May 24

10:00am-4:30pm

Ken Schug, silversmith and rock enthusiast of Down To Earth Designs in Interlochen, will inspire the class to go from materials and tools, to the completion of a silver pendant! Registrants will create their own cabochon pendant. Just add your silver chain at the end of the class and it's ready to wear!

Ken will introduce and discuss the tools needed to make pendants, basic designing, selecting a stone cabochon or jewel and then guide registrants in how to pull it all together into their own piece of art. All tools and materials will be supplied.

There will be a lunch break. You may bring your own lunch and snacks or order from a local restaurant. 

All registrants will sign a participant liability waiver before the class.

Ages 16+

Limited to 8 registrants

10:00-4:30 with lunch break

All materials for the class are supplied. Ken will also bring a variety of chains and other items you may want to purchase. Cash sales only.

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.

Wednesday, May 28, 2025  6:00-8:30

This two and a half hour workshop (Glazing Day June 6)  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.

Join us for this enjoyable learning event!

 Adult

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.

May 29-June 19: four Thursday Evenings  6-8:00

Max 4 registrants, adults

All materials provided.

Four weekly sessions of designing, creating and completing a mosaic art piece.

Instruction in handbuilding and cutting clay, design ideas, materials application and completing a 16x12 art piece with a mirror.

An artful project that will fill your creative desires with fun and color.  Don't be shy! 

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.

May 30-June 20- four Friday Mornings 10-12:00

Max 4 registrants, adults

All materials provided.

Four weekly sessions of designing, creating and completing a mosaic art piece.

Instruction in handbuilding and cutting clay, design ideas, materials application and completing a 16x12 art piece with a mirror.

An artful project that will fill your creative desires with fun and color.  Don't be shy! 

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.

May 31st    10am-1pm (three hours)

If you have wanted to get started (or restarted) in watercolor this class is for you! Join master teacher and artist Julie Tibus as she describes, demonstrates and guides you in the techniques and skills used in watercolor.

You will create 2-3 watercolor botanicals, including roses, poppies, and delicate flowers.

You will also learn about watercolor paint and specific brush techniques, with demonstrations, coaching, and guided practice.

Arches watercolor paper provided. 

Supplies: Students will need a very good round watercolor brush. (Quality of your brushes impact the quality of your paintings!) 

Supply List:

1. A set of pan watercolors, available at Hobby Lobby

2. Quality brush such as #6 ARTIFY Professional Natural Squirrel Hair Quill Watercolor Brush (order on Amazon for about $15) or #10 or #12 Gold Taklon Round Paint Brush from Hobby Lobby.

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.

Minimum Class 4

Maximum 10

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.

Tuesdays - June 3, 10, 17, 24  6:00-8:30pm

Prerequisite: Potter's wheel class at Artisan Village (or contact us)

Minimum 3

PLUS means more for you! The same exciting class as our Practice Wheel series, but with PLUS students will get 25 pounds of clay that is personally owned!  And, PLUS students also get access to the Mud Room classroom anytime it is open  - for four weeks!  One full month of free access with the registration fee. 

This class is designed to provide four sessions of guided practice time for those who have taken a first wheel class, 25 pounds of clay, and four weeks of Mud Room access when it is open. It is not appropriate for those who have not taken an initial class.

Experienced teacher Pam Meland will guide and assist as needed.

Final Glaze Day is TBD

Practice time four weeks - From June 3- July 1.  Enjoy your practice time anytime other than when a class is scheduled in the Mud Room.

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.

Prerequiste : Learning the Potter's Wheel

Four Wednesdays - June 4, 11, 18, 25 

2.5 hours each  (10 hours)   2:00-4:30 p.m.   

Max 5

This class focuses on learning new techniques to improve form and function on the potters wheel. It will stretch your abilities and knowledge of clay and its transformation into what you intend to create. Emphasis will be on process, not necessarily product.

Please bring your own apron and your own tools (if you have some). A bag of clay is included in your registration fee, as well as tools to use in the class if you need them.

Message from Jan:  "I have been throwing pottery for most of my life. I began my ceramic studies at CMU and continued at the Flint Institute of Arts. I now have a home studio and I work with a variety of clay bodies and mix my own glazes. I do both pottery wheel and hand building projects, sometimes combining both methods. I love to carve and add surface decoration. Some of my work is on display at the Main Branch Gallery in Grayling.

I’m looking forward to teaching at AuSable Artisan Village and guiding others as they discover the unlimited possibilities when working with clay."

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.

June Series - June 4, 11, 18, 25

Intermediate AND Intermediate +    5:30-6:30pm and 6:45-7:45

Performing Arts Center, 122 Michigan Ave

How fun honing your clogging skills with M&M Clogger, Melissa Roebuck! Join our fun group on Wednesday evenings to extend your skills and become a better dancer. This series runs for Wednesdays evenings in the month.

Individual decisions for Intermediate + students will be made at the class.

$15 for walk ins. Please bring correct cash. 

NOTE  Clogging shoes required.

Ages 14+

Max 25

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.