Class Info

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At this time, all individuals are required to wear a mask inside LowellArts regardless of vaccination status.

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All classes require students to preregister. Walk-in registrations cannot be accommodated. Payment for the class must be received to reserve a spot. 

 

Each class has a predetermined minimum and maximum enrollment. LowellArts reserves the right to cancel a class if the minimum enrollment has not been met. In the event of cancellation, students will receive a full refund.

Bats Taking Flight

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Saturday, October 9

10:30am – 12:00pm

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Use acrylic paint on canvas to create a spooky nighttime scene featuring a group of bats taking flight. Learn to blend and mix colors.

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​Ages 7 to 18 | Instructor: Sharon Brandner

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Class Fee: $17 ($15 for LowellArts Members). Fee includes materials.

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Patterned Pumpkins

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Saturday, October 16

10:30am – 12:00pm

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Draw a unique pumpkin like you have never seen before! Colorful patterns in the style of Japanese artist, Yayoi Kusama, are added to your pumpkin drawing using markers.

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​Ages 7 to 18 | Instructor: Sharon Brandner

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Class Fee: $17 ($15 for LowellArts Members). Fee includes materials.

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Fall Leaf Printing

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Saturday, November 6

10:30am – 12:00pm

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Discover a printing process using real leaves! Use paint and fall leaves to create a beautiful work of art. Bring a half-yard piece of cotton fabric (solid colors are best). Paper will be provided for those who do not wish to leaf print on fabric.

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​Ages 7 to 18 | Instructor: Sharon Brandner

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Class Fee: $17 ($15 for LowellArts Members). Fee includes most materials (fabric not provided).

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Instructor Bio

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Sharon Brandner

Sharon has an art education degree from Northern Illinois University, and also took graduate classes at Northern Michigan University in painting. She has a masters degree in education from Cornerstone University. She has taught many art classes including: classes at Homewood Flossmoor High School, private art lessons, adult education, and gifted art classes. Sharon received a ZA endorsement to teach early childhood from Northern Michigan University. Since moving to Lowell, she has taught art for 15 years at New Branches School in Grand Rapids. She currently teaches K-8 art classes at Innocademy in Zeeland. In addition to teaching summer art classes at LowellArts, she also teaches art classes in Menominee, MI, for a collaborative program she started with 4H and Menominee County Mental Health. She has had her work in ArtPrize for the past 5 years, and has been in several exhibitions at LowellArts.

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Dynamic Dinosaurs

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Saturday, November 20

10:30am – 12:00pm

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Learn to draw many different dinosaurs and explore a variety of art materials. Create different textures and patterns on your dinosaur.

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​Ages 5 to 8 | Instructor: Sharon Brandner

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Class Fee: $17 ($15 for LowellArts Members). Fee includes materials.

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Colorful Cats

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Saturday, December 4

10:30am – 12:00pm

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Create designer cats in the style of Laurel Burch using pencils and markers. Colorful patterns and designs are incorporated into a stylized, psychedelic cat.

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​Ages 7 to 18 | Instructor: Sharon Brandner

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Class Fee: $17 ($15 for LowellArts Members). Fee includes materials.

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