This store came to fruition because I am an artist, a crafter, and an art teacher.  Being a Michaels Maker provides the benefits of exploring a new (and much needed) social network and opportunity to help grow and expand my local art community into an international market.

Start with the best basis and treat your acetate, foil and glass surfaces with this workable fixative and surface preparation spray. It allows non-porous surfaces to accept water-based media without beading up while lowering the levels of water-based media to enable over-painting and layering without lifting.

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Whether you're a professional artist, introductory student or everyday art enthusiast, reach for willow charcoal to create dark, velvety lines when bringing your artistic inspiration to life.

Assorted Willow Charcoal by Artist’s Loft®

Find the General's® Jumbo Kneaded Rubber Eraser at Michaels. Extra-soft and non-abrasive, this jumbo eraser from General's will come in handy for drawing and sketching projects.

These are the basic tools I use to draw custom portraits in charcoal. For this class, we will learn the basic set-up for a charcoal drawing, and how to use the tools.

Basics of Charcoal Drawing and Sketching

Book Class

Class Supplies

Creative Arts Resource