It doesn't matter your level of experience, we promise if you come to art class here you will have a fun time!

We offer many different adult technique classes like oil painting, drawing, and pottery in a warm and welcoming environment.

Registration is on a first come, first serve basis. Your space will not be confirmed until both your registration and payment have been received!

Something unexpected come up? Bummer!

If you need to cancel your registration, let us know at least 48 hours before the actual class date and you'll be refunded the full amount. Class fees are non-refundable for cancellations less than 48 hours before the class date. Thank you for understanding.

Space is limited and often times we have a waiting list. Please let us know as early as possible if you’re not able to make it, there might be someone else who can!

Watch a demo from our instructor, then try your own hand at throwing 2-4 pieces. If you choose not to keep your pieces, we will recycle the clay. If you choose to keep the pieces, pay $15 at the end of the first class to come back for the glaze session the following week!

$35 per person for throwing + $15 extra for glazing and firing (optional)

$35 ACB Member or $45 Non-Member

Adult Class

Acrylics are a versatile medium that can provide endless possibilities for expressing your creativity. Learn various techniques, color mixing, brush strokes, and composition, all while being guided by an expert instructor. We provide a relaxing atmosphere for you to unwind and get creative.

$35 ACB Members or $45 Non-Members

Adults and Teens 12+ (with an adult)

Create a slab bowl and alter it into a spiral tray with built -in dipping spot. How to build as well as shape options will be demonstrated. You will have a chance to decorate them with colors by the end of class.

$15 ACB Members or $25 Non-Members

Adults only!

Flip through magazines from 1960s-modern day to create a story, character, or just thought out imagery in collage form. 

$45 ACB Members or $55 Non-Members

Adult (teen friendly)

Spend class creating a large bowl. Second class glaze and decorate. 

Maximum 6 participants

$70 ACB Members or $90 Non-Members

Adult (teen friendly)

We have all made pinch pots, but the true possibilities that can come from this style of creating mostly get overlooked! Come make mugs, planters, ramekin sets, vases, and more! 

Maximum 8 participants

$80 ACB Members or $90 Non-Members

Adult

Students will make pots in the first two classes, glaze in the third at John Bybee’s when we will also finish a horsetail pot. Tuesday is come when you can firing experience

Maximum 10 participants

$70 ACB Members or $80 Non-Members

Adult 

Will work on pinch, wheel, and slab mug. Learn about sippable lips, pulling + rolling handles, and finishing techniques! Last session for glazing.

Maximum 8 participants

$95 ACB Members or $105 Non-Members

Adult

Beginners will learn centering or raising a cylinder while they produce bowls, mugs, vases.  Intermediates will advance their skills

Maximum 6 participants

$30 ACB Members or $40 Non-Members

Adult (teen friendly)

Mini weaves are a fun and easy form of weaving that can be turned into a multitude of uses. Weave with small amounts of yarn and add fringes, beads and braids as desired. Easily create cute items like ornaments, wall hangings, mini pouches, jacket pins, clothing patches, and necklaces.

Maximum 12 participants

$40 ACB Members or $50 Non-Members

Students will explore brusho, watercolor inks, rubbing alcohol and other unconventional items - even twigs - to add textures and effects to their watercolor paintings. Becky will demonstrate each of the techniques and students can then apply them to their own compositions. Students may bring a photo to work from, use one of Becky's, or go totally free-form and see what develops! All supplies will be provided.

$40 ACB Members or $50 Non-Members

Adult

Make a pot hanger and a Christmas tree. In these two sessions you will learn most of the knots used in most patterns 

Maximum 6 participants

$35 ACB Members or $45 Non-Members

Adult (teen friendly)

We will create slab wall pockets and decorate them with underglaze. 

Maximum 8 participants

$35 ACB Members or $45 Non-Members

Adult (teen friendly)

You will be shown how to make either a slab or pinch pot ramekins. Create 6-10 total and decorate them! 

Maximum 10 participants

$45 ACB Members or $55 Non-Members

Adult (teen friendly)

Come create your own butter dish with step by step instruction on slab building and decorating.

Maximum 8 participants

$45 ACB Members or $55 Non-Members

Adult (teen friendly)

Create a yolk + egg white divider, herb puller, spoon rest, and sponge dish. Choose between three color options when finished (tan, black, white) for your handmade set! 

Maximum 8 participants

July 9 - Reverse tie dye

August 13 - Tissue paper art on glass

Sept 10 - Fabric collage scenes

Oct 8 - Small macrame piece 

Nov 12 - Cornhusk dolls

Dec 10 - Drawing magical creatures and fairies

The Dabblers try out various mediums and projects in both the arts and crafts. These two hour sessions are led by group members who have some expertise or experience to share. The goal is not to always finish a specific project but to get exposure to something new and to be with others in art and creativity. This group meets the 2nd Tuesday of every month from 7-9PM and there is a $5 fee for supplies.

Please call 319.754.8069 by the Saturday before to reserve a space. 

301 Jefferson Street
Burlington, Iowa 52601
319-754-8069

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