Middle and High School students are invited to the ACWL-Nuveen for Open Studio sessions on Wednesdays between 3:00 and 5:00, p.m. ACWL-Nuveen staff will be available to help students with art projects. Students are welcome to bring in projects they are already working on or just an idea for something new. They will be able […]
Our sketches and styles are each as unique as we are! Join us for this session, where you’ll learn one of Ann G. Rusky's sketching formulas done using pencil, ink pen, and watercolors. This session touches on basic drawing principles and color theory while demonstrating tips for simplifying sketches quickly with simple lines, swooshes of […]
In this class students will learn how to design, fabricate, and embellish three colorful trinket dishes. Students will set their glass in class and then instructor Judy Grifhorst will fuse the students’ work in her kiln. These very versatile dishes can be used to hold jewelry, sauces, chop sticks or even your keys – great […]
Middle and High School students are invited to the ACWL-Nuveen for Open Studio sessions on Wednesdays between 3:00 and 5:00, p.m. ACWL-Nuveen staff will be available to help students with art projects. Students are welcome to bring in projects they are already working on or just an idea for something new. They will be able […]
The ACWL-Nuveen classroom studio will be available for you to work on creative projects. Participants are welcome to bring studio materials from home or have fun exploring the plethora of supplies on hand in the classroom! Participants can use the easels, paints, paper, brushes, yarn, wire, and more. A printing press is available to those with […]
This workshop is for those who are intrigued with watercolor painting and want to better understand what makes a painting “special”. We welcome beginners and more advanced painters. The workshop will open with a conversation about your art and my art. We will talk about fundamentals such as reference, color mixing, materials, composition, contrast, personal […]
Middle and High School students are invited to the ACWL-Nuveen for Open Studio sessions on Wednesdays between 3:00 and 5:00, p.m. ACWL-Nuveen staff will be available to help students with art projects. Students are welcome to bring in projects they are already working on or just an idea for something new. They will be able […]
There are so many art materials out there, and they can be expensive, so how do you know what to buy? You can get instruction from a book, video, or online, but you can't test-drive the materials! Over the course of two sessions - October 3 & October 10 - we will try out […]
Learn the fundamental techniques of creating pottery on a pottery wheel. In this class, participants will learn how to center clay on the wheel, shape it into various forms such […]
Middle and High School students are invited to the ACWL-Nuveen for Open Studio sessions on Wednesdays between 3:00 and 5:00, p.m. ACWL-Nuveen staff will be available to help students with […]
Learn the fundamental techniques of creating pottery on a pottery wheel. In this class, participants will learn how to center clay on the wheel, shape it into various forms such […]
The ACWL-Nuveen classroom studio will be available for you to work on creative projects. Participants are welcome to bring studio materials from home or have fun exploring the plethora of supplies […]
There are so many art materials out there, and they can be expensive, so how do you know what to buy? You can get instruction from a book, video, or online, but you can't test-drive the materials! Over the course of two sessions - October 3 & October 10 - we will try out […]
Join Judy Grifhorst to make three mini fused glass Christmas trees. Students will be led step-by-step through the process and will be able to choose from a wide variety of glass colors. This is a great way to get ahead on your holiday gifting! Pieces will need to be fired following class. Students will […]
Learn the fundamental techniques of creating pottery on a pottery wheel. In this class, participants will learn how to center clay on the wheel, shape it into various forms such as bowls, cups, and vases, and trim and finish their pieces. The class is designed for individuals with little to no experience in pottery, as […]
Middle and High School students are invited to the ACWL-Nuveen for Open Studio sessions on Wednesdays between 3:00 and 5:00, p.m. ACWL-Nuveen staff will be available to help students with art projects. Students are welcome to bring in projects they are already working on or just an idea for something new. They will be able […]
Learn the fundamental techniques of creating pottery on a pottery wheel. In this class, participants will learn how to center clay on the wheel, shape it into various forms such as bowls, cups, and vases, and trim and finish their pieces. The class is designed for individuals with little to no experience in pottery, as […]
Want to learn how to make objects in your drawings more 3-D and jump off the page? It is all about value – learning how to emphasize the contrast between light and dark. Students will work with a variety of shaped bones as they're drawing subjects under a direct light source. The focused lighting will […]
Learn to observe plants in nature in ways you never have before: seeing and then drawing the unique details with pen and watercolor. Choose from a variety of plants in […]
Learn the fundamental techniques of creating pottery on a pottery wheel. In this class, participants will learn how to center clay on the wheel, shape it into various forms such […]
Middle and High School students are invited to the ACWL-Nuveen for Open Studio sessions on Wednesdays between 3:00 and 5:00, p.m. ACWL-Nuveen staff will be available to help students with […]
In the spirit of the Wish You Were Here: Urban Sketchers Global Exhibition, participants will create their own 4x6" postcards. Led by Urban Sketchers West Michigan Co-Founder Mary Jo Ernst, students […]
Learn the fundamental techniques of creating pottery on a pottery wheel. In this class, participants will learn how to center clay on the wheel, shape it into various forms such […]
The ACWL-Nuveen classroom studio will be available for you to work on creative projects. Participants are welcome to bring studio materials from home or have fun exploring the plethora of supplies […]
Taking inspiration from Henri Matisse’s famous 1912 painting entitled, Goldfish, students will learn how to use acrylic paint to create their own unique still life with goldfish. While guiding students through […]
This workshop will focus on how to enhance your story by creating a believable perspective for urban sketching. Participants will learn terminology and practical, useful tips for “on location” methods to create one point and two point perspective, as well as a compelling composition techniques. This will be excellent for beginners and those frustrated with […]
As part of the Urban Sketchers Day - celebrating Wish You Were Here: Urban Sketchers Global Exhibition - Mary Jo Ernst will be leading a sketch walk through Whitehall and Montague. We will meet at the ACWL-Nuveen to kick off things off and head out from there! We will have basic supplies available - participants are […]
Learn the fundamental techniques of creating pottery on a pottery wheel. In this class, participants will learn how to center clay on the wheel, shape it into various forms such as bowls, cups, and vases, and trim and finish their pieces. The class is designed for individuals with little to no experience in pottery, as […]
Middle and High School students are invited to the ACWL-Nuveen for Open Studio sessions on Wednesdays between 3:00 and 5:00, p.m. ACWL-Nuveen staff will be available to help students with art projects. Students are welcome to bring in projects they are already working on or just an idea for something new. They will be able […]
Learn the fundamental techniques of creating pottery on a pottery wheel. In this class, participants will learn how to center clay on the wheel, shape it into various forms such as bowls, cups, and vases, and trim and finish their pieces. The class is designed for individuals with little to no experience in pottery, as […]
Middle and High School students are invited to the ACWL-Nuveen for Open Studio sessions on Wednesdays between 3:00 and 5:00, p.m. ACWL-Nuveen staff will be available to help students with art projects. Students are welcome to bring in projects they are already working on or just an idea for something new. They will be able […]
Learn how to transform common household objects into expressive, whimsical paper mache animal sculptures. Students will be taught how to combine various shaped everyday objects to create a gestural armature for their animal’s torso, legs and head. Once they have captured the character of their animal they will cover their armature with a skin of […]
Macrame is a versatile craft, suitable for large or small projects; hangings, curtains, plant holders and more. Learn the basic knots and creative ways to combine them. Discover how to use color or include decorative objects. Students will leave with a project in hand and plenty of ideas to keep working on their own […]
Middle and High School students are invited to the ACWL-Nuveen for Open Studio sessions on Wednesdays between 3:00 and 5:00, p.m. ACWL-Nuveen staff will be available to help students with art projects. Students are welcome to bring in projects they are already working on or just an idea for something new. They will be able […]
Learn how to transform common household objects into expressive, whimsical paper mache animal sculptures. Students will be taught how to combine various shaped everyday objects to create a gestural armature for their animal’s torso, legs and head. Once they have captured the character of their animal they will cover their armature with a skin of […]
The ACWL-Nuveen classroom studio will be available for you to work on creative projects. Participants are welcome to bring studio materials from home or have fun exploring the plethora of supplies on hand in the classroom! Participants can use the easels, paints, paper, brushes, yarn, wire, and more. A printing press is available to those with […]
Come explore the graphic process of relief printmaking using linoleum! A relief print is inking the raised surface of the linoleum after areas have been carved away. We will cover the steps of how to transfer a drawing or photograph to the block, carving and inking the block, simple registration, printing to paper and using […]
Come explore the graphic process of relief printmaking using linoleum! A relief print is inking the raised surface of the linoleum after areas have been carved away. We will cover the steps of how to transfer a drawing or photograph to the block, carving and inking the block, simple registration, printing to paper and using […]
Middle and High School students are invited to the ACWL-Nuveen for Open Studio sessions on Wednesdays between 3:00 and 5:00, p.m. ACWL-Nuveen staff will be available to help students with art projects. Students are welcome to bring in projects they are already working on or just an idea for something new. They will be able […]
Middle and High School students are invited to the ACWL-Nuveen for Open Studio sessions on Wednesdays between 3:00 and 5:00, p.m. ACWL-Nuveen staff will be available to help students with […]
Middle and High School students are invited to the ACWL-Nuveen for Open Studio sessions on Wednesdays between 3:00 and 5:00, p.m. ACWL-Nuveen staff will be available to help students with […]
The ACWL-Nuveen classroom studio will be available for you to work on creative projects. Participants are welcome to bring studio materials from home or have fun exploring the plethora of supplies […]
Middle and High School students are invited to the ACWL-Nuveen for Open Studio sessions on Wednesdays between 3:00 and 5:00, p.m. ACWL-Nuveen staff will be available to help students with […]
