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
Beginning/Intermediate Wheel Throwing (14+)
Beginning/Intermediate Wheel Throwing Wednesdays February 11-March 115:30pm-7:30pm (5 Weeks) Ages 14+ 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...
Creative Drawing for Adults: A Class Like No Other! (18+)
Creative Drawing: A Class Like No Other! (for Adults) Ages 18+ Tuesdays Feb 17-March 24 2-4pm 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. There is...
Beginning/Intermediate Wheel Throwing (14+)
Beginning/Intermediate Ceramic Wheel Throwing Ages 14+ 8 WeeksTuesdays February 17-April 7, 20266-8pm 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...
Fantasy Character Drawing (10+)
Fantasy Character Drawing Fridays at 4-6pmFebruary 27th-March 13th (3 classes) Open to adults and kids ages 10+ In this course, you will learn to create your very own hero, magician, fairy, mermaid and more. We will brainstorm who this character might be and...
Acrylic Painting Basics For adults and kids ages 8+ Wednesdays March 4-25th6-7pm Open to adults and kids ages 8+. Watercolor Basics is a good beginner or refresher watercolor painting course. You will learn how to use basic watercolor painting techniques, experiment with...
Ceramic Hand Building (All Levels Welcome) March 18-April 8, 2026(4 classes) 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 in ceramic hand-building including...
Ceramics Surface Decoration (14+)
Ceramics Surface Decoration April 15-May 6, 2025 (4 classes) 5:30-7:30pm 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 underglaze painting, wax resist...
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...
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
Ceramic Coil Pots for Kids (6-12)
Ceramic Coil Pots for Kids February 9th 5:30-7:30pm Ages 6-12 This is a beginner ceramics hand-building course on how to construct coil pot vases. Coil building is a centuries old pottery technique that has been used in different ways all over the...
Build a Birdhouse (7+) February 15th1-3pm Adults and kids ages 7+ welcome, with a parent's attendance required if under 14 Join us for an Intro to Woodworking workshop and build your very own birdhouse! In this class, you and you child will put...
Hand Built Hearts, Dishes and Pinch Pots (12+)
Hand Built Hearts, Dishes and Pinch Pots Ages 12+ Bring your friend, child, parent or sweet heart to this Valentine's Day themed ceramic hand-building class. You will learn how to create pinch pot dishes and plates in the shape of hearts and...
Build a Birdhouse (7+) March 1st1-3pm Adults and kids ages 7+ welcome, with a parent's attendance required if under 14 Join us for an Intro to Woodworking workshop and build your very own birdhouse! In this class, you and you child will put...
Hand-building Ceramic Flower Pots (10+)
Hand-building Ceramic Flower PotsAges 10+March 6th5:30-7:30 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 welcome!...
Family Craft Day - Paint a Birdhouse (All Ages)
Family Craft DayPaint Your Own BirdhouseSaturday, March 14th12:30-1:30pm This is a great spring craft for families with children of all ages. Please come and join with your child (or children) to make crafts that the whole family can enjoy. This class...
Ceramic Basket MakingAges 10+ March 20th 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...
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...
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...
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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