The Alex Thomas and Friends Puppet Show is coming to Hessel School House! Youngsters will be entertained by jokes, prizes, stories, silliness, and all around fun. Audience members are asked to play along and become a part of the act. These zany Muppet-style puppets bring your imagination to life. Be sure to stay for our […]
Participants will learn how to puppeteer and use a monitor in the style of puppetry developed by Jim Henson for performance on film, and television productions. Participants will have the chance to test their skills at puppet eye focus, lip sync, and movement! Ages 12 and under - $10 Ages 13 to 18 - $15 […]
NEW! Thanks to a donation, we will be having this presentation professionally recorded. A link to the video will be made available once it is complete. If you would like to receive an email when the video is posted online CLICK HERE. Blastomycosis (Blasto) is a fungal disease that primarily affects dogs, some cats and, […]
Hessel School House, in partnership with the Les Cheneaux Arts Council, is hosting Make It On Mondays from 10-11 AM from July 11 - August 29 at the Hessel School House. Fun art projects each week with little instruction. Every week will be something different, from painted birdhouses to pop-up cards…. and much more! Adults […]
Let’s paint with brushes, rollers, and our fingers! We are going to learn what happens when we mix up our colors and when we paint over crayons. You will be using acrylic paints and watercolors to create your art pieces. Instruction provided by artist Cheryl Gordon. This art class is designed for children 4-6 years […]
Paint your own masterpiece! Discover acrylic paints while painting a beautiful landscape scene. This class will teach you how to mix paints, handle brushes, and translate what you see onto a canvas. This class, taught by artist Cheryl Gordon, is designed for elementary students ages 6-11 years old. Class is limited to 12. Pre-registration is […]
Make a Les Cheneaux memory! Instructor Bim Willow will teach the basics of building with natural materials. Many of the designs offered are historical Americana. Completed projects will be ready to take home within the times estimated which are based on NO prior building experience! Students are required to bring a hammer (8 oz is best […]
Hessel School House, in partnership with the Les Cheneaux Arts Council, is hosting Make It On Mondays from 10-11 AM from July 11 - August 29 at the Hessel School House. Fun art projects each week with little instruction. Every week will be something different, from painted birdhouses to pop-up cards…. and much more! Adults […]
Leonardo da Vinci sketched an array of innovative flying machines. Create a variety of these flying machines by cutting out paper patterns then gluing them together. Once assembled, we will see how good the flying machines fly. This class, taught by artist Cheryl Gordon, is designed for pre-teen students ages 11-14 years old. Class is […]
Young sculptors will be using a wooden box to create a one-of-a-kind relief sculpture. There will be an assortment of materials - wood, granite, tile, and glass scrapes available to create their own personal sculptures. This class, taught by artist Cheryl Gordon, is designed for elementary students ages 6-11 years old. Class is limited to […]
Big hands and little hands alike, get ready from some hands-on art fun! Materials kits will be ready for you to create a unique piece of art. Instructor, Cheryl Gordon, will be present to guide families through the steps in creating the piece of art. In the “Boat Building” session families will build and decorate […]
Forest therapy is inspired by the Japanese practice of Shinrin-Yoku, which translates to “forest bathing.” Studies have demonstrated a wide array of health benefits, especially in the cardiovascular and immune systems, and for stabilizing and improving mood and cognition. Join Maureen Stine, certified forest therapy guide, as she leads a gentle forest bathing walk at […]