September Bouquet (Make-and-Take) with Robin Schultes

Sunday September 27th * 9:00am - 12:00pm 

Bouquet of disk flowers, tiny buds and leaves!  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.

Glass Chain Link (Make-and-Take) with Robin Schultes

Sunday September 27th * 12:30pm - 3:30pm

Using premade stringers, students will learn how to form and assemble elegant glass chain links. A bit of torch experience is helpful but not necessary for this fun, fast-paced project. You can walk away wearing your new masterpiece!

TINY LINO PRINT SERIES - SEED PACKETS with Kadi Franson

Sunday, September 27th * 1:00pm - 4:00pm * Ages: 15+

Many plants are going to seed—but where to put them all? In hand-printed packets, of course! In this workshop, we will make small block prints to stamp onto seed packets; a handmade touch for labeling seeds for next year’s planting cycle, giving as gifts, or contributing to a free little seed library. This will be a fun, enjoyable process that will provide a low-stakes introduction to linocut printmaking.

Everyone will leave with their own set of stamped packets and a custom block print to continue using at home. Feel free to bring a few photo references or drawings of the plant you will be depicting to use in your designs.

The workshop fee covers all material costs. Beginners welcome!

Sunday September 27th * 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Wth over 17,500 species of butterflies in the world, there are so many ways they show off their beautiful colors and designs. Students will make 3 beautiful butterflies; a small, medium and a large. They will start with a template, then create their favorite butterflies using stamps, rollers and colored slips.

The projects will be bisque fired then glaze fired in clear and ready to pick up in 2 - 3 weeks. The finished butterflies can be placed into a potted plant or mounted on a wall or piece of wood to be displayed.

Please note the the youth studio is in a historic building with stairs. 

Adults and Youth 6 - 14

Throw It AND Glaze It (2 sessions) with Pi Benio

2 Sundays: September 27th & October 4th * 2:00pm - 4:00pm

In two, two hour sessions learn both the basics of wheel throwing by forming at least one bowl and then glazing it. The second class you will learn about the mysteries of glaze and firing, where art, chemistry and physics intersect. You will choose the glazes of your choice for your fully functional, food, dishwasher and microwave safe bowls.

Throughout, experienced instructors will provide the support and advice you need to be successful. Clay, tools, and glaze firing all provided. Your bowls will be ready for pickup at a later date to show off your new artistic skills to all.

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!

Leaf Plates 

Preserve the summer of 26 by impressing fallen fall foliage into clay. The structure of the up to 10" leaf or a collection of smaller leaves will reveal its structure in amazing detail. Your finished dish will be a serviceable food, dishwasher and microwave safe serving plate sure to attract attention.

 Thurs Oct 1, noon-2

Location: Clay It Forward, 210 S Evans, Tecumseh

Fall '26  Teen Club (8 weeks) with Taina Mantey

8 Thursdays:  October 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd & 29th and November 5th, 12th & 19th * 4:00pm - 6:00pm 

Is your teen always doodling, making messes and creating stuff? They are an artist! Teen club provides an opportunity for young artists to be among their peers and try new art forms. Much of what we explore is based upon student interest, the first session includes a discussion of what the group would like to explore.