Creative Arts

  • New! Studio Art on Tuesdays

    New! Studio Art on Tuesdays

    Tuesday, January 21, 2025 | 1:00-3:30pm

    The class purpose is to broaden the knowledge and growth of each student’s skills in their chosen medium. Most preferred mediums are acrylics, oils, watercolors, or collage/mixed medium. The students and Karen work together to develop student’s subjects and carry the project forward. Karen is excited to explore fresh ideas and viewpoints of the students various art backgrounds to recharge our creative juices. We look forward to sharing concepts to continue enriching our visual statements. Students are required to have prior basic instruction in the medium they will use in class. Bring your materials and what you plan to work on to class. If you work upright, plan to bring your own lightweight portable easel. 

  • Quilting Open Studio

    Quilting Open Studio

    Wednesday, January 22, 2025 | 10:00-2:00pm

    Novice or experienced quilters are welcome each Wednesday for this social and creative group. Participants enjoy working on individual projects and sharing ideas. Drop-in any Wednesday and join the fun.

  • Palette and Brush Club

    Palette and Brush Club

    Thursday, January 23, 2025 | 9:30-12:30pm

    This group of artists meets weekly to paint, with a focus on portraits and figures. Models are hired for each painting session. To join this group, you must be an accomplished artist and member of the Palette and Brush Club.

  • Advanced Pottery Studio

    Advanced Pottery Studio

    Thursday, January 23, 2025 | 9:30-12:30pm

    This group of advance potters work independently in our studio.

  • Studio Art Class

    Studio Art Class

    Thursday, January 23, 2025 | 1:00-3:30pm

    9 Weeks - January 16 - March 13

    Bring your own subject, reference material, and the supplies you typically work with. No assignments. Instructor Karen Halpern will foster critical thinking, and make suggestions to guide you, as you advance with your individualized project. Her goal is to broaden your viewpoint, and develop your skills and knowledge. Students generally use materials such as acrylics, oils, watercolor or collage. Bring your own lightweight portable easel, if you work upright. If you are a returning student, plan to start a fresh piece of work this semester! Not for beginning students.

  • Painting Open Studio

    Painting Open Studio

    Thursday, January 23, 2025 | 1:00-4:00pm

    Join fellow Next members for camaraderie and enjoy the creative synergies that come from being with other talented artists.

  • Knitting Open Studio

    Knitting Open Studio

    Monday, January 27, 2025 | 9:00-12:00pm

    Drop-in to enjoy lively discussions and laughs with this group. Work on your own project or use Next supplies to create items for donation to various charitable organizations in the area.

  • Photography Club

    Photography Club

    Thursday, February 13, 2025 | 10:00-12:00pm

    Please note, the Photo Club meets on the second Thursday of each month 10:00- 12:00 pm  

    The Next Photography Club is for people who are interested in photography, all ability levels welcome. We maintain our own website and take monthly photo field trips.  For more information, send an email to:  info@birminghamphotoclub.org

  • Basket Making Classes

    Basket Making Classes

    Wednesday, February 19, 2025 | 12:30-5:00pm

    Join Deborah VanderLinde, PhD, aka “The Basketmak’r” constructing a wine basket and mini market baskets. Deborah is a veteran basket weaver and instructor. She is the author of three “The Basketmak’r” pattern books and was the founding publisher of the nationally distributed quarterly, “Just Patterns: The Idea Magazine for Basketmakers.” Retired from a career as a music educator at Oakland University, Deborah enjoys introducing others to the creative process and craftsmanship in basketry by teaching classes throughout SE Michigan. Join Deb in these fun holiday themed classes where you will be introduced to or review basic weaving techniques.

    EASTER BUNNY BASKET Wednesday, February 19 from 12:30 pm to 5:00 pm (extra time needed)  This darling basket has Easter bunny accents with choice of accent colors. Measures 6” x 6” x 4” plus handle.

    FLOWER VASE BASKET Wednesday, March 19 from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm .This basket is perfectly sized to fit a Ball jar (included) to hold water and your fresh flowers. Features pine “feet” and a wire bail handle with a wooden grip. Measures 4”x4”x4”.

    JELLY JAR BASKET Wednesday, April 9 from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm. This rectangular basket is the perfect size to hold two jars of your homemade goodies (or napkins/notecards!). Features a wire bail handle with a pretty pottery grip. Optional double lashing. Measures 5” x 8” x 4”.