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Adult Classes

  • Felted Songbirds
    Felted Songbirds
    Tue, Aug 26
    ACWL - Nuveen
    Create a cute 3D songbird using wool and a felting needle. Ages 16+
  • Nature Journal - Outside
    Nature Journal - Outside
    Tue, Aug 19
    ACWL - Nuveen
    Learn to observe plants in nature in ways you never have before. Ages 16+
  • Drawing Skills: Plants & Natural Forms
    Drawing Skills: Plants & Natural Forms
    Wed, Aug 13
    Arts Council of White Lake
    Join us for an exploration of drawing skills and techniques using plants and natural forms for our subject. Ages 16+
  • SOLD OUT: Color Reduction Linocut Printmaking
    SOLD OUT: Color Reduction Linocut Printmaking
    Thu, Aug 07
    Arts Council of White Lake-Nuveen Center
    In this 2-day workshop, students will create a linocut print using the color reduction process. August 7 & 8, 10:00am - 3:30pm Ages 16+
  • Portrait Painting with Oils
    Portrait Painting with Oils
    Thu, Jul 31
    Arts Council of White Lake-Nuveen Center
    Join Tatsuki Hakoyama to discover how to paint a portrait using oils. Ages 16+
  • SOLD OUT: Introduction to Colored Pencil Drawings
    SOLD OUT: Introduction to Colored Pencil Drawings
    Thu, Jul 31
    Arts Council of White Lake-Nuveen Center
    Join Tatsuki Hakoyama to learn to draw with colored pencils! Ages 16+
  • Handbound Journal
    Handbound Journal
    Wed, Jul 23
    Arts Council of White Lake-Nuveen Center
    Learn basic bookbinding techniques to create a unique journal. Ages 16+
  • SOLD OUT: Wheel Throwing
    SOLD OUT: Wheel Throwing
    Wed, Jul 09
    Terrestrial Forming Pottery Studio
    In this 4-week session, beginning to intermediate students will learn the fundamental techniques of creating pottery on a pottery wheel. Ages 18+ Wednesdays, July 9, 16, 23 & 30
  • Introduction to Figure Drawing with Tatsuki Hakoyama
    Introduction to Figure Drawing with Tatsuki Hakoyama
    Wed, Jul 09
    Arts Council of White Lake-Nuveen Center
    Explore the human figure as the subject and learn how to observe poses and proportions from a live, clothed model. Ages 16+
  • Introduction to Portrait Drawing
    Introduction to Portrait Drawing
    Wed, Jul 09
    Arts Council of White Lake-Nuveen Center
    Learn the anatomy and approaches to drawing faces along with drawing fundamentals and basic shading techniques. Ages 16+
  • Watercolor: Find Your Freedom Of Expression
    Watercolor: Find Your Freedom Of Expression
    Sat, Jun 28
    Arts Council of White Lake-Nuveen Center
    If you want to freshen up the way you approach your paintings, join John Herron for a one-day workshop for beginners and more advanced artists. Ages 16+
  • Sketch the Light Station Two Ways
    Sketch the Light Station Two Ways
    Thu, Jun 05
    Medbery Park
    Celebrate the 150th anniversary of the White Lake Light Station by sketching it two ways. Ages 16+
  • SOLD OUT: Wheel Throwing
    SOLD OUT: Wheel Throwing
    Wed, Jun 04
    Terrestrial Forming Pottery Studio
    In this 4-week session, beginning to intermediate students will learn the fundamental techniques of creating pottery on a pottery wheel. Ages 18+ Wednesdays, June 4, 11, 18 & 25
  • Etched Copper Jewelry with Casey Bemis
    Etched Copper Jewelry with Casey Bemis
    Thu, May 22
    Arts Council of White Lake
    Learn the basics of etched copper jewelry to create a one-of-a-kind ensemble. Ages 16+ May 22 from 6:00-7:30pm and May 29 from 6:00-8:00pm
  • Adult Open Studio
    Adult Open Studio
    Multiple Dates
    Thu, May 22
    Arts Council of White Lake-Nuveen Center
    Gather with other adult artists to work and engage in art together.
  • Nature-Inspired Scratchboard
    Nature-Inspired Scratchboard
    Wed, Jul 30
    ACWL - Nuveen
    Using a pointed scratchboard tool, students will etch a nature-inspired design into the black scratchboard. Ages 16+
  • Room Design Mood Board
    Room Design Mood Board
    Thu, Jul 10
    Arts Council of White Lake-Nuveen Center
    Not sure where to start when designing a room? Let Lisa Wall help you get started! Ages 16+
  • Unlock Your Writing Practice
    Unlock Your Writing Practice
    Wed, Jun 11
    Arts Council of White Lake-Nuveen Center
    Discover how to establish a regular writing practice in support of your creative goals. Ages 16+
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The Nuveen Center is accessible to all visitors–whatever their ability. Each room is wheelchair accessible, including classrooms and restroom. Guide animals are also welcome. Feel free to call us in advance of your visit so we can accommodate any special needs. 

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Address: 106 E. Colby St.

             Whitehall, MI 49461

Email: Nuveen@artswhitelake.org

Phone: (231) 893-2524

Hours: Wednesday - Friday, 11am - 5:30pm

          Saturday, 11am - 3pm

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