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Adult & Teen Workshops & Classes

NEW Classes and Workshops Available!

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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).

Fused Glass Snowflake

All Skill Levels

Begins 11/21/2024, Ends 11/21/2024 - Register

*deadline to register: 11/20/2024

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

Room 102

Instructor: Amy Pepperney

Offering this one-time workshop at CMA! This 6-inch glass snowflake will bring sparkle into your home. Learn to design and assemble a fused glass piece using iridescent and transparent glass. No glass cutting is required. Our experienced instructor, Amy Pepperney, will guide you through the fundamentals of glass fusing and various forming techniques to help you create a truly unique piece. All skill levels are welcome. Finished work will be fired and ready for pick up in 2 weeks. Students will be emailed when ready.

*Cost includes all art supplies.
*$15 worth of materials included in class cost.

Cost: $62.00 per person (Cost for Members: $50.00)

Advanced Ceramics 6:30pm Tuesdays (Winter) (Prerequisite: 4 or more CMA Ceramics Classes or Instructor Approval)

All Skill Levels

Begins 11/26/2024, Ends 02/11/2025, no class 12/24/2024,12/31/2024 - Register

*deadline to register: 11/24/2024

10 Tuesdays, 06:30 PM-08:30 PM

Room 104

Instructor: Bill Shearrow

Offering this 10 week class in our ceramics studios! This class is available for advanced students that have taken at least four ceramics classes at CMA or have received instructor approval to take the class. Form, surface design, glazing, and firing will be explored in greater depth during this class. Advanced students who have taken five or more CMA ceramics classes or working at a level determined to be advanced by the instructor will be required to do their own firing in cooperation with the Canton Ceramic Artists Guild to deepen their understanding of the process.

Additional costs, not included with class cost:
*All CMA ceramics students are required to purchase their clay from the CMA; the cost is $45.00 for 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 the CMA.
*Both clay and tool kits can be purchased during the first day of class and throughout the session as needed.

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

Classic Ceramics 6:30pm Wednesdays (Winter)

Advanced

Begins 11/27/2024, Ends 02/12/2025, no class 12/25/2024,1/1/2025 - Register

*deadline to register: 11/25/2024

10 Wednesdays, 06:30 PM-08:30 PM

Room 104

Instructor: Bill Shearrow

Offering this 10 week class in our ceramics studios! 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. Discover the ceramic process from start to finish, learn glazing techniques, watch demonstrations and, receive one-on-one attention with instructor help and feedback. Taken the class before? Laura works with each individual student to see them grow, sign up for multiple classes!

Additional costs, not included with class cost:
*All CMA ceramics students are required to purchase their clay from the CMA; the cost is $45.00 for 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 the CMA.
*Both clay and tool kits can be purchased during the first day of class and throughout the session as needed.

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

Stained Glass Holiday Ornament Set

All Skill Levels

Begins 12/08/2024, Ends 12/08/2024 - Register

*deadline to register: 12/06/2024

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

Room 101

Instructor: Laurie Turner

Offering this NEW one-time workshop at CMA! Join our instructor and glass artist Laurie Turner for a fun day learning the basics of stained glass using copper foil, assembly, and soldering techniques to create a set of four beautiful stained glass holiday ornaments. Glass will be pre-cut. All skill levels are welcome. Space is limited to eight students, so sign up today!

*Cost includes all art supplies.
*$10 worth of materials included in class cost.

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

Fused Glass Holiday Candleholder or Ornament

All Skill Levels

Begins 12/10/2024, Ends 12/10/2024 - Register

*deadline to register: 12/08/2024

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

Room 102

Instructor: Amy Pepperney

Offering this NEW one-time workshop at CMA! Choose to create a holiday candleholder to light up your night or make an ornament to decorate your tree. Many design choices are available. Learn to design and assemble a fused glass piece with transparent glass. Our experienced instructor, Amy Pepperney, will guide you through the fundamentals of glass fusing and various forming techniques to help you create a truly unique piece. No glass cutting is required. All skill levels are welcome. Finished work will be fired and ready for pick up in 2 weeks. Students will be emailed when ready.

*Cost includes all art supplies.
*$15 worth of materials included in class cost

Cost: $56.00 per person (Cost for Members: $45.00)

Ceramics Independent Study (Winter) (Prerequisite: 3 CMA Ceramics classes or more)

Advanced

Begins 12/29/2024, Ends 03/02/2025 - Register

*deadline to register: 12/27/2024

10 Sundays, 01:00 PM-02:00 PM

Room 104

Instructor: Sarah DeBaun

Advanced ceramics students are now eligible for independent study at CMA! This option is available for a limited number of students who have taken at least three ceramics classes at CMA. Your registration fee provides access to the studio during all open studio hours, a locker for storage, access to studio tools and equipment, and a professional teaching artist mentor available to get you set up and answer any questions via email. Studio hours run from 9/29/24 - 12/15/24 (Minus adjusted hours due to museum closures) which coincides with our ceramics class schedule. Students with ceramics experience outside of CMA are not eligible for registration, as students need a strong working knowledge of CMA studio safety and procedures.

Additional costs, not included with cost:
*All CMA ceramics students are required to purchase their clay from the CMA; the cost is $45.00 for 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.
* PLEASE NOTE: The date and time "Sundays 1:00-2:00pm" is not the actual meeting time of independent study. Independent study is for access to ALL open ceramics studio hours.

Cost: $110.00 per person (Cost for Members: $88.00)

Classic Ceramics 1:30pm Sundays (Winter)

All Skill Levels

Begins 12/29/2024, Ends 03/02/2025 - Register

*deadline to register: 12/27/2024

10 Sundays, 01:30 PM-03:30 PM

Room 104

Instructor: CJ Ritenour

Offering this 10 week class in our ceramics studios! 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. Discover the ceramic process from start to finish, learn glazing techniques, watch demonstrations and, receive one-on-one attention with instructor help and feedback. Taken the class before? Laura works with each individual student to see them grow, sign up for multiple classes!

Additional costs, not included with class cost:
*All CMA ceramics students are required to purchase their clay from the CMA; the cost is $45.00 for 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 the CMA.
*Both clay and tool kits can be purchased during the first day of class and throughout the session as needed.

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

Classic Ceramics 6:30pm Thursdays (Winter)

All Skill Levels

Begins 01/02/2025, Ends 03/06/2025 - Register

*deadline to register: 12/31/2024

10 Thursdays, 06:30 PM-08:30 PM

Room 104

Instructor: Sarah DeBaun

Offering this 10 week class in our ceramics studios! 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. Discover the ceramic process from start to finish, learn glazing techniques, watch demonstrations, and receive one-on-one attention with instructor help and feedback. Taken the class before? Sarah works with each individual student to see them grow, sign up for multiple classes!

Additional costs, not included with class cost:
*All CMA ceramics students are required to purchase their clay from the CMA; the cost is $45.00 for 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 the CMA.
*Both clay and tool kits can be purchased during the first day of class and throughout the session as needed.

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

Classic Ceramics 10:00am Thursdays (Winter)

All Skill Levels

Begins 01/09/2025, Ends 03/13/2025 - Register

*deadline to register: 01/07/2025

10 Thursdays, 10:00 AM-12:00 PM

Room 104

Instructor: Laura Kolinski-Schultz

Offering this 10 week class in our ceramics studios! 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. Discover the ceramic process from start to finish, learn glazing techniques, watch demonstrations and, receive one-on-one attention with instructor help and feedback. Taken the class before? Laura works with each individual student to see them grow, sign up for multiple classes!

Additional costs, not included with class cost:
*All CMA ceramics students are required to purchase their clay from the CMA; the cost is $45.00 for 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 the CMA.
*Both clay and tool kits can be purchased during the first day of class and throughout the session as needed.

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

Classic Ceramics 1:00pm Thursdays (Winter)

All Skill Levels

Begins 01/09/2025, Ends 03/13/2025 - Register

*deadline to register: 01/07/2025

10 Thursdays, 01:00 PM-03:00 PM

Room 104

Instructor: Laura Kolinski-Schultz

Offering this 10 week class in our ceramics studios! 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. Discover the ceramic process from start to finish, learn glazing techniques, watch demonstrations and, receive one-on-one attention with instructor help and feedback. Taken the class before? Laura works with each individual student to see them grow, sign up for multiple classes!

Additional costs, not included with class cost:
*All CMA ceramics students are required to purchase their clay from the CMA; the cost is $45.00 for 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 the CMA.
*Both clay and tool kits can be purchased during the first day of class and throughout the session as needed.

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