Discover the beauty and expressive flow of watercolor in this focused workshop, hosted within the creative energy of Dive Studios in Corktown, Detroit. Surrounded by 15 working artists, you'll find the perfect environment to nurture your focus and creative discipline.
This class is perfect for beginners and those looking to refine their technique in the medium. Watercolor requires patience and practice, offering a truly mindful approach to art-making that fosters clarity, control, and self-respect through precision.
What You Will Learn
In this course, you will move beyond basic washes to create depth and light, covering core skills such as:
Water Control: The critical technique for achieving soft edges, sharp lines, and preventing muddy colors.
Layering and Glazing: Building up transparent layers to create rich color intensity and dimension while preserving the white of the paper.
Color Mixing & Theory: Creating a balanced palette and mixing accurate, vibrant hues for landscape, botanical, and abstract work.
Mindful Practice: Developing patience and trusting the "flow" of the water, a key skill that translates directly into everyday self-discipline.
Workshop Schedule & Pricing
All classes run on Mondays from 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM at Dive Studios (Corktown, Detroit).
4-Week Intensive June 1, 8, 15, 22
$180 - Focus on fundamental techniques: washes, layering, and simple botanical studies.
All Materials Included (Starter Kit)
Your tuition includes a complete starter kit, providing the specialized materials necessary to begin your watercolor practice:
A quality set of artist-grade watercolor pans
Essential watercolor brushes
Premium watercolor paper
A mixing palette
Other key supplies like masking fluid and general drawing materials
Discover the beauty and expressive flow of watercolor in this focused workshop, hosted within the creative energy of Dive Studios in Corktown, Detroit. Surrounded by 15 working artists, you'll find the perfect environment to nurture your focus and creative discipline.
This class is perfect for beginners and those looking to refine their technique in the medium. Watercolor requires patience and practice, offering a truly mindful approach to art-making that fosters clarity, control, and self-respect through precision.
What You Will Learn
In this course, you will move beyond basic washes to create depth and light, covering core skills such as:
Water Control: The critical technique for achieving soft edges, sharp lines, and preventing muddy colors.
Layering and Glazing: Building up transparent layers to create rich color intensity and dimension while preserving the white of the paper.
Color Mixing & Theory: Creating a balanced palette and mixing accurate, vibrant hues for landscape, botanical, and abstract work.
Mindful Practice: Developing patience and trusting the "flow" of the water, a key skill that translates directly into everyday self-discipline.
Workshop Schedule & Pricing
All classes run on Mondays from 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM at Dive Studios (Corktown, Detroit).
4-Week Intensive July 6, 13, 20, 27
$180 Focus on fundamental techniques: washes, layering, and simple botanical studies.
All Materials Included (Starter Kit)
Your tuition includes a complete starter kit, providing the specialized materials necessary to begin your watercolor practice:
A quality set of artist-grade watercolor pans
Essential watercolor brushes
Premium watercolor paper
A mixing palette
Other key supplies like masking fluid and general drawing materials
Discover the beauty and expressive flow of watercolor in this focused workshop, hosted within the creative energy of Dive Studios in Corktown, Detroit. Surrounded by 15 working artists, you'll find the perfect environment to nurture your focus and creative discipline.
This class is perfect for beginners and those looking to refine their technique in the medium. Watercolor requires patience and practice, offering a truly mindful approach to art-making that fosters clarity, control, and self-respect through precision.
What You Will Learn
In this course, you will move beyond basic washes to create depth and light, covering core skills such as:
Water Control: The critical technique for achieving soft edges, sharp lines, and preventing muddy colors.
Layering and Glazing: Building up transparent layers to create rich color intensity and dimension while preserving the white of the paper.
Color Mixing & Theory: Creating a balanced palette and mixing accurate, vibrant hues for landscape, botanical, and abstract work.
Mindful Practice: Developing patience and trusting the "flow" of the water, a key skill that translates directly into everyday self-discipline.
Workshop Schedule & Pricing
All classes run on Mondays from 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM at Dive Studios (Corktown, Detroit).
4-Week Intensive August 3, 10, 17, 24
$180 Fundamental techniques: washes, layering, and simple botanical studies.
All Materials Included (Starter Kit)
Your tuition includes a complete starter kit, providing the specialized materials necessary to begin your watercolor practice:
A quality set of artist-grade watercolor pans
Essential watercolor brushes
Premium watercolor paper
A mixing palette
Other key supplies like masking fluid and general drawing materials
Join us for an immersive, hands-on acrylic or gouache painting workshop held in the unique and inspiring atmosphere of Dive Studios, a dynamic warehouse space in the heart of Corktown, Detroit, home to a community of 15 working artists.
This workshop is designed for beginners and intermediate artists who want to master the fundamentals of acrylic painting, from brush handling and color mixing to creating rich, expressive compositions. Whether you’re seeking a creative discipline or a deeply satisfying form of self-expression, this is your studio home.
What You Will Learn
In this foundational course, you will gain confidence in:
Materials Mastery: Understanding the use of brushes, mediums (like solvents and oils), and how to properly care for your tools.
Color Theory: Mixing vibrant, accurate colors and understanding value (light and dark) to create form and depth.
Studio Practice: Establishing a sustainable and safe studio routine within the supportive environment of a working artist collective.
Workshop Schedule & Pricing
All classes run on Tuesdays from 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM at Dive Studios (Corktown, Detroit).
4-Week Intensive: July 7, 14, 21, 28
$250 -Focus on foundational skills and still life painting.
All Materials Included (Starter Kit)
Your tuition includes a complete starter kit, ensuring you can begin painting immediately. This comprehensive kit features everything you need for the duration of the course:
A curated selection of high-quality paint tubes
A set of essential brushes
A mixing palette
One prepared canvas to begin your project
College for Creative Studies - Continuing Ed: Figure Drawing I
College for Creative Studies - Continuing Ed: Non-Toxic Oil Painting
College for Creative Studies - Free Online Workshop: Mastering Color, Light, and Shadow
Join us for an immersive, hands-on oil painting workshop held in the unique and inspiring atmosphere of Dive Studios, a dynamic warehouse space in the heart of Corktown, Detroit, home to a community of 15 working artists.
This workshop is designed for beginners and intermediate artists who want to master the fundamentals of oil paint, from brush handling and color mixing to creating rich, expressive compositions. Whether you’re seeking a creative discipline or a deeply satisfying form of self-expression, this is your studio home.
What You Will Learn
In this foundational course, you will gain confidence in:
Materials Mastery: Understanding the use of brushes, mediums (like solvents and oils), and how to properly care for your tools.
Color Theory: Mixing vibrant, accurate colors and understanding value (light and dark) to create form and depth.
Studio Practice: Establishing a sustainable and safe studio routine within the supportive environment of a working artist collective.
Workshop Schedule & Pricing
All classes run on Thursdays from 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM at Dive Studios (Corktown, Detroit).
4-Week Intensive: August 6, 23, 20, 27
$275 -Focus on foundational skills and still life painting.
All Materials Included (Starter Kit)
Your tuition includes a complete starter kit, ensuring you can begin painting immediately. This comprehensive kit features everything you need for the duration of the course:
A curated selection of high-quality oil paint tubes
A set of essential brushes
Painting medium (to thin and manage the paint)
A mixing palette
One prepared canvas to begin your project
Join us for an immersive, hands-on oil painting workshop held in the unique and inspiring atmosphere of Dive Studios, a dynamic warehouse space in the heart of Corktown, Detroit, home to a community of 15 working artists.
This workshop is designed for beginners and intermediate artists who want to master the fundamentals of oil paint, from brush handling and color mixing to creating rich, expressive compositions. Whether you’re seeking a creative discipline or a deeply satisfying form of self-expression, this is your studio home.
What You Will Learn
In this foundational course, you will gain confidence in:
Materials Mastery: Understanding the use of brushes, mediums (like solvents and oils), and how to properly care for your tools.
Color Theory: Mixing vibrant, accurate colors and understanding value (light and dark) to create form and depth.
Layering Techniques: Working with thin washes, building opaque layers, and understanding drying times.
Studio Practice: Establishing a sustainable and safe studio routine within the supportive environment of a working artist collective.
Workshop Schedule & Pricing
All classes run on Thursdays from 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM at Dive Studios (Corktown, Detroit).
4-Week Intensive: July 9, 16, 23, 30
$275 - Focus on foundational skills and still life painting or landscape.
All Materials Included (Starter Kit)
Your tuition includes a complete starter kit, ensuring you can begin painting immediately. This comprehensive kit features everything you need for the duration of the course:
A curated selection of high-quality oil paint tubes
A set of essential brushes
Painting medium (to thin and manage the paint)
A mixing palette
One prepared canvas to begin your project
Join us for an immersive, hands-on acrylic or gouache painting workshop held in the unique and inspiring atmosphere of Dive Studios, a dynamic warehouse space in the heart of Corktown, Detroit, home to a community of 15 working artists.
This workshop is designed for beginners and intermediate artists who want to master the fundamentals of acrylic painting, from brush handling and color mixing to creating rich, expressive compositions. Whether you’re seeking a creative discipline or a deeply satisfying form of self-expression, this is your studio home.
What You Will Learn
In this foundational course, you will gain confidence in:
Materials Mastery: Understanding the use of brushes, mediums (like solvents and oils), and how to properly care for your tools.
Color Theory: Mixing vibrant, accurate colors and understanding value (light and dark) to create form and depth.
Studio Practice: Establishing a sustainable and safe studio routine within the supportive environment of a working artist collective.
Workshop Schedule & Pricing
All classes run on Tuesdays from 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM at Dive Studios (Corktown, Detroit).
4-Week Intensive: June 2, June 9, June 16, June 23
$250 -Focus on foundational skills and still life painting.
All Materials Included (Starter Kit)
Your tuition includes a complete starter kit, ensuring you can begin painting immediately. This comprehensive kit features everything you need for the duration of the course:
A curated selection of high-quality paint tubes
A set of essential brushes
A mixing palette
One prepared canvas to begin your project
Join us for an immersive, hands-on oil painting workshop held in the unique and inspiring atmosphere of Dive Studios, a dynamic warehouse space in the heart of Corktown, Detroit, home to a community of 15 working artists.
This workshop is designed for beginners and intermediate artists who want to master the fundamentals of oil paint, from brush handling and color mixing to creating rich, expressive compositions. Whether you’re seeking a creative discipline or a deeply satisfying form of self-expression, this is your studio home.
What You Will Learn
In this foundational course, you will gain confidence in:
Materials Mastery: Understanding the use of brushes, mediums (like solvents and oils), and how to properly care for your tools.
Color Theory: Mixing vibrant, accurate colors and understanding value (light and dark) to create form and depth.
Studio Practice: Establishing a sustainable and safe studio routine within the supportive environment of a working artist collective.
Workshop Schedule & Pricing
All classes run on Thursdays from 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM at Dive Studios (Corktown, Detroit).
4-Week Intensive: June 4, June 11, June 18, June 25
$220 -Focus on foundational skills and still life painting.
All Materials Included (Starter Kit)
Your tuition includes a complete starter kit, ensuring you can begin painting immediately. This comprehensive kit features everything you need for the duration of the course:
A curated selection of high-quality oil paint tubes
A set of essential brushes
Painting medium (to thin and manage the paint)
A mixing palette
One prepared canvas to begin your project
Join us for an immersive, hands-on acrylic or gouache painting workshop held in the unique and inspiring atmosphere of Dive Studios, a dynamic warehouse space in the heart of Corktown, Detroit, home to a community of 15 working artists.
This workshop is designed for beginners and intermediate artists who want to master the fundamentals of acrylic painting, from brush handling and color mixing to creating rich, expressive compositions. Whether you’re seeking a creative discipline or a deeply satisfying form of self-expression, this is your studio home.
What You Will Learn
In this foundational course, you will gain confidence in:
Materials Mastery: Understanding the use of brushes, mediums (like solvents and oils), and how to properly care for your tools.
Color Theory: Mixing vibrant, accurate colors and understanding value (light and dark) to create form and depth.
Studio Practice: Establishing a sustainable and safe studio routine within the supportive environment of a working artist collective.
Workshop Schedule & Pricing
All classes run on Tuesdays from 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM at Dive Studios (Corktown, Detroit).
4-Week Intensive: August 4, 11, 18, 25
$250 -Focus on foundational skills and still life painting.
All Materials Included (Starter Kit)
Your tuition includes a complete starter kit, ensuring you can begin painting immediately. This comprehensive kit features everything you need for the duration of the course:
A curated selection of high-quality paint tubes
A set of essential brushes
A mixing palette
One prepared canvas to begin your project
Curious about trying a painting class before committing to a longer workshop? These Friday drop-in sessions are designed as a relaxed introduction to the studio environment, materials, and teaching style. Students will have the opportunity to explore oil painting, acrylic, gouache, or watercolor while working on a simple guided piece or personal study.
These sessions are perfect for beginners looking to experiment with different mediums, returning artists wanting studio time, or anyone interested in getting comfortable with the space and tools before signing up for a 4-week course. Instruction, feedback, and material guidance will be provided throughout the session in a supportive and low-pressure environment.
Private lessons offer individualized instruction tailored to each student’s goals, interests, and experience level. Sessions are scheduled flexibly, with lesson dates, frequency, and duration determined directly with the student.
These lessons are ideal for students seeking guidance on personal projects, portfolio development, technical skills, or a deeper exploration of their chosen artistic path. Instruction is available in oil painting, acrylic, gouache, watercolor, drawing, and mixed media practices.
Whether you are a beginner looking for focused support or an experienced artist wanting dedicated mentorship and critique, private lessons provide a personalized studio environment designed to help you grow your creative practice at your own pace.