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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Studio

Artists Teaching Artists with Janet Alford & Rose Bradley

 

Thursdays, on-going
10am -1pm

This innovative 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 give it a try! It is a low pressure environment and a great way to meet other artists!

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

 

Painting Studio with Cathy Barry

 

Painting Studio
Tuesdays, March 16-May 4 (8 classes) 
1-3 p.m.
$160.00

This class is for people who want to paint in a collaborative, open studio style environment. Student work is self led with feedback offered from instructor and fellow students. Watercolor, acrylic or oils welcome.

 

Classes & Workshops

Watercolor Workshop with Maxine MacLeod

 

The Energy of White Paper

April 27, 28 & 29

10am-4pm

$195 Discounts available for early registration or paying by check!

This workshop is for all who are interested in the exciting medium of watercolor, including beginning painters. The emphasis for these three days will be focused on how to use the energy of white paper to create exciting negative painting. The workshop will be in a lecture/studio format. More details will be provided upon inquiry. Call today to register, this workshop is sure to make a splash!

 

Jewelry Making with Tobias Dawson


Wire Wrapping

Sat, Apr 24 & May 1   

10-12pm 

$34 + $10 materials fee

Express your inner elegance in this class on wire wrapped stones.  Students will begin by choosing a stone that "speaks" to them and then create a binding in silver, bronze or copper.  These unique pieces are one-of-a-kind and can be turned into pendants, earrings or pins.  Students will learn wrapping and closure techniques to create a beautiful set of jewelry.

Punchwork Bracelets

Sat, May 8

10-1pm 

$25 + $10 materials fee     

Students will learn a simple process in this class to create a unique and personalized bracelet.  A will to learn is all you need in this fun jewelry class!      

Chain Weaving

Sat, May 15, 22, 29    

10-12 pm  

$50 + $10 materials fee          

Students will learn how to weave metal into a chain, perfect for hanging your pendants on!

 

Clay Carving with Bailey Sisoy Isgro


Tile Carving

Tues, Apr 20, 27, May 4   

10-12 pm         

$50 + $10 materials fee

Students in this class will enjoy the process of creating carved ceramic tiles, from start-to-finish.  Students will create professional grade tiles that can be hung on the wall, used as hot plates or affixed in the kitchen.  All skill levels and physical abilities will enjoy this class.

Carved Ceramic Mugs 

Tues, May 11, 18, 25

10-12 pm             

$50 + $10 materials fee

Students will learn to create a mug using a simple process known as "slab-building".  Once the mug is assembled, students will etch a narrative scene on to the mug that will create interest and intrigue.  Items will be glazed in color and available for pick-up 2 weeks after the class ends.  Students who enjoy drawing will be delighted with this new outlet for sketches. 

 

Drawing Medias with Molly Nuzzo


Drawing for the New-Artist: 

Tues, Apr 20, 27, May 4

6-8 pm

$50 + $10 materials fee

In this introductory course, students will explore observational drawing techniques based on "Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain".  Students will learn to look and observe while learning new techniques all in a safe and supportive environment.  This class is open to all would-be artists and those who have an interest in drawing.

Soft Portraits 

Tues, May 11, 18, 25

6-8 pm

$50 +$10 materials fee

In this intermediate course, students will learn how to develop portraits using the "soft" drawing medias: chalk pastel, conte and charcoal.  This class will focus on structure and observation while encouraging the individual to grow at his/her own pace.

 

Personal Expression & Art Exploration with Nancy Wolfe

 

Drawing Workshop for Expression

Wed, Apr 21, 28, May 5         

10-12 pm              

$50 + $10 materials fee

Learn basic drawing techniques in a supportive and inspiring environment.  Students will experiment with pencil, charcoal, colored pencils both drawing from observation and designing compositions from simple objects.  Students will "play" with shape, line, shading and texture to realize their own "inner" guides to doing art.

 

Fiber Arts with Kathy Moskal

 

Needle Felted Handbags

Mon, Apr 19, 26, May 3    

6-8 pm                            

$50 + $10 materials fee

Felt is the oldest form of fabric, predating weaving and knitting.  In this class, students will learn to manipulate dyed wool with needles over a form to create a handbag.  No experience needed, just a desire to learn and create beautiful, wearable art.

Funky Knitted Handbags 

Mon, May 10,17, 24   

6-8 pm               

$50 + $10 materials fee

Think knitting is for old ladies? Think again!  Students in this class will learn to make funky, fun handbags by knitting brightly colored wools in the pattern of their choice.  Embellishments can be added in the form of felted flowers or sparkly pendants.  No knitting experience needed.

 

Ladies' Night Thursdays 7-9pm

Join us for an evening of socializing and "make and take" art projects.

Only $10 Drop-in!

Jewelry - April 29

Fibers - May 13

Ceramics - May 27

 

Men's Night Wednesdays 7-9pm

Join us for an evening of socializing and "make and take" art projects.

Only $10 Drop-in!

Drawing - April 28

Metal-smith - May 12

Sculpture - May 26

 

 

 


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