Instructor: Neal Richmond

Date: July 5th            

Time: 1pm to 7pm

Ages: 10+ (under 16 with parental approval and supervision)

this weekend at The MAC spruce up your garden with Glass Garden Globes. Work with professional glassmaker Neal Richmond to create your own decorative piece to add color and light to your garden. 

In this session:

• Create your own glass orb with your choice of up to two colors
• Use optic molds to add texture to your glass
• Receive direction from trained professional Neal Richmond
• Utilize traditional tools and techniques to realize an object you can use
• Retrieve your creation after 48 hours to allow for annealing.

Classes run from 1pm to 7pm. Each piece takes approximately 20 minutes to complete. Please wear appropriate clothing (closed toed shoes, natural fibers if possible, and no excessively loose clothing) 

We have a 24 hour cancellation policy.  

Please feel free to contact us at 419.756.1700 or

neal@mansfieldartcenter.org

Thank you for your support of Mansfield Art Center.

Instructor: Megan Steinman

Date: July 5th & July 26th, 2025

Time: 5pm - 7pm

Ages: Teens and Adults alike!

In this class you will small bits of clay to make tiny creatures! Tiny frogs can be difficult while tiny birds can be easy... the entire form comes from a small round of clay and a second small piece for the head. No need to think of how to add limbs ears and such, all features are made by creating lines on the form of clay! Students are welcome to make any kind of creature they wish

Limited by only by time, students are sure to create many of these small trinkets. July 26th is the Glaze date for this class!

The Mansfield Art Center has a 24-hour cancelation policy, if for any reason you must cancel please contact us ASAP.

For any questions or concerns, call the Mansfield Art Center at 419-756-1700, or send an email to Megan@mansfieldartcenter.org  

2025 Art Exploration Summer Camps

Instructors: Don Snyder, Neal Richmond, Terri Lovett, Pia Douglas, Megan Steinman, Leslie Norman, Gigi.

Unlock Your Child's Creativity This Summer! Join our Art Summer Camps for children aged 6 to 12. Immerse your little artists in a world of colors, imagination, and fun. Creative workshops, hands-on activities, and skilled instructors await! Enroll now to ignite a summer of artistic exploration.  Limited spots available – 

9am to 3pm, Monday-Friday

Camp 1  June 09 - June 13 

Camp 2  June 16 - June 20

Camp 3   June 23 - June 27

Camp 4   July 07- July 11

Camp 5   July 14- July 18

Camp 6   August 4 - August 8

Age: 6 to 12 years old

Each child will need to bring their own packed lunch everyday of camp

Price: $423  per child per camp.

The 2025 Art Exploration Summer Camps at the Mansfield Art Center offers a unique and innovative approach to creative learning through STEAM learning methods. This camp is designed for children who love art and want to explore a variety of creative techniques, materials, and mediums in a fun and educational environment and state of the art college level facilities.

Throughout the camp, children will create art in a variety of mediums, including Acrylic painting, Watercolor, Drawing with Alcohol Ink, Anime, Glassblowing, Pottery wheel & Hand-building, Glazing techniques, Wood Marquetry, Paper Making, Hydro Dipping, Machine Knitting, Silk painting, Jewelry, and Theatrics Exercise & Movement.

The camp will be led by an experienced and dedicated team of teachers who specialize in each medium being taught!

Each day, children will create new projects that combine artistic expression with scientific inquiry and technological innovation. Throughout each project, they will explore the creative process and gain valuable skills such as problem-solving, critical thinking, and collaboration.

Children will also experience the art of Theatrics Exercise & Movement to compliment their atistic experience.

The camps will be divided into age groups, with activities and instruction tailored to each group's level and interests. The camp will also include a walkthrough of the Mansfield Art Center galleries (if a show is currently being exhibited). All materials and supplies will be provided.

Please arrive earlier at the beginning of each camp to fill up the paper work, (approximately 5 to 10 mn).

The children will perform during the end of camp ceremony to celebrate the complition of their artistic work. The Ceremony will commence at 2:30 in the MAC pavillion on Fridays.

If you have any questions please email:

pia@mansfieldartcenter.org or call 419.756.1700 

Instructor: Kate Combs

Date: July 09, 2025

Time: 4.30 pm- 5.30m

Ages: 6 +

 Children’s Pastels with Kate “Summer Fruits”

Children’s Pastels with Kate “Summer Fruits”Yum! Who is ready to draw delicious fruits? Want to add a little more fun? You can even add faces to your drawing! Join Kate with this fun kids beginners class using softpastels. Using different colors, each student will be given a pre-made fruitoutline/template to start with. Everyone in this class will be mixing colors to create a2D image of a watermelon, strawberry, and pineapple! Feel like you’re coloring, but bring home something fun for the summer that looks like you painted it!

Parents: Please be sure your child has adequate clothing and dressed for mess. Thank you!

For any questions or concerns, call the Mansfield Art Center at 419-756-1700, or send an email to pia@mansfieldartcenter.org  

 the MAC has a  24 hour policy for cancellation. 

Instructor: Kate Combs

Date: July 12, 2025

Time: 1pm- 3pm

Ages: 18 +

 Adult Course Pastels with Kate "Summer Fruits"

”Get “berry” excited for this class with Kate!

Learn how to draw and use color to createa soft-image of some of your favorite summer fruits.

Many of the students for this class will go home with more than one! Kate will instruct the class on understanding the shape and color for each fruit and how it is applied on pastel paper. At the end of class you will have at least one framable-worthy fruit picture to take home, and decorate your kitchen walls with a little bit of that summer taste!

For any questions or concerns, call the Mansfield Art Center at 419-756-1700, or send an email to pia@mansfieldartcenter.org  

 the MAC has a  24 hour policy for cancellation. 

Instructor: Neal Richmond

Date: July 12th

Time: 1pm to 7pm

Ages: 10+ (under 16 with parental approval and supervision)

Come make something special this weekend at the mac! Work with professional glassmaker Neal Richmond to blow your own rocks glass. Don't miss this chance to have a unique experience and make something you can enjoy!

In this session:

• Create your own drinking glass with your choice of up to two colors
• Receive direction from trained professional Neal Richmond
• Utilize traditional tools and techniques to realize an object you can use
• Retrieve your creation after 48 hours to allow for annealing.

Classes run from 1pm to 7pm. Each piece takes approximately 20 minutes to complete. Please wear appropriate clothing (closed toed shoes, natural fibers if possible, and no excessively loose clothing) 

We have a 24 hour cancellation policy.  

Please feel free to contact us at 419.756.1700 or

neal@mansfieldartcenter.org

Thank you for your support of Mansfield Art Center.

Instructor: Megan Steinman

Date: July 26th & August 16th, 2025

Time: 12pm - 2pm

Ages: Teens and Adults alike!

In this class starting with a simple slab students can cut coasters of any shape, though even a simple circle as a start can lead to a complex coaster based on impressions or other added pieces of clay. A full set is considered four coasters though students are welcome to do up to six if they so choose!  In addition to the coasters themselves it is encouraged to also make a holder for them!

Remember to return on August 16th as it is the Glaze date for this class!this is when colors are added to your piece, along with a few tricks to create stunning visuals. Each students coasters are sure to be unique and functional!

The Mansfield Art Center has a 24-hour cancelation policy, if for any reason you must cancel please contact us ASAP.

For any questions or concerns, call the Mansfield Art Center at 419-756-1700, or send an email to Megan@mansfieldartcenter.org  

Pens & Ink with Anita 

Dragonfly Botanical 

Instructor: Anita Major

august 3- 2025

1pm - 3pm 

Unleash your creativity with Pens & Ink!

 Come join your instructor, Anita Major, as she walks you through drawing this Summer dragonfly and flowers. Fun for all skill levels. Color in the design with alcohol markers once you have it sketched and make it your own by choosing your colors.

Learn from skilled artist Anita, your instructor, who will guide you through the basics of lines, texture and shading.

All materials are provided, just bring your enthusiasm! We supply all pens, inks and paper you need. Enjoy learning in a relaxed atmosphere where every stroke of your pen brings you closer to mastering this art form.

Enroll now and let your creativity flow!

We have a 24 hour cancellation policy.  

Please feel free to contact us at 419.756.1700 or

Pia@mansfieldartcenter.org  

Thank you for your support of Mansfield Art Center.