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 ukulele 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: 6 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 ukulele 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 ukuele 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.

Cost: $40

Date: Saturday, June 20th

Time: 9:00a - 1:00p

Ages: 9+ years (Children 5+ years old are welcome to attend if accompanied by an older family member to assist them with their creation.  The parent does not need to pay if assisting)

Class Capacity: 8 students.

Instructor: Susan Thiel

Class Description:

Join instructor Susan Thiel to create a personalized frame from polymer clay, a perfect Father's Day gift! 

Students will learn how to upgrade and embellish an old frame using a theme that is perfect for Dad.  Students will be able to make embellishments for fishing, wildlife, baseball, soccer, golf, basketball, football, pets, and more.

This is a great opportunity for family and friends to create together!  

All materials provided. 

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.

Cost: $65

Date: Saturday, June 20th

Time: 2:00p - 4:00p

Glazing Date: June 25th

Time: 5:30p - 7:30p

Level: Kids ages 5-15. Limit to 12 students

Instructor: Jenny Wight

Class Notes: Wear clothes you don't mind to get a little messy in!

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. 

Class Description:

Learn sculpting techniques in clay to make your very own garden friends! Jenny will be teaching ways to form, attach, and add texture to clay to create an animal of your choosing. Bring a picture of the kind of animal you want to sculpt, showing its whole body. We will create our sculptures and then return a few days later to add some color and life to them!

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.

When: Saturday July 18     

9 am – 3:30 pm  Pick up "baked" project Sunday or the next week.

Ages: 12+ years (younger allowed if accompanied by an adult or older sibling)

Cost: $65 per Fairy House which includes up to two people creating each house.  Please just use one name to register.

Class size: Max is 8 registrations (1 registration can cover 2 people working together to make one house).

Join artist Susan Thiel to create your own fairy house using polymer clay and a recycled bottle. This project is time intensive, so it can be created by two family members or friends working together on one house such as a grandma & grandchild, mother & daughter, brother & sister or other combinations. This is a great opportunity to create something together with family and friends.

Experienced clayers will be able to finish the house solo by end of the class.

All materials will be provided, including a selection of bottles students can choose from. Fairy lights will be provided at the end of class and can be inserted inside of the house. Students are also welcome to bring their own bottle to cover if they wish.

Due to the size of the finished house, Susan will need to take the fairy houses home to bake. So students will need to pick up completed fairy houses starting the next day.  Note, once baked, these fairy houses are weatherproof and make a great addition to the outdoor garden. 

This is a full day class from 9 am – 3:30 pm, with a half hour lunch break. It is recommended participants bring a lunch.

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.