3-Dimensional Card Making (Morning Class)
2023-06-01 09:00 - 11:30 (America/Detroit) | Hessel School House – Avery Arts & Nature Learning Center, 3206 West Cedar Street, Hessel, MI, 49745, 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 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

Carving and Block Printing
2023-06-29 10:00 - 12:00
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 required. Register online: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/549671079997

Note: Participants might consider using the stamp(s) they carve in this workshop to print images for the book we’ll make in a later workshop.

Make Your Own Accordion Book
2023-06-30 13:00 - 15:00
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 or fill them with content from one or several of our projects.
All materials supplied. Class size is limited. Register early.
Class Fee: $50 per person
REGISTER ONLINE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/549718160817

Decorative Porch Chair
2023-07-01 09:30 - 12:30
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!)
Class Size: Min. 4 / Max. 10
REGISTER ONLINE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/567246659027

Make It On Monday - Wall Banner
2023-07-03 10:00 - 12:00
Join us on Monday’s through out the summer for Make It On Monday!
Using stencils and block printing, participants will create a unique wall hanging for thier home or cottage. 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/567184783957

Create a Beaded Frog (1:00 PM Class)
2023-07-07 13:00 - 14:00
THIS CLASS IS FULL. – Please consider signing up for the 2:30 – 3:30 session.
Stop in the Hessel School House on Friday, July 7 from 1:00 – 2:00 PM to create a colorful beaded frog pet to hang on your backpack or wear as a necklace. Choose from a variety of frog patterns to make your festival-ready frog. This is a great activity to kick off the area wide Frog Fest. This class is geared for children ages 6-11 years old.
Class fee: $20 per child. All materials and instruction by artist Marissa Wissner are included.
REGISTER ONLINE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/594095554797

Create a Beaded Frog (2:30 PM Class)
2023-07-07 14:30 - 15:30
Stop in the Hessel School House on Friday, July 7 from 2:30 – 3:30 PM to create a colorful beaded frog pet to hang on your backpack or wear as a necklace. Choose from a variety of frog patterns to make your festival-ready frog. This is a great activity to kick off the area wide Frog Fest. This class is geared for children ages 6-11 years old.
Class fee: $20 per child. All materials and instruction by artist Marissa Wissner are included.
REGISTER ONLINE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/672399443837

Paint a Lawn Frog
2023-07-08 10:00 - 13:00
Join us at the Hessel School House from 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM to paint an outdoor lawn frog!
We will have large blank wood cutouts of fun frogs that you can paint and take home. Cutouts will be available while supplies last. There is not fee or registration for this event. Donations are appreciated.
This event is being held in conjunction with the Les Cheneaux Watershed Council’s FROG FEST.

Make It On Monday - Garden Gnome
2023-07-10 10:00 - 12:00
Join us on Monday’s through out the summer for Make It On Monday!
Cheryl Gordon will teach you how to turn a simple cedar log into a cute garden gnome. 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/567189989527

Drawing 101 - 2 session class (part 1)
2023-07-10 10:00 - 12:00
Drawing 101
2 Sessions: July 10 and 17 from 10:00 AM – 12:00 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/548047443657
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!

Elementary Art - Sock Animal
2023-07-12 10:00 - 12:00
Students ages 6-11 years old will learn how to create an adorable sock animal using simple sewing techniques. With a sock, some thread, needles, and stuffing, students will create a unique animal brimming with character. All materials are included.
Instructor: Cheryl Gordon
Class Size: Min. 4 / Max. 12
Class Fee: $20/student
REGISTER ONLINE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/568278645727

Basketmaking
2023-07-15 09:30
This charming little basket is easy to complete within the class time. By using two weaving techniques – randing and slewing, it’s possible to have your own decorative band on the sides of the basket. Dyed reed will be available for an individual touch. All supplies included. Sizes will very and all pieces will be one-of-a-kind. This class is intended for adults and older teens.
Class Fee: $45.00
Class Size: Min. 4 / Max. 10
Pre-registration is required to attend.
REGISTER ONLINE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/568105237057

Make It On Monday - Mini Landscape Painting
2023-07-17 10:00 - 12:00
Join us on Monday’s through out the summer for Make It On Monday!
Using a 3″ x 3″ canvas we will create a miniature landscape by applying basic painting techniques. No experience needed! 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/567193449877
