Still Life with Pastels
2024-04-12 18:30 - 20:30 (America/Detroit) | 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.

Mahjong
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, 2024-05-15 13:00 - 16:00 | 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.

BINGO!
2024-04-18 17:00 - 20:00, 2024-04-25 17:00 - 20:00, 2024-05-02 17:00 - 20:00, 2024-05-09 17:00 - 20:00, 2024-05-16 17:00 - 20:00 | 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.

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/

Mahjong Group
2024-06-05 09:00 - 12:00, 2024-06-12 09:00 - 12:00, 2024-06-19 09:00 - 12:00 | Hessel School House – Avery Arts & Nature Learning Center, 3206 West Cedar Street, Hessel, MI, 49745, United States
Join us for a friendly game of Mahjong. Games are held weekly on Wednesdays from 9:00 am – 12:00 pm during the summer months. 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.
This group plays by the Official Standard Hands and Rules National Mah Jongg League Inc.

UPCYCLE: Outdoor Tiny House
2024-06-05 13:00 - 16:00 | Hessel School House – Avery Arts & Nature Learning Center, 3206 West Cedar Street, Hessel, MI, 49745, United States
UPCYCLE: Outdoor Tiny House
Wednesday, June 5, 2024
1:00 – 4:00 PM
Looking to add beauty to your porch or garden? Create this unique, upcycled miniature house! Using recycled materials and natural elements, learn to plan, construct and paint! Artist Marissa Wissner will be available to guide you through the process. All materials will be provided, but if you have items that you would like to use, please bring them! This class is three hours long, so that you will have the time needed to complete your house.
To register call 906-484-1333 or register online below.

Barn Quilt Painting
2024-06-08 09:30 - 12:30 | Hessel School House – Avery Arts & Nature Learning Center, 3206 West Cedar Street, Hessel, MI, 49745, United States
Barn Quilt Painting
June 8, 2024
9:30am-12:30pm
Bring a touch of rustic charm to your porch, home, cabin, or interior space. This class will assist you in creating a stunning 2’ x 2’ quilt pattern on wood using acrylic painting. You will create your individual color combination with the quilt pattern—Lillian’s cupboard. There are so many beautiful options in creating a truly unique barn quilt.

To register, call 906-484-1333 or register online.

Watercolor Bootcamp (3 sessions)
2024-06-10 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-06-17 10:00 - 12:00 | Hessel School House – Avery Arts & Nature Learning Center, 3206 West Cedar Street, Hessel, MI, 49745, United States
Watercolor Bootcamp
June 10, 17, and 24 from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Brush up on your watercolor skills by attending our watercolor bootcamp! Through quick exercises, fun activities, and creative projects, build your skill set and feel more confident in working with this medium. This is a three-week bootcamp, so you will have opportunities to practice what you have learned. Artist Karen Mazzoline will offer different painting styles, techniques, and types of watercolor paints during the course. All materials will be provided, but if you would rather use your own watercolor paints, feel free to bring them along!
To register, call 906-484-1333 or register online below.

CANCELLED - Intro to Hand Sewing
2024-06-10 13:00 - 15:00 | Hessel School House – Avery Arts & Nature Learning Center, 3206 West Cedar Street, Hessel, MI, 49745, United States
INTRODUCTION TO SEWING CLASS
Mondays June 10 and 17 from 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
The art of sewing is a timeless and valuable skill that displays craftsmanship, creativity, and self-sufficiency. Learn the basics of sewing by creating simple projects that you can take home and create on your own. Artist Marissa Wissner will guide you through stitching, patterns, and techniques of hand sewing. This is a two-week course, so you will have time to practice your newly learned skills! Use various tools and materials as you bring your sewing creations to life! All materials and tools will be provided, and no previous skill is required!
Due to a lack of registrations, this class has been cancelled. It will be offered again in the fall.

Create a Bird Nesting Shelf
2024-06-12 13:00 - 16:00 | Hessel School House – Avery Arts & Nature Learning Center, 3206 West Cedar Street, Hessel, MI, 49745, United States
Create a Bird Nesting Shelf
June 12 from 1-4pm
Some species of birds, such as robin, prefer to make a nest in a crevice. The best nest box design is one with an open front. This design is inspired by a mailbox that hung on a porch. You will be able to put your own touch on this nesting box to make it your own unique design. The class will assemble the pre-cut nesting box pieces. Once the box is together, you will be able to accessorize the nesting box to fit your unique design.
To register call 906-484-1333 or register online

CANCELLED - Summer Solstice Mosaic
2024-06-19 13:00 - 16:00 | Hessel School House – Avery Arts & Nature Learning Center, 3206 West Cedar Street, Hessel, MI, 49745, United States
CANCELLED – SUMMER SOLSTICE MOSAIC CLASS
Wednesday, June 19 from 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Come celebrate the longest day of the year with us by making your own summer solstice mosaic! Using recycled items, natural elements, and colorful materials, get ready to plan your summer inspiration! With guidance from artists Karen Mazzoline and Marissa Wissner, learn to manipulate, attach, and glue on cardboard circles. Have fun working with interesting techniques and creating summer characters, symbols, and patterns!
Fun for all ages, this event is for teens and adults!

PAINT & SIP: Patriotic Heart
2024-06-19 18:30 - 20:30 | Hessel School House – Avery Arts & Nature Learning Center, 3206 West Cedar Street, Hessel, MI, 49745, United States
PAINT & SIP: Patriotic Heart
Wednesday, June 19
6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Hessel School House is “changing it up” with an abstract painting class! Using the impasto method in acrylic, participants will paint a whimsical patriotic heart on 8 X 8 canvas board! This painting can be placed anywhere in the home and will add beauty to your décor! All materials will be provided, and artist Karen Mazzoline will guide you through the creative process. Come and enjoy an evening of painting!
To register, call 906-484-1333 or register online.
