March 4 - April 5 NCCA-Artsplace Youth Arts Exhibit Jansma Gallery at NCCA-Artsplace, 13 E. Main St., Fremont, 231-924-4022. The 2025 Youth Art Exhibit was given the theme “Famous Masterpieces” and showcases imagination and creativity! Teachers and parents of children from the Newaygo County area submitted artwork from school children Kindergarten through 6th grade. Selected […]
Family Egg Plate Decorating Wed. April 2 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. All Ages $8 per person Use tape masking, bold glazes, dots and more to create a fun patterned plate in the shape of an egg. A fun spring break family project! Pre-registration required on all classes.
Party Elephant Th. April 3 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Age 6-8 $12 Students in this class will create a fancy elephant using bright colors and shiny metallic papers, paint and markers. Let’s party!
Mountain Sunset Thurs. April 3 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. Age 9-12 $15 This lesson is a sweet combination of color theory, landscape and gradating paint colors.
Fused Glass Wind Chimes Thurs. April 3 3:30 - 5:00 p.m. Age 9 - 12 $15 Create bold hanging chimes to attach with coat- ed jewelers wire to a decorative dowel. All materials provided. Finished project ready to pick up a week after class.
Pysanky Egg Decorating with Lara Cummings Thurs. April 3 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. OR Sat. April 12 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Age 16-Adult $30 ($25 Members) This ancient Eastern European traditional folk art form has been handed down for generations. Still created using dyes and wax, the delicate designs can symbolize spring, rebirth, new […]
Clay Owl Dish Sat. April 5 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Age 4-5 $7 Our young artists will use basic pinch pot and slab techniques to form a sweet little owl. What a hoot!
Clay Butterfly Bath Sat. April 5 12:30 - 2:00 p.m. Age 6-8 $12 Use clay slabs, die cuts, texture tools and bold colorful glazes to create a shallow watering dish to set out in your garden for the butterflies.
April 8 - May 24 Elon Howe Luthier Reception April 12 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Ray & Phyllis Jansma Gallery at NCCA-Artsplace 13 E. Main Street, Fremont. Elon Howe is a skilled craftsman who got his start as a WWII Bomber Mechanic. Elon Howe is also a building contractor, a violin and mandolin builder, […]
Clay Garden Hanging Flowers and Bee Blossoms Tues. April 8 & 15 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. OR Tues. April 8 & 15 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Age 16-Adult $45 ($40 Members) These fun hand building projects introduce students to working with slab, stamp, texture and die cut techniques to create dainty flower bells that hang […]
Clay Garden Hanging Flowers and Bee Blossoms Tues. April 8 & 15 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. OR Tues. April 8 & 15 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Age 16-Adult $45 ($40 Members) These fun hand building projects introduce students to working with slab, stamp, texture and die cut techniques to create dainty flower bells that hang […]
4 Week Stained Glass Project Wed. April 9 - 30 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Age 16-Adult $150 ($140 Members) If you’ve already taken a beginner class this is your chance to develop a larger project. Up to 30 piece stained glass pattern with Zinc Edge Framing. Choose from a variety of provided patterns or get […]
Fish Foam Print Th. April 10 3:45 - 5:00 p.m. Age 6-8 $12 Using a piece of thin foam our student artists will design a detailed fish and then make a print of their design.
Cartoon Illustration Thurs. April 10, 17, 24 4:00 - 5:30 p.m. Age 9-15 $20 Come and explore the art of relief portraits. Starting with a base of simple cardboard students will add a variety of creative materials to complete their imaginative portrait.
Stained Glass Hummingbird with Lindsay Isenhart Fri. April 11 12:00 - 4:00 p.m. Age 16-Adult $50 ($45 Members) A fun introduction to cutting, grinding, taping and soldering methods and tools. This one day workshop gets it all done start to finish! All materials and patterns provided.
Pysanky Egg Decorating with Lara Cummings Thurs. April 3 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. OR Sat. April 12 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Age 16-Adult $30 ($25 Members) This ancient Eastern European traditional folk art form has been handed down for generations. Still created using dyes and wax, the delicate designs can symbolize spring, rebirth, new […]
Fused Glass Votive Candle Holder with Lindsay Isenhart Sat. April 12 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Age 16 - Adult $45 ($40 Members) Use frit, stringers, glass paint and sheet glass to create this colorful votive candle holder. Ready to pick up in 1 week.
Op Art Study Tues. April 15 3:45 - 5:00 p.m. Age 9-12 $15 How fun it is to use simple paper techniques that will result in a fool-the-eye optical illusion.
Polymer Clay Beads & Canes with Casey Bemis Fri. April 18 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. Age 16 - Adult $40 ($35 Members) Students will use color theory and pattern to create intricate polymer clay canes that they can slice and roll into fashion beads for jewelry and more!
Anticipating Easter Sat. April 19 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Age 4-5 $7 Our little artists will select from a variety of imaginative pieces to assemble their own original bunny just in time for Easter.
Repousse Mask on Stand Sat. April 19 12:30 - 2:00 p.m. Age 6-8 $12 Using simple tools our students will design a highly patterned, colorful mask from a thin sheet of metal.
Wire Jewelry Tues. April 22 & 29 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Age 16 - Adult $50 ($45 Members) Students will be inspired by ancient designs to create modern jewelry that is easy to create using only wire, beads and basic tools. Types of wires will be covered for the best results. This class is a […]
Pottery on the Wheel Wed. April 23 - May 14 12:30 - 3:00 p.m. Age 16 - Adult $100 ($95 Members) Learn to center, open, raise walls and shape a wheel thrown form. Practice is encouraged during open studio hours in between classes. Students will glaze their work on the last day of class.
Layered Landscape Th. April 24 3:45 - 5:00 p.m. Age 6-8 $12 These simple paper landscapes will be assembled using painted papers, paint and yarn in the style of the colorful arpilleras from South America.
Intermediate Watercolor Workshop with Eric Michaels Sat. April 26 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Age 16 - Adult $160 ($150 Members) Understanding how to manipulate soft and hard edges is a fundamental skill in painting. When employed properly, edges can define shapes, create depth and dimension, simulate texture and guide the viewer’s eye. This workshop […]
Clay Tile Mold Making Class Tues. April 29, May 6, 13 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. Age 16 - Adult $55 ($50 Members) Students will lean how to make multiple tiles by learning basic mold making. Students will create a 4x4” master tile, then make a plaster mold and reproduce tile ready for firing and glazing.
Creative Architecture Tues. April 29 3:45 - 5:00 p.m. Age 9-12 $15 Starting with a simple base our artists will select from piles of interesting materials to design their own piece of architecture.
Bird in Nest Sat. May 3 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Age 4-5 $7 Using simple art skills our students will create a colorful art piece of a bird sitting comfortably in a cozy nest.
Paint Tube Color Study Sat. May 3 12:30 - 2:00 p.m. Age 9-12 $15 Simple drawing techniques combined with beautiful watercolors will be used to create this bright color study.
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