Upcoming events

Art Class - Plein Air 8/21
Plein Air art class located at the St Ignace Public Library Wed evenings in August.

Art Class - Floral Mosaic Mirror
Create a fun floral mosaic mirror using colorful cut tiles.

Les Cheneaux Farmers & Artisans Market - Aug 18
Come find me at the Hessel School House on Sundays from 10am - 2pm. I’ll be selling my artwork in person and would love the company and conversation!

Art Class - Plein Air 8/14
Plein Air art class located at the St Ignace Public Library Wed evenings in August.

Les Cheneaux Farmers & Artisans Market - Aug 11
Come find me at the Hessel School House on Sundays from 10am - 2pm. I’ll be selling my artwork in person and would love the company and conversation!

Art Class - Plein Air 8/7
Plein Air art class located at the St Ignace Public Library Wed evenings in August.

Les Cheneaux Farmers & Artisans Market - Aug 4
Come find me at the Hessel School House on Sundays from 10am - 2pm. I’ll be selling my artwork in person and would love the company and conversation!

SAAC Chippewa County in Photographs
This is a collaboration of 48 photographers over 48 hours with 48 sections of Chippewa County.

Les Cheneaux Farmers & Artisans Market - June 30
Come find me at the Hessel School House on Sundays from 10am - 2pm. I’ll be selling my artwork in person and would love the company and conversation!

Les Cheneaux Farmers & Artisans Market - June 23
Come find me at the Hessel School House on Sundays from 10am - 2pm. I’ll be selling my artwork in person and would love the company and conversation!

Les Cheneaux Farmers & Artisans Market - June 16
Come find me at the Hessel School House on Sundays from 10am - 2pm. I’ll be selling my artwork in person and would love the company and conversation!

Les Cheneaux Farmers & Artisans Market - June 9
Come find me at the Hessel School House on Sundays from 10am - 2pm. I’ll be selling my artwork in person and would love the company and conversation!

Abandoned and Discovered Exhibit Reception
Sault art exhibit reception abandoned and discovered featuring artwork by Kathy Gale Thomas - ‘Tiger Lily Ditch’ and ‘Lost Protection’.

Les Cheneaux Farmers & Artisans Market - June 2
Come find me at the Hessel School House on Sundays from 10am - 2pm. I’ll be selling my artwork in person and would love the company and conversation!

Foragers Watercolor Palette
CLASS DESCRIPTION:
Participants will learn how pigments can be collected from soil and rocks to create a watercolor pan. In the end six pans will be made and added to a mini travel size watercolor palette.
To register, visit:

Hammering Blooms
CLASS DESCRIPTION:
Create something beautiful and release some built up tension. In this class flowers and plants are hammered onto a tea towel to release their natural dyes. This printed design will be enhanced by adding watercolor, simple embroidery techniques and sewn on beads.
To register visit: https://www.eventeny.com/events/aldoleopoldfestival-9239/

Les Cheneaux Farmers & Artisans Market - May 26
Come find me at the Hessel School House on Sundays from 10am - 2pm. I’ll be selling my artwork in person and would love the company and conversation!

Les Cheneaux Farmers & Artisans Market - May 19
Come find me at the Hessel School House on Sundays from 10am - 2pm. I’ll be selling my artwork in person and would love the company and conversation!

Les Cheneaux Farmers & Artisans Market - May 5
Let’s Hang Out!
Come find me at the Hessel School House on Sundays from 10am - 2pm. I’ll be selling my artwork in person and would love the company and conversation!

SAAC Opening Reception: Artists' Choice Show
My artwork will be on display and all are welcome to the Opening Reception.
I hope you’ll join me!

SAAC Artists Choice Juried Art Exhibit
CURRENTY ON DISPLAY AND FOR SALE
The Transformation
oil on canvas
Caribbean
acrylic on canvas
Oh So Delicate
acrylic on canvas

October Fest at The Front Porch
Join me at my first public vendor experience! I plan on displaying my original paintings, many prints and a few new items. It should be a fun, festive time for all.

Summer Art Exhibition Reception
The Art Exhibition Reception is scheduled for Friday, August 18th from 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM. All are welcome to attend this very special event.

LCAC Annual Summer Art Exhibit
The Les Cheneaux Arts Council invites you to the Annual Summer Art Exhibit. Reception is scheduled for Friday, August 18th from 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM.

ABSTRACT PAINTING, MAKE YOUR MARK
Discover the freedom of abstract painting all the while learning how to maintain composition. This class will teach students exercises for creating composition studies that we will transfer to a finished and balanced abstract painting. (Limit 6) Art Supply Fee: $40

'SUN PRINTING' TOTE BAG
Learn how to create fun sun prints using plants and objects found in nature. Using a canvas tote, students will arrange their designs however they like, expose to the sun, and wash in a bath to reveal the final print. Cyanotype print making is a form of photographic printing that uses sunlight to create vivid cyan-blue prints with blistering white designs. All materials provided. (Limit 10) Art Supply Fee: $40

Cyanotype printing for kids - Aldo Leopold Festival - Art class
Learn how to create fun sun prints using plants and objects found in nature. Students will arrange their designs however they'd like, expose to the sun and wash in a bath to reveal the final print. Once dry, prints will be modge-podged to a wood base and ready to hang! (Limit 8) Art Supply Fee: $20.00

Cyanotype printing for adults - Aldo Leopold Festival - Art class
Learn how to create fun sun prints using plants and objects found in nature. Using a canvas tote, students will arrange their designs however they'd like, expose to the sun and wash in a bath to reveal the final print. Cyanotype print making is a form of photographic printing that uses sunlight to create vivid cyan-blue prints with blistering white designs. (Limit 10) Art Supply Fee: $30

Winter Gallery - artwork displayed at hessel school house
The gallery walls in the Assembly Room of the School House are curated by the Les Cheneaux Arts Council and often feature local painters and photographers. Displays are changed regularly. You will see my work displayed and all of my works are available for purchase.