Open Metalsmithing Studio Hours (up to 5 sessions)

Thursdays, April 18th - May 16th, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Ages:  16+ years old

The studio is open to students currently enrolled in a series of classes or with the instructor's approval. This time is supervised but not instructional.

This class is for beginners as well as advanced. We will use soft pastels in various applications from beginning marks to finished painting. Pets are the subject...bring GOOD photos of your pet printed out. Bring any pastels you may have, and we will have some pastels available. Various papers will be provided. Come and let your creative self shine.

Friday, May 17th and Saturday, May 18th from 10:30a to 12:30p

Member-2-Member:  Lost Wax Casting (MEMBERS ONLY)

Friday, May 17th, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., with a follow-up session on Saturday & Sunday

Lost wax casting is a process where a carved, manufactured wax object, an object from nature, is investing in fast-drying investment (plaster).  It is burned out over 8 hours.  While the flasks are still hot, they are loaded into a centrifuge or vacuum container, and molten metal is poured and formed.  They are shaken out in cool water and then cleaned up and finished

Open Metalsmithing Studio Hours (up to 5 sessions)

Saturdays, April 20th - May 18th, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Ages:  16+ years old

The studio is open to students currently enrolled in a series of classes or with the instructor's approval. This time is supervised but not instructional.

"This tour of Old Master paintings at the Toledo Museum of Art asks participants to look carefully at some of the Toledo Museum of Art's most important European paintings, including the finely detailed Morrison Triptych and major works by Italian Renaissance, Baroque, and Rococo masters, including Pierro de Cosimo, Peter Paul Rubens, Nicholas Poussin, Rachel Ruysch, Claude Lorraine, and Jean-Honore Fragonard. Wear comfortable shoes, meet in the Libbey Court at the top of the stairs, and prepare to be amazed!"

Picture-Peter Paul Rubens, The Crowning of Saint Catherine, 1633, oil on canvas, 104.7 x 84.2 inches, Toledo Museum of Art.

PLEASE NOTE-you are responsible for your transportation to the Toldeo Museum of Art. There is a $10 parking fee that is not covered by your registration. 

There are no discounts or scholarships for this offering. 

Charcuterie Trays

Create your own festive display, food and serving trays made by you! Learn about the potter's wheel using the noncentered throwing technique. Inspired by live edge wood, make totally functional works that are food, microwave, and dishwasher safe. Your visually appealing social events for close friends and relatives will be the talk of the town.

Leaf Platter

Ages:  6 -12 years old

Students will create a leaf platter from a real leaf pressed into a slab of clay and resting on clay bead feet.    The veins in the leaf will show up with unique and interesting designs.  After carefully dries the platter, it will be fired and re-fired in a colored glaze.  It will be ready to pick up in about four weeks.  The platter will be food-safe and can serve your favorite treats.  

Please know the ACA's Youth Studio is on the lower level of a historic building with steps.

Beginning Napkin Basket (2 sessions)

Tuesday, June 4th & Thursday, June 6th, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Ages:  16+ years old

This class teaches you how to weave a 9" x 9" napkin basket. During this class, you will create your own heirloom-quality basket using primitive weaving techniques. Beginners can easily complete this class. 

Please know that ACA's Gallery Classroom is in a historic building with steps.