April 12, 19 and 26 from 9:30-11:30am  MUD ROOM

Waterfalls can be breathtaking. Capturing the power and beauty of a sunlit waterfall can be challenging.

Terry Dickinson, with over fifty years of painting experience and numerous awards, will guide the student each step of the way from the layout of color on the pallet, to the block in, to mixing color to get just the right hew to blending the edges for final effect.

This class is open to all ages.  It is open at all stages of learning art - beginner to experienced.  Registrants only need to be able to remain engaged for the full class period.

Materials for Waterfall (April):  I will be instructing the class with Windsor Newton Water Mixable Oils. Traditional oil paints or acrylic paints are OK, however the acrylics will dry faster than the oils and create a challenge to blend the edges.

We will limit the pallet to the following colors: White, Cadmium Yellow Pale Hue, Yellow Ochre, Orange, Burnt Sienna. Medium Green, and either Cobalt or Ultramarine Blue.

Please bring a #2 and #8 Filbert or flat brush and a small and medium size painting knife.

Please have a 16x20 or 20x24 canvas. 

April 12, 19 and 26   Saturdays

9:30-11:30am

Max 5 registrants

Min 3 registrants

In the Michigan 122 Performing Arts Center, Mud Room

Full refunds if AAV cancels the class. Refunds minus the processing fees up to seven days before class begins. No refunds after that time.

AAV is handicapped accessible.

Please make your own individual decisions regarding health precautions. 

This April 12 Saturday class is a duplicate of the one on Sunday, April 13.

12:30-3:30pm

“Improvisation On Canvas”  is a 3 hour workshop, where you'll paint to jazz music, from a curated playlist, focusing on abstract expression using texture and colors. Inspired by Be Bop era artists like Thelonious Monk, Charlie Parker, Dizzy Gillespie, Miles Davis alongside modern jazz composers, you'll learn to “hear” in color and “listen” for shapes.

Join recognized artist and experienced teacher Kathy Kosins as she leads you through an exciting adventure. Kathy will provide individual guidance and encourage the use of alternate materials (that she will supply) for applying paints.

Students need to bring a few various sized canvases, paints and brushes they would like to use.  Kathy suggests acrylic paint. (Nothing really large, please.)

At the end of the class, you'll have the opportunity to share your work, learn from others, and discuss your creative process.

About Kathy Kosins:

"I reside in two worlds. One as a composer of music and one as a composer of art. Growing up in Detroit in the 1960s, I was serenaded by many forms of music and I specially soaked up modern jazz and American classics. In my 20’s, I performed as a lead singer in a rhythm and blues band and toured nationally. That propelled me to an award-winning career as a composer and performer of jazz and soul music. I’ve recorded six albums and eight singles and have performed throughout the United States and internationally from Beijing to London. Since 2014, I have become an interdisciplinary artist, merging music and creating improvisational art on the stage, a presentation that blends my two loves, singing and painting. I am self taught, both as an artist and as a vocalist/composer. I hear color and see sound and translate them both onto the canvas. "

Max 16

Adults

Full refunds if AAV cancels the class. Refunds minus the processing fees up to seven days before class begins. No refunds after that time.

AAV is handicapped accessible.

AAV takes precautions to provide a safe environment and our instructors are educated in providing options for individual limitations.

Please make your own individual decisions regarding health precautions. 

This April 13 class is a duplicate of the class on Saturday, April 12.

Sunday 12:30 - 3:30pm

“Improvisation On Canvas”  is a 3 hour workshop, where you'll paint to jazz music, from a curated playlist, focusing on abstract expression using texture and colors. Inspired by Be Bop era artists like Thelonious Monk, Charlie Parker, Dizzy Gillespie, Miles Davis alongside modern jazz composers,  you'll learn to “hear” in color and “listen” for shapes.

Join recognized artist and experienced teacher Kathy Kosins as she leads you through an exciting adventure. Kathy will provide individual guidance and encourage the use of alternate materials (that she will supply) for applying paints.

Students need to bring a few various sized canvases, paints and brushes they would like to use.  Kathy suggests acrylic paint. (Nothing really large, please.)

At the end of the class, you'll have the opportunity to share your work, learn from others, and discuss your creative process.

About Kathy Kosins:

"I reside in two worlds. One as a composer of music and one as a composer of art. Growing up in Detroit in the 1960s, I was serenaded by many forms of music and I specially soaked up modern jazz and American classics. In my 20’s, I performed as a lead singer in a rhythm and blues band and toured nationally. That propelled me to an award-winning career as a composer and performer of jazz and soul music. I’ve recorded six albums and eight singles and have performed throughout the United States and internationally from Beijing to London. Since 2014, I have become an interdisciplinary artist, merging music and creating improvisational art on the stage, a presentation that blends my two loves, singing and painting. I am self taught, both as an artist and as a vocalist/composer. I hear color and see sound and translate them both onto the canvas. "

Max class 16

Adults

Full refunds if AAV cancels the class. Refunds minus the processing fees up to seven days before class begins. No refunds after that time.

AAV is handicapped accessible.

AAV takes precautions to provide a safe environment and our instructors are educated in providing options for individual limitations.

Please make your own individual decisions regarding health precautions. 

Polymer Clay Hand Trinket Dish: 

Just in time for Mother’s Day, come join instructor Susan Thiel to create a unique trinket dish for mom using polymer clay and the shape of your hand. 

This class is designed for children ages 5-15 years.  Each child will make a dish using their hand as a template and then he or she can decorate it as they choose. 

A parent is welcome to accompany a younger student to assist them in the project at no additional charge.

Saturday, May 11 

9 am – 1 pm 

Max. 10 

Max 10

Full refunds if AAV cancels the class. Refunds minus the processing fees up to seven days before class begins. No refunds after that time.

AAV is handicapped accessible.

AAV takes precautions to provide a safe environment and our instructors are educated in providing options for individual limitations.

Please make your own individual decisions regarding health precautions.