Inspired by Maija Grotell's radical experimentation with glazes—from intense blues to bright oranges—and her innovative techniques that made colored bricks suitable for commercial use, this unique 3-session workshop invites you to discover the art of storytelling with color, brick by brick. Learn basic ceramic and glazing techniques while exploring methods of inscribing words, poetry and personal reflections directly onto your pieces.All materials are provided, and all skill levels are welcome.All Ages 16+, 10 seats available.
Beginner students with pre-existing wheel knowledge will refine their skills in this 10-week intensive, small-group ceramics course. With the support of demonstrations and constructive feedback from the instructor, students will focus on building strong throwing skills while creating functional ware like cups, bowls and mugs. Students will also focus on surface design and glaze application. This class is a precursor to a more advanced wheel throwing class.
Master new skills in surface decoration to elevate your ceramic art! Each class in this 6-week course explores unique techniques, including personalized bisque stamps, slip and underglaze applications, sgraffito, monoprinting, mishima, stenciling, and more. This course emphasizes skill-building through hands-on practice on dedicated tiles, focusing on technique mastery rather than creating finished pieces. Note: Open studio time is not included with this series.
Advanced ceramics students are eligible for independent study at CMA. This option is available for a limited number of students who have taken at least four ceramics classes at CMA. Tuition fee provides access to the studio during open studio hours, a locker for storage, access to studio tools and equipment, and a professional teaching artist mentor who is available during set times. Studio hours run concurrently with the Museum’s open hours and the seasonal ceramics class schedule.
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. Students registered for Classic Ceramics are also entitled to utilize open studio hours throughout the 10-week class session.
Additional costs to students for ceramics classes, not included in registration fee, and due first day of class:
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. Students registered for Classic Ceramics are also entitled to utilize open studio hours throughout the 10-week class session.
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. Students registered for Classic Ceramics are also entitled to utilize open studio hours throughout the 10-week class session.
Additional costs to students for ceramics classes, not included in registration fee, and due first day of class:
Form, surface design, glazing, and firing are explored in greater depth during this class. Designed for advanced students, with a prerequisite of four ceramics classes completed at CMA, or instructor approval. Students who have taken five or more CMA ceramics classes, or individuals deemed to be working at an apprentice level are required to complete their own firing in cooperation with the Canton Ceramic Artists Guild to deepen their understanding of the process.
Form, surface design, glazing, and firing are explored in greater depth during this class. Designed for advanced students, with a prerequisite of four ceramics classes completed at CMA, or instructor approval. Students who have taken five or more CMA ceramics classes, or individuals deemed to be working at an apprentice level are required to complete their own firing in cooperation with the Canton Ceramic Artists Guild to deepen their understanding of the process. Students registered for Advanced Ceramics are also entitled to utilize open studio hours throughout the 10-week class session.
I may have 1 student in a wheel chair; I can confirm ahead if needed. If I have more than 50 people interested (and I expect we will), can we offer this for up to more and have 2 groups split and swap for art/tour? Or should I schedule a second/completely separate trip later in the day or on a different day? If we can do 2 groups at the same time and split, I could divide into a group of middle/high school and elementary students. Let me know what works, and what a good max would be if we can do swapping groups. Thank you!
