Be Smart,
Add Art!
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.
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
Art Camp Anyone? This one's a doozy, sign up today, begins Monday if we get more enrollment soon!!! So much #summercampr#kidsactivitiesi#artforkidsr#fentonmichiganh#fentonenton
Look what's happening in Davisburg for kids! Enrollment Extended. Camp is running, sign up to#kids##kidsactivitiesi#summercampr#davisburgs#drawingforkidsrkids
Look what's happening in Lake Orion! Hurry to book this skill building camp for your young artist to#summer2025r#kidsactivitiesi#artforkidsr#thingstodoforkidsrkids😍
Upcoming Lessons
- November 28, 2025
-
- December 3, 2025
-
-
bThe Artist's Apprentice - More Art Please!
December 3, 2025 3:50 pm - 5:20 pm
Bailey Lake Elementary School, 8051 Pine Knob Rd, Independence Township, MI 48348, USALet's explore all things art! We will take paint brushes in hand to engage the contemporary works of Andrew Haslen a styles we will strive to emulate in our animal inspired, acrylic paintings. Students will be working with pulled string art and Manga cartoons as well! A wide range of art principles will be explored, including value, perspective, color theory and composition. We will try our hand at papier-mâché bas reliefs featuring birds! This is a FUN, fine art learning experience you won't want to miss! 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) 3:50 to 5:20 Wednesdays 11/5, 11/12, 11/19, (skip 11/26), 12/3 $65 plus $20 material fee payable to instructor on the 1st day of class. (As always, siblings of any age may register.)
-
- December 4, 2025
-
-
cFa La La Love This Fun Art Class!
December 4, 2025 3:35 pm - 5:35 pm
Clarkston Elementary School, 6589 Waldon Rd, Village of Clarkston, MI 48346, USAKids will have a joyous time painting a holiday themed glittery gnome village including Model Magic reindeer, bedazzled snowmen, and fabulously decked out Christmas tree! This art experience is a wonderful opportunity for parents to unlock their child's full potential and give them confidence, understanding and skills to help them flourish in an area that is important to them. A Gallery Show of the students' work will be extended to families at the end of class with sweet treats for all! 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 welcome!) $30 all materials included.
-
Fa La La La Love This Fun Art Class!
December 4, 2025 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Rochester Avon Recreation Authority (RARA), 500 E 2nd St, Rochester, MI 48307, USAFa La La Let's Draw & Paint! Young art lovers will be introduced to artists who whose talents express beautiful artwork of the holiday season! They will choose an artist to emulate, creating a lovely painting in the process. Beginning with a simple chalk drawing, proceeding to paint medium, students will receive individual guidance along the way to help with their individual artwork. A snowy scene of a colorful Christmas trees a lit with bright bulbs, a festive reindeer or a beautiful Hanukkah menorah all a glow with warmth on a winter's night are just a few of choices . Kid's will have plenty of ideas to select from including playful animals! Visual references will be used as a guidance. A Gallery Show of the students' work will be extended to families at the end of the final class, with sweet treats for all! 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 welcome!) $55 + $15 material fee. Thursdays 12/4, 12/11, 12/18.
-
- December 10, 2025
-
-
aFa La La Love this Fun Art Class!
December 10, 2025 3:50 pm - 5:50 pm
Andersonville Elementary School, 10350 Andersonville Rd, Davisburg, MI 48350, USAKids will have a joyous time painting a holiday themed glittery gnome village including Model Magic reindeer, bedazzled snowmen, and fabulously decked out Christmas tree! This art experience is a wonderful opportunity for parents to unlock their child's full potential and give them confidence, understanding and skills to help them flourish in an area that is important to them. A Gallery Show of the students' work will be extended to families at the end of class with sweet treats for all! 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 welcome!) $30 all materials included.
-
- December 11, 2025
-
-
sFa La La Love this Fun Art Class!
December 11, 2025 3:50 pm - 5:50 pm
Springfield Plains Elementary, 8650 Holcomb Rd, Village of Clarkston, MI 48348, USAKids will have a joyous time painting a holiday themed glittery gnome village including Model Magic reindeer, bedazzled snowmen, and fabulously decked out Christmas tree! This art experience is a wonderful opportunity for parents to unlock their child's full potential and give them confidence, understanding and skills to help them flourish in an area that is important to them. A Gallery Show of the students' work will be extended to families at the end of class with sweet treats for all! 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 welcome!) $30 all materials included.
-
- December 12, 2025
-
-
iFa La La Love This Fun Art Class
December 12, 2025 3:50 pm - 5:50 pm
Independence Elementary School, 6850 Hubbard Rd, Village of Clarkston, MI 48348, USAKids will have a joyous time painting a holiday themed glittery gnome village including Model Magic reindeer, bedazzled snowmen, and fabulously decked out Christmas tree! This art experience is a wonderful opportunity for parents to unlock their child's full potential and give them confidence, understanding and skills to help them flourish in an area that is important to them. A Gallery Show of the students' work will be extended to families at the end of class with sweet treats for all! 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 welcome!) $30 all materials included.
-
- December 15, 2025
-
-
Jolly Holly Workshop
December 15, 2025 3:50 pm - 5:50 pm
Oakwood Elementary School, 2839 Oakwood Rd, Ortonville, MI 48462, USALet's ring in the holidays by painting a glittery gingerbread house, including all the fabulous trimmings in candy cane and holly! Students will learn to master one point perspective when they draw bedazzled gifts for their Christmas tree. We will be adding a sculpture of Frosty the snowman using Model Magic. This art experience is a wonderful opportunity for parents to unlock their child's full potential and give them confidence, understanding and skills to help them flourish in an area that is important to them. A Gallery Show of the students' work will be extended to families at the end of class with sweet treats for all! 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 welcome!) $30 all materials included.
-
- December 16, 2025
-
-
Jolly Holly Workshop
December 16, 2025 3:40 pm - 5:40 pm
Harvey-Swanson Elementary School, 209 Varsity Dr, Ortonville, MI 48462, USALet's ring in the holidays by painting a glittery gingerbread house, including all the fabulous trimmings in candy cane and holly! Students will learn to master one point perspective when they draw bedazzled gifts for their Christmas tree. We will be adding a sculpture of Frosty the snowman using Model Magic. This art experience is a wonderful opportunity for parents to unlock their child's full potential and give them confidence, understanding and skills to help them flourish in an area that is important to them. A Gallery Show of the students' work will be extended to families at the end of class with sweet treats for all! 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 welcome!) $30 all materials included. 3:40-5:40
-
- December 17, 2025
-
-
bFa La La Love this Fun Art Class!
December 17, 2025 3:50 pm - 5:50 pm
Bailey Lake Elementary School, 8051 Pine Knob Rd, Independence Township, MI 48348, USAKids will have a joyous time painting a holiday themed glittery gnome village including Model Magic reindeer, bedazzled snowmen, and fabulously decked out Christmas tree! This art experience is a wonderful opportunity for parents to unlock their child's full potential and give them confidence, understanding and skills to help them flourish in an area that is important to them. A Gallery Show of the students' work will be extended to families at the end of class with sweet treats for all! 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 welcome!) $30 all materials included. 3:50-5:50
-
- December 18, 2025
-
-
rJolly Holly Workshop!
December 18, 2025 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Renaissance High School, 6558 Waldon Rd, Village of Clarkston, MI 48346, USALet's ring in the holidays by painting a glittery gingerbread house, including all the fabulous trimmings in candy cane and holly! Students will learn to master one point perspective when they draw bedazzled gifts for their Christmas tree. We will be adding a sculpture of Frosty the snowman using Model Magic. This art experience is a wonderful opportunity for parents to unlock their child's full potential and give them confidence, understanding and skills to help them flourish in an area that is important to them. A Gallery Show of the students' work will be extended to families at the end of class with sweet treats for all! 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 welcome!) $30 all materials included. 5:30-7:30
-
- December 19, 2025
-
-
Fa La La Love This Fun Art Class!
December 19, 2025 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Friendship Park, 3380 Clarkston Rd, Lake Orion, MI 48362, USAKids will have a joyous time painting a holiday themed, glittery gnome village including Model Magic reindeer, bedazzled snowmen, and fabulously decked out Christmas tree! This art experience is a wonderful opportunity for parents to unlock their child's full potential and give them confidence, understanding and skills to help them flourish in an area that is important to them. A Gallery Show of the students' work will be extended to families at the end of class with sweet treats for all! 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 welcome!)
$30 all materials included. 4:30-6:30pm
-
- December 22, 2025
-
- December 23, 2025
-
- December 24, 2025
-
- December 25, 2025
-
- December 26, 2025
-
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!
