In this workshop Nobuko Yamaski will teach Kirie, the ancient Japanese art of paper cutting. A noted cutout picture artist is the late Takidaira Jiro.

To make Kirie art, the class will cut out a simple design in black paper, then lay it on a sheet of Bristol paper colored with pencils in bright colors.

Join Life Directions on Friday, April 25 at The War Memorial for Spark of Hope- a benefit for Life Directions. This year’s Guiding Light Honorees are Joe & Rosalie Vicari, with Patrick A. Rugiero being recognized as the Lifetime Achievement Honoree.

One of the best ways to learn posthumously from a master painter is to paint a “master copy."

In this workshop we will study Branch of the Seine near Giverny (Mist), one of 18 works in Monet's Mornings on the Seine series. He painted the works from a flat-bottomed boat anchored to the riverbank where the Epte River flows into the Seine. As the light changed fro dawn to day, he worked on one canvas after another.To keep them in order, he numbered them, placed them in grooves built into the boat and had the gardener, whom he enlisted as his assistant, hand them to him.

Hosted by Executive Director, Jaime Rae Turnbull, and Schaap Center program partners, this town hall invites our community members in for a chance to have their opinions heard.

Join the Grosse Pointe Veterans Club for its meeting on Feb. 13 at 2 p.m.

For the fifth and final lecture of the series on April 6, historian Mike Kroll will offer a side of Edsel Ford that isn’t often talked about. You probably already know he introduced fine lines and fast motors to the cars produced on the Ford assembly lines, and he paid for the famous Rivera murals at the Detroit Institute of Arts. But did you know he also enjoyed racing powerboats? He used one of them to commute from his home on Lake St. Clair to the office at the Rouge Plant in Dearborn. 

In this class, we will learn how there is so much more to know about graphite pencils!

Can't draw? No worries! You will be given printed images to work with as we explore the different degrees of graphite, their uses, and how to apply them to artwork.

Join us for this unique workshop designed to help you navigate the emotional and practical challenges of separation with clarity, confidence, and support.

One of the best ways to learn posthumously from a master painter is to paint a “master copy." In this workshop we will study Max Beckman's Self Portrait in Olive and Brown. You can see it at the Detroit Institute of Arts.

Beckman is one of the leading German expressionist painters. He escaped Nazi German in 1937 and lived in exile in Amsterdam during the war. He started painting this portrait after the German troops withdrew from Amsterdam at the end of the war. He completed it on Nov. 29, 1945, noting in his diary -- "Germany is dying, et moi -- self-portrait 1945 finished.

The War Memorial partners with Grosse Pointe Memorial Church for a Kids Coalition Against Hunger packaging event. Be a part of this humanitarian food aid effort.

Join the Grosse Pointe Veterans Club for its meeting on Feb. 13 at 2 p.m.

Be ready to celebrate the long career of Mickey Mouse, who sailed into our lives on Nov. 18, 1928, as Steamboat Willie in an animated black-and-white short that premiered at the Colony Theatre in New York City. 

No experience necessary!

Saveria Giovinazzo, a respected artist and experienced teacher, has developed this class to introduce watercolor pencils, a convenient medium that can produce "wow" results.

She has planned multiple exercises and small projects with a focus on encouraging students to explore how they can use the medium to suit their own artistic style.

During the classes, students will practice the application of the watercolor pencil to paper, color mixing/blending and layering/glazing.

Join us for an engaging and informative workshop designed to help seniors master essential technology skills! This hands-on session will cover the basics of using smartphones, creating and managing email accounts, and accessing telehealth services. Our goal is to empower seniors to stay connected with their loved ones and easily access important resources that enhance their daily lives.

At the end of this workshop, you will have critters to take home and share, including owls, dogs, birds and more. Plus you will an understanding of the needle felting basics and skills needed to make other creatures on your own.

Learn to dye cotton fabrics using materials from nature.  We will explore dyeing with indigo, plant material, rust and more.  The first portion of the class will focus on precise folding, clamping and gathering of fabrics to get dramatic patterns such as kumo (circular motifs), shibori and geometrics.

Artist, art historian, popular tour guide and instructor Donald Cronkite will take the podium on February 16 to help explain the influences of the Old Masters like Rembrandt and Monet on the artists of today. 

This workshop is for artists who want to add to their creative voices by creating "marks" to express themselves.

In the workshop, we will explore what kind of marks you would like to make and specifically how to incise or cut them into an encaustic surface. We will try a few different techniques, so you will be able to find the one that suits you.

Join the Grosse Pointe Veterans Club for its meeting on Feb. 13 at 2 p.m.

All Blood Types Needed! Register today for the American Red Cross Blood Drive, taking place in the War Memorial Ballroom on February 13 from 12pm-6pm

This new program series tackles medical topics of special interest to women. It’s a “girls night out” vibe coupled with the health education you need! This session tackles HEART HEALTH. Our experts will share the latest information on this important topic.

Join The Family Center an engaging and informative discussion with a panel of local experts.

The night will feature an exciting live auction, with all proceeds directly supporting Veterans’ strength and conditioning programs. Please help us make a lasting impact as we honor those who served.

Join us as Dr. Flores defines disordered eating, shares who is at risk and the warning signs, and discusses prevention and treatment.