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Now enrolling for 2023 Summer Camps! Camps for 6-12 year olds June 26-30, July 24-28, August 7-11, and August 21-26; Camp for Pre-K (3-5 year olds) July 11-13!
Now enrolling for 2023 Summer Camps! Camps for 6-12 year olds June 26-30, July 24-28, August 7-11, and August 21-26; Camp for Pre-K (3-5 year olds) July 11-13!
Now enrolling for 2023 Summer Camps! Camps for 6-12 year olds June 26-30, July 24-28, August 7-11, and August 21-26; Camp for Pre-K (3-5 year olds) July 11-13!
Now enrolling for 2023 Summer Camps! Camps for 6-12 year olds June 26-30, July 24-28, August 7-11, and August 21-26; Camp for Pre-K (3-5 year olds) July 11-13!
Now enrolling for 2023 Summer Camps! Camps for 6-12 year olds June 26-30, July 24-28, August 7-11, and August 21-26; Camp for Pre-K (3-5 year olds) July 11-13!
FAVA
39 South Main Street
Oberlin, Ohio 44074
Phone: (440) 774-7158
Fax: (440) 775-1107
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October
Sep 06, 2023 - Oct 11, 2023
Creating with PaintsAges 6-10 Students will explore art using different painting techniques. We will do some experiment based painting, discuss and utilize some elements of art and color theory, recreate styles of famous painters, and discover our inner artist while creating...
Sep 14, 2023 - Oct 04, 2023
Watercolor 101 Ages 14+ September 14-October 4, (4 classes) Thursdays 5:30-7:30pm $80/$75 for FAVA members +$12 materials This class is designed for the student that would like to pursue personal styles and subjects, to develop skill and techniques in their own areas of interest...
Oct 03, 2023
On line Acrylic Painting Instructor: Jean Kondo Weigl Ages 18+ September 26–November 7 (8 sessions) Tuesdays 4:00–5:30pm. $205 /$187 for FAVA members This class will address various aspects of the painting process: drawing, color theory, technique and composition. Meetings will be based on weekly studio...
Oct 04, 2023
Creative Kids Ages 3-5 September 6- October 11 on Wednesdays 4:30-5:15. Course Description: Pre school aged children will explore process based art as well as guided projects while strengthening their inner artist and gaining creativity, confidence, social and fine motor skills!...
Oct 04, 2023
Intermediate Wheel Throwing Ages 16+ 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 techniques, help you...
Oct 05, 2023
Beginning Ceramic Wheel Throwing Ages 14+ Thursdays October 5-November 16 (Skip Oct 26) 6 Classes. 5:30pm-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...
Oct 05, 2023
Jewelry Design and Construction. Ages 18+ Thursday 6:30-8:30 September 14-November 2 New students will begin by learning the basic skills in jewelry design and construction. Wire-bending, soldering, and finishing techniques will be included. Various projects will be explored to learn and...
Oct 06, 2023
Private Pottery Pop In - Millie V. October 6, 2023, 6-8pm Only register for this class if you are in the private party. Ages 15+ Anyone under 15 must be accompanied by an adult as a pair sign up. Maximum 6 participants. Weekends...
Oct 09, 2023
Learn to Crochet a Pumpkin! For beginners.Ages 14+. Mondays October 9 6-9pm, October 16 6-9pm Join us and learn how to crochet a pumpkin! This is a beginner course and no prior experience with crochet is required. We will be teaching...
Oct 10, 2023
On line Acrylic Painting Instructor: Jean Kondo Weigl Ages 18+ September 26–November 7 (8 sessions) Tuesdays 4:00–5:30pm. $205 /$187 for FAVA members This class will address various aspects of the painting process: drawing, color theory, technique and composition. Meetings will be based on weekly studio...
Oct 11, 2023
Creative Kids Ages 3-5 September 6- October 11 on Wednesdays 4:30-5:15. Course Description: Pre school aged children will explore process based art as well as guided projects while strengthening their inner artist and gaining creativity, confidence, social and fine motor skills!...
Oct 11, 2023
Intermediate Wheel Throwing Ages 16+ 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 techniques, help you...
Oct 12, 2023
Beginning Ceramic Wheel Throwing Ages 14+ Thursdays October 5-November 16 (Skip Oct 26) 6 Classes. 5:30pm-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...
Oct 12, 2023
Jewelry Design and Construction. Ages 18+ Thursday 6:30-8:30 September 14-November 2 New students will begin by learning the basic skills in jewelry design and construction. Wire-bending, soldering, and finishing techniques will be included. Various projects will be explored to learn and...
Oct 16, 2023
Learn to Crochet a Pumpkin! For beginners.Ages 14+. Mondays October 9 6-9pm, October 16 6-9pm Join us and learn how to crochet a pumpkin! This is a beginner course and no prior experience with crochet is required. We will be teaching...
Oct 17, 2023
Ages 18+ Tuesdays October 17-November 21 2pm-4pm In this class, we will draw from the real world, draw from photographs, copy the masters & use our imagination to achieve the exceptional. There is no right or wrong, no magic trick or special talent...
Oct 17, 2023
On line Acrylic Painting Instructor: Jean Kondo Weigl Ages 18+ September 26–November 7 (8 sessions) Tuesdays 4:00–5:30pm. $205 /$187 for FAVA members This class will address various aspects of the painting process: drawing, color theory, technique and composition. Meetings will be based on weekly studio...
Oct 17, 2023
Creative Drawing for Teens Ages 12-18 October 17-November 21 5pm-7pm In this class, we will draw from the real world, draw from photographs, copy the masters & use our imagination to achieve the exceptional. There is no right or wrong, no magic trick...
Oct 18, 2023
Intermediate Wheel Throwing Ages 16+ 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 techniques, help you...
Oct 19, 2023
Beginning Ceramic Wheel Throwing Ages 14+ Thursdays October 5-November 16 (Skip Oct 26) 6 Classes. 5:30pm-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...
Oct 19, 2023
Jewelry Design and Construction. Ages 18+ Thursday 6:30-8:30 September 14-November 2 New students will begin by learning the basic skills in jewelry design and construction. Wire-bending, soldering, and finishing techniques will be included. Various projects will be explored to learn and...
Oct 21, 2023
Painting Pop-In Ages 14+ October 21 from 5-7pm Join us for a 2 hour Painting Pop-In session! Paint along with the instructor and create your own acrylic masterpiece! We'll provide all of the supplies and instructions that you need to finish...
Oct 24, 2023
Ages 18+ Tuesdays October 17-November 21 2pm-4pm In this class, we will draw from the real world, draw from photographs, copy the masters & use our imagination to achieve the exceptional. There is no right or wrong, no magic trick or special talent...
Oct 24, 2023
On line Acrylic Painting Instructor: Jean Kondo Weigl Ages 18+ September 26–November 7 (8 sessions) Tuesdays 4:00–5:30pm. $205 /$187 for FAVA members This class will address various aspects of the painting process: drawing, color theory, technique and composition. Meetings will be based on weekly studio...
Oct 24, 2023
Creative Drawing for Teens Ages 12-18 October 17-November 21 5pm-7pm In this class, we will draw from the real world, draw from photographs, copy the masters & use our imagination to achieve the exceptional. There is no right or wrong, no magic trick...
Oct 25, 2023
Intermediate Wheel Throwing Ages 16+ 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 techniques, help you...
Oct 26, 2023
Beginning Ceramic Wheel Throwing Ages 14+ Thursdays October 5-November 16 (Skip Oct 26) 6 Classes. 5:30pm-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...
Oct 26, 2023
Jewelry Design and Construction. Ages 18+ Thursday 6:30-8:30 September 14-November 2 New students will begin by learning the basic skills in jewelry design and construction. Wire-bending, soldering, and finishing techniques will be included. Various projects will be explored to learn and...
Oct 28, 2023
Baltic Pick-up Inkle Loom Weaving Saturday, October 28, 2023 1 pm to 5 pm This class will teach you Baltic Pick up weaving on the inkle loom. Learn to read patterns out of popular inkle weaving books and create...
Oct 31, 2023
Ages 18+ Tuesdays October 17-November 21 2pm-4pm In this class, we will draw from the real world, draw from photographs, copy the masters & use our imagination to achieve the exceptional. There is no right or wrong, no magic trick or special talent...
Oct 31, 2023
On line Acrylic Painting Instructor: Jean Kondo Weigl Ages 18+ September 26–November 7 (8 sessions) Tuesdays 4:00–5:30pm. $205 /$187 for FAVA members This class will address various aspects of the painting process: drawing, color theory, technique and composition. Meetings will be based on weekly studio...
Oct 31, 2023
Creative Drawing for Teens Ages 12-18 October 17-November 21 5pm-7pm In this class, we will draw from the real world, draw from photographs, copy the masters & use our imagination to achieve the exceptional. There is no right or wrong, no magic trick...
November
Nov 01, 2023
Intermediate Wheel Throwing Ages 16+ 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 techniques, help you...
Nov 02, 2023
Beginning Ceramic Wheel Throwing Ages 14+ Thursdays October 5-November 16 (Skip Oct 26) 6 Classes. 5:30pm-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...
Nov 02, 2023
Jewelry Design and Construction. Ages 18+ Thursday 6:30-8:30 September 14-November 2 New students will begin by learning the basic skills in jewelry design and construction. Wire-bending, soldering, and finishing techniques will be included. Various projects will be explored to learn and...
Nov 07, 2023
Ages 18+ Tuesdays October 17-November 21 2pm-4pm In this class, we will draw from the real world, draw from photographs, copy the masters & use our imagination to achieve the exceptional. There is no right or wrong, no magic trick or special talent...
Nov 07, 2023
On line Acrylic Painting Instructor: Jean Kondo Weigl Ages 18+ September 26–November 7 (8 sessions) Tuesdays 4:00–5:30pm. $205 /$187 for FAVA members This class will address various aspects of the painting process: drawing, color theory, technique and composition. Meetings will be based on weekly studio...
Nov 07, 2023
Creative Drawing for Teens Ages 12-18 October 17-November 21 5pm-7pm In this class, we will draw from the real world, draw from photographs, copy the masters & use our imagination to achieve the exceptional. There is no right or wrong, no magic trick...
Nov 08, 2023
Intermediate Wheel Throwing Ages 16+ 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 techniques, help you...
Nov 09, 2023
Art for Teens Ages 8-12 Thursdays November 9-December 14 Course Description: This is a class for teens who want a chance to experiment and explore techniques and concepts through the use of various materials. We will stretch and gesso a canvas and paint...
Nov 09, 2023
Beginning Ceramic Wheel Throwing Ages 14+ Thursdays October 5-November 16 (Skip Oct 26) 6 Classes. 5:30pm-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...
Nov 14, 2023
Ages 18+ Tuesdays October 17-November 21 2pm-4pm In this class, we will draw from the real world, draw from photographs, copy the masters & use our imagination to achieve the exceptional. There is no right or wrong, no magic trick or special talent...
Nov 14, 2023
Creative Drawing for Teens Ages 12-18 October 17-November 21 5pm-7pm In this class, we will draw from the real world, draw from photographs, copy the masters & use our imagination to achieve the exceptional. There is no right or wrong, no magic trick...
Intermediate Ceramic Handbuilding: Larger Coiled Vessels Ages 16+ This class is ideally designed for students who have already taken a ceramics class and have some basics under their belt. The focus of the class is on building larger ceramic works using coil...
Nov 16, 2023
Art for Teens Ages 8-12 Thursdays November 9-December 14 Course Description: This is a class for teens who want a chance to experiment and explore techniques and concepts through the use of various materials. We will stretch and gesso a canvas and paint...
Nov 16, 2023
Beginning Ceramic Wheel Throwing Ages 14+ Thursdays October 5-November 16 (Skip Oct 26) 6 Classes. 5:30pm-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...
Nov 17, 2023
Rigid Heddle Weaving Friday Nov 17, 2023 5 pm to 7 pm Saturday Nov 18, 2023 1 pm to 5 pm A rigid heddle loom is a great way to start weaving, weave hands-on with less waste, or create any...
Nov 18, 2023
Rigid Heddle Weaving Friday Nov 17, 2023 5 pm to 7 pm Saturday Nov 18, 2023 1 pm to 5 pm A rigid heddle loom is a great way to start weaving, weave hands-on with less waste, or create any...
Nov 21, 2023
Ages 18+ Tuesdays October 17-November 21 2pm-4pm In this class, we will draw from the real world, draw from photographs, copy the masters & use our imagination to achieve the exceptional. There is no right or wrong, no magic trick or special talent...
Nov 21, 2023
Creative Drawing for Teens Ages 12-18 October 17-November 21 5pm-7pm In this class, we will draw from the real world, draw from photographs, copy the masters & use our imagination to achieve the exceptional. There is no right or wrong, no magic trick...
Intermediate Ceramic Handbuilding: Larger Coiled Vessels Ages 16+ This class is ideally designed for students who have already taken a ceramics class and have some basics under their belt. The focus of the class is on building larger ceramic works using coil...
Nov 23, 2023
Art for Teens Ages 8-12 Thursdays November 9-December 14 Course Description: This is a class for teens who want a chance to experiment and explore techniques and concepts through the use of various materials. We will stretch and gesso a canvas and paint...
Intermediate Ceramic Handbuilding: Larger Coiled Vessels Ages 16+ This class is ideally designed for students who have already taken a ceramics class and have some basics under their belt. The focus of the class is on building larger ceramic works using coil...
Nov 30, 2023
Art for Teens Ages 8-12 Thursdays November 9-December 14 Course Description: This is a class for teens who want a chance to experiment and explore techniques and concepts through the use of various materials. We will stretch and gesso a canvas and paint...
December
Intermediate Ceramic Handbuilding: Larger Coiled Vessels Ages 16+ This class is ideally designed for students who have already taken a ceramics class and have some basics under their belt. The focus of the class is on building larger ceramic works using coil...
Dec 07, 2023
Art for Teens Ages 8-12 Thursdays November 9-December 14 Course Description: This is a class for teens who want a chance to experiment and explore techniques and concepts through the use of various materials. We will stretch and gesso a canvas and paint...
Dec 13, 2023
Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall PreventionSeptember 6, 2023 - December 13, 202310am-11am on Wednesdays Donation based class. Please register online if you plan on attending this class so we can have your contact information for any messages or cancellations relating...
Dec 13, 2023
Ceramic Ornaments for Kids (Ages 6+) December 13, 2023 5:30-7:30pm AGES 6+ A one-day ceramics workshop for kids (or adults!). This workshop would use hand building techniques including slabs to create decorative ornaments. The slabs will be pre-prepared by the instructor. Kids will...
Dec 14, 2023
Art for Teens Ages 8-12 Thursdays November 9-December 14 Course Description: This is a class for teens who want a chance to experiment and explore techniques and concepts through the use of various materials. We will stretch and gesso a canvas and paint...
Dec 15, 2023
Chinese Qi Gong Tai Chi Practice 10am-12pm September 8-December 16. Closed Thanksgiving.If local schools are closed due to inclement weather, Qi Gong will be cancelled. This is a donation based class, please bring a cash or check donation. Qigong (Chi Kung) is one...
Needle Felting Little Holiday Creatures and Decorations Sat December 16, 2023 1 pm to 4 pm With a few tools and some wool, learn how to sculpt any little creature from your imagination. All supplies and tools will be...
Dec 31, 2023
AGES 18+ OPEN STUDIO IS AVAILABLE AS A BENEFIT OF FAVA MEMBERSHIP FOR CURRENT MEMBERS AGES 18+ CLASS MEETS EACH MONDAY 7:30-9:30 September 11- TBD Registration is required to attend open studio. This continuously running open studio provides a nude model for participants to...
January
Jan 12, 2024
Private Pottery Pop In -Patti L. January 12, 2024 5:30-7:30pm Only register for this class if you are in the private party. Ages 15+ Anyone under 15 must be accompanied by an adult as a pair sign up. Maximum 6 (7) participants. Weekends...
Jan 19, 2024
Tapestry Friday January 19, 2024 5 pm to 7 pm Saturday January 20, 2024 12 pm to 5 pm Learn the basics of tapestry on a sturdy copper pipe loom that is yours to keep. Loom can also...
Jan 20, 2024
Tapestry Friday January 19, 2024 5 pm to 7 pm Saturday January 20, 2024 12 pm to 5 pm Learn the basics of tapestry on a sturdy copper pipe loom that is yours to keep. Loom can also...
October
Oct 24, 2024
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...
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