4 Sundays: October 4th, 11th, 18th & 25th *  9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Dive into the world of molten glass and discover the art of beadmaking! In this beginner-friendly class, you’ll learn how to build beads on the mandrel, shape them with confidence, and add simple, colorful designs. In a welcoming and safe studio environment, you’ll get comfortable working with the flame while exploring your creativity. The perfect place to begin your flameworking journey as well as a continuation for our intermediate students.                        

Erin Hoekzema, Pi Benio & Cyndi Timoszyk - Instructors

6 Sundays: October 4th, 11th, 18th & 25th and November 1st & 8th

11:00 AM–2:00 PM

Explore the unpredictable and exciting world of alternative firing in this hands-on course. Students will build and prepare work while learning Traditional Raku for metallic and crackled surfaces, Naked Raku for bold black-and-white patterns, and horsehair and feather firing for delicate carbon markings.

The course will also cover burnishing techniques and Pi’s coffee-can sawdust reduction process, which uses sawdust and heat to create a smooth, shiny jet-black surface inspired by the celebrated pottery of Pueblo artist Maria Martinez.

The final sessions will focus on hands-on outdoor firings and the dramatic results created through fire, smoke, and reduction.

Join the Adrian Center for the Arts for some Mixed Media Art making on Sunday, October 4th anytime between 1:00pm and 4:00pm.

Attend the reception for artist Alisa Clark's solo exhibition, The Inner YES, in the gallery, then take the family to the Youth Studio to create some art inspired by Alisa's work. 

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 Family Fun time is free to the public, but registration is encouraged. All are welcome, but activities are geared towards families with children 10 and under.

This event is sponsored by Kiwanis Club of Adrian, The Sigmund Foundation and Adrian Noon Rotary Club.

Sunday October 4th * 1:00pm - 4:00pm

This is a make-and-take class. Use a stationary torch to create enameled copper shapes for earrings and other jewelry. Basic torch safety will be discussed. Several techniques will be explored, including cutouts, sgraffito, and color blending. 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

Tuesday October 6th & Thursday October 8th * 6:00pm - 8:30 pm

Let the flexibility of clay, along with the human body and facial features express feeling in sculpture. By creating a figure in clay, students will explore the expression of emotion. Students will learn how to hollow out their sculpture before firing in a kiln. The piece can then be finished using oxides, paint, glaze or wax.

Extra available studio time can be arranged with the instructor.

2 Tuesdays: October 6th and 13th * 6:30pm - 9:00pm

Using a bracelet as your canvas, this beginner class will introduce metalsmith concepts and create a one of a kind wearable object of Artin copper (silver will be available for additional cost).  Use of texture, color and bending will be learned.  Free open studio time per appointment.

Ages 13+

Wednesday October 7th * 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Skip the messy pumpkin guts and carve one that will last year after year! In this hands-on class, you will choose a pre-thrown hollow clay form and transform it into your own one-of-a-kind ceramic jack-o’-lantern. You’ll decorate your pumpkin, add a stem and other details, and carve or paint a face or design to give it plenty of personality.

You will have the opportunity to add colored clay slips to paint your pumpkins before they are fired and finished with a clear glaze or you can choose a glaze color that will be  finished for you. Pieces will be picked up the following week. No experience necessary. 

Thursday October 8th * 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Enjoy your favorite beverage in a shotglass you created.

Please wear long pants and closed toed shoes.