Community Calendar

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.

Date: Friday, July 24, 2026
Time: 12:30 pm–3:30 pm
Registration Deadline: Tuesday, July 21, 2026
Location: Thoreson Farm
Skill: All Skill Levels Ages 16+

Sgraffito, which originates from the Italian word for scratch, is an accent technique used in ceramics to create a decorative design on ceramic work. A layer of color underglaze is added to the piece, and simple carving tools are used to scratch through the color to the contrasting clay body below to allow the pattern to stand out.

Each student will use a mold to create a plate or platter. While the work is drying, students will be shown examples to help inspire creativity. Feel free to -bring images or patterns from home that inspire you.

Objective: Skill Development, Creativity Enhancement

Outcome: Inspiration and Creativity, Development of Personal Style

The Comedy Mixtape is Full Tilt Comedy's monthly comedy variety show. In addition to our speciality (improv) enjoy sketch, stand up, storytelling, parody songs, and more!

Honor cover, ages 16+.

Date: July 27, 28, and 31, 2026
Time: 9 am–11:30 am
Registration Deadline: Thursday, July 23, 2026
Location: Thoreson Farm
Ages: 7–12

The Clay Cubs camp immerses young artists in various clay hand-building techniques while discovering how exciting creating in a real ceramic studio can be. It’s the perfect fit for the camper who likes to get messy and investigate the ceramic medium in depth. All projects are glazed and kiln-fired and will be ready for pickup in 2–3 weeks. The instructor can also make arrangements for shipping projects for a shipping fee. Join us for one session or all summer!

NOTE: Finished pieces are normally ready for pick up within 2–4 weeks.

Objective: Skill Development, Creativity Enhancement

Outcome: Inspiration and Creativity, Development of Personal Style

Dates: July 27, 28, and 31, 2026
Time: 9 am–11:30 am
Registration Deadline: Thursday, July 23, 2026
Location: GAAC Classroom
Ages: 6–12

The Art Rangers camp is the perfect choice for the young artist who wants to explore a variety of media in a supportive, engaging environment. Paint, draw, sculpt, and print each week with exciting new projects. Campers will leave with an overflowing portfolio that will inspire continued curiosity. Join us for one session or all summer!

Objective: Skill Development, Creativity Enhancement

Outcome: Creation of Artwork, Inspiration and Creativity

Date: M/T/F July 27, 28, and 31, 2026
Time: 1 pm–4 pm
Registration Deadline: Thursday, July 23, 2026
Location: Thoreson Farm
Skill: Intermediate to advanced

Take your throwing skills to the next level. Learn the techniques for throwing taller and narrowing the necks of pots to create more graceful, functional forms. Produce more refined shapes by balancing the elements of your work. Demos and examples of other potters’ work will be used to inform and inspire your studio work.

NOTE: Finished pieces are normally ready for pick up within 2-4 weeks.

Objective: Skill Development, Creativity Enhancement

Outcome: Improved Technique, Creation of Artwork

Free, peer-led mental health support groups:

*NAMI Family Support (Mondays at 6pm. Online and in-person at HBA, 3040 Sunset Ln. See website for zoom link.)

*NAMI Connection Group (Mondays at 6pm. Online, see website for zoom link)

Date: Tuesday, July 28, 2026
Time: 9 am–12 pm
Registration Deadline: Thursday, July 23, 2026
Location: Thoreson Farm.
Skill: All

Other Sessions in 4-Part Series: Monet (July 7). Kandinsky (July 14). Porter (July 21).

Imagine if history’s greatest landscape painters had the opportunity to paint in Sleeping Bear country, “The Most Beautiful Place In America.” This is a class to not only learn the techniques of plein air painting but also to learn about the methods of history’s great landscape painters. Each class will start off with a brief illustrated presentation, beginning with The History Of Landscape Painting, and moving on to newly featured artists for 2026, including Claude Monet, Wassily Kandinsky, Fairfield Porter, and Wolf Kahn. Following the presentations, students will seek to incorporate ideas learned into their own paintings. The instructor will give frequent demonstrations and provide close personal attention to each student.

Objective: Conceptual Understanding

Outcome: Development of Personal Style

Date: Wednesday, July 29, 2026
Time: 9 am–11:30 am
Registration Deadline: Sunday, July 26, 2026
Location: GAAC Classroom
Ages: 6–12

In this one-day workshop, students will learn a variety of fiber arts skills, including needle felting, embroidery, and embellishment techniques. Young artists will create a needle-felted landscape inspired by the beauty of Northern Michigan. This fun, hands-on class encourages creativity and self-expression while introducing students to the rich, tactile world of fiber arts. Perfect for kids who love to craft, this workshop allows them to experiment with texture and color as they bring their artistic visions to life.

Objective: Skill Development, Creativity Enhancement

Outcome: Creation of Artwork, Inspiration and Creativity

Tuition Assistance Application
To apply, fill out the short form at the link below. We’ll follow up within a week to confirm your award. If you have any questions, please call us at (231) 334-6112. We’re happy to help!
https://glenarborart.org/classes/scholarships/