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Embellished Boxes

June 16th, 2026

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Embellished Boxes

In conjunction with Claudia Wallace’s exhibit “Embellished Boxes” at the Adrian District Library she will teach a class on collage. Using a wealth of provided materials and both paper ephemera and small objects you bring you will create a tag and begin transforming a cigar box into a place to keep your treasures. Glues, adding color, painting, and content inspired by words or phrases in addition to material choices will be addressed.

Date: Tuesday, June 16th, 5:30-7:30pm

Location: Adrian District Library

143 E. Maumee St., Adrian, MI 49221

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Intro to Beadmaking Workshop

with Robin Schultes

May 16th, 2026

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Intro to Beadmaking Workshop

Saturday, May 16th

12:00pm - 3:00pm 

Step into the world of glass art with this beginner-friendly workshop! Students will learn how to wind molten glass onto a mandrel, shape it into a bead, and apply simple color and decorative elements.

This hands-on experience is a wonderful way to try flameworking for the first time and is the perfect introduction before committing to a full 6-week course.

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One Fish, Two Fish, Green Fish, Blue Fish (2 sessions) (SOLD OUT)

with Joe Rupley

May 26th to 28th, 2026

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One Fish, Two Fish, Green Fish, Blue Fish with Joe Rupley

Tuesday, May 26th & Thursday May 28th * 6:00pm - 8:00pm

The first was a blast so we're adding another class! In this funny fish class, you will learn to cut tin, hand paint eyes, body and fins using basic tools such as vice grips and tin snips. Most of all you will have fun giving your one-of-a-kind fish life and decking out your house with your creation.

Waiting list available
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Flameworking Sampler Workshop

with Robin Schultes

August 9th, 2026

$70 More Info

Flameworking Sampler Workshop

Sunday, August 9th

12:00pm - 3:00pm

Curious about flameworking? This sampler workshop offers a little bit of everything! Students will get hands-on experience working both on and off the mandrel while creating beads and marbles using soft glass.

This class is ideal for anyone wanting to explore the possibilities of flameworking in a fun, supportive environment before diving deeper into specific techniques.

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Home is the Heart

with Pi Benio

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Home is the Heart

Learn how to braze steel rod together using an open flame, simple technique to create a house form. Then using Japanese papermaking techniques, cast sheets of Kozo, the inner bark of mulberry trees, to stretch a translucent skin on your house. Lit from the inside of your house, it creates a soft glow, the heart within your home.

Date: Wed May 13, May 20, 6-9pm

Location: Sculpture Studio first night, Glaze Studio second night

Registration unavailable