Creativity begins here
Clare County Arts COUNCIl
our mission
To encourage and support the art in Clare County, Michigan, through such means as sponsoring exhibitions, demonstration, and forums; producing theatrical and musical performances; advancing arts education by offering classes for youth and adults; encouraging public support for local artists and art projects; and raising funds needed to support the organization's work.
what we do
We encourage creativity and art within Clare County and offer a variety of programs and events throughout the year.
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Thank you to Buccilli's Pizza of Clare for hosting a fundraiser to help keep "My Favorite Thing" in Clare. With their help and our community coming out and ordering out, we were able to raise an additional $700 for the dog!
If you would like to donate, please send the donation to the Clare County Arts Council!!!
Thank you!!!!
pressed flower picture frame class
4/10/2025 at 6:00-7:30 p.m.
Create a unique floral picture frame with LeeAnn from Wild Daisy Creative. You will have a wide variety of dried flowers and greenery to choose from. To reserve your spot you must call Carron at 989-698-6539.
You also need to send a $15.00 non-refundable deposit via PayPal using clarecountyarts@gmail.com as the address or send a check to Carron at the CCAC. The total cost for the class is $20.00. Contact to reserve and/or if you have any additional questions!!!
Carron Nevill
Phone: (989) 698-6539
Email: clnevill@gmail.com
Address: 7575 E. Beaverton Rd., Clare, MI 48617
Julie Wells apr Artist of the Month
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Julie Wells creates art with color pencils primarily, and also uses paint. Ms. Wells drawing inspiration from nature and the living beings within it, as well as the therapeutic potential of creativity. Through her art, she seeks to externalize the internal and forge connections with viewers through their individual experiences. The strategic use of color and contrast captivates the viewer, inviting them to delve deeper into the artwork. Julie aims to momentarily halt the viewer in their tracks, making them the focal point of another's contemplation. She employs complementary colors that play off each other, producing radiant hues.
Julie will have her art on display at the Clare Union Railroad Depot for the entire month of April. The Clare Union Railroad Depot is open to the public Monday through Friday from
10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Glass Mosaic Lamp Workshop
4/23/2025 at 6 p.m.
Beginner Level Mosaic workshop come create your own unique mosaic Mushroom lamp using patterns provided or create your own.
Bringing the artistry of glass mosaics to a functional item in your home that will lighten up the nights.
You also need to send a $35.00 non-refundable deposit via PayPal using clarecountyarts@gmail.com as the address or send a check to Carron at the CCAC. The total cost for the class is $50.00. Contact to reserve and/or if you have any additional questions!!!
Carron Nevill
Phone: (989) 698-6539
Email: clnevill@gmail.com
Address: 7575 E. Beaverton Rd., Clare, MI 48617
Spring Daffodil Picture Class
5/6/2025 at 6-8 p.m.
We encourage you to embrace REAL Spring by joining artist Amber Prout from the Prout Paint Pray studio as she guides you through painting this sunny Daffodil on a wooden board. Don't hesitate too long to sign up, this class is limited to 10. To reserve your spot you must call Carron at 989-698-6539.
You also need to send a non-refundable deposit of $40.00 via PayPal to clarecountyarts@gmail.com or you can send your check or money order to Carron at the CCAC. The total cost for the class is $45.00. Contact to reserve and/or if you have any additional questions!!!
Carron Nevill
Phone: (989) 698-6539
Email: clnevill@gmail.com
Address: 7575 E. Beaverton Rd., Clare, MI 48617
Crushed Glass and Resin Pour Class
5/15/2025 at 6-8 p.m.
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We are spreading out and beginning to offer our classes in Harrison, Michigan too. We invite you to join Belinda from the Queen Bee Soiree studio for a fun evening of doing a crushed glass & resin pour. You will need to choose one of 9 designs when you call Carron at 989-698-6539 to reserve your spot in this class.
Your choices are 1. Owl 2. Dragon Fly 3. Sun Flower 4. Cardinal 5. Light House 6. Mushroom 7. State of Michigan 8. Hummingbird 9. Turtle.
Pull the picture up and you will be able to see the different designs. You also need to send a $20.00 non-refundable deposit via PayPal using clarecountyarts@gmail.com as the address or send a check to Carron at the CCAC. The total cost for the class is $55.00. Contact to reserve and/or if you have any additional questions!!! We expect this class will fill fast, so don't wait too long to sign up.
Carron Nevill
Phone: (989) 698-6539
Email: clnevill@gmail.com
Address: 7575 E. Beaverton Rd., Clare, MI 48617
REMINDER THIS CLASS WILL BE HELD IN HARRISON, MICHIGAN
- COMING SOON!!!
The 2024 art installations will soon be removed and the new 2025 art installations will be put into place! Keep an eye out in downtown Clare after May 6th for the new installations!!!
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JUNE 12TH CLASS INFO COMING SOON!
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rESIN POUR CLASS
A unique Resin Pour workshop on Wood or Metal Medium
In this workshop we will teach you how to Resin/Epoxy pour using alcohol ink and mica powders onto birch hardwood. The Hardwood is cut by laser so the details in the shoreline are absolutely amazing. Rocks, Crystals, Shells and other accessories also available for a small charge. Add Ons can be done at the event six inch for $ 15 and/or Keychains $ 5 Check out Previous Resin Pours Here: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.776760536293295... Checkout Wood or Metal Shapes that can be poured here, you must specify the shape when placing your order with Eventbrite. Once you've chosen a shape it cannot be exchanged for a different shape without approval for special circumstances. www.greatlakescrafting.com ****Class Attendance Policy: Due to customization and timing of supplies, along with the popularity of workshops, your purchased registration is only good to for the class & date you registered for. It cannot be applied or switched to a future date or a future class. If you cannot make the class, you can send someone else in your place for that registered date/class (please send a permission by email or in writing). Make and take is not an option for most of our workshops due to supplies and equipment needed to complete your project, but we can make it for you, and you can pick up at a late date. No Cash/Credit Refunds. To reserve your spot you must call Carron at 989-698-6539. There is a non-refundable deposit of $35.00. You can send your deposit via PayPal at clarecountyarts@gmail.com or you can send a check to Carron at the CCAC. The total cost for the class is $50.00. Contact to reserve and/or if you have any additional questions!!! Carron Nevill 575 E. Beaverton Rd. Clare MI 48617
In this workshop we will teach you how to Resin/Epoxy pour using alcohol ink and mica powders onto birch hardwood. The Hardwood is cut by laser so the details in the shoreline are absolutely amazing. Rocks, Crystals, Shells and other accessories also available for a small charge. Add Ons can be done at the event six inch for $ 15 and/or Keychains $ 5 Check out Previous Resin Pours Here: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.776760536293295... Checkout Wood or Metal Shapes that can be poured here, you must specify the shape when placing your order with Eventbrite. Once you've chosen a shape it cannot be exchanged for a different shape without approval for special circumstances. www.greatlakescrafting.com ****Class Attendance Policy: Due to customization and timing of supplies, along with the popularity of workshops, your purchased registration is only good to for the class & date you registered for. It cannot be applied or switched to a future date or a future class. If you cannot make the class, you can send someone else in your place for that registered date/class (please send a permission by email or in writing). Make and take is not an option for most of our workshops due to supplies and equipment needed to complete your project, but we can make it for you, and you can pick up at a late date. No Cash/Credit Refunds. To reserve your spot you must call Carron at 989-698-6539. There is a non-refundable deposit of $35.00. You can send your deposit via PayPal at clarecountyarts@gmail.com or you can send a check to Carron at the CCAC. The total cost for the class is $50.00. Contact to reserve and/or if you have any additional questions!!! Carron Nevill 575 E. Beaverton Rd. Clare MI 48617
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