Have you heard of Otsego's Art Thing?? Registration closes Aug 31, 2023
1873 Lincoln Road, Allegan, Michigan 49010, United States
Jim Foster, Scrapyard Crosses
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Pre-Registration and payment is required for all classes. Class size is limited to 9 participants. To register for classes, payment can be made at https://paypal.me/braveartcarr, In the notes section, please inidicate the title, date and time of the class you are registering for. can both be found in the class schedule above. All classes are available for private parties/corporate events.
Brave Art
$40
Have you always wanted to paint “that” picture… the one you took on vacation or on your grandparent’s farm or at the beach… It takes courage to do the new thing, to follow your dreams… to fight through the fear. Be brave enough! This class is will challenge you, teach you techniques to make your memory come alive on the canvas in your voice. You provide your photo (no magazine photos or someone else’s unless you have a release to do so; otherwise you could violate copyright laws).
Playing with Knives!!
$45
Carve out this painting with palette knife and a limited color palette on an 11x14 canvas board. Using a fall palette you will learn how amazing this tool is. Using acrylic paint learn about blending, floating and mark making. All supplies are provided, no experience necessary. Bring a box to transport your wet painting home. This will take approximately 24-48 hours to completely dry.
Ugly Brush
$40
Come out and learn to use the Ugly Brush. Learn about directional strokes, building dark into in lights, bringing depth to your piece, etc. We are using an 11x 14canvas on this version of Ugly Brush. All supplies are provided. No experience necessary. Bring a box to transport your wet painting home.
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Bloomin' Play
$44
Explore this wet canvas technique making 2 8x10's using different tools on a wet canvas/ wear old clothing
Pastels from the Beginning
$225
Pastels: Let's start at the beginning.... Pastels are such a unique medium! In this class we will start with a discussion on substrates and will actually create some of our own to work on. Other sanded papers and other surfaces will be available to work on as well. Two types of pastels, (water soluable and soft pastels) tortillions, sponges, substrates, knives, etc. will be provided and are yours to keep. No need to go out and buy anything for this class! And the best part, you get to keep your
Star Ornaments
$44
Come out and create 4 of these lovely ceramic ornaments using a hydrodipplin technique. You can choose your colors and make them suit whatever holiday you wish or to match your décor…. Your choice! We will hydro dip all four and finish off with a sealer. There will be a bit of drying time involved, all supplies are provided.
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Pour Painting
$44
Come out and learn to use the Ugly Brush. Learn about directional strokes, building dark into in lights, bringing depth to your piece, etc. We are using a black 11x 14canvas on this version of Ugly Brush. All supplies are provided. No experience necessary. Bring a box to transport your wet painting home.
Hummingbird Feeder
$40
Want those cute hummingbirds to come to your house? come on out and make this irresistible feeder. 
Chain Pull
$26
Come out and try this latest fad in painting, chain pull. The picture is an examples of what you can create on the 2 8x10 canvases provided. This is a messy class, so wear old clothing, we do provide a disposable apron and everything else you need, except a box to transport your wet paintings home, so save your car interior and bring a box to fit 2 8x10 canvases flat.
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Silk Scarf Dyeing with Salt Lift
$65
Silk Scarf Dyeing with Salt Lift
Come out and learn how to dye an 11"x60" silk scarf using a salt lifting technique. All supplies are provided for this class. Wear old clothing, because, you know... dye stains... :) You will dye your scarf here and take it home with the dye set to set and rinse. We will take a break an hour break each class so bring a snack or meal or go to one of the nearby restaurants.
Pebeo Coasters
$70
Learn to pour these tile coasters using special Pebeo paints. This is a 3 part class.. Create 4 coasters, all supplies provided. The first class we will learn about what each paint does and do the actual pouring. Use of torch. We will have windows open during this class so be prepared for the heat (or whatever Michigan decides to throw at us!) This must be done in a well ventilated room. Once we pour, you will leave your coasters here until the second class. Class 2 is once the coasters are c
Alcohol Ink Epoxy Vase
$47
Create this alcohol Ink and Epoxy coated vase. This process is a two day process that requires you leave your piece overnight. Use of torch and low VOC epoxy is involved, so windows will be opened at one point in class, so dress appropriately. Speaking of dress… wear OLD clothing. The alcohol Ink stains and epoxy will not come out of your clothing and will harden (aprons will be provided, but your sleeves (if you wear them) tend to get epoxy on them. *Your second day for pick up can be at
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Alcohol Ink Bloom Coasters
$70
Come out and create these lovely bloom coasters using alcohol ink and epoxy resin. Create 4 coasters. You can do all for the same color or all 4 different! The first class will be prepping the coasters and pouring the resin, approximately 2.5 hours (depends on your decision making on colors!). You will leave your coasters while the resin cures until the following week. The second class will be a finish up class and take approximately 1 hour to complete. All supplies provided.
Alcohol Ink Epoxy Clock
$65
Create this lovely alcohol ink clock with epoxy resin using your choice of the colors Red, Blue, Green, Yellow, Magenta, Purple, Orange and Brown in this 2 part class. All supplies provided
Alcohol Ink Heart Ornaments
$44
Come on out and make 4 of these 4" ornaments. Each uniquely you and different. No experience necessary. Great as a gift or addition to your own tree. All supplies provided and aprons available for use
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Wine Glass Painting
$25
Come on our and create your own personal wine glass with this lovely poppy with multi surface paints. You will finish your glass and may have some wait time for drying time. You will take your glass home and set it in the oven (directions will be provided at class). All supplies are provided.
Hydrodipping Switchplate covers
22
Learn how to hydrodip these oversized light switchplate and outlet covers using solvent based paints. We will seal them with a goloos clear coat to extend wear on them. All supplies are provided. additional plates will be available for purchase at time of class at $5.30 each, double switchplatesand outlet covers will be availabe for $7.42 each and triple switchplates at $9.36 each.
Ink It In
$135
One day of exploring alcohol Ink and epoxy! create 1 clock, 2 bloom coasters, and 2 ornaments in this all day class. additional ornaments and coasters available for purchase at $12 each. Limited to 9 participants. bring your lunch and snacks. all supplies provided for class.
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Michigan Lighthouse Series
$40
Eacvh class will present a differient light house from Michigan. Big Red, Little Sable Point, Grand Isle, Old Preque Isle, Grand Haven, and Tawas Point. Each class is a stand alone class.
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Alcohol Ink Ornaments
$45
Come out and make 4 of these 4" oraments. Each uniquely you and different. No experience necesary. Great as a gift or an addition to your own tree. All supplies provided.
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Handpainted Lighted Bottles
$44
Come on our and create These lovely hand painted, lighted bottle of your choice... a Sunflower or a poppy.
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Art Thing 2023
The Art Thing 2023 is an in person Art competition voted on by the public. One vote per person... Prizes will be award in the Adult division of $1000 for 1st Prize, $300 2nd Prize & $200 for 3rd Prize and in the Junior Division (ages 9-17) $300 for 1st, $150 for 2nd and $50 fo 3rd place. Rules and registration form are in the comments