A 'community-minded alternative' to the traditional Black Friday will be held in downtown Macomb as part of the Arthouse Folk School's initiative to bring more creativity to the region.
'Make Something Day' will be held from noon-3 p.m., Friday, Nov. 28 at the Folk School's community- centered space at 133 N.
Randolph Street, Ste. 210 (aka the Masonic Building). An elevator is available for access to the second floor to accommodate individuals with mobility challenges.
'We invite people of all ages to bring an in-progress arts & craft project from home, or start a new project using supplies from our DIY-brary,' said Arthouse Folk School Founder Amanda Dean.
''Make Something Day' was originally conceived as an opportunity to create holiday gifts for old friends while making new ones. We want to build a community that values social engagement and generosity' Hot apple cider and light refreshments will be served.
While the event is open free to the public, a suggested $5 free will donation is appreciated, Dean added.
Dean is the creative director behind the Macomb Creative Collab (MC2), of which The Arthouse Folk School is one 'prong.' The licensed social worker took her love for the arts and all things collaborative and began MC². The collab has a four-pronged approach, which includes 'No Place Like Macomb' and the 'Macomb Love Letters Project' within; the Macomb Arthouse Project (MAP); The Macomb Artisans Guild, and the Macomb Arthouse Café & Folk School.
A special 'Instructor Information Session' will be held from 6-8 pm on Wednesday, Dec. 3, at the Randolph Street location. As The Arthouse is a skill-sharing hub for arts and crafts, writing and language, culture, food, nature and more, this class is designed to help those who want to teach a class at the folk school, Dean explained. The event is open free to the public.
'This will give those who attend an introduction to the folk school model, tips for hosting a successful class and information about teacher perks,' she explained. 'You don't need to be an expert to teach.
We encourage and support first-time instructors who have an intermediate level of skills and a desire to share their knowledge with others.'
Potential class ideas include (but aren't limited to) woodworking, fiber arts, leatherwork, basket-weaving, metal arts, painting, photography, baking, herbalism and more. To register, visit shorturl.at/MA6A6 'If you have a creative skill, we'd love to have you take part,' Dean added.
Dean and Creative Collab supporters are working to make Macomb an art destination, not just for artists, but for residents and guests.
As Dean said, this is an ideal community to learn, grow and thrive. Read more about the collab's initiatives at macombcreativecollab. com.
