No Experience Needed

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Paint and Pour Landscape

with Tayleen Theisen

May 17th, 2026

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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

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Birds of a Feather

with Jim Anderson

May 17th, 2026

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Birds of a Feather with Jim and Amy Anderson

Sunday, May 17th * 2:00-4:00 pm

Students will collaborate together to create a set of their favorite birds. They will use the colored slips and tools provided. Come with your ideas and be ready to have fun! Projects will be slow dried and clear glazed, ready to be picked up in three to four weeks.

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Kids Clay Camp

with Erin Hoekzema

August 10th to 14th, 2026

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 Kids Clay Camp (Ages 6-10) with Erin Hoekzema

Monday August 10th to Friday August 14th * 10:00am-12:30pm

 

Make, play, explore.

This fun and creative clay camp is perfect for younger artists who love to build, imagine, and get a little messy. Using handbuilding techniques, students will create a variety of projects like animals, creatures, functional pieces, and imaginative sculptures.

Each day includes time in the studio as well as outdoor breaks to explore the campus, gather inspiration from nature, and recharge. Projects are designed to encourage creativity, confidence, and hands-on learning in a relaxed, supportive environment.

No experience needed—just come ready to play with clay and have fun!

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Beginning/Intermediate Beadmaking (6 weeks)

with Robin Schultes

July 26th to August 30th, 2026

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Beginning / Intermediate Beadmaking

6 Sundays: July 26th, August 2nd, 9th, 16th 23rd & 30th

9:00am – 12:00pm 

This class is a perfect introduction to the art of flameworking, as well as a supportive space for continuing students to refine their skills. We will focus on building a strong foundation—learning how to control molten glass while creating clean, well-shaped beads.

Students will explore different methods of forming beads on the mandrel, along with shaping techniques, dot application, and simple pattern design. Emphasis is placed on consistency, control, and understanding how glass behaves in the flame.

Whether you are brand new or looking to strengthen your fundamentals, this class offers a relaxed and creative environment to grow your skills in glass.

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Marbles 1 Workshop

with Robin Schultes

August 1st, 2026

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Marbles 1 Workshop

Saturday, August 1st

12:00pm - 3:00pm

Discover the mesmerizing art of marble making! In this workshop, students will learn how to gather, shape, and balance glass to create beautiful, round marbles.

We’ll explore color application and simple design techniques while developing control and confidence in the flame. A relaxing and rewarding introduction to one of flameworking’s most magical forms.