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, 2022-08-29 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Detroit) | 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.

Forest Bathing with Maureen Stine
2022-08-27 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

Something is Fishy - Preschool Art Class
2022-08-30 10:30 - 12:00 | Hessel School House – Avery Arts & Nature Learning Center, 3206 West Cedar Street, Hessel, MI, 49745, United States
Come and catch a special fish to decorate. We will be using cardboard fish, stencils, paints, markers, and wiggly eyes to create a colorful fish. Instruction provided by artist Cheryl Gordon. This class is designed for preschoolers ages 4-6 years old. Class is limited to 10 students. Pre-registration is highly encouraged. Cost is $10.

REGISTER ONLINE or call 906-484-1333

Bird Wood Carving Workshop
2022-08-30 15:00 - 17:00, 2022-09-01 15:00 - 17:00 | Hessel School House – Avery Arts & Nature Learning Center, 3206 West Cedar Street, Hessel, MI, 49745, United States
Back by popular demand… Bird Wood Carving Workshop with Tom Harrison. This 2-session class will take place on Tuesday, August 30 and Thursday, September 1 from 3:00 – 5:00 PM at Hessel School House. Tom will share his love of wood carving by teaching his students to carve and finish a small bird of their choosing from this collection. All materials and a wood carving tool are included. Space is limited. Pre-registration required.
Class Fee: $50.00
REGISTER ONLINE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/407018893467

Shadowbox Collage - Adult Art Class
2022-08-31 10:00 - 12:30 | Hessel School House – Avery Arts & Nature Learning Center, 3206 West Cedar Street, Hessel, MI, 49745, United States
Create a unique shadowbox collage with vintage magazines, printed objects, wallpaper scrapes, and other found odds and ends. You will learn basic collage and decoupage techniques. This adult art class is lead by artist Cheryl Gordon. Class is limited to 12 people. Pre-registration is highly encouraged. Cost is $35. (Class #A2219)

REGISTER ONLINE or Call 906-484-1333

Les Cheneaux Farmers & Artisans Market
2022-09-04 10:00 - 14:00, 2022-09-11 10:00 - 14:00 | MI
An ever-changing array of vendors bring fresh and preserved local produce, locally raised meats, eggs, gourmet baked goods, jams and jellies, soaps, gifts, fabric art and utility products such as bags, aprons and linens, artisan crafted jewelry, birch bark frames and woodworking, and MORE.

SUMMER HOURS: EVERY Sunday from May thru December from 10am – 2pm
WINTER HOURS: 1st and 3rd Sundays from January thru April from 10am – 1pm

New vendors are always welcome – please email lescheneauxfarmersmarket@gmail.com for details.

Please note that the farmers market is not coordinated by Hessel School House. They rent the space to hold their event at our location. Hours and dates are subject to change without notice. Any questions or concerns about the market should be address the “organizer” listed below. Their facebook page does a good job of alerting people to unforeseen schedule changes in the winter months.

Mahjong Group
2022-09-08 13:00 - 16:00, 2022-09-15 13:00 - 16:00 | Hessel School House – Avery Arts & Nature Learning Center, 3206 West Cedar Street, Hessel, MI, 49745, United States
Join us for Mahjong! Held weekly on Thursdays from 1:00 – 4:00 PM. If you are interested in playing Mahjong, this group is for you! For further details, 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 $10.
NOTE: This group does not meet on December 22 and 29.

Adult Art Class - Painting with Acrylics (Northern Cardinal)
2022-09-10 10:00 - 12:00 | Hessel School House – Avery Arts & Nature Learning Center, 3206 West Cedar Street, Hessel, MI, 49745, United States
Come learn the basics of painting with acrylics on Saturday, September 10 from 10:00 AM – Noon at the Hessel School House. Instructor Cheryl Gordon will use a unique approach to teaching this adult painting class. During this class you will paint a Northern Cardinal. All materials included.
Recommended for Ages: Adults
Class Fee: $40.00
Class Min. 4 • Class Max. 12
TO REGISTER ONLINE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/404763668027

Minimum Enrollment
Hessel School House reserves the right to cancel any class that does not meet its minimum student enrollment prior to the class. If a class is cancelled for lack of enrollment, Hessel School House will offer a refund to the student in the manner in which tuition was paid. (Cash payments will be refunded by check.)
Student Cancellation
Requests for cancellation by the student at least five (5) days prior to the class will be honored (minus a processing fee). NO REFUNDS will be given for a student cancellation made less than five (5) days in advance.

WRITERS WORKSHOP: Reading for Pleasure - A Novelist's Point of View
2022-09-10 13:00 - 16:00 | Hessel School House – Avery Arts & Nature Learning Center, 3206 West Cedar Street, Hessel, MI, 49745, United States
Join us for Reading for Pleasure – A Novelist’s Point of View with International best-selling author, Sue Harrison. Novelist Sue Harrison’s latest book is quite different from her famous trilogies that took place in the Ice Age. The Midwife’s Touch begins in the Missouri Ozarks in the mid-1800s, centering on an unusual twist of mind. Sue will bisect her novel for the participants, so they can get a “bird’s eye view” of why a novelist chooses to write a certain way or a certain scene.

Fee: $50 (includes signed book)
REGISTER ONLINE or by phone 906-484-1333

Sue Harrison is author of: Mother Earth Father Sky / My Sister the Moon / Brother Wind / Song of the River / Cry of the Wind / Call Down the Stars and her latest release, The Midwife’s Touch, July 2022.
