Miss Ludington Area Scholarship Program
The Miss Ludington Area Scholarship Program is typically held each September and is a precursor to the Miss Michigan program.
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Arts & Crafts Classes in Ludington
Many people don’t consider themselves creative or crafty but there’s been a new influx in recent years of businesses and organizations that can teach even the clumsiest crafter how to create their own works of art. Ludington is no exception, with many businesses ready to help you enjoy crafting and appreciate the finished product!
Here you’ll find a current schedule for arts & crafts classes being held in Ludington. Represented on this arts and crafts page are Faire Heart Centre, the Ludington Area Center for the Arts, and Art by Mary Case. Take advantage of the skills these talented professionals can provide you by signing up for a class today.
Faire Heart
The Faire Heart Centre at 3408 W. US-10, Ludington is closed, but Faire Heart remains in business with events at various locations.
December 2025
- Tuesday, December 16th, 2025 from 6-7pm at Kilwins– 118 W. Ludington Ave., Ludington – Cozy Cocoa Craft Night
- Saturday, December 20th, 2025 from 5:30-8pm at House & Harbor– 104 E. Ludington Ave., Ludington – DIY Cookie & Tray Decorating
- Monday, December 22nd, 2025 from 5:30-8pm at Tokyo Hibachi– 4743 US 10, Ludington – Paint Night Out: Winter in Tokyo
For more information on Faire Heart visit faireheart.com
Ludington Area Center for the Arts
107 S. Harrison St., Ludington
Ongoing Classes
- Sundays from 1-4pm – Oil Painting with Justin David Gustafson
- Tuesdays from 3-3:30pm or 3:30-4pm; Wednesdays from 3-3:30pm, 3:30-4pm, 4-4:30pm, 4:30-5pm, or 5-5:30pm; Fridays from 3-3:30pm, or 3:30-4pm – Beginning Piano Lessons with Stephanie Shilander
- Wednesdays beginning January 7th, 2026 from 11:30am-12:30pm AND 6-7pm – Exploring Meditation with Sarah Domin
- Wednesdays or Thursdays from 3:30-5:15pm, or Saturdays from 11am-12:30pm (no program on scheduled half-days, no-school days, or unscheduled snow days) – Youth Sewing with Deb Borema
- Select Saturdays from 11:30am-1pm– Private Sewing lessons with Deb Borema
Workshops
December 2025
- Tuesdays, December 2nd-16th, 2025 from 3:30-5:15pm – After School ArtVentures: Dance with Melissa Sayles
- Tuesdays-Thursdays from December 2nd-18th, 2025 from 3:30-5:15pm – After School Sewing Studio with Deb Borema
- Wednesdays, December 3rd-17th, 2025 from 3:30-5:15pm – After School ArtVentures: Ceramic Candle Holders with Mary Case
- Thursdays, December 4th-18th; 2025 from 3:30-5:15pm – After School ArtVentures: Card Making with Mary Case
- Thursdays, December 4th-18th, 2025 from 3:30-5:15pm – Creative Quest: Drawing and Color Blending with Brittany Adams
- Saturday, December 13th, 2025 from 11:30am-1pm – Needle Felting: Snowman with Deb Borema
- Tuesday, December 16th, 2025 from 6-8pm – Holiday Lighthouse Watercolor with Richelle Daniels
- Tuesday, December 16th, 2025 from 6-8pm – Scrapbooking with Missy Niemiec-Rosales
- Saturday, December 20th, 2025 from 11:15am-1:45pm – Handmade Cards & Papercrafting Projects with Missy Niemiec-Rosales
January 2026
- Tuesdays, January 6th-February 10th, 2026 from 6:30pm- 7:30pm – International Wu Style Tai Chi Chuan with Leslie Kannon
- Wednesdays, January 7th-28th, 2026 – Exploring Watercolors Part 1 with Richelle Daniels
- Monday, January 12th; Wednesday, January 14th; & Wednesday, January 28th; 2026 from 6 – 9pm – Introduction to Wheel Throwing with Mary Case
- Tuesday, January 13th; Thursday, January 15th; & Thursday, January 29th; 2026 from 9am-12pm – Introduction to Wheel Throwing with Mary Case
- Tuesdays, January 13th-February 3rd, 2026 from 6:30pm-7:30pm – Try Clogging with Jackson Kinsey
- Saturday, January 17th, 2026 from 11:15am-1:45pm – Handmade Cards & Papercrafting Projects with Missy Niemiec-Rosales
- Tuesdays, January 23rd-April 21st, 2026 from 4-5:15pm – Ludington Youth Chorus with Elliot Plummer
February 2026
- Tuesdays, January 6th-February 10th, 2026 from 6:30pm- 7:30pm – International Wu Style Tai Chi Chuan with Leslie Kannon
- Wednesdays, February 4th-25th, 2026 from 6-8pm – Watercolor in Mixed Media with Richelle Daniels
- Saturday, February 7th, 2025 from 11:30am-1:30pm – Needle Felting: Snowman with Deb Borema.
- Saturdays, February 7th & 14th, 2026 from 11:30am-1pm – Basic Natural Dyeing: Soy Milk Paint & Tea with Michelle Patterson
- Saturday, February 28th, 2026 from 11:15am-1:45pm – Handmade Cards & Papercrafting Projects with Missy Niemiec-Rosales
March 2026
For more information on classes at LACA, visit ludingtonartscenter.org
Art by Mary Case Gallery & Studio
329 E. Dowland St., Ludington
Ongoing Classes
- Kids After School Art Program – Mondays-Wednesdays from 3:30-5:30pm, and Tuesday Mornings from 9-11am
- Private Group Lessons & Workshops – By Appointment
Mary also teaches many workshops at the Ludington Area Center for the Arts. See below for details…
Stay Tuned for More Workshops
For more information on Art by Mary Case, visit artbymarycase.com
Current Events
Arts & Crafts Classes in Ludington
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Ludington Area Festival of Lights
The Ludington Area Festival of Lights is a dazzling drive-thru light display that runs from Thanksgiving until the last weekend of December.
Family Friendly Events
Ludington hosts many events and activities that are geared toward kids and families, that’s part of what makes the area so great!
Christmas Holiday Bazaars and Arts & Crafts Shows in Ludington
Arts & Crafts Shows and Bazaars during the fall/winter in Ludington have handcrafted and specialty items for your Christmas gift giving.
Visit with Santa
Find all the places where the kids and pets can visit and have pictures taken with Santa (and sometimes Mrs. Claus) in Ludington.
Performances in West Michigan
Everyone enjoys a good play or concert, and Ludington blessed with talented actors and musicians that entertain us all year ’round.
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Experience the Activities and Attractions of Ludington!
Sunset Times
It rises and sets every single day, and nothing is more breathtaking than our spectacular sunsets over Lake Michigan.
Ludington Area Jaycees Mini Golf
Putt putt for a purpose by visiting the Ludington Area Jaycees Mini Golf Course in Stearns Park, right on Lake Michigan.
Hamlin Lake Dam
Read about the mighty dam that lives in Hamlin Lake, how it came to be and how it is utilized to help protect this man-made lake.
Father Jacques Marquette Shrine
The Father Jacques Marquette Shrine marks where Father Marquette died in 1675. It’s a peaceful setting on Pere Marquette Lake in Ludington.
Fishing
There are many places for anglers to try their luck, and Ludington has such a great variety of fish. The area also has great charter captains.
Fishing on Hamlin Lake
If there’s one thing that Hamlin Lake is known for, it’s excellent fishing. Catch crappie, bluegill, and more across thousands of acres.
