Get creative and express yourself in a CMA School of Art Class or Workshop. We have something available for all ages and all levels of expertise, from beginner to advanced, across more than 30 classes and workshops — Spring, Fall, and Winter!

From exploring movement with Oil Painting, capturing light with Stained Glass … relaxing with Yoga in the galleries, exploring Ceramics and more — classes are scheduled days and evenings, weekdays and weekends. There's a class to fit every schedule, budget, and interest! .

And, MEMBERS SAVE 20% on all classes … Join CMA, then book your class!
 

Independent Study Terms*:

• Studio Access: Your tuition covers access to the studio during open hours (fluctuating between 70–100 hours/month on average), a storage locker, use of studio equipment, and mentorship from a professional teaching artist during set times.

• Hours & Availability: Open studio time runs concurrently with the museum's seasonal class schedule. Access is limited to the dates listed above; studio time is unavailable outside these dates or when classes are not in session.

• Requirements: Students are required to assist in maintaining the studio space. Due to specific equipment and safety procedures, this program is restricted to students who have completed their prerequisites at the CMA; experience from other institutions does not qualify.

• Support: Please direct class-related questions to your supervising instructor, Sarah DeBaun. For non-class inquiries, please contact the CMA Education Director, Amanda Crowe amanda@cantonart.org.

Classic Ceramics with Tyler Mashek | 6:30–8:30p | 10 Wednesdays January 6 - March 10 REGISTER HERE

Advanced Ceramics with Sarah DeBaun | 3:30–5:30p | 10 Thursdays, January 7- March 11 REGISTER HERE

Classic Ceramics with Sarah DeBaun | 6:30–8:30p | 10 Thursdays January 7 - March 11 REGISTER HERE

NEW! Ceramic Mushroom Hand-Building Workshop with Sarah DeBaun | 2–4p | Sunday, February 28 REGISTER HERE

ONE DAY ONLY! Artist Masterclass: Bringing Life to the Surface with Ceramist Jennifer Rosseter | 1:30–5p | Sunday, March 7 REGISTER HERE

FREE STUDIO CLASSES DESIGNED FOR VETERANS: Alpha-Romeo-Tango A.R.T. Program (Winter 2027)

Ceramics/Clay Classes (10-Week Series) with Susan Mentrak | Wednesdays, 6-8p | January 6 - March 10 REGISTER HERE FOR FREE CERAMICS CLASS SERIES

Acoustic Guitar Classes (10-Week Series) with Denny Vlahos (Fretz4Vets) | Thursdays, 6-8p | January 7 - March 11 REGISTER HERE FOR FREE ACOUSTIC GUITAR CLASS SERIES

NEW! Drawing II: Shadow & Form with Lynda Rimke | 1–3p | 6 Thursdays, January 7-February 11 

NEW! Drawing with Color (using hard pastel sticks) with Lynda Rimke | 3–5p | 6 Thursdays, January 7-February 11

NEW! Foundations of Water Soluble Landscape Painting with Lin Luciano Fiore | 11:30a–1:30p | 6 Fridays: January 8-February 26

NEW! Exploring Color in Metals with Alexander Draven | 6–8p | 6 Wednesdays: February 3-24

NEW! Early Spring Potted Plant Accent: Stained Glass Daffodil Plant Stake with Laurie Turner | 1:30–4:30p | Sunday, March 7 

NEW! Glass Fusing 101 with Amy Pepperney | 5–7:30p |Tuesday, February 23