Warren Tri-County Fine Arts
Workshops and Classes...... Room 418
NEW 2025-26 Class Schedule (See PDF Below)
Room 418
Warren Community CTR
Warren Mi, 48092
for information warrenartgroup@gmail.com
OPEN STUDIO:
WALK-in Thursdays
11am-2:00pm
FREE
Bring a sketchbook & pencil or any preferred medium.
Enjoy some Studio time working with others.
You can bring your lunch too.
It is advisable to call the Rec
Center for available dates or closures.
(586) 484-5035
Pastels
"The Chalkaholics"
Bring your supplies and subject plans (photographs or sketches) for a shared work experience. Easels are available
Sept 2024 through June 2025 Closed during Dec/Jan Holidays
Tuesday AM
10:30-2pm
WTCFA members only
Contact Paula
586-480-8651
Basic Drawing
Saturday Workshop
with:
Betty Polkinghorne
October 18, 1pm - 4pm
Code BP 19
Complete a drawing, working with a 5-step method, using graphite, charcoal,
pastels, colored pencils and watercolor paint. Betty will let the students borrow from her supplies if needed.
Members $40, Non-members $45
Any questions or for more information
contact Betty at (586) 334-0038.
Basic Drawing Techniques
with:
Betty Polkinghorne
9:30am - 3pm
Wednesdays, 2pm-4pm
All skill levels are welcome. We will work from a
still life model with graphite, charcoal, or colored
pencil,
6 week sessions:
$60 Members,
$72 Non-Member
Sept.10 - Oct.15 Code BP 13Oct.22 - Nov.26 Code BP 14Dec.3 - Jan.27 Code BP 15Feb.4 - March 11 Code BP 16March 18 - April 22 Code BP 17April 29 - May 27 (5 classes)* Code BP 18*
$50 Members, $60 Non-Members No class Dec. 17, 24 and 31.
Creative Art
Instruction
With:
Leonard Melkus Jr
FRIDAYS: 11am - 2pm
All levels: Beginner to Advanced
Receive INDIVIDUAL ART INSTRUCTION in painting and
drawing in your choice of media. Bring in whatever you
want to work with. If you don’t know we’ll start with a
sketchbook and pencil.
We cannot use spray paint and odorless thinner is required
for non-water mixable oil painting.
6 Friday Class Sessions
Members $120, Non-Members $126
Sept.12 - Oct17 Code LM 87
Oct 24 - Dec. 5 Code LM 88
Dec. 12 - Jan.23 Code LM 89
Jan. 30 - March 6 Code LM 90
March 13 - May 8 Code LM 91
May 15 - 29 (3 sessions) Code LM 92*
*(LM 92, $60 Members, $63 Non-Members)
Single Session Option is available
for all Friday classes.
Members $21, Non-Members $22
Note: No Friday Class scheduling Nov.28,Jan.2,
March 20-27 and April 3.
Any questions or for more information
contact Leonard at (586) 756-9826
Colored pencil
with:
Diane Radtke
Saturday Workshops
9:30 am to 3:00 pm.
with lunch break
Level: beginner with drawing background thru advanced. Most workshops will complete a picture and included intro to different techniques and short cuts.
Members $50 Guest $60
Plus $5 material fee.
Sept.13 Code DR 58
Nov. 8 Code DR 59
Feb. 7 Code DR 60
April 18 Code DR 61
May 30 Code DR 62
contact
Diane at (586) 549-166
Individual
Art Instructions
Saturday Workshop
With:
Leonard Melkus Jr
Leonard brings his art instructions to a Saturday
sessions. (See Friday Class Description)
10am - 2pm
Members $25, Non-Members $30
Nov.15 Code LM 93
April 4 Code LM 94
May 9 Code LM 95
Note* Advanced notice of attendance required,
contact Leonard at
(586) 756-9826
Down Load the
2025-2026
registration form here
Value in Color:
Drawing Light to Dark
Saturday Workshop
with:
Fay Akers
Date March 7th
(Code FA-04)
9:30 am to 2:00 pm.
with lunch break
Level: all
Explore how colored paper transforms your approach
to value. Using graphite, ink and markers,
you’ll create small 3”x 4”artworks on light, midtone
and dark papers - discovering how hue can shape
depth, contrast and composition
Members $45 Guest $50
Plus $5 material fee.
*Make sure you contact teacher after you sign up for the Supply List
fayakers@ymail.com
Beginning
Watercolor
with:
Diane Papasian
Friday, 5pm - 8pm
Feb.6 - March 13
In this class you will learn how to work with
watercolor paint, how to mix colors and how
to transfer an image onto your watercolor
paper. You will complete a simple painting
each week as you practice your new skill
6 weeks: Members $125, Non-Members $130
Code DP-01)
Contact Diane at least one week in advance for Supply List. dianepapasion@yahoo.com
