Summer 2026 Teen Workshop Series

Progression of a pencil drawing of a classical bust of a bearded man with flowing hair, showing initial sketch, mid-stage shading, and finished detailed artwork.

Cast Drawing Foundation - In Depth

Classical Drawing for Teens (Ages 12–17)

June 9th — June 25th

6 sessions

• 3‑Week Workshop • Tuesdays & Thursdays • 1:00–3:00 PM

Students learn proportion, structure, light, and shadow while drawing from plaster casts — the same training used in top art colleges.

A painting of a blue cloth with several blue and yellow ceramic cups and tumblers arranged on it, set against a green background.

Still-Life Painting Essentials

Foundational Painting Skills (Ages 12–17)

July 14th — July 30th

6 sessions:

• 3‑Week Workshop • Tuesdays & Thursdays • 1:00–3:00 PM

Students learn color mixing, composition, brushwork, and how to complete a polished acrylic painting from observation. This workshop strengthens painting fundamentals and builds confidence.

A black and white printmaking artwork featuring intertwined leaves and a human face, created by Mia Bronfman in October 2021.

Intro to Printmaking: Linocut & Monotype

Hands‑On Printmaking with a Pro-Grade Griffin Press (Ages 12-17)

August 4th — 20th

6 sessions

• 3‑Week Workshop • Tuesdays & Thursdays • 1:00–3:00 PM

Students carve, ink, and print their own linocuts, then explore expressive color through monotype techniques. This workshop is tactile, exciting, and produces a beautiful series of prints.

Meet our Griffin Co. Etching Press

Close-up of a vintage arcade or pinball machine with a blue and silver color scheme, featuring a logo that says "The Griffin Co., Oakland CA," and a wooden steering wheel in the foreground.
A blue vintage pizza wheel machine with a large wheel and a wooden handle, mounted on a blue stand with casters. It has a conveyor belt and a logo of a lion and the words "The Griffin Coop Holland, MI."
A custom homemade device on a blue metal stand with wheels, featuring a large wooden steering wheel, two brass valves at the top, and a small camera or sensor in the center.