VIEW AND REGISTER FOR ADULT & TEEN CLASSES BELOW:
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, August - November!
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!
CERAMICS
Ceramics Independent Study with Sarah DeBaun | Days/Times Vary* | 10 weeks: Tuesday, August 25–Tuesday, October 27 REGISTER HERE
Independent Study Terms*:
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Advanced Ceramics with Bill Shearrow | 6:30–8:30p | 10 Tuesdays, August 25– October 27 REGISTER HERE
Classic Ceramics with Tyler Mashek | 6:30–8:30p | 10 Wednesdays August 26 - October 28 REGISTER HERE
Advanced Ceramics with Sarah DeBaun | 3:30–5:30p | 10 Thursdays, August 27–October 29 REGISTER HERE
Classic Ceramics with Sarah DeBaun | 6:30–8:30p | 10 Thursdays August 27 - October 29 REGISTER HERE
Ceramics Makerspace with Susan Mentrak | 6–8p | 10 Thursdays August 27 - October 29 REGISTER HERE
NEW! Traditional Hand-Building and Surface Decoration with Toni Billick | 11a–2p | 10 Week Series, Saturdays: August 29, September 5, 12, 19, 26 and October 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31 REGISTER HERE
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 REGISTER HERE
NEW! Ceramic Handles Workshop with Ben Myers | 2–4:30p | Sunday, September 13 REGISTER HERE
NEW! Raku Exploration Workshop with Sarah DeBaun | 10:30a–4:30p | Saturday, October 3 REGISTER HERE
Beginner Wheel Throwing Series with Echo Iris Davis | 1–4p | 10 Wednesdays: October 7–December 16 *No class 11/25 REGISTER HERE
NEW! Autumn Clay Pumpkin Workshop: Sculpt & Glaze with Susan Mentrak | 2–4p | Sunday, October 11 REGISTER HERE
DRAWING
Drawing I: Line, Shape & Composition with Lynda Rimke | 1–3p | 8 Thursdays, August 20 & 27, September 3, 10, 17, 24; October 1 & 8 REGISTER HERE
NEW! Drawing II: Shadow & Form with Lynda Rimke | 3:30–5:30p | 8 Thursdays, August 20 & 27, September 3, 10, 17, 24; October 1 & 8 REGISTER HERE
PAINTING
NEW! Capturing Energy: Classical Oil Techniques I [Beginner/Intermediate Students] with Lin Luciano Fiore | 11:30a–1:30p | 6 Fridays: September 4, 11, 18, 25, October 2 & 9 REGISTER HERE
NEW! Capturing Energy: Classical Oil Techniques II [Returning Intermediate/Advanced Students] with Lin Luciano Fiore | 2:30–4:30p | 6 Wednesdays: September 2, 6, 9, 16, 23, 30 & October 7 REGISTER HERE
NEW! Introduction to Acrylic Painting with Sally Lu McAfee | 5–7p | 6 Tuesdays: September 8, 15, 22, 29 and October 6 & 13 REGISTER HERE
Introduction to Watercolor Painting for Beginners with Sally Lu McAfee | 2–4p | 6 Fridays: October 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 and November 6 REGISTER HERE
NEW! Introduction to Watercolor Portraiture with Sally Lu McAfee | 2–4p | 6 Sundays: October 4, 11, 18, 25 and November 1 & 8 REGISTER HERE
NEW! The Inner Canvas: Painting with Intention with Mal McCrea | 6–8p | 3 Tuesdays: Sept 15, 22 & 29 REGISTER HERE
PHOTOGRAPHY
Digital Photography with Mal McCrea | 6–8p | 4 Thursdays: Sept 3, 10, 17, 24 REGISTER HERE
JEWELRY ART
NEW! Metal Origami: Sculptural Jewelry with Alexander Draven | 6–8p | 6 Wednesdays: September 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 & October 7 REGISTER HERE
GLASS ART
NEW! Fall Garden Accents: Stained Glass Bee & Frog Stakes with Laurie Turner | 1:30–4:30p | Sunday, September 13 REGISTER HERE
Glass Fusing Basics with Amy Pepperney | 6–8p | 6 Tuesdays: September 22, 29 & October 6, 13, 20, 27 REGISTER HERE
NEW! Autumn Splendor: Stained Glass Leaf Suncatcher with Laurie Turner | 1:30–4:30p | Sunday, October 4 REGISTER HERE
NEW! Kiln Fired Glass Workshop: Alchemy and Color Play with Amy Pepperney | 5–7:30p | Wednesday, October 14 REGISTER HERE
NEW! Seasonal Stained Glass: Silver Bells and Holly Hanger with Laurie Turner | 1:30–4:30p | Sunday, November 8 REGISTER HERE
NEW! Glass Landscapes: Capturing Nature in Fused Glass with Amy Pepperney | 1:30–4:30p | Sunday, November 1 REGISTER HERE
Glass Fused Gift-Giving: DIY Candleholder or Ornament with Amy Pepperney | 5:30–7:30p | Tuesday, November 3 REGISTER HERE
YOGA IN THE GALLERIES
NEW! Morning Flow Yoga with Michael Curtis | 10:30-11:30a | Every Tuesday in September and October: September 1-29 and October 6-27
NATURE ART
NEW! Rustic & Colorful Fall Wreath with Melinda Carmichael | 5:30-7:30p | Tuesday, September 22 REGISTER HERE
NEW! Autumn Succulent Arrangement with Melinda Carmichael | 5:30-7:30p | Tuesday, October 13 REGISTER HERE
NEW! Pressed Flower Collage with Melinda Carmichael | 5:30-7:30p | Tuesday, October 20 REGISTER HERE
NEW! Fall Floral Centerpiece with Melinda Carmichael | 5:30-7:30p | Tuesday, November 17 REGISTER HERE
ALPHA-ROMEO-TANGO (A.R.T.) PROGRAM FOR VETERANS
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.
What We Offer:
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Guitar Classes (10-Week Series): Led by instructor Denny Vlahos (Fretz4Vets) at the Canton Museum of Art (Wilkof Courtyard). This beginner’s acoustic guitar course in basic technique will introduce various styles of music; such as blues, folk, and jazz led with a focus on music appreciation and social engagement in a small group setting.
Program Benefits & Enrollment:
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Cost: Classes are free for verified veterans, active-duty personnel and first responders.
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Included in Ceramics series: All necessary clay, tools, glazes, firings, and instruction.
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Included in Guitar series: Guitar and accessories, coursebook and small group instruction.
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Family Inclusion: Spouses are welcome to join for a nominal fee. Scholarships are available—please inquire with Amanda Crowe at amanda@cantonart.org.
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Priority: Veterans always receive priority on our waitlist.
We value our veterans and their families. To enroll or learn more about scholarship opportunities, please contact Amanda Crowe at amanda@cantonart.org.
