Art

Youth Art

Winter

ART CLUB

3rd-8th Gr

Join the first-ever Zeeland Rec Art Club to take your artistic skills to the next level! Whether you’re a seasoned artist or just starting, this 5-week program will help you explore different art mediums, learn new art techniques and fall more in love with art! Each week will focus on a new art medium while we create a new project to take home. All skill levels are welcome!

  • Register Here
  • Cost: $59r/$74nr
  • Instructor: Taelia Spencer (Art Education Major at GVSU)
  • 3rd-5th Gr: Fri | Jan 10-Feb 7 | 6:30pm-7:30pm (NEW!)
  • 3rd-5th Gr: Fri | Jan 10-Feb 7 | 4:00pm-5:00pm (Full)
  • 6th-8th Gr: Fri | Jan 10-Feb 7 | 5:15pm-6:15pm (Full)
  • Location: Cityside Middle School - ELA room

LEARN HOW TO 3D PRINT & COMPUTER-AID-DESIGN (CAD)

9-14 Yr Olds

Join us to learn how to use technology to design a solid object using TINKERCAD, a 3D app used for design, electronics and coding! Participants will design their own small object that we will then 3D print for you to take home (ex: chess pawn, keychain, mini-figures, etc). Join us to have a blast while learning the basics of designing, mechanics, electronics and coding. Since 3D printing takes some time, you will pick up your project at a later date from Zeeland Recreation.

Spring & Summer

ART CLUB

3rd-12th Gr

Join our Art Club to take your artistic skills to the next level! Whether you’re a seasoned artist or just starting, this 4-day program will help you explore different art mediums, learn new art techniques and fall more in love with art! Each day we will focus on a new art medium while we create a new project to take home. All skill levels are welcome!

  • Register Here (Registration Opens Jan 20)
  • Cost: $60r/$75nr
  • Instructor: Taelia Spencer (Art Education Major at GVSU)
  • Session 1 - 3rd-5th Gr: Apr 28-May 1 | 4:00pm-5:00pm
  • Session 2 - 6th-8th Gr: Apr 28-May 1 | 5:30pm-6:30pm
  • Session 3 - 9th-12th Gr: Apr 28-May 1 | 7:00pm-8:00pm
  • Session 4 - 3rd-5th Gr: June 23-26 | 4:00pm-5:00pm
  • Session 5 - 6th-8th Gr: June 23-26 | 5:30pm-6:30pm 
  • Session 6 - 9th-12th Gr: June 23-26 | 7:00pm-8:00pm
  • Location: Cityside Middle School - ELA room

drawing birds in nature

14 Yr Olds-Adults

Perfect for nature and/or art enthusiasts! This class will guide you through the techniques needed to capture the elegance and detail of birds, while also getting to enjoy all the benefits of nature. We’ll cover basic bird identification characteristics and then develop our drawing techniques as we sketch birds using photographs and real-life observation. Bring binoculars (not required, but helpful), drawing supplies (paper, clipboard, journal, pencil, pen, coloring tools, etc.) and an easy-to-carry folding chair. The path is accessible for wheelchairs and participants will have the option to sit in one place or meander. All artistic and bird watching skill levels are welcome!

  • Register Here (Registration Opens Jan 20)
  • Cost: $25r/$40nr
  • Instructor: Ria VanderKlok
  • Date: Fri, May 23
  • Time: 9:00am-11:00am
  • Location: Upper Macatawa Natural Area (1300 84th Ave, Zeeland - 84th Ave Entrance)

art exploration camp

5 Yrs-5th Gr

Join us to explore a variety of art media like painting, drawing, paper mache, mask making and more! We can't wait for a week of art and fun! 5 Yr Olds: Register based on age at the start of the program K-5th Gr: Register based on 2025-26 grade level.

  • Register Here (Registration Opens Jan 20)
  • Cost: $79r/$94nr
  • Instructor: Jane Butler (ZPS Art Teacher)
  • 5 Yr Olds-1st Gr: June 9-13 | 8:00am-9:30am
  • 2nd-3rd Gr: June 9-13 | 9:30am-11:00am
  • 4th-5th Gr: June 9-13 | 11:30:00am-1:00pm
  • Location: Lincoln Elementary - Art Room

botanical sketching in nature

14 Yr Olds-Adults

Immerse yourself in the beauty of the natural world through our Botanical Sketching in Nature program! Perfect for artists and nature enthusiasts alike, this program combines field exploration with hands-on sketching. Participants will learn to observe and capture the intricate details of plants, flowers, and trees using a few fundamental sketching techniques. Whether you want to enhance your art skills or simply enjoy a peaceful outdoor activity, this program is for you! Please bring binoculars and/or a magnifying glass (not required, but helpful), drawing supplies (paper, clipboard, journal, pencil, pen, coloring tools, etc.) and an easy-to-carry folding chair. The path is accessible for wheelchairs and participants will have the option to sit in one place or meander. All artistic and natural experience levels are welcome. 

  • Register Here (Registration Opens Jan 20)
  • Cost: $25r/$40nr
  • Instructor: Ria VanderKlok
  • Date: Fri, June 13
  • Time: 5:30pm-8:00pm
  • Location: Upper Macatawa Natural Area (1300 84th Ave, Zeeland - 84th Ave Entrance)

watercolor in nature

14 Yr Olds-Adults

Join us to explore nature’s beauty while learning the techniques of watercolor painting! We will take to the trail and paint what we see as we go. Participants will learn a few field sketching and watercolor techniques to help get what you notice onto your paper as we look closely, ask questions, and develop our skill of observing the world around us. All supplies will be provided and participants will go home with a watercolor journal, watercolor field kit, and water brush. The path is accessible for wheelchairs and participants will have the option to sit in one place or meander. 

  • Register Here (Registration Opens Jan 20)
  • Cost: $75r/$90nr
  • Instructor: Ria VanderKlok
  • Date: Fri, July 11
  • Time: 5:30pm-8:00pm
  • Location: Upper Macatawa Natural Area (1300 84th Ave, Zeeland - 84th Ave Entrance)