Cost: $85

Date: Dec20th

Time: 12:00-1:30pm

Level: Adults

Instructor: Emily Binard

Class Description:

This class will teach methods for the care and maintenance of taxidermy pieces andcollections, as well as basic restoration techniques for repairing damaged and agingtaxidermy mounts. Using donated taxidermy and some vintage pieces from my own collection, topics coveredwill include insect prevention and treatment, as well as cleaning methods that are safe to use on taxidermy.

Students will also learn how to assess damages, performrepairs, and try out recoloring methods on damaged taxidermy.

Students are welcome to bring easily transportable damaged taxidermy that they own to work on in class (if it is a transportable size-classroom is in the basement at 219 Michigan Ave.) Or bring photos of larger taxidermy for restoration assessment if they would like to.

Students will be able to try out techniques on the demo pieces that will be provided.

All materials and PPE (personal protective equipment) will be provided.

Class Disclaimer:

Full refunds if AAV cancels the class. Refunds minus the processing fees up to seven days before class begins. No refunds after that time.

AAV is handicapped accessible.

AAV takes precautions to provide a safe environment and our instructors are educated in providing options for individual limitations.

Please make your own individual decisions regarding health precautions.

Six classes:  Jan 7, 14, 21, 28 and Feb. 4, 11

Wednesday afternoon  1:30-3:00

Space limited - 8 max

Adults

Supplies and materials will be provided. 

If you've always wanted to try watercolor, to improve your beginner skills, or if you are just looking for something fun to do over the first weeks of winter, this class is for you! The time is set to allow you to get your driveway clean and then come on into town to join local artist, teacher, author and illustrator Sherry Graziano for six classes to learn the basics of watercolor! 

As an experienced teacher, Sherry will make the class comfortable for all experience levels of students. Especially those just starting out! Don't worry if you haven't done this before or if you have just a little exposure to watercolor.  

Over the course of six class periods, Sherry will guide each registrant to understand and experience watercolor art. Your involvement with  this media will move you along the path of becoming a budding watercolor artist!

Lesson focus:

• Week One - Trees
• Week Two - Barn landscapes
• Week Three - Perspective
• Week Four - Plants and flowers
• Week Five - Masking
• Week Six - Glass and vases

Materials to bring

Basic Watercolor Set with 10 colors

Brushes: Round #4, 6, 8

Pencil (art pencil ora #2 school pencil)

Gray kneaded eraser

Watercolor paper 8X10, pad or book with at least 6 sheets (one per class)

A roll of painter's tape 

A container to hold at least one cup of water

(Some folks like to bring all their own materials and supplies. But, water containers, painter's tape, and some of the other supplies will be available.)

About the Instructor

Local artist and resident, Sherry Graziano graduated from Central Michigan University. She has experience teaching children and adults in  Grayling, Roscommon, and St. Helen public school and at the Saginaw tribal college.

Sherry has served the community for many years and was the program director for the Devereaux Memorial Crawford County Library. Sherry has published "60 Quick Knits" and worked with Bambi Mansfield as illustrater on her book, "Through the Eyes of a Child."  She loves animals and has many hobbies, including knitting!

Full refunds if AAV cancels the class. Refunds minus the processing fees up to seven days before class begins. No refunds after that time.

AAV is handicapped accessible.

Please make your own individual decisions regarding health precautions. 

Cost: $150

Dates: January 8th, 15th, 22nd, and 29th.

Time: 10:00 am - 12:30 pm

Level: This class designed for students who have completed a basic wheel throwing course and have some experience with centering, opening, and pulling up walls.

Instructor: Jan Wachowski

Class Description:

We will focus on refining your technique, improving your throwing skills, and experimenting with different methods and forms. We will concentrate on cylinders, bowls, and plates.

The class fee includes your time in the mudroom, instruction and guidance, clay, kiln time, and glazes.

Class Disclaimer:

Full refunds if AAV cancels the class. Refunds minus the processing fees up to seven days before class begins. No refunds after that time.

Creations must be picked up within four months of the class.

AAV is handicapped accessible.

AAV takes precautions to provide a safe environment and our instructors are educated in providing options for individual limitations.

Please make your own individual decisions regarding health precautions.

Cost: $150

Dates: January 8th, 15th, 22nd, and 29th.

Time: 1:00-3:30 pm

Instructor: Jan Wachowski

Level: Adult Intermediate II is a class designed for students who have completed at least one intermediate class (or comparable time in classes taken elsewhere) and can center the clay and pull up at least a 4 inch cylinder. 

Please do not register for this class if you do not meet the minimum requirements. 

Class Description:

We will focus on expanding your throwing skills, throwing off the hump, and creating a set of bowls and/or mugs. The emphasis will be on consistency and uniformity.

The class fee includes time in the mudroom, assistance and guidance, clay, kiln firings, and glazes.

Class Disclaimer:

Full refunds if AAV cancels the class. Refunds minus the processing fees up to seven days before class begins. No refunds after that time.

Creations must be picked up within four months of the class.

AAV is handicapped accessible.

AAV takes precautions to provide a safe environment and our instructors are educated in providing options for individual limitations.

Please make your own individual decisions regarding health precautions.

Cost: $85.00

Date: Wednesday evenings

3 sessions: January 14th, 21st, & 28th

Time: 5:30-7:30p

Level: Adult

Instructor: Carole Meier

Class Notes: All materials, tools and firing included in your class fee.

Class Description:

Join us for lessons in creating pottery stamps for decorating your pottery creations. the will learn technigues for carving pottery press stamps for embellishing pots, creating wearable pleces, and tile making stamps.

The first session will involve creating the pottery stamps. In session two we will be utilizing your new stamps to create several pieces. Session three will be a lesson using your ideas for glazing your creations. 

Class Disclaimer:

Full refunds if AAV cancels the class. Refunds minus the processing fees up to seven days before class begins. No refunds after that time.

Creations must be picked up within four months of the class.

AAV is handicapped accessible.

AAV takes precautions to provide a safe environment and our instructors are educated in providing options for individual limitations.

Please make your own individual decisions regarding health precautions.

You've always wanted to draw?  Don't worry!  You'll be comfortable just beginning or learning new skills! 

Kim Diment, nationally renown artist and owner of Main Branch Gallery, is offering a 1-day basic drawing class for high school students (15+) and adults on January 24. The morning session, 10:30 to 12:30, will be an introduction to several techniques to teach anyone to draw. Those who already know will use these techniques to improve their skills.

During the afternoon session, 1:30-5:00pm, the students will be exploring graphite, and working on individual pieces using subject matter of their own choice. By the end of class, students will have the skills to complete their work.

Students should bring an ebony graphite pencil, a mechanical pencil, and black and white subject or reference photo(s).

During break, you might grab lunch or refreshments at local restaurants.

Full refunds if AAV cancels the class. Refunds minus the processing fees up to seven days before class begins. No refunds after that time.

AAV is handicapped accessible.

Please make your own individual decisions regarding health precautions. 

Cost: $85.00

Date: Wednesday evenings

3 sessions: February 11th, 18th, & 25th

Time: 5:30-7:30p

Level: Adult

Instructor: Carole Meier

Class Notes: All materials, tools and firing included in your class fee.

Class Description:

Join us for lessons in creating pottery stamps for decorating your pottery creations. the will learn technigues for carving pottery press stamps for embellishing pots, creating wearable pleces, and tile making stamps.

The first session will involve creating the pottery stamps. In session two we will be utilizing your new stamps to create several pieces. Session three will be a lesson using your ideas for glazing your creations. 

Class Disclaimer:

Full refunds if AAV cancels the class. Refunds minus the processing fees up to seven days before class begins. No refunds after that time.

Creations must be picked up within four months of the class.

AAV is handicapped accessible.

AAV takes precautions to provide a safe environment and our instructors are educated in providing options for individual limitations.

Please make your own individual decisions regarding health precautions.

Six classes: Feb. 18, 25 and Mar 4, 11, 18, 25 

Wednesday afternoon  1:30-3:00

Adults

Space limited - 8 max

All materials supplied

Love to doodle, but wish you could really draw something? If you've always wanted to learn to draw, to improve your beginner skills, or if you are just looking for something fun to do over winter, this class is for you! The time is set to allow you to get your driveway clean and then come on into town to join local artist, teacher, author and illustrator Sherry Graziano for six classes to learn the basics of drawing! 

As an experienced teacher, Sherry will make the class comfortable for all experience levels of students. Especially those who are just starting out! Don't worry if you haven't had lessons before or if you have just a little exposure to drawing basics.

Over the course of six class periods, Sherry will guide each registrant to understand and practice the basics of drawing. This experience will give you the knowledge of how get that image on a paper!

Lesson focus:

• Week One - Supplies and Marking Marks
• Week Two - Shapes
• Week Three - Values
• Week Four - Shading
• Week Five - Texture
• Week Six - Perspective

Materials  (Supplied.  But you may want to bring your own.)

8X10 Sketch Pad

Gray kneaded eraser

Art Pencil (or whatever #2 pencil you have )

About the Instructor

Local artist and resident, Sherry Graziano graduated from Central Michigan University. She has experience teaching children and adults in  Grayling, Roscommon, and St. Helen public school and at the Saginaw tribal college.

Sherry has served the community for many years and was the program director for the Devereaux Memorial Crawford County Library. Sherry has published "60 Quick Knits" and worked with Bambi Mansfield as illustrater on her book, "Through the Eyes of a Child."  She loves animals and has many hobbies, including knitting!

Full refunds if AAV cancels the class. Refunds minus the processing fees up to seven days before class begins. No refunds after that time.

AAV is handicapped accessible.

Please make your own individual decisions regarding health precautions.