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March 2024
NCCA-Artsplace Youth Arts Exhibit
March 1 - 30 NCCA-Artsplace Youth Arts Exhibit Jansma Gallery at NCCA-Artsplace, 13 E. Main St., Fremont, 231-924-4022. The 2024 Youth Art Exhibit was given the theme “Color Your World!” and showcases imagination and creativity! Teachers and parents of children from the Newaygo County area submitted artwork from school children Kindergarten through 6th grade. Selected entries along with 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place awards, and honorable mentions, will be on display in the Jansma Gallery at NCCA-Artsplace! Winning art will…
Find out more »Spring Break Events
Spend your Spring Break with us at NCCA-Artsplace and the Dogwood Center for Performing Arts! Fresh new youth art classes arrive just in time for Spring Break at NCCA-Artsplace in Fremont. Students can decorate their own clay fish or create a soothing rain stick. Families can also visit The Pottery Place and paint ready-made mugs, plates, and various other items. Advanced registration by phone at 231-924-4022 is required for all classes and space is limited. The Pottery Place is open during regular business…
Find out more »Spring Tulips
Spring Tulips Saturday, March 30 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Ages 4-6 $7 Welcome spring! In this class students will use a variety of uniquely painted papers to create a patch of tulips. Cutting and pasting skills will be used.
Find out more »Etched Copper Cuffs with Casey Bemis
Etched Copper Cuffs with Casey Bemis Saturday, March 30 and April 6 12:00 - 2:00 p.m. Ages 16-Adult $55 ($50 Members) Students will create two 1 inch cuff bracelets and two 1/4 inch cuff bracelets. Create one of a kind pattern on copper cuffs that will be etched and then finished with patina to highlight patterns in this two session jewelry making class. PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED FOR ALL CLASSES
Find out more »Anansi the Spider
Anansi the Spider Saturday, March 30 12:30 - 2:00 p.m. Ages 8-12 $10 This intricate art piece is based on the book Anansi the Spider: A Tale from the Ashanti by Gerald McDermott. March is Reading Month so we want to get on board. Students will use a variety of markers to design this amazing spider web. Design is everything!!
Find out more »April 2024
From Mud to Masterpiece: The Art of Ceramics
From Mud to Masterpiece: The Art of Ceramics April 2 - 27 Jansma Gallery at NCCA-Artsplace, 13 E. Main St., Fremont, 231-924-4022. Reception Saturday, April 20, 10:00 a.m. - Noon This exhibit is a group show representing ceramic artists in Michigan working in many forms of pottery including Raku, smoke fire, reduction, porcelain, earthenware, stoneware, Majolica, screen transfer and many more types and techniques of pottery making. The only limitations are that the artwork must be formed with clay and…
Find out more »Clay Fish
Clay Fish Thursday, April 4 3:30 - 5:00 p.m. Ages 6-10 $10 Pretend you are on an oceanside vacation by stopping in at the Artsplace to make a clay slab fish. Fill it with pattern and color and make it your own unique species. Pieces will be available after April 12.
Find out more »Clay Extruded Rain Stick
Clay Extruded Rain Stick Saturday, April 6 12:30 - 2:00 p.m. Ages 11-18 $15 Imaging a clay cylinder accented with original patterns, colors and just enough clay pieces inside to make the sound of falling rain. Come and be the artist that creates this magical piece. Your rain stick will be available after April 19.
Find out more »Spring Fields Acrylic Painting with Jane Stroschin
Spring Fields Acrylic Painting with Jane Stroschin Thursday, April 11 10:00 a.m . - 2:00 p.m. Ages 16-Adult $40 ($35 Members) Express these spring yearnings with acrylic paint on canvas with artist, illustrator and author, Jane Stroschin. Jane will guide you through this floral themed painting step by step while entertaining you with her creative process. Students will break for lunch. PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED FOR ALL CLASSES
Find out more »Mixed Media and Painted Paper Collage
Mixed Media and Painted Paper Collage with Susie Rodriquez Thursday, April 11 3:30 - 5:00 p.m. Ages 11-18 $15.00 Paper piecing is a form of collage that can create bold and whimsical illustrations. Students will use a large collection of painted and textured papers to create this wild cat character. Afterward the collage will be detailed with art pens and matted. PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED FOR ALL CLASSES
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