Visual Arts

Name: Wildlife Painting
Start: 2023-06-03T09:00:00-04:00
End: 2023-06-03T11:00:00-04:00
Location: Hessel School House – Avery Arts & Nature Learning Center

April 2023
Rag Rug Weaving (2 session class)
Featured April 22, 2023 @ 9:30 am - 12:00 pm Rag Rug Weaving (2 session class)

Hessel School House - Avery Arts & Nature Learning Center 3206 West Cedar Street, Hessel, MI, United States
Rag rug making is a centuries old craft with unlimited opportunities for experimentation and self-expression. The tactile quality of simple loom weaving is particularly aesthetic and creative. In this class, Cheryl Gordon you will provide each student with a loom, teach them how to prepare a variety of “rag” scrap fabrics for a custom weaving […]
Little Learners (Ages 2-5)
Featured April 28, 2023 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am

Hessel School House - Avery Arts & Nature Learning Center 3206 West Cedar Street, Hessel, MI, United States
Come and let your preschooler explore nature and art with Mrs. Gordon. Preschoolers 2-5 years old will be creating theme based nature and art projects, enjoy a story and have fun socializing with other children of the same age. Class meets from 10:00 - 11:30 AM. All materials included in the $5.00 per class fee. Parent […]
Drawing 101 (2 session class)
Featured April 29, 2023 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Drawing 101 (2 session class)

Hessel School House - Avery Arts & Nature Learning Center 3206 West Cedar Street, Hessel, MI, United States
Drawing 101 2 Sessions: April 15 and 29 from 1:00 - 3:00 PM Drawing 101 is designed for beginner artists who have an interest in learning how to draw or sketch -- or simply want to improve their skills. It covers the tools you'll need to draw and also provides plenty of exercises to practice […]
May 2023
Sea Glass Bird Family (Elementary Art)
Featured May 6, 2023 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Hessel School House - Avery Arts & Nature Learning Center 3206 West Cedar Street, Hessel, MI, United States
Students ages 6-11 years old will create a bird family using sea glass and markers. They will be gluing and drawing to create this unique piece of art. All materials are include. Instruction provided by Cheryl Gordon. Pre-registration is required. Class Size: Min. 4/Max. 12 Class Fee: $20/student REGISTER ONLINE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/567097212027
Intro To Embroidery – Bookmark
Featured May 6, 2023 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Hessel School House - Avery Arts & Nature Learning Center 3206 West Cedar Street, Hessel, MI, United States
Embroidery is a beautiful meditative craft that allows you to express yourself by making something truly unique. During this class, instructor Carolyn Wilson will teach you the basics of embroidery while you create a unique and useful bookmark to use for your winter reading. All materials are included. Class fee is $30 per person. Teens […]
Mosaic Welcome Signs (Adult Art Class)
Featured May 13, 2023 @ 9:30 am - 12:00 pm

Hessel School House - Avery Arts & Nature Learning Center 3206 West Cedar Street, Hessel, MI, United States
During this class participants will create a lovely sign from barn wood with letters made from multi-colored tiny tiles or broken glass and caulk. Another option would be to do your family name in tiles. What a lovely sign to have greet your guests this summer or to give as a gift. All materials are […]
Lego Mural Workshop for Kids
Featured May 20, 2023 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Hessel School House - Avery Arts & Nature Learning Center 3206 West Cedar Street, Hessel, MI, United States
SOLD OUT! Award winning LEGO artist Sharon Vance will teach children ages 8 - 14 to create a work of art using simple 1x1 LEGO building blocks. All materials are supplied and the students will get to take home their one-of-a-kind piece of art. Space is limited for this workshop, so register online early. Class […]
Aldo Leopold Festival
Featured May 31, 2023 - June 4, 2023

Hessel School House - Avery Arts & Nature Learning Center 3206 West Cedar Street, Hessel, MI, United States
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 […]
June 2023
3-Dimensional Card Making (Morning Class)
Featured June 1, 2023 @ 9:00 am - 11:30 am

Hessel School House - Avery Arts & Nature Learning Center 3206 West Cedar Street, Hessel, MI, United States
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 […]
3-Dimensional Card Making (Afternoon Class)
Featured June 1, 2023 @ 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm

Hessel School House - Avery Arts & Nature Learning Center 3206 West Cedar Street, Hessel, MI, United States
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 […]
Wildlife Painting
Featured June 2, 2023 @ 9:00 am - 11:00 am

Hessel School House - Avery Arts & Nature Learning Center 3206 West Cedar Street, Hessel, MI, United States
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 […]
Wildlife Painting
Featured June 3, 2023 @ 9:00 am - 11:00 am

Hessel School House - Avery Arts & Nature Learning Center 3206 West Cedar Street, Hessel, MI, United States
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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