Creative Arts

Preview open Now!  An Art Extravaganza with over 200 affordable original artworks, home decor, and jewelry will be available during this online auction.  Bidding begins on September 17th and registration to bid is FREE. A portion of the proceeds will benefit The Holland Center and our mission to support arts and culture in our community. CLICK HERE to view and bid! Auction open September 17th - 23rd.      

  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, [...]