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The CMA offers Adult Artists Studio Classes throughout the year, with most courses beginning in mid-January, late-April/early-May, and September. With courses available in a wide range of media, scheduled for weekdays and weekends throughout the day and evening, there’s a class to fit every schedule, budget, and interest!
Scroll down to view our current class offerings or click the links below to explore the courses offered in specific media.
Or, download a copy of our class brochure,
A la cARTe, in PDF format (1,035k).
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CLASSES IN:
DRAWING
GLASS
JEWELRY
PAINTING
PHOTOGRAPHY
STAYING HEALTHY
TEXTILES
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HOW TO REGISTER...
By Phone
Call 330-453-7666 and have the following information ready: your name, address, & phone number, the name & number of the class you are interested in, and your credit card information. We do not accept Discover or American Express.
By Mail
Download and print the Class Registration Form. Mail the completed form with a check for class fees to:
Canton Museum
of Art
Attn: Education Department
1001 Market Av
. N.
Canton
,
OH
44702
In Person
Download and print the Class Registration Form. Stop in the CMA office with the completed form and pay with cash, check, Visa, or Mastercard. We do not accept Discover or American Express.
QUESTIONS? SUGGESTIONS?
Email lauren@cantonart.org
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ADULT ARTISTS
STUDIO CLASS POLICIES
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ENROLLMENT
To ensure your class is running and to make your experience the best it can be, each class must meet its minimum enrollment level of six (6) students by its registration date. Be sure to register early to reserve your place and make your class a success!
FEES
Class fees are due at the time of registration. You may mail in a check or credit card number with the registration form, stop in to the office and pay with cash, check, Visa, or Mastercard, or call 330-453-7666 with your credit card number. We do not accept Discover or American Express.
Senior Citizens (60 years & up) receive a $5.00 discount on all classes, except Tai Chi Ch’uan (A-900, A-901, A-910, A-911, A-920, A-921).
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INSTRUCTORS
Course instructors are subject to change without notice.
MATERIALS
Materials are not included in most Adult Artists class fees. Please call 330-453-7666 to request a supply list.
Special Note for Pottery Classes – Clay must be purchased here. The CMA will not fire clay purchased elsewhere. The cost is $31.00 for 25 lbs of stoneware and porcelain. The price of clay includes glazes, firing and tax. 25 lbs of stoneware should be purchased at time of registration. It will be available for your first class. Beginners’ tool kits and other tools are available here for nominal fees.
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WITHDRAWAL/
REFUND POLICY
To withdraw from a class and receive a full refund, you must contact the CMA (330-453-7666) by the registration deadline. Full refunds for students withdrawing from a class after the registration deadline will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
CANCELATIONS
If the minimum enrollment requirement is not met, the class will be cancelled. Registrants will be notified if the class is canceled 48 hours before the scheduled starting date and receive a full refund.
In case of inclement weather, please log on to www.wkyc.com and click on the i-Alert button for notifications of cancellations. Arrangements will be made for make-up classes at the end of the session.
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DRAWING
Life Drawing: Open Session
6 Thursdays - - - 7:00 - 9:00 pm - - - Room 103
No Instructor
A-120 Begins 9/18
This open session is for artists of all levels who wish to practice drawing or painting the human figure. Bring your own materials and use our drawing horses, boards, or easels. No refunds for no show. Members: $40, Non-Members: $55
Life Drawing: Open Session Workshop
1 Sunday - - - 1:00 - 5:00 pm - - - Room 103
No Instructor
A-122 - - - 11/2
1 Sunday - - - 1:00 - 5:00 pm - - - Room 103
No Instructor
A-124 - - - 12/14
This workshop is for artists of all levels who wish to practice drawing or painting the human figure over an extended afternoon session. Bring your own materials and use our drawing horses, boards, or easels. Members: $15, Non-Members: $30
Life Drawing Studies
6 Tuesdays 6:30 - 9:00 pm - - - Room 103
Instructor: Barb Drennan
A-110 - - - Begins 9/23
In this human figure drawing course, students will develop keener powers of observation. You will learn to see surface projections of bone and muscles and learn to look for lines of direction, action, values, balance, and gesture. No bones about it, you will understand more about the human form. Members: $60, Non-Members: $75
Beginning/Intermediate Drawing
6 Sundays 1:30 - 4:00 pm - - - Room 101
Instructor: Marsha Bray
A-100 - - - Begins 9/28
Think you can’t draw? Join this class and learn otherwise! Students in this class will learn a variety of techniques (including Betty Edward’s “Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain”) and further develop their understanding of composition, form, line, shape, and more! Members: $60, Non-Members: $90, Docents: $40
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GLASS
Create A Paperweight 1 Day Workshop
1 Saturday 12:00 - 5:00 pm - - - KC Glass Studio
Instructor: KC Carter
A-600 11/22
A-601 12/13
A-602 12/20
Class will begin with an introduction to glass and an overview of the tools used. Then you will apply the information by making your very own, one-of-a-kind glass paperweight! Instructors will grind and polish your weight and you will receive your finished creation within a week of class. No Previous hot glass experience is required. Students must wear close-toed shoes and natural fiber clothing; water will be provided. Handmade paperweights make a unique Christmas Gift! Members: $70, Non-Members: $85
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JEWELRY
Jewelry Construction & Metalsmithing
8 Thursdays 6:30 - 9:00 pm - - - Room 102
Instructor: David Evans
A-700 - - - Begins 9/18
An exciting opportunity for anyone with an interest in jewelry-making. Beginning students will learn techniques including sawing, filing, forming, texturing, polishing, riveting, soldering, and bezel stone setting. Returning students will progress to more complex projects including filigree, patination, etching, enameling, tube stone setting and basic faceted stone setting. Classes will begin with short lectures, printed instructions, and demonstrations, followed by plenty of time to work on projects that gradually increase in complexity, such as rings, pendants, and bracelets. Each student will have their own set of basic hand tools to use for the duration of the class. Each term features new projects, so repeat students are welcome! Packet of materials: $50 payable to the CMA on the second night of class. Tool Deposit (refundable with return of tool kit at end of class): $60. Members: $85, Non-Members: $100
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PAINTING
Beginning/Intermediate Painting
8 Tuesdays 6:30 - 9:00 pm - - - Room 101
Instructor: Marsha Bray
A-200 - - - Begins 9/16
Artists of all skill levels are invited to come and enjoy the creative process of painting. In this exciting, hands-on class students will view demonstrations, then learn how to use techniques and the foundational truths of traditional academic painting effectively. With this essential combination you can create and complete dynamic works of art! Members: $85, Non-Members: $100
Plein Air Painting
4 Saturdays 1:00 - 4:00 pm - - - Meet at CMA
Instructor: Pat Buckohr
A-210 - - - Begins 9/20
Work in the tradition of the Great Impressionists as you draw and paint directly from life, in the great outdoors. You will use a variety of materials to learn about composition, texture, color, and light. The class will meet at 12:30 at the CMA to carpool to scenic locations around Stark County. Sunday rain dates will be assigned as needed. Members: $50, Non-Members: $65
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PHOTOGRAPHY
No photography classes this semester
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POTTERY
Intermediate/Advanced Pottery
12 Tuesdays 6:30 - 8:30 pm - - - Room 104
Instructor: Bill Shearrow
A-350 - - - Begins 9/9
No class 11/11, 11/25
12 Thursdays 7:00 - 9:00 pm - - - Room 104
Instructor: Laura Kolinski-Schultz
A-351 - - - Begins 9/11
No class 11/13, 11/27
Students with a firm foundation in basic technical skills will enjoy this class. Special projects will be the key to this class. Form, surface design, glazing, and firing will be explored in greater depth. Advanced students (with five sessions or the equivalent, or working at a level determined to be advanced by the instructor) will be required to do their own firing in cooperation with the Potters’ Guild in order to deepen their understanding of the total process. Members: $100, Non Members: $115
Beginning/Intermediate Pottery
12 Wednesdays 6:30 - 8:30 pm - - - Room 104
Instructor: Bill Shearrow
A-330 - - - Begins 9/10
No class 11/12, 11/26
Beginning students will be taught the basics of hand-building and wheel-work while intermediate students will refine their skills. Individual projects will include functional and decorative work. Glazing techniques will be taught, finished ware will be discussed, and demonstrations will be given. Members: $100, Non Members: $115
Beginning Pottery
10 Saturdays 1:00 - 3:00 pm - - - Room 104
Instructor: Laura Kolinski-Schultz
A-300 - - - Begins 9/13
No class 11/15
Get acquainted with clay in this class defined with the beginner in mind. Whether you’ve never touched clay before, are ready to start again, or just want to review basic techniques to improve your skills, this is the class for you. We will cover throwing bowls and cylinders on the wheel, pulling handles, trimming, glazing, pinching, coiling, and slab work. Members: $80, Non-Members: $95
Raku 1 Day Workshop
1 Sunday 9:00 am - 4:00 pm - - - Room 104
Instructor: Bill Shearrow
A-370 - - - 10/5
A-372 - - - 11/2
You must be enrolled in a current CMA Pottery Class, at the Intermediate level or above. This workshop will focus on glazing and firing pots in the Japanese tradition of Raku. Each student may bring two medium-sized, bisqued, stoneware pots to fire. Check with your instructor on the stability of your pieces. Glazes and tools will be provided. You will be involved with each step of the process, including set-up and clean-up. Wear long pants and closed-toed shoes (no sandals, please). Bring your own drink for lunch and a covered dish to share. Limit of 8 students in each workshop. Members: $40, Non-Members: $55
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SPECIAL TOPICS
Discover Your Creative Direction!
7 Tuesdays 7:00 - 9:00 pm - - - CMA Library
Facilitator: Kathy Krisher
A-650 - - - Begins 9/9
This workshop is based on The Artists Way, the successful book by Julia Cameron and Mark Bryan. Creativity is not limited to “artists,” but something for people in all walks of life. In this workshop, facilitator Kathy Krisher (corporate trainer and local fiber artist) will help you discover your personal, professional, and artistic goals and help you nurture your personal creative resources. Reading and personal reflection time between class sessions is essential to the success of the course. Bring a journal or spiral bound notebook to class with you. Books may be purchased at the first class, $15 payable to the facilitator. Members: $55, Non-Members: $70, Docents: $40
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STAYING HEALTHY
Tai Chi Ch’uan for
Health & Rejuvenation
6 Wednesdays 7:00 - 8:30 pm - - - Great Court
Instructors: Laura and David Kolinski-Schultz
A-910 - - - Begins 8/13 No class 8/27
A-920 - - - Begins 10/1 No class 11/12
A-930 - - - Begins 12/3 No class 12/24, 12/31
6 Saturdays 11:00 - 12:30 pm - - - Great Court
Instructors: Laura and David Kolinski-Schultz
A-911 - - - Begins 8/16 No class 8/30
A-921 - - - Begins 10/4 No class 11/15
A-931 - - - Begins 12/6 No class 12/27, 1/3
Practicing Tai Chi leads to many benefits including better balance, coordination, and flexibility, improved concentration, stamina and strength, greater bone density, lower blood pressure and peace of mind. The instructors’ combined experience in Chinese Martial Arts, Chi Gong, and Meditation will assist you to learn at your own pace. This class is open to all ages and experience levels – seniors are welcome! Wear loose, comfortable clothing and soft flexible shoes. Bring notebook, pen and drinking water. Members & Non-Members: $55, two members of the same family: $100. If you sign up to attend both classes, the second class is: $45 for an individual, $80 for two members of the same family.
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TEXTILES
Nuno Felted Scarf
1 Saturday 9:00 - 12:00 am - - - Room 102
Instructor: Kathy Krisher
A-500 - - - 11/8
Make a beautiful scarf while learning the art of nuno felting. In this workshop, we will create a scarf by felting soft merino fibers onto a fine silk gauze base. The resulting fabric is lightweight and flexible-- the possibilities for transparency, texture, and luxurious fibers are limited only by your imagination! No prior experience is needed -- ages 13 and up. Materials: $20, payable to the instructor on the day of class. Members: $15, Non-Members: $30
Needle Felted Santa
1 Saturday 9:00 - 12:00 am - - - CMA Library
Instructor: Kathy Krisher
A-510 - - - 12/6
Make your own Santa out of wool just in time for Christmas! Using needle felting, the class will create a three-dimensional Santa out of wool roving and the no-muss, no-fuss needle felting technique. Learn how to create your Santa (choice of two styles) using felting needles to “mold” the wool. No prior experience is needed -- ages 13 and up. Materials: $20, payable to the instructor on the day of class. Members: $15, Non-Members: $30
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