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To register, please call (616) 396-3278 or email helpdesk@hollandarts.org.  Member prices are in parentheses.

Block Printing

Block Carving and Printing
Instructor: Maranda Shear
Using simple shapes, students will use permanent markers to create their own small block stamp image on MDF board. Students will then use tools to carve their design into the MDF board. Once completed, students will learn inking techniques with various colors of fabric printing inks. Designs will then be created on the student’s scarves in repeating, symmetrical or radial designs. Finished products can be taken home to wear and enjoy. All materials provided. 
Ages 15 & up • Monday • July 27th • 5:30 pm -8:00 pm • $49 Members $68 non-members • Please call (616) 396-3278 to register

Painting

Landscape Painting: Creating the Illusion of Depth
Instructor: Larry Bovits
In these three Saturday classes, learn to create depth by focusing on aerial perspective, specific light types, and color manipulation. Class discussion and instructional handouts will explain the fundamentals of light, color, and ways to use these elements in combination with aerial perspective cutes. This class is for intermediate and advanced painters working with oil, acrylic, watercolor, or pastel. You will be working for your own 8" x 10" reference photos and will be asked to do underpainting preparation beforehand at home and then continue to develop the painting to specifically practice creating the illusion of depth under the guidance of the instructor. Materials are not provided. Use your current supplies. Project guidelines to prepare the underpainting before the first class will be provided by the instructor. Numerous instructional handouts will reinforce what is taught in class. 
Ages 18 & up • September 5th, 12th, and 19th • 10:00 - 3:00 pm • $260 members $280 non-members • Please call (616) 396-3278 to register

Botanical and Biological Illustration in Watercolor 
Instructor: Mary Sundstrom
If you’re fascinated by the natural world and are interested in capturing wild beauty with paint, Mary Sundstrom is here to guide you. This 4-week course will kick off with an intro day, where we cover basic watercolor techniques such as color mixing and blending approaches. Using both specimens to draw from life and photo references, students will work on a different study every class, practicing demonstrated techniques to capture a variety of textures. We will look to the masters to guide us in planning composition and developing a painting strategy.  All supplies provided.
Ages 15 & up • Mondays • 5:30-7:30 pm • September 14- October 5 • $220 members $275 non-members • Please call (616) 396-3278 to register
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Pushing Color with Landscapes (Oil Painting Class)
Instructor: Christi Dreese
Learn to use loose, expressive and bold colors in your landscapes. Edit scenes to achieve better compositions. Improve your skill and confidence while putting pizazz into your paintings with bold color. Christi will supply photo references and students are welcome to bring their own. This is an easy-going, casual class for all levels of painters! See a list of suggested supplies: SUPPLY LIST
Ages 18 & up • Friday & Saturday • September 25th 10:00 am - 4:00 pm & September 26th 10:00 am - 3:00 pm • $250 members $275 non-members • Please call (616) 396-3278 to register

Beginners Birch Tree Paint Class
Instructor: Christi Dreese
Short strokes of paint create loose, contemporary birch tree paintings. Learn about composition, blocking in color, layers, and the types of brush strokes used to transform your painting. Christi will show you her techniques using acrylic paint in a step by step process. Great for beginners!
Ages 18 & up • Thursday • October 8th • 6:00 - 8:00 pm • $50 members $75 non-members • Please call (616) 396-3278 to register

Beginners Holiday Paint Class
Instructor: Christi Dreese
Take a break from the holiday hustle and create a holiday themed painting with Christi Dreese in a fun painting class.
Ages 18 & up • Thursday • November 19th • 6:00 - 8:00 pm • $50 members $75 non-members • Please call (616) 396-3278 to register

Drawing

Classic Illustration
Instructor: Wade Gugino
Take some time out to learn basic illustration skills! We’ll explore wildlife art, light and dark shading skills, ways of seeing and isolating our drawing strengths, and drawing portraits. Drawing is a great way to start seeing the world differently and make new connections within yourself and with others! We’ll have all the supplies, just bring your curiosity and adventurous spirit!
Ages 15 & up • Tuesday • August 4-7 • 10:30 am - 12:30 pm • $70 members $80 non-members • Please call (616) 396-3278 to register

Wood Burning

Nature Inspired Wood Burning
Instructor: Tom Reverman 
Create a set of coasters in this 2-hour workshop. Designs will be provided but you may bring your favorite nature designs as inspiration. All supplies will be included. No wood burning experience is required! Ages 16+
Ages 16 & up • Tuesday • September 22  • 6:00 - 8:00 pm • $38 members $50 non-members • Please call (616) 396-3278 to register

Fiber Arts

Crochet Pillows and Cushions
Instructor: Susan Curry
Learn how to make delightfully cute and comfortable crochet pillows and cushions during this one day workshop. All supplies will be provided! Please bring a sack lunch.
Ages 14 & up • Saturday • June 27th • 10:30 am - 2:30 pm • $85 • Please call (616) 396-3278 to register

Crochet Arugami and Toys
Instructor: Susan Curry
Cute, cuddly, and fun! Arugami is a great way to express yourself with yarn! This class will show you how to make adorable miniature stuff toys and give you the basics for crochet toy making. Students will be given all the materials they need to create 2-3 arugami toy and an F size crochet hook. This class is perfect for beginner to intermediate skill level crocheters. Basic knowledge of crochet stitches is necessary to make these delightful toys into rounds. Students will be able to choose from a variety of arugami toy patterns designed by instructor, Susan Curry, as you are guided through the toy making process. Light refreshments provided. Please bring a sack lunch.
Ages 14 & up • Saturday • August 22nd • 10:30 am - 2:30 pm • $85 • Please call (616) 396-3278 to register

​Let's Sew Together
Instructor: Megan Verley
Location: Park Township Community Building (limited to 8 people)
Participants should have basic sewing knowledge. Bring your questions! Want to learn how to put a zipper in? Sew a buttonhole? Make an elastic casing? We will spend the last hour of class working on a project that you bring. The instructor, Megan will also have a serger and coverstitch machine available for you to see different machine options and capabilities! Don’t forget your project. Megan looks forward to helping you expand your sewing skills! Please bring a sewing machine, thread, machine needles, scissors and a project you would like to work on. If you need to borrow a sewing machine, email Megan at cortesmegan@yahoo.com
Ages 15 & up • Saturday • October 3rd • 2:00-4:00 pm • $40 for members and $50 for nonmembers • Please call (616) 396-3278 to register

Ceramics & Sculpture

Summer Ceramics, Morning
10-week course
Instructor: Mary Wolter
This class provides expert artist instruction in wheel-throwing, hand-building, texturizing, glazing and firing.  Twenty-five pounds of clay, glazing, firing and 18 hours of open studio access are included in tuition. Additional clay is available to purchase at $30 for 25 pounds.  This class is limited to people 18 years & older.
Ages 18 & up • 10 weeks • Tuesdays • July 14- September 15 • 10:00am - 12:00pm• $275 ($265) • Please call (616) 396-3278 to register

Summer Ceramics, Evening
10-week course
Instructor: Mary Wolter
This class provides expert artist instruction in wheel-throwing, hand-building, texturizing, glazing and firing.  Twenty-five pounds of clay, glazing, firing and 18 hours of open studio access are included in tuition. Additional clay is available to purchase at $30 for 25 pounds.  This class is limited to people 18 years & older.
Ages 18 & up • 10 weeks • Tuesdays • July 14- September 15• 6:00pm-8:00pm• $275 ($265) • Please call (616) 396-3278 to register

Couples Ceramics Workshop Summer
One Evening
Instructor: Mary Wolter
Make it a memorable Friday-night date night playing together in the dirt! Bring your lover or your mother and spend some quality time making unique creations. Wine and treats served!
Ages 21 & up • One evening • Friday • August 14th • 6:00-8:00 pm • $85 members $95 non-members per couple • Please call (616) 396-3278 to register

Fall Ceramics, Morning
10-week course
Instructor: Mary Wolter
This class provides expert artist instruction in wheel-throwing, hand-building, texturizing, glazing and firing.  Twenty-five pounds of clay, glazing, firing and 18 hours of open studio access are included in tuition. Additional clay is available to purchase at $30 for 25 pounds.  This class is limited to people 18 years & older.
Ages 18 & up • 10 weeks • Tuesdays • October 6-December 8 • 10:00am - 12:00pm• $275 ($265)• FULL 

Fall Ceramics, Evening
10-week course
Instructor: Mary Wolter
This class provides expert artist instruction in wheel-throwing, hand-building, texturizing, glazing and firing.  Twenty-five pounds of clay, glazing, firing and 18 hours of open studio access are included in tuition. Additional clay is available to purchase at $30 for 25 pounds.  This class is limited to people 18 years & older.
Ages 18 & up • 10 weeks • Tuesdays • October 6- December 8 • 6:00pm-8:00pm• $275 ($265)• FULL ​

​Couples Ceramics Workshop Fall
One Evening
Instructor: Mary Wolter
Make it a memorable Friday-night date night playing together in the dirt! Bring your lover or your mother and spend some quality time making unique creations. Wine and treats served!
Ages 21 & up • One evening • Friday • October 30th • 6:00-8:00 pm • $85 members $95 non-members per couple • Please call (616) 396-3278 to register