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. 

The fee for Open Hours is 5 dollars per hour. 

In addition to signing up on the website, please text Annemarie at 708-287-9085 for the dates you are attending before 24 hours of the allotted hours (This facilitates communication for weather closures, staffing, availability communication). 

Open hours expire at the end each month so come on in.  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.  Looking forward to great times together making wearable art.  Want more details, want to schedule a tour:  text or email.

Monday  9 am - 1 pm

Wednesday 12-4 pm

Thursday 6-9 pm

Saturday  9 am - 1 pm

Glass on a Wire Workshop - Flowers!

Sunday, August 30th

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.

First Thursday Open Print Studio with Kadi Franson

Thursday, September 3rd * 6:00pm - 8:30pm

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.

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 bring your own materials.

ACA members are free. Community members are $10

Riverside Park — 321 S. McKenzie St., Adrian

Meet at the first parking lot off of McKenzie St.

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

Forage and Feast at Lindisfarne with Jill Shaffer

Saturday, September 5th * 10:00am - 12:00pm

Join hostess Lindesfarne owners Andy and Cathrine King and Plant expert Jill Shaffer on a food adventure. You will need your walking shoes, a notebook & pen, a camera, and a shopping bag as you walk part of the 80 acre homestead to learn about nature's abundance. Things you think are weeds are edible, nutritious and delicious!

Along the walk, Jill will point out various plants and how they can be used for food. You can pick some for your use. Her knowledge and enthusiasm for foraging and cooking with these surprising plants is matched by her kitchen skills. After the walk, folks will gather for some tasty treats prepared by Jill for the event, including a soup, a salad and quiche made with foraged ingredients.  Please be prepared to walk on uneven ground and to be in nature, including an outdoor composting toilet and a dry sink. Bring your own beverage. 

Ages 16+

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 bring your own materials.

ACA members are free. Community members are $10

The Pit – Tecumseh - 415 Adrian St, Tecumseh

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

Molded Concrete Stepping Stones (2 weeks) with Lee Walsh

2 Wednesdays: September 16th & 23rd * 1:00pm - 2:00pm   

Concrete is a fun and forgiving medium for garden ornaments that can safely be left outdoors year-round. In this beginner-friendly class, you will learn to make a stepping stones from concrete and a very large leaf of your choice. Attendees can bring their own suitable leaf if desired (like hosta, rhubarb, elephant ear, burdock – the larger the better); otherwise leaves will be provided.

Wear clothing that you don’t mind getting dirty, and bring a pair of waterproof gloves. Stepping stones will be ready for pickup and finishing with a multi-color acid stain (if desired) at the second session

Metalsmith Fabrication Class (6 weeks) with Annemarie Kallenbach

Wednesdays: September 16th, 23rd & 30th and October 7th, 14th & 21st * 6:00pm - 9:00 pm.

Beginner's class or add to/refine your skill set.  Skills include Cutting, piercing, bending, marking/texture, and coloring copper to create works of art including jewelry. Jewelry, jewelry repair and finding creation and placement is included.  Free open studio time by appointment.

Ages 18+