Classes at Ghosthouse are open to all skill levels and include all materials in the admission fee. If you are interested in a class that is not currently available, please consider taking this short survey on our studio page to request classes that you are interested in.
Instructor: Isaac Dell
Beginners & Intermediates
4 Week Class
Mondays 1:00pm-4:00pm
March 31st - April 21st
Materials are included in all of our classes.
This class introduces students to the essential techniques and concepts of sculpting forms in clay. Working from classical examples as reference, the course covers basic sculptural processes, including additive, subtractive, and modeling techniques, with an emphasis on understanding volume and proportion.
Recommended next class:Portrait Sculpture
Instructor: Isaac Dell
Beginners & Intermediates
4 Week Class
Mondays 6:00pm-9:00pm
March 31st - April 21st
Materials are included in all of our classes.
This class introduces students to the essential techniques and concepts of sculpting forms in clay. Working from classical examples as reference, the course covers basic sculptural processes, including additive, subtractive, and modeling techniques, with an emphasis on understanding volume and proportion.
Recommended next class:Portrait Sculpture
Instructor: Alec Zemper
Beginners & Intermediates
4 Week Class
Tuesdays 1:00pm-4:00pm
April 1st - 22nd
Materials are included in all of our classes.
This class is perfect for anyone looking to learn or refine the foundational principles of observational drawing. Students will explore essential topics, including materials, line quality, value, form, light + shadow, and measuring techniques. Whether you’re new to drawing or have some experience, this class offers a strong foundation to build upon. Over the course of the program, students will complete 4–5 drawings.
Recommended next classes:Advanced Drawing Techniques, Architectural Drawing & Perspective
Instructor: Alec Zemper
Beginners & Intermediates
4 Week Class
Tuesdays 6:00pm-9:00pm
April 1st - 22nd
Materials are included in all of our classes.
This class is perfect for anyone looking to learn or refine the foundational principles of observational drawing. Students will explore essential topics, including materials, line quality, value, form, light + shadow, and measuring techniques. Whether you’re new to drawing or have some experience, this class offers a strong foundation to build upon. Over the course of the program, students will complete 4–5 drawings.
Recommended next classes:Advanced Drawing Techniques, Architectural Drawing & Perspective
Instructor: Alec Zemper
Beginners & Intermediates
4 Week Class
Wednesdays 1:00pm-4:00pm
April 2nd - 23rd
Materials are included in all of our classes.
Focusing on a non-toxic method of painting in oils, this class is designed as an in-depth primer for oil painting and its materials and process. If you are interested in painting but do not know where to start, or you have some experience and are looking to improve your foundational skills, this is the class to take. Students will be completing 3-4 paintings in this class.
Who is this class for?
This class is ideal for beginners who are new to oil painting and want to build a strong foundation, as well as for those with some experience looking to refine their techniques and deepen their understanding of the materials, theory, and process of painting in oils.
Recommended next class: Advanced Oil Painting, Painting the Self Portrait, Landscape Fundamentals, Color Theory for Painters
Instructor: Alec Zemper
Beginners & Intermediates
4 Week Class
Wednesdays 6:00pm-9:00pm
April 2nd - 23rd
Materials are included in all of our classes.
Focusing on a non-toxic method of painting in oils, this class is designed as an in-depth primer for oil painting and its materials and process. If you are interested in painting but do not know where to start, or you have some experience and are looking to improve your foundational skills, this is the class to take. Students will be completing 3-4 paintings in this class.
Who is this class for?
This class is ideal for beginners who are new to oil painting and want to build a strong foundation, as well as for those with some experience looking to refine their techniques and deepen their understanding of the materials, theory, and process of painting in oils.
Recommended next class: Advanced Oil Painting, Painting the Self Portrait, Landscape Fundamentals, Color Theory for Painters
Instructors: Josiah Hanchett
Beginners & Intermediates
4 Week Class
Thursdays 6:00pm - 9:00pm
April 3rd - 24th
Materials are included in all of our classes
This three-week class explores the art of architectural drawing, focusing on learning the rules of perspective and capturing the beauty of built environments. Students will learn the principles of one- & two-point perspective to create realistic and dynamic drawings of buildings and spaces. Through guided exercises and hands-on practice, the class will cover essential techniques such as proportion, scale, and composition, as well as how to use light and shadow to enhance depth and form.
Creativity vs. Code: A.I. Art and the Human Touch
April 4th
7:00pm
FREE Admission
As artificial intelligence continues to reshape the creative landscape, where does that leave the human artist? Is AI a revolutionary tool, a creative collaborator, or a challenge to artistic authenticity? How do we define originality, authorship, and the role of human intuition in a world increasingly influenced by algorithms? Join us as we explore the intersection of technology, artistry, and the irreplaceable human touch.
Open to the public; the Ghosthouse Roundtable discussion series is a free forum for local artists and students to discuss a wide range of relevant topics on process, theory, philosophy, and history. Roundtable discussions are held on the first Friday of each month.
Instructor: Anthony Cairo
Beginners & Intermediates
3 Week Class
Sundays 10:00am-3:00pm
April 6th, 13th, & 27th (No class on Easter)
*All materials are included in all of our classes
Join landscape painter Anthony Cairo for Plein Air Painting class along the shores of Lake Michigan where you’ll learn the art of outdoor landscape painting in oil. This course explores techniques of color mixing, paint handling, and how to effectively translate the landscape onto canvas. This class is designed for anyone from those new to oil painting and landscape to those with some experience who are looking to sharpen their technique and learn new skills.
*Students will meet at Ghosthouse, and are welcome to carpool if they choose.
Who is this class for?
This class is ideal for both beginner and intermediate artists who are interested in landscape painting and eager to learn from an award winning working artist.
Sunday, March 30th
Model: Allison
11:00am - 2:00pm
Ages: 18+, 16+ with parental permission
Don't have materials? We have materials in house that you are welcome to use for a small donation of a couple of bucks in our donation jar!
All skill levels are welcome!