Improvisation on Canvas with Kathy Kosins
2026-03-22 13:00 - 16:00 (America/Detroit) | Village Arts Factory, 50755 Cherry Hill Rd, Canton, MI, 48188, United States
Improvisation on Canvas is a hands-on, three-hour workshop that invites participants to paint while listening to a curated jazz playlist, focusing on abstract expression through texture, movement, and color. Inspired by Bebop-era greats such as Thelonious Monk, Charlie Parker, Dizzy Gillespie, and Miles Davis, along with other modern jazz composers, this immersive experience encourages students to “hear” color and “listen” for shape.
Led by recognized artist and experienced educator Kathy Kosins, the workshop offers an exciting exploration of sound translated into visual form. Kathy will provide individual guidance throughout the session and encourage experimentation with alternative tools and materials, which she will supply.
Participants should bring a few small to medium canvases, along with paints and brushes they enjoy working with. Acrylic paint is recommended. (Please avoid very large canvases.)
The workshop concludes with an optional group share, allowing participants to reflect on their work, learn from one another, and discuss their creative process.
About Kathy Kosins
Kathy Kosins is an interdisciplinary artist whose work bridges music and visual art through improvisation. While widely known for her critically acclaimed career as a jazz and soul recording artist, Kosins has also established herself in the contemporary art world with abstract acrylic paintings inspired by mid-century modern design, cubism, and surrealism.
Self-taught as a musician, composer, and visual artist, Kosins approaches painting with the same spontaneity as live performance. “My artwork is total improvisation,” she says. “There is no preconceived composition.” Often, her only advance decision is a color palette, allowing the moment to guide the work.
Kosins is known for painting live on stage while musicians perform, translating sound into color and movement in real time. She frequently describes herself as someone who “hears color and sees sound,” a phenomenon associated with synesthesia. The resulting artworks are visual abstractions of the music itself.
Passionate about teaching, Kosins developed Improvisation on Canvas as a clinic to guide artists of all levels through the creative process. She has taught workshops and courses nationwide at high schools, performing arts schools, colleges, and continuing education programs. Her commissioned works are held in private collections across the United States and Europe.
Cancellation Policy: Refunds (minus processing fees) are available up to seven days before the class begins. Refunds cannot be issued within seven days of the class date.
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The 24 Hour Play-Off
2026-03-29 19:00 - 20:00 | Village Theater, 50400 Cherry Hill Rd, Canton, MI, 48188, United States
Join us for the Village Theater’s first annual 24 Hour Play-Off! On Saturday, March 28, four local playwrights will draw prompts that will inspire four new plays to be written THAT NIGHT! Then, on Sunday, March 29, local actors and directors have 12 hours to put on a show in front of a live audience. During the performances, the audience will vote for the winning team! Don’t miss your chance to see these world-premier plays created in just 24 hours by local playwrights, directors and actors!
Which team will reign supreme? Find out at the 24 Hour Play-Off!
Performance Details
Sunday, March 29th, 2026
Doors open at 6:30PM, show begins at 7:00PM
$5 per ticket, online or in person
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Write Your Life: A Memoir Workshop
2026-04-09 14:00 - 16:00 | Village Arts Factory, 50755 Cherry Hill Rd, Canton, MI, 48188, United States
Everyone has a story worth telling. This April, join author Dorothy J. Best, M.A. for an inspiring four-week memoir workshop designed to help you turn your life experiences into meaningful, compelling narrative.
Held on Thursdays in April from 2:00 PM–4:00 PM, this interactive workshop offers a supportive space for writers of all levels. Whether you’re just beginning or looking to deepen a work in progress, you’ll gain practical tools and creative momentum to move your story forward.
Learn to:

Use curated prompts to craft a personal narrative
Build a supportive community of writers
Grow confidence in your work by sharing it in a collaborative environment

Event Details:

Four Thursdays in April, beginning April 9
2:00pm-4:00pm
$225.00 for all four sessions

Tuition Includes:

4 group classes
all course materials
1 private edit session
light refreshments

Reserve your seat today and learn how to write about your life from a professional author!

Assemblage Art Workshop with Daniel Zuber
2026-04-12 13:00 - 16:00 | Village Arts Factory, 50755 Cherry Hill Rd, Canton, MI, 48188, United States
Join us at the Village Arts Factory for a playful and creative open studio crafting experience where imagination takes the lead!
Artist Daniel Zuber will bring his massive collection of unique rock-tumbled wood bits, beads, found objects, and curious materials for you to explore. Browse the pieces, fill a container with your favorites, grab a glue gun, and start building your own abstract assemblage creation.
This is not a traditional class—it’s an open studio where you’re free to experiment, explore, and create at your own pace. Daniel will give a quick demonstration on composition and then be available throughout the event to offer guidance and inspiration.
No templates. No copying. Just creativity, curiosity, and a chance to feel like a kid again.
✨ All tools and materials are provided—just bring your imagination!
📅 Sunday, April 12
🕐 1:00–4:00 PM
📍 Village Arts Factory – Community Room
50755 Cherry Hill Rd, Suite 10
Canton, MI 48188
💲 Pricing
• 1 person – $30
• 2 people – $50
• 3 people – $70
• 4 people – $80
📧 Reserve your seat:
zuber.daniel72@gmail.com
Spots are limited, so email to reserve your place. Come build, experiment, and see where the materials take you!

Holi Festival of Colors
2026-04-17 17:00 - 19:00 | Village Arts Factory, 50755 Cherry Hill Rd, Canton, MI, 48188, United States
Celebrate the vibrant spirit of Holi, the joyful Indian festival that welcomes the arrival of spring and celebrates renewal, unity, and the triumph of good over evil. This colorful tradition brings communities together through art, culture, and shared celebration.
Join us for a lively evening filled with creativity, culture, and color at the Village Arts Factory in Canton! Families and friends of all ages are invited to explore the cultural significance of Holi while enjoying a festive atmosphere of art and community.
🎨 Free art activities for families
🍛 Authentic Indian food truck offerings
🍨 Traditional Indian ice cream to cool off with
🌸 A joyful celebration of color, culture, and spring
Bring your friends, bring your family, and come experience a festival that celebrates life, renewal, and the beauty of coming together as a community.
📅 April 17, 2026
⏰ 5:00 – 7:00 PM
📍 Village Arts Factory
50755 Cherry Hill Road, Canton, MI
Let’s welcome spring together in a celebration bursting with color, creativity, and joy! 🌈🎉

Earth Day in the Village
2026-04-21 17:00 - 19:00 | Workman Square, 250 N. Denton Road, Canton, MI, 48187, United States
Earth Day in the Village returns this April for its second year, proudly sponsored by Primrose School of Canton! Join us at Workman Square in Cherry Hill Village on Tuesday, April 21, for a fun evening of Earth Day themed activities for the whole family, including arts and crafts, snacks, music, and free tree saplings, while supplies last. The event will run from 5:00pm to 7:00pm and there is no cost to attend. Stop by and join us in celebrating the greatest artist of all — Mother Nature!
More information TBA.

Art in Bloom: Color Run
2026-05-02 09:00 - 10:00 | Preservation Park, 500 Ridge Rd N, Canton, MI, 48188, United States
Kick off spring with the vibrant Art in Bloom: Color Run, a fun, family-friendly 5K run/walk through picturesque Cherry Hill Village! Whether you run, walk, jog, or skip, this colorful community event is designed for participants of all ages and abilities.
As you move along the scenic 5K course starting and ending at Preservation Park, you’ll encounter color stations where volunteers shower runners with bright, eco-friendly powder—turning every step into a celebration of movement, art, and joy.
Proceeds from the Art in Bloom: Color Run benefit the Partnership for the Arts and the Village Arts Factory, supporting year-round arts programming, community events, galleries, and creative opportunities throughout Cherry Hill Village.
Schedule

8:00 AM – Same-day registration & packet pickup
9:00 AM – 5K Run/Walk begins

Registration
Early registration offers $35 discounted pricing, with fees increasing on April 1, 2026. Ages 16 and under can register for the special youth price of just $25.
Bring your friends, family, and sneakers for a morning filled with color, fun, and community spirit. Celebrate spring and support the arts in a uniquely joyful way at the Villages Arts Factory’s Art in Bloom: Color Run!
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Glass Fusion Workshop: Spring Dragonfly
2026-05-28 18:15 - 20:15 | Village Arts Factory, 50755 Cherry Hill Rd, Canton, MI, 48188, United States
Celebrate the season with color, creativity, and a little sparkle in this beginner-friendly fused glass workshop on Thursday, May 28th from 6:15–8:15 PM. For just $44, you’ll create a stunning glass dragonfly piece that will brighten any space.
Laurie of Kiss My Glass will guide you step-by-step through the magic of working with fused glass. You’ll start with a pre-cut blue glass background and choose whether you’d like to create a nightlight or a suncatcher. Then the fun begins — select from a beautiful assortment of vibrant glass colors to design your very own dragonfly exactly the way you envision it.
During class, you’ll arrange and glue your glass pieces into place. Afterward, Laurie will kiln-fire your project to fuse it into a finished work of art. Completed pieces will be ready for pickup at the Art Center in approximately 10–12 days, and all registered participants will receive an email notification when they are ready.
This class is perfect for adults of all ages and skill levels — no prior experience needed. Whether you come with friends or enjoy a creative evening for yourself, you’ll leave inspired and excited to see your finished piece.
Please Note:

Wear closed-toed shoes.
Drinks are welcome, but food is not permitted in the studio (food and glass do not mix).

Refund Policy:
There are no refunds for this class. If an emergency arises and you’re unable to attend, you have two options:

Send someone in your place, or
Make up the class by registering and paying for the next month’s session and creating two projects that evening.

To qualify for the makeup option, you must contact Laurie within 72 hours of the missed class at KissMyGlassArt@yahoo.com.
Spots are limited, so register early and join us for a colorful evening of creativity. Your spring dragonfly is waiting to take flight.
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