Community Calendar

Explore the tactile nature of textiles with a beginner course in weaving with instructor Annie Croft. Students will work from 8×12-inch looms, utilizing a variety of yarns to create colorful, textured tapestries. Between classes, students will be sent home with supplies to work on their tapestry for finishing at the second session. All supplies are provided. This is a great way to use up yarn and fabric scraps for an artful addition to your home!

This 2-week course will be held from 4-6 pm on Thursday, January 15 & 22, in the Idonea Hersee Classroom at Art Reach, 111 E. Broadway in Mount Pleasant.

Recommended age: 8 and up

Please note: An active membership is not required to register. Active members receive a 15% discount on classes.

7:00 – 8:30 pm / $5 covers materials each time, BYOB
Thurs. Jan 15, Wed. Feb 11, Mon. Mar 16, Wed. Apr 22, Mon. May 18

Let’s explore watercolor together as both an individual and community mindfulness practice. Watercolor is the perfect medium to teach us how to let go of perfection, to continue when things aren't going exactly as planned, to appreciate one another's creative journeys, and to find flow.

The focus is on the journey rather than the outcome. This is not a class with a teacher, but rather an experience of creativity in community. Zero experience or "artistic ability" strongly encouraged. This experience will create a welcome space for all who wish to participate. Space is limited. Please preregister.

Please let us know you are coming the day prior.
Fridays, 10:00 am – 1:00 pm / $8 each day

Wish you had the studio space to really create? You do - right here at Creative 360! Join us on Fridays to spread out and make art in our fantastic new space. Come alone or bring your friends, there is LOTS of room! You can work in any medium as long as you 'leave no trace'. Please bring your own table/floor protection as needed. Bring tea or snacks and your supplies.

Students looking to improve their portrait drawing skills are invited to join instructor Matthew Grimmer for this 6-week course. Working from a live model each week, students will develop several drawings using charcoal and pencil, ranging from shorter to longer poses. We will learn how to create quick, loose sketches that capture the models' likeness, then, onto longer, more technical drawings where we learn to capture subtle details and shading. The course will focus on teaching a light-handed, anatomical, realistic style through a slow-paced practice that relies on measurements, comparison, and thoughtful mark-making.

This class is meant to cover the basic building blocks for portraiture and is directed towards beginners and intermediate skill levels. Advanced-level students may also be accommodated upon request. We will cover how to build and shape features in 3D and will cover basic areas of drawing, such as overall composition, cross-hatching to create form, and making the most of light and shadow, all within the context of the figure.

By the end of the course, students will have an understanding of the anatomy of the head, the complexity of shapes that create the face, and its relationship to drawing their portraiture, as well as improved confidence in their charcoal and pencil handling skills.

This course will be held weekly from 5:30-7:30 pm on Friday, January 16- February 20, in the Idonea Hersee Classroom at Art Reach, 111 E. Broadway in Mount Pleasant.

Recommended ages: Teens & Adults

Please note: An active membership is not required to register. Active members receive a 15% discount on classes.

Friday, January 16 / 7:00 – 8:30 pm / $10 adults, $5 under 18
Bring your own beverage and snacks!

Rudelsingen, or “wolf pack singing", has been a monster hit in Germany for over 10 years. This mass karaoke event allows everyone to join in without hesitation. Whether you're the church choir soloist or an out of tune shower singer, come belt out your favorite songs together with friends.
Lyrics from your favorite familiar songs will be projected - from rock and pop classics, Broadway, Disney, folk, the Great American Songbook, and earworms galore!

Songs will be appropriate for all ages.

Want to learn how to use a sewing machine or just brush up on what your grandmother taught you 20 years ago? Join us for a beginner-friendly sewing class with instructor Cara Denison. Students will learn some basic sewing skills on sewing machines and create an improv quilt pillow case with an optional zipper!

Students must bring their own pillow form (18×18 inches is a typical size) so their pillowcase will fit correctly. If you have your own machine, you may bring it, or use one of ours. An assortment of fabric will be provided, or you may bring yardage or fat quarters in your choice of colors.

This workshop will be held from 9 am to noon, Saturday, January 17, in the Idonea Hersee Classroom at Art Reach, 111 E. Broadway, Mt. Pleasant, MI.

Recommended age: 10 and up

Please note: An active membership is not required to register. Active members receive a 15% discount on classes.

Please let us know you are coming the day prior.
Fridays, 10:00 am – 1:00 pm / $8 each day

Wish you had the studio space to really create? You do - right here at Creative 360! Join us on Fridays to spread out and make art in our fantastic new space. Come alone or bring your friends, there is LOTS of room! You can work in any medium as long as you 'leave no trace'. Please bring your own table/floor protection as needed. Bring tea or snacks and your supplies.

Don’t throw those shrunken wool sweaters away! Reuse your old clothing to make functional art in the form of upcycled mittens. Felted wool is perfect for sewing into these fun and funky mitts, which are naturally easy to care for and above all, warm. Instructor Kim Bigard will guide you in laying out your pattern, cutting pieces, and machine stitching them to make durable winter wear. Students are welcome to bring any old wool sweaters they wish to cut up (preshrink in the washer and dryer, please!), and we will have an assortment of pieces and fleece fabric available to choose from. If you have a sewing machine, you may bring it; otherwise, machines are available to borrow. Beginners are welcome.

This workshop will be held from 1-4 pm, Saturday, January 17, in the Idonea Hersee Classroom at Art Reach, 111 E. Broadway in Mount Pleasant.

Recommended age: 13 and up

Please note: An active membership is not required to register. Active members receive a 15% discount on classes.

Unwind with an evening of watercolor painting led by Cheryl Meyer! Bring your favorite wine, a friend, and your creativity for this relaxing Saturday workshop. Participants will learn watercolor techniques while painting a unique still-life composition. All instruction and art supplies are provided, making it the perfect opportunity to embrace your creativity.

Wine & Watercolors will be held 6-8:30 pm, Saturday, January 17, in the Idonea Hersee Classroom at Art Reach, 111 E. Broadway in Mount Pleasant.

Recommended age: Adults 21+

Please note: An active membership is not required to register. Active members receive a 15% discount on classes.

Please let us know you are coming the day prior.
Fridays, 10:00 am – 1:00 pm / $8 each day

Wish you had the studio space to really create? You do - right here at Creative 360! Join us on Fridays to spread out and make art in our fantastic new space. Come alone or bring your friends, there is LOTS of room! You can work in any medium as long as you 'leave no trace'. Please bring your own table/floor protection as needed. Bring tea or snacks and your supplies.