Flameworking Sampler Workshop

Saturday, August 29th

12:00pm - 3:00pm

Curious about flameworking? This sampler workshop offers a little bit of everything! Students will get hands-on experience working both on and off the mandrel while creating beads and marbles using soft glass.

This class is ideal for anyone wanting to explore the possibilities of flameworking in a fun, supportive environment before diving deeper into specific techniques.

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. 

Sunday September 13th * 12:00PM – 3:00 PM

Create a little handmade magic in this clay hand-building class! Participants will build and personalize their own whimsical witch’s hat luminary from clay. You’ll learn simple hand-building techniques—such as shaping, attaching, adding texture, and creating decorative details—to make a one-of-a-kind hat that reflects your style. Add stars, moons, vines, a band, or other spooky-season touches.

This class is welcoming to beginners as well as returning clay artists. All materials, tools, and instruction are included. Pieces will be kiln-fired, glaze dipped and ready for pickup at a later date just in time for October. 

Handwoven Napkin Basket with Jeanne Schafer

Tuesday Sept 15th & Thursday 17th * 6:00pm to 8:30pm

In this class you'll learn to cut, measure and weave raw material to make a napkin basket. 

Ages 13+

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+