BINGO!
2024-03-14 17:00 - 20:00, 2024-03-21 17:00 - 20:00, 2024-03-28 17:00 - 20:00, 2024-04-04 17:00 - 20:00, 2024-04-11 17:00 - 20:00, 2024-04-18 17:00 - 20:00, 2024-04-25 17:00 - 20:00, 2024-05-02 17:00 - 20:00 (America/Detroit) and 2 more dates | Hessel School House – Avery Arts & Nature Learning Center, 3206 West Cedar Street, Hessel, MI, 49745, United States
Get ready to have a blast while supporting a great cause! The Hessel School House weekly Bingo Fundraiser promises an entertaining night filled with laughter, friendly competition, and cash prizes. Bring your friends, family, and colleagues along to enjoy the thrill of shouting “Bingo”. Mark your calendars and don’t miss out on this fun-filled evening. Be sure to arrive early to secure your spot and grab some delicious snacks, pop, and free popcorn. Doors open at 5:00 PM, games start at 6:00 PM.
This is an adults only event. Please no children or babies.

Mahjong
2024-03-20 13:00 - 16:00, 2024-03-27 13:00 - 16:00, 2024-04-03 13:00 - 16:00, 2024-04-10 13:00 - 16:00, 2024-04-17 13:00 - 16:00, 2024-04-24 13:00 - 16:00, 2024-05-01 13:00 - 16:00, 2024-05-08 13:00 - 16:00 and 1 more date | MI
Join us for a friendly game of 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 or to schedule a lesson, 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.

Staycation Paint & Sip - Field of Flowers
2024-03-22 18:30 - 20:30 | Hessel School House – Avery Arts & Nature Learning Center, 3206 West Cedar Street, Hessel, MI, 49745, United States
“Staycation” Paint n’ Sip: Field of Flowers
March 22 – 6:30 – 8:30 PM
Bring the sunshine back into your home by painting flowers! They not only brighten a room, flowers can also lighten your mood! Painting acrylic on a 10-inch circle panel, participants will learn how to develop depth, color, and texture by painting a field of flowers. When completed with the project, you will have the option to hang it on your wall or display it as table decor. All materials will be provided and no painting experience is necessary. Come on out and paint with us!
To register, call 906-484-1333 or register online today!

Waterfall Landscape Painting
2024-03-30 10:00 - 15:00 | Hessel School House – Avery Arts & Nature Learning Center, 3206 West Cedar Street, Hessel, MI, 49745, United States
This bright and inviting scene combines a variety of painting techniques. Cheryl Gordon will provide step-by-step instruction and all the materials needed to create a beautiful landscape painting using acrylic paints. Learning the basics of light and shade, painting secrets, and color mixing will build your confidence in painting. The most import part of any painting class is to have fun and enjoy the process. The class will be held from 10:00 am – 3:00 pm. Students will be welcome to take lunch break on their own or bring a sack lunch to enjoy between 12:00 – 1:00 pm. Space is limited.
To register, call 906-484-1333 or register online below.

Still Life with Pastels
2024-04-12 18:30 - 20:30 | Hessel School House – Avery Arts & Nature Learning Center, 3206 West Cedar Street, Hessel, MI, 49745, United States
Ever wanted to try your hand at creating a still life, but don’t know where to begin? Come join artist Karen Mazzoline as she guides you through the artistic process of drawing still life in pastel! Treat yourself to an evening of fun and learning as we work with pastel’s unique properties. All materials will be provided and no experience is necessary.
Class space is limited. Class fee: $35 per person.
To register, call 906-484-1333 or register online below.

Birch Bark & Quill Wall Pocket
2024-04-13 12:00 - 16:00 | Hessel School House – Avery Arts & Nature Learning Center, 3206 West Cedar Street, Hessel, MI, 49745, United States
In this workshop, led by talented local artist Ron Paquin, you’ll learn how to create a beautiful birch bark wall pocket adorned with a porcupine quilled trillium flower. All supplies are included, and no experience is necessary. Don’t miss this opportunity to unleash your creativity and take home a stunning piece of art. Reserve your spot today for $75 per person.

Pen & Ink Drawing Class
2024-04-20 13:00 - 15:00 | Hessel School House – Avery Arts & Nature Learning Center, 3206 West Cedar Street, Hessel, MI, 49745, United States
Ink pen drawing can be a wonderful experience as you learn the various ways to create from this medium. Come spend a Saturday with Artist Karen Mazzoline as she guides you in the practice of pen and ink drawing! You will have the opportunity to work with different types of ink to create simple drawings and a more detailed image. All materials will be provided!
Class fee: $35.00
To register, call 906-484-1333 or register online below.

Paint & Sip: Petoskey Stone Painting
2024-04-26 18:30 - 20:30 | Hessel School House – Avery Arts & Nature Learning Center, 3206 West Cedar Street, Hessel, MI, 49745, United States
Hunting for Petoskey Stones is such a great thing to do while in Michigan, but it’s even better to create your very own on canvas! Using stenciled 8 x 8 canvas board and acrylic, you will be painting a close up of our state rock! This artwork can be framed or stand alone to add beauty to your home! All materials will be provided! Bring a friend and your enthusiasm to paint!
Class fee: $40
To register, call 906-484-1333 or register online below.

Birch Bark & Beads Class
2024-04-27 10:00 - 12:00 | Hessel School House – Avery Arts & Nature Learning Center, 3206 West Cedar Street, Hessel, MI, 49745, United States
Join us for a unique crafting experience with Native American jewelry artist Mae Nagamokwe! Learn to create stunning birch bark, quill, and glass bead earrings under Mae’s expert guidance. For those who don’t wear earrings, the option to make a pendant or pin will also be available. All materials and instruction are included. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn a traditional craft and take home a beautiful piece of handmade jewelry! Class space is limited. Register today!
Class fee: $35.00
To register, call 906-484-1333 or register online below.

CANCELLED: Basics of Art Journaling
2024-05-04 10:00 - 12:00 | Hessel School House – Avery Arts & Nature Learning Center, 3206 West Cedar Street, Hessel, MI, 49745, United States
Basics of Art Journaling
Saturday, May 4, 2024
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Have you ever wanted to start an art journal, but didn’t know where to begin? Do you have a journal started, but need some inspiration to keep moving forward? Hessel School House has a class for you! Spend the morning with artist Karen Mazzoline, as you learn what it takes to plan, start, and keep an art journal. All materials and guides will be provided for you to get started. You will leave the class with the knowledge and confidence to add to your art journal and stay inspired.
CLASS CANCELLED

CANCELLED: Mother & Daughter Couples Painting
2024-05-04 13:00 - 15:00 | Hessel School House – Avery Arts & Nature Learning Center, 3206 West Cedar Street, Hessel, MI, 49745, United States
Mother & Daughter Couples Painting
Saturday, May 4, 2024
1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Treat your mom to a fun activity that you can do together! Using acrylic paints on canvas, create a sweet, adorable composition that will bring cherished memories for you both. Can’t bring your mom? Bring a friend! All materials are provided with guided instruction from artist Karen Mazzoline. Come and enjoy this artistic experience as you spend some quality time together!
This class has been cancelled.

PAINT & SIP: Ocean Waves
2024-05-17 18:30 - 20:30 | Hessel School House – Avery Arts & Nature Learning Center, 3206 West Cedar Street, Hessel, MI, 49745, United States
PAINT & SIP: Ocean Waves
Friday, May 17, 2024
6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Bask in the warmth of the sun and the crash of the waves as you create your own ocean waves at our paint n’ sip! Learn to work in the three types of ground (back, middle, and foreground) as you develop texture and color on canvas. All art materials will be provided, and no experience is necessary. Just bring a friend and your enthusiasm for painting!
Class fee: $40.00
To register, call 906-484-1333 or register online below.

Aldo Leopold Festival 2024
2024-05-29 - 2024-06-02 | Hessel School House – Avery Arts & Nature Learning Center, 3206 West Cedar Street, Hessel, MI, 49745, United States
SAVE THE DATES – May 29 – June 2, 2024
Details about this event can be found on the Aldo Leopold Festival website at https://www.aldoleopoldfestival.org/
