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Spend five guided weeks at Creative 360 with Cynthia Keefe, MFA, and leave Midland with a finished drawing or acrylic painting. This short series is beginner-friendly, materials-supported, and perfect for travelers seeking a hands-on creative experience.
Spend five guided weeks at Creative 360 with Cynthia Keefe, MFA, and leave Midland with a finished drawing or acrylic painting. This short series is beginner-friendly, materials-supported, and perfect for travelers seeking a hands-on creative experience.
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Drawing & Painting w Cyd Keefe - Winter 2026 Session I brings a focused five‑class studio series to Midland at 5501 Jefferson Ave, Michigan. Taught by Cynthia Keefe, MFA, Creative 360 co‑founder, this compact program fits an artist’s week into five two‑hour sessions where creative fundamentals meet project‑based practice. Whether you pick drawing or acrylic painting, the curriculum walks students through observational skills, material functions, perspective, proportion, composition, shading, color mixing, and the use of mediums to alter texture and finish. Classes are small—maximum twelve people—so instruction is tailored, fast, and responsive to each student’s goals.
The room itself is practical: easels, tables, natural light when available, and a supplied materials list that creators receive upon registration. Materials are included with registration for many projects, removing a common barrier for newcomers. For drawing, expect focused exercises that sharpen sighting, line confidence, and tonal control. Painters will work in acrylics with demonstrations on palette mixing, layering, and edging techniques that go beyond basic application into expressive, controlled mark making.
This series stands out within Midland’s cultural landscape because it’s led by an educator who builds technical foundations alongside personal expression. Creative 360’s community approach makes the studio a civic asset; classes attract a cross‑section of ages sixteen and up and create a steady, approachable entry point into sustained art practice.
Practical notes: sessions meet Wednesdays, 1:00–3:00 p.m., and require preregistration. Group size is limited to twelve. Bring curiosity; a materials list comes with sign‑up. No prior experience is required, which makes the course ideal for adults trying art for the first time or experienced makers sharpening specific skills.
Why book this when you’re visiting Midland? It’s an indoor, weatherproof creative day that pairs well with other local stops and gives travelers a tactile souvenir: a painting or drawing developed over five guided sessions. The pace is deliberate but generous, offering immediate feedback and a concrete finished piece. For anyone who prefers learning with tools in hand instead of watching a demonstration, this class turns a short trip into a meaningful creative exchange rooted at 5501 Jefferson Ave.
Sessions in other seasons fill quickly, so preregistration is encouraged; Creative 360 often provides a materials list and supplies upon registration, lowering the entry bar for visitors. The class welcomes ages sixteen and up and keeps tables and easels arranged to support social distancing, sightlines. If you’re traveling with a non‑artist, Midland’s downtown and riverfront are short drives away, making this class an excellent half‑day option. For photographers and sketchers, the process of building a finished work over multiple meetings changes how you see familiar things; for new painters, acrylics dry quickly and reward iterative adjustments, which makes progress visible within one session.
No. The series is structured for beginners and experienced artists; instruction is tailored to skill level.
Materials are provided upon registration for many projects; a full materials list is sent after sign‑up.
Classes welcome ages 16 and up as stated in the course information.
Meet at 5501 Jefferson Ave in Midland, Michigan — the address listed for Creative 360.
Group size is limited to 12 students, which keeps instruction personal and hands‑on.
Street and nearby public parking are typically available; arrive early to secure a spot.
Creative 360 is a community-centered arts organization based in Midland, Michigan, offering a broad calendar of performances, classes, workshops, and volunteer opportunities. Dedicated to accessible arts education, Creative 360 runs inclusive semesters such as Artshop Clay and Artshop Painting Explorations that welcome participants of all ages and abilities, including those with disabilities. Small class sizes—typically limited to eight students for specialized hands-on art sessions—ensure personalized attention and skill development. Creative 360 presents recurring public performances including the free Sound Community Music Series held every second Wednesday, featuring classical and jazz artists like Trio Rubaton and electro-acoustic sets. The venue hosts visiting artists and special concerts such as the June performance by Michigan native Sarah Bomber. Seasonal programming includes a Summer Theatre Intensive for ages 11–17 where students audition, rehearse, and perform under a professional director, and short-term workshops like Sewing for Everyone focused on upcycling and practical skills. Community engagement is central to Creative 360’s mission: the organization operates volunteer programs that allow community members to support events and enjoy performances, and coordinates special events such as the inaugural Holiday Art Fair during Midland’s Holiday Arts Weekend. Additional offerings like Tai Chi 360 provide wellness-focused movement classes suitable for all levels. Creative 360 partners with local artists and instructors to maintain a varied, community-rooted schedule of arts experiences in Midland.
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