2026 FALL CLASSES
Established in 1992, the Copper Country Community Arts Center works to bring education-based arts classes and programs to the public in an inspirational and supportive environment.
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 2026 and support the arts in our community! Visit our membership page for more information, call us, or stop by to become a member.
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 2026 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! We can also work with you to schedule special youth classes too. Minimum 4-5 students; maximum amount of students depends on the class. Email [email protected] to inquire.
YOUTH & ADULT CLASSES
Unless specified as a youth class, classes are for adult students ages or ages 16 and up or 14 & up if accompanied by a paying parent or legal guardian.
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.
How do I register? Follow the link for each class to register and pay online. You need to note which class you are registering for. If there is not an option to leave a note, email [email protected] with your class information.
Unless specified as a youth class, classes are for adult students ages or ages 16 and up or 14 & up if accompanied by a paying parent or legal guardian.
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.
How do I register? Follow the link for each class to register and pay online. You need to note which class you are registering for. If there is not an option to leave a note, email [email protected] with your class information.
2026 Fall CLASSES & PROGRAMS
Questions? email ccarts@ coppercountryarts.com or call 906-482-2333.
Watch for additional classes or request a group class for you and your friends!
Questions? email ccarts@ coppercountryarts.com or call 906-482-2333.
Watch for additional classes or request a group class for you and your friends!
Our programs are supported by a grant from the Keweenaw Community Foundation.
Linocut Mushrooms with Daniel Schneider
Saturday, Sept. 19 from 9:30am-1pm
This class teaches basic linocut carving techniques with an emphasis on the organic shapes and textures of mushrooms. Participants will carve a linoleum relief block and print it onto cards or coasters using a hand-operated letterpress
printing press.
Fee: $75 or $65 CCCAC Members
Deadline: September 15
TO REGISTER: Stop by, call us at 906-482-2333, or pay online by the deadline. When paying online, please note which classes & pay at the member/ non-member rate.
Registration is now closed.
Saturday, Sept. 19 from 9:30am-1pm
This class teaches basic linocut carving techniques with an emphasis on the organic shapes and textures of mushrooms. Participants will carve a linoleum relief block and print it onto cards or coasters using a hand-operated letterpress
printing press.
Fee: $75 or $65 CCCAC Members
Deadline: September 15
TO REGISTER: Stop by, call us at 906-482-2333, or pay online by the deadline. When paying online, please note which classes & pay at the member/ non-member rate.
Registration is now closed.
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Pinhole Photography for Adults with Ian Raymond Saturday, Sept. 19 from 1-3pm Make a camera and learn how to use light to create an image. Each student will finish constructing a pinhole camera, and then use that camera to create a black and white images on photographic paper. The instructor will develop and make the images available for pickup. Fee: $50/$40 CCCAC Members Deadline: September 15 TO REGISTER: Stop by, call us at 906-482-2333, or pay online by the deadline. When paying online, please note which classes & pay at the member/ non-member rate. Registration is now closed. |
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Using your DSLR Camera with Ian Raymond
Monday, September 21 from 6-8pm Learn how to use your DSLR (or SLR) Camera and what all its settings are. This class will go over the exposure triangle, program settings and all the other settings so you can get the most of your camera. Class is geared for adults and youth 13 and up. Fee: $25 or $20 CCCAC members. Deadline: september 16 TO REGISTER: Stop by, call us at 906-482-2333, or pay online by the deadline. When paying online, please note which classes & pay at the member/ non-member rate. Registration is now closed. |
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Introduction to Darkroom Photography with Ian Raymond
Wednesdays, Sept 23-Oct 28 from 6-8pm (6 weeks) Introduction to using the darkroom. Students learn the basics of black and white photography: exposing the negative, developing the negative, & printing images. Each student must have their own analog camera. Material Fee covers: - 6 hours darkroom access outside of class, to be used before the last class session - 2 Rolls B&W Film - Negative Developing Chemicals - Paper Developing Chemical - 10 sheets Ilford RC Multigrade Paper Fee: $225 or $215 CCCAC members Materials fee: $45 due to instructor at first class Deadline: September 18 TO REGISTER: Stop by, call us at 906-482-2333, or pay online by the deadline. When paying online, please note which classes & pay at the member/ non-member rate. Registration is now closed. |
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Make Whimsical Clay Mushrooms with Tiff DeGroot
Thursday & Friday September 24 & 25 from 6-7:30pm Learn to make clay mushrooms to add a little whimsy to your home or garden! Participants will learn handbuilding techniques, such as making pinch pots and coils to form clay mushrooms, which can be freestanding or “spiked” to make cute little friends for your potted plants! We will form our shrooms on the first day and return to the clay studio the following day to paint underglaze designs on the mushroom caps and add a clear glaze. Each participant will make multiple mushrooms, which will be low fired at the Clay Co-Op and available for pickup after the class ends at a later date. Adult class. Fee: $75 or $65 for CCCAC members Deadline: September 19 Registration is now closed. photo: Mushrooms by Malik Sankofa |
Pastel Basics Studio Class with Brenda Ochodnicky
Tuesday, September 29 and ending Tuesday, December 8 from 10am-1pm
September 29th* , October 13, 27, November 10, 24, and December 8th)
Six bi-weekly classes the 2nd & 4th Tuesday of the month beginning September 29th
*instructor date change from September 22, all other dates remain the same.
Tuesday, September 29 and ending Tuesday, December 8 from 10am-1pm
September 29th* , October 13, 27, November 10, 24, and December 8th)
Six bi-weekly classes the 2nd & 4th Tuesday of the month beginning September 29th
*instructor date change from September 22, all other dates remain the same.
Ongoing, bi-weekly sessions. Students learn a basic drawing technique (good for those who think they can’t draw), color theory, composition basics and more using charcoal, graphite, pastel, and pastel pencils. Students work from their own photo references and at their own pace. A total of 18 hours of studio time!
Each session, students receive group instruction on a particular element and/or try a new product or technique and they will work on their individual projects. Individual instruction & class interactive participation is ongoing every week.
Each session, students receive group instruction on a particular element and/or try a new product or technique and they will work on their individual projects. Individual instruction & class interactive participation is ongoing every week.
- Week 1: Lesson: learn a basic drawing technique that makes drawing from photos easy; drawing exercise to practice technique. We will also discuss basic supplies for pastel painting (types of soft pastel, papers and sources).
- Week 2: Lesson: draw something furry - exercise for students to use their own photo and create a pastel painting of their favorite furry friend using basics learned in week 1
- Week 3: Lesson in basic composition & color theory. Students will set up a drawing & transfer to pastel paper. Students start their independent projects from their personal photo references using techniques learned in weeks 1&2. Instructor also provides reference photos for students to use.
- Week 4-6: Lessons include a weekly demo, focus on students continued independent projects with one-on-one support. By the end of week 6 students will have had time to finish 1-2 pastel paintings.
- Age range: 18+ and suitable for beginners through advanced
- Instructor Provided Materials:
- Pastel papers, handouts and incidental supplies provided by instructor.
- Students Need to Provide Themselves:
- #2 drawing pencil
- kneaded eraser
- black & white charcoal pencil
- sketch/drawing pad - 18"x24" is a good size
- Pastel pencils (ideal but optional) Carbothello is my favorite, but there are several brands available
- Soft Pastel sticks (Do NOT bring oil pastels).
- Recommend: Rembrandt 30 half-stick set (professional grade you can purchase from DickBlick.com or Jerrysartarama.com, or most art supply stores. Mungyo 48 half-stick set (student grade available @ Amazon) is another option. Professional grade are far more vibrant in color and you need less pigment for covering paper.
- Portfolio to keep your works in progress safe. You can make your own by taking a sheet of foam core or cardboard. Cut the board in half width wise and tape together on one side only at the widest width so it folds like a book. Make sure your end size is at least 18” x 24”. Staples carry a 2-pack that’s 18x24, which is perfect.
- a craft or painting apron is recommended - pastels are dusty and made with pure pigment which can stain clothing
- package of unscented and aloe free wipes for cleaning hands (baby wipes are least expensive).
Fee: $285 or $275 CCCAC members
Deadline: September 22
Registration is now closed.
Deadline: September 22
Registration is now closed.
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Mushroom Madness in Watercolor & Pen with Madhura Mehendale
Tuesday, September 29 from 5-7:30pm Class for adults /youth ages 12 & up Fee: $60 or $50 for CCCAC Members Deadline: September 24 TO REGISTER: Stop by, call us at 906-482-2333, or pay online by the deadline. When paying online, please note which classes & pay at the member/ non-member rate. Registration is now closed. |
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Metal Stamping for Everyone! With Mavis Farr
Friday, October 2 from 5:30-7:30pm 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. 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: $75 or $65 for CCCAC Members Materials fee: $16 per student, due to instructor at class Deadline: September 29 TO REGISTER: Stop by, call us at 906-482-2333, or pay online by the deadline. When paying online, please note which classes & pay at the member/ non-member rate. Registration is now closed. |
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Negative Watercolor Painting Mushrooms with Madhura Mehendale
Saturday, October 3 from 10am-1pm Explore fun and creative technique of pouring transparent watercolor paints. We go step by step beginning with value drawing, then pouring limited palette primary watercolor paints and then negative painting or painting around shapes to see magical watercolor painting emerge. All supplies and handouts are included. For adults and youth ages 15 and up. Fee: $75 or $65 for CCCAC Members Deadline: September 29 TO REGISTER: Stop by, call us at 906-482-2333, or pay online by the deadline. When paying online, please note which classes & pay at the member/ non-member rate. Registration is now closed. |
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Beginning/Intermediate Watercolor Flowers with Madhura Mehendale
Saturday, October 10 from 10am-1pm Adults and youth ages 15 and up Fee: $75 or $65 for CCCAC Members Deadline: October 6 TO REGISTER: Stop by, call us at 906-482-2333, or pay online by the deadline. When paying online, please note which classes & pay at the member/ non-member rate. 
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Watercolor Fun Fall Foliage Youth Class with Madhura Mehendale
Saturday, October 17 from 10 am-1 pm Lets 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. Ages 10 and up Fee: $75 or $65 for CCCAC Members Deadline: October 13 TO REGISTER: Stop by, call us at 906-482-2333, or pay online by the deadline. When paying online, please note which classes & pay at the member/ non-member rate.
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Using the CCCAC Darkroom with Ian Raymond
Saturday, October 17 from 1-3:30pm If you have never used the darkroom before, or it’s been awhile since you have, this one day class will help get you acquainted with the darkroom at the CCCAC. Learn about how to handle chemicals, light sensitive materials, and how to process your own negatives & prints. Fee: $55 or $45 for CCCAC members Deadline: October 13 TO REGISTER: Stop by, call us at 906-482-2333, or pay online by the deadline. When paying online, please note which classes & pay at the member/ non-member rate.
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Stop Motion Animation for Youth ages 6-16
Animating Paper! with Ian Raymond Saturday, October 24 from 11am-2pm Learn how to animate frame by frame and create short stop-motion clips. Paper puppets created in class will come to life using stop-motion techniques. Each student will create their own scene that will be edited to create a short movie. Fee: $65 or $55/ student for CCCAC member families Deadline: October 20 TO REGISTER: Stop by, call us at 906-482-2333, or pay online by the deadline. When paying online, please note which classes & pay at the member/ non-member rate. TO REGISTER: Stop by, call us at 906-482-2333, or pay online by the deadline. When paying online, please note which classes & pay at the member/ non-member rate.
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Acrylic Painting on Canvas for Youth class: Halloween Theme with Madhura Mehendale
Wednesday, October 28 from 5-7:30pm Learn acrylic painting basics including materials, color mixing and composition and then go on to create a halloween themed painting on small canvas with step-by-step instructions from the instructor. All painting supplies are included and all skill levels welcome. Ages 10 and up. Fee: $65 or $55 per student for member families Deadline: October 22 TO REGISTER: Stop by, call us at 906-482-2333, or pay online by the deadline. When paying online, please note which classes & pay at the member/ non-member rate.
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Nature Inspired Abstract Watercolor and Mixed Media Painting Youth Class with Madhura Mehendale
Wednesday, November 4 from 5-7:30pm Ages 10 and up. Fee: $65 or $55 per student for member families Deadline: October 30 TO REGISTER: Stop by, call us at 906-482-2333, or pay online by the deadline. When paying online, please note which classes & pay at the member/ non-member rate.
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Watercolor Greeting Cards with Madhura Mehendale
Saturday, November 7 from 10am-1pm Paint original hand made 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. All skill levels are welcome. Adults and youth ages 12 and up. Fee: $75 or $65 CCCAC Members Deadline: November 3 TO REGISTER: Stop by, call us at 906-482-2333, or pay online by the deadline. When paying online, please note which classes & pay at the member/ non-member rate.
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Letterpress I & 2, Letterpress Project with Daniel Schneider
Letterpress 1 November 6 and 7 (6-9 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m. to noon Saturdays) Letterpress 2 November 20 and 21 (6-9 p.m. Friday, 9am-noon Saturday) Both classes will introduce students to the basic skills involved in letterpress printing using hand-set lead and wood type. Students will set type, compose printing forms, and print using hand-operated tabletop platen presses. The class emphasizes technical competency but will also explore the history of letterpress printing, which goes back to the fifteenth century, and the craft’s place within contemporary books arts. Students may take letterpress 1, 2, or both. Letterpress 1 covers typesetting and distribution, form construction and lockup, the printer’s measurement system Letterpress 2 covers ink mixing, press setup, printing, print project planning. Letterpress 1 is a prerequisite or taking a prior intro to letterpress class. |
Letterpress Project: After successful completion of Letterpress 1 and 2, students work with the letterpress instructor to plan a project they can execute independently during open letterpress studio at the Arts Center.
Letterpress 1 Class Fee: $110 or $100 for current CCCAC members
Letterpress 2 Class Fee: $110 or $100 for current CCCAC members
Letterpress Project: $95 (includes punch card for 12 hours open studio time; must be CCCAC member for open studio)
Deadline to register for LP 1: October 31
Deadline to register for LP 2: November 14
TO REGISTER: Stop by, call us at 906-482-2333, or pay online by the deadline. When paying online, please note which classes & pay at the member/ non-member rate.
Letterpress 1 Class Fee: $110 or $100 for current CCCAC members
Letterpress 2 Class Fee: $110 or $100 for current CCCAC members
Letterpress Project: $95 (includes punch card for 12 hours open studio time; must be CCCAC member for open studio)
Deadline to register for LP 1: October 31
Deadline to register for LP 2: November 14
TO REGISTER: Stop by, call us at 906-482-2333, or pay online by the deadline. When paying online, please note which classes & pay at the member/ non-member rate.
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Darkroom Rayographs for Adults with Ian Raymond
Saturday, November 14 from 11am-2pm Use transparent & opaque items of your own, or from the Art Center to create 8x10 prints sing the Rayograph process in the darkroom. Fee: $55 or $45 for CCCAC members Deadline: November 10 TO REGISTER: Stop by, call us at 906-482-2333, or pay online by the deadline. When paying online, please note which classes & pay at the member/ non-member rate.
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Intermediate/Advanced Qigong with Mary Ann Geda
Every Thursday at 11:30am in the CCCAC Ballroom Drop in class with Mary Ann Geda in our upstairs ballroom at the Arts Center. Mary Ann has taught TaiChi and Qigong for over 40 years. She studied with Ben Lo and Carol Yamasaki. “Qigong is a system of coordinated body-posture and movement, breathing, and meditation…Qigong practice typically involves moving meditation, coordinating slow-flowing movement, deep rhythmic breathing, and a calm meditative state of mind.” -wikipedia Fee: $5 payable to the instructor, students should bring a yoga mat and wear comfortable clothes. |
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Journaling with Purpose: Preparing to Write a Book with Rehema Clarken
Tuesday, November 17 from 6-7:30pm We all need encouragement to be creative--especially when working on long-term writing projects. This ninety-minute workshop will be a moment to write and think about writing; it is for both new and experienced writers. We will discuss writing strategies that work for different people as well as practices that work week after week. As a gift, each participant will receive a journaling workbook with writing strategies and prompts to keep the inspiration flowing for months to come. Fee: $55 or $45 for CCCAC members Deadline: November 12 TO REGISTER: Stop by, call us at 906-482-2333, or pay online by the deadline. When paying online, please note which classes & pay at the member/ non-member rate.
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Acrylic Canvas painting for beginners: Holiday Theme with Madhura Mehendale
Wednesday, November 19 from 5-7:30pm Learn acrylic painting basics including materials, color mixing and composition and then go on to create a holiday themed painting on small canvas. All painting supplies are included and all skill levels welcome. Ages 10 and up. Fee: $65 or $55 per student for member families Deadline: November 14 TO REGISTER: Stop by, call us at 906-482-2333, or pay online by the deadline. When paying online, please note which classes & pay at the member/ non-member rate.
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Printer's Devil Workday & Pied Type Print Day
TBD Join us at the Copper Country Community Arts Center letterpress studio for a day of printing history and 19th-century-style print shop work. In the morning, we'll clean and prep donated type, equipment, and printing materials to get them ready for use in the letterpress studio. In the afternoon, we'll print postcards on a table top platen press, and proof some cool old printer's (image blocks) on the Vandercook No. 4 proofing press. This volunteer workday is a good, hands-on opportunity to experience letterpress printing! No fee: This is a volunteer workday and not a class. Participants will help with some “printer’s devil” tasks then we will break for lunch. After lunch there will be a printing demo of pre-set type and images. Deadline to register: TBD |
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 [email protected] 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 2025 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 2025 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 $2 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.
Contact [email protected] or volunteer clay co-op manger Tammy Gajewski at [email protected] about how to join.
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 $2 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.
Contact [email protected] or volunteer clay co-op manger Tammy Gajewski at [email protected] about how to join.
Photography Darkroom
Update 2026: 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 2026: 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
LYNN ANDERSON grew up on the Leelanau peninsula and was trained as a teacher and teacher-educator. She became a maker when her grandmother taught her to knit. Much later when she retired, she started signing up for classes, beadwork, stained glass, weaving, and she kept on exploring her many interests.. Lynn will have an exhibition in the Kerredge Gallery in April 2025 titled, “I Don’t Cook” featuring her work in various fiber art mediums and techniques.
KIM COOK is a Hancock resident, proud parent of two rescue pups, and a lifelong student of art. Her mediums include photography, pottery, fiber, printmaking, and mixed media. Kim is the former owner of Grace Art Gallery in Atwood Michigan. She has worked with over 50 local artists to promote and develop their work. As a former Librarian Kim ran monthly arts classes for children.
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.
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.
CASSIDY JOHNSON is a multidisciplinary artist with a unique interest in drawing, illustration, and other works on paper. She studied studio art and photojournalism at Western Kentucky University and taught high school art and photography in Nashville, TN before relocating to the U.P. in 2022. She is now a working artist and serves as the local Copper Country Coordinator for Michigan Arts Access.
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 Associate Director of the CCCAC. Her media mainly includes oil painting, printmaking, and letterpress printing.
MADHURA MEHENDALE is an artist who focuses on watercolor and acrylic painting.
BRENDA OCHODNICKY is an award-winning Michigan artist and retired entrepreneur. She enjoys sharing her passion for soft pastel and her style of realism via workshops, private instruction and demonstrations.
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.
THOMAS OLIVER has been a photographer for 20 years, focusing on wildlife, the outdoors, and nightscapes– he has been photographing the northern lights in the Keweenaw for the past 3 years. Tom is an educator and wildlife biologist who helps others understand and appreciate the natural world, especially regarding the Upper Peninsula. Tom is currently the Director of MTU’s Center for Science and Environmental Outreach.
IAN RAYMOND worked making stop-motion television shows for 10 years. He currently teaches Photography and other digital media courses at Michigan Tech. His passion is telling stories using images.
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. He has been awarded two international artist residences, a three-month artist’s residency at the TYPA Center for Paper and Printmaking in Tartu, Estonia in 2019 and a two-month residency at Vanha Kaivos in Outokumpu, Finland in 2023.
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.
The CCCAC does not discriminate on the basis of disability in admission, access, or employment in regard to its programs and activities.
