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Ceramics

Classic Ceramics with Bill Shearrow 6:30pm Wednesdays (Spring)

All Levels, Ages 16+

Begins 02/26/2025, Ends 04/30/2025 - Register

*deadline to register: 02/26/2025

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

104

Instructor: Bill Shearrow

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.
Member $182 | $227

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)

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

Advanced, age 21+

Begins 03/16/2025, Ends 05/18/2025 - Register

*deadline to register: 03/16/2025

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

104

Instructor: Sarah DeBaun

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 three 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. 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 CMA; $45.00 includes 25 pounds of clay and 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. Studio hours run from 3/16/25 - 5/18/25 (Minus adjusted hours due to museum closures).

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

Classic Ceramics with CJ Ritenour 1:30pm Sundays (Spring)

All Levels, Ages 16+

Begins 03/16/2025, Ends 05/18/2025 - Register

*deadline to register: 03/16/2025

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

104

Instructor: CJ Ritenour

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 Sarah DeBaun 6:30pm Thursdays (Spring)

All Levels, Ages 16+

Begins 03/20/2025, Ends 05/22/2025 - Register

*deadline to register: 03/20/2025

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

104

Instructor: Sarah.Debaun

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 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)

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)

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)

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)

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)