Cost: $200

Dates: Friday afternoons; May 1st, 8th, 15th and 22nd

Time: 10:00-1:00 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.

Cost: $140

Date: Two days - Friday May 1 and Saturday, May 2

Time: 12:30pm-3:00pm

Level: Adults

Where: Creativity Center

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.

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

Date: Four Tuesday mornings   May 5, 12, 19, 26

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: Tuesday's & Thursday's: May 5th, 7th, 12th, & 14th

Time: 6-8:30pm 

Level: Beginner Adult (no experience necessary)

Class Notes: Bring a smock or wear clothes that can get a little messy!

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. 

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.

Six classes: May 19, 26, June 2, 9, 16, 23

Tuesday afternoon  1:00-2:30

Adults

Upstairs in the original gallery

Space limited - 8 max

All materials supplied

If you love to doodle and do some drawing, but want to improve your skills (or just practice with some feedback), join local artist Sherry Graziano for six weeks of creative fun!  She'll help you harness and expand your skills by guiding you in the use of a sketchbook! 

Materials Used

Everyone needs an 8 x 10 multi media sketchbook (one that can take some watercolor, markers, pastels, charcoal, pencils, eraser and have at least 25 pages) The important thing is to bring what you have, the paper in the sketchbook is what's important. You'll be using lots of different media so it must accept them.   

Sherry will bring lots of random supplies for students to try, to see if it's a match. But to start, you only need to have an 8 × 10 multi media sketchbook, a pencil and an eraser. Whatever you use at home is fine to bring.   

The class will cover different materials, subject matter, color, ink, markers, and charcoal. Participants  will discuss how to choose a subject and get your own artistic license! 

• Week 1 Materials  
• Week 2 Perspectives   
• Week 3 Color   
• Week 4 Things that move   
• Week 5 Quick masks   
• Week 6 Things that don't work out! What to do?

If you have questions, come early as Sherry is always there a half hour early.

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

8X10 Multi Media 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: $75

Dates: May 28th & 29th

Time: 5:00p-7:30p

Level: Adults

Instructor: Pam Meland

Class Notes: Glaze day will be determined during class hours.

Class Description: 

Join the fun of making a bank. Participants will make a slab built piggy bank using a balloon as n armiture. The class will be held two consecutive days giving students plenty of time to perfect their creation. 

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.

COST: $40.00

WHEN: Saturday, May 30        9:00-1:30

LEVEL: 10+years old  (Younger students may attend if accompanied by an adult or older sibling for assistance. Those assistants wanting to make a journal, please register.)

MAX: 8 students with a minimum of 3 to hold class

MATERIALS:  Everything you need will be provided

Join polymer clay artist Susan Thiel to create a unique personalized journal or sketchbook! Students will select a sketchbook or lined journal to create a unique diary, sketchbook, garden journal, recipe book, birding journal, guest book for your up north retreat, pet log, and more.

After choosing the book, students will design a cover out of light weight polymer clay. Students can bring small stones, shells or other things collected from a favorite place to incorporate into the cover. In addition a variety of molds, stamps and cutters will be available to help students create their personalized cover. 

Once the unique cover is created, it is baked and then glued onto the journal. 

Class is open to 10+ years old (Younger students may attend if accompanied by an adult or older sibling for assistance. Those assistants wanting to make a journal, please register.)

All supplies are included.

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.

Cost: $120 (or $65 with no ukelele included)

Date: Saturday, June 6th

Time: 1:00p-2:30pm

Level: Ages 14+ (8-13 years old welcome if accompanied by an adult)

Instructor: Brian Curran

Class Capacity: 10 registrants

Class Description:

Have you ever wanted to make music but weren’t sure where to begin? Why not start with the ukulele! And a ukelele worth $70 at the Music House in Gaylord will be included in your registration fee! (Not a toy.)

You can make it all happen by joining this two part class led by local professional musician Brian Curran. As an experienced music instructor, he will walk you through the essentials of starting a successful musical journey.

The first part of the class features an engaging lecture covering the key dos and don’ts getting started, as well as practical advice on learning an instrument and making music.

After the lecture, you’ll dive right in with a hands-on beginner lesson on the ukulele. This session will guide you through tuning the instrument and mastering simple chords—perfect for those just starting out.

This class is available at two levels:

• For $120.00, you’ll listen and participate in the lecture and steps to success AND receive both a ukulele and a carrying bag, making it easy to continue practicing at home.
• For $65 dollars, you'll reserve a seat in the lecture portion of the class and may stay and observe the lesson.  A ukelele will not be available for you.  (To use this option enter $55OFF in the upper right corner on the promo code line on the payment page and select the + sign.)

Don’t miss this opportunity to start making music! 

Come join the creativity and fun!!

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.

Please make your own individual decisions regarding health precautions.