
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.
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.
Drawing & Painting
From observational drawing to more expressive painting approaches, these classes cover the fundamentals and leave room for personal style to develop.
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.
Printmaking & Mixed Media
For those who like experimentation, layering, and a bit of unpredictability in the process.
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.
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!
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.
UPCOMING ART CLASSES IN ANN ARBOR
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Stop-Motion Animation
May 5 to May 26
Tuesdays, 6:00pm-8:00pm
Instructor: Kyle Lee
Ages 18+
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Sip & Print: Sunflower Sky | 21+
April 24
Friday, 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Instructor: Tricia Hampo
Ages 18+
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Pearl-on-Pearl Earrings
May 29
Friday, 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Instructor: Charlotte Allen
Ages 18+
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Independent Studio: Jewelry | 30 Hour Pass
Begins Saturday, April 11, 2025
Ends Sunday, June 7, 2025
No Instructor
Ages 18+
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Family Friday: Painted Hunny Pot
April 24
Friday, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Instructor: Chloe Robberts
Ages 5+
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Figure Drawing Drop-In
April 7 to May 26
Tuesdays, 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Monitor: Chloe Robberts
Ages 18+
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Family Friday: Mini Pottery
May 15
Friday, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Instructor: Deanne Neiburger
Ages 6+
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Family Friday: Clay Mugs
May 29
Friday, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Instructor: Deanne Neiburger
Ages 5+
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Family Friday: Clay Fairy Doors
May 1
Friday, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Instructor: Deanne Neiburger
Ages 5+
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Family Friday: 8bit Botanicals
May 8
Friday, 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Instructor: Chloe Robberts
Ages 6+
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Date Night: Give It a Whirl | Ages 21+
May 15
Friday, 6:30pm - 9:30pm
Instructor: Faith Nesbitt
Ages 21+
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Clay Together | Session 2 | 5+
May 10 to June 7
Sundays, 9:30am - 11:00am
Instructor: Alyssa Wilcome
Ages 5+
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Clay Workshop: Candle Stick Holders
May 8
Friday, 6:30pm - 9:00pm
Instructor: Faith Nesbitt
Ages 18+
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Clay Workshop: Coil Built Serving Bowl
May 1
Friday, 6:30pm - 9:00pm
Instructor: Faith Nesbitt
Ages 18+
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Block Printed Greeting Cards | 21+
May 1
Friday, 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Instructor: Chloe Robberts
Ages 21+
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Clay Workshop: Garden Markers
May 1
Friday, 6:30pm - 9:00pm
Instructor: Liz Wylde
Ages 18+
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Date Night: Give It a Whirl | 21+
April 24
Friday, 6:30pm - 9:30pm
Instructor: Deanne Neiburger
Ages 21+
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Intro to Drawing | Classical Method
May 7 to May 28
Thursdays, 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Instructor: Alex Trajkovski
Ages 18+
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Independent Studio: Ceramics
Begins Saturday, April 11, 2026
Ends Sunday, June 7, 2026
No Instructor
Ages 18+
