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Share the French Spirit !
Through monthly cultural events, experiment the joy of learning, sharing and discover French culture in a real convivial atmosphere.
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Painting and speaking French! watercolor workshop 130800 Telegraph Rd suite 2925, Bingham Farms, MI
Painting and Speaking French- (for all levels of French, recommended from the A2 level)
During this 2h workshop ($40 for non members, $30 for Alliance française members) taught in French in a very relaxing atmosphere, Cara will guide us to learn watercolor painting!
Workshop 1:
- Brush techniques, watercolor textures and artist trading cards.
Cara Marie Young is an artist from Atlanta, Georgia based in Detroit, Michigan. Her current interdisciplinary painting practice is an evolving response to the human experience, concerned with issues of race in the American landscape. Cara finds relaxation in watercolor painting and she enjoy sharing those moments and her skills.
Material is not included. Bring your own material: watercolors, paper, brushes... (feel free to request a suggested material list before registration)-
Register on our website: Upcoming events | Alliance française de Détroit | French Institute of Michigan (and not just on meetup please as space is limited to 8)
- Painting and speaking French: 5 workshops package!30800 Telegraph Rd suite 2925, Bingham Farms, MI
Watercolor painting 5 workshops package Package "Painting and Speaking French" (for all levels of French, recommended from the A2 level).
Email us at afd@afdetroit.org which workshops you want to register to from the list below.Register here: AFDetroit / FIM Products | Alliance française de Détroit | French Institute of Michigan
Ateliers Aquarelle- (in French/English) with artist Cara Marie Young
5 Workshops to chose from:
- Sept 27th : Brush techniques, watercolor textures and artist trading cards.
- Oct 25th (morning workshop) : Leaves textures and nature scene
- Nov 15th : Still life (on the table) - Dec 6th: Paiting lights (street light)
- Jan 24th: Snow textures
- Feb 7th: Paiting flowers (un bouquet) - Mar. 21st: Color techniques, watercolor textures and artist trading cards.
- April 18th: Landscape composition
- May 23rd: Rain textures
- June 20th: Sunset
All classes are 5:00PM to 7:00PM except in October (10 AM to noon)
Material is not included. Bring your own material: watercolors, paper, brushes...
(feel free to request a suggested material list before registration)Cara Marie Young is an artist from Atlanta, Georgia based in Detroit, Michigan. Her current interdisciplinary painting practice is an evolving response to the human experience, concerned with issues of race in the American landscape. Cara finds relaxation in watercolor painting and she enjoy sharing those moments and her skills.
- French songs concert: Kevin Soucie is back in Michigan!30800 Telegraph Rd suite 2925, Bingham Farms, MI
Get Ready for a Night of French Music Magic!
Prepare to be captivated by the melodies of Kevin Soucie - the Maestro of French Songs! His playlist boasts iconic names like Jacques Brel, Francis Cabrel, Edith Piaf, Georges Brassens, Patrick Bruel, Georges Moustaki, Charles Trenet, Joe Dassin, Thomas Fersen, Maxime Le Forestier, Charles Aznavour, Serge Reggiani, Alain Souchon, Serge Gainsbourg, and even a dash of Québecois talent!
Please register ahead of time on our website $15/person
Event detail | Alliance française de Détroit | French Institute of Michigan - Petanque TournamentVFW Park, Royal Oak, MI
Sunday October 5th @2pm
This time we are organizing a tournament! Come play, have a good time and win trophies! Petanque game will be located in VFW Park in Royal Oak.
Petanque game is a French outdoor bowling game enjoyed by many French Families.
Come join us for a fun petanque tournament, all levels and ages are welcome (kids love that game, rules are easy to learn... just throw the metal ball the closest to the small wooden one and you get points!). Ball game (les boules) will be provided.
Enjoy the cultural outdoor experience and practice your French conversation in a relaxed setting!
Please follow this link to REGISTER (just clicking on meetup is not sufficient to register you!) $15 for non-members, $10 for members
Find all our events here:
Upcoming events | Alliance française de Détroit | French Institute of Michigan (afdetroit.org)
