Hours:
Currently closed except by appointment.
Weather Cancellation Policy:
if Alma Schools are closed, the art center will also be closed, and we will have no daytime or after-school classes. Evening classes will be determined by the instructor and shared on our website and on social media.
Currently closed except by appointment.
Weather Cancellation Policy:
if Alma Schools are closed, the art center will also be closed, and we will have no daytime or after-school classes. Evening classes will be determined by the instructor and shared on our website and on social media.
Please fill out and submit the form below.
Banner Painting is set up in 3-hour blocks –
1-4pm and 4-7pm – on the following dates:
March 20, 21, 22, 23, 27; and April 5, 6, 17, 18.
All banners will be painted at the Alma Community Art Center.
After you submit your form, you'll receive an email showing your three time/date requests for banner painting. Once we have finalized the schedule, you will receive a confirmation email showing your painting date and time slot.
Paints and supplies will be provided - please come dressed to paint!
Children must be supervised.
Banner Painting is set up in 3-hour blocks –
1-4pm and 4-7pm – on the following dates:
March 20, 21, 22, 23, 27; and April 5, 6, 17, 18.
All banners will be painted at the Alma Community Art Center.
After you submit your form, you'll receive an email showing your three time/date requests for banner painting. Once we have finalized the schedule, you will receive a confirmation email showing your painting date and time slot.
Paints and supplies will be provided - please come dressed to paint!
Children must be supervised.
Christmas Barn
Acrylic on 11x14
Join Sandy Sheldon on Thursday, November 21 - we will use textured paint and a little glitter to create this snowy painting.
To see some of the work created in previous classes, scroll down and
check out the gallery at the bottom of this page.
Acrylic on 11x14
Join Sandy Sheldon on Thursday, November 21 - we will use textured paint and a little glitter to create this snowy painting.
To see some of the work created in previous classes, scroll down and
check out the gallery at the bottom of this page.
Art Camp Instructors?:
Kay Looyengoed
Sandy Sheldon
Laura Ruggles
Steve Hawkes
Heidi Faust
Kay Looyengoed
Sandy Sheldon
Laura Ruggles
Steve Hawkes
Heidi Faust
If you have not secured your seat for the 9th, but would like to take the class, please call us at 989-463-8366 and we will put you on a waiting list.
Alternatively, please consider securing your seat now for the December 14 or January 11 classes!
Alternatively, please consider securing your seat now for the December 14 or January 11 classes!
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For this first lesson, our instructor, Amanda Salisbury, who also teaches Art at Luce Rd. Elementary School, will be working with pastels and paint to create an autumn apple still life. This class will bring out the children's self-expression, improving concentration, refining motor skills and channelling their energy in a positive direction.
With Steven Hawkes!
This class is offered in series during the year. Please check back for upcoming dates! Classes will be held at Alma Community Art Center.
Powdered graphite can be used as a drawing medium - it produces a soft effect and is more forgiving and reworkable compared to pencil shading. Steve's artistic talent combined with this unique medium will make this a fantastic class - don't miss out!
Cost: $20/person
All materials provided
Age range: 13 and up
Instructor: Steven Hawkes
Learn more here...
This class is offered in series during the year. Please check back for upcoming dates! Classes will be held at Alma Community Art Center.
Powdered graphite can be used as a drawing medium - it produces a soft effect and is more forgiving and reworkable compared to pencil shading. Steve's artistic talent combined with this unique medium will make this a fantastic class - don't miss out!
Cost: $20/person
All materials provided
Age range: 13 and up
Instructor: Steven Hawkes
Learn more here...
Little Artists programs are held on 2nd Saturdays, October through May, from 1:00-2:30 at the Alma Public Library. Check our calendar to get dates for upcoming classes!
Cost: $15
All materials provided
Class limit of 10
Age range: 5-7 years old
Instructors vary monthly.
Learn more here...
Cost: $15
All materials provided
Class limit of 10
Age range: 5-7 years old
Instructors vary monthly.
Learn more here...
Robert Werner Schroeder
ready to make some art?!
Classes are scheduled through May! We've got a full line-up for ages 5 and up, including two new classes - Zentangle and Powdered Graphite. Check out the offerings, secure your seat and prepare
to unleash your creativity!
to unleash your creativity!
If you have not secured your seat for the 19th, but would like to take the class, please call us at 989-463-8366 and we will put you on a waiting list.
Alternatively, please consider securing your seat now for the February 16 or March 16 classes!
Alternatively, please consider securing your seat now for the February 16 or March 16 classes!
Did you paint a banner last year?
Banners are still available to be picked up at Alma, St. Louis and Ithaca City Halls. If you painted a banner last year, and have not picked it up yet please do so as soon as possible. Banners will be kept until Memorial Day weekend.
Banners are still available to be picked up at Alma, St. Louis and Ithaca City Halls. If you painted a banner last year, and have not picked it up yet please do so as soon as possible. Banners will be kept until Memorial Day weekend.
The Downtown Art Expo Committee is pleased to announce the chosen designs for the Banner Project 2017, and would like to thank all those that took the time to submit a design. Banners will be hanging soon in a town near you!
Alma
Nicole Barragato, Heather Anderson, Jacob Bailey, Mikaila Borie, Lara Bott, Ken Bruza, Alexzandria Butcher, Kenadie Castillo, Diane Clise, Sarah Dancer, Lauren Devine, Lori Ditto, Cadience Fesman, Bri Fry, Adison Green, Elise Guerrero, Colin Kuhn, Will Kunkel, Emily Lewis, Melanie Lewis, Chris Maltby, Taylor Marcy, Amber Matthews, Sue McChesney, Kennedy Mullens, Alyssa Plumley, Brittney Roberson, Lydia Rutkowski, Sarah Rutkowski, Paige Seeley, Lily Sierakowski, Kathryn Swaton, Danielle Thelen, Asta White, Niki Yang
St. Louis
Brook Campbell, Adrin Grossett, Mikayla Haag, Rachel Jewell, Laura Kelly, Aynslee Koutz, Jerry Lewis, Dalaney Little, Kayla Omans, Julian Orta-Vazquez, Laney Pestrue, Allyssa Roberson, Justin Rodriguez, Deborah Rutkowski, Elijah Rutkowski, Lydia Rutkowski, Logan Seeley, Lauren Sherwood, Caitlyn Shriver, Dylan Weller
Ithaca
Emme Belles, Kayla Belles, Brynn Bootsma,Elizabeth Daron, Jeff Glynn, Kharley Hernandez,Brynnen Lamey, Sage Lamey, Sydney Marcy,Angela Rice, Shelly Sanders, Anna Schneider,Emmalee Shankel, Jordyn Smith, Maddisyn Space,Dana Spencer, Emma Paradise, Abigale Whitford,Loraine Zigray
Alma
Nicole Barragato, Heather Anderson, Jacob Bailey, Mikaila Borie, Lara Bott, Ken Bruza, Alexzandria Butcher, Kenadie Castillo, Diane Clise, Sarah Dancer, Lauren Devine, Lori Ditto, Cadience Fesman, Bri Fry, Adison Green, Elise Guerrero, Colin Kuhn, Will Kunkel, Emily Lewis, Melanie Lewis, Chris Maltby, Taylor Marcy, Amber Matthews, Sue McChesney, Kennedy Mullens, Alyssa Plumley, Brittney Roberson, Lydia Rutkowski, Sarah Rutkowski, Paige Seeley, Lily Sierakowski, Kathryn Swaton, Danielle Thelen, Asta White, Niki Yang
St. Louis
Brook Campbell, Adrin Grossett, Mikayla Haag, Rachel Jewell, Laura Kelly, Aynslee Koutz, Jerry Lewis, Dalaney Little, Kayla Omans, Julian Orta-Vazquez, Laney Pestrue, Allyssa Roberson, Justin Rodriguez, Deborah Rutkowski, Elijah Rutkowski, Lydia Rutkowski, Logan Seeley, Lauren Sherwood, Caitlyn Shriver, Dylan Weller
Ithaca
Emme Belles, Kayla Belles, Brynn Bootsma,Elizabeth Daron, Jeff Glynn, Kharley Hernandez,Brynnen Lamey, Sage Lamey, Sydney Marcy,Angela Rice, Shelly Sanders, Anna Schneider,Emmalee Shankel, Jordyn Smith, Maddisyn Space,Dana Spencer, Emma Paradise, Abigale Whitford,Loraine Zigray
Pay now online to secure your seat. We use PayPal to process our payments, but you do not have to have a PayPal account to make this purchase!
There is a non-refundable $3 fee to pay online. We hope the convenience makes this worthwhile for you! When you receive your email confirmation from PayPal, just print the page as your receipt/proof of purchase for the class.
If you prefer not to pay by credit card, please call or email us to reserve your seat. Payment must be received 5 business days prior to the class for your seat to be secured. If you prefer to pay at the door, seating is first come, first served by availability.
If you must cancel, you may contact us to secure a seat in another class, or you may be eligible for a refund.
There is a non-refundable $3 fee to pay online. We hope the convenience makes this worthwhile for you! When you receive your email confirmation from PayPal, just print the page as your receipt/proof of purchase for the class.
If you prefer not to pay by credit card, please call or email us to reserve your seat. Payment must be received 5 business days prior to the class for your seat to be secured. If you prefer to pay at the door, seating is first come, first served by availability.
If you must cancel, you may contact us to secure a seat in another class, or you may be eligible for a refund.
FULL for January 21!
Sorry - we are full for this month's class! If you would like to be on the waiting list, please call 463-8366 and we will let you know if there are cancellations. If you would like to take next month's class, you can register now below.
the designs are in!
Submissions were reviewed by the banner design selection committee and the chosen entries reflect the wide diversity of community participants.
Banner painting has been scheduled in 2-hour sessions and may take from 1 to 3 sessions. Paints and supplies will be provided. Children must be supervised during the sessions.
Banner painting has been scheduled in 2-hour sessions and may take from 1 to 3 sessions. Paints and supplies will be provided. Children must be supervised during the sessions.
Or - reserve online! Registration finalized upon payment.
kids art day
learning to draw with steven hawkes
A 4-week drawing course designed to improve your child’s creativity and confidence in drawing. We introduce kids to drawing tools, techniques, and exercises that will help them draw anything they see.
No experience necessary.
Cost: $30
All materials provided
Age 8 and up
Class limit of 10
Pre-register by calling 989-463-8366
or by emailing [email protected]
No experience necessary.
Cost: $30
All materials provided
Age 8 and up
Class limit of 10
Pre-register by calling 989-463-8366
or by emailing [email protected]
ACAC Art Camp!
Kids will explore acrylic, watercolor, charcoal, tie dye, ceramics and much, much more. This year's Art Camp instructors will be Jody Schnetzler, Diane Clise, Steve Hawkes, Diane Zakala and many others. New this year will be a closing reception celebrating all of the work created throughout the week! See more.
Kids will explore acrylic, watercolor, charcoal, tie dye, ceramics and much, much more. This year's Art Camp instructors will be Jody Schnetzler, Diane Clise, Steve Hawkes, Diane Zakala and many others. New this year will be a closing reception celebrating all of the work created throughout the week! See more.
Pyrography
Learn how to create beautiful fine art on birch slabs. Students will create an 8x10 pyrography piece based on either a photograph that they bring or pre-picked designs will be available. See more.
Learn how to create beautiful fine art on birch slabs. Students will create an 8x10 pyrography piece based on either a photograph that they bring or pre-picked designs will be available. See more.
Color Connections
Alma Community Art Center and First Baptist Church have teamed up for this very special event. Open to young artists’ ages 8 years and up, each month students will learn color theory and create works of art that explore those principles. Class will meet from 10:00-noon on First Saturdays at First Baptist Church in St. Louis. See more.
Alma Community Art Center and First Baptist Church have teamed up for this very special event. Open to young artists’ ages 8 years and up, each month students will learn color theory and create works of art that explore those principles. Class will meet from 10:00-noon on First Saturdays at First Baptist Church in St. Louis. See more.
Brushes & Brew
ACAC has teamed up with Cops & Doughnuts Alma Precinct for Brushes & Brew. Join us as we use coffee grounds and watercolor paper to create unique sepia-toned paintings. We meet on 3rd or 4th Wednesdays from 10 a.m.-noon. See more.
ACAC has teamed up with Cops & Doughnuts Alma Precinct for Brushes & Brew. Join us as we use coffee grounds and watercolor paper to create unique sepia-toned paintings. We meet on 3rd or 4th Wednesdays from 10 a.m.-noon. See more.
The Gratiot Downtown Art Expo showcases local talent and community spirit! The goal is to produce 75 banners, designed and painted by our local citizens and students. These banners are displayed on downtown lampposts in Alma, Ithaca and St. Louis from late May through mid-November, creating a colorful and unique city streetscape.
We received and reviewed 185 submissions this year! Banners are up now, and will hang until early November. Have you found yours? Congratulations to all whose work was chosen, and thank you to everyone who submitted work!
We received and reviewed 185 submissions this year! Banners are up now, and will hang until early November. Have you found yours? Congratulations to all whose work was chosen, and thank you to everyone who submitted work!
brushes & brew - caffeine-infused creativity!
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ACAC has teamed up with Cops & Doughnuts Alma Precinct for Brushes & Brew. Join us as we use coffee grounds and watercolor paper to create unique sepia-toned paintings. We are very excited to have Diane Clise of the Creative Arts Guild of Mid-Michigan as our featured artist!
We provide all materials for this event. A drinkable coffee and/or snack may be purchased separately. :) There is a class limit of 10, so pre-register by calling 989-463-8366 or by emailing [email protected] |
Cops & Doughnuts - Alma Precinct
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color connections
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Alma Community Art Center and First Baptist Church have teamed up for this very special event. Open to young artists’ ages 8 years and up, each month students will learn color theory and create works of art that explore those principles. Class will meet from 10-noon on 1st Saturdays at First Baptist Church in St. Louis.
Cost of the class is $20, with all materials provided. Pre-register by calling 989-463-8366 or by emailing [email protected] |
First Baptist Church in Alma
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