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Events
Our volunteer run organization needs your help and participation to make these events a success.
Contact us with any ideas you have for more events or to volunteer.
CURRENT EVENTS
Sep 17th
Hammer Time!
Hammer out the stress of “trying to make it perfect” and find joy in creating something pretty along the way.
Here’s what you’ll need:
* We’re starting the night foraging for leaves and flowers so wear comfortable shoes.
* A hammer. The kind you use to pound nails
* Black Fine Point Sharpie and Ultra Fine Sharpie
* We’re providing fabric.
* Bring paper if you want to try this on paper.
Tuesday September 17th
6:30-8:30 PM
Held at the Salt Valley Arts Center Studio Space at EHM Professional Building, 400 W. Russell, Entrance A.
You may need to call (734) 429-1652 to have door unlocked if arriving after 6:30 PM.
Hammer out the stress of “trying to make it perfect” and find joy in creating something pretty along the way.
Here’s what you’ll need:
* We’re starting the night foraging for leaves and flowers so wear comfortable shoes.
* A hammer. The kind you use to pound nails
* Black Fine Point Sharpie and Ultra Fine Sharpie
* We’re providing fabric.
* Bring paper if you want to try this on paper.
Tuesday September 17th
6:30-8:30 PM
Held at the Salt Valley Arts Center Studio Space at EHM Professional Building, 400 W. Russell, Entrance A.
You may need to call (734) 429-1652 to have door unlocked if arriving after 6:30 PM.
Sep 23 - Fall Into Art Dinner
Join us at Cancun Mexican Grill to socialize and celebrate the art, friendship and volunteerism that makes up Salt Valley Arts. Pay as you go meal and drinks. Starts at 6 PM. RSVP before September 13th.
Sep 25, & 27
Our Community Outreach Group will be making fidget mats for the residents of EHM's Memory Center during the month of September.
September 5 & 6 - 10 am to 2 pm
September 25 & 27 - 10 am to 2 pm
One of the ways that individuals with Alzheimer's or dementia show anxiety or agitation is in the hands, or rubbing hands together. Fidget mats are one way to help restore calm. They will provide engagement and joy.
A Fidget Mat is a lap sized mat that has 5 to 6 activities or textures.
Mats may be themed--related to sports, activities, hobbies such as hunting, boating, football, cards, gardening, sewing, profession--farming, homemaker, teacher, chef/baker etc.
Our mats are pre-sewn by myself consisting of a "sticky" fabric like corduroy, flannel or fleece, batting, interfacing and a non-fussy top fabric.
If you participate in sewing a fidget mat you will select from our supply of donated materials and sew them down securely onto the pre-sewn mat. Some like to plan a mat from the materials we will have at Salt Valley. If you have a theme in mind you may want to bring an inspirational fabric or applique.
All sewing on the mats must be with a sewing machine to insure they can not be picked apart. No hand sewing!
Some like to work at the center and others like to plan the mat(s) from materials we have and do the sewing at home and return the mat(s) when finished. We have vintage machines at SVA you may use or bring your own!
Don't sew but want to help? We are collecting:
flannel, corduroy or fleece (one yard makes four mat backings)
iron-on interfacing
80/20 batting
fat quarter of fabric inspiring a favorite hobby, sport, profession,
Minky fabric, any small amount
zipper pulls to attach to zippers
ribbons, cords
large beads with large center
We meet at the Salt Valley Arts Center Studio Space at EHM Professional Building, 400 W. Russell, Entrance A. You may need to call (734) 429-1652 to have door unlocked if arriving after 10 AM.
September 5 & 6 - 10 am to 2 pm
September 25 & 27 - 10 am to 2 pm
One of the ways that individuals with Alzheimer's or dementia show anxiety or agitation is in the hands, or rubbing hands together. Fidget mats are one way to help restore calm. They will provide engagement and joy.
A Fidget Mat is a lap sized mat that has 5 to 6 activities or textures.
Mats may be themed--related to sports, activities, hobbies such as hunting, boating, football, cards, gardening, sewing, profession--farming, homemaker, teacher, chef/baker etc.
Our mats are pre-sewn by myself consisting of a "sticky" fabric like corduroy, flannel or fleece, batting, interfacing and a non-fussy top fabric.
If you participate in sewing a fidget mat you will select from our supply of donated materials and sew them down securely onto the pre-sewn mat. Some like to plan a mat from the materials we will have at Salt Valley. If you have a theme in mind you may want to bring an inspirational fabric or applique.
All sewing on the mats must be with a sewing machine to insure they can not be picked apart. No hand sewing!
Some like to work at the center and others like to plan the mat(s) from materials we have and do the sewing at home and return the mat(s) when finished. We have vintage machines at SVA you may use or bring your own!
Don't sew but want to help? We are collecting:
flannel, corduroy or fleece (one yard makes four mat backings)
iron-on interfacing
80/20 batting
fat quarter of fabric inspiring a favorite hobby, sport, profession,
Minky fabric, any small amount
zipper pulls to attach to zippers
ribbons, cords
large beads with large center
We meet at the Salt Valley Arts Center Studio Space at EHM Professional Building, 400 W. Russell, Entrance A. You may need to call (734) 429-1652 to have door unlocked if arriving after 10 AM.
Sep 27th
Show us your take on ART SUPPLIES.
Paint, sculpt, draw, etch, sew, photograph, write, meme - let your imagination run wild.
Join us on Friday, Sep 27th at 10AM for Show & Tell at Open Studio.
Or, post a picture of your work online on our Facebook Page.
Or, both.
Open Studio is every Friday from 10AM to Noon at the Salt Valley Arts Center Studio Space at EHM Professional Building, 400 W. Russell, Entrance A. You may need to call (734) 429-1652 to have door unlocked if arriving after 10 AM.
Paint, sculpt, draw, etch, sew, photograph, write, meme - let your imagination run wild.
Join us on Friday, Sep 27th at 10AM for Show & Tell at Open Studio.
Or, post a picture of your work online on our Facebook Page.
Or, both.
Open Studio is every Friday from 10AM to Noon at the Salt Valley Arts Center Studio Space at EHM Professional Building, 400 W. Russell, Entrance A. You may need to call (734) 429-1652 to have door unlocked if arriving after 10 AM.
SATURDAY Sep 28th
We love plein air painting at Sandra Richardson Park with its shady pavilion and sunflowers.
This is a rare Saturday outing.
Make “plein air art”, take a walk for inspiration or just sit and chat with fellow artists. Bring your camera, sketchbook or paints. Or, just hang out with other creative people. This is a self guided experience rain or shine.
Sandra Richardson Park, 9495 Platt Rd, Milan, MI 48160
This is a rare Saturday outing.
Make “plein air art”, take a walk for inspiration or just sit and chat with fellow artists. Bring your camera, sketchbook or paints. Or, just hang out with other creative people. This is a self guided experience rain or shine.
Sandra Richardson Park, 9495 Platt Rd, Milan, MI 48160
Pittsfield Historical Society
The Pittsfield Historical Society invites plein air artists to enjoy the Sutherland Wilson
Farmstead and other Pittsfield Township Parks.
Create work in the parks and submit that work for the 2025 Plein Air Exhibit and Event (May 2025-July 2025) in the Sutherland Wilson Farmhouse.
2024 Sutherland Wilson Farm Open House dates include:
July 21
August 18
September 15 and
October 20
from 2-5 PM.
All plein air paintings or 2D art forms will be considered. Work should reference one of the Pittsfield Township Parks.
For a park listing please see: https://pittsfield-mi.gov/1599/Explore-your-Parks
Deadline for jury submission: January 31, 2025
Acceptance notification: February 28, 2025
Exhibit opening: May 18, 2025
FOR MORE INFORMATION
Contact Sue McDowell by email at
suemcdowell@beachgirlglass.com
Farmstead and other Pittsfield Township Parks.
Create work in the parks and submit that work for the 2025 Plein Air Exhibit and Event (May 2025-July 2025) in the Sutherland Wilson Farmhouse.
2024 Sutherland Wilson Farm Open House dates include:
July 21
August 18
September 15 and
October 20
from 2-5 PM.
All plein air paintings or 2D art forms will be considered. Work should reference one of the Pittsfield Township Parks.
For a park listing please see: https://pittsfield-mi.gov/1599/Explore-your-Parks
Deadline for jury submission: January 31, 2025
Acceptance notification: February 28, 2025
Exhibit opening: May 18, 2025
FOR MORE INFORMATION
Contact Sue McDowell by email at
suemcdowell@beachgirlglass.com
PAST EVENTS
World Art Day
Salt Valley Arts celebrated World Art Day together in person and online. We gathered together at Dan’s in Saline, to appreciate this awesome community of volunteers dedicated to inspiring individuals to explore and express their unique creativity. Lynn organized the event, Cathy brought the games, Helen & Kelly won door prizes, and a great time was had by all.
On our Facebook Page we shared with the world the art, friendship and volunteerism that makes up Salt Valley Arts.
On our Facebook Page we shared with the world the art, friendship and volunteerism that makes up Salt Valley Arts.
Valentines Day Card Making
On Super Bowl Sunday in February, Salt Valley Arts made 50 valentines to spread some love and cheer to the residents of Brecon Village Evangelical Homes. At this community service project, participants also learned how to make origami hearts for their valentines by special guests of Cathy Cieglo from Japan.
Community Mitten Project
Crafternoon
Artists spent a fun-filled afternoon creating with fellow artists. Participants took home something from each of the 4 Creative Stations.
Pop-Up Art Show, Sale & Benefit
In November 2023, fwe had a pop-up sale at our studio and raised $407 benefiting our art center.
Thank you to all who donated, volunteered or purchased something.
Thank you to all who donated, volunteered or purchased something.
Gelli Plate Printing Workshop
In April 2023, Deb Groth demonstrated Gelli printing in a hands on workshop at our studio.
Attending artists were able to view samples, learn techniques, and make their own prints.
Attending artists were able to view samples, learn techniques, and make their own prints.
Arti Gras 2023
Arti Gras 2023 was a three part community art challenge and a fundraiser for Salt Valley Arts which ended with a Silent Auction on April 23.
Ten photos were chosen to be used as artistic inspiration. Each artist was provided with one of the photos and a frame to be incorporated in any way the artist chose. Finished art was displayed and then auctioned off. All entry fees and auction money benefitted our community art center.
Ten photos were chosen to be used as artistic inspiration. Each artist was provided with one of the photos and a frame to be incorporated in any way the artist chose. Finished art was displayed and then auctioned off. All entry fees and auction money benefitted our community art center.
Masquer-aide Challege
This community wide Masquer-aide Challenge donated all entry fees to the Taylor Jacobsen Art Scholarship Fund of the Saline Leadership Institute. Taylor Jacobsen was a well loved Saline art educator. The Taylor Jacobsen Art Scholarship Fund was established by the Saline Leadership Institute in his memory to provide access to art classes through Saline Social Services.
Artists paid a $10 entry fee to create art inspired by their interpretation of the word MASK. A Reveal Party was then held to reveal the artists that created each piece. Guests were encouraged to create wearable masks at the party to get into the fall spirit. Artwork was on display from October 10 through November 9, 2022.
Artists paid a $10 entry fee to create art inspired by their interpretation of the word MASK. A Reveal Party was then held to reveal the artists that created each piece. Guests were encouraged to create wearable masks at the party to get into the fall spirit. Artwork was on display from October 10 through November 9, 2022.
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