Welcome to Michelle's Art Pad
Michelle's Art Pad offers in person and on-line art classes as well as in person Paint Parties for children and adults of all ages. It is a fun way to learn about art as well as create your own masterpieces!
Michelle's Art Pad developed out of my love of encouraging others to create art. I am a self taught artist, who started teaching art in a homeschool co-op in 2001. My teaching style incorporates art appreciation, technique, creation and fun into a class where everyone can succeed regardless of their preconceived notions of how good, or not, they think they are. First and foremost I am an encourager of the art process. I work with each participant to help draw out the best work they can for each project. I encourage fun in class, not unruliness, and all the while teach the class about the Masters from the past and present. Yearly themes from the past have included Study of the Masters, EPIC Art Curriculum (learning about the Elements of Art), Art from Around the World and Art through the Ages.
About Michelle's Art Pad
Products
Michelle's Art Pad offers everything from in person art classes to virtual classes via Zoom when requested. We host Monthly Paint Nights, Private Corporate Team Building Events, Birthday Parties and small group gathering parties. During Summer, we offer Summer Art Camps for ages 5 - 13.
We also offer adult and children's Art Kits, original art pieces for sale and host a Monthly Portable Project Night. Check them all out below.
Summer Art Camp
We are offering 5 weeks of Explorer Art Camp this year! Weekly themes include Week 1 & 5 Pop Artist meets Pop Art, Week 2 Weird & Wacky Art, Week 3 Travel the Globe, Week 4 Scrapbooking 101. All supplies are included in each week of camp. Students only need to bring a bagged lunch and drink, except for the Scrapbooking class where they will need to bring 25 - 30 photos to use for the book.
Birthday Parties
Talk of the Town Winner!
Michelle's Art Pad can provide up to 2.5 hours of fun with minimum effort on your part. You can schedule a private Paint Party for your group, be it a child's birthday party, or just a gathering of your friends. I can come to you, or you can come to my space, either way, I provide everything needed for your paint party to be a success.
Michelle's Art Pad Originals
Do you need a unique gift for someone special? Check out the items I have hand painted for just the perfect gift. Paintings and hand painted furniture are available. Don't see what you are looking for? Let's talk, I take requests for commissioned pieces and can customize it just for you!
Talk of the Town Honoree
August 2022
During June and July, the readers of the Town Talk voted for their favorite places to shop, dine and do business with. Michelle's Art Pad was a winner in the category of Children's Parties. According to Rich Crowe, Sales Director of the paper "the favorites listed on these pages served our readers in an exemplary manner, distinguishing themselves from their competitors by their excellence. Being chosen a Talk of the Town choice is the highest compliment a business can be paid."
Thank you to everyone who voted for Michelle's Art Pad! We are honored to serve you for ALL your party needs.
Portable Project Night
Do you Scrapbook or plan using a planner and stickers but don't have a consistent time to work on your craft? Maybe you knit or crochet and need some uninterrupted time. Like to make cards or jewelry, just never seem to be able to find the time to create? Join us on the third Saturday night each month for fun, fellowship and time to create! Bring a simple snack to share, coffee, tea and water bottles will be provided. Event is only $5 per person which is used to give to the church for the Building Usage.