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Beginners Soft Pastel Painting - Spring Landscape

Beginners Soft Pastel Painting - Spring Landscape

Saturday 26 April
44th St and Byron Center Rd - 10am - 2 Hours
Kristen Pham
Unleash your creativity in our Beginners Soft Pastel Painting workshop, focusing on the beauty of spring landscapes with flowering trees! Explore essential techniques to bring scenes of blooming flowers and lush greenery to life in a fun and welcoming setting.
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$47       5 places left
Drawing for Beginners

Drawing for Beginners

Saturday 10 May
Ball Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49505 - 9:45am - 2 Hours
Kyle Faulds
In this class, we will explore the basics of drawing and equip you with the skills needed to create beautiful and expressive artwork. Our experienced instructor will guide you through the fundamentals of drawing, including perspective, proportion, shading, and composition. We will also be practicing various forms of Mark Making techniques including hatching or crosshatching. This hopefully will make an empty page less daunting to fill up. Perfect for complete beginners. This beginner's class will focus on fundamental drawing techniques, covering various methods to improve your art skills. Participants will learn about materials and techniques to build a strong drawing foundation. This beginner's class will focus on fundamental drawing techniques, covering various methods to improve your art skills. Participants will learn about materials and techniques to build a strong drawing foundation.
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Beginners Soft Pastel Painting - Autumn Landscape

Beginners Soft Pastel Painting - Autumn Landscape

Saturday 17 May
44th St and Byron Center Rd - 10am - 2 Hours
Kristen Pham
Join our Beginners Soft Pastel Painting class and dive into the basics of this versatile medium! Learn fundamental techniques to create stunning artwork in a supportive and inspiring environment.
book now
$47      

Drawing for Beginners

Drawing for Beginners

Saturday 24 May
Ball Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49505 - 9:45am - 2 Hours
Kyle Faulds
In this class, we will explore the basics of drawing and equip you with the skills needed to create beautiful and expressive artwork. Our experienced instructor will guide you through the fundamentals of drawing, including perspective, proportion, shading, and composition. We will also be practicing various forms of Mark Making techniques including hatching or crosshatching. This hopefully will make an empty page less daunting to fill up. Perfect for complete beginners. This beginner's class will focus on fundamental drawing techniques, covering various methods to improve your art skills. Participants will learn about materials and techniques to build a strong drawing foundation. This beginner's class will focus on fundamental drawing techniques, covering various methods to improve your art skills. Participants will learn about materials and techniques to build a strong drawing foundation.
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Drawing for Beginners

Drawing for Beginners

Saturday 07 June
Ball Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49505 - 9:45am - 2 Hours
Kyle Faulds
In this class, we will explore the basics of drawing and equip you with the skills needed to create beautiful and expressive artwork. Our experienced instructor will guide you through the fundamentals of drawing, including perspective, proportion, shading, and composition. We will also be practicing various forms of Mark Making techniques including hatching or crosshatching. This hopefully will make an empty page less daunting to fill up. Perfect for complete beginners. This beginner's class will focus on fundamental drawing techniques, covering various methods to improve your art skills. Participants will learn about materials and techniques to build a strong drawing foundation. This beginner's class will focus on fundamental drawing techniques, covering various methods to improve your art skills. Participants will learn about materials and techniques to build a strong drawing foundation.
book now
$47      
Beginners Soft Pastel Painting

Beginners Soft Pastel Painting

Saturday 21 June
44th St and Byron Center Rd - 10am - 2 Hours
Kristen Pham
Join our Beginners Soft Pastel Painting class and dive into the basics of this versatile medium! Learn fundamental techniques to create stunning artwork in a supportive and inspiring environment.

Note: Price difference is due to this event being a smaller group. Only max of 8 participants.
book now
$92      

Drawing for Beginners

Drawing for Beginners

Saturday 05 July
Ball Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49505 - 9:45am - 2 Hours
Kyle Faulds
In this class, we will explore the basics of drawing and equip you with the skills needed to create beautiful and expressive artwork. Our experienced instructor will guide you through the fundamentals of drawing, including perspective, proportion, shading, and composition. We will also be practicing various forms of Mark Making techniques including hatching or crosshatching. This hopefully will make an empty page less daunting to fill up. Perfect for complete beginners. This beginner's class will focus on fundamental drawing techniques, covering various methods to improve your art skills. Participants will learn about materials and techniques to build a strong drawing foundation. This beginner's class will focus on fundamental drawing techniques, covering various methods to improve your art skills. Participants will learn about materials and techniques to build a strong drawing foundation.
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Beginners Soft Pastel Painting

Beginners Soft Pastel Painting

Saturday 19 July
44th St and Byron Center Rd - 10am - 2 Hours
Kristen Pham
Join us for a fun and hands-on experience where you will learn to create a cityscape painting using soft pastels. All materials will be provided, and all ages are welcome.
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$49      
Beginners Soft Pastel Painting

Beginners Soft Pastel Painting

Saturday 16 August
44th St and Byron Center Rd - 10am - 2 Hours
Kristen Pham
Join us for a fun and hands-on experience where you will learn to create a cityscape painting using soft pastels. All materials will be provided, and all ages are welcome.
book now
$49      

Beginner's Watercolor Class

Beginner's Watercolor Class

Saturday 27 September
Coursey Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA - 10am - 2 Hours
Kristen Pham
Are you wanting to learn more about Watercolor painting? Then join this small class hosted by a professional instructor, specifically designed to assist beginners.

You will learn fundamental watercolor techniques, color theory, how to mix paint and then turn your knowledge into a stunning piece of paper art.
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$49      
Beginners Soft Pastel Painting - Autumn Landscape

Beginners Soft Pastel Painting - Autumn Landscape

Saturday 18 October
44th St and Byron Center Rd - 10am - 2 Hours
Kristen Pham
Join our Beginners Soft Pastel Painting class and dive into the basics of this versatile medium! Learn fundamental techniques to create stunning artwork in a supportive and inspiring environment.
book now
$49      

Other Nearby Groups

Beginner's Photography Class

Beginner's Photography Class

Sunday 27 April
Ada - 10am - 3 Hours
Grand Rapids Photography Group
Autumn Perez
Ready to learn more about your camera and get out of automatic exposure? Now is your chance!

Join us as we break down your camera to help you learn about shutter speed, aperture, ISO and how these settings affect your exposure.

We will then put your new knowledge to the test with the guidance of a professional photographer.
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$92       2 places left
Nature Photography Meetup

Nature Photography Meetup

Saturday 03 May
Westside Connection - 10am - 2 Hours
Grand Rapids Photography Group
Autumn Perez
Join this session for tips on how to use your camera settings to creatively capture nature in a visually interesting way. We will be looking at composition, focus, and colour.Many professional offices and places of business have large prints gracing their wall space of things such as fields of flowers, a butterfly perched on a leaf, and a single dew drop on a rose petal. These beautiful images are all around us in nature. It just takes that special "eye" to not only see it but to capture it in a way that will turn that simple little piece of nature into a beautiful piece of art. We will learn how to use different angles, light and shadows, and settings to make subjects pop.
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$47      
Beginner's Photography Class

Beginner's Photography Class

Sunday 18 May
Alpine Ave NW - 10am - 3 Hours
Grand Rapids Photography Group
Autumn Perez
Ready to learn more about your camera and get out of automatic exposure? Now is your chance!

Join us as we break down your camera to help you learn about shutter speed, aperture, ISO and how these settings affect your exposure.

We will then put your new knowledge to the test with the guidance of a professional photographer.
book now
$92       4 places left

Landscape Photography

Landscape Photography

Sunday 29 June
Ada - 11am - 2 Hours
Grand Rapids Photography Group
Autumn Perez
Landscape photography is possibly one of the most popular genres, so we'll be looking at how you can improve your shots and help your photos stand out from the crowd. We will be focusing on composition, panoramas, equipment tips and settings to use.

All skill levels welcome! The professional photography instructor will be there to provide advice, feedback and tips on how to improve your photos and camera skills.
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$47      
Flower Photography

Flower Photography

Sunday 13 July
48th Ave - Hudsonville - 11am - 2 Hours
Grand Rapids Photography Group
Autumn Perez
Learn all the tips and tricks you need to take stunning pictures of flowers. We will also discuss composition, lighting, and other aspects of photography that will help you create unique images. So come join us for a day of learning, exploring, and having fun.
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$49      
ABOUT GRAND
RAPIDS
ART
GROUP
Come along to our meetups to improve your art in a relaxed and social atmosphere, and under the guidance of a professional instructor. Complete beginners to experienced artists all welcome.

Our 2 hour meetups are held in a different location each time, usually outdoors.

Bring your own materials which can be anything from pencils or pastels, to watercolour or oils.

If you are a complete beginner all you need to start are a couple of good drawing pencils, a rubber, and a drawing pad.

Who can attend? Open to all skill levels, from beginners to experienced artists. The instructor is there to help everyone.

The meeting point and full details for the day are sent in the booking confirmation email to the email address you provide at time of booking.

Join the Facebook Group here to share your art and enjoy the art of other locals.

You can also subscribe here to receive notifications of upcoming events.

Our meetups and classes are limited to a max of 12 people
REVIEWS
The class is small and personal. Instructor knowledgeable.
5/5
Marilyn
2025-03-27
I really enjoyed it. Very casual and I did not feel intimidated to try something new. Kristen was very nice and a great artist.
5/5
Wendy
2025-03-23
It was really informative!
5/5
Andrea
2025-03-23

This is my second class with Kristen. I have been a graphic designer for over 30 years and have a desire to get back to my artistic roots with media like pastels. Kristen's skill and teaching has been so refreshing and I am learning so much! Thank you!!!
5/5
Eileen
2025-03-23
Great class but I forgot to take my case of pastels with me. How can I find the instructor to see if she picked it up?
5/5
Lisa
2025-03-23
He has tons of knowledge but sometimes just a simple answer is better not technical
4/5
Mary
2025-03-17

Kyle was a very thoughtful and flexible teacher, adjusting to the skill levels of each student and giving helpful advice.
5/5
Kate
2025-03-16
The instructor was very knowledgeable and obviously well experienced with pastels. I found her demeanor wonderful and I am motivated to continue taking classes. I?ve been a graphic designer for over 30 years and hoping to get back to my roots with paints and pastels. This class was a perfect jumpstart back! Thank you so very much!!
5/5
Eileen
2025-02-24
Very fun, informative, and professional, and inspirational!! Can?t wait for the next one!!!
5/5
Nancy
2025-02-23

I loved it. Planning on signing up for more classes
5/5
Marilyn
2025-02-23
I thoroughly enjoyed the class with Christine. It was very relaxed and educational. I will book future classes with her.
5/5
Margaret
2025-01-26
The class was wonderful and I learned so much! Kristen was. a great instructor!
5/5
Lori
2024-11-21

ARTISTS
Kristen Pham
I have been taking art courses for many years. My favorite medium is soft pastels. I also love working with charcoal, graphite, markers and ink. I have also been exploring other mediums such as oil pastels. My works are bright, colorful and in an expressionist style. The subjects are landscapes, particularly trees, and still life.
You may have seen my work at Grand Valley Artists, ArtPrize, Regional Art Festival and Celebration of the Arts.
I do believe that art brings beauty and hope to this world, and is a reminder of the magnificence of God's creations.

Kristen Pham is available for private bookings

Private or small classes are available by special appointment. Instructions will included basic drawing skills, such as line work, shading, composition and work on perspective.

PHOTOS
Coventry Art Group
2025-04-14
Grand Rapids Art Group
2025-04-01
Title or Location: Abe Full of Life
I spent last week attending Acrylic Live, learning from 25 of the best acrylic artists and was inspired to try my hand (again) at some portraits. My recent trip to DC prompted my selection of George and Abe.
Credit: Kelly Sekulich Scott
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Artful-Traveler-Atelier/61566578385116/
Instagram: www.instagram.com/artfultraveleratelier
Coventry Art Group
2025-04-14

Grand Rapids Art Group
2025-04-01
Title or Location: George Full of Life
I spent last week attending Acrylic Live, learning from 25 of the best acrylic artists and was inspired to try my hand (again) at some portraits. My recent trip to DC prompted my selection of George and Abe.
Credit: Kelly Sekulich Scott
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Artful-Traveler-Atelier/61566578385116/
Instagram: www.instagram.com/artfultraveleratelier
Coventry Art Group
2025-04-14
Grand Rapids Art Group
2025-03-29
Title or Location: Songs of Spring
This is soft pastel on Uart paper 400, 11x14 in size. This scene is from some sketches I made last spring on site.
Credit: Kristen Pham

Tampa Art Group
2025-04-07
Grand Rapids Art Group
2025-02-21
Title or Location: Summer Dreaming
I live in Caledonia Michigan and this picture reminds me of a lot of our smaller lakes throughout our beautiful State.
Credit: Sandy J Nuismet
Tampa Art Group
2025-04-07

Grand Rapids Art Group
2024-11-29
Title or Location: Ugly is IN
'Mr. Attitude' is a better title but this guy was a 'friendly' attitude With narrow shoulders and strong arms, he worked daily and evening rode his motorcycle. I asked him to pose in his favorite t-shirt and this painting is the result. His place of work was shown in the abstract background. Casein paint on prepared paper.
Credit: Diann S. Lemmen
Tampa Art Group
2025-04-07
Grand Rapids Art Group
2024-11-27
Title or Location: Across the Marsh
This Art was painted mostly 'plein aire' and finished in the studio from photo. I was standing on a small bridge that a local farmer had built over the drainage from the marsh. Oil on board and framed in attractive 'floating art' style frame.
Credit: Diann S. Lemmen

Orlando Art Group
2025-03-31
Minneapolis Art Group
2025-04-22
Title or Location: Andover Minnesota
This pop of spring is created on 6x6 ceramic tile, mounted on glass and inserted in a 8x8 shadow box. I am a fluid, acrylic artist. The background was created by transferring a ?pour? with the main subject painted with fluid acrylics using a plastic spoon. Those spoons aren?t just for takeout. Embellishments are my touch of whimsy.
Credit: Susan Johnson
Facebook: Sj Pouring Color
Orlando Art Group
2025-03-31

Birmingham Art Group
2025-04-22
Title or Location: Bournville Rest house in winter
I took up oil painting after retiring from the the NHS. Bournville looks stunning on a snowy day when the sun is shining. I worked this from a photo I took when the light was perfect. The colours of snow are magical. It is never white. The perspective on the Rest house is quite challenging!
Credit: Rosie Mack
Brisbane Art Group
2025-03-25
Atlanta Art Group
2025-04-22
Title or Location: Camden Town
It was my last day on my London trip and I was very depressed. I visit London a lot and am always sad to leave. That day I decided to visit Camden Town because I had never visited that particular part of London. I wasn?t disappointed. It?s a vibrant place filled with art, people on their way to and fro, and markets. I left feeling happy and optimistic.
Credit: Cameron Hampton
Facebook: artistcameronhampton
Instagram: Camlette

Brisbane Art Group
2025-03-25
Aberdeen Art Group
2025-04-21
Title or Location: Whitehills
Was a fisherman for many years, I did many pictures of fishing boats over the years for owners of the boats . Whitehills had there own lifeboat station many years ago so i thought i would do i picture of one of the lifeboats that was stationed at Whitehills for the small museum we have at the marina as this is just a memory and thoyht it would be good to have a picture for visitors to see
Credit: Brian Blanchard
Brisbane Art Group
2025-03-25

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