Christmas Ornament Painting with Jane Stroschin

Monday 5:30-7:30 p.m.

November 30

Class Fee: $30 ($25 Members)

Ages 12-Adult

Prepare for the holiday season by spending an inspiring
evening with artist, Jane Stroschin. Jane will guide you
through the process of painting beautiful scenes on 4” bulbs.
Each student should expect to complete two bulbs. This is a
perfect decoration for your holiday tree or as a unique gift.

NCCA-Artplace Holiday Card Competition

Deadline: Wednesday, November 19, 5:30 p.m.

NCCA Holiday Card Competition is open to any kindergarten through 12th grade student who lives in Newaygo County or attends a Newaygo County School. Five winning entries are made into holiday cards and sold during the holiday season to benefit the youth programs at NCCA-Artsplace! A special awards presentation will be held at NCCA-Artsplace on December 12, 2014 at 5:00 p.m. before the Fremont Christmas Stroll. Each of the winners will receive a package of cards. Winning entries are also displayed during the holiday season at NCCA-Artsplace. 2014 Holiday Card Competition Entry Form

Needle Felted Sculptural Snowman with Olivia Johnson

Needle felting is the art of tangling one piece of wool to another using a barbed needle to create forms. In this class participants will be using the technique to create a charming three-dimensional snowman.  Participants will receive a kit to take with them to keep exploring at home.

Thursday 6:00-8:00 p.m.

December 5

Ages 12-Adult

New EVENING Session! Clay Nativity for Children with Kris Vredeveld

Prepare for the Christmas season by hand building a clay nativity set. Each child will create a minimum of 6 figurines including people and animals. When dry the finished pieces will be glazed a single color and fired. This set will become a family treasure for many years.

Thursday 6:30-7:30 p.m.

November 7, 14, 21

Ages 6-12

NCCA-Artsplace Holiday Card Competition!

Deadline for entries: November 1, 2013. Competition open to all school age children in Newaygo County. Entries must be the student’s own original work. Please avoid using text unless it is an integral part of the card design. No metallic materials including metallic gel pens and no fluorescent colors can be used; they cannot be easily reproduced for printing. No foils. Artwork must fit within the 5” x 7” rectangle on application. 5 winners will be invited to a reception on Saturday, November 16 at 1:30 p.m. and will receive a set of printed greeting cards for their personal use. Winning entries will also be used by NCCA to sell at NCCA-Artsplace during the Holiday season. Original winning entries will also be framed and exhibited at NCCA during the Holiday Artist Market. Teachers can pick up non-selected student entries between November 16 and 24, 2013. 2013 holiday card competition

Clay Nativity for Children with Kris Vredeveld

Thursdays 4:30-5:30 p.m.

November 6, 13, 20

Ages 6-12
Prepare for the Christmas season by hand building a clay nativity set. Each child will create a minimum of six figures including people and animals. The finished pieces will be glazed a single color and fired. This set will become a family treasure for many years.

Clay Gingerbread House with Kathy Richmond

Clay, architecture, colorful glazes and a skilled instructor – these are the perfect elements required for an interesting class. Join art instructor Kathy Richmond in creating miniature clay gingerbread houses filled with interesting textures and architectural details. Houses are constructed from rolled slabs of clay and then the fun begins – shingles, shutters, arched doorways, textured chimneys. The combinations are endless. All skill levels are welcome.

Thursdays 6:00-8:00 p.m.

November 7, 14

Ages 12- Adult