Come and learn the art of watercolors. This class is ideal for beginners. Thanks to funding from the Flagstar Foundation this class is free for Veterans. 

Make a sassy trio of mini containers that may be used in a variety of fun ways. Participants with use a clay extruded and hand-building techniques to create these whimsical vessels

.Ages 15 and up

February 21, 12:00-2:00

Worry Stones Workshop

Sat Feb 21 • 12–3 PM

Description:

Perfect for beginners! Learn to shape molten, colorful glass into smooth worry stones—or “touch stones”—using simple, soothing flameworking techniques. This is one of the easiest and most rewarding introductory projects, and you’ll leave with beautiful stones to carry or share.

Surface Design Series: Tape & Stencil Relief Techniques

 Sunday 2/22/26 10am-2pm

Join Erin for an immersive, hands-on exploration of her intricate surface design process. Drawing inspiration from M.C. Escher, tessellations, and cymatic patterns, this class introduces you to creating bold, precise relief designs using tape, and custom made stencils.You’ll work with small-bottle commercial glazes fitted with syringe tips to achieve clean lines, crisp edges, and detailed pattern work. A selection of premade stencils will be provided, along with guidance on taping methods that allow you to build geometric, repeating, or flowing organic designs.We’ll focus on precision application onto pre-made bisque, so please bring a piece of your own bisqueware to decorate

Lynne will take you step by step through the process of painting of winter birch trees. 

Sunday, February 22 1 pm to 3 pm 

  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

Be Part of a Future Exhibit at the Pop-Up Holocaust Museum

Broadsheets (poster-sized prints) have a long history of use to inform an audience and express the printer’s concerns. You have a chance to join this tradition by printing a thematic broadsheet that will be exhibited at a traveling Holocaust Museum when it comes to Adrian’s Gallery of Shops in March and April. New and experienced printers are welcome.

Thursday, February 26h 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm

Intro to Beadmaking Workshop

Sat Feb 28 • 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.