Watercolor Winter Creatures with Allise Noble

Saturday, January 25
11:30-1:30

Learn basic watercolor and ink illustration techniques as you are guided step-by-step through the process of painting a variety of animal friends with a wintry backdrop. We will practice blending colors and washes, creating texture, and using ink as a finishing touch to add details.

There will be step-by-step demonstration with students following along, and room for them to make their own creative decisions as we go.

Registration is required
$25
Members use code: members15 for 15% off

Paint your Pet Sip 'N' Swirl with Rochelle Dula

Thursday, January 23
5:30-8:30 p.m.

Join instructor Rochelle Dula in learning about how to paint your very own pet on a 16x20 canvas! Rochelle will take you through the process step-by-step. Bring drinks and snacks and get comfortable learning about how to create your own masterpiece of a beloved pet! All art supplies included.

Please email a CLEAR photo of your pet on a neutral background to mcoss@studio23baycity.org once you are registered. Photos are due 1 week before workshop to ensure adequate time for preparation.

Registration is required
$45
Members use code: "members15" for 15% off

Elegance of form meets the whimsy of imagination in this invitational sculpture exhibition at Studio23/The Arts Center featuring ceramic artists Pamela Hart, Heather Koos, and Rebecca Watz,and metal artists Jason Graham, Roger King, and Michael Starch.

Join us for an opening reception on Thursday, January 23, from 5 to 7 p.m. This event is free and open to the public.

Michigan Sunset Sip 'N' Swirl with Rochelle Dula

Thursday, January 16
5:30-8:30 p.m.

Join Studio 23 for an evening of creativity and fun! Bring a beverage of your choice, a snack, and an open mind! Instructor Rochelle will take you through a 16x20 inch painting step-by-step and help you create your own Michigan sunset painting.
Art materials provided (canvas, paints, brushes, etc.)

Registration is required
$35 per person
Members use code: members15 for 15% off!

Acrylics Workshop: Impressionism, with Rochelle Dula

Thursday, January 9
5:30-8:30

Acrylic painting workshops are for students who want to stretch their limits and try something more complex than our usual Sip 'N' Swirls. Each workshop will focus on a style of painting such as fauvism, cubism or impressionism with some background in the history and use of the style. This particular workshop will explore Impressionism. Brushwork and techniques will also be covered with step-by-step instruction on how to create a true masterpiece!

Registration is required
$35
Members: use code "Members15" for 15% off

Sweet Santas Youth Watercolor Workshop with Allise Noble

Friday, December 20
6-8 p.m.

Create a set of 5x7 holiday illustrations that show your personality. "Santa" templates to trace will be provided, while you add the fun details to make it your own! Learn watercolor techniques along the way that you can carry over into other projects. The finished artworks make wonderful one-of-a-kind gifts. All supplies included. Intended for ages 7-12.

Registration is required
$12

Cozy Snowperson Sip 'N' Swirl with Rochelle Dula

Thursday, December 19
6-8 p.m.

Join Studio 23 for an evening of creativity and fun! Bring a beverage of your choice, a snack, and an open mind. Instructor Rochelle will take you through a 16x20 inch painting step-by-step and help you create your own custom cozy snowperson!

Art materials provided (canvas, paints, brushes, etc.)

Registration is required
$35 per person
Members use code: members15 for 15% off

Paint your Pet Sip 'N' Swirl with Rochelle Dula

Thursday, December 12
5:30-8:30 p.m.

Join instructor Rochelle Dula in learning about how to paint your very own pet on a 16x20 canvas! Rochelle will take you through the process step-by-step. Bring drinks and snacks and get comfortable learning about how to create your own masterpiece of a beloved pet! All art supplies included.

Please email a CLEAR photo of your pet on a neutral background to mcoss@studio23baycity.org once you are registered. Photos are due 1 week before workshop to ensure adequate time for preparation.

Registration is required
$45
Members use code: "members15" for 15% off

Winter Moon Watercolor Workshop with Allise Noble

Saturday, December 7
11:30-1:30

The glow of the moon on winter snow creates so many beautiful (and colorful!) reflections. We may think of snow as just "white", but different light creates different colors in the highlights and shadows. Learn basic watercolor techniques for painting snowscapes and night skies in this relaxing workshop. All supplies are included.

Registration is required
$25
Members use code: "members15" for 15% off

Secret Santa Gift Workshop

Saturday, December 7
11 a.m.-2 p.m.

Drop off your child at Studio 23 and shop in the downtown Bay City area while your child creates a "secret" one-of-a-kind holiday gift.

Students will relax while listening to holiday music and make their choice of holiday wood ornament, a snow globe, a wood slice ornament, 6x6 canvas painting, mixed media pendant, and more! Once their project is done, they will enjoy a snack, make a card and wrap their gift.

Cost is $5 which will include 1 project, snacks, gift wrapping and a card for your child. Students may create multiple projects for an additional fee. Additional projects are $10 per project. Projects are intended for ages 7-16. Space is limited.

Please come at start time to get your child checked in and settled. Please pick your child up promptly at the end of the session.

Registration is required
$5

Secret Santa Gift Workshop

Friday, December 6
5-8 p.m.

Drop off your child at Studio 23 and shop in the downtown Bay City area while your child creates a "secret" one-of-a-kind holiday gift.

Students will relax while listening to holiday music and make their choice of holiday wood ornament, a snow globe, a wood slice ornament, 6x6 canvas painting, mixed media pendant, and more! Once their project is done, they will enjoy a snack, make a card and wrap their gift.

Cost is $5 which will include 1 project, snacks, gift wrapping and a card for your child. Students may create multiple projects for an additional fee. Additional projects are $10 per project. Projects are intended for ages 7-16. Space is limited.

Please come 5-10 minutes early to get your child checked in and settled. Please pick your child up promptly at the end of the session.

Registration is required
$5

Family Turkey Project with Kaylyn Inda

Laura Cavanagh’s series of pastel drawings is inspired by simple interior spaces, drawing on personal memories and inspired by films and TV series from the 1950s and ‘60s. She finds joy in studying light and in using color in vibrant, unexpected ways. The omission of figures from her work allows viewers to place themselves in the space of etherealness, quietude, and calm, while capturing a sense of nostalgia.

Folk Art Ornaments with Allise Noble

Try it Calligraphy

Mid-Century Atomic Cat Sip 'N' Swirl with Rochelle Dula

Join us for this pop-up exhibit of paintings and drawings from our Historic Cottage Paint out!

Artists were invited by homeowners to paint, draw, and photograph historic cottages in the Linwood Beach and Athalone Beach area this September. Come see their finished pieces on display in the gallery of Studio 23 on Thursday, October 17.

Artists are welcomes to arrive 30 minutes early with their artwork to set up and fill out labels.

Build a Marionette Out of Clay with Jessica Harvey

Join artist Julie Tyslicky in going beyond just carving pumpkins for the the fall! Learn the fine art of gourd decorating and burning. The instructor will help you plan and execute your design and give you the basics of what goes in to creating your great gourd. All materials are included!

Studio 23 artists are invited to Bay Landscaping for plein air painting and drawing during their Fall Container Garden Make & Take Event! Bring your supplies to capture fall colors and activity in the gardens, and enjoy a warm drink and pastry from Perk & Pour!

Be sure to check the forecast and dress for the weather, and remember to bring drinking water!

Practice a variety of watercolor techniques, using wet-on-wet blending and different brush strokes to create an assortment of black cats - cute, playful, and spooky. Learn how to use ink to take your creations a step further, and add even more personality.

Join artist Julie Tyslicky as she guides you through the art of wood-burning. Julie will help you plan a design to create a wonderful decorative addition your home! The class will cover learning about design, techniques, supplies, and safety. All supplies are included.

Join us at Dahlia Hill for some outdoor painting as we draw inspiration from the beautiful scenery. Guided by artist Allise Noble, students will learn watercolor resist techniques as they work with watercolor and crayons to paint what they see.

This juried exhibition shines a spotlight on the current artwork created by artists from across the state of Michigan. The body of work displayed is an energetic blend of abstraction and realism from our state’s talented and accomplished artists.

Public Reception: Thursday, August 29, 5–7 p.m.
Artist talk at 5 p.m. with reception to follow

Exhibition on display: August 29 - October 26

Studio 23 is pleased to welcome Jessica Harvey and her sculptural artwork exploring the dynamics of social interaction and our innate desire for acceptance and belonging. Through her dynamic, wood-carved and stoneware figures, Harvey highlights the creative process and draws connections between the history of the material to the history of our own lives, exploring “how society, culture, and family history have shaped us similarly to how time, circumstances, and human interaction affect the material.” With elements of play and interaction, this exhibit brings whimsy and the “timeless allure of storytelling” to Studio 23’s Tabor Gallery.

The mission of the Studio 23 Visiting Artist Program, through selection of an annual visiting artist, is to enhance the experience of Art for our community via exposure to a greater diversity of artists, art media, and artistic styles. The Studio 23 Visiting Artist Program is made possible thanks to the C Joanne Grabinski Visiting Artist Fund.