2024 class schedule
Class sold out? Call 218-326-2697 to be put on a waitlist!
Toddler Tinker Time
Toddler Tinker Time art classes are catered to toddler ages 2 - 5. Toddlers are tactile and love interacting with the world using their hands. Once a month we will cater to our littler ones and offer them various crafts and projects that they can do together with an adult. Projects are geared for both child and a guardian to work and create together to make something that can be remembered for years to come. All materials included in the class fee. Ages 2+
Instructor: Fawn Sampson
Time: Fridays, March 15; April 19; and May 17, 10:30 - 11:30 am
Member Fee: $15 Public Fee: $20
Crazy for Donuts!
Join us for a multimedia celebration of all things donuts! Over 4 class periods we will glaze premade ceramic donuts, paint an Andy Warhol inspired donut piece, and create a unique still life using oil pastels. Join in the fun and enjoy spending time making art in a relaxed environment. All materials provided. Ages 9-16.
Instructor: Heather Pederson
Time: Mondays, April 8-29, 3:30-5:00 pm (note date change)
Member Fee: $80 Public Fee: $90
Wheel Thrown and Sculptural Pottery (ages 10-16)
In this course students will use pottery and sculptural techniques including work on the potter’s wheel. Refine your wheel throwing techniques, learn how to make new ceramic forms or work on interesting sculptures! This course is for youth who are at least 9 years of age and is for beginners or advanced pottery students. The course fee includes the cost of materials. A healthy snack will be provided at the beginning of each class. Ages 10-16.
Instructor: Bruce Bartos
Time: Tuesday, March 5 - April 2, 3:30-5:00 pm
Member Fee: $100 Public Fee: $110
SOLD OUT
Sculptural Pottery (ages 5-9)
This fun and inspirational class is open to students with beginning to intermediate levels of ability. Students will learn pottery and sculptural techniques. Projects will be selected based on the student’s level of experience and age. A healthy snack will be provided at the beginning of class. The course fee includes the cost of materials. Ages 5-9.
Instructor: Bruce Bartos
Time: Tuesdays, April 23-May 14, 3:30-4:30 pm
Member Fee: $80 Public Fee: $90
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Fishing Lure Painting
Join us at the MAC for an afternoon of painting wooden, homemade fishing lures with acrylic paint and then waterproofing them. They will be great for landing that big catch out on the lake this summer! The lures are made locally by Grand Rapids artist, Dan Root! All materials provided. Ages 6 and up.
Instructor: Danny Root
Session 1: Wednesday, May 1, 3:30 - 5:00 pm (SOLD OUT)
Session 2: Thursday, May 9, 3:30 - 5:00 pm
Member Fee: $35 Public Fee: $40
Sculpt A Pokemon
Follow along with local artist and Pokemon enthusiast as he shows you how to create your own clay Pokemon! This project is great for students to develop skills for how to sculpt with clay and create their own models. Sculpt one Pokemon model or catch them all! All materials provided. Ages 6 and up.
Instructor: Samsoche Sampson
Session 1: Thursday, Feb. 15, 3:30-4:30 pm SOLD OUT
Session 2: Wednesday, March 13, 3-4 pm SOLD OUT
Session 3: Wednesday, April 10, 3-4 pm
Session 4: Wednesday, May 8, 3-4 pm
Member Fee: $20 Public Fee: $25
Family Create Second Saturdays
Join us every Second Saturday from 1-3PM at the MAC for Family Create Second Saturdays! Free family orientated art activities with a new theme each month! Ages 4 and up. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Projects won’t take the entire 2 hours so staggered attendance is better to ensure space for everyone. This event is sponsored by Grand Itasca – Fairview.
Instructor: MAC Instructor
Time: 1:00 - 3:00 PM
Date: 2nd Saturday of every month!
Free for everyone.