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To register for most 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.
Here are some upcoming classes to look for; join our mailing list on the home-page to get an update on start days and times!
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Open Studio
Drop in and make some art! Choose from a selection of fine-art materials including painting, drawing, collage, found-object sculpture, or your own. All ages as appropriate, must be able to work independently (or with assistance from parent/guardian/support staff). Call ahead for seating availability.
Tues – Fri 12:30-3:30 Friday evening 6:30–9:00, Sat 1-3; $5 includes most materials (clay and canvas extra); all ages.
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Hopes, Fears, and Experiences of Being a Teen Group Art Program
Students 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. Preregistration by 2/24 & referral required. Ages 12-16; taught by Jamilya Williams, WSU Art Therapy Intern. **Art activities will be amended for returning students.
Saturdays February 25 - 3/16 11-12:30 pm Cost: Free! This 6 week program is made possible with funding from the MCACA through the Oakland County Office of Arts, Culture and Film.
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The Wonders of Poetry
Learn various types of poetry while creating your own! In each class, students will be completing 2-3 poems Taught by Keri "Bean" Welborn, TAE Board Trustee, poet, artist, and student. Registration required by 1/20.
Saturdays 1/21 - 2/4, 3:30-5 pm Ages 10 and older $25, materials included
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Origami
Yoga is not your thing and you just can’t seem to feel like you get anything done. Learn to do Origami, the art of paper folding, while reducing your stress. Who would have thought that paper folding would be a way to meditate? Taught by Jamilya Williams, WSU Art Therapy Intern. Pre-registration required by Thursday 1/27
Saturdays @ 1:30-2:30 pm February 4 – 2/25 (4 weeks) Ages 8 and older, $50
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MORC pARTies
Monthly art parties for adults with developmental disabilities who utilize MORC services. Join us for an evening of art-making, fun and refreshments. Facilitated by art therapists.
Thursday January 26, 6:30 - 8: Make some bling with the king! Thursday February 9, 6:30-8: Valentine Cards Thursday March 15, 6:30-8: Birdhouses
Preregistration required. Contact Pattie or Carrie at 586-286-5036
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Creativity Club
Looking to mix up the routine? Come have fun, create, and play with a new art form each week. A class for adults with developmental disabilities to explore various art processes, socialize, and express themselves through art ALL WHILE HAVING FUN! Facilitated by Ester Mauricio, LBSW, MS. Pre-registration required.
Activities include creating multi-media paintings, group puzzles, working with clay, and more! (I can't give you all the secrets... sign up now for this fun CREATIVE class!)
Rescheduled! 3/5 - 4/9 Mondays from 6:30-8 pm $50, materials included
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Soap Felting Workshop Learn how to felt a bar of soap using wool and water. Makes great gifts! Each participant will get to make 2 felted bars using commercially made soap. Pre-registration required. Space is limited.
Saturday February 11th, 11-12:30 pm Ages 10 and older $20, materials included
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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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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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Here is a sample of what to look for in 2012!
Where Art Meets Community MORC Monthly Thursday Workshops Life-Drawing Resin Pendants Batik Watercolor classes Birdhouse Art Older Adult Programs Boy & Girl Scouts of America Catherine Serewicz Scholarship
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Exhibits coming up in 2012
Katie Serewicz Retrospective Exhibit Renard Small - One Man Exhibit Exhibit & Sale of Local Art
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