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

​Private Drawing & Wood Burning Lessons

Now offering one-on-one instruction for Drawing & Wood Burning (pyrography). For more information, email education@hollandarts.org

​Painting

Painting: Improving the Fundamentals, Techniques, & Procedures of the Painting Media
Instructor: Larry Blovits
This 5 week class is geared to improving and mastering the basic fundamentals of light, volume, depth, color mixing, design, and content. Open to all painting media types. Each student is evaluated at their present level of understanding and competence, and instructed on how to turn problem areas into strengths. Discussion on technical aspects will clarify correct procedures of creating a sound painting statement. Instructional material will be distributed during the class and presentations will clarify the fundamentals and procedures. Students should bring their own supplies they plan to work with. Students are requested to contact the instructor prior to the class by email at larryjblovits@gmail.com with a statement of what they want to learn and examples of their current artwork. You can also reach Larry at 616-677-1765. This input is used to help prepare information and handouts prior to class. Students can learn more about the instructor, Larry Blovits by visiting his website www.larryblovits.com.
Ages 16 & up • Fridays • January 8- February 5  • 1:00 - 4:00 pm • $200 members $240 non-members • Please call (616) 396-3278 to register 
The Importance of Light
Instructor: Larry Blovits
​In this workshop, Larry will explain the three unique light sources and their characteristics, along with equally important insights used to create and control the profound light statements in your paintings. You will be directed to experience each one of the characteristics during and in between class meetings to learn and master the use of light. Discussion, examples, and instructional handouts will help clarify what is taught in class. As a result of this important workshop, your artwork will improve to the next level toward the full mastery of light.
Students bring the supplies and medium they plan to work with. Students are requested to contact the instructor prior to the class by email at larryjblovits@gmail.com with a statement of what they want to learn and an example of any artwork (if any). Larry can also be reached at 616 677 1765. This input is used to help prepare information and handouts prior to class.
Ages 18 & up • Fridays • October 1- 29 • 1:00 - 4:00 pm • $250 members $280 non-members • Please call (616) 396-3278 to register 

Workshops

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Make Your Own Macrame Plant Hanger
Instructor: Maranda Shear
Utilizing simple  knots and repeating patterns students will create their own plant hanger using various types of rope, string, and yarn. Includes plant!
Ages 18 & up • 1 night • Wednesday  • January 20th • 5:30- 8:30 pm • $40 for members and $50 for nonmembers • Please call (616) 396-3278 to register

Tropical Leaves: 16 x 20 Canvas Class
Instructor: Maranda Shear
Instructor Maranda Shear guides students through a step by step painting that can be completed in different ways. 
Ages 18 & up • 1 night • Wednesday • February 3rd • 5:30- 8:30 pm • $40 for members and $50 for nonmembers • Please call (616) 396-3278 to register

Flowering Cactus: 16 x 20 Canvas Class
Instructor: Maranda Shear
Instructor Maranda Shear guides students through a step by step painting that can be completed in different ways. 
Ages 18 & up • 1 night • Wednesday •  March 3rd • 5:30- 8:30 pm • $40 for members and $50 for nonmembers • Please call (616) 396-3278 to register

Linocut Relief Printmaking
Instructor: Lee Ann Frame
Come explore the graphic process of relief printmaking using linoleum. A relief print is inking the raised surface of the linoleum after areas have been carved away. We will cover the steps of how to transfer a drawing or photograph to the block, carving and inking the block, simple registration, printing to paper and using a press. We can explore the addition of color. Participants will be able to take what they learn and print at home. From novice to experienced, printmaking holds an age old process that continues to engage the imagination and always holds the element of surprise.
MARCH WORKSHOP • Ages 16 & up • Thursday and Friday • March 11th and 12th • 10:00 am - 3:30 pm • $250 members $275 non-members • Please call (616) 396-3278 to register

OCTOBER WORKSHOP • Ages 16 & up • Thursday and Friday • October 7th and 8th • 10:00 am - 3:30 pm • $250 members $275 non-members • Please call (616) 396-3278 to register

Celtic Knots: Drawing & Watercolor Class
Instructor: Maranda Shear
Instructor Maranda Shear guides students through step by step projects that can be completed in different ways. 
Ages 18 & up • 1 night • Wednesday  • March 17th • 5:30- 8:30 pm • $40 for members and $50 for nonmembers • Please call (616) 396-3278 to register

Watercolor Greeting Cards: Spring Session 
Instructor: Maranda Shear
Instructor Maranda Shear guides students through step by step projects that can be completed in different ways. 
Ages 18 & up • 1 night • Wednesday  • April 14th • 5:30- 8:30 pm • $40 for members and $50 for nonmembers • Please call (616) 396-3278 to register

Holland Tulips: 16 x 20 Canvas 
Instructor: Maranda Shear
Instructor Maranda Shear guides students through step by step projects that can be completed in different ways. 
Ages 18 & up • 1 night • Wednesday  • April 28th • 5:30- 8:30 pm • $40 for members and $50 for nonmembers • Please call (616) 396-3278 to register

Spring and Summer Candles
Instructor: Maranda Shear
Instructor Maranda Shear guides students through the creation of a personal 8 ounce soy candle with a custom fragrance.  
Ages 18 & up • 1 night • Wednesday  • May 26th • 5:30- 8:30 pm • $40 for members and $50 for nonmembers • Please call (616) 396-3278 to register​
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M. Shear Original Clothing Design Technique 
Instructor: Maranda Shear
Instructor Maranda Shear guides students through step by step projects that can be completed in different ways. This class will be outside!
Ages 18 & up • 1 night • Wednesday  • June 9th • 5:30- 8:30 pm • $40 for members and $50 for nonmembers • Please call (616) 396-3278 to register

Season Birch: 16 x 20 Canvas Class 
Instructor: Maranda Shear
Instructor Maranda Shear guides students through step by step projects that can be completed in different ways. 
Ages 18 & up • 1 night • Wednesday  • September 15th • 5:30- 8:30 pm • $40 for members and $50 for nonmembers • Please call (616) 396-3278 to register

Vintage Pumpkin: 16 x 20 Canvas Class
Instructor: Maranda Shear
Instructor Maranda Shear guides students through step by step projects that can be completed in different ways. 
Ages 18 & up • 1 night • Wednesday  • September 29th • 5:30- 8:30 pm • $40 for members and $50 for nonmembers • Please call (616) 396-3278 to register

Family Tree (Mexican Traditional): 16 x 20 Canvas Class
Instructor: Maranda Shear
Instructor Maranda Shear guides students through step by step projects that can be completed in different ways. 
Ages 18 & up • 1 night • Wednesday  • October 27th • 5:30- 8:30 pm • $40 for members and $50 for nonmembers • Please call (616) 396-3278 to register

Watercolor Greeting Cards: Holiday Session 
Instructor: Maranda Shear
Instructor Maranda Shear guides students through step by step projects that can be completed in different ways. 
Ages 18 & up • 1 night • Wednesday  • November 10th • 5:30- 8:30 pm • $40 for members and $50 for nonmembers • Please call (616) 396-3278 to register

Holiday Candles 
Instructor: Maranda Shear
Instructor Maranda Shear guides students through the creation of a personal 8 ounce soy candle with a custom holiday fragrance.  
Ages 18 & up • 1 night • Wednesday  • December 8th • 5:30- 8:30 pm • $40 for members and $50 for nonmembers • Please call (616) 396-3278 to register​

Stained Glass Painting: 16 x 20 Canvas Class
Instructor: Maranda Shear
Instructor Maranda Shear guides students through step by step projects that can be completed in different ways. 
Ages 18 & up • 1 night • Wednesday  • December 22nd • 5:30- 8:30 pm • $40 for members and $50 for nonmembers • Please call (616) 396-3278 to register

Fiber Arts

How to Crochet 
Instructor: Susan Curry
Crochet is a useful and versatile craft that has been handed down through generations. This class is ideal for anyone who has ever wanted to learn and anyone who would like to take up this fantastic skill again. During this class we will be harnessing the basics of crochet focusing on  how to read patterns, perform the 6 base stitches and picking the right fiber for a project. You will receive a crochet hook set, 2 skeins of acrylic yarn, stitch guide, fiber selection guide and how to read patterns guide. Light refreshments provided. Please bring a sack lunch.
WINTER SESSION • Ages 14 & up • Saturday • January 16 • 10:30am -3:30 pm • $85 for members and $100 for nonmembers • Please call (616) 396-3278 to register

SUMMER SESSION • Ages 14 & up • Saturday • July 17 • 10:30am -3:30 pm • $85 for members and $100 for nonmembers • Please call (616) 396-3278 to register
Crochet Edges & Toppers
Instructor: Susan Curry
Bring the beauty of hand crochet borders into your home with our Crochet Edges and Toppers Class. Adding this useful and beautiful craft to everyday items makes your home more welcoming, charming, and convenient for your everyday life. This class will provide you with the skill to enhance pieces and is perfect for beginner to intermediate skill level crocheters. During this workshop students will be given materials to complete two projects; two skeins of yarn, kitchen towel, fleece fabric, and specialized crochet hook for edging. G and H size hooks will be available for use during the class or bring your preferred hook from home. Light refreshments provided. Please bring a sack lunch.
Ages 14 & up • Saturday • March 13 • 10:30am -3:30 pm • $85 for members and $100 for nonmembers • Please call (616) 396-3278 to register
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 have to make these 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 toys and an F size crochet hook. This class is perfect for beginner to intermediate skill level crocheters. Basic knowledge of crochet stitches necessary to make these delightful toys made in rounds. Students will be able to choose from a variety of arugami toy patterns designed by Susan Curry as you are guided through the toy-making process. Light refreshments provided. Please bring a sack lunch.
Ages 14 & up • Saturday • May 22 • 10:30am -3:30 pm • $85 for members and $100 for nonmembers • Please call (616) 396-3278 to register
Pillows and Cushions
Instructor: Susan Curry
Learn to make cute and comfortable crochet pillows and cushions during this one day workshop. Students will get to select from round and square designs. This class is a great follow up to the original How to Crochet class, and we will be focused on how to work in rounds. All materials provided to make 1 pillow per student and a J size hook. Light refreshments provided. Please bring a sack lunch.
Ages 14 & up • Saturday • October 16 • 10:30am -3:30 pm • $85 for members and $100 for nonmembers • Please call (616) 396-3278 to register

Ceramics

2021 Winter 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 • January 19- March 23 • 10:00am- 12:00pm• $275 ($265) • Please call (616) 396-3278 to register• FULL ​​

2021 Winter 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 • January 19- March 23 • 6:00pm-8:00pm• $275 ($265) • Please call (616) 396-3278 to register  • FULL 

2021 Winter Ceramics, Evening *NEW Wednesday night class*
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 • Wednesdays • January 20- March 24 • 6:00pm-8:00pm• $275 ($265) • Please call (616) 396-3278 to register  • FULL ​