Events

Senti, Italiaono

7 - 9 pm.. second Tuesday of each month (subject to the desires of the group)

Come, practice, and learn Italian at

a basic level.
Cost would be approximately $15.00 to start (books and donation) for the first segment.

For any further information, call Mike Willihnganz at 313 300-2379.

Jim Castiglione

Fire and Clay Pottery

Presents
“A Raku Seminar”

May 17, 2008
10:30 am - until all firings are complete.

Fee: $50 per person.
First 10-15 applicants
Registration Deadline April 30
$25 Deposit - $25 due day of seminar
at:
Fire & Clay Studio
Jim & Terry Castiglione
1496 Garden Rd. Milford, Mi
Questions? Please call 248-684-0767 or jtcastig@comcast.net

ENROLL TODAY!! CALL HVCA
248-889-8660

HIGHLIGHTS:

TOUR the Fire & Clay Studio, with explanation of machinery & tools.
LOTTERY - Participants will each choose a bisque-fired pot to be glazed
RAKU DEMONSTRATION - The kiln will be pre-fired and ready to pull approx ½ hr after our assigned start time. Everyone will be able to see the process of the post fire reduction.
GLAZING INSTRUCTION & TECHNIQUE - Different types of glazes will be provided: Dry copper, Luster copper & White Crackle
HANDS-ON PARTICIPATION -Everyone will glaze his/her own pot. Firings take about 45 minutes to 1 hour
FINALLY
The Kiln Master {Jim} will remove the pots from the kiln: Each person will do their own post fire reduction. Materials, such as sawdust, newspaper, and straw will be provided. More importantly, everyone will be able to clean and take home their own Raku piece.
A potluck lunch will end the day-see sign on sheet.
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Please note: All applicants must sign a release form before anyone is allowed to partake in our Raku extravaganza.

Kite making

May 14th, 2008, 3:30-4:30

Teacher: Lee Johnson

Class for elementary students for Kite Making.

Learn how to make a kite so that you can enter the Kite Contest on May 17th after the Hi White Parade in Highland.

You will be in the parade. The kite must be able to fly and decorated.

Fee: $10

For more info call HVCA 248-889-8660

KITE CONTEST

May 17, 2008

Three prizes: Adult, Teenagers, Youth.

Painted with your design. Community and Family related. The kite must be able to fly.

For more info call at (248) 889-8660.

van go tour

Detroit buildings

May 21, 2008, 9:00a.m.-3:00p.m.

Our van will leave from Highland Station House. Tour will include famous Detroit Downtown buildings, like Fisher Bldg, Guardian Bldg... Lunch at Downtown (not included in fee). Fee: $30

Friday Night Live

Main Street Center Park Gazebo Art & Music, 7:00-9:00 pm

May 23, 2008

Americana, Tim Twiss Trio

Presenting an evening of 19th Century music in the authentic style of the Early American Minstrels will be Tim Twiss on the fretless banjo, Neil Woodward on fiddle, and Sandor Slomovits (of the duo Gemini) on bones and percussion. It is an event for all ages.

On Display selected works from the HVCA Gallery exhibit from the Huron Valley Schools May Celebration of Elementary art, and the winning designs from the HVCA Community Kite Contest.

June 27,2008

Emerging Artists, Marcus Miller and Jazz Ensemble

Cool Jazz for your listening pleasure by home town rising stars. Music Award winner Marcus Miller and friends provide you with truly wonderful evening of great entertainment.

July 25, 2008

Latin Jazz/Salsa, Rosendo Garcia and his Blue Notes

Great fun for everyone, move to the beat….Salsa, Cambia, Bolero, Latin Jazz the Blue Notes have it all!

August 22, 2008

Easy Listening, Partly Brothers, Luti Erbežnik & Brian Wood

They perform with ease, passion, humor, and joy: their guitars and voices blend into richly woven harmonies. They are now working on their debut CD. To make your event very special with their skilled musical entertainment, contact them!

Artwork: HVCA's Art Shop Member Artists and Artists from The Village Fine Arts Association will be featured at each concert.

FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE
MILFORD, 2008

4th Fridays in
May, June, July, August 7-9 pm.
Featuring local artists and live concerts at Center Street Park.

Poetry Appreciation Group

First Meeting - Thursday, June 12, 2008

Time: 7.00-9.00p.m.
Huron Valley Council for the Arts
All skill levels welcome! Bring a poem to read (ten copies) or just come and enjoy.
This will be an ongoing group, which will meet the second Thursday of each month, beginning June 12, 2008.
Anyone with an interest in poetry is always welcome!

Call 248-255-5719 or email Ssavage234@aol.com for more details.

DIA Brown Bag Lecture Series

The second Wednesday of each month
at 12:00 p.m., the HVCA hosts a guest
lecturer from the Detroit Institute of Arts.
These slide lectures on a variety of art-
related topics are free and open to the public.
Highland Station House

Huron Valley Drum Circle

Workshop for everyone
Bring your favorite drum or rhythm toys.
We accommodate all levels of drumming experience, including none,
and have extra drums to share, so invite a friend or family member.

Twice a month (1st and 3rd Sunday)

Sunday, 4.00 – 5.30 p.m.
Highland Station House
For more info call
(248) 684 – 1002

The Art Shop

This is art co-op. Artists admitted to co-op by jury. Membership of HVCA is necessary.
While housed at the HVCA, 25% commission from sale of work to be deposited in an HVCA account.

To find out more about the Art Shop and its artists, check its new website:

www.artshopgallery.org

E-mail: artshopgallery@hotmail.com

HVCA Address:

205 West Livingston Rd

Highland MI 48357

Phone (248) 889-8660
hvca@comcast.net

Map

Mailing Address:
PO BOX 999
MI 48357

HVCA Hours:
Tuesday: 1.00 – 5.00
Wednesday: 10.00 – 5.00
Thursday: 10.00 – 5.00

Friday: 1.00 - 5.00

HVCA provides:

Art Enrichment for our Schools

Community