Adrian Center for the Arts

09/05/2026

09/03/2026

A few pictures from our recent casting class.

09/02/2026

We are excited to share that we have a new series of glazes that will be available for our fall classes - turquoise!

08/31/2026

ACA member Sue McDowell will be in two upcoming exhibits.

Michigan League of Handweavers Biennial Fiber Show.
Ann Arbor Art Center as the host (see attached .jpg)
September 11, 6:00-8:00 p.m. - General Exhibition opening
September 13, 2:00-4:00 p.m. - Juror talk (Cathryn Amedei) and MLH Awards presentation.
My piece, Weaving a place - Massachusetts, will be in the exhibit and I'll be at both events.

Ramsdell Regional Center for the Arts, Manistee.
Exhibit, "A Thread Runs Through It"
Exhibit runs from September 25th - October 30th, 2026
I will have two or three pieces in the show - they will all be my needle felted landscapes.
I'll be at the Exhibit opening on 9/25 from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.

08/31/2026

New Class Alert - Vintage Ceramic Christmas Trees – Cast, Create & Glaze (2 sessions)
with Erin Hoekzema

November 11th to 18th, 2026

2 Wednesdays: November 11th 6:00pm - 8:00pm and November 18th 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Cost $85

Bring back the magic of the classic ceramic Christmas tree and make yours from the mold up! In this two-session workshop, you’ll learn the slip-casting process while creating your own vintage ceramic Christmas tree plus 3–4 miniature trees.

During the first session, you’ll cast your trees, clean up the seams, and create the holes for the colorful lights. During the second session, you’ll decorate your trees with glaze and learn how the light kit is installed.

Your tree includes a light kit and colorful plastic bulbs. After glazing you’ll be able to choose your bulbs and complete the final assembly at home. No clay experience necessary.

Register here https://adriancenterforthearts.org/class/vintage-ceramic-christmas-trees-cast-create-glaze-2-sessions/

08/28/2026

New Class Alert - Carving Clay Pumpkins
with Erin Hoekzema

Wednesday October 7th * 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Cost $75

Skip the messy pumpkin guts and carve one that will last year after year! In this hands-on class, you will choose a pre-thrown hollow clay form and transform it into your own one-of-a-kind ceramic jack-o’-lantern. You’ll decorate your pumpkin, add a stem and other details, and carve or paint a face or design to give it plenty of personality.

You will have the opportunity to add colored clay slips to paint your pumpkins before they are fired and finished with a clear glaze or you can choose a glaze color that will be finished for you. Pieces will be picked up the following week. No experience necessary.

Register here https://adriancenterforthearts.org/class/carving-clay-pumpkins/

08/27/2026

Only 2 spots left in our Flameworking Sampler Workshop

Saturday, August 29th

12:00pm - 3:00pm
Cost $70

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.

Register here https://adrian-center-for-the-arts.coursestorm.com/course/flameworking-sampler-workshop13

08/26/2026

New Class Alert - Leaf Plates at Clay It Forward

Thurs Oct 1, noon-2

$70

Preserve the summer of 26 by impressing fallen fall foliage into clay. The structure of the up to 10" leaf or a collection of smaller leaves will reveal its structure in amazing detail. Your finished dish will be a serviceable food, dishwasher and microwave safe serving plate sure to attract attention.

Register here https://adriancenterforthearts.org/class/leaf-plates-at-clay-it-forward/

Location: Clay It Forward, 210 S Evans, Tecumseh