Adult Improv Workshops

Date

November 14 and December 12

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November 14 and December 12

Ages

Monday and Tuesday

Class Location

REGISTRATION

In each workshop you will learn the elements of improvisation as well as exercises that focus in on building dynamic characters, developing believable relationships, and creating unique environments.

All skill levels are welcome!

Workshop space is limited.

Each workshop session is $55.

Monday, June 30th: Characters and Relationships

Tuesday, July 1st: Environment and Storytelling

JACKRABBIT

Our education programs are now being hosted and managed on a site called Jackrabbit. This allows you to fill out your student and payment information one time and register for any of our educational programs.

Individual workshops are available above, or you can click below to set up an account and view all available programs.

You will also need to create an account to be put on a waitlist for any workshop.

INSTRUCTOR

Joe Lemmo

Joe Lemmo became the iThink Improv Director in October 2017. He is a professional educator and improv artist with over 20 years of
experience in public education and 10 years of experience in improv comedy.

Joe directs and performs with the iThink Improv Troupe. Joe also teaches adult, teen, and youth improv classes that each end in their very own graduation shows. He lives in Canton with his wife, son, daughter, and cat.

The Wandering Brush

Dates

-

Ages

On Mondays

Class Location

CLASS DESCRIPTION

Step into the golden glow of a peaceful landscape with “Secret Meadow at Golden Hour,” a six-week oil painting journey designed to inspire artists of all experience levels. In this class, you’ll bring to life a whimsical world of rolling hills, sun-dappled trees, and wildflowers—perhaps even a hidden cottage or mysterious figure tucked in the distance. Each session builds both skill and confidence, beginning with an introduction to oil paints and color theory, then progressing through value studies, brush techniques, and composition planning. You’ll learn how to create depth and atmosphere, play with light and shadow, and develop a strong focal point that draws the viewer in. By the final session, you’ll be glazing, adding finishing touches, and signing your very own 16×20 masterpiece. Whether you’re new to oils or looking to deepen your practice, this class offers a warm, supportive environment to explore the magic of painting—and walk away with a work of art you’ll be proud to hang.

Supplies provided!

MEET YOUR INSTRUCTOR

David Reames

David Reames is an illustrator, oil painter, and writer whose art reflects a deep engagement with memory, the tension of in-between places, and the emotional rhythms of the natural and inner worlds. A graduate of New York University, he spent over two decades in New York City working as a professional illustrator and creative director. His background in visual storytelling, spanning editorial illustration, sequential art, and storyboarding for independent films brings a strong narrative depth and rhythm to his work. David is especially known for his love of cartooning and drawing “critters”—quirky, character-rich animals that add humor and heart to his illustrations. In oil, he paints figurative scenes, evocative landscapes, and expressive landscapes—moments of transition and stillness rendered with depth, texture, and emotional resonance. Whether sketching a storyboard or building a world in oil, he brings a storyteller’s eye to every piece. Now based in Woodstock, Georgia, David paints, writes, and illustrates from his home studio, where he lives with his wife and their rescue dog, Finnegan. His work invites viewers into a world that feels mythic, nostalgic, and entirely his own.

Summer Art Charcuterie Mini Session

Dates

-

Ages

On Thursdays

Class Location

CLASS DESCRIPTION

Do you want to get into art, but aren’t sure where to start? Don’t really want to get supplies without knowing if you’ll like a new medium? This is your chance to try before you buy! Each week we’ll make a project using different materials and different techniques, so that you can get a feel for what you enjoy most. Options include acrylics, abstract pouring, watercolors, dry pastels, polymer clay, resin casting, block printing, miniatures, and jewelry techniques. (Class interest will determine the specific mediums and projects that we do.)

Class space is limited.

MEET YOUR INSTRUCTOR

Allison Frink

Allison has been creating since she was old enough to hold a crayon. She earned a BFA in Animation and has been teaching and organizing community art classes since 2006. She loves trying new mediums, learning new skills, and sharing that knowledge. Current favorites include watercolors, drawing, jewelry, and fiber arts.

Backyard Picnic on the Wheel 9:00

Dates

-

Ages

On Saturdays

Class Location

CLASS DESCRIPTION

Plates, tumblers, bowls, oh my! This 6-week wheel throwing class explores basic skills on the potter’s wheel for beginners and challenges intermediate students. We’ll learn how to create custom functional ceramics that would be perfect for a picnic in the backyard, a casual barbeque, or a patio dinner party! Demonstrations on centering, pulling, altering, and trimming will be taught alongside some surface decoration techniques. Be sure to dress for some messy studio work!

Meet Your Instructor

Andrew Tieman

Andrew received his BFA in ceramics at the Ohio State University and is a MFA candidate in ceramics at Georgia State University. He likes to keep things light and silly in the studio while makinghis storybook inspired functional work. Andrew grew to love ceramics because of the generous creative community that naturally flourishes when people play with clay.

Backyard Picnic on the Wheel 11:30

Dates

-

Ages

On Saturdays

Class Location

CLASS DESCRIPTION

Plates, tumblers, bowls, oh my! This 6-week wheel throwing class explores basic skills on the potter’s wheel for beginners and challenges intermediate students. We’ll learn how to create custom functional ceramics that would be perfect for a picnic in the backyard, a casual barbeque, or a patio dinner party! Demonstrations on centering, pulling, altering, and trimming will be taught alongside some surface decoration techniques. Be sure to dress for some messy studio work!

Meet Your Instructor

Andrew Tieman

Andrew received his BFA in ceramics at the Ohio State University and is a MFA candidate in ceramics at Georgia State University. He likes to keep things light and silly in the studio while makinghis storybook inspired functional work. Andrew grew to love ceramics because of the generous creative community that naturally flourishes when people play with clay.

Summer Claypalooza Minis Session | 8-12

Dates

-

Ages

On Mondays

Class Location

CLASS DESCRIPTION

For three weeks we’ll make a different clay sculptures project using handbuilding techniques. On the last day, we’ll add color with glazes. We’re going to get messy, so wear play clothes and tie back long hair if you have it!

Supplies Provided

Class space is limited.

INSTRUCTOR

Allison Frink

Allison has been creating since she was old enough to hold a crayon. She earned a BFA in Animation and has been teaching and organizing community art classes since 2006. She loves trying new mediums, learning new skills, and sharing that knowledge. Current favorites include watercolors, drawing, jewelry, and fiber arts.

Summer Nights With Clay

Dates

-

Ages

On Wednesdays

Class Location

CLASS DESCRIPTION

This six week hand building class is a great way to spend your summer nights! Students will create a pitcher and cups for your summer gatherings and a beautiful welcome sign to brighten your space. Of course, if your creativity is taking your projects in another direction, create what your heart desires. With your class registration, you have access to the studio an additional two hours per week during Open Studio so the fun can continue (or so you can make up a missed class). Enjoy your summer nights doing something you love-come join the clay community at the Kish Center!

There will be no class on July 2nd.

MEET YOUR INSTRUCTOR

Heather Stevens

Heather Stevens is an artist that loves utilizing creative objects in her work. She loves focusing on textures and combining art skills in unique ways. Teaching Ceramics brings her great joy; she loves that it provides students of all experience levels the opportunity to make impressive pieces.

When Heather isn’t staying up too late obsessing about her own art projects, she can be found working with her own Photography Company, exploring the beautiful outdoors with her family, or having fun with her children.

She has taught at Jan Dempsey Community Art Center, Jules Collins Smith Museum, and in various school systems. She loves working at, and managing, the Kish Center for Pottery and Ceramics!

Yard Art with Heather

Dates

-

Ages

On Tuesdays

Class Location

CLASS DESCRIPTION

Ready to take a break from your routine and try something you love? Join us on Tuesday evenings to create some beautiful artwork for your outdoor space. During this six week hand building class, students will create a bird bath, self watering globe, and your choice of a garden totem pole or bird house. Of course, if your creativity is taking your projects in another direction, create what your heart desires. With your class registration, you have access to the studio an additional two hours per week during Open Studio so the fun can continue (or so you can make up a missed class). Enjoy your summer nights doing something you love-come join the clay community at the Kish Center!

There will be no class on July 1st.

MEET YOUR INSTRUCTOR

Heather Stevens

Heather Stevens is an artist that loves utilizing creative objects in her work. She loves focusing on textures and combining art skills in unique ways. Teaching Ceramics brings her great joy; she loves that it provides students of all experience levels the opportunity to make impressive pieces.

When Heather isn’t staying up too late obsessing about her own art projects, she can be found working with her own Photography Company, exploring the beautiful outdoors with her family, or having fun with her children.

She has taught at Jan Dempsey Community Art Center, Jules Collins Smith Museum, and in various school systems. She loves working at, and managing, the Kish Center for Pottery and Ceramics!

Creative Souls (Clay hand building)

Dates

-

Ages

On Wednesdays

Class Location

CLASS DESCRIPTION

Calling all creative souls that are looking for a more open ended class! This class will teach the basics of hand building while leaving projects intentionally open for your creativity to shine. If you are prone to staying up late thinking on your projects or enjoy the pull of going in your own direction, this class is the one for you! With your class registration, you have access to the studio an additional two hours per week during Open Studio so the fun can continue (or so you can make up a missed class). Enjoy your summer nights doing something you love-come join the clay community at the Kish Center!

There will be no class on July 2nd.

MEET YOUR INSTRUCTOR

Heather Stevens

Heather Stevens is an artist that loves utilizing creative objects in her work. She loves focusing on textures and combining art skills in unique ways. Teaching Ceramics brings her great joy; she loves that it provides students of all experience levels the opportunity to make impressive pieces.

When Heather isn’t staying up too late obsessing about her own art projects, she can be found working with her own Photography Company, exploring the beautiful outdoors with her family, or having fun with her children.

She has taught at Jan Dempsey Community Art Center, Jules Collins Smith Museum, and in various school systems. She loves working at, and managing, the Kish Center for Pottery and Ceramics!

Summer Drawing Basics Mini Session

Dates

-

Ages

On Mondays

Class Location

CLASS DESCRIPTION

If you’ve always wanted to learn to draw, but aren’t sure where to start, this 4-week class is for you! We’ll cover basic perspective, value (shading), and how to get your eyes and hands working together. Supplies included.

Supplies will be provided but if you have a sketchbook you already use feel free to bring it.

MEET YOUR INSTRUCTOR

Allison Frink

Allison has been creating since she was old enough to hold a crayon. She earned a BFA in Animation and has been teaching and organizing community art classes since 2006. She loves trying new mediums, learning new skills, and sharing that knowledge. Current favorites include watercolors, drawing, jewelry, and fiber arts.

Family Improv Workshop

Date

July 1st

Ages

Tuesday

25

Class Location

REGISTRATION

Does your family like to have fun and be silly together? Are you always looking for games to play and ways to stay entertained without leaving the house? We’ve got you covered!

Welcome to FamilyProv! In this workshop parents and children can partner up to learn the basic elements of improvisation! This workshop is full of action and emotion and lots of making-stuff-up moments! Plus…you’ll leave with a list of great games you can play with the entire family!

This workshop is designed for kids ages 8-12 and adult family members. Multiple children or adults from the same family are welcome, but must be individually registered.

All skill levels are welcome!

Workshop space is limited.

Each workshop session is $15 per attendee.

JACKRABBIT

Our education programs are now being hosted and managed on a site called Jackrabbit. This allows you to fill out your student and payment information one time and register for any of our educational programs.

Individual workshops are available above, or you can click below to set up an account and view all available programs.

You will also need to create an account to be put on a waitlist for any workshop.

INSTRUCTOR

Joe Lemmo

Joe Lemmo became the iThink Improv Director in October 2017. He is a professional educator and improv artist with over 20 years of
experience in public education and 10 years of experience in improv comedy.

Joe directs and performs with the iThink Improv Troupe. Joe also teaches adult, teen, and youth improv classes that each end in their very own graduation shows. He lives in Canton with his wife, son, daughter, and cat.

Summer Intermediate Drawing Mini Session

Dates

-

Ages

On Mondays

Class Location

CLASS DESCRIPTION

This 4-week drawing class is for artists who have some experience, but want to keep developing their skills in form, value, and composition. (If you’ve taken Drawing Basics, this is the next class.) We’ll mainly work in graphite and charcoal, so bring a sketchbook and your favorite supplies to class.

Students will need to bring a sketchbook, assortment of graded drawing pencils, kneaded eraser to class.

Class space is limited.

MEET YOUR INSTRUCTOR

Allison Frink

Allison has been creating since she was old enough to hold a crayon. She earned a BFA in Animation and has been teaching and organizing community art classes since 2006. She loves trying new mediums, learning new skills, and sharing that knowledge. Current favorites include watercolors, drawing, jewelry, and fiber arts.

4-Week Watercolor – Photos of Greece (Part 1)

Dates

-

Ages

On Wednesdays

Class Location

CLASS DESCRIPTION

This class is for those with some experience with watercolor. The instructor went to Greece on vacation and the class will be using her photographs as reference material. The focus will be on simplifying the composition (not recreating the photo), and having fun with watercolor, creating something new. Participants will have one to two finished pieces and gain more confidence with the medium.

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Supplies List

Palette – any style, white,

plastic Mason jar, or something to hold water

Paint: •

Cool Red – Permanent Alizarin Crimson •

Warm Red – Cadmium Red Light, Light Red or Vermillion •

Cool Blue: Ultramarine Blue or Cobalt blue •

Warm Blue: Thalo Blue or Prussian blue•

Warm Yellow: Yellow Ochre or Raw Sienna •

Cool Yellow: Light Yellow •

Earths: Sepia, or Burnt Sienna •

Payne’s grey •

Size 10 round watercolor brush

Size 5 or 6 round watercolor brush

3/4 or 1 inch Flat wash watercolor brush

Size 1 or 3 Rigger watercolor brush

pencil

Kneaded eraser

At least 10 sheets of watercolor paper: 9×12, can be hot press or cold press, can be in a tablet or a block. Some examples are Canson 9×12 Portrait, Wirebound or Watercolor pad; Arches 9×12 watercolor block, 140 lb.

INSTRUCTOR

Holly Payton

Holly started painting with oils at age 14. While she worked predominantly in oils for many years, ten years ago, she decided to switch mediums and devote herself to improving her Watercolor skills. Holly is anxious to pass along what she’s learned to those starting out. Holly has a lively and energetic teaching style.

4-Week Watercolor – Photos of Greece (Part 2)

Dates

-

Ages

On Wednesdays

Class Location

CLASS DESCRIPTION

This class is for those with some experience with watercolor. The instructor went to Greece on vacation and the class will be using her photographs as reference material. The focus will be on simplifying the composition (not recreating the photo), and having fun with watercolor, creating something new. Participants will have one to two finished pieces and gain more confidence with the medium

.

Supplies List

Palette – any style, white,

plastic Mason jar, or something to hold water

Paint: •

Cool Red – Permanent Alizarin Crimson •

Warm Red – Cadmium Red Light, Light Red or Vermillion •

Cool Blue: Ultramarine Blue or Cobalt blue •

Warm Blue: Thalo Blue or Prussian blue•

Warm Yellow: Yellow Ochre or Raw Sienna •

Cool Yellow: Light Yellow •

Earths: Sepia, or Burnt Sienna •

Payne’s grey •

Size 10 round watercolor brush

Size 5 or 6 round watercolor brush

3/4 or 1 inch Flat wash watercolor brush

Size 1 or 3 Rigger watercolor brush

pencil

Kneaded eraser

At least 10 sheets of watercolor paper: 9×12, can be hot press or cold press, can be in a tablet or a block. Some examples are Canson 9×12 Portrait, Wirebound or Watercolor pad; Arches 9×12 watercolor block, 140 lb.

INSTRUCTOR

Holly Payton

Holly started painting with oils at age 14. While she worked predominantly in oils for many years, ten years ago, she decided to switch mediums and devote herself to improving her Watercolor skills. Holly is anxious to pass along what she’s learned to those starting out. Holly has a lively and energetic teaching style.

Summer Watercolor Basics Mini Session

Dates

-

Ages

On Thursdays

Class Location

CLASS DESCRIPTION

Learn to paint landscapes in watercolor! We’ll discuss different techniques and approaches for natural features – like foliage, water, rocks, and distance — plus basic perspective for including buildings in your work. For most projects we’ll work from reference photos, and on days with good weather we might paint outdoors. Students are encouraged to keep their supply kit lightweight and fast to set up. Zero experience, some experience, and intermediate experience levels are all welcome!

Class space is limited.

Recommended Art Supplies:

a small block of watercolor paper

– cold-press paper is a good choice if you want to focus on painting

– hot-press paper is a good choice if you want to draw with ink and then paint

– smaller sizes like 5”x7”or 8”x10” are best for painting fast

a pigment ink pen

– single-width 0.5 (or larger) – Sakura Pigma Micron or Faber-Castell Pitt Pens are good choices

a small watercolor set

– pans are easier to transport, but tubs offer more options

Watercolor Brushes

– a reservoir brush with water in the handle is really convenient – but regular short-handle watercolor brushes are also great!

a mechanical pencil

a paper towel (or an old washcloth)

Optional Art Supplies:

artist or painters’ tape

a binder clip (or bulldog clip)

INSTRUCTOR

Allison Frink

Allison has been creating since she was old enough to hold a crayon. She earned a BFA in Animation and has been teaching and organizing community art classes since 2006. She loves trying new mediums, learning new skills, and sharing that knowledge. Current favorites include watercolors, drawing, jewelry, and fiber arts.

Adult Improv Workshops

Date

Ages

Class Location

REGISTRATION

JACKRABBIT

INSTRUCTOR

CONTACT US

If you have any questions, please let us know.

SCHOLARSHIPS

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The Wandering Brush

Dates

Ages

Class Location

CLASS DESCRIPTION

MEET YOUR INSTRUCTOR

CONTACT US

If you have any questions, please let us know.

Summer Art Charcuterie Mini Session

Dates

Ages

Class Location

CLASS DESCRIPTION

MEET YOUR INSTRUCTOR

CONTACT US

If you have any questions, please let us know.

Backyard Picnic on the Wheel 9:00

Dates

Ages

Class Location

CLASS DESCRIPTION

Meet Your Instructor

CONTACT US

If you have any questions, please let us know.

SCHOLARSHIPS

If you ARE IN NEED OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE, PLEASE complete the form BELOW.

Backyard Picnic on the Wheel 11:30

Dates

Ages

Class Location

CLASS DESCRIPTION

Meet Your Instructor

CONTACT US

If you have any questions, please let us know.

SCHOLARSHIPS

If you ARE IN NEED OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE, PLEASE complete the form BELOW.

Summer Claypalooza Minis Session | 8-12

Dates

Ages

Class Location

CLASS DESCRIPTION

INSTRUCTOR

CONTACT US

If you have any questions, please let us know.

Summer Nights With Clay

Dates

Ages

Class Location

CLASS DESCRIPTION

MEET YOUR INSTRUCTOR

CONTACT US

If you have any questions, please let us know.

Yard Art with Heather

Dates

Ages

Class Location

CLASS DESCRIPTION

MEET YOUR INSTRUCTOR

CONTACT US

If you have any questions, please let us know.

Creative Souls (Clay hand building)

Dates

Ages

Class Location

CLASS DESCRIPTION

MEET YOUR INSTRUCTOR

CONTACT US

If you have any questions, please let us know.

Summer Drawing Basics Mini Session

If you ARE IN NEED OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE,
PLEASE complete the form BELOW.

If you ARE IN NEED OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE,
PLEASE complete the form BELOW.

If you ARE IN NEED OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE,
PLEASE complete the form BELOW.

If you ARE IN NEED OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE,
PLEASE complete the form BELOW.