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			1	2 raThe Artist's Apprentice - Ready. Set. PAINT! raThe Artist's Apprentice - Ready. Set. PAINT! October 2, 2026 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm Rochester Avon Recreation Authority (RARA), 500 E 2nd St, Rochester, MI 48307, USA Do your kiddos love to paint? Great! Let's get these creative kids started with cute animals and beautiful flowers! Students participating in this series will be learning skill-improving techniques in acrylics and watercolor painting. Did you know that integrating art to a child's curriculum raises scores in core subjects! It increases cognitive development and boosts long-term memory through visual and tactile engagement. Our young artist's will be engaged in three creative projects aimed with individual interests in mind as we embark on understanding color, composition and value, including tint and shade awareness. Join us for our Gallery Show that will be presented to families at 5:10pm on the final day. Taught by artist/educator Pamela Palmer B.F.A. Founder of The Artist's Apprentice. Please wear clothes that are not precious, we will get messy! A short break will be enjoyed in the playscape, so please wear or bring socks. Ages 7 & 14 (As always, siblings of any age are welcome) 5:30 to 7:00 Fridays 9/11, 9/18, 9/25, 10/2 $98 ($73 65/35 split plus $25 admin fee no split.) As always, siblings of any age may register. See more details •	3 Axolotls Gallore! An Art Workshop Axolotls Gallore! An Art Workshop October 3, 2026 4:20 pm - 6:20 pm Fenton Community & Cultural Center, 150 S Leroy St, Fenton, MI 48430, USA We love these little sea creatures! So let's draw a bunch of them with all of the color morphs that we can imagine! We will be sketching and modeling these aquatic friends with visual references to delight of your child! Our young artists will learn to shade from light to dark values with spots and stripes, and hearts and daisies. FUN FACT: Drawing from observation helps develop attention to detail, a skill useful in science, engineering, medicine, and technology. BONUS: Kids will design their own custom zippered case to take home! Expect a little mess and a lot of creativity—please wear clothes that are not precious. Families are invited to join us for a Gallery Showcase at 5:05 Taught by: Artist/Educator Pamela Palmer, B.F.A. Founder of The Artist's Apprentice Dates: Thursday 10/1 Amount: $30 ($20 plus $10 material fee) Time: 4:20PM – 6:20 PM Ages: 6 - 12 See more details •	4
5 4rbThe Artist's Apprentice-Squishmellow Mania! 4rbThe Artist's Apprentice-Squishmellow Mania! October 5, 2026 3:20 pm - 4:50 pm University Hills Elementary, 600 Croydon Rd, Rochester Hills, MI 48309, USA So sweet, so cute! We just want to eat them up, but lets create them instead! These lovable squishmellow characters will be the focus of this multi-media series, where kids will explore many avenues of the art world. From printmaking on rice paper, painting in brilliant shimmer colors, and sculpting with model magic clay, your kiddo will be engaged in a whirl wind of imaginative projects and 3D visual references. One-to-one guidance will ensure that even the most timid artist will shine with confidence as they present their artwork in a Gallery Show, extended to parents on the last day of class. Note: These classes are an hour and a half long. Please arrive 15 minutes earlier on the final day for a prideful exhibition of our 'viewing of creations'! See more details •	6 4 iSmart Art that Ends with a BOO! 4 iSmart Art that Ends with a BOO! October 6, 2026 3:50 pm - 5:20 pm Independence Elementary School, 6850 Hubbard Rd, Village of Clarkston, MI 48348, USA i Smart Art that Ends with a BOO! Tuesday, October 6, 2026⋅3:50 – 5:20pm Weekly on Tuesday, 4 times Independence Elementary School Did you know that just participating in the arts is associated with measurable academic benefits—including higher standardized test scores! In this art series kids will try their hand at all things art: painting, sculpture, drawing, printmaking and more! Art isn't just about making beautiful things—it's about building creative thinkers, confident problem-solvers, and lifelong learners. On the final day we will end with a Halloween SHEBANG with fun projects of ghosts, pumpkins, and black cats. Kids will delight in celebration balloons, Pop-cycle treats and Hallowe'en knick-knacks to take home! Wear your Hallowe'en costumes if you like! Families are invited to the Viewing of Creations at 5:10 on the last day of class, 10/20. Taught by Artist Pamela Palmer BFA, Founder of The Artist's Apprentice.$85 ($65 plus $20 material fee) Ages 6 & up Dates; 10/6, 10/13, 10/20, 10/27 3:50-5:20 See more details •	7 4 c Smart Art that Ends with a BOO! 4 c Smart Art that Ends with a BOO! October 7, 2026 3:50 pm - 5:20 pm Clarkston Elementary School, 6589 Waldon Rd, Village of Clarkston, MI 48346, USA bl Smart Art that Ends with a BOO! Wednesday, October 14, 2026⋅3:50 – 5:20pm Weekly on Wednesday, 4 times Bailey Lake Elementary School Did you know that just participating in the arts is associated with measurable academic benefits—including higher standardized test scores! In this art series kids will try their hand at all things art: painting, sculpture, drawing, printmaking and more! Art isn't just about making beautiful things—it's about building creative thinkers, confident problem-solvers, and lifelong learners. On the final day we will end with a Halloween SHEBANG with fun projects of ghosts, pumpkins, and black cats. Kids will delight in celebration balloons, Pop-cycle treats and Hallowe'en knick-knacks to take home! Wear your Hallowe'en costumes if you like! Families are invited to the Viewing of Creations at 5:10 on the last day of class 10/28. Taught by Artist Pamela Palmer BFA, Founder of The Artist's Apprentice. $85 ($65 plus $20 material fee) Ages 6 & up Dates:10/7, 10/14, 10/21, 10/28 3:50 - 5:20 See more details •	8 bl Smart Art that Ends with a BOO! bl Smart Art that Ends with a BOO! October 8, 2026 3:50 pm - 5:20 pm Bailey Lake Elementary School, 8051 Pine Knob Rd, Independence Township, MI 48348, USA pk Smart Art that Ends with a BOO! Thursday, October 8, 2026⋅3:50 – 5:20pm Weekly on Thursday, 4 times Pine Knob Elementary School Did you know that just participating in the arts is associated with measurable academic benefits—including higher standardized test scores! In this art series kids will try their hand at all things art: painting, sculpture, drawing, printmaking and more! Art isn't just about making beautiful things—it's about building creative thinkers, confident problem-solvers, and lifelong learners. On the final day we will end with a Halloween SHEBANG with fun projects of ghosts, pumpkins, black cats. Kids will delight in celebration balloons, Pop-cycle treats and Hallowe'en knick-knacks to take home! Wear your Hallowe'en costumes if you like! Families are invited to the Viewing of Creations at 5:00 on the last day of class 10/29. Taught by Artist/Educator Pamela Palmer BFA, Founder of The Artist's Apprentice. Ages 6 & up Dates: 10/8, 10/15, 10/22, 10/29 3:40 - 5:10 See more details •	9 . . October 9, 2026 See more details loSmart Art that Ends with a BOO! loSmart Art that Ends with a BOO! October 9, 2026 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm Orion Recreation Center, 3800 S Baldwin Rd, Lake Orion, MI 48359, USA Did you know that just by participating in the arts is associated with measurable academic benefits—including higher standardized test scores! In this art series kids will try their hand at all things art: painting, sculpture, drawing, printmaking and more! On the final day we will end with a Halloween SHEBANG with fun projects of ghost, pumpkins, black cats. Kids will delight in celebration balloons, Popcycle treats and Halloween knickknacks to take home! Wear you Halloween costumes if you like! Families are invited to the Viewing of Creations at 6:15 on the last day of class. Taught by Artist Pamela Palmer BFA, Founder of The Artist's Apprentice. Ages 6 & up 10/9, 10/16, 10/23, 10/30 5:00pm - 6:30 See more details • •	10	11
12 x x October 12, 2026 See more details •	13 iSmart Art that Ends with a BOO! iSmart Art that Ends with a BOO! October 13, 2026 3:50 pm - 5:20 pm Independence Elementary School, 6850 Hubbard Rd, Village of Clarkston, MI 48348, USA i Smart Art that Ends with a BOO! Tuesday, October 6, 2026⋅3:50 – 5:20pm Weekly on Tuesday, 4 times Independence Elementary School Did you know that just participating in the arts is associated with measurable academic benefits—including higher standardized test scores! In this art series kids will try their hand at all things art: painting, sculpture, drawing, printmaking and more! Art isn't just about making beautiful things—it's about building creative thinkers, confident problem-solvers, and lifelong learners. On the final day we will end with a Halloween SHEBANG with fun projects of ghosts, pumpkins, and black cats. Kids will delight in celebration balloons, Pop-cycle treats and Hallowe'en knick-knacks to take home! Wear your Hallowe'en costumes if you like! Families are invited to the Viewing of Creations at 5:10 on the last day of class, 10/20. Taught by Artist Pamela Palmer BFA, Founder of The Artist's Apprentice.$85 ($65 plus $20 material fee) Ages 6 & up Dates; 10/6, 10/13, 10/20, 10/27 3:50-5:20 See more details •	14	15 bl Smart Art that Ends with a BOO! bl Smart Art that Ends with a BOO! October 15, 2026 3:50 pm - 5:20 pm Bailey Lake Elementary School, 8051 Pine Knob Rd, Independence Township, MI 48348, USA pk Smart Art that Ends with a BOO! Thursday, October 8, 2026⋅3:50 – 5:20pm Weekly on Thursday, 4 times Pine Knob Elementary School Did you know that just participating in the arts is associated with measurable academic benefits—including higher standardized test scores! In this art series kids will try their hand at all things art: painting, sculpture, drawing, printmaking and more! Art isn't just about making beautiful things—it's about building creative thinkers, confident problem-solvers, and lifelong learners. On the final day we will end with a Halloween SHEBANG with fun projects of ghosts, pumpkins, black cats. Kids will delight in celebration balloons, Pop-cycle treats and Hallowe'en knick-knacks to take home! Wear your Hallowe'en costumes if you like! Families are invited to the Viewing of Creations at 5:00 on the last day of class 10/29. Taught by Artist/Educator Pamela Palmer BFA, Founder of The Artist's Apprentice. Ages 6 & up Dates: 10/8, 10/15, 10/22, 10/29 3:40 - 5:10 See more details •	16 . . October 16, 2026 See more details loSmart Art that Ends with a BOO! loSmart Art that Ends with a BOO! October 16, 2026 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm Orion Recreation Center, 3800 S Baldwin Rd, Lake Orion, MI 48359, USA Did you know that just by participating in the arts is associated with measurable academic benefits—including higher standardized test scores! In this art series kids will try their hand at all things art: painting, sculpture, drawing, printmaking and more! On the final day we will end with a Halloween SHEBANG with fun projects of ghost, pumpkins, black cats. Kids will delight in celebration balloons, Popcycle treats and Halloween knickknacks to take home! Wear you Halloween costumes if you like! Families are invited to the Viewing of Creations at 6:15 on the last day of class. Taught by Artist Pamela Palmer BFA, Founder of The Artist's Apprentice. Ages 6 & up 10/9, 10/16, 10/23, 10/30 5:00pm - 6:30 See more details • •	17	18
19 rbThe Artist's Apprentice-Squishmellow Mania! rbThe Artist's Apprentice-Squishmellow Mania! October 19, 2026 3:20 pm - 4:50 pm University Hills Elementary, 600 Croydon Rd, Rochester Hills, MI 48309, USA So sweet, so cute! We just want to eat them up, but lets create them instead! These lovable squishmellow characters will be the focus of this multi-media series, where kids will explore many avenues of the art world. From printmaking on rice paper, painting in brilliant shimmer colors, and sculpting with model magic clay, your kiddo will be engaged in a whirl wind of imaginative projects and 3D visual references. One-to-one guidance will ensure that even the most timid artist will shine with confidence as they present their artwork in a Gallery Show, extended to parents on the last day of class. Note: These classes are an hour and a half long. Please arrive 15 minutes earlier on the final day for a prideful exhibition of our 'viewing of creations'! See more details •	20 iSmart Art that Ends with a BOO! iSmart Art that Ends with a BOO! October 20, 2026 3:50 pm - 5:20 pm Independence Elementary School, 6850 Hubbard Rd, Village of Clarkston, MI 48348, USA i Smart Art that Ends with a BOO! Tuesday, October 6, 2026⋅3:50 – 5:20pm Weekly on Tuesday, 4 times Independence Elementary School Did you know that just participating in the arts is associated with measurable academic benefits—including higher standardized test scores! In this art series kids will try their hand at all things art: painting, sculpture, drawing, printmaking and more! Art isn't just about making beautiful things—it's about building creative thinkers, confident problem-solvers, and lifelong learners. On the final day we will end with a Halloween SHEBANG with fun projects of ghosts, pumpkins, and black cats. Kids will delight in celebration balloons, Pop-cycle treats and Hallowe'en knick-knacks to take home! Wear your Hallowe'en costumes if you like! Families are invited to the Viewing of Creations at 5:10 on the last day of class, 10/20. Taught by Artist Pamela Palmer BFA, Founder of The Artist's Apprentice.$85 ($65 plus $20 material fee) Ages 6 & up Dates; 10/6, 10/13, 10/20, 10/27 3:50-5:20 See more details •	21 c Smart Art that Ends with a BOO! c Smart Art that Ends with a BOO! October 21, 2026 3:50 pm - 5:20 pm Clarkston Elementary School, 6589 Waldon Rd, Village of Clarkston, MI 48346, USA bl Smart Art that Ends with a BOO! Wednesday, October 14, 2026⋅3:50 – 5:20pm Weekly on Wednesday, 4 times Bailey Lake Elementary School Did you know that just participating in the arts is associated with measurable academic benefits—including higher standardized test scores! In this art series kids will try their hand at all things art: painting, sculpture, drawing, printmaking and more! Art isn't just about making beautiful things—it's about building creative thinkers, confident problem-solvers, and lifelong learners. On the final day we will end with a Halloween SHEBANG with fun projects of ghosts, pumpkins, and black cats. Kids will delight in celebration balloons, Pop-cycle treats and Hallowe'en knick-knacks to take home! Wear your Hallowe'en costumes if you like! Families are invited to the Viewing of Creations at 5:10 on the last day of class 10/28. Taught by Artist Pamela Palmer BFA, Founder of The Artist's Apprentice. $85 ($65 plus $20 material fee) Ages 6 & up Dates:10/7, 10/14, 10/21, 10/28 3:50 - 5:20 See more details •	22 bl Smart Art that Ends with a BOO! bl Smart Art that Ends with a BOO! October 22, 2026 3:50 pm - 5:20 pm Bailey Lake Elementary School, 8051 Pine Knob Rd, Independence Township, MI 48348, USA pk Smart Art that Ends with a BOO! Thursday, October 8, 2026⋅3:50 – 5:20pm Weekly on Thursday, 4 times Pine Knob Elementary School Did you know that just participating in the arts is associated with measurable academic benefits—including higher standardized test scores! In this art series kids will try their hand at all things art: painting, sculpture, drawing, printmaking and more! Art isn't just about making beautiful things—it's about building creative thinkers, confident problem-solvers, and lifelong learners. On the final day we will end with a Halloween SHEBANG with fun projects of ghosts, pumpkins, black cats. Kids will delight in celebration balloons, Pop-cycle treats and Hallowe'en knick-knacks to take home! Wear your Hallowe'en costumes if you like! Families are invited to the Viewing of Creations at 5:00 on the last day of class 10/29. Taught by Artist/Educator Pamela Palmer BFA, Founder of The Artist's Apprentice. Ages 6 & up Dates: 10/8, 10/15, 10/22, 10/29 3:40 - 5:10 See more details •	23 loSmart Art that Ends with a BOO! loSmart Art that Ends with a BOO! October 23, 2026 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm Orion Recreation Center, 3800 S Baldwin Rd, Lake Orion, MI 48359, USA Did you know that just by participating in the arts is associated with measurable academic benefits—including higher standardized test scores! In this art series kids will try their hand at all things art: painting, sculpture, drawing, printmaking and more! On the final day we will end with a Halloween SHEBANG with fun projects of ghost, pumpkins, black cats. Kids will delight in celebration balloons, Popcycle treats and Halloween knickknacks to take home! Wear you Halloween costumes if you like! Families are invited to the Viewing of Creations at 6:15 on the last day of class. Taught by Artist Pamela Palmer BFA, Founder of The Artist's Apprentice. Ages 6 & up 10/9, 10/16, 10/23, 10/30 5:00pm - 6:30 See more details •	24	25
26 Make-up Day Make-up Day October 26, 2026 See more details •	27 iSmart Art that Ends with a BOO! iSmart Art that Ends with a BOO! October 27, 2026 3:50 pm - 5:20 pm Independence Elementary School, 6850 Hubbard Rd, Village of Clarkston, MI 48348, USA i Smart Art that Ends with a BOO! Tuesday, October 6, 2026⋅3:50 – 5:20pm Weekly on Tuesday, 4 times Independence Elementary School Did you know that just participating in the arts is associated with measurable academic benefits—including higher standardized test scores! In this art series kids will try their hand at all things art: painting, sculpture, drawing, printmaking and more! Art isn't just about making beautiful things—it's about building creative thinkers, confident problem-solvers, and lifelong learners. On the final day we will end with a Halloween SHEBANG with fun projects of ghosts, pumpkins, and black cats. Kids will delight in celebration balloons, Pop-cycle treats and Hallowe'en knick-knacks to take home! Wear your Hallowe'en costumes if you like! Families are invited to the Viewing of Creations at 5:10 on the last day of class, 10/20. Taught by Artist Pamela Palmer BFA, Founder of The Artist's Apprentice.$85 ($65 plus $20 material fee) Ages 6 & up Dates; 10/6, 10/13, 10/20, 10/27 3:50-5:20 See more details •	28 c Smart Art that Ends with a BOO! c Smart Art that Ends with a BOO! October 28, 2026 3:50 pm - 5:20 pm Clarkston Elementary School, 6589 Waldon Rd, Village of Clarkston, MI 48346, USA bl Smart Art that Ends with a BOO! Wednesday, October 14, 2026⋅3:50 – 5:20pm Weekly on Wednesday, 4 times Bailey Lake Elementary School Did you know that just participating in the arts is associated with measurable academic benefits—including higher standardized test scores! In this art series kids will try their hand at all things art: painting, sculpture, drawing, printmaking and more! Art isn't just about making beautiful things—it's about building creative thinkers, confident problem-solvers, and lifelong learners. On the final day we will end with a Halloween SHEBANG with fun projects of ghosts, pumpkins, and black cats. Kids will delight in celebration balloons, Pop-cycle treats and Hallowe'en knick-knacks to take home! Wear your Hallowe'en costumes if you like! Families are invited to the Viewing of Creations at 5:10 on the last day of class 10/28. Taught by Artist Pamela Palmer BFA, Founder of The Artist's Apprentice. $85 ($65 plus $20 material fee) Ages 6 & up Dates:10/7, 10/14, 10/21, 10/28 3:50 - 5:20 See more details •	29 bl Smart Art that Ends with a BOO! bl Smart Art that Ends with a BOO! October 29, 2026 3:50 pm - 5:20 pm Bailey Lake Elementary School, 8051 Pine Knob Rd, Independence Township, MI 48348, USA pk Smart Art that Ends with a BOO! Thursday, October 8, 2026⋅3:50 – 5:20pm Weekly on Thursday, 4 times Pine Knob Elementary School Did you know that just participating in the arts is associated with measurable academic benefits—including higher standardized test scores! In this art series kids will try their hand at all things art: painting, sculpture, drawing, printmaking and more! Art isn't just about making beautiful things—it's about building creative thinkers, confident problem-solvers, and lifelong learners. On the final day we will end with a Halloween SHEBANG with fun projects of ghosts, pumpkins, black cats. Kids will delight in celebration balloons, Pop-cycle treats and Hallowe'en knick-knacks to take home! Wear your Hallowe'en costumes if you like! Families are invited to the Viewing of Creations at 5:00 on the last day of class 10/29. Taught by Artist/Educator Pamela Palmer BFA, Founder of The Artist's Apprentice. Ages 6 & up Dates: 10/8, 10/15, 10/22, 10/29 3:40 - 5:10 See more details rHalloween rHalloween October 29, 2026 6:15 pm - 8:00 pm Rochester School tbd See more details • •	30 Event October 30, 2026 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm See more details loSmart Art that Ends with a BOO! loSmart Art that Ends with a BOO! October 30, 2026 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm Orion Recreation Center, 3800 S Baldwin Rd, Lake Orion, MI 48359, USA Did you know that just by participating in the arts is associated with measurable academic benefits—including higher standardized test scores! In this art series kids will try their hand at all things art: painting, sculpture, drawing, printmaking and more! On the final day we will end with a Halloween SHEBANG with fun projects of ghost, pumpkins, black cats. Kids will delight in celebration balloons, Popcycle treats and Halloween knickknacks to take home! Wear you Halloween costumes if you like! Families are invited to the Viewing of Creations at 6:15 on the last day of class. Taught by Artist Pamela Palmer BFA, Founder of The Artist's Apprentice. Ages 6 & up 10/9, 10/16, 10/23, 10/30 5:00pm - 6:30 See more details • •	31

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