Canton Economic Club: Networking Luncheon
2024-10-17 12:30 - 13:30 (America/Detroit) | Summit on the Park, 46000 Summit Pkwy, Canton, MI, 48188, United States
The Village Arts Factory is a proud partner of the newly revamped Canton Economic Club, returning after a 20-year hiatus. Join us at the Summit on the Park on Thursday, October 17th for a networking luncheon with Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan. Duggan will give attendees a first-hand update on the tremendous economic impact Detroit is having on the region. Register online today by visiting: https://tinyurl.com/cantoneconclub

Fall Into Art: Friday Night Pop-Up
2024-10-18 18:00 - 19:30 | Village Arts Factory, 50755 Cherry Hill Rd, Canton, MI, 48188, United States
Join us for the return of our popular Fall Into Art pop-up series in Cherry Hill Village! Each Friday night will feature a variety of fall-themed kids craft activities, live music, free food, apple cider, lawn games, and Halloween treats. Our series continues on October 18 at the Village Arts Factory with a special “Play In the Clay” opportunity with the Cherry Hill Potters Guild! Attendees will have the chance to explore the pottery studio, press interesting shapes and textures into clay, and try their hand at the potters wheel. Everyone will also enjoy a fall craft activity, hot cocoa bar, free pizza, snacks, games, and live acoustic music by Devyn Mitchell!

Special thanks to Edward Jones of Cherry Hill Village for generously sponsoring Fall Into Art this year!

Our Generous Sponsors:

Glass Fusion Workshop: Christmas Trees
2024-11-12 18:15 - 20:15 | Village Arts Factory, 50755 Cherry Hill Rd, Canton, MI, 48188, United States
Join us on November 12 to create this beautiful glass Christmas Tree Night Light or Tea Light Candle Holder!
All materials will be provided and you will choose to make one of two Christmas tree projects. Plug your Christmas Tree Night Light into any outlet and it will illuminate your home with beautiful holiday spirit (approx. size 4″). You may also chose a Tea Light Candle Holder that will have a tealight holder attached to the back to insert your candle (approx. size: 5-6″).
No experience needed. The shape of the Christmas tree will be pre-cut for you and the instructor will show you how easy it is to cut and attach the glass to make your tree glow with color!
You will create your design by using a special tac glue as an adhesive. Laurie with Kiss My Glass will show you how easy it is to cut the glass. All projects will go home with the instructor to be kiln fired and assembled and will be delivered approx. 10-days back to the Village Arts Factory. An email will be sent out with pickup instructions.
Cancellation Policy: Registrations may be cancelled and refunded up to 7 days before the date of the workshop. Due to the nature of this workshop and the need to purchase materials and supplies in advance, we cannot offer refunds within 7 days of the workshop date. You may transfer your registration to someone else or receive a teacher-made finished project instead.

Wildlife Encounter in the Village for Kids
2024-11-14 18:30 - 19:30 | Village Arts Factory, 50755 Cherry Hill Rd, Canton, MI, 48188, United States
Join us at the Village Arts Factory on Thursday, November 14 for Wildlife Encounter in the Village! Your kids will love spending an hour with Nelson “The Animal Guy” and his Wildlife Safari animals! Recommended for children of all ages (or the young at heart!), this FREE educational event will allow the kids to get up close and personal with a large variety of exotic animals from around the world while learning about conservation efforts. Light snacks, water, and juice will be provided. Register your kids today and plan to join us for this special event in Cherry Hill Village!

Instructor Bio:
Nelson “The Animal Guy” is a federally licensed conservationist, master falconer, wildlife exhibitor, and animal trainer. For over 25 years, he and his animal friends have appeared at countless events across the country providing wildlife encounters to people of all ages. Based in Michigan, Nelson created Wildlife Safari in the early ’90s with the mission being to develop exciting hands-on, natural science programs that perfectly combine education and entertainment. Over the years, he’s worked really hard to promote the concept of safe, fun, and positive interactions with living creatures.

Program Info:
Wildlife Safari features a large variety of exotic animals from around the world for shows, lectures, and exhibits. Licensed and insured, we are extremely dedicated to providing the safest, most exciting animal encounters for people of all ages. Designed to be fun and educational, our natural science programs are very hands-on and are great for small or large audiences.

Location:
Village Arts Factory, 50755 Cherry Hill Road, Canton, MI 48188
For more information, please contact Frani Lantigua at: frani.lantigua@cantonmi.gov

Beach Glass Christmas Trees Crafting Party
2024-11-21 18:00 - 20:00 | Village Arts Factory, 50755 Cherry Hill Rd, Canton, MI, 48188, United States
Join the party and create your own custom beach glass Christmas tree November 21st at the Village Arts Factory in Canton!
ABOUT THIS EVENT:Michigan is known for it’s beautiful lakes and large sandy dunes. Beach glass is created when turbulent waves combine with course sand to create a natural rock tumbling effect. The resulting product is a mixture of wonderfully polished glass – a treasure that we will be utilizing to create our beautiful Christmas trees!
$65 includes step by step instructions, a wide variety of beautiful glass, and all other supplies. Finished project measures approximately 9 inches tall. Mini starfish and lights included! Choose from 3 beautiful colors(pictured below): Turquoise, Lighthouse Red, or Deep Green.
Each participant will be given their own personalized kit when they arrive, which includes step by step instructions and all necessary supplies. The project is self guided, so you are able to go at your own pace while also talking with friends.
Seats will fill fast. Don’t miss out on the fun! Advance registration required.

DIY Holiday Doormat Workshop
2024-11-23 10:00 - 12:00 | Village Arts Factory, 50755 Cherry Hill Rd, Canton, MI, 48188, United States
Kick off the holiday season with a fun DIY Holiday Doormat Workshop at the Village Arts Factory! Join us on Saturday, November 23rd as we get into the creative spirit and stencil custom winter doormats. Select from one of five stencil designs and bring home a beautiful, holiday-themed doormat to grace your porch or mudroom. The cost is only $45 and includes all materials! The workshop begins at 10am and will run approximately 1.5 hours. You’ll be able to take your mat home with you that day! All mats are the same standard size: 18”x 30”. This workshop is recommended for ages 16+ but a child may attend with their parent.

Handmade Holidays: Artisan Craft Market & Pottery Sale
2024-11-23 10:00 - 19:00 | Village Arts Factory, 50755 Cherry Hill Rd, Canton, MI, 48188, United States
Get ready to kick off the holiday season at our Handmade Holidays Artisan Market, which will take place in conjunction with the Cherry Hill Potters Guild Holiday Sale! Join us for a fun day of shopping filled with unique handmade art, crafts, beautiful pottery, and local artisan treasures.

Handmade Holiday Artisan Vendors
Belle Lavande
Decorlotta Art & Design
Clearly you
Permanent Jewelry by Irene
Kingdom Coloring
Pat Kubert
Author Jamie Samland (Dyingstar Press LLC)
KG Sweets
SkinCare SocialClub

We will also be offering a DIY Holiday Doormat workshop that morning from 10am to 12pm. Come and create your own custom doormat to decorate your front porch or to give away as a gift! The cost is just $45 per person and includes all materials. Click here to register online today!

The Handmade Holidays Artisan Market and Cherry Hill Potters Guild Holiday Sale will take place inside the Village Arts Factory, located at 50755 Cherry Hill Rd., Canton, MI 48188 from 10am to 7pm. For more information, please contact us at: admin@partnershipforarts.org

Christmas in the Village
2024-12-07 15:00 - 20:00 | Village Arts Factory, 50755 Cherry Hill Rd, Canton, MI, 48188, United States
Join us for the return of Christmas in the Village on Saturday, December 7 from 3pm to 8pm at the Village Arts Factory! Visitors will delight in the holiday festivities which include a bustling marketplace, Swedish warming lodge, visits and photos with Santa Claus, a live petting zoo, kids’ craft activities, pottery sale, carolers and live musicians, a variety of food trucks, coffee, hot chocolate, and more! The annual Tree Lighting Ceremony will take place at 7pm in front of the Village Arts Factory with special guests Anne-Marie Graham Hudak, IKEA of Canton, and Santa Claus.
Christmas in the Village is proudly presented by Greenland Market and Saj Bakery of Cherry Hill Village. Our generous sponsors include: IHA Medical Group, Jacob Matthew Jewelers, Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea, Primrose Schools, Raising Cane’s, Comcast, Village Grocery, Kumon Learning Center, Uptown Salon, AlphaGraphics of Canton, Schoolcraft College, Tucker Insurance Agency, Edward Jones of Cherry Hill Village, Expressions Music Academy, and IKEA.

Glass Fusion Workshop: Holiday Ornaments
2024-12-10 18:15 - 20:15 | Village Arts Factory, 50755 Cherry Hill Rd, Canton, MI, 48188, United States
Please join us on December 10 for this darling crafting project making two colorful glass ornaments! Great for hanging on the Christmas Tree or attaching as a gift topper. Participants can choose to create a snowman, Christmas tree, flowers, presents, birds, or whatever you’d like! All materials will be provided, including hanging ribbon. Finished ornament is approx. size 2.5 – 3″. The cost is $34 per person.

Laurie with Kiss My Glass will show you how easy it is to cut and create with glass. Fun for the entire family! Projects will go home with the instructor to kiln fire and will be delivered back to the Village Arts Factory the following week. An email will be sent out with pickup instructions.

Cancellation Policy: Registrations may be cancelled and refunded up to 7 days before the date of the workshop. Due to the nature of this workshop and the need to purchase materials and supplies in advance, we cannot offer refunds within 7 days of the workshop date. You may transfer your registration to someone else or receive a teacher-made finished project instead.

Chuck Schroeder: Art Exhibit Open House
2024-12-18 18:00 - 20:00 | Village Arts Factory, 50755 Cherry Hill Rd, Canton, MI, 48188, United States
Join us on Wednesday, December 18 for an Art Exhibit Open House at the Village Arts Factory featuring the works of local artist Chuck Schroeder. Come and view the artwork on display and meet the artist!

About the Artist:
I grew up in Northwest Detroit and now split my time between Livonia and Oscoda, MI. I am married to Vicki, and we have two grown children and three cats.

As a child, I took some art classes at the Detroit Institute of Art. But, basically, I am self taught. My style of drawing began in High School using the black BiC Cristal pen which was readily available for doing my schoolwork. My drawings have a lot of fine detail, and this pen allows me to do the shading the way I like.

I took time away from drawing to work full time and raise my family; but since resuming it about six years ago, I have completed over 350 drawings. I am a realist. My work is sometimes mistaken for photos. Traditionally a black and white artist, lately I have been experimenting with adding color. I like people to take the time to really study them and appreciate the detail that goes into each drawing.

I am a member of three local Art Clubs in the Metro Detroit area; and I enjoy entering Juried Art Exhibitions. I have participated in some of the Art Fairs in Northeast Michigan including Harrisville Harmony Weekend where I have won Best Of Show twice. I also like to display in Galleries. In my spare time, I enjoy jet skiing, snorkeling, and kayaking.

Second Glances: Artists' Reception & Gallery Open House
2025-01-15 18:00 - 20:00 | Village Arts Factory, 50755 Cherry Hill Rd, Canton, MI, 48188, United States
Second Glances is an artistic collaboration between The Gallery at Cherry Hill (Canton Village Theater) and the Fine Art Gallery at the neighboring Village Arts Factory. This eclectic and immersive exhibit features the works of 7 award-winning artists from Canton’s 30th Annual Fine Arts Exhibition, adjudicated by juror Tom Hale in October 2024. Visitors to the gallery will delight in the variety of mediums on display including oil, acrylic, photography, sculpture, and collage. The exhibit is on public display at the Village Arts Factory and free to view through January 29, 2025 For more information, please contact: kevin.ryan@cantonmi.gov.
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Come meet the award-winning artists in person at the Artists’ Reception and Gallery Open House on Wednesday, January 15, while enjoying an opportunity to view the works up close. Hors d’oeuvres and light refreshments will be available for your enjoyment as you browse the artwork on display in the gallery. Doors open at 6:00pm and the gallery open house will run until 8:00pm. This event is free to attend and open to all.

Adult Fitness Pop-Up: Pilates Mat Class
2025-01-22 18:30 - 19:30 | Village Arts Factory, 50755 Cherry Hill Rd, Canton, MI, 48188, United States
Join us for a 1-hour Pilates mat class followed by an afterglow with refreshments at the Village Arts Factory in Cherry Hill Village! Pilates is a low-impact, moderate-intensity workout that stretches and strengthens the entire body. It’s a great way to tone your muscles, improve your flexibility, and burn calories. No previous experience necessary and all fitness levels welcome! If you’ve ever been curious to try Pilates, this is the perfect opportunity to sample this fun and unique fitness medium.
Following the Pilates mat class, our afterglow will include light refreshments such as fruit and nuts, cheese and crackers, beverages, and water. There will also be time to socialize, connect with other attendees, and explore the art gallery at the Village Arts Factory. For questions or more information, contact Kevin Ryan at kevin.ryan@cantonmi.gov
Location: Village Arts Factory (50755 Cherry Hill Rd.)
Date: January 22
Time: 6:30-7:30pm
Fee: $10 per person
Ages: Ages 21+
Registration: Pre-registration required

Strive and Thrive in 2025: Vision and Candle-Making Experience
2025-01-23 18:30 - 20:30 | Village Arts Factory, 50755 Cherry Hill Rd, Canton, MI, 48188, United States
Join True 2 You Candle Studio at the Village Arts Factory for an evening that’s perfect for new beginnings. Our Strive and Thrive in 2025 event will focus on a candle-making experience using symbolic fragrance layering and journaling to help you focus on the goals you plan to attain this year. The event includes all supplies, snacks, and beverages for the evening. You will need to return to pick up your finished product the following day or at your convenience. The cost is just $50 per person and all materials are included. Click on the event link below to sign up today!

Mystic Eye Stretch Bracelet Class
2025-01-24 18:30 - 19:30 | Village Arts Factory, 50755 Cherry Hill Rd, Canton, MI, 48188, United States
Our resident jewelry and gemstone experts SmokeyCitrine invite you to join them on January 24 for a Mystic Eye Stretch Bracelet Class right here at the Village Arts Factory! Each attendee will create a gemstone beaded stretch bracelet featuring glass Eye of Nazar Amulet beads. The cost is just $30 per person and all materials are included. No previous experience is necessary. Click on the event website below to secure your spot today!

Dad & Me Night Out
2025-01-31 18:00 - 20:00 | Village Arts Factory, 50755 Cherry Hill Rd, Canton, MI, 48188, United States
Join us for a fun night out at the Village Arts Factory with dad! Enjoy pizza, snacks, and beverages as you learn how to design and create your own board game with local Gamemaster Nelson. It’s the perfect opportunity to celebrate the special connection between dads and their kids. Your $35 ticket includes entry for one adult and one child. A limited number of additional tickets can be purchased separately, program code VAF115. Click here to buy tickets!
Location: Village Arts Factory (50755 Cherry Hill Rd.)
Date: Jan 31
Day: F
Time: 6:00-8:00pm
Fee: $35 per pair (adult and one child)
Ages: All Ages
Registration: Pre-registration is required

Art Exhibit Reception: Brilliant Stained-Glass Mosaics by Ghada Ayoub
2025-02-06 18:00 - 20:00 | Village Arts Factory, 50755 Cherry Hill Rd, Canton, MI, 48188, United States
Piece By Piece: A Solo Exhibit by Ghada Ayoub
Join us for the opening reception of Piece By Piece, a solo exhibition by mixed-media artist Ghada Ayoub, on Thursday, February 6, from 6:00 to 8:00pm at the Village Arts Factory. This exciting exhibit will showcase Ayoub’s intricate mosaic artwork, blending glass mosaic and stained-glass painting to create vibrant, dynamic pieces that capture the light and beauty of the natural world.
Originally from Beirut, Lebanon, and now based in Michigan, Ghada Ayoub’s artistic journey is rooted in a lifelong passion for creativity. After studying architectural drafting and construction management, Ayoub explored her love for art through scholastic competitions in Lebanon, where she received a first-place prize. For Ayoub, art offers a vital escape from daily stress and serves as a channel to reflect on life’s unexpected wonders.
Ayoub’s recent decision to share her work with the broader community has been met with positive reception in local exhibitions, earning critical praise for her unique approach. Inspired by real-life experiences and the beauty of the natural world, Ayoub draws creative energy from exploring galleries and engaging with the work of other artists.
After taking a stained-glass painting course, Ayoub fell in love with the texture and patterns of glass, which she now skillfully integrates into her mixed-media pieces. The interplay of glass colors, light reflection, and her distinctive designs make her artwork come alive, inviting viewers into a world of vibrant expression and beauty.
We invite you to explore Ayoub’s captivating artwork, meet the artist, and enjoy light refreshments at the opening reception. The exhibit will be on display at the Village Arts Factory through the end of February, with gallery hours from 9:00am to 7:00pm, Monday through Saturday.
For more information, please contact us at: kevin.ryan@cantonmi.gov.

Adult Fitness Pop-Up: Cardio Drumming
2025-02-13 18:30 - 19:30 | Village Arts Factory, 50755 Cherry Hill Rd, Canton, MI, 48188, United States
Adult Fitness Pop-Up: Cardio Drumming
Cardio Drumming is a fun, invigorating workout for all fitness levels! Time to get your inner rock star into motion by moving and grooving to high energy music. Before you know it, you have done 6,000-8,000 steps! This class is so much fun, you won’t even realize you are working out. If you’ve ever been interested in trying cardio drumming, this is the perfect opportunity to sample this dynamic fitness medium. We can’t wait to see you there!
6:30pm Cardio Drumming fitness class at the Village Arts Factory with instructor Lu Cannon. Participants are encouraged to wear comfortable clothes and bring water and a small towel, if needed. Drumsticks and all equipment will be provided; no previous experience necessary!
7:30pm After the fitness class there will be an afterglow for all participants that includes wine, spa water, healthy snacks, and light refreshments. Participants are encouraged to explore the Village Arts Factory studios and enjoy the current art exhibit in the Fine Art Gallery as they cool down.
Location: Village Arts Factory (50755 Cherry Hill Rd.)
Date: February 13
Time: 6:30-7:30pm
Fee: $10 per person
Ages: Ages 21+
Registration: Pre-registration required

PARTS Workshop: Assemblage Art & Design
2025-02-16 14:00 - 16:00 | Village Arts Factory, 50755 Cherry Hill Rd, Canton, MI, 48188, United States
BE PART OF A SUPER FUN EVENT
PARTS is about making something new from forgotten game pieces, upcycling, reimagining, experimenting with found objects, challenging yourself to fit, screw, nail, wire or glue trash together in a unique way that makes the world a more interesting place. Enjoy the art of multimedia, assemblage, collage, or sculpture. Choose from hundreds of different PARTS and pieces like wood blocks, tumbled wood scraps, corks, bottle caps, wire, knobs, metals, beads, buttons, hinges, rusty treasures, ceramic, glass, collage images, game pieces, material, stickers, shells, letters, stamps, gears, random junk, and so much more!
HOW IT WORKS
Everyone gets a bin which you may fill to the top with anything you desire to make your creation–sit down and get to it! Daniel Zuber will be your host for 2 hours, helping you create from a planned design, or enjoying watching you go your own direction. It’s a make and take event. Light refreshments and snacks included.
Please email Daniel Zuber to secure your seat/seats at: Zuber.Daniel72@gmail.com

Bluey Bonanza
2025-02-22 10:30 - 12:30 | Village Arts Factory, 50755 Cherry Hill Rd, Canton, MI, 48188, United States
**SOLD OUT** Join Canton Leisure Services at the Village Arts Factory for a fun morning at the Bluey Bonanza! Bluey will be there to meet and dance with and other activities will include a Bluey art activity, drop-in themed Bluey games, photo opportunities, themed snacks, Bluey dance party, and a special treat to take home. Your ticket includes one child and one adult. To add additional children, another ticket must be purchased.

Grit & Glory: Art Exhibit Reception & Open House
2025-03-07 18:00 - 20:00 | Village Arts Factory, 50755 Cherry Hill Rd, Canton, MI, 48188, United States
Brian Peck is a portrait photographer based in Novi, Michigan, and the owner of Kamera Clips, a thriving photography business. His passion for photography began with the birth of his son, inspiring him to document their journey together. That passion deepened during a transformative trip to the Grand Canyon, where the awe-inspiring landscapes sparked a lifelong commitment to capturing life’s most breathtaking moments.

Graduating with honors in Photography from OCC, Brian has built a career dedicated to creating striking portraits and telling compelling visual stories through his lens. His work has been showcased in numerous art exhibitions across Southeast Michigan, earning recognition for its depth and authenticity.

When he’s not crafting portraits for clients, Brian pursues personal projects, seeking out unique subjects both locally and across the country. His photography is fueled by a deep appreciation for family, exploration, and the beauty of life’s unexpected moments.

Come meet the photographer while enjoying an opportunity to view his works up close at the opening reception of Grit & Glory: A Detroit Showcase on Friday, March 7. Snacks, light refreshments, and live music will be present for your enjoyment as you browse the photography on display in the gallery. Doors open at 6:00pm and the reception open house will run until 8:00pm. This event is free to attend and open to all.

Adult Fitness Pop-Up: Yoga
2025-03-11 18:30 - 19:30 | Village Arts Factory, 50755 Cherry Hill Rd, Canton, MI, 48188, United States
Our popular Adult Fitness Pop-Up series concludes this March with Yoga at the Village Arts Factory! Join us on Tuesday, March 11 for an approachable, 1-hour yoga flow led by our certified instructor surrounded by art and candlelight. Yoga is a wonderful opportunity to relax your mind, create positive focus, and gently stretch the body. Both practiced yogis and first-time beginners will enjoy this guided flow in our unique art studio space. You are welcome to bring your own mat, or we will have plenty available to borrow. An afterglow with snacks and refreshments will follow the class, including an opportunity to stroll the art gallery and socialize with friends and neighbors. The cost is just $10 per person and you can register online by clicking here.
Proceeds from this Adult Fitness Pop-Up will support the Learn.Advocate.Mentor program, a Lead #LikeAGirl initiative of Canton’s B.L.O.C.K. program.

Wildlife Encounter in the Village
2025-03-20 18:00 - 19:00 | Village Arts Factory, 50755 Cherry Hill Rd, Canton, MI, 48188, United States
**SOLD OUT** Join us at the Village Arts Factory on Thursday, March 20 for Wildlife Encounter in the Village! Your kids will love spending an hour with Nelson “The Animal Guy” and his Wildlife Safari animals! Recommended for children of all ages (or the young at heart!), this $5 event will allow the kids to get up close and personal with a large variety of exotic animals from around the world while learning about conservation efforts. Light snacks, water, and juice will be provided. Register your kids today and plan to join us for this special event in Cherry Hill Village! Please note: only purchase tickets for your kids; parents do not need a ticket. Parent or legal guardian must attend with child.
Instructor Bio
Nelson “The Animal Guy” is a federally licensed conservationist, master falconer, wildlife exhibitor, and animal trainer. For over 25 years, he and his animal friends have appeared at countless events across the country providing wildlife encounters to people of all ages. Based in Michigan, Nelson created Wildlife Safari in the early ’90s with the mission being to develop exciting hands-on, natural science programs that perfectly combine education and entertainment. Over the years, he’s worked really hard to promote the concept of safe, fun, and positive interactions with living creatures.
Program Info
Wildlife Safari features a large variety of exotic animals from around the world for shows, lectures, and exhibits. Licensed and insured, we are extremely dedicated to providing the safest, most exciting animal encounters for people of all ages. Designed to be fun and educational, our natural science programs are very hands-on and are great for small or large audiences.
Location
Village Arts Factory, 50755 Cherry Hill Road, Canton, MI 48188
For more information, please contact Frani Lantigua at: frani.lantigua@cantonmi.gov

Stretch Bracelet Workshop: Dragon Bloodstone
2025-03-27 18:30 - 19:30 | Village Arts Factory, 50755 Cherry Hill Rd, Canton, MI, 48188, United States
Stretch Bracelet Workshop: Dragon Bloodstone
📅 Date: March 27
⏰ Time: 6:30 – 7:30 PM
📍 Location: Village Arts Factory
💎 Cost: $30 per person (all materials included)
Join us for a hands-on bracelet-making workshop featuring 6mm Dragon Bloodstone beads—a powerful gemstone known for its grounding and protective energy. In this one-hour session, you’ll learn how to design and string your own custom stretch bracelet using Stretch Magic cord, while also discovering the unique properties and history of Dragon’s Blood stone.
This class includes:
✨ All materials needed to create one bracelet
✨ Guided instruction and tips for making durable stretch jewelry
✨ A brief presentation on the meaning and benefits of Dragon’s Blood stone
Perfect for beginners and experienced crafters alike! Secure your spot today and create a meaningful, handmade piece to take home.
📩 Reserve your spot now! Limited spaces available.

Cozy Candles & Cocktails
2025-03-28 18:30 - 20:30 | Village Arts Factory, 50755 Cherry Hill Rd, Canton, MI, 48188, United States
Cozy Candles & Cocktails is back by popular demand! March is Women’s History Month, and we are all about connecting with each other. Grab your girl friends, co-workers, mothers and sisters and come out blend, create and pour. The cost is just $45 per person, which includes tasty sips (21+) and all candle-making materials.

The Art of Jazz: Art Reception & Live Jazz with Kathy Kosins
2025-04-04 18:00 - 21:00 | Village Arts Factory, 50755 Cherry Hill Rd, Canton, MI, 48188, United States
The Village Arts Factory welcomes local jazz legend and celebrated visual artist Kathy Kosins for a special evening of art, jazz, and conversation! Join us in celebrating the start of Jazz History Month with live jazz music and the opening reception of Kathy’s art gallery exhibit, titled The Art of Jazz, featuring her signature improvisatory paintings on canvas. Generously sponsored by Edward Jones of Cherry Hill Village and Expressions Music Academy, this event will run from 6:00 to 9:00pm at the Village Arts Factory and is free and open to the public. Meet the artist, browse the gallery exhibit, experience the sweet sounds of live jazz, and enjoy a variety of snacks and light refreshments. If you love art and jazz, this event is not to be missed! For more information, please contact us at: kevin.ryan@cantonmi.gov

About the Artist:
Kathy Kosins is an interdisciplinary artist and a master of improvisation. Her art quite literally translates from stage to canvas. She may be best known for her successful career as a critically acclaimed jazz and soul artist, yet all the while Kosins has been quietly gaining ground in the modern art world as well.
“For me, art and music are one in the same,” Kosins says. “There’s no separation and there never has been.” Self-taught as musician, composer and visual artist, Kosins creates abstract acrylic paintings on canvas. A mid-century modern aesthetic has long inspired her work. Cubist and surrealist artists of the 1950s and 1960s inform her technique.
Kosins never studied art or music. Still, she’s made a decades-long career in those fields. “My artwork is total improvisation,” she says. “There is no preconceived composition.” At most, Kosins may choose a color palette ahead of time. She believes in creating art when the moment strikes. That is exactly how she began painting from a live music stage.
Those who have had the opportunity to see Kosins perform – and paint on stage – know it’s a rarity. Kosins often says she “hears color and sees sound,” a condition known as synesthesia. As the band continues to play an impromptu instrumental on stage, she applies color and strokes – each inspired visually by the interpretation of the music. The end result is an abstraction of the music being played.
Kosins is passionate about making art. Enough so that she created a clinic to guide aspiring or professional artists through the process itself. Titled, “Improvisation on Canvas,” Kosins has taught courses to students of all ages – at high schools, performing arts schools, colleges and continuing education courses across the country.
Kosins’ commissioned paintings are held in private collections throughout the US and Europe. To learn more, please click here to visit the artist’s website.

Holi Festival of Colors: Arts & Crafts Pop-Up
2025-04-11 17:00 - 19:00 | Village Arts Factory, 50755 Cherry Hill Rd, Canton, MI, 48188, United States
We’re celebrating the Holi Festival of Colors with a special arts & crafts pop-up event on Friday, April 11 from 5:00 to 7:00p.m. The cultural celebration of Holi symbolizes the arrival of spring, the triumph of good over evil, and a time for renewal and unity. Bring the kids and take part in free art activities while exploring the significance of this joyful festival. Round out your evening with delicious offerings from an authentic Indian food truck and Kulfi ice cream vendor. Save the date!

The Robot Shop: Assemblage Art Workshop
2025-04-13 14:00 - 16:00 | Village Arts Factory, 50755 Cherry Hill Rd, Canton, MI, 48188, United States
Join us on Sunday, April 13 at D&M Art Studio for our next PARTS (assemblage art) workshop with local artist, Daniel Zuber! For this workshop, we invite you to enter “The Robot Shop”, where you’ll use upcycled parts and materials to create your own Scrapbot. Everyone will get a bin which you may fill to the top with anything you desire to make your creation. Next, you’ll assemble your Scrapbot using a variety of tools and fasteners like glue guns, drills, nuts, screws, nails, tacks, brackets, hammers, screwdrivers, wire cutters, pliers, paints, and more! Daniel Zuber will be your host for 2 hours, helping you create from a planned design, or enjoying watching you go your own direction.
This is a make-and-take event, and light refreshments and snacks are included. Take advantage of our special introductory price of just $25.00 per person!
To secure your seat, please email Daniel Zuber at: zuber.daniel72@gmail.com.

Earth Day in the Village
2025-04-22 17:00 - 19:00 | Workman Square, 250 N. Denton Road, Canton, MI, 48187, United States
Join us at Workman Square in Cherry Hill Village to celebrate the beauty of nature and raise awareness about the importance of sustainability. Stop by between 5pm and 7pm to enjoy free kids activities, snacks, and take home a Black Hills spruce sapling to plant, while supplies list. Workman Square is located on the northeast corner of Denton and Cherry Hill Road, directly adjacent to Workman Elementary. Walkable or bikeable from most neighborhoods in Cherry Hill Village; parking is also available at Workman Elementary.

Art in Bloom: Spring Artisan Market
2025-04-26 10:00 - 17:00 | Village Arts Factory, 50755 Cherry Hill Rd, Canton, MI, 48188, United States
Mark your calendars for the return of Art in Bloom at the Village Arts Factory! Presented by The Village Grocery, this annual Spring Artisan Market in Cherry Hill Village will feature our Arts Warehouse studio artists, food trucks, coffee, concessions, live music, face painting, and over 20 local vendors selling their art, crafts, concessions, and artisanal wares. Bring the kids to enjoy a fun spring craft activity and fairy door scavenger hunt with prizes. This event is free and open to the public. Come and spend a beautiful day with us at the Village Arts Factory as we celebrate the return of all things spring!
2025 Art in Bloom: Marketplace Vendors
All Hands on DesignChariot CraftsCherry Hill Potters GuildCoyly ScriptD & M Art StudioDonna Jean ArtDrangonfly JewelsEvermore Homestead Creations LLCFlowing ScriptFransArtSpaceFreezie Fitz CandyIvory and IronJump-A-Rama Gymnastics & FitnessKelly’s Creative ShopLily Pad CraftsMementosByLetiMiranda St. CreationsNalu Nalu This & ThatNimble ShipNothing Bundt CakesPartnership for the Arts & HumanitiesPat’s CreationsPermanent Jewelry by IrosePourMeArtSignWoodworksSkinCare Social ClubSweet Creations by MicheleThe Village Doctor at Cherry HillThe Village GroceryWild Wolf Coffee
Special thanks to our generous event sponsors: The Village Grocery, Jacob Matthew Jewelers, Blink Eyecare, The Village Doctor at Cherry Hill, and Merrill Mueting Lyczak Group.

Islamic Art Workshop
2025-04-30 18:00 - 19:00 | Village Arts Factory, 50755 Cherry Hill Rd, Canton, MI, 48188, United States
**EVENT CANCELLED** Discover the beauty of Islamic-inspired art! In this workshop, you’ll create a personalized mixed-media piece using your Arabic initials, layered with geometric and floral patterns inspired by traditional Islamic designs. Through stamps, stencils, and guided techniques, you’ll learn how to build a harmonious composition that blends personal meaning with cultural artistry.
The cost is just $30 per person and all materials are included. Participants will enjoy complimentary Middle Eastern snacks and refreshments. Recommended for children and adults ages 11+.
Come and celebrate Arab-American History Month with us while creating a beautiful piece of art to take home and display! For more information, please contact us at: frani.lantigua@cantonmi.gov
