SWARM!

Summer is coming but so are the bugs. Create your own swarm of three to decorate your walls but not annoy you! Using slabs and coils handbuild and for those experienced in throwing learn how to make an enclosed forms. Decorate with colorful slips and learn a technique called scraffitto to make your swarm truly unique

Sun March 29, 2-4pm

$15 materials included

  ACA metalsmith studio is a state of the art facility with  natural gas and oxygen torches, rolling mill and numerous texture plates, buffers, large overhead shears, pickle pots, flex shafts and lathe with abundant attachments, hydraulic press with a full complement of bending and cutting accessories, and a full assortment of hand equipment.  The fee for Open Hours is 5 dollars per hour.  In addition to signing up https://adriancenterforthearts.org/classes/categories/metalsmithing-jewelry/, please text Annemarie at 708 287-9085 for the dates you are attending before 24 hours of the allotted hours (This facilitates communication for weather closures, staffing, availability communication).  Open hours expire at the end each month so come on in.  There is a monitor in attendance but no actual scheduled teaching.  Participants can use tools with which they are competent and comfortable.  All safety precautions are to be followed and are posted.  Looking forward to great times together making wearable art.  Want more details, want to schedule a tour:  text or email.

Monday  9 am - 1 pm

Wednesday 12-4 pm

Thursday 6-9 pm

Saturday  9 am - 1 pm

In this class Laura will take you through the practical steps of throwing big vessels on a wheel.

April 1st through May 6th

6 pm to 8 pm 

Clay included 

Spring '26  Teen Club (8 sessions)

Teen club Thursday April 2 - May 21

4 pm to 6 pm 

Ages:  12 - 17 years old

In ACA's Teen Club, young artists are surrounded by other creative minds. We work with a broad range of artistic challenges & media, and everyone is encouraged to explore their personal style.

Please know the Youth Studio is in a historic building with steps.

How to Photograph Your Art

Saturday, April 4th -- 10am to 1pm

This 3-hour workshop can be for iPhone or digital camera users. We will start with some basic camera and lighting concepts. Lad will structure the workshop around the needs and wants of those taking part in the workshop. Workshop participants should bring a couple pieces of their art to photograph. Depending on physical space we will set up a few stations to take pictures. Lad will provide different types of lights to experiment with. Lad’s objective is to give class participants hands-on experience photographing their own art. You will need to have your own camera or camera phone that you know how to use.

Spring '25 Kids Club (8 sessions)

Saturdays April 4th through May 23rd. 

10 am til 12 pm 

Ages:  6 - 11 years old

Encourage your young artists to explore their creative powers in our Kids Club. Participants work with various media and explore all kinds of ideas throughout the sessions.  The small class size allows the experienced instructor to work with every individual student to develop their ideas and express their unique artwork.

Please know our Youth Studio is in a historic building with steps.

Intro to Beadmaking Workshop

1 session • 3 hours per session 

Sat April 4th • 12–3 PM

Description:

Step into the world of glass art with this beginner-friendly beadmaking workshop! Learn how to wind molten glass onto a mandrel, shape it, and add simple color and design elements. A perfect hands-on introduction before joining the 6-week beadmaking course.

Hollow Beads

3 sessions • 3 hours per session 

Sundays • Apr 5, 12 & 19 • 12–3 PM

Description:

Explore the beauty and complexity of hollow glass forms! Over three weeks, you’ll learn a different hollow bead technique each session—using both soft glass and borosilicate. Work on a mandrel and a mini blowpipe as you create stunning, lightweight hollow pieces. Some flameworking experience recommended.