Lessons

Learn the Tools of Art and Photography in a Group Setting or with One-on-One Lessons

As a teaching artist, my goal is to help you reach the next level in your artistic ability. That can be in many directions and media, but I’m here to help. I’ve partnered with the Palette Studio in Howell, MI, for group lessons and am currently in talks with other studios across Southeastern Michigan.

 

I offer group and individual lessons in a variety of styles and forms of art, including photography, watercolor, acrylic, colored pencil, and sketching. Upcoming classes are listed below. Contact me here for private lessons.

 
 

Photography and Composition

Learn how to take better pictures with a point-and-shoot camera or even your cellphone! We’ll cover composition, lighting, how and when to use flash, and some of the fundamentals of photography. Class will consist of a photo-walk around Downtown Howell and a walking lecture on photography basics.

 

Saturday, September 10th, 10am

Downtown Howell, Outside the Library

Price: $20

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Watercolor 101

Learn the basics of watercolor painting as we paint a landscape with a tree, a garden, and a swing. You’ll learn a general method of painting in watercolor that will translate well to a variety of subjects. We’ll go over how to prepare the paper, mix the paint, use the brushes, and use the color wheel. Join us for a relaxing Sunday morning painting session.

 

Time: 10am

Location: The Palette Community Studio, 2727 E. Grand River Ave, Howell, MI

Price: $40

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How to Use Your DSLR

Do you have a big fancy camera, but only use the auto mode? We’ll learn what all those buttons and knobs do and how they can help you take great pictures. We’ll also go over lens basics, focusing, and when to zoom and when to move. Class consists of a photo-walk around Downtown Howell and a walking lecture on the basics of DSLR cameras.

 

Saturday, September 24 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM

Downtown Howell, Outside the Library

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Miniature Acrylic Painting

Learn how to paint in acrylic and walk away with three miniature portraits of adorable birds on 3×3 canvases to hang up or give to friends. We’ll be covering basic acrylic painting techniques in the context of miniature paintings, but we’ll also discuss how the transfer over to bigger pieces. Great for beginners in painting or the artists looking for a refresher. Join us for a fun, upbeat morning painting session.

 

Saturday, October 1 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

The Palette Community Studio, 2727 E. Grand River Ave, Howell, MI

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