Community Calendar

Join instructor Matthew Grimmer for an introduction to soft pastels. This course is designed to teach students how to draw from life while giving them an understanding of how to utilize color theory and the medium itself. You'll learn to use color to portray lights and shadows and how to pair colors to achieve harmony within a composition. You’ll also cover draftsmanship and drawing from sight so students can hone their realistic drawing techniques.

Over the course, students will build a drawing in successive layers, learning how to apply the appropriate layer each week; beginning with a focus on drawing techniques and ending with a heavier focus on color and blending. Students will work from the same still life over the course so you have plenty of time to work on a single subject. This course is perfect for pastel beginners or intermediate level.

This three-week course will be held from noon to 3 pm, on Wednesdays, April 2-16, in the Idonea Hersee Classroom at Art Reach, 111 E. Broadway in Mount Pleasant.

Embrace the serenity of nature with instructor Emily Gunning and explore painting botanicals in acrylic. All skill levels are welcome to join this 5-week course exploring florals, foliage, and elements of the natural world. Students will work from still life to practice their technique in capturing the beauty of plants and flowers, from layering colors to blending and fine detailing. We’ll explore how to paint realistic leaves, delicate petals, and intricate textures while experimenting with different brushwork styles and color palettes.

This 5-week course will be held from 11 am-1 pm on Thursdays, April 3-May 1, in the Idonea Hersee Classroom at Art Reach, 111 E. Broadway in Mount Pleasant.

Recommended age: 16 and up

Join instructor Tanya Ehrsam for a two-part workshop featuring one-of-a-kind dyed fabrics pieced into a fanciful mandala. Students will spend the first session learning the dyeing process and utilizing fiber-reactive procion dye to capture brilliant, saturated color on their quilting fabrics. Students will be provided with rinsing and cutting instructions for the following session.

Students will piece and assemble their quilt top the following week in a mandala pattern. The finished three-yard quilt top will be ready to layer, bind, and quilt at home for the finishing touch. Dye, patterns, and instruction will be provided. Students will be responsible for bringing fabric to the first session to dye, as well as a sewing machine and coordinating thread. If you do not have a machine, please reach out to Art Reach, and we may be able to provide one.

This class will be held from noon-2 pm on Saturday, April 5, and 11 am to 3 pm, on Saturday, April 12, in the Idonea Hersee Classroom at Art Reach, 111 E. Broadway in Mount Pleasant.

Recommended ages: 16 and up

Local Non-Profit Hosts "Shred the Stigma" Mental Health Weekend at Boyne Mountain

BOYNE FALLS, MI (February 21, 2025) — Surf the Earth MHC, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, will host "Shred the Stigma" Mental Health Weekend at Boyne Mountain Resort from April 4-6, 2025. The event combines winter sports, wellness activities, and mental health awareness programming to foster community connection and break down barriers surrounding mental health conversations.

"Shred the Stigma brings together both winter sports enthusiasts and non-skiers for a weekend of learning, connection, and advocacy," says Surf the Earth MHC, an organization initiated by Ali Patrick to raise awareness about mental health. "By combining outdoor recreation with mental wellness workshops, we create an engaging environment for important conversations about mental health."

Friday, April 4:
Movie Night featuring "Mountain in My Mind 3"
Silent auction opens
Free gear giveaways
Refreshments provided

Saturday, April 5:
Mental wellness workshops throughout the day
Resource tables with mental health information and support services
"Laps for Ali" group skiing event
Bonfire après party with live music
Final silent auction bidding
Free gear giveaways

Sunday, April 6:
Sunrise yoga
Sound healing sessions
Art activities
Banked slalom competition

All workshops and activities are free with registration. Special lift ticket, Sky Bridge, and lodging discounts are available for participants – details and discount links can be found on the event webpage.
The event supports Surf the Earth MHC's mission of promoting mental health awareness and reducing stigma in the community.

For registration and complete event details, including discounted tickets and accommodations, visit www.surftheearthmhc.com/shred-the-stigma-2025.

About Surf the Earth MHC:
Surf the Earth MHC is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization initiated by Ali Patrick, committed to raising awareness about mental illnesses and shredding the stigma. EIN# 93-4007544.

Media Contact:
Tammy Patrick
Co-Founder/President
surftheearthmhc@gmail.com
231-675-5874

Local Non-Profit Hosts "Shred the Stigma" Mental Health Weekend at Boyne Mountain

BOYNE FALLS, MI (February 21, 2025) — Surf the Earth MHC, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, will host "Shred the Stigma" Mental Health Weekend at Boyne Mountain Resort from April 4-6, 2025. The event combines winter sports, wellness activities, and mental health awareness programming to foster community connection and break down barriers surrounding mental health conversations.

"Shred the Stigma brings together both winter sports enthusiasts and non-skiers for a weekend of learning, connection, and advocacy," says Surf the Earth MHC, an organization initiated by Ali Patrick to raise awareness about mental health. "By combining outdoor recreation with mental wellness workshops, we create an engaging environment for important conversations about mental health."

Friday, April 4:
Movie Night featuring "Mountain in My Mind 3"
Silent auction opens
Free gear giveaways
Refreshments provided

Saturday, April 5:
Mental wellness workshops throughout the day
Resource tables with mental health information and support services
"Laps for Ali" group skiing event
Bonfire après party with live music
Final silent auction bidding
Free gear giveaways

Sunday, April 6:
Sunrise yoga
Sound healing sessions
Art activities
Banked slalom competition

All workshops and activities are free with registration. Special lift ticket, Sky Bridge, and lodging discounts are available for participants – details and discount links can be found on the event webpage.
The event supports Surf the Earth MHC's mission of promoting mental health awareness and reducing stigma in the community.

For registration and complete event details, including discounted tickets and accommodations, visit www.surftheearthmhc.com/shred-the-stigma-2025.

About Surf the Earth MHC:
Surf the Earth MHC is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization initiated by Ali Patrick, committed to raising awareness about mental illnesses and shredding the stigma. EIN# 93-4007544.

Media Contact:
Tammy Patrick
Co-Founder/President
surftheearthmhc@gmail.com
231-675-5874

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. Bonus: garden wands make a fantastic gift, just in time for Mother’s Day!

This workshop will be held Saturday, April 5 from 3-5 pm in the Idonea Hersee Classroom at 111 E. Broadway in Mt. Pleasant.

Recommended age: All ages!

Local Non-Profit Hosts "Shred the Stigma" Mental Health Weekend at Boyne Mountain

BOYNE FALLS, MI (February 21, 2025) — Surf the Earth MHC, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, will host "Shred the Stigma" Mental Health Weekend at Boyne Mountain Resort from April 4-6, 2025. The event combines winter sports, wellness activities, and mental health awareness programming to foster community connection and break down barriers surrounding mental health conversations.

"Shred the Stigma brings together both winter sports enthusiasts and non-skiers for a weekend of learning, connection, and advocacy," says Surf the Earth MHC, an organization initiated by Ali Patrick to raise awareness about mental health. "By combining outdoor recreation with mental wellness workshops, we create an engaging environment for important conversations about mental health."

Friday, April 4:
Movie Night featuring "Mountain in My Mind 3"
Silent auction opens
Free gear giveaways
Refreshments provided

Saturday, April 5:
Mental wellness workshops throughout the day
Resource tables with mental health information and support services
"Laps for Ali" group skiing event
Bonfire après party with live music
Final silent auction bidding
Free gear giveaways

Sunday, April 6:
Sunrise yoga
Sound healing sessions
Art activities
Banked slalom competition

All workshops and activities are free with registration. Special lift ticket, Sky Bridge, and lodging discounts are available for participants – details and discount links can be found on the event webpage.
The event supports Surf the Earth MHC's mission of promoting mental health awareness and reducing stigma in the community.

For registration and complete event details, including discounted tickets and accommodations, visit www.surftheearthmhc.com/shred-the-stigma-2025.

About Surf the Earth MHC:
Surf the Earth MHC is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization initiated by Ali Patrick, committed to raising awareness about mental illnesses and shredding the stigma. EIN# 93-4007544.

Media Contact:
Tammy Patrick
Co-Founder/President
surftheearthmhc@gmail.com
231-675-5874

Mini Masters is a delightful monthly acrylic painting class designed to inspire creativity in artists of all skill levels. With step-by-step guidance, participants will create an 8x10 canvas masterpiece to take home. Perfect for beginners, this class offers a welcoming environment where no experience is necessary, and all supplies are included. Whether you’re discovering art for the first time or nurturing a growing passion, Mini Masters is a wonderful way to enjoy a fun and fulfilling creative experience.

Mini Masters will be held from 5:30-7 pm Wednesday, April 9, in the Idonea Hersee Classroom at Art Reach, 111 E. Broadway in Mount Pleasant.

Recommended age: 6 and up

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 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 5:30 pm-7 pm, Thursday, April 10, in the Idonea Hersee Classroom at Art Reach, 111 E. Broadway in Mount Pleasant.