Events for December 5, 2025 - December 5, 2025

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  • Joan Fullerton-Intuitive Painting and Collage

    Franciscan Life Process Center - Lowell Campus 11650 Downes St. NE, Lowell, MI

    July 29 - August 1, 9 AM - 4 PM This class will take you beyond worn-out or predictable painting methods. We will experiment with innovative techniques and a mindset of relaxed awareness, which have been designed to cultivate curiosity and self-confidence. The cost of this workshop is $775. To find a complete listing of [...]

    $775
  • Barn Sale

    Franciscan Life Process Center - Lowell Campus 11650 Downes St. NE, Lowell, MI

    Come shop office and home furniture, kitchen supplies and decorations at our Barn Sale on Friday, Sept. 5 and Saturday, Sept. 6. Stop by our Lowell Campus, 11650 Downes St. NE, from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. and shop items from our recent renovations. All proceeds will go toward ongoing renovations for accessibility and energy efficiency of [...]

  • ReVitalize Open House – You are Invited

    Franciscan Life Process Center - Lowell Campus 11650 Downes St. NE, Lowell, MI

    The Franciscan Life Process Center invites the community to explore our renovated Lowell campus 4-7 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 18. All are invited, including past and future program participants, church and school groups, event planners and more. Join us for light refreshments and guided tours at 11650 Downes St. NE. For more than 30 years, [...]

    Free
  • ralph annunziata-‘listen’-the ‘autumnalEquinox’

    Franciscan Life Process Center - Lowell Campus 11650 Downes St. NE, Lowell, MI

    September 24-26, 2025 Join us for a transformative 3-day contemplative painting & drawing retreat, to explore color & line, natural & human form perspectives & relations through a fresh, reflective EYE to theCreative process that engages LIGHT, color & form withIN & withOUT The cost of this workshop is $500. To find a complete listing [...]

    $500
  • Beginner Adult Spanish Course

    Beginner Adult Spanish Course

    Franciscan Life Process Center - Lowell Campus 11650 Downes St. NE, Lowell, MI

    We’re pleased to announce our new adult Spanish course for beginners. The six-week program will run Sept. 24-Oct. 29 on Wednesdays 6-8 p.m. at our Lowell Campus, 11650 Downes St NE. This course is designed for individuals with no prior knowledge of Spanish and focuses on developing conversational skills. This program is open to up [...]

    $150
  • Beth Charles-Abstract Acrylic Florals with Impact!

    Franciscan Life Process Center - Lowell Campus 11650 Downes St. NE, Lowell, MI

    September 25 & 26, 2025 In this workshop, students will learn techniques in adding collage and writing to their abstract acrylic florals. Each student will create their own unique pieces, using their favorite flowers. The importance of understanding the difference between transparent and opaque acrylics will be demonstrated. The cost of this workshop is $275. [...]

    $275
  • Eric Michaels-Creating Textures in Watercolor

    Franciscan Life Process Center - Lowell Campus 11650 Downes St. NE, Lowell, MI

    October 2 & 3, 9 AM - 4 PM Besides visual interest, texture can create contrast, establish depth and dimension and impart a sense of realism. Although watercolor is a wet medium, there are a number of ways to simulate tree bark, rocks, grass, sand and other landscape elements. The cost of this workshop is [...]

    $275
  • Richard Jordan-Capturing the Character of Trees en Plein Air

    Franciscan Life Process Center - Lowell Campus 11650 Downes St. NE, Lowell, MI

    October 2 & 3, 9 AM - 4 PM https://www.artistrichardjordan.com/ In this two day workshop, Richard Jordan, Director of the Plein Air Painters of West Michigan, will share his approach to painting trees and give practical lessons on how you can give them visual truth while keeping their poetic quality.  Richard will give painting demonstrations, [...]

    $275
  • 11th Annual Franciscan Rhythms Trail Run

    Franciscan Life Process Center - Lowell Campus 11650 Downes St. NE, Lowell, MI

    The 11th annual Franciscan Rhythms 5K Trail Run & Walk benefiting our music therapy program and land restoration efforts will take place Saturday, Oct. 4. The all-ages and all-fitness-levels 5K will give participants an opportunity to “Run with Nuns” and experience a variety of restorative projects on a scenic path through our Lowell campus, 11650 [...]

  • Barbara Schilling-4 Weeks to Building Stronger Paintings

    Franciscan Life Process Center - Lowell Campus 11650 Downes St. NE, Lowell, MI

    October 6, 13, 20 and 27, 1PM - 5PM In this workshop I will cover 4 important elements of improving and elevating your work. There will be in-depth review of color (value/temperature/opacity/neutrality), discussion on pros and cons of working from life versus from photographs and more. The cost of this workshop is $275. To find a complete listing [...]

    $275
  • Stan Kurth-Acrylic and Collage on Canvas or Paper 3-day Workshop

    Franciscan Life Process Center - Lowell Campus 11650 Downes St. NE, Lowell, MI

    October 7 - 9, 9 AM - 4 PM Participants in this workshop will create acrylic and collage paintings on canvas, board, or paper starting with no preconceived notions or outcome. Process will dictate direction as students use a variety of acrylic and collage techniques to implement elements and principles of design. The cost of [...]

    $525
  • M. Joy Lemon-Florals in Charcoal & Chalk-Part I

    Franciscan Life Process Center - Lowell Campus 11650 Downes St. NE, Lowell, MI

    October 30 & 31, 9 AM - 4 PM I will share my block-in drawing technique and transfer method. You’ll discover how to prepare materials, transfer compositions with precision, and sculpt shadow shapes accurately. Then together, we’ll dive into the transformative process of shading, from deep shadows to radiant highlights, infusing your botanical drawings with [...]

    $275
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