This week, Payton will show us ways to visually explore the interesting, dynamic, and patterned surfaces of seashells! Learn about and then practice ways to use value to create form and texture. For this activity, you will need colored pencils, drawing paper, a pencil and eraser.

Spring is here! This class is truly a breath of fresh air. Join Payton and explore how to use line, color, and basic watercolor techniques to draw a scenic lakeside landscape.  For this lesson we recommend black ink pens, watercolor paper and brushes, a pencil, and eraser.

Masks are recommended.

Join instructors from the Ann Arbor Art Center and stretch your imagination! 

This month, we'll try a new spin on portraiture! Payton will demonstrate how to use blocks of color to create the planes and general forms of a face. This loose and more abstract approach may offer you new techniques to incorporate into your artistic practice.

Instruction for this popular program begins at 3pm and your artwork will take the entire class to complete.

Masks are recommended.

Join instructors from the Ann Arbor Art Center and stretch your imagination! 

This month, Payton will demonstrate how to break down what you see into simple forms and colors, drawing the essence of a landscape while expressing mood and tone. 

Instruction for this popular program begins at 3pm and your artwork will take the entire class to complete.

This drawing lesson is really a gem! Join Payton and learn how to layer with watercolors to create a realistic looking agate geode. For this activity, you will need a set of watercolor paints, a sheet of watercolor paper, paintbrushes, a cup of water to rinse your brush in, and paper towels or a rag.

Masks are recommended.

Join instructors from the Ann Arbor Art Center and stretch your imagination! 

This month, Payton will demonstrate some strategies to take those flat, neutral tones in your artwork and liven them up by incorporating blues and purples!

Instruction for this popular program begins at 3pm and your artwork will take the entire class to complete.

In part 3 of the Perspective series, learn the basics of creating the illusion of depth or recession with atmospheric perspective. For this activity, you will need a sheet of paper, soft pastels or paint supplies, and a ruler.

In part 2 of the Perspective series, learn how to draw 3-d geometric forms from a variety of perspectives. For this activity, you will need a sheet of paper, soft pastels or paint supplies, and a ruler.

In part 1 of the Perspective series, join Payton and learn the basics of 1-point perspective while creating an abstract design. For this activity, you will need a sheet of paper, a pencil, and an eraser.

Treat yourself to a sweet drawing lesson. Find inspiration in the artwork of Wayne Thiebaud, as Payton teaches you how to draw a vibrant, colorful, luscious looking cupcake. For this activity, you will need a sheet of paper, a pencil, eraser, and a set of oil pastels.