Thursdays Sept. 25, Oct. 2, & 9, 2025

Brought to you by the Grosse Pointe Artist Association:

In coordination with the DIA’s Inside-Out Program that has brought reproductions of 14 pieces from its world-class collection to our community, the Grosse Pointe Artists Association is offering a workshop that takes a deep dive in Self Portrait with a Straw Hat which Vincent van Gogh in 1887.

Artist/Teacher Donald Cronkhite, whom students describe as “passionate, knowledgeable andencouraging,” will lead the workshop and provide all necessary materials to make a copy. Making copies of master artworks is a time-honored practice in art education and is a valuable way to learn about technique, composition and the thought processes of great painters. Art enthusiasts at all levels of experience are welcome.

Did you know that the DIA was the first American museum to buy a van Gogh?

We’ll talk about the $4,200 purchase and more as we study the self portrait and make a copy.

10 am - 2 pm

Thursdays, Sept. 25 and Oct. 2 and 9.

All materials supplied.