The Classes

Course Titles

Don't forget to use the Classes tab at the top of the page to explore all the course titles that we are able offer. While not all classes are running currently, many of our instructors are willing to run a class for a small group or arrange an independent study. Give us a call to let us know what you're looking for and what day and time works best for you! 734-427-5300 x7

TEENS & ADULTS
Automotive Sculpting / Clay Modeling
Beading
Crochet (ages 8 and up)
Detroit Muscle Metal / Hot Rod Fabrication
Life Drawing / Figure Drawing
Meet the Mediums (try a little bit of everything in one class)
Knitting (ages 8 and up)
No Fear Drawing (it’s easier than you think)
Polymer Clay
Scratching the Surface (Ceramics 102)
Sewing (ages 8 and up)
Warming up to Watercolor
Wild Clay Taming (Ceramics 101)
Workin' the Wheel (how to throw pottery)
Yoga @ the Max

ALL AGES
Guitar Lessons
How to Draw Cars

KIDS CLASSES
Early Childhood Art & Culture – “Mini Muses” (ages 3-6)
Hand Bells (ages 8-18)
Sign Language & Music (ages 8-14)

Class Schedule

Course Title	Day	Time	Drop-in Rate	Price	Instructor	Course Description
How to Draw Cars	Saturday	9am-Noon	$20	6 weeks/$95	Joe Jackson	Students will learn basic drawing techniques applied to the subject of cars. We will explore basic proportions, perspective, line quality, light & shadow, reflection & color, and composition. We will use colored pencils and bond paper. You will learn how to draw cool cars and trucks as it applies to automotive design by creating loose sketches for ideas and tight drawings for renderings.
Warming up to Watercolor	Friday	7-9pm	$15	5 weeks/$60	Katie Simmons	Watercolor isn’t so bad once you get to know it! Participants will learn fun watercolor techniques to apply to a variety of subject matter. Class instruction will focus on color mixing and techniques for controlling the medium. We have all the paints and tools, all you have to do is dress for a mess.
Wild Clay Taming (Ceramics 101)	Thursday	6-8pm	$20	5 weeks/$75	Katie Simmons	Participants will learn techniques to make clay do their bidding. Class instruction will focus on building functional ceramic pieces using pinch, coil, and slab hand-building methods. A selection of glaze is available in the studio for students to use, and all work will be fired in-house for students to take home and enjoy. While you are welcome to bring your own tools, there are plenty to choose from in the studio. Please dress for a mess.
Yoga @ the Max	Monday	5:30-7:30	$5	6 weeks/$25	Lynda Herman	Find strength, flexibility and a “Quiet-Tude.” Yoga moves with breath and mindfulness. Bring a yoga “sticky” mat, a small pillow or blanket, an open mind and an open heart.

A format that fits!

One-Day Workshop:

An all inclusive class that allows you to learn a new technique or process, make a cool project, and take it home the same day!

Drop-In Classes:

The simplicity of pay-as-you-go allows you to enjoy your class when you have time. Classes are structured to meet you where you are. Come as you are, when you can!

Multi-Week Course Sessions:

Get a working knowledge of a discipline through a more in-depth course. Make multiple projects and learn problem-solving skills. Sequential courses are designed to build on each other so you can continue to increase your knowledge and improve your skills.