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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 

Workshops

Acrylic Pour Ornaments
Instructor: Barbara Carlson
For ages 8 & up (children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult)
Explore the process of acrylic pouring while creating beautiful holiday ornaments. Participants will receive (4) unfired ceramic ornament blanks and all supplies. Ornament choices will be circles, stars, trees, angels, and stockings. All supplies included. Ornaments will need to dry before taken home. Students may pick up their finished work the following week.
1 night • Thursday • December 3rd • 6:00-8:00 pm • $45 for members $55 non-members • Please call (616) 396-3278 to register

​Paper Star Ornaments
Instructor: Barbara Carlson
For ages 16 & up 
Using beautiful holiday papers and a simple cutting and folding process, you'll create these sturdy star decorations. Perfect to hang on the tree and decorating gifts.  So fun to make - they're a bit addictive!  All supplies included.   Attendees will be allowed to make as many ornaments as time permits. 
1 day • Saturday • December 5th • 10:00 am- 1:00 pm • $45 for members $55 non-members • 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.
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

Ceramics

2020 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 

2020 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 ​

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 ​