Saturday November 28th * 10:00am - 1:00pm 

Standing Tree Ornaments. Learn to use the glass cutting tools to create your one of a kind Holiday tree, then decorate it with stringers, frit, and other trimmings. Your piece will then be fired in the kiln and placed in the stand of your choosing, which you will have painted already

Ages 17+

Trees will be available for pickup one week after class 

Saturday November 28th * 1:30pm - 4:30pm

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.

Sunday November 29th * 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Class Description: This is a make-and-take class. Use a stationary torch to create holiday-themed enameled copper shapes for earrings and other jewelry. Basic torch safety will be discussed.  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.

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!

First Thursday Open Print Studio with Kadi Franson

Do you have a printmaking idea you’ve been wanting to try, or an existing project you're waiting to finish? Come to the studio to enjoy relaxed, open creative time alongside other local printmakers.

I will demonstrate how to make a Gingerbread Swiss Chalet .

The project will include four wall pieces, two roof pieces, four chimney pieces, a base for the Gingerbread house, and candies for decorations. I will explain how to make the icing with the correct consistency. I will show how to put pieces together correctly. They will be able to see the finished product and take pictures for future reference.

The box they receive will contain all the pieces they will see. I will give them a diagram and written instructions, plus ideas to add other pieces to make the house their own.

Saturday, December 5th 10 am til 12 pm. 

Saturday December 5th * 11:00am to 1:00pm

In this class you will be able to make up to six ornaments to adorne your tree or to give as gifts. 

Ages 13+

Saturday December 5th * 12:00pm - 3:00pm

Bouquet of mistletoe berries, leaves and some fun candy cane twists. In this fun and fast-paced workshop, students will work with molten glass on the end of a wire to create delicate sculptural forms inspired by nature. From flowers to whimsical organic shapes, each piece will come together into a beautiful take-home bouquet. A playful and creative class that’s perfect for all experience levels—and a wonderful way to experience the expressive side of glass.