Upcoming Events

2026-01-28T00:00:00-05:00
  • Paint and Sip

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

    Participate in a cozy Paint and Sip perfect for friends, couples or a solo afternoon escape from 1-4 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 7. Experienced artist and Center Art Director Kathy Bechtel will teach students how to paint a beautiful flower arrangement on a 14 inch by 11-inch canvas. All skill levels are welcome. The cost is $50 per person and includes all painting supplies and non-alcoholic drinks, including coffee, tea and cider, with [...]

    $50
  • Beginner adult art classes – Session 2 – Color Theory- Mondays

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

    Session 2 – Color theory Mondays 6-9 p.m. – Feb. 9 and 16  In this two-week course, students will discover how colors interact and learn to create primary, secondary and tertiary colors using acrylic paint. Participants will learn how to mix and manipulate colors to build harmonious palettes and gain a stronger understanding of the [...]

    $80
  • Beginner adult art classes – Session 2 – Color Theory – Thursdays

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

    Session 2 – Color theory Thursdays 6-9 p.m. – Feb. 9 and 16  In this two-week course, students will discover how colors interact and learn to create primary, secondary and tertiary colors using acrylic paint. Participants will learn how to mix and manipulate colors to build harmonious palettes and gain a stronger understanding of the [...]

    $80
  • La Cucina di Suor Gabriella – Italian Cooking Class

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

    Discover the authentic flavors of Italy! Join us for La Cucina di Suor Gabriella, a warm and welcoming Italian cooking class designed for home cooks of all skill levels. Each month, you’ll explore classic Italian dishes, essential techniques, and the rich culinary traditions that make Italian cuisine so loved around the world. Classes meet on [...]

  • Beginner adult art classes – Session 3 – Painting – Mondays

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

    Session 3 – Painting Mondays 6-9 p.m. – Feb. 23-March 16 In this four-week course, students will bring together the skills learned in Sessions 1 and 2 to create a complete acrylic painting. Lessons will include composition, edges, mood and dramatic lighting, helping participants create depth and enhance their paintings. Students are responsible for purchasing [...]

    $160
  • Cooking Around the World – A Global Foodie Adventure

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

    Embark on a delicious journey across continents! Cooking Around the World is a hands-on cooking class where you’ll explore bold flavors, unique ingredients, and traditional techniques from a variety of global cuisines. From the rich, aromatic spices of India to the vibrant dishes of the Philippines, the bold and comforting tastes of Hispanic cooking, and [...]

  • Beginner adult art classes – Session 3 – Painting – Thursdays

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

    Session 3 – Painting Thursdays 9 a.m.-noon – Feb. 26-March 19 In this four-week course, students will bring together the skills learned in Sessions 1 and 2 to create a complete acrylic painting. Lessons will include composition, edges, mood and dramatic lighting, helping participants create depth and enhance their paintings. Students are responsible for purchasing [...]

    $160
  • Baking with the Sisters

    Baking with the Sisters
    Franciscan Life Process Center - Lowell Campus 11650 Downes St. NE, Lowell, MI

    Breads from the Franciscan Traditions Step into the rich heritage of Franciscan baking! Breads from the Franciscan Traditions invites you to tie on your apron, fire up the oven, and learn the time‑honored art of homemade bread. In this hands-on class, you’ll discover techniques, tips, and secrets passed down through generations, all while creating delicious [...]

  • Cooking Around the World – A Global Foodie Adventure

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

    Embark on a delicious journey across continents! Cooking Around the World is a hands-on cooking class where you’ll explore bold flavors, unique ingredients, and traditional techniques from a variety of global cuisines. From the rich, aromatic spices of India to the vibrant dishes of the Philippines, the bold and comforting tastes of Hispanic cooking, and [...]

  • Cooking Around the World – A Global Foodie Adventure

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

    Embark on a delicious journey across continents! Cooking Around the World is a hands-on cooking class where you’ll explore bold flavors, unique ingredients, and traditional techniques from a variety of global cuisines. From the rich, aromatic spices of India to the vibrant dishes of the Philippines, the bold and comforting tastes of Hispanic cooking, and [...]

  • Baking with the Sisters

    Baking with the Sisters
    Franciscan Life Process Center - Lowell Campus 11650 Downes St. NE, Lowell, MI

    Breads from the Franciscan Traditions Step into the rich heritage of Franciscan baking! Breads from the Franciscan Traditions invites you to tie on your apron, fire up the oven, and learn the time‑honored art of homemade bread. In this hands-on class, you’ll discover techniques, tips, and secrets passed down through generations, all while creating delicious [...]

  • M. Joy Lemon-Luminous Florals in Charcoal and Chalk

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

    March 31-April 2, 9 AM - 4 PM Through guided demonstrations and focused individual support you will learn how to prepare materials, develop a solid block-in drawing, transfer your composition, identify and mass in shadow shapes, and softly turn form with sensitive, textureless shading, all while building your sensitivity to proportion and values. The cost [...]

    $420
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