To register, call (616) 396.3278 or email helpdesk@hollandarts.org. Please read Class Policies when registering.
2020 Building Guidelines
- MAXIMUM IN-BUILDING CAMP CAPACITY: 10
- HAAC is following recommended CDC guidelines
Your Options!
- Live class in the building, 10 students maximum.
- We are offering the class virtually on ZOOM. ZOOM students will receive take-home supply packages so you can do the class from the comfort of home. Busy during class time? Watch it later on YouTube. You will be contacted via email prior to camp start date with your camp’s ZOOM code and your supply pick up date. Supplies will need to be picked up from the Holland Area Arts Council (150 East 8th Street, Holland, MI 49423) Please note: no shipping option is available at this time. Share your makings with us via Instagram @hollandartscouncil using the hashtag #hollandarts or email photos directly to helpdesk@hollandarts.org.
Fall 2020 Kids Classes
So Sew Fun
Instructor: Megan Verley For ages 9 & up We will have fun learning the very basics of sewing! You will learn how to thread your machine and simple sewing techniques. We will start a fun beginner project that you can continue to work on at home! limited to 8 attendants. Please bring a sewing machine, thread, machine needles, and scissors. If you need to borrow a sewing machine, email Megan at cortesmegan@yahoo.com 1 day • Saturday • October 3rd • 10:00- 11:30 am • $30 for members $38 non-members • Please call (616) 396-3278 to register Make A Succulent Pot
Instructor: Sarah Irvin For ages 7-12 In this class we’ll be learning hand-building techniques necessary to make your own custom succulent pot! We will have some animal figures and photos to use as inspiration for your creations. Fired pieces will be ready for pickup two weeks after this class. All supplies and succulent plants included! 1 night • Friday • November 13th •5:30-7:00 pm • $25 for members $35 non-members • Please call (616) 396-3278 to register Graphic Stories Session 1: Super You!
Instructor: Wade Gugino For ages 6-16 8 page simple graphic story where YOU are the superhero. Learn how to draw basic page layouts, perspective, action and smart story with you as the main character! It’s simple. It’s fun. We work together, and when you’re done, you’ll own the process for future graphic stories simmering in your mind! 4 weeks • Wednesdays • October 7-28 • 4:00-5:30 pm • $55 for members $65 non-members • Please call (616) 396-3278 to register |
Graphic Stories Session 2: Manga Chibi Overdrive
Instructor: Wade Gugino For ages 6-16 4 page simple graphic story with more in-depth drawings of Asian inspired characters and themes. Learn how to draw basic page layouts, perspective, action and smart story with you as the main character! It’s simple. It’s fun. We work together, and when you’re done, you’ll own the process for future graphic stories simmering in your mind! 4 weeks • Wednesdays • November 4-25 • 4:00-5:30 pm • $55 for members $65 non-members • Please call (616) 396-3278 to register Graphic Stories Session 3: A Comic Book Christmas
Instructor: Wade Gugino For ages 6-16 4 page simple graphic story with Comic Book characters and Christmas themes. Learn how to draw basic page layouts, perspective, action and smart story with you as the main character! It’s simple. It’s fun. We work together, and when you’re done, you’ll own the process for future graphic stories simmering in your mind! 4 weeks • Wednesdays • December 2-23 • 4:00-5:30 pm • $55 for members $65 non-members • Please call (616) 396-3278 to register 
Draw Club
Instructor: Wade Gugino Ages 7-16 Every week during the school year we explore new drawing exercises together with other kids who love to draw! Cartoons, comics, card making, t-shirt making, posters, graphic stories, still life, color theory and so much more. This program is held offsite. Registration not handled by the Arts Council. For more info, please visit: https://googenius.com/learning/draw-club.html |
Kids Create Series
Instructor: Maranda Shear
Ages 9-13
This series of classes is à la carte. Sign up for one or all six! See below for more information.
6 weeks • Tuesdays • October 13- November 17 • 3:30-5:00 pm • Members $20/class OR sign up for all 6 sessions, get ONE class FREE ($100) • Non-members $28/class OR sign up for all 6 sessions, get ONE class FREE ($120)
Instructor: Maranda Shear
Ages 9-13
This series of classes is à la carte. Sign up for one or all six! See below for more information.
6 weeks • Tuesdays • October 13- November 17 • 3:30-5:00 pm • Members $20/class OR sign up for all 6 sessions, get ONE class FREE ($100) • Non-members $28/class OR sign up for all 6 sessions, get ONE class FREE ($120)
Week 1 (10/13): Picasso Self Portrait- drawing & acrylic painting on canvas. Students will learn what their own facial features look like from different perspectives, and will then implement the use of simple shapes to replicate their facial features as they see them in a Picasso-esque self portrait.
Week 2 (10/20): Aboriginal Leaves, Acrylic dot painting on canvas- Students will learn the history and cultural tradition of the Australian Aboriginal method of dot painting and create a seasonal fall leaf image on canvas.
Week 2 (10/20): Aboriginal Leaves, Acrylic dot painting on canvas- Students will learn the history and cultural tradition of the Australian Aboriginal method of dot painting and create a seasonal fall leaf image on canvas.
Week 3 (10/27): Mythic Beasts- students will explore different animal characteristics (size, shape, fur, scales, feathers, tails, ears, wings etc) and use the creative process to develop their own animal mash-up, creating the legend of their own mythical beast! Mixed media concept; colored pencil, graphite, ink, watercolor, fabric, beads, and more on canvas.
Week 4 (11/3): Seasonal Birch Trees- Acrylic painting on canvas. Students will learn how different colors can convey seasons (temperature, weather, light etc) and will learn the steps to paint a forest of birch trees in the seasonal colors of their choice.
Week 5 (11/10): Peace, Love & Color- Alcohol and ink on canvas. Students will explore color theory and how different colors can mix to make different hues and shades. Students will learn how to manipulate and blend colors using artist markers and alcohol, creating a tie-dye effect. Finishing their design with an inspirational message, handprint or name.
Week 4 (11/3): Seasonal Birch Trees- Acrylic painting on canvas. Students will learn how different colors can convey seasons (temperature, weather, light etc) and will learn the steps to paint a forest of birch trees in the seasonal colors of their choice.
Week 5 (11/10): Peace, Love & Color- Alcohol and ink on canvas. Students will explore color theory and how different colors can mix to make different hues and shades. Students will learn how to manipulate and blend colors using artist markers and alcohol, creating a tie-dye effect. Finishing their design with an inspirational message, handprint or name.
Week 6 (11/17): Kente Prints- Acrylic printmaking on canvas. Students will learn how to use different mark making techniques to replicate African Kente textile patterns on foam blocks. Students will explore selective color printmaking to create a repeating/mirrored or random pattern.
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I Can Crochet
Instructor: Susan Curry For ages 8-13 Have you ever wanted to know how to crochet? You too can make all kinds of items with just some yarn and a hook. Join us for this one hour beginners class for kids, where you will learn that you can crochet too! Students will receive a size H crochet hook, skein of cotton yarn and dishcloth pattern. Makes a great gift for parents, friends or just for you! 1 day • Tuesday • November 24th • 3:30-4:30 pm • $15 for members $20 non-members • Please call (616) 396-3278 to register |
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 |
Coming Soon in 2021...Stay tuned for more info!
Glockenspiel Class
Instructor: Rebecca Wierks
For ages 4-5
Children will learn to play the glockenspiel in this fun and developmentally appropriate music class. With singing, dancing, playing instruments, and note reading, this early exposure to music will enhance their cognitive, social and emotional development, and will lay a foundation for future music study. If students wish to keep their glockenspiel, they can be purchased for $45 from the instructor.
Instructor: Rebecca Wierks
For ages 4-5
Children will learn to play the glockenspiel in this fun and developmentally appropriate music class. With singing, dancing, playing instruments, and note reading, this early exposure to music will enhance their cognitive, social and emotional development, and will lay a foundation for future music study. If students wish to keep their glockenspiel, they can be purchased for $45 from the instructor.
Music Makers
Instructor: Rebecca Wierks
For ages 6-9
School age students will make homemade instruments, play real instruments, sing, dance, compose music, and continue note reading and basic music theory in this developmentally appropriate and playful music class. Materials will not be shared during class, and social distancing will be practiced.
Instructor: Rebecca Wierks
For ages 6-9
School age students will make homemade instruments, play real instruments, sing, dance, compose music, and continue note reading and basic music theory in this developmentally appropriate and playful music class. Materials will not be shared during class, and social distancing will be practiced.
Middle School Music
Instructor: Rebecca Wierks
For ages 10-13
Middle Schoolers will play instruments, compose music, and learn music theory in this playful group class. Materials will not be shared during class, and social distancing will be practiced.
Instructor: Rebecca Wierks
For ages 10-13
Middle Schoolers will play instruments, compose music, and learn music theory in this playful group class. Materials will not be shared during class, and social distancing will be practiced.
Guitar Class
Instructor: Rebecca Wierks
For High School Students
Students will learn beginning guitar and music theory in a group setting. Each student must bring a guitar. There will be no physical contact between students and teacher during classes, and social distancing will be practiced.
Instructor: Rebecca Wierks
For High School Students
Students will learn beginning guitar and music theory in a group setting. Each student must bring a guitar. There will be no physical contact between students and teacher during classes, and social distancing will be practiced.
Youth Ceramics Ages 7-10 & Ages 11-15
Instructor: Sarah Irvin
Join us in learning basic hand-building techniques as we make sculptural and functional pinch-pots, coil-built pots, and slab constructed pieces. Students will work on 5 different creations, all to be collected two weeks after the class is finished.
Instructor: Sarah Irvin
Join us in learning basic hand-building techniques as we make sculptural and functional pinch-pots, coil-built pots, and slab constructed pieces. Students will work on 5 different creations, all to be collected two weeks after the class is finished.
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Grand Rapids Ballet School at the Arts Council |
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Fall 2020 Announcement: Grand Rapids Ballet children’s classes at the Arts Council have been suspended.
Grand Rapids Ballet School is excited to bring ballet classes to the Michigan lakeshore at Holland Area Arts Council in Holland, Michigan. Classes include Creative Dance for ages 3-4, Beginner Ballet ages 7-9, and Explorer Dance for Down syndrome.
All registration goes through the Grand Rapids Ballet. For more information and how to enroll, please visit grballet.com
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Open by appointment only. Hours vary.
To 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
150 East 8th Street Holland, Michigan 49423 |
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