Hessel School House

BINGO at Hessel School House
2025-12-04 18:00 - 20:30, 2025-11-20 18:00 - 20:30, 2025-11-13 18:00 - 20:30, 2025-11-06 18:00 - 20:30, 2025-10-30 18:00 - 20:30 (America/Detroit) | Hessel School House – Avery Arts & Nature Learning Center, 3206 West Cedar Street, Hessel, MI, 49745, United States
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
2025-12-03 13:00 - 16:00, 2025-11-26 13:00 - 16:00, 2025-11-19 13:00 - 16:00, 2025-11-12 13:00 - 16:00, 2025-11-05 13:00 - 16:00, 2025-10-29 13:00 - 16:00 | Hessel School House – Avery Arts & Nature Learning Center, 3206 West Cedar Street, Hessel, MI, 49745, United States
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.

Closed on Mondays
2025-12-01 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-11-24 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-11-17 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-11-10 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-11-03 08:00 - 17:00 | Hessel School House – Avery Arts & Nature Learning Center, 3206 West Cedar Street, Hessel, MI, 49745, United States

Closed for Thanksgiving Holiday
2025-11-29 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-11-28 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-11-27 08:00 - 17:00 | MI
Hessel School House will be closed Thursday-Saturday, November 27 – 29, 2025.

CANCELLED - Bangle Bracelet Weaving
2025-11-15 13:00 - 16:00 | Hessel School House – Avery Arts & Nature Learning Center, 3206 West Cedar Street, Hessel, MI, 49745, United States
Join us at Hessel School House for a creative and hands-on art class where you’ll learn to weave a beautiful bangle-style bracelet using small looms. Under the guidance of instructor Cheryl Gordon, participants will combine yarn, wire, and beads to craft their own unique wearable art. No experience necessary—just bring your creativity! Teens and Adults Welcome!
Class Fee: $30 per person.

YOUTH: Printing with LEGOs
2025-11-15 10:00 - 12:00 | Hessel School House – Avery Arts & Nature Learning Center, 3206 West Cedar Street, Hessel, MI, 49745, United States
Unleash your creativity in this fun and interactive class! Use colorful LEGO® tiles and baseplates to design cool images, then transfer your designs onto paper to create unique prints. It’s like building with LEGO®—but on paper! You’ll experiment with patterns, colors, and textures to make your own personalized cards, envelopes, and pictures. Perfect for young artists and LEGO® fans alike, you’ll leave with a whole set of creative prints to share or keep!
Instructor: Kelly Harmon
Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Class Fee: $10/child
To register, call 906-484-1333 or register online at https://www.eventeny.com/events/ticket/?id=23306

PAINT & SIP:
2025-11-14 18:30 - 20:30 | Hessel School House – Avery Arts & Nature Learning Center, 3206 West Cedar Street, Hessel, MI, 49745, United States
PAINT & SIP: Deer in the Field
Friday, Nov. 14 • 6:30-8:30 pm

Need a night out while the hunters are away? Come bring a friend and paint with us at Hessel School House! Learn how to blend colors and create silhouettes with artist Karen Mazzoline as she guides you through the artistic process! All materials and instruction are provided! Just bring your drink of choice, a friend, and fun!

Fee: $40 per person

To register, call 906-484-1333 or register online at https://www.eventeny.com/events/ticket/?id=23306

CANCELLED - Watercolor Bookmarks & Notecards
2025-11-08 13:00 - 15:00 | Hessel School House – Avery Arts & Nature Learning Center, 3206 West Cedar Street, Hessel, MI, 49745, United States
Watercolor Bookmarks & Notecards
Saturday, Nov. 8 from 1-3 pm

Enjoy an afternoon of watercolor painting creating bookmarks and cards! With guidance from artist Karen Mazzoline, learn how to work with watercolor to design your very own bookmarks and cards! At the end of the session, you will have finished products to gift someone or for yourself! All materials will be provided!

$40.00 per person, all materials included.

Stained Glass: Christmas Ornaments
2025-11-08 10:00 - 15:30 | Hessel School House – Avery Arts & Nature Learning Center, 3206 West Cedar Street, Hessel, MI, 49745, United States
Stained Glass: Christmas Ornaments

Get into the holiday spirit with a delightful beginners stained glass class led by the talented Connie Thompson. In this hands-on workshop, Connie will guide you step-by-step as you craft a beautiful stained glass Christmas ornament that you can proudly display or gift to loved ones. Choose from her selection of simple holiday patterns perfect for beginners, and don’t worry—everything you need will be provided, including all the tools and materials you need to craft your one-of-a-kind masterpiece. This engaging class is perfect for anyone looking to explore their artistic side, regardless of experience level. The class fee is $75 per student and space is limited to 6 people. Be sure to reserve your spot early. To register, call 906-484-1333 or register online.

Instructions

To register online, visit https://www.eventeny.com/events/ticket/?id=23306
or call 906-484-1333.

CANCELLED - YOUTH: Fall Leaf Pastels
2025-11-08 10:00 - 12:00 | Hessel School House – Avery Arts & Nature Learning Center, 3206 West Cedar Street, Hessel, MI, 49745, United States
Come and enjoy a morning of creativity! Using fall themed shapes, artist Karen Mazzoline will show you how to work with positive and negative spaces! Choose what kind of paper and materials you will use to make your own fall masterpieces! At the end of the session, participants will take home a minimum of two treasures to share with family and friends! All materials will be provided, so come join us for some fall fun!
Space is limited. $20 per student.

YOUTH: Printing with Leaves
2025-11-01 10:00 - 12:00 | Hessel School House – Avery Arts & Nature Learning Center, 3206 West Cedar Street, Hessel, MI, 49745, United States
Join artist Kelly Harman for a fun, hands-on exploration of nature’s beauty in this colorful class! Using fallen autumn leaves, we’ll create stunning prints while learning about color mixing in a relaxed and creative environment. This class encourages kids to notice the intricate details of leaves and experiment with vibrant colors—no drawing or painting skills required! It’s a wonderful way to embrace the fall season and discover the art of printmaking. Kids will leave with their own colorful leaf print note cards to cherish. Perfect for young artists ready to explore nature and creativity! All materials are included.
Instructor: Kelly Harmon
Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Class Fee: $10/child
To register, call 906-484-1333 or register online at https://www.eventeny.com/events/ticket/?id=23306
This class is offered at a discount thanks to a grant from the Chippewa Luce Mackinac Conservations District.

WRITERS WORKSHOP: Development of a Novel from the Fearless Standpoint
2025-11-01 09:30 - 16:00, 2025-10-31 09:30 - 16:00, 2025-10-30 09:30 - 16:00 | Hessel School House – Avery Arts & Nature Learning Center, 3206 West Cedar Street, Hessel, MI, 49745, United States
Step into the beauty of Michigan’s autumn woods and channel the season’s transformative energy to unlock your boldest storytelling yet. Join acclaimed author and educator Joseph D. Haske for an immersive 3-day writers workshop designed to help you break through creative barriers and develop your novel with fearless clarity.
Whether you’re at the beginning of your writing journey, tangled in the middle, or polishing a final draft, this workshop offers the tools and inspiration to take your novel to the next level.
What’s Included:

In-depth instruction and guidance from Joseph D. Haske, a respected novelist and educator

Hands-on sessions covering narrative structure, character development, plotting, writing routines, revisions, and the path to publication

A welcoming space to connect with fellow writers and share your journey

Lunch/Snacks provided each day – so you can nourish your body while feeding your creative fire

For Halloween weekend, treat yourself to a powerful experience that will ignite your writing from the inside out.
Pre-registration is required. Spots are limited – reserve yours today and prepare to write with courage, creativity, and conviction!
Workshop Fee: $300 (Includes all materials, professional instruction, and lunch/refreshments all three days.)
To register, call 906-484-1333 or register online at:

https://www.eventeny.com/events/ticket/?id=20781&action=ticket&action_ticket=40586

__________________________

About the Instructor:
Joseph D. Haske is an acclaimed novelist, literary critic, and professor with a distinctive voice rooted in the raw, rugged landscapes of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. Author of the award-winning novel North Dixie Highway, Haske brings decades of experience as both a published writer and a seasoned educator. He currently serves as professor in the English Department at South Texas College and holds an MFA in Creative Writing. His work has appeared in numerous national and international literary journals, and he is the recipient of the prestigious Boulevard Emerging Writers Award. Known for his fearless approach to storytelling and his dedication to craft, Haske offers an unparalleled opportunity for aspiring and established writers to deepen their skills under expert guidance. This immersive, small-group workshop provides direct access to Haske’s professional insights, one-on-one feedback, and a rare chance to learn from a writer who lives and breathes the literary life.

PAINT & SIP: Wintery Night
2025-11-01 08:00 - 17:00 | MI
Wintry Night Paint n Sip
Friday, December 19th from 6:30-8:30 pm
Celebrate the coming winter solstice by painting a wintry night scene! Artist Karen Mazzoline will demonstrate the art of blending acrylic colors to create depth and texture! Come bring your drink of choice as you spend an enjoyable evening painting your winter theme! All materials will be provided.
Class Fee: $40 per person
To register, call 906-484-1333 or register online.
Screenshot
