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September 11, 2025

2025-08-2618:30

Nid: 11085

Advanced Ceramics - Bill Shearrow (Fall 2025)

Advanced - 3 Prerequisite Classes Required

Begins 08/26/2025, Ends 10/28/2025

Deadline to Register: 08-26-2025

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

104

Instructor: Bill Shearrow

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. 

Instructor: Bill Shearrow

Member $218 | $272

Additional costs, not included with class cost:

*All CMA ceramics students are required to purchase their clay from CMA; $54.00 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 for purchase on the first day of class and throughout the session as needed.

 

$272
(Cost for Members: $218.00)
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2025-08-2718:30

Nid: 11087

Classic Ceramics with Bill Shearrow (Fall 2025)

All Levels, Ages 18+

Begins 08/27/2025, Ends 10/29/2025

Deadline to Register: 08-27-2025

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.

Instructor: Bill Shearrow

$272 | $218 Member

 

Additional costs, not included with class cost:

*All CMA ceramics students are required to purchase their clay from CMA; $54.00 includes 25 pounds of clay and includes the 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 for purchase on the first day of class and throughout the session as needed.

 

$272
(Cost for Members: $218.00)
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2025-08-2815:00

Nid: 11089

Classic Ceramics 3-5pm with Sarah DeBaun (Fall 2025)

All Levels, Ages 18+

Begins 08/28/2025, Ends 10/30/2025

Deadline to Register: 08-28-2025

10 Thursdays, 03:00 PM-05:00 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.

Sarah DeBaun

$272 | $218 Member

 

Additional costs, not included with class cost:

*All CMA ceramics students are required to purchase their clay from CMA; $54.00 includes 25 pounds of clay and includes the 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 for purchase on the first day of class and throughout the session as needed.

 

$272
(Cost for Members: $218.00)
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2025-08-2818:30

Nid: 11088

Classic Ceramics with Sarah DeBaun (Fall 2025)

All Levels, Ages 18+

Begins 08/28/2025, Ends 10/30/2025

Deadline to Register: 08-28-2025

10 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.

Sarah DeBaun

$272 | $218 Member

 

Additional costs, not included with class cost:

*All CMA ceramics students are required to purchase their clay from CMA; $54.00 includes 25 pounds of clay and includes the 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 for purchase on the first day of class and throughout the session as needed.

 

$272
(Cost for Members: $218.00)
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2025-08-2818:30

Nid: 11144

Pastel Series with Lynda Rimke

All Levels, Ages 16+

Begins 08/28/2025, Ends 10/02/2025

Deadline to Register: 08-27-2025

6 Thursdays, 06:30 PM-06:30 PM

101

Instructor: Lynda Rimke

 

Pastel Series | 6:30-8:30pm| 6 Thursdays, August 28 – October 2 

Looking to capture color in the moment without the mess of paints? Learn to transform dry

pastel pigments into vibrant, dynamic compositions  using the right values, shapes and colors  to evoke a spectrum of light, shadow and emotion. All materials provided, all skill levels are welcome. 

 

 

$275
(Cost for Members: $229.00)
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2025-08-3113:00

Nid: 11091

Independent Study with Sarah DeBaun (Fall 2025)

Advanced - 3 Prerequisite Classes Required

Begins 08/31/2025, Ends 11/02/2025

Deadline to Register: 08-31-2025

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

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 first need a strong working knowledge of CMA studio safety and procedures.

Instructor: Sarah DeBaun

Member $105 | $132

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 the 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 1:00-2:00 pm" is not the actual meeting time of independent study. Independent study hours coincide with ALL open ceramics studio hours.

 

$132
(Cost for Members: $105.00)
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2025-08-3113:30

Nid: 11090

Classic Ceramics with Dale Krieg (Fall 2025)

All Levels, Ages 18+

Begins 08/31/2025, Ends 11/02/2025

Deadline to Register: 08-31-2025

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

104

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.

Instructor: Dale Krieg

$272 | $218 Member

 

Additional costs, not included with class cost:

*All CMA ceramics students are required to purchase their clay from CMA; $54.00 includes 25 pounds of clay and includes the 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 for purchase on the first day of class and throughout the session as needed.

 

$272
(Cost for Members: $218.00)
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2025-09-0218:00

Nid: 11123

Classic Glass Fusing with Amy Pepperney

All Levels, Ages 16+

Begins 09/02/2025, Ends 10/07/2025

Deadline to Register: 09-02-2025

6 Tuesdays, 06:00 PM-08:00 PM

102

Instructor: Amy Pepperney

 

Learn the fundamentals of glass fusing. Cut, design and fuse glass in a kiln using an original design or ideas supplied by the instructor. Glass plates, bowls and jewelry are discussed in this series. All materials provided, all skill levels are welcome. 

 

$251
(Cost for Members: $209.00)
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2025-09-0412:30

Nid: 11124

Classical Oil Painting: Impressionist Realism Landscapes with Lin Luciano Fiore

Intermediate Level (prior oil painting experience required)

Begins 09/04/2025, Ends 10/09/2025

Deadline to Register: 09-04-2025

1 Thursdays, 12:30 PM-02:30 PM

101

Instructor: Lin Luciano Fiore

 

Learn the Impressionist Realism painting style with instructor Lin Luciano Fiore. Create your own composition using vivid colors, rich value contrasts, and streaks of light often applied with a palette knife. Your work will be inspired by artists like William Merritt Chase, Childe Hassam, Winslow Homer, and John Singer Sargent as you focus on subjects such as windswept trees and clouds, rugged hills and gentle streams. All painting tools and mediums provided. This class is designed for the Intermediate student.

 

$210
(Cost for Members: $175.00)
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2025-09-0611:00

Nid: 11126

Experimental Clay Textures with Toni Billick

All Levels, Ages 16+

Begins 09/06/2025, Ends 10/11/2025

Deadline to Register: 09-06-2025

6 Saturdays, 11:00 AM-01:00 PM

101

 

Learn how to create texture in this beginner-friendly clay workshop. Throughout the workshop, you'll gain practical experience in various surface design techniques, learning how to add intricate patterns and tactile qualities to your work. Students will also experiment with glazing and colored slip to explore their impact on fired ceramic pieces, adding detailed illustrations and expressive colors. No prior experience with clay is necessary—just an eagerness to learn and create! All materials provided, all skill levels are welcome. 

$150
(Cost for Members: $125.00)
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2025-09-0913:00

Nid: 11150

Homeschool Art with Haylee Wagner

All Levels, Ages 6+

Begins 09/09/2025, Ends 10/14/2025

Deadline to Register: 09-08-2025

6 Tuesdays, 01:00 PM-02:30 PM

101

Instructor: Haylee Wagner

 

Homeschool Art | 1–2:30 pm | Tuesdays September 9, 16, 23, 30 and October 7 & 14

Each session enhances critical thinking, artistic engagement, and art comprehension through diverse topics. A teaching artist guides each class, beginning with a visual literacy lesson in the galleries for close observation of artworks, followed by hands-on creation in the studio classroom. This direct engagement with art fosters a deeper understanding of art, history, and the evolution of ideas into world-changing images. All skill levels are welcome, all materials provided.

 

$75
(Cost for Members: $60.00)
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2025-09-1013:30

Nid: 11092

Clay Fundamentals with Susan Mentrak (Fall 2025)

All Levels, Ages 16+

Begins 09/10/2025, Ends 11/12/2025

Deadline to Register: 09-10-2025

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

Room 103

Learn the fundamentals of working with clay from start to finish through instructor-led demonstrations and basic glazing techniques. Beginner students will focus on 4 weeks of essentials, including hand-building techniques like pinching, coiling, and slab. These introductory weeks will be followed by individualized projects with one-on-one instructor attention and feedback, as students explore the basics of functional pottery and decorative pieces. This class is a precursor to learning how to do wheel throwing at a later stage.

Instructor: Susan Mentrak

Member $218 | $272, Ages 16+, 10 seats available

 

Additional costs, not included with class cost:

*All CMA ceramics students are required to purchase their clay from CMA; $54.00 includes 25 pounds of clay and includes the 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 for purchase on the first day of class and throughout the session as needed.

 

$272
(Cost for Members: $218.00)
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2025-09-1013:30

Nid: 11129

Clay Fundamentals with Susan Mentrak

All Levels, Ages 18+

Begins 09/10/2025, Ends 11/12/2025

Deadline to Register: 09-10-2025

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

Room 103

 

Learn the fundamentals of working with clay from start to finish through instructor-led demonstrations and basic glazing techniques. Beginner students will focus on 4 weeks of essentials, including hand-building techniques like pinching, coiling, and slab. These introductory weeks will be followed by individualized projects with one-on-one instructor attention and feedback, as students explore the basics of functional pottery and decorative pieces. This class is a precursor to learning how to do wheel throwing at a later stage.

Additional costs, not included with class cost:

*All CMA ceramics students are required to purchase their clay from CMA; $54.00 includes 25 pounds of clay and includes the 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 for purchase on the first day of class and throughout the session as needed.

 

$262
(Cost for Members: $218.00)
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2025-09-1018:00

Nid: 11094

A.R.T. Ceramic Art 10-Week Class for Vets with Susan Mentrak (Fall 2025)

All skill levels, Ages 18+

Begins 09/10/2025, Ends 11/12/2025

Deadline to Register: 09-09-2025

10 Wednesdays, 06:00 PM-08:00 PM

Room 103

 

Alpha Romeo Tango (A.R.T.) Program 10-Week Ceramics Class

 

Instructor: Susan Mentrak

 

Location: Canton Museum of Art, Classroom 103 - Please check in at the front desk

 

Fall Schedule: Wednesdays 9/10, 9/17, 9/24, 10/1, 10/8, 10/15, 10/22, 10/29, 11/5 and 11/12

 

Class Time:  6:00pm-8:00pm

 

Class Description: This innovative ceramics art program offers an empowering outlet specifically for veterans. Through hands-on instruction in various pottery techniques, participants can explore their creativity, find solace in the tactile nature of clay, and connect with fellow veterans in a supportive community. The program aims to foster well-being, encourage self-expression, and provide a unique avenue for processing experiences and building new skills.

 

PLEASE DO NOT REGISTER FOR THIS CLASS UNLESS YOU ARE A VETERAN, ACTIVE DUTY  SERVICE MEMBER, OR A MEMBER OF THE NATIONAL GUARD OR RESERVE.

$0
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2025-09-1118:00

Nid: 11130

Digital Photography with Mal McCrea

All Levels, Ages 16+

Begins 09/11/2025, Ends 10/16/2025

Deadline to Register: 09-11-2025

6 Thursdays, 06:00 PM-08:00 PM

Library

Instructor: Mallory McCrea


Join local professional artist/photographer Mal McCrea for a comprehensive digital
photography course designed to help you move beyond automatic settings and capture 
images that truly reflect your personal vision. Topics covered include camera operation, shutter speed, aperture, ISO, white balance, lighting, composition, natural settings, and landscape elements. The class often includes off-site sessions in and around downtown Canton, OH. Participants are required to bring a digital camera with a manual mode and a card reader. All experience levels are welcome. 

 

$142
(Cost for Members: $118.00)
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