Practice and learn observational drawing by taking this blind contour class! As a group, we will draw each other without looking at the paper. Whether you’re an artist wanting to better your understanding of line and space, or you’ve never taken an art class before, this is a fun, calm, and social class for anyone interested. Register in advance or turn up on the day!
We’re offering this class twice in August, with the goal of making it an every-other-week class going forward!
Y.A.S. Classroom
Instructor: Sam Moyle (they/he)
Thursday, August 27, 7:00-8:30pm
Ages 16+
All materials included
Price option: Pricing for this class is based on a sliding scale between $5-25, but no one will be turned away if you show up :)
Email moylesam6@gmail.com with any questions.
Practice and learn observational drawing by taking this blind contour class! As a group, we will draw each other without looking at the paper. Whether you’re an artist wanting to better your understanding of line and space, or you’ve never taken an art class before, this is a fun, calm, and social class for anyone interested. Register in advance or turn up on the day!
Y.A.S. Classroom
Instructor: Sam Moyle (they/he)
Thursday, August 13, 7:00-8:30pm
Ages 16+
All materials included
Price option: Pricing for this class is based on a sliding scale between $5-25, but no one will be turned away if you show up :)
Email moylesam6@gmail.com with any questions.
This 2-day intensive is an advanced studio class for high school artists ready to take their work to the next level. Whether students are building a college portfolio or deepening their personal practice, this class provides the structure, guidance, and challenge to grow. Students receive individualized feedback and, for those applying to college, portfolio planning based on each school’s specific requirements—ensuring a strong, well-rounded body of work. Materials are provided.
Ages 14-19
Y.A.S. Classroom
Instructor: Payton James (she/her)
Thursday, August 6 & Friday, August 7
2:00-4:00pm
$125 (other price tiers: +/- $15)
8 participants max (4 minimum)
Join painter Payton James for an inspiring 3-day art retreat designed for adults of all skill levels. Nestled in the heart of downtown Ypsi, this retreat feels like summer art camp for adults! Immerse yourself in color and brushwork through painting sessions and find your creative flow. While this retreat is geared towards acrylic painting, all painting and drawing media are welcome.
Y.A.S. Classroom
Instructor: Payton James (she/her)
Thursday-Saturday, August 6-8
9am-1pm each day
$300 (other price tiers: +/- $20)
10 participants max (6 minimum)
Introductions
Guided painting exercises
Exploratory mark-making + creative warmups
Discussion, Reflection, Critique
Painting demonstrations
Individual studio work time/ Develop personal creative direction
Explore color, composition, and texture
Optional group discussion + feedback
Continue and refine paintings
Creative reflection exercises
Artwork sharing/discussion
Final studio work session
Leave with completed work + renewed inspiration
You may bring your own materials (see the material list or purchase the painting kit created by Y.A.S.), or pay the materials fee and the supplies will be provided for you. Materials fee is $50.
Join us for a relaxing summer evening! Learn basic weaving, a low-stress process focused on color and texture. All supplies provided. Feel free to bring something to eat, as well as your favorite beverage, alcoholic or non-.
Y.A.S. Classroom
Instructor: Lena Ellis-Boatman (xé/xem) of Rhizome Studio
Thurs, August 20, 5:30-8:30pm
BYO dinner, snacks, drinks
Age 21+
$35 + $3 supply fee
Other price tiers available - see below
12 participants max (4 minimum)
Questions? Email Lena@rhizomeartstudio.com
Actual Price (100%) - Financially Secure
Middle Price (70%*) - Doing Okay
Low Price (45%*) - Struggling Financially
Pay-it-Forward Price (110%*) - Can Help Others
To learn more about price tiers and using a sliding scale to decide how much you should pay, please check out this resource from Alexis J. Cunningfolk, who created the Green Bottle Method and graphic: https://www.wortsandcunning.com/blog/sliding-scale?rq=green%20bottle
*The percentages above are an approximate guide; I round up or down by a few dollars to keep things simple.
Workshop with an Actual Price of $35 (+ supply fee):
Middle Price: $25 (+ supply fee)
Low Price: $15 (+ supply fee)
Pay-it-Forward Price: $40 (+ supply fee)
For this Rhizome Studio workshop, before the registration minimum (four participants) has been reached, the following number of spots are available in each price tier:
Middle Price spots: 2
Low Price spots: 1
After the minimum number of people have registered, there is no cap on Low Price or Middle Price spots (until the maximum number of participants has been reached).
If you wish to register for a Low Price or Middle Price tier, but that registration option is full, please email Lena@rhizomeartstudio.com to be placed on a waitlist. No deposit or payment is necessary to hold your place on the waitlist.
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