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2022 WINTER CATALOG

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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 required for all students and staff. Total camp/class sizes will be limited to a maximum of 12-18 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.

LITTLE KID CLASSES Ages 4-7

Note we have limited seating for parents inside

Intro Art & ArtMaking Intro to Painting Saturdays: 9:00-10:00am Jan. 8-Feb. 19 (7 weeks) Instructor: Mellissa Redman Fee: $150

Saturdays: 10:30-11:30am Jan. 8-Feb. 19 (7 weeks) Instructor: Mellissa Redman Fee: $150

Intro to Drawing Saturdays: 9-10am Feb. 26-April 9 (7 weeks) Instructor: Mellissa Redman Fee: $150

Storytelling with Art Saturdays: 10:30-11:30am Feb. 26-April 9 (7 weeks) Instructor: Micah Beree Fee: $150

KIDS CLASSES (ages 7-14) Session One (7 weeks): January 8 - February 19

Intro to Painting

Saturdays, 9:00-10:00am Instructor: Micah Beree Fee: $150

Drawing from Life

Saturdays, 12:00-1:00pm Instructor: Samuel Hoskins Fee: $150

Art and the Artist

Saturdays, 10:30-11:30am Instructor: Micah Beree Fee: $150

Anime and Manga drawing

Saturdays, 1:30-2:30pm Instructor: Mellissa Redman Fee: $150

"Our kids love this place!" - Lucy C.

Intro to Drawing

Saturdays, 12:00-1:00pm Instructor: Mellissa Redman Fee: $150

Intro to Printmaking/Mixed Media Saturdays, 1:30-2:30pm Instructor: Becca Putman Fee: $150

KIDS CLASSES (ages 7-14) Session Two (7 weeks): February 26 - April 9

Creating Art from Clay

Saturdays, 10:30-11:30am Instructor: Mellissa Redman Fee: $150

Comic Book Drawing

Saturdays, 1:30-2:30pm Instructor: Mellissa Redman Fee: $150

Intro to Art Materials

Saturdays, 12:00-1:00pm Instructor: Mellissa Redman Fee: $150

Figure Drawing

Mondays: 4:30-5:30pm Instructor: Samuel Hoskins Fee: $150

Drawing and Watercolor

Saturdays, 12:00-1:00pm Instructor: Samuel Hoskins Fee: $150

Intro to Printmaking/Mixed Media Mondays, 4:30-5:30pm Instructor: Becca Putman Fee: $150

WELLNESS WORKSHOPS FOR KIDS & TEENS Sunday workshops that integrate relaxation and art - each session is $22 Kids Ages 6-9

Cards & Collage December 12th 5:00pm

Tempra & Feelings January 9th 5:00pm

Splatter Stress March 6th 5:00pm

Clay Monsters February 6th 5:00pm

Collage & Communication April 3rd 5:00pm

Pre Teens/Teens Ages 10-13

Cards & Collage December 12th 6:15pm

Mindful Painting January 9th 6:15pm

Splatter Stress March 6th 6:15pm

A Safe Space Within February 6th 6:15pm

Collage & Communication April 3rd 6:15pm

TEEN NIGHTS ages 11-16

A 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. These Friday nights are facilitated by Akron ArtWorks Staff and are $25/ session.

Harry Potter Wand Making & Potion Jars December 10th 6:30-8:30pm Join us for Harry Potter inspired wands and potion jars. Each person will get wands to decorate! And we will make stress reducing potion jars.

Winter Lanterns January 21st 6:30-8:30pm Using stencils, paint, and other materials we will make winter lanterns.

Animal Crossing Figures February 18th 6:30-8:30pm

T-shirt Design March 18th 6:30-8:30pm

Join us for an evening of making figures using polymer clay. Bring your Switch to explore other people's islands during this fun night out.

Using stencils, paint, and other materials we will make tshirts with your own designs.

ADULT CLASSES (ages 15-Adult)

Intro Watercolor Painting Sundays, 1-2:30pm Instructor: Mellissa Redman Fee: $175

Abstract Painting

Sundays, 3:00-4:30pm Instructor: Micah Beree Fee: $175

Session One: January 9 - February 20 Seven Week Sessions

DSLR Photography

Drawing II

Oil Painting II

Intro to Drawing

Sundays,1:00-2:30pm Instructor: Micah Beree Fee: $175

Sundays, 5:00-6:30pm Instructor: Mellissa Redman Fee: $175

Sundays,3:00-4:30pm Instructor: Mellissa Redman Fee: $175

Mondays, 6:30-8pm Instructor: Samuel Hoskins Fee: $175

ADULT CLASSES (ages 15-Adult)

Watercolor II

iPhone Photography

Intro to Oil Painting

Intro to Book Binding

Intro to Drawing

Figure Drawing

Intro to Print Making

Abstract Painting

Sundays, 1:00-2:30pm Instructor: Mellissa Redman Fee: $175

Sunday: 3:00-4:30pm Instructor: Micah Beree Fee: $175

Mondays, 6:30-8pm Instructor: Becca Putman Fee: $175

Session Two: Feb. 28 - April 11 Seven Week Sessions

Sundays: 1:00-2:30pm Instructor: Micah Beree Fee: $175

Sundays: 5:00-6:30pm Instructor: Mellissa Redman Fee: $175

Wednesday, 6:30-8pm Instructor: Micah Beree Fee: $175

Sundays, 3:00-4:30pm Instructor: Mellissa Redman Fee: $175

Mondays: 6:30-8:00pm Instructor: Samuel Hoskins Fee: $175

Wellness Workshops (ages 15-Adult) 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.

Collage & Communication December 9th

Clay Bas Relief January 13th

Ink Blots & Drops

Drawing & Art Doodles

December 16th

January 6th

Stained Glass

Tempra & Tape

January 20th

February 3rd

Splatter Stress Away

Mindful Mosaics

Clay Building

February 10th

March 3rd

March 10th

Painting & Renewal

Spring Mandalas

March 17th

March 31st

ART NIGHTS

Saturday Night workshops for adults Do you need a night out? Grab a friend and get creative, see what you can do together! These Saturday night workshops are each $30 /person. These workshops are for adults over 21.

Alcohol Ink December 11th 7:00pm

Wood Ornaments December 18th 7:00pm

Japanese Bookbinding January 22nd 7:00pm

Dungeon Mapping January 29th 7:00pm

Couple Splatter February 12th 7:00pm

Animal Crossing Figures March 19th 7:00pm

Doodles March 26th 7:00pm

Paint Mini Figures April 16th 7:00pm

NIGHT OUT WITH AN ARTIST

"It's a great place to learn something new, have some fun creating, relaxing and being artistic!" - Lynn

Learn about the life and works of an artist and then from what you have learned, create an original piece of artwork inspired by that you learned. Have a drink and get creative, see what you can do! These Saturday night workshops are each $30 /person. These workshops are for adults 21 and over. Fee includes your first glass of wine.

Marc Chagall January 15th 7:00-9:00pm

Annie Leibovitz February 26th 7:00-9:00pm

Vincent Van Gogh February 5th 7:00-9:00pm

Claude Monet March 12th 7:00-9:00pm

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.

Meet the Studio Staff 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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