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Optical Art Illusions

Begins 12/31/1969, Ends 12/31/1969

1 , 07:00 PM-07:00 PM

Now offering this NEW one-time workshop in-person! Learn to create abstract optical illusions with math, rulers, and eye for design to create Op Art spheres. Learn about and get inspired by famous Op Art artist Victor Vasarely.

*Cost includes all supplies

COVID UPDATE:
*Students and instructors will be required to wear a mask even if fully vaccinated or under the age of 18, please maintain courteous social distance.

$15
(Cost for Members: $12.00)
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Artchemist Experiments

Begins 12/31/1969, Ends 12/31/1969

1 , 07:00 PM-07:00 PM

Now offering this NEW one-time workshop in-person! An alchemist is a person who transforms or creates something through a seemingly magical process. Since the beginning of time, artists have investigated the ways in which substances interact, combine, and change to create amazing pieces of art. Join us as we experiment, hypothesize, and collaboratively create to build an art installation at CMA through the magic combination of chemistry and art together. Inspired by the chemical processes used in the artwork, "One Ball Total Equilibrium Tank" by Jeff Koons.

$19
(Cost for Members: $15.00)
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Art Play Date: Chemistry and Art Collide

Begins 12/31/1969, Ends 12/31/1969

1 , 07:00 PM-07:00 PM

Now offering this Art Play Date in-person! Parents, come join your little artists in this exciting daytime workshop. You and your child will be immersed in multisensory art making activity stations for toddlers and adults to enjoy together. Have fun learning and playing together while helping your little artist get started in the world of art. Gather inspiration from the chemistry used in the artwork on display, "One Ball Total Equilibrium" by Jeff Koons.

$15
(Cost for Members: $12.00)
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Art Play Date: Pop Art

Begins 12/31/1969, Ends 12/31/1969

1 , 07:00 PM-07:00 PM

Now offering this Art Play Date in-person! Parents, come join your little artists in this exciting day time workshop. You and your child will be immersed in multisensory art making activity stations for toddlers and adults to enjoy together. Have fun learning and playing together while helping your little artist get started in the world of art. Explore the Pop Art on display in the exhibit, "POP!" and see artwork created by famous artists like Andy Warhol, Roy Lichtenstein, Jeff Koons and more!

$15
(Cost for Members: $12.00)
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Flower Wall Pockets

Begins 12/31/1969, Ends 12/31/1969

1 , 07:00 PM-07:00 PM

Now offering this NEW one-time workshop in-person! Adorn your walls with a clay flower wall pocket vase created by your own hands! This is a fun and easy project that anyone can do. These water tight pockets are wonderful for flower cuttings, dried flowers, herbs, incense sticks, or just left plain. All skill levels welcome. (Students will need to make arrangements to pick up fired pieces two-four weeks after class.)

*Cost includes all art supplies including firing and glazing of your pieces!

COVID UPDATE:

$38
(Cost for Members: $31.00)
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Plein Air in the Park at Gervasi! (no materials)

Begins 12/31/1969, Ends 12/31/1969

1 , 07:00 PM-07:00 PM

Now offering this two day workshop in-person at Gervasi Vineyard! Taught by professional plein air artist and Signature Member of Akron Society of Artists, Lynda Rimke. Inspired by the exhibit, "Ohio Small Towns: A Juried Exhibit of Paintings by Members of The Ohio Plein Air Society." Learn to capture dancing light and atmosphere at a beautiful pond landscape location with watercolor paint. Enjoy a demonstration and talk on Friday evening when the light is just right, then put those principles into practice with guidance from Lynda the following morning.

$54
(Cost for Members: $43.00)
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Begins 12/31/1969, Ends 12/31/1969

1 , 07:00 PM-07:00 PM

$49
(Cost for Members: $39.00)
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Chocolate Painting and Tasting!

Begins 12/31/1969, Ends 12/31/1969

1 , 07:00 PM-07:00 PM

Now offering this NEW one-time workshop in-person! Join this deliciously artistic class where you will not only indulge in chocolate treats, but you will create a personalized artwork out of the delicious desert itself! In this workshop, discover the rich world of chocolates as we guide you through the fascinating variety of decadent chocolates. Then enjoy a guided step-by-step tutorial on how to use the unusual and tasty medium of chocolate to create this beautiful fall scene!

*Cost includes all art supplies including 1 pound of chocolate!

$34
(Cost for Members: $27.00)
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Batik Silk Scarves

Begins 12/31/1969, Ends 12/31/1969

1 , 07:00 PM-07:00 PM

Now offering this NEW one-time workshop in person! Create a beautiful silk scarf using the fascinating process of fabric dying and wax batik. We will be making a wearable scarf with this design or create your own design! These makes great gifts or a treasure to keep for yourself! All skill levels welcome.

*Cost includes all art supplies.
*$27 worth of materials included in class cost

COVID UPDATE:

$55
(Cost for Members: $44.00)
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CANCELED- Family Finger Painting Landscapes in the Park

Begins 12/31/1969, Ends 12/31/1969

1 , 07:00 PM-07:00 PM

Now offering this NEW one-time workshop in-person in the park at the Canton Garden Center! Don't be afraid to get messy as you join us for this outdoor workshop in partnership with Canton Parks and Recreation. This off-site workshop is designed to do with a child and adult together. Explore the world around you through the art of painting en plein air with a finger painting twist, inspired by our exhibition, "Small Town Ohio: A Juried Exhibit of Paintings by Members of the Ohio Plein Air Society." Painting en plein air is the act of painting outside, using the landscape as your guide.

$25
(Cost for Members: $20.00)
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