POND SCUM: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly About Algae
2022-08-24 19:00 - 20:00 (America/Detroit) | 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

Make It On Mondays
2022-08-29 10:00 - 11:00 | 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.

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, 2022-09-18 10:00 - 14:00, 2022-09-25 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, 2022-09-22 13:00 - 16:00, 2022-09-29 13:00 - 16:00, 2022-10-06 13:00 - 16:00, 2022-10-13 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.

Little Learners - Seasons & Forest Animals
2022-09-16 10:00 - 11:30 | Hessel School House – Avery Arts & Nature Learning Center, 3206 West Cedar Street, Hessel, MI, 49745, United States
Come and let your preschooler explore nature and art with Mrs. Gordon. The classroom will be set up with a variety of themed activity stations for the children to explore. Preschoolers 2-5 years old will be creating theme based nature and art projects. There will also be an area for parents and babies to visit and relax while the preschoolers are having fun. Class meets from 10:00 – 11:30 AM. All materials included in the $5.00 per class fee. Parent or guardian must remain on-site during class time.
Class Schedule
Sept 16 – Seasons & Forest Animals
Sept 30 – Fall Trees, Leaves, and Color
Oct. 7 – Owls, Bats, & Spiders
Oct 21 – Pumpkins & Scarecrows
Nov 4 – Bird Feeders, Sleeping Animals
Nov 18 – Harvest Turkey
Recommended for Ages: 2-5 years old
Class Fee: $5.00/class
Class Min. 4 • Class Max. 12
REGISTER ONLINE for September 16 class “Seasons & Forest Animals: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/404849665247
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.

Elementary Art Class - Sunset Landscape
2022-09-17 10:00 - 12:00 | Hessel School House – Avery Arts & Nature Learning Center, 3206 West Cedar Street, Hessel, MI, 49745, United States
Join Cheryl Gordon Saturday, September 17, 2022 from 10:00 AM – Noon at the Hessel School House for a fun painting session. Using acrylic paint on canvas, elementary aged students will create a sunset landscape. All materials are included.
Recommended for Ages: Elementary Students
Class Fee: $15.00
Class Min. 4 .• .Class Max. 12
TO REGISTER ONLINE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/404783136257
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.

Bird Wood Carving Workshop
2022-09-21 14:00 - 16:00, 2022-09-28 14:00 - 16:00 | Hessel School House – Avery Arts & Nature Learning Center, 3206 West Cedar Street, Hessel, MI, 49745, United States
During this two-day session, instructor Tom Harrison will teach you how to carve and finish a small bird of your choice from his selection of starters. All materials are included. The class is $50 person. Space is limited and pre-registration is require. This class sold out last time it was offered. Secure your spot today!
Session 1 – Wednesday, September 21st: Learn to carve a small bird of your choosing from Tom’s selection of starters.
Session 2 – Wednesday, September 28th: Learn finishing techniques to complete your carved bird.
Class Fee: $50 per person
REGISTER ONLINE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/413075579177

Little Learners - Fall Trees, Leaves and Color
2022-09-30 10:00 - 11:30 | MI
Come and let your preschooler explore nature and art with Mrs. Gordon. The classroom will be set up with a variety of themed activity stations for the children to explore. Preschoolers 2-5 years old will be creating theme based nature and art projects. There will also be an area for parents and babies to visit and relax while the preschoolers are having fun. Class meets from 10:00 – 11:30 AM. All materials included in the $5.00 per class fee. Parent or guardian must remain on-site during class time.
Class Schedule
Sept 16 – Seasons & Forest Animals
Sept 30 – Fall Trees, Leaves, and Color
Oct. 7 – Owls, Bats, & Spiders
Oct 21 – Pumpkins & Scarecrows
Nov 4 – Bird Feeders, Sleeping Animals
Nov 18 – Harvest Turkey
Recommended for Ages: 2-5 years old
Class Fee: $5.00/class
Class Min. 4 • Class Max. 12
REGISTER ONLINE for September 30 call “Fall Trees, Leaves and Color” https://www.eventbrite.com/e/404861831637
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.

Les Cheneaux Farmers & Artisan Market
2022-10-02 10:00 - 14:00, 2022-10-09 10:00 - 14:00 | Hessel School House – Avery Arts & Nature Learning Center, 3206 West Cedar Street, Hessel, MI, 49745, United States

Foraging for Wild Herbs
2022-10-05 17:00 - 19:00 | Hessel School House – Avery Arts & Nature Learning Center, 3206 West Cedar Street, Hessel, MI, 49745, United States
Wednesday, October 5 from 5:00 – 7:00 PM
Sierra Bigham, Certified Herbalist, Wild Harvester, and owner of Bear Earth Herbals will lead a walk in the woods to learn about wild plants and their properties. The walk will cover plant identification, ethical harvesting, herbal remedy preparation, and much more. Bring a notebook and gear for fall weather. Space is limited. Pre-registration is required.
Workshop Fee: $40 per person
REGISTER ONLINE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/413092128677

Bingo
2022-10-06 18:00 - 20:30 | Hessel School House – Avery Arts & Nature Learning Center, 3206 West Cedar Street, Hessel, MI, 49745, United States
BINGO IS BACK! Our licensed bingo games use paper cards with a variety of games being played including a progressive cover-all game. Doors open at 5:00 PM and games start at 6:00 PM. Limited concessions are available. Smoking is prohibited inside the Hessel School House.
The bingo program is a fundraiser for Hessel School House and helps support our operations and individual programs. For more information about the bingo program, please call Hessel School House.
Michigan Lottery License #A22504
Organization ID: 138966

Little Learners - Owls, Bats, and Spiders
2022-10-07 10:00 - 11:30 | Hessel School House – Avery Arts & Nature Learning Center, 3206 West Cedar Street, Hessel, MI, 49745, United States
Come and let your preschooler explore nature and art with Mrs. Gordon. The classroom will be set up with a variety of themed activity stations for the children to explore. Preschoolers 2-5 years old will be creating theme based nature and art projects. There will also be an area for parents and babies to visit and relax while the preschoolers are having fun. Class meets from 10:00 – 11:30 AM. All materials included in the $5.00 per class fee. Parent or guardian must remain on-site during class time.
Class Schedule
Oct. 7 – Owls, Bats, & Spiders
Oct 21 – Pumpkins & Scarecrows
Nov 4 – Bird Feeders, Sleeping Animals
Nov 18 – Harvest Turkey
Recommended for Ages: 2-5 years old
Class Fee: $5.00/class
Class Min. 4 • Class Max. 12
REGISTER ONLINE for Owls, Bats, and Spiders https://www.eventbrite.com/e/404862613977
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.

Adult Art Class - Painting with Acrylics (Chrysanthemums)
2022-10-08 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, October 8, 2022 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 Chrysanthemum. All materials included.
Recommended for Ages: Adults
Class Fee: $40.00
Class Min. 4 • Class Max. 12
Register Online: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/404775543547
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.
