Adult
Programs
About Adult Programs
Comfortable Class Sizes
Professionally Taught
All adult programs are taught by professional Teaching Artists.
Classes average 15 students,
age 16 years and older.
Studio-Based
Classes meet at the ACT studio
unless otherwise noted.
Easy Payment
Payment is due upon registration, but need-based scholarships may be available.
Come join the Ukulele Club and ACTion Drummers for their annual FREE Community Concert at Woodland Mall!
Ukulele Club & ACTion Drummers Community Concert
Mon, 12/7 (6-6:30 PM)
Community Events​
(open to the public)
Join ACT in this gift making workshop! Make something for a loved one, friend, or yourself. Art supplies are provided. Registration REQUIRED.
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*ALL AGES WELCOME! Pre-registration is required for these workshops (we need to meet a minimum number of signups to run the event).​​
Night at ACT: Gift Edition
Tues, 12/8 (5-6 PM)
Date & Time: December 8, 5-6 pm
Location: ACT Studio
Teaching Artist: Caitlin Qua
Cost: $20​
Join us for ACT's 40th Birthday Party! ACT families are invited to the Children's Museum for cake and play for FREE. Please bring a wrapped present of art supplies to celebrate ACT! Space is limited. RSVP information and more details to come.
Visit our wishlist for gift ideas HERE.
ACT Birthday Party at the Grand Rapids Children's Museum
Date & Time TBA
Learn how to play this quirky instrument around a circle of friends. Club members chat about music and life; breaking down popular songs chord by chord and playing along as a group. No previous ukulele experience is necessary. Ukuleles will be provided for students during class.
Cost: $135
Location: ACT Studio
Teaching Artist: John Nowak
Time: Mondays, 4:00 - 4:45pm (45 min)
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Class Dates (10 classes): 9/14; 9/21; (no class 9/28); 10/5; 10/12; 10/19; 10/26; 11/2; 11/9; 11/16; (no class 11/23); 11/30 (MAKE UP:12/14)​
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Special Events (2 events): ​
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FRIDAY, 12/4 - Pre-show performance at Grand Rapids Symphony Holiday Pops in DeVos Performance Hall lobby (6:15-7pm)
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MONDAY, 12/7 - Ukulele Club and ACTion Drummers Community Concert at Woodland Mall (5:30-6:30pm)
Ukulele Club
Mondays (4:00 - 4:45 PM)
ACTion Drummers
Mondays
(Treble 5 Drummers: 5:00 - 5:45 PM)
(Bass 6 Drummers: 6:00 - 6:45 PM)
Join ACT's drum troupe and learn about percussion, dynamics, and using music as a tool to connect! We have two (2) sections of ACTion Drummers: Treble 5 Drummers (5-5:45pm) and Bass 6 Drummers (6-6:45pm).
Our Bass 6 section of ACTion Drummers (6-6:45pm) started because of how popular our drumming and music classes have grown to be. This class is often a bit smaller, offering the same rhythmic fun in a lower sensory setting.
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​Both groups are open to all levels of experience, from beginner to advanced. No previous drumming experience is required to be an ACTion Drummer.
Cost: $135
Location: ACT Studio
Teaching Artist: Josh Dunigan
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Times:
Treble 5 Drummers: Mondays, 5 - 5:45pm (45 mins)
Bass 6 Drummers: Mondays, 6 - 6:45pm (45 mins)​
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Class Dates (10 classes): 9/14; 9/21; (no class 9/28); 10/5; 10/12; 10/19; 10/26; 11/2; 11/9; 11/16; (no class 11/23); 11/30 (MAKE UP 12/14)
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Special Events (2 events): ​
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SATURDAY, 10/17 - ACTion Drummers at IKUS (time TBA, between 1-4pm)
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MONDAY, 12/7 - Ukulele Club & ACTion Drummers Community Concert at Woodland Mall (5:30-6:30pm)
Cost: $115
Location: ACT Studio
Teaching Artist: Amber Casillas of Midwest Movement Collective
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Time: Tuesdays, 5:15 - 6:15pm (1 hr)
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Class Dates (8 classes): 9/15; 9/22; (no class on 9/29); 10/6; 10/13; 10/20; 10/27; 11/3; 11/10; (MAKE UP: 12/1)
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Special Events (2 events): ​​
- TUESDAY, 11/17 - Showcase at ACT
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THURSDAY, 11/19 - Touch tour of the backstage at Grand Rapids Civic Theatre (6pm)
Tap-tastic
Tuesdays (5:15 - 6:15 PM)
In this beginner-friendly and introductory tap class, come ready to move and tap your toes! We'll explore the essentials of tap, led by teaching artist Amber Casillas from the Midwest Movement Collective. The class will learn a routine to a song from the beloved musical ANNIE and perform for family & friends at a culminating showcase! Slip-over tap shoes will be provided; you are welcome to bring your own tap shoes but it is not required. Students should plan to wear tennis shoes with socks if not bringing their own tap shoes.​
Paint landscapes with us this Fall! This class will focus on all things landscapes - nature, city, etc. You'll learn techniques for painting from ArtPrize artist, Isabel Maternowski, then show off your skills in a culminating art showcase for friends and families!
Cost: $90
Location: ACT Studio
Teaching Artist: Isabel Maternowski
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Time: Tuesdays, 4:00-5:00 pm (1 hr)
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Class Dates (8 classes): 9/15; 9/22; (no class on 9/29); 10/6; 10/13; 10/20; 10/27; 11/3; 11/10; (MAKE UP: 12/1)
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Special Event: Tuesday, 11/17 - Showcase at ACT
Landscapes
Tuesdays (4:00 - 5:00 PM)
Cost: $140 Fall only, $120 Winter only ($260 Full Year)
Location: Kuyper College Vos Chapel
Teaching Artists: Erinn Epp (directs) / Alisha Synder (accompanies)
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Time: 12:15-1:15pm (1 hr)
FALL CLASS DATES (11 classes): 9/17, 9/24, 10/1, 10/8, 10/15, 10/22, 10/29, 11/5, 11/12, 11/19, 12/3 (MAKE UP: 12/17)
Special Events Fall (2 events):
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WEDNESDAY, 12/9 - Caroling at American House Jenison Senior Living Community (5-6pm)
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THURSDAY, 12/10 - Community Concert at Kuyper College (12:15-1:15pm)
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WINTER CLASS DATES (10 classes): 1/14; 1/21; 1/28; 2/4; 2/11; 2/18; 2/25; 3/4; 3/11; 3/18 (MAKE UP: 4/1)
Special Events Winter (1 event):
THURSDAY, 3/25 - Community Concert at Kuyper College (12:15-1:15pm)
ACTion Choir
Thursdays (12:15 - 1:15 PM)
A community choir directed by teaching artist Erinn Epp, and accompanied by pianist Alisha Snyder. The choir is focused on fun, upbeat music, friendship, and technique. We offer both a fall and winter session or the option to sign up for the full year. Each season will culminate in either a community concert or a family & friends showcase.
Tuesday Programs
Thursday Programs
Interested in being in both Ukulele Club and ACTion Drummers? Sign up for our Monday Music Combo to be enrolled in both classes back to back! Ukulele Club will meet 4-4:45pm, students will have a 15 minute break, and then stay for Treble 5 ACTion Drummers 5-5:45pm.
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*Please note: You can also enroll in just Ukulele Club or just ACTion Drummers. However, the majority of Ukulele Club and Treble 5 (5pm) openings will be reserved for students enrolling in the Monday Music Combo, for ease of scheduling.
Cost: $270
Location: ACT Studio
Teaching Artists: John Nowak (Ukulele) & Josh Dunigan (Drumming)
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Time: Mondays, 4pm - 5:45 pm (1 hr, 45 mins)
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For Class Dates and Special Events, see the Ukulele and Treble 5 dates listed in their class descriptions.
Music Combo
Mondays (4:00 - 5:45 PM)
Monday Programs
Learn how to play this quirky instrument around a circle of friends. Club members chat about music and life; breaking down popular songs chord by chord and playing along as a group. No previous ukulele experience is necessary. Ukuleles will be provided for students during class.
Cost: $150
Location: ACT Studio
Teaching Artist: John Nowak
Time: Mondays, 4:00 - 4:45pm (45 min)
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Class Dates (11 classes): 6/8; 6/15 (lead by guest teacher); 6/22; (no class 6/29); 7/6; 7/13; 7/20; 7/27; 8/3; 8/10; 8/17; 8/24​
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Special Events (3 events): ​
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Family Fun Night - Monday, 6/1 (5:30pm arrival; 6pm students kickoff with a few songs; 6:15pm audience is invited to jam with students on stage)
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Make Music Day - Sunday, 6/21 (12:15pm arrival; 12:30-1pm ACT Music Student performance)
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Combined Music Showcase at Monroe Community Church - 8/31 (5:30-6:30pm)
Ukulele Club
Mondays (4:00 - 4:45 PM)
ACTion Drummers
Mondays
(Treble 5 Drummers: 5:00 - 5:45 PM)
(Bass 6 Drummers: 6:00 - 6:45 PM)
Join ACT's drum troupe and learn about percussion, dynamics, and using music as a tool to connect! We have two (2) sections of ACTion Drummers: Treble 5 Drummers (5-5:45pm) and Bass 6 Drummers (6-6:45pm).
Our Bass 6 section of ACTion Drummers (6-6:45pm) started because of how popular our drumming and music classes have grown to be. This class is often a bit smaller, offering the same rhythmic fun in a lower sensory setting.
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​Both groups are open to all levels of experience, from beginner to advanced. No previous drumming experience is required to be an ACTion Drummer.
Cost: $160
Location: ACT Studio
Teaching Artist: Josh Dunigan
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Times:
Treble 5 Drummers: Mondays, 5 - 5:45pm (45 mins)
Bass 6 Drummers: Mondays, 6 - 6:45pm (45 mins)​
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Class Dates (11 classes): 6/8; 6/15; 6/22; (no class 6/29); 7/6; 7/13; 7/20; 7/27; 8/3; 8/10; 8/17; 8/24
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Special Events (4 events): ​
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Family Fun Night - Monday, 6/1 (5:30pm arrival; 6pm students kickoff with a few songs; 6:15pm audience is invited to jam with students on stage)
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Make Music Day - Sunday, 6/21 (12:15pm arrival; 12:30-1pm ACT Music Student performance)​
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Whitecaps - 8/13 (5:30-7:30pm)
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Combined Music Showcase at Monroe Community Church - 8/31 (5:30-6:30pm)
Cost: $140
Location: ACT Studio
Teaching Artist: Sri McCarthy
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Time: Tuesdays, 5:15 - 6:15pm (1 hr)
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Class Dates (11classes): 6/9; 6/16; 6/23; (no class 6/30); 7/7; 7/14; 7/21; 7/28; 8/4; 8/11; 8/18; 8/25
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Special Event: Showcase at ACT - 9/1 (5:15-5:45pm students prepare/practice; 5:45-6:15pm showcase for guests and guest artists)​​​
Presenting Art
Tuesdays (5:15 - 6:15 PM)
Submitting artwork or getting feedback on your piece can feel daunting - but it's also a great way to learn and share your work! In this class, students will learn about the process of submitting artwork into shows, including creating a large-scale collaborative art piece that ACT will enter for the class into Artprize this fall. Students will also practice presenting their individual artwork and giving positive feedback about others' pieces. The showcase will be an art show, where students select which piece they want to submit to the class show, and students can present their work to guest artists.
In this visual art class, projects will focus on nature as a subject for art, inspiration, and discussion. Students will have the opportunity to interact with and grow a few plants on our rooftop garden to deepen their learning. Explore the wonder of nature as you create!
Cost: $140
Location: ACT Studio
Teaching Artist: Kaili Rodriguez
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Time: Tuesdays, 4:00-5:00 pm (1 hr)
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Class Dates (11 classes): 6/9; 6/16; 6/23; (no class 6/30); 7/7; 7/14; 7/21; 7/28; 8/4; 8/11; 8/18; 8/25
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Special Event: Showcase at ACT - 9/1 (4-4:30pm student set up; 4:30-5pm showcase for guests)
Art & Nature
Tuesdays (4:00 - 5:00 PM)
Cost: $15 per class OR $165 for all 12 classes (discounted price for signing up for the whole series)
Location: ACT Studio & various locations
Teaching Artist: Various
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Time: Thursdays, 12:00 - 1:00 pm (1 hr)
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Class Dates (12 classes): ​​​
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June 11 - Collage with Kait
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June 18 - Watercolor with Jennifer
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June 25 - Nature Walk with Anita (at Blandford Nature Center)
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July 9 - Chocolate Mandalas with Anya
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July 16 - Yoga with Natalie
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July 23 - Sensory Drawing with Annalise
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July 30 - Jam Making with Krista & Cellar Door Preserves
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August 6 - Mobiles with Bridgette
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August 13 - Birding with John (at Reeds Lake)
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August 20 - Sound and Mindfulness with Jenn
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August 27 - Printmaking with Jess
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September 3 - Visit to The New Growth Project (at their Rockford farm location)
Mindful Moments
Thursdays (12:00 - 1:00 PM)
Mindfulness is a practice of noticing your senses, thoughts, feelings, body, and surroundings to be grounded in the present. This practice can lower stress, improve focus, and support overall health. This summer we will be taking Mindful Moments on Thursdays from 12-1pm. Come join us for art, movement, and time in nature! Sign up for every Thursday class or just the ones that fit your schedule.
*Note*: Not every class date meets at ACT; those happening off-site are indicated in the activity description and students are still responsible for their own transportation to/from off-site locations.
PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED for each class you will attend or you must pre-register for the entire series of Mindful Moments.
Summer Tuesday Programs
Summer Thursday Programs
Interested in being in both Ukulele Club and ACTion Drummers? Sign up for our Monday Music Combo to be enrolled in both classes back to back! Ukulele Club will meet 4-4:45pm, students will have a 15 minute break, and then stay for Treble 5 ACTion Drummers 5-5:45pm.
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*Please note: You can also enroll in just Ukulele Club or just ACTion Drummers. However, the majority of Ukulele Club and Treble 5 (5pm) openings will be reserved for students enrolling in the Monday Music Combo, for ease of scheduling.
Cost: $310
Location: ACT Studio
Teaching Artists: John Nowak (Ukulele) & Josh Dunigan (Drumming)
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Time: Mondays, 4pm - 5:45 pm (1 hr, 45 mins)
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For Class Dates and Special Events, see the Ukulele and Treble 5 dates listed in their class descriptions.
Music Combo
Mondays (4:00 - 5:45 PM)
Summer Monday Programs
QUESTIONS?
Contact our Program Coordinator
Supported by:
This activity is supported by the MICHIGAN ARTS AND CULTURE COUNCIL and the NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE ARTS.​​
This program was funded in part by a grant from Corewell Health’s Healthier Communities.
(SEPTEMBER - DECEMBER)
Fall 2026 Programs at a Glance
Thursday Programs
Adult Program Enrollment Dates
Our adult programs are hosted in the ACT studio and other local venues, open to artists 16 years and older with disabilities.
FALL
Enrollment Opens: July 6, 2026
Session Dates: Sept 14 - Dec 11, 2026
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WINTER/SPRING
Enrollment Opens: Nov 16, 2026
Winter Session Dates: Jan 11 - March 25, 2027
Spring Session Dates: April 12 - May 25, 2027
Fall 2026 Registration
QUESTIONS?
Contact our Program Coordinator
Already registered for classes but still need to pay?