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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […] |
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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 […] |
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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 […]
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In celebration of Aldo Leopold, children of all ages are welcome to join us for some fun nature related crafts on Saturday, June 3. Enjoy stick painting with Sue Bakkila from 10:00 - Noon. Brighten up any room, garden, or hike with your own custom painted stick. Sticks and all materials are included. Available while […]
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On Saturday, June 3 from 2-5 PM, artist Kathy Thomas will teach children ages 8 and up how to create fun sun prints using plants and objects found in nature. Students will arrange their designs however they'd like, expose them to the sun and wash in a bath to reveal the final print. Once dry, […] |
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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 […]
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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 |
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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 […] |
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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 […] |
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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 […] |
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Students ages 6-11 years old will create a unique fabric fish windsock while learning basic printing and painting techniques. All materials are included. Instructor: Cheryl Gordon Class Size: Min. 4 / Max. 12 Class Fee: $20/student Pre-registration is required. To register, visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/568208305337 or call 906-484-1333 |
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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 […] |
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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 […] |
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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 […] |
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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. […]
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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 […] |
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Students ages 6-11 years old will create frogs using polymer clay and fabric. First they will learn the pinch, coil and slab techniques to create frog sculptures. While these clay sculptures are baking, we will be creating a simple fabric frog. All materials are included. Instructor: Cheryl Gordon Class Size: Min. 4 / Max. 12 […] |
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SPECIAL GUEST ARTIST/AUTHOR Cindy Hunter Morgan Athletes cross train. Artists and writers should too! In this workshop, participants will carve their own stamps for block printing. Some participants might choose to create something related to or in conversation with one of our previous projects, but that’s not necessary. All materials included. Class fee: $50.00 Pre-registration […] |
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In this workshop, guest artist Cindy Hunter Morgan will be teaching participants how to make their own accordion books. We’ll cover book board with Italian book cloth and hand fold our paper to form the pages of our books. Participants will leave their own completed books and can choose whether to leave these books blank […] |
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Select a wooden chair from our selection and create a one-of-a-kind porch chair. Using your own color scheme and theme have fun creating a decorative porch chair. You will be using paints and odds and ends to create your unique piece of furniture. All materials are included. Class Fee: $55.00 (Includes all materials, including a chair!) […] |