and paper, tablet, or laptop.

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Instructor: Catherine Adamkiewicz

May 29
Day: Wednesday
Time: 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm
One day workshop: (M) $60; (NM) $66
Material Fee: $10, to be paid to the instructor on the day of the workshop
In-person at the Art House

Would you like to create beautiful, one-of-a-kind paintings inspired by your own intuition and experiences?

This workshop will be a time to explore and tap into your creativity! Together, we will embark on an enriching and spirit-lifting practice of self-exploration, bringing to the surface the things that YOU love. In the process, you’ll discover a way to translate them into unique art that you can be proud to share.

The workshop includes:

• All materials necessary to create several intuitive abstract paintings
• Insights on composition, color, and contrast
• Instruction in a fun, low-stress process that will help you create with freedom
• Inspiration and encouragement to begin (or ignite) your art practice

Adult Summer Camp: Beginning Acrylic Painting

Instructor: Angela Heflin

June 10 – June 14
Day: Monday – Friday
Time: 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Five day workshop: (M) $125; (NM) $140
In-person at the Art House / Students bring supplies

Unleash your creativity with a beginner’s painting class! Dive into the fascinating world of color theory, drawing, and perspective under expert guidance. Engaging demonstrations, teaching essential techniques and various styles will ignite your artistic journey. Whether you’re a novice or looking to refine your skills, join us for an enriching experience to unlock your artistic potential.

Adult Buttercream Floral Cupcake Decorating Workshop

Instructor: Audrey Edwards

June 15
Day: Saturday
Time: 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
One day workshop: (M) $85; (NM) $93
In-person at the Art House / Materials provided

Join Audrey Edwards from Sweetflour LLC for a floral cupcake decorating class using buttercream icing. This is sure to be a fun event as Audrey shows you how to make simple buttercream flowers to adorn your cupcakes including hydrangeas, roses, peony buds and two-tone tulips. Each participant will then receive a set of 6 cupcakes to design their own floral cupcakes to take home and enjoy. Participants will leave class with a basic understanding of how to make some popular buttercream flowers and gain the confidence of being able to apply these new skills to cupcakes and cakes at home!

Adult Alcohol Ink Florals and Landscapes Workshop

Instructor: Julie Tibus

June 22 & June 23
Day: Saturday & Sunday
Time: 10:00 am – 3:00 pm each day
Two day workshop: (M) $150; (NM) $165
Material fee: $10 to be paid to the instructor on the first day of class
In-person at the Art House

Discover the vibrant and captivating world of alcohol inks in this workshop, where you‘ll learn to create stunning florals and landscapes over two days. With this unique medium, you‘ll find that the colors blend and flow effortlessly, bringing your creations to life. During the class, you’ll have ample opportunity to experiment with different techniques while working on loosely guided projects designed to encourage your creativity. Julie, a very skilled instructor, will guide you through each step of the process, providing demonstrations, coaching, and classroom time. No prior experience is necessary, as all supplies are included.

Adult Drawing & Painting from Costumed Models

Instructor: Amy Foster

July 11, 12, & 13
Day: Thursday, Friday, & Saturday
Time: 10:00 am – 4:30 pm (with a 30 minute lunch break each day)
Three day workshop: (M) $356; (NM) $391
In-person at the Art House / Students provide materials

This 3-day workshop is a perfect fit for anyone who loves drawing or painting portraits with a live model present.  Whether you are new to the subject or an experienced artist, this workshop will present tips and tricks that will increase your accuracy and help prevent unnecessary errors in the portrait and costume. 

• Day 1 will focus on drawing as students are presented with a simple breakdown of the features of the face and asked to push the lights versus darks with basic drawing mediums. 
• Day 2, students will choose their favorite medium as they will be asked to work with a limited palette to continue with the new-found skills from day one in addition to utilizing the fabric of the costume to help with the overall composition by working on a series of several, short poses. 
• Day 3 will allow for two longer model poses so students can finish with a couple drawings/paintings that will also reflect their own personality and styles.  

If students would like to utilize the same mediums as the instructor, Amy plans to use graphite and vine charcoal for the first day.  Then she will demonstrate the limited palette concepts with soft pastels on day 2 and oil paints on day 3.  

Improvisations on Canvas Workshop (ages 12+)

Instructor: Kathy Kosins

August 3
Day: Saturday
Time: 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
One day workshop: (M) $90; (NM) $99
In-person at the Art House / Students bring supplies

Students will participate in an “Improvisation On Canvas” workshop. This is painting to jazz music. The focus will be on the freedom of expression in the abstract, using texture and colors to guide us. We will utilize several jazz artists of the Be Bop era…from Thelonious Mond, Charlies Parker, Dizzy Gillespie, Miles Davis, etc. Students are encouraged to “hear” in color and “listen” for shapes inspiration.

Alcohol Ink Jewelry Workshop

Instructor: Julie Tibus

August 16
Day: Friday
Time: 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm
One day workshop: (M) $80; (NM) $88
In-person at the Art House / Materials provided

Design exquisite jewelry from your unique alcohol ink abstracts. Our process involves expertly blending and enhancing metallics with four pieces of art paper using vibrant alcohol inks. Participants will experience the thrill of crafting three distinct pieces of jewelry, selecting from a range of pendant settings, earrings, bracelets, and rings, all accompanied by chains. All materials are provided, allowing each individual to create and take home three stunning pieces of jewelry.