Community Calendar

The Fundamentals of Drawing is a series of four 12-week skill-building courses with acclaimed artist and instructor Julie Tyslicky, designed to teach you to draw from the ground level. You’ll be provided a solid foundation in the essential techniques that every artist needs to know, and help you develop much more advanced skills that can help enhance your art vocabulary, painting skills, or coach you in entering juried shows.

Fundamentals of Drawing 1 starts the process at the ground level, teaching how to translate observation to line and form. You’ll learn proportion and composition to gain confidence in your mark-making. This course also teaches technical knowledge such as layering, understanding values, highlights and shadows, and negative space. Weekly assignments and critiques will progressively build technical skill and visual understanding.

This 12-week course will be held from 6-9 pm on Wednesdays, January 7-March 25, in the Idonea Hersee Classroom at Art Reach, 111 E. Broadway in Mount Pleasant.

Recommended age: Adults only

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.

Celebrate the first signs of 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 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. This series helps build your skills and confidence in watercolor.

This 4-week course will be held weekly from 1-3 pm on Thursdays, March 5-26, in the Idonea Hersee Classroom at Art Reach, 111 E. Broadway, Mt. Pleasant, MI. Select from the discounted full course or individual sessions.

March 5: Chickadees
March 12: Bluebirds
March 19: Wood Ducks
March 26: Red-winged Blackbird

Recommended age: 16 and up

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

Young artists are invited to hone their drawing skills with instructor Jason Correia in this 8-week skill-building course. Students will sharpen their observational skills while becoming more confident in their drawing abilities. Each class will focus on a still life that all will draw from. Each session will begin with a short demonstration, followed by dedicated drawing time from the still life, during which each student will receive one-on-one feedback. Students will cover gesture drawing, contour drawing, value, and mark-making, giving students a full range of drawing techniques using different media, such as graphite, charcoal, colored pencil, and ink. This course is perfect for setting a solid foundation in drawing techniques that can enhance art skills in other media.

This course will be held weekly from 4-5:30 pm on Thursdays, March 5- April 30 (skipping April 2 for Spring Break), in the Idonea Hersee Classroom at 111 E. Broadway, Mount 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.

Each week provides a unique creative experience for all children ages 7 - 13. We make our own unique art as we learn about artists and their techniques. Experiences include visual arts, culinary arts, movement and music, theater, and writing with a caring group of expert instructors who love to teach. Seats are limited, please pre-register or call ahead if you are a pass holder, to ensure a seat!

Thursdays / 4:15 - 5:30 pm / $17.50 per class, or $150 for 10 class pass

1/01 - No Creative Kids
1/08 - Make a Winter Snow Globe
1/15 - Make a Snail Clay Pinch Pot (Part 1 of 2 for this project)
1/22 - Neon Pop Art Painting with Special Guest Artist Alexis Bearinger
1/29 - Make a Snail Clay Pinch Pot (Part 2 of 2 for this project)
2/05 - Make a Cardboard Animal
2/12 - Dance the Afternoon Away with Special Guest Kelli Jolly
2/19 - Join the Shadow Theatre
2/26 - Make a Watercolor and Ink Illusion Painting
3/05 - In the Kitchen: Make a Crazy Pizza Person
3/12 - Make a Funny Folded Portrait
3/19 - Make a Dragon for the Chinese New Year
3/26 - Make Your Own Treasure Box
4/02 - No Creative Kids
4/09 - Make Your Own Card Game
4/16 - Learn to Weave a Bracelet
4/23 - Make Your Own Zines
4/30 - Make a Secret Yarn Wrap

What's included
Materials and fun included.

Thursdays, 7:00 – 9:00 pm
$15 prepay, $20 at the door
BYOB & snacks

Mar. 26 / ZINE Time! (LV)

Upcoming Create & Connect Class:
Apr. 30 / Unconventional Painting: Squeegee, String, & Balloon (KT)

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.

Mark your calendars for the Mid Michigan Pet Expo!
Bring your pups and the whole family for a fun-filled, dog-friendly weekend happening Friday–Sunday, March 27–29, 2026, at the Dort Financial Center in Flint, MI.

Proudly sponsored by Einstein Dog Training, this event features pet vendors, training demos, shopping, pet adoptions, and plenty of opportunities to connect with fellow animal lovers—all while supporting a great cause.

Admission:
$10 per adult
$5 per youth (ages 13–17)
FREE for kids 12 and under
FREE for pets

This event is an item drive to benefit Genesee County Animal Control. Come enjoy a weekend dedicated to pets, community, and fun!

Mango Cannabis Co. – Grand Opening Party (New Buffalo)

Join us as Mango Cannabis Co. celebrates our Grand Opening in New Buffalo, MI with a full day of fun, music, food, and giveaways!

Location: 10227 US-12 W., New Buffalo, MI 49116 (Right off Exit 4)
Date: March 28, 2026
We’re kicking things off in a big way with:

Free Goodie Bags for the First 420 Guests
(Must spend $65 after taxes to qualify)
Food Trucks
Live DJ
Giveaways
Local Vendors

If you're traveling for spring break, be sure to stop by and celebrate with us — we’re right off Exit 4 and ready to party!

Come explore the store, meet the team, and celebrate with exclusive grand opening specials and an electric party atmosphere. Whether you're a longtime supporter or checking us out for the first time, this is an event you won’t want to miss!

Mark your calendar and arrive early — those 420 FREE goodie bags will go fast!
We can’t wait to celebrate with you, New Buffalo!

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.