Date: April 4

Time: 9:00-12:00

Ages: Ages 7+ years (Children 5-6 years old are welcome to attend if accompanied by a parent to assist them with their creation, parent does not need to pay if assisting only)

Max - 10

Min - 3

Come create a trio of colorful long lasting polymer clay Easter eggs.

Join instructor Susan Thiel and learn how to create the egg and decorate it using mini cutters to create geometric patterns, animals, a spring flower garden, a cute monster, or a character of your choice. This is a great opportunity to create something together with friends and family!

Thirty minutes are needed at the end of class to bake your creation so they may not be ready to be picked up until 1 pm. All materials are provided.

Ages 7+ years (Children 5-6 years old are welcome to attend if accompanied by a parent to assist them with their creation, parent does not need to pay if assisting)

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.

Date: Saturday April 4th

Time: 1pm – 5 pm 

Who: Ages 12+ years (Younger children welcome with an adult to assist them)

Maximum of 8, minimum of 3

Come create a personalized cross using polymer clay.

Join instructor Susan Thiel to learn how to work with polymer clay to create a mosaic piece that will be glued onto a wooden base.

This is a great opportunity to create something together with friends and family! These make great gifts for confirmation, weddings, and more.

Ages 12+ years (younger children are welcome to attend if accompanied by a parent to assist them with their creation, parent does not need to pay if assisting)

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: $40 for series, $15 cash for drop-in (correct change only, please)

Date: Four Tuesday mornings   April 7, 14, 21, 28

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. 

Six classes: April 7, 14, 21, 28, and May 5, 12

Tuesday afternoon  1:00-2:30

Adults

Upstairs in the original gallery

Space limited - 8 max

All materials supplied

Love to doodle, but wish you could really draw something? If you've always wanted to learn to draw, to improve your beginner skills, or if you are just looking for something fun to do over winter, this class is for you! The time is set to allow you to get your driveway clean and then come on into town to join local artist, teacher, author and illustrator Sherry Graziano for six classes to learn the basics of drawing! 

As an experienced teacher, Sherry will make the class comfortable for all experience levels of students. Especially those who are just starting out! Don't worry if you haven't had lessons before or if you have just a little exposure to drawing basics.

Over the course of six class periods, Sherry will guide each registrant to understand and practice the basics of drawing. This experience will give you the knowledge of how get that image on a paper!

Lesson focus:

• Week One - Supplies and Marking Marks
• Week Two - Shapes
• Week Three - Values
• Week Four - Shading
• Week Five - Texture
• Week Six - Perspective

Materials  (Supplied.  But you may want to bring your own.)

8X10 Sketch Pad

Gray kneaded eraser

Art Pencil (or whatever #2 pencil you have )

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 was published in "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: $150

Dates: Thursday afternoons April 9th, 16th, 23rd and 30th

Time: 12:00-3:00 pm

Level: Adult Intermediate 

Instructor: Jan Wachowski

Class Description:  

Students should have some experience on the potter’s wheel. Jan will meet with each student and devise a plan for individualized instruction. This could include refining throwing skills, slip trailing, tool instruction, carving and glazing techniques. 

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.

WHO: Middle School ages 9-13 Maximum number of students 10.

WHAT: MAKE YOUR MARK AND STEP INTO YOUR ARTISTIC SPACE! You will create your own shirt that scream with color, bold messy lines, splashes and drips!

WHEN: SATURDAY, April 11, 2026 (10:00 AM – 12:30 PM)

WHERE: AuSable Artisan Village Gallery Creativity Center, Grayling, MI. 49738 phone (989) 745-6096

THE MISSION:

• Design Your Shirt with color and designs of your own choice.
• The Stencil Lab – Instructions given for how to make stencils to make your designs repeatable. And, you'll have rubber stamps and pre-made stencils available for you to use.
• Wear Your ART – We will paint your T-shirts with permanent, hi-vibe acrylics.
• All materials will be provided except the T-SHIRT.

NEED TO KNOW INTEL:

• BYO-SHIRT – Artists are responsible for bringing their own 100% COTTON T-SHIRT, New or Used (white, pale, light colors work best – no black).
• THE ARTIST'S DUTY: Part of being a pro is the “studio sweep” – a;; students are responsible for helping to clean up their stations.
• CLASS ENDS AT 12:30 PM. Pick up is 12:30 – 1:00 PM, at which time the classroom shuts down for the day.
• WELCOME LETTER with further information and instructions regarding laundering your painted shirt will be sent upon your registration.
• THANK-YOU for joining the KIDS CLUB! • WE WILL BE CREATING SCULPTURES LIKE CASTLES, PLAY HOUSES, AND CREATURES WITH EASY TO USE PAPER CLAY DURING THE JULY SUMMER CAMP . REGISTER ANYTIME

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: $65.00

Date: Saturday, April 11th

Time: 11:00am - 1:30pm

Glazing Day: Tuesday, April 21st at 5pm 

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: $72

Dates: Thursday evenings, April 16th and 23rd

Time: 6:30p-8:00p

Level: Adults

Instructor: Carole Meier

Class Notes: All materials provided

Class Description:

Two sessions creating three garden art flowers in clay. Instruction in handbuilding an original design from Carole Meier's studio.

You will be learning about tools created to build your project.  Class will include discussion of concepts in the process of designing successful finished products.

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.