Now offering this NEW 6 week course in-person! Go on a wild animal adventure through visits to the Museum's exhibit, "Soar, Roar, Explore: Animal Life from the CMA Collection." Students will learn about animal species and animal conservation while creating art projects that focus on learning a variety of art techniques including 2D and 3D media.
Now offering this 6 week course in-person! Come explore the endless creativity of clay in this fun and challenging class. Visit the galleries to see famous ceramic pieces first hand, tour the ceramics lab and learn the process that clay goes through from beginning to end. Create functional, decorative, and sculptural pieces to cherish always! (Families will need to make arrangements to pick up fired pieces two-four weeks after class.)
Now offering this 6 week course in-person! Be inspired by the world around you through visits to the Museum galleries and learning about famous artwork. Students will learn to build their fundamental artistic skills essential to any artist. Create unique art projects using a variety of drawing and painting art materials. Lessons change every session with experienced instructors that work with each student to see them grow, sign up for multiple classes!
Now offering this NEW 6 week course in-person! Everyone has that special little item or totem buried in the back of their junk drawer but can't seem to throw it away. In this course we will explore new and unique ways to set your found object into a piece of jewelry that you create and cherish!
Now offering this NEW 6 week course in-person! Throughout this class, you will learn about the heating cycle of glass, how to use a kiln, plus the techniques to design unique pieces of your own design. You can make jewelry, coasters, and bowls using slumping techniques to name a few projects. Time will be allotted to work during class, offering one on one attention with instructor help and feedback. All experience levels welcome.
Now offering this 6 week course in-person! Enjoy the creative processes of drawing the human figure in this exciting class mixing both classic and modern figure drawing. Students will learn to use various life drawing techniques utilizing image references and projected videos of the human figure (some drawing references will include nude models). Time will be allotted to work during class, offering one on one attention with instructor help and feedback. Kit Palencar will tailor instruction to your individual needs and interests. All experience levels welcome.
Now offering this 6 week course in-person! Whether you are an experienced painter or beginner wanting to dabble in something more, this class is for you! Learn a variety of acrylic painting techniques through learning how to paint subjects from real life observation. Time will be allotted to work during class, offering one on one attention with instructor help and feedback. Some drawing experience preferred but not required, all experience levels welcome.
Now offering this 6 week course in-person! Whether you are a beginner just starting out or have been painting for years there is something for everyone in this course. Interact with professional artist and instructor, Ted Lawson, who is a signature member of the American Watercolor Society and the Ohio Watercolor Society. Discover the versatility of watercolor through demonstrations, discussions and more! Time will be allotted to work during class, offering one on one attention with instructor help and feedback. All experience levels welcome.
Now offering this 6 week course in-person! 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)
Now offering this 6 week course in-person with our NEW instructor, Mallory McCrea! 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.
