Art and Connection

08/27/2026

Update: Class is FULL!

We have one seat remaining for this Saturday's Autumn Leaves Batik, led by Tena Evans. Our batik classes have been so popular this year - don't miss out on your chance to attend!

Register now at:

Join us at Art & Connection for our Autumn Leaves Batik workshop, led by Tena Evans. In this workshop, class participants will have the unique opportunity to explore watercolor batik techniques, creatively using melted wax and water to create distinctive and vibrant paintings. As Tena teaches basic....

08/25/2026

Last stop of the day! We are downtown Elk Rapids, right near the tennis courts!

We will be here until 2:30pm.

This is your last chance to pick up a free craft kit from our Creativity Cruiser this summer! 😎

See you soon! 👋🏻

08/25/2026

Stop #2: Lakeland Elementary!

We are here from 12-1pm. 😎 

Come and get a free craft kit - we have tons of great crafts to choose from! 🎨🧑🏻‍🎨

08/25/2026

101 kits in 30 minutes!! Whoop! Mill Creek Elementary! Next up… Lakeland Elementary

08/25/2026

First stop of the day: Mill Creek Academy!

We are here until 11:30am. 😎

Come pick up a free craft kit for your kids! 🎨🧑🏻‍🎨

08/24/2026

Our very last outing with the Creativity Cruiser for the summer is TOMORROW!

We will be in Elk Rapids & Williamsburg at the following times:

🫟 Mill Creek Academy: 10:30-11:30am
🎨 Lakeland Elementary School: 12-1pm
👩‍🎨 Memorial Beach/Downtown Elk Rapids: 1:30-2:30pm

Come see us at one of the following stops and pick up a FREE craft kit for your kiddos!

08/20/2026

Attention, folks! 📣

We have several classes open with seats available for registration! Head on over to our website and check out all of our great late summer and fall class offerings!

Register now at: https://www.artandconnection.org/register-draft

We hope to see you at a class soon! 😊

08/19/2026

Hi Elk Rapids, friends!

Our very last outing with the Creativity Cruiser is next Tuesday, August 25 - and we are going to stay local and give out free craft kits in our beautiful hometown, Elk Rapids!

🫟 Mill Creek Academy: 10:30-11:30am

🎨 Lakeland Elementary School: 12-1pm

👩‍🎨 Memorial Beach/Downtown Elk Rapids: 1:30-2:30pm

Come see us at one of the following stops and pick up a FREE craft kit for your kiddos!

We have so enjoyed our newest outreach initiative this summer, and have delivered over 1500 craft kits to 6 different communities so far this summer. Help us end the summer with a BANG! 🎆

08/18/2026

The Creativity Cruiser is back in action today in Central Lake!

Come visit us and pick up a FREE art kit! 🎨👩🏼‍🎨

Thurston Park & Campground 10:30-12pm

Central Lake District Library 12:30-1:30pm