Image uploaded by Adrian Center for the Arts

Play with Clay

with Jim Anderson

June 7th, 2026

$40 More Info

Play with Clay with Jim and Amy Anderson

Sunday June 7th * 2:00 - 4:00 pm

Have fun making two works of your choice. Explore a variety of tools and techniques and colored slips while your creativity flows!  All materials are included.  The projects will be fired then dipped in a clear glaze and re-fired before students pick them up.  Projects will be completed by the end of the class and ready to pick up in 2 to 3 weeks. 

Image uploaded by Adrian Center for the Arts

Teen Summer Camp

with Taina Mantey

June 22nd to 26th, 2026

$300 More Info

2026 Teen Camp at the ACA

June 22-26

Times 9:30-4pm

Ages 12 and up 

Is your teen always drawing, begging for more supplies and making things? Are you dealing with a creative kid? 

Your teen can be immersed in a fun-filled week of creativity at the Adrian Center for the Arts.  They will be inspired as they work in different studios on the ACA campus and learn from a variety of talented artists, using a wide range of art media. Participants will have an opportunity to experience new things, expand their art knowledge and skills, all while surrounded by others just like them.

Participants should bring a packed lunch, we provide water and snacks daily. 

Image uploaded by Adrian Center for the Arts

Clay Camp Kids (10+)

with Erin Hoekzema

August 10th to 14th, 2026

$160 More Info

Clay Camp Kids (10+) with Erin Hoekzema

Monday August 10th to Friday August 14th * 1:30pm-4:00pm

 

Make, play, explore.

This camp introduces older students to both handbuilding and wheel throwing, giving them the chance to explore multiple ways of working with clay. Students will learn the basics of the pottery wheel while also creating handbuilt pieces, with plenty of room for creativity and experimentation.

We’ll balance time in the studio with outdoor breaks around campus, using nature as inspiration and giving students space to reset and recharge throughout the day.

This class is perfect for beginners as well as returning students. Come ready to try something new, get your hands dirty, and have fun making!

Image uploaded by Adrian Center for the Arts

Kids Summer Art Camp

with Taina Mantey

July 13th to 17th, 2026

$160 More Info

2026 Kids Art Camp

July 13th through July 17th 

9am til noon

Ages 6-11

 

It's the middle of the summer and the kids are getting bored. It’s time to spark their creativity and the best place to be is at the Adrian Center for the Arts. Throughout this week participants will be getting into all kinds of materials,  from painting to constructing. We know every child is unique. We encourage them to express themselves and approach lessons from their own perspective.

Acrylic Painting 6 sessions

with Jill Shaffer

May 19th to June 23rd, 2026

$150 More Info

Acrylic Painting

Tues May 19 to June 23, 2026 (6 weeks) 10:00am - 12:00pm

In six weeks learn to control acrylic and your creativity will bloom. Acrylic can be applied several ways. You will be introduced to knife and brush techniques, from impasto to thin as watercolor. Come enjoy the experience.

Bring to class: Sketchbook, tube acrylics, a printed photo reference, apron, paint cloth or paper towels.

ACA will furnish: Canvases, easels, paper palettes.

Age 16 and up