Watercolor Cafe

Flowery Bike Paint & Sip $38/person. Must pre-register: www.watercolormackinac.com Create your own masterpiece with a step-by-step painting event, guided by local artist Kate Dupre. Beginners are welcome and encouraged to join. All painting materials are provided! Complimentary Watercolor Cafe snacks are offered. Just bring your fun-loving friends and your favorite beverage! Events last approximately two hours, at the end of which you get to take home your artwork. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to start time. Canvas size is 11x14…

Spring Tulips Paint & Sip $38/person. Must pre-register: www.watercolormackinac.com Create your own masterpiece with a step-by-step painting event, guided by local artist Kate Dupre. Beginners are welcome and encouraged to join. All painting materials are provided! Complimentary Watercolor Cafe snacks are offered. Just bring your fun-loving friends and your favorite beverage! Events last approximately two hours, at the end of which you get to take home your artwork. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to start time. Canvas size is 11x14…

DIY Marbled Tile Coaster $28/person. Must pre-register: www.watercolormackinac.com Jazz up these hexagon ceramic tiles to create your very own marbled coasters. With unlimited color and design options, your coasters are guaranteed to turn out trendy and unique. Each guest will make 4 coasters. No experience necessary. All materials are provided! Watercolor Cafe snacks offered. Just bring your fun-loving friends and your favorite beverage! To view their menu and see their classes offered, visit: www.watercolormackinac.com

Mackinac Bridge Love Paint & Sip $38/person. Must pre-register: www.watercolormackinac.com Create your own masterpiece with a step-by-step painting event, guided by local artist Kate Dupre. Beginners are welcome and encouraged to join. All painting materials are provided! Complimentary Watercolor Cafe snacks are offered. Just bring your fun-loving friends and your favorite beverage! Events last approximately two hours, at the end of which you get to take home your artwork. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to start time. Canvas size is 11x14…

Mackinac Island Sky $36/person. Must pre-register: www.watercolormackinac.com Mackinac Island is one of the most amazing places to stargaze. Create your own unique take on the beautiful night sky within an outline of the island. The process will utilize watercolor paints and other materials, and will be guided by local artist Kate Dupre. Beginners are welcome and encouraged to join. All painting materials are provided! Complimentary Watercolor Cafe snacks are offered. Just bring your fun-loving friends and your favorite beverage! Events…

Watercolor Painting with Sarah Tule $38/person. Must pre-register: www.watercolormackinac.com Relax and rejuvenate your soul at this special painting event. Local watercolor artist Sarah Tule will demonstrate how to create beautiful clouds with watercolor painting techniques. The waterfront location is sure to inspire your creative vision. All materials provided. Beginners are welcome and encouraged to join. Complimentary Watercolor Cafe snacks are offered. To view their menu and see their classes offered, visit: www.watercolormackinac.com

DIY Clock Making $40/person. Must pre-register: www.watercolormackinac.com It’s *time* to get creative! Make your own clock or design it for a loved one. Beginners are welcome and encouraged to join. All painting materials are provided! Watercolor Cafe snacks offered. Just bring your fun-loving friends and your favorite beverage! Events last approximately two hours, at the end of which you get to take home your artwork. Clocks measure 9” in diameter. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to start time. To view…

Sail Away Paint & Sip $38/person. Must pre-register: www.watercolormackinac.com Create your own masterpiece with a step-by-step painting event, guided by local artist Kate Dupre. Beginners are welcome and encouraged to join. All painting materials are provided! Complimentary Watercolor Cafe snacks are offered. Just bring your fun-loving friends and your favorite beverage! Events last approximately two hours, at the end of which you get to take home your artwork. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to start time. Canvas size is 11x14…

Lilac Bouquet Paint & Sip $38/person. Must pre-register: www.watercolormackinac.com Create your own masterpiece with a step-by-step painting event, guided by local artist Kate Dupre. This Lilac Bouquet subject is perfect memorabilia for the 2019 Mackinac Island Lilac Festival. Beginners are welcome and encouraged to join. All painting materials are provided! Complimentary Watercolor Cafe snacks are offered. Just bring your fun-loving friends and your favorite beverage! Events last approximately two hours, at the end of which you get to take home…

Lilac Watercolor Painting with Mary Lou Peters $38/person. Must pre-register: www.watercolormackinac.com Commemorate the Mackinac Island Lilac Festival with your very own lilac bush painting! Local watercolor artist Mary Lou Peters will demonstrate techniques and guide participants through the painting process. This is event is inspiring, relaxing, and perfect for beginners. All supplies will be provided. Students will leave with a better understanding of watercolors, and their own completed painting (size suitable for a 8x10” mat and frame). ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR…

Painted Glass Bottle Light Display $36/person. Must pre-register: www.watercolormackinac.com Design a beautiful light display! Paint lilacs to commemorate the Lilac Festival or choose your own decorative style. The guided process of this project will be fun and inspiring. No experience necessary. All materials and lights provided. Events last approximately two hours, at the end of which you get to take home your artwork. Please arrive 10-15 minutes prior to start time. To view their menu and see their classes offered,…

Special Event - White Shoal Lighthouse Paint & Sip $38/person. Must pre-register: www.watercolormackinac.com We invite you to join us in painting this sailor’s beacon to celebrate White Shoal’s first ever opening to the public in her 109-year history. White Shoal Light follower, Peg McElmurry-Davis, says, “White Shoal is a sailor’s beacon and an invitation to the Straits.” By attending, you will be supporting efforts to restore and preserve this iconic Michigan lighthouse guiding safe passage through the Straits. Create your…

DIY Dream Catcher $38/person. Must pre-register: www.watercolormackinac.com Create your own dream catcher. Beginners are welcome and encouraged to join. A variety of beautiful materials are provided, so your catcher will be true to you! Watercolor Cafe snacks offered. Just bring your fun-loving friends and your favorite beverage! Events last approximately two hours, at the end of which you get to take home your artwork. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to start time. To view their menu and see their classes…

How to Take Better Travel Photos With Jen Tucker $30/person. Must pre-register: www.watercolormackinac.com Commemorate your Mackinac travels with even better photographs! Join Jen Tucker of Wren Photography in an educational, hands-on photography experience. Bring your questions, creative mindset and a camera of your choice! Whether it is an smartphone, point-and-shoot, DSLR, or something else, you'll learn artistic and professional techniques to making quality captures. The first part of the evening will be an overview discussion about travel photography. Then, Jen will lead the class…

Lilac Bouquet Paint & Sip $38/person. Must pre-register: www.watercolormackinac.com Happy Lilac Festival! Create your own masterpiece with a step-by-step painting event, guided by local artist Kate Dupre. This Lilac Bouquet subject is perfect memorabilia for the 2019 Mackinac Island Lilac Festival. Beginners are welcome and encouraged to join. All painting materials are provided! Watercolor Cafe snacks offered. Just bring your fun-loving friends and your favorite beverage! Events last approximately two hours, at the end of which you get to take…

Mandala Rock Painting $36/person. Must pre-register: www.watercolormackinac.com Come learn the ancient art of mandala painting with Northern Michigan teacher and artist Molly McCarthy. Using rocks gathered on local beaches, you will create mini-masterpieces using simple tools, acrylic paints, and your limitless imagination. You will learn how to center yourself and effortlessly create one-of-a-kind treasures. One side of each rock will feature your artwork and the opposite side will feature an inspirational saying. We will mix and match colors to create…

Flowery Bike Basket Paint & Sip $38/person. Must pre-register: www.watercolormackinac.com Create your own masterpiece with a step-by-step painting event, guided by local artist Kate Dupre. Beginners are welcome and encouraged to join. All painting materials are provided! Watercolor Cafe snacks offered. Just bring your fun-loving friends and your favorite beverage! Events last approximately two hours, at the end of which you get to take home your artwork. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to start time. Canvas size is 11x14" and…

Mackinac Bridge Love - Paint & Sip $38/person. Must pre-register: www.watercolormackinac.com Create your own masterpiece with a step-by-step painting event, guided by local artist Kate Dupre. Beginners are welcome and encouraged to join. All painting materials are provided! Complimentary Watercolor Cafe snacks offered. Just bring your fun-loving friends and your favorite beverage! Events last approximately two hours, at the end of which you get to take home your artwork. Please arrive 10-15 minutes prior to start time. Canvas size is…

Watercolor Painting with Sarah Tule $38/person. Must pre-register: www.watercolormackinac.com Info TBA ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR Sarah Tule has painting professionally now for 10 years. She paints from her home studio in Northern Michigan and finds inspiration in afternoon walks and trips to the lake shore. Sarah gives back to Michigan’s natural community via her Art for Conservation project, where she shares a portion of her art revenues to statewide conservation organizations. www.sarahtuleart.com To view their menu and see their classes offered, visit: www.watercolormackinac.com

 Mandala Rock Painting $36/person. Must pre-register: www.watercolormackinac.com Come learn the ancient art of mandala painting with Northern Michigan teacher and artist Molly McCarthy. Using rocks gathered on local beaches, you will create mini-masterpieces using simple tools, acrylic paints, and your limitless imagination. You will learn how to center yourself and effortlessly create one-of-a-kind treasures. One side of each rock will feature your artwork and the opposite side will feature an inspirational saying. We will mix and match colors to create…

Ages 3-6 $15 online $20 drop-in

Ages 9-14 $15 online $20 drop-in

Create your own masterpiece with a step-by-step painting event, guided by local artist Kate Dupre. Beginners are welcome and encouraged to join. All painting materials are provided! Watercolor Cafe snacks offered. Just bring your fun-loving friends and your favorite beverage! Events last approximately two hours, at the end of which you get to take home your artwork. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to start time. Canvas size is 11x14'“ and paint is acrylic. $38/person, register online at: https://www.watercolormackinac.com/browse/flowerflood

Capture your Mackinac memories in your personal sketchbook. Professional illustrator and instructor Matt Krease will demonstrate watercolor painting and provide insight into illustrative techniques. Recommended for beginner or intermediate creatives. All supplies will be provided, including a handmade sketch booklet. ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR Matt Krease is an artist from Saginaw Michigan, and uses the environment as a stage for his whimsical characters, spreading kindness and positivity. He graduated from the College For Creative Studies with a BFA in Illustration. He has written…

Create your own masterpiece with a step-by-step painting event, guided by local artist Kate Dupre. Beginners are welcome and encouraged to join. All painting materials are provided! Watercolor Cafe snacks offered. Just bring your fun-loving friends and your favorite beverage! Events last approximately two hours, at the end of which you get to take home your artwork. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to start time. Canvas size is 11x14'“ and paint is acrylic. $38/person, register online: https://www.watercolormackinac.com/browse/sailaway-sngeg

Join local watercolor artist Mary Lou Peters as you paint your own lavender masterpiece. Your instructor will demonstrate techniques and guide participants through the painting process. This is event is inspiring, relaxing, and perfect for beginners. All supplies will be provided. Students will leave with a better understanding of watercolors, and their own completed painting (size suitable for a 8x10” mat and frame). ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR Mary Lou Peters has been painting in watercolor for 30 years, and currently lives…

Create your own masterpiece with a step-by-step painting event, guided by local artist Kate Dupre. Beginners are welcome and encouraged to join. All painting materials are provided! Watercolor Cafe snacks offered. Just bring your fun-loving friends and your favorite beverage! Events last approximately two hours, at the end of which you get to take home your artwork. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to start time. Canvas size is 11x14'“ and paint is acrylic. $38/person, register online: https://www.watercolormackinac.com/browse/sunflowerjuly

Design a beautiful light display! Choose a standard stained glass look or create your own decorative style. The guided process of this project will be fun and inspiring. No experience necessary. All materials and lights provided. Events last approximately two hours, at the end of which you get to take home your artwork. Please arrive 10-15 minutes prior to start time. $36/person, register online at: https://www.watercolormackinac.com/browse/stainedglassbottle

Create your own masterpiece with a step-by-step painting event, guided by local artist Kate Dupre. Beginners are welcome and encouraged to join. All painting materials are provided! Watercolor Cafe snacks offered. Just bring your fun-loving friends and your favorite beverage! Events last approximately two hours, at the end of which you get to take home your artwork. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to start time. Canvas size is 11x14'“ and paint is acrylic. $38/person, register online at: https://www.watercolormackinac.com/browse/flowery-bike-basket-paint-amp-sip-eawdx-efxym

Make It Mondays Ages 3-8 • 2:00PM Ages 9-14 • 3:00PM $15 Pre-registration $20 Drop-In Ask about our “Teacher’s Pet” frequent student discount card! Attend 3 classes get your 4th FREE Every Monday is a new project! Check back for exact class description. Make It Monday events are approximately 50 minutes long. Parents are welcome to stay on site or leave (we will have you fill out a quick waiver). Drop-ins welcome. All art materials provided. Snacks for purchase. Classes…

Make It Mondays Ages 3-8 • 2:00PM Ages 9-14 • 3:00PM $15 Pre-registration $20 Drop-In Ask about our “Teacher’s Pet” frequent student discount card! Attend 3 classes get your 4th FREE Every Monday is a new project! Check back for exact class description. Make It Monday events are approximately 50 minutes long. Parents are welcome to stay on site or leave (we will have you fill out a quick waiver). Drop-ins welcome. All art materials provided. Snacks for purchase. Classes…

Is it a journal or a planner? It can be both, and much more! Learn how to create a customizable planner to record life’s memories and get organized. In this class, you will get to create basic layouts for planning and journaling, as well as learn how to customize your layouts with the use of pen drawings, colored markers, washi tape, or pictures, as you see fit. The best part is, you can keep it as simple or as creative…

Using watercolor painted paper, learn to assemble a three dimensional collage in the subject of your choice. Class is led by Northern Michigan teacher and artist Molly McCarthy. $36/person, register online at: https://www.watercolormackinac.com/browse/3dwatercolor

Create your own masterpiece with a step-by-step painting event, guided by local artist Kate Dupre. Beginners are welcome and encouraged to join. All painting materials are provided! Watercolor Cafe snacks offered. Just bring your fun-loving friends and your favorite beverage! Events last approximately two hours, at the end of which you get to take home your artwork. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to start time. Canvas size is 11x14'“ and paint is acrylic. $38/person, register online at: https://www.watercolormackinac.com/browse/northernlightsaug2

Create your own masterpiece with a step-by-step painting event, guided by local artist Kate Dupre. Beginners are welcome and encouraged to join. All painting materials are provided! Complimentary Watercolor Cafe snacks offered. Just bring your fun-loving friends and your favorite beverage! Events last approximately two hours, at the end of which you get to take home your artwork. Please arrive 10-15 minutes prior to start time. Canvas size is 11x14'“ and paint is acrylic. $38/person, register online at: https://www.watercolormackinac.com/browse/tulips

Create your own masterpiece with a step-by-step painting event, guided by artist Lea Vena. Beginners are welcome and encouraged to join. All painting materials are provided! Watercolor Cafe snacks offered. Just bring your fun-loving friends and your favorite beverage! Complimentary Watercolor Cafe snacks offered. Class not recommended for children 12 and under. *Please Note* Restrooms are not directly on site. Must be 21+ to bring and consume alcohol. ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR In a small farm town in west Michigan, Lea…

Create your own masterpiece with a step-by-step painting event, guided by local artist Kate Dupre. Beginners are welcome and encouraged to join. All painting materials are provided! Watercolor Cafe snacks offered. Just bring your fun-loving friends and your favorite beverage! Events last approximately two hours, at the end of which you get to take home your artwork. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to start time. Canvas size is 11x14'“ and paint is acrylic. $38/person, register online at: https://www.watercolormackinac.com/browse/flowerflood-b5nj8

Design a beautiful light display! Choose a standard stained glass look or create your own decorative style. The guided process of this project will be fun and inspiring. No experience necessary. All materials and lights provided. Events last approximately two hours, at the end of which you get to take home your artwork. Please arrive 10-15 minutes prior to start time. $36/person, register online at: https://www.watercolormackinac.com/browse/stainedglassbottle-bylaw

Join local watercolor artist Mary Lou Peters as you paint your own hollyhock garden masterpiece. Your instructor will demonstrate techniques and guide participants through the painting process. This is event is inspiring, relaxing, and perfect for beginners. All supplies will be provided. Students will leave with a better understanding of watercolors, and their own completed painting (size suitable for a 8x10” mat and frame). ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR Mary Lou Peters has been painting in watercolor for 30 years, and currently…

Design a wooden wall piece for your home with Kate and Janice from Ishpeming’s Re:Home. Choose from three design options: 1) Mackinac Island written over the state of Michigan shape, 2) Mackinac Island written over a horse and buggy, 3) a name or last name. All materials and guidance provided. Remember your trip to Mackinac Island or make a sign that pays homage to your family. What is more special than that? PRE REGISTRATION REQUIRED BY AUGUST 13 ABOUT THE…

Design a wooden wall piece for your home with Kate and Janice from Ishpeming’s Re:Home. Choose from three design options: 1) Mackinac Island written over the state of Michigan shape, 2) Mackinac Island written over a horse and buggy, 3) a name or last name. All materials and guidance provided. Remember your trip to Mackinac Island or make a sign that pays homage to your family. What is more special than that? PRE REGISTRATION REQUIRED BY AUGUST 13 ABOUT THE…

Create your own masterpiece with a step-by-step painting event, guided by local artist Kate Dupre. Beginners are welcome and encouraged to join. All painting materials are provided! Watercolor Cafe snacks offered. Just bring your fun-loving friends and your favorite beverage! Events last approximately two hours, at the end of which you get to take home your artwork. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to start time. Canvas size is 11x14'“ and paint is acrylic. $38/person, register online at: https://www.watercolormackinac.com/browse/northernlightsaug2

Design a beautiful light display! Choose a standard stained glass look or create your own decorative style. The guided process of this project will be fun and inspiring. No experience necessary. All materials and lights provided. Events last approximately two hours, at the end of which you get to take home your artwork. Please arrive 10-15 minutes prior to start time. $36/person, register online at: https://www.watercolormackinac.com/browse/stainedglassbottle-bylaw-r9saw-yhjh9

Create your own masterpiece with a step-by-step painting event, guided by local artist Kate Dupre. Beginners are welcome and encouraged to join. All painting materials are provided! Watercolor Cafe snacks offered. Just bring your fun-loving friends and your favorite beverage! Events last approximately two hours, at the end of which you get to take home your artwork. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to start time. Canvas size is 11x14'“ and paint is acrylic. $38/person, register online at: https://www.watercolormackinac.com/browse/flowery-bike-basket-paint-amp-sip-eawdx-efxym-sdg3b

Is it a journal or a planner? It can be both, and much more! Learn how to create a customizable planner to record life’s memories and get organized. In this class, you will get to create basic layouts for planning and journaling, as well as learn how to customize your layouts with the use of pen drawings, colored markers, washi tape, or pictures, as you see fit. The best part is, you can keep it as simple or as creative…

Jazz up these ceramic tiles to create your very own marbled coasters. With unlimited color and design options, your coasters are guaranteed to turn out trendy and unique. Each guest will make 4 coasters. No experience necessary. All materials are provided! Watercolor Cafe snacks offered. Just bring your fun-loving friends and your favorite beverage! $28/person Events last approximately two hours, at the end of which you get to take home your artwork. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to start time.…

Explore the possibilities of the trending Acrylic Pouring method! Have you ever wondered how to do a pour painting? Even if you’ve never painted before and don’t consider yourself an artist, this technique is something anyone can do with the correct supplies and little know- how.. All it takes is the right supplies. $36/person After a practice round, choose to create a 11x14” sized canvas or three 6x6” canvases. Participants will be instructed on how to use the mediums and…

Explore the possibilities of the trending Acrylic Pouring method! Have you ever wondered how to do a pour painting? Even if you’ve never painted before and don’t consider yourself an artist, this technique is something anyone can do with the correct supplies and little know- how.. All it takes is the right supplies. $36/person After a practice round, choose to create a 11x14” sized canvas or three 6x6” canvases. Participants will be instructed on how to use the mediums and…