Acrylic Painting Classes
Tuesdays beginning July 13th
9:00am to 12:00pm (or 9:00am to 10:30am -- student choice).
Location: Swartz Creek United Methodist Church
6400 Miller Rd.
Cost: $15 for 3 hours or $10 for 1 1/2 hours, payable weekly.
Beginners are welcome. No commitment required. All classes are "drop-in."
Supplies: Students supply their own canvas, paint, brushes, and an image (picture) of what they would like to paint. Masks are required at this time.
Instructor: Nancy Olds
Beginner Artistic Sewing: Mushroom Pinchusions
Students will learn some basic sewing stitches while creating their own pincushions. No experience necessary.
All materials will be provided.
Thursday, August 12th
11:00-1:00pm
Location: Swartz Creek United Methodist Church
Room 5
7400 Miller Rd.
Ages 7 and up
Limit: 6 participants
Instructor: Zophael Ray
This class is free, but registration is required
to reserve your seat.
This class is sponsored by the Greater Flint Arts Council Share Art Genesee Grant Program.
Outdoor drawing
Students will be learning drawing tips and techniques outside at a different location each of the two weeks.
Tuesday, July 20th
Elms Rd. Park
2:00-3:30pm
*Meet at the north side pavilion.
Tuesday, July 27th
Mundy Miracle Commons
2:00-3:30pm
*Meet in the parking lot.
Ages: All ages
Instructor: Zophael Ray
Cost: FREE, but registration is required to reserve your seat.
Limit: 12 participants
Some supplies will be available for use, but feel free to bring any special supplies you may want to use.
This class is sponsored by the Greater Flint Arts Council Share Art Genesee Grant Program.
Basket Weaving Family Fun Class
Saturday, August 14th
10:00am-1:00pm
Swartz Creek Church of Christ
4410 S Seymour Road
Ages 10 and up, must be accompanied by an adult
This free class is designed for a child and adult to attend together. Each will make a basket to take home.
Coffee and water will be available. Please feel free to bring your own snack, as none will be provided. All teachers, materials, supplies, and tools will be provided by MMBWG. A waiting list will be kept if a cancellation from another registration opens up.
The project is a cute basket (4.5″x4x5″x4″H) will start with pre-cut reed. Various colors of kits will have a pattern and all the materials needed to complete in a 3-hour time frame.
Registration is required to save your place.
Origami: The Art of Japanese Paper Folding
Students will learn about origami and fold their own creations. No experience necessary.
All materials will be provided.
Fridayday, August 20th
11:00-12:30pm
Location: Swartz Creek United Methodist Church
Room 5
7400 Miller Rd.
Ages 7 and up
Limit: 10 participants
Instructor: Zophael Ray
This class is free, but registration is required
to reserve your seat.
This class is sponsored by the Greater Flint Arts Council Share Art Genesee Grant Program.
Drawing from Nature for Teens
Teens will explore drawing techniques using pencil,
charcoal, and pastels.
Thursday evenings, beginning August 19th
Elms Park
6:30-8:00pm
Instructor: Rachel Holland
Class limit: 7
Teenagers ages 13-18 are encouraged to bring their sketchbook and pencils, but some will also be provided. The instructor would like to see the students current art to help asses which skill-level to teach.
This is a free class, but registration
is required to reserve a space.
This class is sponsored by the Greater Flint Arts Council Share Art Genesee Grant Program.
Pixel Art with Perler Beads
Students will make a small artwork with Perler beads. No experience necessary.
All materials will be provided.
Monday, August 23rd
11:00-1:00pm
Location: Swartz Creek United Methodist Church
Room 5
7400 Miller Rd.
Ages 7 and up
Limit: 8 participants
Instructor: Zophael Ray
This class is free, but registration is required
to reserve your seat.
This class is sponsored by the Greater Flint Arts Council Share Art Genesee Grant Program.
