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 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.

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 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.

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.

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 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.

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 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.

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 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.

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
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

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

Art Exploration Studio - MYIM ART - my imperfect art
2024-04-01 11:00 - 2024-06-30 16:00 UTC | JJ Cardinal, 12830 S Saginaw St, Ste A, Grand Blanc, MI, 48439, United States
Exploration Studio reserve time for yourself, family, or friends.$15 per person. 50% Non-refundable deposit required to reserve time and space. Call or text 810 428-9495 to schedule a time with MYIM ART – my imperfect art
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. ‘-) You can explore Water Colors, Collage, Art Journal, Mono printing…..
Reservations are required. 50% Non-refundable deposit required to reserve time and space
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.
Call or text 810 428-9495 to schedule a session.

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

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.

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.

Big Hat Ladies - Mixed Media Acrylics &Collage Painting - gretchen
2024-05-20 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 adventure. I will show you how to do a simple sketch to create a big hat girl on a textured wooded panel. We will be working with acrylic paints and collage elements. 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

Pots of Flowers Mixed Media & Collage w/gretchen
2024-06-03 17:00 - 19:00 UTC | JJ Cardinal, 12830 S Saginaw St, Ste A, Grand Blanc, MI, 48439, United States
Come on in to create your own pot of smiles. We will be making an abstract pot of flowers using acrylics, painted papers and various mark making supplies. The painting will be created on a hardwood panel board, suitable for framing in your home.
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

Under Pressure! - Letterpress Printing - Weekend Workshop
2024-06-22 10:00 - 16:00, 2024-08-03 10:00 - 16:00 UTC | Fulmer Studio, 8470 Perry Road, Atlas, MI, 48411, United States
Join Mara Fulmer at her Press Shop in Atlas, Michigan. Mara will host a 6 hr. workshop, where you can experiment with printing on a 19th Century Old Iron Handpress and two small proofing presses.
As a participant you will be able to try your hand at letter press and experimental technique to print your own creations.
Class size is extremely limited. Only 5 students. Acceptance into the class will be on a first pay basis. All supplies will be provided.
Lunch is BYO. There is a kitchen with a fridge and microwave.
To save your spot call 810-695-8733
The cost for this 6 hour workshop is only 95$. Payment is non-refundable.

Wet Felt Bowl - Misti
2024-07-15 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Detroit) | JJ Cardinal, 12830 S Saginaw St, Ste A, Grand Blanc, MI, 48439, United States
Join us for an evening of adventure as Misti shows us how to create a bowl with wool. I am super stoked. I have never tried this art form. I love the examples she has brought into the store stop by to take a look. No experience required and all supplies are provided. All you need is a sense of adventure. Looking forward to seeing you.
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

Our Family Tree- gretchen
2024-09-08 12:00 - 15:00 UTC | Perry House, 5078 Perry Road, Grand Blanc, MI, 48439, United States
Spend a fall afternoon with your family gathering leaves at the historic Perry House in Grand Blanc. Each family member will use their leaves to create mono prints. Then the prints will be cut out and collaged to a shared picture of a tree. The result will be an artistic tree that is as unique as your family. The event is on Grandparents day. What a wonderful memory gift to share!
Gretchen will be teaching the class for Grand Blanc Parks and Recreation. Sunday September 8th from noon to 3pm
All materials are provided. All you need is a sense of adventure.
Cost is $45 for residents and $50 for non resident. Only one cost for the entire family. (no age restrictions)
Reservations are required. Space is limited to 8 families.
Reservations can be made at http://bit.ly/gbtarts

Watercolor Junco - Megan Swoyer
2024-09-23 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 $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

In This House -Acrylic, Collage & Hand lettering. - Gretchen
2024-10-06 12:00 - 15:00 UTC | Perry House, 5078 Perry Road, Grand Blanc, MI, 48439, United States
Join us at the Historic Perry House in Grand Blanc, Michigan for an afternoon of creativity. In this class you will create a 9×10 frameable painting of a simple house with words of ideals that you hold dear. This house will be unique to you. Gretchen will show you how to create an acrylic background for you simple house and how to add words with your own hand lettering style. No experience is required. You just need the willingness to take the creative adventure.
The teacher will be Gretchen Giles, owner of JJ Cardinals. You can see her artwork at, JJ Cardinals, Mainstream Boutique or check out her Instagram account @myim_art
The Class will be on October 6th from 12 to 3 pm. The cost is $40. All supplies will be provided
Grand Blanc Parks and Recreation are sponsoring the event. Reservations can be made through their website.
https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/gbparks/activity/search/detail/667?onlineSiteId=0&locale=en-US&from_original_cui=true
Class size is limited to 8 individual so reservations are required.

Hand Lettering for the Holidays
2024-10-19 12:00 - 15:00 UTC | JJ Cardinal, 12830 S Saginaw St, Ste A, Grand Blanc, MI, 48439, United States
Spend a pleasant Saturday afternoon learning how to create you own unique fonts to use for the upcoming holidays. You can use your new skills for gift tags, place cards, envelopes and cards. This is not a calligraphy class no special skills are required. You will leave knowing how to slow down a bit and use material you already own to take your own hand writing to a different level using fonts that are unique to you.

Class is going to be held at JJ Cardinals on Saturday October 19 from 12 to 3pm. All materials are provided. All you need to bring is a sense of adventure.
Cost is $35. You will take home a writing journal and pen to continue your practice.
Class size is limited to 10 people. Reservations are required. You can hold your place with a $10 nonrefundable payment. 810 679-8733
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

Make a Gratitude Card for a Veteran
2024-10-22 14:00 - 17:00 UTC | JJ Cardinal, 12830 S Saginaw St, Ste A, Grand Blanc, MI, 48439, United States
Join us for an afternoon of gratitude at JJ Cardinals . We will be creating cards for veterans to show our appreciation for all that they do and sacrifice for our country.
This is a free event led by Maryann Seibert. Maryann will show us the latest and greatest fall card making techniques from “Stampin UP” . The cards will be collected and provided to Help Heal Veterans. Help Heal Vets is a national nonprofit group that provides art and craft kits to veterans. Inside of every kit there is a card from an individual that expresses their gratitude to the veteran. HHV distributes over 100 thousand kits per year.
The cards will be sent at the conclusion of JJ’s and HHV’s Veterans Weekend event Nov 9 & 10. (see our events listing for more information)

All materials will be provided. The event is open to everyone and all skill levels. We ask that you register so we can make sure we have enough material available.
If you are not able to attend but would like to provide a gratitude card we would be thrilled. You can drop off your card at anytime that is convenient for you.

Free Veterans Arts & Craft Event - Nov. 9 & 10 - Bird Feeder, Wallet, Pen, Pouch, or Journal
2024-11-09 - 2024-11-10 | JJ Cardinal, 12830 S Saginaw St, Ste A, Grand Blanc, MI, 48439, United States
On November 9th and 10th to celebrate Veterans Day, JJ Cardinal’s and Help Heal Veterans will be holding a Free Art & Craft Event for Veterans and their families. Participants will be given a kit of their choice of – a Bird Feeder, Wallet, Slim Line Pen, Leather Pouch or Journal. Just come in anytime during our normal business hours on Saturday or Sunday to pick a kit of your choice.

Space will be set for you and your family to build your projects with support staff available to help. Of course, you are free to take your kit home to work on at your leisure. We look forward to seeing you.

We have 100 kits to give away 20 of each project. For more information or to reserve a kit please give the store a call at 810 695-8733.

We are also collecting gratitude cards to be included in HHV kits. No envelope is required just some words of kindness. Drop off your cards at JJ’s by Nov 10. We appreciate the community’s support.

About Help Heal Veterans: Since 1971, Heal Vets has been providing therapeutic craft kits free of charge to veterans and active-duty military. Arts and crafts are a time-tested healing tool for PTSD, depression, anxiety, and can help relieve pain, improve mobility and fine motor skills. Over 400,000 kits are produced and distributed annually enabling 600,000 hours of therapy and helping over 300,000 veterans including 7,000 who are home-bound.

Veteran's Appreciation Event - Wallet build at JJ's
2024-11-10 13:00 - 15:00 UTC | JJ Cardinal, 12830 S Saginaw St, Ste A, Grand Blanc, MI, 48439, United States
Help Heal Veterans is supporting local veterans by sponsoring a weekend event with JJ Cardinal. The class is open to veterans and their families. Our 2nd event of the weekend is making a Wallet . All supplies and tools are provided and we will be there to help. All you need is a sense of adventure.
The Class is free but space is limited to 10 people so registration is required.
If class is full do not despair or if you prefer to create in your own space. Kits will be available for you to take home and build. Please Go to the corresponding class to register for your choice of a take home kit.

Mindful Mark Making - Create your own Language
2025-01-07 13:00 - 16:00 UTC | JJ Cardinal, 12830 S Saginaw St, Ste A, Grand Blanc, MI, 48439, United States
Join us Saturday afternoon, January 11 from 1 to 4 pm tom Gretchen Giles will spend a mindful afternoon with you showing you how to use charcoal and paper to explore the meaning in marks and symbols that are unique to you. Your own secret language in use in your art works. We will explore some common symbols (hearts, butterflies… and common marks (dots and dashes from morse code), to adding your own meaning to geometric shapes then how to create your own alphabet and numbering system.
Each person will receive their own booklet, Lyra water soluble graphite stick and fountain pen to use in class and take home to continue the exploration. All materials and supplies are provided. You just need to bring a sense of adventure.
Cost is 35$ All materials and supplies are provided. You just need to bring a sense of adventure. Class size is limited to 10 people. Reservations are required on line or Call 810 695-8733.
