Tuesday, June 23, Wednesday, June 24, and Thursday, June 25 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM - Ages 6 – 11 Do you love art, music, and drama? We have an opportunity for you at Hessel School House! This three-day camp explores visual arts, music, and theatre through activities, games, and fun projects! Learn the basics […]
Thursday, June 25 • 1-3 pm Bring the beauty of summer to your home with sea glass/seashell wall art! Learn how to utilize the natural elements of the lake to create an animal scene on a base. Artist Marissa Wissner will instruct you on how to design, arrange, and attach items such as sea glass, […]
Thursday, June 25 • 5-7pm (Adults only) Celebrate the beauty of summer with watercolor! Bring your choice of beverage as artist Karen Mazzoline offers watercolor tips on how to create the dock on the lake scene. Choose from palettes, tube paints, and watercolor pencils to bring vibrant colors to life on watercolor paper! No experience […]
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 […]
Due to a lack of registrations, this class has been cancelled. 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 […]
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! […]