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October 4, 2025

Fall is here!! We love the weather, the colors, and the chance to settle into our comforts. While our Show season has ended, we are still rocking down here on the corner.

We have several classes this month. From new fall scented candle pouring with Kitt Latsch, learning to knit pumpkins with Jan Wright, painting leaves with Andrea Marks, or weaving using natural materials with Carol Irving. Acoustic Jam Sessions are still happening 1st and 3rd Thursdays from 6-9pm. Stop down and join in. Scroll down to see a full list of events, and to sign up for classes!

Ready to dance and shake your tail? Join us by donation for Monster Mash with Christi Ryan. Meeting the 7th, 14th, and 21st in October from 6-8pm, Christi teaches moves beginners can follow. Adults only please--this ones for the grown-ups. Grab a drink from the Social District and join in!

Learn to Knit

We are so proud to announce a new class at Lake Effect--Learn to Knit Pumpkins with Jan Wright! This class is held in two sessions on Saturday and Sunday, October 11th and 12th from 1-2pm. Cost is $30 per person for both sessions.

On Saturday Jan will teach knitting for beginners. After practicing at home, you'll come back Sunday to create a pumpkin, (or two!)

Candle Pouring

Kitt from Of Curious Nature Candles returns to share her candle pouring secrets! Armed with fall scents, she is here to make your life smell the best it can be.

She has two classes available. Saturday, October 11th from 10-12pm, and Sunday, October 19th from 12-2pm.

Nature Weave

Renowned weaver Carol Irving teaches us a beginner weaving class, for adults and teens. We will be painting on a stretched canvas and then learning about the basics of weaving by creating a warp on the canvas and weaving on it, and incorporating found objects in to the weaving. Please bring in items from your collection: shells, bark, buttons, beads, twigs, old jewelry, and feathers.

Please join us Saturday, October 25th from 1-4pm for a Sip & Paint Fall Into Leaves with Andrea Marks. Andrea teaches us about layering shapes and colors.

Check out our full list of October events!

Donation Request:

We are searching for pill bottles in a variety of colors. They can be dropped off Monday-Saturday 10-5 in October. Thank you!!

August 19, 2025

Summer's almost over but that doesn't mean we are done! We still have Sip & Paint a Seascape with Andrea Marks happening Saturday, August 23rd. Sign up through the link below! Acoustic Jam Sessions are back Thursday, August 21st from 6-9pm. Come in the front door and follow the music to the back. Ink and Clay opens Friday, August 29th from 5-7pm. You can also view it during Maker's Market on Saturday, August 30th from 10-3pm during the Car Show. Stop down and join the fun at Lake Effect Community Arts Center!

Ink and Clay

Please join us for the Artist's Reception of Ink and Clay on Friday, August 29th from 5-7pm!

Printmaker David Berg and Ceramic Artists Vicki Obee, Katherine Sirvio, Mona Posinoff, Jodie York, Ellie Gilbert, Linda Swan, Barb Stout, and Teri Kunzelman delight us with their creations.

Stop in to enjoy refreshments, view the art, and meet the artists before heading down to the Street Party, Car Show Parade, or the Fireworks!

Sip & Paint a Seascape

Andrea teaches us the importance of underpainting as we create this seascape together using acrylics. All materials are provided. This class is for beginners.

Grab a drink from the Social District and make a memory for when the snow hits!

Welcoming Katie Birdsley as Operations Manager

This summer, we were fortunate to partner with Michigan Works On-the-Job Training, which sponsored a part-time employee for Lake Effect. Thanks to this program—along with grant funding and generous community donations—we are excited to officially welcome Katie Birdsley as our Operations Manager.

Katie, who also serves on our Board of Directors, has completed her training for this role and is now helping us transition many of the day-to-day operational duties that were previously managed by volunteer board members. With her background as a paralegal, chef, and poet, Katie brings a unique blend of creativity, discipline, and organizational expertise that has already proven to be an incredible asset to our team.

While Katie is not working full time, she is available to connect with community members. You can reach her by leaving a message at our new Lake Effect Community Arts Center phone number: 906-286-4117.

July 30, 2025

Get ready for a fun month! August 1st and 29th we have Opening Receptions for our next shows. Join us from 5-7pm for snacks, good company, and great art! Music in Manistique finishes the season with Angels and Outlaws and 2nd Edition Band---August 6th and 13th at 6:30pm. Maker's Market wraps up the season on August 30th during the Car Show. Check out our Events at LakeEffectArts.Org for more information and to see everything that is happening!

Collage Quilting

Join us as Lyne Lejeune teaches us about choosing shades of color to "paint" with fabric! Create a pumpkin that can be turned into a pillow, wall hanging, etc.

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