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To register for any of our classes, click on the name of the class to
complete the registration form. We accept payment through Paypal, cash
or checks, or pay with a credit card over the phone or in person.
**Classes and workshops require advanced registration.
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Clay Works 1
Join us to create beautiful air-dry clay pieces. Students will explore different sculpting
techniques such as coil and pinch pot. Students will complete one of each in this fun and
creative class. Return to Clay Works 2 to learn finishing techniques.
One session.
Please register one week prior to class.
Thursday 8/4, 4-6 pm
Ages 6+, $10 +$5 material fee
Please note on your registration what date(s) you are planning on attending
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Clay Works 2
Students return to learn painting techniques to finish their
coil and pinch pots and learn the slab technique.
New students are welcome.
One session.
Please register one week prior to class.
Thursday 8/11, 4-6 pm
Ages 6+, $10 +$5 material fee
Please note on your registration which date(s) you are planning on attending.
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Double Dip
Jump into one or both weeks of this extraordinary,
creatively stimulating art experience. Young artists will sharpen their skills guided by our
professional staff in a positive environment where each artist sets individualized artistic
goals. Small class size, so sign up soon! Quality art materials are provided.
Taught by Denise Thomas, M. Ed. 4 - 8 sessions
Please register one week prior to class.
Week 1: Drawing 7/11 – 7/14, 9:30 – noon,
$48 + $8 material fee
Week 2: Painting 7/18 – 7/21, 9:30 – noon,
$48 + $12 material fee
Ages 10+, register for both $90 + $20 material fee.
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Open Studio
Provides opportunities for participants to form creative partnerships and mentoring
relationships while exercising their creativity. Define and pursue personal goals with artistic
and personal expression as vehicles. These accomplishments often
positively impact seemingly unrelated areas of our lives like personal
well-being, career direction, education and spirituality.
Tues – Fri 12:30-3:30
Friday evening 6:30–9:00
Sat 1-3;
$5 including most materials; all ages.
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Hopes, Fears, and Experiences of Being a Teen
Summer Group Art Program
NEW summer program being offered at The Art Experience. We will use art as a way to
communicate with each other, build relationships, uncover the strength we have within, and
have fun! The goal of this program is to assist pre-adolescent and adolescent children
through developmental stage and social issues by
creating an identity within a safe environment,
teach coping and social skills, while also encouraging
students to set personal and academic goals. Register by 7/8/11
Ages 12-16; taught by Jamilya Williams, WSU Art Therapy Intern.
Fridays @ 10:30 am- 12:00 pm
July 15th – August 26th (no class July 29th)
Cost: $50 (6wks)
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Van Gogh Workshop
Spend an evening learning about the triumphs and trials of Vincent as
revealed in his letters to his brother Theo.
Participate in an art-making experience working on a template of his art;
a fun and educational class lead by
Carolyn Masnari, BFA, art educator with 30 years in art experience. Register by 6/21/11
Tuesday 6/28, 6:30-8:30.
Fee: $10 includes materials
Ages 12 years through adult
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Vincent Van Gogh
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Van Gogh and Matisse: Learn the Techniques of the Masters
Study the art and history of Van Gogh and Matisse. Students will complete two paintings
based on the technique and style of each artist. Students may bring their own materials or
use the studio's. $5 per session fee to use the studio’s, canvas’s available at cost.
Taught by Carolyn Masnari, BFA, art educator with 30 years in art experience.
Register by 7/12/11
New class time! Wednesdays 3-5 pm
July 20 - August 17
$50, 5 sessions, materials not included.
Ages 12 through adult
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Henri Matisse, 1913
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Workshop: Do You Want to Paint in Oil?
Explore the materials and techniques needed to work in oil paint. This discussion will help
beginners discover if oil painting is right for them, and if so, what supplies to buy and where.
Includes demonstration; will prepare students for 6 week oil painting class.
Register by 6/22/11
Taught by Carolyn Masnari, BFA, art educator with 30 years in art experience.
Wednesday June 29th 6:30-8:30, free!
Ages 18 and older
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Carolyn Masnari
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Water-based Oil Painting Class
Explore the materials and techniques of oil painting using water-based oils. This is a great
chance for beginners or experienced artists to learn without using the harsh solvents of
traditional oil painting. Students provide their own materials. A discussion of materials will
be held at the studio on June 29th which is required for
beginning students to review materials needed. Register by 7/6/11
Taught by Carolyn Masnari, BFA, art educator with 30 years in art experience.
Start date postponed until 7/20
Wednesdays July 20th – Aug 24th, 6:30-8:30
$55, materials not included
Ages 18 and older
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Carolyn Masnari
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Art Journaling
An art form that everyone with basic hand skills can do: cut, paste, hold a paint brush, pen,
or pencil. Its fun, it's easy and sometimes surprising how well the spontaneous activities
tap into your inner wisdom. Art Journaling is great for those who want to let go of doing
everything perfectly; an opportunity to let your inner child play and give yourself some
regular time to be creative. Learn techniques for preparing pages, using masks, shadows, &
doors that open and close, adding extensions to a page, incising, stamping, embellishing,
etc. Registration required by June 13th. Class is limited to 8 students. Take a beginning
class, then join us in Open Studio time for on-going sharing.
Taught by Sue Nimlin, retired occupational therapist and lifelong artist.
Wednesdays June 15th – July 13th (no class July 6th)
1-4 pm, $48, materials included.
Ages 16 and older
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Art Journal by Sue Nimlin
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MUNNY-Workshop: The Greatest DIY Toy Ever!
Martha Stewart does them, so does Rosie O'Donnell, and now you can too! What is a Munny
you ask? A 4" vinyl toy that you paint, embellish or otherwise give it an identity. Learn how
to do this in our workshop. Lift Designer Toys in Royal Oak is coming in to show us the ropes
of painting DIY toys, the latest craze in the toy industry. Join us! Register by 7/20/11
Thursday July 28th 6-8:30 pm
All ages as appropriate, suggested age 10 and up.
$15 for 4" Munny
$30 for 6" Munny
Click here to visit Lift Designer Toys & Gallery in Royal Oak
Click here to visit KidRobot's site
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Homeschool Classes
Art curriculum classes are available for booking. Contact
customerservice@theartexperience.org to inquire about
creating art experiences for your children.
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Scouting Troops
Workshops are available to earn the art badge with your scouting troop;
call 248-706-3304 for pricing and details.
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Creativity Club
A class offered to MORC consumers that fosters creativity and socialization. Scheduled to
start in February, exact date TBD.
Thursday mornings from 10:30 -noon.
Contact MORC for referral.
Ester Mauricio, LBSW, MS, facilitator.
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