Classes

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Watermixable Oils (6 weeks)

with Jill Shaffer

August 11th to September 15th, 2026

$150 More Info

Watermixable Oils with Jill Shaffer

Six Tuesdays: August 11th, 18th, & 25th and September 1st, 8th & 15th

1:00pm - 3:00pm

This class is for beginners and experienced painters. Learn to mix your colors and learn a new medium with easy cleanup! Bring with you: apron, sketchbook, photo (PRINTED) that you want to paint, and any bristle or synthetic brushes. We will provide: paint cloths, paint & canvas. 

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Intermediate/Advanced Beadmaking (6 weeks)

with Robin Schultes

July 25th to August 29th, 2026

$300 More Info

Intermediate / Advanced Beadmaking

6 Saturdays: July 25th; August 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd & 29th

9:00am – 12:00pm

Designed for students ready to expand their flameworking abilities, this class focuses on refining technique while exploring more complex forms and designs.

Instruction is tailored to the individual, allowing each student to grow at their own pace while building confidence and control in the flame. Topics may include creating and using stringers and cane, florals, hollow forms, marbles, and advanced dot pattern work.

This is the perfect class for those looking to push their skills further, develop their personal style, and explore new creative possibilities in glass.

 

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Berry Bowls

with Pi Benio

August 16th, 2026

$40 More Info

Berry Bowls with Pi Benio

Sunday, August 16th * 1:00pm - 3:00pm

In a gentle introduction, you will use the potters wheel as a tool to make super flexible and malleable slabs from which you will form the bowls, adding small handles and using a straw to create the strainer. You will make 2 berry bowls; one small and one larger.

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Intro to Beadmaking Workshop

with Robin Schultes

August 23rd, 2026

$65 More Info

Intro to Beadmaking Workshop

Sunday, August 23rd

12:00pm - 3:00pm 

Step into the world of glass art with this beginner-friendly workshop! Students will learn how to wind molten glass onto a mandrel, shape it into a bead, and apply simple color and decorative elements.

This hands-on experience is a wonderful way to try flameworking for the first time and is the perfect introduction before committing to a full 6-week course.

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Plein Air September 5

with Patti Magnes

September 5th, 2026

$10 More Info

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.