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Register online, stop by at 150 East 8th Street in Downtown Holland, or call 616.396.3278. If there is no "REGISTER" button, call to register. Please read Class Policies when registering. Member prices are in parentheses. 

Workshops

Watercolor Batik Workshop
Instructor: Carole Hunnes-Nielsen
Watercolor batik is an amazing technique that combines painting with watercolor and melted
wax. Batik creates a loose look that cannot be achieved with traditional watercolor methods.
This technique will change the way you paint. It is a process of painting in alternating layers of
paint and wax. The wax is removed in the final step. We will begin with a simple design to lead you through learning the process and then progress to designing your own painting. We will begin with rice paper. You will be given the opportunity to use a variety of textured and colored papers to experiment with. You will also learn how to prepare your paintings for framing with a traditional mat or floating your painting. Papers will be included. Please bring a bag lunch. A supply list will be available upon registration.
Ages 16 & up • Saturday  • March 10 • 10:00 am - 4:00 pm • $110 ($100)
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Coptic Bound Journal Workshop
Instructor: Katie Bosch
Participants will learn the step-by-step process of creating their own journals.  We will construct covers, prepare signatures, and learn the ancient coptic stitch that originated in Egypt.  Material for one 8.5 "x 5.5" 50 page journal will be provided, along with the tools to be used in class.  Tools kits and pre-cut, ready to assemble journal packages for take home full will be available for purchase the day of class. 
Ages 14 & up • Saturday  • March 3rd • 10:00 am - 2:00 pm • $80 ($75)
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Easy Artisan No-Knead Bread Workshop
Instructor: Ken Freestone
This bread class provides easy to understand instructions and a no knead process based on the Artisan Bread in 5 Minutes recipes.  Ken Freestone will show you how to make bread at home with simple tools and ingredients, store your dough for up to two weeks and have dough ready to bake (bread, pizza, Naan, rolls and more) in the time it takes to heat your oven. No experience is necessary and all participants will taste samples, bake bread, make dough and leave with a fresh loaf of bread to take home.
Ages 16 & up • Session 1 • One Evening •Monday •February 12 • 5:30 – 8:00 pm • $65 ($55)
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Ages 16 & up • Session 2 • One Evening • Monday • March 12 • 5:30 – 8:00 pm • $65 ($55)
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Land, Sky & Water Pastel Workshop
Instructor: Tom Tomasek
Capture the feeling and beauty of the land, sky and water that surrounds you in a pastel painting.  Join award winning artist Tom Tomasek for a two day exploration of pastel technique that can be applied to studio work as well as plein air painting. Utilizing sanded surface pastel paper and odorless mineral spirits, this process begins with the development of a strong under painting and evolves with each application of additional pastel layers. The properties of pastel and different painting foundations will be covered.  The special considerations for pastel presentation, such as matting and framing will be demonstrated at the conclusion. A supply list will be provided upon registration. Instructor provides: 9 “x 20’ Uart sanded pastel paper at $2.50 a sheet and Odorless mineral spirits. Please bring a bag lunch.
Ages 18 & up • two days • June 2-3 •  10:00 am- 4:00 pm with a lunch break • $200 ($190)
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Sandy Meyer  Watercolor Workshop- Unusual Paintings on Unexpected Surfaces
Nationally known artist Sandy Meyer will teach a one day watercolor workshop which will explore different possibilities to be used as a painting surface. She will also share some unexpected tools she uses to create a variety of textures in her own work. Part of the the day will include creating a small painting on a page from an antique book (Sandy will supply this)
Bring your usual watercolor supplies: paints, brushes, water container, and a sketchbook and pencil. Bring your Gouache paints and watercolor pencils if you have them and don’t forget a bag lunch! Recommended things to use as subject matter would be photos of animals, birds, butterflies, flowers, trees, uncomplicated landscape scenes, and actual food items or trinkets.  If you need more information about the class or the supplies contact mary@hollandarts.org                                                 Ages 16 & up • One day • Saturday • June 16 • 9:00 am- 4:00 pm  with a lunch break • $130 ($120)
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Arleta Pech Watercolor Workshop Masterclass
Learn Nationally known Arleta's process for creating dazzling and detailed watercolor paintings. You will learn to artfully set up a still life with objects she will bring. You may work from life or photograph the arrangement and draw your own composition. She will  have the available option to borrow a transfer of her composition and she will demonstrate step by step. Learn how to use the Harmonic Armature on complicated still lifes, then watch as she demonstrates watercolor techniques on glazing to build values and dark backgrounds that were seen in her book "Painting Fresh Florals in Watercolor" published in 1998 and sold over 35000 copies. Boxed lunches will be available for purchase during the workshop. A supply list will be emailed upon registration. 
Ages 18 & up • four days • Mon-Thurs • September 17-20 • 9:00 am- 4:00 pm with a lunch break • $385 ($375)
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Drawing and Design

More coming soon!

Jewelry

Art Glass Jewelry, Spring Session
Instructor: Gini Cooper
Learn basic techniques for fusing glass jewelry. You’ll make earrings, pins and pendants using frits, stringers, dichroic glasses and rich sepia-toned decals using photo-fusing. Your creations will be great for gift giving! Fusing is easy to do even if you’ve never worked with glass before so no prior fusing experience is necessary. Use of tools and materials, including fusible glass, is included.
Ages 16 & up • 5 weeks • Thursdays • March 15, 22 April 5, 12, 19  • 5:30-7:30pm • $80 ($70)
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Jewelry Making 101 Findings
Instructor: Jackie Helder
In this fun class you will learn how to properly string beads and baubles with clasps, make earwires, headpins, wire wrap, make the clasps.. This is the instruction you will need as a basis for all your jewelry making designs. We will have tools, supplies and some beads but as we proceed feel welcome to bring your own baubles and wires to connect. Class will take place in our new Jewelry Studio. 
Four weeks • Ages 16 & up • Tuesdays • April 10-May 1 • 5:30 pm- 7:30 pm • $90 ($80)
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NEW! Fused Glass and Jewelry Open Studio, Coming Soon!
We are now offering open studio hours in our new jewelry studio! During open hours, you’ll have the tools and space available to create fused glass and jewelry at your leisure. You must have previously taken an Arts Council fusing or jewelry-making class in order to purchase a punchcard. You may purchase glass by weight from us and finding materials from our stock. Eight punches for $90.00 includes firing and use of tools. Supplies cost extra. Ages 18 and over unless accompanied by an adult. No one under 12 is allowed in the Studio.
Ages 18 & up • 8 sessions • $90

Painting

Alla Prima Portrait Painting in Oil *NEW*
Instructor: Candice Chovanec
Take a great class with a great teacher and artist! We congratulate Candice on her 1st Place award from the Portrait Society of America in their non-commissioned portrait category in the annual Members-Only (and this is just her most recent honor!). Alla Prima painting, or wet into wet, is a stimulating method which teaches you to be present in every brush stroke, focusing on only the essentials. This workshop will instruct students on painting the model from life. The workshop will concentrate on color, value, proportion, and composition. Oil painting supply list will be provided upon registration.  
Ages 16 & up • 4 weeks • Saturdays •  August 4 - 25 • 9:00am - 12:00pm • $185 ($180)
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Oil, Acrylic, and Watercolor Painting Sample Class
Instructor: Mary Sundstrom
This class is great if you want to learn how to begin painting but haven’t found the right medium, or if you just want to try them all! Mary will provide the supplies and expertise for you to try oil, acrylic, and watercolor painting. In each class session you will learn about different paints, papers, canvases or boards, brushes, and mediums, and Mary will teach techniques and lessons that are universal to all three. 
Ages 14 & up (great for parents & teens) • 3 weeks • Tuesdays • February 6-20 • 5:30-8:00pm • $150($140)
CLASS IS FULL! Please call (616) 396- 3278 for more information.

Photography

Photograph Like the Pros
Instructor: Mike Lozon
Photographer Mike Lozon shares tips for creating digital images that are of professional quality. The class helps you understand the workings of your digital camera and offers techniques on how to achieve the best results while shooting any subject matter. The class also details the use of photo imaging software to enhance your images. The class is designed for Single Lens Reflex cameras, but point-and-shoot cameras are also welcome.
Ages 16 & up • 4 weeks • Wednesdays  • February 21 - March 14  • 5:30-7:30 pm • $90 ($80)​
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Photograph Like the Pros - Summer Session
Instructor: Mike Lozon
Ages 16 & up • 4 weeks • Wednesdays • June 6 - June 27 • 5:30-7:30 pm • $90 ($80)
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Ceramics & Sculpture

Ceramics and Clay Sculpture, Morning
NEW 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. 
Spring Session • Ages 18 & up • 10 weeks • Tuesdays • April 17 - June 19 • 10:00am - 12:00pm • $240 ($250) 
CLASS IS FULL! ​For more information, please call (616) 396-3278.

Ceramics and Clay Sculpture, Evening
NEW 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. 
Spring Session • Ages 18 & up • 10 weeks • Tuesdays • April 17 - June 19 • 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm • $240 ($250) 
CLASS IS FULL! ​For more information, please call (616) 396-3278.

Ceramics Wheel Workshop
Instructor: Mary Wolter
Take on the fun and tactile challenge of learning to throw on the wheel!
One Day • Ages 16 & up • Monday • March 12 • 5:30-8:00pm • $80 
WORKSHOP IS ALMOST FULL! To register, or for more information, please call (616) 396-3278.

Ceramics and Clay Sculpture, 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. 
Summer Session • Ages 18 & up • 10 weeks • Tuesdays • July 17 - September 18 • 10:00am - 12:00pm • $260 ($250) 
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Ceramics and Clay Sculpture, 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. 
Summer Session • Ages 18 & up • 10 weeks • Tuesdays • July 17 - September 18  • 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm • $260 ($250) 
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Ceramic Couples Workshop
Instructor: Mary Wolter
Make it a memorable Friday-night date night playing together in the dirt! Bring a lover or your mother, and spend some quality time making unique creations. Wine and treats served!
One evening • Ages 21 & up • Friday • June 1 • 5:30-8:00pm • $105 per couple
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