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Mystical Mermaid Acrylic, Shell Resin Art!

Friday, June 27, 2025 at 6:30pm

Get ready to dive into the magical world of mermaids and create your own stunning 14″ by 19″ artwork using acrylics, shells, and resin.

Cost: $55

Please click HERE for tickets.

Join us at Historic Oddfellows Hall, 6121 Merriman Rd, Garden City, MI for a hands-on experience where you can let your creativity flow and make a one-of-a-kind piece inspired by the enchanting ocean realm.

Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced artist, this event is perfect for anyone who loves mermaids and wants to explore new art techniques. You’ll be painting the background and then designing the mermaid with colorful crushed shells in resin, and creating your own ocean scene with additional shells and glass bubbles. This is a great opportunity to use any special shells you’ve collected from beach trips. Shells will also be provided.

Don’t miss out on this opportunity to unleash your inner artist and take home your own mystical creation!

Doors open at 6:15 pm. We will on the lower level of Oddfellows’ Hall, so attendees will need to use stairs. Due to the use of resin, food is not allowed, but feel free to bring your own beverages with a lid.

Beaded Sunflower Windchime Workshop

Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at 6:15pm

Please join us for this beautiful glass sunflower windchime project.

All materials will be provided. You can chose to cut the glass to your liking, or easy enough for a beginner if you’d like to assemble your own flower design using the glass that’s already been cut.

No experience needed.

The instructor will show you how easy it is to design your creation, assemble like a puzzle and make your flower pieces beautiful! Learn an easy beading technique and bead in class or take home the beads to finish them later. This class is appropriate for adults of all ages.

You will create your design by using a special tac glue as an adhesive. All projects will go home with the instructor to be kiln fired and assembled and will be delivered back to the class location in about 10-14 days. An email will be sent out with pickup instructions.

Drinks that are covered are ok in the venue but food and glass do not mix. Wine is ok too!

If you would like to pay by mail, please choose the “Other Comp Payment” option. Payment instructions will be emailed approx. 3-4 weeks prior to the event.

Doors will open 10 min early if time allows.

Please let your friends and family know about the fun!

Workshop Location:
The Historic Oddfellows Hall
6121 Merriman Rd
Garden City, MI 48135

Cost: $58

Click HERE for tickets.

If you have any questions, please message me from here.

2025 Refund Policy: A credit towards another class can be given if you need to cancel prior to 7 days of the event. If you need to cancel within 7 days of the event, you can either send someone in your place or you have the option of choosing another piece designed by the instructor in lieu of your empty seat. Thank you!

Flower Power Fused Glass Workshop

Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 6:15pm

Join us for this easy and fun glass workshop where you’ll learn to make beautiful and colorful flowers for your indoor or outdoor garden!

Come see how easy it is to create your glass flower with simple circle and square shapes.Display in your indoor or outdoor garden. Approx flower size 4″.

All materials will be provided including an attachment to the back of the flower to easily insert onto a metal stake (provided too) No experience needed. The instructor will show you how easy it is to cut the glass, assemble like a puzzle and make your flower beautiful! I recommend this class to adults of all ages.

You will create your design by using a special tac glue as an adhesive and all projects will go home with the instructor to be kiln fired and assembled and will be delivered back to the class location in about 10-12 days. An email will be sent out with pickup instructions.

Cost: Starts at $36

Click HERE for tickets.

Drinks that are covered are ok in the venue but food and glass do not mix. Wine is ok too!

If you would like to pay by mail, please choose the “Comp Ticket” option. Payment instructions will be emailed approx. 3-4 weeks prior to the event.

You can chose to make 2 and pay for 2 under the Comp Ticket option but only register for 1 please.

Doors will open 10 min early if time allows.

Please let your friends and family know about the fun!

Workshop Location:
The Straight Farmhouse Museum
6221 Merriman Rd
Garden City, MI 48135

Parking and entrance in rear of building.

If you have any questions, please message me.

2025 Refund Policy: A credit towards another class can be given if you need to cancel prior to 5 days of the event. If you need to cancel within 5 days of the event, you can either send someone in your place or you have the option of choosing another piece designed by the instructor in lieu of your empty seat. Thank you!

2025 Garden City Garden Walk and Backyard Bouquet Contest

July 12, 2025 10am-3pm

The Garden City Garden Club and the Straight Farmhouse Historic District would like to invite you to the 2025 Garden City Garden Walk and Backyard Bouquet Contest.

Join us for this once a year opportunity to see some of the most beautiful backyards in Garden City.

If tickets are purchased before 7/10/2025, lunch is included. Lunch will be served between 12pm and 2pm at the Historic Oddfellows Hall.

Backyard Bouquet Contest
Do you or someone you know have a yard full of lovely flowers and like making bouquets? Then please share their beauty! We promise this will be a fun event for you!

This contest is for non-professionals only, adults and children. We have 2 divisions. 17 and older, and age 16 and under. Find a plain-jane vase or an interesting container, make a bouquet and bring your handmade creation of flowers to the Garden City Straight Farmhouse located at 6221 Merriman Road on Saturday July 12th from 8am to 10am.

Bouquets will be voted on by the public during the garden walk and by local florists. Prizes will be awarded at 3:30pm. Flowers for bouquets cannot be purchased and must have been grown in a local yard.

Tickets can be purchased at Barson’s Greenhouse, Lucky Dog Daycare and online at sfh.ludus.com.

Tickets are $20 each (includes lunch only if purchased before 7/10/2025).

Painting Class: "Michigan Light"

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 6:30pm

Join us for a night of Arting at the Straight Farmhouse Museum.

Laurel our instructor guides you step by step to create this Michigan Light painting.
Bring your favorite beverage and a friend for an evening of art! No experience is needed.

Call Laurel to register and arrange payment at 734.752.3936.

Cost of the class is $35.00

Class location:
6221 Merriman Rd.
Garden City, MI 48135

Remember a portion of this fee comes back to the Straight Farmhouse Museum as a donation.
No experience is needed as you will be guided step by step to create this painting.

Enchanting Color Waves Fused Glass Workshop

Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at 6:15pm

Please join us for this colorful and beautiful “Enchanting Colorwaves” workshop where we will create a beautiful hanging suncatcher. Approx size 15″ long including the bottom piece.

Cost: $42

Click HERE for tickets.

All materials will be provided and no experience needed; just the eagerness to learn.

The instructor will show you how to cut and assemble just like a puzzle. You will create your design by using a special tac glue as an adhesive. All projects will go home with the instructor to be kiln fired and assembled and will be delivered back to the class location in about 10-12 days.

An email will be sent out with pickup instructions.

Drinks that are covered are ok in the venue but food and glass do not mix. Wine is ok too!

If you would like to pay by mail, please chose the “Comp Ticket” option. Payment instructions will be emailed approx. 3-4 weeks prior to the event.

Doors will open 10 min early if time allows.

Please let your friends and family know about the fun!

Workshop Location:
The Straight Farmhouse Museum
6221 Merriman Rd
Garden City, MI 48135

Parking and entrance in rear

If you have any questions, please message me.

2025 Refund policy: A credit towards another class can be given if you need to cancel prior to 5 days of the event. If you need to cancel within 5 days of the event, you can either send someone in your place or you have the option of choosing another piece designed by the instructor in lieu of your empty seat. Thank you!

Wet Felted Flowers

Thursday, July 24, 2025 at 6pm.

Experience the artistry of wet felting in our Felted Flower Workshop, where vibrant floral designs are crafted through the process of combining wool fibers with soap, tools, and warm water.

This workshop offers participants the opportunity to explore the techniques of wet felting—a felting method that transforms carded wool into exquisite, textured floral creations.

With access to our lovely palette of Merino sheep’s wool, fine silk and ramie fibers, participants will master the principles of layering, shaping, and agitating fibers to produce elegant, handcrafted flowers that can be made into a pin, or stemmed at home (instructions included to add stems at home.

Location:
6221 Merriman Rd.
Garden City, MI 48135

Tickets:$40

Click HERE to purchase tickets.

Glass and Resin Lighthouse Art

Saturday, July 26, 2025 at 10am

Come join us for a fun and creative workshop where you can make your own beautiful glass and resin lighthouse art piece!

Get ready to unleash your creativity at our upcoming event where you can create your very own stunning glass and resin lighthouse artwork.

Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced artist, this event is perfect for anyone looking to explore their artistic side.

Located at Oddfellows Hall, 6121 Merriman Rd , our in-person event provides all the materials you need to craft a beautiful lighthouse masterpiece. Our talented instructor will guide you through the process, ensuring you have a fun and rewarding experience.

Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to learn a new art form and create something truly special. Reserve your spot today and :et ready to let your creativity shine!

Cost: $60
Location:

6121 Merriman Rd.
Garden City, MI 48135

(lower level)

Click HERE for tickets,

Doors open at 9:45 am. We will on the lower level of Oddfellows’ Hall, so attendees will need to use stairs. Due to the use of resin, food is not allowed, but feel free to bring your own beverages with a lid.

Easy Glass Mosaic Garden Ornament Class

Tuesday,August 12, 2025 at 6:15pm

Come join us for a fun and creative Glass Mosaic Garden Ornament. Approx size 6 – 8″.

This in-person event is simple and fun and easy enough for a beginner. It’s a perfect opportunity to spend a relaxing evening crafting and enjoying this unique experience!

Cost: $38.

Click HERE for tickets.

The base piece will be cut for you and we will work with glass that is easy to design with, and minimal to no cutting (it’s up to you). There will be plenty of scrap pieces you can use if you don’t want to cut at all).

All materials will be provided. No experience is needed.

Appropriate for children age 10+ who are accompanied by a paid adult (need to purchase 2 spots).

All projects will go home with the instructor to kiln fire and will be delivered back to the class location in approx 10-12 days. An email will be sent out with pick-up instructions.

If you’d like to pay by mail, please chose the “Comp Ticket” option. An email will be sent approx 30 days prior to the event with mailing instructions.

Closed toe shoes and covered drink containers are ok but food and glass do not mix. Doors will open 10 min prior to class if time allows.

Please let your friends and family know about the fun!

Workshop Location:
The Straight Farmhouse Museum
6221 Merriman Rd
Garden City, MI 48135

If you have any questions, please message me, I will be glad to help.

2025 Refund policy: A credit towards another class of mine can be given if you need to cancel within 5 days prior to event, if you need to cancel within 5 days of the event, you can either send someone in your place or you have the option of purchasing another piece designed by me in lieu of your seat cost. Please contact me within 72 hours after the class. KissMyGlassArt@yahoo.com Thank you!

3-D Tumblers Workshop

Saturday, August 16, 2025 at 11am

Beginner Level sculpted tumbler.

This workshop is age friendly for all ages, we teach you color choice and how to sculpt your own cow or pig tumbler using special sculpting materials. The tumbler will then be completed off site with 3-4 more coats of resin where sayings can be added for a small fee and returned to you a 2-3 weeks later.

See Previous Projects here: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/…

Cost: $38-45
Click HERE for tickets

Location:

Historic Oddfellows Hall
6121 Merriman Rd.
Garden City, MI 48135

Mystery Tumblers Class

Saturday, August 16, 2025 at 3pm

Mystery Tumblers are back!

Come create your own unique stainless steel tumber. We bring a selection of Tumblers to choose from everyone is guaranteed a 20 oz (All tumblers come with a closable lid and straw), you choose your technique the day of the event.

Choose from:

-Acrylic Paint pour

-Alcohol Ink Tumblers, also known as our watercolor tumblers.

-Fabric Tumblers — This technique you will bring a 1/4 yard of cotton material or your color choice, we don’t recommend white fabrics. You can use a design that has white but white cannot be your dominant color.

You can also customize with one of our standard sayings for $ 5 or add your own custom saying for $ 8.

Tumblers will be ready for pick up 3-4 weeks from the event and will be available for pickup during regular museum hours.

Check out Previous Tumblers with the link below:
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.784483943123950…

Class location:

Historic Oddfellows Hall
6121 Merriman Rd.
Garden City, MI 48135

Cost: $38-70

Click HERE for tickets.

Circle of Flowers Fused Glass Workshop (advanced)

Friday, August 29, 2025 at 6:15pm

The June 5th class sold out so quickly so I added another. You are welcome to attend both if you wish……so many beautiful flowers we can make!

Please join us for this beautiful “Circle of Flowers” workshop where we will make a 10″ circle of beautiful flowers, any color or design of your choice.

You can purchase with or without the metal stand. This is an advanced class……..You must have a minimum of 5 basic glass cutting classes with me. Thank you!

Cost: $88 with a stand.

$65 without

Click HERE for tickets.

An email will be sent out with pickup instructions.

Drinks that are covered are ok in the venue but food and glass do not mix. Wine is ok too!

Payment instructions will be emailed approx. 3-4 weeks prior to the event.

Doors will open 10 min early if time allows.

Please let your friends and family know about the fun!

Workshop Location:
The Straight Farmhouse Museum
6221 Merriman Rd
Garden City, MI 48135

Parking and entrance in rear

If you have any questions, please message me.

Greenhouse Glory Fused Glass Workshop

Wednesday, September 17, 2025 at 6pm

Create your very own dream greenhouse filled with your favorite flowers!

These events fill up fast. Get your ticket today.
Cost: $43

Click HERE for tickets.

Come join us to create your very own dream greenhouse. $43

All materials will be provided and no experience needed. The instructor will guide you on cutting and assembling the glass to make your dream greenhouse come true! This class is appropriate for adults of all ages.

Please wear closed toe shoes. Drinks that are covered are ok in the venue but food and glass do not mix. Wine is ok too!

If you would like to pay by mail, please chose the “Comp Ticket” option. Payment instructions will be emailed approx. 3-4 weeks prior to the event.

Doors will open 10 min early if time allows.
Please let your friends and family know about the fun!

Workshop Location:
The Straight Farmhouse Museum
6221 Merriman Rd
Garden City, MI 48135

Parking and entrance in rear

If you have any questions, please message me.
2025 Refund policy: A credit towards another class can be given if you need to cancel prior to 5 days of the event. If you need to cancel within 5 days of the event, you can either send someone in your place or you have the option of choosing another piece designed by the instructor in lieu of your empty seat. Thank you!

Resin Pour Upper and Lower Michigan (and more)

Saturday, September 27, 2025 at 11am and 3pm

A unique Resin Pour workshop on Wood or Metal Medium

Historic Oddfellows Hall
6121 Merriman Rd

Garden City, MI 48135

Please note this is held in the basement of the Historic OddFellows Hall with six steps down.

Click HERE for tickets to the 11am class.

Click HERE for tickets to the 3pm class.

Cost: Starting at $39.11

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 Shapes that can be poured here, make sure to message us if you’re wanting to do a specific shape. www.greatlakescrafting.com

Resin/Epoxy pour using alcohol ink and mica powders onto birch hardwood.

Are you interested in the Paranormal?

Contact the Straight Farmhouse for more information.

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