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Torch Enamel on Copper Jewelry SOLD OUT

with Susan Matych-Hager

March 28th, 2026

$60 More Info

Torch Enamel on Copper Jewelry I

Saturday, March 28 th 1-4 pm

Materials: $25 included

Ages: 16 and up

This is a make-and-take class. Use a stationary torch to create enameled copper shapes for earrings and other jewelry. Basic torch safety will be discussed. Several techniques will be explored, including cutouts, sgraffito, and color blending. All materials are included.

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. AN N95 RESPIRATION MASK IS REQUIRED for your safety.

Waiting list available
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SWARM!

with Pi Benio

March 29th, 2026

$50 More Info

SWARM!

Summer is coming but so are the bugs. Create your own swarm of three to decorate your walls but not annoy you! Using slabs and coils handbuild and for those experienced in throwing learn how to make an enclosed forms. Decorate with colorful slips and learn a technique called scraffitto to make your swarm truly unique

Sun March 29, 2-4pm

$15 materials included

Registration closed
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Spinner Ring

with Annemarie Kallenbach

April 19th, 2026

$60 More Info

Spinner ring

Create a textured flared wide ring with an overlayed half round band using beginning and intermediate techniques.Copper no additional.

Silver additional 20.00

Age 13+

Sunday 1-5 pm

April 19, 2026

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Glaze It!

with Pi Benio

March 22nd, 2026

$50 More Info

Glaze It!

Did you know anything is a glaze if you fire it hot enough? Learn all about the intersection of art, chemistry and physics while applying glazes to two provided handmade forms that are totally functional pieces that are food, microwave and dishwasher safe.

Sunday March 22, 2-4pm

Materials: $14 included with class fee

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Metalsmith Studio Open Hours

with Annemarie Kallenbach

March 30th, 2026

$20 More Info

  ACA metalsmith studio is a state of the art facility with  natural gas and oxygen torches, rolling mill and numerous texture plates, buffers, large overhead shears, pickle pots, flex shafts and lathe with abundant attachments, hydraulic press with a full complement of bending and cutting accessories, and a full assortment of hand equipment.  The fee for Open Hours is 5 dollars per hour.  In addition to signing up https://adriancenterforthearts.org/classes/categories/metalsmithing-jewelry/, please text Annemarie at 708 287-9085 for the dates you are attending before 24 hours of the allotted hours (This facilitates communication for weather closures, staffing, availability communication).  Open hours expire at the end each month so come on in.  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.  Looking forward to great times together making wearable art.  Want more details, want to schedule a tour:  text or email.

 

Monday  9 am - 1 pm

Wednesday 12-4 pm

Thursday 6-9 pm

Saturday  9 am - 1 pm