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!

3 Mondays: October 12th, 19th & 26th * 5:00pm – 8:00pm

You can have the most gorgeous, original game board you can imagine! A large 18x18 size, use it for checkers or chess or as a table decoration. Learn how to use the glass tools, choose the glass, and design a one-of-a- kind art piece. Glue, grout, and paint and you’re ready to play.

 Ages: 17+

One Fish, Two Fish, Green Fish, Blue Fish

In this class students will learn hands on art, creating a one of a kind masterpiece whild having a blast!

Students will handcut tin, hand paint & even airbrush fish parts.

In this class we wil go even more into colors and designs. You will also be learning basic hand tools like electric drills, regular and phillips screwdrivers.

This will be a very fun and informative class, I hope you will you join us.

Class dates are Tuesday, October 13th 6 pm to 8 pm & Thursday, October 15th 6 pm to 8 pm. 

Leaves of Glass (ACA Nature Series)

Friday October 16th * 6:00pm to 9:00pm 

Class Description: Building on Beginning Beadmaking skills, create your own glass leaves using sculptural and various decorative techniques. Leaves on a wire as well as off-mandrel and mandrel leaves will be explored.     

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

Come paint with us! We'll be painting outdoors together to capture real-time natural light and landscapes. All skill levels are welcome to attend. Please note, this is a self-guided group session with no formal instruction. Bring your own materials.

ACA members are free. Community members are $10

Heritage Park – 3221 N. Adrian Hwy, Adrian – Meet at the first parking lot.

Please arrive at 8:30 am to be ready to paint at 9 am. 

Saturday October 17th * 10:00am - 11:30am

Create your own suncatchers (1.5" x 3.5") or simple tiles (up to 3" x 3") with the colors of this beautiful season. All tools and glass provided.

No experience necessary.

Students can expect to make several small pieces. 

Saturday October 17th * 12:00pm to 3:00pm

Try your hand at making blown-glass ornaments. Using an oxygen-propane torch, students will learn basic techniques for using pre-blown glaskolben to make blown-glass ornaments. Frit will be used to add color to the clear glaskolben. Learning how to control heat, gravity and blowing techniques will determine your success.

Creating these colorful ornaments will provide students a basis for working glass further in the torch. Each student will be provided 6 glaskolben. When you pick up your ornaments, be sure to bring packing material and a small container to transport your ornaments to the safety of your home. Basic torch safety will be discussed.

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.

Saturday October 17th * 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Create your own Halloween chain link skull or ghost.

IMPORTANT: Please wear long sleeve shirt, long pants, covered toe shoes and hair ties if needed.