Visual Arts & Open Studios

CERAMICS & SCULPTURE

CERAMICS
Donna MacGregor
8 weeks • Monday • Mon. 5:30-8 PM • 6/22-8/17 (off 7/6) • $182 ($145)
Learn coil and hand-building, make tiles and wheel thrown pots. Artist Donna MacGregor shows you the ins and outs of all the amazing things that you can make with clay. The cost of the class includes 20lbs of clay, glaze and firing. This is a great way to create and relax. Sign up a friend and get $20.00 off your class. Register Now

ADVANCED CERAMIC TECHNIQUES
Andrew Snyder
8 weeks • Tuesday • 5:30-8:30 PM • 7/7-8/25 • $182 ($145)
Now that you have the basics of ceramics covered, learn the nuances of ceramics. This class includes 20 lbs of clay, glaze and firing. Register Now

CERAMICS OPEN STUDIO
*New longer hours and lower prices
Monday 10:00 AM-5:00 PM
Tuesday 10:00 AM-5:00 PM
Wednesday 3:00 PM-8:00 PM,
Thursday 10:00 AM-8:00 PM
Friday & Saturday 10:00 AM-2:00 PM
Buy a five session punch card for $40, a ten session punch card for $65 or -pay a $10 per session drop in fee. Clay is $25 for 20 lbs. Sessions include glaze, storage and firing.
Please call office to purchase puunch card.

EASY & ELEGANT CEMENT SCULPTURE
Amy Greving
3 wks. • Saturday • 10 AM-12:30 PM • 7/11-7/25 • $55 ($44)
Create amazingly delicate weather-proof outdoor sculpture. Multi-Media Artist Amy Greving shows you how to design, construct, mold and embellish these everlasting pieces of art. They are so pretty you can use them inside too! Register Now

ART HISTORY WITHOUT THE MYSTERY
Andrew Snyder
6 weeks • Monday • 6:00-8:00 PM • 7/6-8/10 • $ 59 ($48) • Rm. 116
Do you ever feel like the only artists that you’ve heard of are Pablo Picasso and Vincent Van Gogh? Have you always wanted to know a little bit more about how creativity, art and history shaped the world…then this is the class for you. Instructor Andrew Snyder takes you on an engaging journey through history exploring the human need for self-expression. From the Stone-age to the Modern-age look at great works of art and learn how they came to be, and why they stand the test of time. No exams, no essays and no pressure, just great discussions and amazing works of art. Register Now

DRAWING AND PAINTING

DRAWING
Andrew Snyder
Andrew Snyder • 8 wks. • Thurs. 5:30-7:30 PM • 6/25 - 8/20 (off 7/2) • $96 ($77)
In this class we will explore a broad range of media and techniques including: charcoal, pastels, colored pencil, seeing techniques and even a little abstraction. Join instructor Andrew Snyder for a look at different ways of working and composing, which are designed to help you see new possibilities for your creative expression.Register Now

LIFE DRAWING SESSIONS
limited instruction-Staff 
Tuesdays • 6 - 8 PM • 6/9-8/18 • $8.00 per session drop in fee • Rm. 220 Professional nude model to pose on sight. Please bring your own supplies for drawing or painting. Must be over 21 to participate in the class or have an adult’s signature. No photography.

OIL PAINTING & BEYOND
Ken Widing
6 weeks • Wednesday • 6 - 8 PM • 6/17-7/22 • $94($ 75) • Rm 217
Explore the rich, deep colors of oil painting with award winning Artist Ken Widing. Ken will guide you through everything you need to know about beginning to paint with this classical medium. This class would be a great refresher too! A supply list is available upon registration. Register Now

PAINTING IN WATERCOLOR (Afternoon)
May Van Ark
6 weeks • Tuesday • 1-3PM • 6/9-7/21 (no class 6/24) • $94 ($ 75) • Rm. 220
Enjoy the fun and freedom of watercolor painting. Popular instructor May Van Ark teaches the basics of this medium and demystifies the mysteries. This class is great for the beginner and the returning painter. A supply list is available upon registration.Register Now

PAINTING IN WATERCOLOR (Evenings)
May Van Ark
6 weeks • Wednesday • 6-8 PM • 6/10-7/22 (no class 6/24) • $94 ($ 75) Rm. 217
Enjoy the fun and freedom of watercolor painting. Popular instructor May Van Ark teaches the basics of this medium and demystifies the mysteries. This class is great for the beginner and the returning painter. A supply list is available upon registration.Register Now

PASTEL-UCIOUS!
Patricia Dee
4 weeks • Tuesday • 5:30-8 PM • 6/30-7/21 • $60 ($ 50) • Rm. 217 
Learn the luscious art of pastels. Fine Artist Patricia Dee offers instruction in the process of layering colors to produce rich luminous work as well as the nuts and bolts of this medium. A supply list is available upon registration. Register Now

PLEIN AIR WATERCOLOR
Staff
8 weeks • Thursday • 10AM -12:30 PM • 7/9-8/27 • $72 ($ 58)
Do something memorable this summer! Paint outside on location while receiving excellent watercolor instruction. Each week painters will meet at a new location with gear and paint the beautiful West Michigan landscape. A location schedule will be provided upon registration. Rain dates will be at the Arts Council or rescheduled. A supply list is available upon registration.Register Now

HEALING SELF-PORTRAITURE
Vicki Morgan
4 weeks • Thursday • 6-8 PM • 8/6-8/27 • $55 ($44) • Rm 220
Express yourself. Capture who you are or who you would like to be. Is this a time of transition? Are you experiencing a personal challenge? Multi-media artist Vickie Morgan will help you create a self portrait in paint, fabrics, paper, collage, or any mixed media material you wish including poetry, or other text. Self portraits can be a vehicle to heal, help discover inner feelings and make new friends. A suggested supply list is available upon registration.Register Now

PHOTOGRAPHY

A BEGINNER"S GUIDE TO DIGITAL
Jeff Raterink
3 weeks • Tuesday • 6:30-8:30 PM • 6/16-6/30 $47 ($38) • Rm. 119
Photographer Jeff Raterink helps you understand how to use all of the menus and functions of your digital camera so you can take beautiful photographs every time. This class is designed for students with SLR cameras.Register Now

PHOTOGRAPHY- Let's Get Digital
Jeff Raterink
6 weeks • Tuesday • 6:30-8:30 PM • 7/7-8/11 $68($ 55) • Rm. 119
This intermediate class will help you get the most out of your digital SLR, or digital camera. Jeff will help you discover all the wonderful tools your camera has to offer. You will also learn about composition and artistry. Please bring a tripod.Register Now

PHOTOSHOP - A Beginner's Guide
Jeff Raterink
6 weeks • Thursday • 6:30-8:30 PM • 6/18-7/23 • $77 ($ 62) • Herrick Library Computer Lab. Discover what Photoshop can do for your digital images! Jeff teaches the basics and beyond of this wonderful and extremely useful program. This class is held at the Herrick Library computer lab. Register Now

ADOBE ILLUSTRATOR - A Beginner's Guide
Jeff Raterink
6 weeks • Thursday • 6:30-8:30 PM • 8/6-9/17 (no class 9/3) • $77 ($62) •Herrick Library Computer Lab.
Here it is! The class you have been waiting for. Learn to use this amazing program to create illustrations, artwork, posters, invites or any other professional-looking document you may need for your home, work or organization. Register Now

NATURE PHOTOGRAPHY One Day WORKSHOP
Jeff Raterink
Saturday June 20 • 9am-12pm • $30 ($25)
Meet Jeff at The Outdoor Discovery Center and he will lead you down the path to excellent outdoor photos. This insightful workshop will help you discover how to capture nature in its best light. Class meets at the Outdoor Discovery Center.Register Now

ADVANCED LIGHTING TECHNIQUES One Day WORKSHOP 
Jeff Raterink
Saturday August 8 • 10AM-1PM • $50 ($45) • Rm. 115
Take your photography to the next level. Photography is all about light and Jeff teaches you how to get the best out of your images in this special one day workshop. Register Now

JEWELRY

LAMPWORK BEADMAKING
Gini Cooper
3 weeks • Thursday • 5:30-8 PM • 6/18-7/2 • $95 ($ 76) • Rm. 217
Learn to create gorgeous one-of-a-kind glass pieces. Gini takes you through the steps of glass bead making using heat and rods to form these small pieces of art.Register Now