Learning
Grand Valley Artists believes that learning is a life-long pursuit, especially for those engaged in the arts. Whether it be at the very beginning stage of learning the basics, or fine-tuning the talents of experienced, professional artists. we do our best to bring out the creativity in each individual. As a result, we offer a wide variety of learning opportunities, from beginning to advanced drawing and painting classes, to 1 and 2 day workshops, and more. Our classes not only focus on the visual components of art, i.e. color, form, line, shape, space, texture and value, but do so in ways that help build confidence and inspiration. Add in a little fun and socialization and you’re all set!
For more information, please contact Education@grandvalleyartists.org

- Previous Classes:
- Play with Clay with Jerry Berta
- Botanical Illustration with Marlene Boonstra
- Painting with Kathleen Kalinowski
- Reading, Writing & Art with Mary Jane Pories
- Classical Drawing with M. Joy Lemon
- Ken Cadwalader Portrait and Still Life classes
Upcoming Weekly Sketch and Open Studio Sessions
Weekly Skills Building Schedule:
- Monday
- Portrait drawing/painting 10 am – Noon
- Last Monday Board Meeting 6 pm to 8 pm
- Tuesday, instructional classes (schedules vary)
- Wednesday
- Open studio all year 10 am to 1pm and plein air in summer
- Grand Rapids Camera Club, 3rd Wednesday 7 pm to 9 pm
- Thursdays
- 1st Thursday critique 7 to 9 pm
- 2nd Thursday special programs 7 to 9 pm
- 3rd and 4th Thursday clothed model sketch 7 to 9:30 pm
- Friday mornings, still life 10 am to 1 pm
- Saturday
- Saturdays Life drawing 10 am to 1 pm
- Saturday afternoons, various instructional classes
For all studio sessions, artists bring their choice of art media; easels and drawing benches are provided. Fees are charged for sessions with models.