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.
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.
SUMMER
Enrollment Opens: March 30, 2026
Session Dates: June 8 - Sept 3
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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
Summer 2026 Registration
QUESTIONS?
Contact our Program Coordinator
Already registered for classes but still need to pay?
Monday Programs
Ukulele Club:
4:00-4:45 pm
ACTion Drummers:
Treble 5: 5:00-5:45 pm
Bass 6: 6:00-6:45 pm
(JUNE - AUGUST)
Summer 2026 Programs at a Glance
Thursday Programs
Mindful Moments:
Thursdays, 12:00-1:00 pm
ACTion Drummers Whitecaps Performance
Thursday, August 13 (6:35 PM)
Join ACT at the Whitecaps this summer!
Our current class of Summer ACTion Drummers will perform the National Anthem, then join the rest of the ACT friends and families to watch the game. All are welcome to join us in the stands — there will be post-game fireworks this evening!
Parents, caregivers, students not in the drumming class, and guests of students are responsible for the purchase of their own tickets and parking.​​
Family Fun Night
Monday, June 1 (5:30-7:30 PM)
Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park is opening their doors to ACT families for
a night in the Lena Meijer Children's Garden - for FREE!
Family Fun Night is for families with kids of ALL ages and abilities. We'll be making art in the garden, playing at the Creative Cube, and the ACT Ukulele Club and ACTion Drummers will perform on the Amphitheater Stage. Registration is REQUIRED.
Community Events​
(open to the public & all ages)
Make Music Day
Sunday, June 21 (12-5 PM)
Ring in the summer with a worldwide day of music!
Hosted by Make Music Grand Rapids, the day will feature music performed by anyone and free for everyone. ACT students will join this event at Fish Ladder Park to jam together in a Battle of the Bands style performance at the beginning of the event!
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.
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.
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: $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)
