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Art Class Information:
Three art class sessions will be offered this fall:

Fall One (F1): Classes are four weeks long and run September to October.
Fall Two (F2):  Classes are four weeks long and run October to November.
Fall Three (F3): Classes are eight weeks long and run September to November.

Registration Guidelines: 

Registration for all three sessions will begin Monday, August 19 at 10:00 a.m.
Registration closes for each class when it becomes full.

Please note:

You may register for classes in both of the four-week sessions, but not the same class in both sessions.

For example, you may register the same student for (F1) Small Wildlife for K-2 and (F2) Mixed Media for K-2. However, you may not register the same student for both (F1) and (F2) Small Wildlife for K-2

FAQs
Are classes open to everyone?
Yes! But you must have a North Canton Public Library card to register.

Do I need to bring my own supplies?
Supplies are provided unless specified in the class description.

How do I register for a class?
Children’s art class registration is accepted online only at ncantonlibrary.org. Adult art class registration may be completed online or via email to gallery@northcantonlibrary.org.

What if I need to cancel?
Registration may be canceled online or via email to gallery@northcantonlibrary.org.

Art Classes are offered at no cost thanks to the generous support of the ELLA M. LAZICH TRUST.


Fall 2024 Classes 

PRESCHOOL ART CLASSES
Preschool classes are for children who are able to participate in a classroom independently and are potty-trained.

(F1) “Mixed Media” for preschoolers ages 3-5
Thursdays, September 19, 26, October 3, 10, from 3 to 3:45 p.m.
Instructor: Lee Ann Novotny

(F2) “Mixed Media” for preschoolers ages 3-5
Thursdays, October 17, 24, 31, November 7, from 3 to 3:45 p.m.
Instructor: Lee Ann Novotny

(F2) “My First Art Class-Mixed Media” for preschoolers ages 3-5
Mondays, October 21, 28, November 4, 11, from 11 to 11:45 a.m.
Please chose one of the two “My First Art Class” either 11 to 11:45 a.m. or 12:15 to 1 p.m. but not both. They are the same class and projects.
Instructor: Haylee Wagner

(F2) “My First Art Class-Mixed Media” for preschoolers ages 3-5
Mondays, October 21, 28, November 4, 11, from 12:15 to 1 p.m.
Please chose one of the two “My First Art Class” either 11 to 11:45 a.m. or 12:15 to 1 p.m. but not both. They are the same class and projects.
Instructor: Haylee Wagner

K-2 GRADE ART CLASSES

(F1) “In the Autumn Sky” for students in grades K-2 
Tuesdays, September 17, 24, October 1, 8, from 4:30 to 5:15 p.m.
Make beautiful birds, insects, fruit, and falling leaves using clay, patterned papers, paint, pastels, markers and colored pencils.
Instructor: Marjorie Lutes

(F2) “In the Autumn Sky” for students in grades K-2 
Tuesdays, October 15, 22, 29, November 5, from 4:30 to 5:15 p.m.
Make beautiful birds, insects, fruit, and falling leaves using clay, patterned papers, paint, pastels, markers and colored pencils.
Instructor: Marjorie Lutes

(F1) “Mixed Media” for students in grades K-2 
Thursdays, September 19, 26, October 3, 10, from 5:30 to 6:15 p.m.
Instructor: Lee Ann Novotny

(F2) “Mixed Media” for students in grades K-2 
Thursdays, October 17, 24, 31, November 7, from 5:30 to 6:15 p.m.
Instructor: Lee Ann Novotny

(F1) “We Love Animals” for students in grades K-2 
Fridays, September 20, 27, October 4, 11, from 4:30 to 5:15 p.m.
Use paper, paint, chalk, cardboard, and clay to make lively pets and wildlife, Choose your favorite critters to take home.
Instructor: Marjorie Lutes

(F2) “We Love Animals” for students in grades K-2 
Fridays, October 18, 25, November 1, 8, from 4:30 to 5:15 p.m.
Use paper, paint, chalk, cardboard, and clay to make lively pets and wildlife, Choose your favorite critters to take home.
Instructor: Marjorie Lutes

3-5 GRADE ART CLASSES

(F1) “A Colorful Autumn Walk” for students in grades 3-5 
Tuesdays, September 17, 24, October 1, 8, from 5:45 to 6:45 p.m.
Make an “into the woods” collage, use clay for animals and pumpkins, create a 3D house that could be haunted, paint a harvest still life.
Instructor: Marjorie Lutes

(F2) “A Colorful Autumn Walk” for students in grades 3-5 
Tuesdays, October 15, 22, 29, November 5, from 5:45 to 6:45 p.m.
Make an “into the woods” collage, use clay for animals and pumpkins, create a 3D house that could be haunted, paint a harvest still life.
Instructor: Marjorie Lutes

(F1) “Mixed Media” for students in grades 3-5 
Thursdays, September 19, 26, October 3, 10, from 4:15 to 5 p.m.
Instructor: Lee Ann Novotny

(F2) “Mixed Media” for students in grades 3-5 
Thursdays, October 17, 24, 31, November 7, from 4:15 to 5 p.m.
Instructor: Lee Ann Novotny

6-12 GRADE ART CLASSES

(F1) “Mixed Media” for students in grades 6-8
Mondays, September 16, 23, 30, October 7, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Instructor: Lee Ann Novotny

(F2) “Mixed Media” for students in grades 6-8
Mondays, October 21, 28, November 4, 11, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Instructor: Lee Ann Novotny

(F1) “Adventures with Clay Modeling” for students in grades 6-12 grade
Wednesdays, September 18, 25, October 9, from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. This class skips the week of October 2.
Practice sculpting, explore new tools, learn techniques and develop skills while creating a fantastic work of art.
Instructor: Pat Mather Waltz

(F2) “Adventures with Clay Modeling” for students in grades 6-12 grade
Wednesdays, October 16, 23, 30, November 6, from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Practice sculpting, explore new tools, learn techniques and develop skills while creating a fantastic work of art.
Instructor: Pat Mather Waltz

(F1) “Armature Building and Clay Modeling” for grades 6-12 grade
Wednesdays, September 18, 25, October 9, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. This class skips the week of October 2.
This class is for students who have already taken “Adventures with Clay Modeling” or have previous experience working with and sculpting clay. Students will build their own armature, or framework, on which a sculpture is molded. Modeling skills will be taken to a second level.
Instructor: Pat Mather Waltz

(F2) “Armature Building and Clay Modeling” for grades 6-12 grade
Wednesdays, October 16, 23, 30, November 6, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.
This class is for students who have already taken “Adventures with Clay Modeling” or have previous experience working with and sculpting clay. Students will build their own armature, or framework, on which a sculpture is molded. Modeling skills will be taken to a second level.
Instructor: Pat Mather Waltz

ADULT and HIGH SCHOOL ART CLASSES

(F1) “Basic Clay Modeling” for adults and high school students
Tuesdays, September 17, 24, October 1, 8, from 12 to 1:30 p.m.
Learn techniques and develop skills with local sculpture artist Pat Mather Waltz. Air dry clay is fun, easy to use, super versatile and best of all, you don’t need a kiln or a pottery wheel to start creating. Pat will lead you through demonstration and will provide one on one guidance while you create a beautiful work of art. Instructor: Pat Mather Waltz

(F2) “Basic Clay Modeling” for adults and high school students
Tuesdays, October 15, 22, 29, November 5, from 12 to 1:30 p.m.
Learn techniques and develop skills with local sculpture artist Pat Mather Waltz. Air dry clay is fun, easy to use, super versatile and best of all, you don’t need a kiln or a pottery wheel to start creating. Pat will lead you through demonstration and will provide one on one guidance while you create a beautiful work of art. Instructor: Pat Mather Waltz

(F1) “Advanced Clay Modeling” for adults and high school students
Tuesdays, September 17, 24, October 1, 8, from 2 to 3:30 p.m.
This class is for students who have already taken “Basic Clay Modeling” or have previous experience working with and sculpting clay. Students will build their own armature, or framework, on which a sculpture is molded. Learn techniques and develop skills with local sculpture artist Pat Mather Waltz. Air dry clay is fun, easy to use, super versatile and best of all, you don’t need a kiln or a pottery wheel to start creating. Pat will lead students through demonstrations and will provide one on one guidance as they create beautiful works of art. Instructor: Pat Mather Waltz

(F2) “Advanced Clay Modeling” for adults and high school students
Tuesdays, October 15, 22, 29, November 5, from 2 to 3:30 p.m.
This class is for students who have already taken “Basic Clay Modeling” or have previous experience working with and sculpting clay. Students will build their own armature, or framework, on which a sculpture is molded. Learn techniques and develop skills with local sculpture artist Pat Mather Waltz. Air dry clay is fun, easy to use, super versatile and best of all, you don’t need a kiln or a pottery wheel to start creating. Pat will lead students through demonstrations and will provide one on one guidance as they create beautiful works of art. Instructor: Pat Mather Waltz

(F1) “Introduction to Hand Embroidery” for adults and high school students
Wednesdays, September 18, 25, October 2, 9, from 1:30 to 3 p.m. This class skips the week of October 2.
Preserve the lost art of hand embroidery. Each week the instructor will teach you two embroidery stitch techniques. You will learn all you need to get started creating beautiful hand embroidery work. We will provide a pattern you can begin to work on in class and at home.
Instructor: Pat Mather Waltz

(F2) “Introduction to Hand Embroidery” for adults and high school students
Wednesdays, October 16, 23, 30, November 6, from 1:30 to 3 p.m.
Preserve the lost art of hand embroidery. Each week the instructor will teach you two embroidery stitch techniques. You will learn all you need to get started creating beautiful hand embroidery work. We will provide a pattern you can begin to work on in class and at home.
Instructor: Pat Mather Waltz

F3 COMBINED 8 WEEK SESSION – ADULT and HIGH SCHOOL ART CLASSES

(F3) “Watercolor Landscapes” for adults and high school students
Mondays, September 16, 23, 30, October 7, 21, 28, November 4, 11, from 3 to 5 p.m.
Please note the library is closed on Monday, October 14 for a staff development day. There will no class on October 14.
This watercolor class is for everyone at every level wanting to learn new techniques and paint buildings and landscapes. Students will create a landscape as the instructor leads them through the basics of material layout and design as well as watercolor techniques. This class has a requested supply list available online and in the library’s information center.
Instructor: Jack Fetzer

(F3) “Fundamentals of Portrait Drawing” for adults and high school students
Wednesdays, September 18, 25, October 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, November 6, from 11 to 12:30 p.m.
This class will teach you the basics of portrait drawing. Some drawing experience and ability is recommended. Students will learn how to map out facial proportions and capture the likeness of a person. Drawing mediums, such as graphite and charcoal will be used. You will explore a variety of drawing techniques to bring your portrait to life using basic shapes, tones, shadows, and line to create facial features and capture expression.
Instructor: Jerry Zelinskas

(F3) “Beginning Drawing” for adults and high school students
Thursdays, September 19, 26, October 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, November 7, from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
This class is for anyone who wants to learn how to draw. It will cover all the elements of drawing: line, shape, value, texture, and space (including perspective, gesture and contour drawing). Students will experiment with different materials needed to produce a great drawing. Supplies are provided.
Instructor: Jerry Zelinskas

(F3) “On and Off the Wall Art” for adults and high school students
Fridays, September 20, 27, October 4, 11, 18, 25, November 1, 8, from 2 to 4 p.m.
For anyone who wants to explore and stretch their creativity. Projects include painting watercolor wildflowers and an autumn scene on canvas. Using decorative papers, yarn, fabric, and found objects to create a collage, or woven wall hanging. Supplies are furnished.
Instructor: Marjorie Lutes


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