Grab your friends and join us for this festive seasonal workshop. Instructor Darlene Ritchie will guide you through creating an evergreen wreath or swag to “spruce” up your door this holiday season. Wreath forms and fresh evergreens, along with ribbons, assorted sprays, and embellishments, will all be provided in this fun workshop for beginners and experienced wreath makers alike. If you have specific ribbons or decorations you would like to incorporate, you are welcome to bring them along.

The workshop will be held from 10 am-noon on Saturday, November 23, in the Idonea Hersee Classroom at Art Reach, 111 E. Broadway in Mount Pleasant, MI.

Recommended age: 12 and up

Join instructor Deborah Clark for an artistic exploration of all things floral! Utilizing watercolors and maybe even a tube or two of glitter glue, you will create lush botanicals on canvas. This fun, loose exploration of mixed media is sure to be enjoyable and relaxing. Bring a drink, and a friend, and get creative!

This class will be held from 5:30-8 pm on Friday, November 22, in the Idonea Hersee Classroom at Art Reach, 111 E. Broadway, Mt. Pleasant, MI.

Recommended age: Teens and up

Brews & Brushes is a monthly, step-by-step acrylic painting class led by instructor Brenda O’Brien. Guests are invited to bring a friend, a favorite beverage & a little creativity. We will provide supplies & help you paint your own masterpiece in the style of the image shown on a 16x20 canvas to take home! This one-night class is the perfect place for painters of any skill level!

This class will be held from 5:30 to 8:30 pm Thursday, November 21, in the Idonea Hersee Classroom at Art Reach, 111 E. Broadway in Mount Pleasant.

Recommended age: Adults only

Join instructor Cheryl Meyer in a two-week session of small-scale watercolor projects. This class is perfect for beginners and experienced artists alike, offering a series of bite-sized projects that pack a punch of creativity and expression. Students can expect to practice their artistry on greeting cards just in time for the holidays while learning some watercolor basics. You’ll gain a solid foundation in watercolor techniques, including washes, wet-on-wet, wet-on-dry, layering, and color mixing. Learn how to handle watercolor paints, brushes, and paper to achieve beautiful results.

This two-week course is held on Thursdays from 11 am-1 pm, November 14 & 21 in the Idonea Hersee Classroom at Art Reach, 111 E. Broadway, Mt. Pleasant, MI.

Recommended age: Teens and up

The Fundamentals of Drawing is a series of 4-12 week in-depth, skill-building courses with acclaimed artist and instructor Julie Tyslicky, designed to teach you to draw from the ground level. Starting with “I can’t draw a stick figure” or the ever-popular “I can’t draw a straight line” developing into much more advanced skills that can help enhance your art vocabulary, painting skills or possibly get you into juried shows.

Fundamentals of Drawing 1 starts the process at the ground level, teaching you how to go about handling the nervousness and the fear of making a mistake, contour line drawing, observation, and its importance to the drawing process.

This course also teaches technical knowledge such as layering, what are values, highlights and shadows, and negative space. If you have always wanted to know how to draw but didn’t know where to begin or you were afraid to, this is an excellent series of classes for you!

This 12-week skill-building course takes place from 6:30-9 pm, Wednesdays, September 18-December 4, in the Idonea Hersee Classroom at Art Reach, 111 E Broadway in Mount Pleasant.

Recommended age: Adults only

Toddlers (and parents!) are invited to join us for Wee Wednesdays! Wee Wednesdays is a bi-monthly program held from 10 to 11 am on the first and third Wednesday of the month. During each session, wee ones will gain skills in art, reading, critical thinking, and tactile development. Each session will be a new project created on-site for your little ones to take home and enjoy!

The program starts at 10 am, Wednesday, November 20, in the Idonea Hersee Classroom at Art Reach, 111 E. Broadway in Mount Pleasant.

Whimsical Watercolors is a series for young artists to enjoy the charm and freedom of watercolors. Each month, students will be guided step-by-step in creating their version of fun and playful images. Classes are on the third Tuesday of each month.

The class will be held from 4-5:30 pm on Tuesday, November 19 in the Idonea Hersee Classroom at Art Reach, 111 E. Broadway, Mt. Pleasant, MI.

Recommended age: 6 and up

If you have always wanted to test the waters of this medium, join watercolor artist and instructor Cheryl Meyer in this introductory six-week skill-building class. She will cover watercolor basics such as painting paper and canvas, various brush strokes and techniques, watercolor pencils, color theory, and mixing colors. This class will also cover hard versus soft edges, wet on wet, dry on dry, pouring, glazing, spritzing, masking techniques, correcting mistakes, value sketches, and methods of putting the drawing on paper. Students will experiment with each technique and make a color chart of mixed colors. This course is perfect for beginners who are ready to begin their journey in watercolors! No experience is needed and all supplies are provided.

The final project will be a take-home project using all the techniques presented.

This course will be held weekly from 2-4 pm on Tuesdays, October 15-November 19 in the Idonea Hersee Classroom at Art Reach, 111 E. Broadway, Mt Pleasant, MI.

Recommended age: Teens and up

Join instructor Tanya Ehrsam in this introductory sewing class for beginners. In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn the basics of sewing while creating your own cozy bowl holders—perfect for holding trinkets or keeping your hands safe from hot dishes and adding a personal touch to your kitchen.

Students of all ages will be guided step-by-step through selecting fabrics, understanding essential sewing techniques, and mastering the use of a sewing machine. No prior experience is necessary! By the end of the session, you’ll have completed your bowl cozy to take home and the confidence to tackle future sewing projects.

Note: If you have a sewing machine, you are welcome to bring it. Several sewing machines will be available for class use.

This class will be held from 6 to 8:30 pm on Monday, November 18, in the Idonea Hersee Classroom at Art Reach, 111 E. Broadway in Mount Pleasant.

Recommended age: 12 and up

Join 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 use prompts and writing exercises to practice the precision and focus of flash fiction narrative.

This 3-week course takes place from 4-6 pm on Monday, November 18-December 2, in the Idonea Hersee Classroom at Art Reach, 111 E. Broadway in Mount Pleasant

Recommended age: 13 and up

Join instructor Kim Bigard in exploring the wonders of wool. Wool can be manipulated to create felt, a stable medium with softness, texture, dimension, and myriad possibilities for flat and sculptural creation. This class will teach you how to needle felt individual leaves that will be strung together for a festive fall garland. You’ll learn essential needle felting techniques, including how to shape, layer, and embellish wool to bring your fall leaves to life. This class is great for beginners and all supplies will be provided. Please use discretion when registering children- the needles are sharp!

This class will be held from 11 am-2 pm on Saturday, November 16, in the Idonea Hersee Classroom at Art Reach, 111 E. Broadway in Mount Pleasant.

Recommended age: 10 and up

Club Create is a Michigan Arts Access program 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, November 14, in the Idonea Hersee Classroom at Art Reach, 111 E. Broadway in Mount Pleasant.

Join instructor Cheryl Meyer in a two-week session of small-scale watercolor projects. This class is perfect for beginners and experienced artists alike, offering a series of bite-sized projects that pack a punch of creativity and expression. Students can expect to practice their artistry on greeting cards just in time for the holidays while learning some watercolor basics. You’ll gain a solid foundation in watercolor techniques, including washes, wet-on-wet, wet-on-dry, layering, and color mixing. Learn how to handle watercolor paints, brushes, and paper to achieve beautiful results.

This two-week course is held on Thursdays from 11 am-1 pm, November 14 & 21 in the Idonea Hersee Classroom at Art Reach, 111 E. Broadway, Mt. Pleasant, MI.

Recommended age: Teens and up

The Fundamentals of Drawing is a series of 4-12 week in-depth, skill-building courses with acclaimed artist and instructor Julie Tyslicky, designed to teach you to draw from the ground level. Starting with “I can’t draw a stick figure” or the ever-popular “I can’t draw a straight line” developing into much more advanced skills that can help enhance your art vocabulary, painting skills or possibly get you into juried shows.

Fundamentals of Drawing 1 starts the process at the ground level, teaching you how to go about handling the nervousness and the fear of making a mistake, contour line drawing, observation, and its importance to the drawing process.

This course also teaches technical knowledge such as layering, what are values, highlights and shadows, and negative space. If you have always wanted to know how to draw but didn’t know where to begin or you were afraid to, this is an excellent series of classes for you!

This 12-week skill-building course takes place from 6:30-9 pm, Wednesdays, September 18-December 4, in the Idonea Hersee Classroom at Art Reach, 111 E Broadway in Mount Pleasant.

Recommended age: Adults only

Discover your inner artist at our monthly Mini Masters class. This guided acrylic painting experience provides step-by-step instruction, ensuring an enjoyable creative journey. Join us each month for a recurring burst of artistic inspiration and take home an acrylic painting keepsake on an 8x10 canvas. No experience is required—the class is perfect for ages 6 & up. All supplies will be provided.

The class will be held from 5:30-7 pm Wednesday, November 13, in the Idonea Hersee Classroom at Art Reach, 111 E. Broadway in Mount Pleasant.

The Arts Collaborative of Mid Michigan launched in Summer of 2021 is a professional development program for adult artists in the state of Michigan. The Arts Collaborative meets 6-8 pm on the 3rd Tuesday of the month in the Morey Family Gallery at Art Reach. The monthly topics range from branding, entering contests, constructive feedback on work, and more. The Arts Collaborative of Mid Michigan has brought about multiple opportunities for commissions, networking, and building community.

It's fall y'all and you know what that means: it's candle season! Instructor Kim Bigard will lead you in creating your own unique scent blends to craft poured natural soy wax candles. An assortment of scents, colors, and botanical additions will bring your candles to the next level for cozy fall nights. In this workshop, students will make pint and half-pint-size candles to take home and enjoy.

This workshop will be held from 5:30-7 pm on Tuesday, November 12 in the Idonea Hersee Classroom at Art Reach, 111 E. Broadway, Mt. Pleasant, MI.

Recommended age: 10 and up (caution should be exercised with hot wax)

Join instructor and game enthusiast Emily McDonald in this creative take on card games. You will design a card game from scratch, considering the theme, artwork, rules, and more. Demo games will be played among participants and revised as needed. Finished cards will be laminated for durability so you can play on repeat.

This 3-week course will run from 5-6:30 pm on Tuesdays, November 12-26 in the Idonea Hersee Classroom at Art Reach, 111 E. Broadway, Mt. Pleasant, MI.

Recommended age: 13 and up

If you have always wanted to test the waters of this medium, join watercolor artist and instructor Cheryl Meyer in this introductory six-week skill-building class. She will cover watercolor basics such as painting paper and canvas, various brush strokes and techniques, watercolor pencils, color theory, and mixing colors. This class will also cover hard versus soft edges, wet on wet, dry on dry, pouring, glazing, spritzing, masking techniques, correcting mistakes, value sketches, and methods of putting the drawing on paper. Students will experiment with each technique and make a color chart of mixed colors. This course is perfect for beginners who are ready to begin their journey in watercolors! No experience is needed and all supplies are provided.

The final project will be a take-home project using all the techniques presented.

This course will be held weekly from 2-4 pm on Tuesdays, October 15-November 19 in the Idonea Hersee Classroom at Art Reach, 111 E. Broadway, Mt Pleasant, MI.

Recommended age: Teens and up

Learn to express yourself through writing with instructor Cheryl Meyer. This 6-week short story course will guide you through the essentials of crafting compelling short stories, from initial concept to polished final draft. We will cover the basics of characterization, setting, plot, tone, and diction. Students will receive prompts for writing exercises, as well as for discussion and workshopping in upcoming sessions. Students will create and enhance written pieces, crafting a character-driven story. All levels of experience and ability are welcome.

This course will be held from 4-6 pm, Mondays, October 7-November 11 in the Idonea Hersee Classroom at Art Reach, 111 E. Broadway, Mt. Pleasant.

Recommended age: Teens and up

Join us for a festive and fun-filled Auction/Concert Night from 5:30 to 9 pm on Saturday, November 9, at the Little Flower Barn, 565 N. Coldwater Road, in Lake Isabella.

The event features:

• Spud Bar with tasty toppings

• Cash bar, featuring holiday-themed drinks

• Live music by Big Smile, starting at 7 pm

• In-A-Snap Photobooth

• Live and Silent Auctions

• Ugly Sweater Contest

• Tree Raffle

• Wine Pull & Games

Don't miss out on this exciting evening of food, music, and festive fun. Get your tickets early to secure your spot at what promises to be a night to remember!

The Parade of Trees Preview will be 11 am-2 pm on Friday and Saturday. Preview trees, purchase raffle tickets, and enjoy a soup & bread lunch. (Free admission; lunch $5).

Odyssey High School will host Kids & Culture from 10 am to noon on Saturday, November 9, at 3441 S. Wise Rd, Mt Pleasant. The theme will be "Cultivating a Culture of Friendship". The event will feature several art and craft options for kids to do including friendship bracelets, friendship journals and more. The Shepherd Project Aware Organization will be on site as well.

Attendees at each Kids & Culture 2024 event will be entered into a monthly drawing for (4) day passes to the Soaring Eagle Waterpark in Mt. Pleasant.

Sponsors: WCFX, Art Reach, Mt. Pleasant Agency – Central Insurance

Designed for young aspiring artists and comic enthusiasts, this class offers a fun and engaging introduction to the vibrant world of comic book creation. Led by instructor Craig Hutchins, students will learn the essential skills needed to bring their imaginative stories to life on the page. Students will explore character design & dialogue, storyboarding, and drawing techniques that lend themselves to creating dynamic comic books and storylines.

This three-week course will be held on Fridays from 5:30-7:30 pm, October 25-November 8 in the Idonea Hersee Classroom at Art Reach, 111 E. Broadway St., Mt. Pleasant, MI.

Recommended age: 10 and up

Experience the magic of Family Fun Night from 4 to 7 pm on Friday, November 8. This heartwarming event invites families from our community to come together and celebrate the holiday spirit.

Watch as children's faces light up with joy as they frost their cookies and create festive crafts. Warm up with a cup of cocoa. Capture the moment with a family picture and create lasting memories with a special visit from Santa Claus himself. Raffle tickets will be available for purchase, allowing you to win exciting prizes (drawings held on Nov. 9).

Best of all, this event is open to the public, and no tickets are required. Bring your loved ones and share in the warmth of the season at Family Night at the Little Flower Barn, 565 N. Coldwater Road, in Lake Isabella.

The Parade of Trees Preview will be 11 am-2 pm on Friday and Saturday. Preview trees, purchase raffle tickets, and enjoy a soup & bread lunch. (Free admission; lunch $5).

Join instructor Judith Steffke in the vibrant world of oil painting with our "Alla Prima Landscapes" class! Designed for artists of all levels, this course focuses on the alla prima technique—painting in a single session to capture the spontaneity and immediacy of the landscape. You will come away from this class with a finished painting in one session. Fundamental oil painting techniques will be addressed, including color mixing, brushwork, composition, and layering. All experience levels are welcome and all supplies are provided.

This class will be held from noon-3 pm Thursday, November 7, in the Idonea Hersee Classroom at Art Reach, 111 E. Broadway in Mount Pleasant.

Recommended age: Adults only

The Fundamentals of Drawing is a series of 4-12 week in-depth, skill-building courses with acclaimed artist and instructor Julie Tyslicky, designed to teach you to draw from the ground level. Starting with “I can’t draw a stick figure” or the ever-popular “I can’t draw a straight line” developing into much more advanced skills that can help enhance your art vocabulary, painting skills or possibly get you into juried shows.

Fundamentals of Drawing 1 starts the process at the ground level, teaching you how to go about handling the nervousness and the fear of making a mistake, contour line drawing, observation, and its importance to the drawing process.

This course also teaches technical knowledge such as layering, what are values, highlights and shadows, and negative space. If you have always wanted to know how to draw but didn’t know where to begin or you were afraid to, this is an excellent series of classes for you!

This 12-week skill-building course takes place from 6:30-9 pm, Wednesdays, September 18-December 4, in the Idonea Hersee Classroom at Art Reach, 111 E Broadway in Mount Pleasant.

Recommended age: Adults only

Toddlers (and parents!) are invited to join us for Wee Wednesdays! Wee Wednesdays is a bi-monthly program held from 10 to 11 am on the first and third Wednesday of the month. During each session, wee ones will gain skills in art, reading, critical thinking, and tactile development. Each session will be a new project created on-site for your little ones to take home and enjoy!

The program starts at 10 am, Wednesday, November 6, in the Idonea Hersee Classroom at Art Reach, 111 E. Broadway in Mount Pleasant.

If you have always wanted to test the waters of this medium, join watercolor artist and instructor Cheryl Meyer in this introductory six-week skill-building class. She will cover watercolor basics such as painting paper and canvas, various brush strokes and techniques, watercolor pencils, color theory, and mixing colors. This class will also cover hard versus soft edges, wet on wet, dry on dry, pouring, glazing, spritzing, masking techniques, correcting mistakes, value sketches, and methods of putting the drawing on paper. Students will experiment with each technique and make a color chart of mixed colors. This course is perfect for beginners who are ready to begin their journey in watercolors! No experience is needed and all supplies are provided.

The final project will be a take-home project using all the techniques presented.

This course will be held weekly from 2-4 pm on Tuesdays, October 15-November 19 in the Idonea Hersee Classroom at Art Reach, 111 E. Broadway, Mt Pleasant, MI.

Recommended age: Teens and up