ALL art projects must be removed from the classroom or ceramics room 7 days after the last day of class or they become property of the Massillon Museum and used at their discretion.
Our new class schedule is out with tons of options for Adults and Kids! Each class price includes tuition and supplies, unless otherwise stated.
Class size is limited, so reserve your place today!
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How to Register:
By mail: PDF printable registration form
In person: we accept checks, cash (exact change only), Visa, and Mastercard
Over the Phone: 330-833-4061, ask for Jill Malusky
Online: Print a PDF printable registration form and mail back, or email it to Jill Malusky.
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Family Days: Do the Mu!
Do the Mu!
FREE family activities, the first Saturday of EVERY month! No registration required, drop in any time between Noon and 2pm for the fun!
July 3: Mad Modern Printmaking
Artist & Museum Staff Member Sandi Thouvenin will teach you the basics of printmaking. Create your own linoleum print block and print inspired by paintings in the exbition, “Against the Grain: Modernsim in the Midwest.” Note: Younger children will need help from older siblings or parents! Sharp tools are involved in making the block.
August 7: Mad Modern Mural Painting
Artist Louise Udovich will lead you in painting murals inspired by paintings in the exbition, “Against the Grain: Modernsim in the Midwest.” These murals will decorate downtown Massillon.
September 4: Origins of a Tale with Joseph Carl Close
Artist Joseph Close creates art out of a variety of materials, including found objects, glass, metal and wood using welding, carpentry and painting. His work is inhabited by many characters. Learn more about his fanciful and unique artwork and be inspired to create your own!
October 2: Zombieland
Each fall Massillon comes alive with the living dead! Learn creepy and fun make up techniques to get ready for the 3rd annual Massillon Zombie Walk.
November 6: Incredible Edible Art
Create art you can eat with aspiring chef Mary Nicholis. Use it to decorate your holiday tables, or just to make lunch more exciting! Create flowers from tomatoes, turkeys from sandwiches and mice from strawberries, and more!
December 4: Photography
Back by popular demand (this Do the Mu was cancelled last February due to snow) Curator Alex Nicholis and Educator Jill Malusky will give an introduction to photographic techniques, including composition, while discussing the latest exhibit by the early 20th century female photographer Nell Dorr.
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Class Choices: - ADULTS - KIDS - TEENS
JULY
Modern Art & Architecture
4 Tuesdays starting July 27th, 6-8pm
Modernism affected more then just painting! Its all around us, in our cities and homes. Learn about its influence on 20th century architecture, looking at different styles and examples of buildings from around the world and even in Ohio. Instructor Christine Esperanza will introduce you to a wide variety of designs and concepts before getting hands on to make art projects to illustrate these ideas.
Class size limited to 15
FREE thanks to a grant from ArtsinStark, registration required
Introduction to Digital Photography
4 Saturdays from July 10, 10am-12pm
Artist Jody Hawk will introduce students to the basics of digital photography, from how to take better pictures to how to use your camera with your computer. Use of your own digital camera is required, and access to a laptop computer is highly advised to get the most out of this class
Class size limited to 12
Cost $50/members, $60/non-members
Creative Ceramics
6 Tuesdays from July 20, 10am-12pm
Artist Clare Nelson will lead you in a variety of hand building projects, showing you techniques to create vases, plaques, and more decorative and functional objects for your home and garden. For all skill levels. One 25 lb. bag of clay is included with your fee. Additional bags may be purchased for $15.
Class size limited to 10
Cost $90/members, $100/non-members
Intermediate Pottery Wheel
4 Wednesdays from July 7, 6:30-8:30pm OR
4 Saturdays from July 10, 10am-12pm
Ready to get behind the wheel? The potter’s wheel that is? Artist Brittany Steigert will introduce you to the wheel, with the goal of creating a simple pot from start to finish, plus basic methods to create different shapes of pots. Once you’ve got a taste for it, you can decide what classes to sing up for next! A 25lb bag of clay is included. This is a very small class, to ensure plenty of one-on-one time with the instructor. Classes will be offered on Wednesday evenings and Saturday mornings - please select a series that fits your schedule!
Class size limited to 3
Cost $70/members, $80/non-members
Introduction to Drawing & Painting
8 Wednesdays from July 14, 6.30-8.30pm
Artist Marsha Bray will introduce you to basic techniques in drawing with pencil and painting water color and acrylic. For beginners or intermediates who would like more experience. Marsha will provide a supply list in the first class.
Class size limited to 12
Cost $40 members/ $50 non-members
Intro & Intermediate Oil Painting
6 Thursdays from July 8, 10am-12pm
Artist Lin Anne Misja will teach techniques for oil painting from still life. All art materials are included with the class. For beginning and intermediate artists.
Class size limited to 10
Cost $100/members, $120/non-members
Intro & Intermediate Drawing
6 Thursdays from July 8, 12:30-2:30pm
Artist Lin Anne Misja will teach techniques for drawing with pencil and charcoal the still life and live models. All art materials are included with the class. For beginning and intermediate artists.
Class size limited to 10
Cost $60/members, $70/non-members
AUGUST
Intermediate Digital Photography
4 Wednesdays from August 4, 6:30-8:30pm
Artist Jody Hawk will introduce students to more tips and techniques of digital photography, from how to take better pictures to how to use your camera with your computer. Use of your own digital camera is required, and access to a laptop computer is highly advised to get the most out of this class
Class size limited to 12
Cost $50/members, $60/non-members
WORKSHOPS
Introduction to Drawing & Painting Workshops
Sundays from 2-5pm on April 11, May 9, July 18, August 15
Ever wanted to draw or paint? Never taken an art class? Get a taste without the commitment. Sign up for a one-time workshop and get a sampling of drawing with pencil and painting with watercolor and acrylic with artist Marsha Bray. All supplies are included! Several workshop dates to choose from.
Class size limited to 12
Cost $15/members, $20/non-members
Photoshop Workshop
Sunday, June 27, 2-5pm
Artist Jody Hawk will introduce students to the basics of using Photoshop and other similar programs to enhance and correct your digital images. Access to a laptop computer is required to get the most out of this class.
Class size limited to 12
Cost $15/members, $20/non-members
Oral History Workshop
Thursday July 1, 6-8.30pm
Museum Archivist Mandy Altimus Pond will go over tips and techniques for recording oral histories using a variety of equipment, from cassette tapes to digital audio and video recorders. Mandy has collected oral histories for a variety of Museum projects including those of WWII veterans for “The Greatest Generation” exhibition (2008) and the “Faces of Rural America: Belle Johnson” project in Missouri (2010). Two workshop dates to choose from!
Class size limited to 20
Cost $15/members, $20/non-members
Summer Writers Salon
Thursday, August 12th, 7-9pm
All participants in summer writing classes are invited to give a reading of their favorite work moderated by their teacher, writer Brian Centrone. Invite family and friends to attend!
FREE – open to all
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How to Register:
By mail: PDF printable registration form
In person: we accept checks, cash (exact change only), Visa, and Mastercard
Over the Phone: 330-833-4061, ask for Jill Malusky
Online: Print a PDF printable registration form and mail back, or email it to Jill Malusky.
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JULY
Terrific Toddlers (ages 2-3)
4 weeks from July 10, 10-11am
Teacher Jamie Malusky will lead toddlers and their caretakers in making simple and fun art projects, teaching children basic ideas about color, shapes and texture.
Class size limited to 10
Cost $30/members, $40/non-members
Mommy or Daddy & Me, Summertime Fun! (ages 3-6)
4 weeks from July 10, 11.30am-12.30pm
Teacher Jamie Malusky will lead young children and their caretakers in making fun summer arts and crafts using a wide variety of art supplies.
Class size limited to 10
Cost $30/members, $40/non-members
Art Party (ages 8-10)
4 weeks from July 10, 1-3pm
Teacher Jamie Malusky will lead you in a variety of fun arts and crafts including hats, jewelry, musical instruments, and more! Celebrate at the end of your 4 weeks with a fun party for your friends and family at the museum (party will be the last half hour of the last class).
Class size limited 12
Cost $40/members, $50/non-members
Teen Art Immersion (ages 12-16)
July 27-30, Tuesday-Friday, 10am-1pm
Are you new to the arts? Want to try your skills? Or a passionate, creative artist who wants to be pushed to a new level with a variety of mediums? Dive into the arts: explore drawing, painting, and a variety of other projects with our teacher, Stephen Tornero.
Class size limited to 12
Cost $40/members, $50/non-members
Kid’s Advanced Drawing (ages 6-11)
4 from Wednesdays July 28, 2-4pm
Have you taken our drawing classes before? Do you talents rise above the rest? Hone your skills in this shorter but intensive class. Class size will be limited to maximize one on one time with our teacher, Stephen Tornero.
Class size limited to 8
Cost $40/members, $50/non-members
Teen Advanced Drawing (ages 12-16)
4 Tuesdays from July 27, 2-4pm
Have you taken our drawing classes before? Do you talents rise above the rest? Hone your skills in this shorter but intensive class. Class size will be limited to maximize one on one time with our teacher, Stephen Tornero.
Class size limited to 8
Cost $40/members, $50/non-members
Plein Air for Teens (ages 12-16)
4 Saturdays from July 10, 10am-12pm
Artist Lin Anne Misja will lead teens in painting from life in the open air using acrylics or oils. All art materials are included with the class. For beginning and intermediate artists.
Class size limited to 8
Cost $50/members, $60/non-members
AUGUST
Kid’s Art Camp (ages 6-11) CLASS IS FULL
August 3-6, Tuesday-Friday, 10am-1pm
Enjoy 4 days full of projects and fun at the Massillon Museum, including a museum scavenger hunt, handmade paper-making, junk food art, and life-size prints! Students will explore the museum’s classrooms, galleries, objects from the collections, and a little bit of the outdoors with art teacher Stephen Tornero and museum staff.
Class size limited to 12
Cost $40/members, $50/non-members
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How to Register:
By mail: PDF printable registration form
In person: we accept checks, cash (exact change only), Visa, and Mastercard
Over the Phone: 330-833-4061, ask for Jill Malusky
Online: Print a PDF printable registration form and mail back, or email it to Jill Malusky.
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