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

Advanced

Begins 09/03/2024, Ends 11/12/2024, no class 11/5/2024 - Register

*deadline to register: 09/01/2024

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 (Fall)

All Skill Levels

Begins 09/04/2024, Ends 11/13/2024, no class 11/6/2024 - Register

*deadline to register: 09/02/2024

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? Bill 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)

Raku

Intermediate/Advanced

Begins 09/07/2024, Ends 09/21/2024 - Register

*deadline to register: 09/05/2024

2 Saturdays, 10:30 AM-04:30 PM

Room 104

Instructor: Sarah DeBaun

Offering this 2-day workshop at CMA with instructor Sarah DeBaun! Discover the unique art of Raku firing in this hands-on workshop! Unlike traditional kiln firing, Raku is a distinctive technique performed outdoors using a gas kiln including pulling red hot ceramic ware out of a kiln and placing the ware into a container with combustible materials. During this two-step workshop, students will discuss the process and create their clay pieces on day one and then fire on day two. Students may make and fire up to 3 pieces. Some clay experience is required.

*Cost includes all supplies: $30 worth of materials and firing costs included.
*Meeting times are 10:30 am-2:30 pm on 9/7/24 and 10:30 am-4:30 pm on 9/21/24.
*Inclement weather makeup day scheduled for 9/28/24.

Cost: $150.00 per person (Cost for Members: $120.00)

Classic Ceramics 6:30pm Thursdays (Fall)

All Skill Levels

Begins 09/19/2024, Ends 12/05/2024, no class 11/7/2024,11/28/2024 - Register

*deadline to register: 09/17/2024

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)

Ceramic Mugs and Tea Tasting with Ohio Tea Company

All Skill Levels

Begins 09/25/2024, Ends 09/25/2024 - Register

*deadline to register: 09/23/2024

1 Wednesday, 06:00 PM-08:30 PM

Room 101

Instructor: Laura Kolinski-Shultz

Offering this NEW one-time workshop at CMA! Create your own fun and functional ceramic mug. You will use stoneware clay and basic hand building techniques to make a personalized drinking vessel of your very own. All levels of experience are welcome

Cost: $49.00 per person (Cost for Members: $39.00)

Classic Ceramics 10:00am Thursdays (Fall)

All Skill Levels

Begins 09/26/2024, Ends 12/12/2024, no class 11/7/2024,11/28/2024 - Register

*deadline to register: 09/24/2024

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 (Fall)

All Skill Levels

Begins 09/26/2024, Ends 12/12/2024, no class 11/7/2024,11/28/2024 - Register

*deadline to register: 09/24/2024

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)

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

Advanced

Begins 09/29/2024, Ends 12/15/2024, no class 11/3/2024,11/10/2024 - Register

*deadline to register: 09/07/2024

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 (Fall)

All Skill Levels

Begins 09/29/2024, Ends 12/15/2024, no class 11/3/2024,11/10/2024 - Register

*deadline to register: 09/07/2024

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? Bill 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)

Raku

Intermediate/Advanced

Begins 10/05/2024, Ends 10/19/2024 - Register

*deadline to register: 10/03/2024

2 Saturdays, 10:30 AM-04:30 PM

Room 104

Instructor: CJ Ritenour

Offering this 2-day workshop at CMA with instructor CJ Ritenour! Discover the unique art of Raku firing in this hands-on workshop! Unlike traditional kiln firing, Raku is a distinctive technique performed outdoors using a gas kiln including pulling red hot ceramic ware out of a kiln and placing the ware into a container with combustible materials. During this two-step workshop, students will discuss the process and create their clay pieces on day one and then fire on day two. Students may make and fire up to 3 pieces. Some clay experience is required.

*Cost includes all supplies: $30 worth of materials and firing costs included.
*Meeting times are 10:30 am-2:30 pm on 10/5/24 and 10:30 am-4:30 pm on 10/19/24.
*Inclement weather makeup day scheduled for 10/26/24.

Cost: $150.00 per person (Cost for Members: $120.00)

Ghostly Romance: Wheel Throwing Date Night

All Skill Levels

Begins 10/23/2024, Ends 10/23/2024 - Register

*deadline to register: 10/21/2024

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

Room 104

Instructor: CJ Ritenour

Offering this NEW one-time workshop at CMA! Join us for a silly, messy, and romantic wheel throwing experience inspired by the iconic scene in the movie "Ghost." Bring your partner and channel your inner Demi and Swayze as you create together at the pottery wheel. Wheel throwing isn't easy, but that's part of the charm! You might end up with a masterpiece to be fired and picked up later, or just a hilarious paperweight and memory to share. This beginner-friendly class is all about the fun and magic of creating art with your special someone. Be sure to wear clothes you don't mind getting dirty and bring your sense of adventure and a touch of romance! Students will need to make arrangements to pick up fired pieces three to six weeks after the workshop and will be emailed when ready.

*Registration covers admission for two adults to do together.
*Cost includes all art supplies including firing and glazing of your piece

Cost: $89.00 per person (Cost for Members: $71.00)

Sgraffito Tiles

All Skill Levels

Begins 11/12/2024, Ends 11/12/2024 - Register

*deadline to register: 11/10/2024

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

Room 101

Instructor: CJ Ritenour

Offering this NEW one-time workshop at CMA! Create your own beautiful ceramic tiles in this unique workshop. We will use simple hand-building techniques, including slip application and carving, to create these decorative pieces. All skill levels are welcome. Students will need to make arrangements to pick up fired pieces three to six weeks after the workshop and will be emailed when ready.

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

Cost: $47.00 per person (Cost for Members: $37.00)

Ceramic Envelope Vase

All Skill Levels

Begins 11/13/2024, Ends 11/13/2024 - Register

*deadline to register: 11/10/2024

1 Wednesday, 06:00 PM-07:30 PM

Room 101

Instructor: Laura Kolinski-Shultz

Offering this NEW one-time workshop at CMA! Welcome fall with a beautiful ceramic envelope vase that youve made yourself. We will use simple hand-building techniques, including texturing and folding, to make these decorative and functional vessels. No experience is needed; all levels are welcome. Students will need to make arrangements to pick up fired pieces three to six weeks after the workshop and will be emailed when ready.

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

Cost: $49.00 per person (Cost for Members: $39.00)

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)

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)