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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.
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:
- To purchase a series of private lessons.
- To purchase a birthday private party art activity.
- To purchase lessons for home school for your children or home school group.
- To pay for the material fee for scheduled classes or private lessons. (Note: Excludes Brandon Schools)
- To pay for boy/girl scout art badge requirement lesson.
- To pay for travel fee for out of an area location.
Latest News
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Upcoming Lessons
- September 24, 2025
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nI am The Artist's Apprentice
September 24, 2025 3:35 pm - 5:05 pm
North Sashabaw Elementary School, 5290 Maybee Rd, Independence Township, MI 48346, USADo you have an art kiddo who would enjoy embracing new and unusual experimental ideas? In this art series your child will be learning traditional painting techniques along with the avant-garde. We will be working with acrylic paints as well as zentangles, mosaics, and collage! Subject matter will include trees, owls, landscapes and asymmetrical designs. We'll try out a new spin art using a lazy-Susan wheel. (Psst! It's a lot of fun.) Sign up early for this one, space is limited. A Gallery Show will be presented to families following class on the final day. By artist/instructor Pamela Palmer B.F.A. owner entrepreneur of The Artist's Apprentice. Please wear clothes that are not precious
Ages 7 & up (As always, siblings of any age are welcome) 3:35 to 5:05 Wednesdays 9/24, 10/1, 10/8, 10/15 $65 plus $20 material fee payable to instructor on the 1st day of class.(As always, siblings of any age may register.)
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- September 27, 2025
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Brockway Mountain Drive.
September 27, 2025
I'd like to mention the West Bluff Scenic View as the featured/primary highlight atop Brockway Mountain and situated at the end of Brockway Mountain Drive.
It is 1300 feet above sea level overlooking Lake Superior. Most tourists/visitors will hang out at West Bluff as sort of their reward to appreciate the surroundings hovering above Copper Harbor, MI.I was visiting back in the springtime of 2021 getting ready to take the Queen IV Ferry over to Isle Royale National Park.
So...the day prior to my departure I was exploring around the sleepy town of Copper Harbor, Michigan and included this Brockway Mountain Drive as part of my activities.To arrive at the West Bluff Scenic View...you simply drive this 4-mile paved Brockway Mountain Drive until it can't go any further. And, the road begins just outside downtown Copper Harbor.
While on the drive, I suggest first stopping at the Copper Harbor Overlook about 1/4 of a mile into the trek up the mountain. It can't be missed on the left hand side of the road and there'll be a scenic observation deck for you to admire the setting of the area. This overlook I believe is even better than the sceneries at West Bluff Scenic View.
And between these two vista point spots, there's really no other landmark/attractions worthy of exiting your car for along the 4-mile road.
Overall, the ambiance at West Bluff Scenic View was pleasant. I could envision how really picturesque the sights would be during autumn when the leaves start changing colors.
In the end the landscape is good enough for hanging out 15 - 20 minutes and breathing in the fresh Upper Peninsula Michigan air.
And Brockway Mountain Drive will take you about an hour or so to complete. It's short and simple. -
Baraga Lakeside Inn
September 27, 2025
Baraga Lakeside Inn, 900 US-41, Baraga, MI 49908, USA -
Silver Mountain
September 27, 2025
Silver Mountain, Forest Rd 922, Nisula, MI 49952
- September 30, 2025
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Drawing & Painting & Clay, OH MY!
September 30, 2025 3:40 pm - 5:10 pm
Harvey-Swanson Elementary School, 209 Varsity Dr, Ortonville, MI 48462, USADrawing & Painting & Clay , OH MY!
Our young artists will be taking on LIONS & TIGERS & BEARS in this fun art series! Kids love animals, especially the big and powerful ones with artwork that we will be developing in acrylics, chalk pastels, oil pastels and clay. Emphasis will be placed on proportion and detail as we learn the various techniques necessary to improve as artists. A Gallery Show will be presented to families following class on the final day. By artist/instructor Pamela Palmer BFA. owner entrepreneur of The Artist's Apprentice.
Please wear clothes that are not precious
Ages 7 & up (As always, siblings of any age are welcome) 3:40 to 5:10 Tuesdays 9/30, 10/7, 10/14, 10/21 $85 All materials included.
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- October 1, 2025
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The Artist's Apprentice - Fashion Passion
October 1, 2025 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Rochester Avon Recreation Authority (RARA), 500 E 2nd St, Rochester, MI 48307, USADo you have a young artist with a flare for fashion! If so, you may have a budding clothes designer in your midst! Let's foster that interest by engaging her in classes that encourage creativity while guiding her in a variety of projects that promote fundamental drawing skills. Student will be working in graphite, ink and colored pencil to capture their ideas on paper. Attention will be given to understanding body proportions, mastering different poses, and learning to convey fabric and garment details. Developing a strong understanding of anatomy and practicing different styles will also come into play. 'A Fashion Debut' will be extended to families on the final day of this unique series. 7 & up (As always, siblings of any age may register.)
$70plus $15 material fee Tuesdays 9/9, 9/16, 9/23 6:30-8:00
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- October 2, 2025
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Drawing & Painting & Clay, OH MY!
October 2, 2025 3:50 pm - 5:20 pm
Oakwood Elementary School, 2839 Oakwood Rd, Ortonville, MI 48462, USADrawing & Painting & Clay , OH MY!
Our young artists will be taking on LIONS & TIGERS & BEARS in this fun art series! Kids love animals, especially the big and powerful ones with artwork that we will be developing in acrylics, chalk pastels, oil pastels and clay. Emphasis will be placed on proportion and detail as we learn the various techniques necessary to improve as artists. A Gallery Show will be presented to families following class on the final day. By artist/instructor Pamela Palmer BFA. owner entrepreneur of The Artist's Apprentice.
Please wear clothes that are not precious
Ages 7 & up (As always, siblings of any age are welcome) 3:50 to 5:50 Thursdays 10/2 10/9, 10/16, 10/23. $85 All Material Included
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- October 6, 2025
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I am The Artist's Apprentice
October 6, 2025 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Friendship Park, 3380 Clarkston Rd, Lake Orion, MI 48362, USADo you have an art kiddo who would enjoy embracing new and unusual experimental ideas? In this art series your child will be learning traditional painting techniques along with the avant-garde. We will be working with acrylic paints as well as zentangles, mosaics, and collage! Subject matter will include trees, owls, landscapes and asymmetrical designs. We'll try out a new spin art using a lazy-Susan wheel. (Psst! It's a lot of fun.) Sign up early for this one, space is limited. A Gallery Show will be presented to families following class on the final day. By artist/instructor Pamela Palmer B.F.A. owner entrepreneur of The Artist's Apprentice. Please wear clothes that are not precious
Ages 7 & up (As always, siblings of any age are welcome) 4:30 to 6:00 Mondays 10/06, 10/13, 10/20, 10/27 $65 plus $20 material fee payable to instructor on the 1st day of class.(As always, siblings of any age may register.)
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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
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.🎨 The Artist's Apprentice
If you have a question, call Pamela Palmer at
Or text (248) 842-1349
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