FAVA
39 South Main Street
Oberlin, Ohio 44074
Phone: (440) 774-7158
Fax: (440) 775-1107
calendar
October
Creative Drawing: A Class Like No Other! For Adults Ages 18+ Wednesdays October 21-December 2 (Skip Nov 25 for Thanksgiving). 2-4pm In this class, we will draw and paint from the real world, draw from photographs, copy the masters & use our imagination...
Oct 21, 2026
Beginning Ceramic Wheel ThrowingAges 14+ October 7-November 115:30-7:30pm This class is dedicated to the basic skills of throwing on the wheel. It is also open to those who have some experience on the potter's wheel and would like to polish their basic...
Oct 22, 2026
Creative Co-Op Ages 3-5 Thursdays Sept 17-Oct 29 10:30-11:30am Preschoolers and young homeschoolers will explore different art materials through guided and process based art projects while tuning into their own creative ideas. Students will explore creating through drawing, painting, printmaking, collage, and clay....
Oct 24, 2026
Pottery Pop In Ages 15+ Anyone under 15 must be accompanied by an adult as a pair sign up. Email erin@fava.org and schedule your private party today. Minimum 4, Maximum 6 participants. Weekends and evenings available for scheduling. Grab a friend and...
Oct 24, 2026
Fearless Drawing Ages 12+ Saturday September 26-October 245 weeks from 12pm-2pm Leave perfectionism at the door and discover the joy of drawing with confidence. Fearless Drawing is designed to help artists overcome hesitation, trust their instincts, and develop strong observational drawing skills. Through...
Oct 26, 2026
Intermediate Wheel Throwing October 19-December 7 6-8pm (8 Weeks) Mondays Ages 14+ This two hour intermediate class will help you take your wheel throwing to the next level and explore surface design techniques with personalized instruction. The instructor will teach more advanced wheel throwing...
Painters Workshop: Inspiration and Growth for Artists Instructor: Jean Kondo Weigl Ages 18+ 6 sessions: September 15 – November 24 5:00 - 6:30PM, every other Tuesday This online course is designed for painters at different stages of experience working in acrylic. It is ideal...
Creative Drawing: A Class Like No Other! For Adults Ages 18+ Wednesdays October 21-December 2 (Skip Nov 25 for Thanksgiving). 2-4pm In this class, we will draw and paint from the real world, draw from photographs, copy the masters & use our imagination...
Oct 28, 2026
Beginning Ceramic Wheel ThrowingAges 14+ October 7-November 115:30-7:30pm This class is dedicated to the basic skills of throwing on the wheel. It is also open to those who have some experience on the potter's wheel and would like to polish their basic...
Oct 29, 2026
Creative Co-Op Ages 3-5 Thursdays Sept 17-Oct 29 10:30-11:30am Preschoolers and young homeschoolers will explore different art materials through guided and process based art projects while tuning into their own creative ideas. Students will explore creating through drawing, painting, printmaking, collage, and clay....
November
Nov 02, 2026
Intermediate Wheel Throwing October 19-December 7 6-8pm (8 Weeks) Mondays Ages 14+ This two hour intermediate class will help you take your wheel throwing to the next level and explore surface design techniques with personalized instruction. The instructor will teach more advanced wheel throwing...
Creative Drawing: A Class Like No Other! For Adults Ages 18+ Wednesdays October 21-December 2 (Skip Nov 25 for Thanksgiving). 2-4pm In this class, we will draw and paint from the real world, draw from photographs, copy the masters & use our imagination...
Nov 04, 2026
Beginning Ceramic Wheel ThrowingAges 14+ October 7-November 115:30-7:30pm This class is dedicated to the basic skills of throwing on the wheel. It is also open to those who have some experience on the potter's wheel and would like to polish their basic...
Nov 06, 2026
Botanical Clay Relief Tiles (10+)November 6 5:30-8pm Bring a little bit of the garden into your art! In this hands-on clay class, you’ll create a beautiful botanical relief tile inspired by leaves, flowers, and other natural treasures. Learn how to press,...
Nov 07, 2026
Drop-In Drawing for Everyone (Free) Please register online before attending to receive additional information, and for cancellations, etc. Thursdays November 5-December 17 (Skip Nov 26 for Thanksgiving) from 3-4pm. Open to all ages - Ages under 10 must be accompanied by a parent...
Nov 09, 2026
Intermediate Wheel Throwing October 19-December 7 6-8pm (8 Weeks) Mondays Ages 14+ This two hour intermediate class will help you take your wheel throwing to the next level and explore surface design techniques with personalized instruction. The instructor will teach more advanced wheel throwing...
Painters Workshop: Inspiration and Growth for Artists Instructor: Jean Kondo Weigl Ages 18+ 6 sessions: September 15 – November 24 5:00 - 6:30PM, every other Tuesday This online course is designed for painters at different stages of experience working in acrylic. It is ideal...
Creative Drawing: A Class Like No Other! For Adults Ages 18+ Wednesdays October 21-December 2 (Skip Nov 25 for Thanksgiving). 2-4pm In this class, we will draw and paint from the real world, draw from photographs, copy the masters & use our imagination...
Nov 11, 2026
Beginning Ceramic Wheel ThrowingAges 14+ October 7-November 115:30-7:30pm This class is dedicated to the basic skills of throwing on the wheel. It is also open to those who have some experience on the potter's wheel and would like to polish their basic...
Nov 13, 2026
Small Watercolor Landscapes (14+) 5:30-7:30pmFriday, November 13th Paint your own little window into the landscape! In this relaxed watercolor class, participants will create a series of small landscape paintings inspired by nature, from rolling hills and quiet forests to sunsets, skies, and...
Nov 14, 2026
Drop-In Drawing for Everyone (Free) Please register online before attending to receive additional information, and for cancellations, etc. Thursdays November 5-December 17 (Skip Nov 26 for Thanksgiving) from 3-4pm. Open to all ages - Ages under 10 must be accompanied by a parent...
Nov 16, 2026
Intermediate Wheel Throwing October 19-December 7 6-8pm (8 Weeks) Mondays Ages 14+ This two hour intermediate class will help you take your wheel throwing to the next level and explore surface design techniques with personalized instruction. The instructor will teach more advanced wheel throwing...
Creative Drawing: A Class Like No Other! For Adults Ages 18+ Wednesdays October 21-December 2 (Skip Nov 25 for Thanksgiving). 2-4pm In this class, we will draw and paint from the real world, draw from photographs, copy the masters & use our imagination...
Nov 18, 2026
Ceramic Harvest Planter November 18th 5:30-8pm Celebrate the changing seasons by creating a small, one-of-a-kind ceramic harvest planter! In this one-day workshop, students will learn handbuilding techniques while designing a functional planter inspired by autumn. Add pressed leaves, carved botanical patterns, or...
Nov 21, 2026
Drop-In Drawing for Everyone (Free) Please register online before attending to receive additional information, and for cancellations, etc. Thursdays November 5-December 17 (Skip Nov 26 for Thanksgiving) from 3-4pm. Open to all ages - Ages under 10 must be accompanied by a parent...
Nov 23, 2026
Intermediate Wheel Throwing October 19-December 7 6-8pm (8 Weeks) Mondays Ages 14+ This two hour intermediate class will help you take your wheel throwing to the next level and explore surface design techniques with personalized instruction. The instructor will teach more advanced wheel throwing...
Painters Workshop: Inspiration and Growth for Artists Instructor: Jean Kondo Weigl Ages 18+ 6 sessions: September 15 – November 24 5:00 - 6:30PM, every other Tuesday This online course is designed for painters at different stages of experience working in acrylic. It is ideal...
Nov 28, 2026
Drop-In Drawing for Everyone (Free) Please register online before attending to receive additional information, and for cancellations, etc. Thursdays November 5-December 17 (Skip Nov 26 for Thanksgiving) from 3-4pm. Open to all ages - Ages under 10 must be accompanied by a parent...
Nov 30, 2026
Intermediate Wheel Throwing October 19-December 7 6-8pm (8 Weeks) Mondays Ages 14+ This two hour intermediate class will help you take your wheel throwing to the next level and explore surface design techniques with personalized instruction. The instructor will teach more advanced wheel throwing...
December
Dec 01, 2026
Private Girl Scouts Ornament Making Class M. Hall Ages 5+ Please only register for this course if you're in the private party. A one-day ceramics workshop for kids (or adults!). Sign just your child up, or sign a parent and child up as a...
Creative Drawing: A Class Like No Other! For Adults Ages 18+ Wednesdays October 21-December 2 (Skip Nov 25 for Thanksgiving). 2-4pm In this class, we will draw and paint from the real world, draw from photographs, copy the masters & use our imagination...
Dec 02, 2026
Clay Ornaments for Kids December 2 5:30-8pm Ages 5+ A one-day ceramics workshop for kids (or adults!). Sign just your child up, or sign a parent and child up as a pair. This workshop will use hand building techniques including slabs to create...
Dec 03, 2026
Creative Co-OpAges 3-5 Thursdays Dec 3, 10, 17, Jan 14, 21, 28Skip Dec 24, 31, Jan 7 due to FAVA Winter closure 10:30am-11:30am Preschoolers and young homeschoolers will explore different art materials through guided and process based art projects while tuning into their...
Dec 05, 2026
Drop-In Drawing for Everyone (Free) Please register online before attending to receive additional information, and for cancellations, etc. Thursdays November 5-December 17 (Skip Nov 26 for Thanksgiving) from 3-4pm. Open to all ages - Ages under 10 must be accompanied by a parent...
Dec 07, 2026
Intermediate Wheel Throwing October 19-December 7 6-8pm (8 Weeks) Mondays Ages 14+ This two hour intermediate class will help you take your wheel throwing to the next level and explore surface design techniques with personalized instruction. The instructor will teach more advanced wheel throwing...
Holiday Charcuterie Board & Dip BowlDecember 9, 20265:30-7:30pm Create a beautiful handmade serving piece just in time for holiday gatherings! In this two-hour handbuilding workshop, you'll design a ceramic charcuterie platter complete with a coordinating dip bowl or olive dish. Personalize...
Dec 10, 2026
Creative Co-OpAges 3-5 Thursdays Dec 3, 10, 17, Jan 14, 21, 28Skip Dec 24, 31, Jan 7 due to FAVA Winter closure 10:30am-11:30am Preschoolers and young homeschoolers will explore different art materials through guided and process based art projects while tuning into their...
Dec 12, 2026
Drop-In Drawing for Everyone (Free) Please register online before attending to receive additional information, and for cancellations, etc. Thursdays November 5-December 17 (Skip Nov 26 for Thanksgiving) from 3-4pm. Open to all ages - Ages under 10 must be accompanied by a parent...
Dec 16, 2026
Tai Chi All year-round, except for winter holiday closure. 10am-11am on Wednesdays This summer - no Tai Chi on 6/10, 7/1, 7/15, 7/29, 8/12. All other Wednesdays there will be Tai Chi unless a cancellation occurs. Donation based class. Please register online...
Dec 17, 2026
Creative Co-OpAges 3-5 Thursdays Dec 3, 10, 17, Jan 14, 21, 28Skip Dec 24, 31, Jan 7 due to FAVA Winter closure 10:30am-11:30am Preschoolers and young homeschoolers will explore different art materials through guided and process based art projects while tuning into their...
Dec 18, 2026
Chinese Qi Gong Practice All year-round, except for winter holiday closure. This summer, class will occur every Friday except for 6/12, 7/2, 7/17, 7/31, 8/14, unless other unexpected closures occur. 10:15am-11am Fridays 3rd Floor Dance Studio This is a donation based class, please bring a...
January
Jan 14, 2027
Creative Co-OpAges 3-5 Thursdays Dec 3, 10, 17, Jan 14, 21, 28Skip Dec 24, 31, Jan 7 due to FAVA Winter closure 10:30am-11:30am Preschoolers and young homeschoolers will explore different art materials through guided and process based art projects while tuning into their...
Jan 17, 2027
Chinese Qi Gong Practice January 17, 24, 31 and February 7 1pm-3pm Ages 18+ This is a donation based class, please bring a cash or check donation. All participants must register online so that we have valid contact information for you in case of cancellation,...
Jan 21, 2027
Creative Co-OpAges 3-5 Thursdays Dec 3, 10, 17, Jan 14, 21, 28Skip Dec 24, 31, Jan 7 due to FAVA Winter closure 10:30am-11:30am Preschoolers and young homeschoolers will explore different art materials through guided and process based art projects while tuning into their...
Jan 24, 2027
Chinese Qi Gong Practice January 17, 24, 31 and February 7 1pm-3pm Ages 18+ This is a donation based class, please bring a cash or check donation. All participants must register online so that we have valid contact information for you in case of cancellation,...
Jan 28, 2027
Creative Co-OpAges 3-5 Thursdays Dec 3, 10, 17, Jan 14, 21, 28Skip Dec 24, 31, Jan 7 due to FAVA Winter closure 10:30am-11:30am Preschoolers and young homeschoolers will explore different art materials through guided and process based art projects while tuning into their...
Jan 31, 2027
Chinese Qi Gong Practice January 17, 24, 31 and February 7 1pm-3pm Ages 18+ This is a donation based class, please bring a cash or check donation. All participants must register online so that we have valid contact information for you in case of cancellation,...
February
Feb 07, 2027
Chinese Qi Gong Practice January 17, 24, 31 and February 7 1pm-3pm Ages 18+ This is a donation based class, please bring a cash or check donation. All participants must register online so that we have valid contact information for you in case of cancellation,...
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