Check back in the new year for 2022 Classes!
COVID 2021 UPDATE-NOTE TO ALL PARTICPANTS: All participants must be fully vaccinated. We continue to practice social distancing and expect our students to do the same. Our classroom can accommodate up to 6 individuals and has new HEPA filter to assist with air quality.
To register for a class: email ccarts@ coppercountryarts.com
or call 906-482-2333
To register for a class: email ccarts@ coppercountryarts.com
or call 906-482-2333
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 now discounts on art classes. Join for the introductory rate of $25 for 2022 (or renew) and support the arts in our community! Visit coppercountryarts.com/give for more information, call us, or stop by to become a member.
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
In the event of a cancellation, students 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. Students will receive full refunds for classes that are cancelled due to low enrollment or changed covid restrictions.
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
In the event of a cancellation, students 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. Students will receive full refunds for classes that are cancelled due to low enrollment or changed covid restrictions.
Recent past classes...
Autumn Sketchbook: Pen, Ink and Watercolor Wash
with Madhura Mehendale
Thursday October 21 & 28 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, mushrooms, and pine cones. Students will learn how to use pen to create texture and pattern including hatching, stippling, as well as laying down a loose wash of watercolor. Students will then use these techniques to create beautiful pen and watercolor sketchbook pages with an autumnal theme. This class is suitable for students of all skill levels. All supplies and handouts are included. Adult class (or youth ages 10-14 if accompanied by an adult).
Fee: $65 members; $75 non-members. Deadline: October 14th
with Madhura Mehendale
Thursday October 21 & 28 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, mushrooms, and pine cones. Students will learn how to use pen to create texture and pattern including hatching, stippling, as well as laying down a loose wash of watercolor. Students will then use these techniques to create beautiful pen and watercolor sketchbook pages with an autumnal theme. This class is suitable for students of all skill levels. All supplies and handouts are included. Adult class (or youth ages 10-14 if accompanied by an adult).
Fee: $65 members; $75 non-members. Deadline: October 14th
Watercolor Bird Painting Workshop
with Madhura Mehendale
Saturday, November 6th from 1-4 pm
In this class instructor Madhura Mehendale will guide students through various techniques to paint an expressive bird in watercolor from start to finish. We will start with a bird outline and work on different stages of watercolor painting. This class is suitable for students of all skill levels. All reference materials and bird outline are provided in class. Adult class (or youth ages 10-14 if accompanied by an adult).
Fee: $50 members: $60 non-members. Deadline: October 30th
with Madhura Mehendale
Saturday, November 6th from 1-4 pm
In this class instructor Madhura Mehendale will guide students through various techniques to paint an expressive bird in watercolor from start to finish. We will start with a bird outline and work on different stages of watercolor painting. This class is suitable for students of all skill levels. All reference materials and bird outline are provided in class. Adult class (or youth ages 10-14 if accompanied by an adult).
Fee: $50 members: $60 non-members. Deadline: October 30th
Pouring and Negative Painting Watercolor Workshop
with Madhura Mehendale
Saturday, November 13 from 1-4:30 pm
Explore fun and creative techniques of pouring transparent watercolor paints. In this workshop, students will follow step by step instructions, beginning with value drawing and then pouring a limited palette with primary watercolor paints. Students will then begin negative painting (or painting around shapes) to see their magical watercolor painting emerge. All supplies and handouts are included. Adult class (or youth ages 12-14 if accompanied by an adult).
FEE: $55 members; $65 non-members. Deadline: November 6th
with Madhura Mehendale
Saturday, November 13 from 1-4:30 pm
Explore fun and creative techniques of pouring transparent watercolor paints. In this workshop, students will follow step by step instructions, beginning with value drawing and then pouring a limited palette with primary watercolor paints. Students will then begin negative painting (or painting around shapes) to see their magical watercolor painting emerge. All supplies and handouts are included. Adult class (or youth ages 12-14 if accompanied by an adult).
FEE: $55 members; $65 non-members. Deadline: November 6th
Earringpalooza with Mavis Farr
Friday, September 24th, 2021 from 6-8pm
Do you love to wear earrings? Whether your style is long and swinging or small and delicate, learn to make a variety of earrings to go with every outfit! This class is designed for beginner and intermediate students. You will take home 3 pairs of creative, fun and ready-to-wear or give as a gift earrings. Essential techniques and tools are covered, such as a basic loop and wrapped loop, as well as making headpins used in earring and pendant making. You will create various earrings OR charms in class that you will get to keep. You will master: selecting beads, choosing the most flattering proportions, buying and using the right tools for the job, and handling jewelry pliers. Instructor will provide some basic beads to work with, but if you would like, you may bring pairs of beads for earring making. Tools are provided for in-class use, but please do bring the following tools if you have them: Flat nose jewelry pliers, round nose jewelry pliers, wire cutters. *Our classroom accommodates up to 6 vaccinated students.
Fee: $40 members; $50 non-members. Deadline: September 18
Materials fee: $15 due to the instructor at class.
Friday, September 24th, 2021 from 6-8pm
Do you love to wear earrings? Whether your style is long and swinging or small and delicate, learn to make a variety of earrings to go with every outfit! This class is designed for beginner and intermediate students. You will take home 3 pairs of creative, fun and ready-to-wear or give as a gift earrings. Essential techniques and tools are covered, such as a basic loop and wrapped loop, as well as making headpins used in earring and pendant making. You will create various earrings OR charms in class that you will get to keep. You will master: selecting beads, choosing the most flattering proportions, buying and using the right tools for the job, and handling jewelry pliers. Instructor will provide some basic beads to work with, but if you would like, you may bring pairs of beads for earring making. Tools are provided for in-class use, but please do bring the following tools if you have them: Flat nose jewelry pliers, round nose jewelry pliers, wire cutters. *Our classroom accommodates up to 6 vaccinated students.
Fee: $40 members; $50 non-members. Deadline: September 18
Materials fee: $15 due to the instructor at class.
Metal Poetry with Mavis Farr
Saturday, September 25th, 2021 from 1-3pm
In this class, you’ll learn how to create and align handstamped words and assorted designs from brass and copper. You'll embellish your charms with your own special words. Starting with sheet metal discs, you'll shape, file, stamp and texture. You’ll practice how to create word tabs and use jump rings. You'll use metal stamps, hammers, and assorted punches to make tags and use files, cutters, and other texturing tools.
This is a 2-hour workshop and includes instruction, use of tools, and enough course materials to make 6 charms or pendants. Additional materials will be available for purchase on day of workshop. All levels of experience are welcome!
Fee: $40 members; $50 non-members. Deadline: September 18
Materials fee: $20 due to the instructor at class.
Astro and Nightscape Photography Basics with Nate Bett
August 11th or 12th and August 13th, 2021
First session (Choose ONE of two options):
In-person in the CCCAC Classroom: Wednesday August, 11th 6-7pm (LIMITED to 6 vaccinated adults) OR
Online: Thursday, August 12th, 6-7pm
Second session: Friday, August 13th, 11pm
Both in-person and online sessions meet outside at 11pm at a location in the Keweenaw TBD. Note: This date may change due to weather as a clear sky is needed for this nighttime session.
August 11th or 12th and August 13th, 2021
First session (Choose ONE of two options):
In-person in the CCCAC Classroom: Wednesday August, 11th 6-7pm (LIMITED to 6 vaccinated adults) OR
Online: Thursday, August 12th, 6-7pm
Second session: Friday, August 13th, 11pm
Both in-person and online sessions meet outside at 11pm at a location in the Keweenaw TBD. Note: This date may change due to weather as a clear sky is needed for this nighttime session.
This August, join photographer Nate Bett in a night sky photography class. Participants will learn how to make dynamic night sky and nightscape images. Camera specifications, functions, settings, necessary equipment, basic shooting and post processing technique will all be covered in the slide presentation. For the outdoor workshop, participants will meet at a prearranged location in the Keweenaw at 11pm, where they will get hands-on experience and instruction in night time photography.
While the class will cover beginner material, there will be opportunities to engage all skill levels, especially during the field workshop. Participants will use the camera equipment they already have. While a modern DSLR or mirrorless camera is ideal, we will discuss ways to use older gear and even smartphones to capture the world at night. Recommended for the workshop: a camera or advanced smartphone and a tripod.
The first session is a presentation and available to take in a limited in-person session at the Copper Country Community Arts Center, Wednesday, August 11 from 6-7pm or the following day online, Thursday, August 12 from 6-7pm. Both sessions will then meet outdoors on Friday, August 13 at 11pm. Location TBD in the Keweenaw. Please note the outdoor evening session is dependent on a clear sky and may need to be rescheduled due to weather.
Class fee: $75 for 2021 members of the Copper Country Community Arts Center; $85 for non-members. Space is limited; the deadline to register is August 4. To view Nate Bett’s work visit @natebett on Instagram.
Register: Call 906-482-2333, email ccarts@coppercountryarts.com
While the class will cover beginner material, there will be opportunities to engage all skill levels, especially during the field workshop. Participants will use the camera equipment they already have. While a modern DSLR or mirrorless camera is ideal, we will discuss ways to use older gear and even smartphones to capture the world at night. Recommended for the workshop: a camera or advanced smartphone and a tripod.
The first session is a presentation and available to take in a limited in-person session at the Copper Country Community Arts Center, Wednesday, August 11 from 6-7pm or the following day online, Thursday, August 12 from 6-7pm. Both sessions will then meet outdoors on Friday, August 13 at 11pm. Location TBD in the Keweenaw. Please note the outdoor evening session is dependent on a clear sky and may need to be rescheduled due to weather.
Class fee: $75 for 2021 members of the Copper Country Community Arts Center; $85 for non-members. Space is limited; the deadline to register is August 4. To view Nate Bett’s work visit @natebett on Instagram.
Register: Call 906-482-2333, email ccarts@coppercountryarts.com
To register for "Sketching to See" please do so via the Keweenaw Land Trust Website - Upcoming Events.
Contact jill@keweenawlandtrust.org for more information.
Contact jill@keweenawlandtrust.org for more information.
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 2021 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 2021 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! The fee to join is $30 for each 15 hour punch card and $1 per pound of clay. The fee includes existing glazes, tools, and studio usage. Previous experience with clay is required before joining the Co-Op.
Play with Clay Every Monday from 5-7pm. Need some time to de-stress and re-introduce yourself to clay? Stop by Play with Clay on Mondays from 5-7pm. $12 for two hours of clay time. No firing, no glaze-just play and clean up! Contact CCCAC Clay Co-Op Manager Tammy Gajewski at tojgajewski@gmail.com for more information.
Photography Darkroom
Update 2021: As of 2021, 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.
To use the space you must be able to competently use the darkroom and know how to develop film, be an annual member of the Arts Center, and purchase a punch card for hourly use. Punch cards are $25 for 15 hours of darkroom time. E-mail ccarts@coppercountryarts.com for more information.
Letterpress Studio
Take a certification class to use the CCCAC Letterpress studio during open studio hours. Fee: $35 per 3 hours press time; payment required before a project begins. See more on our Letterpress Studio page.
Update 2021: As of 2021, 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.
To use the space you must be able to competently use the darkroom and know how to develop film, be an annual member of the Arts Center, and purchase a punch card for hourly use. Punch cards are $25 for 15 hours of darkroom time. E-mail ccarts@coppercountryarts.com for more information.
Letterpress Studio
Take a certification class to use the CCCAC Letterpress studio during open studio hours. Fee: $35 per 3 hours press time; payment required before a project begins. See more on our Letterpress Studio page.
ABOUT OUR INSTRUCTORS
JOHN ARNOLD is an Architect with broad interests in developing and maintaining healthy cultural landscapes. John hails from Alaska (which is mostly nature) and has practiced in Washington, Oregon, and California (which are mostly people), and moved to the Keweenaw to live and work in a place which balances the two just about perfectly.
NATE BETT is a local photographer. Visit @natebett on Instagram.
TOM BLESSING is a local poet that lives and writes in Calumet, Michigan.
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 GWYN 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.
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.
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.
