The ACA metalsmith studio is a state of the art facility with natural gas & oxygen torches, rolling mill & numerous texture plates, buffers, large overhead shears, pickle pots, flex shafts & lathe with abundant attachments, hydraulic press with a full complement of bending & cutting accessories, and a full assortment of hand equipment. 

4 hour pass for $20.00, You may purchase additional hours as needed. 

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. 

Daytime, evening and weekend hours by appt by texting director (phone number will be sent in follow up email) 

Ages 18+

Looking forward to great times together making wearable art!

Watermixable Oils with Jill Shaffer

Six Tuesdays: November 10th through December 15th. 

1:00pm - 3:00pm

This class is for beginners and experienced painters. Learn to mix your colors and learn a new medium with easy cleanup! Bring with you: apron, sketchbook, photo (PRINTED) that you want to paint, and any bristle or synthetic brushes. We will provide: paint cloths, paint & canvas. 

4 Tuesdays: November 10th & 17th (skip Nov 24 for holiday) and December 1st & 8th * 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Learn what an amazing fiber wool is! Beginning and continuing students who wish to grow totheir spinning skills are invited to join the class. Using vintage spinning wheels learn how to prepare wool, make thread, ply and yield yarn suitable for knitting and crocheting or other fiber arts. Washed and carded prepared wool will be provided. Short introductions about natural dyeing and felting will be interspersed.

Location: Taught at Tink and the Frog in downtown Adrian, 128 E Maumee

2 Wednesdays: November 11th 6:00pm - 8:00pm and November 18th 6:00pm - 7:30pm 

Bring back the magic of the classic ceramic Christmas tree and make yours from the mold up! In this two-session workshop, you’ll learn the slip-casting process while creating your own vintage ceramic Christmas tree plus 3–4 miniature trees.

During the first session, you’ll cast your trees, clean up the seams, and create the holes for the colorful lights. During the second session, you’ll decorate your trees with glaze and learn how the light kit is installed.

Your tree includes a light kit and colorful plastic bulbs. After glazing you’ll be able to choose your bulbs and complete the final assembly at home. No clay experience necessary.

2 Fridays: November 13th and 20th * 10:00am - 12:00pm 

Learn to use the glass tools and beveled glass pieces to create an original holiday or any day ornament. We have a variety of bevels to select from, add a little stained glass color around the outside, add a little copper foil and solder everything together. Attach a wire to hang and you’re ready for the holidays!

Age: 17+

Friday November 13th * 6:00pm to 9:00pm    

Make your own crystal clear, sparkling glass icicle ornaments inspired by nature!. These are beautiful when hung on your tree, catching and reflecting the lights in all directions. We will discuss basic safety techniques for the studio as well as work in the oxygen-fuel torch using borosilicate glass to practice making loops for the top of the ornament as well as make the ornament itself.   

                                                                                          IMPORTANT: Students taking glass courses using a torch must wear natural fiber clothing (i.e., cotton shirt and denim jeans), closed-toe shoes, and hair tied back and out of the way. Loose clothing that will be in the way of the torch is strongly discouraged. Please wear clothing that is not essential to your wardrobe.

With the guidance of a former nursery owner and a Greenfield Village florist learn to make your own fresh greenery wreath including make your own bow to bring a personal touch to your holiday season.

All materials supplied.

Sat Nov 14, 10am-noon Location: Clay Studio

Instructors: Pi Benio and Jill Shaffer

Sunday November 14th * 1:00pm to 4:00pm 

This class presumes some torchwork glass experience prior to enrolling in the class. We will explore several methods of creating glass cane for drawing leaves, vines and flowers. If there is time, we will make a floral bead of your imagining to learn how to apply the cane once it has been created.                                                                                               

IMPORTANT: Students taking glass courses using a torch must wear natural fiber clothing (i.e., cotton shirt and denim jeans), closed-toe shoes, and hair tied back and out of the way. Loose clothing that will be in the way of the torch is strongly discouraged. Please wear clothing that is not essential to your wardrobe.