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Fiber & Textile Classes

Kids 

  • Beginning Wire-Wrapping
    Beginning Wire-Wrapping
    Beginning Wire-Wrapping
    Thu, Aug 01
    Arts Council of White Lake
    Aug 01, 2024, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
    Arts Council of White Lake, 106 E Colby St, Whitehall, MI 49461, USA
    Aug 01, 2024, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
    Arts Council of White Lake, 106 E Colby St, Whitehall, MI 49461, USA
    Learn the basics of wire-wrapping! Bring your own found stone to wrap, or use one of ours. Ages 12+
  • SOLD OUT: Summer Art Camp: Tiny Town
    SOLD OUT: Summer Art Camp: Tiny Town
    SOLD OUT: Summer Art Camp: Tiny Town
    Thu, Jul 25
    Arts Council of White Lake-Nuveen Center
    Jul 25, 2024, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
    Arts Council of White Lake-Nuveen Center, 106 E Colby St, Whitehall, MI 49461, USA
    Jul 25, 2024, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
    Arts Council of White Lake-Nuveen Center, 106 E Colby St, Whitehall, MI 49461, USA
    Over the course of two days students will collaborate on the invention and fabrication of sculptural features for a unique small-scale townscape. July 25 & 26, 2:00 - 4:00pm, ages 8-12. *WHSP Eligible*
  • Summer Art Camp: Picasso Collage Portraits
    Summer Art Camp: Picasso Collage Portraits
    Summer Art Camp: Picasso Collage Portraits
    Thu, Jul 25
    Arts Council of White Lake-Nuveen Center
    Jul 25, 2024, 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
    Arts Council of White Lake-Nuveen Center, 106 E Colby St, Whitehall, MI 49461, USA
    Jul 25, 2024, 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
    Arts Council of White Lake-Nuveen Center, 106 E Colby St, Whitehall, MI 49461, USA
    Create a self-portrait and a portrait of your best friend in the style of Picasso! July 25 & 26, 11am-12:30pm, ages 10-14. *WHSP Eligible*
  • SOLD OUT: Summer Art Camp: Polymer Clay Beads
    SOLD OUT: Summer Art Camp: Polymer Clay Beads
    SOLD OUT: Summer Art Camp: Polymer Clay Beads
    Wed, Jul 17
    Arts Council of White Lake
    Jul 17, 2024, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM EDT
    Arts Council of White Lake, 106 East Colby Street, Whitehall, MI, USA
    Jul 17, 2024, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM EDT
    Arts Council of White Lake, 106 East Colby Street, Whitehall, MI, USA
    Using polymer clay, students will learn basic sculpting and color-mixing techniques to create their own beads. July 17-19, 10am-12pm Ages 8-14 *WHSP Eligible*
  • Summer Art Camp: Macrame Wall Hanging
    Summer Art Camp: Macrame Wall Hanging
    Summer Art Camp: Macrame Wall Hanging
    Fri, Jun 28
    Arts Council of White Lake-Nuveen Center
    Jun 28, 2024, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
    Arts Council of White Lake-Nuveen Center, 106 E Colby St, Whitehall, MI 49461, USA
    Jun 28, 2024, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
    Arts Council of White Lake-Nuveen Center, 106 E Colby St, Whitehall, MI 49461, USA
    Learn knots and techniques that can be used to create a variety of projects. Ages 12-17 *WHSP Eligible*
  • Summer Art Camp: Pipe Cleaner Flowers
    Summer Art Camp: Pipe Cleaner Flowers
    Summer Art Camp: Pipe Cleaner Flowers
    Wed, Jun 26
    Arts Council of White Lake
    Jun 26, 2024, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    Arts Council of White Lake, 106 E Colby St, Whitehall, MI 49461, USA
    Jun 26, 2024, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    Arts Council of White Lake, 106 E Colby St, Whitehall, MI 49461, USA
    Make your own pipe cleaner flower arrangement, complete with vase! Ages 12-17, June 26 - 28, 10am - 12pm *WHSP Eligible*
  • SOLD OUT: Summer Art Camp: Fused Glass Fish - June 21
    SOLD OUT: Summer Art Camp: Fused Glass Fish - June 21
    SOLD OUT: Summer Art Camp: Fused Glass Fish - June 21
    Fri, Jun 21
    Arts Council of White Lake-Nuveen Center
    Jun 21, 2024, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
    Arts Council of White Lake-Nuveen Center, 106 E Colby St, Whitehall, MI 49461, USA
    Jun 21, 2024, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
    Arts Council of White Lake-Nuveen Center, 106 E Colby St, Whitehall, MI 49461, USA
    Make three fused glass fish of your own design and style. Ages 8-12 *WHSP Eligible*
  • SOLD OUT: Fused Glass Summer Art Camp: VIP & Me! - June 21
    SOLD OUT: Fused Glass Summer Art Camp: VIP & Me! - June 21
    SOLD OUT: Fused Glass Summer Art Camp: VIP & Me! - June 21
    Fri, Jun 21
    Arts Council of White Lake-Nuveen Center
    Jun 21, 2024, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    Arts Council of White Lake-Nuveen Center, 106 E Colby St, Whitehall, MI 49461, USA
    Jun 21, 2024, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    Arts Council of White Lake-Nuveen Center, 106 E Colby St, Whitehall, MI 49461, USA
    Each adult and child pair will make two glass fused sun catchers and two mini pocket hearts together. Children ages 4-8 with an adult
  • SOLD OUT: Summer Art Camp: Fused Glass Fish - June 20
    SOLD OUT: Summer Art Camp: Fused Glass Fish - June 20
    SOLD OUT: Summer Art Camp: Fused Glass Fish - June 20
    Thu, Jun 20
    Arts Council of White Lake-Nuveen Center
    Jun 20, 2024, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
    Arts Council of White Lake-Nuveen Center, 106 E Colby St, Whitehall, MI 49461, USA
    Jun 20, 2024, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
    Arts Council of White Lake-Nuveen Center, 106 E Colby St, Whitehall, MI 49461, USA
    Make three fused glass fish of your own design and style. Ages 8-12 *WHSP Eligible*
  • SOLD OUT: Fused Glass Summer Art Camp: VIP & Me! - June 20
    SOLD OUT: Fused Glass Summer Art Camp: VIP & Me! - June 20
    SOLD OUT: Fused Glass Summer Art Camp: VIP & Me! - June 20
    Thu, Jun 20
    Arts Council of White Lake-Nuveen Center
    Jun 20, 2024, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    Arts Council of White Lake-Nuveen Center, 106 E Colby St, Whitehall, MI 49461, USA
    Jun 20, 2024, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    Arts Council of White Lake-Nuveen Center, 106 E Colby St, Whitehall, MI 49461, USA
    Each adult and child pair will make two glass fused sun catchers and two mini pocket hearts together. Children ages 4-8 with an adult
  • Summer Art Camp: Abstract Sculpture
    Summer Art Camp: Abstract Sculpture
    Summer Art Camp: Abstract Sculpture
    Tue, Jun 11
    Arts Council of White Lake
    Jun 11, 2024, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    Arts Council of White Lake, 106 E Colby St, Whitehall, MI 49461, USA
    Jun 11, 2024, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    Arts Council of White Lake, 106 E Colby St, Whitehall, MI 49461, USA
    Students will create their own 3D abstract sculpture - 12 inches or larger - using found materials, carboard, paper, and glue. Ages 14-17, June 11-13, 10am-12pm *WHSP Eligible*
  • Summer Art Camp: Rawhide Rattles
    Summer Art Camp: Rawhide Rattles
    Summer Art Camp: Rawhide Rattles
    Tue, Jun 18
    ACWL - Nuveen
    Jun 18, 2024, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    ACWL - Nuveen, 106 East Colby Street, Whitehall, MI, USA
    Jun 18, 2024, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    ACWL - Nuveen, 106 East Colby Street, Whitehall, MI, USA
    Step into the world of traditional craftsmanship with our hands-on class on handmade rawhide rattles. Ages 14-17, Tuesdays, June 18 & 25, 10am - 12pm. *WHSP Eligible*

Adults

  • Beginning Wire-Wrapping
    Beginning Wire-Wrapping
    Beginning Wire-Wrapping
    Thu, Aug 01
    Arts Council of White Lake
    Aug 01, 2024, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
    Arts Council of White Lake, 106 E Colby St, Whitehall, MI 49461, USA
    Aug 01, 2024, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
    Arts Council of White Lake, 106 E Colby St, Whitehall, MI 49461, USA
    Learn the basics of wire-wrapping! Bring your own found stone to wrap, or use one of ours. Ages 12+
  • Cabochon/Advanced Wire-Wrapping
    Cabochon/Advanced Wire-Wrapping
    Cabochon/Advanced Wire-Wrapping
    Thu, Aug 08
    Arts Council of White Lake
    Aug 08, 2024, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
    Arts Council of White Lake, 106 E Colby St, Whitehall, MI 49461, USA
    Aug 08, 2024, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
    Arts Council of White Lake, 106 E Colby St, Whitehall, MI 49461, USA
    Students will be given a cabochon and led through the techniques used to create a beautiful pendant. Ages 16+
  • Papermaking: "Painting" with Pulp
    Papermaking: "Painting" with Pulp
    Papermaking: "Painting" with Pulp
    Wed, Aug 14
    Arts Council of White Lake-Nuveen Center
    Aug 14, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM
    Arts Council of White Lake-Nuveen Center, 106 E Colby St, Whitehall, MI 49461, USA
    Aug 14, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM
    Arts Council of White Lake-Nuveen Center, 106 E Colby St, Whitehall, MI 49461, USA
    Create a small paper using a technique called esuki, where images are created using different colored pulp. Ages 16+
  • Pressing Flowers - Making Art with Flowers
    Pressing Flowers - Making Art with Flowers
    Pressing Flowers - Making Art with Flowers
    Wed, Aug 21
    Arts Council of White Lake-Nuveen Center
    Aug 21, 2024, 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
    Arts Council of White Lake-Nuveen Center, 106 E Colby St, Whitehall, MI 49461, USA
    Aug 21, 2024, 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
    Arts Council of White Lake-Nuveen Center, 106 E Colby St, Whitehall, MI 49461, USA
    Instructor Sarajane Fellini will guide students through the process of making their own flower press and then demonstrate ways to use flower petals to create unique art. Ages 16+
  • Fantastic Fused Fish
    Fantastic Fused Fish
    Fantastic Fused Fish
    Wed, Aug 21
    Arts Council of White Lake-Nuveen Center
    Aug 21, 2024, 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM
    Arts Council of White Lake-Nuveen Center, 106 E Colby St, Whitehall, MI 49461, USA
    Aug 21, 2024, 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM
    Arts Council of White Lake-Nuveen Center, 106 E Colby St, Whitehall, MI 49461, USA
    Make three fused glass fish of your own design and style. Ages 16+
  • SOLD OUT: Fused Glass Christmas in July
    SOLD OUT: Fused Glass Christmas in July
    SOLD OUT: Fused Glass Christmas in July
    Wed, Jul 10
    Arts Council of White Lake-Nuveen Center
    Jul 10, 2024, 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM
    Arts Council of White Lake-Nuveen Center, 106 E Colby St, Whitehall, MI 49461, USA
    Jul 10, 2024, 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM
    Arts Council of White Lake-Nuveen Center, 106 E Colby St, Whitehall, MI 49461, USA
    Make three fused glass Christmas-themed items of your choice. Ages 16+
  • SOLD OUT: Fused Glass Garden Stakes
    SOLD OUT: Fused Glass Garden Stakes
    SOLD OUT: Fused Glass Garden Stakes
    Thu, Jun 27
    Arts Council of White Lake-Nuveen Center
    Jun 27, 2024, 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM
    Arts Council of White Lake-Nuveen Center, 106 E Colby St, Whitehall, MI 49461, USA
    Jun 27, 2024, 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM
    Arts Council of White Lake-Nuveen Center, 106 E Colby St, Whitehall, MI 49461, USA
    Get your groove on as you make two fused glass garden stakes for your garden. Ages 16+
  • Linocut Relief Printmaking and Chine Collé
    Linocut Relief Printmaking and Chine Collé
    Linocut Relief Printmaking and Chine Collé
    Fri, Jun 14
    Arts Council of White Lake-Nuveen Center
    Jun 14, 2024, 10:00 AM – 3:30 PM
    Arts Council of White Lake-Nuveen Center, 106 E Colby St, Whitehall, MI 49461, USA
    Jun 14, 2024, 10:00 AM – 3:30 PM
    Arts Council of White Lake-Nuveen Center, 106 E Colby St, Whitehall, MI 49461, USA
    In this 2-day workshop, students will explore the graphic process of relief printmaking using linoleum. June 14 & 15, 10:00am - 3:30pm Ages 16+
  • SOLD OUT: Pine Needle Basket
    SOLD OUT: Pine Needle Basket
    SOLD OUT: Pine Needle Basket
    Wed, Jun 05
    Arts Council of White Lake-Nuveen Center
    Jun 05, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Arts Council of White Lake-Nuveen Center, 106 E Colby St, Whitehall, MI 49461, USA
    Jun 05, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Arts Council of White Lake-Nuveen Center, 106 E Colby St, Whitehall, MI 49461, USA
    Pine needle basketry is a time-honored tradition that allows you to transform natural materials into beautiful and functional works of art. Ages 16+
  • Here Comes the Sun: Fused Glass Suncatchers
    Here Comes the Sun: Fused Glass Suncatchers
    Here Comes the Sun: Fused Glass Suncatchers
    Tue, May 28
    Arts Council of White Lake-Nuveen Center
    May 28, 2024, 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM
    Arts Council of White Lake-Nuveen Center, 106 E Colby St, Whitehall, MI 49461, USA
    May 28, 2024, 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM
    Arts Council of White Lake-Nuveen Center, 106 E Colby St, Whitehall, MI 49461, USA
    Learn the basics of glass fusing, techniques of glass cutting, nipping, and placement. 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: Tuesday - Friday, 11am - 5:30pm

          Saturday, 11am - 3pm

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