ART WORKSHOPS

Get creative with your Metroparks!

This summer we are bringing art workshops to Palmer Park and Rouge Park in Detroit and to our own Willow Metropark. Workshops will range from more advance teen and adult classes, where you work on a project in a specific art medium, to youth workshops that allow kids to experiment and explore different types of art. You can explore all Art Factory Workshops available and register below:

WILLOW METROPARK | Art Factory Workshops for Kids

What better place of artistic inspiration than nature? In partnership with Mint Artist Guild, we are hosting art workshops for kids at Willow Metropark. For eight weeks this fall youth can explore different forms of art. From experimental drawing to painting to 3D art, kids will have lot so fun learning and creating something new each week!

All program supplies will be provided. Register for a single class or as many as you want.

September 9 – Art Factory Workshop for Kids: Willow – Create a Rain Stick
September 16 – Art Factory Workshop for Kids: Willow – Books and Bookmarks
September 30 – Art Factory Workshop for Kids: Willow – Tree Weaving
October 7 – Art Factory Workshop for Kids: Willow – Artful Leaf
October 14 – Art Factory Workshop for Kids: Willow – Salt Painting Bats, Cats & Pumpkins
October 21- Art Factory Workshop for Kids: Willow – Halloween Hoopla
October 28 – Art Factory Workshop for Kids: Willow – Poetry and Pencils
November 4 – Art Factory Workshop for Kids: Willow – Tie Dye Butterfly

Ages: Children 6 – 17. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Time: 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Cost: $3 per child
Location: Willow Metropark, Food Bar

Pre-registration is required four days before program.

WILLOW METROPARK | Art Factory Workshops for Teens & Adults - Plein Air Painting

It’s hard to beat nature for creative inspiration and this fall, we are partnering with Mint Artists Guild to host Art Factory Workshops for teens and adults who want to gain a new creative skill or improve their artistic talents. The workshops will run for four weeks, on consecutive Saturdays at Willow Metropark. A local Michigan artist will teach the workshop on Plein Air Painting, where you will leave the indoors to focus on painting landscapes in the outdoors and nature. You will use Willow Metroparks spectacle of fall colors for your creation!

This workshop will meet Saturdays on September 30, October 7, 14 and 21.

Ages: 16 and up. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Time: 1 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Cost: $20 per child, $20 per adult
Location: Willow Metropark, Food Bar

Pre-registration is required by 4 p.m. three days before the program.

WILLOW METROPARK | Art Factory Workshops for Teens & Adults - Art from Natural Elements

It’s hard to beat nature for creative inspiration and this fall, we are partnering with Mint Artists Guild to host Art Factory Workshops for teens and adults who want to gain a new creative skill or improve their artistic talents. The workshops will run for four weeks on consecutive Saturdays at Willow Metropark, each lasting four weeks. A local Michigan artist will teach the workshop on creating art from natural elements. You will get to create wind chimes, pressed flower designs, natural stain cloths and more.

This workshop will meet Saturdays on October 28, November 4, 11 and 18.

Ages: 16 and up. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Time: 1 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Cost: $20 per child, $20 per adult
Location: Willow Metropark, Food Bar

Pre-registration is required by 4 p.m. three days before the program.

Art Factory Workshops are provided in partnership with Mint Artist Guild.