Deepen your understanding of landscape painting with artist Matthew Grimmer. During this four-week course, students will learn the building blocks of creating dynamic, well-composed landscapes. Starting with sketches, students will practice draftsmanship and compositional studies to prepare their canvas for paint. We will cover how to use a variety of artistic tools, including but not limited to pens, pencils, watercolors, and cameras, to gather the information required to complete our oil paintings later in the course. Students will employ the “new” oil method, which involves a base layer of marble dust, oil, and pigment, followed by a detailed underpainting focused on values, layout, and linework. During the following weeks, we will shift our attention to more in-depth painting skills: color theory, brush handling, and working fat-over-lean, to name a few. This course is designed for beginner or intermediate-level painters.

This 4-week course will be held weekly from 2-4 pm on Mondays, June 22-July 13, in the Idonea Hersee Classroom at Art Reach, 111 E. Broadway in Mount Pleasant.

Recommended age: 16 and up

Please note: An active membership is not required to register. Active members receive a 15% discount on classes.

Explore the world of theater, improv, and more with Mount Pleasant’s own Tena Gilbreath, a professional Hollywood theatre and Second City improv actress. Students age 7-12 can gain insight into the theater world and learn the fundamentals of acting through improvisation, scene work, voice acting, character development, and performance techniques. You’ll gain confidence in public speaking, storytelling, and exercise creativity while having fun in a supportive environment. Expect to improve your acting technique and build performance experience through creative exercises and theater games, culminating in a showcase of your skills at the final session.

This 6-week course will be held from 3-6 pm on Tuesdays, July 7-August 11, in the Idonea Hersee Classroom at Art Reach, 111 E. Broadway, Mt. Pleasant, MI.

Recommended age: 7-12

A snack will be provided midway through each session. Students with food sensitivities should bring a snack from home.

Please note: An active membership is not required to register. Active members receive a 15% discount on classes.

Join artist and instructor Cheryl Meyer in this three-day course for teens and adults, and delve into the artistry of watercolor painting. This course will guide you in various brushstrokes and techniques to control your water and pigment, allowing students to play with mixing colors and color theory. You will explore hard versus soft edges, wet on wet, wet on dry, pouring, glazing, spritzing, & masking techniques. This course is suited for beginners or those with prior experience; the goal is experimentation and enjoying the process! The small class size is perfectly suited for one-on-one help and achieving your watercolor goals.

This three-day course will be held daily from 10:30 am-12:30 pm on Wednesday, July 8, to Friday, July 10, in the Idonea Hersee Classroom at Art Reach, 111 E. Broadway, Mt. Pleasant, MI.

Recommended age: 13 and up

Please note: An active membership is not required to register. Active members receive a 15% discount on classes.

Young artists are invited to hone their drawing skills this summer with instructor Jason Correia in this 4-week skill-building course focused on creating their own character. Over the four weeks, students will design an original character and gradually develop a story and world around them. Each week, they’ll build their character through drawing, exploring expressions, poses, environments, storytelling, and world-building, while learning drawing fundamentals along the way. This course is perfect for setting a solid foundation in drawing techniques that can enhance art skills in other media.

This course will be held weekly from 1-2:30 pm on Wednesdays, July 8-29, in the Idonea Hersee Classroom at 111 E. Broadway, Mount Pleasant, MI.

Recommended age: 8-12

Please note: An active membership is not required to register. Active members receive a 15% discount on classes.

Explore the world of theater, improv, and more with Mount Pleasant’s own Tena Gilbreath, a professional Hollywood theatre and Second City improv actress. Students age 13-18 can gain insight into the theater world and learn the fundamentals of acting through improvisation, scene work, voice acting, character development, and performance techniques. You’ll gain confidence in public speaking, storytelling, and exercise creativity while having fun in a supportive environment. Expect to improve your acting technique and build performance experience through creative exercises and theater games, culminating in a showcase of your skills at the final session.

This 6-week course will be held from 3-6 pm on Wednesdays, July 1-August 5, in the Idonea Hersee Classroom at Art Reach, 111 E. Broadway, Mt. Pleasant, MI.

Recommended age: 13-18

A snack will be provided midway through each session. Students with food sensitivities should bring a snack from home.

Please note: An active membership is not required to register. Active members receive a 15% discount on classes.

Join artist and instructor Cheryl Meyer in this three-day course for teens and adults, and delve into the artistry of watercolor painting. This course will guide you in various brushstrokes and techniques to control your water and pigment, allowing students to play with mixing colors and color theory. You will explore hard versus soft edges, wet on wet, wet on dry, pouring, glazing, spritzing, & masking techniques. This course is suited for beginners or those with prior experience; the goal is experimentation and enjoying the process! The small class size is perfectly suited for one-on-one help and achieving your watercolor goals.

This three-day course will be held daily from 10:30 am-12:30 pm on Wednesday, July 8, to Friday, July 10, in the Idonea Hersee Classroom at Art Reach, 111 E. Broadway, Mt. Pleasant, MI.

Recommended age: 13 and up

Please note: An active membership is not required to register. Active members receive a 15% discount on classes.

Create memories and learn new skills this summer with our Summer Studio program. Created for all ages, this program provides affordable, high-quality workshops in a variety of media to make for an artful summer. Each session will explore a different art form. This program is sponsored by Mt. Pleasant Jaycees. Each attendee will receive a $5 voucher for any future class.

Explore the art of mosaic with a bite-sized project, creating mosaic coasters. Led by instructor Kim Bigard, students will use scrap stained-glass pieces, tumbled tile shapes, and glass gems to artfully arrange their tesserae. Adults will learn how to cut and shape their glass pieces, while youth can use pre-shaped tesserae and attach them to their coaster base. All students will be sent a grout kit and directions to grout their project at home. The workshop is open to all ages and skill levels.

This workshop will be held from 2-4 pm on Thursday, July 9, in the Idonea Hersee Classroom at Art Reach, 111 E. Broadway St. in Mt. Pleasant.

Recommended age: 6 and up

Note: Participants are limited to (1) Summer Studio workshop per year. We will allow additional workshops only if the workshop does not reach capacity. After each Summer Studio workshop reaches capacity, we will create a waitlist. To be considered for additional SS workshops, please join the waitlist. Please let staff know if you are unable to come, so we can offer your space to someone on the waitlist.

Club Create is a program created in partnership with Michigan Arts Access for adults with disabilities. Club Create offers adults with disabilities hands-on experiences in the arts, led by professional artists. Club members participate in an art experience at each meeting and also have time to socialize with other club members. Club Create of Mid Michigan meets 5:30-7 pm on the second Thursday of each month. Caregivers are welcome to participate as well.

Club Create of Mid Michigan members will meet from 5:30 pm-7 pm, Thursday, July 9, in the Idonea Hersee Classroom at Art Reach, 111 E. Broadway in Mount Pleasant.

Join artist and instructor Cheryl Meyer in this three-day course for teens and adults, and delve into the artistry of watercolor painting. This course will guide you in various brushstrokes and techniques to control your water and pigment, allowing students to play with mixing colors and color theory. You will explore hard versus soft edges, wet on wet, wet on dry, pouring, glazing, spritzing, & masking techniques. This course is suited for beginners or those with prior experience; the goal is experimentation and enjoying the process! The small class size is perfectly suited for one-on-one help and achieving your watercolor goals.

This three-day course will be held daily from 10:30 am-12:30 pm on Wednesday, July 8, to Friday, July 10, in the Idonea Hersee Classroom at Art Reach, 111 E. Broadway, Mt. Pleasant, MI.

Recommended age: 13 and up

Please note: An active membership is not required to register. Active members receive a 15% discount on classes.

Indigenous arts comprise a wide variety of art forms from varied original peoples from around the world. Mt. Pleasant is the home to the modern-day Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe and the ancestral lands of the Anishinabek people. This tie to the tribe affords our region a rich history of cultural traditions, as well as a variety of art forms. Art Reach presents a series of classes with the hope of widening our worldview and offering an avenue for sharing this cultural tradition.

Anishinaabe artist and instructor Chyann Haas will cover the local history of basketmaking and guide you through the Anishinabek art form of coiled grass baskets. Utilizing long pine needles or dried grasses, students will be guided in creating a coiled basket from natural materials, formed around a base vessel of their choosing. Students will spend the 4 sessions of this course building up their form, and finish with decorative embellishments to make each project unique. Students will leave with a fully completed project and the skills to delve into more advanced baskets. All supplies are provided.

This four-week course will be held weekly from 1-3 pm on Friday, July 10-31, in the Idonea Hersee Classroom at Art Reach, 111 E. Broadway in Mount Pleasant.

 Recommended age: 10 and up

Please note: An active membership is not required to register. Active members receive a 15% discount on classes.

Join instructor Kim Bigard to learn the sustainable art and practice of creating handmade paper with equipment you probably have at home! Utilizing kitchen blenders, a handmade mould & deckle, and recycled paper, you can create beautiful papers for your artistic practices, including collage, journaling, sculpture, and more. Students will learn the Western dip method of papermaking and explore different fibers that can be incorporated into their pulp. Time will be provided to experiment with a variety of added colorants, inclusions, and textures to create uniquely artful papers. This workshop is open to all ages, and all supplies are provided.

This workshop will be held 12-2:30 pm on Saturday, July 11, in the Idonea Hersee Classroom at Art Reach, 111 E. Broadway, Mt. Pleasant, MI.

Recommended age: 10 and up

Please note: An active membership is not required to register. Active members receive a 15% discount on classes.

Join Artist Matthew Grimmer as we learn to oil paint from a beautiful floral-inspired still life! We'll work with a wide range of colors as we experiment with mixing paints, brushwork, and placing objects within the composition.
During the first session, students will learn to apply paint using a "lean" layer, mapping out our main shapes, colors, and values while laying the groundwork for day two. Next, we'll be applying additional details using a "fatty" layer. We'll dive deeper into how best to use our colors to create form with light and shadow, while also creating harmony within the work as a whole.
This class is beginner-friendly and meant for beginners or artists looking to try something new while leaving with a one-of-a-kind work.

This two-day workshop will be held from 10 am-12:30 pm on Monday, July 13 & Tuesday, July 14, in the Idonea Hersee Classroom at Art Reach, 111 E. Broadway in Mount Pleasant.

Recommended age: 16 and up

All supplies will be provided. If students wish to bring in their own supplies, they will need:

• A palette knife

• Palette paper or board

• Oil Paints (Student grade or higher, no craft paints please!) Titanium White, Ivory Black, Cerulean Blue, Ultramarine Blue, Napthol Red or Cadmium Red-Light, Alizarin Crimson, Cadmium Yellow Light, Cadmium Yellow Medium, Raw Umber, Burnt Sienna

• Refined or washed Linseed Oil

• Non-Toxic Art-Tree House thinner (No Turpentine or Odorless thinner will be allowed, it must be non-toxic soybean based to meet our ventilation requirements, but you are welcome to use the classroom supply)

• A variety of oil paint brushes

• A rag (preferable over paper towels)

• Gloves (if desired)

Please note: An active membership is not required to register. Active members receive a 15% discount on classes.

Deepen your understanding of landscape painting with artist Matthew Grimmer. During this four-week course, students will learn the building blocks of creating dynamic, well-composed landscapes. Starting with sketches, students will practice draftsmanship and compositional studies to prepare their canvas for paint. We will cover how to use a variety of artistic tools, including but not limited to pens, pencils, watercolors, and cameras, to gather the information required to complete our oil paintings later in the course. Students will employ the “new” oil method, which involves a base layer of marble dust, oil, and pigment, followed by a detailed underpainting focused on values, layout, and linework. During the following weeks, we will shift our attention to more in-depth painting skills: color theory, brush handling, and working fat-over-lean, to name a few. This course is designed for beginner or intermediate-level painters.

This 4-week course will be held weekly from 2-4 pm on Mondays, June 22-July 13, in the Idonea Hersee Classroom at Art Reach, 111 E. Broadway in Mount Pleasant.

Recommended age: 16 and up

Please note: An active membership is not required to register. Active members receive a 15% discount on classes.

Join instructor Cheryl Meyer and the enchanting world of watercolors in this summertime showcase of flowing water. You will be guided in creating a scene of the scenic Chippewa River from the air-conditioned comfort of our classroom. Working from photographs, instruction will focus on developing finer details in the landscape, enabling you to enhance the depth and realism of your paintings. Bring your creativity and leave with a beautiful piece of art that captures the essence of summertime in Michigan!

This two-week class will be held from 6-8 pm on Monday, July 13 and 20 in the Idonea Hersee Classroom at Art Reach, 111 E. Broadway St. in Mt. Pleasant.

Recommended age: 16 and up

Please note: An active membership is not required to register. Active members receive a 15% discount on classes.

Join us for summer fun at our fifth annual Family Art Camp at Coldwater Lake on Monday, July 13-Wednesday, July 15!

Activities include arts and crafts for all ages, tie-dying t-shirts, separate adult/teen projects, family games, campfires, and more!  A responsible adult must accompany their children to the camp. Participants are not required to camp overnight and are welcome to participate in daytime activities! Downtime is allotted for relaxation or enjoying the beach and facilities.

This Art Camp will be held at Coldwater Lake Family Campground in Weidman, MI. Activities are held at the Lakeview Pavilion and will get started at 6 pm on Monday, July 13, and finish at 12 pm on Wednesday, July 15.

Campsites and cabins may be reserved HERE.

Reserve your site and your Art Camp spot as soon as possible, as campsites and cabins are not guaranteed to be available!

*Art Camp activities are $70 for an individual or $200 for a family of up to 4. Family price includes up to 4 members of the same household or family only.  Additional members may be added for a fee.

*Registrations made after July 1 will not be guaranteed a commemorative T-shirt to tie-dye.

Join Artist Matthew Grimmer as we learn to oil paint from a beautiful floral-inspired still life! We'll work with a wide range of colors as we experiment with mixing paints, brushwork, and placing objects within the composition.
During the first session, students will learn to apply paint using a "lean" layer, mapping out our main shapes, colors, and values while laying the groundwork for day two. Next, we'll be applying additional details using a "fatty" layer. We'll dive deeper into how best to use our colors to create form with light and shadow, while also creating harmony within the work as a whole.
This class is beginner-friendly and meant for beginners or artists looking to try something new while leaving with a one-of-a-kind work.

This two-day workshop will be held from 10 am-12:30 pm on Monday, July 13 & Tuesday, July 14, in the Idonea Hersee Classroom at Art Reach, 111 E. Broadway in Mount Pleasant.

Recommended age: 16 and up

All supplies will be provided. If students wish to bring in their own supplies, they will need:

• A palette knife

• Palette paper or board

• Oil Paints (Student grade or higher, no craft paints please!) Titanium White, Ivory Black, Cerulean Blue, Ultramarine Blue, Napthol Red or Cadmium Red-Light, Alizarin Crimson, Cadmium Yellow Light, Cadmium Yellow Medium, Raw Umber, Burnt Sienna

• Refined or washed Linseed Oil

• Non-Toxic Art-Tree House thinner (No Turpentine or Odorless thinner will be allowed, it must be non-toxic soybean based to meet our ventilation requirements, but you are welcome to use the classroom supply)

• A variety of oil paint brushes

• A rag (preferable over paper towels)

• Gloves (if desired)

Please note: An active membership is not required to register. Active members receive a 15% discount on classes.

Join us for summer fun at our fifth annual Family Art Camp at Coldwater Lake on Monday, July 13-Wednesday, July 15!

Activities include arts and crafts for all ages, tie-dying t-shirts, separate adult/teen projects, family games, campfires, and more!  A responsible adult must accompany their children to the camp. Participants are not required to camp overnight and are welcome to participate in daytime activities! Downtime is allotted for relaxation or enjoying the beach and facilities.

This Art Camp will be held at Coldwater Lake Family Campground in Weidman, MI. Activities are held at the Lakeview Pavilion and will get started at 6 pm on Monday, July 13, and finish at 12 pm on Wednesday, July 15.

Campsites and cabins may be reserved HERE.

Reserve your site and your Art Camp spot as soon as possible, as campsites and cabins are not guaranteed to be available!

*Art Camp activities are $70 for an individual or $200 for a family of up to 4. Family price includes up to 4 members of the same household or family only.  Additional members may be added for a fee.

*Registrations made after July 1 will not be guaranteed a commemorative T-shirt to tie-dye.

Explore the world of theater, improv, and more with Mount Pleasant’s own Tena Gilbreath, a professional Hollywood theatre and Second City improv actress. Students age 7-12 can gain insight into the theater world and learn the fundamentals of acting through improvisation, scene work, voice acting, character development, and performance techniques. You’ll gain confidence in public speaking, storytelling, and exercise creativity while having fun in a supportive environment. Expect to improve your acting technique and build performance experience through creative exercises and theater games, culminating in a showcase of your skills at the final session.

This 6-week course will be held from 3-6 pm on Tuesdays, July 7-August 11, in the Idonea Hersee Classroom at Art Reach, 111 E. Broadway, Mt. Pleasant, MI.

Recommended age: 7-12

A snack will be provided midway through each session. Students with food sensitivities should bring a snack from home.

Please note: An active membership is not required to register. Active members receive a 15% discount on classes.

Wee Wednesday invites babies, toddlers, and young children to explore art in a relaxed, hands-on environment. Held on the first and third Wednesdays of each month, this bi-monthly class encourages curiosity and creativity through simple projects that introduce color, texture, and playful materials. Kids can paint, build, stamp, squish, swirl, sing, and experiment at their own pace while caregivers join in on the fun.

The program starts at 10 am, Wednesday, July 15, in the Idonea Hersee Classroom at Art Reach, 111 E. Broadway in Mount Pleasant.

Designed with ages 0–5 in mind but welcoming to older siblings, Wee Wednesday is a flexible, sensory-rich art experience where every child can create, discover, and make a little joyful mess.

Join us for summer fun at our fifth annual Family Art Camp at Coldwater Lake on Monday, July 13-Wednesday, July 15!

Activities include arts and crafts for all ages, tie-dying t-shirts, separate adult/teen projects, family games, campfires, and more!  A responsible adult must accompany their children to the camp. Participants are not required to camp overnight and are welcome to participate in daytime activities! Downtime is allotted for relaxation or enjoying the beach and facilities.

This Art Camp will be held at Coldwater Lake Family Campground in Weidman, MI. Activities are held at the Lakeview Pavilion and will get started at 6 pm on Monday, July 13, and finish at 12 pm on Wednesday, July 15.

Campsites and cabins may be reserved HERE.

Reserve your site and your Art Camp spot as soon as possible, as campsites and cabins are not guaranteed to be available!

*Art Camp activities are $70 for an individual or $200 for a family of up to 4. Family price includes up to 4 members of the same household or family only.  Additional members may be added for a fee.

*Registrations made after July 1 will not be guaranteed a commemorative T-shirt to tie-dye.

Young artists are invited to hone their drawing skills this summer with instructor Jason Correia in this 4-week skill-building course focused on creating their own character. Over the four weeks, students will design an original character and gradually develop a story and world around them. Each week, they’ll build their character through drawing, exploring expressions, poses, environments, storytelling, and world-building, while learning drawing fundamentals along the way. This course is perfect for setting a solid foundation in drawing techniques that can enhance art skills in other media.

This course will be held weekly from 1-2:30 pm on Wednesdays, July 8-29, in the Idonea Hersee Classroom at 111 E. Broadway, Mount Pleasant, MI.

Recommended age: 8-12

Please note: An active membership is not required to register. Active members receive a 15% discount on classes.

Join instructor Tanya Ehrsam for a summertime writing course to keep our youth engaged and brains active. Students will choose from prompts or create their own fun idea to create a grand adventure on paper. One-on-one assistance will be provided to help all be successful in their writing. Wow your family and friends at your next special event with stories created by you.

This 3-week course will be held from 1-2:30 pm on Wednesday, July 15-29, in the Idonea Hersee Classroom at Art Reach, 111 E. Broadway in Mount Pleasant.

 Recommended age: 8 -12

Please note: An active membership is not required to register. Active members receive a 15% discount on classes.

Explore the world of theater, improv, and more with Mount Pleasant’s own Tena Gilbreath, a professional Hollywood theatre and Second City improv actress. Students age 13-18 can gain insight into the theater world and learn the fundamentals of acting through improvisation, scene work, voice acting, character development, and performance techniques. You’ll gain confidence in public speaking, storytelling, and exercise creativity while having fun in a supportive environment. Expect to improve your acting technique and build performance experience through creative exercises and theater games, culminating in a showcase of your skills at the final session.

This 6-week course will be held from 3-6 pm on Wednesdays, July 1-August 5, in the Idonea Hersee Classroom at Art Reach, 111 E. Broadway, Mt. Pleasant, MI.

Recommended age: 13-18

A snack will be provided midway through each session. Students with food sensitivities should bring a snack from home.

Please note: An active membership is not required to register. Active members receive a 15% discount on classes.

Join instructor Tanya Ehrsam for a two-part workshop featuring one-of-a-kind dyed fabrics pieced into a fanciful 3-yard mandala quilt top. Students will spend the first session learning the dyeing process and utilizing fiber-reactive procion dye to capture brilliant, saturated color on their quilting fabrics. Students will receive rinsing and cutting instructions for the following session.

Students will piece and assemble their quilt top the following week in a mandala pattern. The finished three-yard quilt top will be ready to layer, quilt, and bind at home. Dye, patterns, and instruction will be provided. Students will be responsible for bringing fabric to the first session to dye, as well as a sewing machine and coordinating thread at the second session. Machines will be provided to those in need of one.

This workshop will be held from 10 am-12 pm on Thursday, July 16 & 1-5 pm July 23 in the Idonea Hersee Classroom at Art Reach, 111 E. Broadway in Mount Pleasant.

Recommended ages: 16 and up

Supply List:

3 yards of white cotton PFD (prepared for dyeing) fabric or cotton/muslin, pre-washed with NO fabric softener

Please note: An active membership is not required to register. Active members receive a 15% discount on classes.

Indigenous arts comprise a wide variety of art forms from varied original peoples from around the world. Mt. Pleasant is the home to the modern-day Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe and the ancestral lands of the Anishinabek people. This tie to the tribe affords our region a rich history of cultural traditions, as well as a variety of art forms. Art Reach presents a series of classes with the hope of widening our worldview and offering an avenue for sharing this cultural tradition.

Anishinaabe artist and instructor Chyann Haas will explore the art of beadwork in a kid-friendly format. After a brief history lesson covering the beadwork tradition of the Anishinaabe people, students will be able to select their chosen pattern. Utilizing pony beads, students will learn the process to sew beads onto a foundation fabric, creating artful beadwork designs. Basic sewing technique will be taught, but students should be comfortable with needles. All supplies are provided.

This two-week course will be held from 1-2:30 pm on Friday, July 16 & 23 in the Idonea Hersee Classroom at Art Reach, 111 E. Broadway in Mount Pleasant.

 Recommended age: 8-12

Please note: An active membership is not required to register. Active members receive a 15% discount on classes.

Dive into the second course of our youth summer comic series with artist and instructor Matthew Grimmer. Whether you’ve taken the first course or are just joining in, we’ll cover the same basics from session one with a twist; our characters are going to space! We'll learn to draw using simple shapes and colors as we create futuristic characters and out-of-this-world spaces. Students will create a small comic to take home each week, which can be an independent story or part of a series that follows a character of theirs. Matt will demonstrate how to draw a variety of space-themed images, including UFO's, shooting stars, monsters, and aliens, and all the wacky environments they live in! At the end of class, students will have an expanded visual vocabulary and a strengthened ability to create and narrate their own visual tales.

This 4-week course will be held from 3-5 pm on Thursdays, July 16-August 6, in the Idonea Hersee Classroom at Art Reach, 111 E. Broadway in Mount Pleasant

Recommended age: 8 and up

Please note: An active membership is not required to register. Active members receive a 15% discount on classes.

Mini Masters is a delightful monthly acrylic painting class designed to inspire creativity in young artists. With step-by-step guidance, participants will create an 8x10 canvas masterpiece to take home. Perfect for beginners, this class offers a welcoming environment with no experience required and all supplies included. Whether you’re discovering art for the first time or nurturing a growing passion, Mini Masters is a wonderful way to enjoy a fun and fulfilling creative experience.

Mini Masters will be held from 5:30-7 pm, Thursday, July 16, in the Idonea Hersee Classroom at Art Reach, 111 E. Broadway in Mount Pleasant.

Recommended age: 6 and up

Please note: An active membership is not required to register. Active members receive a 15% discount on classes.

Join writer and instructor Cheryl Meyer to practice the art of succinct storytelling. Writers of all experience levels will learn the craft of short-shorts, or flash fiction (stories of less than 1000 words), and hone their skills in creating impactful narratives within a limited word count. This workshop will introduce writers to the form and, utilizing prompts and writing exercises, practice the precision and focus of flash fiction narrative.

This two-week course will be held from 11 am -1 pm on Friday, July 17 & 24, in the Idonea Hersee Classroom at Art Reach, 111 E. Broadway, Mt. Pleasant, MI.

Recommended age: 16 and up

Please note: An active membership is not required to register. Active members receive a 15% discount on classes.

Indigenous arts comprise a wide variety of art forms from varied original peoples from around the world. Mt. Pleasant is the home to the modern-day Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe and the ancestral lands of the Anishinabek people. This tie to the tribe affords our region a rich history of cultural traditions, as well as a variety of art forms. Art Reach presents a series of classes with the hope of widening our worldview and offering an avenue for sharing this cultural tradition.

Anishinaabe artist and instructor Chyann Haas will cover the local history of basketmaking and guide you through the Anishinabek art form of coiled grass baskets. Utilizing long pine needles or dried grasses, students will be guided in creating a coiled basket from natural materials, formed around a base vessel of their choosing. Students will spend the 4 sessions of this course building up their form, and finish with decorative embellishments to make each project unique. Students will leave with a fully completed project and the skills to delve into more advanced baskets. All supplies are provided.

This four-week course will be held weekly from 1-3 pm on Friday, July 10-31, in the Idonea Hersee Classroom at Art Reach, 111 E. Broadway in Mount Pleasant.

 Recommended age: 10 and up

Please note: An active membership is not required to register. Active members receive a 15% discount on classes.

Figure Drawing Club allows students the opportunity to work at their own discretion in the presence of a live model. This gives students the ability to experiment with their work or simply practice at their own pace. Artist and club monitor, Matthew Grimmer, will also be available to answer any questions from students as well as provide individual instruction as requested.
Sessions will work with a clothed model who will strike a variety of poses throughout the club and end with a long pose for a final, more detailed drawing.
Students are expected to bring their own drawing supplies and are welcome to work either large or small (most students work from a sketchbook). Additional supplies can also be provided from the classroom upon request.

This open studio will be held from 5:30-8 pm, Friday, July 17, in the Idonea Hersee Classroom at Art Reach, 111 E. Broadway in Mount Pleasant

Recommended age: 13 and up

Unwind with an evening of watercolor painting led by Cheryl Meyer! Bring your favorite wine, a friend, and your creativity for this relaxing Saturday workshop. Participants will learn watercolor techniques while painting a guided landscape composition. All instruction and art supplies are provided, making it the perfect opportunity to embrace your creativity.

Wine & Watercolors will be held 6-8:30 pm, Saturday, July 18, in the Idonea Hersee Classroom at Art Reach, 111 E. Broadway in Mount Pleasant.

Recommended age: Adults 21+

Please note: An active membership is not required to register. Active members receive a 15% discount on classes.

Stay creative this summer break with artistic explorations at Art Reach! Kids aged 6-12 are invited to join instructor Kassidy Thompson for our second art camp of the summer season. We’ll engage in creative activities and projects, exploring a diverse set of media to keep our brains engaged and make some new friends along the way. This week-long camp offers new daily projects and can be attended for the full week or daily as families need. A daily snack will be provided. Students with dietary restrictions should plan to bring a snack from home.

This camp will take place 9 am-12 pm Monday-Friday, July 20-24, in the Idonea Hersee Classroom at Art Reach, 111 E. Broadway in Mount Pleasant.

Recommended age: 6-12

Please note: An active membership is not required to register. Active members receive a 15% discount on classes.

Join instructor Cheryl Meyer and the enchanting world of watercolors in this summertime showcase of flowing water. You will be guided in creating a scene of the scenic Chippewa River from the air-conditioned comfort of our classroom. Working from photographs, instruction will focus on developing finer details in the landscape, enabling you to enhance the depth and realism of your paintings. Bring your creativity and leave with a beautiful piece of art that captures the essence of summertime in Michigan!

This two-week class will be held from 6-8 pm on Monday, July 13 and 20 in the Idonea Hersee Classroom at Art Reach, 111 E. Broadway St. in Mt. Pleasant.

Recommended age: 16 and up

Please note: An active membership is not required to register. Active members receive a 15% discount on classes.

Stay creative this summer break with artistic explorations at Art Reach! Kids aged 6-12 are invited to join instructor Kassidy Thompson for our second art camp of the summer season. We’ll engage in creative activities and projects, exploring a diverse set of media to keep our brains engaged and make some new friends along the way. This week-long camp offers new daily projects and can be attended for the full week or daily as families need. A daily snack will be provided. Students with dietary restrictions should plan to bring a snack from home.

This camp will take place 9 am-12 pm Monday-Friday, July 20-24, in the Idonea Hersee Classroom at Art Reach, 111 E. Broadway in Mount Pleasant.

Recommended age: 6-12

Please note: An active membership is not required to register. Active members receive a 15% discount on classes.

Create memories and learn new skills this summer with our Summer Studio program. Created for all ages, this program provides affordable, high-quality workshops in a variety of media to make for an artful summer. Each session will explore a different art form. This program is sponsored by Mt. Pleasant Jaycees. Each attendee will receive a $5 voucher for any future class.

Embrace your sweet tooth with instructor Annie Croft in this sweet take on oil pastels. Taking inspiration from artist Wayne Thiebaud’s iconic pop-art desserts, students will explore oil pastel recreations of tasty treats while learning drawing techniques unique to the medium. No experience necessary and all supplies provided.

This workshop will be held from 1-2:30 pm on Tuesday, July 21, in the Idonea Hersee Classroom at Art Reach, 111 E. Broadway St. in Mt. Pleasant.

Recommended age: 8 and up

Note: Participants are limited to (1) Summer Studio workshop per year. We will allow additional workshops only if the workshop does not reach capacity. After each Summer Studio workshop reaches capacity, we will create a waitlist. To be considered for additional SS workshops, please join the waitlist. Please let staff know if you are unable to come, so we can offer your space to someone on the waitlist.

Explore the world of theater, improv, and more with Mount Pleasant’s own Tena Gilbreath, a professional Hollywood theatre and Second City improv actress. Students age 7-12 can gain insight into the theater world and learn the fundamentals of acting through improvisation, scene work, voice acting, character development, and performance techniques. You’ll gain confidence in public speaking, storytelling, and exercise creativity while having fun in a supportive environment. Expect to improve your acting technique and build performance experience through creative exercises and theater games, culminating in a showcase of your skills at the final session.

This 6-week course will be held from 3-6 pm on Tuesdays, July 7-August 11, in the Idonea Hersee Classroom at Art Reach, 111 E. Broadway, Mt. Pleasant, MI.

Recommended age: 7-12

A snack will be provided midway through each session. Students with food sensitivities should bring a snack from home.

Please note: An active membership is not required to register. Active members receive a 15% discount on classes.

Stay creative this summer break with artistic explorations at Art Reach! Kids aged 6-12 are invited to join instructor Kassidy Thompson for our second art camp of the summer season. We’ll engage in creative activities and projects, exploring a diverse set of media to keep our brains engaged and make some new friends along the way. This week-long camp offers new daily projects and can be attended for the full week or daily as families need. A daily snack will be provided. Students with dietary restrictions should plan to bring a snack from home.

This camp will take place 9 am-12 pm Monday-Friday, July 20-24, in the Idonea Hersee Classroom at Art Reach, 111 E. Broadway in Mount Pleasant.

Recommended age: 6-12

Please note: An active membership is not required to register. Active members receive a 15% discount on classes.

Club Create is a program created in partnership with Michigan Arts Access for adults with disabilities. Club Create offers adults with disabilities hands-on experiences in the arts, led by professional artists. Club members participate in an art experience at each meeting and also have time to socialize with other club members. Club Create of Mid Michigan meets 10:30 am-12 pm on the fourth Wednesday of each month. Caregivers are welcome to participate as well.

Club Create of Mid Michigan members will meet from 10:30 am-12 pm, Wednesday, July 22, in the Idonea Hersee Classroom at Art Reach, 111 E. Broadway in Mount Pleasant.

Young artists are invited to hone their drawing skills this summer with instructor Jason Correia in this 4-week skill-building course focused on creating their own character. Over the four weeks, students will design an original character and gradually develop a story and world around them. Each week, they’ll build their character through drawing, exploring expressions, poses, environments, storytelling, and world-building, while learning drawing fundamentals along the way. This course is perfect for setting a solid foundation in drawing techniques that can enhance art skills in other media.

This course will be held weekly from 1-2:30 pm on Wednesdays, July 8-29, in the Idonea Hersee Classroom at 111 E. Broadway, Mount Pleasant, MI.

Recommended age: 8-12

Please note: An active membership is not required to register. Active members receive a 15% discount on classes.

Join instructor Tanya Ehrsam for a summertime writing course to keep our youth engaged and brains active. Students will choose from prompts or create their own fun idea to create a grand adventure on paper. One-on-one assistance will be provided to help all be successful in their writing. Wow your family and friends at your next special event with stories created by you.

This 3-week course will be held from 1-2:30 pm on Wednesday, July 15-29, in the Idonea Hersee Classroom at Art Reach, 111 E. Broadway in Mount Pleasant.

 Recommended age: 8 -12

Please note: An active membership is not required to register. Active members receive a 15% discount on classes.

Explore the world of theater, improv, and more with Mount Pleasant’s own Tena Gilbreath, a professional Hollywood theatre and Second City improv actress. Students age 13-18 can gain insight into the theater world and learn the fundamentals of acting through improvisation, scene work, voice acting, character development, and performance techniques. You’ll gain confidence in public speaking, storytelling, and exercise creativity while having fun in a supportive environment. Expect to improve your acting technique and build performance experience through creative exercises and theater games, culminating in a showcase of your skills at the final session.

This 6-week course will be held from 3-6 pm on Wednesdays, July 1-August 5, in the Idonea Hersee Classroom at Art Reach, 111 E. Broadway, Mt. Pleasant, MI.

Recommended age: 13-18

A snack will be provided midway through each session. Students with food sensitivities should bring a snack from home.

Please note: An active membership is not required to register. Active members receive a 15% discount on classes.

Stay creative this summer break with artistic explorations at Art Reach! Kids aged 6-12 are invited to join instructor Kassidy Thompson for our second art camp of the summer season. We’ll engage in creative activities and projects, exploring a diverse set of media to keep our brains engaged and make some new friends along the way. This week-long camp offers new daily projects and can be attended for the full week or daily as families need. A daily snack will be provided. Students with dietary restrictions should plan to bring a snack from home.

This camp will take place 9 am-12 pm Monday-Friday, July 20-24, in the Idonea Hersee Classroom at Art Reach, 111 E. Broadway in Mount Pleasant.

Recommended age: 6-12

Please note: An active membership is not required to register. Active members receive a 15% discount on classes.

Join instructor Tanya Ehrsam for a two-part workshop featuring one-of-a-kind dyed fabrics pieced into a fanciful 3-yard mandala quilt top. Students will spend the first session learning the dyeing process and utilizing fiber-reactive procion dye to capture brilliant, saturated color on their quilting fabrics. Students will receive rinsing and cutting instructions for the following session.

Students will piece and assemble their quilt top the following week in a mandala pattern. The finished three-yard quilt top will be ready to layer, quilt, and bind at home. Dye, patterns, and instruction will be provided. Students will be responsible for bringing fabric to the first session to dye, as well as a sewing machine and coordinating thread at the second session. Machines will be provided to those in need of one.

This workshop will be held from 10 am-12 pm on Thursday, July 16 & 1-5 pm July 23 in the Idonea Hersee Classroom at Art Reach, 111 E. Broadway in Mount Pleasant.

Recommended ages: 16 and up

Supply List:

3 yards of white cotton PFD (prepared for dyeing) fabric or cotton/muslin, pre-washed with NO fabric softener

Please note: An active membership is not required to register. Active members receive a 15% discount on classes.

Indigenous arts comprise a wide variety of art forms from varied original peoples from around the world. Mt. Pleasant is the home to the modern-day Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe and the ancestral lands of the Anishinabek people. This tie to the tribe affords our region a rich history of cultural traditions, as well as a variety of art forms. Art Reach presents a series of classes with the hope of widening our worldview and offering an avenue for sharing this cultural tradition.

Anishinaabe artist and instructor Chyann Haas will explore the art of beadwork in a kid-friendly format. After a brief history lesson covering the beadwork tradition of the Anishinaabe people, students will be able to select their chosen pattern. Utilizing pony beads, students will learn the process to sew beads onto a foundation fabric, creating artful beadwork designs. Basic sewing technique will be taught, but students should be comfortable with needles. All supplies are provided.

This two-week course will be held from 1-2:30 pm on Friday, July 16 & 23 in the Idonea Hersee Classroom at Art Reach, 111 E. Broadway in Mount Pleasant.

 Recommended age: 8-12

Please note: An active membership is not required to register. Active members receive a 15% discount on classes.

Dive into the second course of our youth summer comic series with artist and instructor Matthew Grimmer. Whether you’ve taken the first course or are just joining in, we’ll cover the same basics from session one with a twist; our characters are going to space! We'll learn to draw using simple shapes and colors as we create futuristic characters and out-of-this-world spaces. Students will create a small comic to take home each week, which can be an independent story or part of a series that follows a character of theirs. Matt will demonstrate how to draw a variety of space-themed images, including UFO's, shooting stars, monsters, and aliens, and all the wacky environments they live in! At the end of class, students will have an expanded visual vocabulary and a strengthened ability to create and narrate their own visual tales.

This 4-week course will be held from 3-5 pm on Thursdays, July 16-August 6, in the Idonea Hersee Classroom at Art Reach, 111 E. Broadway in Mount Pleasant

Recommended age: 8 and up

Please note: An active membership is not required to register. Active members receive a 15% discount on classes.

Stay creative this summer break with artistic explorations at Art Reach! Kids aged 6-12 are invited to join instructor Kassidy Thompson for our second art camp of the summer season. We’ll engage in creative activities and projects, exploring a diverse set of media to keep our brains engaged and make some new friends along the way. This week-long camp offers new daily projects and can be attended for the full week or daily as families need. A daily snack will be provided. Students with dietary restrictions should plan to bring a snack from home.

This camp will take place 9 am-12 pm Monday-Friday, July 20-24, in the Idonea Hersee Classroom at Art Reach, 111 E. Broadway in Mount Pleasant.

Recommended age: 6-12

Please note: An active membership is not required to register. Active members receive a 15% discount on classes.

Join writer and instructor Cheryl Meyer to practice the art of succinct storytelling. Writers of all experience levels will learn the craft of short-shorts, or flash fiction (stories of less than 1000 words), and hone their skills in creating impactful narratives within a limited word count. This workshop will introduce writers to the form and, utilizing prompts and writing exercises, practice the precision and focus of flash fiction narrative.

This two-week course will be held from 11 am -1 pm on Friday, July 17 & 24, in the Idonea Hersee Classroom at Art Reach, 111 E. Broadway, Mt. Pleasant, MI.

Recommended age: 16 and up

Please note: An active membership is not required to register. Active members receive a 15% discount on classes.

Indigenous arts comprise a wide variety of art forms from varied original peoples from around the world. Mt. Pleasant is the home to the modern-day Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe and the ancestral lands of the Anishinabek people. This tie to the tribe affords our region a rich history of cultural traditions, as well as a variety of art forms. Art Reach presents a series of classes with the hope of widening our worldview and offering an avenue for sharing this cultural tradition.

Anishinaabe artist and instructor Chyann Haas will cover the local history of basketmaking and guide you through the Anishinabek art form of coiled grass baskets. Utilizing long pine needles or dried grasses, students will be guided in creating a coiled basket from natural materials, formed around a base vessel of their choosing. Students will spend the 4 sessions of this course building up their form, and finish with decorative embellishments to make each project unique. Students will leave with a fully completed project and the skills to delve into more advanced baskets. All supplies are provided.

This four-week course will be held weekly from 1-3 pm on Friday, July 10-31, in the Idonea Hersee Classroom at Art Reach, 111 E. Broadway in Mount Pleasant.

 Recommended age: 10 and up

Please note: An active membership is not required to register. Active members receive a 15% discount on classes.

Teen Open Studio is a relaxed, creative night just for teens—perfect for hanging out, making art, and enjoying some pizza. Whether you're into painting, drawing, or want to try something new, this is a great space to explore your creativity and meet other teen artists. Bring a project you’re working on or use our supplies to create something new. Open to all media!

If you’d like to participate in a peer-led project, each month will feature a different craft led by the Art Reach TAG. July’s project will be Mini Candlemaking. A $5 fee will cover materials to participate in this project. Payment can be made in cash at the open studio or pre-pay online.

Teen Open Studio runs from 6 to 8 pm on Saturday, July 25, and takes place on the fourth Saturday of every month.

This program is a Teen Advisory Group (TAG) initiative designed to give teens space and support to explore their creativity. A suggested donation of $5 may be made in person for those attending. Assorted supplies are free for use, including acrylic & watercolor paints, markers, colored pencils, pastels, paper, and collage materials.

Recommended age: 13-19

Explore the practice of abstract painting with artist and instructor Tena Gilbreath. Regardless of painting experience, students can delve into acrylics while engaging in a variety of methods to experiment, consider, and create abstract art. We’ll approach each week with a new concept and project, intended to force you to reconsider how you create, regardless of your usual chosen media. Expect a new exercise each week, addressing themes such as sound map painting, gesture painting, collaborative improvisation painting, and more. All skill levels are welcome, and all supplies are provided!

This 4-week course will be held twice weekly from 1-3 pm on Mondays and Thursdays, July 27-August 20, in the Idonea Hersee Classroom at Art Reach, 111 E. Broadway in Mount Pleasant.

Recommended age: 14 and up

Please note: An active membership is not required to register. Active members receive a 15% discount on classes.

Create memories and learn new skills this summer with our Summer Studio program. Created for all ages, this program provides affordable, high-quality workshops in a variety of media to make for an artful summer. Each session will explore a different art form. This program is sponsored by Mt. Pleasant Jaycees. Each attendee will receive a $5 voucher for any future class.

Discover the fluid effects and vibrant color possibilities of watercolor. Led by artist and instructor Cheryl Meyer, you’ll experiment with a variety of techniques to learn how to turn pigment and water into beautiful compositions. This is a beginner-friendly, all-ages workshop designed to introduce you to your next favorite art medium. No experience necessary and all supplies provided.

This workshop will be held from 5-7 pm on Monday, July 27, in the Idonea Hersee Classroom at Art Reach, 111 E. Broadway St. in Mt. Pleasant.

Recommended age: 8 and up

Note: Participants are limited to (1) Summer Studio workshop per year. We will allow additional workshops only if the workshop does not reach capacity. After each Summer Studio workshop reaches capacity, we will create a waitlist. To be considered for additional SS workshops, please join the waitlist. Please let staff know if you are unable to come, so we can offer your space to someone on the waitlist.

Explore the world of theater, improv, and more with Mount Pleasant’s own Tena Gilbreath, a professional Hollywood theatre and Second City improv actress. Students age 7-12 can gain insight into the theater world and learn the fundamentals of acting through improvisation, scene work, voice acting, character development, and performance techniques. You’ll gain confidence in public speaking, storytelling, and exercise creativity while having fun in a supportive environment. Expect to improve your acting technique and build performance experience through creative exercises and theater games, culminating in a showcase of your skills at the final session.

This 6-week course will be held from 3-6 pm on Tuesdays, July 7-August 11, in the Idonea Hersee Classroom at Art Reach, 111 E. Broadway, Mt. Pleasant, MI.

Recommended age: 7-12

A snack will be provided midway through each session. Students with food sensitivities should bring a snack from home.

Please note: An active membership is not required to register. Active members receive a 15% discount on classes.

Art Reach invites you to paint or draw at your leisure in the company of other artists. Students are welcome to bring supplies and media of their choosing or use Art Reach studio supplies, as we create an art piece from a summer-inspired still life, including floral arrangements designed by instructor Matthew Grimmer. Students may work at their own pace and request help from Matt at any stage of their artwork, who will provide one-on-one assistance. Students are welcome to paint or draw for the full three hours or partial-time if preferred.
Although there is some ventilation in this room, please be considerate when it comes to how we use paint thinner. Sprays with solvent will have to be used outside. We require a minimum of 4 students to run this open studio.

This open studio will be held from 10 am-1 pm, Wednesday, July 29, in the Idonea Hersee Classroom at Art Reach, 111 E. Broadway in Mount Pleasant.

Recommended age: 14 and up

Please note: An active membership is not required to register. Active members receive a 15% discount on classes.

Young artists are invited to hone their drawing skills this summer with instructor Jason Correia in this 4-week skill-building course focused on creating their own character. Over the four weeks, students will design an original character and gradually develop a story and world around them. Each week, they’ll build their character through drawing, exploring expressions, poses, environments, storytelling, and world-building, while learning drawing fundamentals along the way. This course is perfect for setting a solid foundation in drawing techniques that can enhance art skills in other media.

This course will be held weekly from 1-2:30 pm on Wednesdays, July 8-29, in the Idonea Hersee Classroom at 111 E. Broadway, Mount Pleasant, MI.

Recommended age: 8-12

Please note: An active membership is not required to register. Active members receive a 15% discount on classes.

Join instructor Tanya Ehrsam for a summertime writing course to keep our youth engaged and brains active. Students will choose from prompts or create their own fun idea to create a grand adventure on paper. One-on-one assistance will be provided to help all be successful in their writing. Wow your family and friends at your next special event with stories created by you.

This 3-week course will be held from 1-2:30 pm on Wednesday, July 15-29, in the Idonea Hersee Classroom at Art Reach, 111 E. Broadway in Mount Pleasant.

 Recommended age: 8 -12

Please note: An active membership is not required to register. Active members receive a 15% discount on classes.

Explore the world of theater, improv, and more with Mount Pleasant’s own Tena Gilbreath, a professional Hollywood theatre and Second City improv actress. Students age 13-18 can gain insight into the theater world and learn the fundamentals of acting through improvisation, scene work, voice acting, character development, and performance techniques. You’ll gain confidence in public speaking, storytelling, and exercise creativity while having fun in a supportive environment. Expect to improve your acting technique and build performance experience through creative exercises and theater games, culminating in a showcase of your skills at the final session.

This 6-week course will be held from 3-6 pm on Wednesdays, July 1-August 5, in the Idonea Hersee Classroom at Art Reach, 111 E. Broadway, Mt. Pleasant, MI.

Recommended age: 13-18

A snack will be provided midway through each session. Students with food sensitivities should bring a snack from home.

Please note: An active membership is not required to register. Active members receive a 15% discount on classes.

Use a pre-cut kit to take the dread out of the Dresden Plate design and make a lovely table runner in an afternoon. Instructor Tanya Ehrsam will lead students in efficiently piecing their kits into a beautiful table runner to enjoy in any season. Your pattern will be yours to keep, so you can make future projects in your desired colorways. Pre-cut kids will be available for purchase directly from Tanya at the class, cash only. Cost is $10 for flowers or $18 for flowers and background. If you have a sewing machine, please bring it; machines will be available to borrow.

This workshop will be held from 10 am-2 pm on Thursday, July 30, in the Idonea Hersee Classroom at Art Reach, 111 E. Broadway in Mount Pleasant

Recommended age: 16 and up

Please note: An active membership is not required to register. Active members receive a 15% discount on classes.

Explore the practice of abstract painting with artist and instructor Tena Gilbreath. Regardless of painting experience, students can delve into acrylics while engaging in a variety of methods to experiment, consider, and create abstract art. We’ll approach each week with a new concept and project, intended to force you to reconsider how you create, regardless of your usual chosen media. Expect a new exercise each week, addressing themes such as sound map painting, gesture painting, collaborative improvisation painting, and more. All skill levels are welcome, and all supplies are provided!

This 4-week course will be held twice weekly from 1-3 pm on Mondays and Thursdays, July 27-August 20, in the Idonea Hersee Classroom at Art Reach, 111 E. Broadway in Mount Pleasant.

Recommended age: 14 and up

Please note: An active membership is not required to register. Active members receive a 15% discount on classes.

Dive into the second course of our youth summer comic series with artist and instructor Matthew Grimmer. Whether you’ve taken the first course or are just joining in, we’ll cover the same basics from session one with a twist; our characters are going to space! We'll learn to draw using simple shapes and colors as we create futuristic characters and out-of-this-world spaces. Students will create a small comic to take home each week, which can be an independent story or part of a series that follows a character of theirs. Matt will demonstrate how to draw a variety of space-themed images, including UFO's, shooting stars, monsters, and aliens, and all the wacky environments they live in! At the end of class, students will have an expanded visual vocabulary and a strengthened ability to create and narrate their own visual tales.

This 4-week course will be held from 3-5 pm on Thursdays, July 16-August 6, in the Idonea Hersee Classroom at Art Reach, 111 E. Broadway in Mount Pleasant

Recommended age: 8 and up

Please note: An active membership is not required to register. Active members receive a 15% discount on classes.

Indigenous arts comprise a wide variety of art forms from varied original peoples from around the world. Mt. Pleasant is the home to the modern-day Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe and the ancestral lands of the Anishinabek people. This tie to the tribe affords our region a rich history of cultural traditions, as well as a variety of art forms. Art Reach presents a series of classes with the hope of widening our worldview and offering an avenue for sharing this cultural tradition.

Anishinaabe artist and instructor Chyann Haas will cover the local history of basketmaking and guide you through the Anishinabek art form of coiled grass baskets. Utilizing long pine needles or dried grasses, students will be guided in creating a coiled basket from natural materials, formed around a base vessel of their choosing. Students will spend the 4 sessions of this course building up their form, and finish with decorative embellishments to make each project unique. Students will leave with a fully completed project and the skills to delve into more advanced baskets. All supplies are provided.

This four-week course will be held weekly from 1-3 pm on Friday, July 10-31, in the Idonea Hersee Classroom at Art Reach, 111 E. Broadway in Mount Pleasant.

 Recommended age: 10 and up

Please note: An active membership is not required to register. Active members receive a 15% discount on classes.

Flex your creative muscles with instructor Kim Bigard at STEAM Camp this summer!  We will create art projects designed to inspire creativity, invite critical thinking, and even throw some learning into the mix.  Your kids, ages 6-12, will spend 5 days working on arts and crafts projects that promote STEAM learning (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art & Math).  You may select each day you wish to attend or enroll in the full week for a discounted rate. A snack break will be provided midway through each daily session.  Students with food sensitivities should bring a snack from home.

This camp will take place from 9 am- noon, Monday-Friday, August 3-7, in the Idonea Hersee Classroom at Art Reach, 111 E. Broadway in Mount Pleasant.

Recommended age: 6 to 12

Please note: An active membership is not required to register. Active members receive a 15% discount on classes.

Explore the practice of abstract painting with artist and instructor Tena Gilbreath. Regardless of painting experience, students can delve into acrylics while engaging in a variety of methods to experiment, consider, and create abstract art. We’ll approach each week with a new concept and project, intended to force you to reconsider how you create, regardless of your usual chosen media. Expect a new exercise each week, addressing themes such as sound map painting, gesture painting, collaborative improvisation painting, and more. All skill levels are welcome, and all supplies are provided!

This 4-week course will be held twice weekly from 1-3 pm on Mondays and Thursdays, July 27-August 20, in the Idonea Hersee Classroom at Art Reach, 111 E. Broadway in Mount Pleasant.

Recommended age: 14 and up

Please note: An active membership is not required to register. Active members receive a 15% discount on classes.

Flex your creative muscles with instructor Kim Bigard at STEAM Camp this summer!  We will create art projects designed to inspire creativity, invite critical thinking, and even throw some learning into the mix.  Your kids, ages 6-12, will spend 5 days working on arts and crafts projects that promote STEAM learning (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art & Math).  You may select each day you wish to attend or enroll in the full week for a discounted rate. A snack break will be provided midway through each daily session.  Students with food sensitivities should bring a snack from home.

This camp will take place from 9 am- noon, Monday-Friday, August 3-7, in the Idonea Hersee Classroom at Art Reach, 111 E. Broadway in Mount Pleasant.

Recommended age: 6 to 12

Please note: An active membership is not required to register. Active members receive a 15% discount on classes.

Explore the world of theater, improv, and more with Mount Pleasant’s own Tena Gilbreath, a professional Hollywood theatre and Second City improv actress. Students age 7-12 can gain insight into the theater world and learn the fundamentals of acting through improvisation, scene work, voice acting, character development, and performance techniques. You’ll gain confidence in public speaking, storytelling, and exercise creativity while having fun in a supportive environment. Expect to improve your acting technique and build performance experience through creative exercises and theater games, culminating in a showcase of your skills at the final session.

This 6-week course will be held from 3-6 pm on Tuesdays, July 7-August 11, in the Idonea Hersee Classroom at Art Reach, 111 E. Broadway, Mt. Pleasant, MI.

Recommended age: 7-12

A snack will be provided midway through each session. Students with food sensitivities should bring a snack from home.

Please note: An active membership is not required to register. Active members receive a 15% discount on classes.

Flex your creative muscles with instructor Kim Bigard at STEAM Camp this summer!  We will create art projects designed to inspire creativity, invite critical thinking, and even throw some learning into the mix.  Your kids, ages 6-12, will spend 5 days working on arts and crafts projects that promote STEAM learning (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art & Math).  You may select each day you wish to attend or enroll in the full week for a discounted rate. A snack break will be provided midway through each daily session.  Students with food sensitivities should bring a snack from home.

This camp will take place from 9 am- noon, Monday-Friday, August 3-7, in the Idonea Hersee Classroom at Art Reach, 111 E. Broadway in Mount Pleasant.

Recommended age: 6 to 12

Please note: An active membership is not required to register. Active members receive a 15% discount on classes.

Explore the world of theater, improv, and more with Mount Pleasant’s own Tena Gilbreath, a professional Hollywood theatre and Second City improv actress. Students age 13-18 can gain insight into the theater world and learn the fundamentals of acting through improvisation, scene work, voice acting, character development, and performance techniques. You’ll gain confidence in public speaking, storytelling, and exercise creativity while having fun in a supportive environment. Expect to improve your acting technique and build performance experience through creative exercises and theater games, culminating in a showcase of your skills at the final session.

This 6-week course will be held from 3-6 pm on Wednesdays, July 1-August 5, in the Idonea Hersee Classroom at Art Reach, 111 E. Broadway, Mt. Pleasant, MI.

Recommended age: 13-18

A snack will be provided midway through each session. Students with food sensitivities should bring a snack from home.

Please note: An active membership is not required to register. Active members receive a 15% discount on classes.

Flex your creative muscles with instructor Kim Bigard at STEAM Camp this summer!  We will create art projects designed to inspire creativity, invite critical thinking, and even throw some learning into the mix.  Your kids, ages 6-12, will spend 5 days working on arts and crafts projects that promote STEAM learning (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art & Math).  You may select each day you wish to attend or enroll in the full week for a discounted rate. A snack break will be provided midway through each daily session.  Students with food sensitivities should bring a snack from home.

This camp will take place from 9 am- noon, Monday-Friday, August 3-7, in the Idonea Hersee Classroom at Art Reach, 111 E. Broadway in Mount Pleasant.

Recommended age: 6 to 12

Please note: An active membership is not required to register. Active members receive a 15% discount on classes.

Explore the practice of abstract painting with artist and instructor Tena Gilbreath. Regardless of painting experience, students can delve into acrylics while engaging in a variety of methods to experiment, consider, and create abstract art. We’ll approach each week with a new concept and project, intended to force you to reconsider how you create, regardless of your usual chosen media. Expect a new exercise each week, addressing themes such as sound map painting, gesture painting, collaborative improvisation painting, and more. All skill levels are welcome, and all supplies are provided!

This 4-week course will be held twice weekly from 1-3 pm on Mondays and Thursdays, July 27-August 20, in the Idonea Hersee Classroom at Art Reach, 111 E. Broadway in Mount Pleasant.

Recommended age: 14 and up

Please note: An active membership is not required to register. Active members receive a 15% discount on classes.

Dive into the second course of our youth summer comic series with artist and instructor Matthew Grimmer. Whether you’ve taken the first course or are just joining in, we’ll cover the same basics from session one with a twist; our characters are going to space! We'll learn to draw using simple shapes and colors as we create futuristic characters and out-of-this-world spaces. Students will create a small comic to take home each week, which can be an independent story or part of a series that follows a character of theirs. Matt will demonstrate how to draw a variety of space-themed images, including UFO's, shooting stars, monsters, and aliens, and all the wacky environments they live in! At the end of class, students will have an expanded visual vocabulary and a strengthened ability to create and narrate their own visual tales.

This 4-week course will be held from 3-5 pm on Thursdays, July 16-August 6, in the Idonea Hersee Classroom at Art Reach, 111 E. Broadway in Mount Pleasant

Recommended age: 8 and up

Please note: An active membership is not required to register. Active members receive a 15% discount on classes.

Flex your creative muscles with instructor Kim Bigard at STEAM Camp this summer!  We will create art projects designed to inspire creativity, invite critical thinking, and even throw some learning into the mix.  Your kids, ages 6-12, will spend 5 days working on arts and crafts projects that promote STEAM learning (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art & Math).  You may select each day you wish to attend or enroll in the full week for a discounted rate. A snack break will be provided midway through each daily session.  Students with food sensitivities should bring a snack from home.

This camp will take place from 9 am- noon, Monday-Friday, August 3-7, in the Idonea Hersee Classroom at Art Reach, 111 E. Broadway in Mount Pleasant.

Recommended age: 6 to 12

Please note: An active membership is not required to register. Active members receive a 15% discount on classes.

Explore the practice of abstract painting with artist and instructor Tena Gilbreath. Regardless of painting experience, students can delve into acrylics while engaging in a variety of methods to experiment, consider, and create abstract art. We’ll approach each week with a new concept and project, intended to force you to reconsider how you create, regardless of your usual chosen media. Expect a new exercise each week, addressing themes such as sound map painting, gesture painting, collaborative improvisation painting, and more. All skill levels are welcome, and all supplies are provided!

This 4-week course will be held twice weekly from 1-3 pm on Mondays and Thursdays, July 27-August 20, in the Idonea Hersee Classroom at Art Reach, 111 E. Broadway in Mount Pleasant.

Recommended age: 14 and up

Please note: An active membership is not required to register. Active members receive a 15% discount on classes.

Explore the world of theater, improv, and more with Mount Pleasant’s own Tena Gilbreath, a professional Hollywood theatre and Second City improv actress. Students age 7-12 can gain insight into the theater world and learn the fundamentals of acting through improvisation, scene work, voice acting, character development, and performance techniques. You’ll gain confidence in public speaking, storytelling, and exercise creativity while having fun in a supportive environment. Expect to improve your acting technique and build performance experience through creative exercises and theater games, culminating in a showcase of your skills at the final session.

This 6-week course will be held from 3-6 pm on Tuesdays, July 7-August 11, in the Idonea Hersee Classroom at Art Reach, 111 E. Broadway, Mt. Pleasant, MI.

Recommended age: 7-12

A snack will be provided midway through each session. Students with food sensitivities should bring a snack from home.

Please note: An active membership is not required to register. Active members receive a 15% discount on classes.

Explore the practice of abstract painting with artist and instructor Tena Gilbreath. Regardless of painting experience, students can delve into acrylics while engaging in a variety of methods to experiment, consider, and create abstract art. We’ll approach each week with a new concept and project, intended to force you to reconsider how you create, regardless of your usual chosen media. Expect a new exercise each week, addressing themes such as sound map painting, gesture painting, collaborative improvisation painting, and more. All skill levels are welcome, and all supplies are provided!

This 4-week course will be held twice weekly from 1-3 pm on Mondays and Thursdays, July 27-August 20, in the Idonea Hersee Classroom at Art Reach, 111 E. Broadway in Mount Pleasant.

Recommended age: 14 and up

Please note: An active membership is not required to register. Active members receive a 15% discount on classes.

Explore the practice of abstract painting with artist and instructor Tena Gilbreath. Regardless of painting experience, students can delve into acrylics while engaging in a variety of methods to experiment, consider, and create abstract art. We’ll approach each week with a new concept and project, intended to force you to reconsider how you create, regardless of your usual chosen media. Expect a new exercise each week, addressing themes such as sound map painting, gesture painting, collaborative improvisation painting, and more. All skill levels are welcome, and all supplies are provided!

This 4-week course will be held twice weekly from 1-3 pm on Mondays and Thursdays, July 27-August 20, in the Idonea Hersee Classroom at Art Reach, 111 E. Broadway in Mount Pleasant.

Recommended age: 14 and up

Please note: An active membership is not required to register. Active members receive a 15% discount on classes.

Explore the practice of abstract painting with artist and instructor Tena Gilbreath. Regardless of painting experience, students can delve into acrylics while engaging in a variety of methods to experiment, consider, and create abstract art. We’ll approach each week with a new concept and project, intended to force you to reconsider how you create, regardless of your usual chosen media. Expect a new exercise each week, addressing themes such as sound map painting, gesture painting, collaborative improvisation painting, and more. All skill levels are welcome, and all supplies are provided!

This 4-week course will be held twice weekly from 1-3 pm on Mondays and Thursdays, July 27-August 20, in the Idonea Hersee Classroom at Art Reach, 111 E. Broadway in Mount Pleasant.

Recommended age: 14 and up

Please note: An active membership is not required to register. Active members receive a 15% discount on classes.