2022 FALL CATALOG SESSION 2 akronartworks.com
From the Studio Owners
Here at Akron Artworks, we aim to provide expert art instruction and therapeutic activities to children and adults in the Akron, OH area. It has been a tough year and a half for all of us and we are so grateful for our community of families and individuals who have stuck by the studio through all of it. We are looking forward to a time when our Covid protocols are no longer needed, but for now, we will continue to follow best practices to keep you and your loved ones safe when you come to create with us. Join us this fall in our creative space, where individuals of any age can explore art materials, develop their creative selves, and soothe the soul through stress reduction and other therapeutic activities.
COVID PROTOCOLS
The staff at Akron ArtWorks are following the guidance of county and federal public health experts with a health and safety plan that lets us welcome everyone back to the Studio In order to keep everyone safe please do not come in to the studio if you are feeling ill, including but not limited to fever or cough
We have implemented the following Covid 19 health protocol:
Face coverings are not required for students and staff, but are encouraged.
Total camp/class sizes will be limited to a maximum of 20 students per current guidelines.
Students will be assigned to specific work spaces at least 3 6ft apart. There will be sufficient room to work sitting or standing comfortably
There will be no sharing of materials/art supplies Students will receive personal material kits for use over the duration of camp/classes
All work spaces, sinks, restrooms, and other touchable surfaces will be sanitized before and after each class/camp
For camp students will take breaks outdoor under supervision in small groups to give them a chance to stretch/snack at a safe distance
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1684 Merriman Rd. Akron, OH 44313 www.akronartworks.com 330.983.9983 akronartworks@gmail.com Contact Us
LITTLE KID CLASSES
Ages
Intro to Painting
Saturdays: 9:00 10:00am
Sept. 10 Oct. 22 (7 weeks)
Instructor: Becca Putman Fee: $150
Art Exploration
Saturdays: 10:30 11:30am
Sept. 10 Oct. 22 (7 weeks)
Instructor: Becca Putman
Fee: $150
Intro to Drawing
Saturdays: 9 10am
March 12 April 23 (7 weeks)
Instructor: Mellissa Redman
Fee: $150
Making Monsters
Saturdays: 1:30 2:30pm
Oct. 29 Dec. 17 (no class Nov. 26)
Instructor: Mellissa Redman Fee: $150
4-7 Note we have limited seating for parents inside
KIDS CLASSES (ages 7-14)
Session Two (7 weeks): Oct. 29-Dec. 17 (no classes Nov. 26)
Explore the art of Printmaking
Saturdays: 9 10am Instructor: Micah Beree Fee: $150
Intro to Charcoal drawing Saturdays, 12 1pm Instructor: Kate Stewart Fee: $150
Intro to Oil Painting
Saturdays, 10:30 11:30am Instructor: Mellissa Redman Fee: $150
Explore Mixed Media Art
Saturdays: 10:30 11:30am Instructor: Micah Beree
Drawing and Watercolor Saturdays 12 1pm
Instructor: Samuel Hoskins Fee: $150
Session Two (7 weeks)
Wednesdays Nov. 2-Dec
Drawing Other Worlds: Fantasy Illustration Saturdays, 1:30 2:30pm Instructor: Kate Stewart F $150
iPhone Photography Wednesday: 5:15 6:15pm
Instructor: Micah Beree Fee: $150
Intro to Painting
Wednesday: 4 5pm
Instructor: Micah Beree Fee: $150
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WORKSHOP NIGHTS
Teen Night out Ages 11-15
Time: 6:30-8:30pm
All materials included
great way for teens to get together, relax, and be creative in a fun, safe, atmosphere Each night has a different theme, snacks, and activities facilitated by our staff.
Harry Potter inspired wand making/potion jars
Oct. 21
Facilitated: Akron ArtWorks staff Fee: $30
Create wands inspired by the beloved book series Each person will get two wands to create and decorate with your choice of core! And we will make stress reducing potion jars
Polymer Clay (pins, earrings, magnets, etc)
November 11
Facilitated: Kate Stewart Fee: $30
Create brooches, pins, magnets, or earrings using polymer clay, acrylic paint, and UV resin! In this one night workshop, you'll learn how fun it can be to design your own custom accessories!
Register at akronartworks com or 330 983 9983
ADULT CLASSES
15-Adult)
Session Two Sundays:
(no class Nov. 27) Seven Week Sessions
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The art of Mixed Media
Sunday: 3 4:30pm
Instructor: Mellissa Redman Fee: $175
iPhone/SmartPhone photography
Sunday: 1 2:30pm
Instructor: Micah Beree Fee: $175
Intro to Charcoal drawing
Sundays: 3 4:30pm
Instructor: Kate Stewart Fee: $175
Abstract Painting
Tuesdays, 1 2:30pm
Fall: Nov 1 Dec 20
Instructor: Micah Beree Fee: $175
Watercolor Painting 2
Sundays: 5 6:30pm
Instructor: Mellissa Redman Fee: $175
Session 2 Week Days
Learn how to use color
Sundays: 5 6:30pm
Instructor: Kate Stewart Fee: $175
iPhone/Android photography
Tuesdays, 11am 12;30pm
Fall: Nov 1 Dec 20
Instructor: Micah Beree Fee: $175
Drawing and Watercolor
Thursday, 7 8;30pm
Fall: Nov. 3
Instructor: Samuel Hoskins Fee: $175
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Oct. 30-Dec. 18
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Join us on Thursday nights for a series of workshops for teens (14+) and adults that integrate wellness and relaxation through art Take a moment each week to destress while exploring your creativity with a variety of artistic media Each class begins and ends with brief relaxation or easy meditation, in between, we explore fun, art activities that will leave you refreshed and enriched Each session is $25 Wellness Workshops Tactile Clay Building Oct. 6 Nature Mandala Oct 20 Winter Watercolor Washes Dec. 1 Holiday Splatter Dec. 8 Ink Blots and drops Sept. 22 (ages 15-Adult) Summer’s End Watercolors August 25 Collage & contrasts Nov. 3
Adult Workshops (ages 21 and older)
Harry
inspired wands
Night Out with an Artist:
Night Out with an Artist: Andy Warhol
Wood ornaments/rustic coasters
Join us on select Saturday nights for a workshop focusing on art making and fun! Make it a date night or bring a group of friends, or by yourself and enjoy art and an evening out Each workshop we will supply all of thee supplies you need, plus get a glass of wine with your ticket price Each session is $30/person Fee includes all materials and your first glass of wine
Potter
Oct. 22 7 9pm Each person will get two wands to create and decorate with your choice of core!
Banksy Oct. 15 7-9pm Polymer Clay (pins, earrings, magnets, etc) November 12 7 L c
December 3 7 9pm Learn about the life and works of artist Andy Warhol and then create a piece of art inspired by his works
December 10 7 9pm Join us for decorating wood slice into ornaments or coasters. Explore this rustic decoration for the holiday season. *Each participant will receive up to 6 wood slices*
Meet the Studio Staff
Micah Beree, Studio Co Owner, Artist and Art Educator
Micah has a M.A. in Art Education from Teacher's College, Columbia University and a B.F.A. from the University of Denver. A photographer who's other passion is in mark making. Micah believes that self confidence and self esteem can grow out of one's comfort with art making. He believes that through exploration with art materials we can discover new models of self expression and new depths of selfsatisfaction.
Dr. Karin Coifman, Studio Co-Owner, Psychologist and Instructor
Karin has a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from Columbia University and has worked as a therapist with children and families for the last twenty years. Karin has a deep appreciation for art and art-making and is thrilled to combine this with her research and clinical expertise in stress management and psychological therapies.
Ashley Cottrill, Studio Manager
Ashley has her Bachelor’s in Psychology from Kent State University and is currently attending Ursuline College earning her Masters in Counseling and Art Therapy. Ashley has always been interested in the connection between art and mental health because art has been a powerful tool for her personally in times of stress. The media Ashley gravitates towards is acrylic painting, pencil drawing, and a little bit of digital art.
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Alexis Huntsman, Studio assistant and Instructor
Alexis graduated from Kent State University with a Bachelor’s degree in Studio Art and a minor in Sculpture and Expanded Media in 2019. She is a practicing artist in both Summit and Stark county. She is well versed in all areas of art creation with a focus on 3D work.
Mellissa Redman, MFA, Instructor
Mellissa earned her Masters in Painting from Kendall College of Art and Design of Ferris State University and a Bachelors in Painting and Drawing from The University of Akron. She is presently the Art Specialist at the Shaw JCC of Akron’s Camp JCC and was the visual art coordinator for Akron’s 2017 High Arts Festival. During the 2015-16 school year Mellissa was a featured artist in the Midwest Artist Studios ProjectTM. Watercolor is her favorite medium to work with and her paintings tend to include drawing, serigraphy and collage.
Samuel Hoskins, Studio assistant
Samuel studied art at East Tennessee State University and has been a freelance artist for over 10 years. He enjoys teaching art and has taught a number of different mediums to all age groups. Samuel’s primary art mediums are mix-media/watercolor and digital art. Samuel believes wholeheartedly in the power of art making in all its forms.
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