Hessel School House

Les Cheneaux Islands Community Painting Exhibit — Featuring Diana Grenier
2019-08-01 - 2019-08-30 | MI
Les Cheneaux Islands Community Painting Exhibit will feature Diana Grenier’s boat paintings from August 1 through August 30. A reception will be held on August 7 from 5:00 – 7:00 pm for all participants. If you would like to have your photographs/paintings included in the exhibit, please read the instructions below:

All photographs/paintings must have subjects in the Les Cheneaux area.
Artwork must be properly framed and wired to hang.
Artist’s name, title, price (or not-for-sale notice), phone and email must be on the back of the piece.
Drop off for July’s exhibit will be June 30, 1:00 – 2:00 pm at the Hessel School House, and all pieces must remain for the duration of the exhibit. Pick up July 31, 10:00 – 11:00 am.
Drop off for August’s exhibit will be July 31, 1:00 – 2:00 pm at the Hessel School House, and all pieces must remain for the duration of the exhibit. Pick up August 31, from 10:00 – 11:00 am.
Artists may enter 1 or 2 pieces. One work will be displayed, a second will be added if there is space.

Register your name by contacting The Hessel School House, 906-484-1333 or hesselschoolhouse@gmail.com.

Traditional Native American Art Exhibition
2019-09-04 - 2019-10-31 | MI
Submissions are requested for a Traditional Native American Art Exhibition Wednesday, September 4 through Thursday, October 31.

One piece per artist will be displayed; additional pieces only as space allows. Space for three-dimensional art is limited. Each piece must include the artist’s name, the work’s title, a brief description or history if need be, a price (or not-for-sale notice), phone number, and e-mail address.
All art must remain on display for the duration of the exhibit. Pick-up will be Friday, November 1.

Register your name by contacting The Hessel School House, 906-484-1333 or hesselschoolhouse@gmail.com.

Friends of the Les Cheneaux Area Trails
2019-09-24 18:00 - 2019-11-19 18:00 (America/Detroit) | MI
Learn The Trail Hikes!
Fun for Everyone!
September 25: 6:00 pm – Munuscong State Forest Campground

Meet at the end of the Munuscong State Forest Campground road.

October 10: 5:30 pm – DeTour State Forest Campground

Meet at campground parking lot.

November 14 – Birge Nature Preserve

Meet at Hessel School House. Time to be announced.

Planning Meetings:

Open to the Public.
Sept 24: 6 pm – The Islander.
October 15: 6 pm – Cattails Cove.
November 19: 6 pm – Les Cheneaux Distillers.

For more information visit www.lcitrails.org, or call Elliot Nelson at (906) 322-0353

The Art of Mime
2019-10-23 18:00 - 20:00 | MI
Chicago-based mime team T. Daniel and Laurie Willets will offer a lecture and demonstration on the art of mime Wednesday, October 23, from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Hessel School House. Interspersed with projected photos, short films, and history, the internationally-acclaimed mime masters will present techniques and short performances. In addition, they will tell stories from their national and international tours. The team studied in Paris, France under world-renowned mime masters Marcel Marceau and Etienne Decroux.
No registration is required. The team requests a $5.00 donation per attendee.

Children's Halloween Carnival
2019-10-26 14:00 - 16:00 | MI
A Halloween carnival for Clark Township children will take place at Hessel School House Saturday, October 26, from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm. Preschool through Grade Five students are encouraged attend. Games, candy, and prizes will be offered. Costumes are encouraged. Participants must be accompanied by an adult.
For more information, call (906) 484-1333 or hesselschoolhouse@gmail.com. The carnival is free of charge. Donations are appreciated. This event is sponsored by Luke and Lynelle Jaroche and Maple Hardwoods, Inc.

Great Lakes Water Levels Meeting
2019-11-05 19:00 - 20:00 | MI
The public is invited to a meeting focusing on the impact of Great Lakes water levels Tuesday, November 5, from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Hessel School House. Elliot Nelson, instructor for Michigan Sea Grant and MSU Extension, will convey details provided by the United States Army Corps of Engineers and the National Weather Service. He will address how water levels are calculated, future predictions, and briefly touch on a project entitled Great Lakes One Waters (GLOW), a program that promotes resilience in infrastructure, economics, and recreation, in the face of extreme weather events.
Members of the public interested in the impact of Great Lakes water levels are encouraged to attend. Mr. Nelson will spend approximately 35 minutes presenting facts on why lake levels change, long-term processes, and community impacts. Following the presentation, he will seek information from attendees on how water levels have impacted them. For more information, contact Elliot Nelson at elliotne@msu.edu.

Holiday Art Tour 2019
2019-12-14 10:00 - 17:00 | MI
Hessel School House and the Avery Arts & Nature Learning Center will be one location for the Holiday Art Tour on Saturday, December 14, from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. Photographer Carl TerHaar will be here from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm to discuss his work with the public, and his work will be on display all day. Dressed in festive costume, Pat Wilson will be demonstrating the art of the spinning wheel, from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. Mary Welter will display hand-crafted jewelry and Christmas tree ornaments, Paul Rossi’s nature photography will be on display, and Mr. Rossi will be present to discuss his work from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm. We will have a craft table for children to make take-home ornaments, while supplies last.

Revisiting Summer: Around Lake Superior in Search of Native Orchids
2020-01-27 17:30 - 18:30 | MI
The trip around Lake Superior is well known for rugged scenic beauty on the grandest scale, but there is a much smaller type of beauty hiding in the bogs, forests, rocky cliffs, and dunes of this great lake: native orchids. Join Steve Baker Monday, January 27, from 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm at Avery Arts & Nature Learning Center – Hessel School House for a presentation on these special flowers. Mr. Baker will provide stunning photos he took of orchids as traveled around Lake Superior. His presentation will include photos of national and provincial parks where he discovered Sparrow’s Egg Ladies Slippers, Purple Fringed Orchids, and Rose Pogonia. His presentation will cover 36 species of orchids and include images of waterfalls, scenic vistas, and the grandeur of Lake Superior.
The program is free of charge. Donations are appreciated.
To register, visit the Registration page or call (906) 484-1333. This Avery Nature Conservation program is provided with support from The Americana Foundation.

Landscape Painting - Pre-teen Art Class
2022-07-21 10:00 - 12:30 | Hessel School House – Avery Arts & Nature Learning Center, 3206 West Cedar Street, Hessel, MI, 49745, United States
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 pre-teen students ages 11-14 years old. Class is limited to 12. Pre-registration is highly encouraged. Cost is $15.

Alex Thomas & Friends Interactive Puppet Show
2022-07-22 11:00 - 12:00 | Hessel School House – Avery Arts & Nature Learning Center, 3206 West Cedar Street, Hessel, MI, 49745, United States
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 “Meet and Greet” session after every show for your chance to meet the characters. You won’t want to miss it.

Children 12 and under are FREE. 13 and up are $10 each. Tickets available at the door. No preregistration required.
This presentation is supported in part by an award from Michigan Arts & Culture Council and National Endowment for the Arts.

TV Puppetry Workshop
2022-07-22 14:00 - 15:00 | Hessel School House – Avery Arts & Nature Learning Center, 3206 West Cedar Street, Hessel, MI, 49745, United States
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
Adults – $25
TO REGISTER: Call 906-484-1333 or Register Online. Workshop is limited to 20 participants.
This workshop is made possible with support from Michigan Arts & Culture Council and National Endowment for the Arts.

Soil-borne Disease of Dogs in Northern Michigan (Blastomycosis)
2022-07-23 14:00 - 16:00 | Hessel School House – Avery Arts & Nature Learning Center, 3206 West Cedar Street, Hessel, MI, 49745, United States
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, rarely, humans. Infections can be fatal if neglected. Pockets of Blasto infections have been reported across the USA, to include the Eastern Upper Peninsula. It is likely that higher numbers of Blasto infections have been reported in recent years due to increased awareness, as well as from human encroachment into areas where the fungus naturally grows. Learn about the signs, symptoms and treatment from a panel of experts. No fee. No pre-registration required.
Presented by:
Dr. Carol Kauffman, MD – U of M Medical School
Dr. Daniel Langlois, DVM – MSU Veterinary College
Dr. Clinton Groover, DVM – Pickford Veterinary Clinic
This free presentation is made possible with support from The Americana Foundation.
If you are unable to attend the presentation and would like to learn more about Blastomycosis, CLICK HERE to download the brochure..

Make It On Mondays
2022-07-25 10:00 - 11:00, 2022-08-01 10:00 - 11:00, 2022-08-08 10:00 - 11:00, 2022-08-15 10:00 - 11:00, 2022-08-22 10:00 - 11:00 | Hessel School House – Avery Arts & Nature Learning Center, 3206 West Cedar Street, Hessel, MI, 49745, United States
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 and adults with kids are welcome. Check it out each week for age appropriate projects. All supplies included. $5.00 suggested donation is appreciated.

Make It on Mondays is supported in part by Michigan Arts and Culture Council, National Endowment for the Arts, and The Americana Foundation.

Let's Have Fun with Paint - Preschool Art Class
2022-07-26 10:30 - 12:00 | Hessel School House – Avery Arts & Nature Learning Center, 3206 West Cedar Street, Hessel, MI, 49745, United States
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 of age. Class is limited to 10 preschool students. Pre-registration is highly encouraged. Cost is $10.

REGISTER ONLINE or call 906-484-1333

Landscape Painting - Elementary Art Class
2022-07-28 10:00 - 12:00 | Hessel School House – Avery Arts & Nature Learning Center, 3206 West Cedar Street, Hessel, MI, 49745, United States
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 highly encouraged. Cost is $15. (Class #EL2211)

REGISTER ONLINE or call 906-484-1333

Bim Willow Furniture Making Class
2022-07-29 09:00 - 2022-07-30 18:00 | Hessel School House – Avery Arts & Nature Learning Center, 3206 West Cedar Street, Hessel, MI, 49745, United States
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 for willow working & 6 oz to build frame), and a pair of pruners. A limited supply of loppers and wire cutters will be available, bring them if you have them. If you have your own pair of safety glasses, please bring them.
This class takes place on Friday, July 29th and Saturday, July 30th. Each day is split into two sessions, depending on which item you are making. Morning session is 9 AM to Noon, and the afternoon session is 1-6 PM. Maximum 30 students in the morning sessions and 20 in the afternoon sessions.
All projects must be booked and paid for in advance, no later than three days prior to the class so that the appropriate materials can be collected. No cancellations or refunds three days prior to the class.
Please contact us to register, due to the variety of items that are available. Call 906

-484-1333.
This workshop is supported in part by an award from the Michigan Arts & Culture Council, National Endowment for the Arts, and The Americana Foundation.

Les Cheneaux Local Art Exhibition
2022-08-02 09:00 - 2022-08-19 17:00 | Hessel School House – Avery Arts & Nature Learning Center, 3206 West Cedar Street, Hessel, MI, 49745, United States
Les Cheneaux Arts Council will host the 2022 Local Art Exhibition August 2 – 19 at the Hessel School House. Artists may deliver up to 3 pieces (may be for display only or for sale)

Drop off: August 1, 11-Noon or by special arrangement.
Pick-up: August 19, following reception
For more information, visit www.lescheneauxartscouncil.org

Leonardo da Vinci's Flying Machines - Pre-teen Art Class
2022-08-03 10:00 - 12:30 | Hessel School House – Avery Arts & Nature Learning Center, 3206 West Cedar Street, Hessel, MI, 49745, United States
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 limited to 12. Pre-registration is highly encouraged. Cost is $15. (Class #PT2216)

REGISTER ONLINE or Call 906-484-1333

Sculpture with Odds & Ends (Elementary Art Class)
2022-08-04 10:00 - 12:00 | Hessel School House – Avery Arts & Nature Learning Center, 3206 West Cedar Street, Hessel, MI, 49745, United States
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 12. Pre-registration is highly encouraged. Cost is $15. (Class #EL2212)

REGISTER ONLINE or call 906-484-1333

Boat Building - Family Art Time
2022-08-05 10:00 - 12:00 | Hessel School House – Avery Arts & Nature Learning Center, 3206 West Cedar Street, Hessel, MI, 49745, United States
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 their your own small wooden boat before launching it into the water! Material kit for this project is $10.00. Pre-registration required. (Class #FT2223)

REGISTER ONLINE or call 906-484-1333

Forest Bathing with Maureen Stine
2022-08-06 09:30 - 11:30 | Hessel School House – Avery Arts & Nature Learning Center, 3206 West Cedar Street, Hessel, MI, 49745, United States
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 the William B. Derby Jr. Nature Preserve. Maureen will share various sensory invitations to promote mindfulness in nature. Come relax, recharge, renew and restore your own authentic relationship with nature.

Class is limited to 12 people. Pre-registration is required. $30 per person.
TO REGISTER: Call 906-484-1333 or click here to register online.

Twisty Sock Snake - Preschool Art Class
2022-08-09 10:30 - 12:00 | Hessel School House – Avery Arts & Nature Learning Center, 3206 West Cedar Street, Hessel, MI, 49745, United States
Create your own friendly snake! Our snakes are going to be cute, colorful, and special. We will be using a sock, fiber stuffing, wiggle eyes, and fabric scraps to create our friendly snakes. Instruction provided by artist Cheryl Gordon. This art class is designed for ages 4-6 years of age. Class is limited to 10 preschool students. Pre-registration is highly encouraged. Cost is $10.

REGISTER ONLINE or call 906-484-1333

Kirtland's Warbler Conservation: Background and Future
2022-08-09 19:00 - 20:00 | Hessel School House – Avery Arts & Nature Learning Center, 3206 West Cedar Street, Hessel, MI, 49745, United States
Learn about one of North America’s rarest songbirds! Dave Ewert will cover the ecology during both breeding and wintering seasons, as well as the extensive conservation efforts being made today. Join us for this free presentation on August 9, 2022 at 7:00 PM.

This free presentation is made possible with support from The Americana Foundation, National Endowment for the Arts, and Michigan Arts & Culture Council.

Pastel Sunset - Elementary Art Class
2022-08-11 10:00 - 12:00 | Hessel School House – Avery Arts & Nature Learning Center, 3206 West Cedar Street, Hessel, MI, 49745, United States
Create a colorful sunset while exploring pastels. Learn about aerial perspective, stencil techniques, and color blending. 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 highly encouraged. Cost is $15. (Class #EL2213)

REGISTER ONLINE or call 906-484-1333

Les Cheneaux Art Show Reception
2022-08-19 17:00 - 19:00 | Hessel School House – Avery Arts & Nature Learning Center, 3206 West Cedar Street, Hessel, MI, 49745, United States
Les Cheneaux Arts Council will host a Reception for the Les Cheneaux Local Art Exhibition on Friday, August 19 from 5-7 PM at the Hessel School House. For more information, visit the Les Cheneaux Arts Council Website.

POND SCUM: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly About Algae
2022-08-24 19:00 - 20:00 | Hessel School House – Avery Arts & Nature Learning Center, 3206 West Cedar Street, Hessel, MI, 49745, United States
Do you use products from algae every day? Most people immediately say, “No Way”! This presentation will change your answer. Tom Dempster will convince you that everyone uses at least one product from algae every day. You’ll also learn about a variety of grocery store items that contain ingredients from algae including your favorite foods and cosmetics, as well as health and home maintenance products. In addition to the benefits of algae, we will discuss many of the bad (and ugly) impacts ranging from green pools and lakes to toxins in shellfish and drinking water.

Algae are very diverse and robust organisms that may be found in every habitat on Earth. Scientists are hard at work trying to identify the good ones and discover environmentally friendly way to eliminate the bad ones. We’ll take a look at modern algae farming to produce good species, as well as current approaches to reduce the harmful effects of algae.
This FREE presentation is open to the public. Registration is not required to attend.
For more information, contact Hessel School House at 906-484-1333.
