Cultural Events – Cultural Economic Development Task Force

	December 2024
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1 Sunday Family Fun Day! Sunday Family Fun Day! December 1, 2024 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm Sandcastles Children's Museum, 129 E Ludington Ave, Ludington, MI 49431, USA Open every Sunday 12:00-4:00 pm. Sunday we will have our family games out at the Creation Station for families to enjoy. Admission is $9.00 per person and those under 1 are free. Members come right in. See more details Oil Painting w/ Justin David Gustafson Oil Painting w/ Justin David Gustafson December 1, 2024 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm 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. See more details • •	2	3 Art of Giving Holiday Market Place Art of Giving Holiday Market Place December 3, 2024 11:00 am - 4:00 pm See more details Festival of Wreaths Festival of Wreaths December 3, 2024 11:00 am - 4:00 pm See more details Beginner Piano Lessons w/ Stephanie Shilander Beginner Piano Lessons w/ Stephanie Shilander December 3, 2024 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Stephanie Shilander, the Head Tutor at the Math Center at West Shore Community College, is not only helping WSCC students excel in math but also in piano. She is now offering her musical talents at LACA, providing 30-minute piano lessons. The cost is $20 for LACA members and $30 for non-members. The lessons are available on: Tuesdays: 3 - 3:30 p.m. and 3:30 - 4 p.m. Wednesdays: 3 - 3:30 p.m., 3:30 - 4 p.m., 4 - 4:30 p.m., 4:30 - 5 p.m., and 5 - 5:30 p.m. Fridays: 3 - 3:30 p.m. and 3:30 - 4 p.m. To purchase lessons, visit ludingtonartscenter.org or call 231-845-2787. After you purchase, LACA will contact you to schedule your lesson(s). See more details After-School Art-Ventures After-School Art-Ventures December 3, 2024 3:30 pm - 5:15 pm 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. SEPTEMBER Tuesdays in September: Origami w/ Katie Provenzano ($20) September 3, 10, 17 & 24 NOTE: Kindergarten has a half day on September 3. Our program will start at 3:30 p.m. Wednesdays in September: Artist Trading Cards w/ Mary Case ($20) September 4, 11, 18, & 25 Thursdays in September: Pottery w/ Mary Case ($20) September 5, 12, 19 & 26 OCTOBER Tuesdays in October: Watercolor Bugs & Birds w/ Ruthie Eilers ($25) October 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29 Wednesdays in October: Collage w/ Mary Case ($20) October 2, 9, 23 & 30 - No program on October 16, half day of school Thursdays in October: Pottery w/ Mary Case ($20) October, 3, 10, 24 & 31 - No program on October 17, half day of school NOVEMBER Tuesdays in November: Watercolor Book of Thanksgiving ($20) November 5, 12, 19 & 26 Wednesdays in November: Perspective & Pointillism w/ Mary Case ($15) November 6, 13 & 20 - No program on November 27, half day of school Thursdays in November: Pottery w/ Mary Case ($15) November 7, 14 & 21 - No program on November 28, Thanksgiving DECEMBER Tuesdays in December: Watercolor Holiday Cards w/ Ruthie Eilers and Kid’s Zumba with Jorgelina McManus ($15) December 3, 10 & 17 - No program on December 24, winter break Wednesdays in December: Pottery and Stamping w/ Mary Case ($15) December 4, 11 & 18 - No program on December 25, winter break Thursdays in December: Pottery and Ornament Making w/ Mary Case ($15) December 5, 12 & 19 - No program on December 26, winter break JANUARY Tuesdays in January: Basics In Knitting w/ Ruthie Eilers ($20) January 7, 14, 21 & 28 Wednesdays in January: Pottery and Storybook Making w/ Mary Case ($20) January 8, 15, 22 & 29 - No program on January 1, winter break Thursdays in January: Pottery and Collage w/ Mary Case ($20) January 9, 16, 23 & 30 - No program on January 2, winter break FEBRUARY Tuesdays in February: Felt and Fabric Clothesline Garland w/ Ruthie Eilers ($20) February 4, 11, 18 & 25 Thursdays in February: Pottery and Painting w/ Mary Case ($20) February 5, 12, 19 & 26 Thursdays in February: Pottery and Printmaking w/ Mary Case ($20) February 6, 13, 20 & 27 MARCH Tuesdays in March: TBD ($20) March 4, 11, 18 & 25 Wednesdays in March: Pottery and Pen, Pencil and Ink w/ Mary Case ($15) March 12, 19 & 26 - No program on March 5, half day of school Thursdays in March: Pottery and Popsicle Sticks w/ Mary Case ($15) March 13, 20 & 27 - No program on March 6, half day of school APRIL Tuesdays in April: Stop Motion Animation w/ 4-H ($20) April 8, 15, 22 & 29 - No program on April 1, spring break Wednesday in April: Pottery and Artist Trading Cards w/ Mary Case ($20) April 9, 16, 23 & 30 - No program on April 2, spring break Thursdays in April: Pottery and Artist Trading Cards w/ Mary Case ($15) April 10, 17 & 24 - No program on April 3, spring break MAY Tuesdays in May: Paper Making and Paper Circuits w/ 4-H ($20) May 6, 13, 10 & 27 Wednesdays in May: Pottery and Painting w/ Mary Case ($20) May 7, 14, 21 & 28 Thursdays in May: Pottery and Storybook Making w/ Mary Case ($25) May 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29 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 18C 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. Pat and Julie Greene have kindly made a donation to provide financial assistance to families for After-School Art-Ventures. This program, which focuses on nurturing the creativity of students in a fun and engaging environment, is now more accessible thanks to their contribution! If you are interested in taking advantage of this scholarship opportunity, fill out this Google Form: https://forms.gle/EdSXo2uW3ZZcQj4f6. See more details • • • •	4 Ludington Writers Ludington Writers December 3, 2024 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm See more details Art of Giving Holiday Market Place Art of Giving Holiday Market Place December 4, 2024 11:00 am - 6:00 pm See more details Festival of Wreaths Festival of Wreaths December 4, 2024 11:00 am - 6:00 pm See more details Beginner Piano Lessons w/ Stephanie Shilander Beginner Piano Lessons w/ Stephanie Shilander December 4, 2024 3:00 pm - 5:30 pm Stephanie Shilander, the Head Tutor at the Math Center at West Shore Community College, is not only helping WSCC students excel in math but also in piano. She is now offering her musical talents at LACA, providing 30-minute piano lessons. The cost is $20 for LACA members and $30 for non-members. The lessons are available on: Tuesdays: 3 - 3:30 p.m. and 3:30 - 4 p.m. Wednesdays: 3 - 3:30 p.m., 3:30 - 4 p.m., 4 - 4:30 p.m., 4:30 - 5 p.m., and 5 - 5:30 p.m. Fridays: 3 - 3:30 p.m. and 3:30 - 4 p.m. To purchase lessons, visit ludingtonartscenter.org or call 231-845-2787. After you purchase, LACA will contact you to schedule your lesson(s). See more details After-School Art-Ventures After-School Art-Ventures December 4, 2024 3:30 pm - 5:15 pm 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. SEPTEMBER Tuesdays in September: Origami w/ Katie Provenzano ($20) September 3, 10, 17 & 24 NOTE: Kindergarten has a half day on September 3. Our program will start at 3:30 p.m. Wednesdays in September: Artist Trading Cards w/ Mary Case ($20) September 4, 11, 18, & 25 Thursdays in September: Pottery w/ Mary Case ($20) September 5, 12, 19 & 26 OCTOBER Tuesdays in October: Watercolor Bugs & Birds w/ Ruthie Eilers ($25) October 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29 Wednesdays in October: Collage w/ Mary Case ($20) October 2, 9, 23 & 30 - No program on October 16, half day of school Thursdays in October: Pottery w/ Mary Case ($20) October, 3, 10, 24 & 31 - No program on October 17, half day of school NOVEMBER Tuesdays in November: Watercolor Book of Thanksgiving ($20) November 5, 12, 19 & 26 Wednesdays in November: Perspective & Pointillism w/ Mary Case ($15) November 6, 13 & 20 - No program on November 27, half day of school Thursdays in November: Pottery w/ Mary Case ($15) November 7, 14 & 21 - No program on November 28, Thanksgiving DECEMBER Tuesdays in December: Watercolor Holiday Cards w/ Ruthie Eilers and Kid’s Zumba with Jorgelina McManus ($15) December 3, 10 & 17 - No program on December 24, winter break Wednesdays in December: Pottery and Stamping w/ Mary Case ($15) December 4, 11 & 18 - No program on December 25, winter break Thursdays in December: Pottery and Ornament Making w/ Mary Case ($15) December 5, 12 & 19 - No program on December 26, winter break JANUARY Tuesdays in January: Basics In Knitting w/ Ruthie Eilers ($20) January 7, 14, 21 & 28 Wednesdays in January: Pottery and Storybook Making w/ Mary Case ($20) January 8, 15, 22 & 29 - No program on January 1, winter break Thursdays in January: Pottery and Collage w/ Mary Case ($20) January 9, 16, 23 & 30 - No program on January 2, winter break FEBRUARY Tuesdays in February: Felt and Fabric Clothesline Garland w/ Ruthie Eilers ($20) February 4, 11, 18 & 25 Thursdays in February: Pottery and Painting w/ Mary Case ($20) February 5, 12, 19 & 26 Thursdays in February: Pottery and Printmaking w/ Mary Case ($20) February 6, 13, 20 & 27 MARCH Tuesdays in March: TBD ($20) March 4, 11, 18 & 25 Wednesdays in March: Pottery and Pen, Pencil and Ink w/ Mary Case ($15) March 12, 19 & 26 - No program on March 5, half day of school Thursdays in March: Pottery and Popsicle Sticks w/ Mary Case ($15) March 13, 20 & 27 - No program on March 6, half day of school APRIL Tuesdays in April: Stop Motion Animation w/ 4-H ($20) April 8, 15, 22 & 29 - No program on April 1, spring break Wednesday in April: Pottery and Artist Trading Cards w/ Mary Case ($20) April 9, 16, 23 & 30 - No program on April 2, spring break Thursdays in April: Pottery and Artist Trading Cards w/ Mary Case ($15) April 10, 17 & 24 - No program on April 3, spring break MAY Tuesdays in May: Paper Making and Paper Circuits w/ 4-H ($20) May 6, 13, 10 & 27 Wednesdays in May: Pottery and Painting w/ Mary Case ($20) May 7, 14, 21 & 28 Thursdays in May: Pottery and Storybook Making w/ Mary Case ($25) May 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29 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 18C 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. Pat and Julie Greene have kindly made a donation to provide financial assistance to families for After-School Art-Ventures. This program, which focuses on nurturing the creativity of students in a fun and engaging environment, is now more accessible thanks to their contribution! If you are interested in taking advantage of this scholarship opportunity, fill out this Google Form: https://forms.gle/EdSXo2uW3ZZcQj4f6. See more details Youth Sewing Youth Sewing December 4, 2024 3:30 pm - 5:15 pm Deb Borema is leading two ‘Youth Sewing Groups’ for students 8 years-old and up every Saturday from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and Wednesdays from 3:30 - 5:15 p.m. at LACA. The Wednesday program follows the Ludington Elementary School calendar. Youth Sewing will not hold a program on scheduled half-days, no-school days, or unscheduled snow days. If Deb is ill and cannot teach, Youth Sewing will still hold a program on Wednesdays, but a different project may be taught. Participation is $5 per day and requires a monthly commitment. 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 18C in the PikMyKid App. Parents and guardians must fill out a consent form for each student before starting the program. Google From consent form Daily Schedule for Wednesdays: 3:30 - 4 p.m. Arrival 3:30 - 4 p.m. Hand Washing and Snack 4 - 5 p.m. Sewing 5:15 p.m. Pick Up Daily Schedule for Saturdays: 11 a.m. Arrival 12:30 p.m. Pick Up 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. OCTOBER Wednesdays in October ($20) October 2, 9, 23 & 30 Saturdays in October ($20) October 5, 12, 19, 26 NOVEMBER Saturdays in November ($20) November 2, 9, 16 & 23 - No program on November 30 Wednesdays in November ($15) November 6, 13 & 20 - No program on November 27, half day of school DECEMBER Wednesdays in December ($15) December 4, 11 & 18 - No program on December 25, winter break Saturdays in December ($10) December 7 & 14 - No program on December 21 or 28, winter break JANUARY Saturday in January ($20) January 4, 11, 18 & 25 Wednesdays in January ($20) January 8, 15, 22 & 29 - No program on January 1, winter break FEBRUARY Saturdays in February ($20) February 1, 8, 15 & 22 Wednesdays in February ($20) February 5, 12, 19 & 26 MARCH Saturdays in March ($20) March 1, 8, 15 & 22 - No program on March 29, spring break Wednesdays in March ($15) March 13, 20 & 27 - No program on March 6, half day of school APRIL Wednesday in April ($20) April 9, 16, 23 & 30 - No program on April 2, spring break Saturdays in April ($15) April 12, 19 & 26 - No program on April 5, spring break MAY Saturdays in May ($25) May 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31 Wednesdays in May ($20) May 7, 14, 21 & 28 See more details Craft Night: Santa Workshop Tissue Box Cover w/ Deb Borema Craft Night: Santa Workshop Tissue Box Cover w/ Deb Borema December 4, 2024 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Join Deb Borema for the Santa Workshop Tissue Box Cover workshop on Wednesday, Dec. 4 from 6 - 7:30 p.m. This Craft Night is open to teens and adults 15 years and older. Whether you're a seasoned artist or just starting your creative journey, this workshop is designed to cater to all skill levels. All necessary materials will be provided, ensuring a hassle-free experience for attendees. 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. Led by the talented artist Deb Borema, this event promises to inspire and engage participants in a fun-filled evening of creativity. Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity! Registration is $15 for LACA members and $25 for non-members. Register now at ludingtonartscenter.org or call 231-845-2787. See more details International Wu Style Tai Chi Chuan w/ Leslie Kannon International Wu Style Tai Chi Chuan w/ Leslie Kannon December 4, 2024 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Learn International Wu Style Tai Chi Chuan with Leslie Kannon at LACA! Wednesdays starting Nov. 13 from 6 - 7:30 p.m. (Nov. 13, Nov. 20, Nov. 27, Dec. 4, Dec. 11, and Dec. 18) 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. Students who have already completed the six-week session are invited to join the class to practice! Drop-in fees for LACA members is $9 and for non-members is $12. 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. See more details Clay Ornaments w/ Mary Case Clay Ornaments w/ Mary Case December 4, 2024 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm LACA is excited to announce a special workshop on creating unique clay ornaments with talented artist Mary Case. This engaging event will take place on Wednesday, Dec. 4, from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Participants will have the opportunity to work with underglazes and learn various techniques to make their own one-of-a-kind Christmas ornaments. Whether you're a seasoned artist or a beginner, this workshop is open to all skill levels. Mary Case, a highly skilled artist with a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Sienna Heights University, will lead the workshop. With a specialization in drawing, painting, ceramics, and creative writing, Mary brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to her teaching. She has honed her pottery skills under the guidance of professional potters Charlie Blosser and Jan Sadowski, and has worked at Salmon Falls Production Pottery in Andover, New Hampshire. In addition to her artwork, Mary owns a gallery where she sells her paintings and pottery. Her teaching studio, conveniently located on Dowland Street, is just two blocks east of the car ferry. With five years of experience living in Ludington, Mary is passionate about teaching and offers a variety of multimedia classes at her studio and at LACA, with a focus on pottery and acrylic painting. The workshop fee is $20 for LACA members, $30 for non-members, and $15 for kids. Register at ludingtonartscenter.org 231-845-2787. See more details • • • • • • • • •	5 Preschool Sensory Play Preschool Sensory Play December 5, 2024 10:00 am - 1:00 pm Sandcastles Children's Museum, 129 E Ludington Ave, Ludington, MI 49431, USA Sensory Play will be out from 10-1pm today. We will have the sensory table, a sensory craft, changing light, and Sensory Tubes. Admission is $9.00 per person, and under 1 year is free. Members come right in. See more details Art of Giving Holiday Market Place Art of Giving Holiday Market Place December 5, 2024 11:00 am - 4:00 pm See more details Festival of Wreaths Festival of Wreaths December 5, 2024 11:00 am - 4:00 pm See more details Festive Card Creation Holiday Stamp Workshops w/ Ellen Niemann Festive Card Creation Holiday Stamp Workshops w/ Ellen Niemann December 5, 2024 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Join instructor Ellen Niemann for a series of engaging holiday card-making workshops! Learn to create unique, handcrafted cards using a variety of techniques and materials. Perfect for crafters of all skill levels! Workshop Details: Dates: Thursdays from 1–3 p.m. Nov. 7: Stampin' & Punchin' (some assembly required) Nov. 14: Faux watercolor and misty backgrounds Nov. 21: Heat embossing and sparkle Dec. 5: Freestyle—put it all together Cost per workshop: $25 for LACA members, $35 for non-members. LACA members may attend all 4 workshops for $90! Registration: Visit ludingtonartscenter.org or call 231-845-2787 What to Expect: Each workshop offers a unique card-making experience. You'll learn different techniques and create four handmade cards to take home. All necessary supplies are included, featuring card stock, decorative papers, stamps, punches, adhesives, and glitter. Feel free to bring your own supplies if desired! Optional Supplies: Straight edge and/or paper cutter with sliding blade Bone folders Your favorite stamps and punches (clearly marked with your name if you plan to share) Creative ideas for sharing Expand your card-making skills and create beautiful, personalized holiday greetings! Click here for other workshops: Thursday, Nov. 7 from 1 - 3 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 14 from 1 - 3 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 21 from 1 - 3 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 5 from 1 - 3 p.m. See more details After-School Art-Ventures After-School Art-Ventures December 5, 2024 3:30 pm - 5:15 pm 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. SEPTEMBER Tuesdays in September: Origami w/ Katie Provenzano ($20) September 3, 10, 17 & 24 NOTE: Kindergarten has a half day on September 3. Our program will start at 3:30 p.m. Wednesdays in September: Artist Trading Cards w/ Mary Case ($20) September 4, 11, 18, & 25 Thursdays in September: Pottery w/ Mary Case ($20) September 5, 12, 19 & 26 OCTOBER Tuesdays in October: Watercolor Bugs & Birds w/ Ruthie Eilers ($25) October 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29 Wednesdays in October: Collage w/ Mary Case ($20) October 2, 9, 23 & 30 - No program on October 16, half day of school Thursdays in October: Pottery w/ Mary Case ($20) October, 3, 10, 24 & 31 - No program on October 17, half day of school NOVEMBER Tuesdays in November: Watercolor Book of Thanksgiving ($20) November 5, 12, 19 & 26 Wednesdays in November: Perspective & Pointillism w/ Mary Case ($15) November 6, 13 & 20 - No program on November 27, half day of school Thursdays in November: Pottery w/ Mary Case ($15) November 7, 14 & 21 - No program on November 28, Thanksgiving DECEMBER Tuesdays in December: Watercolor Holiday Cards w/ Ruthie Eilers and Kid’s Zumba with Jorgelina McManus ($15) December 3, 10 & 17 - No program on December 24, winter break Wednesdays in December: Pottery and Stamping w/ Mary Case ($15) December 4, 11 & 18 - No program on December 25, winter break Thursdays in December: Pottery and Ornament Making w/ Mary Case ($15) December 5, 12 & 19 - No program on December 26, winter break JANUARY Tuesdays in January: Basics In Knitting w/ Ruthie Eilers ($20) January 7, 14, 21 & 28 Wednesdays in January: Pottery and Storybook Making w/ Mary Case ($20) January 8, 15, 22 & 29 - No program on January 1, winter break Thursdays in January: Pottery and Collage w/ Mary Case ($20) January 9, 16, 23 & 30 - No program on January 2, winter break FEBRUARY Tuesdays in February: Felt and Fabric Clothesline Garland w/ Ruthie Eilers ($20) February 4, 11, 18 & 25 Thursdays in February: Pottery and Painting w/ Mary Case ($20) February 5, 12, 19 & 26 Thursdays in February: Pottery and Printmaking w/ Mary Case ($20) February 6, 13, 20 & 27 MARCH Tuesdays in March: TBD ($20) March 4, 11, 18 & 25 Wednesdays in March: Pottery and Pen, Pencil and Ink w/ Mary Case ($15) March 12, 19 & 26 - No program on March 5, half day of school Thursdays in March: Pottery and Popsicle Sticks w/ Mary Case ($15) March 13, 20 & 27 - No program on March 6, half day of school APRIL Tuesdays in April: Stop Motion Animation w/ 4-H ($20) April 8, 15, 22 & 29 - No program on April 1, spring break Wednesday in April: Pottery and Artist Trading Cards w/ Mary Case ($20) April 9, 16, 23 & 30 - No program on April 2, spring break Thursdays in April: Pottery and Artist Trading Cards w/ Mary Case ($15) April 10, 17 & 24 - No program on April 3, spring break MAY Tuesdays in May: Paper Making and Paper Circuits w/ 4-H ($20) May 6, 13, 10 & 27 Wednesdays in May: Pottery and Painting w/ Mary Case ($20) May 7, 14, 21 & 28 Thursdays in May: Pottery and Storybook Making w/ Mary Case ($25) May 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29 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 18C 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. Pat and Julie Greene have kindly made a donation to provide financial assistance to families for After-School Art-Ventures. This program, which focuses on nurturing the creativity of students in a fun and engaging environment, is now more accessible thanks to their contribution! If you are interested in taking advantage of this scholarship opportunity, fill out this Google Form: https://forms.gle/EdSXo2uW3ZZcQj4f6. See more details Cats and Jammers Cats and Jammers December 5, 2024 11:00 pm - December 6, 2024 3:00 am Custer VFW Gold Bar Post, 2022 State St, Custer, MI 49405, USA See more details • • • • • •	6 Cats and Jammers Cats and Jammers December 5, 2024 11:00 pm - December 6, 2024 3:00 am Custer VFW Gold Bar Post, 2022 State St, Custer, MI 49405, USA See more details Active Play for Toddlers! Active Play for Toddlers! December 6, 2024 10:00 am - 1:00 pm Sandcastles Children's Museum, 129 E Ludington Ave, Ludington, MI 49431, USA Active Play for Toddlers is 10 am until Noon! We will have our new Counting Stepping Stones out from our 2023 Wish List through The Community Foundation! Also, we will have our Climbing Blocks, and a different Toddler Scavenger Hunts each week to get them moving around the Museum! Admission is $9.00 per person, and under 1 year is free. Members come right in See more details Art of Giving Holiday Market Place Art of Giving Holiday Market Place December 6, 2024 11:00 am - 4:00 pm See more details BenJammin and Emily are returning to Sandcastles! BenJammin and Emily are returning to Sandcastles! December 6, 2024 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Sandcastles Children's Museum, 129 E Ludington Ave, Ludington, MI 49431, USA Special event Friday December 6, 2024, at 11:00! BenJammin and Emily are returning to Sandcastles! Special surprise that you don't want to miss! Edit See more details Festival of Wreaths Festival of Wreaths December 6, 2024 11:00 am - 4:00 pm See more details Beginner Piano Lessons w/ Stephanie Shilander Beginner Piano Lessons w/ Stephanie Shilander December 6, 2024 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Stephanie Shilander, the Head Tutor at the Math Center at West Shore Community College, is not only helping WSCC students excel in math but also in piano. She is now offering her musical talents at LACA, providing 30-minute piano lessons. The cost is $20 for LACA members and $30 for non-members. The lessons are available on: Tuesdays: 3 - 3:30 p.m. and 3:30 - 4 p.m. Wednesdays: 3 - 3:30 p.m., 3:30 - 4 p.m., 4 - 4:30 p.m., 4:30 - 5 p.m., and 5 - 5:30 p.m. Fridays: 3 - 3:30 p.m. and 3:30 - 4 p.m. To purchase lessons, visit ludingtonartscenter.org or call 231-845-2787. After you purchase, LACA will contact you to schedule your lesson(s). See more details • • • • • •	7 Art of Giving Holiday Market Place Art of Giving Holiday Market Place December 7, 2024 11:00 am - 2:00 pm See more details Debbie Nellis returns to Sandcastles with her new book! Debbie Nellis returns to Sandcastles with her new book! December 7, 2024 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Sandcastles Children's Museum, 129 E Ludington Ave, Ludington, MI 49431, USA Debbie Nellis is the author of the Mackinac Max series. The adventures of a turtle named Max on Mackinac Island, Michigan. Debbie has also created several journals. Her books are always available on Amazon. She will be reading her new book! Come check it out at 11:00 am! See more details Festival of Wreaths Festival of Wreaths December 7, 2024 11:00 am - 2:00 pm See more details Youth Sewing Youth Sewing December 7, 2024 11:00 am - 12:30 pm Deb Borema is leading two ‘Youth Sewing Groups’ for students 8 years-old and up every Saturday from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and Wednesdays from 3:30 - 5:15 p.m. at LACA. The Wednesday program follows the Ludington Elementary School calendar. Youth Sewing will not hold a program on scheduled half-days, no-school days, or unscheduled snow days. If Deb is ill and cannot teach, Youth Sewing will still hold a program on Wednesdays, but a different project may be taught. Participation is $5 per day and requires a monthly commitment. 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 18C in the PikMyKid App. Parents and guardians must fill out a consent form for each student before starting the program. Google From consent form Daily Schedule for Wednesdays: 3:30 - 4 p.m. Arrival 3:30 - 4 p.m. Hand Washing and Snack 4 - 5 p.m. Sewing 5:15 p.m. Pick Up Daily Schedule for Saturdays: 11 a.m. Arrival 12:30 p.m. Pick Up 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. OCTOBER Wednesdays in October ($20) October 2, 9, 23 & 30 Saturdays in October ($20) October 5, 12, 19, 26 NOVEMBER Saturdays in November ($20) November 2, 9, 16 & 23 - No program on November 30 Wednesdays in November ($15) November 6, 13 & 20 - No program on November 27, half day of school DECEMBER Wednesdays in December ($15) December 4, 11 & 18 - No program on December 25, winter break Saturdays in December ($10) December 7 & 14 - No program on December 21 or 28, winter break JANUARY Saturday in January ($20) January 4, 11, 18 & 25 Wednesdays in January ($20) January 8, 15, 22 & 29 - No program on January 1, winter break FEBRUARY Saturdays in February ($20) February 1, 8, 15 & 22 Wednesdays in February ($20) February 5, 12, 19 & 26 MARCH Saturdays in March ($20) March 1, 8, 15 & 22 - No program on March 29, spring break Wednesdays in March ($15) March 13, 20 & 27 - No program on March 6, half day of school APRIL Wednesday in April ($20) April 9, 16, 23 & 30 - No program on April 2, spring break Saturdays in April ($15) April 12, 19 & 26 - No program on April 5, spring break MAY Saturdays in May ($25) May 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31 Wednesdays in May ($20) May 7, 14, 21 & 28 See more details Family-Friendly Holiday Watercolor Wreath w/ Richelle Daniels Family-Friendly Holiday Watercolor Wreath w/ Richelle Daniels December 7, 2024 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm Join Richelle Daniels for a fun and creative family workshop! Learn how to create a beautiful watercolor holiday inspired wreath painting in your choice of colors. Richelle will guide you through the process step-by-step, demonstrating techniques to add depth to your painting. Whether you're a seasoned artist or a beginner, this workshop is perfect for anyone who loves painting and wants to learn new skills. Join us on Saturday, from 12:30 – 2 p.m. at the Ludington Area Center for the Arts (LACA). The workshop is open to adults and kids. The registration fee is $30 for LACA members and $40 for non-members, including all supplies. Register online at ludingtonartscenter.org or call 231-854-2787. Richelle Daniels brings nearly 20 years of experience teaching art to students from preschool to 9th grade at Cadillac Area Public Schools and youth art programs at ArtWorks in Big Rapids. Since retiring in January 2022, she has moved to Ludington and is rediscovering her creativity through mixed media, watercolor, fiber design, and more. Richelle looks forward to sharing her creative experience with others while continuing to learn and grow as an artist. See more details • • • • •
8 Create Funny Christmas Sweater Orn. with Deb Borema Create Funny Christmas Sweater Orn. with Deb Borema December 8, 2024 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Sandcastles Children's Museum, 129 E Ludington Ave, Ludington, MI 49431, USA Come join us at Sandcastles and create some Funny Christmas Sweater Ornament's . Deb Borema volunteers her time to help the children and families on designing their own creations! Admission is $9.00 per person (under 1 is free) Members come right in! See more details Oil Painting w/ Justin David Gustafson Oil Painting w/ Justin David Gustafson December 8, 2024 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm 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. See more details • •	9	10 Art of Giving Holiday Market Place Art of Giving Holiday Market Place December 10, 2024 11:00 am - 4:00 pm See more details Festival of Wreaths Festival of Wreaths December 10, 2024 11:00 am - 4:00 pm See more details Beginner Piano Lessons w/ Stephanie Shilander Beginner Piano Lessons w/ Stephanie Shilander December 10, 2024 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Stephanie Shilander, the Head Tutor at the Math Center at West Shore Community College, is not only helping WSCC students excel in math but also in piano. She is now offering her musical talents at LACA, providing 30-minute piano lessons. The cost is $20 for LACA members and $30 for non-members. The lessons are available on: Tuesdays: 3 - 3:30 p.m. and 3:30 - 4 p.m. Wednesdays: 3 - 3:30 p.m., 3:30 - 4 p.m., 4 - 4:30 p.m., 4:30 - 5 p.m., and 5 - 5:30 p.m. Fridays: 3 - 3:30 p.m. and 3:30 - 4 p.m. To purchase lessons, visit ludingtonartscenter.org or call 231-845-2787. After you purchase, LACA will contact you to schedule your lesson(s). See more details After-School Art-Ventures After-School Art-Ventures December 10, 2024 3:30 pm - 5:15 pm 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. SEPTEMBER Tuesdays in September: Origami w/ Katie Provenzano ($20) September 3, 10, 17 & 24 NOTE: Kindergarten has a half day on September 3. Our program will start at 3:30 p.m. Wednesdays in September: Artist Trading Cards w/ Mary Case ($20) September 4, 11, 18, & 25 Thursdays in September: Pottery w/ Mary Case ($20) September 5, 12, 19 & 26 OCTOBER Tuesdays in October: Watercolor Bugs & Birds w/ Ruthie Eilers ($25) October 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29 Wednesdays in October: Collage w/ Mary Case ($20) October 2, 9, 23 & 30 - No program on October 16, half day of school Thursdays in October: Pottery w/ Mary Case ($20) October, 3, 10, 24 & 31 - No program on October 17, half day of school NOVEMBER Tuesdays in November: Watercolor Book of Thanksgiving ($20) November 5, 12, 19 & 26 Wednesdays in November: Perspective & Pointillism w/ Mary Case ($15) November 6, 13 & 20 - No program on November 27, half day of school Thursdays in November: Pottery w/ Mary Case ($15) November 7, 14 & 21 - No program on November 28, Thanksgiving DECEMBER Tuesdays in December: Watercolor Holiday Cards w/ Ruthie Eilers and Kid’s Zumba with Jorgelina McManus ($15) December 3, 10 & 17 - No program on December 24, winter break Wednesdays in December: Pottery and Stamping w/ Mary Case ($15) December 4, 11 & 18 - No program on December 25, winter break Thursdays in December: Pottery and Ornament Making w/ Mary Case ($15) December 5, 12 & 19 - No program on December 26, winter break JANUARY Tuesdays in January: Basics In Knitting w/ Ruthie Eilers ($20) January 7, 14, 21 & 28 Wednesdays in January: Pottery and Storybook Making w/ Mary Case ($20) January 8, 15, 22 & 29 - No program on January 1, winter break Thursdays in January: Pottery and Collage w/ Mary Case ($20) January 9, 16, 23 & 30 - No program on January 2, winter break FEBRUARY Tuesdays in February: Felt and Fabric Clothesline Garland w/ Ruthie Eilers ($20) February 4, 11, 18 & 25 Thursdays in February: Pottery and Painting w/ Mary Case ($20) February 5, 12, 19 & 26 Thursdays in February: Pottery and Printmaking w/ Mary Case ($20) February 6, 13, 20 & 27 MARCH Tuesdays in March: TBD ($20) March 4, 11, 18 & 25 Wednesdays in March: Pottery and Pen, Pencil and Ink w/ Mary Case ($15) March 12, 19 & 26 - No program on March 5, half day of school Thursdays in March: Pottery and Popsicle Sticks w/ Mary Case ($15) March 13, 20 & 27 - No program on March 6, half day of school APRIL Tuesdays in April: Stop Motion Animation w/ 4-H ($20) April 8, 15, 22 & 29 - No program on April 1, spring break Wednesday in April: Pottery and Artist Trading Cards w/ Mary Case ($20) April 9, 16, 23 & 30 - No program on April 2, spring break Thursdays in April: Pottery and Artist Trading Cards w/ Mary Case ($15) April 10, 17 & 24 - No program on April 3, spring break MAY Tuesdays in May: Paper Making and Paper Circuits w/ 4-H ($20) May 6, 13, 10 & 27 Wednesdays in May: Pottery and Painting w/ Mary Case ($20) May 7, 14, 21 & 28 Thursdays in May: Pottery and Storybook Making w/ Mary Case ($25) May 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29 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 18C 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. Pat and Julie Greene have kindly made a donation to provide financial assistance to families for After-School Art-Ventures. This program, which focuses on nurturing the creativity of students in a fun and engaging environment, is now more accessible thanks to their contribution! If you are interested in taking advantage of this scholarship opportunity, fill out this Google Form: https://forms.gle/EdSXo2uW3ZZcQj4f6. See more details • • • •	11 Ludington Writers Ludington Writers December 10, 2024 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm See more details Art of Giving Holiday Market Place Art of Giving Holiday Market Place December 11, 2024 11:00 am - 6:00 pm See more details Festival of Wreaths Festival of Wreaths December 11, 2024 11:00 am - 6:00 pm See more details Beginner Piano Lessons w/ Stephanie Shilander Beginner Piano Lessons w/ Stephanie Shilander December 11, 2024 3:00 pm - 5:30 pm Stephanie Shilander, the Head Tutor at the Math Center at West Shore Community College, is not only helping WSCC students excel in math but also in piano. She is now offering her musical talents at LACA, providing 30-minute piano lessons. The cost is $20 for LACA members and $30 for non-members. The lessons are available on: Tuesdays: 3 - 3:30 p.m. and 3:30 - 4 p.m. Wednesdays: 3 - 3:30 p.m., 3:30 - 4 p.m., 4 - 4:30 p.m., 4:30 - 5 p.m., and 5 - 5:30 p.m. Fridays: 3 - 3:30 p.m. and 3:30 - 4 p.m. To purchase lessons, visit ludingtonartscenter.org or call 231-845-2787. After you purchase, LACA will contact you to schedule your lesson(s). See more details After-School Art-Ventures After-School Art-Ventures December 11, 2024 3:30 pm - 5:15 pm 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. SEPTEMBER Tuesdays in September: Origami w/ Katie Provenzano ($20) September 3, 10, 17 & 24 NOTE: Kindergarten has a half day on September 3. Our program will start at 3:30 p.m. Wednesdays in September: Artist Trading Cards w/ Mary Case ($20) September 4, 11, 18, & 25 Thursdays in September: Pottery w/ Mary Case ($20) September 5, 12, 19 & 26 OCTOBER Tuesdays in October: Watercolor Bugs & Birds w/ Ruthie Eilers ($25) October 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29 Wednesdays in October: Collage w/ Mary Case ($20) October 2, 9, 23 & 30 - No program on October 16, half day of school Thursdays in October: Pottery w/ Mary Case ($20) October, 3, 10, 24 & 31 - No program on October 17, half day of school NOVEMBER Tuesdays in November: Watercolor Book of Thanksgiving ($20) November 5, 12, 19 & 26 Wednesdays in November: Perspective & Pointillism w/ Mary Case ($15) November 6, 13 & 20 - No program on November 27, half day of school Thursdays in November: Pottery w/ Mary Case ($15) November 7, 14 & 21 - No program on November 28, Thanksgiving DECEMBER Tuesdays in December: Watercolor Holiday Cards w/ Ruthie Eilers and Kid’s Zumba with Jorgelina McManus ($15) December 3, 10 & 17 - No program on December 24, winter break Wednesdays in December: Pottery and Stamping w/ Mary Case ($15) December 4, 11 & 18 - No program on December 25, winter break Thursdays in December: Pottery and Ornament Making w/ Mary Case ($15) December 5, 12 & 19 - No program on December 26, winter break JANUARY Tuesdays in January: Basics In Knitting w/ Ruthie Eilers ($20) January 7, 14, 21 & 28 Wednesdays in January: Pottery and Storybook Making w/ Mary Case ($20) January 8, 15, 22 & 29 - No program on January 1, winter break Thursdays in January: Pottery and Collage w/ Mary Case ($20) January 9, 16, 23 & 30 - No program on January 2, winter break FEBRUARY Tuesdays in February: Felt and Fabric Clothesline Garland w/ Ruthie Eilers ($20) February 4, 11, 18 & 25 Thursdays in February: Pottery and Painting w/ Mary Case ($20) February 5, 12, 19 & 26 Thursdays in February: Pottery and Printmaking w/ Mary Case ($20) February 6, 13, 20 & 27 MARCH Tuesdays in March: TBD ($20) March 4, 11, 18 & 25 Wednesdays in March: Pottery and Pen, Pencil and Ink w/ Mary Case ($15) March 12, 19 & 26 - No program on March 5, half day of school Thursdays in March: Pottery and Popsicle Sticks w/ Mary Case ($15) March 13, 20 & 27 - No program on March 6, half day of school APRIL Tuesdays in April: Stop Motion Animation w/ 4-H ($20) April 8, 15, 22 & 29 - No program on April 1, spring break Wednesday in April: Pottery and Artist Trading Cards w/ Mary Case ($20) April 9, 16, 23 & 30 - No program on April 2, spring break Thursdays in April: Pottery and Artist Trading Cards w/ Mary Case ($15) April 10, 17 & 24 - No program on April 3, spring break MAY Tuesdays in May: Paper Making and Paper Circuits w/ 4-H ($20) May 6, 13, 10 & 27 Wednesdays in May: Pottery and Painting w/ Mary Case ($20) May 7, 14, 21 & 28 Thursdays in May: Pottery and Storybook Making w/ Mary Case ($25) May 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29 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 18C 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. Pat and Julie Greene have kindly made a donation to provide financial assistance to families for After-School Art-Ventures. This program, which focuses on nurturing the creativity of students in a fun and engaging environment, is now more accessible thanks to their contribution! If you are interested in taking advantage of this scholarship opportunity, fill out this Google Form: https://forms.gle/EdSXo2uW3ZZcQj4f6. See more details Youth Sewing Youth Sewing December 11, 2024 3:30 pm - 5:15 pm Deb Borema is leading two ‘Youth Sewing Groups’ for students 8 years-old and up every Saturday from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and Wednesdays from 3:30 - 5:15 p.m. at LACA. The Wednesday program follows the Ludington Elementary School calendar. Youth Sewing will not hold a program on scheduled half-days, no-school days, or unscheduled snow days. If Deb is ill and cannot teach, Youth Sewing will still hold a program on Wednesdays, but a different project may be taught. Participation is $5 per day and requires a monthly commitment. 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 18C in the PikMyKid App. Parents and guardians must fill out a consent form for each student before starting the program. Google From consent form Daily Schedule for Wednesdays: 3:30 - 4 p.m. Arrival 3:30 - 4 p.m. Hand Washing and Snack 4 - 5 p.m. Sewing 5:15 p.m. Pick Up Daily Schedule for Saturdays: 11 a.m. Arrival 12:30 p.m. Pick Up 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. OCTOBER Wednesdays in October ($20) October 2, 9, 23 & 30 Saturdays in October ($20) October 5, 12, 19, 26 NOVEMBER Saturdays in November ($20) November 2, 9, 16 & 23 - No program on November 30 Wednesdays in November ($15) November 6, 13 & 20 - No program on November 27, half day of school DECEMBER Wednesdays in December ($15) December 4, 11 & 18 - No program on December 25, winter break Saturdays in December ($10) December 7 & 14 - No program on December 21 or 28, winter break JANUARY Saturday in January ($20) January 4, 11, 18 & 25 Wednesdays in January ($20) January 8, 15, 22 & 29 - No program on January 1, winter break FEBRUARY Saturdays in February ($20) February 1, 8, 15 & 22 Wednesdays in February ($20) February 5, 12, 19 & 26 MARCH Saturdays in March ($20) March 1, 8, 15 & 22 - No program on March 29, spring break Wednesdays in March ($15) March 13, 20 & 27 - No program on March 6, half day of school APRIL Wednesday in April ($20) April 9, 16, 23 & 30 - No program on April 2, spring break Saturdays in April ($15) April 12, 19 & 26 - No program on April 5, spring break MAY Saturdays in May ($25) May 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31 Wednesdays in May ($20) May 7, 14, 21 & 28 See more details International Wu Style Tai Chi Chuan w/ Leslie Kannon International Wu Style Tai Chi Chuan w/ Leslie Kannon December 11, 2024 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Learn International Wu Style Tai Chi Chuan with Leslie Kannon at LACA! Wednesdays starting Nov. 13 from 6 - 7:30 p.m. (Nov. 13, Nov. 20, Nov. 27, Dec. 4, Dec. 11, and Dec. 18) 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. Students who have already completed the six-week session are invited to join the class to practice! Drop-in fees for LACA members is $9 and for non-members is $12. 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. See more details • • • • • • •	12 Preschool Sensory Play Preschool Sensory Play December 12, 2024 10:00 am - 1:00 pm Sandcastles Children's Museum, 129 E Ludington Ave, Ludington, MI 49431, USA Sensory Play will be out from 10-1pm today. We will have the sensory table, a sensory craft, changing light, and Sensory Tubes. Admission is $9.00 per person, and under 1 year is free. Members come right in. See more details Art of Giving Holiday Market Place Art of Giving Holiday Market Place December 12, 2024 11:00 am - 4:00 pm See more details Festival of Wreaths Festival of Wreaths December 12, 2024 11:00 am - 4:00 pm See more details Pastel Painting w/ Marie Marfia Pastel Painting w/ Marie Marfia December 12, 2024 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Join artist Marie Marfia for her Pastel Painting workshop at the Ludington Area Center for the Arts (LACA) on Thursday, Dec. 12 from 1 - 3 p.m. In this workshop, students will have the opportunity to explore the vibrant world of soft pastels and create a stunning painting. Marie will provide a still life reference and step-by-step instruction. Students are also welcome to bring their own references. This workshop is open to all skill levels and is a great chance to learn from a talented artist who has a passion for pastels. Registration is $40 for LACA members, $50 for non-members, and includes all supplies. Register online at ludingtonartscenter.org or call 231-845-2787. About Marie Marfia: Marie Marfia is an accomplished artist known for her captivating paintings of skeletons, portraits, and landscapes. With a background in graphic design and a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Kendall College of Art & Design, Marie has a wealth of artistic knowledge and experience. Since discovering pastels in 2011, she has dedicated herself to painting and creates art on a daily basis. To learn more about Marie Marfia and her artwork, visit mariemarfia.com. See more details After-School Art-Ventures After-School Art-Ventures December 12, 2024 3:30 pm - 5:15 pm 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. SEPTEMBER Tuesdays in September: Origami w/ Katie Provenzano ($20) September 3, 10, 17 & 24 NOTE: Kindergarten has a half day on September 3. Our program will start at 3:30 p.m. Wednesdays in September: Artist Trading Cards w/ Mary Case ($20) September 4, 11, 18, & 25 Thursdays in September: Pottery w/ Mary Case ($20) September 5, 12, 19 & 26 OCTOBER Tuesdays in October: Watercolor Bugs & Birds w/ Ruthie Eilers ($25) October 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29 Wednesdays in October: Collage w/ Mary Case ($20) October 2, 9, 23 & 30 - No program on October 16, half day of school Thursdays in October: Pottery w/ Mary Case ($20) October, 3, 10, 24 & 31 - No program on October 17, half day of school NOVEMBER Tuesdays in November: Watercolor Book of Thanksgiving ($20) November 5, 12, 19 & 26 Wednesdays in November: Perspective & Pointillism w/ Mary Case ($15) November 6, 13 & 20 - No program on November 27, half day of school Thursdays in November: Pottery w/ Mary Case ($15) November 7, 14 & 21 - No program on November 28, Thanksgiving DECEMBER Tuesdays in December: Watercolor Holiday Cards w/ Ruthie Eilers and Kid’s Zumba with Jorgelina McManus ($15) December 3, 10 & 17 - No program on December 24, winter break Wednesdays in December: Pottery and Stamping w/ Mary Case ($15) December 4, 11 & 18 - No program on December 25, winter break Thursdays in December: Pottery and Ornament Making w/ Mary Case ($15) December 5, 12 & 19 - No program on December 26, winter break JANUARY Tuesdays in January: Basics In Knitting w/ Ruthie Eilers ($20) January 7, 14, 21 & 28 Wednesdays in January: Pottery and Storybook Making w/ Mary Case ($20) January 8, 15, 22 & 29 - No program on January 1, winter break Thursdays in January: Pottery and Collage w/ Mary Case ($20) January 9, 16, 23 & 30 - No program on January 2, winter break FEBRUARY Tuesdays in February: Felt and Fabric Clothesline Garland w/ Ruthie Eilers ($20) February 4, 11, 18 & 25 Thursdays in February: Pottery and Painting w/ Mary Case ($20) February 5, 12, 19 & 26 Thursdays in February: Pottery and Printmaking w/ Mary Case ($20) February 6, 13, 20 & 27 MARCH Tuesdays in March: TBD ($20) March 4, 11, 18 & 25 Wednesdays in March: Pottery and Pen, Pencil and Ink w/ Mary Case ($15) March 12, 19 & 26 - No program on March 5, half day of school Thursdays in March: Pottery and Popsicle Sticks w/ Mary Case ($15) March 13, 20 & 27 - No program on March 6, half day of school APRIL Tuesdays in April: Stop Motion Animation w/ 4-H ($20) April 8, 15, 22 & 29 - No program on April 1, spring break Wednesday in April: Pottery and Artist Trading Cards w/ Mary Case ($20) April 9, 16, 23 & 30 - No program on April 2, spring break Thursdays in April: Pottery and Artist Trading Cards w/ Mary Case ($15) April 10, 17 & 24 - No program on April 3, spring break MAY Tuesdays in May: Paper Making and Paper Circuits w/ 4-H ($20) May 6, 13, 10 & 27 Wednesdays in May: Pottery and Painting w/ Mary Case ($20) May 7, 14, 21 & 28 Thursdays in May: Pottery and Storybook Making w/ Mary Case ($25) May 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29 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 18C 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. Pat and Julie Greene have kindly made a donation to provide financial assistance to families for After-School Art-Ventures. This program, which focuses on nurturing the creativity of students in a fun and engaging environment, is now more accessible thanks to their contribution! If you are interested in taking advantage of this scholarship opportunity, fill out this Google Form: https://forms.gle/EdSXo2uW3ZZcQj4f6. See more details Cats and Jammers Cats and Jammers December 12, 2024 11:00 pm - December 13, 2024 3:00 am Custer VFW Gold Bar Post, 2022 State St, Custer, MI 49405, USA See more details • • • • • •	13 Cats and Jammers Cats and Jammers December 12, 2024 11:00 pm - December 13, 2024 3:00 am Custer VFW Gold Bar Post, 2022 State St, Custer, MI 49405, USA See more details Active Play for Toddlers! Active Play for Toddlers! December 13, 2024 10:00 am - 1:00 pm Sandcastles Children's Museum, 129 E Ludington Ave, Ludington, MI 49431, USA Active Play for Toddlers is 10 am until Noon! We will have our new Counting Stepping Stones out from our 2023 Wish List through The Community Foundation! Also, we will have our Climbing Blocks, and a different Toddler Scavenger Hunts each week to get them moving around the Museum! Admission is $9.00 per person, and under 1 year is free. Members come right in See more details Art of Giving Holiday Market Place Art of Giving Holiday Market Place December 13, 2024 11:00 am - 4:00 pm See more details Festival of Wreaths Festival of Wreaths December 13, 2024 11:00 am - 4:00 pm See more details Beginner Piano Lessons w/ Stephanie Shilander Beginner Piano Lessons w/ Stephanie Shilander December 13, 2024 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Stephanie Shilander, the Head Tutor at the Math Center at West Shore Community College, is not only helping WSCC students excel in math but also in piano. She is now offering her musical talents at LACA, providing 30-minute piano lessons. The cost is $20 for LACA members and $30 for non-members. The lessons are available on: Tuesdays: 3 - 3:30 p.m. and 3:30 - 4 p.m. Wednesdays: 3 - 3:30 p.m., 3:30 - 4 p.m., 4 - 4:30 p.m., 4:30 - 5 p.m., and 5 - 5:30 p.m. Fridays: 3 - 3:30 p.m. and 3:30 - 4 p.m. To purchase lessons, visit ludingtonartscenter.org or call 231-845-2787. After you purchase, LACA will contact you to schedule your lesson(s). See more details • • • • •	14 Art of Giving Holiday Market Place Art of Giving Holiday Market Place December 14, 2024 11:00 am - 2:00 pm See more details Festival of Wreaths Festival of Wreaths December 14, 2024 11:00 am - 2:00 pm See more details The String A Longs Group will be @ Sandcastles! The String A Longs Group will be @ Sandcastles! December 14, 2024 11:00 am - 12:00 pm The String A Longs group will be donating their time at Sandcastles! They will be performing on the stage on the third-floor stage! It will include some cheerful Christmas songs. Please join us and they will be playing some children's music too! Be a part of the band! Admission is $9.00 per person, and under 1 is free. Members come right in! See more details Youth Sewing Youth Sewing December 14, 2024 11:00 am - 12:30 pm Deb Borema is leading two ‘Youth Sewing Groups’ for students 8 years-old and up every Saturday from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and Wednesdays from 3:30 - 5:15 p.m. at LACA. The Wednesday program follows the Ludington Elementary School calendar. Youth Sewing will not hold a program on scheduled half-days, no-school days, or unscheduled snow days. If Deb is ill and cannot teach, Youth Sewing will still hold a program on Wednesdays, but a different project may be taught. Participation is $5 per day and requires a monthly commitment. 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 18C in the PikMyKid App. Parents and guardians must fill out a consent form for each student before starting the program. Google From consent form Daily Schedule for Wednesdays: 3:30 - 4 p.m. Arrival 3:30 - 4 p.m. Hand Washing and Snack 4 - 5 p.m. Sewing 5:15 p.m. Pick Up Daily Schedule for Saturdays: 11 a.m. Arrival 12:30 p.m. Pick Up 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. OCTOBER Wednesdays in October ($20) October 2, 9, 23 & 30 Saturdays in October ($20) October 5, 12, 19, 26 NOVEMBER Saturdays in November ($20) November 2, 9, 16 & 23 - No program on November 30 Wednesdays in November ($15) November 6, 13 & 20 - No program on November 27, half day of school DECEMBER Wednesdays in December ($15) December 4, 11 & 18 - No program on December 25, winter break Saturdays in December ($10) December 7 & 14 - No program on December 21 or 28, winter break JANUARY Saturday in January ($20) January 4, 11, 18 & 25 Wednesdays in January ($20) January 8, 15, 22 & 29 - No program on January 1, winter break FEBRUARY Saturdays in February ($20) February 1, 8, 15 & 22 Wednesdays in February ($20) February 5, 12, 19 & 26 MARCH Saturdays in March ($20) March 1, 8, 15 & 22 - No program on March 29, spring break Wednesdays in March ($15) March 13, 20 & 27 - No program on March 6, half day of school APRIL Wednesday in April ($20) April 9, 16, 23 & 30 - No program on April 2, spring break Saturdays in April ($15) April 12, 19 & 26 - No program on April 5, spring break MAY Saturdays in May ($25) May 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31 Wednesdays in May ($20) May 7, 14, 21 & 28 See more details • • • •
15 Sandcastles and FloraCraft Partner for a Free Christmas Party Sandcastles and FloraCraft Partner for a Free Christmas Party December 15, 2024 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm Sandcastles Children's Museum, 129 E Ludington Ave, Ludington, MI 49431, USA Christmas Party at Sandcastles with FloraCraft! Sunday 12/15/24 from 12:00-4:00pm Free Admission today! Thank you FloraCraft sponsoring the admission and more! FloraCraft craft will be at the Creation Station with a Christmas craft project Mr. and Mrs. Santa Clause will be visiting the Museum from 1:00-3:00pm There will be Cookie Decorating in the party room downstairs. 12:00pm Until we run out. 12-1pm. Eric Englade will be singing Christmas songs. Bike giveaway! Don't forget to get in the raffle! Free Access to the museum exhibits. See more details Oil Painting w/ Justin David Gustafson Oil Painting w/ Justin David Gustafson December 15, 2024 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm 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. See more details LACA's We'll Be Home for the Holidays LACA's We'll Be Home for the Holidays December 15, 2024 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm See more details • • •	16	17 Beginner Piano Lessons w/ Stephanie Shilander Beginner Piano Lessons w/ Stephanie Shilander December 17, 2024 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Stephanie Shilander, the Head Tutor at the Math Center at West Shore Community College, is not only helping WSCC students excel in math but also in piano. She is now offering her musical talents at LACA, providing 30-minute piano lessons. The cost is $20 for LACA members and $30 for non-members. The lessons are available on: Tuesdays: 3 - 3:30 p.m. and 3:30 - 4 p.m. Wednesdays: 3 - 3:30 p.m., 3:30 - 4 p.m., 4 - 4:30 p.m., 4:30 - 5 p.m., and 5 - 5:30 p.m. Fridays: 3 - 3:30 p.m. and 3:30 - 4 p.m. To purchase lessons, visit ludingtonartscenter.org or call 231-845-2787. After you purchase, LACA will contact you to schedule your lesson(s). See more details After-School Art-Ventures After-School Art-Ventures December 17, 2024 3:30 pm - 5:15 pm 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. SEPTEMBER Tuesdays in September: Origami w/ Katie Provenzano ($20) September 3, 10, 17 & 24 NOTE: Kindergarten has a half day on September 3. Our program will start at 3:30 p.m. Wednesdays in September: Artist Trading Cards w/ Mary Case ($20) September 4, 11, 18, & 25 Thursdays in September: Pottery w/ Mary Case ($20) September 5, 12, 19 & 26 OCTOBER Tuesdays in October: Watercolor Bugs & Birds w/ Ruthie Eilers ($25) October 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29 Wednesdays in October: Collage w/ Mary Case ($20) October 2, 9, 23 & 30 - No program on October 16, half day of school Thursdays in October: Pottery w/ Mary Case ($20) October, 3, 10, 24 & 31 - No program on October 17, half day of school NOVEMBER Tuesdays in November: Watercolor Book of Thanksgiving ($20) November 5, 12, 19 & 26 Wednesdays in November: Perspective & Pointillism w/ Mary Case ($15) November 6, 13 & 20 - No program on November 27, half day of school Thursdays in November: Pottery w/ Mary Case ($15) November 7, 14 & 21 - No program on November 28, Thanksgiving DECEMBER Tuesdays in December: Watercolor Holiday Cards w/ Ruthie Eilers and Kid’s Zumba with Jorgelina McManus ($15) December 3, 10 & 17 - No program on December 24, winter break Wednesdays in December: Pottery and Stamping w/ Mary Case ($15) December 4, 11 & 18 - No program on December 25, winter break Thursdays in December: Pottery and Ornament Making w/ Mary Case ($15) December 5, 12 & 19 - No program on December 26, winter break JANUARY Tuesdays in January: Basics In Knitting w/ Ruthie Eilers ($20) January 7, 14, 21 & 28 Wednesdays in January: Pottery and Storybook Making w/ Mary Case ($20) January 8, 15, 22 & 29 - No program on January 1, winter break Thursdays in January: Pottery and Collage w/ Mary Case ($20) January 9, 16, 23 & 30 - No program on January 2, winter break FEBRUARY Tuesdays in February: Felt and Fabric Clothesline Garland w/ Ruthie Eilers ($20) February 4, 11, 18 & 25 Thursdays in February: Pottery and Painting w/ Mary Case ($20) February 5, 12, 19 & 26 Thursdays in February: Pottery and Printmaking w/ Mary Case ($20) February 6, 13, 20 & 27 MARCH Tuesdays in March: TBD ($20) March 4, 11, 18 & 25 Wednesdays in March: Pottery and Pen, Pencil and Ink w/ Mary Case ($15) March 12, 19 & 26 - No program on March 5, half day of school Thursdays in March: Pottery and Popsicle Sticks w/ Mary Case ($15) March 13, 20 & 27 - No program on March 6, half day of school APRIL Tuesdays in April: Stop Motion Animation w/ 4-H ($20) April 8, 15, 22 & 29 - No program on April 1, spring break Wednesday in April: Pottery and Artist Trading Cards w/ Mary Case ($20) April 9, 16, 23 & 30 - No program on April 2, spring break Thursdays in April: Pottery and Artist Trading Cards w/ Mary Case ($15) April 10, 17 & 24 - No program on April 3, spring break MAY Tuesdays in May: Paper Making and Paper Circuits w/ 4-H ($20) May 6, 13, 10 & 27 Wednesdays in May: Pottery and Painting w/ Mary Case ($20) May 7, 14, 21 & 28 Thursdays in May: Pottery and Storybook Making w/ Mary Case ($25) May 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29 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 18C 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. Pat and Julie Greene have kindly made a donation to provide financial assistance to families for After-School Art-Ventures. This program, which focuses on nurturing the creativity of students in a fun and engaging environment, is now more accessible thanks to their contribution! If you are interested in taking advantage of this scholarship opportunity, fill out this Google Form: https://forms.gle/EdSXo2uW3ZZcQj4f6. See more details ** Private Group Private Group ** December 17, 2024 6:30 pm - 7:45 pm Performance Hall JCI Ludington GMM See more details • • •	18 Ludington Writers Ludington Writers December 17, 2024 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm See more details Beginner Piano Lessons w/ Stephanie Shilander Beginner Piano Lessons w/ Stephanie Shilander December 18, 2024 3:00 pm - 5:30 pm Stephanie Shilander, the Head Tutor at the Math Center at West Shore Community College, is not only helping WSCC students excel in math but also in piano. She is now offering her musical talents at LACA, providing 30-minute piano lessons. The cost is $20 for LACA members and $30 for non-members. The lessons are available on: Tuesdays: 3 - 3:30 p.m. and 3:30 - 4 p.m. Wednesdays: 3 - 3:30 p.m., 3:30 - 4 p.m., 4 - 4:30 p.m., 4:30 - 5 p.m., and 5 - 5:30 p.m. Fridays: 3 - 3:30 p.m. and 3:30 - 4 p.m. To purchase lessons, visit ludingtonartscenter.org or call 231-845-2787. After you purchase, LACA will contact you to schedule your lesson(s). See more details After-School Art-Ventures After-School Art-Ventures December 18, 2024 3:30 pm - 5:15 pm 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. SEPTEMBER Tuesdays in September: Origami w/ Katie Provenzano ($20) September 3, 10, 17 & 24 NOTE: Kindergarten has a half day on September 3. Our program will start at 3:30 p.m. Wednesdays in September: Artist Trading Cards w/ Mary Case ($20) September 4, 11, 18, & 25 Thursdays in September: Pottery w/ Mary Case ($20) September 5, 12, 19 & 26 OCTOBER Tuesdays in October: Watercolor Bugs & Birds w/ Ruthie Eilers ($25) October 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29 Wednesdays in October: Collage w/ Mary Case ($20) October 2, 9, 23 & 30 - No program on October 16, half day of school Thursdays in October: Pottery w/ Mary Case ($20) October, 3, 10, 24 & 31 - No program on October 17, half day of school NOVEMBER Tuesdays in November: Watercolor Book of Thanksgiving ($20) November 5, 12, 19 & 26 Wednesdays in November: Perspective & Pointillism w/ Mary Case ($15) November 6, 13 & 20 - No program on November 27, half day of school Thursdays in November: Pottery w/ Mary Case ($15) November 7, 14 & 21 - No program on November 28, Thanksgiving DECEMBER Tuesdays in December: Watercolor Holiday Cards w/ Ruthie Eilers and Kid’s Zumba with Jorgelina McManus ($15) December 3, 10 & 17 - No program on December 24, winter break Wednesdays in December: Pottery and Stamping w/ Mary Case ($15) December 4, 11 & 18 - No program on December 25, winter break Thursdays in December: Pottery and Ornament Making w/ Mary Case ($15) December 5, 12 & 19 - No program on December 26, winter break JANUARY Tuesdays in January: Basics In Knitting w/ Ruthie Eilers ($20) January 7, 14, 21 & 28 Wednesdays in January: Pottery and Storybook Making w/ Mary Case ($20) January 8, 15, 22 & 29 - No program on January 1, winter break Thursdays in January: Pottery and Collage w/ Mary Case ($20) January 9, 16, 23 & 30 - No program on January 2, winter break FEBRUARY Tuesdays in February: Felt and Fabric Clothesline Garland w/ Ruthie Eilers ($20) February 4, 11, 18 & 25 Thursdays in February: Pottery and Painting w/ Mary Case ($20) February 5, 12, 19 & 26 Thursdays in February: Pottery and Printmaking w/ Mary Case ($20) February 6, 13, 20 & 27 MARCH Tuesdays in March: TBD ($20) March 4, 11, 18 & 25 Wednesdays in March: Pottery and Pen, Pencil and Ink w/ Mary Case ($15) March 12, 19 & 26 - No program on March 5, half day of school Thursdays in March: Pottery and Popsicle Sticks w/ Mary Case ($15) March 13, 20 & 27 - No program on March 6, half day of school APRIL Tuesdays in April: Stop Motion Animation w/ 4-H ($20) April 8, 15, 22 & 29 - No program on April 1, spring break Wednesday in April: Pottery and Artist Trading Cards w/ Mary Case ($20) April 9, 16, 23 & 30 - No program on April 2, spring break Thursdays in April: Pottery and Artist Trading Cards w/ Mary Case ($15) April 10, 17 & 24 - No program on April 3, spring break MAY Tuesdays in May: Paper Making and Paper Circuits w/ 4-H ($20) May 6, 13, 10 & 27 Wednesdays in May: Pottery and Painting w/ Mary Case ($20) May 7, 14, 21 & 28 Thursdays in May: Pottery and Storybook Making w/ Mary Case ($25) May 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29 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 18C 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. Pat and Julie Greene have kindly made a donation to provide financial assistance to families for After-School Art-Ventures. This program, which focuses on nurturing the creativity of students in a fun and engaging environment, is now more accessible thanks to their contribution! If you are interested in taking advantage of this scholarship opportunity, fill out this Google Form: https://forms.gle/EdSXo2uW3ZZcQj4f6. See more details Youth Sewing Youth Sewing December 18, 2024 3:30 pm - 5:15 pm Deb Borema is leading two ‘Youth Sewing Groups’ for students 8 years-old and up every Saturday from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and Wednesdays from 3:30 - 5:15 p.m. at LACA. The Wednesday program follows the Ludington Elementary School calendar. Youth Sewing will not hold a program on scheduled half-days, no-school days, or unscheduled snow days. If Deb is ill and cannot teach, Youth Sewing will still hold a program on Wednesdays, but a different project may be taught. Participation is $5 per day and requires a monthly commitment. 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 18C in the PikMyKid App. Parents and guardians must fill out a consent form for each student before starting the program. Google From consent form Daily Schedule for Wednesdays: 3:30 - 4 p.m. Arrival 3:30 - 4 p.m. Hand Washing and Snack 4 - 5 p.m. Sewing 5:15 p.m. Pick Up Daily Schedule for Saturdays: 11 a.m. Arrival 12:30 p.m. Pick Up 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. OCTOBER Wednesdays in October ($20) October 2, 9, 23 & 30 Saturdays in October ($20) October 5, 12, 19, 26 NOVEMBER Saturdays in November ($20) November 2, 9, 16 & 23 - No program on November 30 Wednesdays in November ($15) November 6, 13 & 20 - No program on November 27, half day of school DECEMBER Wednesdays in December ($15) December 4, 11 & 18 - No program on December 25, winter break Saturdays in December ($10) December 7 & 14 - No program on December 21 or 28, winter break JANUARY Saturday in January ($20) January 4, 11, 18 & 25 Wednesdays in January ($20) January 8, 15, 22 & 29 - No program on January 1, winter break FEBRUARY Saturdays in February ($20) February 1, 8, 15 & 22 Wednesdays in February ($20) February 5, 12, 19 & 26 MARCH Saturdays in March ($20) March 1, 8, 15 & 22 - No program on March 29, spring break Wednesdays in March ($15) March 13, 20 & 27 - No program on March 6, half day of school APRIL Wednesday in April ($20) April 9, 16, 23 & 30 - No program on April 2, spring break Saturdays in April ($15) April 12, 19 & 26 - No program on April 5, spring break MAY Saturdays in May ($25) May 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31 Wednesdays in May ($20) May 7, 14, 21 & 28 See more details International Wu Style Tai Chi Chuan w/ Leslie Kannon International Wu Style Tai Chi Chuan w/ Leslie Kannon December 18, 2024 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Learn International Wu Style Tai Chi Chuan with Leslie Kannon at LACA! Wednesdays starting Nov. 13 from 6 - 7:30 p.m. (Nov. 13, Nov. 20, Nov. 27, Dec. 4, Dec. 11, and Dec. 18) 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. Students who have already completed the six-week session are invited to join the class to practice! Drop-in fees for LACA members is $9 and for non-members is $12. 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. See more details • • • • •	19 Preschool Sensory Play Preschool Sensory Play December 19, 2024 10:00 am - 1:00 pm Sandcastles Children's Museum, 129 E Ludington Ave, Ludington, MI 49431, USA Sensory Play will be out from 10-1pm today. We will have the sensory table, a sensory craft, changing light, and Sensory Tubes. Admission is $9.00 per person, and under 1 year is free. Members come right in. See more details After-School Art-Ventures After-School Art-Ventures December 19, 2024 3:30 pm - 5:15 pm 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. SEPTEMBER Tuesdays in September: Origami w/ Katie Provenzano ($20) September 3, 10, 17 & 24 NOTE: Kindergarten has a half day on September 3. Our program will start at 3:30 p.m. Wednesdays in September: Artist Trading Cards w/ Mary Case ($20) September 4, 11, 18, & 25 Thursdays in September: Pottery w/ Mary Case ($20) September 5, 12, 19 & 26 OCTOBER Tuesdays in October: Watercolor Bugs & Birds w/ Ruthie Eilers ($25) October 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29 Wednesdays in October: Collage w/ Mary Case ($20) October 2, 9, 23 & 30 - No program on October 16, half day of school Thursdays in October: Pottery w/ Mary Case ($20) October, 3, 10, 24 & 31 - No program on October 17, half day of school NOVEMBER Tuesdays in November: Watercolor Book of Thanksgiving ($20) November 5, 12, 19 & 26 Wednesdays in November: Perspective & Pointillism w/ Mary Case ($15) November 6, 13 & 20 - No program on November 27, half day of school Thursdays in November: Pottery w/ Mary Case ($15) November 7, 14 & 21 - No program on November 28, Thanksgiving DECEMBER Tuesdays in December: Watercolor Holiday Cards w/ Ruthie Eilers and Kid’s Zumba with Jorgelina McManus ($15) December 3, 10 & 17 - No program on December 24, winter break Wednesdays in December: Pottery and Stamping w/ Mary Case ($15) December 4, 11 & 18 - No program on December 25, winter break Thursdays in December: Pottery and Ornament Making w/ Mary Case ($15) December 5, 12 & 19 - No program on December 26, winter break JANUARY Tuesdays in January: Basics In Knitting w/ Ruthie Eilers ($20) January 7, 14, 21 & 28 Wednesdays in January: Pottery and Storybook Making w/ Mary Case ($20) January 8, 15, 22 & 29 - No program on January 1, winter break Thursdays in January: Pottery and Collage w/ Mary Case ($20) January 9, 16, 23 & 30 - No program on January 2, winter break FEBRUARY Tuesdays in February: Felt and Fabric Clothesline Garland w/ Ruthie Eilers ($20) February 4, 11, 18 & 25 Thursdays in February: Pottery and Painting w/ Mary Case ($20) February 5, 12, 19 & 26 Thursdays in February: Pottery and Printmaking w/ Mary Case ($20) February 6, 13, 20 & 27 MARCH Tuesdays in March: TBD ($20) March 4, 11, 18 & 25 Wednesdays in March: Pottery and Pen, Pencil and Ink w/ Mary Case ($15) March 12, 19 & 26 - No program on March 5, half day of school Thursdays in March: Pottery and Popsicle Sticks w/ Mary Case ($15) March 13, 20 & 27 - No program on March 6, half day of school APRIL Tuesdays in April: Stop Motion Animation w/ 4-H ($20) April 8, 15, 22 & 29 - No program on April 1, spring break Wednesday in April: Pottery and Artist Trading Cards w/ Mary Case ($20) April 9, 16, 23 & 30 - No program on April 2, spring break Thursdays in April: Pottery and Artist Trading Cards w/ Mary Case ($15) April 10, 17 & 24 - No program on April 3, spring break MAY Tuesdays in May: Paper Making and Paper Circuits w/ 4-H ($20) May 6, 13, 10 & 27 Wednesdays in May: Pottery and Painting w/ Mary Case ($20) May 7, 14, 21 & 28 Thursdays in May: Pottery and Storybook Making w/ Mary Case ($25) May 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29 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 18C 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. Pat and Julie Greene have kindly made a donation to provide financial assistance to families for After-School Art-Ventures. This program, which focuses on nurturing the creativity of students in a fun and engaging environment, is now more accessible thanks to their contribution! If you are interested in taking advantage of this scholarship opportunity, fill out this Google Form: https://forms.gle/EdSXo2uW3ZZcQj4f6. See more details Cats and Jammers Cats and Jammers December 19, 2024 11:00 pm - December 20, 2024 3:00 am Custer VFW Gold Bar Post, 2022 State St, Custer, MI 49405, USA See more details • • •	20 Cats and Jammers Cats and Jammers December 19, 2024 11:00 pm - December 20, 2024 3:00 am Custer VFW Gold Bar Post, 2022 State St, Custer, MI 49405, USA See more details Active Play for Toddlers! Active Play for Toddlers! December 20, 2024 10:00 am - 1:00 pm Sandcastles Children's Museum, 129 E Ludington Ave, Ludington, MI 49431, USA Active Play for Toddlers is 10 am until Noon! We will have our new Counting Stepping Stones out from our 2023 Wish List through The Community Foundation! Also, we will have our Climbing Blocks, and a different Toddler Scavenger Hunts each week to get them moving around the Museum! Admission is $9.00 per person, and under 1 year is free. Members come right in See more details Visual arts critique group Visual arts critique group December 20, 2024 11:30 am - 1:30 pm Main Floor Gallery Meeting ID meet.google.com/irp-aqxr-xwn  Phone Numbers (‪US)‪+1 614-948-6553 PIN: ‪415 312 778# See more details Beginner Piano Lessons w/ Stephanie Shilander Beginner Piano Lessons w/ Stephanie Shilander December 20, 2024 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Stephanie Shilander, the Head Tutor at the Math Center at West Shore Community College, is not only helping WSCC students excel in math but also in piano. She is now offering her musical talents at LACA, providing 30-minute piano lessons. The cost is $20 for LACA members and $30 for non-members. The lessons are available on: Tuesdays: 3 - 3:30 p.m. and 3:30 - 4 p.m. Wednesdays: 3 - 3:30 p.m., 3:30 - 4 p.m., 4 - 4:30 p.m., 4:30 - 5 p.m., and 5 - 5:30 p.m. Fridays: 3 - 3:30 p.m. and 3:30 - 4 p.m. To purchase lessons, visit ludingtonartscenter.org or call 231-845-2787. After you purchase, LACA will contact you to schedule your lesson(s). See more details • • • •	21 Create a Christmas Card! Winter Break Hours 9:30-3:00. Create a Christmas Card! Winter Break Hours 9:30-3:00. December 21, 2024 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Sandcastles Children's Museum, 129 E Ludington Ave, Ludington, MI 49431, USA We will have all the materials out for you to create your own Christmas card. Winter Break hours are 9:30-3:00 pm. Admission to the Museum is $9.00 per person (under 1 year old is free) and members come right in. See more details Youth Sewing Youth Sewing December 21, 2024 11:00 am - 12:30 pm Deb Borema is leading two ‘Youth Sewing Groups’ for students 8 years-old and up every Saturday from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and Wednesdays from 3:30 - 5:15 p.m. at LACA. The Wednesday program follows the Ludington Elementary School calendar. Youth Sewing will not hold a program on scheduled half-days, no-school days, or unscheduled snow days. If Deb is ill and cannot teach, Youth Sewing will still hold a program on Wednesdays, but a different project may be taught. Participation is $5 per day and requires a monthly commitment. 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 18C in the PikMyKid App. Parents and guardians must fill out a consent form for each student before starting the program. Google From consent form Daily Schedule for Wednesdays: 3:30 - 4 p.m. Arrival 3:30 - 4 p.m. Hand Washing and Snack 4 - 5 p.m. Sewing 5:15 p.m. Pick Up Daily Schedule for Saturdays: 11 a.m. Arrival 12:30 p.m. Pick Up 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. OCTOBER Wednesdays in October ($20) October 2, 9, 23 & 30 Saturdays in October ($20) October 5, 12, 19, 26 NOVEMBER Saturdays in November ($20) November 2, 9, 16 & 23 - No program on November 30 Wednesdays in November ($15) November 6, 13 & 20 - No program on November 27, half day of school DECEMBER Wednesdays in December ($15) December 4, 11 & 18 - No program on December 25, winter break Saturdays in December ($10) December 7 & 14 - No program on December 21 or 28, winter break JANUARY Saturday in January ($20) January 4, 11, 18 & 25 Wednesdays in January ($20) January 8, 15, 22 & 29 - No program on January 1, winter break FEBRUARY Saturdays in February ($20) February 1, 8, 15 & 22 Wednesdays in February ($20) February 5, 12, 19 & 26 MARCH Saturdays in March ($20) March 1, 8, 15 & 22 - No program on March 29, spring break Wednesdays in March ($15) March 13, 20 & 27 - No program on March 6, half day of school APRIL Wednesday in April ($20) April 9, 16, 23 & 30 - No program on April 2, spring break Saturdays in April ($15) April 12, 19 & 26 - No program on April 5, spring break MAY Saturdays in May ($25) May 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31 Wednesdays in May ($20) May 7, 14, 21 & 28 See more details • •
22 Sunday Family Fun Day! Sunday Family Fun Day! December 22, 2024 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm Sandcastles Children's Museum, 129 E Ludington Ave, Ludington, MI 49431, USA Open every Sunday 12:00-4:00 pm. Sunday we will have our family games out at the Creation Station for families to enjoy. Admission is $9.00 per person and those under 1 are free. Members come right in. See more details Oil Painting w/ Justin David Gustafson Oil Painting w/ Justin David Gustafson December 22, 2024 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm 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. See more details • •	23 Magnetic Building Blocks will be @ the Creation Station Magnetic Building Blocks will be @ the Creation Station December 23, 2024 9:30 am - 3:00 pm Sandcastles Children's Museum, 129 E Ludington Ave, Ludington, MI 49431, USA Magnetic Building Blocks will be @ the Creation Station today. Come join us we have special winter break hours 9:30-3:00. Admission is $9.00 per person (under 1 is free) Members come right in. See more details •	24 Closed for the Holiday! Closed for the Holiday! December 24, 2024 See more details LACA CLOSED for the Holidays LACA CLOSED for the Holidays December 24, 2024 - January 1, 2025 See more details Beginner Piano Lessons w/ Stephanie Shilander Beginner Piano Lessons w/ Stephanie Shilander December 24, 2024 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Stephanie Shilander, the Head Tutor at the Math Center at West Shore Community College, is not only helping WSCC students excel in math but also in piano. She is now offering her musical talents at LACA, providing 30-minute piano lessons. The cost is $20 for LACA members and $30 for non-members. The lessons are available on: Tuesdays: 3 - 3:30 p.m. and 3:30 - 4 p.m. Wednesdays: 3 - 3:30 p.m., 3:30 - 4 p.m., 4 - 4:30 p.m., 4:30 - 5 p.m., and 5 - 5:30 p.m. Fridays: 3 - 3:30 p.m. and 3:30 - 4 p.m. To purchase lessons, visit ludingtonartscenter.org or call 231-845-2787. After you purchase, LACA will contact you to schedule your lesson(s). See more details • • •	25 LACA CLOSED for the Holidays LACA CLOSED for the Holidays December 24, 2024 - January 1, 2025 See more details Ludington Writers Ludington Writers December 24, 2024 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm See more details Closed for the Holiday! Closed for the Holiday! December 25, 2024 See more details Beginner Piano Lessons w/ Stephanie Shilander Beginner Piano Lessons w/ Stephanie Shilander December 25, 2024 3:00 pm - 5:30 pm Stephanie Shilander, the Head Tutor at the Math Center at West Shore Community College, is not only helping WSCC students excel in math but also in piano. She is now offering her musical talents at LACA, providing 30-minute piano lessons. The cost is $20 for LACA members and $30 for non-members. The lessons are available on: Tuesdays: 3 - 3:30 p.m. and 3:30 - 4 p.m. Wednesdays: 3 - 3:30 p.m., 3:30 - 4 p.m., 4 - 4:30 p.m., 4:30 - 5 p.m., and 5 - 5:30 p.m. Fridays: 3 - 3:30 p.m. and 3:30 - 4 p.m. To purchase lessons, visit ludingtonartscenter.org or call 231-845-2787. After you purchase, LACA will contact you to schedule your lesson(s). See more details • • • •	26 LACA CLOSED for the Holidays LACA CLOSED for the Holidays December 24, 2024 - January 1, 2025 See more details Closed for the Holiday! Closed for the Holiday! December 26, 2024 See more details Cats and Jammers Cats and Jammers December 26, 2024 11:00 pm - December 27, 2024 3:00 am Custer VFW Gold Bar Post, 2022 State St, Custer, MI 49405, USA See more details • • •	27 LACA CLOSED for the Holidays LACA CLOSED for the Holidays December 24, 2024 - January 1, 2025 See more details Cats and Jammers Cats and Jammers December 26, 2024 11:00 pm - December 27, 2024 3:00 am Custer VFW Gold Bar Post, 2022 State St, Custer, MI 49405, USA See more details Active Play for Toddlers! Active Play for Toddlers! December 27, 2024 10:00 am - 1:00 pm Sandcastles Children's Museum, 129 E Ludington Ave, Ludington, MI 49431, USA Active Play for Toddlers is 10 am until Noon! We will have our new Counting Stepping Stones out from our 2023 Wish List through The Community Foundation! Also, we will have our Climbing Blocks, and a different Toddler Scavenger Hunts each week to get them moving around the Museum! Admission is $9.00 per person, and under 1 year is free. Members come right in See more details Beginner Piano Lessons w/ Stephanie Shilander Beginner Piano Lessons w/ Stephanie Shilander December 27, 2024 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Stephanie Shilander, the Head Tutor at the Math Center at West Shore Community College, is not only helping WSCC students excel in math but also in piano. She is now offering her musical talents at LACA, providing 30-minute piano lessons. The cost is $20 for LACA members and $30 for non-members. The lessons are available on: Tuesdays: 3 - 3:30 p.m. and 3:30 - 4 p.m. Wednesdays: 3 - 3:30 p.m., 3:30 - 4 p.m., 4 - 4:30 p.m., 4:30 - 5 p.m., and 5 - 5:30 p.m. Fridays: 3 - 3:30 p.m. and 3:30 - 4 p.m. To purchase lessons, visit ludingtonartscenter.org or call 231-845-2787. After you purchase, LACA will contact you to schedule your lesson(s). See more details • • • •	28 LACA CLOSED for the Holidays LACA CLOSED for the Holidays December 24, 2024 - January 1, 2025 See more details Children songs with Bill Koster! Children songs with Bill Koster! December 28, 2024 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Sandcastles Children's Museum, 129 E Ludington Ave, Ludington, MI 49431, USA Bill Koster is returning to Sandcastles! He will be playing guitar and singing some songs. Grab a instrument on the stage and join him! Thank you, Bill, for donating your time! Admission is $9.00 per person (under 1 is free) Members come right in! See more details • •
29 LACA CLOSED for the Holidays LACA CLOSED for the Holidays December 24, 2024 - January 1, 2025 See more details Sunday Family Fun Day! Sunday Family Fun Day! December 29, 2024 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm Sandcastles Children's Museum, 129 E Ludington Ave, Ludington, MI 49431, USA Open every Sunday 12:00-4:00 pm. Sunday we will have our family games out at the Creation Station for families to enjoy. Admission is $9.00 per person and those under 1 are free. Members come right in. See more details Oil Painting w/ Justin David Gustafson Oil Painting w/ Justin David Gustafson December 29, 2024 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm 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. See more details • • •	30 LACA CLOSED for the Holidays LACA CLOSED for the Holidays December 24, 2024 - January 1, 2025 See more details Legos will be @ the Creation Station Legos will be @ the Creation Station December 30, 2024 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Sandcastles Children's Museum, 129 E Ludington Ave, Ludington, MI 49431, USA LEGOS will be at the Creation Station 11-12 today. Admission is $9.00 a person and under 1 is free. Members come right in! See more details • •	31 LACA CLOSED for the Holidays LACA CLOSED for the Holidays December 24, 2024 - January 1, 2025 See more details Beginner Piano Lessons w/ Stephanie Shilander Beginner Piano Lessons w/ Stephanie Shilander December 31, 2024 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Stephanie Shilander, the Head Tutor at the Math Center at West Shore Community College, is not only helping WSCC students excel in math but also in piano. She is now offering her musical talents at LACA, providing 30-minute piano lessons. The cost is $20 for LACA members and $30 for non-members. The lessons are available on: Tuesdays: 3 - 3:30 p.m. and 3:30 - 4 p.m. Wednesdays: 3 - 3:30 p.m., 3:30 - 4 p.m., 4 - 4:30 p.m., 4:30 - 5 p.m., and 5 - 5:30 p.m. Fridays: 3 - 3:30 p.m. and 3:30 - 4 p.m. To purchase lessons, visit ludingtonartscenter.org or call 231-845-2787. After you purchase, LACA will contact you to schedule your lesson(s). See more details New Years Eve Party! New Years Eve Party! December 31, 2024 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm Sandcastles Children's Museum, 129 E Ludington Ave, Ludington, MI 49431, USA NYE Balloon Drop is 12/31/24 from 5pm-8pm. (We will be closed during the daytime to prepare for the event.) Thomas Ronquillo will be there teaching and playing congas. Balloons drop on two floors. There will be snack food and refreshments, some Face painting, and more. We will be closed during the day to prepare for the event. Get signed up at Sandcastles or reserve your spot by calling 231-233-9326 or messaging us! Admission is $60.00 per immediate family or $15.00 per person. More details to come! See more details • • •

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