Clay Tile

Clay Tile
Saturday, May 25 12:30 – 2:00 p.m.
Ages 8-12 $10
In this class students will design a 6” square tile with lots of detail and movement. At the end of the class each student will glaze it with one selected color.
Tile will be available after June 1.

PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED
FOR ALL CLASSES

NCCA-Artsplace Exhibit: Sculpture by Raelynn Jewison

NCCA-Artsplace Exhibit: Sculpture by Raelynn Jewison
July 26 – September 2

Reception August 25, 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Jansma Gallery at NCCA-Artsplace,
13 E. Main St., Fremont,231-924-4022.

Raelynn Jewison is a 3D mixed media artist with a focus in ceramics. Raelynn grew up in Williamston, MI and was heavily involved in the arts, theatre, and soccer as a young girl. She graduated from Central Michigan University with a degree in Visual Arts Education now currently teaching at Muskegon High School. She currently lives and works in Muskegon, MI with her partner James. Raelynn has taught high school students for four years about various mediums such as digital art, digital photography, ceramics, drawing, and painting. Her artwork focuses on the intricacies of tiny moving parts of the natural world. Besides being an artist and a teacher; Raelynn loves journaling, reading, being outdoors, traveling, doing yoga and cuddling her cat Eevee.

NCCA-Artsplace World of Woodworking Exhibit Reception and Demo

NCCA-Artsplace World of Woodworking Exhibit
May 4 through June 10
Artist Meet & Greet with Demonstrations May 20, 10:00 a.m. – Noon (Demonstration 11-1)
Jansma Gallery at NCCA-Artsplace
Explore the world of woodworking with some great examples by regional woodworkers including John Marquardt, Ray Frank, Darrell DeRuiter, Ron Campbell, Ken Brink, Jeff Grill, Carl Straahthof, Zack Moore, Rod Burkle, Austin Nicholas, Bruce Dannenhauer, among others.

Wood turning, bas relief carving, burning, inlay, engraving, joining, furniture, jewelry, bowls, wall art and so much more will be on display.

Stop by to meet the artists on Saturday, May 20, ask questions and enjoy live demonstrations! Light refreshments provided for this free public event!

Bruce Dannenhauer of the Grand River Wood Turners Guild will be giving free live wood turning demonstrations between 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.

Fimo Sushi!

Fimo Sushi!
Thurs., January 19 3:30 – 4:45 p.m.
Ages 10 – 18 $10
Have a little fun making these miniature fimo clay sushi plates and bento boxes! Miniatures are a very exciting artform to explore. Each student will make at least three miniature fimo sculptures that will be oven baked and ready to take home the same day!

3D Loop Sculpture with Black and White Pattern

3D Loop Sculpture with Black and White Pattern
Tues., March 28 3:30 – 5:00 p.m.
Ages 10 – 18 $7
Explore 2D design and bring those practices into a looped 3D sculpture! Students will work with paper, ink, glue and imagination!

Relief Sculpture

Relief Sculpture
Tues., July 19 3:00 – 4:30 p.m.
Ages 6-8

$7

Construct a relief sculpture using a variety of materials including wood, metals and found objects to create a fun sculpture with a monochrome finish inspired by the art of Louise Nevelson.

Steam Punk Character Sculpture

Steam Punk Character Sculpture
Thurs., February 17 3:30 – 5:00 p.m.
Ages 9-12 $7
Combine science fiction, boxes of interesting junk and a vivid imagination and you will be equipped to create a unique totem sculpture.

 

Youth Sculpture: Continuous Line Wire Art

Youth Sculpture: Continuous Line Wire Art
Thursday 3:45-5:15 p.m. May 16
Class Fee: $20 Ages 8-14

Using the artistic technique of continuous line drawing, participants will “draw” using fine gauge wire, loping, crimping and curving it into a defined image.

The Ultimate Summer Art Challenge

Monday, July 23 – Thursday, July 26,

10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Ages 9-12.

This class is for the student that is not afraid of a challenge. Each day students will be given a new task and a choice of materials. Perhaps it will be a building constructed from cardboard and found objects or a sculpture from wood and wire. Keep your creative brain charged over the summer and accept this challenge.

The Ultimate Summer Art Challenge

Monday, July 9 – Thursday, July 12,

10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Ages 9-12.

This class is for the student that is not afraid of a challenge. Each day students will be given a new task and a choice of materials. Perhaps it will be a building constructed from cardboard and found objects or a sculpture from wood and wire. Keep your creative brain charged over the summer and accept this challenge.