Les Cheneaux Farmers & Artisan Market
2022-10-02 10:00 - 14:00, 2022-10-09 10:00 - 14:00, 2022-10-16 10:00 - 14:00, 2022-10-23 10:00 - 14:00, 2022-10-30 10:00 - 14:00 (America/Detroit) | Hessel School House – Avery Arts & Nature Learning Center, 3206 West Cedar Street, Hessel, MI, 49745, United States
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.

Foraging for Wild Herbs
2022-10-05 17:00 - 19:00
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

Mahjong Group
2022-10-06 13:00 - 16:00, 2022-10-13 13:00 - 16:00, 2022-10-20 13:00 - 16:00, 2022-10-27 13:00 - 16:00
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.

Bingo
2022-10-06 18:00 - 20:30, 2022-10-13 18:00 - 20:30, 2022-10-20 18:00 - 20:30, 2022-10-27 18:00 - 20:30
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
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
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.

Elementary Art Class - Pumpkin Creation
2022-10-14 10:00 - 12:00
Using odds and ends on a pumpkin form, elementary aged students will create a Pumpkin Creation. Join Cheryl Gordon Friday, October 14, 2022 from 10:00 AM – Noon at the Hessel School House. 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/404790769087
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.

Explore the Art of Paper Maché - Middle School Art Class
2022-10-15 10:00 - 12:00
This 2-session class for middle school aged students will explore the art of paper maché. Students will create an armature and then apply paper maché over it during the first session. The following Saturday, after the paper mach´e has dried, students will paint and decorate their creations. All materials are included. Students are highly encouraged to attend both classes.
SESSION 1: Saturday, October 15, 10:00 AM – Noon • Create paper maché creation.
SESSION 2: Saturday, October 22, 10:00 AM – Noon • Paint/Decorate paper maché creation.
Recommended for Ages: Middle School Students
Class Fee: $30.00 Includes both classes and all materials.
Class Min. 4 • Class Max. 12
TO REGISTER ONLINE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/404827799847
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.

Little Learners - Pumpkins and Scarecrows
2022-10-21 10:00 - 11:30
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 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 October 21, Pumpkins and Scarecrows https://www.eventbrite.com/e/404867869697
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.

Explore the Art of Paper Maché - Middle School Art Class (Part 2)
2022-10-22 10:00 - 12:00
This 2-session class for middle school aged students will explore the art of paper maché. Students will create an armature and then apply paper maché over it during the first session. The following Saturday, after the paper mach´e has dried, students will paint and decorate their creations. All materials are included. You must attend session 1 to attend session 2.
SESSION 1: Saturday, October 15, 10:00 AM – Noon • Create paper maché creation.
SESSION 2: Saturday, October 22, 10:00 AM – Noon • Paint/Decorate paper maché creation.
Recommended for Ages: Middle School Students
Class Fee: $30.00 Includes both classes and all materials.
Class Min. 4 • Class Max. 12

Halloween Carnival
2022-10-29 14:00 - 16:00
Les Cheneaux are preschool through 5th grade students are invited to join us for an exciting afternoon at the Hessel School House on Saturday, October 29 from 2-4 PM for the Halloween Carnival. Fun games with prizes, donut holes and cider, and a special Halloween book on the Story Book Trail. Costumes are encouraged. For more information about the free event, call 906-484-1333.
