Art Classes in Ann Arbor 

Discover the Ann Arbor Art Center (A2AC), a community staple for over a century, offering accessible art classes for beginners and experienced artists alike. Located in downtown Ann Arbor, A2AC offers year-round classes and workshops in drawing, painting, ceramics, jewelry-making, and more, catering to kids, teens, and adults.

Choose from single-day workshops for a quick creative outlet or four to eight-week sessions to hone your skills. Class prices range from $35 to $355, making it easy to explore your artistic interests. Whether you're looking to learn a new skill or simply need a creative escape, A2AC is a welcoming space that inspires people to reconnect with their artistic side.

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Ceramics Classes in Ann Arbor

From wheel throwing to handbuilding, our ceramics classes focus on process, technique, and getting your hands dirty in a good way.

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Drawing & Painting

From observational drawing to more expressive painting approaches, these classes cover the fundamentals and leave room for personal style to develop.

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Jewelry-Making

Offering year-round class programming in our specialized studio for all skill levels, led by expert instructors, and providing open studio times for artists and jewelry makers to work independently.

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Printmaking & Mixed Media

For those who like experimentation, layering, and a bit of unpredictability in the process.

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Digital Art & ArtLab

Prefer working on a screen? Our digital and ArtLab classes explore tools and techniques in a maker-friendly studio environment that still feels hands-on.

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Workshops

Not every art class requires a big time commitment. Join us for a night of clay making, figure drawing, card printing, or any number of low-stakes creative workshops. Bring your favorite person for a Date Night workshop or bring the little ones to a Family Friday age-accessible class. Enjoy stress-free creativity in Downtown Ann Arbor!

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Education Updates

We do not currently offer A2AC Gift Certificates but continue to offer the opportunity to directly purchase a class or workshop for a friend, coworker or loved one as a gift.

To purchase a class or workshop as a gift for someone:

1. Please visit A2AC | Upcoming Classes and select the class in which you'd like to give. 

2. Please enter the contact information of the participant or the recipient of the gift. 

3. Once payment is submitted, you will be given the option to send the receipt to a different email address. Please enter your email address for this step.

For assistance with registration or to apply a existing Gift Certificate towards a class or to use a credit issued before October 27, 2023, please Contact the Education Team.

Read FAQ about Camp & Class Manager registration system.

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Space is still available in several Spring Term Workshops, which are also listed below. Registration for those workshops is currently active. Reserve your spot here!

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UPCOMING ART CLASSES IN ANN ARBOR

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