Friday, July 10 • 12:00 -1:30PM Lunch & Learn: Q&A with a Book Coach What’s a book coach do? Great question! A book coach can help you form and test your book ideas, create a solid structure, help you get through tough spots, and guide you to getting published. Do you have a book in […]
Friday, July 10 • 2:00 - 5:00 PM Session3: Pathways to Publishing You’ve finished your manuscript. Congratulations! Now what? The obvious answer is “get it published.” Which brings the next question—how? Should you find an agent to sell your manuscript to a publisher? Submit it to smaller presses? Work with a hybrid publisher, or publish it […]
Saturday, July 11 • 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM Join us for a magical walk through the woods 🌿 where live fairies await along the trail! 📖 A special storybook will be featured for the day — perfect for curious readers and fairy believers of all ages. Free and open to the public.
Saturday, July 11 • 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM Step into a hands-on wildlife adventure at the Hessel School House. This engaging and family-friendly event invites curious minds of all ages to connect with nature through an up-close experience featuring LIVE ambassador animals. Presented by A.R.K. (Association of Rescue Kritters), this program showcases non-releasable wildlife […]
The Les Cheneaux Farmers & Artisans Market takes place every Sunday at the Hessel School House. For more information or to contact the organizer of this event to be a vendor, please email them directly or visit their facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/LesCheneauxFarmersMarket/
Tuesday, July 14 • 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm Learn to draw dragonflies in this fun, beginner-friendly class taught by Les Cheneaux Arts Council artist Sarah May! Students will create several practice drawings, then design and complete a unique dragonfly journal cover to take home. Perfect for ages 12 and up, with younger artists welcome when […]
Jam Sessions at Hessel School House! Jam Sessions offer an easygoing afternoon of live music-making in a welcoming, historic setting. Bring your favorite instrument Sing along Play your heart out Or simply sit back and enjoy the music Musicians of all levels are welcome — whether you’re just starting out or have been playing for […]
Thursday, July 16 • 10AM – 12PM Ages 6-12 Come explore the art possibilities at Hessel School House! Using the chosen storybook trail as our theme, artist Karen Mazzoline will offer art techniques to create a unique work of art that reflects the story! Class begins with a walk through the nature trail, learning about […]
Thursday, July 16 • 1 – 3 pm (Adults/Teens) Come and learn the unique properties of tempera paint with artist Karen Mazzoline! Karen will give you an inside look at the possibilities of this paint medium! Learn how to work with tempera as you paint a few simple scenes. No painting experience is necessary, and […]
Thursday, July 16 • 5 – 7 pm (Adults only) Bring your choice of beverage and a friend as we paint together! Using acrylic painting techniques, artist Karen Mazzoline will guide you through the process of creating your very own lazy riverbed! Learn how to layer and blend colors of lush blues and greens while […]
Friday, July 17 • 5-8 pm Curious about fly fishing? Join Michelle Jarvie for this beginner-friendly introduction to fly tying. Learn the basics of tools, materials, and techniques as you create your own flies step by step. All materials are provided, so just bring your interest and creativity. Whether you’re new to fishing or simply […]