Whether you're new to oil painting or an experienced landscape artist, this all-levels course explores Impressionism with bold colors, simple shapes, and an Art Nouveau flair. Learn composition, color mixing, and value contrasts to create water-soluble oil landscapes, with the option to add figures inspired by Elizabeth Nourse's work, as seen in the upcoming Canton Museum of Art Shattered Glass: Women Who Elevated American Art exhibit. Please bring a smartphone or iPad to view your provided references. First-time students will be provided with a water-soluble oils kit, paint brushes, and canvas. Returning students will receive two new paint colors and canvas. This class is suitable for beginner, intermediate, and advanced students. 6 Thursdays, December 4–January 22 (no class December 25 or January 1). 

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 four 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 first need a strong working knowledge of CMA studio safety and procedures.

Additional costs to students for ceramics classes, not included in registration fee, and due first day of class:

• All CMA ceramics students must purchase and use approved clay from CMA. 25 lbs of clay may be purchased on the first day of class @ $54 during check-in at the front desk. An additional 25 lbs of clay may be purchased thereafter, with a limit of 50 lbs of clay per session to limit over-production of student work.

• CMA students are welcome to use their own clay tools; however, clay tool kits may be purchased on the first day of class and as needed thereafter @ $15.

Paper, glue, string, tape and all sorts of flat things can become amazing art! In this class, you'll learn how to take flat stuff and turn it into cool 2D pictures and designs. It's like a superpower for making art, and it even helps you learn how to make awesome 3D sculptures later on! All skill levels are welcome, all materials provided. 6 Saturdays, December 6–January 17 (no class on December 27 or January 3).

This class is all about making cool sculptures using everyday stuff! You'll get to build things on your own and with friends. We'll try out different ways to make art and put things together in surprising ways. You'll learn to be a super problem-solver and turn old stuff into amazing new creations! All skill levels are welcome, all materials provided. 6 Saturdays, December 6–January 17 (no class on December 27 or January 3). 
 

Do you love looking at colorful pictures and listening to stories read aloud? We're bringing together the best picture book artists in the museum’s light-infused courtyard and expressive art projects in the studio! You'll learn about story telling by mixing colors, playing with shapes, and painting feelings. All materials provided. 6 Saturdays in December, December 6–January 17 (no class on December 27 or January 3).

Playing with clay helps kids learn ingenuity and not give up when things get a little messy! They'll learn how to squish the clay, make cool pinch pots, build with long snakey coils, and roll out flat pieces. All skill levels are welcome, all materials provided. 6 Sundays, December 14– January 18.