Handwoven Napkin Basket with Jeanne Schafer

Tuesday Sept 15th & Thursday 17th * 6:00pm to 8:30pm

In this class you'll learn to cut, measure and weave raw material to make a napkin basket. 

Ages 13+

Molded Concrete Stepping Stones (2 weeks) with Lee Walsh

2 Wednesdays: September 16th & 23rd * 1:00pm - 2:00pm   

Concrete is a fun and forgiving medium for garden ornaments that can safely be left outdoors year-round. In this beginner-friendly class, you will learn to make a stepping stones from concrete and a very large leaf of your choice. Attendees can bring their own suitable leaf if desired (like hosta, rhubarb, elephant ear, burdock – the larger the better); otherwise leaves will be provided.

Wear clothing that you don’t mind getting dirty, and bring a pair of waterproof gloves. Stepping stones will be ready for pickup and finishing with a multi-color acid stain (if desired) at the second session

Metalsmith Fabrication Class (6 weeks) with Annemarie Kallenbach

Wednesdays: September 16th, 23rd & 30th and October 7th, 14th & 21st * 6:00pm - 9:00 pm.

Beginner's class or add to/refine your skill set.  Skills include Cutting, piercing, bending, marking/texture, and coloring copper to create works of art including jewelry. Jewelry, jewelry repair and finding creation and placement is included.  Free open studio time by appointment.

Ages 18+

HALLOWEEN WITCHES OR CREEPY CRAWLIES (2 weeks) with Linda Jacobs

2 Thursdays: September 17th & 24th *  10:00am - 12:00pm

Add an artistic little witch or a bat, or a spider, or a pumpkin, or . . . . . . whatever you want! Learn how to cut glass and use all the tools. Bring in a picture or draw what you want, and have fun. When your pieces are cut, they will be embellished and trimmed and fused together in the kiln and then refired and slumped on a mold to create a standup person or creature. You claim the bragging rights!

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 September 19th * 1:00pm – 5:00pm

Come and make some metal flowers with us - big or small. All materials provided.

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

6 Mondays: September 21st & 28th and October 5th, 12th, 19th & 26th

1:00pm - 4:00pm

Ready to move beyond the basics? Returning students will strengthen their wheel-throwing skills while learning to throw larger, alter forms, and tackle more advanced projects such as lidded vessels, pitchers, matching sets, and individually chosen work. Prior wheel-throwing experience is required.

25lbs of clay included. Addional clay available for purchase. Open studio time included.

6 Mondays: September 21st & 28th and October 5th, 12th, 19th & 26

6:00PM – 9:00PM

Curious about the pottery wheel? Students will learn the basics of centering, opening, pulling walls, trimming, attaching handles, and glazing while making functional pieces such as bowls, cups, vases, and plates. No prior wheel-throwing experience is required.

25lbs of clay included. Additional clay available for purchase. Open studio time included.