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Youth Classes



Youth Classes



    Knitting for KidsInstructor Sarah Wilcox will introduce the yarns and equipment used in knitting and lead a simple knit project. Students will make their own knitting needles and a carrying case for their work. Knitting for Kids will be held Saturday, January 23 and 30. The fee is $35 and includes materials. Students are asked to bring a shoebox with them to class. Please register by Saturday, January 16.
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Adult Classes



Adult Classes



  • Spring 2010 Drawing Classes with Clyde Mikkola

    Starting in January

    Spring 2010 Drawing Classes with Clyde Mikkola Drawing from the Skeleton: Wednesday, January 6 from 6:30-9pm Drawing in 3D: Wednesday, January 13 from 6:30-9pm Drawing from Photos: Wednesday, February 10 from 6:30-9pm Charcoal Drawing: Wednesday, March 10 from 6:30-9pm Pen & Ink Figure Drawing: Wednesday, April 14 from 6:30-9pm Quick Sketches of the Figure: Wednesday, May 12 from 6:30-9pm
    Clyde Mikkola is a copper country native who graduated from the University of Michigan in 1976. He finds his inspiration in nature and the people around him. He is a former participant in the Isle Royale Artists in Residence Program. All classes are $25 each and include all materials. Students must pre-register and pay at least one week in advance in order to hold their spot.
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    Sculptural Encaustics Workshop with Melissa Hronkin


    Treat yourself to a midwinter pick-me-up in this warm and heavenly smelling workshop at the Copper Country Community Art Center! Encaustics are an ancient type of paint that contains embedded pigment in beeswax.  Artist Melissa Hronkin will lead a workshop on the art of encaustics, focusing on sculpture and working three dimensionally.
     

    Students will learn various aspects of encaustic painting including information about basic supplies and tools, safety, fusing techniques, paint application, studio setup, image transfer, and collage/embedding.  Materials are included but students are encouraged to bring interesting objects, colored and textured papers, fabric, string, twine, thread and beads, dried elements from nature, and imagery copied onto paper. Learn to use the hot stylus iron and heat guns to incorporate items and fuse your work.
     


    Class will be held from 6pm to 9pm on Monday, March 8th.  Class fee includes materials.  Please register for Sculptural Encaustics by Friday, March 5th.
     




    To register for classes or for more information call 906-482-2333 or stop by the Arts Center at 126 Quincy Street, Hancock.



  • CCCAC Clay Studio Co-Op
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  • CCCAC Clay Studio Co-Op

    The mission of the Clay Studio Co-Op is to work within the Copper Country Community Art Center as an educational and interactive group of artists, wishing to explore the world of clay, while sharing the cost of supplies and equipment. What develops out of that simple mission is up to the group as we grow and change.



 
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