Classes and Workshops
Spring 2013 Class Schedule:
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Be sure to attend our FREE Do the Mu! the first Saturday of every month!
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Rules for Registration:
Do the Mu! FREE Workshops, all agesThe first Saturday of every month drop in anytime between 12-2pm for a different art + history workshop taught by local artists or museum staff. Try something new! No registration required, free for all ages. April 6: The Big Read Book Art The sixth annual The Big Read has arrived! Did you know that you can recycle old books and magazines into art? Make and take home your own creation! May 4: Public Art Help museum staff and artists make public art in the style of Andy Warhol to brighten up downtown Massillon, and build excitement for our big summer exhibition, Snap! In the Photobooth with Warhol & Friends! June 1: Screenprinting To celebrate our exhibition Snap! In the Photobooth with Warhol & Friends, we will learn how Warhol created iconic images using screenprinting. Make and take home your own screenprinted poster.
Adult ClassesPottery Wheel Saturdays April 6, 13, 20, 27, 10am-12pm (4 weeks) Saturdays May 4, 11, 18, 25, 10am-12pm (4 weeks) Saturdays June 1, 8, 15, 22, 10am-12pm (4 weeks) This is one of our most popular classes! Artist Kaitlyn Gutshall will teach you how make wheel projects from start to finish. This class is open to all abilities, new and continuing. Besides throwing pots, you will also learn about the firing and glazing process. Clay and access to tools will be provided to complete all projects for class. NEW! Children ages 12 and over may sign up for this class accompanied by an adult who is also taking the class. Class size limited to 4, Cost: members/$60, non-members/$70
Bigger & Better Ceramics Projects Saturdays April 6, 13, 20, 27, May 4, 11, 18, 25, 1-3pm (8 weeks) In the first few weeks of this new class, Artist Kaitlyn Gutshall will guide you in producing several bisque fired ceramics projects using handbuilding and the wheel. After you have created a large body of work to glaze, she will teach you several new and different techniques – no more “dipping”! You will experiment with a wide variety of high and low fire glazes, multiple glazing processes, and troubleshooting for when things don’t turn out as expected, to learn how to produce the best work. Class size limited to 4, Cost: members/$100, non-members/$120
Open Studio Ceramics Wednesdays April 3, 10, 17, 24, 10am-4pm Wednesdays May 1, 8, 15, 22, 10am-4pm Wednesdays June 5, 12, 19, 26, 10am-4pm Open to previous MassMu ceramics students only. Use the Ceramics Room, tools, glazes and kilns to create your own works of art. You may use the room during any of the open hours, the class time is intended to be flexible to accommodate a variety of schedules. Bring in your own clay to use or purchase a 25lb. bag for $15. Class size limited to 6, Cost: members/$40, non-members/$50
Intro to Digital Photography Saturdays April 6, 13, 20, 27, 10am-12pm (4 weeks) Saturdays May 4, 11, 18, 25, 10am-12pm (4 weeks) Saturdays June 1, 8, 15, 22, 10am-12pm (4 weeks) Artist and University of Akron professor Jody Hawk will introduce students to the basics of digital photography using “point and shoot” cameras, the standard digital cameras most of us have. Learn how to take better pictures, improving composition and exposure without a manual control. Use of your own digital camera is required, and access to a laptop computer is highly recommended to get the most out of this class. NEW! Children ages 12 and over may sign up for this class accompanied by an adult who is also taking the class. Class size limited to 12, Cost: members/$50, non-members/$60
Advanced Adult Digital Photography Saturdays April 6, 13, 20, 27, 1-3pm (4 weeks) Saturdays May 4, 11, 18, 25, 1-3pm (4 weeks) This is for people who already have nice photographs, but want to make presentations to show off their images to friends and family or professionals. Students will make well edited and organized slide shows, post images on the web, make a simple web page, organize and enter contests or competitions. Every student will need a laptop, tablet or netbook for this class. Class size limited to 12, Cost: members/$50, non-members/$60
Darkroom Photography Saturdays June 1, 8, 15, 22, July 6, 13, 20, 27, 1-3pm (8 weeks) Artist and University of Akron professor Jody Hawk will introduce students to the basics of darkroom photography, discussing Andy Warhol’s use photography, to celebrate the exhibition Snap! In the Photobooth with Warhol and Friends. Class size limited to 6, Cost: members/$80, non-members/$90
Classes for Youth (ages 7-15)Youth Clay Thursday June 13, 20, 27, July 11, 18, 25, 10am-12pm (6 weeks) Artist Kaitlyn Gutshall will introduce children (ages 7-11) to the basics of working with clay using hand building techniques. Kids will learn about wedging, slipping and scoring, the kiln firing process and glazing, making a variety of projects. Cost: members/$60, non-members $70 Class size limited to 10
Youth Mixed Media Thursday June 13, 20, 27, July 11, 18, 25, 10am-12pm (6 weeks) Sculpt, paint, draw, collage, and more! Try out a variety of artistic mediums and projects in this fun class! Our teaching artist will take you on a roller coaster ride through the world of art! Cost: members/$60, non-members $70 Class size limited to 10
Youth Painting Tuesdays June 11, 18, 25, July 2, 9, 16, 10am-12pm (6 weeks) Art teacher Stephen Tornero will give students (ages 7-11) an introduction to painting using water-based paints like acrylics and watercolors, while continuing students will learn new techniques. Students will learn the fundamentals of painting working on a variety of surfaces including paper, board and canvas. Cost: members/$60, non-members/$70 Class size limited to 10
Youth Drawing Wednesdays June 12, 19, 16, July 3, 10, 17, 10am-12pm (6 weeks) Art teacher Stephen Tornero will give an introduction to drawing with a variety of materials, from crayons to charcoal. Students will learn the fundamentals of drawing such as shading, color and texture using pencil, pen and ink, chalk, and charcoal to capture the world around us on paper. Cost: members/$60, non-members/$70 Class size limited to 10 **************************************
A la Carte WorkshopsYou set the time and date, and bring the students, we provide the supplies and staff! Bring your family or friends. Great for a birthday gift, clubs, family fun day, girl’s night out, or any other group! Classes are open to everyone. Children (under the age of 16) must be accompanied by a guardian and both must register/participate in the workshop.
Making Memories: Baby & Child Celebrate your baby or child with a ceramic handprint and footprint tile. A fun project for parents or guardians and child. Museum staff will lead you in creating a unique print using your children’s hands and feet in clay. Personalize the tile with their name and other decorations. The tile will be fired and glazed and ready for pick up within a week. Makes a great decoration or gift. Size: 5-12 students, Time: 1 hour, Cost: $25 non-members, $20 members
Painting Learn the basics of painting! An artist will work with you to teach you the fundamentals of how to use water based paints (watercolors or acrylics) and brushes on canvas or paper. This workshop lasts 3 hours, subsequent workshops may be scheduled with your group if you’d like to produce consistent work over several weeks. All materials are included in the class. Size: 5-12 students, Time: 3 hours, Cost: $25 non-members, $20 members
Mixed Media Learn the basics of mixed media! An artist will teach you how to combine multiple artistic materials, including layering paint, collage, textiles and more, to create a work of art on canvas or board. This workshop lasts 3 hours, subsequent workshops may be scheduled with your group if you’d like to produce consistent work over several weeks. All materials are included in the class. Size: 5-12 students, Time: 3 hours, Cost: $25 non-members, $20 members
Screenprinting Learn the basics of screen printing! An artist will teach you the fundamentals of how to create designs, transfer them onto screens, and then use the screens with our screenprinting machine to print onto fabric, paper and more. This workshop lasts 2 hours, and subsequent workshops may be scheduled with your group if you’d like to produce your own screens and use our equipment. You will be given a selection of museum related designs to print on paper. If you’d like to print on any other materials (clothing, etc.) please bring those to class with you. Size: 5-12 students, Time: 2 hours, Cost: $25 non-members, $20 members
Printmaking Learn the basics of printmaking! Printmaking allows you to produce numerous copies from your original creation and can involve tracing, drawing, collaging, carving or engraving. An artist will teach you the fundamentals of making relief prints and collographs. This workshop lasts 3 hours, subsequent workshops may be scheduled with your group if you’d like to produce consistent work over several weeks. All materials are included in the class. Size: 5-12 students, Time: 3 hours, Cost: $25 non-members, $20 members
Pottery Wheel Learn the basics of working with the pottery wheel. Everyone will take home some ceramic work as a souvenir. This workshop lasts 3 hours, subsequent workshops may be scheduled with your group if you’d like to produce a work over several weeks, and regularly scheduled introductory and continuing wheel classes are also available. All materials are included in the class Size: 4 students, Time: 3 hours, Cost: $25 non-members, $20 members |
