Community Calendar

Does your houseplant or garden need a little extra sparkle? Join instructor Mary Anne Tompkins for a fun and creative workshop where you'll craft your very own colorful garden wand! Using a variety of beads, trinkets, and more, Mary Anne will guide you through the process of decorating 18-inch wands that will add a magical touch to your plants and garden.

Each participant will receive all the materials needed to create one unique garden wand, with additional wand supplies available for purchase at $15 each. Come ready to get crafty and give your plants a little extra personality!

This workshop will be held from 1-3 pm on Saturday, June 28, in the Idonea Hersee Classroom at 111 E. Broadway in Mt. Pleasant.

Recommended ages: all ages!

Teen Open Studio is a relaxed, creative night just for teens—perfect for hanging out, making art, and enjoying some pizza. Whether you're into painting, drawing, or want to try something new, this is a great space to explore your creativity and meet other teen artists. Teen Open Studio runs from 6 to 8 pm starting Saturday, June 28, and takes place on the fourth Saturday of every month.

This program is a Teen Advisory Group (TAG) initiative designed to give teens space and support to explore their creativity.

Recommended age: 13-19

Grab your besties and join us after the Great Lakes Bay Pride Festival for a magical night of glitz and glamour at the After Party Drag Show! The largest drag show in the region welcomes over 450 attendees and features Queens and Kings from our local area and across Michigan.

Curious about crochet but not sure where to start? This beginner-friendly class is the perfect introduction to the relaxing and rewarding art of crochet. Instructor Lauren Fulk will teach you the essential techniques, including how to hold your yarn and hook, make a foundation chain, and master basic stitches like single crochet and double crochet. You’ll learn how to read a pattern, increase/decrease, and set the foundation to begin crocheting your own projects.

By the end of the course, you’ll be able to read simple patterns and create your first handmade project—such as a cozy scarf, dishcloth, or more. Students should bring their choice of yarn and assorted crochet hook(s).

This 3-week course will be held 3-5 pm Mondays, June 16-30 in the Idonea Hersee Classroom at 111 E. Broadway, Mount Pleasant, MI.

Recommended age: 12 and up

Take a creative break in the middle of your day with instructor Cheryl Meyer to practice the art of succinct storytelling. Writers of all experience levels will learn the craft of short-shorts, or flash fiction (stories of less than 1000 words), and hone their skills in creating impactful narratives within a limited word count. This workshop will introduce writers to the form and utilizing prompts and writing exercises, practice the precision and focus of flash fiction narrative. Bring a lunch if you choose and get creative!

This 3 week course takes place from 11 am-1 pm on Tuesday, June 17-July 1, in the Idonea Hersee Classroom at Art Reach, 111 E. Broadway in Mount Pleasant

Recommended age: 16 and up

Toddlers (and parents!) are invited to join us for Wee Wednesdays! Wee Wednesdays is a bi-monthly program held from 10 to 11 am on the first and third Wednesday of the month. During each session, wee ones will gain art, reading, critical thinking, and tactile development skills. Each session will be a new project created on-site for your little ones to take home and enjoy!

The program starts at 10 am, Wednesday, July 2, in the Idonea Hersee Classroom at Art Reach, 111 E. Broadway in Mount Pleasant.

The mission of SCUBAnauts International is to educate teens in the marine sciences, enabling them to make a positive impact on the environment and empowering them to become tomorrow’s leaders. Florida and Georgia teens work hard all year to train as Scientific Divers and contribute to impactful marine research. Past projects range from coral restoration to seagrass monitoring to dive physiology studies. This week, five Nauts are visiting Thunder Bay to document shipwrecks, participate in marine debris surveys and collection, and analyze water quality as part of the Sanctuary’s broader freshwater acidification study. These students have been in the program for several years and have spent the last three months preparing to dive in cold water. Come hear what they have accomplished so far and what they hope to accomplish this week!

Doors open at 5:30pm and the lecture begins at 6pm. This is a free event, open to all, that takes place in the theater of the Great Lakes Maritime Heritage Center.

As we get close to celebrating our county’s Independence Day Holiday, there will be no better way to kick off this celebration than to hear The Lansing Concert Band, the official band of the City of Lansing, perform an incredible program of movie music, patriotic tunes, marches, along with standard traditional concert band literature. Also included will be the Armed Forces Salute, the Stars and Stripes Forever and much much more.

This band, rich in history, is now celebrating its 80th year! It is under the direction of Dr. Steven Sudduth, who brings a wealth of musical experiences into the mix. Ms. AnnaMaria Horn will lend her fine vocals to Somewhere Over the Rainbow & America the Beautiful. The concert is loaded with many favorites - this concert is not to be missed! Bring a lawn chair or blanket and enjoy!

Celebrate summer with color, creativity, and a flock of feathered inspiration! Led by instructor Cheryl Meyer, you’ll focus on capturing the charm, movement, and personality of birds through expressive painting techniques. Each week in this 4 session course will feature a different feathered friend and this class will guide you in bringing them to life on paper.

Perfect for beginner to intermediate artists, we’ll explore watercolor fundamentals—such as wet-on-wet, layering, and texture—while also learning how to sketch dynamic bird forms, render feathers, and create harmonious backgrounds.

Join us this July for a refreshing, nature-inspired artistic journey—because this month, it’s all about the birds!

The class will be held weekly from 2-5 pm on Mondays, July 7-28 in the Idonea Hersee Classroom at Art Reach, 111 E. Broadway, Mt. Pleasant, MI. You may select individual classes or enroll in the series for a discounted rate!

July 7- Sandhill Cranes
July 14- Warblers
July 21- Orioles
July 28- Hummingbirds

Recommended age: 16 and up

Kids interested in learning how to machine sew are invited to join instructor Tanya Ehrsam for a playful take on quilting. Using a sew-and-flip method of piecing, students can create a uniquely designed placemat for themselves or as a special gift. The mystery is in the final design, as no two pieces will look the same! All fabric and supplies are provided, as well as sewing machines. Students are welcome to bring assorted fabrics if desired.

This workshop will be held from 10 am-1 pm on Wednesday, July 9, in the Idonea Hersee Classroom at Art Reach, 111 E. Broadway in Mount Pleasant.

Recommended age: 8 and up