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.
Sunday, June 8th
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!
“Across The Arts”: A Cross-Disciplinary Artists Roundtable
Friday, June 13th
7:00pm (doors at 6:45pm)
FREE Admission
Ages 14+
Join us for an evening of conversation and connection as artists from across disciplines—dance, painting, sculpture, music, and writing—gather to discuss the threads that unite creative practice. This roundtable will explore how form, rhythm, emotion, and inspiration transcend medium, offering insight into the shared language of art. Whether you’re a creator, admirer, or curious observer, Across the Arts invites you into a dynamic dialogue at the intersection of movement, sound, image, and word.
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: Alec Zemper
Beginners & Intermediates
4 Week Class
Tuesdays 6:00pm-9:00pm
June 3rd - 24th
Class Maximum: 14 Students
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.
Instructor: Alec Zemper
Beginners & Intermediates
4 Week Class
Wednesdays 6:00pm-9:00pm
June 4th - 25th
Class Maximum: 14 Students
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.
Instructor: Josiah Hanchett
Beginners & Intermediates
4 Week Class
Thursdays 6:00pm-9:00pm
June 5th - 26th
Class Maximum: 14 Students
All materials are provided for all of our classes
Explore the expressive possibilities of pen and ink in this foundational course with artist Josiah Hanchett. Students will build a strong understanding of line work, contour, and value through classic techniques, with a focus on cross-hatching as a method for creating form and tone. Ideal for beginners and those looking to sharpen their drawing skills in this traditional medium.
Instructor: Madison Memering
Beginners & Intermediates
3 Week Class
Sundays 12:00pm - 4:00pm
June 8th - 22nd
Class Maximum: 14 students
All materials are included in all of our classes
In this field-based illustration course, students will visit Western Michigan parks and trails to study and document native flora and fungi. Led by artist Madison Memering, the class will focus on observational drawing, watercolor techniques, and pen and ink practices. This class is designed for nature loving artists along with curious beginners. We invites you to slow down, observe closely, and develop your skills while considering the small things that make up the natural world around us.
Instructor: Isaac Dell
Beginners, Intermediates, & Advanced
4 Week Class
Mondays 6:00pm-9:00pm
July 7th - 28th
Materials are included in all of our classes.
This class invites students to dive into the timeless art of sculpting the human face in clay. Students willfocus on foundational techniques, including blocking in proportions, gaining a basic understanding of anatomy, and capturing likeness and character while working from a live model.
Instructor: Leah Morrison
Beginners & Intermediates
4 Week Class
Tuesdays 6:00pm-9:00pm
July 8th - 29th
Class Maximum: 14 students
Materials are included in all of our classes.
This class is designed to introduce students to the core techniques and principles of watercolor painting. Students will learn how to work with this versatile and expressive medium, covering basic skills such as color mixing, brush handling, and the application of washes. Students will complete 4-6 paintings in this class.
Instructor: Alec Zemper
Beginners & Intermediates
4 Week Class
Wednesdays 6:00pm-9:00pm
July 9th - 30th
Class Maximum: 14 Students
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.
Instructor: Alec Zemper
Beginner - Intermediate
4 Week Class
Thursdays 6:00pm-9:00pm
July 10th - 31st
Class Maximum: 14 Students
Materials are included in all of our classes.
This class goes beyond traditional color theory, focusing on the practical application of color mixing and its role in painting and how painting is perceived. Designed for artists of all levels, the course combines essential theoretical concepts with hands-on exercises to help students master the use of color in their work.
Through guided projects and demonstrations, students will explore how to mix accurate and harmonious colors, understand the effects of light and shadow on color, the benefits of working within a limited palette, and how to mix complementary and analogous schemes. Emphasis will be placed on applying these principles directly to painting, bridging the gap between theory and practice.
Instructor: Anthony Cairo
Beginners - Advanced
3 Week Class
Sundays 10:00am-3:00pm
July 26th & 27th
Class Maximum: 12 students
All materials are included in all of our classes
Experience the changing light, color, and atmosphere of Lake Michigan through the practice of plein air painting in oil. This class takes place on-site along the lakeshore, where students will learn to observe and capture landscapes directly from life. Emphasis will be placed on tools, materials, composition, color harmony, and painting efficiently outdoors. Open to all levels.
*Students will meet at Ghosthouse, and are welcome to carpool if they choose.
We are now offering discounted Class Bundles for people interested in building consistency, momentum, and community by taking regular classes.
Registering will get you a single Ghosthouse Class punchcard that will allow for sign ups to any of our classes on offer. You are welcome to use this punchcard for as many classes per month as you like, and for friends and family!
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10% OFF COST
12 CLASSES
20% OFF COST
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