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Browse all Adult Classes and WorkshopsTo register, please call (616) 396-3278 or email helpdesk@hollandarts.org. Member prices are in parentheses. If a student opts out of a class after registering, only class credit is available.
Private Drawing & Wood Burning LessonsNow offering one-on-one instruction for Drawing & Wood Burning (pyrography). For more information, email education@hollandarts.org
Painting
Botanical 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 into the masters to guide us in planning composition and developing a painting strategy. All supplies provided. Ages 15 & up • Mondays • September 13th - October 4 • 5:30 - 7:30 pm • $220 members $275 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 One-Day Classes & Master Workshops
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. 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
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 
Gourd Creations
Instructor: Barbara Carlson Create a unique and special work of art using a dried gourd and natural embellishments, stains, and paints. All supplies furnished. Feel free to bring a sack lunch. Ages 14 & up • 1 day • Saturday • November 6th • 10:30am- 1:30 pm • $60 for members and $70 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 
Paper Mache Santa
Instructor: Barbara Carlson Create your own sweet little Santa sculpture using paper mache clay. This is a 2 part class. During the first session you'll create your Santa. We will allow it to dry for a week and during the second session you'll paint and finish it. This is a very fun and easy project - a little messy too! Add him to your Christmas decorations or give him as a cherished handmade gift. Feel free to bring a sack lunch. Ages 16 & up • 2 days • Saturdays • Dec 4 and Dec 11 • 10:30am- 1:30 pm • $60 for members and $70 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
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 Fall Beginner Ceramics, Tuesday Morning
10-week course Instructor: Mary Wolter This class provides beginner instruction in hand-building, wheel-throwing, texturizing, and glazing. 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 5- December 7 • 10:00am- 12:00 pm• $295 ($285) • Please call (616) 396-3278 to register • FULL 2021 Fall Beginner Ceramics, Wednesday Morning 10-week course Instructor: Eileen LaMore This class provides beginner instruction in hand-building, wheel-throwing, texturizing, and glazing. 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 • October 6- December 8 • 10:00am- 12:00 pm• $295 ($285) • Please call (616) 396-3278 to register 2021 Fall Beginner Ceramics, Tuesday Evening 10-week course Instructor: Jesse VanderBand This class provides beginner instruction in hand-building, wheel-throwing, texturizing, and glazing. 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 5- December 7 • 6:00- 8:00 pm• $295 ($285) • Please call (616) 396-3278 to register 2021 Fall Beginner Ceramics, Wednesday Evening 10-week course Instructor: Mary Wolter This class provides beginner instruction in hand-building, wheel-throwing, texturizing, and glazing. 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 • October 6- December 8 • 6:00- 8:00 pm• $295 ($285) • Please call (616) 396-3278 to register • FULL Intermediate Ceramics, Wheel-throwing 5-week course Instructor: John Diaz Deepen your skills on the wheel in this 5-week class set up for students who have completed Ceramics 1 at the Arts Council. Participants will learn how to make lids and galleries, plates, larger vessels, “throw off the hump”, and more. You must be comfortable centering, opening, and pulling walls on a thrown piece. Twenty-five pounds of clay, glazing, firing and 8 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 • 5 weeks • Mondays • October 4- November 1 • 10am- 12 pm• $175 ($165) • Please call (616) 396-3278 to register Creating Organic and Gestural Forms 3-Week Course Instructor: Jesse VanderBand Wabi Sabi is a Japanese tradition of making artwork that is “perfectly imperfect”. In this 3 week class we will create a set of wheel-thrown drinking vessels that explore a variety of techniques to alter forms on and off the wheel in order to create an organic and gestural aesthetic. Two of the weeks will be spent creating the vessels, with the last week being dedicated to glazing. You must be comfortable centering, opening, and pulling walls on a thrown piece. Twelve pounds of clay, glazing, firing and 4 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 • 3 weeks • Mondays • Sept 27, Oct 4, Oct 11 • 6-8 pm• $115 ($105) • Please call (616) 396-3278 to register Teapots! 3-Week Course Instructor: Jesse VanderBand In this 3-week class we will make teapots using the potter’s wheel, and dig into the mechanics of a quality functional teapot as well as have some fun exploring the teapot as an artform. Two weeks of the class will be devoted to creating the teapots, with the final week dedicated to glazing. You must be comfortable centering, opening, and pulling walls on a thrown piece. Twelve pounds of clay, glazing, firing and 4 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 • 3 weeks • Mondays • Oct 25, Nov 1, Nov 8 • 6-8 pm• $115 ($105) • Please call (616) 396-3278 to register |
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To privately view our exhibitions in person, work in the ceramics studio, or register for a class please call (616) 396-3278 or email helpdesk@hollandarts.org Holland Area Arts Council
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