The CMA offers Young Artists Studio Classes throughout the year, with most courses beginning in late-January, late-April/early-May, and late-September.  With courses focused on a wide range of media and topics, there’s sure to be a class to get your young artist’s imagination going! 

Scroll down to view out current class offerings or click the links below to explore the courses offered for specific age groups. 

Or, download a copy of our class brochure,
A la cARTe, in PDF format (422k). 

ENROLLMENT
To ensure your child’s class is running and to make his/her 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. C 100 11:00 - 12:00 noon, Room 101A

INSTRUCTORS
Course instructors are subject to change without notice.

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.   

MATERIALS
Materials are included in all Young Artists class fees.

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 listen to WHBC 1480 AM or Mix 94.1 FM for notifications of cancellations.  Arrangements will be made for make-up classes at the end of the session.

PRE-K - K

Preschool Picasso

6 Saturdays Begins 9/27

C-100 - - - 11:00-12:00 noon
Room 101A
Instructor: Roxanne Anderson

Parents, come join your little artists in this exciting class! You join in, participate, and assist your child in learning about elements of art, like color, line, pattern, and shape. Each week, you and your child will be inspired by learning about a master artist, then create your own masterpieces by experimenting with a variety of art materials. Each term features new projects, so repeat students are welcome! Members: $50, Non-Members: $55, unless otherwise noted.

1st -- 2rd GRADE

Storybook Art

C 200 - - - 12:30-2:00 pm
Room 101A
Instructor: Roxanne Anderson

Everyone loves to hear a story! Each week students will listen to a story and then create their own masterpieces inspired by the words. Projects will focus on the basic elements of art (color, line, shape) and a variety of materials will be used. Each term features new projects, so repeat students are welcome!

3rd -- 5th GRADE

Be a Master Artist

C-300 - - - 10:30 - 12:00 noon
Room 101B
Instructor: Heather McKimm

Come enjoy a class where you’ll learn about famous artists throughout history and create your own unique artworks using the techniques they used! Artists covered in this class will include Matisse, Degas, Van Gogh, and more!

3rd -- 6th GRADE

Creative Clay

C-500 - - - 10:30-12:00 noon
Room 104
Instructor: Molly Martino

Come explore the endless creativity of clay in this fun and challenging class. Lean the basic techniques and make functional, decorative, and sculptural pieces that captivate the imagination. Limit of 8 students.

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6th -- 8th GRADE

Drawing Basics

C-400 - - - 12:30 - 2:00 pm
Room 101B
Instructor: Heather McKimm

Come and learn the basic of drawing! This class will include instruction on rendering objects as basic shapes, shading techniques, using tones, and more!

WORKSHOPS FOR KIDS

Under The Sea (Grades 1 - 3)

W-100 - - - 1 Sunday, 9/28 - - - 2:00 - 4:00 pm
Room 101
Instructor: Dyan Boli

Neptune's kingdom awaits us, as we will dive into drawing, painting, and printmaking and explore the endless wonders of the watery world. Members: $12, Non-Members: $15

Santa's Workshop (Grades 3 - 5)

W-110 - - -1 Sunday, 10/19 - - - 2:00 - 4:00 pm
Room 101
Instructor: Dyan Boli

Think it's too early to start thinking about Christmas? Ready or not, it’ll be here before you know it! Join us to craft a few surprises for the favorite people in your life while we nibble on Christmas cookies and sip hot cocoa. Members: $12, Non-Members: $15

Crafts of the American Girl (Grades 2 - 5)

W-120 - - - 1 Saturday, 11/8 - - - 10:00 - 12:00 noon
Room 101

W-130 - - - 1 Saturday, 11/9 - - - 2:00 - 4:00 pm
Room 101
Instructor: Dyan Boli

Felicity, Josephina, Addy, and Molly are just a few of the American girls that walk out of history to tell us about life in the world they lived in. This workshop will pick a craft or story to feature each era in time. Travel back with us and share a moment in the past. If you have a doll, bring it; if you don’t – just cone on along as we share a trip to long ago and back again! Members: $12, Non-Members: $15.

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