Clay Animal Pinch Pots

Clay Animal Pinch Pots
Sat., January 29 12:30 – 2:00 p.m.
Ages 6-8 $7
In this beginning clay class students will learn the basics of forming a pinch pot with the fun of adding animal features. Pick up after February 4.

Aztec Sun Mixed Media

Aztec Sun Mixed Media
Sat., February 26 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Ages 4-5 $7
Using a variety of cut paper students will design their own version of a patterned sun. This is a great project for building skills.

 

Snowy Village Mixed Media

Snowy Village Mixed Media
Sat., January 29 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Ages 4-5 $7
Capture a winter neighborhood using a variety of media including paint and cut paper.

Mixed Media Penguin

Mixed Media Penguin
Thurs., December 23 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Ages 4-5 $7
In this class children will use cutting, gluing and painting skills to create their own penguin.

Epoxy Stone Trivet with Jo Hoersten

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.

Explosion Book with Kris Vredeveld

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 Iguana with Kris Vredeveld

Clay Iguana with Kris Vredeveld

Tuesday, September 14

4:00-5:30 p.m.

Ages 9-11

$10

What’s more fun than using clay to form an interesting iguana! Students will learn basic clay building techniques while creating a unique sculpture. *Students should plan on returning to the NCCA-Artsplace on their own time to glaze their pieces.

Michigan Authors and Illustrators

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 and browse many books written or illustrated by Jane Stroschin, Janet Hasselbring, Bruce DeVries, and Lori McElrath Eslick in the Jansma Gallery at NCCA-Artsplace.

Jane Stroschin

A Fremont artist who is both author and illustrator of several books as well as an accomplished painter and photographer. Jane has written or Illustrated several books for children, artists and adults.

Lori McElrath Eslick

Is an award winning illustrator with many published books to her name as well as a series of greeting cards developed through Hallmark. She leads workshops, youth programs and illustrates a monthly column with the Wyoming Wildlife Magazine.

Janet Hasselbring & Bruce DeVries

This partnership of author/illustrator has produced a seven book series, Tales from Pelican Cove, with lessons about relationships, as well as the migratory birds and wildlife of North America.
Janet Hasselbring resides in Spring Lake, and winters in Sarasota Florida. Janet is the recipient of the 2010 Hertel Children’s Story Award and the 2012 Adult Short Story Award presented my Marantha Writer’s Conference. Her family farm, Country Dairy, may be well known to many, she has published a book about Country Dairy also.
Bruce DeVries is a self-taught artist who works form his home studio in West Michigan. When Bruce isn’t illustrating books, you can find him outside as he also is an avid gardener.

 

Fused Glass Beach with Lindsay Isenhart

Fused Glass Beach
with Lindsay Isenhart
July 15 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Ages 16+ $50 (Members $45)

Learn to use COE 96 fusible glass to express the magnificent skies, deep blue waters, tumultuous waves, crashing against the rocky and sandy shores! This is a great project for beginners or experienced glass artists!

Preregistration is required, give us a call at 231-924-4022 to sign up today!

Colored Pencil Botanicals with Anita Sams

Colored Pencil Botanicals
with Anita Sams
June 26 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Ages 16+ $75 (Members $70)

If you’re a plant lover or just like to dabble in the arts, this botanical drawing course using Prismacolor pencils will stimulate your mind and advance your drawing skills!