You've always wanted to draw?  Don't worry!  You'll be comfortable just beginning or learning new skills! 

Kim Diment, nationally renown artist and owner of Main Branch Gallery, is offering a 1-day basic drawing class for high school students (15+) and adults on January 24. The morning session, 10:30 to 12:30, will be an introduction to several techniques to teach anyone to draw. Those who already know will use these techniques to improve their skills.

During the afternoon session, 1:30-5:00pm, the students will be exploring graphite, and working on individual pieces using subject matter of their own choice. By the end of class, students will have the skills to complete their work.

Students should bring an ebony graphite pencil, a mechanical pencil, and black and white subject or reference photo(s).

During break, you might grab lunch or refreshments at local restaurants.

DISCLAIMERS

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. 

Interested in a private party, contact us at graylingsarts@gmail.com

Many art options available from drawing and painting to clay or fiber!

Cost: $65 per person

Date: Jan 25

Time: 12:30pm-3:00

Class Notes: Private Party in the Mud Room

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 creation 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.

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.

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.

Mondays Feb 2 and Feb 9

3:30-6:00

Creativity Center

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 two session 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

Please bring a snack and something to drink.

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.

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: Friday afternoons Feb 6, 13, 20, 27 

Time: 12:30-3:00pm

Level: Adult Intermediate

Instructor: Jan Wachowski

Class Description:

The focus will be on enlarging and refining basic shapes (bowls, cylinders, and plates). Students should have some experience on the potter’s wheel. If a student has a particular skill, they want to work on with me, that is also an option. 

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. 

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: $65.00

Date: Saturday, Feb. 7

Time: 11:00am -1:30pm

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 creation 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:

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.

One session   2:00-4:00

Feb 7

14 max

Creativity Center

Join Sherry Graziano as she talks about her adventure in writing and illustrating books and articles. She'll cover all aspects of her process and answer questions you may have.  And, although she'll tell about her way and highlight the essential elements to getting published, she will encourage you to recognize that everyone is different and that your way may be different!

Key topics:

• Illustrating a book
• There's more than one way to get published 
• Know your market - do your research
• Using an editor, cover letter
• How to self publish
• How to submit to markets
• Marketing yourself and your book
• Promotion (And you thought the hard part was writing the book!)

About the Instructor

Local artist and resident, Sherry Graziano graduated from Central Michigan University. She has experience teaching children and adults in  Grayling, Roscommon, and St. Helen public school and at the Saginaw tribal college.

Sherry has served the community for many years and was the program director for the Devereaux Memorial Crawford County Library. Sherry has published "60 Quick Knits" and worked with Bambi Mansfield as illustrater on her book, "Through the Eyes of a Child."  She loves animals and has many hobbies, including knitting!

DISCLAIMERS

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: $30 for series, $15 cash for drop-in (correct change only, please)

Date: THREE Tuesday mornings   Feb 10, 17, 24

Instructor: Patti Clark, ERYT

Level: Adult

Class Description:

Breathe and relax. This new Mindfulness Series will focuse on manifesting and creating the life you envision.

Essential elements of 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: 

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: $200.00

Dates: Tues/Thurs: Feb 10th, 12th, 17th, and 19th

Time: 6-8:30pm

Level: Beginner Adult (no experience necessary)

Instuctor: Lindsey Samotis

Class Description:

Ready to take the plunge and start your pottery wheel journey? This beginner series includes 4 instructor-led sessions and 1 independent glaze day and focuses on learning the basic techniques of working on the potter's wheel. Students can expect to leave this series feeling confident in the basic steps of wheel throwing. In this class, students will: 

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

- Learn to prepare clay for the wheel

- Receive skill-based instruction to cone, center, open and shape a piece on the wheel

-Spend time refining basic wheel throwing skills 

-Have fun!

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

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

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. 

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.