with Robin Schultes
March 7th, 2026
Marbles Workshop
Sat Mar 7 • 12–3 PM
Description:
Discover the mesmerizing art of marble making! Learn to shape and design colorful marbles using soft glass rods in a creative, relaxing environment. A perfect introduction to one of flameworking’s most magical forms.
with Jill Shaffer
April 7th to May 12th, 2026
Pastel Plus
Tuesday April 7, 2026 thru May 12, 2026 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Six weeks of a creative learning experience. SOFT PASTEL is pure pigment in stick form. You will learn how to use this stick tool to create your Art. You will also learn how to transform this pastel to a liquidpaint, as a background wash. Pastel pencils will also be used.
Bring to class: Sketchbook, any soft pastels you have, a printed photo reference, apron, paint cloth.
ACA will furnish: Papers, some pastels, easels and backboards.
$15 materials included
Age 16 and up
with Erin Hoekzema
March 9th to April 20th, 2026
Beginner and continued Throwing
Monday evenings 6 pm to 9 pm
3/9/26-4/20/26 (7 weeks, 3 hours)Acquire and continue to build your skills bwith throwing on the pottery wheel. We will start with basic forms, and progress on to more advanced throwing techniques. You will make functional and traditional forms like cylinders, bowls, cups, plates, and vases. Basics throwing kits are available for purchase for $12
Open studio time included.
Trimmed down fingernails recommended.
with Tayleen Theisen
May 17th, 2026
Paint and Pour Landscape
Join us for a paint and pour class inspired by the paintings of Shirley VanBenschoten. A fine arts graduate of Siena Heights University she resided in Tecumseh and was president of the Lenawee Council for the Visual Arts when it became the Adrian Center for the Arts.Using acrylic paint mixed with pour medium you will create an abstracted landscape. This class is perfect for those who love nature and thinking outside the box.Shirley’s paintings will be on display in the ACA’s Gallery May 3rd-31st
Date: Sunday May 17, 2-4 pm
Ages 13 and up
with Pi Benio
April 26th to May 3rd, 2026
Throw it AND Glaze it
In two, two hour sessions learn both the basics of wheel throwing by forming at least one bowl and then glazing it. The second class you will learn about the mysteries of glaze and firing, where art, chemistry and physics intersect. You will chose the glazes of your choice for your fully functional, food, dishwasher and microwave safe bowls. Through out experienced instructors will provide the support and advice you need to be successful. Clay, tools, and glaze firing all provided. Your bowls will ready for pickup at a later date to show off your new artistic skills to all.
Sun April 26 and May 3, 2-4pm
$15 materials included in class fee