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Be Smart, Add Art!

Art Lessons for Kids • One-To-One Tutoring • Birthday Parties • Private Lessons

The Artist’s Apprentice offers the creative youth an opportunity to explore his/her individual talents through a variety of medium, subject matter and techniques. Classes are taught by Artist/Instructor Pamela Palmer B.F.A., Owner/Entrepreneur of The Artist’s Apprentice established in 2002.

A variety of classes, offered in a group setting are designed for young artists ages 7 & up (siblings are always welcome!). Home School Students, Birthday Parties, Girl/Boy Scout Badge Requirements, and Religious Groups, and those in the International Baccalaureate program are just a few.

View our Class Schedule to find out what’s being offered right now. We also offer private art classes as well as home school lesson, (group and individual) at the Independence Library, Depot Park, The Corner Cafe in Nieman’s Family Market or at your home in Clarkston!

If you are a Metro Trading Association Member

Note: Due to third party involvement, trade dollars can not be used for scheduled classes.

Your trade dollars are able to be used in a number of ways:

  1. To purchase a series of private lessons.
  2. To purchase a birthday private party art activity.
  3. To purchase lessons for home school for your children or home school group.
  4. To pay for the material fee for scheduled classes or private lessons. (Note: Excludes Brandon Schools)
  5. To pay for boy/girl scout art badge requirement lesson.
  6. To pay for travel fee for out of an area location.

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Sign up today! This will be fun!🎨 Register Now for "Monday is My Painting Day"! 🎨
Unleash your inner artist and join us at Friendship Park from February 10-March 3, every Monday from 4:30-6:30 pm. This exciting class is open to all ages 7+, with registration fees at $65 for residents and $68 for non-residents.

Did you know that creative expression is a fantastic way to support mental health and well-being? Let’s get artsy together! Dive into the world of chain pull art, a fun and innovative painting technique that blends beautifully with traditional brushwork. Perfect your fine motor skills as you maneuver ball chains and yarns around your canvas, creating incredible works of art featuring fish, flowers, and other flora and fauna.

Collaborate with fellow budding artists, share ideas, and seek inspiration in this wild adventure. Plus, don't miss the Gallery Show for families on the final day of class! Siblings of any age are welcome to join. A $20 material fee is payable to the instructor at the first class. Register now at www.orionparks.com or by calling 248.391.0304 x3500.

🎨 Instructor: Pamela Palmer with The Artist's Apprentice
Spaces are limited, so sign up today for this creative frolic in February! 🖌️✨
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Hope to see you soon!!Join us for a Jolly Holiday Animal Art class with the The Artist's Apprentice! Classes begin this Friday. Register early to keep this FUN and FESTIVE class on the schedule at www.slpr.net ... See MoreSee Less

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Upcoming Lessons

May 3, 2025
May 6, 2025
  • Cartoon Happy Hopping Bunnies!

    May 6, 2025  3:50 pm - 5:20 pm
    Independence Elementary

    These classes are so fun! Kids will be creating cheerful, cherub bunnies in the playful style of a contemporary Swedish artist. We will be utilizing neon paints and pastels on canvas and large scale paper. It's truly a joyful adventure that I hope your child will be able to join.Your young artist will have individual instruction, guiding them in composition and color choice to create a well executed body of work for our Gallery Show that will be offered to families on the final day of classes.Classes taught by artist/instructor Pamela Palmer, owner/entrepreneur of The Artist's Apprentice. Ages 7 & up. (As always siblings of any age are welcome!)Tuesdays 3:50 - 5:20 5/6, 5/13, 5/20, 5/27  $65 plus $20 material fee payable to instructor on the 1st day of classes.

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May 7, 2025
  • Cartoon Happy Hopping Bunnies!

    May 7, 2025  3:50 pm - 5:20 pm
    Bailey Lake Elementary

    These classes are so fun! Kids will be creating cheerful, cherub bunnies in the playful style of a contemporary Swedish artist. We will be utilizing neon paints and pastels on canvas and large scale paper. It's truly a joyful adventure that I hope your child will be able to join.Your young artist will have individual instruction, guiding them in composition and color choice to create a well executed body of work for our Gallery Show that will be offered to families on the final day of classes.Classes taught by artist/instructor Pamela Palmer, owner/entrepreneur of The Artist's Apprentice. Ages 7 & up. (As always siblings of any age are welcome!) Wednesdays 3:50 - 5:20 5/7, 5/14, 5/21, 5/28  $65 plus $20 material fee payable to instructor on the 1st day of classes.

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May 8, 2025
  • Be Smart. Add ART!

    May 8, 2025  4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
    Friendship Park, 3380 Clarkston Rd, Lake Orion, MI 48362, USA

     Your choice! In this course the student and parent give input as to what the child would like to learn. The idea of the class is to add art into a child’s curriculum in order to balance and improve other areas of study.Children who engage in arts can develop important skills such as problem-solving, self-expression, and fine motor skills. As children learn to master new art techniques, they also boost their confidence and self-esteem.Many avenues may be explored in these classes, including clay, drawing, painting and manga (Japanese cartooning). No prior experience necessary. A Gallery Show will be extended to families following class on the final day. Classes taught by artist/instructor Pamela Palmer, owner/entrepreneur of The Artist's Apprentice. Ages 7 & up. (As always siblings of any age are welcome!)Thursdays 5/8, 5/15, 5/22, 5/29  $65 plus $20 material fee payable to instructor on the 1st day of classes.

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May 9, 2025
  • Cartoon Happy Hopping Bunnies!

    May 9, 2025  4:20 pm - 5:50 pm
    Fenton Community & Cultural Center, 150 S Leroy St, Fenton, MI 48430, USA

    These classes are so fun! Kids will be creating cheerful, cherub bunnies in the playful style of a contemporary Swedish artist. We will be utilizing neon paints and pastels on canvas and large scale paper. It's truly a joyful adventure that I hope your child will be able to join.Your young artist will have individual instruction, guiding them in composition and color choice to create a well executed body of work for our Gallery Show that will be offered to families on the final day of classes.Classes taught by artist/instructor Pamela Palmer, owner/entrepreneur of The Artist's Apprentice. Ages 7 & up. (As always siblings of any age are welcome!) Fridays 5/9, 5/16, 5/23, 5/30  $65 plus $20 material fee payable to instructor on the 1st day of classes.

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May 12, 2025
  • Be Smart. Add ART!

    May 12, 2025  4:20 pm - 5:50 pm
    Fenton Community and Culture Center

     Your choice! In this course the student and parent give input as to what the child would like to learn. The idea of the class is to add art into a child’s curriculum in order to balance and improve other areas of study. Children who engage in arts can develop important skills such as problem-solving, self-expression, and fine motor skills. As children learn to master new art techniques, they also boost their confidence and self-esteem. Many avenues may be explored in these classes, including clay, drawing, painting and manga (Japanese cartooning). No prior experience necessary. A Gallery Show will be extended to families following class on the final day. Classes taught by artist/instructor Pamela Palmer, owner/entrepreneur of The Artist's Apprentice. Ages 7 & up. (As always siblings of any age are welcome!) Mondays 5/12, 5/19, 5/26, 6/2  $65 plus $20 material fee payable to instructor on the 1st day of classes.

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22 years and counting! All of our fine art experiences are instructed by Pamela Palmer, an artist who was born and educated in Canada. Pamela has a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree with a major in painting and a minor in drawing from the University of Windsor and a Diploma of Interior Design from St. Clair College. Her works have been accepted into the government collection of Ontario and into juried shows at the Windsor Gallery of Art. Currently she is one of the regular artists displaying work at The Cause and Affect Gallery in Fenton. Palmer has been the 4th grade art teacher at the Independence El. and art instructor at the Early Childhood Learning Center for the Young 5’s program in Clarkston.

The Artist’s Apprentice has received a huge amount of recognition since its beginnings through the Youth Enrichment Program in Clarkston, Michigan and has branched out into Lake Orion, Fenton, Davisburg and Rochester.

As part of The Artist’s Apprentice program, students will be working to improve upon their personal best, an ongoing mindset that, hopefully continues throughout a lifetime.

Classes

…and many more! Check the Class Schedule to see what’s being offered right now!

How Do I Enroll?

For group classes, go to the Class Schedule and click on the desired class for information on how to enroll and make a payment. Note: For ‘Schedule’ classes please do not pay through this website. Click here to enroll in private classes, art parties, or to pay online.

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If you have a question, call Pamela Palmer at

(248) 620-3040

Or text (248) 842-1349

For the fastest response, simply use the form to the right, and we'll get back to you soon!