Events

Get ready to deck the clay this summer with our festive Christmas in July Pottery Class! Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned ceramicist, this merry workshop is the perfect way to beat the heat and unleash your creativity. Create holiday-themed pieces like ornaments, Christmas trees, mugs, and more.
13+ (Students under 18 must be accompanied by an adult)
Ability Level: Beginner
Purchase a yearly membership for member pricing and additional benefits.
Dates: July 7 2-4 pm to create.
July 14th 2-4 pm to glaze projects

Time: 2-4pm
Members $40
Non Members $50

Get ready to deck the clay this summer with our festive Christmas in July Pottery Class! Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned ceramicist, this merry workshop is the perfect way to beat the heat and unleash your creativity. Create holiday-themed pieces like ornaments, Christmas trees, mugs, and more.
13+ (Students under 18 must be accompanied by an adult)
Ability Level: Beginner
Purchase a yearly membership for member pricing and additional benefits.
Dates: July 7 6-8 pm to create.
July 14th 6-8 pm to glaze projects

Time: 6-8pm
Members $40
Non Members $50

Create 2-3 watercolor botanicals, including roses, poppies, and delicate flowers. Each class teaches about watercolor paint and specific brush techniques, with demonstrations, coaching, and Arches watercolor paper provided.
July 10, 2025
Time: 5:30-8pm
Adult: 18+
Beginners
Students will need to purchase some supplies to bring to class. See full description on listing.
Members:$55
Non-Members: $65

Tie Dye Day at Up North Arts Tuesday, July 15 - 12pm-3pm All ages are welcome
Come Tie-Dye with Up North Arts and show up in style for the Color Fun Run!

Shirts are available for purchase or bring your own. Price is per item tie-dyed.
Shirts-
Regular White-$5
UNA Annual Screen Print-$15

All Ages are Welcome!
Purchase a yearly membership for member pricing and additional benefits.
Date: July 15, 2025
Time: 12pm – 3pm
Members $5
Non Members $10
Tee Shirts are available to purchase day of event, or bring your own!

REGISTER ONLY ONCE. YOU'LL BE GIVEN A LIST OF DATES YOU CAN CHOOSE TO ATTEND!

Grab your own Ukulele and come join us for Strumming Sessions! No lessons will be given however there will be lots of fun! Come for 1 session or all 11! $15 (members) or $20 (non members) Flat Fee no matter how many sessions you can join! However, it's more fun to join us for all sessions!
Ages: 14+ Adults
Ability Level: All Ability Levels
Purchase a yearly membership for member pricing and additional benefits.
Dates: 5/20, 5/27, 6/10, 6/17, 6/24, 7/15, 7/22, 7/29, 8/5, 8/12, 8/19/25
Time: 3-5pm
Members $15 Suggested Donation
Non Members $20 Suggested Donation
Participants must have their own ukulele

Would you like to be a sponsor of the 2025 Color Fun Run?
If your business or organization would like to sponsor, please register to make a donation.
See description for various opportunity levels and the benefits

Online Registration Ends on 07/16/2025 @ 11:55pm
In person Onsite Registrations will take place on 7/17/2024 @ 4:45 - 5:45
Race Begins @ 6pm on 7/17/2025

Date: July 17th

Registration: Online registration or day of race

On Site Registration Day of Race: 4:45-5:45 pm @ City Dock, N Lake St.
Cadillac, MI

Race time: 6:00 pm- Competitive
6:30 pm- Fun Run

Location: City Dock to Up North Arts, and back!

Start/Finish: At the city dock beside the Cadillac Rotary Pavilion

Turn Around is at Up North Arts. Fun Runners may choose to stay at the art center for a moment where there will be a place to play with color and take advantage of photo opportunities. Bring a towel, things may get a little wet!

Registration Fee:
$5 for Youth Fun Run 18U
$15 for Competitive Youth 18U
$8 for Adult Fun Run
$20 for Competitive Adult
$20 for Family(x4) Fun Run
Kids under 5 are free

T-Shirts will be available for purchase the day of the event. If you would like to create your own colorful shirt for the Fun Run, we will be hosting a tye-dye event Tuesday July 15th where participants can purchase a blank or printed UNA t-shirt that can be dyed and ready by the race on Thursday. Go to upnorthartsinc.com/classes to register now!

REGISTER ONLY ONCE. YOU'LL BE GIVEN A LIST OF DATES YOU CAN CHOOSE TO ATTEND!

Grab your own Ukulele and come join us for Strumming Sessions! No lessons will be given however there will be lots of fun! Come for 1 session or all 11! $15 (members) or $20 (non members) Flat Fee no matter how many sessions you can join! However, it's more fun to join us for all sessions!
Ages: 14+ Adults
Ability Level: All Ability Levels
Purchase a yearly membership for member pricing and additional benefits.
Dates: 5/20, 5/27, 6/10, 6/17, 6/24, 7/15, 7/22, 7/29, 8/5, 8/12, 8/19/25
Time: 3-5pm
Members $15 Suggested Donation
Non Members $20 Suggested Donation
Participants must have their own ukulele

Get ready to deck the clay this summer with our festive Christmas in July Pottery Class! Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned ceramicist, this merry workshop is the perfect way to beat the heat and unleash your creativity. Create holiday-themed pieces like ornaments, Christmas trees, mugs, and more.
13+ (Students under 18 must be accompanied by an adult)
Ability Level: Beginner
Purchase a yearly membership for member pricing and additional benefits.
Dates: July 22nd 6-8 pm to create.
July 29th 6-8 pm to glaze projects
August 5th 6pm pick up finished pieces.

Time: 6-8pm
Members $40
Non Members $50

Linocut- Make a Stamp!
Join the fun to create a series of 2 linocut stamps. You will learn all of the basics to design, carve and take professional relief prints of your very own 2x2” linocut stamps.

Ages: 12+
Ability Level: All abilities welcome

Purchase a yearly membership for member pricing and additional benefits.
Date: 7/24/25
Time: 4:30-6pm
Members $45
Non Members $60

You will be walked thru the process of creating these beautiful decor pieces that will add a fresh, evergreen flair to your desk or shelf for years to come. Best part, you can’t kill this plant!
Ages: 15+
Ability Level: Beginner
Purchase a yearly membership for member pricing and additional benefits.
Date:7/25/25
Time: 12pm-1pm
Members $40
Non Members $ 50

Enjoy summer through watercolor! We’ll meet at Cadillac’s beautiful Sound Garden to learn watercolor basics, while sketching and painting in a journal. Create 3-4 paintings along with journaling notes. In journaling anything goes! You will be guided through a fun, easy, relaxing process to explore and express yourself while capturing nature’s stunning colors you enjoy in summer!

Date: Saturday, July 26, 2025, 9:30 am-12:30pm
Time: 9:30 am-12:30pm
Location: Sound Garden, Cadillac
Beginner +
Members: $45
Non-Members: $55
Purchase a membership for member discounts.
Students will need to bring some supplies to class. See full description and details.

*We will meet at Cadillac’s “Sound Garden”, at 398 Chestnut Street. This class is outdoors, please dress appropriately! (Sunscreen, bug spray, hat, camp chair and water.) In case of rain we will be at UNA, 601 Chestnut.

REGISTER ONLY ONCE. YOU'LL BE GIVEN A LIST OF DATES YOU CAN CHOOSE TO ATTEND!

Grab your own Ukulele and come join us for Strumming Sessions! No lessons will be given however there will be lots of fun! Come for 1 session or all 11! $15 (members) or $20 (non members) Flat Fee no matter how many sessions you can join! However, it's more fun to join us for all sessions!
Ages: 14+ Adults
Ability Level: All Ability Levels
Purchase a yearly membership for member pricing and additional benefits.
Dates: 5/20, 5/27, 6/10, 6/17, 6/24, 7/15, 7/22, 7/29, 8/5, 8/12, 8/19/25
Time: 3-5pm
Members $15 Suggested Donation
Non Members $20 Suggested Donation
Participants must have their own ukulele

Paint a Pig in Watercolor
Paint your very own Wilbur-Pig and practice techniques you can apply to your own paintings! Students will learn how to transfer an image and then layer watercolors to create depth in this charming watercolor painting workshop.
Ages: All Ages
Ability Level: Beginner+
Purchase a yearly membership for member pricing and additional benefits.
Date:8/1/2025
Time: 12pm-1:30
Members $45
Non Members $ 55

Come create at Up North Art’s Summer Art Camp. Create this summer for a whole 4 days. Campers will gain experience in a variety of art forms with different original projects finished every day. Activities will include painting, drawing, story-telling, crafting, tie-dye, and much, much more!
Ages: Grades 1-4
Ability Level: Beginner
Purchase a yearly membership for member pricing and additional benefits.
Date:8/4/2025 - 8/7/2025
Time: 9am-12pm
Members $65
Non Members $80

REGISTER ONLY ONCE. YOU'LL BE GIVEN A LIST OF DATES YOU CAN CHOOSE TO ATTEND!

Grab your own Ukulele and come join us for Strumming Sessions! No lessons will be given however there will be lots of fun! Come for 1 session or all 11! $15 (members) or $20 (non members) Flat Fee no matter how many sessions you can join! However, it's more fun to join us for all sessions!
Ages: 14+ Adults
Ability Level: All Ability Levels
Purchase a yearly membership for member pricing and additional benefits.
Dates: 5/20, 5/27, 6/10, 6/17, 6/24, 7/15, 7/22, 7/29, 8/5, 8/12, 8/19/25
Time: 3-5pm
Members $15 Suggested Donation
Non Members $20 Suggested Donation
Participants must have their own ukulele

Up North Arts welcomes all Mahjongg players, Newbies to Mavens, for an afternoon of fun and fellowship! Players will need to have their 2025 National Mahjongg League card if you have it. If not, bring your 2024 card. Also, bring a Mahjongg set, if available. Enjoy an afternoon with fellow Mahjongg enthusiasts!
If purchasing more than one ticket, you will be required to provide names and emails of others you are purchasing for when you check out.
$10
All ability levels
Only 28 spots available

REGISTER ONLY ONCE. YOU'LL BE GIVEN A LIST OF DATES YOU CAN CHOOSE TO ATTEND!

Grab your own Ukulele and come join us for Strumming Sessions! No lessons will be given however there will be lots of fun! Come for 1 session or all 11! $15 (members) or $20 (non members) Flat Fee no matter how many sessions you can join! However, it's more fun to join us for all sessions!
Ages: 14+ Adults
Ability Level: All Ability Levels
Purchase a yearly membership for member pricing and additional benefits.
Dates: 5/20, 5/27, 6/10, 6/17, 6/24, 7/15, 7/22, 7/29, 8/5, 8/12, 8/19/25
Time: 3-5pm
Members $15 Suggested Donation
Non Members $20 Suggested Donation
Participants must have their own ukulele

Spend the day learning to monoprint and layer printing techniques. Work on making papers and then cutting and collaging to create beautiful cards (Each student will be supplied with 3 Strathmore paper cards and envelopes). Stencils, exciting papers, and design ideas are provided.
August 14, 2025
Time: 10am-3pm
Adult: 18+
Beginners
Students will need to purchase some supplies to bring to class. See full description on listing.
Members:$85
Non-Members: $95

Enjoy summer through watercolor! We’ll meet at Cadillac’s beautiful Sound Garden to learn watercolor basics, while sketching and painting in a journal. Create 3-4 paintings along with journaling notes. In journaling anything goes! You will be guided through a fun, easy, relaxing process to explore and express yourself while capturing nature’s stunning colors you enjoy in summer!

Date: Saturday, August 16, 2025
Time: 9:30 am-12:30pm
Location: Sound Garden, Cadillac
Beginner +
Members: $45
Non-Members: $55
Purchase a membership for member discounts.
Students will need to bring some supplies to class. See full description and details.

*We will meet at Cadillac’s “Sound Garden”, at 398 Chestnut Street. This class is outdoors, please dress appropriately! (Sunscreen, bug spray, hat, camp chair and water.) In case of rain we will be at UNA, 601 Chestnut.

Just in time for the new school year! Join our ‘Art Skills Refresher Course’ with CAPS’s very own Mrs. Lakin.

This course is designed for upper level art students (middle and high schoolers) who wish to strengthen and hone their art skills.
Ages: 11-19
Ability Level: Beginner
Purchase a yearly membership for member pricing and additional benefits.
Date: August 18-21, 2025
Time: 1-2:30pm
Members $40
Non Members $50

REGISTER ONLY ONCE. YOU'LL BE GIVEN A LIST OF DATES YOU CAN CHOOSE TO ATTEND!

Grab your own Ukulele and come join us for Strumming Sessions! No lessons will be given however there will be lots of fun! Come for 1 session or all 11! $15 (members) or $20 (non members) Flat Fee no matter how many sessions you can join! However, it's more fun to join us for all sessions!
Ages: 14+ Adults
Ability Level: All Ability Levels
Purchase a yearly membership for member pricing and additional benefits.
Dates: 5/20, 5/27, 6/10, 6/17, 6/24, 7/15, 7/22, 7/29, 8/5, 8/12, 8/19/25
Time: 3-5pm
Members $15 Suggested Donation
Non Members $20 Suggested Donation
Participants must have their own ukulele

Day Class
Mondays
9/8, 15, 22, 29 & 10/6 & 13th
12:30-3pm
In this class you will learn the slab and coil methods as well as glazing techniques. This class is geared for both the beginner and the experienced potter. Projects are selected by the student.
Ages 12 and up
Purchase a membership for reduced fee and additional benefits
Member Fee: $135
Non-Member Fee: $170

NIGHT Class
Mondays
9/8, 15, 22, 29 & 10/6 & 13th
6:30-8pm
In this class you will learn the slab and coil methods as well as glazing techniques. This class is geared for both the beginner and the experienced potter. Projects are selected by the student.
Ages 12 and up
Purchase a membership for reduced fee and additional benefits
Member Fee: $135
Non-Member Fee: $170

REGISTER ONLY ONCE. YOU'LL BE GIVEN A LIST OF DATES YOU CAN CHOOSE TO ATTEND!

Grab your own Ukulele and come join us for Strumming Sessions! No lessons will be given however there will be lots of fun! Come for 1 session or all 11! $15 (members) or $20 (non members) Flat Fee no matter how many sessions you can join! However, it's more fun to join us for all sessions!
Ages: 14+ Adults
Ability Level: All Ability Levels
Purchase a yearly membership for member pricing and additional benefits.
Dates: 9/9, 9/16, 9/23, 9/30, 10/7, 10/14, 10/21, 10/28, 11/4, 11/11/25
Time: 3-5pm
Members $15 Suggested Donation
Non Members $20 Suggested Donation
Participants must have their own ukulele

REGISTER ONLY ONCE. YOU'LL BE GIVEN A LIST OF DATES YOU CAN CHOOSE TO ATTEND!

Grab your own Ukulele and come join us for Strumming Sessions! No lessons will be given however there will be lots of fun! Come for 1 session or all 11! $15 (members) or $20 (non members) Flat Fee no matter how many sessions you can join! However, it's more fun to join us for all sessions!
Ages: 14+ Adults
Ability Level: All Ability Levels
Purchase a yearly membership for member pricing and additional benefits.
Dates: 9/9, 9/16, 9/23, 9/30, 10/7, 10/14, 10/21, 10/28, 11/4, 11/11/25
Time: 3-5pm
Members $15 Suggested Donation
Non Members $20 Suggested Donation
Participants must have their own ukulele

REGISTER ONLY ONCE. YOU'LL BE GIVEN A LIST OF DATES YOU CAN CHOOSE TO ATTEND!

Grab your own Ukulele and come join us for Strumming Sessions! No lessons will be given however there will be lots of fun! Come for 1 session or all 11! $15 (members) or $20 (non members) Flat Fee no matter how many sessions you can join! However, it's more fun to join us for all sessions!
Ages: 14+ Adults
Ability Level: All Ability Levels
Purchase a yearly membership for member pricing and additional benefits.
Dates: 9/9, 9/16, 9/23, 9/30, 10/7, 10/14, 10/21, 10/28, 11/4, 11/11/25
Time: 3-5pm
Members $15 Suggested Donation
Non Members $20 Suggested Donation
Participants must have their own ukulele

REGISTER ONLY ONCE. YOU'LL BE GIVEN A LIST OF DATES YOU CAN CHOOSE TO ATTEND!

Grab your own Ukulele and come join us for Strumming Sessions! No lessons will be given however there will be lots of fun! Come for 1 session or all 11! $15 (members) or $20 (non members) Flat Fee no matter how many sessions you can join! However, it's more fun to join us for all sessions!
Ages: 14+ Adults
Ability Level: All Ability Levels
Purchase a yearly membership for member pricing and additional benefits.
Dates: 9/9, 9/16, 9/23, 9/30, 10/7, 10/14, 10/21, 10/28, 11/4, 11/11/25
Time: 3-5pm
Members $15 Suggested Donation
Non Members $20 Suggested Donation
Participants must have their own ukulele

REGISTER ONLY ONCE. YOU'LL BE GIVEN A LIST OF DATES YOU CAN CHOOSE TO ATTEND!

Grab your own Ukulele and come join us for Strumming Sessions! No lessons will be given however there will be lots of fun! Come for 1 session or all 11! $15 (members) or $20 (non members) Flat Fee no matter how many sessions you can join! However, it's more fun to join us for all sessions!
Ages: 14+ Adults
Ability Level: All Ability Levels
Purchase a yearly membership for member pricing and additional benefits.
Dates: 9/9, 9/16, 9/23, 9/30, 10/7, 10/14, 10/21, 10/28, 11/4, 11/11/25
Time: 3-5pm
Members $15 Suggested Donation
Non Members $20 Suggested Donation
Participants must have their own ukulele

Up North Arts welcomes all Mahjongg players, Newbies to Mavens, for an afternoon of fun and fellowship! Players will need to have their 2025 National Mahjongg League card if you have it. If not, bring your 2024 card. Also, bring a Mahjongg set, if available. Enjoy an afternoon with fellow Mahjongg enthusiasts!
If purchasing more than one ticket, you will be required to provide names and emails of others you are purchasing for when you check out.
$10
All ability levels
Only 28 spots available

REGISTER ONLY ONCE. YOU'LL BE GIVEN A LIST OF DATES YOU CAN CHOOSE TO ATTEND!

Grab your own Ukulele and come join us for Strumming Sessions! No lessons will be given however there will be lots of fun! Come for 1 session or all 11! $15 (members) or $20 (non members) Flat Fee no matter how many sessions you can join! However, it's more fun to join us for all sessions!
Ages: 14+ Adults
Ability Level: All Ability Levels
Purchase a yearly membership for member pricing and additional benefits.
Dates: 9/9, 9/16, 9/23, 9/30, 10/7, 10/14, 10/21, 10/28, 11/4, 11/11/25
Time: 3-5pm
Members $15 Suggested Donation
Non Members $20 Suggested Donation
Participants must have their own ukulele

Day Class
Mondays
October 20, 27  November 3, 10, 17, 24
12:30-3pm
In this class you will learn the slab and coil methods as well as glazing techniques. This class is geared for both the beginner and the experienced potter. Projects are selected by the student.
Ages 12 and up
Purchase a membership for reduced fee and additional benefits
Member Fee: $135
Non-Member Fee: $170

NIGHT Class
Mondays
October 20, 27  November 3, 10, 17, 24
6:30-8pm
In this class you will learn the slab and coil methods as well as glazing techniques. This class is geared for both the beginner and the experienced potter. Projects are selected by the student.
Ages 12 and up
Purchase a membership for reduced fee and additional benefits
Member Fee: $135
Non-Member Fee: $170

REGISTER ONLY ONCE. YOU'LL BE GIVEN A LIST OF DATES YOU CAN CHOOSE TO ATTEND!

Grab your own Ukulele and come join us for Strumming Sessions! No lessons will be given however there will be lots of fun! Come for 1 session or all 11! $15 (members) or $20 (non members) Flat Fee no matter how many sessions you can join! However, it's more fun to join us for all sessions!
Ages: 14+ Adults
Ability Level: All Ability Levels
Purchase a yearly membership for member pricing and additional benefits.
Dates: 9/9, 9/16, 9/23, 9/30, 10/7, 10/14, 10/21, 10/28, 11/4, 11/11/25
Time: 3-5pm
Members $15 Suggested Donation
Non Members $20 Suggested Donation
Participants must have their own ukulele

REGISTER ONLY ONCE. YOU'LL BE GIVEN A LIST OF DATES YOU CAN CHOOSE TO ATTEND!

Grab your own Ukulele and come join us for Strumming Sessions! No lessons will be given however there will be lots of fun! Come for 1 session or all 11! $15 (members) or $20 (non members) Flat Fee no matter how many sessions you can join! However, it's more fun to join us for all sessions!
Ages: 14+ Adults
Ability Level: All Ability Levels
Purchase a yearly membership for member pricing and additional benefits.
Dates: 9/9, 9/16, 9/23, 9/30, 10/7, 10/14, 10/21, 10/28, 11/4, 11/11/25
Time: 3-5pm
Members $15 Suggested Donation
Non Members $20 Suggested Donation
Participants must have their own ukulele

REGISTER ONLY ONCE. YOU'LL BE GIVEN A LIST OF DATES YOU CAN CHOOSE TO ATTEND!

Grab your own Ukulele and come join us for Strumming Sessions! No lessons will be given however there will be lots of fun! Come for 1 session or all 11! $15 (members) or $20 (non members) Flat Fee no matter how many sessions you can join! However, it's more fun to join us for all sessions!
Ages: 14+ Adults
Ability Level: All Ability Levels
Purchase a yearly membership for member pricing and additional benefits.
Dates: 9/9, 9/16, 9/23, 9/30, 10/7, 10/14, 10/21, 10/28, 11/4, 11/11/25
Time: 3-5pm
Members $15 Suggested Donation
Non Members $20 Suggested Donation
Participants must have their own ukulele

REGISTER ONLY ONCE. YOU'LL BE GIVEN A LIST OF DATES YOU CAN CHOOSE TO ATTEND!

Grab your own Ukulele and come join us for Strumming Sessions! No lessons will be given however there will be lots of fun! Come for 1 session or all 11! $15 (members) or $20 (non members) Flat Fee no matter how many sessions you can join! However, it's more fun to join us for all sessions!
Ages: 14+ Adults
Ability Level: All Ability Levels
Purchase a yearly membership for member pricing and additional benefits.
Dates: 9/9, 9/16, 9/23, 9/30, 10/7, 10/14, 10/21, 10/28, 11/4, 11/11/25
Time: 3-5pm
Members $15 Suggested Donation
Non Members $20 Suggested Donation
Participants must have their own ukulele