Community Calendar

Celebrate ahead of this Mother’s Day with a dose of spring freshness and greenery! Instructor Kim Bigard will guide you in creating handcrafted soy jar candles, cold process soap and finish with planting teacups with diminutive succulents. Selecting from an assortment of seasonal, floral, or food-forward scents, participants can match their creations to their individual preferences. Students will leave with a 16oz soy candle, a 1 lb. batch of vegan cold process soap and a dainty teacup planting. This is perfect for a fun afternoon out with friends or family, or to create a special handmade gift for a treasured mother figure.

This workshop will be held from 1-3:30 pm, Saturday, May 2, in the Idonea Hersee Classroom at Art Reach, 111 E. Broadway in Mount Pleasant.

Recommended age: 10 and up

Note: Soapmaking utilizes lye, so long sleeves and closed-toe shoes should be worn. Gloves and eye protection will be provided.

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

Join instructor Tanya Ehrsam for a fun fiber workshop creating coiled rope bowls. Perfect for using up that yarn stash, lengths of yarn are wrapped, coiled, and sewn into functional, art-forward vessels to be used or decoratively displayed. Rope bowls make a great handmade gift for loved ones!

You will be provided assorted yarns, or you may bring scraps of your own to suit your color preference. You are welcome to bring your sewing machine, or Art Reach will provide a machine if needed. Only basic sewing machine experience is needed, and all supplies are provided.

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

Recommended age: 14 and up

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

Alternating Tuesdays / 6:30 – 8 pm / $5 drop-in
Jan 13, 27
Feb 3, 17
March 10, 24
April 7, 21

Who doesn’t love to dance? This low-key class taught by local choreographer Kelli Jolly is designed for adults ages 18 and up! A flexible schedule allows you to drop in whenever you want.

Appropriate for ALL levels, from experienced dancer to complete beginner – the class is about having fun and enjoying the rhythm without any pressure.

Classes are 90 minutes and consist of a warmup, skills across the dance floor, and a combination.

Wear any comfortable shoes and clothing.

Wee Wednesday invites babies, toddlers, and young children to explore art in a relaxed, hands-on environment. Held on the first and third Wednesdays of each month, this bi-monthly class encourages curiosity and creativity through simple projects that introduce color, texture, and playful materials. Kids can paint, build, stamp, squish, swirl, sing, and experiment at their own pace while caregivers join in on the fun.

The program starts at 10 am, Wednesday, May 6, in the Idonea Hersee Classroom at Art Reach, 111 E. Broadway in Mount Pleasant.

Designed with ages 0–5 in mind but welcoming to older siblings, Wee Wednesday is a flexible, sensory-rich art experience where every child can create, discover, and make a little joyful mess.

Wednesdays, 1:00 – 3:00 pm
May 6, 13, 20, 27, June 3
$100 Series

Choose one medium to focus on or try both!

For drawing, learn the fundamentals of observational drawing with an introduction to materials and their functions, perspective, proportion, composition, shading and more.

For painting, you may be an absolute beginner or be well versed in the acrylic medium. Cyd will provide an understanding of the principles and elements of art, color mixing, composition, and adding mediums to explore the versatility of acrylics. There will be project flexibility depending on your artistic needs with in-depth tailored instruction.

With Cynthia Keefe, MFA, Creative 360 Co-Founder. A materials list will be provided. No experience necessary! Materials list upon registration. Ages 16 and up. Please preregister.

Celebrate this spring 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 warbler, 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. This series helps build your skills and confidence in watercolor.

This 4-week course will be held weekly from 3-5:30 pm on Wednesday, April 15-May 6, in the Idonea Hersee Classroom at Art Reach, 111 E. Broadway, Mt. Pleasant, MI. Select from the discounted full course or individual sessions.

April 15: Yellow-rumped Warbler
April 22: Black-and-white Warbler
April 29: Blackburnian Warbler
May 6: Black-throated Blue Warbler

Recommended age: 16 and up

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

Wednesday, May 6 / 6:30 – 8:30 pm / $15 prepay, $20 at door
Ages 18+

From brainstorming ideas to completed short story in one workshop. Explore character, conflict, dialogue, and strong openings. You will complete at least one piece of flash fiction by the end of the workshop.

Bring your favorite pen, pencil, notebook, or laptop/tablet.

With Jacob Plante, MFA Creative Writing.

Brews & Brushes is the perfect way to unwind, get creative, and enjoy a fun evening out. This monthly acrylic painting class is led by Brenda O’Brien, who provides step-by-step instructions to help you create a beautiful 16x20 masterpiece, no matter your skill level. Bring your favorite beverage, invite a friend, and let your imagination flow! We provide all the supplies you need—just come ready to paint and leave with a finished work of art. Brews & Brushes is a great way to explore your artistic side in a relaxed, welcoming environment.

This class will be held from 5:30 to 8:30 pm, Thursday, May 7, in the Idonea Hersee Classroom at Art Reach, 111 E. Broadway in Mount Pleasant.

Recommended for adults 21+

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

Alternating Tuesdays / 6:30 – 8 pm / $5 drop-in
Jan 13, 27
Feb 3, 17
March 10, 24
April 7, 21

Who doesn’t love to dance? This low-key class taught by local choreographer Kelli Jolly is designed for adults ages 18 and up! A flexible schedule allows you to drop in whenever you want.

Appropriate for ALL levels, from experienced dancer to complete beginner – the class is about having fun and enjoying the rhythm without any pressure.

Classes are 90 minutes and consist of a warmup, skills across the dance floor, and a combination.

Wear any comfortable shoes and clothing.

7:00 – 8:30 pm / $5 covers materials each time, BYOB
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.