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!
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...
Age: 18+
Life Drawing Open Studio Starting January 5th, 2026, running through May 25, 2026. 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 Jan-May, and Sept-Mid Dec. Online registration is required to...
Camp
2026 Summer Art Camp June 8-12
2026 Summer Art Camps June 8-12Monday-Friday8:30am-12:00 Special Guests: To be announced soon! Ages 6-12Campers must have already been through kindergarten to attend regular camp. If you have a pre-k aged child interested in camp, check out our Pre-K camp instead! Welcome campers to this...
2026 Pre-K Summer Art Camp June 30-July 2
Age: Preschool
FAVA's Pre-K Summer Art CampTuesday June 30-Thursday July 29am-12pm Special Guests: To be announced soon! Ages 3-5 Welcome campers to this 3-day art adventure for ages 3-5. This is a new camp to accommodate some of FAVA's younger students! It is a three...
2026 Summer Art Camp July 13-17
2026 Summer Art Camps July 13-17Monday-Friday8:30am-12:00 Special Guests: To be announced soon! Ages 6-12Campers must have already been through kindergarten to attend regular camp. If you have a pre-k aged child interested in camp, check out our Pre-K camp instead! Welcome campers to...
2026 Summer Art Camp July 27-31
2026 Summer Art Camps July 27-31Monday-Friday8:30am-12:00 Special Guests: To be announced soon! Ages 6-12Campers must have already been through kindergarten to attend regular camp. If you have a pre-k aged child interested in camp, check out our Pre-K camp instead! Welcome campers to this...
2026 Summer Art Camp August 10-14
2026 Summer Art Camps August 10-14Monday-Friday8:30am-12:00 Special Guests: To be announced soon! Ages 6-12Campers must have already been through kindergarten to attend regular camp. If you have a pre-k aged child interested in camp, check out our Pre-K camp instead! Welcome campers to this...
Classes
A Class Like No Other: Creative Drawing for Adults (18+)
An Art Class Like No Other: Creative Drawing for Adults Ages 18+ Tuesdays April 14th-May 19th2-4pm 6 weeks In this class, we will draw and paint from the real world, draw from photographs, copy the masters & use our imagination to achieve the exceptional....
A Class Like No Other: Creative Drawing for Teens and Tweens (11-18)
An Art Class Like No Other: Creative Drawing for Teens and Tweens Ages 11-17 Tuesdays April 14-May 19th5-7pm 6 weeks In this class, we will draw and paint from the real world, draw from photographs, copy the masters & use our imagination to achieve...
Beginning Ceramic Wheel Throwing (14+)
Beginning Ceramic Wheel Throwing Ages 14+ 8 Weeks- Tuesdays April 14-June 26-8pm 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...
Puppet Making Dates: April 23, April 30, May 7Time: 6–8 PM Create your own unique puppet while learning several sculptural techniques. In this hands-on class, students will explore paper mâché and air-dry clay to build expressive characters and bring them to...
Abstract Painting Dates: May 6, May 13, May 20Time: Wednesdays, 6–8 PM Explore color, movement, texture and expression in this fun and freeing abstract painting class. Students will experiment with a variety of techniques—layering, mark-making, texture, and brushwork—to create bold, personal works...
Acrylic Painting Online AGES 18+ May 12 - June 30 5-6:30pm (8 zoom sessions) This class will address a series of considerations related to color, composition and technique, and each week, participants will produce small paintings in acrylic on paper. Options for subjects, sources and...
Intermediate Hand-Building: Larger Coil Vessels (14+)
Intermediate Ceramic Handbuilding: Larger Coiled Vessels Ages 14+ May 13-June 3 5:30-7:30pm This class is ideally designed for students who have already taken a ceramics class and have some basics under their belt. However, beginners are welcome. The focus of the class is on...
Beginning/Intermediate Wheel Throwing (14+)
Beginning/Intermediate Ceramic Wheel Throwing Ages 14+ 8 WeeksTuesdays June 9-28th6-8pm This class is dedicated to the basic and intermediate skills of throwing on the wheel. It is also open to beginners and those who have some experience on the potter's wheel and would...
Drop-In
Age: 18+
Chinese Qi Gong Tai Chi Practice All year-round, except for winter holiday closure.Session will resume January 9th. 10:15am-11am Fridays 3rd 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...
Workshop
Painting Tiles with Underglaze (12+)
Painting Tiles with Underglaze (Ages 12+) April 17th 5:30-7:30pm Explore color, pattern, and illustration through underglaze painting on ceramic tiles. In this class, students will paint designs on both bisque-fired and greenware tiles, learning how each surface responds differently to underglaze. Participants will...
Monarch Butterfly Paint n Sip (18+)
Paint n SipMonarch ButterflyApril 24th 6-8pm 18+ Join us for a Monarch Butterfly themed Paint n Sip night from 6-8pm. These two-hour sessions will allow you to explore your creativity in a guided setting while bringing your favorite beverage along. If you’re over 21,...
Hand-building Ceramic Flower Pots (10+)
Hand-building Ceramic Flower PotsAges 10+Wednesday April 29th5:30-7:30 In this class, you will learn how to make a functional, and beautiful hand-built ceramic flower pot. We will be discussing how to make a clay flower pot using coil building techniques. Beginners are...
Ceramic Basket MakingAges 10+ May 6th 5:30-7:30pm In this class, students will create sculptural ceramic baskets using handbuilding techniques that mimic the look and structure of woven fiber baskets. Through demonstrations and guided practice, students will learn how to build strong...
Mother's Day Ceramic Mug Making (14+)
Mothers Day Mug Making (16+)Ages 14+May 8th5:30-7:30 Celebrate Mother’s Day with creativity and connection in this special mug throwing workshop! Learn the basics of wheel throwing to craft a beautiful and functional ceramic mug, perfect as a heartfelt gift or a...
Clay Bead Making (10+) May 22nd from 5:30-7:30pm For adults and kids ages 8+ Beginners welcome! In this two hour class, we will learn how to make ceramic beads that can be used for jewelry making after they are fired. We will create...
Watercolor Miniatures Ages 12+ May 27th 5:30pm-7:30pm Watercolor painting is a beautiful and versatile medium, perfect for beginners who want to explore their creativity. Whether you're just starting out or looking to refine your skills, watercolor miniature painting is a wonderful way...
Clay for Kids June 17th 5:30-7:30pm In this fun, one-day class, young artists will explore the exciting world of clay through handbuilding techniques. Students will learn the basics of working with clay, including pinching, rolling coils, and building simple forms by...
Ceramic Flower Making Ages 8+June 24th, 5:30-7:30pm Join us for this beginner friendly ceramic hand-building class. We will be making hand-built flowers to be used as paper weights or hung as wall decorations. We will use specialized pinching and coil building techniques...
Hand-built Ceramic Lanterns WorkshopAges 10+July 8th5:30-7:30pmLight up your space with a custom ceramic lantern crafted by you! In this hands-on class, you’ll learn hand-building techniques to create a unique lantern, complete with intricate cutouts that cast beautiful patterns of light....
Open Pottery Pop In - 7/22 (14+)
Open Pottery Pop In Anyone can register for this class. Ages 14+ Anyone under 14 must be accompanied by an adult as a pair sign up. Maximum 6 participants. Weekends and evenings available for scheduling. Grab a friend and take a spin on the potter’s...
Coil Building Basics August 5th5:30-7:30pm12+ In this two-hour workshop, students will learn the basics of coil building and build 1-2 finished coil-built objects. Students will also be given the opportunity to decorate the objects. This is a great class for any skill...
Open Pottery Pop In Anyone can register for this class. August 19th 5:30-7:30pm Ages 14+Anyone under 14 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 ever wanted to try...
Clay for Kids Ages 6-12 August 26th 5:30-7:30pm In this fun, one-day class, young artists will explore the exciting world of clay through handbuilding techniques. Students will learn the basics of working with clay, including pinching, rolling coils, and building...
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