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CLASSES PG. 12

GALLERYHAPPENINGS PG. 4

A BI-MONTHLY PUBLICATION OF THE NEWAYGO COUNTY COUNCIL FOR THE ARTS

DOGWOOD EVENTS PG. 6

N E W A Y G O C O U N T Y

C O N N E C T I O N SSeptember/October 2017

The mission of the Dogwood Center for the Performing Arts is to be a creative force and community resource providing cultural experiences for Newaygo County and surrounding areas.

The opening of the $7 million dollar facility in July 2002 was a fulfillment of a dream that began with Dan and Dorothy Gerber. Scotti Merrill and long-time family friend Ted Johnson spearheaded the effort by forming the Art Center for Newaygo County, a non-profit organization dedicated to plan-ning, building, and maintaining the Dogwood Center. Through grants from the Fremont Area Community Foundation and generous gifts from community members, the Dogwood Center now is an incredible cultural venue and resource for the entire area.

The Main Stage theater seats 400 and is equipped with state of the art technology, superb sound, booms, and an orchestra pit.

The Black Box, a cabaret style venue, has an adjacent catering room and is ideal for dinner theater or receptions.

The dedicated Board of Directors include: Sandy Siegel, Ken DeLaat, Sandy Williams, Jodi DeKuiper, Mary Anderson, Terrie Ortwein, Charles Chandler, Deb Reinhold, Jamie Denslow, Sherrie Harris, Mark Miller, Lisa Jahr and Danielle Merrill - Ex-Officio.

13 East Main StreetFremont, MI 49412

artsplace@riverview.netncca-artsplace.org

Phone: 231.924.4022

SURROUND YOURSELF WITH ART.

• Youth and Adult Classes• Exhibits

• Pottery Studio• Community Arts Programs

• Gifts - Local Artist Market• Darkroom• Group Programs

The programs and services of NCCA-Artsplace are the true heart

of the organization.

We provide programs designed to be packed full of intense,

high quality, multi-dimentional experiences for everyone.

NCCA-Artsplace’s mission is to promote the arts and enhance the cultural climate in Newaygo County and surrounding areas. We are a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization and provide excellent exhibit, sales, and educational space for

Newaygo County residents and our visitors. Our programs foster creative growth and provide cultural opportunities unique to many rural areas.

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PHONE: 231.924.8885WWW.DOGWOODCENTER.COM

September 6 through October 14Jana Hanka - Wood Fired Clay Reception September 29, 5:30-7:00 p.m.Jansma Gallery at NCCA-Artsplace, 13 E. Main St., Fremont. 231-924-4022.

Jana earned her MFA from the Prague Academy of Fine Arts in 1980 and has been living in the USA since 1987. She has participated in several hundred shows in the intervening years - 60 of them as featured artist. Jana began life as a painter and has slowly evolved into a sculptor, employing clay and bronze. Her currently displayed work is mostly ceramic sculpture. “I have grown particularly fond of the

rough and unpredictable earthy effects created by ash deposits and microclimates within the large fire-breathing dragon of a kiln we use for week-long Anagama Japanese-style wood-firings. It is a force unto itself, beautiful and primal and the work that comes from the kiln is a reflection of that ancient process,” states Jana. “I died falling from a horse and woke up in a hospital a month later - and suddenly nothing is as it seems - ever again. My life and artwork were changed completely. All bets were off and my life became that of a seeker after truth and visions of the numinous and intangible. That’s what my works ultimately represent – me becoming something deeper in relationship and developing alongside the other - the non-human. Man and horse – a relationship that is ancient, beautiful, dangerous and ultimately enlightening.”

Jillian Kirkendoll2nd Grade

Vera Wilsie Elementary

Savana Richards4th Grade

Fremont Christian School

Fabio Aranjo12th Grade

Fremont High School

Newaygo County Council for the Arts2010 Holiday Card Competition

Emma Bush5th Grade

Daisybrook Elementary School

NCCA-Artsplace • 13 E. Main Street, Fremont MI 49412 • www.ncca-artsplace.org

Sarah Sikanas11th Grade

Fremont High School

NCCA-Artsplace Holiday Card

Competition DeadlineNovember 11

Awards Dec. 8, 5:00 p.m.Open to students grades K-12 in Newaygo County. Registration forms available online www.ncca-artsplace.org.

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Sheryl Budnikthrough September 16

Dogwood Center GalleryMany of Sheryl’s paintings are about the power and emotion of water. Using oils and palette knives, she intuitively builds the paint skin, strives for a visual flash-point and searches for unknown places of the spirit.

Tim NorrisSeptember 19 through

November 18Dogwood Center GalleryTim Norris is an artist and professor of art from the Muskegon area. Tim’s large scale abstract paintings hold expression, and depth that demands the viewer’s time to take in the detail, the action, and the vibrancy in each.

October 18 through November 11Brenda Beerhorst - Order and ChaosReception October 26, 5:30-7:00 p.m.Jansma Gallery at NCCA-Artsplace, 13 E. Main St., Fremont. 231-924-4022.

“Over several years Brenda Beerhorst has developed an intuitive process of creating free form shapes in overlapping colorful layers of acrylic, gouache, and ink on wooden panels. With each successive layer, shapes and color blocks are created, rearranged or even covered completely. Between layers, delicate and timeworn textures are made through reductive

sanding. She works on multiple panels simultaneously, though the colors and patterns can vary significantly from one piece to the next as the works take on distinct personalities.” -Michael DeMaagd Rodriguez

As the wife of well-known Grand Rapids painter, Rick Beerhorst, and the mother of six artist children, Brenda has long been a familiar fixture in the West Michigan arts community. Raising

a household of eight is no light task, and when her family was younger it was understandably difficult to find time and space to cultivate a consistent studio practice.

NCCA-ArtsplaceFall Photo CompetitionDeadline: Tuesday, October 3 - 5:30 p.m.Eligibility: Open to everyone, photos must be unframed, 8” x 10” and involve a fall theme. Awards: Friday, October 6, 5:00 p.m. at NCCA-Artsplace. Call NCCA 231-924-4022 for details. Registration forms available online www.ncca-artsplace.org.

October 20 - Sweet Tea TrioVoted Alabama’s Country Female Artist of the Year for 2016, Sweet Tea Trio is winning the hearts and catching the eye of fans across the country. They are all singer/songwriters with a southern charm that is contagious and as authentic as their voices! Victoria Camp, Savannah Coker and Kate Falcon have joined forces to give country music fans their first taste of an all - female trio since groups like the Dixie Chicks and the Pistol Annies. Sweet Tea made their national television debut singing the National Anthem at the Talladega races and has shared the stage with favorites like Lonestar, Tracy Lawrence, Scotty McCreery, Diamond Rio, Drake White, Shenandoah and others. Sweet Tea is reaching fans of all ages with a focus on amazing harmonies and impressive energy on stage. Tickets $15. Black Box, 7:30 p.m.

October 28Monsterpiece Theater“Monsterpiece Theater” is a fun filled youth theater program where local youth will show off their new skills in acting, mime, juggling, acrobatics and very

cool backlight illusions. Local performer Mat Emerick is the director…or “monster maker” as he likes to call it. The program is a very funny, family friendly Halloween show. No blood or gore, “Monsterpiece Theater” is a masterpiece of spooky, kooky skits and music! Free admission. Main Stage. General admission seating. Donations for Dogwood programming will be accepted at the door. Main Stage, 3:00 p.m.

November 6 - Jeff Daniels and the Ben Daniels Band

Emmy-winning actor, musician and Michigan native Jeff Daniels comes to Dogwood Center with the Ben Daniels Band for one performance only! Jeff Daniels is best known for such blockbusters as: The Divergent Series: Allegiant/Ascendant, Steve Jobs, The Newsroom, Dumb And Dumber. In 1976, he bought a Guild D-40 from Herb David’s Guitar Studio in Ann Arbor, threw it in the back of his old Buick, and moved to New York City. That guitar led to a creative outlet, became a solace, a road into the artist that he didn’t know existed. Now, over 40 years later, he releases his 8th record, Simple Truths, and is touring the area with the Ben Daniels Band. Tickets $27.50. Main Stage, 7:30 p.m.

September 9 - Second City “Cure for the Common Comedy”The Second City, Chicago’s legendary sketch and improv comedy theater, brings “The Cure for The Common Comedy.” Edgy, thought-provoking and always spectacularly funny, The Second City is celebrating nearly six decades of producing cutting-edge satirical revues and launching the careers of generation after generation of comedy’s best and brightest. See the stars of tomorrow performing all-new material to help you laugh your way into the fall season! The Second City is known for producing the premiere comic talent in the industry from Mike Myers to Steve Carell, Stephen Colbert to Tina Fey. This performance may be inappropriate for younger audience members. You must be 17 years or older, or accompanied by a parent or legal guardian to attend this event. Tickets $20.00, Main Stage, 7:30 p.m.

September 17 - The General AssemblyThe General Assembly was formed in the fall of 1971 by a group of musicians from the Ludington area. The players enjoyed the sounds of the big bands and wanted to regularly play the music long associated with such names as Basie, Kenton, Herman, Miller, the Dorseys, and others. Since that time the band has performed throughout Michigan, from the Detroit area to Traverse City, while receiving requests for appearances from as far away as San Francisco. The director of The General Assembly is its lead trombonist, Tom Sheppardson, who holds Bachelor and Masters degrees in music education, ranging from Dixieland jazz to the symphony orchestra. He has performed with such notables as Louis Armstrong, Max Roach, The Temptations, Bobby Vinton, Henry Mancini, Peter Nero, and many others. Tickets $12.50 Main Stage, 3:00 p.m.

Jeff Daniels and the Ben Daniels Band

November 6

The General AssemblySeptember 17

Sweet Tea TrioOctober 20

Monsterpiece TheaterOctober 28

DOGWOOD CENTER FOR PERFORMING ARTS4734 S. CAMPUS COURT, FREMONT, MI 49412231-924-8885 • www.DogwooDCENTER.Com

DOGWOOD EVENTS September/October 2017

NEWAYGO COUNTY CULTURAL RESOURCES September/October 2017

9NCCA-ARTSPLACE • 231-924-402213 E. MAIN ST., FREMONT, MI 49412WWW.NCCA-ARTSPLACE.ORG

NCCA-ARTSPLACE HOURS OF OPERATIONMON., TUES., WED., FRI. 9:00 A.M. - 5:30 P.M.

ThuRS. 9:00 A.m. - 8:00 P.m. • SAT. 10:00 A.m. - 2:00 P.m.

Performance VenuesDogwood Center for Performing Artswww.dogwoodcenter.com4734 S. Campus Court Fremont, MI 49412Phone: 231-924-8885

Grant Fine Arts Centerwww.grantps.net/FAC331 East State St. Grant, MI 49327Box Office Phone: 231-834-5630General Office 231-2934-2907

Stage Door Theatrewww.stagedoorplayers.webs.com1147 E. Wilcox, White Cloud, MI 49349Phone: 231-245-3505

Theater GroupsLionHeart Productionswww.lionheartproductions.org77 South Front St.Grant, MI 49327Phone: 231-834-2787

Stage Door Playerswww.stagedoorplayers.webs.com1147 E. Wilcox, White Cloud, MI 49349Phone: 231-245-3505

GalleriesNCCA-Artsplacewww.ncca-artsplace.org13 E. Main Street, Fremont, MI 49412Phone: 231-924-4022artsplace@ncca-artsplace.org

Dogwood Center Lobby Gallerywww.dogwoodcenter.com4734 S. Campus Court Fremont, MI 49412Phone: 231-924-8885

Dance StudiosSRNB Irish Dance Studio1 West MainFremont, MI 49412info@SRNBdance.comwww.bhroanainirishdance.comPhone: 616-432-3738

Letha Fulton School of Dance201 E. Maple StreetFremont, MI 49412www.lfsdfremont.comPhone: 231-845-1491

Art InterestsNCCA-Artsplacewww.ncca-artsplace.org13 E. Main Street, Fremont, MI 49412Phone: 231-924-4022

Blue Lake Fine Arts Campwww.bluelake.org300 East Crystal Lake Rd., Twin Lake, MI 49457Phone: 800-221-3796

LibrariesFremont Area District Librarywww.fremontlibrary.net104 E. Main Street, Fremont, MI 49412Phone: 231-924-3480

Newaygo Area District Librarynewaygo.llcoop.org44 North State Road, Newaygo, MI 49337Phone: 231-652-6723

Croton Township Librarywww.crotonlibrary.org8260 S. Croton-Hardy Dr. Newaygo, MI 49337Phone: 231-652-1615

Grant Community Librarywww.grantlibrary.net122 S. Elder Street, Grant, MI 49327Phone: 231-834-5713

Hesperia Community Librarywww.hesperialibrary.org80 S. Division Street Hesperia, MI 49421Phone: 231-854-5125

White Cloud Community Librarywww.whitecloudlibrary.net1038 Wilcox Avenue, White Cloud, MI 49349Phone: 231-689-6631

Local History Newaygo County Museum and Heritage Centerwww.newaygocountyhistory.org12 Quarterline Rd. P.O. Box 361Newaygo, MI 49337Phone: 231-652-5003

Terry Wantz Historical Research Centerwww.terrywantzhistory.com30 E Main Street - PO Box 2Fremont, Michigan 49412231-335-2221

Special InterestsNewaygo County Agricultural Fair Associationwww.newaygocountyfair.org815 Stewart - P.O. Box 14Fremont, MI 49412Phone: 231-924-4450

Stephen F. Wessling Observatory and Kropscott Farm Environmental Centerwww.sfwobservatory.org6523 West Baseline Road, Fremont MI 49412Phone: 231-924-2060 Ext. 5

Newaygo County Convention and Visitor’s Bureauwww.newaygocountytourism.com4684 S. Evergreen – M-37, Newaygo, MI 49337Phone: 231-652-9298

TrueNorth Community Service Centerwww.truenorthservices.org6308 S. Warner Avenue PO Box 149 Fremont, MI 49412Phone: 231-924-0641

Newaygo County Community ChoirDirector Joseph JenningsFremont United Methodist Church 231-924-0030

Held in the Community Room at the Fremont Area District Library. For more information call 231-924-3480 or visit www.fremontlibrary.net.

Tom Stanton: Terror in the City of ChampionsTuesday, Sep. 19 - 7:00 p.m. Tom Stanton is author of several nonfiction books, among them the critically acclaimed Tiger Stadium memoir The Final Season and the Quill Award finalist Ty and The Babe. A journal-ist for more than thirty years, he co-founded The Voice Newspapers in suburban Detroit and served as editor for 16 years, winning numer-ous press awards, including a Knight-Wallace Fellowship at the University of Michi-gan. Tom will be present-ing his newest book at the library; Terror in the City of Champions.

Fremont Area District Library Programs

Writers’ GroupSeptember 1 and 15October 6 and 202:30 p.m. Practice sharing, editing, and revising the writing submitted in the group. Anyone who would like to join is welcome!

Newaygo County Museum and Heritage Center presents “We Are Still Here”September 23 & 24.Native Cultural Gathering, inBrooks Park, located downtown Newaygo, across from the Museum & Heritage Center.11:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. Sept. 2311:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Sept. 24

Please join the Native Circle of Newaygo County in honoring youth elders, and First Nations Peoples with traditional crafts, music, and storytelling. Jane Bode-Fowler, Native Circle Secretary, 231-335-9499.

Terry Wantz Historical Research CenterThey will collect, preserve and interpret documents, photographs and artifacts of our distant and recent past, while providing public access to their collection and resources. The center’s goal is to provide opportunities for all people to learn and understand and appreciate their heritage. 231-335-2221. Visit them in downtown Fremont!

Meets on the 1st and 3rd Friday of each month in the Upper Level Confer-ence Room.

Fiber Arts SocialSeptember 7 and 21October 5 and 192:30-4:30 p.m.The group welcomes anyone interested in knitting, crocheting, sew-ing, cross-stitch, and any other fiber art. Join in for learning, sharing, and socializing! Meets on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month in the Com-munity Room.

Wednesday Readers Book GroupSeptember 11 - 7:00 p.m.The Wednesday Readers will meet in the Communi-ty Room to discuss a book (title TBD). Copies of the book will be available at the Circulation Desk prior to the meeting date.

Toddler StorytimeWednesdays Sept. 27 - Dec. 13, 10:30 a.m.Featuring stories, fingerplays, music and movement activities.

Daytime Book GroupThursday, Sept. 28Thursday, Oct. 2611:30 a.m. Meet by the north fire-place to discuss a book (title TBD). Copies of the book will be available at the Circulation Desk.

FESTIVAL ACTIVITIES AND SCHEDULES September/October 2017

NCCA-ARTSPLACE • 231-924-402213 E. MAIN ST., FREMONT, MI 49412WWW.NCCA-ARTSPLACE.ORG

BECOME AN NCCA MEMBER TODAY AND GET CLASS DISCOUNTS!NCCA membership dues are tax deductible as provided by current tax laws and membership is valid for one full year. Fill out membership information on the class registration form and start receiving discounts on classes!

Newaygo Logging Festival September 1, 2, 3Celebrating the rich lumbering history, spirit, culture, charm and traditions of Newaygo County. Friday 11:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.; Saturday & Sunday 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Festivities over the three-day weekend (Friday, Saturday and Sunday) include arts, crafts, food vendors, farmers’ market, children’s activities, sidewalk sales. On Saturday the Mid-Michigan Professional Lumberjack Competition will bring competitors from around the United States to compete. Kids 18 and under, amateur log rolling competition. Sunday enjoy the Grand Parade and the local fire departments water battle. Held in Brooks Park, downtown Newaygo. Visit www.rivercountrychamber.com for a complete list of events and times or call the River Country Chamber of Commerce at 231-652-3068.

Fremont Art HopSeptember 29, 4:00-9:00 p.m.Art Hop this year will bigger & better than before! Come spend the afternoon and evening of art along with food and locally crafted beer and help judge the winning artist for 2017!

Art Artist Display4:00-7:30 p.m. • local business locations

Music, Food & Drinks 4:00 - 9:00 p.m. Market Place Pavilion

Trail Town Celebration 2017September 30, 7:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m.Celebrate the North Country Trail and the City of White Cloud’s Trail Town designation! Get on the trail in White Cloud! Join us for one of four great runs, a pet friendly family walk, kayak race, live music, beverage tent, great food, guided trail hikes, kid’s games, live demonstrations and vendors. Visit www.rivercountrychamber.com for a complete list of events and times or call the River Coun-try Chamber of Commerce at 231-652-3068.

Fremont Harvest FestivalThursday-Saturday, October 5, 6 and 7

Harvest Festival Grand ParadeOctober 5 - 6:00 p.m.

Harvest Festival Flea Market October 5 - 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Antique Tractor Show Veteran’s Memorial ParkOctober 6 - 12:00-7:00 p.m.

NCCA-Artsplace Fall Photo Contest Awards October 6 - 5:00 p.m.

Fremont’s Taste of the Harvest October 7 - 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Hay Art Competition, Pony Rides, Homemade Salsa Contest and much more!!! For more information, applications for events or general questions, call Fremont Chamber of Commerce at 231-924-0770 or email info@fremontcommerce.com.

2nd Annual Grant Harvest Moon Festival Friday & Saturday, October 13 and 14Celebrating the rich farming history of Grant! Friday there will be one big Homecoming Parade with parade applications available on the River Country Chamber website. There are many family friendly activities scheduled for Saturday: The Kids’ Carnival, The Great Pumpkin Decorating contest, kids’ tractor pull, 4H petting zoo, marshmallow eating contest, the VanSingel Onion Eating Contest, Tire Wholesalers Auto Show, Craft Vendors Games, Food, Live Music and much more! Visit www.rivercountrychamber.com for a complete list of events and times or call the River Country Chamber Office at 231-652-3068.

Thursday-Saturday, October 5th, 6th and 7th

Please join us for the many fun-filled events and activi-ties including: Harvest Festival Flea Market, Fremont’s Taste of the Harvest, Fall Photo Contest, Pony Rides,

Homemade Salsa Contest and much more!!!

FESTIVAL CALENDAR

September 1-3Newaygo Logging

Festival

September 29Fremont Art Hop

September 30White Cloud Trail Town

Celebration

October 5-7Fremont Harvest Festival

October 13-14Grant Harvest Moon

Festival

FARM MARKETS

Newaygo Farm Marketthrough October 6

Fridays 12:00 - 6:00 p.m.28 State Street

Newaygo 231-652-3068

Fremont Farm MarketTuesdays:

through October 43:30-6:30 p.m.

Saturdays:through October 8

8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.231-924-0770

Fremont Market Place Pavilion

Dayton Street between Division and Merchant Ave.

Jillian Kirkendoll2nd Grade

Vera Wilsie Elementary

Savana Richards4th Grade

Fremont Christian School

Fabio Aranjo12th Grade

Fremont High School

Newaygo County Council for the Arts2010 Holiday Card Competition

Emma Bush5th Grade

Daisybrook Elementary School

NCCA-Artsplace • 13 E. Main Street, Fremont MI 49412 • www.ncca-artsplace.org

Sarah Sikanas11th Grade

Fremont High School

NCCA-Artsplace Holiday Card

Competition DeadlineNovember 11

Awards Dec. 8, 5:00 p.m.Open to students grades K-12 in Newaygo County. Registration forms available online www.ncca-artsplace.org.

NCCA-ArtsplaceFall Photo CompetitionDeadline: Tuesday, October 3 - 5:30 p.m.Eligibility: Open to everyone, photos must be unframed, 8” x 10” and involve a fall theme. Awards: Friday, October 6, 5:00 p.m. at NCCA-Artsplace. Call NCCA 231-924-4022 for details. Registration forms available online www.ncca-artsplace.org.

ART CLASSES & WORKSHOPS September/October 2017

NCCA-ARTSPLACE • 231-924-402213 E. MAIN ST., FREMONT, MI 49412WWW.NCCA-ARTSPLACE.ORG

MAKE NEWAYGO COUNTY COUNCIL FOR THE ARTS, INC. YOUR AMAzONSMILE CHARITY OF CHOICE!

Mirrored Wordwith Tracy Kehr

Starts September 28

Fine Arts Samplerwith Lindsay IsenhartStarts September 21

Stunning In SilverSeptember 28 Flintknapping

September 30

Watercolor Workshopwith Cheryl Gould

October 21

Needle Felted PumpkinOctober 5

Fine Arts Sampler with Lindsay IsenhartThursdays 6:00 - 8:30 p.m. Ages 16-AdultClass Fee $35 each ($30 Members) These introductory classes use simple and similar subjects to explore different fine art mediums in each class. Great way to explore your interests without a huge investment of time and money! All materials provided. November 9 and 16 Block Printing requires students attend both days. September 21 Charcoal & Graphite DrawingOctober 19 Chalk Pastel & Oil Pastel DrawingNovember 2 Watercolor PaintingNovember 9 & 16 Block PrintingDecember 14 Acrylic PaintingKeep an eye out for Art Glass Sampler series January/February 2018. Students will be sampling easy introductory Stained Glass, Fused Glass, Glass Beads, and Glass Mosaic projects.

Mirrored Word on Wood with Tracy KehrThursday 6:00-8:00 p.m. September 28, October 5Class Fee: $45($40 Members) Ages 16 - AdultAdd some glitz to your home with this 9”x 24” white-washed wood sign with mirrored or even stained glass mosaic lettering. In this class students will learn to cut glass and then adhere the pieces to the background wood. Choose from the words “Love”, “Hope”, or an-other word that will fit the space.

Stunning in Silver with Cristine Grimm - Introductory Silver Clay ClassThursday 6:00-9:00 p.m. September 28Class Fee: $65 ($60 Members) Ages 16-AdultIn this basics class come and join certified Art Clay instructor, Cristine Grimm, in exploring Art Clay the clay that turns to 99.9% pure silver when fired. Start out small, making earrings or small pendants with basic techniques that can be used anywhere, anytime, without a kiln. Cost includes silver clay, the use of all necessary tools, and a necklace and jump ring for wearing out the door.

Watercolor Workshop - Autumn Birch Landscape with Cheryl GouldSaturday 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. October 21Class Fee: $60 ($55 Members) Ages 16- AdultIn this class participants will learn a variety of tech-niques in watercolor including spattering, textural ef-fects, masking, lifting, stamping and negative painting. A short review of color theory will begin the day and then students will work on painting an autumn forest land-scape. Bring a lunch

Introduction to Needle Felting - Pumpkin/Gourd with Olivia JohnsonThursday 6:00-8:00 p.m. October 5Class Fee: $30($25 Members) Ages 16-Adult Spend a fun evening exploring the art of needle felting. Using wool roving and a barbed needle Olivia will gently guide you through the process of forming a pumpkin our gourd to celebrate the fall harvest season! This is a fun activity for a group of friends. Each participant will receive a kit to continue at home.

Mosaic on Glass with Deb EmerickThursday 6:00-8:00 p.m. October 12, 19, 26Class Fee: $50 ($45 Members) Ages AdultCome and join mosaic artist, Deb Emerick in creating a colorful glass design on glass 3 feet by 4 inches. When these pieces are done they can be wired and suspended in an inside or outside window or even hung on the wall. *We are repurposing the glass thanks to Haveman Hardware.

Flintknapping with Scott Fessenden Saturday 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. September 30Class Fee: $50 ($45 Members) Ages 16-Adult Using traditional antler bone, stone and copper tools, students will finish at least three arrow heads and a knife point. They will learn about the history of flintknap-ping and the geology regarding the different types of flint and obsidian used, along with other fun survival skill tools. Please register a week in advance. Bring a lunch.

NCCA-ARTSPLACE • 231-924-402213 E. MAIN ST., FREMONT, MI 49412WWW.NCCA-ARTSPLACE.ORG

zentangle® BasicsNovember 4

zentangle® BlackSeptember 16

zentangle® TranzendingSeptember 16

ART CLASSES & WORKSHOPS September/October 2017

Carved Bird HouseSeptember 14 and 21

BECOME AN NCCA-ARTSPLACE MEMBER TODAY!NCCA-Artsplace membership dues are tax deductible as provided by current tax laws and membership is valid for one full year. Fill out membership informa-tion on the class registration form and start receiving discounts on classes!

zentangle® Drink Coasters

November 4

zentangle® Beyond Basics: Black with Georgianna KleinSaturday 9:00-11:30 a.m. September 16Class Fee: $35 ($30 Members) Ages 16-Adult Prerequisite: Zentangle Basics. Using white ink on black tiles, students will learn patterns that require more focus than is suitable in a beginning class. They will be introduced to “Drama” or “Blossom-ing” tangles, such as Mooka, and to new techniques that move beyond “dots, border, string” in design. Students will shade with white and gray. All materials beyond the Basics Kit Bag are included. Students may wish to bring their art journal.

zentangle® Inspired Art: Shading and Tranzending with Georgianna KleinSaturday 12:30-3:00 p.m. September 16Fee: $35 ($30 Members) Ages 16-Adult Prerequisite: Zentangle Basics. Students will learn to add depth to their Zentangle Inspired Art by enhancing their shading skills. The class will also explore more “advanced” tangles and Zentangle’s newest technique, tranzending, which uses multiple layers of pat-terns and shading All materials beyond the Basics Kit Bag will be provided. Students should bring their art journal.

zentangle® Basics with Georgianna KleinSaturday 9:00-11:30 am. November 4 Class Fee: $35 ($30 Members) Ages 16-Adult No prerequisite, all materials included.Zentangle is a fun, easy-to-learn, relaxing method of creat-ing beautiful images using repetitive patterns. No drawing experience or special skills are necessary except an open heart and the ability to hold a pen. In this class students will be introduced to the Zentangle Method of creating ink drawings on small paper tiles

zentangle® Inspired Art: Drink Coasters with Georgianna KleinSaturday 12:30-3:00 p.m. November 4Class Fee: $35 ($30 Members) Ages 16-Adult Prerequisite: Zentangle Basics Using the Zentangle Method, create a set of beautiful 4” round paper drink coasters just in time for holiday giving. Using techniques that are appropriate to circular designs and both familiar and new patterns, students will complete two or three coasters in class and go home with the tools and designs to create the remainder in the set. Six coast-ers and pen will be provided. Students may wish to bring their art journal.

Bird House with Decorative Wood Carving - Bruce Smith and Friends Thursday 6:00-8:00 p.m. September 14, 21 Class Fee: $45 ($40 Members) Ages 16-Adult Learn the art of chip carving with master wood carvers. In this class students will learn the basics of chip carv-ing and then move on to creating their own design on a bird house. This is an opportunity that you do not want to miss. All tools and materials are provided in this beginner level class.

Colored Pencil WorkshopAutumn Gourd with Anita SamsSaturday 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. October 7Class Fee: $35 ($30 Members) Ages 16-AdultCapture the beauty of a autumn gourd using colored pencils. Anita will skillfully guide you through the variety of pencil techniques such as blending, layering, and burnishing to create a realistic rendition of a colorful gourd. All materials are provided. Stop in at the NCCA-Artsplace to see Anita’s own work. Bring a lunch Colored Pencil

with Anita SamsOctober 7

Summer Youth Initiative Art Classes September/October 2013

Family Art NightClay

October 12

Children’s Art Studiowith Donna Knuverstarts September 19

Indian CornOctober 14Drop In Art

Clay Nativity for Children

Starts November 2

NCCA-ARTSPLACE • 231-924-402213 E. MAIN ST., FREMONT, MI 49412WWW.NCCA-ARTSPLACE.ORG

ART CLASSES & WORKSHOPS September/October 2017

Hot Air BalloonSeptember 16

Drop In Art

NCCA-ARTSPLACE HOURS OF OPERATIONMON., TUES., WED., FRI. 9:00 A.M. - 5:30 P.M.

ThuRS. 9:00 A.m. - 8:00 P.m. • SAT. 10:00 A.m. - 2:00 P.m.

NCCA-Artsplace Girl’s Club - Christmas Gift Making with Kris VredeveldTuesdays 3:45-5:15 p.m. November 7 - December 19Class Fee $60 ($55 Members) Ages 8-14 (Skip Nov. 21)Even though it is still warm outside it is time to mark your calendars for this fun class on your calendar. During this six week experience the girls will be creating a variety of exciting gifts using many different materials such as clay, glass and much more. The class starts with a healthy snack and then the creating begins. Call soon to register that special girl.

Family Art Night - PrintmakingThursday 6:00-7:30 p.m. September 21Class Fee: $5.00/person Gather the family together for a fun night of art. Explore the possibilities of printmaking using foam and Gelli Plates. Use brayers to roll ink onto your designs and pull a print. Advanced registration is appreciated.

Family Art Night - ClayThursday 6:00-7:30 p.m. October 12Class Fee: $5.00/personCome and explore the art of clay. Time will be given for basic clay instruction and then the fun begins. Create tiles, pinch pots, Christmas ornaments, crazy animals or just explore on your own. Advanced registration is appreciated.

Children’s Art Studio with Donna KnuverTuesday 3:45-5:15 p.m. September 19, 26, October 3, 10Class Fee: $40 ($35 Members) Ages 6-12Inspire the imagination in a child by enrolling them in this four week series of classes. The children will learn new skills, explore a variety of mediums, produce unique artworks and have fun in the process. This four week series will feature painting, clay, printmaking and mixed media.

Clay Nativity for Children with Kris Vredeveld Thursday 3:45-5:15 p.m. November 2, 9, 16 Class Fee: $30 ($25 Members) Ages 6-12 Save a spot in your home for a hand crafted clay nativity set. Each child will create a minimum of six figures including people and animals. The finished pieces will be glazed a single color and fired. This set will become a family treasure for many years. Limited space available.

Saturday Drop-in Art for ChildrenJoin us on Saturday mornings for a “make and take” art experience. All ages are welcome; children under age 5 should be accompanied by an adult.Instruction begins promptly at 11:00 a.m.Saturday 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. $3 per person

September 2 Lighthouse PaintingSeptember 9 Letter Art/Jasper JohnsSeptember 16 Hot Air BalloonSeptember 23 Deer PaintingSeptember 30 Clay LeavesOctober 7 Autumn Birch LandscapeOctober 14 Indian CornOctober 21 Mask Making October 28 Paul Klee Jack-O-LanternNovember 4 Autumn Tree Silhouette

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Teen Glass Bead MakingSeptember 21

Teen Needle Felted BatOctober 5

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Fill out class registration form and return to NCCA-Artsplace 13 E. Main Street

Fremont, MI 49412PArENt or guArdIAN must sign for

participants under 18. I hereby give my permission for my child to participate in all activities as they pertain to the NCCA classes in which they are enrolled. Pho-tos or video of my child may be used for promotional purposes. If I cannot be reached in a medical emergency, a phy-sician or health care provider selected by NCCA may provide medical care for my child. Classes are cancelled when Fremont Public Schools are cancelled due to severe weather.

PAyMENt: Payment is due in full one week before the first class session. Payment will secure a place in the class. Additional spots in the class will be avail-able on a first come, first served basis.

rEFuNdS: Refunds (less a $5.00 process-ing fee) will be given only when a reg-istrant withdraws from a class 48 hours prior to the first class session.

No rEFuNdS WILL BE gIVEN AFtEr tHE 48 Hour AdVANCEd dEAd-LINE. There are no refunds for missed classes.

CANCELLAtIoNS: The NCCA-Artsplace reserves the right to cancel any class when there is insufficient enrollment. Registrants will be notified and will receive a full refund. Registrants will be notified at least 48 hours prior to the first class session if class is cancelled other than for severe weather.

INSPIRE - Classes for TeensThursdays 3:45-5:15 p.m. Ages 12-18Class Fee $10 These classes are funded in part by a grant from the FACF Youth Advisory Committee. These exciting and exploratory art classes are designed to give middle and high school students a chance to learn about art styles and mediums they might not get in a classroom. All materials provided. December 7 & 14 Portfolio Building requires students attend both days.

September 21 Glass Bead MakingUsing Italian glass rods and hot head torches students will create several unique glass beads to fit a leather cuff.

September 28 Silver ClayCristine Grim will teach students the process of using silver clay, texture tools, and torch firing to create a silver pendant.

October 5 Needle Felted Bat with OliviaFiber artist Olivia Johnson will help students use felting needles, wool roving and embroidery materials to create a flying bat for Halloween festivities!

October 19 Theatrical MakeupA paint based method of creating optical illusion, depth, and dramatic character on the human face. Students will work on themselves in addition to watching a live model demonstration. Just in time for costume planning!

November 9 Fused Glass OrnamentsUsing glass cutting tools, frit, stringers and a wide variety of fusible glass, students will make two of their own unique ornaments to be fired in the kiln.

November 30 Silk PaintingA great gift idea, or a fashion accessory for fall, students will use resist and dye to paint a long silk scarf.

December 7 & 14 Portfolio BuildingTo prepare for college applications, scholarships and exhibits, artists need a good portfolio. Participants need to bring artwork to photograph, a resume and will complete a physical portfolio and a digital portfolio on a flash drive. Must attend both days!

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Jana HankaPage 4

INSPIRE Teen ClassesPage 18

Brenda BeerhorstPage 5

Festival ListingsPage 10

Thursday-Saturday, October 5th, 6th and 7th

Please join us for the many fun-filled events and activi-ties including: Harvest Festival Flea Market, Fremont’s Taste of the Harvest, Fall Photo Contest, Pony Rides,

Homemade Salsa Contest and much more!!!