Workshops & Classes
Barbara teaches workshops at venues across Northern Michigan and offers individual and group classes at her Artzmaker Studio. Each is a unique experience, with workshops shaped by the host location, the group, and whatever Barbara has been most excited about making lately. Keep an eye on this page for upcoming workshop dates and ongoing classes. If you'd like to bring Barbara to your venue or organization, she'd love to hear from you.
2026 Workshops
Upcoming workshops are being scheduled now at some of Northern Michigan's favorite creative destinations — including Artzmaker Studio in Williamsburg, Twisted Fish, and the Oliver Art Center in Frankfort. Details and registration information will be posted here as dates are confirmed.
Want to be the first to know when new workshops are announced?
Art as Therapy Workshop- “ Putting the Pieces Together”
September 18, 2026
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Twisted Fish Gallery, 10443 S. Bayshore Rd, Elk Rapids, Michigan
This workshop will focus on creating your own collage using found materials, paper, words, stamps and images. No art skills are necessary to engage creatively.
We will have plenty of materials to work with, but guests are welcome to bring any of their own supplies that they would like to incorporate into their work - copies of personal photos, cards, anything you have personally collected you would like to include in your personal art piece.
Cost: $55.00
Reserve your space: (231) 264-0123
Art as Therapy Workshop- “ Tending to the Heart”
Octobert 16, 2026
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Twisted Fish Gallery, 10443 S. Bayshore Rd, Elk Rapids, Michigan
Sometimes matters of the heart are easy to identify…sometimes it my take a little coaxing. What is your heart needing? What is your heart searching for? What is your heart’s desire? Working from your heart space each guest will create their own heart message using all sorts of fiber materials.
All materials will be provided, but if you have special items that you ‘d like to incorporate into your work, bring them along.
Cost: $55.00
Reserve your space: (231) 264-0123
Classes at Artzmaker Studio
The Artzmaker Studio is tucked into the little town of Williamsburg, Michigan — just a short drive from Traverse City — and it is the place where Barbara H. Greenwood makes her own art and shares her love of creating with others. After years of teaching art and over thirty years working as a Board Certified Art Therapist, Barbara has seen firsthand how creativity and working together can feed our souls.
If you've ever told yourself "I can't draw a straight line," or put your creative urges on the back burner for a little too long, this is the place for you. The goal from the moment you walk through the door is simple — to create a warm, supportive, safe space where you can open yourself up to the world of making things.
The Studio Rules
There are only three of them, and they're easy:
There is no right or wrong. Art skills are not required. All it takes is an openness to explore, a willingness to learn, and a desire to create.
That's it. Everything else takes care of itself.
All ages and skill levels are welcome. The studio is wheelchair accessible. Individual sessions, group classes, and private parties can all be scheduled — just reach out to Barbara directly for anything that needs a personal touch.
Art Therapy Sessions
Art Therapy Sessions are different from a class or workshop. Here, making art is still at the center of every session — but the direction of our time together is guided by something personal to you.
Cost: $75.00
Reserve your class: (231) 264-0123
Individual Art Lessons
Sometimes the best way to learn is one on one. Individual art lessons with Barbara are a chance to explore exactly what you want to create, at your own pace, with her full attention and support.
Cost: $65.00
Reserve your class: (231) 264-0123
Group Classes - Per Person Price
Gather your people and come paint something wonderful together. The Paint Your Masterpiece Party is a guided painting experience for groups — birthdays, bachelorettes, team outings, family gatherings, or just a great excuse to get creative with your favorite people.
Cost: $50.00
Reserve your class: (231) 264-0123
A Scribble a Day Keeps the Doctor Away
Have you always wanted to try making art but talked yourself out of it? Told yourself you'd embarrass yourself, that you can't draw a straight line, that doodling doesn't count? This class is for you.
Cost: $65.00
Reserve your class: (231) 264-0123
Create a Visual Journal
Sometimes the best way to learn is one on one. Individual art lessons with Barbara are a chance to explore exactly what you want to create, at your own pace, with her full attention and support.
Maybe you want to reawaken a creative drive that got set aside somewhere along the way. Maybe you've had an idea for something you've been wanting to make but never had the space, the time, or the encouragement to try. Maybe you want to learn a new skill, or explore a medium you've always been curious about. Whatever brings you to the studio, Barbara will meet you right where you are.
The possibilities are genuinely endless. Available media and techniques include printmaking, Gelli printmaking, watercolor, acrylic painting, mixed media and collage, drawing, pen and ink, sculpture using self-drying clay and Sculpey, pastels, mask making, puppetry, and children's book illustration — and that's just the beginning.
Individual lessons also make a wonderful gift for the creative person in your life.
What's included: All materials and tools, instruction, support, and studio space at Artzmaker Studio.
Classes are held weekdays between 10AM and 1PM EST at Artzmaker Studio in Williamsburg, Michigan. Reserve your spot and Barbara will contact you to confirm your date, start time, and what you'd like to create.
Class details:
Duration: 90 minutes
One on one with Barbara
Tailored entirely to your interests and skill level
Cost: $65.00
Reserve your class: (231) 264-0123
Zendoodle — Doodle Your Stress Away
You've done it before — doodling on a notepad while waiting on hold, sketching little patterns in the margins of a notebook. Turns out, that instinct was onto something.
Zendoodling is the art of creating beautiful images through simple lines and repetitive patterns.
Cost: $65.00
Reserve your class: (231) 264-0123
Something Special in Mind?
Planning a birthday celebration, a girls' day out, a corporate team event, or something else entirely? Barbara loves working with groups and is happy to talk through custom arrangements. Reach out and let's figure out something wonderful together.
