Chelsea Center for the Arts

Developing, fostering and promoting music and visual art in Chelsea, Michigan and the surrounding communities.

Chelsea Center for the Arts   |   400 Congdon St.   |   Chelsea, MI 48118   |    Tel: (734) 433-2787  |    Contact Us    |   Register

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Classes & Studios

Intermediate Watercolor Studio

Cathy Barry

Tuesdays
1 - 3pm

 

Artists looking for guidance in a casual but focused environment will find their new artistic home.

Cost: $160

Artists Teaching Artists

Janet Alford & Rose Bradley

Thursdays, on-going
10am -1pm

This developing studio class is run by two longtime CCA allstars Janet Alford & Rose Bradley. As the class continues it will change and develop based on feedback. Come join anytime!

Cost: $10/class drop-in, $30/4 weeks paid in advance

Beading 101

Kelsey Keyes

Jan 4 - Feb 1 Mondays

1:30 - 3:00 pm

No class Jan 18

Learn the basic of beading for jewelry, pendants and more!

Tuition: $52 + Material Fee: $20

Pastel Landscape Series

Susan Clinthorne

Jan 15 - Feb 26 Fridays

10:00 - 12:30 pm

In this class, students will learn how to create a landscape piece-by-piece. Landforms, sky-scapes, rocks and other components will be taught in weekly "workshops"

Tuition: $160 + $20 Materials Fee

Beginning Watercolor

Susan Clinthorne

Jan 15 - Feb 26 Fridays

1:00 - 3:00 pm

If you have never tried painting but are interested in exploring your creative side in a nurturing environment, this is the class for you! Our instructor will teach you about painting materials, techniques and methods. Just bring an open mind and willingness to learn.

Tuition: $160 + Materials Fee: $20 (Optional: Students may provide their own materials from an approved list)

Beginner Hand Building Pottery

Nicole Burroughs

Jan 11 - Jan 25 Mondays

5:30 - 7:30 pm

Hand-building is the process of creating pottery by attaching "slabs" of clay together to form shapes that are not possible through traditional "wheel throwing" methods. This user friendly class will give you all the confidence and fun out of pottery without the frustration and commitment of wheel throwing.

Tuition: $78 + Materials Fee: $20

Beginners Acrylic Painting

Nicole Burroughs

Feb 20 - Mar 27 Saturdays

11:00 - 2:00 pm

This weekend class will provide you with all the basics of acrylic painting. This fast drying, opaque medium is ideal for those who like to work quickly and expressively.

Tuition: $180 + Materials Fee: $20

Coiled Wire Hearts

Kelsey Keyes

Feb 13 1:00 - 3:00 pm

Learn how to make beautiful heart pendants for jewelry or decorations just in time for Valentines Day!

Cost: $30

Creating Compositions

Susan Clinthorne

Jan 16 and Jan 23

11:00 - 2:00 pm

Ever wondered why some artworks just "work" better than others? A strong composition can be the difference between an average work and your best work. This class will focus on how to create the most successful works for your subject matter.

Cost: $60

 

Family Programs

Mother - Daughter Beading

3rd Grade - Adult

Kelsey Keyes

Jan 9 2:30 - 4:00 pm

Spend some time bonding over beautiful beads and wonderful wires while you make your own wearable art.

Phenakistascopes

Grades 1 - 3

Kelsey Keyes

Jan 9 12:00 - 1:30 pm

Create "magic eye" illusions and impress your friends and family!

Cost: $17

For You, with Love: Card Making

Family

Kelsey Keyes

Sat, Feb 13 10:30-12:00 pm

Just in time for Valentines Day, peruse our huge collection of beautiful papers and make your own cards!

Cost: $17

Eggstravaganza

Family

Kelsey Keyes

Apr 3 3:00 - 5:00 p

Back by popular demand! Join in the fun and dip, dye and color your Easter Eggs. Limit 12 eggs per child. A parent should be present during this workshop.

Cost: $22

 

 

 

 

 


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