Public Class Calendar
Fiercely Serene Studios offers a variety of art, dance, and performances classes at various venues around Northeastern Ohio.
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September 9 (Saturday, 1pm-3pm): Intro to Neurographic Drawing
Fairport Harbor Public Library – 335 Vine St, Fairport Harbor OH 44077
Explore this calming and restorative art form that you can easily recreate when you need a mindful moment! Neurographic arts is a transformative, therapeutic style that uses a few basic principles and guidelines to mimic the look of synaptic relays in the brain and neurons while processing stress, trauma, or any other mental blockage you may be facing. This extremely relaxing and accessible artform is easy to learn and applicable any time. Participants will be guided through the process of drawing the neurographic lines while discussing the application of art-as-therapy in this unique workshop.
All supplies included. Registration required.
September 25 (Monday, 6:30pm-8:30pm): Gel Press Monoprinting
BAYarts – 28795 Lake Road, Bay Village OH 44140
Create one-of-a-kind masterpieces with this fun and engaging printmaking class! Using simple texture tools and a specially treated gel pad, this modern printmaking method produces layered images with a unique style. Your instructor will demonstrate a variety of printing techniques, then you’ll be free to play around with the media and press to bring your own visions to life. This workshop is “process over product” and participants typically take home up to a dozen printed pages and art pieces.
All supplies included. Registration required.
September 24 (Tuesday, 9am-11am): Fall Wreath
Donna Smallwood Activity Center – 7010 Powers Blvd, Parma OH 44129
Bring beautiful fall colors into your home with this unique wall décor project!
All supplies provided. Registration required, please call (440) 885-8800 for more information.
September 27 (Wednesday, 6pm-8pm): Faux Watercolors
Strongsville Branch, CCPL – 18700 Westwood Dr, Strongsville OH 44136
Love that watercolor vibe but hesitant to dive into the world of watercolor painting? This class introduces an inexpensive, easy-to-learn alternative to abstract watercolors that’ll get you hooked! Your instructor will demonstrate the basic technique and several options for finishing pieces, then you’ll be free to play around with the media and press to bring your own visions to life. Participants typically make 3-5 pieces in this two hour class.
FREE! All supplies provided. Registration required.
September 26 (Thursday, 9am-11am): Mark Making Abstracts
Donna Smallwood Activity Center – 7010 Powers Blvd, Parma OH 44129
Painting can be intimidating, even when you’re trying to make abstract art. This workshop uses craft foam and recycled cardboard to create mark-making stamps to make abstract acrylics more accessible and to simplify the process of creating a fabulous painting! Your instructor will discuss the wide variety of mark-making techniques and how to use them in painting before demonstrating how to make your very own mark-making stamps. Participants will create a finished abstract art piece on a canvas board and a series of 3-5 foam stamps.
All supplies provided. Registration required, please call (440) 885-8800 for more information.
November 20 (Monday, 6:30pm-8:30pm): Concertina Bookmaking
BAYarts – 28795 Lake Road, Bay Village OH 44140
Originally developed as a less cumbersome alternative to parchment scrolls, concertinas (sometimes called accordion fold books) are a simple, no-sew way to create your own blank book! Your instructor will guide you through the process of preparing your paper, decorating your covers, and assembling a concertina booklet.
All supplies provided. Registration required.
January 8 (Monday, 6:30pm-8:00pm): Concertina Bookmaking
Beachwood Branch, CCPL – 25501 Shaker Boulevard, Beachwood OH 44122
Originally developed as a less cumbersome alternative to parchment scrolls, concertinas (sometimes called accordion fold books) are a simple, no-sew way to create your own blank book! Your instructor will guide you through the process of preparing your paper, decorating your covers, and assembling a concertina booklet.
FREE! All supplies provided. Registration required.
January 17 (Wednesday, 7:00pm-8:00pm): Concertina Bookmaking
Parma-Powers Branch, CCPL – 6996 Powers Blvd, Parma OH 44129
Originally developed as a less cumbersome alternative to parchment scrolls, concertinas (sometimes called accordion fold books) are a simple, no-sew way to create your own blank book! Your instructor will guide you through the process of preparing your paper, decorating your covers, and assembling a concertina booklet.
FREE! All supplies provided. Registration required, opens December 18.
January 27 (Saturday, 2:00pm-3:30pm): Concertina Bookmaking
South Euclid-Lyndhurst Branch CCPL – 1876 S Green Rd, South Euclid OH 44121
Originally developed as a less cumbersome alternative to parchment scrolls, concertinas (sometimes called accordion fold books) are a simple, no-sew way to create your own blank book! Your instructor will guide you through the process of preparing your paper, decorating your covers, and assembling a concertina booklet.
FREE! All supplies provided. Registration required, opens December 27.
January 30 (Tuesday, 6:30pm-8:00pm): Concertina Bookmaking
Orange Branch, CCPL – 31975 Chagrin Blvd, Pepper Pike OH 44124
Originally developed as a less cumbersome alternative to parchment scrolls, concertinas (sometimes called accordion fold books) are a simple, no-sew way to create your own blank book! Your instructor will guide you through the process of preparing your paper, decorating your covers, and assembling a concertina booklet.
FREE! All supplies provided. Registration required, opens December 30.
February 10 (Saturday, 10:30am-12:00pm): Concertina Bookmaking
Parma Heights Branch, CCPL – 6206 Pearl Rd, Parma Heights OH 44130
Originally developed as a less cumbersome alternative to parchment scrolls, concertinas (sometimes called accordion fold books) are a simple, no-sew way to create your own blank book! Your instructor will guide you through the process of preparing your paper, decorating your covers, and assembling a concertina booklet.
FREE! All supplies provided. Registration required, further details pending.
February 22 (Thursday, 7:00pm-8:00pm): Concertina Bookmaking
Garfield Heights Branch, CCPL – 5409 Turney Rd, Cleveland OH 44125
Originally developed as a less cumbersome alternative to parchment scrolls, concertinas (sometimes called accordion fold books) are a simple, no-sew way to create your own blank book! Your instructor will guide you through the process of preparing your paper, decorating your covers, and assembling a concertina booklet.
FREE! All supplies provided. Registration required, further details pending.
February 22 (Monday, 6:30pm-8:00pm): Concertina Bookmaking
Berea Branch, CCPL – 7 Berea Cmns, Berea OH 44017
Originally developed as a less cumbersome alternative to parchment scrolls, concertinas (sometimes called accordion fold books) are a simple, no-sew way to create your own blank book! Your instructor will guide you through the process of preparing your paper, decorating your covers, and assembling a concertina booklet.
FREE! All supplies provided. Registration required, opens January 22.
February 28 (Wednesday, 6:30pm-8:00pm): Concertina Bookmaking
Independence Branch, CCPL – 6361 Selig Dr, Independence OH 44131
Originally developed as a less cumbersome alternative to parchment scrolls, concertinas (sometimes called accordion fold books) are a simple, no-sew way to create your own blank book! Your instructor will guide you through the process of preparing your paper, decorating your covers, and assembling a concertina booklet.
FREE! All supplies provided. Registration required, opens January 27.