NCCA-Artsplace Statewide Photography Exhibit June 17 though July 23 This exhibit of photographs were submitted by Michigan photographers and juried by Frederic A. Reinecke. The 2022 NCCA-Artsplace Statewide Photography Competition is sure to wow audiences with a wide variety of subject matter, techniques, and presentation. Frederic A. Reinecke has a BFA in Art & Photography […]
Papunya Dot Turtle Painting Tues., June 28 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Ages 6-8 $7 Based on the papunya dot paintings of Australia students will use paper and paint to design their own turtle pattern using dots.
Ice Cream Cone Painting Tues., June 28 12:30 - 2:00 p.m. Ages 9-12 $7 Students will use established painting techniques to paint an ice cream cone on canvas with acrylic paint. Artist Wayne Thiebaud will be our inspiration.
Clay Cellphone Amplifier Tues., June 28 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. Ages 12-18 $15 Starting with extruded hollow clay and a pattern, students will create whimsical glazed clay cell phone amplifier. Kiln fired project ready to pick up the following week.
Etching / Intaglio Printmaking with Lee Ann Frame July 8 and 9 10:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Ages 16 to Adult $85 ($80 Members) How to prepare, etch, ink and print a metal plate onto fine printmaking papers, using a variety of tools, grounds, acid baths and our printing press. All materials provided for this […]
Clay Turtle Box (2nd Session Offering) Mon., July 11 1:30 - 3:00 p.m. Ages 9-12 $7 In this class students will use a variety of clay building techniques to form a turtle box with the shell as the cover then glaze with a variety of bold colors.
Tiffany Foil Stained Glass Flower Mon., July 11 6:00 - 8:30 p.m. Ages 16 to Adult $40 ($35 Members) Use a simple pattern to cut petals, grid edges, copper tape and solder to a glass gem center. Add a garden state. This flower is a beautiful addition to any container garden or flower bed.
Lion Clay Slab Tues., July 12 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Ages 4-5 $7 Using basic clay building skills students will construct a lion face on a slab of clay. They will enjoy using a garlic press to create the lion’s mane.
Clay Paintbrush Construction Tues., July 12 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. Ages 6-8 $7 In this class students will use clay techniques to form a colorful paintbrush. This piece will be perfect to hang on a wall as inspiration.
Clay Turtle Box Tues., July 12 3:00 - 4:30 p.m. Ages 9-12 $7 In this class students will use a variety of clay building techniques to form a turtle box with the shell as the cover then glaze with a variety of bold colors.
Butterfly Painting Experience Thurs., July 14 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Ages 4-5 $7 In this class students will use paint, brushes and stamping tools to design a colorful, symmetrical butterfly.
Reverse Portrait Painting Thurs., July 14 1:00 - 2:30 p.m. Ages 9-12 $7 Use a self portrait photograph transferred to a piece of clear acetate to create a colorful layered painting using acrylic paint and printing techniques.
Fused Glass Mobile Thurs., July 14 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. Ages 12-18 $15 Use glass tools, stringers, frit, glass paint and fuse-able glass to create a bold and colorful glass mobile!
Sailboats on Lake Michigan Sat., July 16 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Ages 4-5 $7 Students will assemble a mixed media summer scene of sailboats skimming along the waves.
Relief Sculpture Tues., July 19 3:00 - 4:30 p.m. Ages 6-8 $7 Construct a relief sculpture using a variety of materials including wood, metals and found objects to create a fun sculpture with a monochrome finish inspired by the art of Louise Nevelson.
Color Theory Series with Lindsay Isenhart Tues., July 19, 26, August 2 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Ages 16 to Adult $50 ($45) How does Monet make his paintings glow? The use of color, or a psychological and physiological response to light waves of a specific frequency effecting the eye. Learn about color mixing, hue, tint, […]
Clay Castle Thurs., July 21 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Ages 6-8 $7 Imagine being a bird flying over a beach, a field, a town. Students will construct their own bird’s eye view landscapes from clay.
Self Expression Silhouettes Thurs., July 21 1:30 - 3:00 p.m. Ages 9-12 $7 Create a collage of symbols words and images that literally paint a self portrait and then trace your silhouette to be cut out and mounted on mat board. This is a mixed media class.
Splashy Lake Painting with Jane Stroschin Sat., July 23 11:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Ages 16 to Adult $40 ($35 Members) Jane will guide students through a lake or river water inspired acrylic painting using bold color and textures. Students will each complete an acrylic painting on an 11” x 14” canvas.
Lapidary Ring Making Mon., July 25 12:30 - 3:30 p.m. Ages 12-18 $20 Learn to shape and polish your choice of a Petoskey stone or Labradorite slice and then placed into a prefabricated ring setting. Limited to 6 participants.
Lapidary with Andrea Huntley Born of Fire - Lake Superior Agate Earrings Mon./Wed, July 25 and 27 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. Ages 16 to Adult $65 ($60 Members) Create dainty dangle agate earrings featuring a natural edge/live edge with both faces polished. Learn how to identify agates, what makes an agate a true agate, agate […]
Canvas Letter Design Tues., July 26 3:00 - 4:30 p.m. Ages 6-8 $7 In this class students will use acrylic paint and design techniques to create a colorful letter on an artists canvas!
Creating Stamp Art Books with Olivia Erlewein Wed., July 27 and August 3 3:30 - 5:00 p.m. Ages 12-18 $15 Using fine papers, Japanese binding, paints, print blocks, and more students will learn how to create signature or printer spread, layout both word and images to create a one of a kind art book. Each […]
Dumspter Dolls with Artist Dawn Campbell Thurs., July 28 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. Ages 12 - 18 $10 The fashionably upcycled dolls have a flair for drama, lots of personality and are a creative delight. Students will work with fabrics, yarns, acrylic paints, stains, and lots of fine art ephemera and recycled materials to create […]
Mixed Media Blast! Thurs., July 28 1:00 - 2:30 p.m. Ages 6-8 $7 Use jelly plates, hand painted papers, metallic pens and more to create a mixed media painting inspired by nature!
Rockin’ Resin Coasters Sat., July 30 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Ages 16 to Adult $40 ($35 Members) Calling all rock hounds, bring your 3/8” stones and dainty driftwood to NCCA-Artsplace to learn how to incorporate them into poured resin coasters. No stones? No problem, all materials provided.
NCCA-Artsplace Exhibit Quilting Kaleidoscope July 27 through September 3 Artist Meet and Greet August 10 - 10:00 a.m. - Noon Enjoy a wide ranging display of quilt work from traditional block patterns to innovative mixed media art quilts. Table runners to full size quilts, apparel and accessories all pieced and quilted using many creative methods. […]
Textured Clay Owl Tues., August 2 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Ages 4-5 $7 Starting with a simple pinch pot students will continue building an owl using their fingers and interesting tools to add special details.
Clay Slab Fish Tues., August 2 12:30 - 2:00 p.m. Ages 6-8 $7 Starting with a slab of clay students will design a realistic fish complete with textural details and finish with bold glaze colors.
Clay Musical Rattle Tues., August 2 3:00 - 4:30 p.m. Ages 9-12 $7 Students will use clay techniques to create a rattle filled with tiny balls of clay that will make a rhythmic sound when shaken. Brightly glazed and kiln fired. Very artsy!
Statue of Liberty Pop Art Painting Thurs., August 4 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Ages 9-12 $7 Using Peter Max, a pop artist from the 1970’s, as inspiration students will paint the head of the Statue of Liberty with bright acrylic paint on canvas.
Japanese Lunch Design Thurs., August 4 1:00 - 2:30 p.m. Ages 6-8 $7 Using paper, painting, recycled objects and stamping tools students will create an art piece that resembles a Japanese bento box full of sushi and more.
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