A Friends & Family Class:

Christmas Candle Holder Using Polymer Clay Applique on Glass 

Early Bird Price: $35 through Dec 2 - Use promo code CANDLE on the checkout page. Late Registration Price: $40

Instructor - Susan Thiel

Ages 8+

9 am – 1:00 pm

Max 10 per session 

All supplies and materials included.

Join teacher and artist Susan Thiel to create a personalized candleholder using polymer clay. Students will use polymer clay to create a winter wooded scene, a Christmas collage, or recreate their home or cabin and mount it on a class candle holder. The options are endless!

Please note:

• The shorter candleholders can be baked during class and taken home the same day.
• The tall candleholders will need to be taken home for baking, so they will not be available for pick up until the next day. 

Class is open to Adults and Children 8+ years old (Younger allowed if accompanied by an adult or older sibling for assistance.) This is a great opportunity to create with friends and family.

Each person making a candle needs to register, please so we can have your supplies and materials ready to you!

Class Disclaimers

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: $65.00

Date: Sunday, December 7th

Time: 11:00-1:30pm

Level: Adult Beginner

Instructor: Lindsey Samotis

Class Description: This two and a half hour workshop is designed to give registrants instruction on successfully using a potter's wheel.  Each registrant will choose one creation to have kiln dried and then to glaze and complete to take home.  

- Learn Mud Room basics including emergency procedures, room rules, and clean up expectations.

- Learn to cut & prepare your clay for the wheel

- Watch a demo of correct usage of the wheel with guided discussion of what is happening. Then use wheel time to get the feel of the clay and to create your form

- Learn to trim, and texturize your piece in preparation for glazing.

All materials and supplies will be there for you. Registration includes the supplies and materials, wheel time and two firings in the kiln.

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: $50 per child (Parent/guardian is free no need to register!) 

Date: Saturday, Dec 13    Mud Room, 122 PAC

Time: 10am-12:00pm

Level: Ages 11+ (younger students must be accompanied by adult)

Instructor: Emily Millard

Class Note: Limited Seats available - 6 children max

Class Description: 

Join experienced stoneware teacher Emily Millard for a morning of fun in the Mud Room! Register your 11+ year old and feel free to come along and be Makers together!

Emily will guide your child (or children!) as they make some truly keepsake ornaments out of stoneware clay. Children 10 years old and younger need to be accompanied with a parent.

Many stamps and cutouts will be available for use and directions will be given. No prior experience with clay necessary.

The first portion of class will consist of making the ornaments out of clay, and the second portion will be painting the ornaments with underglaze. 

After class, the instructor will then bisque fire the ornaments, put a clear glaze over the underglaze, and then fire the ornaments again.

The ornaments should be ready 5-10 days after the class depending on studio workload. 

Grayling students - use your promo code for a reduced fee.

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.

CREATIVE KIDS CLUB: BEADING 

Dec 13   10:00am-12:00

Creativity Center, 219 Original Gallery

Instructor - Linda J. Kane

10-13 years old

Join the Creative Kids Club! Looking for a fun, hands-on activity where your child can learn new skills and create personalized gifts?  This 2-hour workshop is perfect for young artists eager to learn the basics of beading and wirework. We'll be focusing on making beautiful, handmade gifts perfect for Christmas, birthdays, or just because! 

WHAT YOUR CHILD WILL EXPERIENCE:

This class gives your child a chance to rotate through four exciting project tables, guided by our friendly, trained helpers. In just two hours, they will have the ooportunity to make:

1. Stackable Rings: Create multiple rings using wire and colorful E-beads. Oh, so fun to wear!
2. Leather Bracelet: Decorate rawhide with beads, nuts, letters or copper for a unique look. For yourself or as gifts:-)
3. Memory Wire Bracelet/Anklet: Learn pattern design using seed and accent beads. Perfect gift for your bestie:-)
4. Bead People ("Beaples"): A fun challenge in following directions and creative problem-solving! They look great on your bookbag :-) 

We provide all the tools and supplies! Your child can walk away with four finished projects and new skills in design, coordination, and wire use.

 Don't miss out! Spaces are limited to just 12 budding jewelers!

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.

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. 

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. 

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.