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Summer Reflections

Summer Reflections

Saturday 18 July
44th St - 10am - 2.0 Hours
Kristen Pham
Join us for a soft pastel painting session recreating Summer Reflections. All levels welcome, with guidance provided throughout. All painting materials are provided for use during the session.
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$49       2 places left
Grand Rapids Skyscape

Grand Rapids Skyscape

Saturday 15 August
29th St SE, Grand Rapids - 2pm - 2.0 Hours
Kristen Pham
Join us for a soft pastel painting session creating a Grand Rapids skyscape. All levels welcome, with guidance provided throughout. All painting materials are provided for use during the session.
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$62      
Still Life with Glass

Still Life with Glass

Saturday 19 September
29th St SE, Grand Rapids - 2pm - 2.0 Hours
Kristen Pham
Join us for a soft pastel painting session creating a still life with glass. All levels welcome, with guidance provided throughout. All painting materials are provided for use during the session.
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$62      

Sunflowers on Black Paper

Sunflowers on Black Paper

Saturday 17 October
29th St SE, Grand Rapids - 2pm - 2.0 Hours
Kristen Pham
Join us for a soft pastel painting session creating sunflowers on black paper. All levels welcome, with guidance provided throughout. All painting materials are provided for use during the session.
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$62      

Other Nearby Groups

The City at Night Meet-Up

The City at Night Meet-Up

Sunday 28 June
Downtown Grand Rapids - 8pm - 2.0 Hours
Grand Rapids Photography Group
Autumn Perez
Many people don't think about nighttime being a good time to do photography since there's a lack of light. But nighttime is actually a great time to do photography. We'll explore the city lights, reflections, and long exposures in downtown Grand Rapids.
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$54      
Flower / Macro Photography

Flower / Macro Photography

Saturday 11 July
Georgetown Township - 11am - 2.0 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 how to capture macro details at Bremmer U-Pick Farm.
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$54      
Beginner Photography Class

Beginner Photography Class

Saturday 25 July
City of Grandville - 10am - 3.0 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. Participants bring their own camera and equipment.
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$109       2 places left

Beginner Photography Class

Beginner Photography Class

Sunday 16 August
Alpine and Comstock Park - 10am - 3.0 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. Participants bring their own camera and equipment.
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$109       5 places left
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.

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Our meetups and classes are limited to a max of 12 people
REVIEWS
What an excellent teacher. No pressure we all did our own interpretation of a Monte and the underlying techniques. Our results were so good.
5/5
Nancy
2026-06-21
I loved it the teacher was wonderful and helpful. She was very supportive of my lack of skills while helping me to establish a foundation with her trainings. Will do more classes.
5/5
Craig
2026-06-21
I really enjoy her style of teaching painting!
5/5
Jacquelyn
2026-06-21

Instructor was prepared and gave great insight of not only the "how" but also the "why."
5/5
Amy
2026-06-21
I really enjoyed it. I?m retired and just starting to get artsy🙂
5/5
Connie
2026-05-18
This was my first class and I am truly excited to do more. Kristin was thoughtful, helpful and informative. I really enjoyed her teaching style, it was laid back and very encouraging.
5/5
Jill
2026-04-27

I loved this class. I learned so much and am proud of my final piece. I am inspired to continue on my own.
5/5
Deborah
2026-04-26
Great morning. Only improvement would be a better classroom. Ideally with an elevated area for Kristin, some that everyone could see the demonstration. She has to repeat instructions multiple times because it is hard for the students to see.
5/5
Kimberly
2026-04-26
It was great. The instructor provided clear concise instructions. She was very attentive to all of our questions and made sure that everyone knew how to use the pastels. I would definitely recommend the class.
5/5
Anna
2026-04-26

It is amazing how we go from the "ugly stage" to a finished picture! Thank you Kristen for teaching!
5/5
Patricia
2026-04-26
VERY WELL ORGANIZED AS FAR AS SET UP AND MATERIALS PROVIDED.
4/5
Amy
2026-03-24
I had a great time creating this painting. The pacing was a little off with a slow start and a rush to finish. It should maybe be 2.5 hours or less intro before starting. Kristen is a fabulous artist. It?s was a little difficult to see in the space we had. But I would gladly recommend to others and do another class myself. It was fun experimenting with this medium.
5/5
Marie
2026-03-22

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.

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PHOTOS
Lancaster Art Group
2026-06-22
Grand Rapids Art Group
2026-06-20
Title or Location: View from the Bluff
This painting originated as a commission for the family to hold in memory for years to come of their favorite setting spent at their summer home. When I arrived, it was understandable. Breathtaking. I saw the empty chairs and thought it needed life and directed the client to take a seat with her dog. I loved what the brilliant red of her blouse did for the rest of the color palette. It certainly added another day of work, but I think it was worthwhile. What do you think. Please enlarge that p
Credit: Stan Myers Studio LLC
Facebook: Stan Myers Studio
Instagram: stan.myers.studio
Auckland Art Group
2026-06-16

Grand Rapids Art Group
2026-06-12
Title or Location: Busy Bee
My first colored pencil drawing from the Bonny Snowdon Academy. I just started using colored pencils 6 months ago and this little fella caught my eye. I love the challenge of the different techniques colored pencils require on different surfaces. Pastelmat, Polychromos, and photo credit from Pexels.
Credit: Kathy Pohl
Instagram: @ColoradoKathy21
Adelaide Art Group
2026-06-09
Grand Rapids Art Group
2026-06-07
Title or Location:
Created as an Ode to the great 80's hairstyle the Jheri Curl in modern art form
Credit: Tanisha Nari
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tanisha.jennings.77

Portsmouth Art Group
2026-06-01
Grand Rapids Art Group
2026-06-07
Title or Location:

Credit: Keith VanDePol
Facebook: kvandepol
Instagram: kvandepol
Lisburn Art Group
2026-04-28

Grand Rapids Art Group
2026-05-24
Title or Location: Painted in March 2025
5x7 Acrylic on canvas boardI love Van Gogh and the way his paint stokes flow. This was my attempt to capture that feeling through the wave encircling the kayaker. The challenge was painting the kayak and the person moving through the wave. Luckily acrylics are easy to work with.
Credit: Michele M Miller
Facebook: Michele M Miller
Belfast Art Group
2026-03-30
Grand Rapids Art Group
2026-05-19
Title or Location: Painted
Bluebird24x24 Acrylic on Canvas This was another painting that I really enjoyed. I feel I captured reflection and wonder with its calming blue. This was a piece I sold in 2023.
Credit: Michele Miller
Facebook: Michele M Miller

Brisbane Art Group
2026-03-23
Cincinnati Art Group
2026-06-23
Title or Location: Basking in Light
The gorgeous Colibri! She is visually stunning and an audible treasure. Also called a ?Violetear? hummingbird, they are found in Mexico, Central America and Western South America. What a songbird! Their song is loud and long lasting and often contains double notes! I created this pastel painting to enjoy the beauty. This is based on a free reference photo by Sebascordero on WordPress Directory.
Credit: Cheryl Carrier
Facebook: ccarrierfinearts
Buffalo Art Group
2026-03-16

Raleigh Art Group
2026-06-22
Title or Location: Poppies
I approach my art, by not limiting myself to any one style or medium. It is important to experiment and find what works best for me, both technically and creatively. I like to push my boundaries and experiment with varying styles and mediums. i got great enjoyment painting these poppies as it was something new for me. I rarely have used Gouche paint and painting flowers is was a new subject matter. I enjoyed it so much that I created a series of flower paintings.
Credit: Deborah Elderton
Buffalo Art Group
2026-03-02
Denver Art Group
2026-06-22
Title or Location: Tommy
This Tommy the sweet rescue of step son John and his wife Laura. Christmas present
Credit: Michelle Dick

Buffalo Art Group
2026-03-02
Tulsa Art Group
2026-06-21
Title or Location: Multnomah Falls
This is a 5x10 value practice using Multnomah Falls as subject. This is also the first time ever painting this iconic beauty. One can have a great subject, vibrant colors, and lots of details, but without proper values it's flat and un realistic if that's what your seeking.
Credit: Claude McCumber
Belfast Art Group
2026-02-15

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