Expressive Painting for Adults

  • Tue, December 02, 2025
  • Thu, January 15, 2026
  • 6 sessions
  • Tue, December 02, 2025, 10:00 AM 12:00 PM (EST)
  • Tue, December 09, 2025, 10:00 AM 12:00 PM (EST)
  • Tue, December 16, 2025, 10:00 AM 12:00 PM (EST)
  • Tue, January 06, 2026, 10:00 AM 12:00 PM (EST)
  • Tue, January 13, 2026, 10:00 AM 12:00 PM (EST)
  • Thu, January 15, 2026, 10:00 AM 12:00 PM (EST)
  • NCMC - Borra (main building) Rms 18B and 18C
  • 17

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Unlock your creativity and discover the joy of painting in this relaxed, exploratory class for adults. Students will learn to use color, texture, and composition as tools for personal expression rather than strict realism. Through playful exercises and guided projects, participants will experiment with brushwork, layering, and abstract or impressionistic approaches to create paintings that reflect their unique vision. No experience required—just an open mind and a love of color!

All levels welcome.

Supply list: Acrylics, oils or water colors (colors are students choice)Canvas boards/paperBrushes (small to extra large), palette knivesRags, spray bottle, palette, sketchbook 

Optional: mixed media (charcoal, pastel, collage elements)

There will be no class the week between Christmas and New Year's

Cancellations are non-refundable within 48 hours of this event.


Patrick Wise is a full-time painter based in Northern Michigan. 

He holds a Master’s degree in Painting from Wayne State University and has taught drawing and painting at several colleges in the Detroit area. 

Inspired by the beauty of Northern Michigan, he encourages creativity and personal expression in his classes.



North Central Michigan College • 1515 Howard Street, Petoskey, MI 49770

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