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Bring your monsters to life on an iPad in a four-week Procreate series taught by Midland illustrator Drew Boggemes-Bell. Over four Saturday sessions you’ll learn brushes, layers, lighting and export settings to turn sketches into finished fantasy, sci-fi, or horror scenes.
Bring your monsters to life on an iPad in a four-week Procreate series taught by Midland illustrator Drew Boggemes-Bell. Over four Saturday sessions you’ll learn brushes, layers, lighting and export settings to turn sketches into finished fantasy, sci-fi, or horror scenes.
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On winter mornings in Midland, Michigan, a different kind of workshop fills a small studio at 5501 Jefferson Ave: a four-week Procreate class where dragons, aliens and gothic figures take shape on glass screens. PROCREATE · Fantasy & Horror is a guided series for students ages 12 and up led by filmmaker-illustrator Drew Boggemes-Bell (aka D.Bogeyman). Over four Saturdays — Jan. 24, 31, Feb. 7 and 14 — participants meet from 10:00 a.m. to noon to learn digital painting, composition, and creature design using the iPad and Apple Pencil.
The course is practical and theatrical: expect step-by-step demos, one-on-one feedback, and in-class exercises that push a sketch toward a finished scene. You’ll work inside Procreate, learning layers, brushes, masks, and texture techniques suited to fantasy, sci-fi, and horror palettes. The class is accessible to beginners who know basic iPad navigation, but it scales to intermediate students eager to refine lighting, atmospheric effects, and character anatomy.
What sets this series apart is its local voice. Drew is a Midland-based artist who frames monster-making with storytelling — teaching technical tools and narrative choices. Holding class at 5501 Jefferson Ave ties the program to Midland’s creative community; returning students bring sketches and ideas that evolve across sessions. The cost is $70 for the full series (or $20 per individual class), making it an affordable way to build a portfolio-ready piece over four focused meetings.
Practicalities are precise: students must bring their own iPad, Apple Pencil, and have the Procreate app preinstalled. The minimum age is 12, preregistration is required, and class size is kept intentionally small to preserve hands-on instruction. Expect to leave each session with layered files you can continue refining, plus guidance on post-production and exporting for print or social sharing.
Students often finish with at least one polished scene suitable for printing or posting and with a stronger workflow for future projects. The instructor emphasizes file management, nondestructive editing, and export settings so work translates to print or animation. If you’re traveling from out of town, Midland has walkable streets and local cafes within a drive of 5501 Jefferson Ave where you can edit or meet classmates after class. Registration is required — reserve a spot early to secure hands-on time with the instructor.
easy.
2 hours per session (4 sessions).
No special fitness required; fine motor control and basic iPad familiarity are helpful
No — beginners with basic iPad skills can follow along; the class covers fundamental Procreate tools and scales to more experienced students.
Saturdays, Jan. 24, 31, Feb. 7 and 14, from 10:00 a.m. to noon.
Students must bring their own iPad, Apple Pencil, and have the Procreate app installed.
The full four-week series is $70; individual classes are available for $20 each.
Yes — minimum age is 12. Preregistration is required.
The class meets at 5501 Jefferson Ave, Midland, MI 48640, USA. Meeting point details are not provided in the listing, so arrive early to locate the studio.
The series is taught by Midland-based filmmaker-illustrator Drew Boggemes-Bell (aka D.Bogeyman), tying the course to the town’s emerging indie arts scene.
Digital art reduces paper and paint waste compared with traditional mediums; students are encouraged to export work responsibly and recycle any used physical materials.
Creative 360 is a community-centered arts organization based in Midland, Michigan, offering a broad calendar of performances, classes, workshops, and volunteer opportunities. Dedicated to accessible arts education, Creative 360 runs inclusive semesters such as Artshop Clay and Artshop Painting Explorations that welcome participants of all ages and abilities, including those with disabilities. Small class sizes—typically limited to eight students for specialized hands-on art sessions—ensure personalized attention and skill development. Creative 360 presents recurring public performances including the free Sound Community Music Series held every second Wednesday, featuring classical and jazz artists like Trio Rubaton and electro-acoustic sets. The venue hosts visiting artists and special concerts such as the June performance by Michigan native Sarah Bomber. Seasonal programming includes a Summer Theatre Intensive for ages 11–17 where students audition, rehearse, and perform under a professional director, and short-term workshops like Sewing for Everyone focused on upcycling and practical skills. Community engagement is central to Creative 360’s mission: the organization operates volunteer programs that allow community members to support events and enjoy performances, and coordinates special events such as the inaugural Holiday Art Fair during Midland’s Holiday Arts Weekend. Additional offerings like Tai Chi 360 provide wellness-focused movement classes suitable for all levels. Creative 360 partners with local artists and instructors to maintain a varied, community-rooted schedule of arts experiences in Midland.
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