2026 Teen Camp at the ACA

June 22-26

Times 9:30-4pm

Ages 12 and up 

Is your teen always drawing, begging for more supplies and making things? Are you dealing with a creative kid? 

Your teen can be immersed in a fun-filled week of creativity at the Adrian Center for the Arts.  They will be inspired as they work in different studios on the ACA campus and learn from a variety of talented artists, using a wide range of art media. Participants will have an opportunity to experience new things, expand their art knowledge and skills, all while surrounded by others just like them.

Participants should bring a packed lunch, we provide water and snacks daily. 

Textured Stackable Silver Rings with Annemarie Kallenbach

Saturday, June 27th * 10:00am - 12:00pm

You will learn numerous jewelry skills (hammer, ring mandrel and soldering and patinas; filing and sanding) while creating beautiful fun rings from half round sterling silver wire. 

Material cost: $20 (for silver) - included in class price

Age 15+

Glass on a Wire Workshop - Flowers!

Saturday, June 27th

12:00pm - 3:00pm

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.

Flameworking Sampler Workshop

Sunday, June 28th

12:00pm - 3:00pm

Curious about flameworking? This sampler workshop offers a little bit of everything! Students will get hands-on experience working both on and off the mandrel while creating beads and marbles using soft glass.

This class is ideal for anyone wanting to explore the possibilities of flameworking in a fun, supportive environment before diving deeper into specific techniques.

Art Together invites families to experience art in a new way through guided gallery visits and hands-on creative activities. For many participants, this may be their first experience visiting a professional art gallery. While some families regularly engage with the arts, others may find gallery spaces intimidating or unfamiliar. This program was intentionally created to ensure every family feels comfortable, welcomed, and inspired.

This FREE art experience is geared towards families with children 10 and under.

All are welcome. 

 This program is funded by The Sigmund Foundation and Adrian Noon Rotary. 

You are welcome to come anytime between 1 pm and 4 pm. 

TINY LINO PRINT SERIES - PINK ERASER STAMPS with Kadi Franson

Sunday, June 28th * 1:00pm - 4:00pm * Ages: 15+

Anyone who attended elementary school knows the classic pink eraser - but have you ever carved one? In this workshop, we’ll use traditional linocut tools to transform these everyday school supplies into creative stamps for relief printing. This will be a fun, enjoyable process that will provide a low-stakes introduction to linocut printmaking.

Everyone will leave with pink eraser stamps for cards, zines, labels, or anywhere that needs a stamp! Feel free to bring a few images to use in your designs. If you need ideas, consider simple shapes of plants, animals, or small objects that inspire you.

The workshop fee covers all material costs. Beginners welcome!

2D Flower Vase with Laura VanCamp

Sunday, June 28th * 2:00pm - 4:00pm

In this class we will be combining the 2D with the 3D! You will create your own vase silhouette in the 2D. We will then add a pocket to the back of the silhouette, making it capable of holding freshly picked or dried flowers.

Paint and Pour Landscape with Tayleen Theisen

Sunday June 28 * 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Join us for a paint and pour class inspired by the paintings of Shirley VanBenschoten.  A fine arts graduate of Sienna Heights University art program, she resided in Tecumseh and was president of the Lenawee Council for the Visual Arts when it became the Adrian Center for the Arts. Using acrylic paint mixed with pour medium you will create an abstracted landscape. This class is perfect for those who love nature and thinking outside the box.

Ages 13+