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Adrian Center for the Arts



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Holiday Ornaments

$60

with Dennis Swartzlander

Calendar Dec 12, 2026 at 1 pm

In this two hours class, we’ll discuss and see the process involved in making porcelain slip crystalline christmas ornaments.  There will be a demo with all the steps needed to complete an ornament.  Then class participants will have time to glaze two ornaments for glaze firing.  The ornaments will be ready to pick up by the following weekend. 

Saturday, Dec 12th 1 pm to 3 pm 

Marble Making Workshop

$60

with Robin Schultes

Calendar Dec 13, 2026 at 9 am

Sunday December 13th * 9:00am til 12:00pm

Discover the mesmerizing art of marble making! In this workshop, students will learn how to gather, shape, and balance glass to create beautiful, round marbles.

We’ll explore color application and simple design techniques while developing control and confidence in the flame. A relaxing and rewarding introduction to one of flameworking’s most magical forms.

Card/Mail Basket (2 sessions)

$50

with Jeanne Schafer

Calendar Dec 14, 2026 at 6 pm

Monday December 14th and Wednesday December 16th

6:00pm til 9:00pm

In this class you will weave the perfect basket for your mail or holiday cards. 

Ages 13+

 

Victorian Icicles (Make-and-Take)

$50

with Robin Schultes

Calendar Dec 19, 2026 at 12 pm

Victorian Icicles (Make-and-Take) with Robin Schultes

Saturday, December 19th* 12:00pm - 3:00pm

Work with borosilicate tubing to create your shimmering icicles! Each student receives 6 glass blanks made of beautiful scalloped tubing to transform into beautiful winter Icicles!

Glass on wire - Ornaments

$50

with Robin Schultes

Calendar Dec 19, 2026 at 12:30 pm

Saturday December 19th * 12:30pm - 3:30pm

Celebrate the season with color in this fun and festive flameworking workshop! Students will create delicate sculptural forms from molten soft glass on the end of a wire, using brilliant transparent colors layered over white glass for a vibrant, glowing effect. We’ll shape the glass into playful feather points, lollipops, candy twists, and other whimsical forms that come together to create a sparkling holiday ornament designed to nestle among the branches of your tree.

The finished piece is reminiscent of colorful confetti or tiny fireworks, bringing a joyful burst of color to your holiday décor. Perfect for all experience levels, this workshop is a creative and memorable way to explore the magic of glass.

Vibrant Multigenerational Heirloom Icicle

$20

with Pi Benio

Calendar Dec 19, 2026 at 1 pm

Ages: 6 - 19

Saturday December 19th * 1:00pm to 3:00pm

Bring your family members, kids, grandkids, grandparents and learn about the most amazing fiber....... WOOL. Each family member will make several solid balls in an array of colors   to be incorporated into several ornaments, thread them together and create family heirlooms that will festoon your tree for years to come.

(up to 8 family members count as one)





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