Community Calendar

YOUTH CERAMICS (Ages 7 - 12) - Marble Dish
APRIL 14, 2026
Tuesday: 4 - 5pm
REGISTER BY: April 13
CLASS FEE: $45, or $40.50 for members​
FORMAT: in-person

Join instructor Bethany Newman for a fun-filled hour of playing with clay! Students will learn some basics of hand-building and will get to take home their very own creations.

Please Note: A final clear coat glazing is done by the instructor. Pieces take approximately 1 week to dry and go through firing process. A pick-up date will be emailed to you once the final firing is completed.

All supplies are provided.

CERAMICS - SLAB PLATTERS
2-Part Class with Bethany Newman
APRIL 14 & 21, 2026
Tuesday & Thursday
6 - 8pm each day
REGISTER BY: April 11th
CLASS FEE: $75, or $67.50 for members​
FORMAT: in-person

Join instructor Bethany Newman for this platter-making adventure! Students will have the opportunity to learn how to use a slab roller and various forms to create a hand-built slab platter. Day 1 will be the making of the platters, and then they will be bisque-fired by the instructor, then ready for glazing on Day 2.

If you have a platter or form you enjoy, feel free to bring it to use in class!

All supplies are provided.

WATERCOLOR & INK
Workshop
APRIL 15 , 2026
Wednesday
10am - 1pm

REGISTER BY: April 10th
CLASS FEE: $40, or $36 for members​
FORMAT: in-person

​Join us for a captivating Watercolor & Ink Abstract Painting class where creativity knows no bounds! In this hands-on workshop, you'll enter the vibrant world of abstract art, experimenting with watercolors & ink pens to create stunning pieces. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced artist, our experienced instructor will guide you through techniques and inspire your imagination Embrace the joy of self-expression and discover your unique artistic style in a fun and supportive environment!

With local artist & instructor Patty Clark.
For beginners & dabblers to experienced.

Participants are welcome to bring their own supplies such as brushes and fine line Sharpie pens.

Instructor will provide paints, paper, extra brushes, tools and pens.

Free, peer-led mental health support groups: NAMI Family Support and NAMI Connection Group.

Both held Wednesdays, 12pm at Christ Church, 430 Fair St. (See website for zoom link)

Free, peer-led mental health support: NAMI Connection Group. Held Wednesdays, 5pm Online (see website for zoom link) and at Child & Family Services, 3785 Veterans Dr.

Join us for a hands-on workshop designed to help artists prepare both themselves and their artwork for gallery opportunities. This session focuses on the practical foundations that support successful exhibitions and ongoing relationships with galleries.

Topics of discussion will be plans for upcoming programs, book sales and volunteer opportunities. Anyone interested in supporting the library is always welcome.

9:30am social time & 10am meeting held at Helena Township Community Center, 8751 Helena Rd, Alden. 231-331-4318.

Creative Wellness Monthly Gathering
Facilitators: Carol Hohle & Meridith Mulcahy

Time: 1:30 pm–3 pm

Registration Deadline: N/A

Location: Meet at the GAAC front desk, then follow the fun—we may head to locations like Pine Street Studio or Thoreson Farm Studio during the summer. (Reserve Pinestreet Classroom as permanent option)
Skill: All Skill Levels
Cost: $10 member/ $12 nonmember
Min/Max: N/A
Time to Set Up: 15 minutes
Time to Clean Up: 15 minutes

This group will gather once a month to share and learn more about the value of creativity in our daily lives. Over a warm mug of brewed tea/coffee (or ice tea/lemonade in the summer!), come connect with others, share ideas, find inspiration, and practical tips to lead a more creative and whole-hearted approach to life. Each month, in addition to checking in with one another, we will explore different practices (journaling, stitching, collaging, photography) that may pique your creative curiosity.

Each week the group will meet at the front desk of the Glen Arbor Art Center and will move to locations such as Pine Street Studio, the GAAC Classroom, the GAAC grove or Thoreson Farm.

This fun comedy begins with a theater-loving narrator playing his favorite cast recording. As the record spins, a 1920s musical springs to life in his apartment. The show-within-a-show follows a wedding disrupted by gangsters, mistaken identities and a tipsy chaperone. Hilarious and heartfelt, it’s both a loving parody and a tribute to the magic of classic musicals.

Boat America is an 8-hour class . This boater safety class is for recreational boaters age 12 and older. Topics covered include boating safety and safety equipment, emergency procedures, navigation rules and aids, and boating regulations.

The class meets on Saturday, April 18, from 9 am – 5 pm. The class is held at the Traverse City Coast Guard station.

Lunch on your own.

Cost: $15 to cover cost of book and boater safety certificate.

You must attend all 8 hours to receive your boater safety certificate.

Preregister by April 16. Tickets must be purchased through Eventbrite or the ticket link below.