Village Arts Factory

Handmade Holidays: Artisan Craft Market & Pottery Sale
2024-11-23 10:00 - 19:00 (America/Detroit) | Village Arts Factory, 50755 Cherry Hill Rd, Canton, MI, 48188, United States
Get ready to kick off the holiday season at our Handmade Holidays Artisan Market, which will take place in conjunction with the Cherry Hill Potters Guild Holiday Sale! Join us for a fun day of shopping filled with unique handmade art, crafts, beautiful pottery, and local artisan treasures.

Handmade Holiday Artisan Vendors
Belle Lavande
Decorlotta Art & Design
Clearly you
Permanent Jewelry by Irene
Kingdom Coloring
Pat Kubert
Author Jamie Samland (Dyingstar Press LLC)
KG Sweets
SkinCare SocialClub

We will also be offering a DIY Holiday Doormat workshop that morning from 10am to 12pm. Come and create your own custom doormat to decorate your front porch or to give away as a gift! The cost is just $45 per person and includes all materials. Click here to register online today!

The Handmade Holidays Artisan Market and Cherry Hill Potters Guild Holiday Sale will take place inside the Village Arts Factory, located at 50755 Cherry Hill Rd., Canton, MI 48188 from 10am to 7pm. For more information, please contact us at: admin@partnershipforarts.org

DIY Holiday Doormat Workshop
2024-11-23 10:00 - 12:00 | Village Arts Factory, 50755 Cherry Hill Rd, Canton, MI, 48188, United States
Kick off the holiday season with a fun DIY Holiday Doormat Workshop at the Village Arts Factory! Join us on Saturday, November 23rd as we get into the creative spirit and stencil custom winter doormats. Select from one of five stencil designs and bring home a beautiful, holiday-themed doormat to grace your porch or mudroom. The cost is only $45 and includes all materials! The workshop begins at 10am and will run approximately 1.5 hours. 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.

Beach Glass Christmas Trees Crafting Party
2024-11-21 18:00 - 20:00 | Village Arts Factory, 50755 Cherry Hill Rd, Canton, MI, 48188, United States
Join the party and create your own custom beach glass Christmas tree November 21st at the Village Arts Factory in Canton!
ABOUT THIS EVENT:Michigan is known for it’s beautiful lakes and large sandy dunes. Beach glass is created when turbulent waves combine with course sand to create a natural rock tumbling effect. The resulting product is a mixture of wonderfully polished glass – a treasure that we will be utilizing to create our beautiful Christmas trees!
$65 includes step by step instructions, a wide variety of beautiful glass, and all other supplies. Finished project measures approximately 9 inches tall. Mini starfish and lights included! Choose from 3 beautiful colors(pictured below): Turquoise, Lighthouse Red, or Deep Green.
Each participant will be given their own personalized kit when they arrive, which includes step by step instructions and all necessary supplies. The project is self guided, so you are able to go at your own pace while also talking with friends.
Seats will fill fast. Don’t miss out on the fun! Advance registration required.

Wildlife Encounter in the Village for Kids
2024-11-14 18:30 - 19:30 | Village Arts Factory, 50755 Cherry Hill Rd, Canton, MI, 48188, United States
Join us at the Village Arts Factory on Thursday, November 14 for Wildlife Encounter in the Village! Your kids will love spending an hour with Nelson “The Animal Guy” and his Wildlife Safari animals! Recommended for children of all ages (or the young at heart!), this FREE educational event will allow the kids to get up close and personal with a large variety of exotic animals from around the world while learning about conservation efforts. Light snacks, water, and juice will be provided. Register your kids today and plan to join us for this special event in Cherry Hill Village!

Instructor Bio:
Nelson “The Animal Guy” is a federally licensed conservationist, master falconer, wildlife exhibitor, and animal trainer. For over 25 years, he and his animal friends have appeared at countless events across the country providing wildlife encounters to people of all ages. Based in Michigan, Nelson created Wildlife Safari in the early ’90s with the mission being to develop exciting hands-on, natural science programs that perfectly combine education and entertainment. Over the years, he’s worked really hard to promote the concept of safe, fun, and positive interactions with living creatures.

Program Info:
Wildlife Safari features a large variety of exotic animals from around the world for shows, lectures, and exhibits. Licensed and insured, we are extremely dedicated to providing the safest, most exciting animal encounters for people of all ages. Designed to be fun and educational, our natural science programs are very hands-on and are great for small or large audiences.

Location:
Village Arts Factory, 50755 Cherry Hill Road, Canton, MI 48188
For more information, please contact Frani Lantigua at: frani.lantigua@cantonmi.gov

Glass Fusion Workshop: Christmas Trees
2024-11-12 18:15 - 20:15 | Village Arts Factory, 50755 Cherry Hill Rd, Canton, MI, 48188, United States
Join us on November 12 to create this beautiful glass Christmas Tree Night Light or Tea Light Candle Holder!
All materials will be provided and you will choose to make one of two Christmas tree projects. Plug your Christmas Tree Night Light into any outlet and it will illuminate your home with beautiful holiday spirit (approx. size 4″). You may also chose a Tea Light Candle Holder that will have a tealight holder attached to the back to insert your candle (approx. size: 5-6″).
No experience needed. The shape of the Christmas tree will be pre-cut for you and the instructor will show you how easy it is to cut and attach the glass to make your tree glow with color!
You will create your design by using a special tac glue as an adhesive. Laurie with Kiss My Glass will show you how easy it is to cut the glass. All projects will go home with the instructor to be kiln fired and assembled and will be delivered approx. 10-days back to the Village Arts Factory. An email will be sent out with pickup instructions.
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.

Fall Into Art: Friday Night Pop-Up
2024-10-18 18:00 - 19:30 | Village Arts Factory, 50755 Cherry Hill Rd, Canton, MI, 48188, United States
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 18 at the Village Arts Factory with a special “Play In the Clay” opportunity with the Cherry Hill Potters Guild! Attendees will have the chance to explore the pottery studio, press interesting shapes and textures into clay, and try their hand at the potters wheel. Everyone will also enjoy a fall craft activity, hot cocoa bar, free pizza, snacks, games, and live acoustic music by Devyn Mitchell!

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

Our Generous Sponsors:

Canton Economic Club: Networking Luncheon
2024-10-17 12:30 - 13:30 | Summit on the Park, 46000 Summit Pkwy, Canton, MI, 48188, United States
The Village Arts Factory is a proud partner of the newly revamped Canton Economic Club, returning after a 20-year hiatus. Join us at the Summit on the Park on Thursday, October 17th for a networking luncheon with Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan. Duggan will give attendees a first-hand update on the tremendous economic impact Detroit is having on the region. Register online today by visiting: https://tinyurl.com/cantoneconclub

Hocus Pocus Night
2024-10-16 18:30 - 20:30 | Village Arts Factory, 50755 Cherry Hill Rd, Canton, MI, 48188, United States
The Sanderson Sisters Invite You to a Spooky Night of Fun!

Join us at the Village Arts Factory on Wednesday, October 16th for an adults-only Hocus Pocus Night that promises a wickedly good time!
Our Hocus Pocus watch party kicks off with a black magic candle-making workshop led by Leslie Neal of True 2 You Studio. Next, you’ll craft your own Halloween-inspired grazing board at our buffet station and whip up spooky concoctions at the mixology station to create your own Halloween mocktails. Plus, enjoy Hocus Pocus-themed decor and activities throughout the night!

Event Details: When: Wednesday, October 16 | 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM Where: Village Arts Factory Cost: $35 per adult (18+)
Take home your grazing board creation and Halloween mocktail recipes to recreate the magic! This event is perfect for a fun date night or friends’ night out.
Costumes are encouraged but not required!

Space is limited, so reserve your spot today and join us for a night of magical mischief and Hocus Pocus fun!

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.

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!

Our Generous Sponsors:

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.

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

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!

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.

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.

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.

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

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!

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!

Shadia Derbyshire: Art Exhibit Opening Reception
2024-09-05 18:00 - 20:00 | Village Arts Factory, 50755 Cherry Hill Rd, Canton, MI, 48188, United States
Join us on Thursday, September 5 for the art exhibit opening reception of “Of Land and Sea” by Shadia Derbyshire! Stop by the Village Arts Factory between 6pm and 8pm to view the exhibit, meet the artist, and enjoy a variety of light refreshments. The reception is free to attend and open to the public. “Of Land and Sea” will remain on public display at the Village Arts Factory through September 29, 2024.

About the Exhibit:

Shadia Derbyshire has been painting with acrylics for more than 30 years. “Of Land and Sea” features a selection of her latest series of seascapes and her signature treescapes. The poured acrylic seascapes feature unique textures and colors, often accented with silver or gold leaf. The treescapes feature stark silhouettes of tree lines atop vibrant backdrops created with a mixture of collage and acrylic.

About the Artist:

Although Shadia works primarily in acrylics and collage, her passion for and creativity with color is the true theme that runs through all of her work. With her latest collage work, Shadia uses a selection of found papers, tissue papers, discarded sewing patterns, origami and craft papers. These papers are then painstakingly hand-painted, stained, stamped and stenciled. Shadia then tears each paper by hand to ‘paint’ over her canvas, resulting in dynamic and colorful pieces with unique pattern and texture.

“For me, one of the greatest experiences is looking at the piece I am working on and realizing I am looking at something no one in the world has ever seen before. It’s this experience that motivates me, and that I yearn to share. My deepest creative desire is to bring to fruition a previously unseen vision of beauty and introspection through my art. I create art to change our idea of what can be seen in the world.” -​Shadia

For more information about the art exhibit or Village Arts Factory, please contact gallery coordinator Kevin Ryan at kevin.ryan@cantonmi.gov or visit villageartsfactory.com/artgallery.

Yoga in the Village
2024-08-29 19:00 - 20:00, 2024-08-22 19:00 - 20:00, 2024-08-15 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.

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.

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

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
2024-08-08 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.

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.

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

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!
