Garden Fairies with Laura VanCamp

Saturday, October 24th 2 pm to 4 pm. 

Invite some whimsy into your garden with a set of clay fairies. Designed for all skill- this class will utilize slab-building techniques to create 2 whimsical fairy decorations for enhancing your potted plants or outdoor gardens.

Halloween Enamel Earrings with Susan Matych-Hager

Sunday October 25th * 1:00pm - 4:00pm

This is a make-and-take class. Use a stationary torch to create enameled copper Halloween shapes for earrings. Basic torch safety will be discussed. 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 FOR YOUR SAFETY.

Sunday October 25th * 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Create spooky earrings and keychains; bats, witches and sugar skulls to celebrate a favorite holiday.

Ages 13+

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 note, this is a self-guided group session with no formal instruction. Bring your own materials.

ACA members are free. Community members are $10

The Pit - Tecumseh - 415 Adrian St.

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

4 Sundays: November 1st, 8th, 15th & 22nd *  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.                        

Sunday November 1 * 1:00pm to 5:00pm 

This is a make-and-take class. Use a stationary torch to create enameled copper shapes utilizing a variety of torch enamel techniques to be assembled into a bracelet.  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 for your safety.

Friday November 6th * 6:00pm til 9:00pm

Try your hand at making blown-glass ornaments. Using an oxygen-propane torch, students will learn basic techniques for using pre-blown glaskolben to make blown-glass ornaments. Frit will be used to add color to the clear glaskolben. Learning how to control heat, gravity and blowing techniques will determine your success.

Creating these colorful ornaments will provide students a basis for working glass further in the torch. Each student will be provided 6 glaskolben. When you pick up your ornaments, be sure to bring packing material and a small container to transport your ornaments to the safety of your home. Basic torch safety will be discussed.

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.

3 Saturdays: November 7th, 14th & 21st * 9:00am - 12:00pm

In this three session class you will learn the basics of Vacuum, sand and centrifugal casting. Casting includes spruing, casting and finishing found objects, buttons and wax mold. We will work in bronze. Sterling Silver is available for an additional cost; price per market. All steps are taught; beginners and established metalsmiths welcome. Free open studio time per appointment.

Ages 18+