Painting
Acrylic Painting for Beginners
Thoreson Farm 3694 S Thoreson Rd, Maple City, MI, United StatesSorry, 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 StatesPastels 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 StatesSorry, 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 StatesSorry, 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 StatesSorry, 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 StatesGouache: 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 StatesSorry, 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 StatesSorry, 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 StatesThis 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 StatesLearn 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 StatesPastel, 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 […]
Fall Watercolor Workshop with Andy Evansen
Mountain Flowers Lodge The Homestead Resort, Glen Arbor, MI, United StatesOctober 13 through 16
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Andy Evansen
Painting Outside of the Box
Thoreson Farm 3694 S Thoreson Rd, Maple City, MI, United StatesThis 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 […]
Date Night! Couples Painting Class 1
Thoreson Farm 3694 S Thoreson Rd, Maple City, MI, United StatesCombine 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 […]
Watercolor Painting With Punch
Thoreson Farm 3694 S Thoreson Rd, Maple City, MI, United StatesWatercolor 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 […]
Date Night! Couples Painting Class 2
Thoreson Farm 3694 S Thoreson Rd, Maple City, MI, United StatesCombine 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 […]
Pastel and More II
Thoreson Farm 3694 S Thoreson Rd, Maple City, MI, United StatesPastels 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 […]
Introduction to Oil Painting
Thoreson Farm 3694 S Thoreson Rd, Maple City, MI, United StatesLearn 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 […]
Plein Air at the Farm
Thoreson Farm 3694 S Thoreson Rd, Maple City, MI, United StatesSorry, 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 […]
Exploring the Rich World of Gouache
Thoreson Farm 3694 S Thoreson Rd, Maple City, MI, United StatesSorry, 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 […]
Painting Landscapes in Plein Air
Thoreson Farm 3694 S Thoreson Rd, Maple City, MI, United StatesSorry, 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 […]
Intro & More to Watercolor
Thoreson Farm 3694 S Thoreson Rd, Maple City, MI, United StatesThis 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 […]
Painting Boldly with Acrylic Paint
Thoreson Farm 3694 S Thoreson Rd, Maple City, MI, United StatesStudents 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 […]
Plein Air Basics: An Introduction to Oil Painting on Location
Thoreson Farm 3694 S Thoreson Rd, Maple City, MI, United StatesSorry, 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 […]
Introduction to Pastels
Glen Arbor Arts Center 6031 S Lake St, Glen Arbor, MI, United StatesSorry, 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 […]
Fall Watercolor Workshop: Sterling Edwards
Mountain Flowers Lodge The Homestead Resort, Glen Arbor, MI, United StatesSpend four days with Sterling Edwards as he shows a multitude of watercolor techniques and styles.
Acrylic Painting with Discipline at a Pace
Thoreson Farm 3694 S Thoreson Rd, Maple City, MI, United StatesTranslate 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 […]
Painting Outside of the Box
Thoreson Farm 3694 S Thoreson Rd, Maple City, MI, United StatesNo 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 […]
Art Night Out: Landscape Painting with Acrylics
Thoreson Farm 3694 S Thoreson Rd, Maple City, MI, United StatesUnleash 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, […]
Art Salon: Landscapes
Glen Arbor Arts Center 6031 S Lake St, Glen Arbor, MI, United StatesThis 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 […]
Plein Air at the Farm
Thoreson Farm 3694 S Thoreson Rd, Maple City, MI, United StatesExperience 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 […]
Color and Composition of the Landscape
Thoreson Farm 3694 S Thoreson Rd, Maple City, MI, United StatesLearn 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 […]
Art Salon: Portraiture
Glen Arbor Arts Center 6031 S Lake St, Glen Arbor, MI, United StatesSorry, 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 […]
Exploring the Rich World of Gouache
Thoreson Farm 3694 S Thoreson Rd, Maple City, MI, United StatesThis 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 […]
Painting Landscapes in Plein Air
Thoreson Farm 3694 S Thoreson Rd, Maple City, MI, United StatesSorry, 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 […]
Looser, More Expressive Watercolor Landscapes
Thoreson Farm 3694 S Thoreson Rd, Maple City, MI, United StatesBe 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 […]
Paint a Landscape…and Then Do Something To It
Thoreson Farm 3694 S Thoreson Rd, Maple City, MI, United StatesThis 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 […]
The Fundamentals: Drawing and Painting Trees
Thoreson Farm 3694 S Thoreson Rd, Maple City, MI, United StatesHow 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 […]
The Fundamentals: Painting Skies in Water Mediums
Thoreson Farm 3694 S Thoreson Rd, Maple City, MI, United StatesThis 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. […]
The Fundamentals: Drawing and Painting Waves
Thoreson Farm 3694 S Thoreson Rd, Maple City, MI, United StatesExplore 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 […]
Plein Air: An Introduction to Painting on Location
Thoreson Farm 3694 S Thoreson Rd, Maple City, MI, United StatesLearn 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 […]
Paint Away That Problem
Glen Arbor Arts Center 6031 S Lake St, Glen Arbor, MI, United StatesTake 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 […]
Paint the Joy of Sleeping Bear Country
Hank's Glen Arbor Studio 5763 S Lake St, Glen Arbor, MI, United StatesSorry, 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 […]
Special Workshop: Painting Landscapes with Don Andrews
Mountain Flowers Lodge The Homestead Resort, Glen Arbor, MI, United StatesLearning 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.
Plein Air on the Farm
Thoreson Farm 3694 S Thoreson Rd, Maple City, MI, United StatesSorry, 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, […]
Key and Color Advanced Plein Air Painting
Thoreson Farm 3694 S Thoreson Rd, Maple City, MI, United StatesLearn to control key and color for successful landscape painting in this two-day class.
Exploring the Rich World of Gouache
Thoreson Farm 3694 S Thoreson Rd, Maple City, MI, United StatesThis three-day workshop will give participants the opportunity to explore the versatile qualities of gouache.
Paint a Landscape and then Do Something to It
Thoreson Farm 3694 S Thoreson Rd, Maple City, MI, United StatesArtist Hank Feeley will present a two-day workshop incorporating traditional landscape techniques as well as exercises in creative exploration.
Creating Joyful Landscapes with Pastel
Thoreson Farm 3694 S Thoreson Rd, Maple City, MI, United StatesSorry, 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 […]
From Dark to Light with Watercolor
Thoreson Farm 3694 S Thoreson Rd, Maple City, MI, United StatesBecome a better painter by working on the basics in this two-day class.
The Fundamentals: Landscape’s Puzzle Pieces: Birch Tree
Thoreson Farm 3694 S Thoreson Rd, Maple City, MI, United StatesPicking up a brush to create a landscape, in many ways, is just like those mystery jigsaw puzzles that are all the rage now.
The Fundamentals: Landscape’s Puzzle Pieces: Lakeshore
Thoreson Farm 3694 S Thoreson Rd, Maple City, MI, United StatesPicking 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 […]
The Fundamentals: Landscape’s Puzzle Pieces: Evening Sky
Thoreson Farm 3694 S Thoreson Rd, Maple City, MI, United StatesPicking 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 […]
Capturing Light and Color en Plein Air
Thoreson Farm 3694 S Thoreson Rd, Maple City, MI, United StatesLearn 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 […]
Painting through Monotypes
Thoreson Farm 3694 S Thoreson Rd, Maple City, MI, United StatesSorry, 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, […]
Expressive Landscape Painting
Thoreson Farm 3694 S Thoreson Rd, Maple City, MI, United StatesThis 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 […]
Still Life Flower Painting
Thoreson Farm 3694 S Thoreson Rd, Maple City, MI, United StatesFollowing 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 […]
Designing Nature and Figures in the Landscape
Mountain Flowers Lodge The Homestead Resort, Glen Arbor, MI, United StatesSpecial Watercolor Workshop with Don Andrews. Discover ways to simplify subject matter; how color and value create balance and control the viewer’s eye.
Messing Around with Paint: Intro to Gouache Painting
Glen Arbor Arts Center 6031 S Lake St, Glen Arbor, MI, United StatesIn 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 […]
Flowers!
Glen Arbor Arts Center 6031 S Lake St, Glen Arbor, MI, United StatesComplementing 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 […]
Expressive Painting, Expressive Mind
Thoreson Farm 3694 S Thoreson Rd, Maple City, MI, United StatesSorry, 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 […]
Plein Air at the Farm
Thoreson Farm 3694 S Thoreson Rd, Maple City, MI, United StatesExperience 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. […]
Plein Air Painting: Surface, Edge, and Texture
Thoreson Farm 3694 S Thoreson Rd, Maple City, MI, United StatesThis 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 […]
Water Colors: Freshen It Up!
Thoreson Farm 3694 S Thoreson Rd, Maple City, MI, United StatesLoosen 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 […]
Capturing Light and Color en Plein Air
Thoreson Farm 3694 S Thoreson Rd, Maple City, MI, United StatesLearn 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 […]
Liquid State: Painting Water
Glen Arbor Arts Center 6031 S Lake St, Glen Arbor, MI, United StatesWater 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 […]
The W’s: Watercolor’s Who, What, When, Where, and Why?
Thoreson Farm 3694 S Thoreson Rd, Maple City, MI, United StatesLet’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 […]
Paint Something and Do Something to It
Thoreson Farm 3694 S Thoreson Rd, Maple City, MI, United StatesSorry, 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 […]
Still Life with Flowers
Hank's Glen Arbor Studio 5763 S Lake St, Glen Arbor, MI, United StatesArtist 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 […]
Watercolors from A to Z with Sterling Edwards
Mountain Flowers Lodge The Homestead Resort, Glen Arbor, MI, United StatesThis 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. […]
Soft Pastel for Beginners
Glen Arbor Arts Center 6031 S Lake St, Glen Arbor, MI, United StatesMay 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 […]
Acrylic Painting Sessions Class
Glen Arbor Arts Center 6031 S Lake St, Glen Arbor, MI, United StatesTake your painting to the next level! The best way to improve is by practice. Learn, refresh, or refine the basics of using acrylic paint...
Plein Air to Studio
Thoreson Farm 3694 S Thoreson Rd, Maple City, MI, United StatesDevelop your plein air study into a larger, finished painting.
Introducing Color
Glen Arbor Arts Center 6031 S Lake St, Glen Arbor, MI, United StatesJuly 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 […]
Plein Air on the Town
Glen Arbor Arts Center 6031 S Lake St, Glen Arbor, MI, United StatesExperience plein air oil painting in the beautiful town of Glen Arbor. This workshop will focus on painting architecture in the landscape.
The Fundamentals of Composition for Painters
Thoreson Farm 3694 S Thoreson Rd, Maple City, MI, United StatesHave fun learning how the simple fundamentals of artistic composition will make you a better painter.
Watercolor Fun
Glen Arbor Arts Center 6031 S Lake St, Glen Arbor, MI, United StatesSorry, 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 […]
Plein Air Boot Camp
Thoreson Farm 3694 S Thoreson Rd, Maple City, MI, United StatesJuly 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 […]
Trees, Water and Sky
Glen Arbor Arts Center 6031 S Lake St, Glen Arbor, MI, United StatesStudents work at their own level. Mistakes are required and successful painting is within your reach.
Watercolor Options for the Skilled
Glen Arbor Arts Center 6031 S Lake St, Glen Arbor, MI, United StatesStarting 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.
The Collage Class
Glen Arbor Arts Center 6031 S Lake St, Glen Arbor, MI, United StatesAugust 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 […]
Transforming the Landscape with Watercolor
Mountain Flowers Lodge The Homestead Resort, Glen Arbor, MI, United StatesSeptember 9 - 12, 2019
Joyce brings her passion and love for teaching to inspire and motivate in a fun, fast-paced 4 day workshop.
Morning Coffee Klatsch Still Life Painting
Glen Arbor Arts Center 6031 S Lake St, Glen Arbor, MI, United StatesStart your day with coffee and creativity! This popular three-morning class is designed for the emerging painter who desires to further develop their skill...
Acrylic Painting Sessions Class
Glen Arbor Arts Center 6031 S Lake St, Glen Arbor, MI, United StatesOctober 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 […]
Acrylic Sessions Class 1 Cancelled
Glen Arbor Arts Center 6031 S Lake St, Glen Arbor, MI, United StatesDue to the corona virus, this class has been cancelled.
The Fundamentals of Composition for Painters Cancelled
Thoreson Farm 3694 S Thoreson Rd, Maple City, MI, United StatesHave fun learning how the simple fundamentals of artistic composition will make you a better painter.
Plein Air Bootcamp
Thoreson Farm 3694 S Thoreson Rd, Maple City, MI, United StatesWarm-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.
Fundamentals of Color for Painters
Glen Arbor Arts Center 6031 S Lake St, Glen Arbor, MI, United StatesHave fun learning how the simple fundamentals of color mixing and applying will make you a better painter.
Inside the Artist Studio: Portrait from Life Demo
VirtualDate: 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 […]
Intro to Painting through Direct Observation
VirtualIf 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...
Acrylic Sessions Class
Glen Arbor Arts Center 6031 S Lake St, Glen Arbor, MI, United StatesDates 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 […]
Solstice Plein Air
Glen Lake Beach Park 6629 S Dune Hwy, Glen Arbor, MI, United StatesBe inspired by the Druids at Stonehenge. Paint the rise and fall of the Summer Solstice (the longest day of the year).
Hummingbirds in Watercolor
Glen Arbor Arts Center 6031 S Lake St, Glen Arbor, MI, United StatesDate & 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 […]
Plein Air at the Farm
Thoreson Farm 3694 S Thoreson Rd, Maple City, MI, United StatesDate & 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 […]
The Fundamentals of Composition for Painters
Thoreson Farm 3694 S Thoreson Rd, Maple City, MI, United StatesDate & 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 […]
Painting the Figure in the Landscape
Thoreson Farm 3694 S Thoreson Rd, Maple City, MI, United StatesDate & 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.
Plein Air Landscape Painting
Thoreson Farm 3694 S Thoreson Rd, Maple City, MI, United StatesDate & 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, […]
Plein Air Bootcamp
Thoreson Farm 3694 S Thoreson Rd, Maple City, MI, United StatesDate & 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.
Watercolor Sunflowers
Glen Arbor Arts Center 6031 S Lake St, Glen Arbor, MI, United StatesDate & 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 […]
Crazy Cats and Mixed-Up Mutts
Glen Arbor Arts Center 6031 S Lake St, Glen Arbor, MI, United StatesDate 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 […]
Acrylic Sessions
Glen Arbor Arts Center 6031 S Lake St, Glen Arbor, MI, United StatesDates 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 […]
Add Some Imagination to Your Art
Hank's Glen Arbor Studio 5763 S Lake St, Glen Arbor, MI, United StatesDate 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 […]
Painting the Colors of Autumn
Thoreson Farm 3694 S Thoreson Rd, Maple City, MI, United StatesDate 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 […]
Abstract Landscape – Exploring Oil and Cold Wax Mixed
Glen Arbor Arts Center 6031 S Lake St, Glen Arbor, MI, United StatesDate 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 […]
Finding Courage: Painting for Deeper Self Expression
Glen Arbor Arts Center 6031 S Lake St, Glen Arbor, MI, United StatesSorry, 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 […]
Wintery Worlds, Ink & Watercolor Session 1
VirtualDate: 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, […]
Wintery Worlds, Ink & Watercolor Session 2
VirtualDate: 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, […]
Wintery Worlds, Ink & Watercolor Session 3
VirtualDate: 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 […]
Exploring Cold Wax and Oil
Glen Arbor Arts Center 6031 S Lake St, Glen Arbor, MI, United StatesDate: 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 […]
Watercolor Botanicals
Glen Arbor Arts Center 6031 S Lake St, Glen Arbor, MI, United StatesDate: 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 […]
Solstice Plein Air – Sundown at the Beach
Lake Michigan (Bay Lane Access) W Bay Ln, Glen Arbor, MIDate: 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 […]
Plein Air at the Farm
Thoreson Farm 3694 S Thoreson Rd, Maple City, MI, United StatesDate: 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, […]
Abstract AND Representational Painting on YUPO
Glen Arbor Arts Center 6031 S Lake St, Glen Arbor, MI, United StatesDate: 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 […]
The Fundamentals of Composition for Painters
Thoreson Farm 3694 S Thoreson Rd, Maple City, MI, United StatesDate: 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; […]
Pastels Plein Air – Art of Observation
Thoreson Farm 3694 S Thoreson Rd, Maple City, MI, United StatesDate: 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 […]
Painting Pollinators
Glen Arbor Arts Center 6031 S Lake St, Glen Arbor, MI, United StatesSorry, 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? […]
Plein Air Painting Workshop
Glen Arbor Arts Center 6031 S Lake St, Glen Arbor, MI, United StatesDate: 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 […]
Beyond the Frozen Pines – Watercolor and Ink – Session 1
VirtualDate: Sunday, January 22 (week 1) Time: 10 am-12 pm Registration Deadline: January 19 Format: Online via Zoom Don't brave the cold this winter; stay inside and create art with […]
Beyond the Frozen Pines – Watercolor and Ink – Session 2
VirtualDate: Sunday, January 29 (week 2) Time: 10 am-12 pm Registration Deadline: January 26 Format: Online via Zoom Don't brave the cold this winter; stay inside and create art with […]
Beyond the Frozen Pines – Watercolor and Ink – Session 3
VirtualDate: Sunday, February 5 (week 3) Time: 10 am-12 pm Registration Deadline: February 2 Format: Online via Zoom Don't brave the cold this winter; stay inside and create art with […]
Exploring Cold Wax and Oil
Glen Arbor Arts Center 6031 S Lake St, Glen Arbor, MI, United StatesDate: 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 […]
Slippery Surface Watercolor
Glen Arbor Arts Center 6031 S Lake St, Glen Arbor, MI, United StatesDate: 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 […]
Watercolor Birds and Branches
Glen Arbor Arts Center 6031 S Lake St, Glen Arbor, MI, United StatesDate: 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. […]
How I Paint – A Process for Creative Flow and Authentic Style
Glen Arbor Arts Center 6031 S Lake St, Glen Arbor, MI, United StatesWant to take your painting to the next level? Sign up for this rare opportunity to learn with Nationally renowned artist Patrick Lee.
Solstice Plein Air – Sundown at the Beach
Lake Michigan (Bay Lane Access) W Bay Ln, Glen Arbor, MIDate: 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 […]
Pastels Plein Air – The Art of Observation
Thoreson Farm 3694 S Thoreson Rd, Maple City, MI, United StatesDate: 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 […]
Plein Air Painting: Landscape and Abstraction
Thoreson Farm 3694 S Thoreson Rd, Maple City, MI, United StatesDate: 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 […]
Colors of Glen Lake
Thoreson Farm 3694 S Thoreson Rd, Maple City, MI, United StatesDate: 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 […]
Fundamentals of Composition
Thoreson Farm 3694 S Thoreson Rd, Maple City, MI, United StatesDate: 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 […]
Capturing Light & Vibrancy in Watercolor
Glen Arbor Arts Center 6031 S Lake St, Glen Arbor, MI, United StatesDate: 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 […]
Painting with “Hardware”
Glen Arbor Arts Center 6031 S Lake St, Glen Arbor, MI, United StatesDate: 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 […]
Lights, Darks, and Brushstrokes: A Two-Day Plein Air Workshop
Glen Arbor Arts Center 6031 S Lake St, Glen Arbor, MI, United StatesDate: 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 […]
Soft Pastel Hints and Hacks
Glen Arbor Arts Center 6031 S Lake St, Glen Arbor, MI, United StatesDate: 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 StatesDate: 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, […]
Painting Pets in Pastel
Glen Arbor Arts Center 6031 S Lake St, Glen Arbor, MI, United StatesDate: 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 […]
Winter En Plein Air!
Glen Arbor Arts Center 6031 S Lake St, Glen Arbor, MI, United StatesDate: 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 […]
Watercolor Skill-building Weekend Workshop
Glen Arbor Arts Center 6031 S Lake St, Glen Arbor, MI, United StatesDate: 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 […]