Cost: $95

Date: Thursday Evenings, July 17, 24 and 31 

Time: 6:30-8:30pm

Level: Adults

Instructor: Carole Meier

Class Description: 

Learn how to make different clay slump molds.  Get direction on forming  dishes from the slump mold you produce.

Three sessions will enable you to produce the slump mold, build pottery dishes and complete a dip glazing process.

Instruction and information on the dos and don'ts of the slump mold process will help to understand the full process.

All materials provided.

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: Tuesday, July 22nd

Time: 6:00-8:30pm

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 of their creations 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:

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: $86

Date: July 24, 2025

Time: 5:30-8:30pm 

Level:

Instructor: Adults

Class Description:

Join Julie Tibus for a fun night crafting beautiful jewelry!  Grab a beverage in Paddle Hard and come downstairs to the Creativity Center.  All materials supplied and each registrant will take home three unique pieces of jewelry.

Start with learning how to work with alcohol ink and create unique alcohol ink abstract papers. 

Next, select 3 settings: earrings, bracelets, pendants, and rings.

Then, discover how to add your alcohol ink creations.

Now you have crafted your own distinctive, beautiful jewelry.

Each student will take home three stunning pieces of jewelry.

(All supplies included)

ABOUT JULIE TIBUS: A graduate of The College for Creative Studies with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree, Julie has over 15 years of professional experience in selling and exhibiting her artwork. Recently, she has opted for a nomadic lifestyle, selling everything and traveling across the United States to teach and showcase her art. Julie's boundless curiosity drives her to experiment with emerging mediums and discover innovative techniques. Her unique creations are inspired by nature and what she sees on her travels. Teaching is her way of sharing her passion for art with others.

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: $50

Date: Saturday, August 2nd

Time: 1:00-3:30pm

Level: Adult

Instructor: Pam Meland

Class Notes: $25 paddle blank fee due at beginning of class. Please bring cash

Class Description:

 Use a wooden paddle as your canvas!

AAV artist, Pam Meland, will guide you as you painting with acrylic paint on wooden paddles fabricated by Kirtland Community College and finished by AAV artist Joe Ellison - a truly unique painting surface! By the end of class, you'll have a unique paddle artwork ready to hang or gift.

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. 

Cost: $150

Dates: Wednesday's, August 6th, 13th, 20th, & 27th

Time: 1:00-3:30pm

Level: Adult Intermediate

Instructor: Jan Wachowski

Class Notes: This course is designed for adults who have completed our Learning the Potter's Wheel and Beyond Basics class. 

Class Description:

This intermediate wheel class is designed for individuals who have some  experience with throwing on the pottery wheel and want to focus on consistency and efficiency.

The class fee includes your time in the Mud Room, instruction and guidance, a bag of 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.

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: $50. $15 for walk-ins. Please bring correct cash. 

Dates: Aug.6, 13 and Sept 10, 17, 24

Times: 5:30-6:30pm and 6:45-7:45

Level: Intermediate AND Intermediate+, Ages 14+

Class Location: Performing Arts Center, 122 Michigan Ave. Grayling, MI 

Instructor: Melissa Roebuck

Class Notes: Clogging shoes required

Class Description:

Join our fun group on Wednesday evenings to extend your skills and become a better dancer. This series runs for Wednesdays evenings in August 6, 13 and September 10, 17, 24.

Individual decisions for Intermediate + students will be made at the class.

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: Tuesday, August 12

Time: 5:00-7:30pm

Level: Adult Beginner

Instructor: Pam Meland

Class Description: This one day, two and a half hour workshop is designed to give registrants instruction on successfully using a potter's wheel.  Each registrant will choose one of their creations 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:

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: $85

Date: August 16th

Time: 12:00-1:30pm

Level: Adults

Instructor: Emily Binard

Class Description:

This class will teach methods for the care and maintenance of taxidermy pieces andcollections, as well as basic restoration techniques for repairing damaged and agingtaxidermy mounts. Using donated taxidermy and some vintage pieces from my own collection, topics coveredwill include insect prevention and treatment, as well as cleaning methods that are safe to use on taxidermy.

Students will also learn how to assess damages, performrepairs, and try out recoloring methods on damaged taxidermy.

Students are welcome to bring easily transportable damaged taxidermy that they own to work on in class (if it is a transportable size-classroom is in the basement at 219 Michigan Ave.) Or bring photos of larger taxidermy for restoration assessment if they would like to.

Students will be able to try out techniques on the demo pieces that will be provided.

All materials and PPE (personal protective equipment) will be provided.

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.