Hessel School House

Bingo
2023-03-16 18:00 - 20:30, 2023-03-23 18:00 - 20:30, 2023-03-30 18:00 - 20:30, 2023-04-06 18:00 - 20:30, 2023-04-13 18:00 - 20:30, 2023-04-20 18:00 - 20:30, 2023-04-27 18:00 - 20:30, 2023-05-04 18:00 - 20:30 (America/Detroit) | Hessel School House – Avery Arts & Nature Learning Center, 3206 West Cedar Street, Hessel, MI, 49745, United States
Our licensed bingo games use paper cards with a variety of games being played including a progressive cover-all game. Doors open at 5:00 PM and games start at 6:00 PM. Limited concessions are available. Smoking is prohibited inside the Hessel School House.
The bingo program is a fundraiser for Hessel School House and helps support our operations and individual programs. For more information about the bingo program, please call Hessel School House.
Michigan Lottery License #A22504
Organization ID: 138966

Pysanky: Traditional Ukrainian Egg Decorating Class
2023-03-18 09:00 - 15:00 | Hessel School House – Avery Arts & Nature Learning Center, 3206 West Cedar Street, Hessel, MI, 49745, United States
The start of spring means that Easter is on the horizon, which for many people means one thing—it’s time to start decorating eggs. In Ukraine, Easter egg decorating is an important art form that dates back centuries. Known as pysanky, these beautiful and intricately patterned eggs are decorated using the wax-resist (batik) method creating stunning motifs.
Come learn this traditional art form with artists Anthony and Gretchen Jones at Hessel School House, Saturday, March 18, 2023.
TWO OPTIONS OFFERED: Please be sure to register for the one you want to take.
Option 1: Beginners class from 9:00 a.m. – Noon – $35 per student
Option 2: Advanced class will be held 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. – $45 per student.
The advanced class includes all beginners instructions and allows for additional time to apply multiple colors and detailing. Both classes will be held simultaneously. Registration fee includes hands-on instruction to create your egg, supplies, your own kitska (tool), dyes, and wax to take home. Space is limited.
REGISTER ONLINE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/547871246647
At the request of the instructors, the proceeds from the class will support Impacto, a mission organization in helping families dealing with poverty and violence in Guatemala.

Watercolor Seascape - Adult Painting Class
2023-03-18 14:00 - 16:00 | Hessel School House – Avery Arts & Nature Learning Center, 3206 West Cedar Street, Hessel, MI, 49745, United States
WATERCOLOR PAINTING CLASS
With the season of spring approaching and visions of summer begin to swirl in your head, learn to create a beautiful seascape in watercolor! Guest artist Karen Mazzoline will share some techniques that will give you the confidence you need in working with this medium. Come on out an enjoy an afternoon of painting!
Class size is limited so register online early.
$45.00 per student. All materials are included.
Click here to REGISTER ONLINE

About the Artists
K & M Artistry is the mother/daughter team of Karen and Marissa Mazzoline. The Mazzolines have lived in northern Michigan since 1995 and they continue to enjoy its natural and wondrous beauty! Sharing a passion for creating, Karen and Marissa offer a variety of unique skills including painting, drawing, felting, and jewelry making! Marissa and Karen love meeting new people and making connections with those that they teach! They look forward to sharing their love of art with you in Hessel!

Mahjong Group
2023-03-22 13:00 - 16:00, 2023-03-29 13:00 - 16:00, 2023-04-05 13:00 - 16:00, 2023-04-12 13:00 - 16:00, 2023-04-19 13:00 - 16:00, 2023-04-26 13:00 - 16:00, 2023-05-03 13:00 - 16:00 | Hessel School House – Avery Arts & Nature Learning Center, 3206 West Cedar Street, Hessel, MI, 49745, United States
Join us for Mahjong. Games are held weekly on Wednesdays from 1:00 PM until 4:00 PM. Whether you are an experienced player or just a beginner, all skill levels are welcome to play. For further details, please call Hessel School House: 906.484.1333
No registration is required. No fee to play. However, if you wish to purchase a game card, the cost is $15.

Write On Sunday
2023-03-26 14:30 - 16:00 | Hessel School House – Avery Arts & Nature Learning Center, 3206 West Cedar Street, Hessel, MI, 49745, United States
Clear your head and open your mind to a fun experience in short-form creative writing the last Sunday of each month. Release your inner critic and follow your inspiration. Nothing to bring but pen, paper and who you really are.
Simple writing prompts will ignite your imagination and get your creative juices flowing. Then you will follow your own creative instincts in this short form creative writing exercise that takes approximately 1 hour from start to finish. There will be no teaching or critiquing. This is just writing for your own enjoyment. Each meeting is a new adventure and you will be amazed to see the multitude of perspectives that all began with the same pebble of inspiration.
Writers of all skill levels are welcome, whether you’re a published author or just a beginner.
There is no fee to attend, but please register online so we can plan accordingly.

Paint Like Van Gogh
2023-03-29 09:30 - 12:00 | Hessel School House – Avery Arts & Nature Learning Center, 3206 West Cedar Street, Hessel, MI, 49745, United States
Learn to paint in a style similar to Van Gogh. In this class we’re going to go through the steps of developing a painting – The Starry Night – from start to finish and also try and give it a hint of the great master, Vincent Van Gogh. This class is designed for teens and adults. All materials and instruction provided.
Class Size: min. 4 / max. 10
Class Fee: $30.00
Space is limited. Pre-registration is required.
REGISTER ONLINE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/547926612247

Care of the Home Orchard (April 8th)
2023-04-08 13:00 - 15:00 | Hessel School House – Avery Arts & Nature Learning Center, 3206 West Cedar Street, Hessel, MI, 49745, United States
During this hands-on workshop, homeowners will learn how to care for their fruit trees and increase the production of apples and stone fruits. Participants will visit a working farm where Terry Schaedig will cover fruit tree basics: the simple logic of pruning, how to prune for thrifty trees and easy harvest, early training, seasonal routines, grafting techniques, and pest and disease control.
For your scheduling convenience, this class is offered twice. Please be sure to sign up for the day you would like to attend.
Saturday, April 8 from 1:00 – 3:00 PM
Saturday, April 15 from 1:00-3:00 PM
Participants should come dressed to be outdoors for the duration of this workshop. The class will be held at the Schaedig Farm approximately 7 miles north of Cedarville. Directions will be provided to participants prior to the workshop. Class size is limited due to the location. Advanced reservations are required.
Class Fee: $10.00
REGISTER ONLINE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/548015718767
This program is being offered at a reduced rate thanks to funding in part by The Americana Foundation and Chippewa Luce Mackinac Conservation District. Support for this program provided by the Michigan Arts and Culture Council and the National Endowment for the Arts.

Rag Rug Weaving (2 session class)
2023-04-15 09:30 - 12:00, 2023-04-22 09:30 - 12:00 | Hessel School House – Avery Arts & Nature Learning Center, 3206 West Cedar Street, Hessel, MI, 49745, United States
Rag rug making is a centuries old craft with unlimited opportunities for experimentation and self-expression. The tactile quality of simple loom weaving is particularly aesthetic and creative. In this class, Cheryl Gordon you will provide each student with a loom, teach them how to prepare a variety of “rag” scrap fabrics for a custom weaving experience, and teach them how to weave a beautiful and functional rug approximately 30″ x 45″ in size. The objective of this course is to provide students with the necessary skills and materials to confidently leave the classroom and create future rugs using this technique.
This class is two sessions : April 15 and April 22 from 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Class Fee: $75 (include loom, materials, and 2 days of instruction)
REGISTER ONLINE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/547972629887

Care of the Home Orchard (April 15th)
2023-04-15 13:00 - 15:00 | Hessel School House – Avery Arts & Nature Learning Center, 3206 West Cedar Street, Hessel, MI, 49745, United States
During this hands-on workshop, homeowners will learn how to care for their fruit trees and increase the production of apples and stone fruits. Participants will visit a working farm where Terry Schaedig will cover fruit tree basics: the simple logic of pruning, how to prune for thrifty trees and easy harvest, early training, seasonal routines, grafting techniques, and pest and disease control.
Saturday, April 15 from 1:00-3:00 PM
Directions to the Schaedig Farm provided upon registration.
Participants should come dressed to be outdoors for the duration of this workshop. The class will be held at the Schaedig Farm approximately 7 miles north of Cedarville. Directions will be provided to participants prior to the workshop. Class size is limited due to the location. Advanced reservations are required.
Class Fee: $10.00
REGISTER ONLINE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/548006310627
This program is being offered at a reduced rate thanks to funding in part by The Americana Foundation and Chippewa Luce Mackinac Conservation District. Support for this program provided by the Michigan Arts and Culture Council and the National Endowment for the Arts.

Drawing 101 (2 session class)
2023-04-15 13:00 - 15:00, 2023-04-29 13:00 - 15:00 | Hessel School House – Avery Arts & Nature Learning Center, 3206 West Cedar Street, Hessel, MI, 49745, United States
Drawing 101
2 Sessions: April 15 and 29 from 1:00 – 3:00 PM
Drawing 101 is designed for beginner artists who have an interest in learning how to draw or sketch — or simply want to improve their skills. It covers the tools you’ll need to draw and also provides plenty of exercises to practice drawing using different techniques and styles. It also covers drawing people, places, and objects.
During this two session workshop you will learn about the tools used to draw, values, shading, textures and how to create them, and incorporate them to draw people, landscapes, animals, flowers and trees. You will also have the opportunity to share your amazing drawing creations in class to receive useful feedback. While you won’t walk away a master artist after you’ve finish the workshop, you will have the knowledge and training you need to continue to draw and bring the scenes you see in your daily life to paper.
This class is geared to adults but teens are welcome to attend. Materials are included, but feel free to bring your own supplies if you like.
Class Fee: $65.00 (includes both sessions and supplies)
REGISTER ONLINE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/548018527167
ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR
Karen Mazzoline is a newly retired art/music teacher from the Public Schools of Petoskey. She has lived in northern Michigan since 1995 and considers this area the “best place to be”! Karen’s passion for drawing started when she was young and developed her skills through college, post-graduate classes, and personal experimentation. Mrs. Mazzoline’s approach to teaching this class is simple: she will give you the basic tools to develop and strengthen your drawing skill set and will encourage and support you through the artistic process!

Rag Rug Weaving (2 session class)
2023-04-22 09:30 - 12:00 | Hessel School House – Avery Arts & Nature Learning Center, 3206 West Cedar Street, Hessel, MI, 49745, United States
Rag rug making is a centuries old craft with unlimited opportunities for experimentation and self-expression. The tactile quality of simple loom weaving is particularly aesthetic and creative. In this class, Cheryl Gordon you will provide each student with a loom, teach them how to prepare a variety of “rag” scrap fabrics for a custom weaving experience, and teach them how to weave a beautiful and functional rug approximately 30″ x 45″ in size. The objective of this course is to provide students with the necessary skills and materials to confidently leave the classroom and create future rugs using this technique.
This class is two sessions : August 14 and August 16 from 1:00 – 3:30 PM
Class Fee: $85 (include loom, materials, and 2 days of instruction)
REGISTER ONLINE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/568183651597

Write On Sunday
2023-04-30 14:30 - 16:00 | MI
NEW FOR 2023! You’ve made a resolution to exercise your body and stay in shape, but what about your mind? Clear your head and open your mind to a fun experience in short-form creative writing the last Sunday of each month. Release your inner critic and follow your inspiration. Nothing to bring but pen, paper and who you really are.
Simple writing prompts will ignite your imagination and get your creative juices flowing. Then you will follow your own creative instincts in this short form creative writing exercise that takes approximately 1 hour from start to finish. There will be no teaching or critiquing. This is just writing for your own enjoyment. Each meeting is a new adventure and you will be amazed to see the multitude of perspectives that all began with the same pebble of inspiration.
Writers of all skill levels are welcome, whether you’re a published author or just a beginner.
There is no fee to attend, but please register online so we can plan accordingly.

Intro To Embroidery - Bookmark
2023-05-06 13:00 - 15:00 | Hessel School House – Avery Arts & Nature Learning Center, 3206 West Cedar Street, Hessel, MI, 49745, United States
Embroidery is a beautiful meditative craft that allows you to express yourself by making something truly unique. During this class, instructor Carolyn Wilson will teach you the basics of embroidery while you create a unique and useful bookmark to use for your winter reading. All materials are included.
Class fee is $30 per person. Teens and adults welcome.
REGISTER ONLINE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/548050151757

Les Cheneaux Farmers & Artisan Market
2023-05-07 10:00 - 14:00 | Hessel School House – Avery Arts & Nature Learning Center, 3206 West Cedar Street, Hessel, MI, 49745, United States
An ever-changing array of vendors bring fresh and preserved local produce, locally raised meats, eggs, gourmet baked goods, jams and jellies, soaps, gifts, fabric art and utility products such as bags, aprons and linens, artisan crafted jewelry, birch bark frames and woodworking, and MORE.

HOURS: EVERY Sunday from May thru December from 10am – 2pm

New vendors are always welcome – please email lescheneauxfarmersmarket@gmail.com for details.

Please note that the farmers market is not coordinated by Hessel School House. They rent the space to hold their event at our location. Hours and dates are subject to change without notice. Any questions or concerns about the market should be address the “organizer” listed below. Their facebook page does a good job of alerting people to unforeseen schedule changes in the winter months.

CANCELLED - Shinrin-yoku (Forest Bathing)
2023-05-10 09:30 - 11:00 | Hessel School House – Avery Arts & Nature Learning Center, 3206 West Cedar Street, Hessel, MI, 49745, United States
Come experience the transformative energy and beauty of spring in new and deeply familiar ways with the practice of forest bathing. Different then other nature connection experiences such as hiking and birdwatching, forest bathing follows the Japanese practice of Shinrin-yoku which invites you to slow down and mindfully connect with nature through all of your senses. Give your body and mind a chance to rest and restore while taking in the subtleties and wonder of nature. Your experience will include a guided sensory awakening meditation followed by a series of explorational invitations and conclude with time for sharing around a campfire and tea.
The walk will take place outside in nature so please dress appropriately for the conditions. Participants are encouraged to bring their own portable chair or stool to sit on during the meditation. Space is limited so register early.
Class Fee: $35.00
REGISTER ONLINE
