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 pottery and decorative work. Glazing techniques will be taught, finished ware will be discussed, and demonstrations will be given.
*Additional costs, not included with class cost: *All CMA ceramics students are required to purchase their clay from the CMA; the cost is $40.00 for 25 pounds of clay and includes cost of glazes and firing.
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 pottery and decorative work. Glazing techniques will be taught, finished ware will be discussed, and demonstrations will be given.
*Additional costs, not included with class cost: *All CMA ceramics students are required to purchase their clay from the CMA; the cost is $40.00 for 25 pounds of clay and includes cost of glazes and firing.
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 pottery and decorative work. Glazing techniques will be taught, finished ware will be discussed, and demonstrations will be given.
*Additional costs, not included with class cost: *All CMA ceramics students are required to purchase their clay from the CMA; the cost is $40.00 for 25 pounds of clay and includes cost of glazes and firing.
Relax and enjoy friends, wine and fun while creating a personal abstract masterpiece! Now introducing a brand new workshop at CMA creating fluid art using acrylic paint pouring techniques. There is nothing more satisfying than watching the paint spill across the surface. Choose your own colors and enjoy the endless creative and spontaneous possibilities as the paint interacts to produce different effects. Our artist will guide you step-by-step through the process all while you enjoy wine, music and a great time!
Now introducing a brand new silk screen printmaking class at the CMA! Have fun exploring this fun stencil process 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!
*Cost includes most supplies, supply list available the first day of class. (Approximately $40 or less depending on supplies already owned)
Inspired by the atmospheric twilight photographs of historic buildings in the exhibit, Through Darkness to Light: Photographs Along The Underground Railroad, join us for this special offsite photography workshop and walking tour in downtown Massillon. Meet in the Massillon Museum's Gessner Hall as photographer, historian, and Massillon Museum Archivist Mandy Altimus Stahl introduces nighttime photography tips, and walks you around buildings that existed during the time period of the underground railroad, before the Civil War.
Get creative & choose from a variety of techniques to create a spooky or modern (painted and/or stenciled) pumpkins. Students will enjoy festive music and apple cider! Lots of supplies are available so that everyone can choose their designs at their leisure and explore several techniques. We will have stencils, paint, decals, cider and more. And of course, a pumpkin for everyone! Sizes will range around 5-15 pounds per pumpkin, limit one per person. Bring a friend or the whole family, adult & kid friendly!
Drop your brushes and forget about over-blending by utilizing an overlooked piece of painting equipment the Palette Knife. Create a finished painting by working from a still-life, using only a palette knife. If you love texture, thick paint, and expressive mark-making, then sign-up today! Hone existing skills by practicing a different style or learn something completely new.
*Cost includes most supplies, supply list available the first day of class. (Approximately $25 or less depending on supplies already owned)
Classic Oil Painting-Intermediate will teach the Flemish technique in this unique class. Whether you are an experienced oil painter wanting to learn a new style of painting, or are wanting to learn a new medium by an acclaimed artist --this class is for you! Class participants will experience painting while emphasizing the Flemish painting techniques. Your finished piece will have a finely rendered classical appearance & be ready to frame! *Each participant is required to use Frank Dales personally picked materials for this class. Classic Oil Painting - Intermediate
