Autumn 2021 Arts & Culture Newsletter Is Out!
Check out the complete list of current: Youth, Teen and Adult classes Exhibits Concerts & Performances From NCCA-Artsplace and Dogwood Center for Performing Arts Download the Autumn 2021 PDF here!
Check out the complete list of current: Youth, Teen and Adult classes Exhibits Concerts & Performances From NCCA-Artsplace and Dogwood Center for Performing Arts Download the Autumn 2021 PDF here!
MICHIGAN AUTHORS & ILLUSTRATORS SEPTEMBER 10 - OCTOBER 9 Enjoy a selection of illustrations by west Michigan artist illustrators and browse many books written by area authors featuring local artists! In the Jansma Gallery at NCCA-Artsplace. Find out what it takes to become an illustrator! Enjoy a selection of illustrations by west Michigan artist illustrators […]
Clay Animal Tile with Kris Vredeveld Tuesday, September 28 4:00-5:30 p.m. Ages 6-8 $7 Capture your favorite animal in clay on a sculpted 6” x 6” tile. *Students must return to pick up pieces after they are fired.
Printmaking Quilt Design with Kris Vredeveld Thurs., Sept. 30 6:00-8:30 p.m. Ages 16+ $35 ($30 Members) Learn the process of linoleum printmaking while creating a nine patch quilt design. This is a colorful, rewarding art medium that is a favorite of many art instructors.
INSPIRE: Art Classes for Teens These classes are funded in part by a grant from the FACF Youth Advisory Committee. 3:45-5:00 p.m. • Ages 12-18 • Class Fee $10 Tuesdays, September 21&28 Sublimation T-Shirt Design Use composition, contrast, color and creativity to design a T-shirt that will be scanned and sublimation printed […]
Glass On Glass Mosaic with Deb Emerick Tues., Oct. 5, 12, 19, 26 6:00-8:00 p.m. Ages 16-Adult Class Fee: $100 ($90 Members) Come and join experienced instructor Deb Emerick as she teaches the glass on glass mosaic process using stained glass and other materials. Deb will guide you through the process of designing your panel […]
Intergenerational Class: Mixed Media Landscape with Kris Vredeveld Thurs., Oct. 7 4:00-6:00 p.m. $12 per Person Younger participants should be able to handle scissors, paintbrushes and glue. In this class each student will be creating a mixed media landscape art piece on a 6” x 6” square of wood using sculpture and collage techniques. Choose […]
Photo Fabric - Under the Cattails with Dr. Kruszynski Fri., Oct. 8 10:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Ages 16+ $90 ($85 Members) Learn the art of collage quilt landscaping with stunning and versatile lakeside/cattail design. You will amaze yourself at how easy it is to create a beautiful botanical seascape in fabric! Prepare to have […]
Explosion Book with Kris Vredeveld Saturday, October 9 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Ages 9-11 Class Fee: $10 Come and explore a variety of art techniques that will be used to create a folded book that will surprise you. Mixed media.
Clay Slab and Slump with Lindsay Isenhart Mon., Oct. 11 - 6:30-8:30 p.m. and Mon., Oct. 18 - 7:00-8:00 p.m. Ages 16+ $50 ($45 Members) Build a slab leaf box and slump small dishes in this hand building, texture focused class. Day one will be building, day two will be glazing.
MICHIGAN WATER COLOR SOCIETY TRAVELING EXHIBITION OCTOBER 12 - NOVEMBER 13 NCCA-Artsplace will host the combined 2020/2021 73rd/74th Annual Michigan Water Color Traveling Exhibition, juried by acclaimed artist Carolyn Latanision AWS, NWS. This exhibit is a combination of 2020 and 2021 juried works from multiple talented Michigan water color artists. Visitors will enjoy detailed, layered […]
Epoxy Stone Trivet with Jo Hoersten Thur., Oct. 14 6:00-7:30 p.m. Ages 16+ $45 ($40 Members) Learn all about the process, materials and molds to cast in epoxy resin. Use your own stones (3/8 inch or thinner) or use ours to create a rock-hound keepsake epoxy resin trivet.
Painted Pumpkin Landscape with Donna Knuver Saturday, October 16 11:00 a.m. -12:00 p.m. Ages 4-5 $7 Celebrate the season with a painted pumpkin landscape. *Students need to know how to cut with scissors.
INSPIRE: Art Classes for Teens These classes are funded in part by a grant from the FACF Youth Advisory Committee. 3:45-5:00 p.m. • Ages 12-18 • Class Fee $10 Tuesdays, September 21&28 Sublimation T-Shirt Design Use composition, contrast, color and creativity to design a T-shirt that will be scanned and sublimation printed […]
Clay Nativity with Kris Vredeveld Thur, October 21, 28, Nov 4 4:00-5:30 p.m. Ages 9-11 $30 ($25 Members) Students will use clay to form their own nativity set which will include at least six figures. The first two classes will be spent forming the figures. On the last day students will select one color and […]
Building a 3D Art Gallery with Donna Knuver Saturday, October 30 11:00 a.m. -1:00 p.m. Ages 9-11 $10 Using foam board, students will construct a miniature art gallery which will include their own choice of art pieces.
INSPIRE: Art Classes for Teens These classes are funded in part by a grant from the FACF Youth Advisory Committee. 3:45-5:00 p.m. • Ages 12-18 • Class Fee $10 Tuesdays, September 21&28 Sublimation T-Shirt Design Use composition, contrast, color and creativity to design a T-shirt that will be scanned and sublimation printed […]
Fused Glass Ornaments Tues., Nov. 2 6:00-8:00 p.m. OR Fri., Nov. 5 10:30 a.m.-12:30 pm. OR Wed., Nov. 10 6:00-8:00 p.m. Ages 16+ $45 (Members $40) A great introduction to glass fusing. Using glass cutting tools and techniques students will use a wide selection of fusible glass to create two fused glass ornaments. Three dates […]
Matting & Framing Thur., Nov. 4 & 11 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Ages 16+ $75 ($70 Members) Learn equipment, materials, terminology, measuring, cutting and assembling completed framed artwork. Please bring approx. 8 x 10” photo, drawing, or 2D art to frame.
Color Wheel Turtle with Kris Vredeveld Saturday, November 6 11:00 a.m. -12:30 p.m. Ages 6-8 $7 In this class students will be introduced to the basic color wheel by using oil pastels and watercolors students to create a sea turtle.