Thursday, July 2 • 1:30-3:30 PM Get creative with watercolor and paint a bright, beautiful spangled geranium with instructor Les Cheneaux Arts Council artist Sarah May! This class is perfect for youth ages 12 and up, with younger artists welcome alongside a parent or guardian. All materials are included, so just bring your imagination and get […]
Thursday, July 9 • 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Interested in learning how to “capture” nature quickly in a sketchbook? With guidance from artist Karen Mazzoline, learn how to observe, sketch, and add detail to your work while enjoying the beauty of the nature trails at Hessel School House! Bring your favorite folding chair as […]
Thursday, July 9 • 1 – 3 pm (Adult/Teens) Create your very own hair clips, scrunchie, or head band with the help from artist Marissa Wissner! Using a variety of materials, make a curated hair piece that you’ll enjoy for yourself or give as a gift! Choose from scrap fabric, ribbon, buttons, bottle caps, beads, […]
Tuesday, July 14 • 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm Learn to draw dragonflies in this fun, beginner-friendly class taught by Les Cheneaux Arts Council artist Sarah May! Students will create several practice drawings, then design and complete a unique dragonfly journal cover to take home. Perfect for ages 12 and up, with younger artists welcome when […]
Thursday, July 16 • 10AM – 12PM Ages 6-12 Come explore the art possibilities at Hessel School House! Using the chosen storybook trail as our theme, artist Karen Mazzoline will offer art techniques to create a unique work of art that reflects the story! Class begins with a walk through the nature trail, learning about […]
Tuesday, July 21 • 10AM – 12 PM (Adults/Teens) Hessel School House is offering a unique learning opportunity! Using various art media and techniques, learn how to capture one of Michigan’s Marvels on paper or canvas. Artist Karen Mazzoline will provide materials and instruction on how to observe, draw, or paint iconic Michigan scenery! Each session […]
Tuesday, July 21 • 1 – 3 pm Come learn the basics of still life and how to capture it on paper! Using various items, artist Karen Mazzoline will guide you in the process of observing, drawing, and detailing your still life. You are welcome to bring your own items to draw and your favorite […]
July 24 & 25 • 10 AM - 3 PM both days Join us for a two-day stained glass workshop to create a beautiful stained glass beach scene with artist Connie Thompson. This hands-on experience is designed students that already have experience crafting stained glass. All materials are included, so just bring your creativity and enthusiasm! […]
July 24 & 25 • 10 AM - 3 PM both days Join us for a two-day stained glass workshop to create a beautiful stained glass beach scene with artist Connie Thompson. This hands-on experience is designed students that already have experience crafting stained glass. All materials are included, so just bring your creativity and enthusiasm! […]
Tuesday, July 28 • 10 AM to 12 PM (Adults only) Using glass in your choice of colors, create a picture frame that will be added to a purchased frame giving a unique look to the frame. Or you may decide to make a one-of-a kind night light using your own design. Items will be left […]