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Exhibit: Amy L. Clark-Carels
A CELEBRATION: THE PAINTINGS OF AMY L. CLARK-CARELS
The Glen Arbor Arts Center celebrates Amy L. Clark-Carels’s love of watercolor painting in a small exhibition of work May 3 - August 31.
Exhibit: Food Is Art / Art Is Food
Visual artists throughout time have found food a rich, inspiring subject. Food Is Art / Art Is Food takes an expanded view of the subject.
Outdoor Gallery Exhibit: Pam Spicer
The vibrant paintings of Traverse City artist Pam Spicer is the 2021-2022 installation in the Glen Arbor Arts Center’s Outdoor Gallery. Five of Pam’s paintings will be reproduced on 5-foot-square weather-resistant aluminum panels by Image360 of Traverse City.
4 events,
Rescuing Food In Northern Michigan
Rescuing Food In Northern Michigan
Taylor Moore, program manager of Food Rescue of Northwest Michigan, is in conversation about how this Traverse City organization feeds people and supplies food pantries with fresh, healthy food.
4 events,
Open Pottery Studio
Open Pottery Studio
Starts June 8 and ends October 27 Tuesdays 6-9 pm and Wednesdays 1-4 pm A studio opportunity for students with prior clay experience to renew their work with clay and those who are taking GAAC clay classes to practice their newly learned skills in a supportive and nurturing environment. Participants not currently enrolled in a […]
4 events,
Open Pottery Studio
Open Pottery Studio
Starts June 8 and ends October 27 Tuesdays 6-9 pm and Wednesdays 1-4 pm A studio opportunity for students with prior clay experience to renew their work with clay and those who are taking GAAC clay classes to practice their newly learned skills in a supportive and nurturing environment. Participants not currently enrolled in a […]
4 events,
Feed Me! A Word Feast
Feed Me! A Word Feast
Poets and writers are challenged to create a short, original poem about feeding the mind, body and soul. Feed Me! is part of the Glen Arbor Arts Center’s exhibition Food Is Art/Art Is Food, which runs May 28 – August 19 in the GAAC gallery.
4 events,
Open Pottery Studio
Open Pottery Studio
Starts June 8 and ends October 27 Tuesdays 6-9 pm and Wednesdays 1-4 pm A studio opportunity for students with prior clay experience to renew their work with clay and those who are taking GAAC clay classes to practice their newly learned skills in a supportive and nurturing environment. Participants not currently enrolled in a […]
4 events,
Open Pottery Studio
Open Pottery Studio
Starts June 8 and ends October 27 Tuesdays 6-9 pm and Wednesdays 1-4 pm A studio opportunity for students with prior clay experience to renew their work with clay and those who are taking GAAC clay classes to practice their newly learned skills in a supportive and nurturing environment. Participants not currently enrolled in a […]
5 events,
When Worlds Collide – The Marvelous Alchemy of Visual Poetry
When Worlds Collide – The Marvelous Alchemy of Visual Poetry
Sorry, This class has been cancelled. Date & Time: June 18, 10 am-4 pm (with an hour lunch break) Registration Deadline: June 15 Visual Poetry is experiencing a surge in both literary and visual art circles--but what is it exactly? And how is it done? In this exploratory class, we will sample several species of […]
Cancelled Master Class: Throwing on the Wheel
Cancelled Master Class: Throwing on the Wheel
Sorry, this workshop has been cancelled. Friday, June 18, 6:30-8 pm, Opening Reception and slide show Saturday, June 19, 10am-5pm (lunch included) optional dinner for participants Sunday, June 20, 10am-5pm (lunch included) Registration Deadline: June 16 This hands-on intensive weekend workshop will begin with a slide show of historical and contemporary potters' work worldwide and […]
5 events,
Cancelled Master Class: Throwing on the Wheel
Cancelled Master Class: Throwing on the Wheel
Sorry, this workshop has been cancelled. Friday, June 18, 6:30-8 pm, Opening Reception and slide show Saturday, June 19, 10am-5pm (lunch included) optional dinner for participants Sunday, June 20, 10am-5pm (lunch included) Registration Deadline: June 16 This hands-on intensive weekend workshop will begin with a slide show of historical and contemporary potters' work worldwide and […]
Introduction to Silversmithing
Introduction to Silversmithing
Date & Time: June 19, 10 am-6 pm (includes a one-hour lunch break) Registration Deadline: June 16 Join this popular workshop to learn the basics of metalsmithing and make your silver pendant in an all-day introductory class. We'll explore different tools and materials and move from basic designing to finished fabrication, creating a simple silver […]
4 events,
Cancelled Master Class: Throwing on the Wheel
Cancelled Master Class: Throwing on the Wheel
Sorry, this workshop has been cancelled. Friday, June 18, 6:30-8 pm, Opening Reception and slide show Saturday, June 19, 10am-5pm (lunch included) optional dinner for participants Sunday, June 20, 10am-5pm (lunch included) Registration Deadline: June 16 This hands-on intensive weekend workshop will begin with a slide show of historical and contemporary potters' work worldwide and […]
4 events,
Solstice Plein Air
Be inspired by the Druids at Stonehenge. Paint the rise and fall of the Summer Solstice (the longest day of the year).
4 events,
Open Pottery Studio
Open Pottery Studio
Starts June 8 and ends October 27 Tuesdays 6-9 pm and Wednesdays 1-4 pm A studio opportunity for students with prior clay experience to renew their work with clay and those who are taking GAAC clay classes to practice their newly learned skills in a supportive and nurturing environment. Participants not currently enrolled in a […]
4 events,
Open Pottery Studio
Open Pottery Studio
Starts June 8 and ends October 27 Tuesdays 6-9 pm and Wednesdays 1-4 pm A studio opportunity for students with prior clay experience to renew their work with clay and those who are taking GAAC clay classes to practice their newly learned skills in a supportive and nurturing environment. Participants not currently enrolled in a […]
5 events,
Drawing Birds Together – Outdoor Family Class
Drawing Birds Together – Outdoor Family Class
Date & Time: June 25; 10:30 am - 12:30 pm Registration Deadline: June 22 Let's draw birds— but first, a field trip! Participants will go on a bird outing at the Sleeping Bear Heritage Trail with the instructor, practicing listening for bird calls. Binoculars will be provided to help spot birds on the trail. Following […]
Hummingbirds in Watercolor
Hummingbirds in Watercolor
Date & Time: June 25, 1 - 3 pm Registration Deadline: June 22 Ruby-throated hummingbirds are one of our state's most unique birds, flying across the Gulf of Mexico to entertain us at our sugary nectar bird feeders. Participants will sketch hummingbirds and their poses in flight. Using watercolor and ink, we'll create a feeding […]
4 events,
6ft Apart Art: Artist Pop-Up + Demos
6ft Apart Art: Artist Pop-Up + Demos
The Artist Pop-Ups + Demos turn the Glen Arbor Arts Center’s front yard and parking area into open-air exhibition and music venues. Participating studio artists will demonstrate what they do, talk about their work, and exhibit.
4 events,
Thoreson Farm Pottery Sampler
Thoreson Farm Pottery Sampler
Date & Time: June 27, 1-4 pm Registration Deadline: June 24 Students explore throwing on the wheel, extruding, and slab building in this class—experience three fun ways of making with clay in a positive environment and a beautiful pastoral setting.
4 events,
Art Camp: Art Rangers Session 1
Art Camp: Art Rangers Session 1
Date and Time: June 28, 29, and July 1 @ 9:30am - 12pm Registration Deadline: June 25 @ 12pm Early Bird Rate Deadline: May 1 The Art Rangers camp is the perfect choice for the young artist who wants to explore various mediums in a supportive, engaging environment. Art Rangers have the opportunity to paint, […]
4 events,
Open Pottery Studio
Open Pottery Studio
Starts June 8 and ends October 27 Tuesdays 6-9 pm and Wednesdays 1-4 pm A studio opportunity for students with prior clay experience to renew their work with clay and those who are taking GAAC clay classes to practice their newly learned skills in a supportive and nurturing environment. Participants not currently enrolled in a […]
5 events,
Have Pencil, Will Travel
Have Pencil, Will Travel
Date & Time: June 30, 9 am-2:30 pm (45-minute break for lunch) Registration Deadline: June 27 Enjoy the outdoors more deeply by sketching—even if it's in your backyard. This one-day session will take place at two sites—one will focus on the outdoor urban environment and the other on the natural landscape. Participants will practice quick […]
Open Pottery Studio
Open Pottery Studio
Starts June 8 and ends October 27 Tuesdays 6-9 pm and Wednesdays 1-4 pm A studio opportunity for students with prior clay experience to renew their work with clay and those who are taking GAAC clay classes to practice their newly learned skills in a supportive and nurturing environment. Participants not currently enrolled in a […]
4 events,
Art Camp: Art Rangers Session 1
Art Camp: Art Rangers Session 1
Date and Time: June 28, 29, and July 1 @ 9:30am - 12pm Registration Deadline: June 25 @ 12pm Early Bird Rate Deadline: May 1 The Art Rangers camp is the perfect choice for the young artist who wants to explore various mediums in a supportive, engaging environment. Art Rangers have the opportunity to paint, […]
