Join our supportive creative community at the Canton Museum of Art. The A.R.T. program is exclusively for U.S. veterans, active-duty service members, and National Guard or Reserve personnel, offering creative outlets to foster well-being, connection, and self-expression.
NEW! Fundamentals of Slab Building with Susan Mentrak | 2–4p | 12 Fridays: September 4-25; October 2-30; November 6, 27 & December 4 *No class 11/13 or 11/20
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.
Learn the basics of stained glass using copper foil, assembly, and soldering techniques to create a suncatcher to reflect the colors of fall for an outdoor patio or kitchen window. All materials provided, all skill levels are welcome.
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.
