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April 15, 2025

2025-02-2518:30

Nid: 10915

Advanced Ceramics 6:30pm Tuesdays (Spring) (Prerequisite: 4 or more CMA Ceramics Classes or Instructor Approval)

Advanced

Begins 02/25/2025, Ends 04/29/2025

Deadline to Register: 02-24-2025

10 Tuesdays, 06:30 PM-08:30 PM

104

Instructor: Bill Shearrow

Form, surface design, glazing, and firing are explored in greater depth during this class. Designed for advanced students, with a prerequisite of four ceramics classes completed at CMA, or instructor approval. Students who have taken five or more CMA ceramics classes, or individuals deemed to be working at an apprentice level are required to complete their own firing in cooperation with the Canton Ceramic Artists Guild to deepen their understanding of the process.  

Additional costs, not included with class cost:
*All CMA ceramics students are required to purchase their clay from CMA; 45.00 includes 25 pounds of clay and includes cost of glazes and firing.
*Students are capped at 50 lbs. of clay per session. As an educational ceramics studio maintained by our Canton Ceramics Artists Guild volunteers who fire students' work, we are unable to accommodate production potters.
*Students may also purchase a clay tool kit ($15.00) from CMA.
*Both clay and tool kits are available for purchase during the first day of class and throughout the session as needed.

 

 

$227
(Cost for Members: $182.00)
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2025-02-2618:30

Nid: 10923

Classic Ceramics with Bill Shearrow 6:30pm Wednesdays (Spring)

All Levels, Ages 16+

Begins 02/26/2025, Ends 04/30/2025

Deadline to Register: 02-26-2025

10 Wednesdays, 06:30 PM-08:30 PM

104

Instructor: Bill Shearrow

Discover the ceramic process from start to finish through instructor-led demonstrations, glazing techniques, and constructive feedback. Beginner students learn the basics of hand-building and wheel-work while intermediate students refine their skills. Individual projects include functional pottery and decorative work.
Member $182 | $227

Additional costs, not included with class cost:
*All CMA ceramics students are required to purchase their clay from CMA; $45.00 includes 25 pounds of clay and includes cost of glazes and firing.
*Students are capped at 50 lbs. of clay per session. As an educational ceramics studio maintained by our Canton Ceramics Artists Guild volunteers who fire students' work, we are unable to accommodate production potters.
*Students may also purchase a clay tool kit ($15.00) from CMA.
*Both clay and tool kits are available to purchase during the first day of class and throughout the session as needed.

$227
(Cost for Members: $182.00)
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2025-03-1613:00

Nid: 10937

Ceramics Independent Study (Spring) (Prerequisite: 3 CMA Ceramics classes or more)

Advanced, age 21+

Begins 03/16/2025, Ends 05/18/2025

Deadline to Register: 03-16-2025

10 Sundays, 01:00 PM-02:00 PM

104

Instructor: Sarah DeBaun

Advanced ceramics students are eligible for independent study at CMA. This option is available for a limited number of students who have taken at least three ceramics classes at CMA. Tuition fee provides access to the studio during open studio hours, a locker for storage, access to studio tools and equipment, and a professional teaching artist mentor who is available during set times. Studio hours run concurrently with the Museum’s open hours and the seasonal  ceramics class schedule. Students with ceramics experience outside of CMA are not eligible for registration, as students need a strong working knowledge of CMA studio safety and procedures.

Additional costs, not included with cost:
*All CMA ceramics students are required to purchase their clay from CMA; $45.00 includes 25 pounds of clay and cost of glazes and firing.
*Students are capped at 50 lbs. of clay per session. As an educational ceramics studio maintained by our Canton Ceramics Artists Guild volunteers who fire students' work, we are unable to accommodate production potters.
* PLEASE NOTE: The date and time "Sundays 1:00-2:00pm" is not the actual meeting time of independent study. Independent study is for access to ALL open ceramics studio hours. Studio hours run from 3/16/25 - 5/18/25 (Minus adjusted hours due to museum closures).

 

 

$110
(Cost for Members: $88.00)
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2025-03-1613:30

Nid: 10933

Classic Ceramics with CJ Ritenour 1:30pm Sundays (Spring)

All Levels, Ages 16+

Begins 03/16/2025, Ends 05/25/2025, no class 4/20/2025

Deadline to Register: 03-16-2025

10 Sundays, 01:30 PM-03:30 PM

104

Instructor: CJ Ritenour

Discover the ceramic process from start to finish through instructor-led demonstrations, glazing techniques, and constructive feedback. Beginner students learn the basics of hand-building and wheel-work while intermediate students refine their skills. Individual projects include functional pottery and decorative work.

Additional costs, not included with class cost:
*All CMA ceramics students are required to purchase their clay from CMA; $45.00 includes 25 pounds of clay and includes cost of glazes and firing.
*Students are capped at 50 lbs. of clay per session. As an educational ceramics studio maintained by our Canton Ceramics Artists Guild volunteers who fire students' work, we are unable to accommodate production potters.
*Students may also purchase a clay tool kit ($15.00) from CMA.
*Both clay and tool kits are available to purchase during the first day of class and throughout the session as needed.

$227
(Cost for Members: $182.00)
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2025-03-2018:30

Nid: 10934

Classic Ceramics with Sarah DeBaun 6:30pm Thursdays (Spring)

All Levels, Ages 16+

Begins 03/20/2025, Ends 05/22/2025

Deadline to Register: 03-20-2025

11 Thursdays, 06:30 PM-08:30 PM

104

Instructor: Sarah.Debaun

Discover the ceramic process from start to finish through instructor-led demonstrations, glazing techniques, and constructive feedback. Beginner students learn the basics of hand-building and wheel-work while intermediate students refine their skills. Individual projects include functional pottery and decorative work.

Additional costs, not included with class cost:
*All CMA ceramics students are required to purchase their clay from CMA; $45.00 includes 25 pounds of clay and includes cost of glazes and firing.
*Students are capped at 50 lbs. of clay per session. As an educational ceramics studio maintained by our Canton Ceramics Artists Guild volunteers who fire students' work, we are unable to accommodate production potters.
*Students may also purchase a clay tool kit ($15.00) from CMA.
*Both clay and tool kits are available to purchase during the first day of class and throughout the session as needed.

$227
(Cost for Members: $182.00)
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2025-03-2710:00

Nid: 10935

Classic Ceramics with Laura Kolinski-Schultz 10:00am Thursdays (Spring)

All Levels, Ages 16+

Begins 03/27/2025, Ends 05/29/2025

Deadline to Register: 03-27-2025

11 Thursdays, 10:00 AM-12:00 PM

104

Instructor: Laura Kolinski-Schultz

Discover the ceramic process from start to finish through instructor-led demonstrations, glazing techniques, and constructive feedback. Beginner students learn the basics of hand-building and wheel-work while intermediate students refine their skills. Individual projects include functional pottery and decorative work.

Additional costs, not included with class cost:
*All CMA ceramics students are required to purchase their clay from CMA; $45.00 includes 25 pounds of clay and includes cost of glazes and firing.
*Students are capped at 50 lbs. of clay per session. As an educational ceramics studio maintained by our Canton Ceramics Artists Guild volunteers who fire students' work, we are unable to accommodate production potters.
*Students may also purchase a clay tool kit ($15.00) from CMA.
*Both clay and tool kits are available to purchase during the first day of class and throughout the session as needed.

$227
(Cost for Members: $182.00)
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2025-03-2713:00

Nid: 10936

Classic Ceramics with Laura Kolinski-Schultz 1:00pm Thursdays (Spring)

All Levels, Ages 16+

Begins 03/27/2025, Ends 05/29/2025

Deadline to Register: 03-27-2025

10 Thursdays, 01:00 PM-03:00 PM

104

Instructor: Laura Kolinski-Schultz

Discover the ceramic process from start to finish through instructor-led demonstrations, glazing techniques, and constructive feedback. Beginner students learn the basics of hand-building and wheel-work while intermediate students refine their skills. Individual projects include functional pottery and decorative work.

Additional costs, not included with class cost:
*All CMA ceramics students are required to purchase their clay from CMA; $45.00 includes 25 pounds of clay and includes cost of glazes and firing.
*Students are capped at 50 lbs. of clay per session. As an educational ceramics studio maintained by our Canton Ceramics Artists Guild volunteers who fire students' work, we are unable to accommodate production potters.
*Students may also purchase a clay tool kit ($15.00) from CMA.
*Both clay and tool kits are available to purchase during the first day of class and throughout the session as needed.

$227
(Cost for Members: $182.00)
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2025-04-0113:00

Nid: 10953

Focused Looking: Still Life Drawing

All Levels, Ages 16+

Begins 04/01/2025, Ends 05/06/2025

Deadline to Register: 04-01-2025

6 Tuesdays, 01:00 PM-03:00 PM

101

Instructor: Amanda Crowe

Drawing from life serves as the foundation for other art mediums. This still life drawing class uses pencil, ink, and pastels to help find your drawing style. Experiment with viewfinders, lighting, and mark-making tools to develop your observational skills and expressive linework.Registration includes drawing materials, but students are welcome to bring their own materials as well.

$119
(Cost for Members: $95.00)
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2025-04-0118:00

Nid: 10942

Classic Glass Fusing with Amy Pepperney

All Levels, Ages 15+

Begins 04/01/2025, Ends 05/06/2025

Deadline to Register: 04-01-2025

6 Tuesdays, 06:00 PM-08:00 PM

102

Instructor: Amy Pepperney

Learn the fundamentals of glass fusing. Cut, design and fuse glass in a kiln using an original design or ideas supplied by the instructor. Glass plates, bowls and jewelry are discussed in this series. All skill levels are welcome. 

 

$255
(Cost for Members: $204.00)
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2025-04-0214:00

Nid: 10938

Large-Scale Handbuilding with Susan Mentrak

Intermediate, Ages 16+

Begins 04/02/2025, Ends 04/30/2025

Deadline to Register: 04-02-2025

5 Wednesdays, 02:00 PM-04:00 PM

Room 103

Ceramic artist, Susan Mentrak, will demonstrate her unique approach to building large-scale coil vessels and creating textured surface decoration. Students will complete one large coiled vessel during this 5-part series. Designed for students who have completed one ceramics class and/or are familiar with the basic techniques of working with clay. 

 

$195
(Cost for Members: $156.00)
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2025-04-0218:00

Nid: 10948

Shadow Box Rings with Alex Draven

All Levels, Ages 18+

Begins 04/02/2025, Ends 05/07/2025

Deadline to Register: 04-02-2025

6 Wednesdays, 06:00 PM-08:00 PM

102

Instructor: Alex Draven

Create a layered shadow box ring using sterling silver and a wide variety of metalsmithing techniques including: designing, stone setting, stamping/texturing, cold/hot connections, sawing, shaping, and adding patina. Artist Alexander Draven will walk you through each step from designing your ring to the beautifully polished final product. Add a small cabochon stone, metal cut outs and other adornments to personalize your one-of-a-kind ring.

$165
(Cost for Members: $132.00)
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2025-04-0312:30

Nid: 10949

Classic Oil Painting - Figure Painting I with Lin Luciano Fiore

All Levels, Ages 18+

Begins 04/03/2025, Ends 05/08/2025

Deadline to Register: 04-03-2025

5 Thursdays, 12:30 PM-02:30 PM

102

Instructor: Lin Luciano Fiore

This course explores the art of painting the human figure using a clothed model. The popularity of water-soluble oils in these classes stems from their rich oil texture and lack of harsh turpentine odors. Students will begin by mastering basic figure painting techniques through drawing exercises on paper. Subsequent classes will transition to painting the figure on canvas, employing Renaissance methods with a loose, Impressionistic style. The series provides a comprehensive review of classic oil painting principles, following Lin's unique step-by-step process. Participants are required to use Lin Luciano Fiore's selected materials for this class which are also used for subsequent classes.

Class instruction pricing: $175 (Cost for Members $140) +$76 for materials

$243
(Cost for Members: $208.00)
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2025-04-0312:30

Nid: 10950

Classic Intermediate Oil Painting - Figure Painting II with Lin Luciano Fiore

Advanced, Ages 18+

Begins 04/03/2025, Ends 05/08/2025

Deadline to Register: 04-03-2025

5 Thursdays, 12:30 PM-02:30 PM

102

Instructor: Lin Luciano Fiore

This discounted class option is designed for students who have taken one or more Classic Oil Painting classes with instructor Lin Luciano Fiore. Advanced students are provided with additional water soluble paints and canvas. Students will master basic figure painting techniques using a clothed model, starting with a drawing unit on paper in class one. Subsequent classes will focus on painting the figure on canvas using Renaissance methods in a loose, Impressionistic style, utilizing advanced techniques to elevate and build upon intro level painting skills. Prerequisite (One or more Classic Oil Painting classes taught by Lin Luciano Fiore). Students are required to bring supplies from the previous class session to the first day of class.

Class instruction pricing: $175 (Cost for Members $140) +$39 for materials

$206
(Cost for Members: $171.00)
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2025-04-0510:30

Nid: 10965

My First Art Class with Lindsey Wenck

PreK-K, Ages 4-5 with Adult

Begins 04/05/2025, Ends 05/10/2025

Deadline to Register: 04-05-2025

6 Saturdays, 10:30 AM-11:30 AM

101

Instructor: Lindsey Wenck

This parent-child art class fosters confidence and self-esteem through drawing, painting, and sculpture. The class builds fine motor skills and introduces children to art language and diverse perspectives. 

$75
(Cost for Members: $60.00)
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2025-04-0511:00

Nid: 10951

Painting Techniques Up Close

All Levels, Ages 16+

Begins 04/05/2025, Ends 05/10/2025

Deadline to Register: 04-05-2025

6 Saturdays, 11:00 AM-01:00 PM

102

Instructor: Maria McDonald

Learn to analyze and replicate works of art from CMA's permanent collection, focusing on painting styles and techniques. Some prior drawing experience is required. Registration includes all painting supplies and canvas.

$119
(Cost for Members: $95.00)
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2025-04-0512:00

Nid: 10966

2D Studio Media

Ages 6-10

Begins 04/05/2025, Ends 05/10/2025

Deadline to Register: 04-05-2025

6 Saturdays, 12:00 PM-01:00 PM

101

Instructor: Lindsey Wenck

Paper, collage, paint, string, glue…this class helps students develop an appreciation for using materials that appear flat but can be transformed into 2D creations. By exploring new approaches to using flat materials, 2-D design is a stepping stone to understanding how to build 3-D sculpture and assemblage.

 

$75
(Cost for Members: $60.00)
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2025-04-0513:30

Nid: 10954

Focused Looking: Still Life Drawing

All Levels, Ages 16+

Begins 04/05/2025, Ends 05/10/2025

Deadline to Register: 04-05-2025

6 Saturdays, 01:30 PM-03:30 PM

102

Instructor: Maria McDonald

Drawing from life serves as the foundation for other art mediums. This still life drawing class uses pencil, ink, and pastels to help find your drawing style. Experiment with viewfinders, lighting, and mark-making tools to develop your observational skills and expressive linework.Registration includes drawing materials, but students are welcome to bring their own materials as well.

$119
(Cost for Members: $95.00)
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2025-04-0513:30

Nid: 10967

Creative Clay with Lindsey Wenck

Ages 6-10

Begins 04/05/2025, Ends 05/10/2025

Deadline to Register: 04-05-2025

6 Saturdays, 01:30 PM-03:00 PM

101

Instructor: Lindsey Wenck

Working with clay allows young students to develop creativity and resilience, as they learn from mistakes and transform ideas into reality. Students will learn the basic foundation skills for working with clay including wedging, creating a pinch pot, building with coils, and slab plaques.

 

$94
(Cost for Members: $75.00)
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2025-04-0515:30

Nid: 10968

Discarded Object Sculpture

Ages 6-10

Begins 04/05/2025, Ends 05/10/2025

Deadline to Register: 04-05-2025

7 Saturdays, 03:30 PM-04:30 PM

101

Instructor: Lindsey Wenck

This class explores the exciting process of creating sculptures from discarded or overlooked objects.  Through individual and collaborative projects, you'll experiment with a variety of techniques and materials, repurposing and combining items in unexpected ways. Develop your creative problem-solving skills and breathe new life into forgotten objects.

 

$94
(Cost for Members: $75.00)
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2025-04-0613:30

Nid: 10952

Watercolor Inspiration

All Levels, Ages 18+

Begins 04/06/2025, Ends 05/11/2025

Deadline to Register: 04-06-2025

6 Sundays, 01:30 PM-03:30 PM

Room 103

Instructor: Faith Geib

Paint from light to dark, create representational shapes, play with edges and wet on wet techniques. This watercolor painting class focuses on building confidence in technique through a multisensory approach based on the colors, textures, and shapes found in nature. Registration includes supplies.

$119
(Cost for Members: $95.00)
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2025-04-0818:00

Nid: 10956

Digital Photography with Mallory McCrea

All Levels, Ages 16+

Begins 04/08/2025, Ends 05/13/2025

Deadline to Register: 04-08-2025

6 Tuesdays, 06:00 PM-08:00 PM

Library

Instructor: Mallory McCrea

This digital photography course teaches participants to move beyond auto mode and take well-composed images that reflect their personal vision. Topics include camera operation, shutter speed, aperture, ISO, white balance, lighting and composition. *Please bring a digital camera with a manual mode and a card reader.

$145
(Cost for Members: $116.00)
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2025-04-1517:30

Nid: 10973

Character Illustration & Story Design

Ages 10+

Begins 04/15/2025, Ends 05/20/2025

Deadline to Register: 04-15-2025

6 Tuesdays, 05:30 PM-06:30 PM

101

Instructor: Faith Geib

Stuck on designing and redesigning a character? Imagine the story behind the character and watch it come to life. This series focuses on drawing techniques, character development, and emotion. Registration includes sketchbooks and drawing tools.

$75
(Cost for Members: $54.00)
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