Classes

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Historic Walking Tour with Peter Barr

with Peter Barr

October 6th, 2024

$25 More Info

Walking Tour of the Historic District:  Sunday, October 6, 1 to 3 pm. Meet at the Lenaweee County Historical Museum by 12:55.We will walk down Dennis Street and learn about a half dozen house styles. We will also visit and talk with the owners of three private residences. Attached is an image of the C. E. Bray House, 415 Dennis Street, Adrian, c . 1905.

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Fancy Handled Basket (2 sessions)

with Jeanne Schafer

October 7th to 9th, 2024

$65 More Info

Fancy Handled Basket (2 sessions)

Monday, October 7th & Wednesday, October 9th, from 6p - 9p

Ages:  16+ years old

In this class, students will learn the art of “primitive” basket weaving. Primitive describes a pure weaving method that uses no glue, staples, or other substances other than wooden red. Mrs. Schafer has over 40 years of experience using and teaching this time-honored craft. By the end of the class, students will have created an heirloom-quality basket to keep or give as a gift.

Please know the ACA's Gallery Classroom is in a historic building with steps.

 

 

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Portrait Sculpture (6 sessions)

with Amy Philp

October 7th to 23rd, 2024

$150 More Info

Portrait Sculpture (6 sessions)

Mondays & Wednesdays, October 7th - 23rd, from 6p - 9p          (additional time may be arranged with the instructor)

Ages:  16+ years old

Sculpt a portrait bust (head and neck/shoulders) of your favorite person in clay. Bring along a friend, relative, or significant other to the first class, where they will be photographed (8 views of head). You will use copies of these images to create a 3D likeness in clay. Learn the sculpture process and how to safely hollow and dry your piece to be fired in a kiln.

Clay and tools will be supplied. Some clay experience is recommended.

Waiting list available
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Lost Wax Casting Club (3 sessions)

with Annemarie Kallenbach

October 12th to 26th, 2024

$60 More Info

Lost Wax Casting Club (3 sessions)

Saturdays, October 12th - 26th, from 9a - 12p

Ages:  18+ years old

Learn or refresh Advanced jewelry techniques: Make molds of tiny bits of nature, buttons, and miniatures or carve your own design; burn out the kiln; create molten metals with an acetylene torch or gravity-induced centrifugal casting. 

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Master Class: Observational Painting

with Tim Callaghan

October 12th, 2024

$150 More Info

Master Class:  Observational Painting with Tim Callaghan

Saturday, October 12th, from 9a - 1p

Ages:  18+ years old

Work in plein air (weather permitting) or from plants and natural materials. Tim will teach his approach to painting in water-based media directly from observation.

His own work makes the most of pattern and color, capturing the energy of the particular and drawing on sensations “that escape the confines of photographic representation. …Chance… collaborate[s] with optics, creating an authentic experience that only working in a public space can offer. Painting is about describing the sensation of seeing and can be greatly influenced by allowing the other four senses [to] contribute.”

Supplies: Work on paper (provided, or bring your own preferred surface) with acrylic, gouache, or watercolor. Please bring your own pencils, paints and brushes, palette & mixing knife, rags/paper towels, and a can of water. Chairs & tabletop easels (& some full-size) will be provided. If you have a portable easel and want to work outdoors, bring it along.