upcoming adult classes
Make a Messenger Bag
4 hours @ $50.00
Students will learn to sew a messenger bag from scratch. Students will be provided with a pattern, learn to cut out the pieces from fabric, and sew the bag together during this all day long class (Class will have a 1 hour break for lunch). Some sewing experience is helpful but not a requirement. Students may bring their own fabric of use fabric available from the MAC. The bag requires 1 yard of a medium weight fabric for the outside and 1 yard of a light weight fabric for the lining.
Stained Glass: Basics
3 hours @ $65.00
Join us and learn the basics of Tiffany Style Stained glass. Students will learn how to cut glass, how to use the stained glass grinder, how to use copper foil tape to wrap each piece. Then Students will learn how to use the soldering iron to combine all of the pieces together. At the end of the class each student will leave with one small sun catcher. Friend can choose from any image found here: https://macart.org/glass
Expressive Arts
$10.00 or 2 hours volunteering
Expressive Arts: Art Therapy for Retirees and Seniors
The MAC is happy to offer an ongoing artistic expression group for retirees and seniors on Thursdays from 10:30a to 12:30p. Our goal is to provide a safe space for seniors to forge a community, maintain friendships, artistic self-discovery, and break through the isolation of daily life.
Expressive Arts will begin with a 6 week schedule of art and mindfulness exercises. As the group settles in, this forum will provide the opportunity to allow the group members to express what THEY want to learn and develop these interests. This will allow for guest artists to come in and teach skills the group members are most interested in (e.g. pottery, stained glass, painting, etc.)!
We’re trying to keep this class size limited to 12 members so we can keep it hands-on and personal.
Drop-In Oil Painting
2 hours @ $10
Come and paint with Mr. Glenn!
The MAC is happy to offer a drop-in Painting class EVERY Thursday. Class is $10 to attend. $5 will get you a canvas. For a drop-in class there is no registration, just show up at 6pm any Thursday and bring cash to class. (If there are any class cancelations- we will post them on our Facebook page- please make sure to check before you come!) Bring in a photo if you’d like to try and copy an image.
Third Thursday of the month- Mr. Glenn will meet all friends at Mississippi Culture to paint in their space!
One-Shot Wheel Throwing
3 hours @ $50.00
First time at the wheel? Ever wanted to try wheel throwing?
Now's your chance!
Join us for a one day, 3 hour session where we’ll walk you through the basics of wheel throwing. Lumpy pots and goofy bowls galore. No extended commitment necessary.
Give it a shot and see if you like it! You’ll throw 3-4 pieces on the wheel and will pick them up 2-3 weeks later (after they’re dried, and fired!).
Classes are limited to 8 participants and students must be 14 years of age or older.
Relaxing Gouache Practice for Beginners
2 hours @ $35.00
Have you wanted to try a new medium, but are afraid to invest in new materials? Here’s a chance to practice without the commitment. Come hang out with Miss Ruthie and experiment, practice, and play with gouache. Gouache is an opaque, water-based medium that is made up of gum arabic, water, and pigment. The best thing about gouache is that it’s highly pigmented and dries to a beautiful matte, velvet-like texture. Let’s figure out this medium together!
One-Shot Wheel Throwing
3 hours @ $50.00
First time at the wheel? Ever wanted to try wheel throwing?
Now's your chance!
Join us for a one day, 3 hour session where we’ll walk you through the basics of wheel throwing. Lumpy pots and goofy bowls galore. No extended commitment necessary.
Give it a shot and see if you like it! You’ll throw 3-4 pieces on the wheel and will pick them up 2-3 weeks later (after they’re dried, and fired!).
Classes are limited to 8 participants and students must be 14 years of age or older.
Glaze Mixing Workshop
4 hours @ $85.00
Join Jim Linksvayer and learn how to make a low fire clear glaze for ceramic pots. THEN you will learn how to add colorant to those glazes.
If you are an educator - use code : educator and get 50% off the class fees.
Expressive Arts
$10.00 or 2 hours volunteering
Expressive Arts: Art Therapy for Retirees and Seniors
The MAC is happy to offer an ongoing artistic expression group for retirees and seniors on Thursdays from 10:30a to 12:30p. Our goal is to provide a safe space for seniors to forge a community, maintain friendships, artistic self-discovery, and break through the isolation of daily life.
Expressive Arts will begin with a 6 week schedule of art and mindfulness exercises. As the group settles in, this forum will provide the opportunity to allow the group members to express what THEY want to learn and develop these interests. This will allow for guest artists to come in and teach skills the group members are most interested in (e.g. pottery, stained glass, painting, etc.)!
We’re trying to keep this class size limited to 12 members so we can keep it hands-on and personal.
Drop-In Oil Painting
2 hours @ $10
Come and paint with Mr. Glenn!
The MAC is happy to offer a drop-in Painting class EVERY Thursday. Class is $10 to attend. $5 will get you a canvas. For a drop-in class there is no registration, just show up at 6pm any Thursday and bring cash to class. (If there are any class cancelations- we will post them on our Facebook page- please make sure to check before you come!) Bring in a photo if you’d like to try and copy an image.
Third Thursday of the month- Mr. Glenn will meet all friends at Mississippi Culture to paint in their space!
Stained Glass: Basics
3 hours @ $65.00
Join us and learn the basics of Tiffany Style Stained glass. Students will learn how to cut glass, how to use the stained glass grinder, how to use copper foil tape to wrap each piece. Then Students will learn how to use the soldering iron to combine all of the pieces together. At the end of the class each student will leave with one small sun catcher. Friend can choose from any image found here: https://macart.org/glass
Create and Chill: Ceramic Skull Luminaries/Tea Candle Holders
3 hours @ $50
Description: Miss Ruthie will teach students how to create a ceramic skull luminary/tea candle holder. Students will learn simple handbuilding/slab-building and sculpting techniques, simple glaze techniques, how to use a variety of clay tools, and gain an understanding of clay and its properties. Each student will make a skull luminary in class, and will decorate and glaze for a once-fire. Students are encouraged to bring snacks and drinks to the class and relax while making art.
Wheel Throwing Tool Making Workshop
4 hours @ $85.00
Join Jim Linksvayer and learn how to hand make paint brushes, needle tools, cutting wires, and sponge on a stick.
This class is for friends who would rather make their own tools than buy them.
If you are an educator- enter code : educator and receive 50% off of your class fees.
Batik Techniques
2 hours 30 minutes @ $45.00
Students will learn to apply a hot wax resist to fabric surface then paint with dye to create unique textures and painted images on fabric.
Fused Glass Workshop
2 hours @ $45.00
Ages 12+
Instructor: Brandace Cloud
Costs: $40
This one shot class is a basic introduction in fused glass, how to cut glass, and how to stack for a tack fusing technique. Learn the basics about glass fusing and the kiln processes. No experience is needed in our glass fusing workshops, we offer step by step instructions. Leave your piece and we will fire it in our kilns for you.
Create and Chill: Ceramic Ghost Luminaries
3 hours @ $50
Miss Ruthie will teach students how to create a ceramic ghost luminary. Students will learn simple handbuilding/slab-building techniques, simple glaze techniques, how to use a variety of clay tools, and gain an understanding of clay and its properties. Each student will make a ghost luminary in class, and will decorate and glaze for a once-fire. Students are encouraged to bring snacks and drinks to the class and relax while making art.
Stained Glass: Basics
3 hours @ $65.00
Join us and learn the basics of Tiffany Style Stained glass. Students will learn how to cut glass, how to use the stained glass grinder, how to use copper foil tape to wrap each piece. Then Students will learn how to use the soldering iron to combine all of the pieces together. At the end of the class each student will leave with one small sun catcher. Friend can choose from any image found here: https://macart.org/glass
Brass Etruscan Bracelets
2 hours @ $45.00
Students will learn how to use brass wire to create a beautiful dainty Etruscan bracelet.
With the amount of time we have slotted for this class we are hopeful each student will be able to make at least 2 bracelets. This is the first ever brass Etruscan Bracelet class.. You will be our guinea pigs!
Create and Chill: Ceramic Pumpkins
3 hours @ $50
Miss Ruthie will teach students how to create a ceramic pumpkin. Students will learn simple handbuilding/slab-building techniques, simple glaze techniques, how to use a variety of clay tools, and gain an understanding of clay and its properties. Each student will make a pumpkin in class, and will decorate and glaze for a once-fire. Students are encouraged to bring snacks and drinks to the class and relax while making art.
Stained Glass: Basics
3 hours @ $65.00
Join us and learn the basics of Tiffany Style Stained glass. Students will learn how to cut glass, how to use the stained glass grinder, how to use copper foil tape to wrap each piece. Then Students will learn how to use the soldering iron to combine all of the pieces together. At the end of the class each student will leave with one small sun catcher. Friend can choose from any image found here: https://macart.org/glass
Intro to Goat Milk Soap
2 hours @ $45.00
Ages 16 & up
Come join Ms. Torie of Make My Own Soap and learn how she makes such amazing goat milk soap! Beginners are encouraged to come and learn how to make and design your own soap.
Stained Glass: Basics
3 hours @ $65.00
Join us and learn the basics of Tiffany Style Stained glass. Students will learn how to cut glass, how to use the stained glass grinder, how to use copper foil tape to wrap each piece. Then Students will learn how to use the soldering iron to combine all of the pieces together. At the end of the class each student will leave with one small sun catcher. Friend can choose from any image found here: https://macart.org/glass
Fused Glass Workshop
2 hours @ $45.00
Ages 12+
Instructor: Brandace Cloud
Costs: $40
This one shot class is a basic introduction in fused glass, how to cut glass, and how to stack for a tack fusing technique. Learn the basics about glass fusing and the kiln processes. No experience is needed in our glass fusing workshops, we offer step by step instructions. Leave your piece and we will fire it in our kilns for you.
Stained Glass: Basics
3 hours @ $65.00
Join us and learn the basics of Tiffany Style Stained glass. Students will learn how to cut glass, how to use the stained glass grinder, how to use copper foil tape to wrap each piece. Then Students will learn how to use the soldering iron to combine all of the pieces together. At the end of the class each student will leave with one small sun catcher. Friend can choose from any image found here: https://macart.org/glass
Loaf of Soap
2 hours @ $65
Make your own full loaf (10 bars) of Christmas goat milk & tallow soap at The MAC!
This beginner-friendly, hands-on Soap-Along welcomes both brand-new makers as well as past students who simply want to make a beautiful holiday loaf.
We’ll do a quick walk through of the steps of cold-process, goat-milk & tallow soapmaking—safely working with lye, choosing oils, scenting/coloring, and pouring your festive loaf—before you make your very own loaf of soap, but this session is lighter on theory than our Intro to Soapmaking class. Think: make together, have fun, ask questions & get guidance, use our essential oils and plant-based scents, colors & tools.
Your registration includes a premium, reusable wooden & silicone loaf mold—yours to keep—so you can continue making soap at home!
NOTE: Your soap needs a brief set-up time before traveling, so plan to enjoy the Staunton area and pick up your loaf about an hour later.
Bring a long-sleeve button-down shirt/smock to wear over your clothing. All other materials and safety gear included; feel free to bring your own safety glasses if you have favorite.
Optional pop-up shop after class with refill kits & products to keep the fun going at home.
NOTE: You'll be sent further instructions that you'll need before class so make sure and give a good email address that you check often when you register!
Indigo Dyeing
2 hours @ $45.00
Learn the fascinating art of indigo dyeing! In this workshop, we'll explore indigo from many angles.
What is indigo? It's an ancient dyeing technique that typically involves folding, twisting or bunching cloth and binding it, then dyeing it in indigo. Whatever is used to bind the fabric will resist the dye, resulting in areas of the cloth that take the distinctive blue dye.
Brass Etruscan Bracelets
2 hours @ $45.00
Students will learn how to use brass wire to create a beautiful dainty Etruscan bracelet.
With the amount of time we have slotted for this class we are hopeful each student will be able to make at least 2 bracelets. This is the first ever brass Etruscan Bracelet class.. You will be our guinea pigs!
Bob Ross Paint-A-Long
3 hours @ $55.00
Come and join Ms. Ruthie and paint-a-long with Mr. Bob! This is a fun class for all skill levels. Each class is limited to students. We will cue up an episode of The Joy of Painting and start and stop the episode while we paint along with Bob. All materials are included for this 3 hour session.
Create and Chill: Ceramic Napkin Rings and Place Cards
3 hours @ $50
Miss Ruthie will teach students how to create a set of ceramic napkin rings and reusable place cards for your upcoming holiday dinner tablescape. Students will learn simple slab and stamping techniques, how to use a variety of clay tools, and gain an understanding of clay and its properties. Each student will make at least a set of 4 of each item - or more, if time allows - and glaze and decorate that night to be ready for a once-firing process. Students are encouraged to bring snacks, drinks, or whatever else needed to help you get comfortable and relaxed while making art.
Stained Glass: Basics
3 hours @ $65.00
Join us and learn the basics of Tiffany Style Stained glass. Students will learn how to cut glass, how to use the stained glass grinder, how to use copper foil tape to wrap each piece. Then Students will learn how to use the soldering iron to combine all of the pieces together. At the end of the class each student will leave with one small sun catcher. Friend can choose from any image found here: https://macart.org/glass
Stained Glass: Basics
3 hours @ $65.00
Join us and learn the basics of Tiffany Style Stained glass. Students will learn how to cut glass, how to use the stained glass grinder, how to use copper foil tape to wrap each piece. Then Students will learn how to use the soldering iron to combine all of the pieces together. At the end of the class each student will leave with one small sun catcher. Friend can choose from any image found here: https://macart.org/glass
Fused Glass Workshop
2 hours @ $45.00
Ages 12+
Instructor: Brandace Cloud
Costs: $40
This one shot class is a basic introduction in fused glass, how to cut glass, and how to stack for a tack fusing technique. Learn the basics about glass fusing and the kiln processes. No experience is needed in our glass fusing workshops, we offer step by step instructions. Leave your piece and we will fire it in our kilns for you.
Create and Chill: Ceramic Holiday Ornaments
3 hours @ $50.00
Miss Ruthie will teach friends how to make simple holiday festive ornaments to add to their decoration collection. Students will learn simple slab and stamping techniques, how to use a variety of clay tools, and gain an understanding of clay and its properties. Each student will make, decorate, and glaze their dish in class to be ready for a once-firing process. Students are encouraged to bring snacks, drinks, or whatever else needed to help you get comfortable and relaxed while making art.
Stained Glass: Basics
3 hours @ $65.00
Join us and learn the basics of Tiffany Style Stained glass. Students will learn how to cut glass, how to use the stained glass grinder, how to use copper foil tape to wrap each piece. Then Students will learn how to use the soldering iron to combine all of the pieces together. At the end of the class each student will leave with one small sun catcher. Friend can choose from any image found here: https://macart.org/glass
One-Shot Wheel Throwing
3 hours @ $50.00
First time at the wheel? Ever wanted to try wheel throwing?
Now's your chance!
Join us for a one day, 3 hour session where we’ll walk you through the basics of wheel throwing. Lumpy pots and goofy bowls galore. No extended commitment necessary.
Give it a shot and see if you like it! You’ll throw 3-4 pieces on the wheel and will pick them up 2-3 weeks later (after they’re dried, and fired!).
Classes are limited to 8 participants and students must be 14 years of age or older.
Create and Chill: Ceramic Candle Stick Holders
3 hours @ $50.00
Miss Ruthie will teach students how to create several ceramic candlestick holders. Students will learn simple handbuilding/slab-building techniques, simple glaze techniques, how to use a variety of clay tools, and gain an understanding of clay and its properties. Each student will make as many candlestick holders as time allows in class, and will decorate and glaze for a once-fire. Students are encouraged to bring snacks and drinks to the class and relax while making art.
One-Shot Wheel Throwing
3 hours @ $50.00
First time at the wheel? Ever wanted to try wheel throwing?
Now's your chance!
Join us for a one day, 3 hour session where we’ll walk you through the basics of wheel throwing. Lumpy pots and goofy bowls galore. No extended commitment necessary.
Give it a shot and see if you like it! You’ll throw 3-4 pieces on the wheel and will pick them up 2-3 weeks later (after they’re dried, and fired!).
Classes are limited to 8 participants and students must be 14 years of age or older.
Drop-In Oil Painting
2 hours @ $10
Come and paint with Mr. Glenn!
The MAC is happy to offer a drop-in Painting class EVERY Thursday. Class is $10 to attend. $5 will get you a canvas. For a drop-in class there is no registration, just show up at 6pm any Thursday and bring cash to class. (If there are any class cancelations- we will post them on our Facebook page- please make sure to check before you come!) Bring in a photo if you’d like to try and copy an image.
Third Thursday of the month- Mr. Glenn will meet all friends at Mississippi Culture to paint in their space!
Expressive Arts
$10.00 or 2 hours volunteering
Expressive Arts: Art Therapy for Retirees and Seniors
The MAC is happy to offer an ongoing artistic expression group for retirees and seniors on Thursdays from 10:30a to 12:30p. Our goal is to provide a safe space for seniors to forge a community, maintain friendships, artistic self-discovery, and break through the isolation of daily life.
Expressive Arts will begin with a 6 week schedule of art and mindfulness exercises. As the group settles in, this forum will provide the opportunity to allow the group members to express what THEY want to learn and develop these interests. This will allow for guest artists to come in and teach skills the group members are most interested in (e.g. pottery, stained glass, painting, etc.)!
We’re trying to keep this class size limited to 12 members so we can keep it hands-on and personal.
6 Week Beginner Gouache Course
2 hours @ $160.00
Have you wanted to try a new medium, but are afraid to invest in new materials? Here’s a chance to begin your practice. In this 6-week gouache course Miss Ruthie will instruct students who are beginners with gouache. Gouache is an opaque, water-based medium that is made up of gum arabic, water, and pigment. The best thing about gouache is that it’s highly pigmented and dries to a beautiful matte, velvet-like texture. Students will learn and use a variety of gouache supplies and materials.
Silver Stacker Rings
1 hour 30 minutes @ $45.00
This is the initial class of Silver Stacking Rings with Brandace teaching. She has been taking classes for the past few months learning all about tiny shinies. She is ready to share how to make a silver ring with you all.
You will measure, cut, shape, and solder a silver ring in this class.
No experience necessary!
Stained Glass: Basics
3 hours @ $65.00
Join us and learn the basics of Tiffany Style Stained glass. Students will learn how to cut glass, how to use the stained glass grinder, how to use copper foil tape to wrap each piece. Then Students will learn how to use the soldering iron to combine all of the pieces together. At the end of the class each student will leave with one small sun catcher. Friend can choose from any image found here: https://macart.org/glass
Create & Chill: Ceramic Shelf/Wall Altar with The Macoupin Art Collective
3 hours @ $50.00
Miss Ruthie will teach students how to create a ceramic shelf/wall altar to hold all your cherished bits and bobs. Students will learn simple handbuilding/slab-building techniques, simple glaze techniques, how to use a variety of clay tools, and gain an understanding of clay and its properties. Each student will make one shelf/altar in class, and will decorate and glaze for a once-fire. Students are encouraged to bring snacks and drinks to the class and relax while making art.
Drop-In Oil Painting
2 hours @ $10
Come and paint with Mr. Glenn!
The MAC is happy to offer a drop-in Painting class EVERY Thursday. Class is $10 to attend. $5 will get you a canvas. For a drop-in class there is no registration, just show up at 6pm any Thursday and bring cash to class. (If there are any class cancelations- we will post them on our Facebook page- please make sure to check before you come!) Bring in a photo if you’d like to try and copy an image.
Third Thursday of the month- Mr. Glenn will meet all friends at Mississippi Culture to paint in their space!
Expressive Arts
$10.00 or 2 hours volunteering
Expressive Arts: Art Therapy for Retirees and Seniors
The MAC is happy to offer an ongoing artistic expression group for retirees and seniors on Thursdays from 10:30a to 12:30p. Our goal is to provide a safe space for seniors to forge a community, maintain friendships, artistic self-discovery, and break through the isolation of daily life.
Expressive Arts will begin with a 6 week schedule of art and mindfulness exercises. As the group settles in, this forum will provide the opportunity to allow the group members to express what THEY want to learn and develop these interests. This will allow for guest artists to come in and teach skills the group members are most interested in (e.g. pottery, stained glass, painting, etc.)!
We’re trying to keep this class size limited to 12 members so we can keep it hands-on and personal.
Drop-In Oil Painting
2 hours @ $10
Come and paint with Mr. Glenn!
The MAC is happy to offer a drop-in Painting class EVERY Thursday. Class is $10 to attend. $5 will get you a canvas. For a drop-in class there is no registration, just show up at 6pm any Thursday and bring cash to class. (If there are any class cancelations- we will post them on our Facebook page- please make sure to check before you come!) Bring in a photo if you’d like to try and copy an image.
Third Thursday of the month- Mr. Glenn will meet all friends at Mississippi Culture to paint in their space!