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. 

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.

When: Saturday April 25th      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.

Cost: $45

Dates: Saturday, May 9

Time: 9:00am-2:00pm

Level: Ages 7+ (Friends and Family Friendly-Children 5-6 years old are welcome to attend if accompanied by a parent/adult to assist them with their creation. Adult does not need to pay if only assisting.)

Instructor: Susan Thiel

Class size:  Maximum of 8, minimum of 3

Join instructor Susan Thiel to create a small bouquet of everlasting flowers from polymer clay, a perfect Mother’s Day gift!

Students will learn how to make a simple tulip, daisy, and cala lily. If time and interest allow, more complex carnations and roses can be added to the mix. Each student should have time to create a small bunch of flowers and a personalized tag, which can be displayed in a vase.

All materials are provided, including the vase.

This is a great opportunity to create something together with friends and family! This class was designed for youth ages 7+ years. But, children 5-6 years old are welcome to attend if accompanied by a parent to assist them with their creation. Adult does not need to pay if assisting and not using clay to make a creation.

It is recommended students bring a lunch or snack as we will be taking a lunch break from 12-12:30 am.

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.