Arts Enrichment Programs

The Art Enrichment Program is free to all participants and is designed to engage children and adults in fresh approaches to creating art while keeping sustainability at the forefront of the curriculum.

Youth Art Enrichment

AGES 7-12

These FREE art classes are designed for children ages 7 to 12 who attend Detroit, Highland Park, or Hamtramck Public or Charter Schools, or who are homeschooled in these cities. The classes focus on fostering creativity and developing new artistic skills while emphasizing the importance of sustainability in every lesson. The goal of the Hope for Flowers Youth Art Enrichment program is to nurture the creative talents of young people in our community while raising their awareness of sustainable living practices. .

Location:
Hope For Flowers
119 GARFIELD ST.
SUITE 500
DETROIT, MI 48201
*West side of the Freelon building on the plaza

Classes meet for nine weeks on Saturdays:
April 12 - June 7, 2025

Sessions Available:
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
12 PM - 1:30 PM

REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED!

Adult Art Enrichment: Watercolor Exploration

AGES 18+

Join us for a relaxing and inspiring 4-week watercolor class as part of the Hope for Flowers Community Art Enrichment Program! This free class is open to participants 18 years and older and welcomes all skill levels—whether you're a beginner or an experienced artist looking to refine your technique.

Led by Lorna Braxton, a talented teaching artist and former Detroit Public Schools teacher, this course will guide you through the fundamentals of watercolor painting. Each 2-hour session will introduce new techniques, allowing you to explore color mixing, brushwork, layering, and composition in a supportive and creative environment.

All materials will be provided, and no prior experience is necessary. Come ready to learn, experiment, and have fun in a welcoming and encouraging space!

Classes will be held on four successive Thursdays:
April 10, 17, 24 & May 1, 2025
6:00-8:00pm

Location:
Hope For Flowers
119 GARFIELD ST.
SUITE 500
DETROIT, MI 48201
*West side of the Freelon building on the plaza

This workshop is FREE for all Detroit, Highland Park and Hamtramck residents 18 & older.

REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED!

Sustainability Workshop: The Art of Container Gardening

ALL AGES

Did you know you can grow almost anything in a container that you would plant in a traditional in-ground garden? With a little knowledge and the right tools, container gardening can be a simple and rewarding way to grow fresh herbs, vegetables, and even fruit—no matter how much (or how little) space you have!

In collaboration with Efuru Family Farms, Chef Zi—both a talented chef and an experienced gardener—will teach you how to make the most of your growing space by using containers in this hands-on workshop. Whether you have a backyard, a balcony, or just a sunny windowsill, you’ll learn practical tips for starting and maintaining your own container garden.

Chef Zi will cover:

-Choosing the right containers for different plants
-Understanding soil, watering, and sunlight needs
-Maximizing small spaces for big harvests
-Growing fresh herbs and vegetables year-round

This workshop will be held Saturday, April 12 from 2:30-4:30pm.

Location:
Hope For Flowers
119 GARFIELD ST.
SUITE 500
DETROIT, MI 48201
*West side of the Freelon building on the plaza

This workshop is FREE for all Detroit, Highland Park and Hamtramck residents only.
**Youth under 13 are welcome to attend with an adult.

REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED!

"Through our Art Enrichment Program, we hope to expand the possibilities that children see for themselves. We want to help them ‘color their worlds.’ I believe that experiencing the arts enhances our view of the world and our place in it, and gives us agency to create rich and vibrant lives."

- TRACY REESE

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