Free parking is available on the streets around the Museum (First Street, Lincoln Way) and in the city lots on the corner opposite the Museum, at First Street and Lincoln Way East, or behind Duncan Plaza which is adjacent to the Museum, on the corner of 2nd Street and Treemont Avenue.
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Family Days: Do the Mu!
FREE art workshops for all ages. Click here for more information.
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CLASSES, ages 16+
Intro to Digital Photography
Saturdays January 21, 28, February 4, 11, 18, 25, 10am-12pm (5 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.
Class size limited to 12 , Cost: members/$50, non-members/$60
Intro to DSLR Photography
Saturdays January 21, 28, February 4, 11, 18, 25, 1pm-3pm (6 weeks)
Artist and University of Akron professor Jody Hawk will introduce students to the basics of DSLR (digital single lens reflex) photography, from taking better pictures and how to use different settings your camera. Use of your own DSLR camera is required.
Class size limited to 12 , Cost: members/$50, non-members/$60
Intro to Pottery Wheel
Saturdays January 21, 28, February 4, 11, 18, 10am-12pm (6 weeks)
One of our most popular classes! Artist Brittany Steigert will teach you how make a simple pot from start to finish, how to create different shapes of pots, along with an overview of 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/$70, non-members/$80
Continuing Pottery Wheel
Saturdays January 21, 28, February 4, 11, 18, 1pm-3pm (5 weeks)
If you've taken Intro to Pottery Wheel or have prior experience on the wheel, Artist Brittany Steigert will teach you how to throw multiple pots to make a set, make lids, and create larger pieces, along with an overview of the firing and glazing process. This class is small to ensure plenty of one-on-one time with the instructor and access to your own wheel. 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/$70, non-members/$80
Open Studio Ceramics
Wednesday January 18, 25, February 1, 8, 15, 10am-4pm
5 weeks, cost: members/$40, non-members/$50
Wednesday February 22, 29, March 7, 14, 21, 10am-4pm
5 weeks, cost: members/$40, non-members/$50
Open to previous Mass Mu ceramics students only. Use the Ceramics room, tools, glazes and kilns to create your own works of art. Bring in your own clay to use or purchase a 25lb. bag for $15. You will be assigned a storage tub for your clay and tools. All projects must be removed as completed. Works in progress must be clearly labeled. Class size is limited to ensure adequate room for work with individuals and ongoing classes.
Class size limited to 8, Cost: see above.
NOTE: *SNOW DAYS! Closures will be posted with local news sources, or call the Museum (330) 833-4061 to hear pre-recorded message, check website www.massillonmuseum.org, or Facebook page.
Arrangements will be made with your teacher to make up missed class time.
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How to Register:
Click here to download our PDF printable registration form
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NEW! A La Carte Workshops, all ages
You 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. As this is a very difficult process, you may or may not be able to produce a functional piece of pottery. However, everyone will take home a ceramic piece 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
Drawing with Light, Photogram Darkroom Workshop
This class will experiment with the older photographic technology of photograms and sunprints. Students will learn darkroom chemistry and improve composition while learning about the simplest photography process. 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 photography classes are also available. All materials are included in the class.
Size: 5-10 students, Time: 3 hours, Cost: $25 non-members, $20 members
Camera Obscura, Pinhole Camera
In this class students will experiment with a camera large enough to walk in. They will see how this technology functions by being inside the camera. After making an exposure in the “Dark Room” i.e. camera obscura, each student will make or use a pinhole camera to make negatives from photo sensitive paper and positive prints in the darkroom. This workshop lasts 3 hours, subsequent workshops may be scheduled with your group if you’d like to produce work over several weeks, and regularly scheduled introductory and continuing photography classes are also available. All materials are included in the class.
Size: 5-10 students, Time: 3 hours, Cost: $25 non-members, $20 members
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How to Register:
Click here to download our PDF printable registration form
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Winter 2012 Class Schedule:
click here to download the PDF
