Events

Blackthorn welcomes you to the rich tapestry of Celtic music. Traditional songs, sea shanties, lively jigs and reels, and ancient airs combine with some of Ireland’s best contemporary songs for a musical experience that captures the history and legend of Ireland and its people. Please bring a digital or printed receipt or you ID.  ...

Easy Peasy!  Memory wire bracelets look great on and have no clasps or claws to make it difficult to put them on.  This is a great project for family groups or a group of friends to share a fun afternoon art experience. Local artist Clare Spaulding will provide everything you need and guide you through...

Breath and relax.  An opportunity to live a more spacious grounded and creative life through mindfulness practice.  Breathwork, meditation, philosophy and some gentle movement will be included. Just beginning meditation or have a sustained practice?  Everyone is welcome & will benefit from a group experience. Dress comfortably and join us four Wednesdays for a truly transformative experience. To...

Come create a trio of colorful long lasting polymer clay Easter eggs.  Join instructor Susan Thiel and learn how to create the egg and decorate it using mini cookie cutters in bold geometric patterns or a spring garden theme. Ages 7 years +   (children 5-6 years old are welcome to attend if accompanied by a...

Create a beautiful pair of earrings and a necklace from the "drips" of an acrylic pour painting.  Experienced teacher Clare Spaulding will teach registrants to shape the "drips" (acrylic pour skins) and place them artistically in jewelry settings. Leave class wearing a smile and our own unique jewelry! You can see Clare's Acryic Pour Jewelry at the...

Have you always wanted to learn a new skill but didn’t know what or how to begin? Well, here is the place to begin! Michigan artist, Pamela Anderson will provide everything needed and give guidance and instruction on making your own one-of-a-kind pendant. At the end of the class, participants will have a beautiful pendant...

This outstanding comedy troupe, led by Chad Patterson, will rock your socks. If you don't spill your beer before the show is over, you just ain't payn' attention. If you want a seat, get here early!   This program is made possible through the generosity of our Event Sponsors and the attendance of patrons like...

Break out of the grayness of winter!  Experiment & Explore - take home your own abstract artwork. Let loose and let the magic of liquid paint take you on a journey of happy accidents with color and texture. Acrylic pouring is a fascinating, abstract art technique where liquified paint is poured into each other onto...

Come see the Au Sable Artisan Village Community Theatre project uncover who did what to whom...and who gets to watch, in Joey Ouellettes crazy comedy! Tiger and Susan are a couple that needs help - and so do all their friends and family. Actors from around the region share their comedic talents, including new cast...

Come see the Au Sable Artisan Village Community Theatre project uncover who did what to whom…and who gets to watch, in Joey Ouellettes crazy comedy! Tiger and Susan are a couple that needs help – and so do all their friends and family. Actors from around the region share their comedic talents, including new cast...

Come see the Au Sable Artisan Village Community Theatre project uncover who did what to whom…and who gets to watch, in Joey Ouellettes crazy comedy! Tiger and Susan are a couple that needs help – and so do all their friends and family. Actors from around the region share their comedic talents, including new cast...