May 05 Sunday
Make a beautiful edible chocolate rose for Mother's Day (and one for yourself too!). We'll combine Ecuadorian chocolate and Michigan honey to create a delicious chocolate clay. Then we'll shape them into delicate realistic roses and airbrush them with red, pink or yellow cocoa butter to make them really pop. They taste great eaten petal by petal or place them into some hot milk for the best drinking chocolate ever.A collaboration between GDC staff & chocolate artist Anne Boulley.
Our fun and informative tasting classes are back and we can't wait to host you! We'll taste chocolate in all its forms and share with you the fascinating story of our world's favorite treat.
Classes are limited to 6 people and last about 1 - 1.5 hours. If you have a larger group, please email us for a custom class.
May 06 Monday
May 07 Tuesday
Our Peepers Program is an adult-accompanied program for early learners ages 3-5 years old, of all experience levels with the natural world. Join us for 60-minute nature programs that include stories, crafts, music, and discovery activities. The program cost is $5/child per session.
Dive into the underwater realm of fish and other aquatic life on Tuesday, May 7th, from 10:00 - 11:00 am. We will finish the class with a fun fishing game!
*Programming is 100% outdoors, so please dress for the weather.Learn more and Register at www.natureiscalling.org/preschool-peepers-program
May 08 Wednesday
EVERY WEDNESDAY MAY 1st - Oct 30th, Except the 3rd Wednesday of each month. Free lessons at 11:30am and ACBL-sanctioned bridge game begins at 12:30pm. Cost $5.00. For more details, contact Lou Slyker at 248-770-6152 or Ljslyker@gmail.com Sponsored by Alden District Library and held at Helena Township Community Center, 8751 Helena Rd, Alden, 231-331-4318.
Zippered Pouch Workshop! Intimidated by zippers? Overcome your fears and join us at the Fibershed to make a no-raw-edge lined zipper pouch. These pouches are useful for so many things. They can be made in many different sizes and shapes to fit your needs. Basic sewing machine skills required.
Poet and fiction writer Brittany Cavallaro will be holding a fiction writing workshop at the Happy Camper Coffee Shop in Elk Rapids on Wednesday, May 8, from 2:30 – 4:30 pm. This workshop is open to writers of all levels (16 and older) who are interested in learning how to craft their stories into writing. Registration for this event is required. Visit crosshatch.org/writers, or call the Bellaire Library 231-533-8814.
This program is part of the Antrim Writers Series, “Write Here, Write Now,” a collaborative project between Crosshatch: Center for Art and Ecology, the Elk Rapids Public Library, and the Bellaire Public Library. The Antrim Writers Series brings four authors to Bellaire and Elk Rapids each season, to read their work and lead writing workshops for the community.
There is no charge for this event, thanks to the generous support of Rotary Charities of Traverse City. Visit crosshatch.org/writers, or call the Bellaire Library 231-533-8814.
Every Wednesday, join us for relaxed acoustic play at the Old Art Building. Share techniques, talents and good vibes. We play pop, blues, rock, jazz, bluegrass ... All levels of ability are welcome. Knowledge of basic chords is helpful. And of course, you are more than welcome to just hang out and listen. Jam session is hosted by Jim Redmond. Jim supplies lyrics and chords on large screen video so everybody can easily join and jam along.
Occasionally lessons are thrown in—Jim’s commentary about the history of a song and some music theory. Shared musical knowledge and songs by attendees add to the fun. Every session begins with “The Carp River Blues” and ends with “Sportin’ Life Blues”.
For questions or concerns, contact Jim Redmond directly at 720-965-0231