Pastel Plus

Tuesday April 7, 2026 thru May 12, 2026 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Six weeks of a creative learning experience. SOFT PASTEL is pure pigment in stick form. You will learn how to use this stick tool to create your Art. You will also learn how to transform this pastel to a liquidpaint, as a background wash. Pastel pencils will also be used.

Bring to class: Sketchbook, any soft pastels you have, a printed photo reference, apron, paint cloth.

ACA will furnish: Papers, some pastels, easels and backboards.

$15 materials included 

Age 16 and up

BARN QUILTS IN GLASS with Linda Jacobs

4 Thursdays: April 9th, 16th, 23rd & 30th * 10:00am - 1:00pm

It is becoming more and more popular to see patterns from Grandma’s favorite quilt painted on the ends of barns all over the country. We will look at the ways this trend developed and see many possible patterns for your own barn quilt. You design the colors, choose the stained glass, and work out the pattern for a 12x12 inch finished piece to hang on your wall or display on an easel.

Materials: $45 - included in cost of class

Ages: 17 and older

In this class you will blow a special shaped vessel. 

Please note it will be hot in the glass studio. Long hair must be pulled back, closed toed shoes are requried. 

Thursday, April 9th 

1 pm to 4 pm 

Clay Sampler

Learn basic forming techniques in both handbuilding and throwing geared for beginners. We will cover soft and leather hard slabs using the slab roller, coil forms using the extruder, an introduction to  the potters wheel and glazes and glazing.

Sat April 11-May 2, 10am-noon

Materials: $45 included with class fee. 

Marbles Workshop

1 session • 3 hours 

Sat April 11th • 12-3pm

Description:

Discover the mesmerizing art of marble making! Learn to shape and design colorful marbles using soft glass rods in a creative, relaxing environment. A perfect introduction to one of flameworking’s most magical forms.

In this class you will blow a special shaped vessel. 

Please note it will be hot in the glass studio. Long hair must be pulled back, closed toed shoes are requried. 

Saturday, April 11th 

1 pm to 4 pm 

Torch Enamel on Copper Jewelry I

Sunday, April 12th  1-4 pm

Materials: $25 included

Ages: 16 and up

This is a make-and-take class. Use a stationary torch to create enameled copper shapes for earrings and other jewelry. Basic torch safety will be discussed. Several techniques will be explored, including cutouts, sgraffito, and color blending. All materials are included.

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. AN N95 RESPIRATION MASK IS REQUIRED for your safety.

MOSAIC GLASS GAMEBOARDS with Linda Jacobs

3 Mondays: April 13th, 20th & 27th * 10:00am – 1:00pm

Whether you play chess or checkers or just like to see a beautiful addition to your home décor, this is the class to design your own original piece! Stained glass in your color preferences and a border that you make up make this a one-of-a-kind pleaser. Finished size is 18x18, materials provided, or if you have a small, square table or chest you’d like to bring in, by all means do it!

Cost of materials: $55 - included in cost of class

Age: 18 and older