Adult Classes

Come make stuff with us.

Come as you are, try something new, and have fun!

From pottery and stained glass to all kinds of hands-on classes, our studios are a place to make cool stuff and meet people.

You don't have to be an artist to have a good time here!

Not sure what to expect? No worries! Class descriptions will tell you what you'll make, what you'll need to bring, and whether any experience is required. If you're still not sure, just ask us!

Registration

Registration is first come, first served. Your spot isn't confirmed until we've received both your registration and payment.

Something unexpected come up? Bummer!

If you need to cancel, let us know at least 48 hours before your class and we'll refund your full class fee. Cancellations made less than 48 hours before class are non-refundable.

Space is limited and many classes have a waiting list. If you can't make it, please let us know as soon as possible. There might be someone else waiting for your spot!

Thanks for understanding and helping us keep our classes running smoothly.

Upcoming Workshop Schedule

Bad Art Club | 1st Mondays | 6-8pm

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.

Cost is $20 ACB Members or $25 Non-Members

Monday, November 2 // 6-8pm

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):

  • October 9 + 16
  • November 13 + 20
  • December 11 + 18

If you would like to be placed on the waitlist please call 319-754-8069.

Pottery: 6 Part Wheel with Lillian Rubin

Wednesday, Oct 7, 14, 21, 28 Nov 4, 11 // 6-8:30pm

$160 ACB Member or $170 Non-Member includes clay, glaze, and firings

Beginners and intermediates learn the fundamentals of wheel work to make mugs, bowls and more.

Stained Glass Window Skills with Cathy Ziglar

Tuesdays, Oct 13, 20, 27 // 6-8:30pm - CLASS IS FULL

$70 ACB Member or $80 Non-Member  

Learn the skills needed to make your own stained glass window by starting with a small 5"x5" panel, including several patterns to choose from. The first class includes pattern preparation, selecting appropriate glass, and cutting class. During the second class we concentrate on final cutting, grinding to fit the glass pieces into a defined space, and techniques for attaching copper foil. In our last class we solder the panel and attach zinc edging. 

This class takes place in our upstairs space. We do have a an elevator that can be used if necessary.

Call 319-754-8069 to be added to a waitlist.

Night of Living Windows - Halloween Painting with Deb Coyle

Thursday, Oct 22, 5-7pm

$30 ACB Member or $40 Non-Member

Get into the Halloween spirit with a fun and festive Paint Night!

Create an adorable black cat perched atop a glowing jack-o'-lantern while enjoying a relaxed, step-by-step painting experience. No experience? No problem! This class is perfect for all skill levels, and you'll leave with a spook-tacular masterpiece that's ready to display all season long. Grab a friend and join us for a frightfully fun evening of creativity!

Beginner Stained Glass Book Series with Laura Blanchard

Thursdays, Oct 22, 29, Nov 5 // 6-8pm

$65 ACB Member or $75 Non-Member

Are you a book lover? New to stained glass or looking to brush up on your skills? Then this class is for you! Using the copper foil method, students will be guided through the entire stained glass process in order to learn the tools and techniques necessary to create their very own book sun catcher. No experience necessary. All tools and supplies will be provided.

This class takes place in our upstairs space. We do have an elevator that can be used if necessary.

Paint Your Own Tote with Kylee Adams

Thursday, Oct 29 // 6-7:30pm

$30 ACB Member or $40 Non-Member

Join us and paint a 15x16 canvas tote! Decorate it as you like. Ages 10-18 yr olds are welcome with an adult.

Memory Makers: Create a Fabric-Covered Padded Album with Meghan Riley

Thursday, Nov 5 // 6-8pm

$35 ACB Member or $45 Non-Member 

If you've been seeing those wonderfully puffy '80s and '90s memory books making the rounds on TikTok, this class is for you. We'll create our own fabric-covered memory books. Bring fabric, batting, ruffles, ribbon, trim, or a favorite binder if you have them. We'll also have plenty of supplies to get you started. Make it a scrapbook, recipe book, photo album, baby book, or whatever you dream up.

Candle Making Class with Sierra Huggins

Saturday, Nov 7 // 10-12 noon

$35 ACB Member or $45 Non-Member 

Learn how to melt and pour candles into these adorable tins. In this 2 hour class, you will have time to make one for yourself and one to give as a gift!! Bring a friend. Space is limited.

Pottery - Wall Pockets with Karla Mundt

Monday, Nov 9 // 6:30-8:30pm

$35 ACB Member or $45 Non-Member  

Create a beautiful wall pocket. No talent required. We provide lace, natural items etc to embellish your project.

Pottery: 4 Ways to Build with Jessi Tucci

Mondays, Nov 16, 23, 30, Dec 7 // 6-8:30pm

$110 ACB Member or $120 Non-Member  

Learn 4 ways of building with clay! First class will cover pinch pot techniques, the second will cover coil building, and the third will cover slab building. Your fourth class will cover throwing on the wheel. In the fifth class, you can choose a final project and decide how you want to build it. During each session your instructor will teach you different finishing techniques, texture options, color options and more! Your last class will cover glazing techniques. This is 100% beginner friendly! You do not need to have any experience to enroll. Please note: there may be a lot of completed work from this class; more work then can be glazed in one 2.5hr session. Open studio times are available to finish glazing any work that was not completed during class.

Paper Mache Santa with Lillian Rubin

Tuesdays, Nov 17 & 24 // 6-7:30pm

$35 ACB Member or $45 Non-Member

Using styrofoam cones for a base, build a cute santa with an easy to use material. Paint and decorate in the second class.

Ceramic Jewelry with Kylee Adams

Thursday, Nov 19 // 6-7:30pm

$30 ACB Member or $40 Non-Member

Hand-build your own jewelry to wear! Pick between some of our most popular glazes to add pizzazz.

Coil Christmas Tree with Courtney Brandon

Sunday, Nov 22 // 2-4:30pm

$35 ACB Member or $45 Non-Member   

Use coil and pinching to make a tree. Use underglaze to add ornaments and decorations

Christmas Tree Ornament with Cathy Ziglar

Tuesday, Dec 1 // 6 - 8pm

$35 ACB Member or $45 Non-Member    

Create a unique ornament by arranging glass strips into a tree shape and then decorating your tree. During kiln firing the glass pieces melt into a single piece that you pick up at a later date.

This class takes place in our upstairs space. We do have a an elevator that can be used if necessary.

Wheel Thrown Box with Lillian Rubin 

Wednesday, Dec 2 // 6-9pm & Dec 9 // 6-7pm

$45 ACB Member or $55 Non-Member    

Take your wheel throwing skills to the next level and learn how to turn 2- and 3-pound cylinders into functional lidded boxes. For intermediate students who have completed a 6-week pottery class or have equivalent experience.

Fused Snow Globe with Cathy Ziglar

Tuesday, Dec 8 // 6 - 8:30pm

$35 ACB Member or $45 Non-Member    

What will you put in your snow globe?  Assemble a snow globe by using glass components  to build a scene on a 3" clear glass circle. Once fused the result is a snow globe that can be used as a hanging ornament or placed on a small easel for a table decoration.

This class takes place in our upstairs space. We do have a an elevator that can be used if necessary. 

Living Windows: Gnome Painting with Deb Coyle

Thursday, Dec 10 // 5-8pm

$35 ACB Member or $45 Non-Member    

Celebrate the season with a festive Holiday Paint Party! Paint an adorable gnome tangled in colorful Christmas lights while enjoying a fun, relaxed, step-by-step experience. No painting experience? No worries! This class is perfect for all skill levels, and you'll head home with a cheerful holiday masterpiece that's sure to brighten your décor.  

Bring a friend and join us for an evening full of creativity, laughter, and holiday cheer!

This workshop is held inside our Gallery during Downtown Burlington's Living Windows tradition.

Hand-built Sgraffito Mug Class with Kylee Adams

Thursday, Dec 10 // 6 - 8:30pm

$35 ACB Member or $45 Non-Member    

Hand-build your own pottery mug and decorate it using sgraffito, a technique where you scratch designs into the surface to reveal the clay underneath. Make a one-of-a-kind mug for yourself or give it as a handmade holiday gift. No experience needed!

Monthly Members Only DIY Group

2026 Schedule:

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. 

Oct 13 | Leaf Stamping with acrylic paint

Fall is in the air, and so are leaves! Join Karla on Tuesday Oct 13 to capture in paint some memories of this Fall in a leaf printed collage or other creative image.  Your leafy pictures may become greeting cards, placemats, wall pictures or whatever you can imagine.  We will provide the acrylic paint colors and leaves with various papers and some muslin on which to print. You may also bring some leaves or cotton fabrics you like. Small size, textured leaves work best. 

🗓️ Date: Tuesday, October 13

🕖 Time: 7:00 – 9:00 PM
📍 Location: Art Center of Burlington
💲 Cost: $10 for ACB members

📞 RSVP: Pre-registration only by Saturday, October 10. 

Come dabble with us and make something beautiful!

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