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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Marbles 2 Workshop

with Robin Schultes

July 26th, 2026

$60 More Info

Marbles 2 Workshop

Sunday, July 26th

12:00pm - 3:00pm

Ready to take your marble skills further? This workshop builds on foundational techniques while introducing more dynamic and intricate designs.

Students will explore patterns such as deep twists, folded cane, and layered effects to create visually stunning marbles. A perfect next step for those who have taken Marbles 1 or have prior experience.

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August Clay Club (4 weeks)

with Erin Hoekzema

August 4th to 27th, 2026

$100 More Info

August Clay Club (4 weeks) with Laura VanCamp & Pi Benio

Available hours:

Thursdays, August 6th, 13th, 20th & 27th * 10:00am - 8:00pm 

AND Tuesdays, August 4th, 11th, 18th & 25th * 5:00pm - 9:00pm

Want to work on your clay skills and projects?  No instruction is provided; however, clay residents will be available to answer questions. Clay will be available for purchase at $45/box, which covers glazes & firing.

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Metalsmith Studio Open Hours

with Annemarie Kallenbach

August 30th, 2026

$20 More Info

The ACA metalsmith studio is a state of the art facility with natural gas & oxygen torches, rolling mill & numerous texture plates, buffers, large overhead shears, pickle pots, flex shafts & lathe with abundant attachments, hydraulic press with a full complement of bending & cutting accessories, and a full assortment of hand equipment. 

The fee for Open Hours is 5 dollars per hour. 

In addition to signing up on the website, 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

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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+