What is included in the $40 fee?

The fee covers a 12×16 canvas, paints, brushes, instruction led by Executive Director Laura Vosejpka, and the group workshop setting.

Do I need painting experience?

No—this class is designed for all skill levels; instruction focuses on simple, effective steps to create a pet portrait.

How and when do I submit my pet photo?

Email a clear photo of your pet to frontdesk@becreative360.org by 7/23 so your reference is available at the workshop.

Are children allowed?

Yes—all ages are welcome; children under 10 must be accompanied by a caregiver.

The meeting point is 5501 Jefferson Ave, Midland, MI—arrive 10–15 minutes early to set up your workspace.

What is the group size?

The session has a 30-person capacity to keep the class social but manageable.

Paint Your Pet in Midland: Creative 360 Canvas Workshop for Custom Pet Portraits

On a sunlit Sunday afternoon in Midland, Michigan, Paint Your Pet! at Creative 360 turns a simple photo into a keepsake—and a communal handful of color. Located at 5501 Jefferson Ave in the heart of Midland, this three-hour workshop (Sunday, July 26, 1:00–4:00 pm) asks you only to bring a favorite pet photograph and a sense of play; everything else—the 12×16 canvas, paints, brushes, and a friendly instructor—is provided. Executive Director Laura Vosejpka leads a relaxed, step-by-step class designed for all ages and abilities, with under-10 guests welcome when accompanied by a caregiver.

What makes this event unusual for a Midwestern arts outing is its focus on translation rather than technique: participants learn how to simplify a dog’s expression, a cat’s whisker pattern, or the color blocks of a guinea pig into confident shapes and marks. The session’s 30-person capacity keeps energy social without feeling crowded; chairs cluster around communal tables under gallery lights, and conversations about local parks, trail dogs, and neighborhood wildlife often bubble up between brush strokes. Email your pet photo to [email protected] by 7/23 to have a reference ready for the session.

Practical details are straightforward. The workshop costs $40 per canvas; you’ll leave with a signed 12×16 original that requires only basic drying time. No prior painting experience is necessary—participants work in layers, blocking in major shapes before adding fur texture and highlights. The space is friendly to beginners and hobbyists who want a guided, efficient path to a presentable portrait in one afternoon.

Artistically, the activity sits at the intersection of craft and community: Creative 360’s classes are a low-stakes way to try observational painting, meet neighbors, and take home an object with personal meaning. The event is ideal for parents looking for a shared project with kids, pet owners wanting a custom memento, or visitors passing through Midland who want an indoor creative pick-me-up between riverfront walks and local nature preserves.

Practical tips: arrive with your printed or digital reference, wear clothes you don’t mind getting paint on, and expect to stand or sit around tables during group instruction. The setting favors natural, dependable light and the camaraderie of a public class, not a private tutoring session—so bring patience and a phone camera to document progress. If you’re traveling to Midland for hiking or paddling, this workshop makes a pleasant half-day contrast to outdoor adventure: hands-on, social, and unpretentiously creative.

Tickets move fast for community classes like this—check the referral booking link to reserve your canvas, arrive 10–15 minutes early to set up, and consider pairing the workshop with a walk along Midland’s riverfront or a visit to local parks. The class is an easy, weather-proof creative stop during any Mid-Michigan itinerary today.