Open Studio at GUILD!
Regular open studio hours provide everyone the opportunity to come and create, using the tools and materials at Guild. Ages 16+
The use of the space and the materials are FREE! Come with a plan or just come and play. Every Tuesday from 5-8pm, Friday from 10am-1pm and Saturday from 10am-1pm!
Metal Flow with Alexia Walker - A MIRC Benefit at Kalamazoo Backyard Yogis
Ft. Alexia Walker, speaklovetoher.com | @speaklovetoher Powerful flow with breathwork and cathartic release. Expect intensity, choice, and a heavy metal playlist (louder than usual, lyrics included). 25% of net sales donated to Michigan Immigrant Rights Center.
Open Studio at GUILD!
Regular open studio hours provide everyone the opportunity to come and create, using the tools and materials at Guild. Ages 16+
The use of the space and the materials are FREE! Come with a plan or just come and play. Every Tuesday from 5-8pm, Friday from 10am-1pm and Saturday from 10am-1pm!
Intention. New Moon. at Kalamazoo Backyard Yogis
Settle into the New Moon 🌑 restorative yoga + yoga nidra, then a moon-inspired NA drink + intention ritual. Most levels welcome.
Lucy Isabel, i.am.james. &Shai-Li at The Clover room
Join touring Nashville artist Lucy Isabel and Michigan-native i.am.james. for an evening of contemporary folk songs, weaving harmonies, and storytelling from these lyric-driven songwriters. Special guest Neo-soul songwriter Shai-Li will open the evening!
Sculptural Workshop at kalamazoo kiln room
Join us on April 18th from 11am-1pm for a sculptural workshop at Kalamazoo Kiln Room. This workshop inspires creativity as you learn sculptural techniques that you can use to create your very own work of art. Each participant will leave with their own unique piece!
Crys Mathews & Grace Theisen at The Clover room at The Clover room
A troubadour of truth, Nashville resident Crys Matthews is among the brightest stars of the new generation of social justice music-makers. Grace Theisen (pronounced “Tyson”) is a queer Americana artist originally from Kalamazoo, Michigan.
The Music Medicine Collective: Songs for Mother Earth at The Clover room
Songs for Mother Earth-let’s show our love for the Mother of all things with meditative and contemplative song and chant. The newly released Wheel of Life CD and companion booklet will also be available.
Play With Clay Workshop with Earth Body Pottery
Enjoy an evening of playing with clay! This is an open class structure, meaning you can make whatever you want. The name of the game is play and you can get as creative as you want with the clay!
SongSisters & Many Faces at The Clover room
SongSisters – Sue Fink, Patti Shaffner, and Amy Dixon-Kolar – are award-winning singer/songwriter friends who discovered that their own distinctive styles blend together, creating something richer than the individual, stronger as a whole. They delight in and celebrate each other’s music: each “sister” takes the lead on original songs, the others adding soaring harmonies and instrumentation.
The powerful vocals of Beth Patterson, Halley King, and Athena Kaufman combine forces in Many Faces. Weaving harmony rich vocals with vulnerable lyrics, their all original songs speak to the human condition and healing journey that arises from a commitment to growth and self-actualization.
Collage Crew Meet Up At Guild
We'll be making art & making friends during open studio with drop-in collage art events - all supplies provided!
The Scene Sessions - Travis Swanson Trio at The Clover room
Travis Swanson is a guitarist, composer, and educator currently based in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Originally from Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, he did his undergraduate studies at Northern Michigan University, and his graduate studies at the University of Michigan where he studied with Miles Okazaki, Andrew Bishop, Ed Sarath, and Robert Hurst. Prior to his graduate degree, Swanson spent his early twenties living in Los Angeles, Austin, and Memphis where he garnered recognition in the blues and R&B world touring extensively around the United States and Europe.
Intention. New Moon. at Kalamazoo Backyard Yogis
Settle into the New Moon 🌑 restorative yoga + yoga nidra, then a moon-inspired NA drink + intention ritual. Most levels welcome.
Intention. New Moon. at Kalamazoo Backyard Yogis
Settle into the New Moon 🌑 restorative yoga + yoga nidra, then a moon-inspired NA drink + intention ritual. Most levels welcome.
Collage Crew Meet Up At Guild
We'll be making art & making friends during open studio with drop-in collage art events - all supplies provided!
Celebrate. Full Moon. at Kalamazoo Backyard Yogis
Celebrate the Full Moon with an energizing Sun + Moon-inspired flow, plus a moon drink + themed activity after class 🌙
Celebrate. Full Moon. at Kalamazoo Backyard Yogis
Celebrate the Full Moon with an energizing Sun + Moon-inspired flow, plus a moon drink + themed activity after class 🌙
Celebrate. Full Moon. at Kalamazoo Backyard Yogis
Celebrate the Full Moon with an energizing Sun + Moon-inspired flow, plus a moon drink + themed activity after class 🌙
Celebrate. Full Moon. at Kalamazoo Backyard Yogis
Celebrate the Full Moon with an energizing Sun + Moon-inspired flow, plus a moon drink + themed activity after class 🌙
Intention. New Moon. at Kalamazoo Backyard Yogis
Settle into the New Moon 🌑 restorative yoga + yoga nidra, then a moon-inspired NA drink + intention ritual. Most levels welcome.
Intention. New Moon. at Kalamazoo Backyard Yogis
Settle into the New Moon 🌑 restorative yoga + yoga nidra, then a moon-inspired NA drink + intention ritual. Most levels welcome.
Intention. New Moon. at Kalamazoo Backyard Yogis
Settle into the New Moon 🌑 restorative yoga + yoga nidra, then a moon-inspired NA drink + intention ritual. Most levels welcome.
April Community Drum With Carolyn Koebel at The Clover room
$5-$20 Sliding Scale 1-2:30 pm Join Carolyn Koebel for a lovely afternoon of a community/family drum circle. All ages are welcome, instruments will be available, or bring your favorite percussion toys!
Collage Crew Meet Up At Guild
We'll be making art & making friends during open studio with drop-in collage art events - all supplies provided!
Seth Bernard & Jordan Hamilton at The Clover room
Cellist and vocalist Jordan Hamilton is a mix of mastery and maverick musicality; hip-hop influenced, rhythmically layered, melodically robust. Seth Bernard is a powerhouse of Michigan’s music scene, an award-winning singer-songwriter, and a passionate environmental advocate whose artistry transcends the stage to inspire social change.
The Scene Sessions Kevin Jones at The Clover room
Kevin Jones is a percussionist, band leader, producer, and educator. A native of Englewood, New Jersey, Kevin grew up in a household immersed in jazz, soul, gospel, and blues, from Charlie Parker and Lou Rawls to Nat King Cole and Mahalia Jackson, along with the pop and R&B legends of the times. Reportedly, Kevin’s grandmother, Maggie Walker Jones, once played with (and maybe even recorded with) Bessie Smith. The arts of all types were nurtured in the Jones household and piano lessons were a requirement, not an elective.
Slab Handbuilding Workshop at kalamazoo kiln room
Join us on April 2nd from 6-8pm for a workshop on slab-built pieces incorporating carving! Each participant will leave with a unique, handmade piece and some new skills! Kalamazoo Kiln Room provides all of the materials you'll need to create your own work of art.
MEET UP: Costuming club at Guild
Interested in costume making? Guild is hosting a once a month costume/cosplay meetup where you can bring your costume works-in-progress or just stop by to meet people and share ideas. Guild holds a wide variety of materials and equipment for you to use. And it’s free! No sign up necessary, just stop by! Ages 16+
Strengthen and Act: Grounded Action Pt. 3 for a Free Palestine at Kalamazoo Backyard Yogis
This session centers building strength and steadiness so engagement can be supported, not forced. Led by Andy Bachman (they/them) 500-Hour Yoga Instructor and embodied liberation worker. Ticket costs support a monetary donation to HEAL Palestine.
Bitters. Tinctures, And The Art Of Rejuvenation at The Clover room
Shake off the winter chill and join Angie Jackson, The Traveling Elixir Fixer, for a hands-on exploration of botanical medicine and flavor. As the earth wakes up, our bodies often crave a "spring cleaning." This workshop focuses on the traditional use of bitters and tinctures to spark digestion, support detoxification, and celebrate the vibrant energy of the new season.
Aurora & Antheia/Katt Holiday/Julia Rose Statzer at The Clover room
Aurora & Antheia, Katt Holiday, and Julia Rose Statzer come together for a gathering rooted in reflection, resistance, and the raw texture of the lived human experience. Blending chamber-inspired music, songwriting, and spoken word, this collaboration centers stories and songs that speak honestly to grief, justice, anger, love, and the ongoing work of choosing peace in a complicated world.
Basics Of Sewing Class at Guild
Have you been wanting to learn to sew but feel totally intimidated by your machine? You are not alone — and this class is for you.
This beginner-friendly class is designed for folks with zero sewing experience. We’ll go step by step and focus on building comfort and confidence as you get to know your (a) machine.
Dede Alder Electric/Lahydee Dey at The Clover room
Dede Alder Electric/Lahydee Dey explore the sensual side of life. Expect a sultry and musically rich landscape of songs with chill grooves to sink your teeth into. Sauce is applied with thick innuendos and pushing the envelope lyrically. Playful crowd interaction is a must, bring your dollar bills.
ALL AGES! open studio at Guild
Regular open studio hours provide everyone the opportunity to come and create, using the tools and materials at Guild. Our All Ages days are open to parents/guardians and their children. Anyone under age 16 should have an adult with them.
The use of the space and the materials are FREE! Come with a plan or just come and play.
The Scene Sessions - Project Dewfall & The Quantum Committee at The Clover room
Project Dewfall & The Quantum Committee at The Clover Room
Intention. New Moon. at Kalamazoo Backyard Yogis
Settle into the New Moon 🌑 restorative yoga + yoga nidra, then a moon-inspired NA drink + intention ritual. Most levels welcome.
King Garbage & Hannah Laine at the clover room
King Garbage & Hannah Laine at The Clover Room
Community/Family Drum circle With Carolyn Koebel at the clover room
Join us for a Community/Family Drum with Carolyn Koebel at The Clover Room!
Play With Clay Workshop with Earth Body Pottery
Enjoy an evening of playing with clay! This is an open class structure, meaning you can make whatever you want. The name of the game is play and you can get as creative as you want with the clay!
Celebrate. Full Moon. at Kalamazoo Backyard Yogis
Celebrate the Full Moon with an energizing Sun + Moon-inspired flow, plus a moon drink + themed activity after class 🌙
Breathe and Listen: Grounded Action Pt. 2 for a Free Palestine at Kalamazoo Backyard Yogis
This session focuses on breath as a practical tool for staying present in moments that feel charged. Led by Andy Bachman (they/them) 500-Hour Yoga Instructor and embodied liberation worker. Ticket costs support a monetary donation to HEAL Palestine.
Intro to Wheel Throwing at kalamazoo kiln room
Learn the basics of wheel throwing in our introductory class! Each participant will learn how to center, pull, and shape pieces on the wheel, as well as the basics of glazing fired pieces. Classes include all of the clay and tools you'll need to create your very own works of art!
The Partner Session at Kalamazoo Backyard Yogis
Connect, move, and reflect together. Begin with a warm-up, explore partner yoga poses, and end with a mindfulness practice to honor authentic relationships and reflect on the ways you love each other. Enjoy a drink or snack and create a valentine for your partner. $45 per couple. 21+.
The Partner Session at Kalamazoo Backyard Yogis
Connect, move, and reflect together. Begin with a warm-up, explore partner yoga poses, and end with a mindfulness practice to honor authentic relationships and reflect on the ways you love each other. Enjoy a drink or snack and create a valentine for your partner. $45 per couple. 21+.
Open Studio Hours at GUILD
Come explore our space and materials and get your next project underway! Ages 16+
Open Studio Hours at GUILD
Come explore our space and materials and get your next project underway! Ages 16+
Intro to Wheel Throwing at kalamazoo kiln room
Learn the basics of wheel throwing in our introductory class! Each participant will learn how to center, pull, and shape pieces on the wheel, as well as the basics of glazing fired pieces. Classes include all of the clay and tools you'll need to create your very own works of art!
Open Studio Hours at GUILD
Come explore our space and materials and get your next project underway! Ages 16+
Ground & Integrate: Grounded Action Pt. 1 for a Free Palestine at Kalamazoo Backyard Yogis
This session offers space to slow down and tend to what we are carrying before we are asked to respond or react. Led by Andy Bachman (they/them) 500-Hour Yoga Instructor and embodied liberation worker. Ticket costs support a monetary donation to HEAL Palestine.
Meet Up: Fiber Arts Club at Guild
Fiber Arts Club will meet every month on the second Monday from 6-8pm. Bring your knitting, crochet, quilting, sewing, embroidery or other fiber project to work alongside others in the Guild community! This is free to anyone with a passion for fiber arts. Seeing machines are welcome and some are available in the space if needed.
Open Studio Hours at GUILD
In the month of January we are opening the space on Saturday mornings from 10am - 1pm. Come explore our space and materials and get your next project underway!
