Important Alert!
Register now for fall classes and workshops!
Register now for fall classes and workshops!
Register now for fall classes and workshops!
Register now for fall classes and workshops!
Register now for fall classes and workshops!
FAVA
39 South Main Street
Oberlin, Ohio 44074
Phone: (440) 774-7158
Fax: (440) 775-1107
Upcoming Classes at FAVA
Ignite Your Creativity with Our Latest Workshops and Classes!
Discover new skills, deepen your artistic practice, and connect with fellow creatives in our diverse lineup of classes. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned artist, we offer something for everyone. Explore our upcoming offerings and join us in fostering creativity and community!
Age: 18+
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 9-Mid December Registration is required to attend open studio. This continuously running open studio provides a nude model for participants to...
Schedule a Private Pottery Pop-In
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...
Classes
Beginner Drawing for Kids (ages 6-9)
Beginner Drawing for Kids Ages 6-9September 18-October 23Wednesdays 5-6pm This fun class will teach some fundamentals of drawing while encouraging creativity! Students will learn how to create perspective, use shading, create a flip book, draw characters in action and more. Projects will...
Inspired Artists Ages 7-12 September 18- October 23 Wednesdays 6:15-7:15 Tap into your imagination and unique creative flow with projects that inspire students to let their inner artist shine. We will explore our own inspirations and gather inspiration from the styles and...
Artistic Altars Ages 12+ Thursdays September 26 - October 24 from 6-7:30pm. Come and create an altar honoring your family members and friends who have passed. Participants In this workshop will be using a variety of materials and personal objects, photos...
Community Ofrenda for Kids Ages 6-11 Fridays September 27-October 25 from 5:30-6:30pm Come work individually and together on a community ofrenda (an artistic altar that honors those who have passed). This class is inspired by the Days of The Dead, but you do...
Child/Parent Art (Pre-K-4th Grade)
Child/Parent Art Saturdays September 28, October 5 from 12:30pm-2pmANDOct 12, 19, 26, Nov. 2, 9, 16, 23 from 11am-12:30pm The variation in times/dates is because of a room scheduling conflict. Please pay attention to the above dates and times before you register for...
Watercolor 101 Ages 14+ 5:30-7:30 Tuesdays Oct 1-November 5 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 with the guidance and experience of the...
Beginning Drawing (ages 10-14)
Beginning Drawing Sundays October 6-November 17 (Skip October 20)2-3:30pmAges 10-14 This class is an introduction to drawing for children/teens ages 10-14. The class will introduce students to basic drawing skills, starting with lessons on drawing faces and idea mapping. We will...
Drawing for Teens and Adults (ages 12+)
Intro to Drawing for Teens and AdultsMondays October 7-November 11 5:30pm-7:30pm Ages 12+ Join us for a beginning drawing class for Teens and Adults. Learn the basics of how to use different drawing mediums including pencil, charcoal, pastel and more. This class...
Basic Embroidery, Felting and Beading (Ages 12+)
Basic Embroidery, Felting, and Beading Saturdays October 12, 19, 26 10am-12pm Ages 12+ Discover the Joy of Embroidery, Beading, and Felting! This class is designed not only to teach you the fundamentals of embroidery, beading, and felting but also to foster a...
Experimental Painting (Ages 12+)
Experimental Painting Ages 12+ October 13, 20, 27 Join Our Experimental Painting Class! Are you ready to embark on a vibrant journey of artistic exploration? Join us for an innovative experimental painting class where we will dive into the captivating world...
Slab Building Ceramics (ages 8+)
Slab Building Ceramics Ages 8+Mondays October 14, 21, 28 6-8PMMaking ceramics out of slabs can be challenging, but rewarding. This three week beginning class focuses on learning techniques for rolling, assembling, and joining flat pieces of clay. All supplies are included....
Acrylic Painting (online) (ages 18+)
Online Acrylic Painting Instructor: Jean Kondo Weigl Ages 18+ October 15- November 26Tuesdays 5:00-6:30pm $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 assignments and will...
Pop Ups! For Cards and Books (ages 8+)
Pop Ups! For Cards and Books Ages 8+ October 15, 22, 29 and November 5Tuesdays 5:30pm-7:30pm Using lightweight card stock and heavyweight papers from the recycling bin, participants will learn to make several kinds of pop-ups suitable for greeting cards and simple...
Ceramics Surface Decoration (All Levels Welcome) (ages 14+)
Ceramics Surface Decoration This is an intermediate class, but beginners are welcome. Ages 14+ You will be making tiles and simple hand-built forms to learn various surface decoration techniques. These include how to add wax resist decoration, wax resist etching, carving, sgraffito, slip...
,Beginning Wheel Throwing (ages 14+)
Beginning Ceramic Wheel Throwing Ages 14+ October 29-December 37-9PM Tuesdays 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...
Intermediate Ceramic Wheel Throwing (ages 14+)
Intermediate Wheel Throwing Sundays November 3-December 14 (Skip December 1) 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...
Promoting Kids' Bilingualism with Artistic Journal Making (3rd grade +)
Promoting Kids' Bilingualism with Artistic Journal Making 3rd grade and up, adults welcome. Fridays 5:30-6:30pm from November 8 - December 13 Students will plan and create process journals to develop, document, and reflect on their developing bilingualism. The teacher is Spanish bilingual but...
Ceramic Handbuilding (All Levels Welcome) (ages 14+)
Ceramic Hand Building (All Levels Welcome) Wednesdays November 13, 20, skip 27, December 4, 11. 5:30-7:30pm Ages 14+ Beginners and Intermediate students are welcome. We will meet you where your skill level is and add additional challenges for more advanced students. An introductory course...
Acrylic Painting For Adults and Teens (ages 12+)
Acrylic PaintingNovember 18-December 16 5 weeks5:30-7:30pm 2nd Floor Conference Room Ages 12+ Learn how to express yourself using vibrant acrylic paint. Students will discover how to use the basic techniques of acrylic paint; blending, texturing, brush handling, detailing, stippling, glazing, wet on...
Nature Themed Holiday Air Dry Ornaments (ages 10+)
Nature Themed Air Dry Holiday Ornaments Ages 10+ Tuesdays November 19-December 10 from 6-7:30pm Get in the holiday spirit and create fun small ornaments that you can use as one of a kind gifts or keep for yourself. Participants will create 2 or...
Drop-In
Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention
Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall PreventionAugust-Mid December 10am-11am on Wednesdays in the 3rd Floor Dance Studio Donation based class. Please register online if you plan on attending this class so we can have your contact information for any messages...
Chinese Qi Gong Tai Chi Practice August-Mid December 10:15am-11am Fridays3rd Floor Dance Studio This is a donation based class, please bring a cash or check donation. Qigong (Chi Kung) is one of the world’s premier health treasures – and best kept secret. For...
Workshop
Intaglio Printmaking (ages 14+)
Beginner/ Advanced Intaglio Printmaking Workshop. All levels welcome. September 28th and October 5th from 9 am-12 pm. Ages 14+ Do you enjoy reusing found materials? Learn a unique technique to render your images. Workshop artists will learn how to use tools to carve into...
Clay Spoon and Utensil Making (ages 10+)
Clay Spoon and Utensil Making Workshop For adults and kids ages 10+ Monday September 30th 5:30-7:30pm Beginners welcome! In this two hour class, we will learn how to make clay spoons and other utensils that can be decorative or used for cooking, serving,...
The Art of Mask Making (ages 12+)
The Art of Mask Making Ages 12+ October 4, 11 from 6-8PM Embrace the Spirit of Halloween: The Art of Mask Making with Oliver St. Clair** In an era characterized by the prevalence of mass-produced items, one might question the merit of settling...
Open Pottery Pop In Sunday October 6 from 1-3pmAges 14+ Anyone can register for these open pop-ins Anyone under 15 must be accompanied by an adult as a pair sign up. Grab a friend and take a spin on the potter’s wheel! If you’ve...
Ceramic Pumpkin Workshop (ages 8+)
Ceramic Pumpkin Workshop October 7th 5:30-7:30Ages 8+ Join us for this beginner friendly ceramic hand-building class. We will be making ceramic pumpkins using basic pinch pot building techniques. In this class, you will learn how to make a pumpkin, decorate the surface,...
Native American Pottery Workshop (ages 8-12)
Native American Pottery Workshop Saturdays October 12, 19 Ages 8-12 Immerse your child in the rich cultural heritage of Native American Pueblo pottery in this hands-on class. Children will learn traditional pottery techniques while gaining an appreciation for the history and cultural significance...
Mug Making Sunday October 131-3pm AGES 14+ Come and make a mug! This is a one-day Pop-In class on how to create a wheel thrown mug or cup form. These will be functional and decorative objects. Available for beginning, intermediate or...
Pinch Pot Pets Friday October 25th from 6-8pmAges 8+ Learn the art of clay pinch pots and let your imagination run wild. Your sister is allergic to cats? Make your own cat. Your parents won't let you have guinea pigs? Make your...
Lavender Embroidered Pins (Ages 12+)
Lavender Embroidered Pins November 1st6-8PM The Perfect Gift for Yourself or a Loved One: Gifting can be a challenge, especially when you want to find something meaningful and unique. If you're looking for a thoughtful present that combines creativity, practicality, and...
Clay Fairy House Workshop (ages 8+)
Clay Fairy House WorkshopAges 8+Saturdays November 2 and 9 from 1-3pm Do you need a fairy in your garden? In this two day workshop you will design, build, and glaze a unique, small home to attract the right fairy for you....
Sewing Machine Basics (ages 16+)
Sewing Machine BasicsAges 16+ November 9th and 16th10am-1pm This fun class is a beginner friendly introduction to basic machine sewing techniques and hand tools: Learn how to use a sewing machine, thread the machine, wind a bobbin, and cut a pattern....
Exquisite Ornaments for Every Season (Ages 12+)
Exquisite Ornaments for Every SeasonNovember 15th 6-8PM Ages 12+ Are you seeking a delightful avenue to express your creativity while creating heartfelt gifts? Look no further than the captivating realm of ornament making. These charming creations are suitable for any season and...
Clay Ornaments for Kids (ages 5+)
Clay Ornaments for Kids December 2, 5:30-7:30pmAGES 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...
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