Pastel Plus with Jill Shaffer

Tuesdays: September 22nd & 29th; October 6th, 13th, 20th & 27th

1:00pm to 3:00pm

Creativity is in the air at Acorn Studios...join this class and learn new techniques and tips in using the medium of Soft Pastel. You will be introduced to several types of paper, also using Pastel as a "wet" medium. 

Bring to class: Any soft pastels you have on hand, a printed photo for reference, & an apron. ACA will provide: paper, soft pastels, paint cloths & easels. 

Ages 16+

Fun with Fusing - It's Fall with Sue McDowell

Wednesday September 23rd * 6:00pm - 8:30pm

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. 

An Apple a Day with Lynne Morea

Thursday, September 24th * 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Join us for a step by step watercolor project of a branch of apples!

Intro to Beadmaking Workshop with Robin Schultes

Saturday September 26th * 9:00am - 12:00pm  

Step into the world of glass art with this beginner-friendly workshop! Students will learn how to wind molten glass onto a mandrel, shape it into a bead, and apply simple color and decorative elements.

This hands-on experience is a wonderful way to try flameworking for the first time and is the perfect introduction before committing to a full 6-week course.

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.

Bi-Centennial Park – 5543 Tipton Hwy., Tipton

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

Family Fun- Stack o'Jacks

Bring the family for fun when everyone makes a jack-o-lantern out of clay that will stack on each other for some family support.You will learn how to hand build hollow forms to create unique pumpkin shapes around a rod, then carve or cut a face into it, just like cutting a jack-o-lantern.Each individual can create a different character and in different sizes. You will used underglazes to add color. After firing the creations we'll cut a metal rod to fit your family's jacks on. Then you can stack and display them in any order you choose.

Saturday, September 26th 10-12 

Registration is for up to 4 people and must include one adult.  

Pottery Sampler (5 weeks) with Pi Benio

5 Saturdays: Sept 26th & Oct 3rd, 10th, 17th & 24th

10:00am - 12:00pm 

Learn a variety of ceramic techniques including forming with soft and leatherhard slab, throwing on the potters wheel and glazing. It will be fast paced but suited for beginners with the support of an experienced teacher to help insure your success. In the end you will create a minium of seven completed works. Generous studio time outside of class will allow you to practice your new found skills.

Create Your Own Shotglass

Saturday September 26th * 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Enjoy your favorite beverage in a shotglass you created.

Please wear long pants and closed toed shoes.