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Learn International Wu Style Tai Chi Chuan with Leslie Kannon at LACA! There are two program options, both take place one a week over 6 weeks.

• Wednesdays starting March 6 from 1 - 2 p.m.  (Mar. 6, Mar. 13, Mar. 20, Mar. 27, Apr. 3, and Apr. 10)

This class is designed for students 12 years old to adults. Registration for the six-week season is $50 for LACA members and $60 for non-members. Register online at ludingtonartscenter.org or by calling 231-845-2787.

Wu Style Tai Chi Chuan is practiced as a "form," a well-defined sequence of movements that flows from one posture to the next according to underlying principles. This class presents the movements and relaxed flow of the Tai Chi form from one posture to the next. Each class begins with a review of the previous one, then goes on to the new position.

The entire sequence of movements are taught, where the hands go, where the feet go, and the principles (softness, straightness, relaxation) that makes doing the movements worthwhile. Each class includes demonstrations, lots of practice repetitions, hands-on adjustments, and verbal guidance. Kannon suggests wearing loose fitting clothing, bringing a water bottle, and to practice at home between classes.

Ludington Area Center for the Arts (LACA) is excited to offer After-School Art Ventures, a program designed for elementary school students ages 5 - 11 interested in exploring the world of art. Our program runs from 3:30 - 5:15 p.m. and follows the Ludington Elementary school calendar.

Tuesdays in May: TBD ($20)

• Tuesday, May 7
• Tuesday, May 14
• Tuesday, May 21
• Tuesday, May 28

Wednesdays in May: Pottery w/ Mary Case ($25)

• Wednesday, May 1
• Wednesday, May 8
• Wednesday, May 15
• Wednesday, May 22
• Wednesday, May 29

Thursdays in May: Pointillism and Perspective w/ Mary Case ($25)

• Thursday, May 2
• Thursday, May 9
• Thursday, May 16
• Thursday, May 23
• Thursday, May 30

Ludington Area School District will provide transportation from Ludington Elementary to LACA for this program! To sign up for LASD School Bus transportation, you must email Debby at the transportation office with your student’s name and days they will be riding to LACA: [email protected]. Make sure to select Bus 17D in the PikMyKid App. 

‘After-School Art-Ventures’ follows the Ludington Elementary school calendar. Art-Ventures will not hold a program on scheduled half-days, no-school days, or unscheduled snow days. If an instructor is ill and cannot teach, Art-Ventures will still hold a program, but a different project may be taught. 

Parents and guardians must fill out a consent form for each student before starting the program.

• PDF consent form
• Google From consent form

Daily Schedule

• 3:30 - 4 p.m. Arrival
• 3:30 - 4 p.m. Hand Washing and Snack
• 4 - 5 p.m. Art Project
• 5:15 p.m. Pick Up

This program is made possible by grants from the Community Foundation for Mason County, Patrick and Maria O'Hare Fund of the Community Foundation for Mason County, and Pennies from Heaven Foundation.

Join Deb Borema for Workshop Wednesday! This free event is for kids ages 7-13 and takes place every Wednesday from 3:30-5 p.m. at the Ludington Area Center for the Art (LACA). Come explore your creativity and make new art and craft projects each week. Snacks will be provided. Space is limited, so register now to secure your spot! Register at ludingtonartscenter.org or call 231-845-2787. Parents must sign a consent form.

Students 10 to 18 years of age are invited to join Kara Rose for her ‘Teen Acting’ program at the Ludington Area Center for the Arts (LACA) on Mondays from 5:45 - 6:45 p.m. and Wednesdays from 6 - 7 p.m. , starting Mar. 4 (Mar. 4, 6, 11, 13,18, 20, SPRING BREAK, Apr. 1, 3, 8, 10, 15, 17, 22, 24, 29, May 1, 6, 8, 13, 15, 20, 22.)  This eleven-week program will introduce the foundations of acting, consisting of group exercises to develop physical and vocal awareness, concentration, imagination, and trust with scene partners. Students will be guided through developing their creative processes using monologues, scene work, and exercises in observational awareness. Students will participate in a performance on Wednesday, May 22 at 7 p.m. Registration for this program is $115. Register online at www.ludingtonartscenter.org or by calling 231-845-2787. 

Kara Rose is a 1995 graduate of Ludington High School and studied Theatre Performance at Western Michigan University. She was a working actress in Los Angeles for many years and returned to Ludington to be closer to family. Her theater credits include Lady Teazle in The School for Scandal, Elizabeth in Frankenstein, Antigone in Antigone, Ophelia in Hamlet, Titania, and Helena in different productions of A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Mariana in Measure for Measure, and Beatrice in Much Ado About Nothing. She’s also performed in television productions of The Gilmore Girls, The Drew Carey Show, All About Jim, The West Wing, Charmed, and Buffy the Vampire Slayer. On film, she has made appearances in Little Black Book, Day of Conception, and Dead and Gone.

Join Mary Case for her 'Ceramic Wall Planter' workshop at LACA! This two-part workshop offers the chance to create a unique planter to hang on your wall. No prior experience is required.

During the workshop, Mary will guide you in molding two slabs of clay into a wall planter. She will show various texture options and design techniques, allowing you to customize your project.

The workshop is split into two parts. On Wednesday, May 1 from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m., you will form your planter from clay. On Wednesday, May 15 from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m., you will glaze your project. You can also choose a glaze color for Mary to apply. Registration is $45 for LACA members and $55 for non-members, with all supplies included.

After the planters undergo a final kiln firing, you can pick them up from LACA.

For more details about this workshop and other upcoming events at LACA, visit our website at www.ludingtonartscenter.org or call 231-845-2787.

Mary Case is a local artist, teacher, and gallery owner in Ludington. Her studio is located on Dowland Street, two blocks east of the car ferry.

Ludington Area Center for the Arts (LACA) is excited to offer After-School Art Ventures, a program designed for elementary school students ages 5 - 11 interested in exploring the world of art. Our program runs from 3:30 - 5:15 p.m. and follows the Ludington Elementary school calendar.

Tuesdays in May: TBD ($20)

• Tuesday, May 7
• Tuesday, May 14
• Tuesday, May 21
• Tuesday, May 28

Wednesdays in May: Pottery w/ Mary Case ($25)

• Wednesday, May 1
• Wednesday, May 8
• Wednesday, May 15
• Wednesday, May 22
• Wednesday, May 29

Thursdays in May: Pointillism and Perspective w/ Mary Case ($25)

• Thursday, May 2
• Thursday, May 9
• Thursday, May 16
• Thursday, May 23
• Thursday, May 30

Ludington Area School District will provide transportation from Ludington Elementary to LACA for this program! To sign up for LASD School Bus transportation, you must email Debby at the transportation office with your student’s name and days they will be riding to LACA: [email protected]. Make sure to select Bus 17D in the PikMyKid App. 

‘After-School Art-Ventures’ follows the Ludington Elementary school calendar. Art-Ventures will not hold a program on scheduled half-days, no-school days, or unscheduled snow days. If an instructor is ill and cannot teach, Art-Ventures will still hold a program, but a different project may be taught. 

Parents and guardians must fill out a consent form for each student before starting the program.

• PDF consent form
• Google From consent form

Daily Schedule

• 3:30 - 4 p.m. Arrival
• 3:30 - 4 p.m. Hand Washing and Snack
• 4 - 5 p.m. Art Project
• 5:15 p.m. Pick Up

This program is made possible by grants from the Community Foundation for Mason County, Patrick and Maria O'Hare Fund of the Community Foundation for Mason County, and Pennies from Heaven Foundation.

Deb Borema is leading two ‘Youth Sewing Groups’ for students 8 years-old and up every Saturday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. at LACA. Participation is $5 per day and requires a monthly commitment. You can register ludingtonartscenter.org or call LACA at 231-845-2787. 

Deb learned how to knit and sew from her grandmother. She still has the first doll dress she ever made when she was 9 years-old. Deb has taught craft classes at both LACA and Sandcastles. Some of her projects include rock painting, pom-poms, and potholders.  

Deb Borema is leading two ‘Youth Sewing Groups’ for students 8 years-old and up every Saturday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. at LACA. Participation is $5 per day and requires a monthly commitment. You can register ludingtonartscenter.org or call LACA at 231-845-2787. 

Deb learned how to knit and sew from her grandmother. She still has the first doll dress she ever made when she was 9 years-old. Deb has taught craft classes at both LACA and Sandcastles. Some of her projects include rock painting, pom-poms, and potholders.  

Learn oil painting techniques from Ludington area artist Justin David Gustafson during his weekly painting class at the Ludington Area Center for the Arts.

This ongoing class is open to all skill levels and those interested in taking the class can

join at any time.

Cost of the workshop is $45 per session for LACA members and $55 per session for non-members. All materials are supplied.

Students 10 to 18 years of age are invited to join Kara Rose for her ‘Teen Acting’ program at the Ludington Area Center for the Arts (LACA) on Mondays from 5:45 - 6:45 p.m. and Wednesdays from 6 - 7 p.m. , starting Mar. 4 (Mar. 4, 6, 11, 13,18, 20, SPRING BREAK, Apr. 1, 3, 8, 10, 15, 17, 22, 24, 29, May 1, 6, 8, 13, 15, 20, 22.)  This eleven-week program will introduce the foundations of acting, consisting of group exercises to develop physical and vocal awareness, concentration, imagination, and trust with scene partners. Students will be guided through developing their creative processes using monologues, scene work, and exercises in observational awareness. Students will participate in a performance on Wednesday, May 22 at 7 p.m. Registration for this program is $115. Register online at www.ludingtonartscenter.org or by calling 231-845-2787. 

Kara Rose is a 1995 graduate of Ludington High School and studied Theatre Performance at Western Michigan University. She was a working actress in Los Angeles for many years and returned to Ludington to be closer to family. Her theater credits include Lady Teazle in The School for Scandal, Elizabeth in Frankenstein, Antigone in Antigone, Ophelia in Hamlet, Titania, and Helena in different productions of A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Mariana in Measure for Measure, and Beatrice in Much Ado About Nothing. She’s also performed in television productions of The Gilmore Girls, The Drew Carey Show, All About Jim, The West Wing, Charmed, and Buffy the Vampire Slayer. On film, she has made appearances in Little Black Book, Day of Conception, and Dead and Gone.

Join Stan and Deb Haegert for Ballroom Dancing 102 and learn the basic steps of the Swing and Rhumba. This four-week course will take place on Tuesdays, Apr. 16, 23, 30, and May 7 from 12:30 - 1:30 p.m

The classes will be held at the Ludington Area Center for the Arts (LACA) in the dance studio. Registration for all four classes is only $40 per couple for LACA members or $50 for non-members.

Instructors Stan and Deb Haegert are passionate about dance and have extensive experience in the field. They have been part of the Ludington community since 2020 and have even made headlines in the Ludington Daily Newspaper, most noticeably for winning first place in the 2021 New Year's Video Skit Performance! With their guidance, you'll be well-prepared for any upcoming events, whether it's a cruise or a wedding.

Register at ludingtonartscenter.org or call 231-845-2787

Ludington Area Center for the Arts (LACA) is excited to offer After-School Art Ventures, a program designed for elementary school students ages 5 - 11 interested in exploring the world of art. Our program runs from 3:30 - 5:15 p.m. and follows the Ludington Elementary school calendar.

Tuesdays in May: TBD ($20)

• Tuesday, May 7
• Tuesday, May 14
• Tuesday, May 21
• Tuesday, May 28

Wednesdays in May: Pottery w/ Mary Case ($25)

• Wednesday, May 1
• Wednesday, May 8
• Wednesday, May 15
• Wednesday, May 22
• Wednesday, May 29

Thursdays in May: Pointillism and Perspective w/ Mary Case ($25)

• Thursday, May 2
• Thursday, May 9
• Thursday, May 16
• Thursday, May 23
• Thursday, May 30

Ludington Area School District will provide transportation from Ludington Elementary to LACA for this program! To sign up for LASD School Bus transportation, you must email Debby at the transportation office with your student’s name and days they will be riding to LACA: [email protected]. Make sure to select Bus 17D in the PikMyKid App. 

‘After-School Art-Ventures’ follows the Ludington Elementary school calendar. Art-Ventures will not hold a program on scheduled half-days, no-school days, or unscheduled snow days. If an instructor is ill and cannot teach, Art-Ventures will still hold a program, but a different project may be taught. 

Parents and guardians must fill out a consent form for each student before starting the program.

• PDF consent form
• Google From consent form

Daily Schedule

• 3:30 - 4 p.m. Arrival
• 3:30 - 4 p.m. Hand Washing and Snack
• 4 - 5 p.m. Art Project
• 5:15 p.m. Pick Up

This program is made possible by grants from the Community Foundation for Mason County, Patrick and Maria O'Hare Fund of the Community Foundation for Mason County, and Pennies from Heaven Foundation.

Join us for the 'Giant Paper Daisy' workshop with artist Deb Borema. This Adult Craft Night event will take place on Tuesday, May 7, from 6 to 8 p.m.

Experience the joy of creating a unique paper craft! This workshop is designed to cater to all skill levels and all necessary materials will be provided. Registration is $15 for LACA members and $25 for non-members. Register now at ludingtonartscenter.org or call 231-845-2787.

Adult Craft Night is a popular series of creative workshops that provides a platform for individuals to explore their artistic potential and indulge in unique craft experiences. 

Learn International Wu Style Tai Chi Chuan with Leslie Kannon at LACA! There are two program options, both take place one a week over 6 weeks.

• Wednesdays starting March 6 from 1 - 2 p.m.  (Mar. 6, Mar. 13, Mar. 20, Mar. 27, Apr. 3, and Apr. 10)

This class is designed for students 12 years old to adults. Registration for the six-week season is $50 for LACA members and $60 for non-members. Register online at ludingtonartscenter.org or by calling 231-845-2787.

Wu Style Tai Chi Chuan is practiced as a "form," a well-defined sequence of movements that flows from one posture to the next according to underlying principles. This class presents the movements and relaxed flow of the Tai Chi form from one posture to the next. Each class begins with a review of the previous one, then goes on to the new position.

The entire sequence of movements are taught, where the hands go, where the feet go, and the principles (softness, straightness, relaxation) that makes doing the movements worthwhile. Each class includes demonstrations, lots of practice repetitions, hands-on adjustments, and verbal guidance. Kannon suggests wearing loose fitting clothing, bringing a water bottle, and to practice at home between classes.

Ludington Area Center for the Arts (LACA) is excited to offer After-School Art Ventures, a program designed for elementary school students ages 5 - 11 interested in exploring the world of art. Our program runs from 3:30 - 5:15 p.m. and follows the Ludington Elementary school calendar.

Tuesdays in May: TBD ($20)

• Tuesday, May 7
• Tuesday, May 14
• Tuesday, May 21
• Tuesday, May 28

Wednesdays in May: Pottery w/ Mary Case ($25)

• Wednesday, May 1
• Wednesday, May 8
• Wednesday, May 15
• Wednesday, May 22
• Wednesday, May 29

Thursdays in May: Pointillism and Perspective w/ Mary Case ($25)

• Thursday, May 2
• Thursday, May 9
• Thursday, May 16
• Thursday, May 23
• Thursday, May 30

Ludington Area School District will provide transportation from Ludington Elementary to LACA for this program! To sign up for LASD School Bus transportation, you must email Debby at the transportation office with your student’s name and days they will be riding to LACA: [email protected]. Make sure to select Bus 17D in the PikMyKid App. 

‘After-School Art-Ventures’ follows the Ludington Elementary school calendar. Art-Ventures will not hold a program on scheduled half-days, no-school days, or unscheduled snow days. If an instructor is ill and cannot teach, Art-Ventures will still hold a program, but a different project may be taught. 

Parents and guardians must fill out a consent form for each student before starting the program.

• PDF consent form
• Google From consent form

Daily Schedule

• 3:30 - 4 p.m. Arrival
• 3:30 - 4 p.m. Hand Washing and Snack
• 4 - 5 p.m. Art Project
• 5:15 p.m. Pick Up

This program is made possible by grants from the Community Foundation for Mason County, Patrick and Maria O'Hare Fund of the Community Foundation for Mason County, and Pennies from Heaven Foundation.

Join Deb Borema for Workshop Wednesday! This free event is for kids ages 7-13 and takes place every Wednesday from 3:30-5 p.m. at the Ludington Area Center for the Art (LACA). Come explore your creativity and make new art and craft projects each week. Snacks will be provided. Space is limited, so register now to secure your spot! Register at ludingtonartscenter.org or call 231-845-2787. Parents must sign a consent form.

Students 10 to 18 years of age are invited to join Kara Rose for her ‘Teen Acting’ program at the Ludington Area Center for the Arts (LACA) on Mondays from 5:45 - 6:45 p.m. and Wednesdays from 6 - 7 p.m. , starting Mar. 4 (Mar. 4, 6, 11, 13,18, 20, SPRING BREAK, Apr. 1, 3, 8, 10, 15, 17, 22, 24, 29, May 1, 6, 8, 13, 15, 20, 22.)  This eleven-week program will introduce the foundations of acting, consisting of group exercises to develop physical and vocal awareness, concentration, imagination, and trust with scene partners. Students will be guided through developing their creative processes using monologues, scene work, and exercises in observational awareness. Students will participate in a performance on Wednesday, May 22 at 7 p.m. Registration for this program is $115. Register online at www.ludingtonartscenter.org or by calling 231-845-2787. 

Kara Rose is a 1995 graduate of Ludington High School and studied Theatre Performance at Western Michigan University. She was a working actress in Los Angeles for many years and returned to Ludington to be closer to family. Her theater credits include Lady Teazle in The School for Scandal, Elizabeth in Frankenstein, Antigone in Antigone, Ophelia in Hamlet, Titania, and Helena in different productions of A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Mariana in Measure for Measure, and Beatrice in Much Ado About Nothing. She’s also performed in television productions of The Gilmore Girls, The Drew Carey Show, All About Jim, The West Wing, Charmed, and Buffy the Vampire Slayer. On film, she has made appearances in Little Black Book, Day of Conception, and Dead and Gone.

Join Mary Case for her ‘Creating Texture and Designs on Clay Slab Mugs’ workshop at LACA! In this two-part workshop, you'll have the opportunity to create a one-of-a-kind mug. No experience is necessary.

During the workshop, Mary will guide you through molding slabs of clay to create unique mugs. She will demonstrate various texture options and design techniques, allowing you to personalize your own project.

The workshop will be held on Wednesday, May 8 a6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Registration per session is $35 for LACA members and $45 for non-members, and all supplies are included.

Students can decide on May 8 if they would like to glaze their own project on Wednesday, May 22 for an additional $10.

Once the mugs have gone through the final kiln firing, you can pick them up at LACA. Don't miss this opportunity to learn from Mary, a local artist, instructor, and gallery owner in Ludington!

For more information about this workshop and other upcoming events at LACA, please visit our website at www.ludingtonartscenter.org or call 231-845-2787.

Ludington Area Center for the Arts (LACA) is excited to offer After-School Art Ventures, a program designed for elementary school students ages 5 - 11 interested in exploring the world of art. Our program runs from 3:30 - 5:15 p.m. and follows the Ludington Elementary school calendar.

Tuesdays in May: TBD ($20)

• Tuesday, May 7
• Tuesday, May 14
• Tuesday, May 21
• Tuesday, May 28

Wednesdays in May: Pottery w/ Mary Case ($25)

• Wednesday, May 1
• Wednesday, May 8
• Wednesday, May 15
• Wednesday, May 22
• Wednesday, May 29

Thursdays in May: Pointillism and Perspective w/ Mary Case ($25)

• Thursday, May 2
• Thursday, May 9
• Thursday, May 16
• Thursday, May 23
• Thursday, May 30

Ludington Area School District will provide transportation from Ludington Elementary to LACA for this program! To sign up for LASD School Bus transportation, you must email Debby at the transportation office with your student’s name and days they will be riding to LACA: [email protected]. Make sure to select Bus 17D in the PikMyKid App. 

‘After-School Art-Ventures’ follows the Ludington Elementary school calendar. Art-Ventures will not hold a program on scheduled half-days, no-school days, or unscheduled snow days. If an instructor is ill and cannot teach, Art-Ventures will still hold a program, but a different project may be taught. 

Parents and guardians must fill out a consent form for each student before starting the program.

• PDF consent form
• Google From consent form

Daily Schedule

• 3:30 - 4 p.m. Arrival
• 3:30 - 4 p.m. Hand Washing and Snack
• 4 - 5 p.m. Art Project
• 5:15 p.m. Pick Up

This program is made possible by grants from the Community Foundation for Mason County, Patrick and Maria O'Hare Fund of the Community Foundation for Mason County, and Pennies from Heaven Foundation.

Deb Borema is leading two ‘Youth Sewing Groups’ for students 8 years-old and up every Saturday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. at LACA. Participation is $5 per day and requires a monthly commitment. You can register ludingtonartscenter.org or call LACA at 231-845-2787. 

Deb learned how to knit and sew from her grandmother. She still has the first doll dress she ever made when she was 9 years-old. Deb has taught craft classes at both LACA and Sandcastles. Some of her projects include rock painting, pom-poms, and potholders.  

Deb Borema is leading two ‘Youth Sewing Groups’ for students 8 years-old and up every Saturday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. at LACA. Participation is $5 per day and requires a monthly commitment. You can register ludingtonartscenter.org or call LACA at 231-845-2787. 

Deb learned how to knit and sew from her grandmother. She still has the first doll dress she ever made when she was 9 years-old. Deb has taught craft classes at both LACA and Sandcastles. Some of her projects include rock painting, pom-poms, and potholders.  

Learn oil painting techniques from Ludington area artist Justin David Gustafson during his weekly painting class at the Ludington Area Center for the Arts.

This ongoing class is open to all skill levels and those interested in taking the class can

join at any time.

Cost of the workshop is $45 per session for LACA members and $55 per session for non-members. All materials are supplied.

Students 10 to 18 years of age are invited to join Kara Rose for her ‘Teen Acting’ program at the Ludington Area Center for the Arts (LACA) on Mondays from 5:45 - 6:45 p.m. and Wednesdays from 6 - 7 p.m. , starting Mar. 4 (Mar. 4, 6, 11, 13,18, 20, SPRING BREAK, Apr. 1, 3, 8, 10, 15, 17, 22, 24, 29, May 1, 6, 8, 13, 15, 20, 22.)  This eleven-week program will introduce the foundations of acting, consisting of group exercises to develop physical and vocal awareness, concentration, imagination, and trust with scene partners. Students will be guided through developing their creative processes using monologues, scene work, and exercises in observational awareness. Students will participate in a performance on Wednesday, May 22 at 7 p.m. Registration for this program is $115. Register online at www.ludingtonartscenter.org or by calling 231-845-2787. 

Kara Rose is a 1995 graduate of Ludington High School and studied Theatre Performance at Western Michigan University. She was a working actress in Los Angeles for many years and returned to Ludington to be closer to family. Her theater credits include Lady Teazle in The School for Scandal, Elizabeth in Frankenstein, Antigone in Antigone, Ophelia in Hamlet, Titania, and Helena in different productions of A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Mariana in Measure for Measure, and Beatrice in Much Ado About Nothing. She’s also performed in television productions of The Gilmore Girls, The Drew Carey Show, All About Jim, The West Wing, Charmed, and Buffy the Vampire Slayer. On film, she has made appearances in Little Black Book, Day of Conception, and Dead and Gone.

Ludington Area Center for the Arts (LACA) is excited to offer After-School Art Ventures, a program designed for elementary school students ages 5 - 11 interested in exploring the world of art. Our program runs from 3:30 - 5:15 p.m. and follows the Ludington Elementary school calendar.

Tuesdays in May: TBD ($20)

• Tuesday, May 7
• Tuesday, May 14
• Tuesday, May 21
• Tuesday, May 28

Wednesdays in May: Pottery w/ Mary Case ($25)

• Wednesday, May 1
• Wednesday, May 8
• Wednesday, May 15
• Wednesday, May 22
• Wednesday, May 29

Thursdays in May: Pointillism and Perspective w/ Mary Case ($25)

• Thursday, May 2
• Thursday, May 9
• Thursday, May 16
• Thursday, May 23
• Thursday, May 30

Ludington Area School District will provide transportation from Ludington Elementary to LACA for this program! To sign up for LASD School Bus transportation, you must email Debby at the transportation office with your student’s name and days they will be riding to LACA: [email protected]. Make sure to select Bus 17D in the PikMyKid App. 

‘After-School Art-Ventures’ follows the Ludington Elementary school calendar. Art-Ventures will not hold a program on scheduled half-days, no-school days, or unscheduled snow days. If an instructor is ill and cannot teach, Art-Ventures will still hold a program, but a different project may be taught. 

Parents and guardians must fill out a consent form for each student before starting the program.

• PDF consent form
• Google From consent form

Daily Schedule

• 3:30 - 4 p.m. Arrival
• 3:30 - 4 p.m. Hand Washing and Snack
• 4 - 5 p.m. Art Project
• 5:15 p.m. Pick Up

This program is made possible by grants from the Community Foundation for Mason County, Patrick and Maria O'Hare Fund of the Community Foundation for Mason County, and Pennies from Heaven Foundation.

Learn International Wu Style Tai Chi Chuan with Leslie Kannon at LACA! There are two program options, both take place one a week over 6 weeks.

• Wednesdays starting March 6 from 1 - 2 p.m.  (Mar. 6, Mar. 13, Mar. 20, Mar. 27, Apr. 3, and Apr. 10)

This class is designed for students 12 years old to adults. Registration for the six-week season is $50 for LACA members and $60 for non-members. Register online at ludingtonartscenter.org or by calling 231-845-2787.

Wu Style Tai Chi Chuan is practiced as a "form," a well-defined sequence of movements that flows from one posture to the next according to underlying principles. This class presents the movements and relaxed flow of the Tai Chi form from one posture to the next. Each class begins with a review of the previous one, then goes on to the new position.

The entire sequence of movements are taught, where the hands go, where the feet go, and the principles (softness, straightness, relaxation) that makes doing the movements worthwhile. Each class includes demonstrations, lots of practice repetitions, hands-on adjustments, and verbal guidance. Kannon suggests wearing loose fitting clothing, bringing a water bottle, and to practice at home between classes.

Ludington Area Center for the Arts (LACA) is excited to offer After-School Art Ventures, a program designed for elementary school students ages 5 - 11 interested in exploring the world of art. Our program runs from 3:30 - 5:15 p.m. and follows the Ludington Elementary school calendar.

Tuesdays in May: TBD ($20)

• Tuesday, May 7
• Tuesday, May 14
• Tuesday, May 21
• Tuesday, May 28

Wednesdays in May: Pottery w/ Mary Case ($25)

• Wednesday, May 1
• Wednesday, May 8
• Wednesday, May 15
• Wednesday, May 22
• Wednesday, May 29

Thursdays in May: Pointillism and Perspective w/ Mary Case ($25)

• Thursday, May 2
• Thursday, May 9
• Thursday, May 16
• Thursday, May 23
• Thursday, May 30

Ludington Area School District will provide transportation from Ludington Elementary to LACA for this program! To sign up for LASD School Bus transportation, you must email Debby at the transportation office with your student’s name and days they will be riding to LACA: [email protected]. Make sure to select Bus 17D in the PikMyKid App. 

‘After-School Art-Ventures’ follows the Ludington Elementary school calendar. Art-Ventures will not hold a program on scheduled half-days, no-school days, or unscheduled snow days. If an instructor is ill and cannot teach, Art-Ventures will still hold a program, but a different project may be taught. 

Parents and guardians must fill out a consent form for each student before starting the program.

• PDF consent form
• Google From consent form

Daily Schedule

• 3:30 - 4 p.m. Arrival
• 3:30 - 4 p.m. Hand Washing and Snack
• 4 - 5 p.m. Art Project
• 5:15 p.m. Pick Up

This program is made possible by grants from the Community Foundation for Mason County, Patrick and Maria O'Hare Fund of the Community Foundation for Mason County, and Pennies from Heaven Foundation.

Join Deb Borema for Workshop Wednesday! This free event is for kids ages 7-13 and takes place every Wednesday from 3:30-5 p.m. at the Ludington Area Center for the Art (LACA). Come explore your creativity and make new art and craft projects each week. Snacks will be provided. Space is limited, so register now to secure your spot! Register at ludingtonartscenter.org or call 231-845-2787. Parents must sign a consent form.

Students 10 to 18 years of age are invited to join Kara Rose for her ‘Teen Acting’ program at the Ludington Area Center for the Arts (LACA) on Mondays from 5:45 - 6:45 p.m. and Wednesdays from 6 - 7 p.m. , starting Mar. 4 (Mar. 4, 6, 11, 13,18, 20, SPRING BREAK, Apr. 1, 3, 8, 10, 15, 17, 22, 24, 29, May 1, 6, 8, 13, 15, 20, 22.)  This eleven-week program will introduce the foundations of acting, consisting of group exercises to develop physical and vocal awareness, concentration, imagination, and trust with scene partners. Students will be guided through developing their creative processes using monologues, scene work, and exercises in observational awareness. Students will participate in a performance on Wednesday, May 22 at 7 p.m. Registration for this program is $115. Register online at www.ludingtonartscenter.org or by calling 231-845-2787. 

Kara Rose is a 1995 graduate of Ludington High School and studied Theatre Performance at Western Michigan University. She was a working actress in Los Angeles for many years and returned to Ludington to be closer to family. Her theater credits include Lady Teazle in The School for Scandal, Elizabeth in Frankenstein, Antigone in Antigone, Ophelia in Hamlet, Titania, and Helena in different productions of A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Mariana in Measure for Measure, and Beatrice in Much Ado About Nothing. She’s also performed in television productions of The Gilmore Girls, The Drew Carey Show, All About Jim, The West Wing, Charmed, and Buffy the Vampire Slayer. On film, she has made appearances in Little Black Book, Day of Conception, and Dead and Gone.

Join Mary Case for her 'Ceramic Wall Planter' workshop at LACA! This two-part workshop offers the chance to create a unique planter to hang on your wall. No prior experience is required.

During the workshop, Mary will guide you in molding two slabs of clay into a wall planter. She will show various texture options and design techniques, allowing you to customize your project.

The workshop is split into two parts. On Wednesday, May 1 from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m., you will form your planter from clay. On Wednesday, May 15 from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m., you will glaze your project. You can also choose a glaze color for Mary to apply. Registration is $45 for LACA members and $55 for non-members, with all supplies included.

After the planters undergo a final kiln firing, you can pick them up from LACA.

For more details about this workshop and other upcoming events at LACA, visit our website at www.ludingtonartscenter.org or call 231-845-2787.

Mary Case is a local artist, teacher, and gallery owner in Ludington. Her studio is located on Dowland Street, two blocks east of the car ferry.

Ludington Area Center for the Arts (LACA) is excited to offer After-School Art Ventures, a program designed for elementary school students ages 5 - 11 interested in exploring the world of art. Our program runs from 3:30 - 5:15 p.m. and follows the Ludington Elementary school calendar.

Tuesdays in May: TBD ($20)

• Tuesday, May 7
• Tuesday, May 14
• Tuesday, May 21
• Tuesday, May 28

Wednesdays in May: Pottery w/ Mary Case ($25)

• Wednesday, May 1
• Wednesday, May 8
• Wednesday, May 15
• Wednesday, May 22
• Wednesday, May 29

Thursdays in May: Pointillism and Perspective w/ Mary Case ($25)

• Thursday, May 2
• Thursday, May 9
• Thursday, May 16
• Thursday, May 23
• Thursday, May 30

Ludington Area School District will provide transportation from Ludington Elementary to LACA for this program! To sign up for LASD School Bus transportation, you must email Debby at the transportation office with your student’s name and days they will be riding to LACA: [email protected]. Make sure to select Bus 17D in the PikMyKid App. 

‘After-School Art-Ventures’ follows the Ludington Elementary school calendar. Art-Ventures will not hold a program on scheduled half-days, no-school days, or unscheduled snow days. If an instructor is ill and cannot teach, Art-Ventures will still hold a program, but a different project may be taught. 

Parents and guardians must fill out a consent form for each student before starting the program.

• PDF consent form
• Google From consent form

Daily Schedule

• 3:30 - 4 p.m. Arrival
• 3:30 - 4 p.m. Hand Washing and Snack
• 4 - 5 p.m. Art Project
• 5:15 p.m. Pick Up

This program is made possible by grants from the Community Foundation for Mason County, Patrick and Maria O'Hare Fund of the Community Foundation for Mason County, and Pennies from Heaven Foundation.