Gentle Yoga

Gentle Yoga is a restorative and healing yoga that uses slow, gentle standing and floor stretches as well as meditation for deep relaxation.
Teacher: Kerry Satterwhite.

Lunar Vinyasa

This lateral-moving strengthening flow enhances mobility, stability and focus.
Teacher: Kerry Satterwhite.

Open Acoustic Jam

Bring your acoustic instruments and share techniques and talents. All levels and instruments are welcome.
Host: Jim Redmond.

Open Studio

Open Studio meets on Tuesdays to paint/create inside the Old Art Building. This is an opportunity to share techniques and talents with fellow artists. All levels and mediums are encouraged to participate.

Strength and Exercise Program

This class encourages functional fitness through exercise using resistance bands for muscle strengthening and various warm-up and balance exercises.
Teacher: Jeanette Egeler.

OAB Plein Air Painters Summer Program

FULL

The OAB Plein Air Painters announces its 24^th season. Painters will meet all over the county on Wednesdays for 19 weeks of Plein air painting.
Leader: Martha Elchert.

Color Choices for the Plein Air Painter

Join Studio and Plein Air painter Mark Mehaffey for a fun day exploring the Split Primary Palette for Plein air painting.
Teacher: Mark Mehaffey.

Leland Air 2024

On Saturday, May 25, artists will paint and draw scenes around Leelanau County ‘en plein air’. The finished "fresh off the easel" pieces will return to the OAB for the 12th Annual Leland Air Exhibit.

Family Art Night: Paula Rego

SOLD OUT - Call for Waitlist

Cultivating creative relationships with your family and community!
Teacher: Tracy from Tearwater T.

Metalsmithing: Beach Glass Pendant

An introductory metalsmithing workshop! Create a sterling silver pendant with a Lake Michigan beach stone or a cabochon.
Teacher: Janet Ryan, J Art Jewelry.

Six Mile Strings

Six Mile Strings aim to expand the scope and artistry of the traditional string quartet by working with artists of many genres and across disciplines.

Blooms & Brushes

Arrange flowers and then paint your blooms on canvas!
Teacher: Colleen Gleason.

Global Population: Myths and Misconceptions

The OAB is pleased to be a new "Satellite Partner" for the International Affairs Forum, a program of Northwestern Michigan College.

Grateful Gatherings

Join our monthly Grateful Gathering to explore inspiring ideas through meaningful conversation.
HOST: Barbara Burkhardt. Robin Carden.

Artists of Main Street Gallery

A celebration exhibit for the artists of Main Street Gallery in Leland.

Tearwater T Summer Arts Enrichment, Session 1

This class is all about playful art making with a focus on the process and experience of creating!
Teacher: Tracy from Tearwater T.

Copper Enamel Jewelry Class

In this class you will learn how to fire opaque enamel on copper using a kiln and create two pieces to take home with you.
Teacher: Courtney Uhrick.

Tearwater T Summer Arts Enrichment, Session 2

This class is all about playful art making with a focus on the process and experience of creating!
Teacher: Tracy from Tearwater T.

Japanese Crafts & Culture

Eat authentic Japanese food, play games, and feel like you are in Japan for two days!
Teacher: Karen Kirt.

Music in the Air

Free live music every Thursday in the summer! Join us on the front lawn of the Old Art Building.

Landscapes in Black & White and Abstracts in Color

A beautiful exhibit from photographer Gary Dardas and abstract painter Margie McKinley.

Tearwater T Summer Arts Enrichment, Session 3

This class is all about playful art making with a focus on the process and experience of creating!
Teacher: Tracy from Tearwater T.

Fourth of July Bike Decorating

Free!

Our annual celebration on the front lawn of the OAB! Bike decorations, face painting, music and of course the annual Leland 4th of July Parade.

Blooms & Brushes

Arrange flowers and then paint your blooms on canvas!
Teacher: Colleen Gleason.

Family Art Picnic

This class is all about playful art making with a focus on the process and experience of creating!
Teacher: Tracy from Tearwater T.

Cosmic Capers Kids Drama, Session 1

Cosmic Capers is a creative drama program for young children.
Teacher: Cody Cosmic.

Artists’ Market 2024

The 26th annual art fair will offer over 70 booths of fine art from artists and makers around the state.

Family Art Picnic

This class is all about playful art making with a focus on the process and experience of creating!
Teacher: Tracy from Tearwater T.

Cosmic Capers Kids Drama, Session 2

Cosmic Capers is a creative drama program for young children.
Teacher: Cody Cosmic.

Family Art Picnic

This class is all about playful art making with a focus on the process and experience of creating!
Teacher: Tracy from Tearwater T.

Art Leelanau 2024 Annual Exhibit and Benefit

Join us for the 32nd Annual Art Leelanau Benefit & Exhibit. This show features work from invited artists who reside in or have strong connections to the Leelanau area.

Beginning Watercolor Landscapes

Learn tips and watercolor techniques so you can create your very own landscape and take home a piece of Leelanau County
Leader: Kristin Hussey.

Beginning Oil Painting

Learn how to capture landscapes using different brush strokes with oil paints.
Teacher: Adam Van Houten.

Blooms & Brushes

Arrange flowers and then paint your blooms on canvas!
Teacher: Colleen Gleason.

Tearwater T Summer Arts Enrichment, Session 4

This class is all about playful art making with a focus on the process and experience of creating!
Teacher: Tracy from Tearwater T.

Urban Sketching Workshop

Urban sketching is drawing on location to record your surroundings and experiences.
Instructor: Martha Elchert.

Intermediate Oil Painting: Shape and Value

Intermediate Oil Painting: Shape and Value
Teacher: Adam Van Houten.

Urban Sketch Walk Event

Join in sketching Leland at our very first urban sketching meetup! All skill levels welcome!
HOST: Martha Elchert.

Tearwater T Summer Arts Enrichment, Session 5

This class is all about playful art making with a focus on the process and experience of creating!
Teacher: Tracy from Tearwater T.

OAB 2024 Member Exhibit

Our annual member exhibit, showcasing work from our OAB Member Artists.

Light Up Leland

Reindeer - Gingerbread Craft - Holiday Greens!