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Pallet Board Painting
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Pallet Board Painting

Wood Pallet Board Painting in the Metro Detroit Area

 

Pallet Board Painting

 

The inner artist within us all

There’s something innate within each of us – a desire to create and express that compels us towards the arts. While art comes in many forms and can be expressed in an equal number of creative ways; it is the individual’s personal approach that makes artistic expression such a powerful part of the human experience. One such form of artistic expression is pallet board painting. It’s the unfinished, rustic appearance of the wood’s surface that adds layers of beautiful uniqueness to the project that makes it such a popular form of art. The Creative Arts Studio in the artsy city of Royal Oak, Michigan presents pallet board painting- which is perfect for bringing out your inner artist!

 

An inspirational, interactive experience

As a fun alternative to traditional painting surfaces such as canvas or pottery, pallet board painting is an entirely unique painting surface, requiring different techniques to bring out the distinctiveness of each color and detail. Taught by skilled artisans at our Royal Oak, Michigan studio, the Creative Arts Studio makes pallet board painting an interactive experience for artists of all ages to enjoy!   

 

There’s something worth discovering

Artistry, in all its various forms, is growing in popularity, both as a hobby and as a profession. As a healthy alternative to online activity, it is the dynamic of physically working with one’s own hands that help give art its permanence and allure.  At the Creative Arts Studio, a local Royal Oak, Michigan art studio, you’ll rediscover the satisfaction of working with your hands and creating something from nothing.  From forming a new, passion-turned-hobby to embarking upon a new, career path, there’s something for everyone in the arts that are worth discovering.

 

Breathing new life into the old

One of the true wonders of art is discovering new and creative ways for it to be expressed. The quest to discover new materials, surfaces, colors, and methods continue to push the parameters of artistic expression to even greater, heights and depths. Pallet board painting is a form of artistic expression that takes the rough-hewn surface of a standard wood pallet and converts it into the ultimate, painting surface. These pallets are often worn and weathered, and in some cases, were no longer being used. Here at the Creative Arts Studio of Royal Oak, Michigan– the pallets are reclaimed and given a useful, new purpose – to showcase beautiful artwork!

 

From rough-hewn to the showroom

Pallet board art is a welcome addition to any gallery, showroom, office, or home. It brings a down-home feel that adds character and personality to the decor of a place that anyone can appreciate. Plus, it’s different than the typical, art-piece or painting surface. WIth their rough-hewn appearance, pallet boards add texture and dimension to your painting project, resulting in beautifully unique creations. When it comes to creating, the Creative Arts Studio in vibrant, Royal Oak, Michigan is the go-to place for all things creative, and pallet board painting is one of many ways for you to be able to express your artistic side.

 

 



When it comes time for your next family outing, field trip, or impromptu function, Royal Oak’s own, Creative Arts Studio has something for everyone to appreciate. With our state-of-the-art facilities and the vast selection of materials and finishes to choose from, we make it easy for you to express your inner artist.  Come discover your creative side at our studio and experience for yourself, the joyous beauty of art in all its forms and expressions!  

 

  • Personalized, step by step instruction
  • Tons of designs to choose from
  • Stylish, rustic look
  • Great for a ladies night out, family events, work outings, bachelorette parties, showers, and more!
  • We can come to you. Click here for off-site event information
  • Lessons take roughly 2.5 hours
  • Custom designs available upon request*
  • No experience necessary
  • BYOB and food welcome
  • One week advanced notice preferred. Please call the studio if you’re looking to book an event sooner.  Please note that some designs are only available for the 18″x24″ sized boards
  • Check the Class Calendar for special events!

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10 Fun Things To Do In Royal Oak
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10 Fun Things To Do In Royal Oak

 #1 Creative Arts Studio

The Creative Arts Studio is a great place to visit with family and friends for a fun and creative time. Choose from tons of art projects including pottery painting, mosaics, glass fusing, beading, wax hands, wheel throwing, canvas painting, and pallet board painting. Walk right in for walk in projects, no appointment necessary or schedule a lesson for a by appointment project. You can even hold a party in the private party room for special occasions like birthdays, bachelorette parties, showers, corporate events, and more!

 

#2  The Detroit Zoo

Opened in 1928, the Detroit Zoo is a fantastic experience for all ages. Home to over 2,000 animals and 245 different species, the sprawling 125 acre campus is sure to have something for every visitor. Enjoy interactive habitats like the Arctic Ring of Life and Australian Outback Adventure or spend your day in the Butterfly Garden or the brand new Penguin Conservation Center!

 

#3 The Farmer’s Market

Every Saturday, the Royal Oak Farmers market greets visitors with fresh produce, meats, cheeses, and all sorts of other food stuffs. On Sundays, the space transforms into a bustling Flea Market with over 50 different vendors selling all sorts of fascinating items. The building is also used as an event space, hosting events such as the monthly food truck rally, beer and whiskey tasting nights, and much more.

 

 

 #4 The Restaurants

Downtown Royal Oak has become a destination for foodies and those looking for an exciting restaurant scene. From BBQ to small plates to burgers to bistros there is something for every palette. Diners will find cuisines from a variety of countries and styles peppered throughout the bustling downtown area. Check out this link for a list of all of the restaurants Royal Oak has to offer: http://www.downtownroyaloak.org/dine/

 

 #5 The Bars/Breweries/Distilleries

Downtown Royal Oak is known around Metro Detroit as one of the best places to spend your Friday and Saturday nights. The streets are lined with bars of all types. Dance the night away at the club, find the perfect dive bar, or you can even check out the dueling piano bar. There are also many breweries and distilleries that make their own drinks and spirits right in the heart of the city. http://www.downtownroyaloak.org/play/

 

#6 The Shopping

Spend your day walking around the city and visiting the many small shops and stores. Pick up the perfect vintage jacket at Lost and Found, that hard to find vinyl record at UHF, or just the right gift for a loved one. Longstanding favorites like Funky 7 and Deco Doug carry items that few others do and newcomers Scout and Rail and Anchor have all sorts of trendy things for sale. Check out all of the shops here: http://www.downtownroyaloak.org/shop/

 

#7 The Royal Oak Music Theatre

Originally opened in 1928 as a movie theater, this beautiful art deco theatre hosts hundreds of live music and comedy shows a year. Acts such as Adele, The Black Keys, Louis CK, Lady Gaga, Wilco, and more have graced the stage located on 4th street right in the middle of the downtown area. Check the theatre’s website for upcoming shows and come experience the old school beauty of this awesome local venue. http://www.royaloakmusictheatre.com/

 

 #8 Mark Ridley’s Comedy Castle

A Royal Oak staple for almost 50 years, comedians have made this venue a must on their way through the midwest. Big names in comedy like Jim Carrey, Lewis Black, Jerry Seinfeld, Jon Stewart, and many more have made crowds roar with laughter over the years. Come downtown, grab dinner and get ready to laugh at Michigan’s premiere comedy club!

 

#9 Stagecrafters

Stagecrafters is a volunteer based performing arts theatre that puts on around 10 different shows each year. The shows change and rotate throughout the year and the theatre plays host to thousands of visitors throughout the season. There is even a youth theatre, featuring youth actors with shows intended for toddler aged children. Check out all of the shows coming up this season on the Stagecrafters website at http://www.stagecrafters.org/

 

#10 Emagine Theater and Main Art Theater

Royal Oak’s two movie theaters serve every type of moviegoer. The Main Art Theater plays indie and art films as well as documentaries. There are also weekly midnight movies that have earned a cult following in the downtown area. The newly constructed Emagine Theater plays all of the newest and biggest blockbusters. It’s more than just a movie theater as it is also home to a bowling alley, full bar, and restaurant.

 

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ornament-painting-parties
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Ornament Painting Parties

Ornament and Holiday Painting Parties

 

That time of year is upon us again… Autumn colors signal that the holidays are fast approaching and that means- it’s holiday decoration time!  Here at the Creative Arts Studio, our staff is also gearing up for a great, holiday season. If you’re a resident of Royal Oak, Michigan or just visiting, we invite you to an ornament painting party! https://creativeartsstudios.com/holiday-ornament-painting-parties/

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Do-it-yourself, done right

Ornament painting parties are perfect for schools and scouts, or bringing family and friends together for a time of holiday, festive-fun. Holiday parties are joyous occasions in themselves and whenever there’s ornament painting and decorating involved, the fun is taken to whole new levels!  Kids and adults alike, rediscover their artistic sides during our ornament painting sessions and their Christmas creations are often, beautifully-rendered works of art. So, if you’re planning on a fun-filled family event for the holidays that is different, come to rediscover your artistic side at the Creative Arts Studio – Royal Oak’s finest, do-it-yourself art studio!

 

Decorating is now in season

Decorating for the holidays has been a family tradition since as long as the holidays have been celebrated. Households across America often begin partaking in the festivities early, decorating trees, hanging up lights, and inflating their favorite, life-sized, Christmas characters. No amount of holiday decorating would be complete though, without ornament painting!   Ornament painting is now in season at the Creative Arts Studio and we invite you to celebrate this long-held, holiday tradition with us here at our studio in historic, Royal Oak, Michigan!

 

Experience a new, holiday tradition

The Creative Arts Studio is the ultimate place to have your next school, scout or family, holiday get-together.  We do offsite events too, if you’d like us to go to your school or location.  Our studio in Royal Oak, Michigan offers many different ornaments and packages to choose from.   Whenever there’s friends, family and fun involved, it’s sure to be a holiday worth remembering. Ornament painting is one of the best ways to welcome in the holidays! We welcome you to experience a new holiday tradition with us!

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Get decorating, get designing, get dirty

When it comes to holiday decorations, there’s something unique and satisfying about a do-it-yourself, ornament-painting session! It’s the act and art of making something from nothing…. of mixing in your own colors and designs – that adds to the experience!  Kids enjoy physically handling the ornaments and getting their hands covered in paint, while parents enjoy the family-fun time while observing their kids as they immerse themselves in the experience.  It’s the joy that comes of working with one’s hands that helps make the Creative Arts Studio, the premier do-it-yourself art studio!

 

Painting Parties are Fun!

Ornament Party

In Conclusion

 

From our family to yours…

Allow us to play host for you on your next holiday event or family get-together!  We’ll be sure to include all the fun, memories and the creativity too!   From our family to yours, the staff here at the Creative Arts Studio welcomes you into our studio, where the kiln is firing, the creativity is flowing, and memories are always forming!

 

  • Fun for the whole school, scout troop or family!
  • No work for you, we take care of everything
  • 24 different ornaments to choose from
  • Brand new, larger ornaments
  • Instructional guides and tools to help inspire
  • Non-toxic and washable paints
  • Projects are finished shiny and smooth
  • Only $8/ornament!
  • Ready to pick up from our studio in one week
  • Most parties take 1-2 hours, depending on size
  • Flyers and posters are provided at no additional cost to help you advertise for your event
  • Ask us how to turn your party into a fundraiser
  • Finished ornaments make great gifts!

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Check Out Our Facebook Event Here

 


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Pottery Camp
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POTTERY PAINTING PARTIES

All About Pottery Painting Parties and Kids

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Parents in the Royal Oak, Michigan area have numerous options when it comes to finding the perfect venue for hosting their kid’s party.  Today’s tech-savvy kids want something new and exciting when it comes to where they host their next birthday party and of the kinds of activities that will be available.  Here at the Creative Arts Studio, we help kids rediscover the artist, the painter, and the craftsperson within. With our do-it-yourself, hands on approach to creating art and learning valuable new skillsets, our studio makes for the ultimate kids’ party destination!

 

Kids Parties

Kids want to express their creativity in fun, innovative ways.  They like to sketch, paint, color, do crafts, and build projects with their hands. Here at the Creative Arts Studio, kids and parents alike have the opportunity to express their creativity in a variety of hands on activities including pottery painting, mosaics, wheel thrown pottery, and of course, eating pizza with their friends!  This creative camaraderie shared amongst friends and fellow creators is one of many reasons that help make the Creative Arts Studio in Royal Oak, MI the premier party place for your child’s next birthday party!

With hands on projects come personal pride and a sense of accomplishment.  At our studio, kids can take the opportunity to get back in touch with their creative side. Pottery painting, mosaics, glass fusing, wheel throwing, canvas painting, beading, spin art, and Wax Hands are just some of the fun infused activities your kids can do here at our studio.

 

Wax Hands

Here at the Creative Arts Studio, we take all the guesswork out of what to do for your next kids party! With a large selection of paintable items such as figurines, small animals, mugs, plates, and bowls to choose from, there’s something for everyone here in our fun filled studio. We proudly feature non toxic glazes that are as food safe, vibrant, and colorful. Your child is sure to rediscover their artistic side in this creative, collaborative, and constructive environment where imagination is set free by the stroke of a brush!

Our interactive parties are hosted by skilled instructors who know how to pique the interests of your child and keep them engaged.  Upon completion of one of our parties, your child will take much more home with them than a fun filled memory, they will have learned a new skill they can use for years to come. 

Birthday parties, end of year class parties, and school field trips are just some of the events we’ve hosted at the studio.  Be it small groups or large, the Creative Arts Studio has been helping metro Detroit families create fun filled memories for their kids. 

 

 

 

Birthday Parties

 

By hosting your next kids birthday party or student field trip at the Creative Arts Studio, you will create treasured moments that your kids will remember and reflect back upon.  Here at our studio, your little creators will be provided with:

Every Kids’ Party Includes:

  • Two hours in our Private Party Room
  • One hour of personalized project instruction
  • One hour of time for your celebration!
  • Refrigerator, freezer, paper plates, plastic cups, and plastic cutlery available for use
  • Customized Birthday Plate for the guest of honor

Pottery Painting Parties

Monet Package, Picasso Package, Renoir Package and More

  • Huge assortment of small animals, figurines, mugs, plates, and bowls
  • All pottery is finished shiny, smooth, and food safe
  • Colorful, non-toxic glazes
  • Cost includes pottery, glazes, instruction, firing, birthday plate, and packaging
  • Add Wax Hands for just $6/child
  • Eight painter minimum
  • $35 room rental fee
  • Pottery is ready to pick up in one week
  • Please note that the party room seats 20 people comfortably
  • Click here for terms and conditions

Cost: See Event Page


 
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Team Building
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Team Building Team Bonding

Introducing the ultimate team-building experience

Add some artistic flair to your next company team building or team outing event by hosting it here, at the Creative Arts Studio! As a hands-on pottery painting studio based in Royal Oak, Michigan, we showcase a wide palette of pottery painting, glass fusing, and mosaic projects. Additionally, we offer classes, lessons, and workshops in wheel throwing, pallet board painting, and canvas painting that make for the ideal corporate team-building activity for your next staff outing.

“Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much.” – Helen Keller


Team Building

From the friendships forged to the memories formed

Our off-site team-building functions have shown to be an effective way to forge professional friendships among coworkers. These creative workshops are fun and informative and are sure to be the talk of the office! While business meetups and networking events accomplish this too, it is the dynamic of working with one’s hands in a fun, team environment that positively impacts employees. Upon attending one of our interactive workshops, local companies in the Royal Oak, MI area have reconnected with their employees in impactful new ways.

“Teamwork is the ability to work together toward a common vision. The ability to direct individual accomplishments toward organizational objectives. It is the fuel that allows common people to attain uncommon results.” – Andrew Carnegie

Projects + productivity = profitability

Completing projects together can help bolster creative, entrepreneurial synergy in the workplace among colleagues. It’s commonplace for the company suggestion box to be chocked full with new product ideas and/or process improvements once creativity becomes synonymous with the workplace culture.  Here at our Royal Oak, Michigan studio, we’ll help spark a creative flame amongst your staff with one of our project based, teamwork inspired workshops.

Why company team building events?

Organizations often host team building events as they can help foster company culture and boost employee productivity. As coworkers get to know each other while working together on a variety of pottery painting, canvas painting, or pallet board painting projects, they tend to form strong, personal bonds that translate favorably into the professional arena.

Our projects are the perfect addition

At the Creative Arts Studio, we present several project options that fit into most any team bonding or corporate teaming building session. Book your event at your venue and we can bring the fun to your company or choose to hold your event at our studio. Our projects make the perfect addition to company picnics and bring your child to work day events! Have something specific in mind? Let us create a custom-designed package that meets the needs of your upcoming cultural training or team-building program!

  • Click here for information on projects and pricing.

Creative crafts of the customized kind

Each, Creative Arts Studio service package can be customized to your team’s size, budget, and project needs. Whether it’s to celebrate your team exceeding their monthly K.P.I.’s, or to give a fellow team member a well deserved send off towards that new career path, they will appreciate the innovative gesture of a project-based, team-building workshop that’s as much rewarding as it is rebuilding.

As a premier, locally-owned, art studio and workshop in Royal Oak, Michigan, we at the Creative Arts Studio are proud of our community heritage.  We’ve come to value the friendships we’ve forged with the businesses we’ve hosted over the years. It’s been equally rewarding for us to share in the experience and to create a creative experience for all to enjoy.

We invite you to make the Creative Arts Studio part of your next company endorsed outing or team building adventure!  Here are a few reasons to work with us:

  • This will be the work event you’ll be talking about for years!
  • It can be set up right in your office.
  • Each event can be customized to fit your business or meeting’s objective.
  • This is perfect for company team building, corporate team building, company picnics, take-your-child-to-work-days, and cultural training events.
  • There are tons of different projects to choose from with volume discounts for large groups.
  • $75 travel fee + mileage over 5 miles for offsite events.
  • BYOB and food welcome.
  • Click here for information on projects and pricing.

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Holiday Painting Ideas!

The holiday season is here! We know that many of our customers are looking for some inspiration this time of year. Whether you’re creating a gift for family/friends or making piece to show off at home, we’ve got you covered. Below is a gallery of some of our favorite holiday designs. Also, be sure to check out our class calendar for upcoming holiday themed classes!

Looking for a project for the whole family? Our flat ornaments are just $6 apiece or $25 for a set of five! We have tons of styles to choose from and everyone in your family can paint their very own. Definitely the best deal of the holiday season!

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Fun and Easy Pottery Painting Techniques!

7:30am Saturday morning: Wake up to your three kids bounding into your bedroom, mistaking your bed for a trampoline.

8:00: You finally get up, although all senses are murky until the coffee is poured.

8:30: Your brain is awake the kids are ready to be entertained!

8:45-11:00: Coloring books, 9 games of hide and seek, you try to make that homemade playdough you saw on Pinterest, clean up the mess after said playdough experiment, resolve an argument over tv show choices, take away TV privileges, and finally lunch.

11:00: The Creative Arts Studio opens and your day just got a whole lot easier!

11:30: Arrive at the studio and one of our cheerful staff members helps get the whole family started on their projects

11:45: The family is still trying to decide what to paint on their pottery and then you remember this witty blog post on the Creative Arts Studio website that had a bunch of great technique ideas…

Bubble Painting: Ask a staff member to mix up bubbles and then do just like the CAS staff member in the video below!

Marbling: Swirl some paint on a paper plate and then transfer to a flat piece!

Resist: Ask a staff member to print your shape of choice. Apply your the color you’d like your shape to be and then apply your shape cut out of paper by dipping it in water and then placing it on your piece. Paint your background color on top and wait for it to dry. Remove your paper shape to reveal a picture perfect design every time!

Polka Dots: Ask a staff member for our round sponges on a stick or just use the back of a rounded brush.

Image courtesy of Polka Dot Pots

Stencils and Stamps: We have drawers upon drawers of stencils and stamps to use. When stenciling, first trace with a marker (markers disappear during the firing process) and then paint on top. For stamps, paint the stamp, apply it to your pottery, and then add your second and third coats with a brush.

Photo credit: Pinterest.com

Crystal Glazes: Just apply three coats and let the kiln do the work!

Photo courtesy of Dick Blick Art Supplies

3:00: Wow! Three hours flew by because everyone was so engaged and had so much fun. You check out and your family skips back to the car while holding hands!

4:00: The kids are calm now after an afternoon of creative fun. You head to the computer to write detailed 5 star reviews for the Creative Arts Studio on Yelp, Trip Advisor, Facebook, and Google.

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Holiday Hours and Project Ideas!

Important!

The last to paint pottery and pick up your work before Christmas is Tuesday, December 20th. Pottery completed on this day will be ready for pickup on Christmas Eve.

Holiday Hours

Saturday, December 24th – 11am-5pm

Sunday, December 25th – Closed

Saturday, December 31st – 11am-6pm

Sunday, January 1st – 12pm-6pm

Stop by before December 20th to create the perfect gift for the special people in your life! We’ve got flat ornaments 5 for $20, tons of holiday pottery, and all sorts of fun hand print and finger print project ideas. Check out some of our favorites!

 

 

Wanna give the gift of creativity? Pick up one of our gift certificates! Come to the store and receive one of our hand crafted clay pallet certificates or order online by clicking the link below!

Our hand crafted palette gift certificates!

             Our hand crafted palette gift certificates!

Order one online by clicking the link below!

Gift Cards

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Board Painting Class and Tween Club Event

Our Classes are Fun!!!!

Board Painting Class 11-3-16 Thursday 7:00 PM

 

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Show your Michigan pride with these chic, Board Painting designs. Perfect for adding a touch a rustic style to any room in the house, our instructor will guide you through creating your mitten inspired work of art. Simply choose your design below and we’ll make sure to have everything ready for you on the day of the class.

*Please be sure to arrive on time as it is important that all members of the class start together. Those arriving more than 15 minutes late will be asked to reschedule a private lesson.

Class Time: 1.5 hr

See Event on Facebook

https://www.facebook.com/events/204122130024241/

 

Purchase Tickets Here

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Tween Club Event 11-4-16 Friday 6:30 PM

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Do you have a creative Tween at home looking for something to do on a Friday night? Skip the kid sitter and drop your Tween off! While you enjoy an evening on the town, your young artist will create a one-of-a-kind masterpiece! We’ll hand-build and paint a ghost, and you’ll get it back by Halloween! We’ll throw in a pizza party for the kids, so they’ll return to you fed and artistically inspired! This class will run from 6:30-8:30pm.

 

Purchase Tickets Here

https://app.getoccasion.com/p/n/ns_3t-uj

See Event on Facebook

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what is the age to stop trick or treating
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What is the age limit for trick or treaters?

How old do you have to be to stop trick or treating?
Some Americans still believe, however, that no age is too old to trick-or-treat. Today posted a survey asking at what age should people stop the tradition, and the most common answer was never, with 29 percent of the vote. The next most common answer was a tie at 15 percent for 12 years old and 13 years old.

 

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