Classes and Workshops
Class & Workshop Schedule
The Massillon Museum first became a Blue Star Museum in 2014. As a Blue Star Museum, the Massillon Museum offers a discount on classes, event tickets, and Museum shop purchases to the nation's active duty military personnel currently serving in the United States Military—Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard (including Reservists, National Guardsman regardless of status, US Public Health Commissioned Corps, and NOAA Commissioned Corps)—and up to five family members. The Blue Star Museums program runs from Armed Forces Day through Labor Day each year, but active duty military personnel are able to receive these discounts at MassMu year-round upon request. Please call 330-833-4061 or stop by the Museum to register for programs or make purchases at the Museum shop using this discount.
To learn more or find other participating museums, visit arts.gov/BlueStarMuseums.
Through Museums for All, those receiving food assistance (SNAP benefits) can gain free or reduced admission to more than 600 museums throughout the United States simply by presenting their EBT card. The Massillon Museum will extend annual member benefits to those with EBT cards for just half the pr
ice of regular membership rates, so you and your family can enjoy all the magic and wonder here. If you receive food assistance, simply present your EBT card when you arrive or give us a call at 330-833-4061 to receive this specially priced membership rate.
To learn more or find other participating museums, visit www.Museums4All.org.
Do the Mu
FREE workshops for all ages! Do the Mu is the first Saturday of every month. Join us for a different art or history workshop taught by local artists or Museum staff. Try something new!
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Saturday, October 7, 2023: Masks with Diane Boslett
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Ceramics
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Ceramics Open Studio: Wednesdays and Saturdays, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. When you register, select your preferred day, and stay for as short or as long as you would like during the 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. time frame! Please note that the MassMu LL kilns fire at 04/06 for bisque firing and 6 for glaze firing.
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Tots 'n' Pots - Sundays, October 15 and November 12, from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. each date Children ages three through eight are invited to make their own clay masterpieces during the Massillon Museum’s Tots 'n' Pots workshops. Registration is limited and can be completed at MassillonMuseum.org/Tickets or by calling 330-833-4061. The fee, $25 ($20 for MassMu members) per adult/child pair, includes all supplies. Registration is separate for each Tots 'n' Pots workshop date.
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Introduction to Wheel Throwing - Fridays, October 6, October 13, October 20, October 27, November 3, November 10, November 17, December 1, and December 8, from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. each date Join CJ Ritenour on Fridays this fall for Introduction to Wheel Throwing! Attendees will learn the basics of wheel throwing with local ceramicist CJ Ritenour in MassMu's Ceramics Studio! The class is open to ages 18 and older and will take place from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. each date. Registration is limited and can be completed at MassillonMuseum.org/Tickets or by calling 330-833-4061. The class fee ($235/MassMu member or $265/nonmember) is inclusive of all nine class dates, tools, and firing. Clay must be purchased from the MassMu Ceramics Studio separately ($20/25 pounds).
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Casual Clay - Thursdays, October 5, October 12, October 19, November 2, November 9, November 16, December 7, and December 14, from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. each date Children and adults of all ages are invited to make clay masterpieces in the Ceramics Studio. The fee $25 ($20 member) per person includes all supplies. Attendees will have the freedom to work on whatever projects they wish. Ceramics Studio Manager Susan Mentrak will be present in the studio and will offer feedback and guidance if desired. No formal instruction will take place during this program. Please note that for safety, it is recommended that children be at least three years of age to participate in this ceramics workshop. Registration is limited and can be completed at MassillonMuseum.org/Tickets or by calling 330-833-4061. Registration is separate for each date.
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Classes, Workshops, & Other Programs
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Virtual Yoga Enjoy relaxing Virtual Yoga sessions led by instructor Leslie Schneider! Videos can be accessed via MassMu's Facebook and YouTube pages free of charge.
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Lunchtime Yoga: Fridays from 12:30 to 1:15 p.m. Lunchtime Yoga takes place at MassMu each Friday from 12:30 to 1:15 p.m. Join certified yoga instructors for a relaxing yoga session on the MassMu lawn. Rain/cold location is inside the Museum. Relax and refocus as you are guided through your practice. Students must bring their own mats and it is recommended that they bring their own props. This class is beginner friendly. All ages and levels are welcome. The cost is $6 per class or $15 per 3-class bundle. Register upon arrival at the Museum!
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Floral Ink Painting Workshop with Lepley & Co. - Sunday, September 24, from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. Join Lepley & Co. for a Floral Ink Painting Workshop at MassMu on Sunday, September 24, from 2:30 to 3:30! Register at MassillonMuseum.org/Tickets or by calling 330-833-4061. Please register by Thursday, September 21, to reserve your spot! The workshop is open to adults and children ages 8 and older. A parent or guardian must purchase a ticket and remain for the duration of the workshop with any minor registrant. Lepley & Co. is a small business in Massillon, Ohio, offering a wide plant selection, local art, and handmade goods from other Ohio small businesses. Lepley & Co. carries thousands of plants, from rare houseplants to cacti and common succulents; they also have a full-service florist shop. They are located in the former Train Depot on Penn Avenue in downtown Massillon. Come visit the shop and enjoy the safe space offered to all!
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Fall Build-a-Bouquet Workshop with Lepley & Co. - Sunday, October 1, from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. Join Lepley & Co. for a Fall Build-a-Bouquet Workshop at MassMu on Sunday, October 1, from 2:30 to 3:30! Adults and children aged 8 and older will receive guidance on the basics of floristry and learn about flowers with Lepley & Co.’s experts. This event is perfect for all experience levels, and you’ll get to take home a beautiful, custom bouquet at the end of the program! Register at MassillonMuseum.org/Tickets or by calling 330-833-4061. Please register by Thursday, September 28, to reserve your spot! A parent or guardian must purchase a ticket and remain for the duration of the workshop with any minor registrant. Lepley & Co. is a small business in Massillon, Ohio, offering a wide plant selection, local art, and handmade goods from other Ohio small businesses. Lepley & Co. carries thousands of plants, from rare houseplants to cacti and common succulents; they also have a full-service florist shop. Their new location will open in downtown Massillon above Erie Street Vinyl in early October. Come visit the shop and enjoy the safe space offered to all!
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Writing Circles - Saturdays, October 28 and November 18, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Where art and poetry intersect within community: an exploration. Spend a few hours building community, taking up a pen/pencil (even if you don’t consider yourself a writer), interacting with the art at MassMu, and exploring your voice. We will be guided by the circle values of: confidentiality; invitation, not obligation; presumption of good will; listening as a practice; and equal time. Ekphrasis is a term that comes from the Greek for “description.” Ekphrastic Poetry is the process of interacting with a piece of visual art through writing. The process can take many forms of which we will explore. There will be time for prompt or free writing, time spent in creative engagement with a piece of art, and time to read your work and receive the kind of feedback you desire from the rest of the group. Let’s explore and create together! Expanding Circles Collective, LLC, staff are trained in the facilitation methods developed by Women Writing for(a) Change, an organization founded in Cincinnati, OH. Mary Ruth Kamp is a certified graduate of the 2022 Conscious Feminine Leadership Academy, a program of Women Writing for(a) Change. Register at www.MassillonMuseum.org/Tickets or by calling 330-833-4061. Please register by the Thursday prior to the Writing Circle date to reserve your spot! Registration is separate for each date. The fee is $15/MassMu member or $25/nonmember. These workshops are open to anyone age 18 and older who is curious, wants to dedicate time to creative process and community building, and wants to get to know more of what MassMu has to offer.
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Photo Card Alteration Workshop - Saturday, November 4, from 12:00 to 2:00 p.m. All ages and skill levels are welcome for this Photo Card Alteration Workshop held in conjunction with John W. Carlson: Set the Twilight Reeling, on view in the Aultman Health Foundation Gallery from September 16 through November 12, 2023. Attendees will place their own touch on historic photographs. This program is free. Donations are welcome and all supplies are included. Registration is requested online at MassillonMuseum.org/Tickets or by calling 330-833-4061.
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Painting Pots Workshop with Lepley & Co. - Sunday, November 5, from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. Join Lepley & Co. for a Painting Pots Workshop at MassMu on Sunday, November 5, from 2:30 to 3:30! Adults and children ages 8 and older are welcome. Register at www.MassillonMuseum.org/Tickets or by calling 330-833-4061. Please register by Thursday, November 2, to reserve your spot! A parent or guardian must purchase a ticket and remain for the duration of the workshop with any minor registrant. Lepley & Co. is a small business in Massillon, Ohio, offering a wide plant selection, local art, and handmade goods from other Ohio small businesses. Lepley & Co. carries thousands of plants, from rare houseplants to cacti and common succulents; they also have a full-service florist shop. Their new location will open in downtown Massillon above Erie Street Vinyl in early October. Come visit the shop and enjoy the safe space offered to all!
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Introduction to Papermaking Workshop with Jessica Raisor - Saturday, December 9, from 1:00 to 2:30 p.m. Join Jessika Raisor for an Introduction to Papermaking Workshop on Saturday, December 9, from 1:00 to 2:30! Attendees aged 8 and older will learn how paper was historically made from start to finish. Students will make paper pulp by hand using recycled materials, dyeing paper with various colors, and creating several sheets to bring home. Papermaking is a hands-on, water-based activity, and is engaging for kids and adults. Once dry, the paper will be suitable for most mediums, including pencil, ink, and acrylic paint. The workshop fee ($15/MassMu Member & $18/nonmember) includes all necessary supplies. Register at MassillonMuseum.org/Tickets or by calling 330-833-4061.
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Dried Flower Ornament Workshop with Lepley & Co. - Sunday, December 10, from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. Join Lepley & Co. for a dried flower ornament workshop at MassMu on Sunday, December 10, from 2:30 to 3:30! The Lepley & Co. team will guide you through making ornaments using dried flowers. The workshop is open to adults and children age 8 and older. Register at MassillonMuseum.org/Tickets or by calling 330-833-4061. Please register by Thursday, December 7, to reserve your spot. A parent or guardian must purchase a ticket and remain for the duration of the workshop with any minor registrant. Lepley & Co. is a small business in Massillon, Ohio, offering a wide plant selection, local art, and handmade goods from other Ohio small businesses. Lepley & Co. carries thousands of plants, from rare houseplants to cacti and common succulents; they also have a full-service florist shop. Their new location will open in downtown Massillon above Erie Street Vinyl in early October. Come visit the shop and enjoy the safe space offered to all!
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Cancellation Policy
If the Massillon Museum cancels a class or workshop, the Museum will issue a refund to all registered individuals.
The Massillon Museum respectfully requests at least 48 hours' notice for cancellations. This will allow us to offer your spot to another student. Refund requests received from students will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Cancellations made 48 hours or more in advance of the program date will receive a 100% refund. Cancellations made within 36 hours of the program date will receive a 50% refund. Missed programs or cancellations made within 24 hours of the program date will not receive a refund. Refunded students will be responsible for paying any payment processing fees.
Please call Stephanie Toole, Education and Outreach Manager, at 330-833-4061 ext. 104 or email sltoole@massillonmuseum.org if you have questions about Education Department programming, or if you are interested in teaching a class or workshop.
