True North Adventure Experience

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

Join us at the Franciscan Life Process Center for our new summer series of True Adventure Experience! These technology-free weeks will help children develop life skills and enhance critical thinking and creative artistic exploration through a variety of activities that reconnect them with their surroundings.  Participants can sign up for one week or all three consecutive [...]

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

Michael Ome UnTiedt-THE COLORS OF NIGHT, Series Ended

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

We extend our sincere appreciation to Michael Ome Untiedt and the participants of THE COLORS OF NIGHT: Painting Nocturnes for an inspiring and illuminating workshop experiences. As this workshop concludes, we thank all who took part for their dedication and artistic spirit. May the skills and insights gained continue to inspire your creative journey.

Chantel Barber-The Expressive Portrait

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

August 26-28, 2025 How do we create expressive portraits in the acrylic medium? It begins with understanding inspiration vs. reproduction. This three-day workshop is designed to change the way you view your reference, and the acrylic medium, helping you to convey on the canvas, emotionally impactful paintings. To find a complete description of this workshop [...]

$665

Christina Weaver-En Plein Air: Painting the Garden – Cancelled

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

August 27 - 29, 9 AM - 4 PM Emphasis will be on accurate drawing, value structure, color relationships, and paint application as we work a single oil painting from start to finish. Deliberate color mixing and brush economy will also be prioritized as we organize our observations onto canvas to create the illusions of [...]

$600

Sharon Griffes Tarr – EXPLORING THE MAGIC OF LIMITED PALETTES – Series Ended

While this workshop will not be taking place as originally scheduled, we are incredibly grateful for the interest it received and for Sharon’s continued dedication to the arts. Please stay tuned for future opportunities —we’re looking forward to other inspiring art workshops down the line!

$275

Collective Series: Scott Conary, Patrick Lee and Jon Redmond

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

September 10 - 13, 9 AM - 4 PM Study in one workshop with Patrick Lee, Scott Conary and Jon Redmond, three contemporary painters who all embrace a chaotic and unpredictable approach to oil painting. Experience three unique viewpoints which embrace deconstruction and rethink the use of pigment, color, surface and drawing. Sign up by [...]

$900 – $1000

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

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 Few things are more enticing to paint than still-water lakes or winding country streams. Yet, no other feature in nature changes shape, color, or moods quite like water.  In this two day workshop will share his approach to painting convincing water. The cost of this workshop [...]

$275

11th Annual Franciscan Rhythms Trail Run

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

11th Annual Franciscan Rhythms Trail Run Support the music therapy and land programs of the Franciscan Life Process Center. Enjoy the beautiful campus and the friendly people! Sign up or become a sponsor here and for more information!