Franciscan Life Process Center

Diane Hamel-Beyond Words-An Icon Writing Workshop
2026-04-13 09:00 - 2026-04-17 16:00 (America/New_York) | Franciscan Life Process Center – Lowell Campus, 11650 Downes St. NE, Lowell, MI, 49331
April 13 – 17, 9 AM – 4 PM

Come and spend a week with Diane Hamel at the Franciscan Life Process Center in prayerful contemplation as she leads participants in painting an icon of St. Mary of Egypt. Beginner to Advanced accepted.

The cost of this workshop is $650.

To find a complete listing of this workshop please go to: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/diane-hamel-beyond-words-an-icon-writing-workshop-tickets-1962610402546?aff=oddtdtcreator

Carole Wilson-WATERCOLOR COLLAGE WORKSHOP
2026-04-16 09:00 - 2026-04-17 16:00
April 16 & 17, 9 AM – 4 PM

The marriage of watercolor and collage creates a beautiful and “unique medium.” Watercolor’s fluidity and transparency provide the foundation for our painting … and then… we add the texture and vibrancy of Collage materials to enhance our painting.

The cost of this workshop is $285.

To find a complete listing of this workshop please go to: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/carole-wilson-watercolor-collage-workshop-tickets-1360697616199?aff=oddtdtcreator

Margaret Kriegbaum-Finding the Abstract in Nature
2026-04-21 09:00 - 2026-04-22 16:00
April 21 & 22, 2026, 9 AM – 4 PM

This class focuses on the simplification of form to create a beautiful and energetic abstract painting. We will draw inspiration from photo references on the first day, with the option to paint en plein air on the second day. The student will learn to find the “bones” or the structural foundation that holds the composition together even after layers of color are added. There will be a brief PowerPoint introduction, explaining exactly what we mean by “abstract” or “abstraction” and showing a few examples. This is a two day multilevel course.

The cost of this workshop is $285.

To find a complete listing of this workshop please go to: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/judith-tummino-finding-the-abstract-in-nature-tickets-1977734158106?aff=oddtdtcreator

John Fleck-Large and Loose Landscapes with Charcoal
2026-05-18 09:00 - 2026-05-19 16:00
May 18 & 19, 2026, 9 AM – 4 PM
Work large with charcoal in the landscape. This 2–Day workshop will allow you to work loose, large, and even painterly. Charcoal is among the most malleable of drawing media, letting you smear, soften, and blend, to render the beauty of the landscape on paper.
The cost of this workshop is $275.
To find a complete listing of this workshop please go to: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/john-fleck-large-and-loose-landscapes-with-charcoal-tickets-1087146306869?aff=oddtdtcreator

Keiko Tanabe-Painting Impressions with Watercolor
2026-05-19 09:00 - 2026-05-21 16:00
May 19-21, 2026, 9 AM – 4 PM
In this class, you will start seeing things differently and learn how to turn reality into a captivating, impressionistic image. The goal is to capture the essence of the subject that conveys a certain mood and atmosphere.
The cost of this workshop is $650.
To find a complete listing of this workshop please go to: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/keiko-tanabe-painting-impressions-with-watercolor-tickets-1269143806289?aff=oddtdtcreator

Richard Jordan Plein Air-Developing Artistry
2026-05-27 09:00 - 2026-05-29 16:00
May 27-29, 2026, 9 AM – 4 PM

The focus of this 3-Day workshop is on transforming the ordinary landscape into a work of art. There are dozens of ways to paint the same landscape, but it’s your ability to see creative possibilities which moves an ordinary scene into artistry.

The cost of this workshop is $425.

To find a complete listing of this workshop go to: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/richard-jordan-plein-air-developing-artistry-tickets-1907787426549?aff=oddtdtcreator

Eric Michaels-Pulling your Paintings Together in Watercolor
2026-05-28 09:00 - 2026-05-29 16:00
May 28 & 29, 2026, 9 AM – 4 PM
We will explore the utilization of light and dark values, warm and cool colors, soft and hard edges, areas of detail and rest, and more. All of these create depth and realism, guide the viewer’s eye and enhance the visual impact.
The cost of this workshop is $285.
To find a complete listing of this workshop please go to: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/eric-michaels-pulling-your-paintings-together-in-watercolor-tickets-1838184412059?aff=oddtdtcreator

Mary Jo Roys Drueke, IAPS/MC-From Skies to Rocks in Soft Pastels
2026-06-03 09:00 - 2026-06-04 16:00
June 3 & 4, 2026, 9 AM – 4 PM

We will make use of both small thumbnails to set up an interesting design. A major emphasis will be placed on ever important values! You can expect to have two sketches at the end of the second and a more confident skill set to bring to your landscapes.

The cost of this workshop is $285.

To find a complete listing of this workshop please go to: Mary Jo Roys Drueke, IAPS/MC-From Skies to Rocks in Soft Pastels Tickets, Wed, Jun 3, 2026 at 9:00 AM | Eventbrite

Nancie King Mertz-Paint What Scares You!
2026-06-09 09:00 - 2026-06-11 16:00
June 9-11, 2026, 9 AM – 4 PM
Be open to trying something that pushes your boundaries, rather than painting your usual subject matter. Nancie will guide you toward success! Bring your printed reference materials of scenes you’ve always wanted to paint but never quite knew how to approach artistically. This is a pastel workshop.
The cost of this workshop is $500.
To find a complete listing of this workshop please go to: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/nancie-king-mertz-paint-what-scares-you-tickets-1020863168217?aff=oddtdtcreator

Barbara Hack-Portraits in Oil
2026-06-09 09:00 - 2026-06-11 16:00
June 9-11, 2026, 9 AM – 4 PM
This hands-on workshop with award winning artist Barbara Hack is designed to take you through a classically inspired approach to painting the head/ portrait from a photo reference. All four stages of the painting process will be covered, including under painting .
The cost of this workshop is $625.
To find a complete listing of this workshop please go to: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/barbara-hack-portraits-in-oil-tickets-1115877773459?aff=oddtdtcreator

Beggar's Bell Bash
2026-06-09 18:00 - 21:00
An evening of celebration and support for the Center’s programs awaits at our
Beggar’s Bell Bash 6-9 p.m. on Tuesday, June 9.

This special gathering will feature great food, beer and wine, music, a silent auction and meaningful conversation – all in support of the Center’s programs, which assist in the education, healthy development and cultural enrichment of our West Michigan community.

Guests can also tour our recently renovated building at the beautiful, rural Lowell campus, 11650 Downes St. and experience firsthand the spaces where our mission comes to life.

Learn more and purchase tickets by visiting LifeProcessCenter.org/beggars-bell-bash

Grace DeVito-Painting the Organic Still Life
2026-06-23 09:00 - 2026-06-25 16:00
June 23-25, 2026
Join nationally acclaimed artist Grace DeVito for a 3-day oil painting workshop “Painting the Organic Still Life”. Learn her process of multi layered still life painting by lecture, demonstration and critiques. Focus will be given to technique, paint application and creating form.
The cost of this workshop is $545.
To find a complete listing of this workshop please go to: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/grace-devito-painting-the-organic-still-life-tickets-1337230054089?aff=oddtdtcreator

Phil Starke-Mixing Color to Suggest Light and Form
2026-06-23 09:00 - 2026-06-26 16:00
June 23-26, 2026, 9 AM – 4 PM

Unlock the power of color to create light, depth, and three-dimensional form in your paintings. This class focuses on the essential skills of color mixing as a means to capture atmosphere, model form, and direct the viewers eye.

The cost of this workshop is $700.

To find a complete listing of this workshop please go to: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/phil-starke-mixing-color-to-suggest-light-and-form-tickets-1977396631555?aff=oddtdtcreator

Barbara Schilling-Be Bold!
2026-06-30 09:00 - 2026-07-01 16:00
June 30 – July 1, 9 AM – 4 PM

Creating a successful painting is about more than just utilizing skills. A painting should be more than just a representation of a subject. No matter how skillfully executed, without passion and energy your work will not hold a viewers attention. Find out how.

The cost of this workshop is $285.

To find a complete listing of this workshop please go to: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/barbara-schilling-be-bold-tickets-1975627330528?aff=oddtdtcreator

Ralph Annunziata-' w i t h I N & w i t h O UT'
2026-06-30 09:00 - 2026-07-02 16:00
June 30-July 2, 2026, 9 AM – 4 PM

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The cost of this workshop is $500.

To find a complete listing of this workshop please go to: Ralph Annunziata-‘ w i t h I N & w i t h O UT’ Tickets, Tue, Jun 30, 2026 at 9:00 AM | Eventbrite

Kathleen Conover-PAINTING FROM THE RIGHT (AND LEFT) SIDE OF THE BRAIN
2026-07-06 09:00 - 2026-07-08 16:00
July 6-8, 9 AM – 4 PM
The best paintings aren’t always planned, and they aren’t totally intuitive. They are a marriage of intent, basic design skills, and freely expressing our personal interpretation of the world.
The cost of this workshop is $600.
To find a complete listing of this workshop please go to: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/kathleen-conover-painting-from-the-right-and-left-side-of-the-brain-tickets-1070948960169?aff=oddtdtcreator

Robin Cole-Natural Harmony: The Limited Palette
2026-07-07 09:00 - 2026-07-09 16:00
Robin Cole-Natural Harmony: The Limited Palette
July 7-9, 2026, 9 AM – 4 PM
This workshop offers a deep dive into the benefits of working with a limited palette consisting of one pigment from each primary color family (yellow, red, blue) plus white. This simplified approach is one of creative constraints that trains the mind in keen decision-making and clever problem-solving.
The cost of this workshop is $585.
To find a complete listing of this workshop please go to: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/robin-cole-natural-harmony-the-limited-palette-tickets-1041249584537?aff=oddtdtcreator

The Wild West
2026-07-13 09:00 - 2026-07-17 15:00
July 13-17, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Explore the challenges of the untamed West of the late 1800s! Gain skills by working with animals, learning archery, foraging for food, and making root beer, as well as creating art, music and playing games popular in the pioneer days!
• $250 per child
• $600 per child/ if signed up for all 3 weeks
• $125 per child/& week for each additional child(ren)
Register here

Jon Redmond-Finding Perfect Balance
2026-07-14 09:00 - 2026-07-16 16:00
July 14-16, 9 AM – 4 PM

This workshop will help you gain the ability to push your paintings in opposing directions, introducing chaos and control into the act of painting. Loss of control is often necessary to push one’s paintings out of their comfort zone, focused critical correction can pull it all together.

The cost of this workshop is $590.

To find a complete listing of this workshop go to: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/jon-redmond-finding-perfect-balance-tickets-1677069001529?aff=oddtdtcreator

Telagio Baptista-The Magic of Watercolor
2026-07-14 09:00 - 2026-07-16 16:00
July 14-16, 9 AM – 4 PM

You will learn how to make a striking painting that employs a single-color, discovering simplicity with a 3-color palette, and fearless landscape or floral painting. Telagio will demo everyday and provide handouts to you, and provide one on one support.
The cost of this workshop is $620.
To find a complete listing of this workshop please go to: Telagio Baptista-The Magic of Watercolor Tickets, Tue, Jul 14, 2026 at 9:00 AM | Eventbrite

In the Footsteps of St. Francis
2026-07-20 09:00 - 2026-07-24 15:00
In the Footsteps of St. Francis
July 20-24, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00p.m.
Come to learn how St. Francis praised and gave glory to God in all his daily works. Through working with the animals, cooking in the kitchen, making music, creating art and playing games with one another, children will experience creativity and gain practical skills…all while having fun!
• $250 per child
• $600 per child/ if signed up for all 3 weeks
• $125 per child/& week for each additional child(ren)
Register here

Crafty Creations
2026-07-27 09:00 - 2026-07-31 15:00
Crafty Creations
July 27-31, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Kids will explore the amazing world God crafted by using natural elements—like leaves, stones, and flowers to inspire their own masterpieces. Each project helps them notice, appreciate, and create with the wonders God has made.
• $250 per child
• $600 per child/ if signed up for all 3 weeks
• $125 per child/& week for each additional child(ren)
Register here

Julie Tibus-Explore Cold Wax and Oil Paint
2026-07-28 09:00 - 2026-07-29 16:00
July 28 & 29, 9 AM – 4 PM

Explore the fascinating medium of cold wax! Discover its unique buttery texture as we experiment with oil paint, graphite, and oil sticks. You’ll create four small abstract artworks throughout the day using tools like stencils, spatulas, and brayers.

The cost of this workshop is $285.

To find a complete listing of this workshop please go to: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/julie-tibus-explore-cold-wax-and-oil-paint-tickets-1839117422719?aff=oddtdtcreator

Kyle Ma-Landscape Painting Workshop
2026-07-28 09:00 - 2026-07-31 16:00
July 28-31, 9 AM – 4 PM

Students will also learn how to apply the fundamentals of painting, such as drawing, values, color, and edges to painting a landscape. Having solid fundamentals will give the students confidence in being able to paint whatever scene they are presented with well.

The cost of this workshop is $650.

To find a complete listing of this workshop please go to: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/kyle-ma-landscape-painting-workshop-tickets-1681092024499?aff=oddtdtcreator

Mary Qian-Costumed Figure Painting
2026-08-11 09:00 - 2026-08-13 16:00
August 11-13, 9 AM – 4 PM
The goal of the class is to teach using value, color and edge as 3 essential tools to create naturalistic human portraits. The class will use one setup for the entire workshop. To focus on value, colors and edge each 3 days, to create realistic portraits and figures.
The cost of this workshop is $550.
To find a complete listing of this workshop please go to: Mary Qian-Costumed Figure Painting Tickets, Tue, Aug 11, 2026 at 9:00 AM | Eventbrite

David R. Smith-Fresh and Exciting Watercolors
2026-08-11 09:00 - 2026-08-13 16:00
August 11-13, 2026, 9 AM – 4 PM

This workshop will save you countless hours of trial & error by demonstrating approaches in an easily understood manner that will open new doors of discovery and creativity. Participants will be provided reference photos, drawing guides, and step-by-step instruction through all stages of the painting process.

The price of this workshop is $595.

To find a complete listing of this workshop please go to: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/david-r-smith-fresh-and-exciting-watercolors-tickets-1007641401557?aff=oddtdtcreator

Terry Miura-Oh My Gouache! 7 Things You Must Do To Tame The BEAST!
2026-08-25 09:00 - 2026-08-27 16:00
August 25-27, 2026, 9 AM – 4 PM

In this workshop, I will break down the unique quirks and characteristics of the medium and explain why it’s so difficult to control. And then, I will show you exactly what you need to do overcome these annoying obstacles so that we can tame the beast.

The cost of this workshop is $625.

To find a complete listing of this workshop please go to: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/terry-miura-oh-my-gouache-7-things-you-must-do-to-tame-the-beast-tickets-1692869150199?aff=oddtdtcreator
Respectfully,

Barbara Schilling-Creating Depth in Your Landscape Paintings
2026-09-09 09:00 - 2026-09-10 16:00
September 9 & 10, 9 AM – 4 PM

This is a hands-on workshop designed to help artists build convincing, atmospheric space in their work. Participants explore how color temperature, saturation, value, and contrast shift as forms recede, and learn why yellow and red fall away in the distance, leaving blue as the farthest visible hue.

The cost of this workshop is $285.

To find a complete listing of this workshop please go to: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/barbara-schilling-creating-depth-in-your-landscape-paintings-tickets-1975843599394?aff=oddtdtcreator

Stan Kurth-The Intuitive Painting Mindset
2026-09-09 09:00 - 2026-09-11 16:00
September 9-11, 2026
You’ll create paintings from arbitrary design elements and bring them to completion using principles of design. The goal is to develop a painting that aligns with your personal aesthetic—whether representational or nonobjective. The only criteria: no reference, and a willingness to let the process guide the outcome.
The cost of this workshop is $535.
To find a complete listing of this workshop please go to: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/stan-kurth-the-intuitive-painting-mindset-tickets-1730970191439?aff=oddtdtcreator

MaryBeth Karaus- Flowers in a Simple Still Life
2026-09-15 09:00 - 2026-09-17 16:00
September 15-17, 2026, 9 AM – 4 PM

Day one: Dive deep into the essence of flowers by creating small, focused studies of flowers. We’ll break down complex shapes and values to their purest forms. Days two and three: Build a strong foundation in still life composition by arranging a simple yet compelling composition.

The cost of this workshop is $600.

To find a complete listing of this workshop please go to: MaryBeth Karaus- Flowers in a Simple Still Life Tickets, Tue, Sep 15, 2026 at 9:00 AM | Eventbrite
