Preschoolers can make art, too!

Join us for fun crafts for children ages 2 to 5 years, accompanied by an adult.

Preschoolers can make art, too!

Join us for fun crafts for children ages 2 to 5 years, accompanied by an adult.

No art skills, no problem.

We'll lead you through the steps to make a winter-themed painting.

Join AADL in the field on a visit to the Ann Arbor studios of local artists Tom Phardel and Sharon Que.

Tom Phardel is an artist as well as an arts educator, acting as Chairperson of Ceramics at the College for Creative Studies in Detroit. As an artist, Tom is known for his introspective non-functional ceramic vessel work that focuses on the interior space and form relationships, and also for his large-scale mixed-media assembled sculptures constructed primarily of ceramic, fabricated steel, and glass.

Sharon Que works internationally in two professions that sometimes overlap; she is a sculptor and a violin restorer. This tour will cover both aspects of her studio practice. Sharon’s sculpture is in numerous art exhibitions locally, and on the violin side, she recently worked on the collection of violins at The Henry Ford to prepare them for exhibition.

Tom and Sharon’s studios are located at their residence in Ann Arbor. This event is offsite, approximately 3 miles from Downtown Ann Arbor. Transportation is not provided, but it is accessible by AAATA Route 22, and onsite parking is available.

Space is limited and registration is required by emailing fieldtrip@aadl.org. Directions to the studio will be provided upon registration.

Come draw with us! We'll provide everything you need to practice your drawing skills. This week we'll be learning more about drawing with pastels by looking at works by the masters.

Each week we’ll cover a different topic. You’ll learn different techniques to tackle texture, chiaroscuro, and perspective, plus improve your sense of composition, lighting, and form. You'll get the chance to try out different mediums like pencil, charcoal, and pastel. All skill levels are welcome to participate.

Join us for directed drawing activities for youth with artists from the Ann Arbor Art Center!

Come draw with us! We'll provide everything you need to practice your drawing skills. This week we'll be using pencil and colored pencils to explore patterns.

Each week we’ll cover a different topic. You’ll learn different techniques to tackle texture, chiaroscuro, and perspective, plus improve your sense of composition, lighting, and form. You'll get the chance to try out different mediums like pencil, charcoal, and pastel. All skill levels are welcome to participate.

Join us for directed drawing activities for youth with artists from the Ann Arbor Art Center!

Come draw with us! We'll provide everything you need to practice your drawing skills. This week we'll be using pencil to draw hands.

Each week we’ll cover a different topic. You’ll learn different techniques to tackle texture, chiaroscuro, and perspective, plus improve your sense of composition, lighting, and form. You'll get the chance to try out different mediums like pencil, charcoal, and pastel. All skill levels are welcome to participate.

Come draw with us! We'll provide everything you need to practice your drawing skills. This week we'll be exploring shading using pencil.

Each week we’ll cover a different topic. You’ll learn different techniques to tackle texture, chiaroscuro, and perspective, plus improve your sense of composition, lighting, and form. You'll get the chance to try out different mediums like pencil, charcoal, and pastel. All skill levels are welcome to participate.