Winter '25 Teen Club (8 sessions)

Teen club Thursday dates Jan 23, 30, Feb 6, 13, 20, 27, March 6, 13

Ages:  12 - 17 years old

In ACA's Teen Club, young artists are surrounded by other creative minds. We work with a broad range of artistic challenges & media, and everyone is encouraged to explore their personal style.

Please know the Youth Studio is in a historic building with steps.

Fall '24 Kids Club (8 sessions)

Saturdays Jan 25, feb 1, 8, 15, 22 March 1, 8, 15

Ages:  6 - 11 years old

Encourage your young artists to explore their creative powers in our Kids Club. Participants work with various media and explore all kinds of ideas throughout the sessions.  The small class size allows the experienced instructor to work with every individual student to develop their ideas and express their unique artwork.

Please know our Youth Studio is in a historic building with steps.

Lively Lizard with Jim and Amy Anderson

There are approximately 6,000 species of these cold blooded reptiles in the world!  Students will create their own unique reptile with spots, stripes or other designs using a variety of tools and colored slips  After class projects are bisque fired, they will be glazed in a clear coat and ready to be picked up in about three to four weeks.

Sunday, February 16, 2-4

Watercolors from beginning to expert!  Class will include demonstrations and fun ideas to enjoy and use in creating your special paintings.  You will set your own pace.

February 21- March 28           Home School welcome

Fridays 1:00-3:00

Please bring to class:  sketchbook, apron, and any watercolors you may have..  Paper will be available for a small fee.

Paper-Bag Planter Cover

Saturday, March 1  10 am – 1 pm

Use recycled shipping bags to make trendy, homespun planter covers that are custom printed using antique movable wood and metal type on vintage sign presses. Bring your own paper Amazon bags or use ours. Make and take! Easy-peasy.

(age 15 through adult)    Maximum # students: 5

Instructors: Cathie Royer and Phil Driscoll

Printmaking studio (lower level Bldg. 46)

Birds of a Feather with Jim and Amy Anderson

Students will collaborate together to create a set of their favorite birds. They will use the tools and colored slips provided. Come with your ideas and be ready to have fun! Projects will be slow dried and clear glazed, ready to pick up in three to four weeks.

Sunday, March 16, 2-4

With Kadi Franson

Date and time: Sunday, April 6th, from 1-5p

Ages: 15+

Maximum 6 participants

With Earth Day approaching, what better way to celebrate than to create art? Learn the art of linocut printmaking in this hands-on class, where we will carve designs that express care and appreciation for the river that defines our watershed.

In this workshop, you will learn how to hand carve and print a mono-color linoleum block print from start to finish. By the end of the session, everyone will have a reusable carved block and at least one final print to take home. Please bring a few images or sketches inspired by the River Raisin to use in your designs. 

 Please note this studio is in a historic building with steps. 

The workshop fee covers all material costs. Beginners welcome!