Friday Mornings 9:30-10:30am (click the register button to see date options)

Ages 2-5 years old. Parent-Tot Art Class. CREATE and PLAY. We will have different stations for children to choose from. There will be both planned art projects stations and open-ended creation stations. Please dress for mess! Adult stays with child for duration of class. Register for each child who will be attending.

Next Session Starting November 3rd

Instructional Teen Art Studio

Mondays at 3:30 PM | Nov 3-17

Calling all teen artists! Join us for a creative after-school escape in our new Instructional Teen Studio, a monthly four-week class designed to explore a different medium each session. Whether you're just starting your artistic journey or looking to sharpen your skills, this class offers hands-on instruction, individual guidance, and time to experiment and grow.

November Focus: Watercolor

Class begins at 3:30 PM on Mondays, making it a convenient option for students—we're just a short walk from Muir Middle School!

All supplies provided. Come ready to draw, learn, and connect with other creative teens.

Instructor: Abigail Powers, Certified K-12 Art Teacher

October 18th & 19th

High School Students will test their creative skills by designing and rendering a piece of art in 24 hours based on the prompt provided by our MC Matt Faulkner and Judge Eugene Clark. Prizes will be awarded to winners. You will spend 10am-5pm at the SHAC getting tips and tricks and developing your idea, then go home and finish your piece and bring it back on Sunday at 9am for the critiquing and awards ceremony.
Pizza lunch provided on Saturday from Novella's. Spots are limited.

3 dates to choose from: October 25th, November 8th, November 22nd 10am-12pm Each date will have different projects to go with the seasons.

One-Day Art Camp for Grades 2–7!

2 hours of creative fun!

Unleash your imagination and explore a world of artistic possibilities in this exciting one-day camp! From drawing to printmaking, you'll experiment with different techniques and create your own unique masterpieces.

🖌️ All materials are provided — just bring your creativity!

Led by Debby Warner McRae, a retired Huron Valley art teacher with over 28 years of experience and K-12 certification, this camp offers expert guidance in a fun, encouraging environment.

Perfect for young artists looking to explore, learn, and express themselves!

September 21, 10am

Join us for this lovely "Michigan" fused glass project.  Choose from making a nightlight or a suncatcher.  

Learn how easy it is to work with glass and create your very own design with our expert guidance. 

All projects will be kiln fired and available for pickup in about 10-12 days. An email will go out to all ticketholders with pickup instructions.

Class is appropriate for ages 12 to adults of all ages.  Children must be accompanied by a paid adult who will cut the glass for them.  

Please be sure to wear close toed shoes.  Drinks in covered containers are welcomed but food and glass do not mix. 

Beginning September 24

8 Week Class. Wednesdays, 5-7pm. You will learn great tips in color mixing, color choices, creating depth in painting, accurate drawing/perspective, creating textures, painting reflections and much more. No Experience Necessary. Ages: 14-Adult. Instructor: Steff Spackman

Materials needed for Watercolor:

-Watercolor paints

-Watercolor paper pad (at least 16x20 inches in size)

-Range of watercolor brushes

-Pencil and eraser

Learn the art of macrame and make your own Plant Hanger!

Choose from two dates and join us for a relaxing, hands-on class where you'll create a beautiful macrame plant hanger using half and full square knots. No experience needed — we’ll guide you step-by-step and provide time to practice before you dive in!

August 19th or October 2nd, 6PM

All supplies provided

Ages 10–Adult

Class runs 2–3 hours, depending on skill level

You’ll leave with a finished plant hanger and a new creative skill!

October 21, 6PM

Join us for this adorable Scarecrow or Turkey fused glass night light or tealight project.

Learn how easy it is to work with glass and create your very own design with our expert guidance. Perfect to top off your autumn home decor!

All projects will be kiln fired and available for pickup in about 10-12 days.

Class is appropriate for ages 12 to adults of all ages.  Children must be accompanied by a paid adult who will cut the glass for them.  

Please be sure to wear close toed shoes.  Drinks in covered containers are welcomed but food and glass do not mix.  

October 23rd, 7pm

Unleash your creativity and celebrate your furry (or feathered!) friend in this fun, family-friendly Paint Your Pet class, taught by local artist Abigail Powers! Using watercolor paints, this class is perfect for all ages and skill levels—no prior painting experience needed.

Simply provide a clear image of your pet, and we’ll guide you through an easy, approachable method to create a vibrant, pop-art-inspired 8" x 10" masterpiece. Abigail will provide step-by-step instructions to ensure everyone walks away with a colorful and unique tribute to their beloved animal.

You must provide a clear 8X10 photo of your pet. Please email this to abigailleighdesigns@gmail.com no later than 3 days prior to class. Put "pet" in the subject line and make sure to include the name you registered under.

November 11th, 6:30pm

Join us for a festive evening of creativity at our Sea Glass & Watercolor Holiday Workshop! Open to ages 10 and up, this class is perfect for anyone looking to make something unique and meaningful this holiday season.

You’ll create two 5” x 7” holiday artworks, combining sea glass and watercolor to design pieces like cheerful Christmas trees and wreaths.

FRAMES ARE NOT INCLUDED. All other supplies are provided—just bring yourself (and maybe a friend!) for a night of fun, creativity, and holiday spirit. Feel free to bring your own beverages to sip while you create!

This workshop will be taught by Abigail Powers. Spots are limited, so be sure to sign up early!

Parents Night Out – November 14th!

Need a night out? We’ve got you covered! Drop your little ones (ages 2.5–7) at Play and Grow for three hours of supervised fun, games, and dinner while you enjoy some well-deserved time to yourself.

Dinner for kids is included (pizza, breadsticks & fruit).

Grab dinner downtown and then at 6:30, head over to the Suzanne Haskew Arts Center (SHAC) to paint your own festive ornament!

Date: Friday, November 14

Time: 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Cost: $60 (includes supervised play, dinner for one child, and ornament painting for one adult). Additional children or adults can be added to your registration.

Locations:

• Play and Grow: 143 S Milford Rd, Milford, MI 48381

• SHAC: 155 E Commerce St, Suite 101, Milford, MI 48381

Fun for them. Creativity for you. The perfect night out!

Join us for a sweet evening of creativity, cookies, and connection! Led by Kristel’s Cookie Creations, you’ll learn step-by-step how to decorate 5 stunning custom cookies using basic piping and flooding techniques.

Perfect for beginners and seasoned bakers alike, this class is all about fun, laughter, and delicious results. Walk away with new skills and a box of beautifully decorated cookies to show off (or snack on!).

Ages 13+ (Participants under 18 must be accompanied by a paid adult)

All materials provided – just bring yourself and a sweet tooth!

Get cozy and creative this holiday season!

Join us on December 4th from 6–9pm for a Needle Felting Christmas Ornament Class at the SHAC!

Learn the art of needle felting as you transform fleece, a felting needle, and a cookie cutter into 1–2 beautiful handmade ornaments. Perfect for gifting or adding a personal touch to your holiday decor!

All supplies provided

Ages 14+

No experience needed – just bring your holiday spirit!

Spots are limited — register now

December 5th, 6:30pm

🎄✨ Get into the holiday spirit with our Fused Glass Snowman or Santa Workshop! ✨🎄

Create your own festive fused glass night light or tealight candle holder—the perfect handmade décor or gift for the season. Under the expert guidance of Laurie from Kiss My Glass, you’ll learn the art and magic of working with glass to bring your unique design to life.

🧑‍🎨 No experience needed – just come ready to create!

🔥 Projects will be kiln-fired and ready for pickup in 10–12 days (you’ll receive an email when they’re ready).

👨‍👩‍👧 Open to ages 12 and up. Kids must be accompanied by a paid adult who can assist with glass cutting.

👟 Closed-toe shoes required. Covered drinks welcome – but please leave the snacks at home.

Spots are limited, so don’t wait—register now and craft a little holiday magic! 🎅

December 14th, 12-2pm

Holiday Cookie Pop Workshop

✨ All Ages Welcome! (Kids under 12 must be accompanied by an adult)

Get into the holiday spirit with a sweet and festive Cookie Pop Class! 🎄🍪 Learn step-by-step how to create 6 adorable Oreo Snowman Pops and 6 charming Reindeer Nutterbutter Pops—perfect for gifts, parties, or just a fun treat at home.

All supplies are included, so just bring your holiday cheer and creativity!

Taught by: Jars & Sweets by Ashley

January 10th, 1:00

"The HeART of Glass"

With Valentine's Day just around the corner, love is in the air so come craft with us to make a beautifully colored heart suncatcher or nightlight.

Laurie with Kiss My Glass will show you how fun it is to work with glass and create your very own "Work of HeART". Choose your own colors & design. Ages:12+ (ages 12-17 must be accompanied by adult).

Nightlight 3.5"  Suncatcher 4.5"

Starting September 10, 2025

Wednesdays from 10am-11:30am. A 9 week course covering elementary art curriculum (ages: 5-12 years old). Drawing, watercolor, pastels, oil pastels, colored pencils, clay, found object sculptures, color wheel, etc . Supply list will be provided (2 students could share most supplies). Instructor: Abigail Powers - certified K-12 Art Teacher