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.
Monday Programs
Ukulele Club:
4:00-4:45 pm
ACTion Drummers:
Treble 5: 5:00-5:45 pm (Wait List Only)
Bass 6: 6:00-6:45 pm
(SEPTEMBER - DECEMBER)
Fall 2025 Programs at a Glance
Thursday
Programs
Club members chat about music & life while learning how to play this quirky instrument! No previous ukulele experience is necessary. Ukuleles will be provided for students during class. This Fall, we will perform at the Annual ACT Auction and at our Community Concert.
Cost: $170
Location: ACT Studio
Teaching Artist: John Nowak
Time: Mondays, 4:00-4:45pm (45 min)
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Class Dates: (12 classes) Sept. 8, Sept. 15, Sept. 22, (no class Sept. 29), Thursday, Oct. 2 rehearsal for Auction, 12:30-1:15pm, Oct. 6, Oct. 13, Oct. 20, Oct. 27, Nov. 3, Nov. 10, Nov. 17, (no class Nov. 24), Dec. 1 (Make up if needed will be Dec. 15)
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Special Events: (2 events)
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Oct. 2 - Ukulele Club at Auction, 7-8pm
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Dec. 8 - Community Concert (Location to be announced) 5:30-6:30pm
Ukulele Club
Mondays (4:00-4:45 PM)
Monday Programs
ACTion Drummers
Mondays
(Treble 5 Drummers: 5:00-5:45PM) *Treble 5 Class - Wait List Only*
(Bass 6 Drummers: 6:00-6:45PM)
Join ACT's drum troupe and learn about rhythm, 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). Both groups are open to all levels of experience, from beginner to advanced. No previous drumming experience is required to be an ACTion Drummer. This Fall, we will perform together at IKUS and at our Community Concert!
Our Bass 6 section of ACTion Drummers (6-6:45pm) started because of how popular our drumming classes have grown to be. Offering the same fun drum lessons as the earlier section, this class is often a bit smaller. This allows for more solo drum time and the opportunity to focus on sensory needs for a great drumming experience. Open to all levels, no previous drumming experience required.
Cost: $150
Location: ACT Studio
Teaching Artist: Josh Dunigan
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Time:
Treble 5: Mondays, 5:00-5:45pm (45 mins)
Bass 6: Mondays, 6:00-6:45pm (45 mins)​
Class Dates: (11 classes) Sept. 8, Sept. 15, Sept. 22, (no class Sept. 29), Oct. 6, Oct. 13, Oct. 20, Oct. 27, Nov. 3, Nov. 10, Nov. 17, (no class Nov. 24), Dec. 1 (Make up if needed will be Dec. 15)
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Special Events: (2 events)
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Oct. 18 - Performance at IKUS, 1-2pm
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Dec. 8 - Community Concert (Location to be announced) 5:30-6:30pm
Tuesday Programs
In this visual art class, we are looking to be inspired by the large community of artists here in West Michigan and develop pieces that respond to what others around us are creating. This class will visit Monroe Community Church for ArtPrize, the Grand Rapids Art Museum, and explore the work of artists with disabilities. Projects will then be created after the style of a favorite artist or a piece from each venue visited. The final combined showcase, with the Art of Giving class, will be hosted at the Grand Rapids Art Museum's Creative Learning Center.
Cost: $110
Location: ACT Studio
Teaching Artist: Jill Rice
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Time: Tuesdays, 4:00-5:00pm (1 hr)
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Class Dates: (7 classes) Sept. 9, Sept. 16, (no class Sept. 30), Oct. 7, Oct. 14, Oct. 28, Nov. 4, Nov. 11, (make up if needed is Dec. 2)
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Special Events: (3 events)
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Sept. 23 - Field Trip to Monroe Community Church for ArtPrize
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Oct. 21 - Visit GRAM
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Nov. 18 - Showcase at GRAM
Art & Community
Tuesdays (4:00-5:00 PM)
Sponsored by:
In the Art of Giving, students will explore various ways to give. Through gifts, kind words, acts of service like volunteering time, and through sharing about themselves. This class will have a gift exchange party and a combined showcase event with the Art & Community class hosted at the Grand Rapids Art Museum.
Cost: $110
Location: ACT Studio
Teaching Artist: Annalise Hammerlund
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Time: Tuesdays, 5:15-6:15 pm (1 hr)
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Class Dates: (7 classes) Sept. 9, Sept. 16, Sept. 23, (no class Sept. 30), Oct. 7, Oct. 14, Oct. 28, Nov. 4, (make up if needed is Dec. 2)
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Special Events: (3 events)
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Oct. 21 - Visit GRAM (4-5pm)
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Nov. 11 - Gift Exchange party (5:15-6:15pm)
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Nov. 18 - Showcase at GRAM (4-5pm)
Art of Giving
Tuesdays (5:15-6:15 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. Register for one semester, or receive a discounted rate by registering for both semesters!
Cost:
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Fall Semester: $160
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Winter Semester: $130
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DEAL: $270.00 if you sign up by September 11th for Fall and Winter
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Location: Kuyper College Vos Chapel​
Teaching Artists: Erinn Epp (directs) / Alisha Synder (accompanies)
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Time: Thursdays, 12:10-1:10pm (1 hr) ​
ACTion Choir
Thursdays (12:10-1:10 PM)
​​FALL CLASS DATES: (11 classes) Sept. 11, Sept. 18, Sept. 25, Oct. 2, Oct. 9, (no class Oct. 16), Oct. 23, Oct. 30, Nov. 6, Nov. 13, Nov. 20, (no class Nov. 27), Dec. 4, (Make up, if needed, is Dec. 18 virutally)​​​
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FALL Special Events: (2 events)
- ​Dec. 10 - Evening Community Concert (6pm students arrive; 6:30-7:15pm performance)
- Dec. 11 - Daytime Community Concert (12:10 students arrive; 12:30-1:10pm performance)
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WINTER CLASS DATES: (8 classes) Jan. 15, Jan. 22, Jan. 29, Feb. 5, Feb. 12, Feb. 19, (no class Feb. 26), March 12, March 19, (make up if needed is April 2)​​​​
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WINTER Special Event: (2 events)
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March 5 - ACT Spring Fundraiser optional performance (11am-12:15pm) at Calvin College
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March 26 - Winter Community Concert (12:10 students arrive; 12:30-1:10pm performance)
Thursday Programs
Additional Programs
Discover the joy of transforming discarded items into beautiful works of art in this fun and creative visual arts class. Using everyday materials like bottle caps, cardboard, fabric scraps, and more, we’ll reimagine what others might see as trash and turn it into treasure.
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​​This class celebrates creativity, sustainability, and the power of imagination. No art experience is necessary—just bring your curiosity and an open mind.
Cost: $75
Location: ACT Studio
Teaching Artist: Elizabeth Edgerton
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Time: Wednesdays, 3:00-4:00 pm (1 hr)
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Class Dates: (6 classes) Oct. 8, Oct. 15, Oct. 22, Oct. 29, Nov. 5, Nov. 12
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Special Event: Nov. 19 - "Artist Talk" showcase (set up 3-3:30pm, guests welcome 3:30-4pm)
From Trash to Treasure: Recycled Art for All
Wednesdays (3:00-4:00 PM)
In this painting class, students will focus on capturing the fall aesthetic. Working with acrylic on multiple surfaces - canvas and wood in particular - students will learn techniques to capture their favorite things about the season.
Cost: $75
Location: ACT Studio
Teaching Artist: Anya Smeenge
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Time: Tuesdays, 4:15-5:15 pm (1 hr)
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Class Dates: (6 classes) Oct. 8, Oct. 15,
Oct. 22, Oct. 29, Nov. 5, Nov. 12
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Special Event: Nov. 19 - "Artist Talk" showcase (set up 4:15-4:45 pm, guests welcome 4:45-5:15 pm)
Autumn Acrylics
Wednesdays (4:15-5:15 PM)
Wednesday 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 from 5-5:45pm.
*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: $320
Location: ACT Studio
Teaching Artists: John Nowak (Uke) & Josh Dunigan (Drum)
Time: Mondays, 4:00-5:45pm (1 hr 45 min)
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For Class Dates and Special Events, please see Ukulele Club & ACTion Drummer class details.
Monday Music Combo
Mondays (4:00-5:45 PM)
*CLASS CLOSED - Wait List Only*
Polymer Clay Gifts - Tuesday, Dec 9 (4-5pm)
Come make a holiday gift or just a small trinket for yourself in this visual art workshop with polymer clay artist, Shay Kraley! You'll be able to pick up your creations the following week.​​ (Cost: $12)
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ACT Game Night - Tuesday, Dec 16 (4-5pm)
Back by popular demand, ACT Game Night! Come join us at the studio for games, hot chocolate, and wear your favorite festive sweater. (Cost: $10)
Holiday Event Series
An ACT teaching artist will meet you virtually OR in-person to provide one-on-one art instruction.
Performing Art instruction offered: guitar, piano, drum, ukulele. Students must have their own instruments.
Visual Art instruction will also include a materials fee and will require materials to be picked up and dropped off at ACT, if virtual.
Session times and location scheduled to fit your needs. All sessions 45 minutes. Offered to individuals of all ages.
Costs:
$200 - 4 sessions
$300 - 6 sessions
$400 - 8 sessions
$500 - 10 sessions
Fall Individual Instruction
Come join the Ukulele Club and ACTion Drummers for their annual Community Concert!
Ukulele Club & ACTion Drummers Community Concert
Mon, 12/8 (6-6:30 PM)
Date & Time: December 8, 6:00-6:30 pm
Location: Woodland Mall
Cost: FREE​
Community Events​
(open to the public)
The ACTion Drummers will perform at The Indian Trail Camp’s annual Trick-or-Treat Street event. For more about the event visit the IKUS Life Enrichment Services Facebook Event.
ACTion Drummers at Trick-or-Treat Street (IKUS)
Sat, 10/18 (1:30-2:00 PM)
​Date & Time: October 18, 1:30-2:00 pm
Location: IKUS
Join our ACTion Choir in celebrating the start of the winter season and the holidays at this evening Community Concert.
ACTion Choir Community Concert
Weds, 12/10 (6:30-7:15 PM)
Date & Time: December 10, 6:30-7:15 pm
Location: Kuyper College
Cost: FREE
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.
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