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Private Party Art Class - Hailee Stockton

$75

with Emily Binard

Calendar Jul 6, 2026 at 12 pm

Cost: $75

Date: Monday, July 6th

Time: 12p-2p

Instructor: Emily Binard

Class Description: 

Fun Up North! The family is coming to visit Grayling!  What better experience than to spend time together in the Mud Room to experience stoneware clay while everyone creates a unique and original piece.

In this class Mom, Dad and the kids will be experiencing and creating clay pieces together in the Mud Room. This class was specially design for this group!

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.

Adult Intermediate Wheel Throwing

$200

with Jan Wachowski

Calendar Jul 7, 2026 at 10 am, runs for 4 weeks

Cost: $200

Dates: 4 Tuesdays in July 7th, 14th, 21st, and 28th

Time: 10:00 am-1:00pm

Class Notes: A class designed for students who have some experience with centering, opening, and pulling up walls.

Instructor: Jan Wachowski 

Description:

We will focus on refining your technique, improving your throwing skills, enlarging your pieces, and experimenting with different methods and forms.

I will demonstrate throwing cylinders, bowls, and plates, as well as different methods for making lids and handles. You may also request additional instruction for specific pottery pieces or problems.  

The class fee includes your time in the mudroom, instruction and guidance, clay, kiln time, and glazes.

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.

Mindfulness July Series

$40

with Patty Clark

Calendar Jul 7, 2026 at 10:30 am, runs for 4 weeks

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

Date: Four Tuesday mornings   July 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. 

Will run

Beginner Pottery Wheel Class

$200

with Lindsey Samotis

Calendar Jul 7, 2026 at 6 pm, runs for 4 weeks

Cost: $200.00

Dates: Four Tuesdays, July 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th

Time: 6:00-8:30pm

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.

Art Open Studio

Free

with Pam Meland

Calendar Jul 9, 2026 at 12 pm

No fee. No registration. Just show up!

Creativity Center in the original Gallery.

Adults only.

Dates available include June 11, 25; July 9, 23; Aug 13 and 27

12-00-3:00pm (Come whenever you'd like and leave as you need.)

Session is free, but donations are welcome.

 

Join other adult artists as they work to share the common experience of creating art. What kind of art is up to the maker!

Bring all your own supplies and materials. No instructor is available, although Pam Meland will be there to faciltate.

 

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.

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.

 

Pottery Mosaic Mirror Project

$197

with Carole Meier

Calendar Jul 9, 2026 at 6:30 pm, runs for 4 weeks

Cost: $197

Date: July 9th, 16th, 23rd and 30th

Time: 6:30p-8:30pm

Level: Adults

Class Notes: All materials and tools provided

Instructor: Carole Meier

Class Description:

Back by popular demand! 

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! 

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.

Will run

Watercolor Techniques for Beginners

$140

with Pam Meland

Calendar Jul 10, 2026 at 12:30 pm

Cost: $140

Date: Two days - Friday July10  and Saturday, July11

Time: 12:30pm-3:00pm

Level: Adults

Instructor: Pam Meland

Class Description: 

Pictured above are compositions that utilize all the techniques that you will learn in this class!

Join instructor, Pam Meland as you leap into your understanding and experience with watercolor!  In this beginner's class, no experience is needed.  Just bring a desire to learn, create and have fun in a comfortable, accepting environment.

Day 1: The emphasis will be on learning and practicing several basic techniques like wet on wet, crayon resist, stenciling, masking and others.

Day 2:  Use what you've learned. With Pam's artistic guidance you'll create a finished, unique composition using a variety of techniques. 

 

All supplies and materials will be provided at the class and become yours!  Take them home and continue your adventure.

 

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.

Will run

Introduction to the Potter's Wheel

$75

with Lindsey Samotis

Calendar Jul 18, 2026 at 11 am, runs for 1 week

Cost: $75.00

Date: Saturday, July 18th

Time: 11:00a - 1:30pm

Glaze Day: Wednesday, July 29th at 6:00pm

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.





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