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Art Center of Battle Creek

Fall 2010 Class & Workshop Schedule

Please register for classes 1 week prior to starting date.  Registration is accepted by mail, phone, or in person.

Cash, check or credit card (MasterCard or Visa) are accepted during business hours Tuesday – Friday from 10 – 5. 

To register for classes call 269.962.9511 or stop in or mail registration and payment to:

Art Center of Battle Creek
265 E Emmett Street
Battle Creek, MI 49017

Take note that class size is limited, so register now to get your place in class!

Download Registration Form: PDF | Word
Contact Person:
Kelly Parker, Education Director
Phone: (269) 962-9511

classes

MONDAY CLASSES FOR ADULTS

AC01 Co-op Independent Ceramics with Facilitator
Dallas Shoesmith   Students choosing this class must have taken a minimum of 3 Advanced Ceramics classes. Students must be able to work without an instructor and be willing to share studio tasks such as mixing glazes, clean up and firing of the kiln, etc. as assigned by the facilitator and do individual demonstrations during class for other students. Skills in construction and glazing methods, advanced knowledge in chemicals and glaze formulas, ability to load kilns, and knowledge in firing temperatures is necessary. Extra open studio time is available on Thursdays from 1 - 4pm.
Materials fee $25 includes 25lbs of clay, firing, and glazes. (22.5 hours)
9 weeks Mondays from 1 – 4pm September 13 – November 8
Age adult         Max class size 10          Studio 2
Course fee $45 members $65 nonmembers

AC02 Pastel Painting with Bob Clouse
This basic to intermediate class is an introduction to pastels, surfaces, and related art materials. The focus will be on exploring various pastel applications while developing an individual style. Concepts covered will include composition, color theory, value, intensity, perspective and more. Advanced students will continue to practice techniques while striving to develop a personal style of expression.  Call the Art Center for a materials list.  Bring materials and a picture or photo of your choice to the first class.  (22.5 hours) 
Age 17 to adult         Max class size 7         Studio 1
9 weeks Mondays September 13 – November 8 from 6:30 – 9pm
Course fee $90 members $105 nonmembers

AC03 Advanced Ceramics w/Dallas Shoesmith & Ken Murphy  (Prerequisite for Independent Ceramics)  This class is designed for people who have the basics and are ready to move forward.  Create with clay in your chosen method of hand building or wheel.  The instructors will work with students individually according to needs. There will be a Raku workshop the last day of class. Extra open studio time is available on Thursdays from 1 - 4pm.
Materials fee $25 includes 25lbs of clay, firing and glazes.  (22.5 hours)
9 weeks Mondays from 7 – 9:30 September 13 – November 8
Age adult       Max class size 10        Studio 2
Course fee $90 members $110 nonmembers

AC04 Stained Glass with Lyndie Parrish
Enjoy making your own stained glass panel.  In this beginner to advanced class, you will learn to design, cut, construct, and antique your prize first piece of glass work.  You will develop glass skills by learning to
work with art glass. Lots of fun! Supply list the first night of class.
5 weeks Mondays from 6:30 – 9:00 September 13 – October 18
(15 hours)       Age adult        Max class size 5         Studio 3
Course fee $75 members $90 nonmembers

AC05 Mosaic Frame with Lyndie Parrish
Students will create a design on a frame to hold a picture or mirror in this mosaic class.  You will be using art glass to create your masterpiece. 
Materials fee $7   (8 hours)
4 weeks Mondays October 18 - November 8 from 6:30 - 8:30pm
Age 13 to adult       Max class size 10         Studio 3
Course fee $40 members $55 nonmembers

TUESDAY CLASSES FOR ADULTS

AC06 Watercolor Landscapes with Susie Blyveis
Students will learn methods and techniques of landscape painting such as formulas for loosening up your brush strokes. Bring photos or pictures for subject matter.  Call for a list of supplies to bring the first day of class.
9 weeks Tuesdays from 10:00 – 12:30 September 14 – November 9 (22.5 hours)  
Ages 18 to adult      Max class size 10        Studio 1     Course fee $110 members $130 nonmembers

AC07 Drawing with Bob Clouse
This class will focus on visual concepts and terminology that leads to realistic drawings. Methods that will be used are vase/face, blind and contour drawing, negative space, grid drawing, portraits and gesture drawings. The knowledge of drawing is basic to all other art forms.  This is an excellent class for those who say they can’t draw a straight line or for those who want to brush up on their skills.  Students need to bring a newsprint pad or white drawing pad at least 9” x 12”.   (22.5 hours)  
 9 weeks Tuesdays September 14 – November 9 from 6:30 – 9pm
Age adult       Max class size 7        Studio 1
Course fee $90 members $105 nonmembers

AC08 Colored Pencil with Jennifer Schut
In this beginner to advanced class, students will explore various projects and subject matter applying the use of different colored pencil techniques to complete each project.  Students need to bring paper and colored
pencils to class.  (18 hours)  
9 weeks Tuesday September 14 – November 9 from 3:30 – 5:30pm
Age 16 to adult         Max class size 10         Studio 1
Course fee $90 members $105 nonmembers

AC09 Fused Glass with Joe Takens 
Students will learn the fundamentals of fusing glass over the course of this six week class.  Starting with basic fusing techniques using standard glass, students will advance to dichroic glass and the process of using molds and slumping glass.  Students will be making jewelry out of some of their fused glass pieces as well as making some larger functional molded and slumped glass pieces.
Materials fee $30
6 weeks Tuesdays September 14 – October 19 from 6 – 8pm (12 hours)
Age adult        Max class size 6         Studio 3
Course fee $80 members $95 nonmembers

WEDNESDAY CLASSES FOR ADULTS

AC10 Watercolor with Dorothy Rollert
Students will learn basic methods and techniques to improve painting skills.  Painting projects will be mostly landscapes and seascapes.  Bring photos or pictures for subject matter.  The first day of class bring a pad of drawing paper, pictures, and pencil; the supplies will be discussed. 
Paper fee $15 per sheet of 300lb watercolor paper.   (20 hours)
8 weeks Wednesdays September 15 – November 10 at 10am – 12:30pm
Age adult         Max class size 10         Studio 1
Course fee $90 members $105 nonmembers

AC11 Meditative Painting with Laurel Jane Design-Hayes
Have no fear! Come and relax, listen to soothing music, find it fun and easy to express yourself through painting, even though you may have never painted before.  This class is for beginners to advanced painters.  Students need to bring a few brushes and a canvas or heavy paper to paint on.  Paint will be provided by teacher.  (9 hours)
6 weeks Wednesdays  from 6 – 7:30 September 15 – October 20
Age teen to adult       Max class size 15         Studio 4
Course fee $50 members $65 nonmembers

AC12 Pen and Ink Drawing with David Bogle
In this beginner to intermediate class, students will use a variety of tools including technical pens, quill pens and hand colored pen and ink.  Hatching, cross hatching, and pointillism will be practiced.  Students will get a full range of drawing techniques with pen and ink including wet on wet, marbleizing, and transferring. Students need to bring to class – India ink, quill starter set, illustration board (cold press), spray bottle, toothbrush, water jar, ruler, pencil, kneaded eraser, white gouache, fine tipped brush, tracing paper, paper towels, spray adhesive, and if you have any technical pens. (27 hours)
9 weeks Wednesdays September 15 – November 10 from 6 – 9 pm
Age 16 and up       Max class size 9        Studio 1
Course fee $135 members $150 nonmembers

AC13 Beginning Ceramics with Ron Carlson
This class is an exploration of pottery techniques such as pinch and coil pots, sculptures, and basics on the potters wheel.  You will complete at least 3 pieces. Students will learn basic glaze theory and application plus firing of clay projects.
Materials fee $25 includes 25lbs clay, glazes, and firing.  (22.5 hours)      Age adult       Max class size 10        Studio 2
9 weeks Wednesdays September 15 – November 10 from 6:30 – 9pm Course fee $90 members $110 nonmembers

THURSDAY CLASSES FOR ADULTS

AC14 Painting with Craig Bishop
This class is designed for students of any skill level who desire to express personal ideas in their art work using a variety of painting media.  Painless critiques will take place each week followed by a voluntary
potluck lunch.  Bring brushes, tools, paper, canvas, and paint in your choice of media.  (22.5 hours)
9 weeks Thursdays September 16 – November 11 from 9:30am -12pm
Age adult        Max class size 12         Studio 1
Course fee $90 members $110 nonmembers

AC15 Creative Play Group for 1 1/2 to 4 yrs old and Adult with Kelly Parker
This creative class for toddlers and parents includes art activities, movement and other sensory activities in a
relaxing environment.  Music, movement, and art will be the focus of this 6 week class.  Wear old clothes!
Small groups of children with an adult caregiver welcome, call for a group pricing.  (6 hours)
6 weeks Thursdays September 16 - October 21 from 10 - 11am
Age 1 1/2 - 4 with adult       Max class size 10       Studio 4
Course fee $40 members each add’l child in same family $5
$50 nonmembers each add’t child in same family $10

AC16 Drawing Superheros with Jose Tudon
Students will learn how to build a character using stick figures, shapes, cubes, and cylinders.  They will also how to create detail and light, by using this process students will be able to construct a splash page of a superhero or their own character.  Students need to bring a sketch pad, pencils, eraser, sharpener.   (13.5 hours)
9 weeks Thursdays September 16 - November 11 from 5 - 6:30pm
Age 8 to adult       Max class size 10        Studio 4
Course fee $75 members $90 nonmembers

AC17 Basic Metalsmithing: Cold Connections Crash Course with Emily Wohlscheid
*pre-requisite for beginners who wish to take the “Containment” class  This one night workshop is designed to give quick, concise instruction of basic metalsmithing skills or as a prerequisite for the beginner who would like to take “Containment: A Metal Box, Start to Finish.”
Materials fee $10
1 day workshop Thursday September 16 from 5:30 – 8:30pm (3 hours)
Age 18+        Max class size 6         Studio 3
Course fee $40 members $55 nonmembers

AC18 Handmade Tiles with Irina Clopatofsky
Tiles have been around for thousands of years.  In this class, students will create original tiles; they will learn to make a plaster mold and to press copies in the mold.  We will discuss different ways to make tiles and decorative techniques such as carving, relief, and sgraffito.  The instructor will share her technique to avoid warping to get flat tiles. 
Materials fee $30    (17.5 hours)
7 weeks Thursdays September 16 – October 28 from 5:30 – 8pm
Age adult        Max class size 8       Studio 2
Course fee $90 members $105 nonmembers

AC19 Figure Painting and Drawing with Doug Borton
This class focuses on the human form. A female or male model will be utilized as subject matter.  Both students and professional artists are invited to take the course. Personalized critiques will be provided.  Students will learn techniques to portraying the human figure. Professional artists may work on their own.
Model fee $30   (15 hours)
6 weeks Thursdays September 16 – October 21 from 6:30 – 9:00
Age adult        Max class size 8        Studio 1
Course fee $75 members $90 nonmembers 

AC20 Containment: A Metal Box, Start to Finish with Emily Wohlscheid
*previous experience or prerequisite class “Basic Metalsmithing” required.  In this class students will create a metal box starting with a simple sheet of copper or brass from a template using only cold connections.  Students will be encouraged to personalize their boxes using textures, patina, and found objects. Skills covered will include scoring, folding, hinges, and catches. 
Materials fee $15 (12 hours)
4 weeks Thursdays September 23 – October 14 from 5:30 – 8:30pm
Ages 18+        Max class size 6          Studio 3
Course fee $75 members $90 nonmembers

AC21 Cold Stone Settings with Emily Wohlscheid
This class with concentrate solely on incorporating stones such as cabochons and faceted gems into jewelry pieces without soldering or casting. Using creative handmade settings and prefabricated prongs and bezels we will set beautiful stones with ease.
Materials fee $15
3 weeks Thursdays October 21 – November 4 from 6:30 – 8:30 (6 hours)
Ages 18+         Max class size 6        Studio 3
Course fee $50 members $65 nonmembers

SATURDAY CLASSES FOR ADULTS

AC22 Painting like Pollock for Adults with Karen May
This class is for adults who want to play in the paint!  Splatter and dribble painting techniques will be explored similar to modern artist Jackson Pollock.  Students will need to bring 1 – 2 large canvases to workshop and at least 3 colors of paint (cheap acrylic is fine). 
Materials fee $5
1 day workshop Saturday September 25 from 1– 2:30pm (1.5 hours)
Ages 18+       Max class size 10        Studio Parking Lot
Course fee $30 members $40 nonmembers

AC23 Water-based Ink Monotypes with Joan Larsen
Learn the monotype process from start to finish.  Students will create their own one-of-a-kind print using water based ink.  All prints will be hand pressed and completed during the workshop. Materials list available at registration.
Materials fee $10
1 day workshop Saturday from 9:30 – 3  October 2 (5.5 hours)
Age 14 and up       Max class size 10       Studio 2
Course fee $40 members $50 nonmembers

AC24 Butterfly Book with Ingrid Dijkers
butterfly books
Check out the website to see pictures of the project.  This delightful book is an original design by the artist.  It is a treasure all on its own or can be filled with all your favorite quotes or journaling.  You may bring extra glass seed beads, charms or trinkets for embellishment.  This is a wonderful project for any level of experience.  Paint, brushes, and
scissors will be provided. Bring a sack lunch.
Materials fee $20 includes all materials to complete the project.
4 hour workshop Saturday October 16 from 10 – 3pm (5 hours)                            
Age 13 – adult       Max class size 15       Studio 2
Course fee $50 members $65 nonmembers

AC25 Paint with Air if You Dare with Tom Garland
In this introduction to air brush painting class you will learn how to use and control the brush, what types to use, how to set up your projects, paint on wood, fabric, walls, paper and even skin! From demonstrations to hands on experience, you will capture the power of air and convert it into works of art.  All materials will be supplied but if you have an airbrush please bring it to class. 
Materials fee $10
3 weeks Saturdays October 16, 23, 30 from 1 – 3pm (6 hours)
Ages 13 and up         Max class size 6          Studio 4
Course fee $60 members $75 nonmembers

AC26 Fundamentals of Oil/Acrylic Painting with Sue Trowbridge
This class is for people of all ages and skill levels.  It is ideal for parents to take a painting class with their kids or for individuals who want to expand their painting skills.  Please wear painting clothes, bring brushes, paints, canvases, a palette and palette knife.  Oil painters will also need Turpenoid and Liquin Originals.  Michaels and Hobby Lobby carry all of these supplies.  (20 hours)  
All ages      Max class size 10        Studio 1
8 weeks Saturdays September 18 – November 6 from 9:30am – 12pm
Course fee $100 members $120 nonmembers

AC27 Glass Blowing with Joe Takens
Students will experiment with the artistic applications and properties of hand blown glass and of lampworked glass creations.  Students will complete multiple glass projects over the course of the 6 week session.  Safety and skill development will be practiced using specialized surface mix torches that liquefy glass at 2000 degree temperatures.  Borosilicate colored glass rod and tubing will be the medium for most projects including beads, pendants, blown ornaments, sculptures, and more.  Materials fee $30   (12 hours) 
Age adult       Max class size 6        Studio 3
6 weeks Saturdays September 18 – October 23 from 10am – 12pm
Course fee $135 members $150 nonmembers

AC28 Glass Blowing with Joe Takens
Students will experiment with the artistic applications and properties of hand blown glass and of lampworked glass creations.  Students will complete multiple glass projects over the course of the 6 week session.  Safety and skill development will be practiced using specialized surface mix torches that liquefy glass at 2000 degree temperatures.  Borosilicate colored glass rod and tubing will be the medium for most projects
including beads, pendants, blown ornaments, sculptures, and more. 
Materials fee $30   (12 hours)
6 weeks Saturdays September 18 – October 23 from 12:30pm – 2:30pm Age adult       Max class size 6        Studio 3
Course fee $135 members $150 nonmembers

AC29 Painted Aprons Workshop with Susie Blyveis
Paint on aprons for the holiday or any theme you choose.  Buy a canvas apron at Michaels or Hobby Lobby then wash and iron before the first class.  Paint and brushes will be furnished.  Bring a sack lunch. 
Materials fee $5  
1 day workshop Saturday November 13 from 10 – 3 (5 hours)
Ages 18 – 80 Max class size 20   Studio 1
Course fee $35 members $45 nonmembers

AC30 Iconic Dwellings with Kim Eberstein
This workshop begins with instruction on creating a sculptural dwelling form from sticks, twigs, and string.  The instructor will help you prepare the armature and you will create sheets of handmade paper to cover the dwelling structure.  Embellishments can be embedded in the paper or applied after it is dry.  A dwelling is a home, defined as “the place in which one’s domestic affections are centered.”  This could be a building or house structure.  It could be a conceptual place like a place in your heart or your memories.  This project offers the artist an opportunity to create a unique sculptural form.  Feel free to bring items to use to embellish your dwelling like magazine or newspaper images, cardboard, beads, feathers, thread and yarn, etc. (3 hours) 
1 day workshop Saturday December 11 from 1 - 4 pm
Age adult       Max class size 10       Studio 1
Course fee $40 members $55 nonmembers

Youth and Young Adult Classes

A $5 discount for each additional child in the same household
A $5 material fee added when an adult caregiver (parent, grandparent, etc) attends class with child

MONDAY CLASSES

AC31 Kids Clay with Audrey Haddock
Students will explore the basic building techniques of clay through a variety of projects.  Students will experience slab building, pinch pots, coil pots, and glazing. 
Materials fee $10 includes clay, glaze, and firing. 
6 weeks Mondays September 13 – October 18 from 4:30 – 6pm
(9 hours)     Ages 5 – 12       Max class size 8        Studio 2
Course fee $50 members $65 nonmembers

AC05 Mosaic Frame with Lyndie Parrish
Students will create a design on a picture frame to hold a picture or mirror in this mosaic class.  You will be using art glass to create your masterpiece. 
Materials fee $7  
Ages 13 - adult       Max class size 10       Studio 3
4 weeks Mondays October 18 - November 8 from 6:30 - 8:30pm
Course fee $40 members $55 nonmembers

TUESDAY CLASSES

AC32 Teen Ceramics with Karen May
This class with explore hand building and wheel throwing techniques.  Pieces will be glazed and fired. Materials fee $15 includes clay, glazes, and firing.  (12 hours)
8 weeks Tuesdays September 14 – November 2 from 4:30 – 6pm
Ages 13 – 18      Max class size 12       Studio 2
Course fee $70 members $85 nonmembers

AC33 Japanese Art of Anime with Tom Garland
Learn the basic shapes, perspective, colors, and ideas behind the
Japanese Anime style of cartoon drawing.  Each student’s anime
caricature will be used in a comic strip.  The use of a story board will bring the ideas to paper creating a comic strip using your own ideas.  Materials fee $5
8 weeks Tuesdays September 14 – November 2 from 4:30 – 6pm
(12 hours) Ages 8 and up      Max class size 10       Studio 1
Course fee $80 members $95 nonmembers

AC34 Colored Pencil with Jennifer Schut
In this beginner to advanced class, students will explore various projects and subject matter applying the use of different colored pencil techniques to complete each project.  Students need to bring paper and colored pencils to class.
 (13.5 hours)     9 weeks Tuesday September 14 – November 9 from 6 – 7:30pm
Ages10 - 15       Max class size 10       Studio 1
Course fee $90 members $105 nonmembers

AC35 Tween Ceramics with Betty Perkins 
Students will explore the basic building techniques of clay through a variety of projects.  Students will experience slab building, pinch pots, coil pots, and glazing.  Materials fee $10 includes clay, glaze, and firing. 
Tuesdays September 14 – November 9 from 6:30 – 8pm
(9 hours)    Age 9 – 12      Max class size 10      Studio 2
Course fee $60 members $75 nonmembers

WEDNESDAY CLASSES

AC11 Meditative Painting with Laurel Jane Design-Hayes
Have no fear! Come and relax, listen to soothing music, find it fun and easy to express yourself through painting, even if you’ve never painted before (and have secretly wanted to). This class is for beginners to advanced painters.  Students need to bring a few brushes and a canvas or heavy paper to paint on.  Paint will be provided by teacher.  (9 hours)
6 weeks Wednesdays  from 6 – 7:30 September 15 – October 20
Ages teen to adult       Max class size 15       Studio 4
Course fee $50 members $65 nonmembers

AC36 Imagination Station with Ronnie Woods
Children will create art using various media and their imagination! Emphasis will be on drawing, painting, and collage. Projects will include cartoon characters, sketching horses, dinosaurs and other animals, creating collage airplanes, flying machines, landscapes and flowers; various painting and monoprint projects will be explored. Children need to come dressed for a messy experience.  Parents are welcome but not a requirement.
Materials fee $5     (7.5 hours)
5 weeks Wednesdays September 25 – October 13 from 4:30 – 6pm
Ages 5 – 9      Max class size 10       Studio 1
Course fee $50 members $65 nonmembers

THURSDAY CLASSES

AC15 Creative Play Group for 1 1/2 to 4 yrs old and Adult with Kelly Parker
This creative class for toddlers and parents includes art activities, movement and other sensory activities in a
relaxing environment.  Music, movement, and art will be the focus of this 6 week class.  Wear old clothes! Small groups of children with an adult caregiver welcome, call for a group pricing.  (6 hours)
6 weeks Thursdays September 16 - October 21 from 10 - 11am
Age 1 1/2 - 4 with adult       Max class size 10       Studio 4
Course fee $40 members each add’l child in same family $5
$50 nonmembers each add’t child in same family $10

AC16 Drawing Superheros with Jose Tudon
Students will learn how to build a character using stick figures, shapes, cubes, and cylinders.  They will also how to create detail and light, by using this process students will be able to construct a splash page of a superhero or their own character.  Students need to bring a sketch pad, pencils, eraser, sharpener.   (13.5 hours)
9 weeks Thursdays September 16 - November 11 from 5 - 6:30pm
Age 8 to adult      Max class size 10       Studio 4
Course fee $75 members $90 nonmembers

SATURDAY CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS

AC37 Splatter Painting for Kids with Karen May
This class is geared toward kids who want to paint and get messy!  Students will be exploring splatter and dribble painting techniques similar to famous artist Jackson Pollock. Wear old clothes.
Materials fee $5
1 day workshop Saturday September 25 from 11 – 12:30am (1.5 hours)
Ages 8 – 15      Max class size 10      Studio Parking Lot
Course fee $25 members $40 nonmembers

AC38 Cartoon Drawing from Start to Finish with Tom Garland
In this class students will learn the basics of drawing such as shapes, perspective, colors and ideas to develop caricatures to tell a story.  Students will create story boards and use their character and the written word to create a comic strip. Bring pencils and a drawing pad.
Materials fee $5  (16 hours)
8 weeks Saturdays September 18 – November 6 from 10am – 12pm
Ages 8 and up       Max class size 10       Studio 4
Course fee $80 members $95 nonmembers

AC39 Custom Dyed Leggings with Emily Wohlscheid
In this one day workshop, you will create one of a kind leggings using professional dyes and resist techniques.  An emphasis on pattern will allow students to let their own personal style shine through.  Each student will leave with 2 pair of custom leggings, one resist dyed and one bleach dyed stenciled pair.  Wear clothing that can be stained.  Students need to bring one lightly colored and one dark colored pair of new unwashed leggings. 
Ages 12 – 18     Max class size 7      Studio 2
1 day workshop Saturday October 9 from 10:30 – 1:30 pm (3 hours)
Course fee $40 members $55 nonmembers

AC24 Butterfly Book with Ingrid Dijkers
Check out the website to see pictures of the project.  This delightful book is an original design by the artist.  It is a treasure all on its own or can be filled with all your favorite quotes or journaling.  A kit will be provided by the instructor for $20 which includes all materials to complete the book.  You may bring extra glass seed beads, charms or trinkets for embellishment.  This is a wonderful project for any level of experience.  Paint, brushes, and scissors will be provided. Bring a sack lunch.
1 day workshop Saturday October 16 from 10 – 3pm (5 hours)                             
Age 13 – adult     Max class size 15     Studio 2
Course fee $50 members $65 nonmembers

AC25 Paint with Air if You Dare with Tom Garland
In this introduction to air brush painting class you will learn how to use and control the brush, what types to use, how to set up your projects, paint on wood, fabric, walls, paper and even skin! From demonstrations to hands on experience, you will capture the power of air and convert it into works of art.  All materials will be supplied but if you have an airbrush please bring it to class. 
Materials fee $10
3 weeks Saturdays October 16, 23, 30 from 1 – 3pm (6 hours)
Ages 13 and up    Max class size 6     Studio 4
Course fee $50 members $65 nonmembers

AC40 Kids Papermaking Workshop with Kim Eberstein
Students will explore the science and art of papermaking working with both 2D and 3D.  We will create images with colored paper pulp using a variety of techniques and we will explore paper as sculpture.
Materials fee $5
1 day workshop Saturday December 4 from 1 - 4pm (3 hours)
Ages 9 - 12    Max class size 10     Studio 1
Course fee $30 members $40 nonmembers

Other Workshop Events

AC44 Hunter’s Fever Fun with Lyndie Parrish
Does your significant other have hunting fever?  Drop into the Art Center on Monday, November 15 from 5:30 – 6:30pm for a quick fused glass pendant project and be home in time for dinner!
Materials fee $15
Monday November 15 from 5:30 – 6:30 pm
Age adult       Max class size 15       Studio 3
Course fee $20 members $30 nonmembers

Black Friday Fun!!
Shop the Gift Gallery at the Art Center
On Saturday, November 27 from 11 – 3 the gift gallery at the Art Center will be open for your shopping pleasure.  We are one of the premiere Michigan gift galleries representing over 100 Michigan artists!!  Bring in your children and we will entertain them while you shop the gift gallery.  Free event  Studio 1

AC46 Ladies Night Out with Audrey Haddock      
Ladies, lets get down and dirty!!  Come wrestle with the mud!  Gather your friends for an evening working with clay and create something of your very own.  Class fee includes clay, glaze, firing, wine and hors d’oeuvres.
Materials fee $10   Studio 2
Thursday December 2 from 6:30 – 8:30pm
Max class size 10  Class fee $30 members $45 nonmembers

AC48 Grandparents Day   
Bring the whole family and celebrate with your grandparents.  Activities for children and grandparents will be the highlight of this wonderful evening. Holly Mart and a special holiday exhibit will be on display.  Children and grandparents can create a project together – a painted picture frame.  Studio 1
Tuesday December 14 from 5:30 – 7:00pm
Fee $5 per family includes 1 frame, additional frames $3

AC49 Ladies Night Out with Lyndie Parrish
Ladies are you looking for something a little more elegant, a little less down and dirty? Gather your friends for an evening working with glass and create a pendant and earrings in beautiful colors. Class fee includes glass, firing, bail, wine, and hors d’oeuvres.
Materials fee $25
Thursday December 16 from 6:30 – 8:30pm  Studio 3
Max class size 15  Class fee $30 members $45 nonmembers

The Art Center and KCC’s Life Long Learning are
collaborating on several classes, visit www.kellogg.edu/lifelong to view more classes.

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