Oakland County employees donated a total of over $50,000 to support local charities in 2015 through the county’s Casual Day program, County Executive L. Brooks Patterson said during a special ceremony today in the lobby of the Executive Office Building. On Casual Day, employees in participating departments and divisions may donate $1 to wear jeans or dress casually. Patterson presented 19 organizations which serve the community with checks totaling $31,500 during the special ceremony. County … [Read more...]
Drawing & Painting: Botanical Art-Focus on Flowers with instructor Barbara Holmer
May 12, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Sketching outdoors is a fun way to immerse yourself in nature while honing observational skills and improving your drawing. Students will use graphite and/or colored pencils to create sketchbook pages of local plants & animal life. Adults - All levels welcomed. Six sessions total. About the BBAC The Birmingham Bloomfield Art Center has been providing “art for all” since 1957 and is a regional non-profit art center committed to promoting visual arts experiences. Each year more than … [Read more...]
Foundations: Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain with instructor Kerry Yaklin
April 15, 2015 by Leave a Comment
This introductory class teaches basic skills, approaching drawing as a learned skill that eases as we modify the process of how we "see" in order to draw more realistically. Projects are designed to strengthen and practice perceptual skills. Students will achieve realistic looking drawings by experiencing the mental shift that produces accurate results. Items covered include line, positive and negative shapes, proportion, light and shading. Adults - Levels 1 & 2. Nine sessions. **No … [Read more...]
Spring into Action: Spring Break ‘15 @ the BBAC
April 6, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Register now for one of the all-ages youth programs taking place during the break: Adult/Child 'Morning Art Break' for ages 2 – 4 Half-day preschool/kindergarten art camp, full day art camp for grades 1 - 5 Jewelry/metals and drawing workshops for grades 6 - 12 Registration begins online, by phone, and in person starting Monday, March 16 for BBAC Members; and Monday, March 23 for open registration.For complete dats, times, and cost, visit BBArtCenter.org. About the BBAC The … [Read more...]
College Day @ the BBAC
March 21, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Are you interested in studying art for a career? College admissions representatives and faculty will be available to answer questions and review portfolios. Go to BBArtCenter.org for a list of participating schools. About the BBAC The Birmingham Bloomfield Art Center has been providing “art for all” since 1957 and is a regional non-profit art center committed to promoting visual arts experiences. Each year more than 500 classes are offered for all skill levels and ages preschool to … [Read more...]
Seniors Drop-In Workshop @ BBAC: Metal Embossed Celtic Knot Book Plate & Hand Stitched Journal
March 10, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Join us once a month for drop-in workshops featuring art projects that entertain and educate. Learn how to make a pamphlet-stitched journal and use soft aluminum embossing sheets with a stylus to trace a pattern and create a book plate for your journal. This project does not require previous experience and is easy for all skill levels. Participants must arrive by 11 a.m. to complete a project. Advance registration for groups over four people: please call the BBAC, 248-644-0866, at … [Read more...]
Drop-In Workshop @ BBAC: Celtic Knots!
March 8, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Make a simple woven Celtic knot bracelet and create your own decorative Celtic knot design on a 6" fabric square using fiber markers and dyes. Youngest participants will paint a rainbow and take the Pot O’ Gold Gallery Hunt. Participants must arrive by 3:00 p.m. No advance registration required for the workshop. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. About the BBAC The Birmingham Bloomfield Art Center has been providing “art for all” since 1957 and is a regional non-profit … [Read more...]
Drop-In Workshop @ BBAC: Cuerda Seca Tiles
March 8, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Participants will explore the surface of a bisque-fired tile using the Cuerda Seca resist method. This technique uses black wax resist to separate glaze-colored areas to give a "stained glass" appearance. Space is limited to 12 people. Participants must arrive by 2:45 p.m. Check in at the LaBan Commons Gallery prior to attending the workshop. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. About the BBAC The Birmingham Bloomfield Art Center has been providing “art for all” … [Read more...]
Summer Youth Camps 2015 @BBAC
March 4, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Registration starts March 16 and runs through March 23. BBAC offers art camps and workshops for preschool through high school starting June 22 through August: Half-day Preschool/Kindergarten Arts Discovery Camp, two week multimedia art camps for grades 1 – 8 Animal Art Camp for K-5 Middle/high school Clay Camp Specialty camps for fashion, animation, and jewelry/metals Drawing and portfolio preparation workshops for high school students. For a complete listing, including date, … [Read more...]
