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This is the second course of four in the Fundamentals of Drawing series with acclaimed artist and instructor Julie Tyslicky. This course will build upon the skills learned in course 1 to further advance your technical art skills. Participants will learn how to utilize tools to sharpen their skills in drawing. You will learn more about observation with site measuring. Students will also learn technical skills in using grids, their many uses as a tool, and how it assists in portrait drawing, as well as one & two-point perspective drawing.

Fundamentals of Drawing 1 is required before taking Fundamentals of Drawing 2.

This 12-week course will be held weekly from 3-5:30 pm, on Monday, September 15-December 1, in the Idonea Hersee Classroom at Art Reach, 111 E. Broadway in Mount Pleasant.

Recommended ages: Adults only

Unleash your creativity and embrace the spirit of the season in our Ceramic Holiday Ornament workshop! Join instructor Emily Gunning in this fun-filled, tactile experience where you'll sculpt an assortment of holiday-inspired forms in clay. Perfect for any skill level, you’ll be guided through each step, from rolling slabs to surface embellishment, carving & glazing. Leave with a series of handmade ornaments for your home or to share as a thoughtful gift.

In the first class session, we will learn to form shapes from slabs and texturize with clay. The second session will feature a demo on glazing and include time for you to glaze and decorate your pieces. Your ornaments will be fired and ready for pickup at Art Reach the following week, just in time to enhance your home for the holidays.

This two-week workshop will be held from 4-6 pm on Monday, December 1 & 8 in the Idonea Hersee Classroom at Art Reach, 111 E. Broadway in Mount Pleasant.

*Tuition includes firing and supply fees

Recommended ages: 12 and up

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

This is a recurring 4-week class for students who wish to hone their colored pencil skills further with artist and instructor Julie Tyslicky. Class is dedicated to advanced ideas and rotating projects, as well as critique for serious students building a portfolio and looking to exhibit their work. Students MUST have completed Intro to Colored Pencils with Julie Tyslicky to enroll in this class.

This 4-week course will be held from 6-8 pm on Monday, November 10-December 1, in the Idonea Hersee Classroom at Art Reach, 111 E. Broadway in Mount Pleasant.

Recommended ages: Adults only

Dive into the vibrant world of alcohol inks with instructor Judi Steffke in this beginner-friendly class designed to spark your imagination and ignite your creative spirit! Alcohol inks are a bold, expressive medium known for their fluidity, unpredictability, and stunning, abstract effects. Whether you're an experienced artist or trying something new, this class offers a fun and relaxed environment to explore the magic of inks on non-porous surfaces, such as Yupo paper, ceramic tiles, or glass. This class will offer themed sessions recreating imagery on ceramic tiles, and will be finished with a spray-on topcoat for durability.

This workshop will feature holiday wreaths and trees on ceramic tile. Check out these other dates for more themes in alcohol ink!

This workshop will be held from 11 am-1 pm on Tuesday, December 2, in the Idonea Hersee Classroom at Art Reach, 111 E. Broadway in Mount Pleasant.

Recommended age: 16 and up

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

Join artist Matthew Grimmer to discover the world of oil painting in this engaging 6-week course! Whether you're completely new to painting or looking to explore a new medium, this class will guide you through the fundamentals of oil painting in a fun and supportive environment. You'll first explore how to utilize the tools and materials safely, learn essential techniques, including color mixing and brushwork, as well as composition and creating depth, while working towards an academic style still-life. All levels of experience are welcome.

This 6-week course will be held from 5:30-7:30 pm on Tuesdays, November 11-December 16, 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 Wednesdays of the month. During each session, wee ones will develop skills in art, reading, critical thinking, and tactile exploration. 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, December 3, in the Idonea Hersee Classroom at Art Reach, 111 E. Broadway in Mount Pleasant.

This is the final course of the four-part Fundamentals of Drawing series with acclaimed artist and instructor Julie Tyslicky. Throughout this course, students will focus on the importance of developing a series of work. We will be discussing why this is important in your development as an artist. You’ll discover how working in a series can broaden and hone your skills. We will touch on Artists’ Biographies, Artists’ Statements, and the difference between the two. You will be guided on how to enter a juried show. Please note- completion of Drawing 1-3 is required to participate in this course.

This 12-week course will be held from 6-8:30 pm on Wednesdays, September 17-December 3, in the Idonea Hersee Classroom at Art Reach, 111 E. Broadway in Mount Pleasant.

Recommended ages: Adults only

Capture the quiet beauty of winter’s feathered visitors in this continuation of watercolor bird studies with instructor Cheryl Meyer. You’ll learn techniques for painting the soft textures of feathers, the expressive eyes, and the delicate charm of birds perched in a frosty landscape.

Through layering washes, blending cool tones, and adding fine details, you’ll explore how to bring these beloved birds to life with light, movement, and atmosphere. Perfect for beginner or intermediate painters looking to refine their skills, this class offers a peaceful, creative escape into the world of winter wildlife. All materials are provided, and no prior watercolor experience is necessary, just a love of art and nature.

This workshop will be held from 1-3 pm on Thursday, December 4, in the Idonea Hersee Classroom at Art Reach, 111 E. Broadway, Mt. Pleasant, MI.

Check out the next session featuring Chickadees on December 11, 10 am-1 pm.

Recommended age: 16 and up

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

Join instructor Cheryl Meyer for an exploration of the shadowy side of the holidays. Krampus, that demon-scamp in Alpine folklore, will be the source of inspiration. In this fun short fiction workshop, you will learn little bits of Krampus lore and craft a short story from Krampus fables utilizing guided writing exercises and creative prompts. No experience is necessary.

This workshop will be held from 3-5:30 pm, Thursday, December 4, in the Idonea Hersee Classroom at Art Reach, 111 E. Broadway in Mount Pleasant.

Recommended age: 16 and up

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

Learn a new skill while creating beautiful cards just in time for the holidays. Instructor Emily Gunning will guide students in designing, carving, and printing their own set of unique holiday cards, perfect for personalized gifting. Drawing from classic holiday imagery, you’ll learn how to carve into linoleum blocks, apply ink, and use printing techniques to print your series of cards. Your linoleum blocks will be yours to keep and reuse for future years. No experience is necessary, and all supplies are provided.

This workshop will be held from 5-8 pm, Thursday, December 4, in the Idonea Hersee Classroom at Art Reach, 111 E Broadway in Mount Pleasant.

Recommended age: 16 and up

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