Michigan Art Center

09/01/2026

08/27/2026

Another Construction Update...

Can you guess what this is going to be?

Any guesses what we’re building?
Stay tuned for the finished look..

08/27/2026

Another Construction Update at MAC..

Things are moving along.. Ceiling painting is now in progress, the framing is complete, and the electrical panels and outlets are installed.

Next up ➡️ Drywall starts Friday...

Every day we’re getting one step closer to seeing our newly renovated MAC come together.
So exciting to watch the transformation..

08/27/2026

Another exciting upgrade at MAC

Our new 16.5 cu. ft. electric kiln is here and ready to go... This brings us to a total of 4 electric kilns, 1 walk-ins Gas kiln, 1 Raku Kiln at Michigan Art Center.

We’re getting ready for the Fall Semester, and with our students creating so many amazing pieces, this additional kiln will help us keep up with firings, reduce wait times, and get everyone’s beautiful work back to them sooner

One more big step in growing and improving MAC for our pottery.

08/27/2026

Construction Update at MAC!

Big changes are happening. Our old garage entrance is officially gone and has been replaced with a beautiful new glass double-door entrance.

What a transformation...We now have so much natural light coming into the studio, without having to open the garage door or worry about bugs coming inside.

And since many of us spend 4–6 hours at a time in the studio, it will be wonderful to actually see what’s going on outside and enjoy the daylight while we create.

Next up, we’re waiting for the awning with the MAC sign to be installed. We can’t wait to see the entrance completely finished.

One step closer to our newly renovated Michigan Art Center.

08/24/2026

Celebrate Your Special Moments at Michigan Art Center

Looking for a fun and creative way to celebrate a birthday, girls’ night, family gathering, team event, or other special occasion? Come create memories at MAC

Sharing a few moments from yesterday’s birthday celebration at the studio. Guests enjoyed a little bit of everything...glaze painting, wheel throwing, and hand-building with clay. Everyone had a chance to get creative, try something new, and make their own special piece.

Come book your private event with us...
No pottery experience is needed, we’ll help you every step of the way. Just bring your group, get creative, have fun, and leave the mess to us.

Make your next celebration more than a party—make it an experience to remember.

Michigan Art Center | Garden City, MI

Private Events • Birthdays • Group Celebrations • Creative Experiences

To book your events, visit the link below.

https://michiganartcenter.com/classes/ols/products/friday-night-special-events

08/24/2026

Our Michigan Art Center lighted sign looks absolutely beautiful at night

Seeing the MAC logo glowing so brightly makes everything feel a little more real and a little more special. Another exciting step in our journey as we continue transforming and growing our studio.

We can’t wait for everyone to see all the changes happening at MAC. Our new space is slowly coming together, and we’re so excited for what’s ahead

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08/22/2026

A Semester-Long Labor of Love..
We are so proud of Maritza and her amazing version of Happy the Dwarf

Maritza chose this project entirely on her own and spent almost the whole semester-11 weeks, bringing her vision to life. With no prior experience creating a sculpture this large, she took on quite a challenge.

Along the way, the sculpture collapsed a few times but she didn’t give up. She rebuilt it and kept going.
And that’s the beauty of working with clay, you learn, adjust, rebuild, and sometimes create something even better than you originally imagined.

Happy was eventually created in three separate pieces for building and firing.

A special thank you to MAC instructor Kelly Alton, who guided and supported Maritza throughout the process.

After all that patience and perseverance, Happy has found the perfect home in Maritza’s garden. She shared photos with us during the day and at night, with his lantern glowing.

From an idea, to a few collapses, to rebuilding, firing, and finally a beautiful garden sculpture...what an accomplishment

08/20/2026

We’re all set up at Music in the Park!

Come stop by the Michigan Art Center (MAC) booth and see what we’re all about

* Watch Dave & Kelly doing LIVE pottery demonstrations
* Enter our FREE RAFFLE for a chance to win!
* Shop beautiful handmade pottery by our local artists
* Meet us and learn more about MAC, our classes & upcoming programs

And make an evening of it.
The food court is ready to serve, and live music starts around 6–6:30 PM!

Come enjoy the evening, support local artists, watch pottery come to life, and say hi to us

See you at Music in the Park in Garden City.

08/20/2026

Summer Semester: Week 7/11
Tuesday PM demo in Cortney’s class — creating slab-built ghosts

Such a fun way to explore slab-building techniques and turn simple clay slabs into spooky, one-of-a-kind creations.

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