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, pre-order a charcuterie box to snack on while you relax and create.

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

Monday, September 14 // 6-8pm

@ at the Riverfront with Artie the Art Van

Bad Art Club is back!

After a little summer hiatus, we're getting together again on Monday, September 14, and we're doing things a little differently. We'll be hanging out down at the Riverfront with Artie the Art Van and making little trinkets just for the fun of it.

Come make something weird, silly, or completely unnecessary. There are no rules, no expectations, and definitely no pressure to make good art. 

Pre-order a charcuterie box to snack on while you relax and create.

Limited to 20 people. | Registration closes September 11, 2026.

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):

  • September 11 + 18
  • 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: Organic Pinching with Courtney Brandon

Sundays, Sept 13 & 20 // 2-4:30pm

$55 ACB Member or $65 Non-Member includes clay, glaze, and firings
Let your fingers pinch away at a hunk of clay with no intention to make a functional sculpture. Then refine, add texture and underglaze.

Pottery: Raku with Lillian Rubin

Mondays, Sept 14 & 21, 6-8:30pm, Sept 28 &29 off site glazing and firing

$90 ACB Member or $100 Non-Member includes clay, glaze, and firings

Raku is known for its rich metallic colors, coppery reds, iridescent blues and greens, and dramatic black and white contrasts, making every finished piece one of a kind. Students will make several pieces during the first two sessions, then glaze their work at the off-site firing facility. On the final day, participate in the firing process and watch the pieces transform through intense heat, smoke, and rapid cooling.

Broken Dishware Necklaces with Laura Blanchard

Thursday, Sept 24, 6-8:30pm

$35 ACB Member or $45 Non-Member

Let's up-cycle some vintage dishware! In this class, students will be provided with the tools and the instruction needed to cut, grind and set their very own necklace. Browse our inventory of vintage dishware or bring your own!

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

Pottery: FrankenMugs with Jessi Tucci

Thursdays, Sept 24 & Oct 1, 6-8:30pm

$55 ACB Member or $65 Non-Member includes clay, glaze, and firings

Roll out slabs & build a mug with slip & score method. Add patterns and/or decorations.

Paint It Forward for Logan and Biscuit

Saturday, September 26 // 10am-12pm

$40 for Adult Painting (Ages 12+)

$25 for Kid Painting (Ages 5-11)

Come paint your dog or pet in a fun way and help raise funds for Logan and Biscuit!

Instructors Nicole Kamrath and Tammy Bellrichard

The Van Zuiden family lived in Burlington for many years and moved to Iowa City about 4 years ago. Logan Van Zuiden was diagnosed with seizures several years ago. After many tests and various medications, Logan’s parents, Michelle and Brent, decided to try a therapy dog to help detect Logan’s seizures. Logan and Biscuit have intense training to do together through Superstar Service Dogs in Marion Iowa. 

The proceeds of our paint it forward will help offset these expenses. We will have an adult painting (ages 12+) and kids painting (5-11) during the same time. 

Please email a photo of your dog/pet at the time of registration to hello@btownart.com and we will have it ready for you that Saturday. Think school photo style when looking for a photo of your pet.

Fall Grapevine Wreath with Teresa Shoemate

Tuesday, Sept 29, 6-8pm

$35 ACB Member or $45 Non-Member

Put together a fall wreath for your loved ones headstone or your front door.

Spider Web Dangle with Cathy Ziglar

Thursday, Oct 1, 6-9pm

$40 ACB Member or $50 Non-Member

Get ready for Halloween with this spider dangling from it's web. Class tasks include cutting glass, wrapping copper foil, and soldering to assemble the glass and metal trim into the finished sun catcher. 

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

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.

Oddity Cloche Arrangements with Laura Blanchard

Thursday, Oct 8 // 6-8pm

$30 ACB Member or $40 Non-Member

Get in the spirit of Spooky Season with this odd art class! Students will be guided through the process of creating their own oddities cloche just in time for Halloween. A variety of materials will be available for use, including dried flowers, animal bones, bugs and more! The instructor has collected and cleaned ALL organic materials used in this class to ensure participant safety and ethical sourcing.

Beaded Earrings with Leslie Schenkel

Saturday, Oct 10 // 10-12 noon or 1-3pm

$35 ACB Member or $45 Non-Member 

Using size 11 seed/delica beads learn to make these boho earrings. Leslie provides all the bits and pieces from her extensive collection for your newest crafting obsession. Extra kits will be available for purchase.

Stained Glass Window Skills with Cathy Ziglar

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

$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.

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.

Stained Glass Christmas Baubles (Intermediate) with Laura Blanchard

Thursdays, Dec 3 & 10 // 6-9pm

$65 ACB Member or $75 Non-Member    

If you're looking to expand your stained glass knowledge and/or skills, then this class is for you! Students with prior stained glass experience will learn intermediate stained glass techniques while making their own holiday ornament to take home!

PREREQUISITE: Students must have a basic understanding of stained glass tools and techniques AND proof of the successful completion of a beginner-level class in the past FIVE years in order to enroll in this class. If the student is self-taught, proof of recent works may be requested. We require this information in order to ensure that our stained glass classes are both fun and safe for all participants.

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

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. 

Monthly Members Only DIY Group

2026 Schedule:

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. 

Sept 8 | Branch weaving

We will embellish small tree branches with weavings of colorful yarns. Like the leaves of the trees, there are nearly infinite designs that can be woven. 

🗓️ Date: Tuesday, September 8

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

📞 RSVP: Pre-registration only by Saturday, September 8. 

Come dabble with us and make something beautiful!

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