NEW– FYI beginning with November, 2023
SMARTS Classes – $4 for Shiawassee County Seniors/$6 for those not age 60 or out of county.
March
Mondays
Shiawassee Arts Center
206 Curwood Castle Drive
RSVP 989-723-8354
10am – 11:30am & 1pm – 2:30pm* unless otherwise noted
- March 11 – Plant Buddies – Create a plant watering stake in clay with a flower top. Marie Gougeon, Artist/Instructor. The glazing to finish this project will be on Monday, April 8. After a second firing, the project maybe picked up at the next SAC SMARTS class.
- March 25 – Spring Landscape – Celebrate the spring season by drawing the beautiful and revitalized landscape. Learn to layer and blend with erasable colored pencils. Philip Ruehle, Artists/Instructor
Mondays
Durand Senior Center
8618 E Lansing Rd
RSVP 989-288-4122
10am – 11:30am
- March 4 – Air Dry Mushrooms – Pull up a “toad” stool and join us “fungi’s” while making mushrooms out of air dry clay. Participants will also make a forest inspired base using moss and a miniature gnome figure. Guaranteed you won’t be “spored!” (Please note: you will need to finish air drying your mushrooms at home, overnight before gluing them to the base, so please bring a container to carry the project home safely.) Dorothy Neaton, Artist/Instructor
- March 18 – Vintage Teacup/Bunny Decoration – Create a mini bunny patch. Gingham and flowers combine to make a fresh start for spring! Dorothy Neaton, Artist/instructor
Tuesdays
Owosso Senior Center
300 N Washington Street
RSVP 989-723-8875
10am-11:30am
- March 5 – Creating Spring/Easter Cards – Join us to do some scrapping, stamping and embossing to make two or three unique cards to send to friends or family. Linda Ruehle & Cora Walby, Artists/Instructors.
- March 19 – Apple Blossom Time: Navigate Painting Techniques – Stretch your thinking as you create apple blossoms using watercolor and brushes at your own pace. First, lightly sketch a blossom or use a template. Then, creatively paint around your shape using a wash mix of changing color with your brush. If drying time permits, repeat this technique and discover unique organic shapes of your own. Andrea Czarnik, Artist/Instructor
Wednesdays
Morrice Senior Center
101 W Mason
RSVP 517-625-4270
12:30pm – 2pm
- March 13 – Shamrock Plant in Acrylic – Paint a beautiful shamrock plant on canvas, just in time for St. Patrick’s Day! Experiment with color mixing, developing composition and values in your painting. Linda Justice, Artist/Instructor
- March 27 – Painted Wooden Birdhouse – Use your creativity to finish this cottage style, unfinished birdhouse with acrylic paint. Linda Justice, artist/Instructor
April
Shiawassee Arts Center
206 Curwood Castle Drive RSVP 989-723-8354
10am – 11:30am & 1pm – 2:30pm* unless otherwise noted
Two Mondays a Month
- April 8 – Glazing Plant Buddies that were Created on March 11. – Put the finishing spring color on your plant buddy. Pieces will be fired a second time and available for pick up at the next SMARTS SAC class. Marie Gougeon, Artist/Instructor.
- April 22 – Celebrate Earth Day! – Experimenting with watercolor pencils and Mother Earth! Philip Ruehle, Artists/Instructor
Durand Senior Center
8618 E Lansing Rd
Two Mondays a Month, 10am – 11:30am
RSVP 989-288-4122
- April 15 – Paper Bead Bracelet – Turn paper into beads that can be strung to make a casual spring or summer bracelet. Roll strips of colorful paper into oval shaped beads, and Modge-Podge them for a glossy shine. Sting on an elastic cord with wood beads to complete with a colorful tassel. Dorothy Neaton, Artist/Instructor
- April 29 – Swirling Water (Lily Pond) – Paint a mesmerizing aquatic scene featuring turtles, goldfish or lily pads in bloom. Easy technique using a large brush to swirl shades of aqua and blue acrylic paint on an 8 x 10 wrapped canvas. Good for beginners looking for great results! Bring your apron and roll up your sleeves! . Dorothy Neaton, Artist/instructor
Owosso Senior Center
300 N Washington Street
Two Tuesdays a Month, 10am-11:30am
RSVP 989-723-8875
- April 16 – Painting an unfinished Birdhouse – Use your creativity to finish this unfinished birdhouse with acrylic paint. In house or patio decoration (three styles to choose from). Linda Van Cise, Artist/Instructor
- April 30 – Design and Paint your Own Bouquet – Sketch out a bouquet using a mix of flower and leaf shapes in a pleasing composition. Learn a few painterly tricks with acrylic for a variation, using color and detail. Andrea Czarnik, Artist/Instructor.
Morrice Senior Center
101 W Mason
Two Wednesday a Month, 12:30pm – 2pm
RSVP 517-625-4270
- April 10 – Spring Fabric Wreath – Create your own colors with pretty Spring fabrics to tie to your wreath base. Linda Justice, Artist/Instructor
- April 24 – Spring Flower Watercolor – Using wax resist technique with any type of flowers that you desire. Linda Justice, Artist/Instructor
MAY SAVE THE DATES
Owosso Senior Center (Tues) May 7 & 14
Shiawassee Arts Center (Mon) May 6 & 20
Morrice Senior Center (Wed) May 8 & 22
Durand Senior Center (Mon) May 6 & 20
Seniors can receive one Free Class during their birthday month!
Pre-registration at the appropriate location is required