Adult Technique Classes
Enjoy the little things in life!
Oil Painting, Drawing, Pottery + More!
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!
Upcoming Workshop Schedule
Bad Art Club | 1st Mondays | 6-8pm
January 5 // 6-8pm - FULL, Call 319-754-8069 to join waitlist.
Make art without stressing about getting it perfect!
Explore our rotating lineup of DIY craft stations, where you'll get hands-on with different art materials, techniques, and inspirations—no two visits are the same! Or you can spend the whole time perfecting one masterpiece.
Try out new crafts, projects, and hobbies without having to buy all the supplies. Plus, it’s a laid-back, fun space to hang with your favorite people, no pressure, just creativity.
Cash bar available, pre-order a charcuterie box to snack on while you relax and create.
Cost is $20 ACB Members or $25 Non-Members
Pre-registration by January 2 is a must! Limited space, only 25 spots available.
Give it a Spin: Wheel Throwing
(Two Part Workshop)
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 $20 at the end of the first class to come back for the glaze session the following week!
$35 per person for throwing + $20 extra for glazing and firing (optional)
with Kylee Adams
Fridays // 6-8:30pm (Throw on first date, glaze on second date):
- January 9 + 16
- February 13 + 20
- March 13 + 20
- April 10 + 17
- May 8 + 15
6 Part Wheel with Jessi Tucci
Tuesdays, Jan 20, 27 Feb 3, 10, 17, 24 // 6-8:30pm
$160 ACB Members or $175 Non-Members includes all clay, firings, and glaze
Get the real amount of practice one needs to truly understand the craft of wheel throwing. Spend 5 classes learning as many techniques as your level allows. Things like handles for mugs, altering thrown work off wheel and underglazing techniques will be covered. Last class, learn glazing techniques! This is 100% beginner-friendly but will be amazing practice for more intermediate students as well. Instructor will teach at your pace and at your level.
Limited to 6 students. | Registration closes January 18, 2026.
Be Mine XOXO Sweetheart Ramekins Set with Courtney Brandon
Thursday, Jan 29 // 6-8:30pm
$40 ACB Members or $50 Non-Members includes all clay, firings, and glaze
Think conversation candy hearts—but in clay. In this class, you’ll make four heart-shaped pinch pot dishes and decorate them with underglaze in classic pastel candy colors. Sweet, functional, and perfect for gifting (or keeping).
Limited to 6 students. Registration closes January 27, 2026.
90s Themed: Partner Paint Night
Friday, Jan 30 // 6-8pm
$50 per couple
Optional charcuterie box for $15 (enough for 2 people) | Cash Bar
Welcome to 90s Night Paint Your Partner, a totally fun throwback event!
Grab your partner, bestie, or favorite person and paint each other’s portraits with a creative twist. This is not about getting it perfect. It is about slowing down, laughing together, and not taking things too seriously. We will mix painting with collage elements, layering color, images, and texture to create portraits that reflect personality, not perfection.
Break out your best 90s look. Flannel, denim, baby tees, windbreakers, bucket hats, butterfly clips. If you owned it in the 90s, it belongs here. We will have 90s music playing to set the mood.
Charcuterie boxes will be available for purchase and a cash bar will be open. Bring your crew, make some art, and leave with a portrait that is all that and a bag of chips.
Got kids? Sign them up for a special Art Hop about sharks during this event! Just click the option in the registration below, they will enjoy a craft, story, and snack for a special price of $15 per child for 90s night attendees. Must register by Monday, January 26.
Felted Pin or Magnet with Susan Cunningham
Friday, Jan 30 // 5-7pm
$30 ACB Members or $40 Non-Members
+ $36 materials fee
Learn how to make round pins or magnets with felt from our February featured artist, Susan Cunningham. A variety of designs will be available or you can design your own. All supplies provided. Register by Monday, Jan 26 to ensure a spot and materials.
Limited to 12 students. Registration closes January 26, 2026.
More classes with Susan Cunningham:
- Felted Mini Sunset: Saturday, Jan 31 // 12-4pm
- Valentine Felted Gnome: Sunday, Feb 1 // 1-4pm
Signing up for multiple felt classes? Save $16 on your second + third classes. Use the coupon code: FELT
Felted Mini Sunset with Susan Cunningham
Saturday, Jan 31 // 12-4pm
$45 ACB Members or $55 Non-Members
+ $36 materials fee
Learn how to make a 5"x5" needle felted sunset from our February featured artist, Susan Cunningham. Kit will include a piece of wool background fabric and wool to create your sunset. Reference photo will be included. Register by Monday, Jan 26 to ensure a spot and materials.
Limited to 8 students. Registration closes January 26, 2026.
More classes with Susan Cunningham:
- Felted Magnets and Pins: Friday, Jan 30 // 5-7pm
- Valentine Felted Gnome: Sunday, Feb 1 // 1-4pm
Signing up for multiple felt classes? Save $16 on your second + third classes. Use the coupon code: FELT
Felted Valentine Gnome with Susan Cunningham
Sunday, Feb 1 // 1-4pm
$40 ACB Members or $45 Non-Members
+ $36 materials fee
Whether you call him a gnome, a tomte, or a nisse, you'll enjoy needle-felting this little guy. He carries a valentine heart and is about 4" tall. Supplies provided and colors will vary. Register by Monday, Jan 26 to ensure a spot and materials.
Limited to 8 students. Registration closes January 26, 2026.
More classes with Susan Cunningham:
- Felted Magnets or Pins: Friday, Jan 30 // 5-7pm
- Felted Mini Sunset: Saturday, Jan 31 // 12-4pm
Signing up for multiple felt classes? Save $16 on your second + third classes. Use the coupon code: FELT
Valentine Bowl with Lillian Rubin
Wednesday, Feb 4 // 6-8:30pm
$40 ACB Members or $50 Non-Members includes all clay, firings, and glaze
Build a bowl with a little love. In this class, students will use heart shapes and extruded coils to create a one-of-a-kind bowl on a mold. It’s a fun, hands-on project that’s even better with company—sign up with your SO, bestie, or favorite creative partner and make something sweet together.
Limited to 10 students. Registration closes February 2, 2026.
Beginner Stained Glass Flower with Laura Blanchard
Thursdays, Feb 12, 19, 26 // 6-8pm
$65 ACB Member or $75 Non-Member
New to stained glass? No problem! Our instructor will walk you through the entire stained glass process in order to create your own modern flower sun catcher. No prior experience or supplies necessary. **Student work time will be staggered during the 2nd week of class. Some students may be asked to arrive 30 minutes early or 30 minutes late in order to accommodate the number of grinders available. This will be discussed in more detail during the first week of class. This class is located on our 2nd floor, participants will need to be able to walk upstairs.
Limited to 6 students. | Registration closes February 10, 2025.
Succulent Planter with Lillian Rubin
Wednesday, Feb 24 // 6-8:30pm
$40 ACB Members or $50 Non-Members includes all clay, firings, and glaze
Make a cute planter with a city design. Use stamps to decorate.
Limited to 8 students. Registration closes February 22, 2026.
All Ways of Building with Jessi Tucci
Tuesdays, March 3, 10, 17, 24 // 6-8:30pm
$110 ACB Members or $120 Non-Members includes all clay, firings, and glaze
New to clay? This playful, hands-on class is the perfect way to try it all! Over four weeks, you'll explore both handbuilding and wheel throwing in a relaxed, beginner-friendly setting.
In the first two sessions, you’ll learn basic handbuilding techniques to create bowls, vases, or whatever inspires you—bring a general idea and we’ll help you bring it to life with demos and support along the way. In week three, you’ll get a chance to try the pottery wheel and make two wheel-thrown pieces. On the final night, we’ll glaze everything so it’s ready for the kiln and your future shelf.
No experience needed—just come ready to play with clay and have fun!
Limited to 8 students. Registration closes March 1, 2026.
Glass on Glass Spring Mosaic with Laura Blanchard
Thursday, March 5 // 5:30-8:30pm
$45 ACB Member or $55 Non-Member
Add to your spring decor repertoire with this fun and relaxing mosaic class! Perfect for all skill levels, students will quickly learn and apply glass nipping skills in order to create a beautiful wall or window hanging just in time for spring. Since there's no grout needed, you'll be able to take your project home the same-day. Spring patterns will be provided, but feel free to bring your own ideas as well! This class is located on our 2nd floor, participants will need to be able to walk upstairs.
Limited to 8 students. | Registration closes March 3, 2025.
Mother's Day Pot with Lillian Rubin
Wednesday, March 11 // 6-8:30pm
$35 ACB Members or $45 Non-Members includes all clay, firings, and glaze
Celebrate Mother’s Day with a handmade gift or a shared creative experience. In this adult class, students will use a mold and coils to create a one-of-a-kind flower pot and add decorative details to make it their own. Sign up early to make a thoughtful gift for mom, or register together and enjoy a relaxed, creative time side by side.
Limited to 8 students. Registration closes March 9, 2026.
Sgraffito Plate with Kylee Adams
Thursday, March 12 // 6-8pm
$35 ACB Members or $45 Non-Members includes all clay, firings, and glaze
Carve your own design into a plate and pick your color of background ahead of time.
Limited to 8 students. Registration closes March 10, 2026.
Ceramic Easter Bunny and House with Lillian Rubin
Wednesday, March 18 // 6 - 8PM
Adult & Child
$40 ACB Member or $50 Non-Member
Celebrate spring with a hands-on clay class for grown-ups and kids to enjoy together. Create a cute Easter bunny and a small house using simple handbuilding techniques. One adult must register and attend with each child. This class is recommended for children ages 5 and up.
Maximum 6 sets of adult/child participants | Online registration ends March 16, 2026.
Pottery with Lillian Rubin
Wednesdays, March 25, April 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 // 6-8pm
$130 ACB Members or $140 Non-Members includes all clay, firings, and glaze
Participants will hand build various shapes with texture. Bowls, pots, slab forms and a pot for the spring Raku firing.
Limited to 8 students. Registration closes March 23, 2026.
Beginner Stained Glass Spring Tulip with Cathy Ziglar
Thursday, March 26 // 6-9pm
$45 ACB Member or $55 Non-Member
Welcome spring with this stained glass tulip. Participants will cut, grind, foil and solder glass to construct a stained glass tulip that stands in a wooden display base. Prior work in stained glass is helpful, but not required. This class is located on our 2nd floor, participants will need to be able to walk upstairs.
Limited to 6 students. | Registration closes March 22, 2026.
Wheel Mugs with Jessi Tucci
Tuesdays, March 31, April 7, 14 // 6-8:30pm
$75 ACB Members or $85 Non-Members includes all clay, firings, and glaze
Wheel Thrown mugs take time management. Each mug takes a potter hours to create. In this 3 part class, aim to create 2 mugs. First class, learn how to throw a mug shape (twice). Second class trim, pull handles and learn some altering/decorative techniques. Third class, learn some glazing skills.
Limited to 6 students. Registration closes March 29, 2026.
Ceramic Flower Bouquet with Kylee Adams
Thursday, April 2 // 6-8pm
$30 ACB Members or $40 Non-Members includes all clay, firings, and glaze
Teen-Adult
Share a creative experience together. In this class, participants will hand-build a dozen ceramic flowers to create a lasting bouquet. This class is perfect for moms and teens or adult kids, or anyone who wants to spend time making something special together.
Limited to 6 students. Registration closes March 31, 2026.
Stained Glass Window Skills with Cathy Ziglar
Thursdays, April 9, 16, 23 // 6-8:30PM
$75 ACB Member or $85 Non-Member
This is an advanced class. Prior experience cutting, grinding, and soldering glass is required.
Want to make your own stained glass window? Learn the skills needed to do just that by constructing a small panel in this class. Several patterns to choose from.Topics include selecting glass to achieve a desired result, fitting glass to a pattern of a specific size, adding metal reinforcement to strengthen and finish the panel, and selecting appropriate hardware for hanging.
This class is located on our 2nd floor, participants will need to be able to walk upstairs.
Limited to 6 students. | Registration closes April 7, 2026.
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Monthly Members Only DIY Group
2026 Schedule:
Jan 13 | Scrape and Dot Painting
Feb 10 | Clay Pockets
Mar 10 | Alcohol Ink on tiles
Apr 14 | Neuro Doodle watercolor
May 12 | Light Bulb Bugs
June 9 | Loose watercolor + ink pen painting
July 14 | Wet fiber felting
Aug 11 | Zentangle
Sept 8 | Branch weaving
Oct 13 | Leaf Stamping with acrylic paint
Nov 10 | 5”x7” Stained Glass Mosaic
Dec 8 | Holiday card diorama
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 $10 fee for supplies.
Please call 319.754.8069 by the Saturday before to reserve a space.
January 13 | Scrape and Dot Painting with Diane Jennings
🗓️ Date: Tuesday, January 13
🕖 Time: 7:00 – 9:00 PM
📍 Location: Art Center of Burlington
💲 Cost: $10 for ACB members
📞 RSVP: Pre-registration only by Saturday, January 10. Register online here.
Come dabble with us and make something beautiful!
