
Youth Art
Summer
Drawing Architecture of West Michigan
5th-7th Gr
If you love drawing or are interested in a career in architecture… this is the program for you! Come study the architectural design and history of various buildings around West Michigan! Participants will learn to draw, shade, contour and blend the following West Michigan architecture: Big Red Lighthouse, Felt Estate, De Zwaan Windmill, Meyer May House, and Devos Place. We'll conclude the course by designing and drawing our own building of choice! Register based on 2023-24 grade level
- Register Here
- Cost: $115r/$130nr
- Instructor: Jael Stilwell
- Dates: Tue & Thur | June 13, 15, 20, 22, 27, 29
- Time: 4pm-5:30pm
- Location: Creekside Middle School - Art Room
Tulips in History and Art
8-11 Yr Olds
Calling all artists! Join the Zeeland Historical Society to learn how to draw and paint tulips using acrylic paint on a variety of surfaces (slate, paper, canvas, etc). In addition to the drawing/painting skills, we’ll also learn about the history of Tulips and how they relate to the Netherlands. Come join the fun!
- Register Here
- Cost: $50r/$65nr
- Instructors: Zeeland Historical Society Staff
- Dates: June 12-13
- Time: 9:30-11:30am
- Location: 1881 New Groningen Schoolhouse (10537 Paw Paw Dr, Zeeland)
Pressed Flowers
8-11 Yr Olds
If your child has an interest in nature and/or flowers, this is the class for them! Join the Zeeland Historical Society to learn about the ancient art of flower pressing! Participants will examine flowers, learn about the history of flower pressing, learn how to press flowers and learn the many ways that pressed flowers can be used. Participants will then create a bookmark, note card and a framed flower picture to take home!
- Register Here
- Cost: $50r/$65nr
- Instructors: Zeeland Historical Society Staff
- Dates: July 10-11
- Time: 9:30-11:30am
- Location: 1881 New Groningen Schoolhouse (10537 Paw Paw Dr, Zeeland)
Hand Sewing for Beginners
10-12 Yr Olds
Join the Zeeland Historical Society to learn the basic skills of hand sewing and why hand sewing was such an important skill in history! Participants will learn the techniques of using a thread, needle and thimble, as well as different stitches such as a running stitch, a seam stitch and other techniques. At the end of the class students will take home their own hand-sewn pouch!
- Register Here
- Cost: $50r/$65nr
- Instructor: Zeeland Historical Society Staff
- Dates: July 24-25
- Time: 9:30-11:30am
- Location: 1881 New Groningen Schoolhouse (10537 Paw Paw Dr, Zeeland)
Art Exploration
5 Yr Olds-5th Gr
Join us to explore a variety of art media like painting, drawing, paper mache, mask making and more! We can't wait for a week of art and fun! 5 Yr Olds: Register based on age at start of program. K-5th Gr: Register based on 2023-24 grade level
- Register Here
- Cost: $69r/$84nr
- Instructor: Jane Butler (ZPS Art Teacher)
- Dates: June 12-16
- 5 Yr Olds-1st Gr: 8am-9:30am
- 2nd-3rd Gr: 9:35am-11:05am
- 4th-5th Gr: 11:30am-1pm
- Location: Creekside Middle School - Art Room