Arts & Crafts

Advanced String Art Workshop (Ages 12+)

Learn a new hobby through this amazing string art workshop. Choose between your choice of three designs: 1. a sunflower in a lit jar, 2. a gnome, or 3. a heart landscape. Get instructions from an experienced string artist and his team of helpers. All materials are supplied for you. Note that it may get loud with all of the hammering, so consider bringing a pair of headphones. 

Site: Oceola Community Center, 1661 N. Latson Rd. Howell, MI 48843

Cost: $45 (Resident) / $55 (Non-Resident)

Monday, July 15th
6:00pm-9:00pm

Teen Caricature Workshop: Drawn and Get Drawn!

Is your teen ready to learn to sketch cartoon faces quickly? Artist Andrew Sigman breaks down the process, making it fun and easy. There will be a short class showing how to visualize the face in a simplified way, what is needed to capture a person’s likeness, and tips so one can make fast decisions.

The remainder of time will be spent putting this new knowledge into practice, with participants drawing as many caricatures as they can with supportive and helpful critiques. Andrew will draw each student, and each student will draw all the other students as well. Kids will leave with increased knowledge about drawing, a caricature of themselves by Andrew, and the caricatures their classmates created on cardstock and in plastic sleeves. All materials will be provided.

Site: Oceola Community Center, 1661 N. Latson Rd.
Cost: $25 (Resident) / $35 (Non-Resident)

Monday, July 22nd
6:00pm-8:00pm

Parent/Child Caricature Workshop: Learn to Draw Together!

Are you looking for a fun experience to create art with your child? Artist Andrew Sigman will help you make a

memorable time in this workshop. There will be a short class showing how to visualize the face in a simplified way, what is needed to capture a person’s likeness, and tips so one can make fast decisions. The remainder of time will be spent putting this new knowledge into practice, with participants drawing as many caricatures as they can with supportive and helpful critiques. Andrew will draw each parent/child couple, and each student will draw all the parent/child couples as well. Parents and children will leave with increased knowledge about drawing, a caricature of themselves by Andrew, and the caricatures their classmates created on cardstock and in plastic sleeves. All materials will be provided.

Site: Oceola Community Center, 1661 N. Latson Rd.
Cost: $25 (Resident) / $35 (Non-Resident)

Tuesday, October 8th
6:00pm-8:00pm

Origami Workshop: Fold & Relax (Ages 11+)

Origami is a traditional Japanese art or technique of folding paper into forms of animals, plants, jewelry boxes,

envelopes, and more. One of the primary benefits of making origami is its ability to promote relaxation. The

concentration and focus required can reduce anxiety and calm the mind. Repetitive folding of paper can even be meditative, similar to yoga. Andrew Sigman will teach how to make a variety of finished origami projects, fold by fold, making sure that each participant does each fold before moving on to the next fold. There can be a powerpoint, so participants can see large descriptions of each fold on the screen as well. Everyone will leave with increased knowledge about origami and all the creations they made. All materials will be provided.

Site: Oceola Community Center, 1661 N. Latson Rd.
Cost: $25 (Resident) / $30 (Non-Resident)

Thursday, September 19th
6:00pm-8:00pm