No fee. No registration. Just show up!

Creativity Center in the original Gallery.

Adults only.

Dates available include June 11, 25; July 9, 23; Aug 13 and 27

12-00-3:00pm (Come whenever you'd like and leave as you need.)

Session is free, but donations are welcome.

Join other adult artists as they work to share the common experience of creating art. What kind of art is up to the maker!

Bring all your own supplies and materials. No instructor is available, although Pam Meland will be there to faciltate.

Class Disclaimer:

A refund minus the processing fees is issued if registration is canceled more than seven days before the class begins. No refunds after that time. Full refunds if AAV cancels the class at any 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: $200

Dates: 4 Tuesdays September 1st, 8th, 15th, and 22nd.

Time: 10:00 am-1:00pm

Class Notes: A class designed for students who have some experience with centering, opening, and pulling up walls.

Instructor: Jan Wachowski 

Description:

We will focus on refining your technique, improving your throwing skills, enlarging your pieces, and experimenting with different methods and forms.

I will demonstrate throwing cylinders, bowls, and plates, as well as different methods for making lids and handles. You may also request additional instruction for specific pottery pieces or problems.  

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: $200

Date: Tuesdays once a week for 6 weeks:

Sept. 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th, & Oct 6th, and 13th 

Time: 12:00p - 2:00p

Level: Open to all levels

Instructor: Wendy Seelhoff

Class Notes: All supplies wil be provided and will include a sketchbook, drawing pencils, a special eraser, small plastic T-Square.  

Class Description: 

If you are an inexperienced person who has fears over your ability to draw this is a great class for you. Wendy can also provide guidance and suggestions that will help a person more comfortable with drawing as well.

With the variety of activities that are coverered throughout the series of classes you will be able to better understand the words and ideas used by artists as well as be able to see your own progress when you look back at where your first started to draw with where you end up by the end of the series.

Wendy wants to make sure that at the end of the series you can discuss your next steps with respect to what direction you as a creative person would like to go on to learn about and with what materials you may wish to use.

Drawing is the basic medium that opens the door to creativity with other art making materials. You will leave this class with a newfound belief in your own drawing abilities!

Instructor Spotlight: Instructor Wendy Seelhoff has an extensive background of teaching art for over 20 years. She has had been involved in a wide variety of teaching coursework and participated in many varied workshops that enhance her ability to teach art in a creative and inviting way.  

Use the PROMO CODE sent to Grayling students by the school to reduce the cost. Enter it on the final payment page in the upper right. Contact the school or the Artisan Village Gallery if you need help.

AAV Class Disclaimer:  

A refund minus the processing fees is issued if registration is canceled more than seven days before the class begins. No refunds after that time. Full refunds if AAV cancels the class at any 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: $75.00

Date: Thursday, September 10th 

Time: 6:00p-8:30p

Glaze Date: Wednesday Sept 30th at 6pm. 

Level: Adult Beginner

Instructor: Lindsey Samotis

Class Notes: Bring a smock or wear clothes that can get a little messy.

Class Description: 

Interested in a relaxed crash course on using a potter's wheel? This course is for you! In this two and a half hour session, students will learn the basics of working with clay on a potter's wheel and receive guided hands-on experience from an instructor.

Each student leaves the class with two handmade creations. Students in the class can expect to:

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

-Learn to prepare clay for the wheel

-Watch a wheel throwing demo with guided discussion of the steps 

-Spend time practicing basic wheel throwing techniques

-Have fun!

Registration includes all supplies and materials, wheel time, a glaze day, and two firings in the kiln. 

Disclaimer:

A refund minus the processing fees is issued if registration is canceled more than seven days before the class begins. No refunds after that time. Full refunds if AAV cancels the class at any 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: $95.00

Date: Friday, September 19th

Glaze Day: TBD

Time: 12:00p-2:00p

Level: Adult Beginner

Instructor: Emily Binard

Class Description: 

In this class students will use stoneware clay to create a fun decorative fish shaped wallpocket that can be used as a planter, vase, remote control caddy, and more! The first class session will be constructing the wall pocket, which will then be bisque fired.

A second session will be scheduled on Saturday, Sept. 13th for glazing the piece, which will be fired a second time before being available for pickup. Each person will create their own fish wall pocket with its own unique character.

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.

Sept 12  9:30-11:30

Instructor - Linda J. Kane

Adults 18+

Join us for a friendly, hands-on workshop that explores the playful magic of gelli plate printing.  The class is designed for makers who want to deepen their printing skills and experiment with layered color, texture, and mark-making. However, no formal prerequisites are required and newcomers will be comfortable.

You will gain familiarity with basic gelli plate techniques. No matter what level of experience you have had, you will enjoy the fast moving and excitement of this process.

Over the morning you’ll

• practice building successful monotype prints,
• explore stencils and use simple texture making elements, and
• learn ways to create rich surface effects.

You will leave with several finished prints and ideas to continue at home, you wish to use your printed images with collage making or greeting cards.  Expect relaxed instruction, plenty of experimentation, and friendly feedback in a supportive atmosphere. A welcome letter, materials list and any prep notes will be provided after registration.

No experience necessary – just come ready to explore!

All supplies are included. 

Limited spots available – sign up today and print your way into something beautiful!

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: $90

Date: Sept. 15, 22, 29, Oct. 6, 13. 

When: Tuesday Evenings   

Time: 4:30p-6:00p

Level: Adults

Instructor: Nancy Hatfield

Class Description:

Learn how to take better pictures by using ALL the settings on your own digital camera-DSLR or Point-and-Shoot. Your instructor will show you how and when to use your settings and make simple adjustments to improve your pictures. The class covers composition, focal point, shutter speed, aperture, white balance, ISO and much more.

Class Notes:

Bring your camera and owner’s manual. Wear appropriate clothing to go outside and use the information you learn in class each week. Students will complete the course with their own 8 X 10 matted print to take home. (Mat provided)

Class Disclaimer:

A refund minus the processing fees is issued if registration is canceled more than seven days before the class begins. No refunds after that time. Full refunds if AAV cancels the class at any time. 

AAV is handicapped accessible.

Please make your own individual decisions regarding health precautions. 

Cost: $65

Date: Saturday, September 19th

Time: 12:00p-2:00p

Level: Adults

Instructor: Emily Binard

Class Description:

Join instructor and artist, Emily Binard, to create unique stoneware decorative tiles. Using texture rollers, cutters, and molds to design and build highly decorated tile pieces suitable for hanging, easel display, household or mosaic use.

Each registrant will have time to make at least 2 tiles, aprrox 5x5 inch or similar size. Each work will be dried and bisque fired before the second class session.

All clay and tools will be provided.

Emily will discuss glazing techniques utilizing both underglaze colors and the cone 5/6 firing glazes available in the mudroom room. Following the application of the glaze, pieces will be glaze fired and available for pickup by the following weekend after the second session. 

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.