Chris Dragan: Art Gallery Reception
2024-07-05 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Detroit) | Village Arts Factory, 50755 Cherry Hill Rd, Canton, MI, 48188, United States
Chris Dragan (DraganPopArt) is a lifelong Southeastern Michigan resident currently residing in Canton who strives to evoke nostalgic emotions in both new and unfamiliar ways through his art.

Chris’ style spans pop-art, intuitive abstract, and bricolage, often inspired by 70s, 80s, and 90s music, sports, and iconic pop culture images (although some pieces wander far off that path). Primary media includes acrylics, oils, inks, watercolor, chalk, vintage paper (books, comics), and spray paint. Chris has displayed at a variety of local venues including the 2023 Plymouth Art In The Park and other metro Detroit galleries and businesses.

Join us for the Gallery Open House and Artist’s Reception on Friday, July 5 at the Village Arts Factory from 6 to 8pm. Browse the artwork, meet the artist, and enjoy a variety of light refreshments. This event is free to attend and open to the public.

Kids' Art & Science Workshop: Sydney Harbor Bridge
2024-07-12 10:30 - 12:00 | Village Arts Factory, 50755 Cherry Hill Rd, Canton, MI, 48188, United States
Join us at the Village Arts Factory as our instructors from STEAMNSlime (formerly Challenge Island) show your kids what it takes to build the Sydney Harbor Bridge! With this construction theme, the children will learn and utilize the scientific concepts of force and gravity. They will think through the challenges faced by engineers in building bridges, such as the strength needed, and what shape or design will be the strongest. Organized in groups, the children will flex their art skills to create a harbor water scene that includes marine wildlife. Next, they will build a bridge across their harbor that is at least 12 inches long, consisting of at least 2 levels, and testing it to see how much weight it supports. This is an awesome opportunity for your kids to learn how art, physics, and engineering can work together to create something fun and educational! Space is limited to 20 participants; be sure to secure your spot by registering today!
About STEAMNSlime
All STEAMNSlime lessons have a core concept of working in groups to follow the scientific process through brainstorming ideas, planning designs, testing, and revising. Through this, participants not only learn and practice the scientific process, but also develop 21st Century skills or “soft skills”. This is done by creating an environment where the students have to use positive communication and social skills to interact effectively with others throughout the process.
Location
Sydney Harbor Bridge will take place at the Village Arts Factory, located at 50755 Cherry Hill Road in Canton, Michigan.

A.C.E. Kids: Adaptive Splatter Paint Workshop
2024-07-13 14:00 - 15:00 | Village Arts Factory, 50755 Cherry Hill Rd, Canton, MI, 48188, United States
Join us on Saturday, July 13th at 2:00 PM for our next Adaptive Craft Workshop for kids at the Village Arts Factory! During this one-hour workshop we’ll get wild and messy as we create colorful splatter paint fireworks on canvas! Recommended for children ages 5 to 12 with special physical, developmental, or sensory sensitivity considerations. Your kids will love celebrating the return of summer in a supportive, sensory-friendly environment. The cost is only $10 per child and all materials are included. Please consider paint-appropriate clothing so the kids can get messy. A parent or guardian must attend with child. For questions or more information, contact Jessica Gallina at admin@partnershipforarts.org or by phone at 734-765-7061.
Special thanks to the generous sponsors of our A.C.E. Program: Eagles for Children, Giving Hope, and Canton Community Foundation.

A.C.E. Teen: Adaptive Splatter Paint Workshop
2024-07-13 15:00 - 16:00 | Village Arts Factory, 50755 Cherry Hill Rd, Canton, MI, 48188, United States
Join us on Saturday, July 13th at 3:00 PM for our next Adaptive Craft Workshop for teens at the Village Arts Factory! During this one-hour workshop, we’ll use drip and splatter paint techniques in the style of Jackson Pollock to create colorful masterpieces on canvas. Recommended for teenagers ages 13 to 17 with special physical, developmental, or sensory sensitivity considerations. Your teens will love celebrating the return of summer with art in a supportive, sensory-friendly environment. The cost is only $10 per teen and all materials are included. Please consider paint-appropriate clothing so the teens can get messy. A parent or guardian is welcome to attend with their child. For questions or more information, contact Jessica Gallina at admin@partnershipforarts.org or by phone at 734-765-7061.
Special thanks to the generous sponsors of our A.C.E. Program: Eagles for Children, Giving Hope, and Canton Community Foundation.

Concerts & Cars
2024-07-17 18:30 - 20:30 | Village Arts Factory, 50755 Cherry Hill Rd, Canton, MI, 48188, United States
Join us in the heart of Cherry Hill Village this summer for four consecutive Wednesday nights of classic cars, live bands, mini golf, food, art, and fun! Bring your friends, family, and a lawn chair, and come enjoy the return of this popular FREE community event series at the Village Arts Factory. Interested in showing off your own classic car or hot rod? Bring it on August 7 for our “Community Car Show” night. Contact Kevin Ryan at kevin.ryan@cantonmi.gov for details.

July 17 Details
Car Group: Chevelle Club of Michigan
Band: Michigan Roads
Food: Hogz Backyard BBQ; Frio’s Gourmet Popsicles

Yoga in the Village
2024-07-18 19:00 - 20:00, 2024-07-25 19:00 - 20:00, 2024-08-08 19:00 - 20:00 | Cherry Hill Schoolhouse, 50440 Cherry Hill Rd, Canton, MI, 48187
We are excited to announce the return of Yoga in the Village this summer! Join us on the lawn of the beautiful Cherry Hill Schoolhouse for a free outdoor yoga flow accessible for all fitness levels. Just bring a yoga mat or beach towel and some comfortable clothing; no pre-registration required. Our certified yoga instructor will help you stretch your body, connect with nature, and calm your mind. No previous experience necessary.

Yoga in the Village is proudly sponsored by IHA Medical Group Lifestyle Medicine and Nurse Midwives. For more information about this event, please contact us at kevin.ryan@cantonmi.gov. Yoga in the Village is weather-contingent and will not take place due to threat of rain, high winds, or poor air quality.

Concerts & Cars
2024-07-24 18:30 - 20:30 | Village Arts Factory, 50755 Cherry Hill Rd, Canton, MI, 48188, United States
Join us in the heart of Cherry Hill Village this summer for four consecutive Wednesday nights of classic cars, live bands, mini golf, food, art, and fun! Bring your friends, family, and a lawn chair, and come enjoy the return of this popular FREE community event series at the Village Arts Factory. Interested in showing off your own classic car or hot rod? Bring it on August 7 for our “Community Car Show” night. Contact Kevin Ryan at kevin.ryan@cantonmi.gov for details.

July 24 Details
Car Group: SE Michigan Corvettes
Band: The Groove Suns
Food: Amaizedawgs; Pizza Twist

Concerts & Cars: Ford Thunderbirds
2024-07-31 18:30 - 20:30 | Village Arts Factory, 50755 Cherry Hill Rd, Canton, MI, 48188, United States
Join us in the heart of Cherry Hill Village this summer for four consecutive Wednesday nights of classic cars, live bands, mini golf, food, art, and fun! Bring your friends, family, and a lawn chair, and come enjoy the return of this popular FREE community event series at the Village Arts Factory. Interested in showing off your own classic car or hot rod? Bring it on August 7 for our “Community Car Show” night. Contact Kevin Ryan at kevin.ryan@cantonmi.gov for details.

July 31 Details
Car Group: Water Wonderland Thunderbird Club
Band: Denise and the Motor City Sensations
Food: KG’s African and Caribbean Food; Little Kahuna

Outdoor Family Movie Night
2024-08-02 17:30 - 20:00 | Cherry Hill Schoolhouse, 50440 Cherry Hill Rd, Canton, MI, 48187
This event has been POSTPONED due to threat of inclement weather.
Please be advised that due to the threat of thunderstorms and rain this afternoon and into the evening, we will not be able to set up the sensitive electronics and sound equipment required for our Outdoor Family Movie Night this evening in Cherry Hill Village.
We hope you will mark your calendars for our rescheduled outdoor movie date of Friday, September 13, from 5:30 to 8:00pm, located once again on the lawn of the historic Cherry Hill Schoolhouse.
While we share your disappointment in the cancellation of tonight’s community event, we hope you’ll be able to join us next month!

Concerts & Cars: Open Car Show
2024-08-07 18:30 - 20:30 | Village Arts Factory, 50755 Cherry Hill Rd, Canton, MI, 48188, United States
Bring your classic car and join us in the heart of Cherry Hill Village for a fun night of cars, live music, mini golf, food, art, and fun! Grab your friends, family, and a lawn chair, and come enjoy the return of this popular FREE community event series at the Village Arts Factory. Interested in showing off your own classic car or hot rod? Bring it on August 7 for our “Community Car Show” night. Contact Kevin Ryan at kevin.ryan@cantonmi.gov for details or to register your vehicle.

August 7 Details
Car Group: Community Car Show – Bring Your Classic Car!
Band: Heart Cruise
Food: Maraschinos Pub; Frios Gourmet Popsicles
Time: 6:30 to 8:30pm

Glass Fusion Workshop: Garden Ornaments & More
2024-08-08 18:00 - 20:00 | Village Arts Factory, 50755 Cherry Hill Rd, Canton, MI, 48188, United States
We’ve partnered with Kiss My Glass to offer this fun and unique glass fusion workshop at the Village Arts Factory! Please join us on August 8th to create a summery glass design of your choosing! You can choose to create any design you’d like including birds, insects, flowers, boats, and sunsets, for example. Finished projects can be displayed indoors or out; approx. size 4″ x 5″. The cost is just $37 per person.
No experience necessary and all materials will be provided. Let our fused glass instructor show you how easy it is to cut and design something beautiful with glass. This class is also appropriate for children age 10+ who are accompanied by a paid adult who will cut the glass for them. (Due to limited seating, you will need to purchase registrations for both parent and child.)
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 delivered back to the center in about 10 days. An email will be sent out when ready for pickup. Please let your friends and family know about the fun!
Cancellation Policy: Registrations may be cancelled and refunded up to 7 days before the date of the workshop. Due to the nature of this workshop and the need to purchase materials and supplies in advance, we cannot offer refunds within 7 days of the workshop date. You may transfer your registration to someone else or receive a teacher-made finished project instead.

Adaptive Back-to-School Bash
2024-08-10 15:00 - 17:00 | Village Arts Factory, 50755 Cherry Hill Rd, Canton, MI, 48188, United States
Canton Therapeutic Recreation and our A.C.E. Program are teaming up to host the first annual Adaptive Back to School Bash at the Village Arts Factory! This resource fair and school bash for the special needs community will be sensory friendly and include a silent disco, face painting, snacks, and live music performances. Adaptive school supplies will also be available for the students! This event is free to attend and no registration is required. For more information, contact our A.C.E. Program coordinator at admin@partnershipforarts.org or call us at (734) 765-7061.

Yoga in the Village
2024-08-15 19:00 - 20:00, 2024-08-22 19:00 - 20:00, 2024-08-29 19:00 - 20:00 | Cherry Hill Schoolhouse, 50440 Cherry Hill Rd, Canton, MI, 48187
Join us at the Cherry Hill Schoolhouse for Yoga in the Village! This Thursday night summer series will feature free, outdoor yoga flows on the lawn of the schoolhouse starting at 7pm. All you need is a yoga mat or beach towel and some comfortable clothing. No pre-registration is required. Yoga in the Village is hosted by the Village Arts Factory with generous funding from IHA Medical Group Nurse Midwives and Lifestyle Medicine. Yoga in the Village is open to all fitness levels and the instructor will offer modified yoga poses to include all abilities.
For questions, contact Kevin Ryan at kevin.ryan@cantonmi.gov.

Family Science & Art Night in Cherry Hill Village
2024-08-16 18:00 - 20:00 | Village Arts Factory, 50755 Cherry Hill Rd, Canton, MI, 48188, United States
Join us outdoors at the Cherry Hill School for a fun night of hands-on science, art, and technology! Kids and their families will enjoy moving from station to station, exploring the science behind painting, soap making, and gemstones, while also engaging with chemistry, physics, and robotics.
This is a fun and free opportunity for kids to experience how art and science can both help them express their creativity!
Presented by: Village Arts Factory, Village Theater, STEAMNSlime, SkinCare SocialClub, Smokey Citrine, and Lightening Robotics

Agent Orange Awareness 5K
2024-08-24 09:00 - 11:00 | Village Arts Factory, 50755 Cherry Hill Rd, Canton, MI, 48188, United States
It is with great excitement that we announce the opening of registration for this year’s Agent Orange Awareness 5K Run/Walk in Cherry Hill Village, presented by Jacob Matthew Jewelers. The race date has been set for Saturday, August 24, at 9:00am, with a 1/4 Mile Fun Run taking place 30-minutes prior at 8:30am. As with last year, a virtual race option is also available for those who would like to participate on their own time or from another location. The race will start and finish at the Village Arts Factory at 50755 Cherry Hill Road in Canton, Michigan.

This year we are proud to announce that we have partnered with the VA Ann Arbor Fisher House for this event. Proceeds from the race will directly benefit the Ann Arbor Fisher House, which provides cost-free lodging to families and caregivers of Veterans and active duty Service Members who are undergoing an episode of care at the VA Healthcare System in Ann Arbor. This incredible local organization works tirelessly to provide respite and home-away-from-home care for these families, and we are proud to support them this year!

Take advantage of our Early Bird Registration for just $35 through July 31st. The cost of registration will increase to $45 on August 1st, so be sure to register early and take advantage of the Early Bird discount!

Every registrant, virtual or in-person, will receive a beautiful finisher medal as part of their registration. Participants will also have the option to purchase an official race t-shirt or tank top through the online registration portal.

Any children (or the young at heart!) who are interested in participating in the 1/4 Mile Fun Run can participate by bringing a simple donation of name-brand travel size toiletries, crayons and coloring books, or a $5 Kroger gift card. Likewise, we’ll have pre-assembled donation packs you can purchase on race day for just $5. No pre-registration is needed for the Fun Run.

For more information or sponsorship opportunities, you can visit the official race website: villageartsfactory.com/agent-orange-5k

For questions or concerns, please contact us at: AgentOrangeAwareness5k@gmail.com

Looking to make a donation in lieu of participating this year? Please visit: http://secure.villageartsfactory.com/…/agent-orange-5k…

We hope you’ll join us on August 24 for a beautiful 5K race while helping us raise awareness of the lingering effects of Agent Orange and supporting the incredible work of the VA Ann Arbor Fisher House! This is a beautiful community event for a great cause and we’re thrilled to be able to offer this opportunity again this summer.

Scramble for the Arts: Golf Outing Fundraiser
2024-09-06 09:30 - 15:00 | Pheasant Run Golf Club, 46500 Summit Pkwy, Canton, MI, 48188
The Partnership for the Arts is excited to announce the return of the Scramble for the Arts Golf Outing presented by Mans Lumber & Home. Join us on Friday, September 6 for another fun day of golf at beautiful Pheasant Run Golf Club while supporting the arts and humanities in our community! The cost is $150 per golfer and includes a light breakfast, lunch at the turn, snacks, and a delicious catered dinner on the green. There will be a variety of fun games on the course and the opportunity for the top teams to win prizes. Register yourself or your full team. For questions or to discuss sponsorship opportunities, contact Tom Yack at 734-417-9842 or by email at thomasyack@gmail.com. We hope to see you there!

Village Theater 20th Anniversary Concert
2024-09-07 19:30 - 21:30 | Village Theater, 50400 Cherry Hill Rd, Canton, MI, 48188, United States
Join us for our very special Big Bad 20th Anniversary celebration with the swingin’ sounds of Neo-Swing pioneers, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy!

Together for over 30 years, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy — famously named after an autograph by blues legend Albert Collins — has appeared in concert venues across the world, sold millions of records, and had their music appear in hundreds of movies and television shows. With sold out concerts from the Hollywood Bowl to Lincoln Center, appearances with many of the country’s finest symphony orchestras, and television appearances ranging from Dancing with the Stars to Superbowl XXXIII, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy continues its decades long mission to celebrate and revitalize jazz and swing music — America’s original musical art form — and bring joy to audiences around the world.

This very special performance marks the Village Theater’s 20th season of bringing world class entertainment to Canton! The concert begins at 7:30pm and tickets are $40 per person.

Thank you to our generous event sponsors: TMP Architecture and AUCH Construction. Both companies were involved in the original design and construction of the Village Theater. We appreciate their continued support!

Outdoor Family Movie Night
2024-09-13 17:30 - 20:00 | Cherry Hill Schoolhouse, 50440 Cherry Hill Rd, Canton, MI, 48187
Join us on the lawn of the Cherry Hill Schoolhouse for a FREE showing of Disney Pixar’s Coco, along with pre-show cultural entertainment and Dos Locos Burritos Food Truck. Bring a picnic blanket or lawn chair and enjoy a family movie night under the stars. The kids will also enjoy an arts and crafts project related to the film. Doors open at 5:30pm with pre-show entertainment and the movie will begin around 6:30pm. This event is free to attend and no registration is required. For more information, contact us at: kevin.ryan@cantonmi.gov

Canton's 15th Annual Brews, Brats, and Bands
2024-09-14 18:00 - 21:00 | Heritage Park, 1150 S Canton Center Rd, Canton, MI, 48188, United States
Since 2010 Brews, Brats and Bands has been a popular Canton tradition. On Saturday, September 14, 2024, from 6-9 p.m. craft beer lovers and the 21 and over crowd are invited to attend Canton’s Annual Brews, Brats, and Bands, at its NEW location this year at the Heritage Park Amphitheater, located behind the Canton Administration Building at 1150 S. Canton Center Road. Preparations are well underway for this special event, which will be hosted by Canton Leisure Services and the Village Arts Factory, and sponsored by Schoolcraft College and Provision Living Senior Living Communities.
“Any event involving drinking craft beers, eating brats, and listening to music with friends and family is bound to be a good time,” said Kevin Ryan, Village Arts Factory Program Director. “It’s important to note that with construction taking place in our usual location of Preservation Park, we are temporarily relocating this popular fall event to Heritage Park, which is the only change to this annual event that will feature over 50 specialty beers, ciders, and seltzers in one location.”
Limited chairs and tables will be provided, so attendees are encouraged to bring their own folding chairs.
For more information on Canton’s Brews, Brats, and Bands, visit www.cantonmi.gov/678. Remember, please drink responsibly and always assign a designated driver.

Glass Fusion Workshop: Pumpkin Patch
2024-09-17 18:00 - 20:00 | Village Arts Factory, 50755 Cherry Hill Rd, Canton, MI, 48188, United States
We’ve partnered with Kiss My Glass to offer this fun and unique glass fusion workshop at the Village Arts Factory! Please join us on September 17th to create this seasonal pumpkin night light or tea light candle holder; approx. size 3.5″ x 4″. The cost is just $36 per person.
No experience necessary and all materials will be provided. This design is super easy. All pieces will be pre-cut for you and you can design your pumpkin layout like a puzzle or mosaic. If you choose to cut, dexterity is needed for light cutting, so bring your best pair of glasses, too! There will be plenty of room to add your own creativity. This class is also appropriate for children age 10+ who are accompanied by a paid adult who will cut the glass for them. (Due to limited seating, you will need to purchase registrations for both parent and child.)
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 delivered back to the center in about 10 days. An email will be sent out when ready for pickup. Please let your friends and family know about the fun!
Cancellation Policy: Registrations may be cancelled and refunded up to 7 days before the date of the workshop. Due to the nature of this workshop and the need to purchase materials and supplies in advance, we cannot offer refunds within 7 days of the workshop date. You may transfer your registration to someone else or receive a teacher-made finished project instead.

ARToberfest in Cherry Hill Village
2024-09-28 10:00 - 17:00 | Cherry Hill Village, Canton, MI, 48188, United States
The Village Arts Factory, The Village Theater at Cherry Hill, the Canton Chamber of Commerce, and Canton Township announce the return of the Cherry Hill Village ARToberfest, a one-day artisan and vendor fair, that will be held on Saturday, September 28, 2024. This special event, which will be held in Canton’s Cherry Hill Village, is sponsored by Jacob Matthew Jewelers, Provision Living Senior Living Community, Trinity Health-IHA Group, LaFontaine Chevrolet of Plymouth, Blink Eye Care, The Village Dentist, The Village Grocery, Bittinger Team Realtors, and Edward Jones of Cherry Hill Village.
Festival-goers will have a chance to fully immerse themselves in art and fall fun from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. at three unique locations: the Village Arts Factory, located at 50755 Cherry Hill Road; The Village Theater at Cherry Hill, located at 50400 Cherry Hill Road; and the Cherry Hill School House, located at 50440 Cherry Hill Road.
The Village Arts Factory will also host a Youth Art Fair featuring the work of artists ages 8 to 18. In addition to these promising student artists, the event will also feature resident artisans from the Village Arts Factory, including the Cherry Hill Potters Guild, who will be onsite selling their original works providing festival-goers with a chance to peruse and buy one-of-a-kind creations. All of these talented artists are creating not only what’s new, but what’s next.
“Last year’s inaugural ARToberfest was so well received that we are thrilled to bring back this second annual fall celebration of the arts in Cherry Hill Village,” said Kevin Ryan, Village Arts Factory Program Director. “A delightful range of works and merchandise will be on display and available for purchase, plus we’ll also feature a variety of family-friendly artistic and creative activities that showcase the arts.”
Cherry Hill Road, which will be closed between the Village Arts Factory and the Village Theater, will be filled with food trucks (including Slows Bar BQ), a beer and wine tent that is hosted by Maraschino’s Pub, chalk art, and photo opportunities. Live entertainment will also be featured on the lawn of the Cherry Hill School House, provided by Drew Machak from 12-2 p.m. and The Misty Blues Polka Band from 3-5 p.m. Additional activities include a range of engaging fall-themed activities tailored specifically for children, including the Detroit Institute of Arts kids’ craft tent that is available from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., as well as lawn games that are brought to you by Oak Point Church.
Food trucks will also be onsite between the Village Arts Factory and Canton’s Village Theater, located at 50400 Cherry Hill Road. In addition, a Chalk Art Festival will connect the two facilities. Individuals of all ages, families, and businesses are invited to utilize the provided sidewalk chalk to create their own works of street art, while also enjoying masterpieces by professional chalk artists
Festival-goers will also be able to view the 30th annual Canton Fine Arts Exhibition, on display through October in the Gallery at Cherry Hill inside the Village Theater, as well as the Village Arts Factory Fine Art exhibition inside its facility. Both of these venues showcase a broad range of artistic styles and interpretations in a variety of mediums from emerging and well-established Michigan artists.
Entry to Cherry Hill Village ARToberfest is free. For more additional information, please visit www.cantonvillagetheater.org or call 734/394-5300 ext.1305.

Fall Into Art: Friday Night Pop-Up
2024-10-04 18:00 - 19:30 | Cherry Hill Schoolhouse, 50440 Cherry Hill Rd, Canton, MI, 48187
Join us for the return of our popular Fall Into Art pop-up series in Cherry Hill Village! Each Friday night will feature a variety of fall-themed kids craft activities, live music, free food, apple cider, lawn games, and Halloween treats. Our series will kick off on October 4 on the lawn of the Cherry Hill Schoolhouse with cider and donuts, pizza, pumpkin decorating, a fall leaf bookmark craft, candy corn ring toss, and acoustic music by Jason Locke. There is no cost to attend.

Thank you to our community partners at Edward Jones of Cherry Hill Village for their generous sponsorship of Fall Into Art this year!

Cherry Hill Village Art Walk
2024-10-05 10:00 - 11:30 | Cherry Hill Village, Canton, MI, 48188, United States
Join us on Saturday, October 5th for our final Cherry Hill Village Art Walk of the season! Attendees will enjoy guided tours of the October art gallery exhibits at the Canton Village Theater and Village Arts Factory, as well as complimentary coffee and donuts. We will meet at the Village Theater at 10am for refreshments and a tour of the current exhibit at The Gallery at Cherry Hill. Next, we’ll take a stroll through beautiful downtown Cherry Hill Village as we make our way to the Village Arts Factory. The morning will conclude with a tour of the art gallery exhibit at the Village Arts Factory. The event is free to attend, but pre-registration is required. Please reserve your spot by clicking here.
For more information, please contact Jennifer Collins at the Village Theater at: jennifer.collins@cantonmi.gov

DIY Fall Doormats at the Canton Farmers Market
2024-10-06 10:00 - 12:00 | Village Arts Factory, 50755 Cherry Hill Rd, Canton, MI, 48188, United States
We’ve partnered with the Canton Farmers Market to offer this fun Fall Doormat Craft Workshop at the Village Arts Factory! Join us during the Farmers Market on Sunday, October 6 as we get into the creative spirit and create custom fall doormats in celebration of the season. Select from one of eight stencil designs and bring home a beautiful, fall-themed doormat to decorate your classroom, porch, or mudroom. The cost is only $45 and includes all materials! The workshop begins at 10am at the Village Arts Factory and will take approximately one hour to complete. You’ll be able to take your mat home with you that day! All mats are the same standard size: 18”x 30”. This workshop is recommended for ages 16+ but a child may attend with their parent.
Pre-registration is highly recommended, but select mat designs will be available for walk-ins during the workshop hours, first come, first served. Come and create your own personalized Fall Doormat while enjoying your favorite coffee, food, art, and vendors at the Canton Farmers Market! For questions or more information, contact us at: kevin.ryan@cantonmi.gov or by phone at (734) 765-0650.

Fall Into Art: Friday Night Pop-Up
2024-10-11 18:00 - 19:30 | Cherry Hill Schoolhouse, 50440 Cherry Hill Rd, Canton, MI, 48187
Join us for the return of our popular Fall Into Art pop-up series in Cherry Hill Village! Each Friday night will feature a variety of fall-themed kids craft activities, live music, free food, apple cider, lawn games, and Halloween treats. Our series continues on October 11 on the lawn of the Cherry Hill Schoolhouse with a caramel apple bar, scarecrow kids craft, 3D wooden pumpkin coloring, fall checkers, free pizza, apple cider, Halloween treats, and live acoustic music by Nick Fugedi. There is no cost to attend.

Special thanks to Edward Jones of Cherry Hill Village for generously sponsoring Fall Into Art this year!

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Glass Fusion Workshop: Upcycled Garden Owl
2024-10-15 18:15 - 20:15 | Village Arts Factory, 50755 Cherry Hill Rd, Canton, MI, 48188, United States
Please join us in October to create this super cute Garden Owl Yard Art! All materials will be provided to make your own upcycled garden owl out of glass. The glass plates are approx. 10- 11″ tall and 6″ wide. You will have several different glass gem color combinations to design with and can display your owl indoors or out. If you choose to display on a metal stake (not included) an attachment on the reverse side is included so that you can insert it into the ground. These metal rebar stakes can be found at Menards/Home Depot/Lowe’s for about $6. (You do not need to bring this to class with you.)
Instructor Laurie with Kiss My Glass will show you step-by-step during this instructional course. Your project will be made using an outdoor-safe adhesive (with a caulking gun) and will be a make-and-take craft, so it will go home with you, assembled that evening.
Important Information:
PLEASE BRING A BOX (approx. 12″ x 15″ wide x 5″ deep), PAIR OF CLEAN GARDENING GLOVES TO USE FOR THE CAULKING GUN, AND SEVERAL “PACKAGING PAPER/NEWSPAPER” TO PROP UP YOUR PROJECT INSIDE THE BOX so you can take it home to dry. PLEASE KEEP THESE ITEMS (EXCEPT GARDENING GLOVES) IN YOUR CAR UNTIL THE END OF THE CLASS.
Cancellation Policy: Registrations may be cancelled and refunded up to 7 days before the date of the workshop. Due to the nature of this workshop and the need to purchase materials and supplies in advance, we cannot offer refunds within 7 days of the workshop date. You may transfer your registration to someone else or pick up a take-home kit from the instructor instead.
