Creative Arts

  Greg Tomb and his Glass Pumpkin Patch is back for the 5th Annual Fundraiser for the Holland Center! This festive event showcases hundreds of one-of-a-kind, hand-blown glass pumpkins crafted by Greg Tomb, an acclaimed local glass artist known for his vibrant, intricate designs. These whimsical works of art will be available for purchase, with proceeds supporting The Holland Center 501(c)(3). October 25, 26, 27 from 10am - 5pm

In four Tuesday morning workshops, you'll see a quantum leap in your drawing skills: more realistic scenes, better people pictures, greater quick-sketch techniques. Instructor Larry Charles will begin each morning session with a detailed explanation of a new technique, followed by a demonstration of how to apply it to your own drawings.  Each participant then will create their own version of that scene with one-on-one mentoring from the instructor. Expect [...]

Create a serene and peaceful holiday piece. Students can choose to do a gingerbread house or a holiday candle curve. Either piece will be a 9"x8”.  Instructor provides lots of gorgeous glass to use in decorating your fused glass piece! WHAT TO BRING: All materials will be supplied by the instructor. Please wear closed toe shoes. FEE AMOUNT: $80.00   INSTRUCTOR BIO: Kathy Nelson spent most of her life on [...]

Using your own collage papers and some of Mimi’s handmade marked papers + lots of other fun stuff, we will make a great stash of notecard/envelope sets for your holiday, birthday, or special event needs. Mimi will show you lots of tips & tricks to get modern and impressive designs fast! Learn how to get great original designs using shape templates, punch cutters, stamps and many other media. You will [...]

Join Beth Zink for a FUN morning of painting 2-3 whimsical cactus paintings! Beth will share her techniques, and guide you step by step to create some little wild and colorful desert gems to take home! Beth teaches with enthusiasm and humor, and has been teaching adults for over 25 years. BENEFITS: You will have fun You will be glad you came You will learn some new skills and gain [...]

Make up to six larger ornaments or several smaller ones using sheet glass, vitrigraph, dots, and murrini -- and enjoy the freedom to choose contour or full-fuse firing based on your design. Bring your own ideas or get inspiration from examples provided to create gifts or to add happiness to your own home. FORMAT: In-person classroom INSTRUCTION METHOD: Hands-on AGES: Adults 18+ EXPERIENCE LEVEL: All skill levels PREREQUISITES: None WHAT [...]

Learn to transform locally acquired materials from thrift stores, dumpsters, and even backyards into fabulous holiday crafts for gift giving or personal collections. Kids will be intrigued when they learn where the art materials came from and will walk away with an appreciation for saving our environment one small bit at a time. Participants will create several classic holiday decorations using recycled materials like leather, scrabble letters, paper towel rolls, [...]

Learn the art of fused glass by creating a festive holiday plate using precut designs, glass pebbles, stringers, or frit. Enjoy in your home, or gift to a special person. The completed plate will be taken to the kiln and fired, then slumped into a plate mold. Available for pickup within two weeks. FORMAT: In-person classroom INSTRUCTION METHOD: Hands-on AGES: Adults 18+ EXPERIENCE LEVEL:  Novice, Intermediate PREREQUISITES: None WHAT TO [...]

A fun and earth-friendly side to creativity - learn the process of using recycled, up-cycled, and everyday items to create six different tags that can be used for holiday gift wrapping, hostess gifts, bookmarks, home decor, or any other way you choose. Create tags with a vintage feel. Or, create ones with more modern feel. The teacher brings a treasure trove of paper materials- art deco, nature, and Victorian themes. [...]

Learn the traditional technique of hand-knotting pearls on silk thread by creating your own beautiful silk-knotted pearl necklace, guided by an experienced instructor, and ideal for beginners and intermediate jewelry makers. No experience necessary. You'll learn how to evenly space knots, securely attach clasps, and handle delicate materials to craft a professional-quality necklace. You'll leave the class with an elegant pearl necklace and the skills to design more sophisticated pieces. [...]

Use pastels to bring your beloved pet to life in a special painting. Learn tips for capturing your pet's unique personality, techniques for creating realistic fur, and how value, composition, and layering of color all contribute to a successful painting. No drawing experience necessary. FORMAT: In-person classroom INSTRUCTION METHOD: Hands-on AGES: Adults 18+ EXPERIENCE LEVEL: All skill levels PREREQUISITES: None WHAT TO BRING: Photograph of your pet/animal. Headshots are easier [...]

Learn to transform your favorite card from the holidays into a beautiful keepsake journal, and use it as the base to add journaling papers for notes, photos, or other memorabilia. Embellish your journal with a simple tassel, and learn how to bind envelopes into the journal and use them as tuck spots to fill with surprise contents. This class will provide you the knowledge to create keepsake gifts from cards [...]