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Arts and crafts classes are a terrific way to spend time together as a family. For kids, it enhances fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, and develops problem-solving abilities, while adults see an increase in creativity and open-mindedness. From painting to pottery, get creative at these three studios near Redford, Michigan.
The Painted Glass
Since 2014, the folks at The Painted Glass have offered this unique, creative opportunity to the residents of Redford. Grab your friends and family and paint a wine glass. No prior painting experience is necessary to enjoy this fun and relaxing lesson from a studio that promotes freedom of expression through the medium of glass.
The classes at the Painted Glass are two-hour instructor-led lessons. A class is a perfect excursion for couples, for a girls’ night out, or for any special event or celebration, such as a bridal shower. Bring your wine and beer, and The Painted Glass will provide the wine glass and painting supplies. There’s a class every Friday from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at 25543 Five Mile Road.
Painting Escapes
Get away from it all and make lasting memories at Painting Escapes at 827 Penniman Ave. in downtown Plymouth. Come with friends or come alone. Either way, you’re going to leave with a unique piece of art. Talented, judgment-free instructors guide students through a two- or three-hour acrylic-on-canvas painting class. Everything you need is included, from easels and aprons to brushes, paints, and canvases.
Each class starts with a pre-sketched 16-inch-by-20-inch stretched canvas. With step-by-step guidance, you’ll create your very own masterpiece. Come by on Saturdays and Sundays for open paint from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., featuring lots of drop-in art activities. Painting Escapes also offers public classes seven days a week from 7-9 p.m.
Creative Art Studios
Walk right in to Creative Art Studios anytime and start your next project. There’s no need to book an appointment, because this local studio offers instruction all day long, every day of the week, in glass fusing, pottery painting, wax hands, mosaics, and spin art. Looking for something even more unique? Schedule a class in pallet-board painting or wheel-throwing clay.
Explore your creative side together at 114 W. Fourth St. in Royal Oak. An ideal destination for the whole family, the studio is open Monday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., Friday and Saturday until 10 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 7 p.m. It offers parties for both children and adults. Choose a one-hour project with the pottery painting party and pick from a vast assortment of animals, figurines, mugs, plates, and bowls.
Work and life demands keep you busy, and finding the time to fit in an art class can be a challenge. If you’re like many of us, having a way to express yourself artistically is essential to your well-being — plus it’s loads of fun. Nurture your creative side today at one of these three studios near Redford.
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