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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
Upcoming Lessons
- July 21, 2025
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The Artist's Apprentice - Fashion Extravaganza Camp
July 21, 2025 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Renaissance High School, 6558 Waldon Rd, Village of Clarkston, MI 48346, USARegister for this camp here! Do you have a Passion for Fashion? Let’s hit the runway with a flashy frenzy! This drawing camp will launch you on your way to expressing ideas in a way that sets them apart with professional appeal! We will be learning about body structure and balance of movement as we creatively express these concepts. Our young visionaries will be exploring various ways to set forth their innovative intentions by designing outfits in numerous sketches using ink washes with graphite, colored pencils, and markers. Other projects will include a charming paper sculpture, using specialty white papers on black card stock, and creating faerie gowns from nature elements that we scavenge we gather from an outdoor excursion. A fun use of tissue paper and watercolors will culminate in a large-scale project. This is a great opportunity to utilize that creative mind of yours, so let’s start making those gorgeous garments! 'A Fashion Debut' will be extended to families on the final day of this unique summer camp. 7& up (As always Siblings of any age may register.)
$165 plus $60 material fee M-F 7/21, 7/22, 7/23, 7/24, 7/25 9:00 -12:00 -
Kid's Drawing 101 Camp for Kids
July 21, 2025 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Friendship Park, 3380 Clarkston Rd, Lake Orion, MI 48362, USARegister here for this summer camp! (Scroll down, click on Camps, click on Art Camps, click on with Artist's Apprentice.)
So you like to draw, but you want to get better at it? Okay, let's make that happen! Students will be working on exercises involving negative space, value shading, portraits, contour lines, and perspective. These basics will help to build a strong foundation for an understanding of how to improve artwork and make it go beyond the ordinary and reach a new level of excellence, truly impressive! We engage in 2 or 3 projects daily with an outdoor 'en plein air' experiences as well.
New this year! Art kids will utilize embossing tools and white highlighter pen in a technique to enhance the drawing of animal fur. We will work primarily in graphite, and if time permits, students can add color with the medium of their choice. A Gallery Show of our students' artwork will be extended to families at the end of class on the final day! Taught by Artist/Instructor Pamela Palmer B.F.A., Owner/Entrepreneur of The Artist's Apprentice.
Ages 7 & up (As always, siblings of any age are always welcome to register.)
$165 plus $60 material fee paid to instructor at the start of classes.
Monday-Friday 2:00 - 5:00 7/21, 7/22, 7/23, 7/24, 7/25.
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- July 28, 2025
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The Artist's Apprentice - Printmaking Summer Camp
July 28, 2025 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Long Meadow Elementary School, 450 Allston Dr, Rochester Hills, MI 48309, USARegister here for this summer camp!Rubber block printing of animals impressed upon mulberry paper and citrous fruit stampings upon rice paper for a fine backdrop of exotic birds, this camp is sure to please all the young artists amongst us! Rubbing will be used to embellished some of out pieces. Kids will be using brayer rollers and printer's ink to create a multi colored sunset silhouetted behind repeating trees in a sectional of their choosing.
Stenciling on fabric Flower mural using recycled styrofoam. A Gallery Show of our students' artwork will be extended to families following class on the final day! Taught by Artist/Instructor of The Artist's Apprentice.
Ages 7 & up. (As always siblings of any age are welcome to register)
$165 plus $60 material fee payable to instructor on the 1st day of classes. Please bring water bottle and snack and wear clothes that are not precious. Kids will be taking a short break on the hour so children should wear sun screen if needed.
M-F 7/28, 7/29, 7/30, 7/3, 8/1 9:00-12:00 -
The Artist's Apprentice - Fashion Extravaganza Camp
July 28, 2025 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Long Meadow Elementary School, 450 Allston Dr, Rochester Hills, MI 48309, USARegister here for this summer camp! Do you have a Passion for Fashion? Let’s hit the runway with a flashy frenzy! This drawing camp will launch you on your way to expressing ideas in a way that sets them apart with professional appeal! We will be learning about body structure and balance of movement as we creatively express these concepts. Our young visionaries will be exploring various ways to set forth their innovative intentions by designing outfits in numerous sketches using ink washes with graphite, colored pencils, and markers. Other projects will include a charming paper sculpture, using specialty white papers on black card stock, and creating faerie gowns from nature elements that we scavenge we gather from an outdoor excursion. A fun use of tissue paper and watercolors will culminate in a large-scale project. This is a great opportunity to utilize that creative mind of yours, so let’s start making those gorgeous garments! 'A Fashion Debut' will be extended to families on the final day of this unique summer camp. 7& up (As always Siblings of any age may register.)
$160 plus $60 material fee M-F 7/28, 7/29, 730, 7/31, 8/1 2:00-5:00
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- August 4, 2025
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The Artist's Apprentice Treasures Under the Sea Summer Camp
August 4, 2025 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Renaissance High School, 6558 Waldon Rd, Village of Clarkston, MI 48346, USARegister for this camp here! Axolotl fans let's take a dip under the sea! Our young artists will be exploring lots of fun sea creatures, like sea horses & jellyfish and animals like penguins and narwhals who frolic amongst them! Sea turtles, dolphins and whales alike will come to life by means of paintings, Model Magic sculptures and drawings. Kids will learn drawing techniques in colored pencil, chalk & oil pastels. Gallery Show that will be extended to families following class on the final day! Sign up today and tell your friends about this new camp offering! Taught by Artist/Instructor Pamela Palmer owner/entrepreneur of The Artist's Apprentice.
Ages 7 & up. (As always siblings of any age are welcome to register.)
$165 plus $60 material fee payable to instructor on the 1st day of classes. Please bring water bottle and snack and wear clothes that are not precious. Kids will be taking a short break on the hour so children should wear sun screen if needed.
M-F 784, 8/5, 8/6, 8/7, 8/8 9:00 - 12:00. -
Let's Give it a Whorl! Art Camp
August 4, 2025 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Friendship Park, Lake OrionRegister here for this summer camp! (Scroll down, click on 'Camps', click on 'Art Camps', click on 'with Artist's Apprentice'.)
Let's try new things and make fun art! This is the premise for this new art camp where the artwork we accomplish will be a culmination of thought and design. An exciting exploratory effort certain to bring joy to our young artists! Kids will be using a lazy Susan to spin off beautiful paintings, using silly string to make the only kind of negative impression that is fun for everyone, and creating a colorful, wire stocking sculpture! These, among other avant garde explorations, will culminate in A Gallery Show of our students' artwork that will be extended to families at the end of class on the final day. Sign up today for this this one, space is limited! Taught by Artist/Instructor Pamela Palmer B.F.A., Owner/Entrepreneur of The Artist's Apprentice.
Ages 7 & up (As always, siblings of any age are always welcome to register.)
$165 plus $60 material fee paid to instructor at the start of classes.
Monday-Friday 2:00-5:00 8/4, 8/5, 8/6, 8/7, 8/8.
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- August 11, 2025
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The Artist's Apprentice - Drawing 101 Summer Camp for Kids
August 11, 2025 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Hart Community Center, 495 Broadway, Davisburg, MI 48350, USAClick here to reigister for this camp!
So you like to draw, but you want to get better at it? Okay, let's make that happen! Students will be working on exercises involving negative space, value shading, portraits, contour lines, and perspective. These basics will help to build a strong foundation for an understanding of how to improve artwork and make it go beyond the ordinary to reach a new level of excellence! We engage in 2 or 3 projects daily with an outdoor 'en plein air' experiences as well.
New this year! Art kids will utilize embossing tools and white highlighter pen in a technique to enhance the drawing of animal fur. We will work primarily in graphite, and if time permits, students can add color with the medium of their choice. A Gallery Show of our students' artwork will be extended to families at the end of class on the final day. Sign up today for this truly impressive, skill changing summer camp! Taught by Artist/Instructor Pamela Palmer B.F.A., Owner/Entrepreneur of The Artist's Apprentice.
Ages 7 & up (As always, siblings of any age are always welcome to register.)
$160 plus $60 material fee paid to instructor at the start of classes.
Monday-Friday 2:00-5:00 8/11, 8/12, 8/13, 8:14, 8:15. -
The Artist's Apprentice - The Colorful ART Camp
August 11, 2025 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Fenton Culture and Community CenterRegister here for this summer camp!Do we love color? Yes we do! .Let's get out our ROY-G-BIV (Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Blue, Indigo and Violet) colors and attempt the challenging task of learning how to paint a rainbow, one that looks real as it is seen in nature. Outdoor activities include making a rainbow 'bubble snake' that will be used as a colorful backdrop for the most brilliant rainbow anime characters! Kids will be working on landscapes and colorful animals like rainbow fish, chameleons, peacocks, iridescent beetle bugs, and fancy roosters. Isn't there something splendid about a prism?! We will be learning about the fracturing of light in another fun outdoor activity! Colored pencils will be used, including shimmer colors, chalk pastels, paper quilling and paint. Experimental practices will be utilized like beautiful ink applications. You will be impressed with our colorful art that will be presented in A Gallery Show following class on the final day! Taught by Artist/Instructor of owner/entrepreneur of The Artist's Apprentice. M-F 8/11, 8/12, 8/13, 8/14, 8/15 2:00 - 5:00 $165 Plus $60 material fee payable to instructor on the 1st day of class. Ages 7 & up (As always siblings of any age can register) Bring a snack and water bottle. Please wear clothing that is not precious. We will get messy!
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- August 12, 2025
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Whimsical Animals Painting & Drawing Camp
August 12, 2025 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Orion Center, 1335 Joslyn Rd, Orion Twp, MI 48360, USAThis camp will tickle your funny bone! We'll be painting laughing kittens with top hats, drawing dancing fish and personifying your favorite animals! Although the ideas will be your own, and colors and structure will be unusual, guidance will be given to ensure that your creations are believable, in an kooky sort of way. We will be discussing which elements are required in a work of art in order to develop an effective composition, namely: the rule of thirds; iconic; and leading the eye. Kids will be creating unusual backgrounds and working on large scale drawings including cartoons! A Gallery Show of our students' artwork will be extended to families following class on the final day! Taught by Artist/Instructor of The Artist's Apprentice.
Ages 7 & up. (As always siblings of any age are welcome to register)
$165 plus $60 material fee payable to instructor on the 1st day of classes. Please bring water bottle and snack and wear clothes that are not precious. Kids will be taking a short break on the hour so wear sun screen if needed.
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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
For the fastest response, simply use the form to the right, and we'll get back to you soon!