Does the winter season have you feeling the full effects of cabin fever? Do you want to get out of the house but not into the cold? No need to brave the elements, get into your element by painting, sculpting, crafting, and meditating your way into spring! We have the cure for your cabin fever blues with this guide to getting crafty, Alpena style.
Suncatchers
Creating stained glass masterpieces is only 1-4 or more classes away at Suncatchers in downtown Alpena. This stained glass shop not only offers beautifully hand-crafted masterpieces for purchase but also lets you create your own designs suited to your home and personal design tastes. Create unique mosaics, classic designs, or your family name to hang in the windows of your home. Design big or small, this shop will accommodate! Located at 106 N. Second Ave.
Art in the Loft
Crafts range all over the spectrum at Art in the Loft. Check out their winter workshops on their website; they offer everything from pillow-making to yoga to smartphone photography. Corkscrews and Canvas is a huge hit amongst locals, paint masterpieces while sipping on the freshest rosé or wine of your choice. Culinary workshops are also available year-round, such as “Kids in the Kitchen” with Jess Krawczak. Be sure to check out Art in the Loft on Facebook and on their website for complete event information. Located at 109 N. Second Ave. Suite 300 (989) 356-4877
Painting classes at Art in the Loft
Alpena County George N. Fletcher Public Library
The public library offers different classes for children and teens to express their creativity throughout the month. For March (2026), be sure to check out their Teen Pop Art or Lego club. You can find their calendar of events here.
Silent Creative Club
Much like a silent book club, this is a new monthly event where everyone joins together to create and work on their arts and crafts projects. Writing, crocheting, knitting, sketching, collaging, etc., bring your current craft or art project, your own supplies, and spend an hour creating with optional time to socialize before and after. All attendees are responsible for purchasing their own food and drinks, bringing their own supplies, and cleaning up after themselves at the end of the hour. This event is currently held at PIFCider.
Thunder Bay Arts & Gallery
Located in the heart of Downtown Alpena, the Thunder Bay Arts Gallery is a collective of artists’ work on view and for sale. The gallery exhibits many works from our local community, alongside other initiatives such as YouthCore and a Featured Artist rotating exhibit and open house. The gallery and council also put on Art on the Bay every year during the first weekend of the Brown Trout Festival.
The Poetics Lab
Looking for a creative outlet for your words, thoughts and emotions? The Poetics Lab is the perfect welcoming space for you to get your thoughts on paper and learn from the best in our area! The Poetics Lab holds monthly events, workshops, and get-togethers at Art in the Loft and PIFCider, check out their Facebook page to stay up to date on the latest!
Poetry reading with The Poetics Lab. Photo courtesy of Kingsli Kraft
Illuminate Wellness
Illuminate Wellness is located at 112 Water St. in downtown Alpena and is a metaphysical shop that offers everything from crystals, stones, and salt lamps, to acupressure and other therapies. This March, be sure to sign up for their dreamcatcher making class, or a class with Sol Rah Spirit using sound for relaxed meditation. Follow their Facebook page to stay up to date on more upcoming classes!
Additionally, you can find pop up arts and crafts nights at locations such as Hopside Brewery, PIFCider, and more!
Stay tuned to Alpena’s Calendar of Events for more updates on arts and crafts in Alpena!
Want your arts/crafts business on the list? Contact Nicole at ni****@*********na.com
420 N. 2nd Ave. Alpena, MI 49707
989-340-2288 