Create an ornament to cherish year after year in this introductory metalsmithing workshop. Artist Alexander Draven will walk you through simple sawing, stamping and the coloring of copper all in this one night workshop. No experience needed, all levels welcome.
Create a custom piece of your own design! In this 6 week class you will learn how to design and then create a piece of jewelry to treasure always. Course covers hot & cold connections, piercing, stone setting and other metalsmithing techniques. No experience needed, all levels welcome.
Create a custom piece of your own design! In this 6 week class you will learn how to design and then create a piece of jewelry to treasure always. Course covers hot & cold connections, piercing, stone setting and other metalsmithing techniques. No experience needed, all levels welcome.
Learn to see like a photographer and go from taking snapshots to purposeful, well-composed images that reflect your personal vision. Master the buttons and dials on your camera and shoot in modes other than Auto. This course introduces participants to the creative and technical possibilities of digital photography. Topics include camera operation, shutter speed, aperture, ISO, white balance, and composition. New and Experienced Photographers are welcome!
*Please bring a digital camera that has a manual mode DSLR, mirror less, some point-and-shoots and a card reader.
Learn to see like a photographer and go from taking snapshots to purposeful, well-composed images that reflect your personal vision. Master the buttons and dials on your camera and shoot in modes other than Auto. This course introduces participants to the creative and technical possibilities of digital photography. Topics include camera operation, shutter speed, aperture, ISO, white balance, and composition. New and Experienced Photographers are welcome!
*Please bring a digital camera that has a manual mode DSLR, mirror less, some point-and-shoots and a card reader.
The CMA is introducing a brand new silk screen printmaking class! Have fun exploring this stencil process while utilizing reduction printing, resist techniques, and the use of photo emulsion. Learn the basic techniques to make your own limited edition prints while experienced students will be able to work building skills to create zines, posters, t-shirts and more!All skill levels welcome.
*Cost includes most supplies, supply list available the first day of class. (Approximately $35 or less depending on supplies already owned)
The CMA is introducing a brand new silk screen printmaking class! Have fun exploring this stencil process while utilizing reduction printing, resist techniques, and the use of photo emulsion. Learn the basic techniques to make your own limited edition prints while experienced students will be able to work building skills to create zines, posters, t-shirts and more! All skill levels welcome.
*Cost includes most supplies, supply list available the first day of class. (Approximately $35 or less depending on supplies already owned)
Good clean fun! Enjoy the creation yourself or make a unique handmade gift for a special someone. The wool covering on the soap cleans and gently exfoliates your skin. Design the soap in your favorite sports team colors, home decor or stay with all natural colors. Make 3 scented soaps.
*Please bring an old bath towel, hand towel and plastic bag to take your artwork home in. *$10 worth of materials included in class cost
Inspired by CMA's current exhibit Crowns: Crossing into Motherhood where the artwork focuses on exploring varying maternal experiences. Create a felted figure that is an ornament sized needle felted fairy, angel, or mother. Using special needles and wool roving even beginners can create a fabulous felted creation. No experience necessary!
*Cost includes all supplies (Includes $20 worth of materials)
The Canton Museum of Art has a new Raku Kiln courtesy of the Canton Ceramics Artists Guild! Learn the fundamentals of Raku firing which is a different firing technique than that of a regular kiln. This process is done outdoors, using a gas kiln. This exciting firing technique involves pulling red hot ceramic ware out of a kiln and placing the ware into a container with combustible materials. During this two-step workshop, students will discuss the process and create their clay pieces on day one and then fire on day two. Students may make and fire up to 3 works.
