Art is our passion and we bring together those with a desire to learn while enjoying a great art “experience”. We have brought extraordinary instructors to the Ann Arbor area to inspire varied artistic talents.

The workshops offered include: Art Quilts, Fiber Art, Encaustics, Oil Painting, Acrylic Painting, Watercolor Painting,  Photography,  Water Media, Pastels, and more.

The venues include the beautiful University of Michigan Botanical Gardens in Ann Arbor and the Stone Arch, a renovated1800's church in the quaint town of Saline MI.  The botanical gardens have 200 acres of natural beauty where you can easily escape into the art mindset. The Stone Arch includes amazing original stain glass windows and 1800's architectural details in the heart of Saline.

This is your opportunity to enhance your current artistic skills or try something totally new.  We even have an optional lunch and snack plan so all you have to do is show up to learn and enjoy, we will take care of the details.

We hope you will visit us and partake in this special art workshop "experience". We promise you will be enriched and it will be an unforgettable journey!

"Budding Ideas Workshops offer a great opportunity to explore a particular discipline of technique. They combine top quality instruction with a supportive and relaxed atmosphere. I would recommend them to artists at all levels of expertise"
Gretchen Jackson, Artist and Shibori Student

 Take a look at the workshops.