Classes

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Metalsmith Studio Open Hours – by appointment

with Annemarie Kallenbach

September 30th to December 30th, 2026

$20 More Info

The ACA metalsmith studio is a state of the art facility with natural gas & oxygen torches, rolling mill & numerous texture plates, buffers, large overhead shears, pickle pots, flex shafts & lathe with abundant attachments, hydraulic press with a full complement of bending & cutting accessories, and a full assortment of hand equipment. 

4 hour pass for $20.00, You may purchase additional hours as needed. 

There is a monitor in attendance but no actual scheduled teaching. Participants can use tools with which they are competent and comfortable. All safety precautions are to be followed and are posted. 

Daytime, evening and weekend hours by appt by texting director (phone number will be sent in follow up email) 

Ages 18+

Looking forward to great times together making wearable art!

 

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Fresh Wreath Class

with Pi Benio

November 14th, 2026

$50 More Info

With the guidance of a former nursery owner and a Greenfield Village florist learn to make your own fresh greenery wreath including make your own bow to bring a personal touch to your holiday season.

All materials supplied.

Sat Nov 14, 10am-noon Location: Clay Studio

Instructors: Pi Benio and Jill Shaffer

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Building Floral and Vining Cane for Beads

with Susan Matych-Hager

November 14th, 2026

$70 More Info

Sunday November 14th * 1:00pm to 4:00pm 

This class presumes some torchwork glass experience prior to enrolling in the class. We will explore several methods of creating glass cane for drawing leaves, vines and flowers. If there is time, we will make a floral bead of your imagining to learn how to apply the cane once it has been created.                                                                                               

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.

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Something Fishy SOLD OUT

with Dan Higgins

November 14th, 2026

$65 More Info

Saturday November 14th * 1:00pm – 5:00pm

Come make a metal fish sculpture with us! All materials provided.

IMPORTANT: Please wear a long sleeve shirt, long pants, covered toe shoes and hair ties (if needed).

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Blown Glass Ornaments Using Glaskolben

with Susan Matych-Hager

November 15th, 2026

$50 More Info

Sunday November 15th * 1:00pm - 4:00pm

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.