Classes

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Plein Air September 19

with Patti Magnes

September 19th, 2026

$10 More Info

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

 

Heritage Park – 3221 N. Adrian Hwy, Adrian – Meet at the first parking lot.

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

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Intermediate Wheel Throwing: Beyond the Basics (6 weeks)

with Erin Hoekzema

September 21st to October 26th, 2026

$300 More Info

6 Mondays: September 21st & 28th and October 5th, 12th, 19th & 26th

1:00pm - 4:00pm

Ready to move beyond the basics? Returning students will strengthen their wheel-throwing skills while learning to throw larger, alter forms, and tackle more advanced projects such as lidded vessels, pitchers, matching sets, and individually chosen work. Prior wheel-throwing experience is required.

25lbs of clay included. Addional clay available for purchase. Open studio time included.

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Beginner Wheel Throwing (6 weeks)

with Erin Hoekzema

September 21st to October 26th, 2026

$300 More Info

6 Mondays: September 21st & 28th and October 5th, 12th, 19th & 26

6:00PM – 9:00PM

Curious about the pottery wheel? Students will learn the basics of centering, opening, pulling walls, trimming, attaching handles, and glazing while making functional pieces such as bowls, cups, vases, and plates. No prior wheel-throwing experience is required.

25lbs of clay included. Additional clay available for purchase. Open studio time included.

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Pastel Plus (6 weeks)

with Jill Shaffer

September 22nd to October 27th, 2026

$145 More Info

Pastel Plus with Jill Shaffer

Tuesdays: September 22nd & 29th; October 6th, 13th, 20th & 27th

1:00pm to 3:00pm

Creativity is in the air at Acorn Studios...join this class and learn new techniques and tips in using the medium of Soft Pastel. You will be introduced to several types of paper, also using Pastel as a "wet" medium. 

Bring to class: Any soft pastels you have on hand, a printed photo for reference, & an apron. ACA will provide: paper, soft pastels, paint cloths & easels. 

Ages 16+

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Fun with Fusing – It’s Fall

with Sue McDowell

September 23rd, 2026

$50 More Info

Fun with Fusing - It's Fall with Sue McDowell

Wednesday September 23rd * 6:00pm - 8:30pm

Create your own suncatchers (1.5" x 3.5") or simple tiles (up to 3" x 3") with the colors of this beautiful season. All tools and glass provided.

No experience necessary.

Students can expect to make several small pieces.