Explore Jewish art and artists from ancient times to the present. Each week is an opportunity to see the art and hear the stories behind famous Jewish artists. 

October 18:  Marc Chagall
October 25:  Ben Shahn
November 1: Albert Kahn
November 8: Annie Leibovitz

Information and registration on line at jccdet.org/FedEd
Fee for the 6-class series $110, check for single classes
REGISTRATION REQUIRED - no walk ins

Who doesn't love a mystery or a scary story? With Halloween coming we'll look at the macabre and the mysterious in art. Prepare to be frightened, horrified, or shocked while looking at art, hearing stories told in art, and exploring art mysteries still to be solved.

Open to anyone 55+. Fee $5
Information at http://www.jccdet.org/adults/active-life/ 
or contact Rosa Chessler at 248 432-5467 or rchessler@jccdet.org

Saarinen House at Cranbrook exemplifies Eliel Saarinen's belief that an architect's mission is total design from the building and its setting to the spoon on the table inside. He believed in including his talented family in design as well.  This class will focus on Eliel Saarinen's buildings at Cranbrook, but will begin with his work in his native Finland and branch out to include designs by Lola, Pipa, and Eero Saarinen.

Visitors welcome
The talk will begin in Farmington Hills Public Library at 7:30 pm after a 6:45 pm business meeting.

We all love stories.  

This illustrated presentation looks at tales of villains and heroes from various cultures as pictured by artists.  From ancient times on artists have considered examples of virtue and vice a prime source of inspiration.  

We'll look at a range of responses from serious to romantic, and devout to irreverent.

Dine and Discover Program
Open to adults 50 and better
Non-residents welcome for same lunch fee if they pay annual fee
Information call 248 473-1830
Registration required

Books for children have some of the best illustrations. We'll look at examples from late 19th and early 20th century artists like Randolph Caldecott, E. H. Sheperd, and Beatrix Potter on to contemporary award winners like Angela Barrett, Jerry Pinkney, Maurice Sendak, and Mo Willems.

Please register at least a day in advance if possible. Non-members are welcome.
Information on fee and registration for classes at 248 644-3450 or at www.thevillageclub.org

I am scheduled to talk also to the following private groups over this period:- All Seasons of Birmingham and West Bloomfield, DIA IPV Peer to Peer Enrichment group, Milford Fine Arts Association, and SOAR Macomb.

I give talks in private homes. If you are interested in a talk for a private or public group contact me.

To receive regular e-mail updates listing currently-scheduled lectures, tours, and other offerings contact wendyevans@art-talks.org

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