Welcome to the Artzmaker Studio
New Classes are Now Available!
The Artzmaker Studio is located near Traverse City, Michigan in a little town called Williamsburg. It is the place where I make my own art and would love to share my passion for creating art with others. My years of teaching art and over thirty years working as an art therapist has shown me how creativity and working together can feed our souls.
If you have always said to yourself “I can not draw a straight line” or have put your creative urges in the closet or on the back burner, the Artzmaker Studio is the place for you. My goal, as you venture into the studio, is to create a supportive safe space for you to open yourself up to the world of creativity.
The main rules in the Artzmaker Studio are: there is no right or wrong nor are art skills necessary. All it takes is an openness to explore, a willingness to learn, and a desire to create.
All ages and skill levels are welcome. Individual sessions and group classes can be scheduled.
The Studio is wheelchair accessible.
Classes
Classes are available for an individual or a group of participants.
Cost for an individual student is $75 for a 90 minute class and
includes all materials and tools, instruction, support, and studio space
Please contact me for details about group classes.
A Scribble A Day Keeps the Doctor Away Have you always wanted to try to make art but were afraid and thought you would embarrass yourself so you have not tried ? Are you afraid of making mistakes? Have you heard yourself say out loud, “I can’t draw a straight line?” Are you interested in tapping into your own style of creativity but have been hesitant because of all the messages in your head? Are you afraid of being spontaneous? Are you fond of doodling and think it is nothing? Have you been blocked creatively? Well if you want to learn how doodling and spontaneity can work together,
this workshop is for you!
Just remember: All you need is a desire to play, learn and create with art materials.
It all begins with a large piece a paper, a light oil base crayon and an wild and crazy scribble on that feared piece of blank paper. The magic is that from the messy scribble lines something will appear. Look carefully at this piece of work here on the left. There are pink lines behind the images. This workshop might help set you free from all that has been tying you down!There are no mistakes!
You just never know where a scribble will lead. But what I can promise you is that for a few hours you will loosening up your body, work on going with the flow, laughing, playing with art materials and tapping into your own creative imagination.
Any questions please contact me at 216-870-4072 or email me at greenwood3863@att.net
Zendoodle - Doodle Your Stress AwayI know you have, at some time, created a ‘doodle,’ while waiting on hold or just hoping it might stir up a creative solution to a problem.
Well, Websters Dictionary actually has a definition for the word doodle... “aimless or casual scribble, design or sketch.” Zendoodling is an easy way to create beautiful images working with lines and creating repetitive patterns.
The focus of this workshop is the process of creating. But you will also find yourself relaxing into the work, leaving the world and its problems behind you. This will allow the piece you create to be meaningful and important to you...a beautiful piece of your own art.
Questions? Contact me at 216-870-4072 or email me at greenwood3863@att.net
Paint your Masterpiece Party Theme can be suggested by the group or if stumped I have lots of ideas. We will brain storm before the party different ideas for the subject. Each participant will leave with a finished self painted canvas ready to hang on their wall.
For more information or to schedule a Paint Your Masterpiece Party,
call me at 216-870-4072 or email me at greenwood3863@att.net
Paint Your Masterpiece Parties
Create a Visual Journal
You will begin your intention journey by listing about 4-6 of your own Hopes, Dreams, and Wishes.... If you have no idea take a look at this list below:
Transform, change, create, reclaim, love, play, relax, laugh, health, listen, speak, courage, peace, explore, gratitude, freedom, hope, imagine, imagine and creativity
Just remember: All you need is a desire to play, learn and create with art materials
You will bring: a blank mix media paper sketchbook, size determined by you. If interested you can also use an old children’s board book or a blank board book (I can get these) I would also encourage you to bring photo’s, words or anything personal you have that could be added to your visual journal.
I will supply:
*Collage materials- magazine pictures, tissue paper papers, embellishments, photographs, words, ephemera, handmade papers
* Rubber Stamps and Lettering- alphabet letters, ink pads, sharpie markers, paint pens, quotes
* Mixed media- watercolors, oil pastels, acrylic paints, thread and needles, fabric
If you have any questions do not hesitate to contact me at 216-870-4072 or email me at greenwood3863@att.net
Individual Art Lessons1-1/2 hour session, $65
Want to learn about art and making art?How about reawakening an old creative drive. What about creating something you have been wanting to create for a while but just did not have the space, support, or time. How about a gift for a friend or holiday/birthday card? The possibilities are endless.
What’s available? Printmaking, Gelli Printmaking, Watercolor and Acrylic Painting, Mix Media/Collage, Drawing, Pen and Ink, Sculpture (self drying clay, model magic, Sculpty), Pastels, Mask Making, Puppetry, Illustrating a Children’s Book …. the list is endless.
For more information or to schedule an Art Lesson call me at 216-870-4072 or email me at greenwood3863@att.net
Art Therapy Sessions1 -1/2 hour session, $75.00
Art Therapy Sessions are a bit different from Individual Art Sessions. In every session making art will be the focus but the direction of the session will cover something that personally you want to work on. As a Board Certified Art Therapist, I have worked in medical settings and private practice for over thirty years. In those years I have shared with clients how art making can be used to promote wellness. Some of the areas I have worked with clients include chronic pain, relaxation, coping with illness, self esteem, grief, depression, eating disorders, aging, death of a love one or pet, relaxation, self expression, emotional well-being, anxiety, fear, life’s celebrations and just plain overall wellness. I also have a great deal of experience with 12 Step Programs that support individuals and families experiencing addiction.
For more information or to schedule a session, call me at 216-870-4072 or email me at greenwood3863@att.net