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Ceramics

Advanced Ceramics (Prerequisite: 4 or more CMA Ceramics classes or Instructor Approval)

Advanced

Begins 09/05/2023, Ends 12/19/2023, no class 10/31/2023,11/7/2023,11/14/2023,11/21/2023 - Register

*deadline to register: 09/03/2023

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

Room 104

Instructor: Bill Shearrow

Offering this 12 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.ÿ

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 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: $215.00 per person (Cost for Members: $172.00)

Classic Ceramics 6:30pm Wednesdays

All Skill Levels

Begins 09/06/2023, Ends 12/20/2023, no class 11/1/2023,11/8/2023,11/15/2023,11/22/2023 - Register

*deadline to register: 09/04/2023

12 Wednesdays, 06:30 PM-08:30 PM

Room 104

Instructor: Bill Shearrow

Offering this 12-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 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: $215.00 per person (Cost for Members: $172.00)

Classic Ceramics 10:00am Thursdays

All Skill Levels

Begins 09/07/2023, Ends 12/21/2023, no class 11/2/2023,11/9/2023,11/16/2023,11/23/2023 - Register

*deadline to register: 09/05/2023

12 Thursdays, 10:00 AM-12:00 PM

Room 104

Instructor: Laura Kolinski-Schultz

Offering this 12-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 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: $215.00 per person (Cost for Members: $172.00)

Classic Ceramics 1:00pm Thursdays

All Skill Levels

Begins 09/07/2023, Ends 12/21/2023, no class 11/2/2023,11/9/2023,11/16/2023,11/23/2023 - Register

*deadline to register: 09/05/2023

12 Thursdays, 01:00 PM-03:00 PM

Room 104

Instructor: Laura Kolinski-Schultz

Offering this 12-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 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: $215.00 per person (Cost for Members: $172.00)

Classic Ceramics 6:30pm Thursdays

All Skill Levels

Begins 09/07/2023, Ends 12/21/2023, no class 11/2/2023,11/9/2023,11/16/2023,11/23/2023 - Register

*deadline to register: 09/05/2023

12 Thursdays, 06:30 PM-08:30 PM

Room 104

Instructor: Sarah DeBaun

Offering this 12-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 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: $215.00 per person (Cost for Members: $172.00)

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

Advanced

Begins 09/10/2023, Ends 12/17/2023 - Register

*deadline to register: 09/03/2023

12 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 that 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 you may have through email. Studio hours run from 9/10/23 - 12/17/23 which coincides with our fall ceramics class schedule. Students must be willing to sign an agreement and 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'ÿwork, we are unable to accommodate production potters. Students with ceramics experience outside of CMA are not eligible for registration as students will 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.
* 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

All Skill Levels

Begins 09/10/2023, Ends 12/17/2023, no class 11/05/2023,11/12/2023,11/19/2023 - Register

*deadline to register: 09/03/2023

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

Room 104

Instructor: Sarah DeBaun

Offering this 12-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 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: $215.00 per person (Cost for Members: $172.00)

Raku

Intermediate/Advanced

Begins 09/16/2023, Ends 09/30/2023 - Register

*deadline to register: 09/14/2023

2 Saturdays, 10:30 AM-02:30 PM

Room 104

Instructor: Sarah DeBaun

Offering this 2-day workshop in person! 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.
*Meeting times are 10:30 am-2:30 pm on 9/16/23 and 10:30 am-4:30 pm on 9/30/23.
*Inclement weather makeup day scheduled for 10/14/23.

*Cost includes all supplies.
*$30 worth of materials and firing costs included in class cost.

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

Ceramic Acorns Pinch Pots

All Skill Levels

Begins 10/11/2023, Ends 10/11/2023 - Register

*deadline to register: 10/09/2023

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

Room 101

Instructor: Laura Kolinski-Schultz

Offering this NEW one-time workshop at CMA! Come join us for this fun, functional project! You'll use basic hand building and pinching techniques to create a small lidded bowl suitable for your fall table. Discover the beauty of nature-inspired ceramic art. No experience needed, all levels welcome. Students will need to make arrangements to pick up fired pieces three-six weeks after workshop and will be emailed when ready.

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

Cost: $48.00 per person (Cost for Members: $38.00)