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Adult & Teen Workshops & Classes

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The CMA offers courses available in a wide range of media, scheduled for weekdays and weekends throughout the day and evening, there's a class to fit every schedule, budget, and interest! Courses are available for adults plus children and teens, (including a Summer Art Camp).

Curated Terrarium with The Glass Garden

All Levels, Ages 15+

Begins 04/16/2025, Ends 04/16/2025 - Register

*deadline to register: 04/16/2025

1 4/16/2025, 05:30 PM-07:30 PM

Courtyard

Instructor:

Learn how to maintain your own miniature ecosystem with a Terrarium Workshop hosted by Canton’s own Glass Garden. Participants will receive a glass container, rocks, soil, miniature plants, and instructions. The workshop will cover the history of terrariums, setup and planting techniques, proper watering, light, and temperature/humidity requirements.

Cost: $55.00 per person (Cost for Members: $44.00)

Small Animal Sculpture

All Levels, Ages 16+

Begins 04/23/2025, Ends 04/23/2025 - Register

*deadline to register: 04/23/2025

1 Wednesday, 06:00 PM-07:30 PM

101

Instructor: Laura Kolinski-Schultz

Transform clay into an adorable small-scale animal sculpture by using basic hand-building techniques and texture tools. For students who are familiar with the basic techniques of working with clay.

Cost: $49.00 per person (Cost for Members: $39.00)

Yoga at the Museum with Michael Curtis

All Levels, Ages 16+

Begins 05/06/2025, Ends 05/06/2025 - Register

*deadline to register: 05/06/2025

1 Tuesdays, 06:00 PM-07:00 PM

Gallery

Instructor:

Find your flow while surrounded by art. Yoga in select Museum spaces is led by Michael Curtis (E-RYT-500), owner of The Yoga Place and Yoga Central Ohio. Instruction includes basic yoga poses that emphasize the synergy between one’s personal energy space and the space occupied by art and ideas. Participants provide their own yoga mats. All experience levels are welcome.

Cost: $20.00 per person (Cost for Members: $16.00)

DIY Simple Loom and Weaving

All Levels, Ages 15+

Begins 05/07/2025, Ends 05/14/2025 - Register

*deadline to register: 05/07/2025

2 Wednesdays, 05:30 PM-07:30 PM

101

Instructor: Karan Knish

Learn about traditional loom techniques, pattern-making and color rhythm, balance, and finishing – through an easy approach that builds confidence with the hands. Inspired by Michelle Wentling’s fiber art exhibit, participants will design a tapestry pattern, learn basic tapestry weaving, and build a simple wooden loom to continue their practice at home.

Cost: $75.00 per person (Cost for Members: $60.00)

Resin Collage Lab

All Levels, Ages 16+

Begins 05/08/2025, Ends 05/08/2025 - Register

*deadline to register: 05/08/2025

1 Thursday, 06:00 PM-08:00 PM

101

Instructor:

Level up your epoxy resin techniques by blending science and art! Learn how to embed found objects and graphic imagery between layers of resin. Explore surface treatment using textured molds and hand painted techniques. Use a small torch to activate color with heat and extract bubbles with a vacuum chamber. Combine art and science to advance your epoxy resin skills! This class will teach you how to embed found objects and graphic imagery between resin layers, as well as surface treatment techniques using textured molds and hand painting. You'll also learn how to use a small torch to activate color with heat and a vacuum chamber to extract bubbles. All experience levels are welcome. Registration includes pigments and epoxy resin supplies.

Cost: $93.00 per person (Cost for Members: $75.00)

Stained Glass Garden Marker

All Levels, Ages 18+

Begins 05/11/2025, Ends 05/11/2025 - Register

*deadline to register: 05/11/2025

1 Sunday, 01:30 PM-04:30 PM

101

Instructor: Laurie Turner

Learn the basics of stained glass using copper foil, assembly, and soldering techniques to create a stained glass garden marker.

Cost: $78.00 per person (Cost for Members: $62.00)

The Art of Houseplants with The Glass Garden

All Levels, Ages 15+

Begins 05/11/2025, Ends 05/11/2025 - Register

*deadline to register: 05/11/2025

1 Sunday, 02:00 PM-03:00 PM

Courtyard

Instructor:

This class will teach you about common issues that can affect your houseplants. You'll learn about air and water pollution in your home and how it can impact your plants. You'll also learn about fertilizer, light requirements (including low light and bright light plants), pests, repotting, plant triage, and soil types.

Cost: $25.00 per person (Cost for Members: $20.00)

Sensory Studio

All Levels, Ages 15+

Begins 05/18/2025, Ends 05/18/2025 - Register

*deadline to register: 05/18/2025

1 Sundays, 01:30 PM-03:00 PM

101

Instructor: Amanda Crowe

Transform your energy into art! Explore the galleries and then head to the studio to create your own sensory interpretations using techniques like floating ink, puffy paint, gelatin prints, and metallic slime.

Cost: $35.00 per person (Cost for Members: $23.00)

Glass Fused Birdhouse Plant Stake

All Levels, Ages 15+

Begins 05/20/2025, Ends 05/20/2025 - Register

*deadline to register: 05/20/2025

1 Tuesday, 05:30 PM-08:00 PM

102

Instructor: Amy Pepperney

Create a unique birdhouse plant stake made of fused glass. This durable glass is weatherproof and suitable for outdoors. The stake, including birdhouse, is 11” tall, perfect to brighten up any planter. No glass cutting is required.

Cost: $55.00 per person (Cost for Members: $44.00)

Basic Raku: Two-Part Workshop

All Levels, Ages 21+

Begins 05/24/2025, Ends 06/07/2025 - Register

*deadline to register: 05/24/2025

2 Saturdays, 10:30 AM-04:30 PM

104

Instructor: Sarah DeBaun

This two-day workshop offers students the opportunity to explore hand building techniques and the exciting process of Raku firing. Basic clay knowledge required. Day One 5/24 10:30 am–2:30 pm: Students learn hand building techniques for creating pottery. Break: Pieces dried and bisque fired. Day Two 6/7 10:30 am–4:30 pm: Students participate in Raku firing to create unique colors and patterns.

Cost: $235.00 per person (Cost for Members: $196.00)

QiGong for Health and Healing with Laura Kolinski-Schultz

All Levels, Ages 18+

Begins 05/25/2025, Ends 05/25/2025 - Register

*deadline to register: 05/25/2025

1 Sunday, 01:30 PM-02:30 PM

Courtyard

Instructor: Laura Kolinski-Schultz

QiGong ("energy work") is rooted in an ancient Chinese practice that promotes health and relaxation through slow, meditative movements to gather, circulate and store Qi (life energy). Exercises are performed standing, and no experience is necessary. All experience levels are welcome.

T'ai Chi and QiGong instructor Laura Kolinski-Schultz has 18 years of certified experience.

Cost: $20.00 per person (Cost for Members: $16.00)

Yoga at the Museum with Michael Curtis

All Levels, Ages 16+

Begins 06/03/2025, Ends 06/03/2025 - Register

*deadline to register: 06/03/2025

1 , 06:00 PM-07:00 PM

Gallery

Instructor:

Find your flow while surrounded by art. Yoga in select Museum spaces is led by Michael Curtis (E-RYT-500), owner of The Yoga Place and Yoga Central Ohio. Instruction includes basic yoga poses that emphasize the synergy between one’s personal energy space and the space occupied by art and ideas. Participants provide their own yoga mats. All experience levels are welcome.

Cost: $20.00 per person (Cost for Members: $16.00)

Kiln-Fired Glass Suncatcher

All Levels, Ages 15+

Begins 06/08/2025, Ends 06/08/2025 - Register

*deadline to register: 06/08/2025

1 Sunday, 01:30 PM-04:30 PM

102

Instructor: Amy Pepperney

Bring a zing of color into your home with the sparkle of a glass suncatcher.

Learn to design, cut and assemble a fused glass suncatcher that can be hung in a window or displayed on an easel.

Cost: $55.00 per person (Cost for Members: $44.00)

Sensory Studio

All Levels, Ages 15+

Begins 06/15/2025, Ends 06/15/2025 - Register

*deadline to register: 06/15/2025

1 Sundays, 01:30 PM-03:00 PM

101

Instructor: Amanda Crowe

Transform your energy into art! Explore the galleries and then head to the studio to create your own sensory interpretations using techniques like floating ink, puffy paint, gelatin prints, and metallic slime.

Cost: $35.00 per person (Cost for Members: $23.00)

Stained Glass Patriotic Suncatcher

All Levels, Ages 18+

Begins 06/15/2025, Ends 06/15/2025 - Register

*deadline to register: 06/15/2025

1 Sunday, 01:30 PM-04:30 PM

101

Instructor: Laurie Turner

Learn the basics of stained glass using copper foil, assembly, and soldering techniques to create a stained glass patriotic suncatcher.

Cost: $68.00 per person (Cost for Members: $54.00)