Art Classes & Workshops

Traditional Art Classes and Workshops (skill-based)

The Traditional Arts are Art Works! Studio offers both group and private lessons for the novice to the experienced student. Our classes and workshops explore the creative process and self-expression through various art media, subject matter, and techniques. We offer classes and workshops in drawing, watercolor and acrylic painting, hand-printmaking, and crafts.

We offer online, on-location, and in-studio classes and workshops. We recently opened a brick-and-mortar studio in downtown Walled Lake (across from the water). The address is 127 E. Walled Lake Dr. Walled Lake MI 48390.

Explore our class options — online, in-studio, or on-location.

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Watercolor “Habits” Open Studio

  • Fridays Dec & Jan 11:00 – 1 PM

  • In-Studio 127 E. Walled Lake Dr.

  • Adults and teens aged 16 and older

  • Artist Instructor: Sasha

  • $15 per session (art materials not included)

a drawing of the bottom portion of an imaginary bee hive with bees doing various jobs at desks and tables.

Art Hive Open Studio

  • Holiday Break, Dec & Jan 9:00 AM – 1 PM

  • In-Studio 127 E. Walled Lake Dr.

  • All Ages

  • Artist Instructor: Sasha

  • $30 per session (art materials included)

Private Art Lessons

Beginning Watercolor Classes

  • Fridays 11:00 – 1 PM

  • In-Studio 127 E. Walled Lake Dr.

  • Adults aged 16 and older

  • Artist Instructor: Sasha

  • $$30 per session (art materials included)

Kite Paper Folded Star Workshop

  • Saturday, December 16: 1-3 PM

  • In-Studio 127 E. Walled Lake Dr.

  • Adults aged 15 and older

  • Guest Artist Instructor: Maryann

  • $$30 per session (art materials included)

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Acrylic Painting 102

  • 6 Mons: December and January, 2-4 PM

  • In-studio 127 E. Walled Lake Dr.

  • Adults & teens 16 years and older

  • Guest Artist Instructor: Donna

  • $147 (materials included)

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Beginning Acrylic Painting 101

  • 6 Mons: December and January 10 – 12 PM

  • In-studio 127 E. Walled Lake Dr.

  • Adults & Teen 16 years old and older

  • Guest Artist Instructor: Donna

  • $147 (materials included)

Basic Drawing 101 ONLINE

  • Sundays Dec and Jan 12:30 – 2:00

  • Online Zoom

  • Adults, aged 16 years old and older

  • Artist Instructor: Sasha

  • $150 (for five sessions)

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Intro to Drawing: Media Exploration

  • Weds 10 – 12 PM

  • In-studio 127 Walled Lake Dr.

  • Adults and youth aged 14 years old and older

  • Guest Artist Instructor: Julie

  • $75 (plus a $5 materials fee paid 1st class)

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Drawing 102: Still Life Objects

  • 6 Mondays Jan & Feb 2024 2:30 – 4 PM
  • In-person Downtown Northville – NAH

  • Adults, aged 16 years old and older

  • Artist Instructor: Sasha

  • $168 – 185

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Watercolor102 a closer look at color

  • Fridays: March April 2024, 1:45 – 3:15

  • In-person downtown Northville – NAH

  • Adults, aged 16 years old and older

  • Artist Instructor: Sasha

  • $168 – $165

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Artist Trading Cards

  • TBA February 2023

  • In-studio 127 E. Walled Lake Dr.

  • Adults, aged 16 years old and older

  • Expressive Arts Facilitator: Sasha

  • $25 (supplies included)

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Adult Intro to Mosaic Workshop

  • Thurs. TBA in Jan/Feb 4:30-6:30 PM

  • 2-days, In-studio 127 E. Walled Lake Dr.

  • Adults & youth 11 years w/adult

  • Guest Artist Instructor: Donna

  • $40 (materials included)

Private Art Lessons

Private Personal Art Lessons

  • 60 min lessons, 4 or 8 week packages

  • Online Art Lessons via Zoom

  • All ages welcome

  • Packages starting at $35/hour

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Class Supply Lists

Art supplies are a personal choice and budget is a huge determining factor. However, if you are wondering what I recommend, check out my lists. maybe you’ll become a collector or connoisseur…

“Sasha is an amazing art teacher. I began taking watercolor painting classes from her and this process transformed my life. She helped me see myself as an artist, which boosted my self-esteem and confidence. “

Maike Walbrecht, Former Director of ESL, UNCW