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.

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 is for adults.  

Class will be for five Tuesday evenings, beginning April 23 and ending with the last class being May 21. 

4:30-6:00

Max 6 registrants

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. 

May 2, 16, 22, in the Performing Arts Center UPDATED POSTING

The May Yoga with Lexi series has four sessions.  May 9 is cancelled due to Gits and Shiggles being moved to the Performing Arts Center.

Gentle Flow Yoga: Movement Meets Melody - May 2

Experience an energizing yoga class suitable for teens and adults of any age. Feel invigorated with focused movements and upbeat music to refresh your body and mind. Follow along with sequences to build strength and flexibility, with options for everyone. Wind down with calming poses and a peaceful meditation for a centered and refreshed feeling.

Instructor will be Lexi Bondar. Lexi is a Grayling resident, musician and an experienced yoga teacher. She is passionate about yoga and music and combines them artfully in this class offering. 

Drop ins $15. Please bring cash to pay the instructor before class.

Live Piano and Yoga: Movement Meets Melody - May 9

Relaxing yoga session with live piano music, suitable for teens and adults of any age. Enjoy gentle movements and calming melodies to unwind your body and mind. Follow through sequences designed for relaxation, with options for everyone. Wrap up with grounding poses and a peaceful meditation, embraced by the soothing sounds of the piano.

Piano accompaniment- Allen Bondar

Drop ins $15. Please bring cash to pay the instructor before class.

Live Harp and Yoga: Relaxing with Candlelight -May 16

Calm and slow yoga class with live harp music, suitable for teens and adults of all ages. Experience gentle movements and soothing melodies to relax your body and mind. Flow through sequences designed for relaxation, with options for all levels. Finish with grounding poses and a peaceful meditation, enjoying the serene sounds of the harp.

Harp accompaniest is Jake Bondar.

Drop ins $15. Please bring cash to pay the instructor before class.

Calm Cadence Yoga: Relaxing with Candlelight and Music - May 23

Experience a calming candlelit yoga class for teens and adults. Enjoy gentle movements with soothing music, creating a serene atmosphere to relax. Follow sequences for all levels, ending with grounding poses and meditation. Leave feeling centered and refreshed by the candlelit ambiance.

Drop ins $15. Please bring cash to give to the instructor before class.

Gentle Flow Yoga: Movement Meets Melody - May 30

Final Class 

Drop ins $15. Please bring cash to give to the instructor before class. 

NOTE: For those who have registered for the series, in months that have five Thursdays, the final Thursday "fee" will be donation based.  Please bring a cash donation to place in the designated vessel.

All ages

Please bring your own mat, water and other supplies you might need.

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.

As an entry point class, this three week series will feature three two hour sessions exploring clay.  Registrants will learn basics of handling stoneware clay and come to understand properties and nuances of pottery clay and clay tools. Techniques will start with handbuilding and progress to a beginner session on the potter's wheel.

Please join experienced clay artist Carole Meier as she discusses terms and definitions and then guides registrants through creating various pieces and assembling them into a unique piece.

This class will enhance any future adventure you may want to take into the world of making and creating unique pottery.

All clay, tools, supplies and materials will be supplied.

May 2, 9, 16

6:30pm-8:30pm, Thursday evenings

In the Mud Room of the Performing Arts Center

Max 4

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.

As an entry point class, this three week series will feature three two hour sessions exploring clay.  Registrants will learn basics of handling stoneware clay and come to understand the properties and nuances of pottery clay. Techniques will start with handbuilding and progress to a beginner session on the potter's wheel.

Please join experienced clay artist Carole Meier as she discusses terms and definitions and then guides registrants through creating various pieces and assembling them into a unique piece.

This class will improve any future adventure you may want to take into the world of making decorative and functional pottery.

All clay, tools, supplies and materials will be supplied.

May 3, 10, 17

10:00am-12:00am Friday mornings

In the Mud Room of the Performing Arts Center

Max 4

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.

If you haven't been able to attend an Intro Class, please come 15 minutes before class begins. The instructor will go over the safety procedures at that time.

This class is designed to give registrants practice with their handbuilding and slab work.  Get the feel of the clay.  Work it into shapes and create a beautiful little triangle plant hanger. Plus, a few other creative pieces you design!

Since these pots will be fired twice, registrants will need to attend a second session to complete the process by applying the glaze.  This date and time will be set at the first class. After glazing and firing, your planter will be lovely and shiny and ready for your favorite spider plant!

All materials and supplies will be there for you to use and are included in the price of registration.

May 4

10:30am-1:30pm (plus a second session with date and time to be set at this class)

Adults

8 max

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.

With our beautiful state of Michigan as your canvas, join Clare Spaulding as she guides you in a two day class to create this lovely wall art for your home or for a beautiful gift.

Day 1 - May 4, 1:00-3:30

Acrylic pouring is a fascinating, abstract art technique where liquified paint is poured into each other and onto a surface. The paint for this project will be premixed and ready for you to use. Clare will assist you in using this technique to complete your wall art. Your piece will be unique!

When completed, your creation will dry in our space downstairs for two weeks.

Day 2 - May 18, 1:00-2:00

Return on May 18 and reclaim your wall art.  Now you will learn how to take your work to a new level!

Clare will guide you in understanding resin and in applying resin to your work. By adding resin, your wall art will now have a professional finish and a spectacular glow.

Again, you will need to let the piece dry in our space downstairs and pick it up later.

All materials provided.

These processes can get messy - please consider wearing older clothes or an apron! Feel free to bring a respirator if breathing is a concern for you.

May 4    1:00-3:30

May 18   1:00-2:00

Max 10 registrants

Min 4  registrants

Original Gallery - Downstairs in the Creativity Center

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.

If you haven't been able to attend an Intro Class, please come 15 minutes before class begins. The instructor will go over the safety procedures at that time.

Take the opportunity to learn about clay by making beads and such!  Let's make a lovely necklace for Mom (or Grams or your favorite Aunt or friend or for yourself!) for Mother's Day.

Since these necklaces will be fired twice, registrants will need to attend a second session to complete the process.  This date will be set at the first class.

All materials and supplies will be there for you to use and are included in the price of registration.

May 8

6:00pm-8:30pm (plus a second session to be set at this class)

Adults

8 max

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.

Polymer Clay Hand Trinket Dish: 

Just in time for Mother’s Day, come join instructor Susan Thiel to create a unique trinket dish for mom using polymer clay and the shape of your hand. 

This class is designed for children ages 5-15 years.  Each child will make a dish using their hand as a template and then he or she can decorate it as they choose. 

A parent is welcome to accompany a younger student to assist them in the project at no additional charge.

Saturday, May 11 

9 am – 1 pm 

Max. 10 

Max 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.