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Acrylic Painting - White Butterfly with Linda Chamberlain
2024-05-06 17:00 - 19:00 UTC | JJ Cardinal, 12830 S Saginaw St, Ste A, Grand Blanc, MI, 48439, United States
Join us for an evening painting session with Linda Chamberlain- Creator of Simple Works. Linda is a regular exhibitor at FIA art shows. Her work has a recognizable Scandinavian folk art design. She is happy to show us her unique technique for creating light on dark paintings.
All supplies are provided all you need is a sense of adventure.
Cost is $45
Reservations are required. You can hold your place with a $10 nonrefundable payment. 810 679-8733
Class size is limited.
If the class is full please do not despair, asked to added to a wait list. With enough students and 2nd class will be offered call 810- 679 -733 to be added to a wait list.

Spring Flower Finger Painting - with Sue Bemis
2024-04-22 17:00 - 19:00 UTC | JJ Cardinal, 12830 S Saginaw St, Ste A, Grand Blanc, MI, 48439, United States
Sue will show us how to create a wonderful spring flower finger painting. This will be like her sunflower class last fall if you were lucky enough to participate. I had so much fun. Mine is hanging in a spot is see every day. I can not wait to add to my collection. The project will be based on the picture you see here. All supplies are provided all you need is a sense of adventure.
Cost is $45
Reservations are required. You can hold your place with a $10 nonrefundable payment. 810 679-8733
Class size is limited.
If the class is full please do not despair, asked to added to a wait list. With enough students and 2nd class will be offered.

Willow Wreath & Paper Flowers with Amy
2024-04-08 17:00 - 19:00 UTC | JJ Cardinal, 12830 S Saginaw St, Ste A, Grand Blanc, MI, 48439, United States
Join us for an evening of creativity. Amy will show you a method to design and build a paper flower willow wreath
All supplies are provided all you need is a sense of adventure.
Cost is $35
Reservations are required. You can hold your place with a $10 nonrefundable payment. 810 679-8733
Class size is limited.
If the class is full please do not despair, asked to added to a wait list. With enough students and 2nd class will be offered

Air Dried Clay Bud Vase - Misti
2024-03-25 17:00 - 19:00 UTC | JJ Cardinal, 12830 S Saginaw St, Ste A, Grand Blanc, MI, 48439, United States
All supplies are provided all you need is a sense of adventure.
Cost is $45
Reservations are required. You can hold your place with a $10 nonrefundable payment.
Class size is limited.
If the class is full please do not despair, asked to added to a wait list. With enough students and 2nd class will be offered

Watercolor Spring Chicks - Megan Swoyer
2024-03-11 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Detroit) | JJ Cardinal, 12830 S Saginaw St, Ste A, Grand Blanc, MI, 48439, United States

Art Exploration Center - Open Studio Watercolor Shapes and Color Blending
2024-03-07 13:00 - 17:00 UTC | JJ Cardinal, 12830 S Saginaw St, Ste A, Grand Blanc, MI, 48439, United States
For the first Thursday of the month the focus in the studio will be working with watercolors. This week I will show your how to use stencils to create shapes, blend and mix colors from a limited pallet. If watercolor is not you desire, we have many other options available. Just ask. ‘-)
Drop in to play in the Art Exploration Center. Create sometime for yourself. Art is known to provide wellness benefits. Come in to play, explore and relax. No experience required. Just the willingness to try and fail knowing that practice is the key to learning anything. Leave your inner critic at home. ‘-)
Reservations are not required, and you can spend as much or as little time as you want.
A $15 studio fee of includes access to shared tools, materials and individual instruction for your session. Additional project materials and supplies can be purchased.

Hand Lettering - Gilligraphy Name Plaque w/gretchen
2024-02-26 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Detroit) | JJ Cardinal, 12830 S Saginaw St, Ste A, Grand Blanc, MI, 48439, United States
All supplies are provided all you need is a sense of adventure.
Cost is $35
Reservations are required. You can hold your place with a $10 nonrefundable payment.
Class size is limited.
If the class is full please do not despair, asked to added to a wait list. With enough students and 2nd class will be offered

Art Exploration Center - Open Studio Art Journal - Working with Analogous Colors and a Pallet Knife
2024-02-15 13:00 - 17:00 (America/Detroit) | JJ Cardinal, 12830 S Saginaw St, Ste A, Grand Blanc, MI, 48439, United States
For the third Thursday of this month the focus in the studio will be working in your art journal. Spend time with like minded people creating a spread in your art journal. This week we will explore the uses of complementary colors . Your journal is a place of self reflection, a learning tool and a place to have fun with out the worry of perfection. If working in a journal is not your desire, we have many other options available. Just ask. ‘-)
I will show you how to use 3 analogous colors and a pallet knife to create an abstract textured flower page.
Drop in to play in the Art Exploration Center. Create sometime for yourself. Art is known to provide wellness benefits. Come in to play, explore and relax. No experience required. Just the willingness to try and fail knowing that practice is the key to learning anything. Leave your inner critic at home. ‘-)
Reservations are not required, and you can spend as much or as little time as you want.
A $15 studio fee of includes access to shared tools, materials and individual instruction for your session. Additional project materials and supplies can be purchased.

Ukrainian Egg Painting - Pysanky with Sue Hendriks
2024-02-12 17:00 - 19:00 UTC | JJ Cardinal, 12830 S Saginaw St, Ste A, Grand Blanc, MI, 48439, United States
Just in time for Easter come in to learn an ancient art form; Pysanky also known as Ukrainian Egg Painting.
Over 2000 years ago people of the Ukraine decorated eggs with the belief that eggs embodied great powers. Originally it was a way to unshackle the earth from the hold of winter and to welcome the promise of spring, new life and prosperity. With the advent of Christianity the symbolism grew to include rebirth and eternal life,
You will learn how to use bees wax, dyes and kistky to create one of a kind art pieces on an egg. No experience is required. We will be melting wax over an open flame so it can get messy. Please wear play clothes, tie backs for long hair and short sleeves are recommended .
All supplies are provided all you need is a sense of adventure. Cost is $35
Reservations are required. You can hold your place with a $10 nonrefundable payment. 810 679-8733
Class size is limited.
If the class is full please do not despair, asked to added to a wait list. With enough students and 2nd class will be offered

Art Exploration Center - Open Studio Watercolor Leaves
2024-02-01 12:00 - 17:00 UTC | JJ Cardinal, 12830 S Saginaw St, Ste A, Grand Blanc, MI, 48439, United States
For the first Thursdays of the month the focus in the studio will be working with watercolors. You can come in to learn how to create wet on wet watercolor leaves that you can use for cards, journal books and other collage projects. If watercolor is not you desire, we have many other options available. Just ask. ‘-)
Drop in to play in the Art Exploration Center. Create sometime for yourself. Art is known to provide wellness benefits. Come in to play, explore and relax. No experience required. Just the willingness to try and fail knowing that practice is the key to learning anything. Leave your inner critic at home. ‘-)
Reservations are not required, and you can spend as much or as little time as you want.
A $15 studio fee of includes access to shared tools, materials and individual instruction for your session. Additional project materials and supplies can be purchased.

Acrylic Painting with Linda Chamberlain
2024-01-29 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Detroit) | JJ Cardinal, 12830 S Saginaw St, Ste A, Grand Blanc, MI, 48439, United States
Linda Chamberlain – of “Simple Works” has graciously agreed to teach a class on her unique acrylic painting techniques. Linda is a regular at Flint Institute Art Fairs so you many have seen her unique painting style. We are thrilled to have some of Linda’s original works in house and even more excited to have her as our teacher.
All supplies are provided all you need is a sense of adventure. Beginners welcome.
Cost is $45
Reservations are required. You can hold your place with a $10 nonrefundable payment.
Class size is limited.
If the class is full please do not despair, call us to asked to added to be added to a wait list. With enough students and 2nd class will be offered (810) 695-8733

Art Exploration Center - Open Studio Handlettering
2024-01-25 12:00 - 17:00 UTC | JJ Cardinal, 12830 S Saginaw St, Ste A, Grand Blanc, MI, 48439, United States
For the fourth Thursdays of the month the focus in the studio will be working with your hand lettering . You can come in to find methods of learning to develop your skills in hand lettering. This is not a calligraphy session. The goal is to learn how to love your own hand written letters that you can use for cards, journal, and other art projects. If hand lettering is not you desire, we have many other options available. Just ask.
This week I can show you how to work with bubble letters and watercolors. Come in to learn how to letter your own Valentine Cards.
Drop in to play in the Art Exploration Center. Create sometime for yourself. Art is known to provide wellness benefits. Come in to play, explore and relax. No experience required. Just the willingness to try and fail knowing that practice is the key to learning anything. Leave your inner critic at home. ‘-)
Reservations are not required, and you can spend as much or as little time as you want.
A $15 studio fee of includes access to shared tools, materials and individual instruction for your session. Additional project materials and supplies can be purchased.

Art Exploration Center - Open Studio Art Journal - Working with Complementary colors
2024-01-18 12:00 - 17:00 (America/Detroit) | JJ Cardinal, 12830 S Saginaw St, Ste A, Grand Blanc, MI, 48439, United States
For the third Thursday of the month the focus in the studio will be working in your art journal. Spend time with like minded people creating a spread in your art journal. This week we will explore the uses of complementary colors . Your journal is a place of self reflection, a learning tool and a place to have fun with out the worry of perfection. If working in a journal is not your desire, we have many other options available. Just ask. ‘-)
Drop in to play in the Art Exploration Center. Create sometime for yourself. Art is known to provide wellness benefits. Come in to play, explore and relax. No experience required. Just the willingness to try and fail knowing that practice is the key to learning anything. Leave your inner critic at home. ‘-)
Reservations are not required, and you can spend as much or as little time as you want.
A $15 studio fee of includes access to shared tools, materials and individual instruction for your session. Additional project materials and supplies can be purchased.

Mindful Mark Making - Ink and Rice Paper
2024-01-15 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Detroit) | JJ Cardinal, 12830 S Saginaw St, Ste A, Grand Blanc, MI, 48439, United States
As the new year begins treat yourself to an experiential evening of mindful mark making. Find calmness in creating for joy of the experience.
Ink moves across rice paper in wonderful and unexpected ways. Find a sense of wonder as you lay down the ink and watch it find its own paths and marks. It is freeing to let go of control. As the holiday season is over we all need sometime to let ourselves be freed from the demands of control.
All supplies are provided all you need is a sense of adventure.
Cost is $35
Reservations are required. You can hold your place with a $10 nonrefundable payment.
Class size is limited.
If the class is full please do not despair, asked to added to a wait list. With enough students and 2nd class will be offered

Art Exploration Center - Open Studio Gel Plate Introduction
2024-01-11 12:00 - 17:00 UTC | JJ Cardinal, 12830 S Saginaw St, Ste A, Grand Blanc, MI, 48439, United States
For the second Thursdays of the month the focus in the studio will be working with gel plate printing. You can come in to learn the basics of gel plate printing using acrylics. Your prints that you can use for cards, journal books and other collage projects. If gel plate is not you desire, we have many other options available. Just ask. ‘-)
Drop in to play in the Art Exploration Center. Create sometime for yourself. Art is known to provide wellness benefits. Come in to play, explore and relax. No experience required. Just the willingness to try and fail knowing that practice is the key to learning anything. Leave your inner critic at home. ‘-)
Reservations are not required, and you can spend as much or as little time as you want.

A $15 studio fee of includes access to shared tools, materials and individual instruction for your session. Additional project materials and supplies can be purchased.

Creativity Center Holiday Studio Event Reservations.
2023-12-01 11:00 - 2023-12-18 17:00 UTC | MI
For the Month of December the Creativity Studio will be open by appointment only. If you would like to schedule time for yourself, friends or a Party !!! Call ahead and schedule at TIME TO PLAY
If you have a request for a project please let us know and we will work at finding a way to create with you.
Cards, Tags, Wrapping Paper…… Use your imagination
Cost $15 person. For groups of 3 or $10 person. 50% Non-refundable deposit required to reserve space. Lets’ make some Holiday fun.
Some Evening Reservations are available.
Please call 810 695-8733

Art Exploration Center - Open Studio Time
2023-11-30 13:00 - 17:00, 2023-11-16 13:00 - 17:00, 2023-11-09 13:00 - 17:00, 2023-11-02 13:00 - 17:00, 2023-10-26 13:00 - 18:00 UTC | JJ Cardinal, 12830 S Saginaw St, Ste A, Grand Blanc, MI, 48439, United States
Drop in to play in the Art Exploration Center. Create sometime for yourself. Art is known to provide wellness benefits. Come in to play, explore and relax. No experience required. Just the willingness to try and fail knowing that practice is the key to learning anything. Leave your inner critic at home. ‘-)
Reservations are not required, and you can spend as much or as little time as you want.
Come in to explore how to use different mediums; watercolor, alcohol inks, pastels color pencils… different tools geli plates, brushes, brayers, lino cutting knives… and different formats journals, salvaged papers, rice paper, canvas, ampersand, watercolor paper….

A $15 studio fee of includes access to shared tools, materials and individual instruction for your session. Additional project materials and supplies can be purchased.

Art Exploration Center - Open Studio Time
2023-11-28 11:00 - 16:00, 2023-11-21 11:00 - 16:00, 2023-11-14 11:00 - 16:00, 2023-11-07 11:00 - 16:00, 2023-10-31 11:00 - 16:00, 2023-10-29 12:30 - 15:30 UTC | JJ Cardinal, 12830 S Saginaw St, Ste A, Grand Blanc, MI, 48439, United States
Drop in to play in myim_art studio (my imperfect art). Create some mental health time for yourself to have fun, explore and relax. No experience required. Just the willingness to try and fail knowing that practice is the key to learning anything. Leave your inner critic at home. ‘-)
Reservations are not required; you can spend as much or as little time as you want.
Come in to explore how to use different mediums; watercolor, alcohol inks, pastels color pencils… different tools geli plates, brushes, brayers, lino cutting knives… and different formats journals, salvaged papers, rice paper, canvas, ampersand, watercolor paper….

A $15 studio fee of includes access to shared tools, materials and individual instruction for your session. Additional project materials and supplies can be purchased.

Little Houses with Gretchen 2nd offering
2023-11-08 17:00 - 19:00 UTC | JJ Cardinal, 12830 S Saginaw St, Ste A, Grand Blanc, MI, 48439, United States
Join us at JJ’s to to create a mixed media picture that reflects the theme. “In this house we do…..” . All supplies are provided, No experience required, just a desire to explore, learn and enjoy the company of others. Cost 35$ seating is limited. You must have reservations. If we are full you can be added to a waitlist. If demand requires a 2nd offering will be added. Looking forward to seeing you. This is our last Monday night offering for 2023. Stay tuned for 2024 class updates starting in January.

Little Houses with Gretchen
2023-11-06 17:00 - 19:00 UTC | JJ Cardinal, 12830 S Saginaw St, Ste A, Grand Blanc, MI, 48439, United States

Art Exploration - Open Studio Time
2023-10-24 11:00 - 16:00 UTC | JJ Cardinal, 12830 S Saginaw St, Ste A, Grand Blanc, MI, 48439, United States
Drop in to play in myim_art studio (my imperfect art). Create sometime for yourself mental health time to have fun, explore and relax. No experience required. Just the willingness to try and fail knowing that practice is the key to learning anything. Leave your inner critic at home. ‘-)
Reservations are not required and you can spend as much or as little time as you want.
Come in to explore how to use different mediums; watercolor, alcohol inks, pastels color pencils… different tools geli plates, brushes, brayers, lino cutting knives… and different formats journals, salvaged papers, rice paper, canvas, ampersand, water color paper….n

A studio fee of includes access to shared tools ,materials and individual instruction for your session . Additional project materials and supplies can be purchased.
