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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).

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

All Levels, Ages 16+

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

*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.

Cost: $227.00 per person (Cost for Members: $182.00)

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

All Levels, Ages 16+

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

*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.

Cost: $227.00 per person (Cost for Members: $182.00)

Focused Looking: Still Life Drawing

All Levels, Ages 16+

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

*deadline to register: 04/01/2025

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

101

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.

Cost: $119.00 per person (Cost for Members: $95.00)

Classic Glass Fusing with Amy Pepperney

All Levels, Ages 15+

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

*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.

Cost: $255.00 per person (Cost for Members: $204.00)

Large-Scale Handbuilding with Susan Mentrak

Intermediate, Ages 16+

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

*deadline to register: 04/02/2025

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

Room 103

Instructor:

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.

Cost: $195.00 per person (Cost for Members: $156.00)

Shadow Box Rings with Alex Draven

All Levels, Ages 18+

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

*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.

Cost: $165.00 per person (Cost for Members: $132.00)

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

Advanced, Ages 18+

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

*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

Cost: $206.00 per person (Cost for Members: $171.00)

Classic Oil Painting - Figure Painting I with Lin Luciano Fiore

All Levels, Ages 18+

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

*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

Cost: $243.00 per person (Cost for Members: $208.00)

Advanced Raku

Advanced, Ages 21+

Begins 04/05/2025, Ends 04/05/2025 - Register

*deadline to register: 04/05/2025

1 Saturday, 10:30 AM-04:30 PM

104

Instructor: Sarah DeBaun

*Designed for advanced students looking to expand their knowledge and skills in raku firing, this workshop is an intensive, one-day experience focused on advanced glazing and firing techniques. Participants should come prepared with 4-5 bisque-fired pieces ready for glazing.

Students will explore innovative approaches to surface design and color development, while also learning how to control and manipulate the unique effects of the raku process. *Final enrollment contingent upon pre-approval by raku instructor, Sarah DeBaun.

Cost: $195.00 per person (Cost for Members: $156.00)

Painting Techniques Up Close

All Levels, Ages 16+

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

*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.

Cost: $119.00 per person (Cost for Members: $95.00)

Focused Looking: Still Life Drawing

All Levels, Ages 16+

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

*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.

Cost: $119.00 per person (Cost for Members: $95.00)

Watercolor Inspiration

All Levels, Ages 18+

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

*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.

Cost: $119.00 per person (Cost for Members: $95.00)

Digital Photography with Mallory McCrea

All Levels, Ages 16+

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

*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.

Cost: $145.00 per person (Cost for Members: $116.00)

Yoga at the Museum with Michael Curtis

All Levels, Ages 16+

Begins 04/08/2025, Ends 04/08/2025 - Register

*deadline to register: 04/08/2025

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)

Sensory Studio

All Levels, Ages 15+

Begins 04/13/2025, Ends 04/13/2025 - Register

*deadline to register: 04/13/2025

1 4/13/2025, 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 Spring Flowers

All Levels, Ages 18+

Begins 04/13/2025, Ends 04/13/2025 - Register

*deadline to register: 04/13/2025

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 bright spring flowers.

Cost: $74.00 per person (Cost for Members: $60.00)

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)