
YOUTH CERAMICS -
VALENTINE'S THEME!
Ages 7 - 12
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FEBRUARY 3, 2026
Tuesday
4 - 5pm
REGISTER BY: Feb. 2nd
CLASS FEE: $45, or $40.50 for members​
FORMAT: in-person
Join instructor Bethany Newman for a fun-filled hour of playing with clay! Students will learn some basics of hand-building and will get to take home their very own Valentine's themed creations. Glazing is done by the instructor; a pick-up date will be emailed once the final firing is completed. All supplies are provided.​​
Space is limited & Pre-Registration is required.
Minimum # of Participants to hold class = 4
Maximum # of Participants = 12

INTRO TO STAINED GLASS:
Plant Stakes
1 SPOT LEFT!
FEBRUARY 7, 2026
Saturday
12 - 3pm
REGISTER BY: Feb. 5th
CLASS FEE: $60, or $54 for members​
FORMAT: in-person
Discover the beauty and artistry of stained glass with artist & instructor Ruby Smith! Learn essential techniques such as cutting, shaping, and assembling glass pieces to create stunning designs. Each person will be able to create 1 to 2 plant/garden stakes. These will add bright pops of color to your home!
No prior experience necessary—just your creativity and enthusiasm!
All materials and tools are provided.​​
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Space is limited & Pre-Registration is required.
Minimum # of Participants to hold class = 3
Maximum # of Participants = 6

WATERCOLOR ABSTRACT
2-day Workshop
APRIL 10 & 11 , 2026
Friday & Saturday
9:30am - 4:30pm
REGISTER BY: April 5th
CLASS FEE: $200, or $180 for members​
FORMAT: in-person
Creating Spontaneous Watercolor with Abstract Elements and Techniques Workshop with exhibiting artist Rocco Pisto! For beginners & dabblers to experienced.
In this two-day workshop students will learn how to free up their paintings with abstract elements and various techniques used by professionals around the country. Learn about art history and how it translates to today’s artists. Discuss and work on a color therapy project. Learn about color value, hue and gradation. Discuss the elements of art and how it relates to both representational and abstract painting. Push your painting beyond your comfort zone and explore the freedom of working with a mop brush on quality watercolor paper both white and black. Bring at least six sheets of paper and have your paint already dried on a palette.
Rocco Pisto has embraced the spontaneous, unpredictable beauty of water-based media, allowing color, movement, and intuition to shape each piece. Each work is built through layered washes that create depth and harmony. The brush moves with both intention and openness, responding to the magic of the unexpected. Guided by a creative instinct, Pisto’s paintings invite viewers into a world where structure and improvisation meet, offering a visual symphony that feels both alive and effortlessly free.
SUPPLY LIST: Click HERE to download & print.
Paints, paintbrushes, watercolor paper, a palette, a container for water, paper toweling , tape.
- I use a variety of professional watercolor paint: Lukas, Winsor Newton, and Holbein. Black and White India Ink.
- Paintbrushes (Here is what I use): Winsor & Newton Goat Hair Brush - Wash, Size 3. A bulk of my work is done
with this brush. Princeton Aqua Elite Series 4850 Synthetic Brushes and Sets.
- Container for Water.
- Scotch Blue Painter's Tape - 1.88” x 60 yds and an X-Acto #1 Knife
- I use a number of stencils to add to the painting. Stencil Girl has a number good one.
https://www.stencilgirlproducts.com/
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Tips & reminders:
1. Place watercolor from the tubes on to a palette to dry for a few days, it not already done so… you will get more paint for the dollar.
2. Please bring an exacto knife .. we will be cutting tape
3. Please make sure that you have a mop brush in your brush selection. Most of the work will be done with a mop brush.
4. Bring a container for water, empty cups, etc.
5. Bring a plastic plate if you do not have some kind of mixing tray… Most palettes provide a space for mixing. If your palettes is dirty with dried paint, leave it as is
If you have any questions, feel free to reach out. Email roccopistoart@gmail.com ​
Space is limited & Pre-Registration is required.
Minimum # of Participants to hold class = 4
Maximum # of Participants = 12

WATERCOLOR & INK
Workshop
APRIL 15 , 2026
Wednesday
10am - 1pm
REGISTER BY: April 10th
CLASS FEE: $40, or $36 for members​
FORMAT: in-person
​Join us for a captivating Watercolor & Ink Abstract Painting class where creativity knows no bounds! In this hands-on workshop, you'll enter the vibrant world of abstract art, experimenting with watercolors & ink pens to create stunning pieces. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced artist, our experienced instructor will guide you through techniques and inspire your imagination Embrace the joy of self-expression and discover your unique artistic style in a fun and supportive environment!
With local artist & instructor Patty Clark.
For beginners & dabblers to experienced.
Participants are welcome to bring their own supplies such as brushes and fine line Sharpie pens.
Instructor will provide paints, paper, extra brushes, tools and pens.
Space is limited & Pre-Registration is required.
Minimum # of Participants to hold class = 4
Maximum # of Participants = 12
SUMMER CLASSES

WATERCOLOR: LOOSE LANDSCAPES
JUNE 11, 2026
Thursday
10am - 1pm
REGISTER BY: June 8
CLASS FEE: $85, or $76.50 for members​
FORMAT: in-person
Nourish your spirit of experimentation in this high-energy session focused on the "flow" of water. You will discover wet-in-wet techniques and learn the simplicity of dragging, splattering, and spraying to bring fields, trees, and waves to life.
For all levels.
Takeaway: A newfound confidence in expressive landscape fundamentals.
Supplies included for $10 supply (please pay instructor directly at beginning of class).​​
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Space is limited & Pre-Registration is required.
Minimum # of Participants to hold class = 4
Maximum # of Participants = 12

ALCOHOL INK: BEAUTIFUL BIRDS
JUNE 15, 2026
Monday
10am - 4pm
REGISTER BY: June 12
CLASS FEE: $125, or $112.50 for members​
FORMAT: in-person
Apply the magic of alcohol inks to a specific subject as you learn to paint the bird of your choice. Through step by-step demonstrations, you will learn to achieve intricate detail and precision within a fluid medium.
Takeaway: A finished, intricate bird painting and personalized guidance on ink control.
Supplies included for $15 supply (please pay instructor directly at beginning of class).​​
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Space is limited & Pre-Registration is required.
Minimum # of Participants to hold class = 4
Maximum # of Participants = 10
CANCELLATION POLICY
Student Withdrawal
Due to artist/instructor preparations and travel, we do not provide refunds.
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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.
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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.)​​​​
