Farmington Hills Cultural Art Division Hosts Painting, Ceramics Classes

From Farmington Hills Cultural Art Division: Paint the Town Red…or Green, Blue, Yellow and More!

The City of Farmington Hills Cultural Arts Division is offering a variety of adult painting classes, including acrylic, oil, and watercolor classes, at the Heritage Park Stables Art Studio. Each class is designed to support new and experienced artists alike.

Acrylic paint is a desired medium for many artists due to its shorter drying time and flexibility. In the Acrylic Painting class, participants will further their abilities with the medium, learn about numerous materials used in the practice of acrylic painting, and develop their abilities using the elements and principles of design. Acrylic has the ability to be thick and luxurious or to be applied in many layers of washes creating rich depth. Instructor Jennifer Salazar will guide participants through their individual investigations with the medium.

Acrylic Painting is offered on Wednesdays from 5:45 to 8:45 p.m., March 1 through April 5, and again April 19 through May 24. Sign up for both sessions to increase your level of understanding.

Looking to learn the medium of the masters? Discover your personal style and improve your technique in the City’s Oil Painting class, taught by Fran Seikaly. This class provides group and individualized instruction, demonstrations, and even basic art history discussions as you look to great works of art to further understand the full breadth of the medium. Learn the rules of composition and color theory while exploring the different materials used in oil painting.

Oil Painting is offered on Tuesdays from 1:30 to 4 p.m., March 7 through April 25.

The Stables Art Studio is also home to Watercolor courses. Beginners will learn about the types of paper, brushes, paints, and other materials while executing various techniques and watching demonstrations. Continuing students will focus on improving their own style through individual attention. As with the other painting classes, this is a great course for beginner as well as experienced watercolorists. Small class sizes allow for plenty of group lessons, individual instruction, and independent study.

Watercolor Studio is offered on Tuesdays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., February 28 through April 4 or on Thursdays from 6:45 to 8:45 p.m., March 2 through April 6.

To register for these adult art classes, or to see other class offerings of the Cultural Arts Division, please visit www.recreg.fhgov.com. For more information, call 248-473-1800 or 248-473-1856.

The Cultural Arts Division is part of the Special Services Department and presents cultural programs for the Farmington Hills and Farmington communities including a wide range of classes, events, concerts, and more. The Division also acts as a direct connection to various community organizations, Art Commission, Community Arts Council, media and citizens in order to enhance and support the presence of the arts in our community.

Get your Hands in Some Clay at an Adult Ceramics Class

The City of Farmington Hills Cultural Arts Division is offering an adult ceramics class, Exploring Ceramics, at the Heritage Park Stables Art Studio.

Students will learn hand-building techniques such as pinch, coil, and slab as they create sculpture and utilitarian objects. Participants will learn about the firing process and finish the class with multiple glazed and completed projects. The small class size accommodates all levels of experience. You will be guided through group demonstrations and exercises in addition to one-on-one instruction.

Exploring Ceramics is offered on Tuesdays from 6:45 to 8:45 p.m., February 28 through April 4.

To register for this class, or to see other class offerings of the Cultural Arts Division, please visit www.recreg.fhgov.com. For more information, call 248-473-1800 or 248-473-1856.

The Cultural Arts Division is part of the Special Services Department and presents cultural programs for the Farmington Hills and Farmington communities including a wide range of classes, events, concerts, and more. The Division also acts as a direct connection to various community organizations, Art Commission, Community Arts Council, media and citizens in order to enhance and support the presence of the arts in our community.

Photos courtesy of Cultural Arts Division