
Art Classes in Downtown Ann Arbor
Spend a day or evening in downtown Ann Arbor! View upcoming A2AC classes featuring:
Drawing, Painting, Watercolor, Ceramics, Jewelry, Printmaking, Textiles, 3D Printing, Laser Engraving, Digital art, and more!
We offer art classes for youth, teens, and adults at both beginner and advanced skill levels.
- Art class lengths vary and commonly include 1-day, 4-week, and 8-week art class options.
- Upcoming art classes and workshops at the A2AC range between $35 to $325.
- Please read the course summary to see if art supplies are included or if students must bring their own art materials.
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.
About Camp & Class Manager registration system Read FAQ.
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!
Summer Term Art Classes
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Eco Art: Kitchen Dye Making | Ages 21+
August 1
Friday, 5:30pm – 8:30pm
Instructor: Ashley Gadway
Ages 21+
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Thrown Characters
July 25 to August 15
Fridays, 3:00pm – 5:30pm
Instructor: Adam Stuart
Ages 18+
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Masterclass: Watercolor Glaze Technique
August 1
Friday, 6:00pm – 9:00pm
Instructor: Amanda Bialk
Ages 18+
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Family Fridays: Painted Soup Mugs
July 25
Friday, 5:00pm – 6:30pm
Instructor: Maggie Stansley
Ages 5+
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Polymer Clay Magnets
August 8
Friday, 6:00pm – 8:30pm
Instructor: Chloe Robberts
Ages 16+
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Clay Together | Session 2 | Ages 5+
July 27 to August 17
Sundays, 9:30am – 11:00am
Instructor: Faith Nesbitt
Ages 5+
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Eco Art: Botanical Dye Making
July 26
Saturday, 10:00am – 1:00pm
Instructor: Ashley Gadway
Ages 18+
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Hydraulic Press Boot Camp
July 22 to August 12
Tuesdays, 6:00pm – 9:00pm
Instructor: Doug Bowman
Ages 18+
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Eco Art: Floral Impressions | Ages 8+
July 12
Saturday, 10:00am – 1:00pm
Instructor: Ashley Gadway
Ages 8+
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How to be a Figure Model
July 26
Saturday, 9:30am – 12:00pm
Instructors: Dave Moran, Lisa Rombes, & Valerie Mann
Ages 18+
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Eco Art: Paper Portraits
August 15
Friday, 5:00pm – 7:00pm
Instructor: Lainey Queen
Ages 18+
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All Things Ceramics
June 27 to August 22
Fridays, 12:00pm – 2:30pm
Instructor: Liz Wylde
Ages 18+
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Silver Monogrammed Pendant
August 15
Friday, 5:00pm – 8:00pm
Instructor: Dave Dziedzic
Ages 18+
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Date Night: Give It a Whirl | Ages 21+
August 15
Friday, 6:30pm – 9:30pm
Instructor: Deanne Neiburger
Ages 21+
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Family Friday: Painted Bowls
August 15
Friday, 5:00pm – 6:30pm
Instructor: Maggie Stansley
Ages 5+
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Print & Play: Building Block Printmaking
August 8
Friday, 5:00pm – 7:00pm
Instructor: Chelsea O’Hayer
Ages 5+
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Family Friday: Painted Fruit Plates
August 8
Friday, 5:00pm – 6:30pm
Instructor: Lainey Queen
Ages 5+
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Sip & Paint | Wild Mushrooms | Ages 21+
August 1
Friday, 6:00pm – 9:00pm
Instructor: Andrea Lozano
Ages 21+
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Jar of Art | Mini Aquariums
August 1
Friday, 5:00pm – 7:00pm
Instructor: Chloe Robberts
Ages 7+
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Date Night: Give It a Whirl | Ages 21+
July 25
Friday, 6:00pm – 9:00pm
Instructor: Amanda Bialk
Ages 21+
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Wire Sculpture Workshop
July 11
Friday, 6:00pm – 8:30pm
Instructor: Blythe Miles
Ages 18+
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Date Night: Block Printing | Ages 21+
July 11
Friday, 6:30pm – 9:30pm
Instructor: Chelsea O’Hayer
Ages 21+
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Family Fridays: Painted Bowls
July 11
Friday, 5:00pm – 6:30pm
Instructor: Lainey Queen
Ages 5+
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Introduction to Printmaking
July 2 to August 20
Wednesdays, 6:30pm – 9:00pm
Instructor: Chelsea O’Hayer
Ages 18+
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Independent Studio: Ceramics | At Home
Begins Saturday, June 28, 2025
Ends Sunday, August 24, 2025
No Instructor
Ages 18+
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Independent Jewelry Studio- 26 Hour Pass
Begins Sunday, June 28, 2025
Ends Sunday, August 24, 2025
No Instructor
Ages 18+
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Independent Studio: Ceramics
Begins Saturday, June 28, 2025
Ends Sunday, August 24, 2025
No Instructor
Ages 18+