Classes

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All about Wool: Spinning, Felting and Natural Dyeing (4 weeks)

with Pi Benio

November 10th to December 8th, 2026

$75 More Info

4 Tuesdays: November 10th & 17th (skip Nov 24 for holiday) and December 1st & 8th * 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Learn what an amazing fiber wool is! Beginning and continuing students who wish to grow totheir spinning skills are invited to join the class. Using vintage spinning wheels learn how to prepare wool, make thread, ply and yield yarn suitable for knitting and crocheting or other fiber arts. Washed and carded prepared wool will be provided. Short introductions about natural dyeing and felting will be interspersed.

Location: Taught at Tink and the Frog in downtown Adrian, 128 E Maumee

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Vintage Ceramic Christmas Trees – Cast, Create & Glaze (2 sessions)

with Erin Hoekzema

November 11th to 18th, 2026

$85 More Info

2 Wednesdays: November 11th 6:00pm - 8:00pm and November 18th 6:00pm - 7:30pm 

Bring back the magic of the classic ceramic Christmas tree and make yours from the mold up! In this two-session workshop, you’ll learn the slip-casting process while creating your own vintage ceramic Christmas tree plus 3–4 miniature trees.

During the first session, you’ll cast your trees, clean up the seams, and create the holes for the colorful lights. During the second session, you’ll decorate your trees with glaze and learn how the light kit is installed.

Your tree includes a light kit and colorful plastic bulbs. After glazing you’ll be able to choose your bulbs and complete the final assembly at home. No clay experience necessary.

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BEVELED GLASS ORNAMENTS (2 weeks)

with Linda Jacobs

November 13th to 20th, 2026

$40 More Info

2 Thursdays: November 13th and 20th * 10:00am - 12:00pm 

Learn to use the glass tools and beveled glass pieces to create an original holiday or any day ornament. We have a variety of bevels to select from, add a little stained glass color around the outside, add a little copper foil and solder everything together. Attach a wire to hang and you’re ready for the holidays!

Age: 17+

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Inspired by Nature Glass Icicle Ornaments

with Susan Matych-Hager

November 13th, 2026

$65 More Info

Friday November 13th * 6:00pm to 9:00pm    

Make your own crystal clear, sparkling glass icicle ornaments inspired by nature!. These are beautiful when hung on your tree, catching and reflecting the lights in all directions. We will discuss basic safety techniques for the studio as well as work in the oxygen-fuel torch using borosilicate glass to practice making loops for the top of the ornament as well as make the ornament itself.   

                                                                                          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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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