Event Type : Arts & Crafts

Whimsical Watercolors is a series for young artists to enjoy the charm and freedom of watercolors. Led by instructor Annie Croft, students will be guided step-by-step in creating their version of fun and playful images. Classes are on the third Tuesday of each month.

The class will be held from 4-5:30 pm on Tuesday, September 17 in the Idonea Hersee Classroom at Art Reach, 111 E. Broadway, Mt. Pleasant, MI.

Recommended age: 6 and up

Colored Pencil Drawing is an in-depth, skill-building course with acclaimed artist and instructor Julie Tyslicky. She will teach you how to effectively use your colored pencils, by exploring how to layer and blend using color theory as the backbone of the techniques learned. This class does not specifically teach basic drawing techniques (other than how to shade a sphere), therefore an understanding of basic drawing and greyscale values is advised but not necessary. If you are a beginner, don’t worry! Students will learn to draw spheres and eggs primarily as subject matter in a hands-on and in-depth manner through assignments and in-class discussions.

This 8-week course is held from 3-6 pm, Wednesdays, September 18-November 6 in the Idonea Hersee Classroom at Art Reach, 111 E. Broadway in Mount Pleasant, MI.

Recommended age: Adults only

This class, led by artist and poet Cheryl Meyer, is perfect for anyone interested in exploring the intersection of poetry and visual art. Participants will receive a watercolor art journal to practice their technique while building prose. You can expect to cover some basic poetry forms while embellishing your prose with artful watercolor embellishments. Any level of experience or ability is welcome. Discover how the written word and visual art can come together to create deeply personal and evocative journal pages.

The class will be held from 5:30-8:30 pm on Wednesday, September 18, in the Brannan Family Meeting Room at Art Reach, 111 E. Broadway in Mount Pleasant.

Recommended age: Teens and up

The Fundamentals of Drawing is a series of 4-12 week in-depth, skill-building courses with acclaimed artist and instructor Julie Tyslicky, designed to teach you to draw from the ground level. Starting with “I can’t draw a stick figure” or the ever-popular “I can’t draw a straight line” developing into much more advanced skills that can help enhance your art vocabulary, painting skills or possibly get you into juried shows.

Fundamentals of Drawing 1 starts the process at the ground level, teaching you how to go about handling the nervousness and the fear of making a mistake, contour line drawing, observation, and its importance to the drawing process.

This course also teaches technical knowledge such as layering, what are values, highlights and shadows, and negative space. If you have always wanted to know how to draw but didn’t know where to begin or you were afraid to, this is an excellent series of classes for you!

This 12-week skill-building course takes place from 6:30-9 pm, Wednesdays, September 18- December 4, in the Idonea Hersee Classroom at Art Reach, 111 E Broadway in Mount Pleasant.

Recommended age: Adults only

Bring your favorite wine, a friend, and your creativity, and join Cheryl Meyer for a relaxing Saturday. Participants will learn the basics of watercolor and paint a unique still life. Instruction and art supplies are included!

This workshop takes place 6-8:30 pm, Saturday, September 21 in the Idonea Hersee Classroom at Art Reach, 111 E Broadway in Mount Pleasant.

Recommended age: Adults only

Club Create is a Michigan Arts Access program for adults with disabilities. Club Create provides opportunities for adults with disabilities to have hands-on experiences in the arts provided by professional artists. Club members participate in an art experience at each meeting, as well as have time to socialize with other club members. Club Create of Mid Michigan meets 10-11:30 on the fourth Wednesday and 5:30-7 pm on the second Thursday of each month. Caregivers are welcome to participate as well.

Club Create of Mid Michigan members will meet from 10-11:30 am, Wednesday, September 25, in the Idonea Hersee Classroom at Art Reach, 111 E. Broadway in Mount Pleasant.

Colored Pencil Drawing is an in-depth, skill-building course with acclaimed artist and instructor Julie Tyslicky. She will teach you how to effectively use your colored pencils, by exploring how to layer and blend using color theory as the backbone of the techniques learned. This class does not specifically teach basic drawing techniques (other than how to shade a sphere), therefore an understanding of basic drawing and greyscale values is advised but not necessary. If you are a beginner, don’t worry! Students will learn to draw spheres and eggs primarily as subject matter in a hands-on and in-depth manner through assignments and in-class discussions.

This 8-week course is held from 3-6 pm, Wednesdays, September 18-November 6 in the Idonea Hersee Classroom at Art Reach, 111 E. Broadway in Mount Pleasant, MI.

Recommended age: Adults only

The Fundamentals of Drawing is a series of 4-12 week in-depth, skill-building courses with acclaimed artist and instructor Julie Tyslicky, designed to teach you to draw from the ground level. Starting with “I can’t draw a stick figure” or the ever-popular “I can’t draw a straight line” developing into much more advanced skills that can help enhance your art vocabulary, painting skills or possibly get you into juried shows.

Fundamentals of Drawing 1 starts the process at the ground level, teaching you how to go about handling the nervousness and the fear of making a mistake, contour line drawing, observation, and its importance to the drawing process.

This course also teaches technical knowledge such as layering, what are values, highlights and shadows, and negative space. If you have always wanted to know how to draw but didn’t know where to begin or you were afraid to, this is an excellent series of classes for you!

This 12-week skill-building course takes place from 6:30-9 pm, Wednesdays, September 18- December 4, in the Idonea Hersee Classroom at Art Reach, 111 E Broadway in Mount Pleasant.

Recommended age: Adults only

This writing course is an immersive and engaging series designed to help participants unleash their creativity and embark on a journey of self-discovery through the art of memoir writing.

Led by writing instructor Cheryl Meyer, this 3-week class will equip you with the essential tools, techniques, and guidance necessary to craft a powerful memoir. This class offers a supportive and inspiring environment to delve into the depths of your memories and transform them into compelling narratives.

By the end of the course, you will be equipped with the tools to continue your writing practice beyond the workshop. Whether you aspire to publish your memoir or simply want to preserve your memories for yourself and your loved ones, this class will empower you to embark on an exciting writing adventure that will leave a lasting legacy.

This 3-week course will be held from 5-7 pm on Thursdays, beginning September 26-October 10, in the Idonea Hersee Classroom at 111 E. Broadway, Mount Pleasant, MI.

Note: No prior writing experience is necessary to participate in this class. All levels of writers, from beginners to advanced, are welcome to join and explore the art of memoir writing.

Recommended age: Teens and up

Brews & Brushes is a monthly, step-by-step acrylic painting class led by instructor Brenda O’Brien. Guests are invited to bring a friend, a favorite beverage & a little creativity. We will provide supplies & help you paint your own masterpiece in the style of the image shown on a 16×20 canvas to take home! This one-night class is the perfect place for painters of any skill level!

This class will be held from 5:30 to 8:30 pm Thursday, September 26, in the Idonea Hersee Classroom at Art Reach, 111 E. Broadway in Mount Pleasant.

Recommended age: Adults only

Enter fall with a renewed sense of purpose and well-being by joining mixed media artist, Deborah Clark, and artist and energy healer, Debbie Peterson, for a truly impactful session. Participants will practice a variety of art journaling techniques focused on managing stress and improving focus, and engage in an individual, mini-session for energetic healing. All experience and ability levels are welcome.

Students should bring an old planner or hardcover book with non-shiny pages to repurpose.

The class will be held from 5:30-8 pm Friday, September 27, in the Idonea Hersee Classroom at Art Reach, 111 E. Broadway in Mount Pleasant.

Recommended age: Teens and up

Colored Pencil Drawing is an in-depth, skill-building course with acclaimed artist and instructor Julie Tyslicky. She will teach you how to effectively use your colored pencils, by exploring how to layer and blend using color theory as the backbone of the techniques learned. This class does not specifically teach basic drawing techniques (other than how to shade a sphere), therefore an understanding of basic drawing and greyscale values is advised but not necessary. If you are a beginner, don’t worry! Students will learn to draw spheres and eggs primarily as subject matter in a hands-on and in-depth manner through assignments and in-class discussions.

This 8-week course is held from 3-6 pm, Wednesdays, September 18-November 6 in the Idonea Hersee Classroom at Art Reach, 111 E. Broadway in Mount Pleasant, MI.

Recommended age: Adults only

The Fundamentals of Drawing is a series of 4-12 week in-depth, skill-building courses with acclaimed artist and instructor Julie Tyslicky, designed to teach you to draw from the ground level. Starting with “I can’t draw a stick figure” or the ever-popular “I can’t draw a straight line” developing into much more advanced skills that can help enhance your art vocabulary, painting skills or possibly get you into juried shows.

Fundamentals of Drawing 1 starts the process at the ground level, teaching you how to go about handling the nervousness and the fear of making a mistake, contour line drawing, observation, and its importance to the drawing process.

This course also teaches technical knowledge such as layering, what are values, highlights and shadows, and negative space. If you have always wanted to know how to draw but didn’t know where to begin or you were afraid to, this is an excellent series of classes for you!

This 12-week skill-building course takes place from 6:30-9 pm, Wednesdays, September 18- December 4, in the Idonea Hersee Classroom at Art Reach, 111 E Broadway in Mount Pleasant.

Recommended age: Adults only

Colored Pencil Drawing is an in-depth, skill-building course with acclaimed artist and instructor Julie Tyslicky. She will teach you how to effectively use your colored pencils, by exploring how to layer and blend using color theory as the backbone of the techniques learned. This class does not specifically teach basic drawing techniques (other than how to shade a sphere), therefore an understanding of basic drawing and greyscale values is advised but not necessary. If you are a beginner, don’t worry! Students will learn to draw spheres and eggs primarily as subject matter in a hands-on and in-depth manner through assignments and in-class discussions.

This 8-week course is held from 3-6 pm, Wednesdays, September 18-November 6 in the Idonea Hersee Classroom at Art Reach, 111 E. Broadway in Mount Pleasant, MI.

Recommended age: Adults only

The Fundamentals of Drawing is a series of 4-12 week in-depth, skill-building courses with acclaimed artist and instructor Julie Tyslicky, designed to teach you to draw from the ground level. Starting with “I can’t draw a stick figure” or the ever-popular “I can’t draw a straight line” developing into much more advanced skills that can help enhance your art vocabulary, painting skills or possibly get you into juried shows.

Fundamentals of Drawing 1 starts the process at the ground level, teaching you how to go about handling the nervousness and the fear of making a mistake, contour line drawing, observation, and its importance to the drawing process.

This course also teaches technical knowledge such as layering, what are values, highlights and shadows, and negative space. If you have always wanted to know how to draw but didn’t know where to begin or you were afraid to, this is an excellent series of classes for you!

This 12-week skill-building course takes place from 6:30-9 pm, Wednesdays, September 18- December 4, in the Idonea Hersee Classroom at Art Reach, 111 E Broadway in Mount Pleasant.

Recommended age: Adults only

Colored Pencil Drawing is an in-depth, skill-building course with acclaimed artist and instructor Julie Tyslicky. She will teach you how to effectively use your colored pencils, by exploring how to layer and blend using color theory as the backbone of the techniques learned. This class does not specifically teach basic drawing techniques (other than how to shade a sphere), therefore an understanding of basic drawing and greyscale values is advised but not necessary. If you are a beginner, don’t worry! Students will learn to draw spheres and eggs primarily as subject matter in a hands-on and in-depth manner through assignments and in-class discussions.

This 8-week course is held from 3-6 pm, Wednesdays, September 18-November 6 in the Idonea Hersee Classroom at Art Reach, 111 E. Broadway in Mount Pleasant, MI.

Recommended age: Adults only

The Fundamentals of Drawing is a series of 4-12 week in-depth, skill-building courses with acclaimed artist and instructor Julie Tyslicky, designed to teach you to draw from the ground level. Starting with “I can’t draw a stick figure” or the ever-popular “I can’t draw a straight line” developing into much more advanced skills that can help enhance your art vocabulary, painting skills or possibly get you into juried shows.

Fundamentals of Drawing 1 starts the process at the ground level, teaching you how to go about handling the nervousness and the fear of making a mistake, contour line drawing, observation, and its importance to the drawing process.

This course also teaches technical knowledge such as layering, what are values, highlights and shadows, and negative space. If you have always wanted to know how to draw but didn’t know where to begin or you were afraid to, this is an excellent series of classes for you!

This 12-week skill-building course takes place from 6:30-9 pm, Wednesdays, September 18- December 4, in the Idonea Hersee Classroom at Art Reach, 111 E Broadway in Mount Pleasant.

Recommended age: Adults only

Colored Pencil Drawing is an in-depth, skill-building course with acclaimed artist and instructor Julie Tyslicky. She will teach you how to effectively use your colored pencils, by exploring how to layer and blend using color theory as the backbone of the techniques learned. This class does not specifically teach basic drawing techniques (other than how to shade a sphere), therefore an understanding of basic drawing and greyscale values is advised but not necessary. If you are a beginner, don’t worry! Students will learn to draw spheres and eggs primarily as subject matter in a hands-on and in-depth manner through assignments and in-class discussions.

This 8-week course is held from 3-6 pm, Wednesdays, September 18-November 6 in the Idonea Hersee Classroom at Art Reach, 111 E. Broadway in Mount Pleasant, MI.

Recommended age: Adults only

The Fundamentals of Drawing is a series of 4-12 week in-depth, skill-building courses with acclaimed artist and instructor Julie Tyslicky, designed to teach you to draw from the ground level. Starting with “I can’t draw a stick figure” or the ever-popular “I can’t draw a straight line” developing into much more advanced skills that can help enhance your art vocabulary, painting skills or possibly get you into juried shows.

Fundamentals of Drawing 1 starts the process at the ground level, teaching you how to go about handling the nervousness and the fear of making a mistake, contour line drawing, observation, and its importance to the drawing process.

This course also teaches technical knowledge such as layering, what are values, highlights and shadows, and negative space. If you have always wanted to know how to draw but didn’t know where to begin or you were afraid to, this is an excellent series of classes for you!

This 12-week skill-building course takes place from 6:30-9 pm, Wednesdays, September 18- December 4, in the Idonea Hersee Classroom at Art Reach, 111 E Broadway in Mount Pleasant.

Recommended age: Adults only

Colored Pencil Drawing is an in-depth, skill-building course with acclaimed artist and instructor Julie Tyslicky. She will teach you how to effectively use your colored pencils, by exploring how to layer and blend using color theory as the backbone of the techniques learned. This class does not specifically teach basic drawing techniques (other than how to shade a sphere), therefore an understanding of basic drawing and greyscale values is advised but not necessary. If you are a beginner, don’t worry! Students will learn to draw spheres and eggs primarily as subject matter in a hands-on and in-depth manner through assignments and in-class discussions.

This 8-week course is held from 3-6 pm, Wednesdays, September 18-November 6 in the Idonea Hersee Classroom at Art Reach, 111 E. Broadway in Mount Pleasant, MI.

Recommended age: Adults only

The Fundamentals of Drawing is a series of 4-12 week in-depth, skill-building courses with acclaimed artist and instructor Julie Tyslicky, designed to teach you to draw from the ground level. Starting with “I can’t draw a stick figure” or the ever-popular “I can’t draw a straight line” developing into much more advanced skills that can help enhance your art vocabulary, painting skills or possibly get you into juried shows.

Fundamentals of Drawing 1 starts the process at the ground level, teaching you how to go about handling the nervousness and the fear of making a mistake, contour line drawing, observation, and its importance to the drawing process.

This course also teaches technical knowledge such as layering, what are values, highlights and shadows, and negative space. If you have always wanted to know how to draw but didn’t know where to begin or you were afraid to, this is an excellent series of classes for you!

This 12-week skill-building course takes place from 6:30-9 pm, Wednesdays, September 18- December 4, in the Idonea Hersee Classroom at Art Reach, 111 E Broadway in Mount Pleasant.

Recommended age: Adults only

Colored Pencil Drawing is an in-depth, skill-building course with acclaimed artist and instructor Julie Tyslicky. She will teach you how to effectively use your colored pencils, by exploring how to layer and blend using color theory as the backbone of the techniques learned. This class does not specifically teach basic drawing techniques (other than how to shade a sphere), therefore an understanding of basic drawing and greyscale values is advised but not necessary. If you are a beginner, don’t worry! Students will learn to draw spheres and eggs primarily as subject matter in a hands-on and in-depth manner through assignments and in-class discussions.

This 8-week course is held from 3-6 pm, Wednesdays, September 18-November 6 in the Idonea Hersee Classroom at Art Reach, 111 E. Broadway in Mount Pleasant, MI.

Recommended age: Adults only

The Fundamentals of Drawing is a series of 4-12 week in-depth, skill-building courses with acclaimed artist and instructor Julie Tyslicky, designed to teach you to draw from the ground level. Starting with “I can’t draw a stick figure” or the ever-popular “I can’t draw a straight line” developing into much more advanced skills that can help enhance your art vocabulary, painting skills or possibly get you into juried shows.

Fundamentals of Drawing 1 starts the process at the ground level, teaching you how to go about handling the nervousness and the fear of making a mistake, contour line drawing, observation, and its importance to the drawing process.

This course also teaches technical knowledge such as layering, what are values, highlights and shadows, and negative space. If you have always wanted to know how to draw but didn’t know where to begin or you were afraid to, this is an excellent series of classes for you!

This 12-week skill-building course takes place from 6:30-9 pm, Wednesdays, September 18- December 4, in the Idonea Hersee Classroom at Art Reach, 111 E Broadway in Mount Pleasant.

Recommended age: Adults only

The Fundamentals of Drawing is a series of 4-12 week in-depth, skill-building courses with acclaimed artist and instructor Julie Tyslicky, designed to teach you to draw from the ground level. Starting with “I can’t draw a stick figure” or the ever-popular “I can’t draw a straight line” developing into much more advanced skills that can help enhance your art vocabulary, painting skills or possibly get you into juried shows.

Fundamentals of Drawing 1 starts the process at the ground level, teaching you how to go about handling the nervousness and the fear of making a mistake, contour line drawing, observation, and its importance to the drawing process.

This course also teaches technical knowledge such as layering, what are values, highlights and shadows, and negative space. If you have always wanted to know how to draw but didn’t know where to begin or you were afraid to, this is an excellent series of classes for you!

This 12-week skill-building course takes place from 6:30-9 pm, Wednesdays, September 18- December 4, in the Idonea Hersee Classroom at Art Reach, 111 E Broadway in Mount Pleasant.

Recommended age: Adults only

The Fundamentals of Drawing is a series of 4-12 week in-depth, skill-building courses with acclaimed artist and instructor Julie Tyslicky, designed to teach you to draw from the ground level. Starting with “I can’t draw a stick figure” or the ever-popular “I can’t draw a straight line” developing into much more advanced skills that can help enhance your art vocabulary, painting skills or possibly get you into juried shows.

Fundamentals of Drawing 1 starts the process at the ground level, teaching you how to go about handling the nervousness and the fear of making a mistake, contour line drawing, observation, and its importance to the drawing process.

This course also teaches technical knowledge such as layering, what are values, highlights and shadows, and negative space. If you have always wanted to know how to draw but didn’t know where to begin or you were afraid to, this is an excellent series of classes for you!

This 12-week skill-building course takes place from 6:30-9 pm, Wednesdays, September 18- December 4, in the Idonea Hersee Classroom at Art Reach, 111 E Broadway in Mount Pleasant.

Recommended age: Adults only

The Fundamentals of Drawing is a series of 4-12 week in-depth, skill-building courses with acclaimed artist and instructor Julie Tyslicky, designed to teach you to draw from the ground level. Starting with “I can’t draw a stick figure” or the ever-popular “I can’t draw a straight line” developing into much more advanced skills that can help enhance your art vocabulary, painting skills or possibly get you into juried shows.

Fundamentals of Drawing 1 starts the process at the ground level, teaching you how to go about handling the nervousness and the fear of making a mistake, contour line drawing, observation, and its importance to the drawing process.

This course also teaches technical knowledge such as layering, what are values, highlights and shadows, and negative space. If you have always wanted to know how to draw but didn’t know where to begin or you were afraid to, this is an excellent series of classes for you!

This 12-week skill-building course takes place from 6:30-9 pm, Wednesdays, September 18- December 4, in the Idonea Hersee Classroom at Art Reach, 111 E Broadway in Mount Pleasant.

Recommended age: Adults only

The Fundamentals of Drawing is a series of 4-12 week in-depth, skill-building courses with acclaimed artist and instructor Julie Tyslicky, designed to teach you to draw from the ground level. Starting with “I can’t draw a stick figure” or the ever-popular “I can’t draw a straight line” developing into much more advanced skills that can help enhance your art vocabulary, painting skills or possibly get you into juried shows.

Fundamentals of Drawing 1 starts the process at the ground level, teaching you how to go about handling the nervousness and the fear of making a mistake, contour line drawing, observation, and its importance to the drawing process.

This course also teaches technical knowledge such as layering, what are values, highlights and shadows, and negative space. If you have always wanted to know how to draw but didn’t know where to begin or you were afraid to, this is an excellent series of classes for you!

This 12-week skill-building course takes place from 6:30-9 pm, Wednesdays, September 18- December 4, in the Idonea Hersee Classroom at Art Reach, 111 E Broadway in Mount Pleasant.

Recommended age: Adults only