Creative Practice - Kalamazoo Institute of Arts

FRAMING WORKSHOP

Trevor Grabill / Studio 4
Thu 11/7-11/14
6:30-8:30pm / Two Days
$85 / Members: $65

Learn to make your own simple frames for paintings, prints, and drawings using accessible materials and methods that can be replicated at home! Some basic woodworking skills will be covered as well as tips and tricks for upcycling thrifted frames.

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Winter

THE PURSUIT OF GROWTH

Linda Rzoska / Boardroom
Thu 1/9-3/27
12-2pm / 12 weeks
$285 / Members: $265

This class focuses on an individual’s growth in the making of visual art, its process, and the conveying of ideas. Participants will be able to seek personal inspiration and guidance through the review and discussion of each other’s work and the artwork in the KIA’s revolving exhibitions and permanent collection. Classes will be conducted in a workshop setting with the primary focus of the class being the growth of one another’s art. Additional activities may include in-class experimentation.

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BULLET JOURNALING

Elise Head / Boardroom
Mon 1/27-3/17
6-8pm / 8 weeks
$200 / Members: $180

Already giving up on those new year’s resolutions? Get creatively organized while making your very own custom bullet journal! Learn the design fundamentals of bullet journaling, as well as fun and creative ways to organize and plan for 2025. Tackle a stressful task with friends by brainstorming weekly layouts, to-do lists, and cute monthly calendar ideas.

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