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
Modern Calligraphy: Lettering and Design (16+)
Modern Calligraphy: Lettering and Design (16+) Thursdays June 4-July 9th 6-8pm In this beginning calligraphy class, students will learn to create beautiful, expressive designs. Instruction will start with the fundamentals—proper pen grip, spacing, symmetry, and sizing—along with warm-up exercises to build confidence...
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...
Inspired Artists Ages 6-10 Wednesdays, July 8-August 12 6:30-7:30pm Students ages 6-9 can explore drawing and painting techniques while coming up with unique artwork. We will explore different mediums such as watercolor and acrylics, learn how to add perspective and dimension into our...
Inspired Artists Ages 6-10 Wednesdays September 2-October 7 6:30-7:30pm Students ages 6-9 can explore drawing and painting techniques while coming up with unique artwork. We will explore different mediums such as watercolor and acrylics, learn how to add perspective and dimension into our...
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....
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
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...
Private Pottery Pop In - Ali P.
Private Pottery Pop In - Ali P. Please do not sign up for this pop in if you are not in the private party. May 29th 5:30-7:30pm Grab a friend and try out ceramics. If you’ve ever wanted to try your hand at...
Private Pottery Pop In - V. Beaver
Private Pottery Pop In - V. Beaver Please do not sign up for this pop in if you are not in the private party. June 1 from 10am-12pm Grab a friend and try out ceramics. If you’ve ever wanted to try your hand...
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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