ACA is excited to launch our new Plein Air Group. This is a FREE benefit for ACA members- no charge to participate.

If you are not an ACA member and would like to attend the cost is $10

 August 1 – Adrian Center for the Arts — Meet at Acorn Studio parking

8:30 am til 11:30 am 

ACA members are free. Community members are $10.

No experience necessary.

Arrive at 8:30 am to be ready to paint at 9 am. 

ProMedica/YMCA Trails — 5660 N Adrian Hwy., Adrian — Park in the far south parking lot (right side of YMCA)

ACA members are free. Community members are $10.

Burr Ponds Park — 828 Burr St., Adrian

Arrive at 8:30 am to be ready to paint by 9 am. 

Fairy Gardens at Lindisfarne with Catherine King

Saturday, August 15th * 10:00am to 12:00pm

**You may arrive just after 9:00am if you wish to forage for your own Fairy Garden fixings**

Visit Lindisfarne, a beautiful 80 acre homestead in Tipton, full of wonder and Fairy garden fun. Unleash your imagination as you build your fairy garden with pre-collected natural materials provided by the hostess, or come up to an hour early to explore and collect your favorite building treasures. Each participant will be provided with a stump on which to build rooms, garden spaces, furniture, bridges, ladders, etc. Hot glue, tacky glue, and scissors will be available. We recommend you bring garden clippers for larger pieces. Facilities are primitive with an outhouse and an outdoor sink. Wear comfortable walking shoes if you plan to forage.

Participants are asked to park next to the Art Barn. Exact Location will be provided a few days before the event. Proceeds will help support Lindisfarne and all of the good things happening there.

Location: Tipton, MI, exact address will be provided before the event.

Ages 16+

ACA members are free. Community members are $10.

Ramsdell Park — 1957 Glen Hill Hwy., Clayton

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

The eARTh Series, Eco Printing on Silk with Julia Tomaro

Saturday, August 22nd * 10:00am - 12:00pm

Participants will learn how to use plant material to transfer images onto a silk scarf. Jacquard silk dyes will be used. As a plus, experimentation using turmeric as a photo responsive dye will be explored on paper and silk. Participants will be able to come back to class two to four hours after scarves are steamed or prints have sunbathed to pick up their work. Work will be available in the Gallery office for those who cannot come back that day. Please bring gloves to protect from dyes. Wear appropriate clothing for dye. One might want to wear an apron.

ACA members are free. Community members are $10

Lindisfarne – 3333 Munger Road, Tipton – Park by first outbuilding (Art Barn – small red barn on the right)

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

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.