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ACWL-Nuveen classes are supported in part by grants from the White Lake Community Fund of the Community Foundation for Muskegon County, Michigan Arts & Culture Council,

the National Endowment for the Arts and

the Nuveen Benevolent Trust.

  • Youth Open Studio

    Explore our stock of art supplies and take advantage of our knowledgeable staff!

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    2 hr

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  • Adult Open Studio

    Gather with other adult artists to work and engage in art together.

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    2 hr

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  • Wheel Throwing

    Learn the fundamental techniques of creating pottery on a pottery wheel. Ages 18+

    Starts Oct 5

    From 180 US dollars

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  • Carved Pumpkin Open Studio

    Drop in to get started on your pumpkin for the annual Carved Pumpkin Contest at Pumpkinfest!

    Starts Oct 7

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  • Line Etching Workshop

    Students will learn to create an etching on a copperplate, just like Rembrandt did in the 1600s

    Starts Oct 8

    From 157.50 US dollars

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  • Paint Your Pet - October 13

    Join instructor Casey Bemis to create a painting of your pet

    Starts Oct 13

    From 36 US dollars

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  • Henna at Fetch

    Grab a friend and join us at Fetch Brewing to adorn yourself with henna!

    Starts Oct 15

    From 22.50 US dollars

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  • Exploring Batik on Cotton Fabric

    Students will explore the interplay of color and pattern created through wax-resist techniques

    Starts Oct 17

    From 72 US dollars

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  • Etched Copper Jewelry

    Learn the basics of etched copper jewelry

    Starts Oct 20

    From 54 US dollars

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  • Felted Flower Pin

    Using wool "prefelts" and wool and silk fibers, students will create a flower pin/brooch

    Starts Oct 22

    From 45 US dollars

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  • Whimsical Creators: Printmaking

    Design a pumpkin-themed multi-color printing plate in this two-week class

    Starts Oct 23

    From 13.50 US dollars

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  • Little Artists: Monster Mash

    Students will use drawing, paint and collage to create several monsterpieces in this two-week class

    Starts Oct 24

    From 13.50 US dollars

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  • 2D Birch Landscape Wool Painting

    Learn essential needle felting techniques as you build a stunning 2D fiber art piece

    Starts Oct 29

    From 45 US dollars

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  • Intro to Manga (Japanese Comics)

    Discover how to plan and create a comic

    Starts Nov 5

    From 36 US dollars

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  • Oil Landscape

    Discover how to use color theory and atmospheric perspective to create paintings from photographs.

    Starts Nov 7

    From 45 US dollars

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  • Kinusaiga - Japanese Art

    This traditional Japanese craft transforms fabric scraps into detailed artworks without any sewing

    Starts Nov 10

    From 22.50 US dollars

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  • Poinsettia-pounded Holiday Cards

    Using poinsettia flowers and leaves and a hammer, you will create 4 flower-pounded holiday cards.

    Starts Nov 17

    From 31.50 US dollars

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  • Holiday Gnome Drop-In

    Drop in to create your own holiday gnome

    Starts Nov 21

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  • Collagraph Printmaking

    Learn to make a collagraph printmaking plate, using 3D materials and textures.

    Starts Dec 1

    From 40.50 US dollars

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  • Klimt-inspired Acrylic & Gold Leaf

    Using Gustav Klimt as inspiration, students will create an acrylic painting enhanced by gold leaf

    Starts Dec 12

    From 117 US dollars

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  • Wheel Throwing - Winter 2027

    Learn the fundamental techniques of creating pottery on a pottery wheel. Ages 18+

    Starts Feb 4, 2027

    From 180 US dollars

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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: Tuesday - Friday, 11am - 5:30pm

Saturday, 11am - 3pm

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