NAURAL DYE WORKSHOP
WITH SILK
AUGUST 20, 2026
Thursday
2 - 4pm
REGISTER BY: August 18th
CLASS FEE: $50, or $45 for members
FORMAT: in-person
An approachable, low impact take on natural dyeing! We are calling it Natural Dye in a Jar, but the more technical name for this method is low immersion cold natural dye. This means that we will use time and contact instead of heat to impart color on fabric and create a varied surface design in the process. Students will receive a pre-mordanted silk scarf for transforming during this guided process using dye plants that Jasmine has harvested and dried herself. Everyone will go home with a jar full of dye goodness, already steeping, and instructions to complete the process at home.
Suitable for ages 10 and up.
All materials provided.
Space is limited & Pre-Registration is required.
Minimum # of Participants to hold class = 4
Maximum # of Participants = 10
FUSED GLASS FOR BEGINNERS: Sun-catcher
AUGUST 31, 2026
Monday
12 - 3pm
REGISTER BY: August 29
CLASS FEE: $60, or $54 for members
FORMAT: in-person
Discover the exciting art of fused glass in this beginner-friendly class! Perfect for those with little or no experience, this hands-on workshop introduces the basics of glass fusing in a fun and supportive environment.
Students will learn about glass compatibility, cutting techniques, design principles, and safe studio practices while creating their own unique fused glass project. Choose from a variety of colorful glass pieces to design a decorative suncatcher or small wall art.
Projects will be kiln-fired after class and will be ready for pickup once firing is complete the following week.
No experience is necessary. All materials and tools are provided—just bring your creativity!
Space is limited & Pre-Registration is required.
Minimum # of Participants to hold class = 4
Maximum # of Participants = 12
FUSED GLASS FOR BEGINNERS: Dish
September 24 2026
Thursday
2 - 4pm
REGISTER BY: August 17
CLASS FEE: $60, or $54 for members
FORMAT: in-person
Discover the exciting art of fused glass in this beginner-friendly class! Perfect for those with little or no experience, this hands-on workshop introduces the basics of glass fusing in a fun and supportive environment.
Students will learn about glass compatibility, cutting techniques, design principles, and safe studio practices while creating their own unique fused glass project. Choose from a variety of colorful glass pieces to design a decorative dish or small wall art.
Projects will be kiln-fired after class and will be ready for pickup once firing is complete the following week.
No experience is necessary. All materials and tools are provided—just bring your creativity!
Space is limited & Pre-Registration is required.
Minimum # of Participants to hold class = 4
Maximum # of Participants = 12
WATERCOLOR FOR ALL LEVELS!
SEPTEMBER 29, 2026
Tuesday
10am -1pm
REGISTER BY: September 26
CLASS FEE: $60, or $54 for members
FORMAT: in-person
Join us for an insightful watercolor workshop with Megan Swoyer!
Two Paintings: “Mackinac Inn” and “Vintage Fishing Bobbers”.
In this three-hour workshop, students will follow along step-by-step as artist and instructor Megan Swoyer leads them down a path that features wet-in-wet and wet-in-dry techniques. Other concepts that will be covered include: creating texture, shadow and value for architectural elements, and complementary color application. Each student will work on two paintings. One showcases the inviting front porch of a legendary Mackinac Island Inn while the other features a classic wooden fishing bobber motif with gorgeous, cheerful colors.
No drawing skills required — Megan has two light boards on which students can trace, or they can sketch freehand. Both begin with very loose sketches.
This workshop is open to all levels watercolorists for ages 13 and up.
It will begin at 10 a.m. sharp and there will be a very short break between paintings.
Supplies:
Participants may bring their own supplies according to the list below, or if you are new to painting may get supplies to use for a $10 fee. This includes a simple individual set-up of all materials during class. Please send requests to Megan at megan@waterloogroup.com upon registration. Megan will take cash payment only upon arrival for class.
SUPPLY LIST (CLICK HERE to download)
Painting 1: Mackinac Inn
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Cold Press 140-pound watercolor paper cut into a approx. 5x7" in size. Or you can just block off on a larger sheet a 5 x 7-ish space for painting.
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A board for taping your paper to. It should be a little bigger than the paper size. Can be a piece of cardboard or side of box or professional board for watercolorists.
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Painters tape to tape your painting down to your board.
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Watercolor paints that are either already in a palette or please squeeze from tubes your colors into a palette well before class begins: Lemon yellow, ocher or a tan or raw sienna color, brown, violet, red, orange (or make orange with red/yellow), teal/turquoise, sap green or hooker green or a something similar, some type of blue.
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Brushes: Sizes from 0-8, round (round as in it comes to a point when wet). Can also bring a flat brush if you’d like. They need to be watercolor brushes.
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Optional: Spritzer, salt, white crayon or white taper candle.
Painting 2: Vintage Fishing Bobbers
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Cold Press 140-pound watercolor paper. Whatever size you like, but I would suggest maybe an 8x10" or 9x12".
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A board for taping your paper to.
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Painters tape.
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Watercolor paints that are either already in a palette/well or please squeeze from tubes your colors into a palette well before class begins: Blues, reds, ochers/tans/Quinacridone gold, green, teal, violet/purple, brown. Anything goes, really, for these bobbers.
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Brushes: Sizes from 0-8, round (round as in it comes to a point when wet). Be sure you have a small, pointed one, such as 0 or 1 to paint within the smaller stripes and to paint the delicate hooks/fishing lines. They need to be watercolor brushes.
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Salt (sea salt, Kosher, and/or table salt), white crayon or white taper candle.
Space is limited & Pre-Registration is required.
Minimum # of Participants to hold class = 4
Maximum # of Participants = 18
CANCELLATION POLICY
Student Withdrawal
Due to artist/instructor preparations and travel, we do not provide refunds.
Weather-Related
In the event that Charlevoix Public Schools are closed due to inclement weather, classes will be cancelled. To the best of our ability, CCA will schedule a make-up class. Refunds will not be provided if the student is unable to attend a rescheduled class.
Minimum Enrollment
If a class does not have the minimum number of students enrolled, CCA will notify you prior to the first session that the class is cancelled and will offer a full refund to the student. (Credit card payments will be refunded to the same card and check & cash payments will be refunded by check.)