Adrian Center for the Arts

Adrian Center for the Arts A community-based art center founded by local artists & teachers to further arts education for all ages in Lenawee County & Southern Michigan.

The ACA houses an arts community designed to reach and serve all of Lenawee County, not just the City of Adrian. We strive to create an environment in which to nurture all levels of arts education from novice to master. ACA supports many types of artists – students, hobbyists and professionals. We aspire to share our understanding and appreciation of the artistic process with the public, and to gr

ow and expand our own expertise. We not only teach classes, but offer after-school activities and facilitate community functions including the Empty Bowls fundraiser (benefitting our local Salvation Army), Enchanted Forest and Spring Fling. The LCVA and ACA seek members from all of Lenawee County in making Adrian the foremost location for the arts in our area.

ACA member Sue McDowell will be in two upcoming exhibits. Michigan League of Handweavers Biennial Fiber Show.Ann Arbor A...
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.

New Class Alert - Vintage Ceramic Christmas Trees – Cast, Create & Glaze (2 sessions)with Erin Hoekzema November 11th t...
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/

New Class Alert - Carving Clay Pumpkinswith Erin HoekzemaWednesday October 7th * 6:30pm - 8:00pmCost $75Skip the messy ...
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/

Only 2 spots left in our Flameworking Sampler WorkshopSaturday, August 29th12:00pm - 3:00pmCost $70Curious about flamewo...
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

New Class Alert - Leaf Plates at Clay It Forward Thurs Oct 1, noon-2$70Preserve the summer of 26 by impressing fallen fa...
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

Our echo printing class final pieces.
08/24/2026

Our echo printing class final pieces.

New Class Alert - Date Nite Charcuterie TraysFirst class: Sun Oct 11, 2-4pm, Clay Studio, Adrian Center for the Arts Ins...
08/23/2026

New Class Alert - Date Nite Charcuterie Trays

First class: Sun Oct 11, 2-4pm, Clay Studio, Adrian Center for the Arts Instructor: Pi Benio

Second Class Sun Nov 15, 2-4pm at Boulevard Market 102 E Chicago, Tecumseh Instructor: Erika Alywardclay

$75

In the first class create your own festive display, food and serving trays all made by you! Learn about the potters wheel and inspired by live edge wood make totally functional works.

The second class at Tecumseh’s Boulevard Market under the direction of Market owner Erika Alyward you will learn about the art of arranging your trays with meats, cheeses, etc Your visually appealing social events for close friends and relatives will be the talk of the town!

Register here https://adriancenterforthearts.org/class/date-nite-charcuterie-trays/

New Class Alert- Whimsical Witch’s HatSunday September 13th * 12:00PM – 3:00 PM$65Create a little handmade magic in this...
08/22/2026

New Class Alert- Whimsical Witch’s Hat

Sunday September 13th * 12:00PM – 3:00 PM
$65

Create a little handmade magic in this clay hand-building class! Participants will build and personalize their own whimsical witch’s hat luminary from clay. You’ll learn simple hand-building techniques—such as shaping, attaching, adding texture, and creating decorative details—to make a one-of-a-kind hat that reflects your style. Add stars, moons, vines, a band, or other spooky-season touches.

This class is welcoming to beginners as well as returning clay artists. All materials, tools, and instruction are included. Pieces will be kiln-fired, glaze dipped and ready for pickup at a later date just in time for October.

https://adriancenterforthearts.org/class/whimsical-witchs-hat/

Only 4 spots left in Sunday's Mushroom class. Sunday, August 23* 1:00pm to 3:00pm $50In this class you will create you o...
08/21/2026

Only 4 spots left in Sunday's Mushroom class.

Sunday, August 23* 1:00pm to 3:00pm
$50

In this class you will create you own set of 3 ceramic mushrooms inspired by nature to decorate your garden with.

No experience needed!

Ages 13+

Register here https://adriancenterforthearts.org/class/mushrooms/

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1375 N Adrian Highway
Adrian, MI
49221

Opening Hours

Thursday 1pm - 4pm
Friday 1pm - 4pm
Saturday 1pm - 4pm
Sunday 1pm - 4pm

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+15177593005

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