Veterans Creative Expression Through Storytelling and Public Presentation

This course will explore how veterans can leverage their military experiences through storytelling and public speaking techniques, working with tips for crafting compelling stories and presentations. According to the Warrior Allegiance Organization, public speaking is a powerful platform for veterans to advocate for causes that are important to them, such as veterans’ rights, mental health, education, and employment opportunities. 

Saturday, September 27th 12 pm to 2 pm 

This class is FREE to all Veterans thanks to the Flagstar Foundation. 

Course Title: Watercolor Trees with Tina Hotchkiss** 

**Course Description:**

 Unlock the enchanting world of watercolor painting in our inspiring course, "Watercolor Trees with Tina Hotchkiss." Designed for artists of all levels, this immersive experience invites you to explore the delicate beauty of trees as you learn to create breathtaking landscapes that resonate with depth and emotion.

 In this course, you will embark on a creative journey where the interplay of textures, form, and light becomes your canvas. Under Tina’s expert guidance, you will master the art of depicting both background and foreground trees, employing techniques that breathe life into your landscapes. Discover how to create a harmonious composition that captures the viewer's eye and evokes a sense of tranquility.

Introduction to Glass Bead Making

Make your very first glass beads! We will discuss important studio safety procedures, followed by time with a surface mix torch creating glass beads using soda-lime glass rods. You will make basic torus and cylinder shape beads and explore the properties of glass, including making your own frit. All materials included.

IMPORTANT: Students taking glass courses 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.

Ages: 16 and up

Saturday, September 27, 2025, 1 pm-5 pm

Playing with Watercolor

Want to try something new without judgement? Play with art using watercolor paints and a variety of papers. See what the addition of salt, glue, and tape can do to your creations. Lose the fear!

Sun Sept 28, 2-5pm

Acorn Studio

Drawing in Glass

Mondays, Sept. 29, Oct. 6, 13, 2010am - 1pmLove to draw?  You can do it in glass too!  Use an engraving tool on transparent glass with a printed 10-12" picture from your phone or a magazine. It can be a landscape, cityscape, seascape, or a beautiful architectural building - come with it to class.  Make sure it has background details as well as subject matter. I will also have choices available. Framing will be provided.Ages 17-adult

Veterans Creative Expression Through Storytelling and Public Presentation

This course will explore how veterans can leverage their military experiences through storytelling and public speaking techniques, working with tips for crafting compelling stories and presentations. According to the Warrior Allegiance Organization, public speaking is a powerful platform for veterans to advocate for causes that are important to them, such as veterans’ rights, mental health, education, and employment opportunities. 

Wednesday, October 1st 4 pm to 6 pm

This class is FREE to all Veterans thanks to the Flagstar Foundation. 

Fall  '25 Teen Club (8 sessions)

Teen club Thursday  October 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 November 6, 13, 20

Ages:  12 - 17 years old

In ACA's Teen Club, young artists are surrounded by other creative minds. We work with a broad range of artistic challenges & media, and everyone is encouraged to explore their personal style.

Please know the Youth Studio is in a historic building with steps.

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Fall '25 Kids Club (6 sessions)

Saturdays October 4, 11, 18, 25    November 1,8, 15, 22

10 am til 12 pm 

Ages:  6 - 11 years old

Encourage your young artists to explore their creative powers in our Kids Club. Participants work with various media and explore all kinds of ideas throughout the sessions.  The small class size allows the experienced instructor to work with every individual student to develop their ideas and express their unique artwork.

Please know our Youth Studio is in a historic building with steps.

Link to campus map