Studio Drawing & Painting with Cyd Keefe — Winter 2026 Five-Week Series in Midland

Drawing & Painting w Cyd Keefe - Winter 2026 Session I brings a focused five‑class studio series to Midland at 5501 Jefferson Ave, Michigan. Taught by Cynthia Keefe, MFA, Creative 360 co‑founder, this compact program fits an artist’s week into five two‑hour sessions where creative fundamentals meet project‑based practice. Whether you pick drawing or acrylic painting, the curriculum walks students through observational skills, material functions, perspective, proportion, composition, shading, color mixing, and the use of mediums to alter texture and finish. Classes are small—maximum twelve people—so instruction is tailored, fast, and responsive to each student’s goals. The room itself is practical: easels, tables, natural light when available, and a supplied materials list that creators receive upon registration. Materials are included with registration for many projects, removing a common barrier for newcomers. For drawing, expect focused exercises that sharpen sighting, line confidence, and tonal control. Painters will work in acrylics with demonstrations on palette mixing, layering, and edging techniques that go beyond basic application into expressive, controlled mark making. This series stands out within Midland’s cultural landscape because it’s led by an educator who builds technical foundations alongside personal expression. Creative 360’s community approach makes the studio a civic asset; classes attract a cross‑section of ages sixteen and up and create a steady, approachable entry point into sustained art practice. Practical notes: sessions meet Wednesdays, 1:00–3:00 p.m., and require preregistration. Group size is limited to twelve. Bring curiosity; a materials list comes with sign‑up. No prior experience is required, which makes the course ideal for adults trying art for the first time or experienced makers sharpening specific skills. Why book this when you’re visiting Midland? It’s an indoor, weatherproof creative day that pairs well with other local stops and gives travelers a tactile souvenir: a painting or drawing developed over five guided sessions. The pace is deliberate but generous, offering immediate feedback and a concrete finished piece. For anyone who prefers learning with tools in hand instead of watching a demonstration, this class turns a short trip into a meaningful creative exchange rooted at 5501 Jefferson Ave. Sessions in other seasons fill quickly, so preregistration is encouraged; Creative 360 often provides a materials list and supplies upon registration, lowering the entry bar for visitors. The class welcomes ages sixteen and up and keeps tables and easels arranged to support social distancing, sightlines. If you’re traveling with a non‑artist, Midland’s downtown and riverfront are short drives away, making this class an excellent half‑day option. For photographers and sketchers, the process of building a finished work over multiple meetings changes how you see familiar things; for new painters, acrylics dry quickly and reward iterative adjustments, which makes progress visible within one session.