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, January 7, 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.

The Fundamentals of Drawing is a series of four 12-week skill-building courses with acclaimed artist and instructor Julie Tyslicky, designed to teach you to draw from the ground level. You’ll be provided a solid foundation in the essential techniques that every artist needs to know, and help you develop much more advanced skills that can help enhance your art vocabulary, painting skills, or coach you in entering juried shows.

Fundamentals of Drawing 1 starts the process at the ground level, teaching how to translate observation to line and form. You’ll learn proportion and composition to gain confidence in your mark-making. This course also teaches technical knowledge such as layering, understanding values, highlights and shadows, and negative space. Weekly assignments and critiques will progressively build technical skill and visual understanding.

This 12-week course will be held from 6-9 pm on Wednesdays, January 7-March 25, in the Idonea Hersee Classroom at Art Reach, 111 E. Broadway in Mount Pleasant.

Recommended age: Adults only

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

Brews & Brushes is the perfect way to unwind, get creative, and enjoy a fun evening out. This monthly acrylic painting class is led by Brenda O’Brien, who provides step-by-step instructions to help you create a beautiful 16x20 masterpiece, no matter your skill level. Bring your favorite beverage, invite a friend, and let your imagination flow! We provide all the supplies you need—just come ready to paint and leave with a finished work of art. Brews & Brushes is a great way to explore your artistic side in a relaxed, welcoming environment.

This class will be held from 5:30 to 8:30 pm, Thursday, January 8, in the Idonea Hersee Classroom at Art Reach, 111 E. Broadway in Mount Pleasant.

Recommended for adults 21+

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 provides opportunities for adults with disabilities to have hands-on experiences in the arts provided by professional artists. Club members participate in an art experience at each meeting, as well as 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, January 8, in the Idonea Hersee Classroom at Art Reach, 111 E. Broadway in Mount Pleasant.

Join us for a relaxed afternoon of creativity and be inspired by a beautiful selection of still-life objects—fruits, flowers, textures, and more by artist Matthew Grimmer. This workshop enables you to capture a unique, season-inspired still life through painting, drawing, or mixed media. The goal is to have fun, experiment, and let your creativity flow freely! This is intended to provide an open studio opportunity to get together with friends or like-minded artists. Students may bring their own art supplies, or Art Reach will provide a selection of media, including graphite, colored pencils, charcoal, acrylics, watercolors, and various papers.

This open studio will be held from 2-4:30 pm on Sunday, January 11, in the Idonea Hersee Classroom at Art Reach, 111 E. Broadway in Mount Pleasant.

Note: Pre-registration is required by 5 pm on January 9 for the open studio to run.

Recommended age: 16 and up

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

This is a recurring 4-week class for students who wish to hone their colored pencil skills further with artist and instructor Julie Tyslicky. Class is dedicated to advanced ideas and rotating projects, as well as critique for serious students building a portfolio and looking to exhibit their work. Students MUST have completed Intro to Colored Pencils with Julie Tyslicky to enroll in this class.

This 4-week course will be held from 6-8 pm on Monday, January 12-February 2, in the Idonea Hersee Classroom at Art Reach, 111 E. Broadway in Mount Pleasant.

Recommended ages: Adults only

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

Join knitter Tanya Ehrsam to learn the fundamentals of knitting. Beginning knitters will learn a Hazelnut Latte sock pattern, while experienced knitters will delve into a Mocha Cable pattern.

Sock students will learn basic techniques such as casting on, knit and purl stitches, knitting in the round using circular needles or double-pointed needles, and creating the various parts of a sock. Cable knitters will learn to master the technique of cable knitting, allowing them to add texture and dimension to their projects. Students will be able to purchase their own yarn, so it suits their taste. Patterns will be provided, with instructor guidance and homework built into the six-session course, so you’ll leave with a finished project and the confidence to continue with more advanced patterns in the future.

This 6-week course will be held weekly from 5:30-7:30 pm on Tuesday, January 13, and 5:30-6:30 pm, January 20-February 17, in the Idonea Hersee Classroom at Art Reach, 111 E. Broadway St. in Mt. Pleasant.

Supply List to bring to first class:

• 2 sets of double pointed needles in size 0, 1 or 2 OR Circular needles size 0, 1 or 2 –40”/100cm

• 1-100gm skein of light colored fingering weight 80/20 or 75/25 wool/nylon or similar yarn (socks) and 1-50 or 100 gram skein of fingering weight yarn for practice

• Small stitch markers

• 1 tapestry or darning needle/crochet hook for weaving in ends

Pattern will be provided in class

Recommended age: 15 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 where no experience is necessary, and all supplies are 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, Wednesday, January 14, 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.

The Fundamentals of Drawing is a series of four 12-week skill-building courses with acclaimed artist and instructor Julie Tyslicky, designed to teach you to draw from the ground level. You’ll be provided a solid foundation in the essential techniques that every artist needs to know, and help you develop much more advanced skills that can help enhance your art vocabulary, painting skills, or coach you in entering juried shows.

Fundamentals of Drawing 1 starts the process at the ground level, teaching how to translate observation to line and form. You’ll learn proportion and composition to gain confidence in your mark-making. This course also teaches technical knowledge such as layering, understanding values, highlights and shadows, and negative space. Weekly assignments and critiques will progressively build technical skill and visual understanding.

This 12-week course will be held from 6-9 pm on Wednesdays, January 7-March 25, in the Idonea Hersee Classroom at Art Reach, 111 E. Broadway in Mount Pleasant.

Recommended age: Adults only

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

Explore the tactile nature of textiles with a beginner course in weaving with instructor Annie Croft. Students will work from 8×12-inch looms, utilizing a variety of yarns to create colorful, textured tapestries. Between classes, students will be sent home with supplies to work on their tapestry for finishing at the second session. All supplies are provided. This is a great way to use up yarn and fabric scraps for an artful addition to your home!

This 2-week course will be held from 4-6 pm on Thursday, January 15 & 22, 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.

Students looking to improve their portrait drawing skills are invited to join instructor Matthew Grimmer for this 6-week course. Working from a live model each week, students will develop several drawings using charcoal and pencil, ranging from shorter to longer poses. We will learn how to create quick, loose sketches that capture the models' likeness, then, onto longer, more technical drawings where we learn to capture subtle details and shading. The course will focus on teaching a light-handed, anatomical, realistic style through a slow-paced practice that relies on measurements, comparison, and thoughtful mark-making.

This class is meant to cover the basic building blocks for portraiture and is directed towards beginners and intermediate skill levels. Advanced-level students may also be accommodated upon request. We will cover how to build and shape features in 3D and will cover basic areas of drawing, such as overall composition, cross-hatching to create form, and making the most of light and shadow, all within the context of the figure.

By the end of the course, students will have an understanding of the anatomy of the head, the complexity of shapes that create the face, and its relationship to drawing their portraiture, as well as improved confidence in their charcoal and pencil handling skills.

This course will be held weekly from 5:30-7:30 pm on Friday, January 16- February 20, in the Idonea Hersee Classroom at Art Reach, 111 E. Broadway in Mount Pleasant.

Recommended ages: Teens & Adults

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

Want to learn how to use a sewing machine or just brush up on what your grandmother taught you 20 years ago? Join us for a beginner-friendly sewing class with instructor Cara Denison. Students will learn some basic sewing skills on sewing machines and create an improv quilt pillow case with an optional zipper!

Students must bring their own pillow form (18×18 inches is a typical size) so their pillowcase will fit correctly. If you have your own machine, you may bring it, or use one of ours. An assortment of fabric will be provided, or you may bring yardage or fat quarters in your choice of colors.

This workshop will be held from 9 am to noon, Saturday, January 17, 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.

Don’t throw those shrunken wool sweaters away! Reuse your old clothing to make functional art in the form of upcycled mittens. Felted wool is perfect for sewing into these fun and funky mitts, which are naturally easy to care for and above all, warm. Instructor Kim Bigard will guide you in laying out your pattern, cutting pieces, and machine stitching them to make durable winter wear. Students are welcome to bring any old wool sweaters they wish to cut up (preshrink in the washer and dryer, please!), and we will have an assortment of pieces and fleece fabric available to choose from. If you have a sewing machine, you may bring it; otherwise, machines are available to borrow. Beginners are welcome.

This workshop will be held from 1-4 pm, Saturday, January 17, in the Idonea Hersee Classroom at Art Reach, 111 E. Broadway in Mount Pleasant.

Recommended age: 13 and up

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

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 unique still-life 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, January 17, 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.

Join instructor Tanya Ehrsam for a simple, non-traditional way of creating curves in a quilt. No fitting or pinning curved pieces. Students will learn the Serenity pattern, cut and piece the quilt top and learn how to create your quilt sandwich for final quilting and binding. Come meet new friends, and sew yourself into serenity. You will leave with a functional piece of art that can be used daily or displayed on a wall.

This 2-week workshop will be held on Sundays from noon to 4 pm, January 18 & 25, in the Idonea Hersee Classroom at Art Reach, 111 E. Broadway, Mt. Pleasant, MI.

Students should bring their selected fabric and their own sewing machine. If you do not have a machine, Art Reach will provide one. Students should have some prior machine sewing experience.

Recommended age: 16 and up

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

This is a recurring 4-week class for students who wish to hone their colored pencil skills further with artist and instructor Julie Tyslicky. Class is dedicated to advanced ideas and rotating projects, as well as critique for serious students building a portfolio and looking to exhibit their work. Students MUST have completed Intro to Colored Pencils with Julie Tyslicky to enroll in this class.

This 4-week course will be held from 6-8 pm on Monday, January 12-February 2, in the Idonea Hersee Classroom at Art Reach, 111 E. Broadway in Mount Pleasant.

Recommended ages: Adults only

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

Join knitter Tanya Ehrsam to learn the fundamentals of knitting. Beginning knitters will learn a Hazelnut Latte sock pattern, while experienced knitters will delve into a Mocha Cable pattern.

Sock students will learn basic techniques such as casting on, knit and purl stitches, knitting in the round using circular needles or double-pointed needles, and creating the various parts of a sock. Cable knitters will learn to master the technique of cable knitting, allowing them to add texture and dimension to their projects. Students will be able to purchase their own yarn, so it suits their taste. Patterns will be provided, with instructor guidance and homework built into the six-session course, so you’ll leave with a finished project and the confidence to continue with more advanced patterns in the future.

This 6-week course will be held weekly from 5:30-7:30 pm on Tuesday, January 13, and 5:30-6:30 pm, January 20-February 17, in the Idonea Hersee Classroom at Art Reach, 111 E. Broadway St. in Mt. Pleasant.

Supply List to bring to first class:

• 2 sets of double pointed needles in size 0, 1 or 2 OR Circular needles size 0, 1 or 2 –40”/100cm

• 1-100gm skein of light colored fingering weight 80/20 or 75/25 wool/nylon or similar yarn (socks) and 1-50 or 100 gram skein of fingering weight yarn for practice

• Small stitch markers

• 1 tapestry or darning needle/crochet hook for weaving in ends

Pattern will be provided in class

Recommended age: 15 and up

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, January 21, 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.

Are you captivated by the ethereal beauty of watercolor painting but have no idea how to begin? This is your chance to sample the Introductory Watercolors course with artist Cheryl Meyer! This sample session will introduce you to the vibrancy and versatility of watercolors, with basic exercises that will give you an idea of what to expect in the four-week Watercolors course.

This one-day Try This! session meets 3-5 pm, Wednesday, January 21, in the Idonea Hersee Classroom at Art Reach, 111 E. Broadway in Mount Pleasant.

A four-week, skill-building watercolor class with Cheryl will be held on Wednesdays, starting January 28.

Recommended ages: Adults & teens

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

The Fundamentals of Drawing is a series of four 12-week skill-building courses with acclaimed artist and instructor Julie Tyslicky, designed to teach you to draw from the ground level. You’ll be provided a solid foundation in the essential techniques that every artist needs to know, and help you develop much more advanced skills that can help enhance your art vocabulary, painting skills, or coach you in entering juried shows.

Fundamentals of Drawing 1 starts the process at the ground level, teaching how to translate observation to line and form. You’ll learn proportion and composition to gain confidence in your mark-making. This course also teaches technical knowledge such as layering, understanding values, highlights and shadows, and negative space. Weekly assignments and critiques will progressively build technical skill and visual understanding.

This 12-week course will be held from 6-9 pm on Wednesdays, January 7-March 25, in the Idonea Hersee Classroom at Art Reach, 111 E. Broadway in Mount Pleasant.

Recommended age: Adults only

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

Explore the tactile nature of textiles with a beginner course in weaving with instructor Annie Croft. Students will work from 8×12-inch looms, utilizing a variety of yarns to create colorful, textured tapestries. Between classes, students will be sent home with supplies to work on their tapestry for finishing at the second session. All supplies are provided. This is a great way to use up yarn and fabric scraps for an artful addition to your home!

This 2-week course will be held from 4-6 pm on Thursday, January 15 & 22, 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.

Looking to enhance your drawing skills by working with a live model? Guided by instructor Matt Grimmer, students will have the opportunity to work from life with a model who will strike a variety of poses during this 3-hour, open studio drawing session. Artists are welcome to bring any dry medium art supplies they wish to work with. We will begin with shorter poses to create quick sketches before moving on to longer poses for more finished, detailed works.

This open studio will be held from 5:30-7:30 pm, Thursday, January 22, in the Idonea Hersee Classroom at Art Reach, 111 E. Broadway in Mount Pleasant

Recommended age: 13 and up

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

‍Join instructor Cheryl Meyer to sample the art of memoir writing. This workshop will explore the essential tools & techniques to craft a powerful memoir. This class offers a supportive and inspiring environment to delve into the depths of your memories and transform them into compelling narratives. This is intended to be a sampler workshop for the full Memoir course, which will be offered at a later date.

This workshop will be held from 6-8 pm on Thursday, January 22, in the Brannan Family Meeting Room at 111 E. Broadway, Mount Pleasant, MI.

Note: No prior writing experience is necessary to participate in this class! All levels of writers, from beginners to advanced, are welcome to join and explore the art of memoir writing.

Recommended age: 18 and up

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

Students looking to improve their portrait drawing skills are invited to join instructor Matthew Grimmer for this 6-week course. Working from a live model each week, students will develop several drawings using charcoal and pencil, ranging from shorter to longer poses. We will learn how to create quick, loose sketches that capture the models' likeness, then, onto longer, more technical drawings where we learn to capture subtle details and shading. The course will focus on teaching a light-handed, anatomical, realistic style through a slow-paced practice that relies on measurements, comparison, and thoughtful mark-making.

This class is meant to cover the basic building blocks for portraiture and is directed towards beginners and intermediate skill levels. Advanced-level students may also be accommodated upon request. We will cover how to build and shape features in 3D and will cover basic areas of drawing, such as overall composition, cross-hatching to create form, and making the most of light and shadow, all within the context of the figure.

By the end of the course, students will have an understanding of the anatomy of the head, the complexity of shapes that create the face, and its relationship to drawing their portraiture, as well as improved confidence in their charcoal and pencil handling skills.

This course will be held weekly from 5:30-7:30 pm on Friday, January 16- February 20, in the Idonea Hersee Classroom at Art Reach, 111 E. Broadway in Mount Pleasant.

Recommended ages: Teens & Adults

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

Join instructor Penny Leathley for a Valentine ’s-themed exploration of fused glass. To commemorate the holiday of love, students will select from heart shapes, colorful rods, and frits and utilize simple snipping tools on glass to create beautiful and functional miniature artworks. All supplies will be provided to create two small hanging suncatchers, and projects will be fired off-site to be picked up at a later date. Take this opportunity to explore a new medium and fall in love with fused glass!

This workshop will be held from 10 am- 12:30 pm on Saturday, January 24, in the Idonea Hersee Classroom at Art Reach, 111 E. Broadway in Mount Pleasant.

Recommended age: 13 and up

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

Join jewelry artist Becki Brandow for a multi-media approach to jewelry making. Working from wood pendant blanks, you’ll be guided in woodburning techniques to add decorative flair to your pendant, and guided in beading your necklace. Selecting from an assortment of wood and glass beads, crystals, and more, you’ll learn how to design and lay out your pattern, string your necklace, and use tools to attach clamps. A protective finish is available for your wood pendant. All supplies provided and no experience necessary!

This workshop will be held from 3-6 pm on Saturday, January 24, in the Idonea Hersee Classroom at Art Reach, 111 E. Broadway in Mount Pleasant.

Recommended age: 12 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. Teen Open Studio runs from 6 to 8 pm on Saturday, January 24, 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.

Recommended age: 13-19

Join instructor Tanya Ehrsam for a simple, non-traditional way of creating curves in a quilt. No fitting or pinning curved pieces. Students will learn the Serenity pattern, cut and piece the quilt top and learn how to create your quilt sandwich for final quilting and binding. Come meet new friends, and sew yourself into serenity. You will leave with a functional piece of art that can be used daily or displayed on a wall.

This 2-week workshop will be held on Sundays from noon to 4 pm, January 18 & 25, in the Idonea Hersee Classroom at Art Reach, 111 E. Broadway, Mt. Pleasant, MI.

Students should bring their selected fabric and their own sewing machine. If you do not have a machine, Art Reach will provide one. Students should have some prior machine sewing experience.

Recommended age: 16 and up

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

This is a recurring 4-week class for students who wish to hone their colored pencil skills further with artist and instructor Julie Tyslicky. Class is dedicated to advanced ideas and rotating projects, as well as critique for serious students building a portfolio and looking to exhibit their work. Students MUST have completed Intro to Colored Pencils with Julie Tyslicky to enroll in this class.

This 4-week course will be held from 6-8 pm on Monday, January 12-February 2, in the Idonea Hersee Classroom at Art Reach, 111 E. Broadway in Mount Pleasant.

Recommended ages: Adults only

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

Join knitter Tanya Ehrsam to learn the fundamentals of knitting. Beginning knitters will learn a Hazelnut Latte sock pattern, while experienced knitters will delve into a Mocha Cable pattern.

Sock students will learn basic techniques such as casting on, knit and purl stitches, knitting in the round using circular needles or double-pointed needles, and creating the various parts of a sock. Cable knitters will learn to master the technique of cable knitting, allowing them to add texture and dimension to their projects. Students will be able to purchase their own yarn, so it suits their taste. Patterns will be provided, with instructor guidance and homework built into the six-session course, so you’ll leave with a finished project and the confidence to continue with more advanced patterns in the future.

This 6-week course will be held weekly from 5:30-7:30 pm on Tuesday, January 13, and 5:30-6:30 pm, January 20-February 17, in the Idonea Hersee Classroom at Art Reach, 111 E. Broadway St. in Mt. Pleasant.

Supply List to bring to first class:

• 2 sets of double pointed needles in size 0, 1 or 2 OR Circular needles size 0, 1 or 2 –40”/100cm

• 1-100gm skein of light colored fingering weight 80/20 or 75/25 wool/nylon or similar yarn (socks) and 1-50 or 100 gram skein of fingering weight yarn for practice

• Small stitch markers

• 1 tapestry or darning needle/crochet hook for weaving in ends

Pattern will be provided in class

Recommended age: 15 and up

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 provides opportunities for adults with disabilities to have hands-on experiences in the arts provided by professional artists. Club members participate in an art experience at each meeting, as well as 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, January 28, in the Idonea Hersee Classroom at Art Reach, 111 E. Broadway in Mount Pleasant.

Join instructor Cheryl Meyer in this 4-week introduction to the artistry of watercolor painting. This course covers watercolor basics, including exploring different papers, various brush strokes and techniques, color theory, and mixing colors. This class will also cover hard versus soft edges, working wet-on-wet or wet-on-dry, pouring, glazing, spritzing, & masking techniques. Students will experiment with these techniques and begin their journey into watercolors. No experience needed, and all supplies are provided.

This 4-week course will be held from 3-5 pm Wednesdays, January 28-February 18, in the Idonea Hersee Classroom at Art Reach, 111 E. Broadway, Mt Pleasant, MI.

Recommended age: 14 and up

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

The Fundamentals of Drawing is a series of four 12-week skill-building courses with acclaimed artist and instructor Julie Tyslicky, designed to teach you to draw from the ground level. You’ll be provided a solid foundation in the essential techniques that every artist needs to know, and help you develop much more advanced skills that can help enhance your art vocabulary, painting skills, or coach you in entering juried shows.

Fundamentals of Drawing 1 starts the process at the ground level, teaching how to translate observation to line and form. You’ll learn proportion and composition to gain confidence in your mark-making. This course also teaches technical knowledge such as layering, understanding values, highlights and shadows, and negative space. Weekly assignments and critiques will progressively build technical skill and visual understanding.

This 12-week course will be held from 6-9 pm on Wednesdays, January 7-March 25, in the Idonea Hersee Classroom at Art Reach, 111 E. Broadway in Mount Pleasant.

Recommended age: Adults only

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

Learn to express yourself through writing with instructor Cheryl Meyer. This sample short story workshop will give a taste of the upcoming 3-week course, touching on basics such as characterization, setting, plot, tone, and diction. Students will be provided with prompts to utilize for writing exercises. All levels of experience and ability are welcome.

This workshop will be held from 5:30-8 pm on Thursday, January 29, in the Idonea Hersee Classroom at Art Reach, 111 E. Broadway in Mount Pleasant.

This is intended to be a sampler workshop for the 3-week short story course, which will be offered beginning February 12.

Recommended age: 14 and up

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

Students looking to improve their portrait drawing skills are invited to join instructor Matthew Grimmer for this 6-week course. Working from a live model each week, students will develop several drawings using charcoal and pencil, ranging from shorter to longer poses. We will learn how to create quick, loose sketches that capture the models' likeness, then, onto longer, more technical drawings where we learn to capture subtle details and shading. The course will focus on teaching a light-handed, anatomical, realistic style through a slow-paced practice that relies on measurements, comparison, and thoughtful mark-making.

This class is meant to cover the basic building blocks for portraiture and is directed towards beginners and intermediate skill levels. Advanced-level students may also be accommodated upon request. We will cover how to build and shape features in 3D and will cover basic areas of drawing, such as overall composition, cross-hatching to create form, and making the most of light and shadow, all within the context of the figure.

By the end of the course, students will have an understanding of the anatomy of the head, the complexity of shapes that create the face, and its relationship to drawing their portraiture, as well as improved confidence in their charcoal and pencil handling skills.

This course will be held weekly from 5:30-7:30 pm on Friday, January 16- February 20, in the Idonea Hersee Classroom at Art Reach, 111 E. Broadway in Mount Pleasant.

Recommended ages: Teens & Adults

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

Join instructor Annie Croft for a fun, hands-on workshop where creators of all ages can explore the playful world of mini zines! A zine is a tiny, self-made booklet that can hold anything—stories, drawings, jokes, poems, facts, characters, or even secret messages. No experience is needed; just bring your imagination.

In this workshop, participants will:

• Learn what zines are and see creative examples

• Try easy folding techniques to turn one sheet of paper into a mini book

• Use drawing, writing, collage, and simple art materials to make their own zines

• Leave with finished mini zines to keep or trade

All materials are provided, and the environment is relaxed, friendly, and suitable for kids, teens, and adults. Come create something small, meaningful, and totally your own!

This workshop will be held from 12:30-2:30 pm on Saturday, January 31, 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.

This is a recurring 4-week class for students who wish to hone their colored pencil skills further with artist and instructor Julie Tyslicky. Class is dedicated to advanced ideas and rotating projects, as well as critique for serious students building a portfolio and looking to exhibit their work. Students MUST have completed Intro to Colored Pencils with Julie Tyslicky to enroll in this class.

This 4-week course will be held from 6-8 pm on Monday, January 12-February 2, in the Idonea Hersee Classroom at Art Reach, 111 E. Broadway in Mount Pleasant.

Recommended ages: Adults only

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

Join knitter Tanya Ehrsam to learn the fundamentals of knitting. Beginning knitters will learn a Hazelnut Latte sock pattern, while experienced knitters will delve into a Mocha Cable pattern.

Sock students will learn basic techniques such as casting on, knit and purl stitches, knitting in the round using circular needles or double-pointed needles, and creating the various parts of a sock. Cable knitters will learn to master the technique of cable knitting, allowing them to add texture and dimension to their projects. Students will be able to purchase their own yarn, so it suits their taste. Patterns will be provided, with instructor guidance and homework built into the six-session course, so you’ll leave with a finished project and the confidence to continue with more advanced patterns in the future.

This 6-week course will be held weekly from 5:30-7:30 pm on Tuesday, January 13, and 5:30-6:30 pm, January 20-February 17, in the Idonea Hersee Classroom at Art Reach, 111 E. Broadway St. in Mt. Pleasant.

Supply List to bring to first class:

• 2 sets of double pointed needles in size 0, 1 or 2 OR Circular needles size 0, 1 or 2 –40”/100cm

• 1-100gm skein of light colored fingering weight 80/20 or 75/25 wool/nylon or similar yarn (socks) and 1-50 or 100 gram skein of fingering weight yarn for practice

• Small stitch markers

• 1 tapestry or darning needle/crochet hook for weaving in ends

Pattern will be provided in class

Recommended age: 15 and up

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

Join instructor Cheryl Meyer in this 4-week introduction to the artistry of watercolor painting. This course covers watercolor basics, including exploring different papers, various brush strokes and techniques, color theory, and mixing colors. This class will also cover hard versus soft edges, working wet-on-wet or wet-on-dry, pouring, glazing, spritzing, & masking techniques. Students will experiment with these techniques and begin their journey into watercolors. No experience needed, and all supplies are provided.

This 4-week course will be held from 3-5 pm Wednesdays, January 28-February 18, in the Idonea Hersee Classroom at Art Reach, 111 E. Broadway, Mt Pleasant, MI.

Recommended age: 14 and up

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

The Fundamentals of Drawing is a series of four 12-week skill-building courses with acclaimed artist and instructor Julie Tyslicky, designed to teach you to draw from the ground level. You’ll be provided a solid foundation in the essential techniques that every artist needs to know, and help you develop much more advanced skills that can help enhance your art vocabulary, painting skills, or coach you in entering juried shows.

Fundamentals of Drawing 1 starts the process at the ground level, teaching how to translate observation to line and form. You’ll learn proportion and composition to gain confidence in your mark-making. This course also teaches technical knowledge such as layering, understanding values, highlights and shadows, and negative space. Weekly assignments and critiques will progressively build technical skill and visual understanding.

This 12-week course will be held from 6-9 pm on Wednesdays, January 7-March 25, in the Idonea Hersee Classroom at Art Reach, 111 E. Broadway in Mount Pleasant.

Recommended age: Adults only

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

Students looking to improve their portrait drawing skills are invited to join instructor Matthew Grimmer for this 6-week course. Working from a live model each week, students will develop several drawings using charcoal and pencil, ranging from shorter to longer poses. We will learn how to create quick, loose sketches that capture the models' likeness, then, onto longer, more technical drawings where we learn to capture subtle details and shading. The course will focus on teaching a light-handed, anatomical, realistic style through a slow-paced practice that relies on measurements, comparison, and thoughtful mark-making.

This class is meant to cover the basic building blocks for portraiture and is directed towards beginners and intermediate skill levels. Advanced-level students may also be accommodated upon request. We will cover how to build and shape features in 3D and will cover basic areas of drawing, such as overall composition, cross-hatching to create form, and making the most of light and shadow, all within the context of the figure.

By the end of the course, students will have an understanding of the anatomy of the head, the complexity of shapes that create the face, and its relationship to drawing their portraiture, as well as improved confidence in their charcoal and pencil handling skills.

This course will be held weekly from 5:30-7:30 pm on Friday, January 16- February 20, in the Idonea Hersee Classroom at Art Reach, 111 E. Broadway in Mount Pleasant.

Recommended ages: Teens & Adults

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

Join knitter Tanya Ehrsam to learn the fundamentals of knitting. Beginning knitters will learn a Hazelnut Latte sock pattern, while experienced knitters will delve into a Mocha Cable pattern.

Sock students will learn basic techniques such as casting on, knit and purl stitches, knitting in the round using circular needles or double-pointed needles, and creating the various parts of a sock. Cable knitters will learn to master the technique of cable knitting, allowing them to add texture and dimension to their projects. Students will be able to purchase their own yarn, so it suits their taste. Patterns will be provided, with instructor guidance and homework built into the six-session course, so you’ll leave with a finished project and the confidence to continue with more advanced patterns in the future.

This 6-week course will be held weekly from 5:30-7:30 pm on Tuesday, January 13, and 5:30-6:30 pm, January 20-February 17, in the Idonea Hersee Classroom at Art Reach, 111 E. Broadway St. in Mt. Pleasant.

Supply List to bring to first class:

• 2 sets of double pointed needles in size 0, 1 or 2 OR Circular needles size 0, 1 or 2 –40”/100cm

• 1-100gm skein of light colored fingering weight 80/20 or 75/25 wool/nylon or similar yarn (socks) and 1-50 or 100 gram skein of fingering weight yarn for practice

• Small stitch markers

• 1 tapestry or darning needle/crochet hook for weaving in ends

Pattern will be provided in class

Recommended age: 15 and up

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

Join instructor Cheryl Meyer in this 4-week introduction to the artistry of watercolor painting. This course covers watercolor basics, including exploring different papers, various brush strokes and techniques, color theory, and mixing colors. This class will also cover hard versus soft edges, working wet-on-wet or wet-on-dry, pouring, glazing, spritzing, & masking techniques. Students will experiment with these techniques and begin their journey into watercolors. No experience needed, and all supplies are provided.

This 4-week course will be held from 3-5 pm Wednesdays, January 28-February 18, in the Idonea Hersee Classroom at Art Reach, 111 E. Broadway, Mt Pleasant, MI.

Recommended age: 14 and up

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

The Fundamentals of Drawing is a series of four 12-week skill-building courses with acclaimed artist and instructor Julie Tyslicky, designed to teach you to draw from the ground level. You’ll be provided a solid foundation in the essential techniques that every artist needs to know, and help you develop much more advanced skills that can help enhance your art vocabulary, painting skills, or coach you in entering juried shows.

Fundamentals of Drawing 1 starts the process at the ground level, teaching how to translate observation to line and form. You’ll learn proportion and composition to gain confidence in your mark-making. This course also teaches technical knowledge such as layering, understanding values, highlights and shadows, and negative space. Weekly assignments and critiques will progressively build technical skill and visual understanding.

This 12-week course will be held from 6-9 pm on Wednesdays, January 7-March 25, in the Idonea Hersee Classroom at Art Reach, 111 E. Broadway in Mount Pleasant.

Recommended age: Adults only

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

Students looking to improve their portrait drawing skills are invited to join instructor Matthew Grimmer for this 6-week course. Working from a live model each week, students will develop several drawings using charcoal and pencil, ranging from shorter to longer poses. We will learn how to create quick, loose sketches that capture the models' likeness, then, onto longer, more technical drawings where we learn to capture subtle details and shading. The course will focus on teaching a light-handed, anatomical, realistic style through a slow-paced practice that relies on measurements, comparison, and thoughtful mark-making.

This class is meant to cover the basic building blocks for portraiture and is directed towards beginners and intermediate skill levels. Advanced-level students may also be accommodated upon request. We will cover how to build and shape features in 3D and will cover basic areas of drawing, such as overall composition, cross-hatching to create form, and making the most of light and shadow, all within the context of the figure.

By the end of the course, students will have an understanding of the anatomy of the head, the complexity of shapes that create the face, and its relationship to drawing their portraiture, as well as improved confidence in their charcoal and pencil handling skills.

This course will be held weekly from 5:30-7:30 pm on Friday, January 16- February 20, in the Idonea Hersee Classroom at Art Reach, 111 E. Broadway in Mount Pleasant.

Recommended ages: Teens & Adults

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

Join knitter Tanya Ehrsam to learn the fundamentals of knitting. Beginning knitters will learn a Hazelnut Latte sock pattern, while experienced knitters will delve into a Mocha Cable pattern.

Sock students will learn basic techniques such as casting on, knit and purl stitches, knitting in the round using circular needles or double-pointed needles, and creating the various parts of a sock. Cable knitters will learn to master the technique of cable knitting, allowing them to add texture and dimension to their projects. Students will be able to purchase their own yarn, so it suits their taste. Patterns will be provided, with instructor guidance and homework built into the six-session course, so you’ll leave with a finished project and the confidence to continue with more advanced patterns in the future.

This 6-week course will be held weekly from 5:30-7:30 pm on Tuesday, January 13, and 5:30-6:30 pm, January 20-February 17, in the Idonea Hersee Classroom at Art Reach, 111 E. Broadway St. in Mt. Pleasant.

Supply List to bring to first class:

• 2 sets of double pointed needles in size 0, 1 or 2 OR Circular needles size 0, 1 or 2 –40”/100cm

• 1-100gm skein of light colored fingering weight 80/20 or 75/25 wool/nylon or similar yarn (socks) and 1-50 or 100 gram skein of fingering weight yarn for practice

• Small stitch markers

• 1 tapestry or darning needle/crochet hook for weaving in ends

Pattern will be provided in class

Recommended age: 15 and up

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

Join instructor Cheryl Meyer in this 4-week introduction to the artistry of watercolor painting. This course covers watercolor basics, including exploring different papers, various brush strokes and techniques, color theory, and mixing colors. This class will also cover hard versus soft edges, working wet-on-wet or wet-on-dry, pouring, glazing, spritzing, & masking techniques. Students will experiment with these techniques and begin their journey into watercolors. No experience needed, and all supplies are provided.

This 4-week course will be held from 3-5 pm Wednesdays, January 28-February 18, in the Idonea Hersee Classroom at Art Reach, 111 E. Broadway, Mt Pleasant, MI.

Recommended age: 14 and up

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

The Fundamentals of Drawing is a series of four 12-week skill-building courses with acclaimed artist and instructor Julie Tyslicky, designed to teach you to draw from the ground level. You’ll be provided a solid foundation in the essential techniques that every artist needs to know, and help you develop much more advanced skills that can help enhance your art vocabulary, painting skills, or coach you in entering juried shows.

Fundamentals of Drawing 1 starts the process at the ground level, teaching how to translate observation to line and form. You’ll learn proportion and composition to gain confidence in your mark-making. This course also teaches technical knowledge such as layering, understanding values, highlights and shadows, and negative space. Weekly assignments and critiques will progressively build technical skill and visual understanding.

This 12-week course will be held from 6-9 pm on Wednesdays, January 7-March 25, in the Idonea Hersee Classroom at Art Reach, 111 E. Broadway in Mount Pleasant.

Recommended age: Adults only

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

Students looking to improve their portrait drawing skills are invited to join instructor Matthew Grimmer for this 6-week course. Working from a live model each week, students will develop several drawings using charcoal and pencil, ranging from shorter to longer poses. We will learn how to create quick, loose sketches that capture the models' likeness, then, onto longer, more technical drawings where we learn to capture subtle details and shading. The course will focus on teaching a light-handed, anatomical, realistic style through a slow-paced practice that relies on measurements, comparison, and thoughtful mark-making.

This class is meant to cover the basic building blocks for portraiture and is directed towards beginners and intermediate skill levels. Advanced-level students may also be accommodated upon request. We will cover how to build and shape features in 3D and will cover basic areas of drawing, such as overall composition, cross-hatching to create form, and making the most of light and shadow, all within the context of the figure.

By the end of the course, students will have an understanding of the anatomy of the head, the complexity of shapes that create the face, and its relationship to drawing their portraiture, as well as improved confidence in their charcoal and pencil handling skills.

This course will be held weekly from 5:30-7:30 pm on Friday, January 16- February 20, in the Idonea Hersee Classroom at Art Reach, 111 E. Broadway in Mount Pleasant.

Recommended ages: Teens & Adults

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

The Fundamentals of Drawing is a series of four 12-week skill-building courses with acclaimed artist and instructor Julie Tyslicky, designed to teach you to draw from the ground level. You’ll be provided a solid foundation in the essential techniques that every artist needs to know, and help you develop much more advanced skills that can help enhance your art vocabulary, painting skills, or coach you in entering juried shows.

Fundamentals of Drawing 1 starts the process at the ground level, teaching how to translate observation to line and form. You’ll learn proportion and composition to gain confidence in your mark-making. This course also teaches technical knowledge such as layering, understanding values, highlights and shadows, and negative space. Weekly assignments and critiques will progressively build technical skill and visual understanding.

This 12-week course will be held from 6-9 pm on Wednesdays, January 7-March 25, in the Idonea Hersee Classroom at Art Reach, 111 E. Broadway in Mount Pleasant.

Recommended age: Adults only

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

The Fundamentals of Drawing is a series of four 12-week skill-building courses with acclaimed artist and instructor Julie Tyslicky, designed to teach you to draw from the ground level. You’ll be provided a solid foundation in the essential techniques that every artist needs to know, and help you develop much more advanced skills that can help enhance your art vocabulary, painting skills, or coach you in entering juried shows.

Fundamentals of Drawing 1 starts the process at the ground level, teaching how to translate observation to line and form. You’ll learn proportion and composition to gain confidence in your mark-making. This course also teaches technical knowledge such as layering, understanding values, highlights and shadows, and negative space. Weekly assignments and critiques will progressively build technical skill and visual understanding.

This 12-week course will be held from 6-9 pm on Wednesdays, January 7-March 25, in the Idonea Hersee Classroom at Art Reach, 111 E. Broadway in Mount Pleasant.

Recommended age: Adults only

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

The Fundamentals of Drawing is a series of four 12-week skill-building courses with acclaimed artist and instructor Julie Tyslicky, designed to teach you to draw from the ground level. You’ll be provided a solid foundation in the essential techniques that every artist needs to know, and help you develop much more advanced skills that can help enhance your art vocabulary, painting skills, or coach you in entering juried shows.

Fundamentals of Drawing 1 starts the process at the ground level, teaching how to translate observation to line and form. You’ll learn proportion and composition to gain confidence in your mark-making. This course also teaches technical knowledge such as layering, understanding values, highlights and shadows, and negative space. Weekly assignments and critiques will progressively build technical skill and visual understanding.

This 12-week course will be held from 6-9 pm on Wednesdays, January 7-March 25, in the Idonea Hersee Classroom at Art Reach, 111 E. Broadway in Mount Pleasant.

Recommended age: Adults only

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

The Fundamentals of Drawing is a series of four 12-week skill-building courses with acclaimed artist and instructor Julie Tyslicky, designed to teach you to draw from the ground level. You’ll be provided a solid foundation in the essential techniques that every artist needs to know, and help you develop much more advanced skills that can help enhance your art vocabulary, painting skills, or coach you in entering juried shows.

Fundamentals of Drawing 1 starts the process at the ground level, teaching how to translate observation to line and form. You’ll learn proportion and composition to gain confidence in your mark-making. This course also teaches technical knowledge such as layering, understanding values, highlights and shadows, and negative space. Weekly assignments and critiques will progressively build technical skill and visual understanding.

This 12-week course will be held from 6-9 pm on Wednesdays, January 7-March 25, in the Idonea Hersee Classroom at Art Reach, 111 E. Broadway in Mount Pleasant.

Recommended age: Adults only

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

The Fundamentals of Drawing is a series of four 12-week skill-building courses with acclaimed artist and instructor Julie Tyslicky, designed to teach you to draw from the ground level. You’ll be provided a solid foundation in the essential techniques that every artist needs to know, and help you develop much more advanced skills that can help enhance your art vocabulary, painting skills, or coach you in entering juried shows.

Fundamentals of Drawing 1 starts the process at the ground level, teaching how to translate observation to line and form. You’ll learn proportion and composition to gain confidence in your mark-making. This course also teaches technical knowledge such as layering, understanding values, highlights and shadows, and negative space. Weekly assignments and critiques will progressively build technical skill and visual understanding.

This 12-week course will be held from 6-9 pm on Wednesdays, January 7-March 25, in the Idonea Hersee Classroom at Art Reach, 111 E. Broadway in Mount Pleasant.

Recommended age: Adults only

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