Hessel School House

Closed on Mondays
2026-02-02 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-01-26 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-01-19 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-01-12 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-01-05 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-12-29 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Detroit) | Hessel School House – Avery Arts & Nature Learning Center, 3206 West Cedar Street, Hessel, MI, 49745, United States

Stained Glass: Snowy Owl
2026-01-31 10:00 - 15:00
Stained Glass: Snowy Owl
Saturday, January 31, 2026
10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Join us for a delightful day of creativity at our Stained Glass Workshop, where you’ll have the opportunity to craft your very own snowy owl under the expert guidance of artist Connie Thompson. This class is a great introduction to stained glass. All materials are included, so just bring your enthusiasm and willingness to learn! With a limited class size of only 6 participants, you’ll receive personalized attention as you explore the art of stained glass. Adults only.
Class Fee: $75.00, includes all tools and materials.
To Register: Call 906-484-1333 or CLICK HERE to register online.
NOTE: If this class is full, please call 906-484-1333 to be asked to be put on our waiting list. If we receive enough interest, we will work with the artist to schedule a second class.

BINGO at Hessel School House
2026-01-29 18:00 - 20:30, 2026-01-22 18:00 - 20:30, 2026-01-15 18:00 - 20:30, 2026-01-08 18:00 - 20:30
Thursdays – October thru Mid May.
Get ready to have a blast while supporting a great cause! The Hessel School House weekly Bingo Fundraiser promises an entertaining night filled with laughter, friendly competition, and cash prizes. Bring your friends, family, and colleagues along to enjoy the thrill of shouting “Bingo”. Mark your calendars and don’t miss out on this fun-filled evening. Be sure to arrive early to secure your spot and grab some snacks, pop, and free popcorn. Doors open at 5:00 PM, games start at 6:00 PM.
This is an adults only event. Please no children or babies.
Michigan License #A22504
Concerned about the weather? Want to see if we will be hosting bingo or not? CALL THE BINGO HOTLINE! This free and simple service is updated every Thursday by 10:00 am to let you know if we will be playing bingo that night. Just listen to the recording. It’s that easy!

Mahjong
2026-01-28 13:00 - 16:00, 2026-01-21 13:00 - 16:00, 2026-01-14 13:00 - 16:00, 2026-01-07 13:00 - 16:00, 2025-12-31 13:00 - 16:00
Join us for a friendly game of Mahjong. Games are held weekly on Wednesdays from 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm (October – May). Whether you are an experienced player or just a beginner, all skill levels are welcome to play. For further details or to schedule a lesson, please call Hessel School House: 906.484.1333
No registration is required. No fee to play. However, if you wish to purchase a game card, the cost is $15.
This group plays by the Official Standard Hands and Rules National Mah Jongg League Inc.

CANCELLED - Creative Content Photography for Business Owners
2026-01-24 10:00 - 13:00
CANCELLED
Creative Content Photography for Business Owners
Kick off the new year with visuals that elevate your brand. This hands-on class is designed for small business owners who want to refresh their content and create professional, on-brand photos for social media, websites, email marketing, and online shops. You’ll learn how to style clean, effective product and brand scenes, work confidently with natural light, and use framing and angles that highlight your offerings and tell a clear story. We’ll also cover a streamlined, time-saving editing workflow—including AI-assisted tools—to help you create consistent, polished images without slowing down your business. By the end of the class, you’ll walk away with a small library of ready-to-use photos and a repeatable process you can use throughout the year to keep your content fresh, cohesive, and aligned with your business goals.
Students are encouraged to bring a camera or smartphone and any products they would like help photographing. They can also bring any set up they have, or if it’s too bulky they are encouraged to take a photo of the set up and bring it to class for recommendations.
Space is limited to maximize the learning opportunities.
Class Fee: $75 per person.

Instructor: Tamara Santana

Telling the Hard Stuff: A Confessional Poetry Workshop with Ellen Lord
2026-01-17 13:00 - 15:00
Telling the Hard Stuff: A Confessional Poetry Workshop with Ellen Lord

Saturday, January 17, 2026
1:00 -3:00 PM

Confessional poetry asks us to speak the truths we often keep hidden. In this two‑hour workshop, we’ll explore how vulnerability becomes art, how the “hard stuff” transforms into language that resonates, and how craft supports courage. Together, we’ll create a safe, supportive space to write the poems that demand to be written. This class includes an autographed copy of Ellen Lord’s latest book VIGIL.

Whether you write poems on the page or songs for the stage, this workshop welcomes artists who turn lived experience into works of written art. Poets and songwriters alike will find tools for shaping raw emotion into work that connects and endures.

Class Fee: $40.00. Includes a signed copy of Ellen Lord’s latest book VIGIL.

To Register: Call 906-484-1333 or CLICK HERE to register online.

ABOUT THE PRESENTER:
Ellen Lord began writing as a kid, first stirred to poetry by Edgar Allen Poe’s raven and various morbid nursery rhymes. She is inspired by forays in nature, along with feasts and foibles of the human condition. She was raised in the wilds of the Upper Peninsula and often returns to her ancestral home. She is a behavioral health therapist, specializing in addiction and trauma.

Scholarship discounts are available. Call 906-484-1333 for details if finances are an impeding you from attending this workshop. A limited number of discount tickets are available for teens and low income participants.

WATERCOLOR: Hearts & Winter Landscapes
2026-01-10 13:00 - 15:00
WATERCOLOR: Hearts & Winter Landscapes
Saturday, January 10, 2026
1 :00-3:00 pm
Bring your favorite hot beverage and create with watercolor! Learn various watercolor techniques to paint hearts and winter landscapes! Artist Karen Mazzoline will guide you through the process and provide all necessary materials for a successful afternoon of painting fun!
Class Fee: $40.00, all materials included.
To Register: Call 906-484-1333 or CLICK HERE to register online.

Examples of artwork:

CANCELLED - YOUTH: Heart Nail Art
2026-01-10 10:00 - 12:00
Heart Nail Art for Grades 5-12
Saturday, January 10, 2026
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Need an activity for a cold winter’s day? Come and learn how to make nail art! Artist Marissa Wissner will help guide you through the process of creating a unique work of art using nails and string! All materials and instruction provided, so sign up and bring a friend!

Examples of projects:

CANCELLED - PAINT & SIP: Northern Lights
2026-01-09 18:30 - 20:30
PAINT & SIP: Northern Lights
Friday, January 9, 2026
6:30-8:30 pm
Come to Hessel School House to unwind and paint a relaxing Northern Lights scene! Learn how to use string to create the pillars of lights all while enjoying a night out with friends! Artist Karen Mazzoline will provide the materials, guidance, and fun!

Stained Glass: Snowflakes
2026-01-03 10:00 - 15:00
Stained Glass Snowflakes
Saturday, January 3, 2026
10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Join us for a delightful day of creativity at our Stained Glass Workshop, where you’ll have the opportunity to craft your very own stunning stained glass snowflake under the expert guidance of artist Connie Thompson. This class is a great introduction to stained glass. All materials are included, so just bring your enthusiasm and willingness to learn! With a limited class size of only 6 participants, you’ll receive personalized attention as you explore the art of stained glass. Adults only.
Class Fee: $75.
Register by calling 906-484-1333 or CLICK HERE to register online.
NOTE: If this class is full, please call 906-484-1333 to be asked to be put on our waiting list. If we receive enough interest, we will work with the artist to schedule a second class.
Examples of snowflakes:

Closed for Christmas Holiday
2026-01-01 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-12-31 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-12-30 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-12-29 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-12-28 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-12-27 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-12-26 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-12-25 08:00 - 17:00
Hessel School House will be closed December 24 thru January 1. We wish everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
