In this class for story lovers, discover how to create and illustrate your own adventure. Explore comic book art, cartooning, anime, pop-up books and illustration, as well as bookmaking techniques and book cover design! The fundamentals of drawing are taught with each lesson. Students must be 8 years old by first day of class. All materials are covered by the lab fee.

8 Tuesdays: April 9, 16, 23, 30, May 7, 14, 21, June 4 (no class 5/28)

Design your own comics in this class for 9-12 year olds. Learn how to use four common tools in cartooning (shape, size, line, and color) to create characters readers will believe in, worlds they will love to explore, and stories they will never forget.

Throughout the course, play with various formats such as mini-comics, serialized comics, and graphic novels, and try your hand at using many of the materials used by comics professionals. Every week will conclude with a game designed to boost creativity! All materials included in the lab fee. Watch instructor Jerzy Drozd at work: http://vimeo.com/album/268976

8 Wednesdays: April 10, 17, 24, May 1, 8, 15, 22, June 5 (no class 5/29)

The best artists and architects have a strong foundation in drawing  skills. In this class for 9-12 year olds, learn how to see carefully and translate observations onto paper.  Investigate and understand contour lines, value, perspective, proportion, and composition.  Students will have the opportunity to use various drawing materials including graphite, charcoal, and conte. All materials are covered by the lab fee. 

8 Mondays: April 22, 29, May 6, 13, 20, June 3, 10, 17 (no class 5/27)

Guided by an Ann Arbor Art Center Instructor, families will learn how to talk about what they see and how to create art themselves. In each workshop, parents and children will explore a different artist, artifact or art movement from the permanent collections.  All materials included. Price includes 2 family members and supplies for one shared project. No children under 5, all children must be accompanied by an adult. Must register at least 3 days in advance. This class meets in the multi-purpose room in UMMA\'s Frankel wing.

Guided by an Ann Arbor Art Center Instructor, families will learn how to talk about what they see and how to create art themselves. In each workshop, parents and children will explore a different artist, artifact or art movement from the permanent collections.  All materials included. Price includes 2 family members and supplies for one shared project. No children under 5, all children must be accompanied by an adult. Must register at least 3 days in advance. This class meets in the multi-purpose room in UMMA\'s Frankel wing.

Explore the world of the graphic novel in this innovative class for teens. Learn to create dynamic characters and invent a storyline as you develop sophisticated drawing skills. Dive into the challenge of  creating a visual story through composition, thumbnailing, penciling and inking. All materials are covered by the lab fee. Watch instructor Jerzy Drozd at work: http://vimeo.com/album/268976

8 Tuesdays: April 9, 16, 23, 30, May 7, 14, 21, June 4 (no class 5/28)

Delve into the challenge for working from a clothed model and develop your skills of observation utilizing graphite pencil, charcoal and conte techniques. Learn the principles of contour, value, proportion, perspective and composition while developing your personal style.  This is a great class for developing a portfolio. All materials included.

6 Saturdays: April 13, 20, May 4, 11, 25, June 8 (no class 4/27, 5/18, or 6/1)

Get to know the fashion industry and the creative process of fashion design in this innovative class for teens.  Develop individual illustration styles by experimenting with a variety of drawing media and approaches.  Projects will introduce elements of design such as line, shape, color and texture coupled with brainstorming and inspiration tactics.  At the end of the class the student will review their work and put together a final portfolio. All materials are included in the lab fee. 

8 Sundays: April 14, 21, 28, May 5, 12, 19, June 2, 9 (no class 5/26)

The best artists, designers, and architects have a strong foundation in drawing and observation. In this four day workshop we will use historical and contemporary artists as an inspiration point to further our drawing skills and begin to develop our personal style. Students will have access to a variety of drawing medium including pencil, graphite, charcoal and conte. All materials are included.

Mon-Thurs, July 8-11

Explore styles of illustration from Doré to anime! Starting with a poem, story or quote we will investigate a variety of drawing and painting styles inspired by some of the greatest illustrators and graphic artists of all time. These techniques will broaden students’ horizons and help them find their own unique visual voice. This class is perfect for students with an interest in creative writing who want to translate their ideas into images. All materials included. 

Mon-Thurs, August 5-8

Delve into the challenge for working from a clothed model and develop your skills of observation using charcoal techniques. Learn the principles of contour, value, proportion, perspective and composition while developing your personal style.  This is a great class for developing a portfolio. All materials included.

Mon-Thurs, August 12-15

Develop your drawing skills with a live model in this class for both beginning and advanced students. Group demonstrations will be given on a weekly basis, and tailored individual instruction will support each student\'s needs. Explore gesture line and shape building techniques, the muscular and skeletal systems, shading methods, and understand proportional measurements of the body and face. Group and individual critiques will be given in each class to help students achieve their best work. Please bring a sketch pad and pencil to the first class. A materials list will be distributed and discussed at that time.

8 Mondays: April 8, 15, 22, 29, May 6, 13, 20, June 3 (No class 5/27)

Work independently from nude models in a large, well-lit studio space. Drop in on Fridays with your painting or drawing supplies and work at your own pace. No instruction is provided, but the Art Center will provide easels. Arrive before the scheduled class and pay the drop-in rate of $14 per session, or register online for all 8 sessions at a rate of $10 per session and secure your spot.

8 Fridays: April 12, 19, 26, May 3, 10, 17, 24, June 7 (no class 5/31)

This class will be structured to accommodate both the beginning and advanced level student. Develop and strengthen fundamental drawing skills, including one and two-point perspective, shading techniques, and how to visually represent light and depth. We will work from life to explore architecture, still objects, and organic forms. Weekly group demonstrations combined with one-on-one instruction and regular critiques will help every student improve his or her drawing ability in a positive atmosphere. Materials will be discussed at the first class.

8 Thursdays: April 11, 18, 25, May 2, 9, 16, 23, June 6 (no class 5/30)

See the beauty of color pencil in a new light. In this class for students of all skill levels, learn how to mix color pencil through layering and blending. Draw from collaged photography, create abstract compositions and sumptuous still life arrangements, and discover new sources for inspiration and content. Develop a visual and verbal grasp of color theory while simultaneously pursuing an expressive personal style. Please bring a set of Prismacolor Premier Color Pencils (24 pencils), a graphite pencil, and a sketchbook to the first class meeting.

8 Fridays: April 12, 19, 26, May 3, 10, 17, 24, June 7 (no class 5/31)

Spend your Sunday drinking the best coffee in town, meeting new friends, and tapping into your creative side. Learn the basics of drawing or improve your technique in a relaxed atmosphere at RoosRoast Coffee. Bring a sketchbook and pencil. This class is held at RoosRoast Coffee, 1155 Rosewood St. Suite B, AA, 48104. Learn more about RoosRoast at roosroast.com 

5 Sundays: April 14, 28, May 12, 26, June 9

Discover the potential of soft pastels in this class for beginning and continuing students. Learn layering and mixing techniques to explore value, intensity, and color relationships. Working from still life and other sources, experiment with color theory exercises to achieve works of art that have depth, simplicity, and dynamic visual impact. Please see the attached materials list for needed supplies by the first day of class.

8 Tuesdays: April 16, 23, 30, May 7, 14, 21, June 4, 11 (no class 5/28)

Continue perfecting your drawings skills in this extension course for our popular Drawing in Pubs class! We\'re continuing the course at Grizzly Peak for former students from the spring semester. Exercises include drawing glassware, people, and investigating the play of light and shadow. The first class will meet at Grizzly Peak. Please bring your sketchbook and preferred drawing materials.

Make it a date at UMMA in this drawing workshop designed for couples.  Partners of all levels of drawing experience are invited to see each other more closely and learn how to sketch facial features. Teaching artist Erika Villarreal Bunce will also share the history of couple portraiture and diptychs. Participants will produce several large sketches and one set of small, finished drawings of each other. All materials included, price includes two people. Must register at least 3 days in advance. This class meets in the multi-purpose room in UMMA\'s Frankel wing.

Influenced by the beautiful photography of Brett Weston and other works in the collection, this drawing and painting workshop is an investigation of the landscape. Each session will include a gallery experience and working outside, weather permitting, to explore the definition of landscape and to work from direct observation.  This class focuses on traditional landscape drawing and painting in the media of your choice.  Be sure to bring your walking shoes, a pop-up easel or blanket to sit on, as well as any drawing/painting materials that you are interested in working with (charcoal or pastels are ideal). A large sketchpad will be provided. This class meets at the Universitiy of Michigan Museum of Art (in the multi-purpose room located in the Frankel Wing). Must register at least 3 days in advance

We\'re taking a cue from the Impressionists who sketched in Paris cafes with this social drawing class held at Grizzly Peak Brewing Company. Sip on a drink and make new friends while you learn the basics of drawing, including shading, texture, perspective, and form. Exercises include drawing glassware, people, and investigating the play of light and shadow. The first class will meet at the Ann Arbor Art Center, and then the group will walk over to Grizzly Peak. Please bring a sketchbook and pencil for the first class.

6 Tuesdays: July 23, 30,  August 6, 13, 20, 27

Learn how to draw the portrait from life in this course for beginners. Students will become familiar with anatomy, muscles of expression, lighting, shading, and developing personal style. Group and individual instruction will be given with emphasis on building observational skills. Classes will include an art vocabulary, which will be used throughout the course. Positive critiques will be given to encourage students to make their drawings be the best they can be. Materials will be discussed on the first day of class.

6 Wednesdays: July 31, August 7, 14, 21, 28, September 4