July 6  1:00-3:30pm  in the Mud Room, 122 Michigan Avenue, Grayling

Fun! The family is coming to visit Grayling!  What better experience than to spend time together in the Mud Room to experience stoneware clay while everyone creates a unique and original piece.

In this class Mom, Dad and the kids will be experiencing and creating clay pieces together in the Mud Room. This class was specially design for this group!

$65 each person for up to four people for a 2.5 hour class and including basic supplies, glaze time and two firings.

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: $40 for series, $15 cash for drop-in (correct change only)

Date: Tuesdays in July: 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th

Time: 10:30-11:30am

Instructor: Patti Clark, ERYT

Level: Adult

Class Description:

Breathe and relax. An opportunity to live a more spacious grounded and creative life through mindfulness practice. Breathwork, meditation, philosophy and some gentle movement will be included.

Dress comfortably and join us for a truly transformative experience. Perfect for any experience level.

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.

Please make your own individual decisions regarding health precautions. 

July 9, 16, 23, 30          1:00-3:30pm

Adults   

Walkins Welcome  $65/session  

 So you've taken the Learning the Potter's Wheel and you've practiced. 

Now what?  Join Jan Wachowski who will provide you with instruction to move your skills forward!  She will guide you as you develop your skills and get you moving beyond beginner level.

This class includes four lessons in the Mud Room, a bag of clay, kiln time and glaze.

Walkins are welcome.  Please arrive 10 minutes early and bring $65 cash per session you'd like to join. Clay will be included for use during the session and one piece fired and glazed.

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: Saturday, July 12th

Time: 1:00-4:00p

Instructor: Ruth Forman

Level: Adults 14+

Class Notes: Students must bring their own supplies.

Required Class Materials List:

• Watercolor paper 140 lb. cold pressed. 11x15”
• Watercolor pigments 
• Alizarin crimson 
• Cadmium red
• Yellow ochre 
• Permanent yellow 
• Burnt sienna 
• Ultramarine blue
• Cerulean blue
• Olive green 
• Titanium white 
• Brushes
• Round brush #8t
• Flat brush 3/4”
• Liner brush 
• Watercolor palette 
• Container for water
• Pencil 2B
• Kneaded eraser
• Sketch book 
• Spray bottle 
• Tape
• Paper towels 

 Class Description:

Ruth Forman is back and offering a new watercolor class the weekend before our race!  Join us for a relaxing and informative session!

Grayling is home to two famous rivers.  Both are quality trout streams.  Join Ruth Forman as she captures that "fishing vibe" in watercolor.

Gain quality insights into the beautiful world of watercolor art under the guidance of award-winning artist, Ruth Forman. Ruth is a Costa Rica-born American artist who has been teaching for over a decade. She has exhibited and won awards world-wide and is a member of many watercolor societies. Ruth will teach the fundamentals of loose watercolor painting with flowers as a subject, and students will walk away with more confidence in watercolor.

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.

Please make your own individual decisions regarding health precautions. 

Cost: $95

Date: Thursday Evenings, July 17, 24 and 31 

Time: 6:30-8:30pm

Level: Adults

Instructor: Carole Meier

Class Description: 

Learn how to make different clay slump molds.  Get direction on forming  dishes from the slump mold you produce.

Three sessions will enable you to produce the slump mold, build pottery dishes and complete a dip glazing process.

Instruction and information on the dos and don'ts of the slump mold process will help to understand the full process.

All materials 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.

Cost: $65.00

Date: Tuesday, July 22nd

Time: 6:00-8:30pm

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 of their creations 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: $86

Date: July 24, 2025

Time: 5:30-8:30pm 

Level:

Instructor: Adults

Class Description:

Join Julie Tibus for a fun night crafting beautiful jewelry!  Grab a beverage in Paddle Hard and come downstairs to the Creativity Center.  All materials supplied and each registrant will take home three unique pieces of jewelry.

Start with learning how to work with alcohol ink and create unique alcohol ink abstract papers. 

Next, select 3 settings: earrings, bracelets, pendants, and rings.

Then, discover how to add your alcohol ink creations.

Now you have crafted your own distinctive, beautiful jewelry.

Each student will take home three stunning pieces of jewelry.

(All supplies included)

ABOUT JULIE TIBUS: A graduate of The College for Creative Studies with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree, Julie has over 15 years of professional experience in selling and exhibiting her artwork. Recently, she has opted for a nomadic lifestyle, selling everything and traveling across the United States to teach and showcase her art. Julie's boundless curiosity drives her to experiment with emerging mediums and discover innovative techniques. Her unique creations are inspired by nature and what she sees on her travels. Teaching is her way of sharing her passion for art with others.

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.

August 2, Saturday      1:00-3:30        Max 8

Use a wooden paddle as your canvas!

AAV artist Pam Meland will guide you as you painting with acrylic paint on wooden paddles fabricated by Kirtland Community College and finished by AAV artist Joe Ellison - a truly unique painting surface! By the end of class, you'll have a unique paddle artwork ready to hang or gift.

$25 paddle blank fee due at beginning of class.  Please bring cash.

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.