Hessel School House

Mahjong Group
2023-05-17 13:00 - 16:00, 2023-05-24 13:00 - 16:00 (America/Detroit) | 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.

Les Cheneaux Farmers & Artisan Market
2023-05-21 10:00 - 14:00, 2023-05-28 10:00 - 14:00, 2023-06-04 10:00 - 14:00, 2023-06-11 10:00 - 14:00, 2023-06-18 10:00 - 14:00, 2023-06-25 10:00 - 14:00
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.

NO Write On Sunday (due to holiday weekend)
2023-05-28 15:00 - 16:30
Due to the holiday weekend we will not be hosting a Write on Sunday event. See you on Sunday, June 25th at 3:00 PM.

Aldo Leopold Festival
2023-05-31 - 2023-06-04
Les Cheneaux welcomes you to celebrate the legacy of Aldo Leopold — one of America’s most influential naturalists — during our festival, May 31st – June 4, 2023 hosted at the Hessel School House. Activities include paddling excursions, orchid and wildflower tours, birding trips, presentations, and many other nature-based activities. Experience the woods and water that formed Leopold’s early impressions of the natural world as we honor the mark he made on conservation and the environment.

For complete details, visit https://www.aldoleopoldfestival.org/

3-Dimensional Card Making (Morning Class)
2023-06-01 09:00 - 11:30
NEW CLASS! On Thursday, June 1st from 9:00 – 11:30 AM, Norma Storer will teach participants how to use the technique of iris folding, a Dutch paper craft, to make a beautiful greeting card with a frog, flower or fish, all designed to impress your friends. No prior experience is required. Space is limited to 8 people. Class fee is $35.00 per person and includes all materials.
You must CALL Hessel School House TO REGISTER 906-484-1333.

3-Dimensional Card Making (Afternoon Class)
2023-06-01 12:30 - 14:30
NEW CLASS! On Thursday, June 1st from 12:30 – 2:30 PM, Norma Storer will teach participants how to use the technique of iris folding, a Dutch paper craft, to make a beautiful greeting card with a frog, flower or fish, all designed to impress your friends. No prior experience is required. Space is limited to 8 people. Class fee is $35.00 per person and includes all materials.
You must CALL Hessel School House TO REGISTER 906-484-1333.

Wildlife Painting
2023-06-02 09:00 - 11:00
NEW CLASS! Join us for a special wildlife painting class on Friday, June 2 from 9:00 – 11:00 AM. Participants will combine a page from a 1905 antique children’s book with a picture that would mirror the subject on the page. Many photos will be wildlife subjects or sketch your own design. Artist Carol Hubbard will guide you through techniques to combine the two elements and embellish with watercolor, acrylics, or pen and ink to make a one-of-a-kind piece of art worthy of framing. Class size is limited. $35 per person, all materials are included.

TO REGISTER you must call Hessel School House at 906-484-1333.

Cisco of Les Cheneaux and Their Role in Lake Huron Cisco Restoration
2023-06-02 14:30 - 16:30
On Friday, June 2 from 2:30 – 4:30 PM fisheries biologist Dr. Kevin McDonnell from the US Fish and Wildlife Service will discuss the biology, history, and future of Cisco in Lake Huron. Cisco (also known as lake herring) were once the most abundant pelagic fish throughout the Great lakes. Unfortunately Cisco have largely been extirpated from the main basin of Lake Huron due to overexploitation, habitat degradation, and invasive species. Despite their regional declines, the Les Cheneaux Islands remain home to several populations of Cisco to this day. In this interactive lecture, we’ll discuss the Les Cheneaux population of Cisco and the important role these fish play in a larger restoration story in Lake Huron. This presentation will follow a lecture format with ample opportunities to ask questions and discuss fish and fisheries. Admission is $10 at the door. To reserve your seat, please call Hessel School House at 906-484-1333.

Wildlife Painting
2023-06-03 09:00 - 11:00
NEW CLASS! Join us for a special wildlife painting class on Saturday, June 3 from 9:00 – 11:00 AM. Participants will combine a page from a 1905 antique children’s book with a picture that would mirror the subject on the page. Many photos will be wildlife subjects or sketch your own design. Artist Carol Hubbard will guide you through techniques to combine the two elements and embellish with watercolor, acrylics, or pen and ink to make a one-of-a-kind piece of art worthy of framing. Class size is limited. $35 per person, all materials are included.

TO REGISTER you must call Hessel School House at 906-484-1333.

Birdwatching 101 with Jamie Platt
2023-06-06 19:00 - 21:00
Birdwatching 101
In this class you will learn the basics of birding such as optics, field guides, birding technology, predicting migratory flights using weather and radar, attracting birds to your yard, and the where, when and how to find and identify birds. Avid ornithologist, Jamie Pratt will provide everything you need to know to get started on this fun and exciting pastime!
Class Size: Min. 6 / Max. 20
Class Fee: $20
Pre-registration is required for this special presentation.
REGISTER ONLINE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/568650437767

Jamie Platt is an alumni of Northern Michigan University where he graduated with a degree in Zoology. He has taught or lectured at Washtenaw Community College, Monroe County Community College, Schoolcraft College and the Ann Arbor Adult Education program. He is also the founder of Hell’s Birders, a birding organization based in Ann Arbor.

Birds In The Arts
2023-06-07 10:00 - 11:30
This class will examine the role birds have played in film, literature and painting. We will talk about the history of birds in art, such as John James Audubon’s Birds of America, but will also explore how birds have been used to convey ideas, themes and even hidden messages in everything from modern films, such as Twilight, to the art works of Hieronymus Bosch and Diego Rivera.
No fee to attend. Donations at the door are appreciated.
If you plan to attend, please pre-register online so we may plan accordingly.
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Jamie Platt is an alumni of Northern Michigan University where he graduated with a degree in Zoology. He has taught or lectured at Washtenaw Community College, Monroe County Community College, Schoolcraft College and the Ann Arbor Adult Education program. He is also the founder of Hell’s Birders, a birding organization based in Ann Arbor.

Adult Painting Class - Sandhill Crane
2023-06-07 14:00 - 16:30
Create an acrylic painting that looks like you used watercolor. Starting with some simple techniques, we will work though painting a sandhill crane on heavy watercolor. Cheryl Gordon will provide instruction through the process.
Class Fee: $45.00
REGISTER ONLINE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/568177583447

CANCELLED - Creative Mending
2023-06-08 10:00 - 12:00
Creative Mending is a great way to cultivate your inner artisan by mending your favorite items with a bit of fun and flair. It’s also a way to care for our textiles, the people we love, and our planet. Everyone is welcome, from beginners who have never sewn a stitch before to experienced fiber artists looking for more ways to extend the life of their handmade garments! Instructor Carolyn Wilson will walk you through beautiful stitching from simple to invisible.
No experience (or sewing machine) necessary. You will learn mainly hand sewing and crafting techniques. Feel free to bring an item or two to mend in class. Class fee: $30

Make It On Monday - Decorative Birdhouse
2023-06-12 10:00 - 12:00
Join us on Monday’s through out the summer for Make It On Monday!
Using twigs, stone, glass pieces, and found objects you will create a unique, one-of-a-kind birdhouse. Adults and teens are welcome to attend. $15 per person includes all materials. 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Class size is limited, please pre-register online so we can plan accordingly.
REGISTER ONLINE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/567160230517

Watercolor Basics (2-session class)
2023-06-13 10:00 - 12:30, 2023-06-20 10:00 - 12:30
Become a more confident watercolor artist!
Watercolor can be a tricky medium to work with because of its unpredictability. However, with some tips, tricks, and techniques, you can become a more confident watercolor artist! During the first session, artist Karen Mazzoline will cover the basics of watercolor and how to work with its properties to create beautiful artwork! The second session she will focus on the many techniques that are available in watercolor to develop your paintings and give them more depth. Materials will be provided, but if you prefer to bring your own watercolors, that is fine! Come and enjoy working in watercolor!
This 2-session class will take place on June 13 and June 20 from 10 AM – 12:30 PM
Class Fee: $60 – includes both days of instruction and all materials needed for class.
Space is limited.
REGISTER ONLINE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/594077601097

Make It On Monday - Paper Quilling
2023-06-19 10:00 - 12:00
Join us on Monday’s through out the summer for Make It On Monday!
Participants will learn the different basic shapes of quilling to form flowers, leaves, and stems, then put them together to create their own original piece of art. Instruction provided by Kristy Beyer. Adults and teens are welcome to attend. $15 per person includes all materials. 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM. Class size is limited, please pre-register online so we can plan accordingly.
REGISTER ONLINE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/56717994949

Painting ROCKS!
2023-06-22 13:00 - 15:30
Rock Painting Class (adults & teens)
Using a rock as your “canvas”, learn to paint a nature scene with acrylic paint! Guest artist Karen Mazzoline will demonstrate some tips and tricks for painting on this particular surface. You can use your creation as a paperweight or a part of your home decor!
Class size is limited. Class fee: $40
Click here to REGISTER ONLINE

About K&M Artistry
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!

Write On Sunday
2023-06-25 15:00 - 16:30
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.

Make It On Monday - Glass Painting
2023-06-26 10:00 - 12:00
Join us on Monday’s through out the summer for Make It On Monday!
Paint your own creative design on a wine glass, vase, or other glass container. All materials including a selection of glassware to choose from is included. Adults and teens are welcome to attend. $15 per person. Class is held 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM. Space is limited for this class, please pre-register online so we can plan accordingly.
REGISTER ONLINE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/567176729867

The Art of Erasure
2023-06-26 13:00 - 15:00
Poetry depends on compression and distillation, and it succeeds when it makes (and shares) discoveries and surprises. These surprises often come by way of metaphor. How do we free ourselves to find fresh and surprising metaphors and make wild (but effective) connections between things in this world that have not previously been connected? How do we begin to think like a poet? In this workshop, we’ll look to a fusion of visual art and poetry to begin to think – and see – like poets. Using found pages of text (supplied), participants will create their own erasures and leave with their own visual art – and their own poems.
Special Guest Instructor: Cindy Hunter Morgan
Class Fee: $50.00 per person
Pre-registration is required for this class.
REGISTER ONLINE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/549602534977

History & Word Play: Mixing the Previously Unmixed to Cook New Poems
2023-06-27 13:00 - 15:00
We know about the magic of salt, fat, acid, and heat in the kitchen. In this workshop, participants will explore two magic elements in poetry — history and word play – and experiment with them to write their own poems.
Note: Participants might consider using the poem they begin in this workshop as content for the artist’s book we’ll make in a later workshop.
Special Guest Instructor: Cindy Hunter Morgan
Class Fee: $35.00
Pre-registration is required for this class.
REGISTER ONLINE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/549616717397

Author Reading & Reception
2023-06-27 18:00 - 20:00
Join us for a reading and reception with author, artist and educator Cindy Hunter Morgan on Tuesday, June 27 from 6:00 – 8:00 PM at the Hessel School House. Enjoy readings from Cindy’s written works. Light refreshments will be provided. A donation at the door is appreciated.
Cindy is the author of Far Company (Wayne State University Press, May 2022) and Harborless (Wayne State University Press), which was a 2018 Michigan Notable Book and the winner of the 2017 Moveen Prize in Poetry. She also is the author of two chapbooks, Apple Season (Midwest Writing Center Chapbook Award, 2012) and The Sultan, The Skater, The Bicycle Maker (Ledge Press Chapbook Award, 2011). She has taught poetry, creative writing, and book arts at Michigan State University for several years and now heads up communications for Michigan State University Libraries. She is a co-founder of the MSU Filmetry Festival, an annual event showcasing short films adapted from poems, and she leads various poetry workshops and book arts workshops.
Support for this program provided in part by the Les Cheneaux Community Foundation, the Michigan Arts & Culture Council, and the National Endowment for the Arts.
