Hours Today: 9 am - 3 pm

Acrylic Painting for Beginners

Thoreson Farm 3694 S Thoreson Rd, Maple City, MI, United States

Sorry, this class is full. Please call if you would like to be added to the waiting list: 231-334-6112. This is an introductory class for beginners. We will explore the possibilities of acrylic painting on canvas, board, and paper. We will paint en plein air with an overview of composition, balance, and a smattering of […]

Pastel and More!

Thoreson Farm 3694 S Thoreson Rd, Maple City, MI, United States

Pastels offer an enormous range of color and texture. Open to all levels, this class will explore the different types of pastels (hard, soft, pencil) and paper surfaces that allow for such variety. In addition, Lesa will demonstrate ways to combine pastel with other mediums, such as watercolor, pencil, and ink. The day will begin […]

Introduction to Oil Painting

Thoreson Farm 3694 S Thoreson Rd, Maple City, MI, United States

Sorry, This class is full. Please call if you would like to be added to the waiting list: 231-334-6112. Learn the basics of oil painting, including vocabulary, materials, and techniques. Each day will begin with painting demonstrations and will be followed by group painting and individual instruction. The workshop will cover how to get started: […]

Plein Air at the Farm

Thoreson Farm 3694 S Thoreson Rd, Maple City, MI, United States

Sorry, This class is full. Please call if you would like to be added to the waiting list: 231-334-6112. Experience plein air oil painting in the historic Port Oneida landscape. Each class will begin with a painting demonstration followed by group painting and individual instruction. This workshop will cover getting started, palette arrangement, direct painting […]

Start With a Wash …

Thoreson Farm 3694 S Thoreson Rd, Maple City, MI, United States

Sorry, this class is full. Please call if you would like to be added to the waiting list: 231-334-6112. Washes are the underlying foundation of a good watercolor. They can even be an end in themselves. No matter what, they should be lively, expressive, and personal. Explore classic water color wash techniques in a series […]

Exploring the Rich World of Gouache

Thoreson Farm 3694 S Thoreson Rd, Maple City, MI, United States

Gouache: A Painter's Friend Chroma-rich is the best way to describe the versatile medium of gouache. This workshop will allow participants to investigate the virtues of this paint through mixing from a limited palette and painting both in the studio and out-of-doors. All levels of experience are welcome. Demonstrations and critiques will be included. Joan […]

Painting Boldly with Acrylic Paint

Thoreson Farm 3694 S Thoreson Rd, Maple City, MI, United States

Sorry, this class if full. Please call if you would like to be added to the waiting list: 231-334-6112. Students will learn to explore imagery expressionistically (with emotion) using acrylic paint on heavy watercolor paper. Subject matter will be the Thoreson Farm building structures and landscape with varied study methods mixed into the exploration. Painting […]

Painting Pastel Landscapes en Plein Air

Thoreson Farm 3694 S Thoreson Rd, Maple City, MI, United States

Sorry, this class has been cancelled. Please contact us if you have any questions. Paint in plein air with this award winning and nationally known artist. This in-depth workshop includes various ways to approach painting the landscape in pastel and will include demonstrations by the instructor. Although instruction will be in pastel, other mediums are […]

Watercolor for Beginners

Thoreson Farm 3694 S Thoreson Rd, Maple City, MI, United States

This is a two-class introduction to watercolor. Techniques such as wet on wet, dry brush, splatter and many more will be demonstrated. The ratio of water to paint is the key to successful watercolor results. The more water, the more the paint spreads and the color lightens; more pigment makes the color darker. Mistakes are […]

Plein Air Basics: An Introduction to Oil Painting on Location

Thoreson Farm 3694 S Thoreson Rd, Maple City, MI, United States

Learn the basics of preparing, setting up, and choosing a subject when painting outdoors. Through demonstration and one-on-one attention, David will cover composition, values, aerial perspective, and more. Beginners and more seasoned plein air painters in oils and acrylics are invited to participate. David Westerfield earned a BA in Art with a concentration in drawing […]

Introduction to Pastels

Glen Arbor Arts Center 6031 S Lake St, Glen Arbor, MI, United States

Pastel, used for hundreds of years by the Old Masters, has had a wonderful revival with many new brands, papers, and techniques. Learn about the new pastels, underpainting, blending, framing, and the instant gratification of applying pure pigment to paper for vibrant, beautiful paintings. This class will concentrate on those new to pastel but with […]

Recurring

Painting Outside of the Box

Thoreson Farm 3694 S Thoreson Rd, Maple City, MI, United States

This is a class designed for anyone who has a hurdle to leap. No experience? Self-doubt? This class is for you. Beth will lead you through several “loosening up” exercises that will improve your understanding of design and composition, giving you the courage to GO! This is an excellent class for those who are just […]

$150 – $165

Date Night! Couples Painting Class 1

Thoreson Farm 3694 S Thoreson Rd, Maple City, MI, United States

Combine brushes, canvases, paint, and good instructions with the glorious backdrop of Thoreson Farm for a relaxing night out. At the end of your two-hour class you will have each completed a painting to take home. Don’t worry, even if you’ve never taken a painting class before, you will learn a lot and have an […]

$60 – $70
Recurring

Watercolor Painting With Punch

Thoreson Farm 3694 S Thoreson Rd, Maple City, MI, United States

Watercolor is often seen as an easy way to start painting. Cleanup is easy. There are no harsh chemicals involved. Just mix some water with your paint and you’re good to go! Unfortunately, it is not quite that simple. This workshop will help you avoid some of the most common problems and allow you to […]

$250 – $265

Date Night! Couples Painting Class 2

Thoreson Farm 3694 S Thoreson Rd, Maple City, MI, United States

Combine brushes, canvases, paint, and good instructions with the glorious backdrop of Thoreson Farm for a relaxing night out. At the end of your two-hour class you will have each completed a painting to take home. Don’t worry, even if you’ve never taken a painting class before, you will learn a lot and have an […]

$60 – $70
Recurring

Pastel and More II

Thoreson Farm 3694 S Thoreson Rd, Maple City, MI, United States

Pastels offer an enormous range of color and texture. Open to all levels, this class will explore the different types of pastels (hard, soft, pencil) and paper surfaces. Lesa will demonstrate ways to combine pastel with other mediums, such as watercolor, pencil, and ink. Each day will begin with a demo or short talk. There […]

$175 – $190
Recurring

Introduction to Oil Painting

Thoreson Farm 3694 S Thoreson Rd, Maple City, MI, United States

Learn the basics of oil painting, including vocabulary, materials, and techniques. Each day will begin with painting demonstrations and will be followed by group painting and individual instruction. The workshop will cover how to get started: palette arrangement, value, painting techniques, brushwork, basic color theory, and basic design. Students will develop their ability to paint […]

$110 – $125
Recurring

Plein Air at the Farm

Thoreson Farm 3694 S Thoreson Rd, Maple City, MI, United States

Sorry, this class is full. Please call if you would like to be added to the waiting list: 231-334-6112. Experience plein air oil painting in the historic Port Oneida landscape. Each class will begin with a painting demonstration followed by group painting and individual instruction. This workshop will cover getting started, palette arrangement, direct painting […]

$175 – $190
Recurring

Exploring the Rich World of Gouache

Thoreson Farm 3694 S Thoreson Rd, Maple City, MI, United States

Sorry, this class is full. Please call if you would like to be added to the waiting list: 231-334-6112. Chroma-rich best describes the versatile, water-based medium called gouache (pronounced gwahsh). This workshop will allow participants to investigate the virtues of this paint through mixing from a limited palette, experimenting with layers and painting both in […]

$175 – $190
Recurring

Painting Landscapes in Plein Air

Thoreson Farm 3694 S Thoreson Rd, Maple City, MI, United States

Sorry, this class is full. Please call if you would like to be added to the waiting list: 231-334-6112. Paint in plein air with this award winning and nationally known artist. This in-depth workshop includes various ways to approach painting the landscape in pastel and will include demonstrations by the instructor. Although instruction will be […]

$175 – $190

Recurring

Intro & More to Watercolor

Thoreson Farm 3694 S Thoreson Rd, Maple City, MI, United States

This is a two-day introduction to watercolor. Learn or reinforce your basic skills. This is a fun, no pressure class. Mistakes are required. Wear old clothes. Give yourself permission to try, and painting can provide relief from the stress of everyday life. Techniques such as wet on wet, dry brush, splatter and many more will […]

$145 – $160
Recurring

Painting Boldly with Acrylic Paint

Thoreson Farm 3694 S Thoreson Rd, Maple City, MI, United States

Students will learn to explore imagery expressionistically (with emotion) using acrylic paint on heavy watercolor paper. Subject matter will be the Thoreson Farm building structures and landscape with varied study methods mixed into the exploration. Painting outside, weather permitting, will be a focus of this workshop. Vivid, rich color methods of underpainting and layering of […]

$175 – $190
Recurring

Plein Air Basics: An Introduction to Oil Painting on Location

Thoreson Farm 3694 S Thoreson Rd, Maple City, MI, United States

Sorry, this class is full. Please call if you would like to be added to the waiting list: 231-334-6112. Learn the basics of preparing, setting up, and choosing a subject when painting outdoors. Through demonstration and one-on-one attention, David will cover composition, values, aerial perspective, and more. Beginners and more seasoned plein air painters in […]

$145 – $160

Recurring

Introduction to Pastels

Glen Arbor Arts Center 6031 S Lake St, Glen Arbor, MI, United States

Sorry, this class has been cancelled. Pastel, used for hundreds of years by the Old Masters, has had a wonderful revival with many new brands, papers, and techniques. Learn about the new pastels, underpainting, blending, framing, and the instant gratification of applying pure pigment to paper for vibrant, beautiful paintings. This class will concentrate on […]

$175 – $190

Recurring

Acrylic Painting with Discipline at a Pace

Thoreson Farm 3694 S Thoreson Rd, Maple City, MI, United States

Translate imagery with expressive paint strokes by observing information on location. Carving out time to capture a pink sky is not always a planned event. Discipline and spontaneity merge to help achieve such a goal. Participate in this workshop to develop skills to begin and complete a painting while exploring tips to move acrylic paint […]

$180 – $195
Recurring

Painting Outside of the Box

Thoreson Farm 3694 S Thoreson Rd, Maple City, MI, United States

No experience? Self-doubt? This class is for you. Beth will lead “loosening up” exercises to improve your understanding of design and composition, giving you the courage to GO! This is an excellent class for those who are just learning about acrylics or who need a refresher. We will complete one to three landscapes depending on […]

$125 – $140

Art Night Out: Landscape Painting with Acrylics

Thoreson Farm 3694 S Thoreson Rd, Maple City, MI, United States

Unleash your inner creativity and discover new skills with an inspiring basic acrylic painting class for beginners. Follow a professional artist’s steps to paint a summer landscape in acrylics. Thoreson Farm is the perfect spot to be inspired. Supplies will be provided. Jenny Evans completed her bachelor’s degree in art education in Auckland, New Zealand, […]

$35 – $45

Art Salon: Landscapes

Glen Arbor Arts Center 6031 S Lake St, Glen Arbor, MI, United States

This first art salon offers a short course aimed at developing your artistic skills in this basic acrylic painting class. Supplies will be provided. Please note that this class will be held at the GAAC building. Jenny Evans completed her bachelor’s degree in art education in Auckland, New Zealand, in 2004. Jenny has a Master’s […]

$40 – $50
Recurring

Plein Air at the Farm

Thoreson Farm 3694 S Thoreson Rd, Maple City, MI, United States

Experience plein air oil painting in the historic Port Oneida landscape. Each class will begin with a painting demonstration followed by group painting and individual instruction. This workshop will cover palette arrangement, direct painting techniques, atmospheric perspective, brushwork, color theory, good design, and value. Students will develop control of medium and confident brushwork. We will […]

$180 – $195
Recurring

Color and Composition of the Landscape

Thoreson Farm 3694 S Thoreson Rd, Maple City, MI, United States

Learn strategies for successful use of color and composition as applied to landscape painting. Day one’s focus is composition. Students will study design strategies and how to best apply them to the landscape. Moving to color on day two, students will learn to premix a harmonious palette and discover that a beautiful palette makes for […]

$140 – $155

Art Salon: Portraiture

Glen Arbor Arts Center 6031 S Lake St, Glen Arbor, MI, United States

Sorry, this class has been canceled. Please call the GAAC office for more information: 231-334-6112. This second art salon offers a short course aimed at developing your artistic skills in this basic acrylic painting class. Supplies will be provided. Please note that this class will be held at the GAAC building. Jenny Evans completed her […]

$40 – $50
Recurring

Exploring the Rich World of Gouache

Thoreson Farm 3694 S Thoreson Rd, Maple City, MI, United States

This three-part session will give participants the opportunity to explore the versatile qualities of gouache: a chroma-rich, water-based medium that lends itself to a wide range of possibilities for painting on paper with easy clean up. Participants will investigate mixing colors from a limited palette, experiment with layers, and paint both in the studio and […]

$180 – $195
Recurring

Painting Landscapes in Plein Air

Thoreson Farm 3694 S Thoreson Rd, Maple City, MI, United States

Sorry, this class has been canceled. Please call the GAAC office for more information: 231-334-6112. Paint in plein air with this award winning and nationally known artist. This in-depth workshop includes various ways to approach painting the landscape in pastel and will include demonstrations by the instructor. Although instruction will be in pastel, other mediums […]

$195 – $210
Recurring

Looser, More Expressive Watercolor Landscapes

Thoreson Farm 3694 S Thoreson Rd, Maple City, MI, United States

Be inspired – not enslaved – by your subject. Learn to develop a spontaneous painting style that captures the essence of your subject without getting bogged down by detail. Allow your watercolors to be more poetic as you develop a powerful composition with a clear concept and strong value scheme. Neil will demonstrate all of […]

$265 – $280
Recurring

Paint a Landscape…and Then Do Something To It

Thoreson Farm 3694 S Thoreson Rd, Maple City, MI, United States

This workshop will incorporate traditional landscape techniques as well as exercises in creative exploration. With the instructor’s guidance students will paint a vivid landscape with the medium of their choice in an outdoor setting, and then add imaginative or unexpected elements to the work. This workshop is great for those just learning or artists who […]

$195 – $210

The Fundamentals: Drawing and Painting Trees

Thoreson Farm 3694 S Thoreson Rd, Maple City, MI, United States

How to make trees look solid and growing! Students will create tree canopies, trees that have dropped their leaves, and trees that have needles. They will add texture and form using drawing materials, watercolor, and/or acrylics. Mary Guntzviller has been teaching art since 1993. She has a BFA from Wayne State University and has been […]

$50 – $60

The Fundamentals: Painting Skies in Water Mediums

Thoreson Farm 3694 S Thoreson Rd, Maple City, MI, United States

This will be an energizing water-medium class. With big brushes and large sweeping strokes, students will create sunny skies to picnic under or an electrifying atmosphere that calls for an umbrella. Mary Guntzviller has been teaching art since 1993. She has a BFA from Wayne State University and has been a professional artist since 1988. […]

$50 – $60

The Fundamentals: Drawing and Painting Waves

Thoreson Farm 3694 S Thoreson Rd, Maple City, MI, United States

Explore the elements of drawing, sketching, or painting waves. Students will overcome the challenge of creating waves. It’s all about putting in lights and darks. Students will work from a photo reference. Mary Guntzviller has been teaching art since 1993. She has a BFA from Wayne State University and has been a professional artist since […]

$50 – $60
Recurring

Plein Air: An Introduction to Painting on Location

Thoreson Farm 3694 S Thoreson Rd, Maple City, MI, United States

Learn the basics of setting up, choosing a subject, and composing and creating a painting outdoors. Learn to recognize and mix colors, brush techniques, and the next steps to turn a plein air field study into a larger studio painting. Through demonstration and one-on-one attention, David will cover composition, values, perspective, and more. Beginners and […]

$220 – $235

Paint Away That Problem

Glen Arbor Arts Center 6031 S Lake St, Glen Arbor, MI, United States

Take part in a surprisingly simple new process for healing life’s issues by accessing your intuitive, non-dominant side to evoke visualizations and then transfer them to paper. Discover what your intuition is telling you! Bring your own sketchpad, a colorful dry medium (any kind of pastels, colored pencil, or crayons) and solve that problem using […]

$30 – $40
Recurring

Paint the Joy of Sleeping Bear Country

Hank's Glen Arbor Studio 5763 S Lake St, Glen Arbor, MI, United States

Sorry, this class has been canceled. Please call the GAAC office for more information: 231-334-6112. Join artist/author Hank Feeley in visiting and painting locations from his new book, Painting the Joy of Sleeping Bear Country. With the instructor’s guidance, students will paint vivid plein air landscapes – using the medium of their choice – at […]

$195 – $210

Recurring

Special Workshop: Painting Landscapes with Don Andrews

Mountain Flowers Lodge The Homestead Resort, Glen Arbor, MI, United States

Learning to paint with watercolor should be fun! Don’s workshop is geared specifically for artists eager to paint and study in a no-stress studio environment.

$445 – $460

Recurring

Plein Air on the Farm

Thoreson Farm 3694 S Thoreson Rd, Maple City, MI, United States

Sorry, this class is full. Please call if you would like to be added to the waiting list: 231-334-6112. Experience plein air oil painting in the historic Port Oneida landscape in this three-day class. Each class will begin with a painting demonstration followed by group painting and individual instruction. This workshop will cover getting started, […]

$190 – $210
Recurring

Exploring the Rich World of Gouache

Thoreson Farm 3694 S Thoreson Rd, Maple City, MI, United States

This three-day workshop will give participants the opportunity to explore the versatile qualities of gouache.

$190 – $205
Recurring

Paint a Landscape and then Do Something to It

Thoreson Farm 3694 S Thoreson Rd, Maple City, MI, United States

Artist Hank Feeley will present a two-day workshop incorporating traditional landscape techniques as well as exercises in creative exploration.

$190
Recurring

Creating Joyful Landscapes with Pastel

Thoreson Farm 3694 S Thoreson Rd, Maple City, MI, United States

Sorry, this class has been cancelled. This is a three-day pastel workshop designed for beginning to intermediate students. Weather permitting, we will venture outside to paint for the last day. The content will cover the elements and principles of design in the creation of a pastel painting. Although teaching methods include some lecture-discussion and demonstration […]

$275 – $290

The Fundamentals: Landscape’s Puzzle Pieces: Lakeshore

Thoreson Farm 3694 S Thoreson Rd, Maple City, MI, United States

Picking up a brush to create a landscape, in many ways, is just like those mystery jigsaw puzzles that are all the rage now. Like on of those puzzles, landscapes have pieces to be assembled. Landscapes even have edges. In a mystery puzzle, the picture to be put together is not shown. Similarly, one never […]

$50 – $65

The Fundamentals: Landscape’s Puzzle Pieces: Evening Sky

Thoreson Farm 3694 S Thoreson Rd, Maple City, MI, United States

Picking up a brush to create a landscape, in many ways, is just like those mystery jigsaw puzzles that are all the rage now. Like on of those puzzles, landscapes have pieces to be assembled. Landscapes even have edges. In a mystery puzzle, the picture to be put together is not shown. Similarly, one never […]

$50 – $65
Recurring

Capturing Light and Color en Plein Air

Thoreson Farm 3694 S Thoreson Rd, Maple City, MI, United States

Learn the basics of setting up, choosing a subject, composing and creating a painting outdoors in this three-day class. See how the quickly changing landscape can help make your paintings more exciting by forcing decisive, bold brushwork. Practice recognizing and mixing colors, learn techniques for creating a center of interest, and the next steps to […]

$235 – $250
Recurring

Painting through Monotypes

Thoreson Farm 3694 S Thoreson Rd, Maple City, MI, United States

Sorry, this classed has been cancelled. Monotype is a way to create a one-of-akind image combining painting, drawing and printmaking. It was a favorite way of making art for Degas, Cassatt and Gauguin, as it offers the freedom to explore and experiment. A painting is developed on a flat plate with oil or water-based inks, […]

$175 – $190
Recurring

Expressive Landscape Painting

Thoreson Farm 3694 S Thoreson Rd, Maple City, MI, United States

This two-day workshop will focus on plein air painting. The focus will be on the concept of expressive painting rather than on techniques. We will use a quick spontaneous approach to painting the landscape in front of you. An immediate response to what is seen exposes the essential elements of nature. These interpretations of landscape […]

$150 – $165

Still Life Flower Painting

Thoreson Farm 3694 S Thoreson Rd, Maple City, MI, United States

Following a slide show on the history of still life painting we will capitalize on Dan Cruz’s morning flower arranging class (offered the same day from 10 am to noon, see page 27) to paint one or more of his beautiful arrangements. The class is for beginners and experienced alike. Use the painting medium of […]

$45 – $55

Designing Nature and Figures in the Landscape

Mountain Flowers Lodge The Homestead Resort, Glen Arbor, MI, United States

Special Watercolor Workshop with Don Andrews. Discover ways to simplify subject matter; how color and value create balance and control the viewer’s eye.

$450 – $475

Messing Around with Paint: Intro to Gouache Painting

Glen Arbor Arts Center 6031 S Lake St, Glen Arbor, MI, United States

In tandem with the GAAC’s “In Bloom” exhibition, exhibitor Carol C. Spaulding offers this introduction to using gouache, a pigment rich water based paint admired for its vibrant color and its ability to be used both opaquely and transparently. Students will generate new work in an atmosphere where experimentation and a non-judgmental approach to painting […]

$70 – $85

Flowers!

Glen Arbor Arts Center 6031 S Lake St, Glen Arbor, MI, United States

Complementing the GAAC’s “In Bloom” exhibition, exhibitor Lauren Everett Finn invites students to spend a full day immersed in colorful, vibrant and happy blooms. Using acrylics, we’ll start with two different, fast and loose under paintings that will cause some unexpected, happy accidents in our final paintings. Then we’ll sketch our flowers on top of […]

$85 – $100

Recurring

Expressive Painting, Expressive Mind

Thoreson Farm 3694 S Thoreson Rd, Maple City, MI, United States

Sorry, this class has been cancelled. Learn to use an intuitive approach while painting with gouache or acrylic on location to reveal the essential elements of landscape. Your personal interpretation will allow a range of expressive abstracted images to emerge. Plein air painting provides the opportunity to interpret shapes as they are described by rapidly […]

$145 – $160
Recurring

Plein Air at the Farm

Thoreson Farm 3694 S Thoreson Rd, Maple City, MI, United States

Experience plein air oil painting in the historic Port Oneida landscape. Each class will begin with a painting demonstration followed by group painting and individual instruction. This workshop will cover getting started, palette arrangement, direct painting techniques, atmospheric perspective, brushwork, color theory, good design, and value. Students will develop control of medium and confident brushwork. […]

$190 – $210
Recurring

Plein Air Painting: Surface, Edge, and Texture

Thoreson Farm 3694 S Thoreson Rd, Maple City, MI, United States

This class will move beyond the basics to the study the plein air process in greater detail. This summer our focus will be on creating oil paintings with bold texture and controlled edge quality. “Texture” refers to the painting surface, how and when to use thick or thin paint. “Edge” refers to how and when […]

$140 – $155
Recurring

Water Colors: Freshen It Up!

Thoreson Farm 3694 S Thoreson Rd, Maple City, MI, United States

Loosen up and capture the immediacy of a subject in watercolor.  With structured studio and outdoor painting exercises in darks and lights, brushwork and classic washes, this class will help an artist paint what is seen with a direct approach that keeps watercolor fresh and spontaneous. Ken Richmond, an architect and regional painter, has taught […]

$175 – $190
Recurring

Capturing Light and Color en Plein Air

Thoreson Farm 3694 S Thoreson Rd, Maple City, MI, United States

Learn the basics of setting up, choosing a subject, composing and creating a painting outdoors. See how the quickly changing landscape can help make your paintings more exciting by forcing decisive and bold brushwork. Practice recognizing and mixing colors, learn techniques for creating a center of interest, and the next steps to turn a plein […]

$230 – $245
Recurring

Liquid State: Painting Water

Glen Arbor Arts Center 6031 S Lake St, Glen Arbor, MI, United States

Water has been a source of fascination for artists throughout history. This two day acrylic workshop will focus on investigating, interpreting and responding through paint, the water that surrounds us by focusing on its unique properties. Water presents the painter with a number of challenges due to its ever-fickle nature. Class will begin with a […]

$195 – $210
Recurring

The W’s: Watercolor’s Who, What, When, Where, and Why?

Thoreson Farm 3694 S Thoreson Rd, Maple City, MI, United States

Let’s start with "What." Imagine idyllic rolling farmlands. Sunshine. Add a barn or hay bales; how about a horse or deer? Or, let’s narrow the viewpoint: just outside the farmhouse, a person in the rising sun, tossing feed to the chickens. Two very different scenes. Two very similar processes. “When” is the most important aspect […]

$125 – $140

Recurring

Paint Something and Do Something to It

Thoreson Farm 3694 S Thoreson Rd, Maple City, MI, United States

Sorry, this class has been cancelled. Artist Hank Feeley will present a two-day workshop incorporating traditional landscape techniques as well as exercises in creative exploration. With the instructor’s guidance students will paint a vivid landscape -- using the medium of your choice -- in an outdoor setting, and then add imaginative or unexpected elements to […]

$180 – $195

Recurring

Still Life with Flowers

Hank's Glen Arbor Studio 5763 S Lake St, Glen Arbor, MI, United States

Artist Hank Feeley will present a 1 1/2 day still life flower painting class employing simple but beautiful local northern Michigan flower arrangements. Using flowers as the subject, you will learn the principles of color theory and composition. You will be surprised and delighted with the paintings you produce and you will be excited to […]

$125 – $145

Recurring

Watercolors from A to Z with Sterling Edwards

Mountain Flowers Lodge The Homestead Resort, Glen Arbor, MI, United States

This is a watercolor workshop for all skill levels. However, previous watercolor and drawing experience is very beneficial to gain the most from this workshop. There will be a wide variety of watercolor techniques that will be discussed and demonstrated including positive and negative painting, composition, using creative colors, glazing, charging color, and many more. […]

$475 – $490

Recurring

Soft Pastel for Beginners

Glen Arbor Arts Center 6031 S Lake St, Glen Arbor, MI, United States

May 14 – 15: This two-day class is designed to take the mystery out of interpreting and painting from your favorite landscape photos using soft pastel.  A broad explanation of this marvelous medium and its related materials and products are covered.  Through lecture, demonstration, and handouts, Barbara helps students discover how to create studio landscapes […]

$85 – $100

Recurring

Acrylic Painting Sessions Class

Glen Arbor Arts Center 6031 S Lake St, Glen Arbor, MI, United States

Take your painting to the next level! The best way to improve is by practice. Learn, refresh, or refine the basics of using acrylic paint...

$150 – $165

Plein Air to Studio

Thoreson Farm 3694 S Thoreson Rd, Maple City, MI, United States

Develop your plein air study into a larger, finished painting.

$125 – $140

Recurring

Introducing Color

Glen Arbor Arts Center 6031 S Lake St, Glen Arbor, MI, United States

July 8 - 9: In this 2 day introductory workshop students will learn to see, identify, and mix color. Students will gain an understanding of the language of color and how to control their mixing palette. We will create a comprehensive color wheel focused on the three attributes of color: value, hue, and intensity. After […]

$140 – $155
Recurring

Plein Air on the Town

Glen Arbor Arts Center 6031 S Lake St, Glen Arbor, MI, United States

Experience plein air oil painting in the beautiful town of Glen Arbor. This workshop will focus on painting architecture in the landscape.

$190 – $210
Recurring

Watercolor Fun

Glen Arbor Arts Center 6031 S Lake St, Glen Arbor, MI, United States

Sorry, this class has been cancelled. July 25 - 26: In this 2 day class, explore watercolor and discover the possibilities with a variety of water-based media such as pencils, crayons, and paints to develop your personal expression and imagery. You may work from your own photographs or from still life set-ups. The instructor will […]

$85 – $100

Plein Air Boot Camp

Thoreson Farm 3694 S Thoreson Rd, Maple City, MI, United States

July 31: Warm up for the GAAC Plein air weekend or just hone your skills with a morning of painting. David Westerfield demonstrates his process for painting en plein air and mentor participants of all levels. After a career in graphic design and illustration, David Westerfield returned to his love of fine art. He paints […]

$50 – $65

Recurring

Trees, Water and Sky

Glen Arbor Arts Center 6031 S Lake St, Glen Arbor, MI, United States

Students work at their own level. Mistakes are required and successful painting is within your reach.

$120 – $135
Recurring

Watercolor Options for the Skilled

Glen Arbor Arts Center 6031 S Lake St, Glen Arbor, MI, United States

Starting with a demonstration, Mary opens the floor to questions and thoughts. During the class, we will look at techniques to fix “mistakes” and ways to correct colors.

$175 – $190
Recurring

The Collage Class

Glen Arbor Arts Center 6031 S Lake St, Glen Arbor, MI, United States

August 12 - 13: Explore the world of color and shape in this two-day acrylic painting collage workshop. Through a series of fast and fun exercises, participants will expand their knowledge of color mixing, while building a “palette" of colored paper. The colored papers will then be used to create collage paintings. Students are encouraged […]

$100 – $115

Recurring

Transforming the Landscape with Watercolor

Mountain Flowers Lodge The Homestead Resort, Glen Arbor, MI, United States

September 9 - 12, 2019

Joyce brings her passion and love for teaching to inspire and motivate in a fun, fast-paced 4 day workshop.

$525 – $540
Recurring

Morning Coffee Klatsch Still Life Painting

Glen Arbor Arts Center 6031 S Lake St, Glen Arbor, MI, United States

Start your day with coffee and creativity! This popular three-morning class is designed for the emerging painter who desires to further develop their skill...

$120 – $135

Recurring

Acrylic Painting Sessions Class

Glen Arbor Arts Center 6031 S Lake St, Glen Arbor, MI, United States

October 3, 10, 24, 31: Take your painting to the next level! The best way to improve is by practice. Learn, refresh, or refine the basics of using acrylic paint in this multi-session class. This class will meet once a week for four weeks, providing students with the opportunity for a more focused study. Students […]

$150 – $165

Plein Air Bootcamp

Thoreson Farm 3694 S Thoreson Rd, Maple City, MI, United States

Warm-up for the Plein Air weekend or just hone your skills with a morning of painting. David will demonstrate his process for painting en Plein air and mentor participants of all levels.

$75 – $90

Fundamentals of Color for Painters

Glen Arbor Arts Center 6031 S Lake St, Glen Arbor, MI, United States

Have fun learning how the simple fundamentals of color mixing and applying will make you a better painter.

$80 – $95

Inside the Artist Studio: Portrait from Life Demo

Virtual

Date: Thursday, Jan 21 Time: 7 pm In this demo, figure painter Dylan Evans Weiler will paint a live model and explain his process for both a single-day and multi-session portrait painting in oils. Working in a controlled studio setting he will explain lighting, posing, and composing a portrait. He will explain his color palette […]

$15 – $20

Recurring

Intro to Painting through Direct Observation

Virtual

If you have always wanted to explore painting but were overwhelmed by the variety of colors, brushes, and mediums available to you, or you just want a refresher on the fundamentals of color theory and composition...

$145 – $165

Recurring

Acrylic Sessions Class

Glen Arbor Arts Center 6031 S Lake St, Glen Arbor, MI, United States

Dates and Time: May 4, 11, 18, 25 @ 10am-1pm Registration Deadline: May 3 @ 12pm Format: In-person at GAAC (outdoor heated shelter with access to bathrooms) Take your painting to the next level! The best way to improve is by practice. Learn, refresh, or refine the basics of using acrylic paint in this multi-session […]

$175 – $195

Solstice Plein Air

Glen Lake Beach Park 6629 S Dune Hwy, Glen Arbor, MI, United States

Be inspired by the Druids at Stonehenge. Paint the rise and fall of the Summer Solstice (the longest day of the year).

$65 – $75

Hummingbirds in Watercolor

Glen Arbor Arts Center 6031 S Lake St, Glen Arbor, MI, United States

Date & Time: June 25, 1 - 3 pm Registration Deadline: June 22 Ruby-throated hummingbirds are one of our state's most unique birds, flying across the Gulf of Mexico to entertain us at our sugary nectar bird feeders. Participants will sketch hummingbirds and their poses in flight. Using watercolor and ink, we'll create a feeding […]

$45 – $55

Recurring

Plein Air at the Farm

Thoreson Farm 3694 S Thoreson Rd, Maple City, MI, United States

Date & Time: July 7, 8, and 9; 9 am-1 pm Registration Deadline: July 4 Experience Plein Air oil painting in the historic Port Oneida landscape. This workshop will introduce Plein Air techniques and teach strategies for depicting natural and rural landscapes. Subjects of study will include atmosphere, trees, terrain, sky, water, beach, and farm […]

$210 – $235

The Fundamentals of Composition for Painters

Thoreson Farm 3694 S Thoreson Rd, Maple City, MI, United States

Date & Time: July 14, 9am-4:30pm Registration Deadline: July 11 Have fun learning how the simple fundamentals of artistic composition will make you a better painter. Explore the basics of scene selection and design; the easy to understand principles of visual perspective; massing and building of form; scale; light and shadow; near and far; capturing […]

$115 – $130
Recurring

Painting the Figure in the Landscape

Thoreson Farm 3694 S Thoreson Rd, Maple City, MI, United States

Date & Time: July 28 and 29, 9 am-2 pm Registration Deadline: July 25 Learn and practice building your skills for observing and capturing the figure when painting outdoors. Through demonstration and one-on-one instruction, David will cover composition, values, perspective, and more. Oil and acrylic painters welcome.

$225 – $245

Plein Air Landscape Painting

Thoreson Farm 3694 S Thoreson Rd, Maple City, MI, United States

Date & Time: July 29, 9 am-4 pm Registration Deadline: July 26 This popular one-day Plein Air class is designed for the emerging painter who desires to further their skill while appreciating the beauty of nature in Sleeping Bear country. We will start the day with a slide presentation on the history of landscape painting, […]

$115 – $130

Plein Air Bootcamp

Thoreson Farm 3694 S Thoreson Rd, Maple City, MI, United States

Date & Time: August 5, 9am-1pm Registration Deadline: August 2 Warm-up for the Plein Air weekend, or hone your skills with a morning of painting. David Westerfield demonstrates his process for painting in Plein Air and mentors participants of all levels. Oil and acrylic painters welcome.

$70 – $85

Watercolor Sunflowers

Glen Arbor Arts Center 6031 S Lake St, Glen Arbor, MI, United States

Date & Time: August 28, 9 am-12:30 pm Registration Deadline: August 25 Pick up your paintbrush and interpret the beauty and wild energy of summer sunflowers. Working with a still-life […]

$95.00 – $105.00

Recurring

Crazy Cats and Mixed-Up Mutts

Glen Arbor Arts Center 6031 S Lake St, Glen Arbor, MI, United States

Date and Time: September 27 and 28; 9 am-1 pm Registration deadline: September 24 Your furry friend indeed needs to be immortalized for posterity. From a conceptual idea through various […]

$95.00 – $110.00

Recurring

Acrylic Sessions

Glen Arbor Arts Center 6031 S Lake St, Glen Arbor, MI, United States

Dates and time: October 5, 12, 19, and 26; 10 am-1 pm Registration deadline: October 2 Take your painting to the next level! The best way to improve is by […]

$175.00 – $195.00

Add Some Imagination to Your Art

Hank's Glen Arbor Studio 5763 S Lake St, Glen Arbor, MI, United States

Date and Time: October 6, 9 am-4 pm Registration deadline: October 6, 9am This workshop is for the adventurous artist who wants to try something different. You will start off […]

$75.00 – $90.00

Painting the Colors of Autumn

Thoreson Farm 3694 S Thoreson Rd, Maple City, MI, United States

Date and time: October 8, 9 am-4 pm Registration deadline: October 5 Autumn presents the Leelanau landscape at it’s most colorful, so let’s take this opportunity to do some beautiful […]

$115 – $130

Abstract Landscape – Exploring Oil and Cold Wax Mixed

Glen Arbor Arts Center 6031 S Lake St, Glen Arbor, MI, United States

Date and Time: October 17; 9 am-5 pm Registration Deadline: October 14 Mara Manning’s workshop offers demos and hands-on experience with cold wax medium and oil paint. Manning, a former […]

$195.00 – $210.00

Recurring

Finding Courage: Painting for Deeper Self Expression

Glen Arbor Arts Center 6031 S Lake St, Glen Arbor, MI, United States

Sorry, this class has been cancelled. Date and Time: November 3, 4 and 5; 10 am - 4 pm Registration Deadline: October 30 In this three-day workshop, Jessica Kovan encourages […]

$350.00 – $385.00

Wintery Worlds, Ink & Watercolor Session 1

Virtual

Date: January 23 Time: 10 am-12 pm Registration Deadline: January 20 Location: Livestream via Zoom Indigo shadows fall across the snow,  a fresh stomped trail leads to a cozy cabin, […]

$18.00 – $22.00

Wintery Worlds, Ink & Watercolor Session 2

Virtual

Date: February 6 Time: 10 am-12 pm Registration Deadline: February 3 Location: Livestream via Zoom Indigo shadows fall across the snow, a fresh stomped trail leads to a cozy cabin, […]

$18.00 – $22.00

Wintery Worlds, Ink & Watercolor Session 3

Virtual

Date: February 20 Time: 10 am-12 pm Registration Deadline: February 19 @ 12 pm Location: Livestream via Zoom Indigo shadows fall across the snow, a fresh stomped trail leads to […]

$18.00 – $22.00

Recurring

Exploring Cold Wax and Oil

Glen Arbor Arts Center 6031 S Lake St, Glen Arbor, MI, United States

Date: April 23 and 24 Time: 9 am - 4 pm Sat and 10 am - 3 pm Sun Registration Deadline: April 20 Location GAAC This two-day workshop will introduce or add to the artist's knowledge of painting with cold wax and oils. This expressive medium is a wonderful way to move your work into […]

$225 – $250

Watercolor Botanicals

Glen Arbor Arts Center 6031 S Lake St, Glen Arbor, MI, United States

Date: May 14 Time: 10 am-1 pm Registration Deadline: May 11 Location: GAAC Pick up your paintbrush and experiment with watercolor. Practice basic techniques and learn tips for layering color […]

$75.00 – $85.00

Solstice Plein Air – Sundown at the Beach

Lake Michigan (Bay Lane Access) W Bay Ln, Glen Arbor, MI

Date: June 21 Time: Sundown - exact time TBD Registration Deadline: June 18 Location: Bay Lane Beach Paint the longest day of the year–the Summer Solstice. We’ll meet at sundown […]

$55 – $65

Recurring

Plein Air at the Farm

Thoreson Farm 3694 S Thoreson Rd, Maple City, MI, United States

Date: July 6, 7, and 8 Time: 9 am - 1 pm Registration Deadline: July 3 Location: Thoreson Farm Experience Plein air oil painting in the historic Port Oneida landscape. This workshop will introduce Plein air painting techniques and teach strategies for depicting natural and rural landscapes. On day one, we will cover the introduction, […]

$210 – $245

Abstract AND Representational Painting on YUPO

Glen Arbor Arts Center 6031 S Lake St, Glen Arbor, MI, United States

Date: July 23 Time: 9 am - 4 pm Registration Deadline: July 20 Location: GAAC You will love the forgiveness and workability of YUPO paper. There are no mistakes that […]

$155.00 – $175.00
Recurring

The Fundamentals of Composition for Painters

Thoreson Farm 3694 S Thoreson Rd, Maple City, MI, United States

Date: July 27 and 28 Time: 9 am - 4:00 pm Registration Deadline: July 24 Location: Thoreson Farm Have fun learning how the simple fundamentals of artistic composition will make you a better painter. Explore the basics of scene selection and design; the easy to understand principles of visual perspective; massing and building of form; […]

$175 – $195

Recurring

Pastels Plein Air – Art of Observation

Thoreson Farm 3694 S Thoreson Rd, Maple City, MI, United States

Date: August 10 and 11 Time: 10am - 3 pm Registration Deadline: August 7 Location: Thoreson Farm Pastels are made for plein air. The immediacy of the medium makes them perfect for field work with no drying time or color mixing. The class will concentrate on the process of being out of doors, choosing a […]

$295 – $315

Painting Pollinators

Glen Arbor Arts Center 6031 S Lake St, Glen Arbor, MI, United States

Sorry, this class has been cancelled. Date: August 13 Time: 10 am-1 pm Registration Deadline: August 10 Do you want a chance to practice your sketching skills and watercolor whimsy? […]

$45.00 – $55.00

Recurring

Plein Air Painting Workshop

Glen Arbor Arts Center 6031 S Lake St, Glen Arbor, MI, United States

Date: September 12, 13, 14, 15 and 16 Time: 10 am - 5 pm (roughly) Registration Deadline: September 9 Location: Start at GAAC / locations TBD This guided immersive workshop invites painters to experience painting outdoors in and around Glen Arbor. We will discuss methods for choosing a painting site, organizing what we see into […]

$625.00 – $675.00

Recurring

Exploring Cold Wax and Oil

Glen Arbor Arts Center 6031 S Lake St, Glen Arbor, MI, United States

Date: Friday and Saturday; April 14, 15 Time: Friday 10 am - 4 pm; Saturday 10 am - 1 pm Registration Deadline: April 13 This workshop offers demos and hands-on experience with cold wax medium and oil paint. Manning, a former art teacher and now professional painter, shares methods with participants to explore the basic […]

$250.00 – $275.00

Slippery Surface Watercolor

Glen Arbor Arts Center 6031 S Lake St, Glen Arbor, MI, United States

Date: Saturday, May 6 Time: 9 am-3 pm (with a lunch break) Registration Deadline: May 3 This class is for all skill levels and will explore three "slippery" surfaces in […]

$145.00 – $165.00

Watercolor Birds and Branches

Glen Arbor Arts Center 6031 S Lake St, Glen Arbor, MI, United States

Date: Saturday, May 13 Time: 10 am - 1 pm Registration Deadline: May 12 Spring is here, and so are the birds! So celebrate spring's great return with your paintbrush. […]

$75.00 – $90.00

Solstice Plein Air – Sundown at the Beach

Lake Michigan (Bay Lane Access) W Bay Ln, Glen Arbor, MI

Date: Wednesday, June 21 Time: Sundown - exact time TBD Registration Deadline: June 20 Paint the sunset on the longest day of the year – the Summer Solstice. We'll meet […]

$55.00 – $65.00

Pastels Plein Air – The Art of Observation

Thoreson Farm 3694 S Thoreson Rd, Maple City, MI, United States

Date: Thursday, June 29 Time: 10 am - 4 pm (with a break for lunch) Registration Deadline: June 28 Pastels are made for Plein air. The medium's immediacy makes them […]

$150.00 – $165.00

Recurring

Plein Air Painting: Landscape and Abstraction

Thoreson Farm 3694 S Thoreson Rd, Maple City, MI, United States

Date: Wednesday-Friday; July 12, 13, 14 Time: 9 am-1 pm Registration Deadline: July 9 Experience Plein-air landscape painting in the beautiful Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. This workshop will teach techniques for depicting natural and architectural landscapes with an abstract style. Abstraction is freedom from exact representation. We will learn to compose the shapes and […]

$210 – $245
Recurring

Colors of Glen Lake

Thoreson Farm 3694 S Thoreson Rd, Maple City, MI, United States

Date: Monday and Tuesday, July 17 & 18 Time: 9:30 am - 3:30 pm Registration Deadline: July 16 Location: Meet at Thoreson Farm on the first morning—other locations TBD based on weather. Discover the beauty of oil painting with this brand-new workshop: Learn the basic principles of oil painting while capturing the stunning vistas of […]

$325 – $350
Recurring

Fundamentals of Composition

Thoreson Farm 3694 S Thoreson Rd, Maple City, MI, United States

Date: Wednesday and Thursday; July 26, 27 Time: 9 am - 4 pm Registration Deadline: July 23 Have fun learning how the simple fundamentals of artistic composition will make you a better painter. Explore the basics of scene selection and design; the easy-to-understand principles of visual perspective; massing and building of form; scale; light and […]

$175.00 – $195

Recurring

Capturing Light & Vibrancy in Watercolor

Glen Arbor Arts Center 6031 S Lake St, Glen Arbor, MI, United States

Date: Wednesday-Friday; August 23, 24, 25 Time: 10 am - 3 pm (with a break for lunch) Registration Deadline: August 20 Discover exciting, step-by-step techniques for capturing the beauty of local scenery through the "light and vibrancy" of watercolor. Karin Harris's approach to exploring the joy of watercolor in daily demonstrations and one-on-one instruction will […]

$320 – $345

Painting with “Hardware”

Glen Arbor Arts Center 6031 S Lake St, Glen Arbor, MI, United States

Date: Thursday, September 7 Time: 10 am - 4 pm Registration Deadline: September 4 Stamp, print, roll, and play your way to an abstract and personal representational painting using common […]

$125.00 – $145.00

Recurring

Lights, Darks, and Brushstrokes: A Two-Day Plein Air Workshop

Glen Arbor Arts Center 6031 S Lake St, Glen Arbor, MI, United States

Date: Monday and Tuesday, October 16 and 17 (Rain date October 18) Time: 10:00am-3:00pm  Registration Deadline: Thursday, October 15 Location: Meet at GAAC the first morning and at Thoreson Farm the second morning This two-day intensive workshop is intended for Intermediate and Advanced students. Over the course of the workshop, students will focus on developing […]

$420 – $430

Recurring

Soft Pastel Hints and Hacks

Glen Arbor Arts Center 6031 S Lake St, Glen Arbor, MI, United States

Date: November 4 and 11 Time: 10:00am-3:00pm Registration Deadline: October 31, 2023 Location: GAAC Have you taken a pastel workshop with great results only to get home and get lost with the technique(s) you’ve learned? Have you just started working with soft pastel and need some direction to continue to grow? Have you started a […]

Holiday Marbling Workshop

Glen Arbor Arts Center 6031 S Lake St, Glen Arbor, MI, United States

Date: November 16 Time: 5:00-7:00pm Registration Deadline: November 12 Location: GAAC Water marbling is an ancient technique of lightly applying pigments onto the surface of thickened water to create beautiful, […]

$60.00 – $70.00

Recurring

Painting Pets in Pastel

Glen Arbor Arts Center 6031 S Lake St, Glen Arbor, MI, United States

Date: December 2 and December 9 Time: 10:00-3:00pm Registration Deadline: November 28, 2023 Location: GAAC Soft pastel has long been recognized as the perfect medium for rendering fur and feathers. This class will cover basics in animal anatomy, and texture rendering of fur etc. Materials, methods, and techniques with underpainting, composition and backgrounds will also […]

$275 – $285

Winter En Plein Air!

Glen Arbor Arts Center 6031 S Lake St, Glen Arbor, MI, United States

Date: Saturday, January 27 Time: 1 - 3pm Registration deadline: January 21 Bundle up, folks! Let's explore the beautiful winter landscape and paint its beautiful grays and violets. This one-day—weather […]

$55.00 – $60.00

Recurring

Watercolor Skill-building Weekend Workshop

Glen Arbor Arts Center 6031 S Lake St, Glen Arbor, MI, United States

Date: Saturday and Sunday, March 9 and 10 Time: 11 am - 3 pm Registration Deadline: March 4 Join us for a friendly 2-day watercolor workshop to encourage and help you build the skills and confidence to create beautiful paintings through guided practice. We'll look at the works of well-known watercolor artists and analyze various […]

$125 – $135

Sign up for our emails!

Subscribe Now
Art Partners


Leelanau Enterprise Angela Saxon Design Northwoods Hardware Image360 DTE Foundation
© 2024 Glen Arbor Arts Center | A tax-exempt 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization