Past Events

2025-12-05T00:00:00-05:00
  • 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
  • M. Joy Lemon-Florals in Charcoal & Chalk-Part II

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

    November 10 & 11,  9 AM - 4 PM This workshop is as continuation of the October 30 & 31st workshop. Explore the art of rendering dramatic florals in charcoal and chalk, capturing the graceful sweep and curl of petals, the captivating interplay of light and shadow, and the rich depth of a nuanced value [...]

    $275
  • La Cucina di Suor Gabriella – Italian Cooking Classes

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

    La Cucina di Suor Gabriella – Sister’s Kitchen  Learn how to bring the flavors of Italy to your kitchen by enrolling in La Cucina di Suor Gabriella, our Italian Cooking Classes. The classes will run 7-9 p.m. on Tuesdays Nov. 11-25 at our Lowell campus, 11650 Downes St. NE. Executive Director Sister Gabriella Pettirossi, FSE, [...]

    $75
  • Homemade Sweet Bread Sale – Nov 14-15

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

    Indulge in cinnamon rolls, orange rolls and pecan pull-apart bread made by the sisters this weekend. These first-come, first-served treats will be available for purchase at the Center in Lowell, 11650 Downes St. NE: Friday, Nov. 14 – 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 15 – 9 a.m.-noon Each package of treats will cost $20. The [...]

    $20
  • La Cucina di Suor Gabriella – Italian Cooking Classes

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

    La Cucina di Suor Gabriella – Sister’s Kitchen  Learn how to bring the flavors of Italy to your kitchen by enrolling in La Cucina di Suor Gabriella, our Italian Cooking Classes. The classes will run 7-9 p.m. on Tuesdays Nov. 11-25 at our Lowell campus, 11650 Downes St. NE. Executive Director Sister Gabriella Pettirossi, FSE, [...]

    $75
  • La Cucina di Suor Gabriella – Italian Cooking Classes

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

    La Cucina di Suor Gabriella – Sister’s Kitchen  Learn how to bring the flavors of Italy to your kitchen by enrolling in La Cucina di Suor Gabriella, our Italian Cooking Classes. The classes will run 7-9 p.m. on Tuesdays Nov. 11-25 at our Lowell campus, 11650 Downes St. NE. Executive Director Sister Gabriella Pettirossi, FSE, [...]

    $75
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