Pablo Picasso and Vincent VanGogh are famous artists that people know right away. In this class Val Whaley, will open minds and eyes to other artists.  They will include Jackson Pollock, Alma Thomas, and Dale Chihuly.  

Students will study the artists style and then "try it out" themselves in exploratory works.  So fun!

All materials provided including a snack

ages 3-5

max 5

10:00-11:30

Feb 15

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.

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. 

Who doesn't loves to draw with Sharpies?  Well, they are really cool when using them on foil.  But there are a few tricks to making it easy and spectacular!  Join Val Whaley for a fun two hours to explore and create unique pieces. 

Snack and juice will be provided as well as all the supplies for the class.

Feb. 15

1:00-3:00

Max class size is 8

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 for assistance.

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.

Feb 18, 25 and Mar 4, 11

10:30 - 11:30

Breath and relax.  Set aside one hour a week for you.  This is an opportunity to live a more spacious, grounded and creative life through mindfulness practice.  Breathwork, meditation, philosophy and some gentle movement will be included.

Practice will continue and expand for those continuing, yet new registrants are welcome and will find it easy to fit in.

Dress comfortably and join us for this series of four Tuesdays.  You'll appreciate this truly transformative experience.

Instructed by Patty Clark ERYT

Feb 18, 25 Mar 6, 11

10:30 - 11:30

$40/Series

$15/drop in

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. 

Feb 18     6:00-8:00pm    Glaze Feb 26     Adults

Using a pop can or a piece of PVC pipe as a form, create a unique mug. 

Add a handle and some texture and drink all the coffee you want.  (Of course we'll fire it for you first, help you add glaze and then fire it again!)

Emily Millard will guide you through the whole process including the glazing of your mug on Feb 26, Wednesday from 6:00-7:00.

Feb 18     6-8

Max 6

Min 2

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.

Introduction to beginner taxidermy using guinea pigs

Have you ever been interested in learning the art of taxidermy preservation? This is your chance to learn beginner level taxidermy preservation methods for small mammals that you can use at home.

Registrants will learn prepping, borax preserving, and mounting of taxidermy using frozen deceased guinea pigs sourced from reptile feed suppliers. They will be guided through the process of hand making a traditional wrapped body form for their guinea pigs. Finally, students will learn how to mount and display thier creations.

Students can choose to create a traditional natural style taxidermy piece, or a non-traditional (rogue) taxidermy piece like an anthropomorphic style or fantasy style piece.

All materials needed are included in the fee, including the cast urethane heads. Additionally, wooden bases and some habitat/dress up/scene building materials will be provided, as well as all specimens, tools, PPE (personal protection equipment), and the necessary materials to create a finished taxidermy mount.

NOTE: Students will be wearing gloves as they handle and skin deceased rodents (guinea pigs), so please keep this in mind when considering signing up.

Max 8 students

Min 4 students

Noon until 4:00

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.

Four Friday Evenings - February 28, March 7, 14, 21 from 6:00-8:00pm

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

This class is designed to provide guided practice time for those who have taken a first wheel class. It is not appropriate for those who have not taken an initial class.

An experienced teacher will guide and assist as needed.

February 28, March 7, 14, 21

6:00-8:00pm

Final Glaze Day to be determined during first session.

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.

Learning to draw with an accomplished and renowned artist living in our town. Kim Diment not only owns the Main Branch Gallery, but also is an accomplished and award winning artist. Take a peek at her website to learn more about her.

This class, taught by local artist Kim Diment is meant to teach highly motivated young students (14 +) how to draw from photographs and from life. The class is meant to teach students the basics of seeing, drawing and shading which will create a foundation for further study and growth.  

In addition to demonstrations, Kim will teach several methods to help students learn to draw. Students will be starting their own drawings in class. They may or may not finish these drawings during our class time.

If a student younger than 14 has special talent in art, please contact Kim Diment to discuss whether special consent for registration might be appropriate.

Required for class.  Please bring with you.

Several graphite pencils - “Ebony” brand is preferred 

Mechanical pencil with eraser on it

Drawing pad

March 1

10:30-12:30 Lunch 1:30-4:30

Please bring a lunch and something to drink.

Minumum 5

Maximum 12

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 for assistance.

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.

March Series - intermediate level, 5:30-6:30pm

Original Gallery, 219 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 three Wednesdays.

$15 for walk ins. Please bring correct cash. 

NOTE  Clogging shoes required.

Ages 14+

Max 25

March 5, 12, 19, 26

5:30-6:30pm

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.