2023 FALL CLASSES & PROGRAMS
Intro to Wheel Throwing with Tammy Gajewski
CCCAC members receive a discount on classes!
Are you a member of the of the Copper Country Community Arts Center? Members receive discounts on classes! Your annual membership supports the CCCAC mission, gets you a 10% discount on Member Days in our Artists Market Sales Gallery, monthly newsletter with art postcards, early entry into our annual Poor Artists Sale, and discounts on all art classes.
Join for or renew for 2023 and support the arts in our community! Visit our membership page for more information, call us, or stop by to become a member.
Want to schedule a class for you and your friends? Depending on instructor availability, we can schedule adult classes in letterpress printing, printmaking, watercolor, and more! Just ask us! Minimum four students; maximum amount of students depends on the class. Email bonnie@coppercountryarts.com to inquire.
COVID 2023 UPDATE-NOTE TO ALL PARTICPANTS:
We will follow any CDC recommendations at the time of class. Currently classes run with a minimum of 3 students and a max of 6-8 students.
We will follow any CDC recommendations at the time of class. Currently classes run with a minimum of 3 students and a max of 6-8 students.
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YOUTH & ADULT CLASSES
Classes are for adult students ages 16 and up (14 if accompanied by a paying parent or legal guardian) unless otherwise specified as a youth art class. REFUNDS & CANCELLATIONS Cancellation by student: In the event of a cancellation, the student will be refunded in full one week prior to the start of class, then half the amount after. No refunds will be given to cancellations made the day before class starts, the first day of class, or after class begins. Fees cannot be transferred to future classes. Cancellations due to emergencies will be considered on a case by case basis. Low enrollment cancellation: Students will receive full refunds for classes that are cancelled due to low enrollment, instructor cancellation, or changed covid restrictions. |
Zines! with Letterpress & Letraset with Daniel Schneider
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Fall Botanical Sketches with Pen, Ink, and Watercolor Wash with Madhura Mehendale
Tuesdays, October 3 & 10 from 5-7 pm
In this two-class series students will take artistic inspiration from the beautiful fall season and sketch a variety of autumnal treasures - colorful leaves, stems and berries, acorns, mushroom, pine cone. Students will learn how to use pen to create texture and pattern including hatching, stippling, as well as laying down loose wash of watercolor and then use these techniques to create beautiful pen and watercolor sketchbook pages with an autumn theme. This class is suitable for students of all skill levels. All supplies and handouts are included. Adults and youth ages 10 and up.
Class fee: $85 members; $95 non-members
Deadline to register: September 26
Tuesdays, October 3 & 10 from 5-7 pm
In this two-class series students will take artistic inspiration from the beautiful fall season and sketch a variety of autumnal treasures - colorful leaves, stems and berries, acorns, mushroom, pine cone. Students will learn how to use pen to create texture and pattern including hatching, stippling, as well as laying down loose wash of watercolor and then use these techniques to create beautiful pen and watercolor sketchbook pages with an autumn theme. This class is suitable for students of all skill levels. All supplies and handouts are included. Adults and youth ages 10 and up.
Class fee: $85 members; $95 non-members
Deadline to register: September 26
Crafting Your Fictional World for Storytellers with Stephanie Flint
Friday, October 27 from 4pm-6pm
Stephanie will have a presentation on world-building, with a special emphasis on fantasy and science fiction worlds as it relates to writing fiction. These will include topics such as geology, climate, culture, and resources, as well as potential pitfalls to avoid. She will also include short writing activities for participants to help them develop and brainstorm their own story world. Geared for ages 14 and up.
Free class! Deadline to register: October 20
Friday, October 27 from 4pm-6pm
Stephanie will have a presentation on world-building, with a special emphasis on fantasy and science fiction worlds as it relates to writing fiction. These will include topics such as geology, climate, culture, and resources, as well as potential pitfalls to avoid. She will also include short writing activities for participants to help them develop and brainstorm their own story world. Geared for ages 14 and up.
Free class! Deadline to register: October 20
Fun Fall Foliage watercolor painting with Madhura Mehendale
Saturday October 28 from 10am-1pm
Let’s paint realistic autumn leaves while learning basic watercolor techniques! Paint simple wet-in-wet leaves by dropping in colors. Create depth by glazing, layering and splattering colors. Adult class.
Class fee: $65 members; $75 non-members
Deadline to register: October 21
Saturday October 28 from 10am-1pm
Let’s paint realistic autumn leaves while learning basic watercolor techniques! Paint simple wet-in-wet leaves by dropping in colors. Create depth by glazing, layering and splattering colors. Adult class.
Class fee: $65 members; $75 non-members
Deadline to register: October 21
Bird Painting Watercolor Workshop with Madhura Mehendale
Saturday, November 4 from 1-4 pm
In this class Madhura will guide you through various techniques to paint expressive bird in watercolor from start to finish. Students will start with a bird outline and work on different stages of painting it in watercolor. This class is suitable for students of all skill levels. All reference material and bird outline are provided in class. Adults and youth ages 10 and up.
Class fee: $65 members; $75 non-members
Deadline to register: October 28
Saturday, November 4 from 1-4 pm
In this class Madhura will guide you through various techniques to paint expressive bird in watercolor from start to finish. Students will start with a bird outline and work on different stages of painting it in watercolor. This class is suitable for students of all skill levels. All reference material and bird outline are provided in class. Adults and youth ages 10 and up.
Class fee: $65 members; $75 non-members
Deadline to register: October 28
Intro to Glazing with Tammy Gajewski
Saturday, October 28 & Saturday, November 4 from 10:30am-1:30pm
This two-part class covers the basics of mixing, consistency, relief, wax resist, prepping bisque ware, and doing test samples for reference. Students may finish pieces from earlier classes or experiment on pieces provided for tests. Includes glazing of four pieces. Glaze pieces available for pick up after November 11.
Deadline to register: October 21
Class fee: $105 members; $115 non-members
Saturday, October 28 & Saturday, November 4 from 10:30am-1:30pm
This two-part class covers the basics of mixing, consistency, relief, wax resist, prepping bisque ware, and doing test samples for reference. Students may finish pieces from earlier classes or experiment on pieces provided for tests. Includes glazing of four pieces. Glaze pieces available for pick up after November 11.
Deadline to register: October 21
Class fee: $105 members; $115 non-members
Watercolor Greeting Cards with Madhura Mehendale
Saturday, November 11 from 1:30-4:30pm
Paint original handmade greeting cards for your friends and family with watercolor. These paintings can also be framed and given as a gift. All supplies and handouts provided. Adult class, all skill levels are welcome.
Class fee: $65 members; $75 non-members
Deadline: November 4
Saturday, November 11 from 1:30-4:30pm
Paint original handmade greeting cards for your friends and family with watercolor. These paintings can also be framed and given as a gift. All supplies and handouts provided. Adult class, all skill levels are welcome.
Class fee: $65 members; $75 non-members
Deadline: November 4
Intro to Clay Sculpture: Mud Stacking 101 with Tammy Gajewski
Dec 9, 13, & 15 (Three sessions: Sat, Wed, Sat) from 10:30am-12:30pm
Learn to plan for end product while expanding reach of clay vertically. Sculpture basics and how to create what you envision, drying times, and textures. What makes a good sculpture? We will explore that question. Class includes five hours of independent studio time to be used before the last class date.
Class Fee: $110 members; $120 non-members
Deadline: December 5
Dec 9, 13, & 15 (Three sessions: Sat, Wed, Sat) from 10:30am-12:30pm
Learn to plan for end product while expanding reach of clay vertically. Sculpture basics and how to create what you envision, drying times, and textures. What makes a good sculpture? We will explore that question. Class includes five hours of independent studio time to be used before the last class date.
Class Fee: $110 members; $120 non-members
Deadline: December 5
Finnish American Folk School
Barks & Willow Symposium September 8-13, 2023
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This Finnish American Folk School is offering a week of barks and willow basketry led by artists Karen Tembreull and Poppy Hatinger. This community partnership brings together FAFS with the Copper Country Community Arts Center, Ryan Street and Pewabic Street Community Gardens to host a series of workshops and free demonstrations about growing, harvesting, and making with willow and barks of all kinds. This activity is supported by the Michigan Arts and Culture Council.
Please contact clare.zuraw@finlandiafoundation.org with questions. Visit the Finnish American Folk School website for a full list of programs and to sign up online! |
Summer 2023 Classes & Programs
Intro to Wheel Throwing with Tammy Gajewski
-FULL WITH WAITLIST-
Saturdays, June 10, 17, & 24 from 10:30am-12:30pm
Have you wanted to learn how to throw on the wheel? In this class Tammy Gajewski will introduce students to the basics including preparing your clay, centering, attaching handles, how to make a lid, how to make sure a pot has uniform thickness from base to top and the essentials for constructing a teapot. All pieces will be fired after the 24th. Pieces will be available for painting or students may sign up for the glazing class in August. 10lbs of clay and a 10 hours studio time punch card are included. Studio time is to be used during Arts Center open hours to work on projects outside of class and the punch card expires by June 24. Some clay experience suggested.
Class fee: $120 members, $130 non-members.
Deadline to register: June 3
-FULL WITH WAITLIST-
Saturdays, June 10, 17, & 24 from 10:30am-12:30pm
Have you wanted to learn how to throw on the wheel? In this class Tammy Gajewski will introduce students to the basics including preparing your clay, centering, attaching handles, how to make a lid, how to make sure a pot has uniform thickness from base to top and the essentials for constructing a teapot. All pieces will be fired after the 24th. Pieces will be available for painting or students may sign up for the glazing class in August. 10lbs of clay and a 10 hours studio time punch card are included. Studio time is to be used during Arts Center open hours to work on projects outside of class and the punch card expires by June 24. Some clay experience suggested.
Class fee: $120 members, $130 non-members.
Deadline to register: June 3
Image: Centennial Mine, https://www.mininghistoryassociation.org
Field Sketching with Cynthia Coté
Monday, June 19 from 10am-noon
-LOCATION CHANGE: Coppertown USA in Calumet. Meet in the parking Lot
(past Location: Centennial Mine across from The Hut)
Meet up and spend some time drawing outdoors with others. No fee, no instruction, bring your own supplies. Optional show and tell afterwards. Open to teens and adults. No experience necessary. For practice and relaxation.
Monday, June 19 from 10am-noon
-LOCATION CHANGE: Coppertown USA in Calumet. Meet in the parking Lot
(past Location: Centennial Mine across from The Hut)
Meet up and spend some time drawing outdoors with others. No fee, no instruction, bring your own supplies. Optional show and tell afterwards. Open to teens and adults. No experience necessary. For practice and relaxation.
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Kitchen-Litho with visiting artist Mike Marks
-FULL WITH WAITLIST- Tuesday, June 27 from 6-8pm Kitchen-litho is a great DIY printmaking technique that uses safe materials readily available to create prints without chemicals or a printing press. The process is directly related to traditional stone lithography, mirroring the basic principles of the technique. Images can be created on a range of surfaces and the process can still create a traditional print edition as well. It’s a great at-home printing process to have fun and experiment. Space is limited Class fee: $25 members; $30 non-members. Deadline to register: June 20 Woodcut Demonstration with Mike Marks Wednesday, June 28 from noon-2pm Free program! |
Zines! with Letterpress & Letraset with Daniel Schneider
-FULL WITH WAITLIST-
July 5, 10, & 12 (Wed,Mon,Wed) from 6-8:30
Seize the power of the independent press! Learn techniques for rendering text and illustrations for zines using a variety of media: typewriters, letterpress, pen & ink, Letraset! The class includes some basic letterpress type composition and printing images, ornaments and type from the CCCAC letterpress studio collection on the Vandercook No. 4 proofing press. Participants will leave the class with several sheets of letterpress printed images and alphabets for use in future zine work, a pack of Letraset dry transfer type, and finished zine paste-up sheets ready for publication. Class geared for teens and adults.
Class fee: $100 members: $110 non-members, plus $10 materials supply.
Deadline to register: June 28
The Life and Art of Helen Frankenthaler:
Saturday Coffee Talk with Christa Walck
Saturday, July 8 from 11am-noon
Helen Frankenthaler (1928-2011) came to fame as an artist in her 20s very quickly – she was infamously photographed by Gordon Parks in her studio for LIFE magazine in 1956 as an example of one of the “second generation” of Abstract Expressionists living in New York City. A contemporary of Joan Mitchell, she was introduced to, and influenced by, many of the “first generation" AbExers – Jackson Pollock, Lee Krasner, and Willem DeKooning - by the art critic Clement Greenberg. Adopting Pollock’s technique of pouring thinned paint onto a canvas on the floor, Frankenthaler worked on distinctive large abstract paintings her whole career. She also worked with printmakers on lithographs and woodcuts. Although she influenced later Color Field Painters and Minimalists, by her 40s was no longer in synch with the art world of the day. This talk will discuss her paintings and works on paper, in particular her distinctive woodcuts. No fee.
Saturday Coffee Talk with Christa Walck
Saturday, July 8 from 11am-noon
Helen Frankenthaler (1928-2011) came to fame as an artist in her 20s very quickly – she was infamously photographed by Gordon Parks in her studio for LIFE magazine in 1956 as an example of one of the “second generation” of Abstract Expressionists living in New York City. A contemporary of Joan Mitchell, she was introduced to, and influenced by, many of the “first generation" AbExers – Jackson Pollock, Lee Krasner, and Willem DeKooning - by the art critic Clement Greenberg. Adopting Pollock’s technique of pouring thinned paint onto a canvas on the floor, Frankenthaler worked on distinctive large abstract paintings her whole career. She also worked with printmakers on lithographs and woodcuts. Although she influenced later Color Field Painters and Minimalists, by her 40s was no longer in synch with the art world of the day. This talk will discuss her paintings and works on paper, in particular her distinctive woodcuts. No fee.
Collage to Unlock Creativity with Cynthia Coté
Thursday, July 13 from 6-8pm
Discover spontaneity, intuitive response to color, composition, balance, and abstract storytelling. In this short class students will explore collage as a playful exercise to create pictures or studies for paintings and other works of art. All materials are provided but students are encouraged to bring papers and magazines.
Class fee: $45 CCCAC members; $55 non-members
Deadline to register: July 6
Thursday, July 13 from 6-8pm
Discover spontaneity, intuitive response to color, composition, balance, and abstract storytelling. In this short class students will explore collage as a playful exercise to create pictures or studies for paintings and other works of art. All materials are provided but students are encouraged to bring papers and magazines.
Class fee: $45 CCCAC members; $55 non-members
Deadline to register: July 6
NPS Photo: Osceola #13 mine
Field Sketching with Cynthia Coté
Monday, July 24 10-noon
Location: Osceola #13 located behind Holiday in Calumet
Meet up and spend some time drawing outdoors with others. No fee, no instruction, bring your own supplies. Optional show and tell afterwards. Open to teens and adults. No experience necessary. For practice and relaxation.
Monday, July 24 10-noon
Location: Osceola #13 located behind Holiday in Calumet
Meet up and spend some time drawing outdoors with others. No fee, no instruction, bring your own supplies. Optional show and tell afterwards. Open to teens and adults. No experience necessary. For practice and relaxation.
Paint a Toucan: Youth Watercolor Class with Madhura Mehendale
Saturday, July 29 from 10:30am-1pm
Learn basic watercolor painting techniques while having fun painting a large colorful tropical bird- a Toucan. Ages 13 and up
Class fee: $45 per student for member families; $55 non-members
Deadline to register: July 22
Saturday, July 29 from 10:30am-1pm
Learn basic watercolor painting techniques while having fun painting a large colorful tropical bird- a Toucan. Ages 13 and up
Class fee: $45 per student for member families; $55 non-members
Deadline to register: July 22
Youth Class: Pinhole Photography Workshop with Linda Lohmann
for 8-12 grade students
(To be RESCHEDULED) August 1-4 from 11am-12:30pm
Learn how to make a pinhole camera and develop photos with Linda Lohmann! In this 4-day workshop students will learn about pinhole camera construction, taking photos, and will develop a photo in the Arts Center black and white darkroom! Space is very limited.
Class fee: $105 per student for member families; $110 non-members
Deadline to register: This class will be rescheduled for a later date.
for 8-12 grade students
(To be RESCHEDULED) August 1-4 from 11am-12:30pm
Learn how to make a pinhole camera and develop photos with Linda Lohmann! In this 4-day workshop students will learn about pinhole camera construction, taking photos, and will develop a photo in the Arts Center black and white darkroom! Space is very limited.
Class fee: $105 per student for member families; $110 non-members
Deadline to register: This class will be rescheduled for a later date.
Youth Watercolor & Ink Class with Madhura Mehendale: Summer Fruits
Thursdays, August 3, 10 and 17 from 4:30-6 pm
Learn watercolor basics while having fun painting strawberries, blue berries, pears, cherries. Ages 10 and up.
Class fee: $70 per student for member families; $80 non-members
Deadline to register: July 27
Thursdays, August 3, 10 and 17 from 4:30-6 pm
Learn watercolor basics while having fun painting strawberries, blue berries, pears, cherries. Ages 10 and up.
Class fee: $70 per student for member families; $80 non-members
Deadline to register: July 27
Introduction to Glazing with Tammy Gajewski
Saturdays, August 5 & 19** from 10:30am-1:30pm
(**NOTE: date change for the second session from August 12th to August 19th)
This class covers the basics of mixing, consistency, relief, wax resist, prepping bisque ware, and doing test samples for reference. Students may finish pieces from earlier classes or experiment on pieces provided for tests. Includes glazing of four pieces. Glaze pieces available for pick up after the August 16.
Class fee: $105 members; $115 non-members
Deadline to register: July 29
Saturdays, August 5 & 19** from 10:30am-1:30pm
(**NOTE: date change for the second session from August 12th to August 19th)
This class covers the basics of mixing, consistency, relief, wax resist, prepping bisque ware, and doing test samples for reference. Students may finish pieces from earlier classes or experiment on pieces provided for tests. Includes glazing of four pieces. Glaze pieces available for pick up after the August 16.
Class fee: $105 members; $115 non-members
Deadline to register: July 29
Crafting Your Fictional World for Storytellers with Stephanie Flint
Wednesday, August 9 from 10am-Noon
Stephanie will have a presentation on world-building, with a special emphasis on fantasy and science fiction worlds as it relates to writing fiction. These will include topics such as geology, climate, culture, and resources, as well as potential pitfalls to avoid. She will also include short writing activities for participants to help them develop and brainstorm their own story world. Adults and youth ages 14 and up.
Free class! Deadline to register: August 2
Wednesday, August 9 from 10am-Noon
Stephanie will have a presentation on world-building, with a special emphasis on fantasy and science fiction worlds as it relates to writing fiction. These will include topics such as geology, climate, culture, and resources, as well as potential pitfalls to avoid. She will also include short writing activities for participants to help them develop and brainstorm their own story world. Adults and youth ages 14 and up.
Free class! Deadline to register: August 2
Youth Class: Develop a Short Story, 3-Day Workshop with Stephanie and Isaac Flint
Tuesday-Thursday August 15, 16, & 17 from 1-3pm
Stephanie and Isaac will prepare students to write a short story by examining genre, character goals, and plot. Participants will determine the type of story they want to write, and then brainstorm ideas based on stories they already enjoy. Ultimately, students will create an outline from which they can write a short story. Geared for ages 12-19.
Free class! Deadline to register: August 8.
Tuesday-Thursday August 15, 16, & 17 from 1-3pm
Stephanie and Isaac will prepare students to write a short story by examining genre, character goals, and plot. Participants will determine the type of story they want to write, and then brainstorm ideas based on stories they already enjoy. Ultimately, students will create an outline from which they can write a short story. Geared for ages 12-19.
Free class! Deadline to register: August 8.
Watercolor Landscape Painting Basics with Madhura Mehendale: A Rustic Cabin in the Woods
Saturday, August 19 from 1-4 pm
In this class we will learn how to paint a simple landscape using watercolors. This class is perfect for beginners but can be completed by all skill levels. Students will paint a dirt path and a rustic cabin in woods. Class will cover composition and perspective and Madhura will demonstrate various watercolor techniques in this class, such as the wet on wet, charging, and dry brush amongst others to finish a beautiful landscape.
Class fee: $60 Members; $70 non-members
Deadline to register: August 12
Saturday, August 19 from 1-4 pm
In this class we will learn how to paint a simple landscape using watercolors. This class is perfect for beginners but can be completed by all skill levels. Students will paint a dirt path and a rustic cabin in woods. Class will cover composition and perspective and Madhura will demonstrate various watercolor techniques in this class, such as the wet on wet, charging, and dry brush amongst others to finish a beautiful landscape.
Class fee: $60 Members; $70 non-members
Deadline to register: August 12
Quincy Smelter NPS Photo
Field Sketching with Cynthia Coté
Monday, August 21 from 10am-noon
Location: Quincy Smelter in Ripley. Fee required, hardhats provided.
Meet up and spend some time drawing outdoors with others. No fee, no instruction, bring your own supplies. Optional show and tell afterwards. Open to teens and adults. No experience necessary. For practice and relaxation.
Monday, August 21 from 10am-noon
Location: Quincy Smelter in Ripley. Fee required, hardhats provided.
Meet up and spend some time drawing outdoors with others. No fee, no instruction, bring your own supplies. Optional show and tell afterwards. Open to teens and adults. No experience necessary. For practice and relaxation.
Watercolor Flowers with Madura Mehendale
Saturdays September 9, 16, and 23 from 10am-1pm
Paint beautiful flowers while learning basic watercolor techniques! Students will paint a variety of flowers with simple wet-in-wet technique. Then create depth and shadows by glazing, layering, and splattering colors. Adult class. All skill levels are welcome.
Class fee: $110 members; $120 non-members
Deadline to register: September 2
Saturdays September 9, 16, and 23 from 10am-1pm
Paint beautiful flowers while learning basic watercolor techniques! Students will paint a variety of flowers with simple wet-in-wet technique. Then create depth and shadows by glazing, layering, and splattering colors. Adult class. All skill levels are welcome.
Class fee: $110 members; $120 non-members
Deadline to register: September 2
Want to schedule a class for you and your friends? Depending on instructor availability, we can schedule adult classes in letterpress printing, printmaking, watercolor, and more! Just ask us! Minimum four students; maximum amount of students depends on the class. Email bonnie@coppercountryarts.com to inquire.
STUDIOS
The CCCAC is also home to a black & white photography darkroom, clay studio & clay co-op, and letterpress studio. Individuals that are interested in utilizing any of the spaces must be current 2023 CCCAC members, have previous experience, taken a class, and/or pass a certification test.
STUDIOS
The CCCAC is also home to a black & white photography darkroom, clay studio & clay co-op, and letterpress studio. Individuals that are interested in utilizing any of the spaces must be current 2023 CCCAC members, have previous experience, taken a class, and/or pass a certification test.
Clay Co-Op
Love clay and need a space to work on your upcoming projects? Join our Clay Co-Op! Visit our Clay Studio Page for more information! The fee to join is $45 for each 15 hour punch card and $1.50 per pound of clay. The fee includes existing glazes, tools, firings, and studio usage. Previous experience with clay and becoming an annual Arts Center member is required before joining the Co-Op. Arts Center membership starts at $25 for students/seniors/artists and $50 for individuals.
Play with Clay Clay Co-op members meet every Thursday from 5-7pm. Need some time to de-stress and re-introduce yourself to clay? Come to Play with Clay on Thursdays from 5-7pm. $12 for two hours of clay time. You do not keep your clay projects. No firing, no glaze-just play with clay, recycle your clay project, and clean up! Contact volunteer clay co-op manger Tammy Gajewski at tojgajewski@gmail.com to schedule a Thursday Play with Clay session.
Love clay and need a space to work on your upcoming projects? Join our Clay Co-Op! Visit our Clay Studio Page for more information! The fee to join is $45 for each 15 hour punch card and $1.50 per pound of clay. The fee includes existing glazes, tools, firings, and studio usage. Previous experience with clay and becoming an annual Arts Center member is required before joining the Co-Op. Arts Center membership starts at $25 for students/seniors/artists and $50 for individuals.
Play with Clay Clay Co-op members meet every Thursday from 5-7pm. Need some time to de-stress and re-introduce yourself to clay? Come to Play with Clay on Thursdays from 5-7pm. $12 for two hours of clay time. You do not keep your clay projects. No firing, no glaze-just play with clay, recycle your clay project, and clean up! Contact volunteer clay co-op manger Tammy Gajewski at tojgajewski@gmail.com to schedule a Thursday Play with Clay session.
Photography Darkroom
Update 2023: We do not have a volunteer darkroom manager to oversee the space. The darkroom is currently only available for limited use as project-based rental for experienced b/w film photographers. Experience requirements: you have developed your own film within the past 5 years, will purchase your own supplies and paper, and know how to properly use darkroom equipment without assistance.
The CCCAC darkroom is available to experienced photographers for black and white developing. Individuals must provide their own chemicals and supplies, know how to use the equipment, are expected to clean up after themselves, and follow CCCAC darkroom rules and procedures. The darkroom is run by volunteers and those interested in using the space will need an orientation from a current darkroom volunteer. Read more on our Darkroom page.
Letterpress Studio
Take a certification class to use the CCCAC Letterpress studio during open studio hours. Fee: $35 per 3 hours press time, you provide your own paper and contribute to the ink supply. Payment required before a project begins. See more on our Letterpress Studio page.
Update 2023: We do not have a volunteer darkroom manager to oversee the space. The darkroom is currently only available for limited use as project-based rental for experienced b/w film photographers. Experience requirements: you have developed your own film within the past 5 years, will purchase your own supplies and paper, and know how to properly use darkroom equipment without assistance.
The CCCAC darkroom is available to experienced photographers for black and white developing. Individuals must provide their own chemicals and supplies, know how to use the equipment, are expected to clean up after themselves, and follow CCCAC darkroom rules and procedures. The darkroom is run by volunteers and those interested in using the space will need an orientation from a current darkroom volunteer. Read more on our Darkroom page.
Letterpress Studio
Take a certification class to use the CCCAC Letterpress studio during open studio hours. Fee: $35 per 3 hours press time, you provide your own paper and contribute to the ink supply. Payment required before a project begins. See more on our Letterpress Studio page.
ABOUT OUR INSTRUCTORS
NATE BETT is a local photographer. Visit @natebett on Instagram.
TOM BLESSING is a local poet that lives and writes in Calumet, Michigan.
KATHY CARLTON JOHNSON is a local artist and has taught art on all levels. Her work has been in local and international venues and she has been represented in publications such as as Aji, Diner, MacGuffin, Origami Press, Pacific Review, and Rattle.
CYNTHIA COTÉ is the founding director of the CCCAC. She balances her work as a studio artist and an arts administrator. Her art is a mix of drawing, collage and re-assembled books as well as fiber art and beadwork.
STEPHANIE FLINT graduated from the University of Central Missouri with a Bachelor of Science in photography and a minor in creative writing. She merged the two interests into book cover design and photographic illustration, but she particularly enjoys writing speculative fiction. She’s currently writing The Wishing Blade, a fantasy series, and she co-authored Distant Horizon and Glitch, a YA science fiction series.
TERRI FREW is a Canadian artist and educator based in the Keweenaw. Frequent themes found in her work include nature, animals, and the occult. Terri holds a Master’s of Fine Art degree from Concordia University, Montréal Canada.
PAIGE LEWANDOWSKI is an intermedia artist and a certified K-12 art teacher with a BFA and two years of teaching experience. She is working to obtain an MA in education.
LINDSEY HEIDEN recently moved back to the U.P. with her family from Fayetteville, Arkansas. Her work is sculptural and for the past couple of years, she has worked in a miniature scale. Through her work, she tells stories with a cast of modified animal characters that show up through a variety of narratives and forms.
EMILY LANCTOT lives and works in Marquette. She is the Director and Curator of Northern Michigan University’s DeVos Art Museum and a Contingent Assistant Professor at NMU’s School of Art and Design.
LINDA LOHMANN has been an art teacher since 1981 after receiving her BFA from the School of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston and her teaching certification from The School of the Art Institute of Chicago. She has taught workshops on 0-3 art to preschool teachers and ceramics workshops to Chicago area H.S. art teachers. Linda recently retired from L’Anse Area Schools where she was the K-12 art teacher for 10 years.
BONNIE LOUKUS is an interdisciplinary artist and Assistant Director of the CCCAC. She has recently returned from a three-month artist’s residency at the TYPA Center for Paper and Printmaking in Tartu, Estonia.
MADHURA MEHENDALE is an artist who focuses on watercolor and acrylic painting.
KAY OLIVER loves teaching and clay. She hopes to share this excitement with students who are interested in exploring their design ideas in a malleable medium.
MADELINE PINTAR is a certified psychosynthesis life coach certified through the Psychospiritual Institute in Florida.
DANIEL SCHNEIDER is a book artist and industrial archaeologist. He has taught numerous classes and workshops in letterpress printing and zine making at the Copper Country Community Arts Center. He completed a book arts apprenticeship at Deep Wood Press outside Mancelona, Michigan, and recently returned from a three-month artist’s residency at the TYPA Center for Paper and Printmaking in Tartu, Estonia.
TAMMY TOJ GAJEWSKI has been drawing, painting, and doing clay since 1970. She graduated from UW-River Falls with a BFA in 1988, and earned her MPA in 2007 from Northern Michigan University. She has volunteered at CCCAC for over 15 years running the clay co-op. She has a great sense of humor and believes anyone can be creative.
CHRISTA WALCK is a happily retired art enthusiast and art tourist. She taught for 30 years at Michigan Tech and became a snowbird when she retired to Philadelphia where she can walk to the Philadelphia Museum of Art and the Barnes Foundation or hop a train to New York City.
