Little Learners (Ages 2-5)
2023-04-14 10:00 - 11:30 (America/Detroit) | Hessel School House – Avery Arts & Nature Learning Center, 3206 West Cedar Street, Hessel, MI, 49745, 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 or guardian must remain on-site during class time.
Recommended for Ages: 2-5 years old
Class Fee: $5.00/class
Class Min. 4 • Class Max. 8
Pre-registration is strongly recommended to ensure we have enough materials for each student.
REGISTER ONLINE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/566782320177

Rag Rug Weaving (2 session class)
2023-04-15 09:30 - 12:00, 2023-04-22 09:30 - 12:00
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 experience, and teach them how to weave a beautiful and functional rug approximately 30″ x 45″ in size. The objective of this course is to provide students with the necessary skills and materials to confidently leave the classroom and create future rugs using this technique.
This class is two sessions : April 15 and April 22 from 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Class Fee: $75 (include loom, materials, and 2 days of instruction)
REGISTER ONLINE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/547972629887

Drawing 101 (2 session class)
2023-04-15 13:00 - 15:00, 2023-04-29 13:00 - 15:00
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 drawing using different techniques and styles. It also covers drawing people, places, and objects.
During this two session workshop you will learn about the tools used to draw, values, shading, textures and how to create them, and incorporate them to draw people, landscapes, animals, flowers and trees. You will also have the opportunity to share your amazing drawing creations in class to receive useful feedback. While you won’t walk away a master artist after you’ve finish the workshop, you will have the knowledge and training you need to continue to draw and bring the scenes you see in your daily life to paper.
This class is geared to adults but teens are welcome to attend. Materials are included, but feel free to bring your own supplies if you like.
Class Fee: $65.00 (includes both sessions and supplies)
REGISTER ONLINE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/548018527167
ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR
Karen Mazzoline is a newly retired art/music teacher from the Public Schools of Petoskey. She has lived in northern Michigan since 1995 and considers this area the “best place to be”! Karen’s passion for drawing started when she was young and developed her skills through college, post-graduate classes, and personal experimentation. Mrs. Mazzoline’s approach to teaching this class is simple: she will give you the basic tools to develop and strengthen your drawing skill set and will encourage and support you through the artistic process!

Rag Rug Weaving (2 session class)
2023-04-22 09:30 - 12:00
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 experience, and teach them how to weave a beautiful and functional rug approximately 30″ x 45″ in size. The objective of this course is to provide students with the necessary skills and materials to confidently leave the classroom and create future rugs using this technique.
This class is two sessions : August 14 and August 16 from 1:00 – 3:30 PM
Class Fee: $85 (include loom, materials, and 2 days of instruction)
REGISTER ONLINE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/568183651597

Little Learners (Ages 2-5)
2023-04-28 10:00 - 11:30
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 or guardian must remain on-site during class time.
Recommended for Ages: 2-5 years old
Class Fee: $5.00/class
Class Min. 4 • Class Max. 8
Pre-registration is strongly recommended to ensure we have enough materials for each student.
REGISTER ONLINE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/566827134217

Sea Glass Bird Family (Elementary Art)
2023-05-06 10:00 - 12:00
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
2023-05-06 13:00 - 15:00
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 and adults welcome.
REGISTER ONLINE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/548050151757

Mosaic Welcome Signs (Adult Art Class)
2023-05-13 09:30 - 12:00
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 included.
Class Fee: $45.00
Class Size: Min. 4 / Max. 10
Pre-registration is required to attend.
REGISTER ONLINE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/567240881747

Lego Mural Workshop for Kids
2023-05-20 09:00 - 12:00
SOLD OUT!
Award winning LEGO artist Sharon Vance will teach children ages 8 – 14 to create a work of art using simple 1×1 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 Fee: $20 per student – This event is SOLD OUT.
To add your name to the waiting list, please go to: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/608705694117

This class is offered at a discount thanks to a grant from the Les Cheneaux Community Foundation. Additional support for this program provided in part by Michigan Arts & Culture Council and the National Endowment for the Arts.

ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR:
Sharon Vance is a Lego artist specializing in freehand original mosaics. Sharon, a former Chemistry Professor now disabled with an extremely rare disease, creates original art pieces that speak of her love of nature and fantasy and hopes that her work inspires others to explore their own creative potential no matter what medium they choose.

Aldo Leopold Festival
2023-05-31 - 2023-06-04
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 formed Leopold’s early impressions of the natural world as we honor the mark he made on conservation and the environment.

For complete details, visit https://www.aldoleopoldfestival.org/

3-Dimensional Card Making (Morning Class)
2023-06-01 09:00 - 11:30
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 8 people. Class fee is $35.00 per person and includes all materials.
You must CALL Hessel School House TO REGISTER 906-484-1333.

3-Dimensional Card Making (Afternoon Class)
2023-06-01 12:30 - 14:30
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 8 people. Class fee is $35.00 per person and includes all materials.
You must CALL Hessel School House TO REGISTER 906-484-1333.

Wildlife Painting
2023-06-02 09:00 - 11:00
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 will guide you through techniques to combine the two elements and embellish with watercolor, acrylics, or pen and ink to make a one-of-a-kind piece of art worthy of framing. Class size is limited. $35 per person, all materials are included.

TO REGISTER you must call Hessel School House at 906-484-1333.

Wildlife Painting
2023-06-03 09:00 - 11:00
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 will guide you through techniques to combine the two elements and embellish with watercolor, acrylics, or pen and ink to make a one-of-a-kind piece of art worthy of framing. Class size is limited. $35 per person, all materials are included.

TO REGISTER you must call Hessel School House at 906-484-1333.

Drop-In Art Projects for Kids!
2023-06-03 10:00 - 15:00
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 sticks and supplies lasts.
Between 1:00-3:00 PM come learn how to do block printing, fish and leaf prints, or create a nature journal to keep all of your nature observations in. These classes will take place in the outdoor classroom on the storybook trail (weather permitting).
A festival pass is not required for these FREE family fun events. Donations are appreciated to help offset the costs of the materials.

Sun Printing (Cyanotype) for Kids
2023-06-03 14:00 - 17:00
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, prints will be modge-podged to a wood base and ready to hang! Class is limited to 8 students. $20 per child. To register for this class you must call the Hessel School House at 906-484-1333.

Birds In The Arts
2023-06-07 10:00 - 11:30
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 as Twilight, to the art works of Hieronymus Bosch and Diego Rivera.
No fee to attend. Donations at the door are appreciated.
If you plan to attend, please pre-register online so we may plan accordingly.
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Jamie Platt is an alumni of Northern Michigan University where he graduated with a degree in Zoology. He has taught or lectured at Washtenaw Community College, Monroe County Community College, Schoolcraft College and the Ann Arbor Adult Education program. He is also the founder of Hell’s Birders, a birding organization based in Ann Arbor.

Adult Painting Class - Sandhill Crane
2023-06-07 14:00 - 16:30
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

CANCELLED - Creative Mending
2023-06-08 10:00 - 12:00
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 more ways to extend the life of their handmade garments! Instructor Carolyn Wilson will walk you through beautiful stitching from simple to invisible.
No experience (or sewing machine) necessary. You will learn mainly hand sewing and crafting techniques. Feel free to bring an item or two to mend in class. Class fee: $30

Make It On Monday - Decorative Birdhouse
2023-06-12 10:00 - 12:00
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 accordingly.
REGISTER ONLINE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/567160230517

Watercolor Basics (2-session class)
2023-06-13 10:00 - 12:30, 2023-06-20 10:00 - 12:30
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 create beautiful artwork! The second session she will focus on the many techniques that are available in watercolor to develop your paintings and give them more depth. Materials will be provided, but if you prefer to bring your own watercolors, that is fine! Come and enjoy working in watercolor!
This 2-session class will take place on June 13 and June 20 from 10 AM – 12:30 PM
Class Fee: $60 – includes both days of instruction and all materials needed for class.
Space is limited.
REGISTER ONLINE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/594077601097

Fish Windsock (Elementary Art Class)
2023-06-14 10:00 - 12:00
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

Make It On Monday - Paper Quilling
2023-06-19 10:00 - 12:00
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 materials. 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM. Class size is limited, please pre-register online so we can plan accordingly.
REGISTER ONLINE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/56717994949

Painting ROCKS!
2023-06-22 13:00 - 15:30
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 limited. Class fee: $40
Click here to REGISTER ONLINE

About K&M Artistry
K & M Artistry is the mother/daughter team of Karen and Marissa Mazzoline. The Mazzolines have lived in northern Michigan since 1995 and they continue to enjoy its natural and wondrous beauty! Sharing a passion for creating, Karen and Marissa offer a variety of unique skills including painting, drawing, felting, and jewelry making! Marissa and Karen love meeting new people and making connections with those that they teach! They look forward to sharing their love of art with you in Hessel!

Make It On Monday - Glass Painting
2023-06-26 10:00 - 12:00
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. Space is limited for this class, please pre-register online so we can plan accordingly.
REGISTER ONLINE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/567176729867

The Art of Erasure
2023-06-26 13:00 - 15:00
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 we begin to think like a poet? In this workshop, we’ll look to a fusion of visual art and poetry to begin to think – and see – like poets. Using found pages of text (supplied), participants will create their own erasures and leave with their own visual art – and their own poems.
Special Guest Instructor: Cindy Hunter Morgan
Class Fee: $50.00 per person
Pre-registration is required for this class.
REGISTER ONLINE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/549602534977

Froggy Sculpture
2023-06-28 10:00 - 12:00
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
Class Fee: $20/student
Pre-registration is required to attend.
To register, call 906-484-1333 or register online at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/568269337887
