Hessel School House

CANCELLED - Kid's Boat Painting Class
2025-08-06 13:00 - 15:00 (America/Detroit) | Hessel School House – Avery Arts & Nature Learning Center, 3206 West Cedar Street, Hessel, MI, 49745, United States
Due to a lack of registrations, this event has been cancelled.
Kid’s Boat Painting Class
Wednesday, August 6 | 1:00 – 3:00 PM
For Ages 6–11
Ahoy, young artists! Get ready to set sail just in time for the Hessel Wooden Boat Show with this fun, hands-on boat painting class. Kids will build and decorate their very own sailboats using a mix of creative and unexpected materials.
With step-by-step guidance from artist Marissa Wissner, every child will leave with a colorful, one-of-a-kind boat and a big sense of accomplishment—no experience needed and all supplies provided.
Perfect for budding builders, painters, and little ones who love all things nautical!
⚓ Spots fill fast—don’t miss the boat!
Class Fee: $20 per child.

Boat Show Parking
2025-08-09 08:00 - 16:00 | Hessel School House – Avery Arts & Nature Learning Center, 3206 West Cedar Street, Hessel, MI, 49745, United States
Hessel School House offers parking for the Annual Antique Wooden Boat Show for a suggested $10 donation. Funds raised go towards arts and nature programming that inspire and enrich the lives of our community.

Closed on Mondays
2025-08-11 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-08-18 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-08-25 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-09-01 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-09-08 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-09-15 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-09-22 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-09-29 08:00 - 17:00 | Hessel School House – Avery Arts & Nature Learning Center, 3206 West Cedar Street, Hessel, MI, 49745, United States

Mahjong
2025-08-13 09:30 - 12:00, 2025-08-20 09:30 - 12:00, 2025-08-27 09:30 - 12:00, 2025-09-03 09:30 - 12:00, 2025-09-10 09:30 - 12:00, 2025-09-17 09:30 - 12:00 | 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 9:30am – 12:00 pm (June – September). 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.

Paint & Sip: Michigan Love
2025-08-13 13:00 - 15:00 | Hessel School House – Avery Arts & Nature Learning Center, 3206 West Cedar Street, Hessel, MI, 49745, United States
Paint & Sip: Michigan LoveWednesday, August 13 | 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM$40 per person
Celebrate your love for the Great Lakes State with an afternoon of creativity and connection at the Hessel School House! Guided by artist Karen Mazzoline, you’ll paint a Michigan-inspired scene on a rustic wood panel—choose between a serene forest, a breezy beach, or paint both for a full tribute to the beauty of our region.
No painting experience? No problem! Karen will walk you through each step in a relaxed, welcoming setting. All supplies are included—just bring your favorite beverage, a friend, and your creative spirit.
🎨 Space is limited!Register by calling 906-484-1333 or sign up online.
Let’s raise a brush to Pure Michigan!

CANCELLED - Hard & Soft Pastel Workshop with Guest Artist Steve Seebohm
2025-08-16 09:30 - 16:00 | Hessel School House – Avery Arts & Nature Learning Center, 3206 West Cedar Street, Hessel, MI, 49745, United States
CANCELLED – HARD & SOFT PASTEL WORKSHOP with Guest Artist Steve Seebohm
Saturday, August 16, 2025 I 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Steve is excited to offer this one-day workshop in the use of hard & soft pastels for drawing and painting. You will learn about the unique nature of working with pastels, surfaces available for best results, the ability to blend, manipulate and erase the medium, limitations of use and the variety of fixatives available for making your work more permanent & the unique nature of each.
You will get hands-on experience working with hard & soft pastels, learn which papers are appropriate for use, the variety of sanded surfaces available, and prep materials to make your own sanded paper & boards. You will learn the potential and challenges of layering and blending to produce unique effects, minimizing the use of white and black for richer paintings, and which fixatives are best for securing your artwork for years to come.
Materials provided will include blank drawing paper for practice working with pastels & sanded paper for developing a finished piece. Photo reference of local & regional images will be available to work from in creating your own personal memory. Hard & soft pastels will also be provided along with blending sticks, sanding pads, erasers, gloves and fixative.
Whether you’re interested in producing a popular landscape, a fantasy piece or something more abstract, experimentation with this medium is encouraged for those who might desire a fun, creative outlet and wonderful means for producing colorful art! Those in need will be provided with drawing, perspective and composition direction to help with their progress. Individuals of all levels are welcome.
Class Fee: $130
Class space is limited for this special art class.

This is a full-day workshop. Students are encouraged to bring a sack lunch. A fridge and microwave are available if needed. Coffee, tea and bottled water available.
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ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR STEVE SEEBOHM Steve is a local artist who loves the outdoors & nature and has been passionate about the arts since he started drawing the small fish, snakes and frogs he caught growing up. Summers during and after high school he began painting houses in northern New Jersey to put himself through Parson’s School of Design. As an illustration student in the pre-digital/pre-cell phone age, he spent 20 hours a week at figure drawing, along with learning classical skills in painting, printing making, photography, composition, perspective and layout.
After graduating from college he applied his newly acquired skills to the preservation of historic finishes and decorative painting, including design of a new decorative finishes campaign for the Michigan Governors’ ceremonial office in The State Capitol. During his years in preservation Steve continued to take advantage of figure drawing sessions wherever he traveled for work and continued to play with a variety of art media that fit his lifestyle.
Examples of Steve’s Work:

Drawing Refresher (2 Session Class)
2025-08-20 13:00 - 15:00, 2025-08-27 13:00 - 15:00 | Hessel School House – Avery Arts & Nature Learning Center, 3206 West Cedar Street, Hessel, MI, 49745, United States
DRAWING REFRESHER CLASS
TWO DAY CLASS – Wednesdays, August 20 and 27 from 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

Build your drawing “muscle” by attending Hessel School House’s Drawing Refresher Class! In this two-week session, learn about the tools used to draw values, shapes, textures, and perspective. Artist Karen Mazzoline will use starter exercises, activities, and projects to help you develop your drawing skillset! Our focus will be on the elements of art and the principles of design as we draw people, land and seascapes, animals, objects, and places. We will also be working with different drawing media (marker, ink, colored pencil). If you have a specific question or topic you would like discussed during the session, you will be given the opportunity to share that through email before the session begins.

Materials and tools will be provided by the instructor, but if you have your own sketch books and pencils, feel free to bring them to class! This class is for adults and teens 16+.

Class fee: $55

To register, call 906-484-1333 or register online.

LCAC Artist Reception
2025-08-22 17:00 - 19:00 | Hessel School House – Avery Arts & Nature Learning Center, 3206 West Cedar Street, Hessel, MI, 49745, United States
The 2025 Community Art Exhibit
August 2nd – 28th
Reception is Friday, August 22 from 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
at Hessel School House
For more information about this event, visit https://lescheneauxartscouncil.org/community-art-exhibition-2025

PAINT & SIP: Fall Watercolor Pumpkins
2025-08-27 16:00 - 18:00 | Hessel School House – Avery Arts & Nature Learning Center, 3206 West Cedar Street, Hessel, MI, 49745, United States
PAINT & SIP: Fall Watercolor Pumpkins
Wednesday, August 27 – 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Bring in the anticipation of the fall season with watercolor pumpkins! Using specific techniques, artist Karen Mazzoline will teach you how to paint pumpkins on 4 X 6 watercolor paper. Choose from a variety of shapes and colors! When finished, you will be taking home two of your very own creations in a glass frame! All materials will be provided and no experience is necessary!
Class Fee: $40
Space is limited. Register early!
To register, call 906-484-1333 or register online.

4th Annual Arts & Crafts Supply Swap
2025-08-30 10:00 - 12:00 | Hessel School House – Avery Arts & Nature Learning Center, 3206 West Cedar Street, Hessel, MI, 49745, United States
A little earlier than usual this year…
Join us at Hessel School House, Saturday, August 30 from 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM for the 4th Annual Arts & Crafts Supply Swap! Swappers must bring their own bags for the supplies they would like to take. You may take as much or as little as you want whether you donated items or not. Swappers are invited to make a $10 donation to support Hessel School House – Avery Arts & Nature Learning Center programs.
When the Swap ends, our volunteers will pack up any remaining supplies and save them for the next swap, use them for future classes, or donate them. Donated items MUST be in good, clean, usable condition. To eliminate the volume of waste we have to throw away, all items will be inspected before they are accepted for the swap. Questions? Call Hessel School House 906-484-1333.

PRIOR TO SWAP MEET
SUPPLY DROP-OFF DATES/TIMES
Tuesday, August 26 thru Friday, August 29, 2025
9:00 AM – 3:00 PM (or by appointment)
at Hessel School House
Local artists and crafters are invited to gather up your surplus of arts and crafts supplies in good, clean, usable condition that you no longer use or want. Supplies may include, but are not limited to fabric, thread, ribbon, sewing notions, buttons, patterns, crafting books, scrapbook supplies, adhesives, painting supplies, embroidery hoops & floss, yarn, crochet hooks, knitting needles, beads and beading supplies. (Please no aerosols or food containers.)
Drop off your items at the Hessel School House Tuesday, August 26 thru Friday, August 29, 2025 from 9 AM – 3 PM. If you are unable to drop them off during that time, please call Hessel School House to make alternate drop-off arrangements. When you arrive, the staff will quickly look through the items to ensure they are swap worthy, usable items. We WILL NOT accept unclean, unusable items. Please bring your supplies in cardboard boxes or bags that you do not need returned.
Those who contribute items you will receive a ticket to enter the Arts & Crafts Supply Swap on Saturday, August 30 ahead of all other attendees so they first crack at the loot! Ticket holders must be in line prior to the doors opening at 10:00 AM. Doors will open to the public promptly at 10:00 AM.

Stained Glass: Festive Fall
2025-09-06 10:00 - 15:30 | Hessel School House – Avery Arts & Nature Learning Center, 3206 West Cedar Street, Hessel, MI, 49745, United States
Fall-Themed Stained Glass Workshop with Connie Thompson
🍂 Create Something Beautiful This Autumn 🍁
Join local stained glass artist Connie Thompson for an intimate, hands-on workshop celebrating the colors and charm of fall! In this cozy, seasonal session, you’ll design and craft your own autumn-inspired stained glass piece—perfect for capturing the warmth of the season.
🧡 All materials and step-by-step instruction provided
🎨 No experience needed—just bring your creativity!
👩‍🎨 Led by Connie Thompson, a professional stained glass artist
🎟️ Only 6 seats available – reserve yours early!
💵 $75 per person
Get inspired by the rich hues of autumn leaves and leave with a handmade piece you’ll cherish for years.
To register, call 906-484-1333 or register online at

https://www.eventeny.com/events/ticket/?id=19971&action=ticket&action_ticket=40583

Reserved for Private Event
2025-09-13 08:00 - 17:00 | MI
Hessel School House will be closed for a private event

Flora & Fungi Discovery Walk
2025-09-20 10:00 - 13:00 | Hessel School House – Avery Arts & Nature Learning Center, 3206 West Cedar Street, Hessel, MI, 49745, United States
Ever wanted to learn how to identify and safely forage wild mushrooms, but didn’t know where to start? Interested in learning about forest plants and wildflowers? Then this event is for you! Logan Ferguson will lead you on a guided walk and mushroom foray at a nearby location. We will meet at the Hessel School House to carpool to the area.
No Charge to attend.
RSVP is required and registration is limited to the first 24 people. To reserve your ticket, got to

https://www.eventeny.com/events/ticket/?id=19971&action=ticket&action_ticket=40582
or call 906-484-1333.

* Hiking shoes or boots recommended.
* Walk will be light to moderate terrain.
This event is provided in partnership with the Chippewa Luce Mackinac Conservation District.

Reserved for Private Event
2025-09-27 08:00 - 17:00 | MI
Hessel School House will be close for a private event.

Mahjong
2025-10-01 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.

BINGO at Hessel School House
2025-10-02 18:00 - 20:30 | 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!

PAINT & SIP: Fall Leaf Printing
2025-10-03 18:30 - 20:30 | Hessel School House – Avery Arts & Nature Learning Center, 3206 West Cedar Street, Hessel, MI, 49745, United States
PAINT & SIP: Fall Leaf Printing
October 3 • 6:30-8:30 pm
This class is leaf printing with a twist! Add dimension using color, texture, and space on a10-inch circle. Leaves and other materials will be provided, but if you have a favorite leaf, bring it! Come enjoy the process and the company as vou create your own leaf abstract print! All materials will be provided and no experience is necessary!
Class Fee: $40 per person.
To register, call 906-484-1333 or register online at

https://www.eventeny.com/events/ticket/?id=20781&action=ticket&action_ticket=41284

This class available thanks to a grant from the Chippewa Luce Mackinac Conservations District.
