Smillie Studio

Smillie Studio is a local art studio that offers Art Lessons for kids 3-18 and Pottery lessons for adults, as well as private events and Arty Parties.

Tatum Smillie is the owner, artist, and instructor. She has a BA in Art Education from Western Michigan University, with a focus in ceramics.

She is also the current art teacher for the White Lake Area Community Education Home School Enrichment Program.

Student art classes:

• Exploratory Art, art exploration for children 3-6, Monday 5-5:45, $10
• Intermediate Art, drawing, painting, and sculpture for children ages 7-10, Tuesday 5:15-6:30, $12
• Sculpture for children 11 and up Wednesday 5:15-6:45, $15
• Pottery Wheel for children 11 and up, Monday 6:00-7:00, $15
• Painting and Drawing for children 11 and up Thursdays 5:00-6:00, $12

Adult Classes:

• Pottery Basics, Introduction to basic hand building techniques and the pottery wheel, Tuesday 7:00-8:30 or Saturday 12:00-1:30 $20 (included clay and all materials)
• Pottery Wheel, Intermediate level for those who have taken Pottery Basics, or have experience on the wheel, Monday 7:00-8:30, Wednesday 7:00-8:30, or Saturdays 2:00-3:30, $15 plus the cost of clay (25lbs for $25)
• Open Studio, For the experienced Potter or makeup time for people in other classes, Thursday 7:00-9:00 $5 per hour plus the cost of clay (25lbs for $25) Plus the cost of glaze and firing (determined by the artwork size)

Arty Parties:

Add some creativity to your next birthday party, scout party, shower, bachelorette parties, or just get together with a group of friends to create a masterpiece. Art options for parties include Canvas Painting, Pottery Painting, and Craft Parties

Coming Soon:

Kids and Kids at Heart (Classes for parents and kids together) Pop Up Pottery (Art events at Local businesses)