Outdoor Gallery Exhibit: Pam Spicer
Glen Arbor Arts Center 6031 S Lake St, Glen Arbor, MIThe 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.
Exhibit: Everyday Objects
Glen Arbor Arts Center 6031 S Lake St, Glen Arbor, MIWestern art before the 20th Century, primarily still life paintings, is filled with everyday objects. But in the 20th Century, things shifted. The Glen Arbor Arts Center’s exhibition Everyday Objects explores this territory.
Exhibit: Denise Samuels
Glen Arbor Arts Center 6031 S Lake St, Glen Arbor, MITraverse City artist Denise Samuels exhibits sculptural, geometric constructions with recycled papers...
Acrylic Sessions
Glen Arbor Arts Center 6031 S Lake St, Glen Arbor, MIDates and time: October 5, 12, 19, and 26; 10 am-1 pm Registration deadline: October 2 Take your painting to the next level! The best way to improve is by practice. Learn, refresh, or refine the basics of using acrylic paint in this multi-session class. This class will meet once a week for four weeks, […]
After School Arts: Fall Session
Glen Arbor Arts Center 6031 S Lake St, Glen Arbor, MIGlen Arbor Arts Center offers quality, immersive experiences for our community’s youngest artists, in grades K – 4, to help them build a life-long foundation of participation and appreciation for the fine arts.
Beginning Spindle Spinning
Glen Arbor Arts Center 6031 S Lake St, Glen Arbor, MIDate and Time: October 22; 10 am-1 pm Registration Deadline: October 19 Twisting fiber into yarn is arguably the oldest of all technologies. For most of human history, all yarns were spun using a very simple tool: the drop spindle. In this workshop, we will use drop spindles to create yarn from wool fiber. We […]
Knitting Petoskey Stones
Glen Arbor Arts Center 6031 S Lake St, Glen Arbor, MIDate and Time: October 22; 2-5 pm Registration Deadline: October 19 In this workshop, we will knit a medallion inspired by the state stone of Michigan, the Petoskey stone. The medallion is a flat circle knitted from the center out. When a series of these medallions are crocheted together, you can change the circular shape […]
Printmaking on Fabric
Glen Arbor Arts Center 6031 S Lake St, Glen Arbor, MITime and date: October 25; 10 am - 1 pm Registration deadline: Oct 22 Explore relief printmaking on fabric. Create original designs and learn the process of carving linoleum using the tools and water-based ink. The instructor will also have finished linocuts that can be incorporated into the work. Students are welcome to bring their […]
Knitting Your First Cardigan
Glen Arbor Arts Center 6031 S Lake St, Glen Arbor, MIDate and Time: October 4, 11, 18 and 25; 1:30-4:30 pm Registration Deadline: October 1 Knitting your first sweater can seem a bit daunting, but it needn’t be. The pattern used for this class is a simple cardigan knit top-down in one piece using simple raglan shaping. Students will then pick up stitches along the […]
Matching Yarn and Knitting Project
Glen Arbor Arts Center 6031 S Lake St, Glen Arbor, MIDate and time: October 27; 10 am-5 pm (1 hr lunch break) Registration deadline: October 24 Which yarn should I buy for this sweater (shawl, socks, hat, afghan)? What would be a good knitting project for the yarn I just bought? Which yarn would be a good substitute for the yarn recommended in this pattern? […]
Finding Courage: Painting for Deeper Self Expression
Glen Arbor Arts Center 6031 S Lake St, Glen Arbor, MIDate and Time: November 3, 4 and 5; 9 am - 4 pm Registration Deadline: October 30 In this three-day workshop, Jessica Kovan encourages and challenges participants to find their language in their paintings. Focus on discovering your sources of inspiration, communicating personal vision, learning new mixed-media techniques, and developing your unique artistic style. Learn […]
2021 Small Works Holiday Exhibition
Glen Arbor Arts Center 6031 S Lake St, Glen Arbor, MIThe Glen Arbor Arts Center’s 2021 Small Works Holiday Exhibition is an annual showcase of 2D + 3D work that offers small, original art at affordable prices, $150 or less.
Linocut Printmaking Workshop
Glen Arbor Arts Center 6031 S Lake St, Glen Arbor, MINovember 6; 10 am - 4 pm Registration deadline: November 3 In this daylong workshop, participants go through the basics of linocut printmaking step-by-step. We will begin by talking about the specific challenges of drawing for linocut printing. The instructor will have drawings available for students to use, and students may bring their drawings (4" […]
Paper Ornaments
Glen Arbor Arts Center 6031 S Lake St, Glen Arbor, MIDate and time: November 13; 10 am-1 pm Registration deadline: November 10 Format: In Person Construct beautiful paper ornaments using book pages, sheet music, maps, and commercially printed papers. Fold and glue papers to create three different kinds of ornaments. Turn ordinary paper into extraordinary ornaments for your tree or family and friends. Learn to […]
Handmade Holidays
Glen Arbor Arts Center 6031 S Lake St, Glen Arbor, MIDate and time: December 4; 10 am-3 pm Registration deadline: November 30 Join GAAC for a fun-filled handmade holidays workshop — just for kids. Creating and giving handmade gifts has a long tradition and is a treat for all! We're drinking hot cocoa and designing something special for everyone on our holiday list. Here's a […]
Clay Holiday Ornaments (kiln fired) – Family Workshop
Glen Arbor Arts Center 6031 S Lake St, Glen Arbor, MIDate and time: December 5; 3-5 pm Registration deadline: December 2 Whether you celebrate Hanukkah, Winter Solstice, or Christmas, children and adults can explore the fun of creating with clay! Beginning with a simple round clay slab, the instructor will teach you all the tricks to creating unique clay ornaments for hanging, displaying, or giving […]
Introduction to Silversmithing
Glen Arbor Arts Center 6031 S Lake St, Glen Arbor, MIDate and time: December 11; 9 am - 5 pm Registration deadline: December 8 Learn the basics of metalsmithing and make a 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 and stone pendant. We'll cover using a torch […]
