Summer Art Sessions for Adults
Ages 18 and above
Do you love art and want to explore new materials and techniques? This beginner-friendly series is a wonderful opportunity to experiment in a relaxed, friendly environment with fellow creatives.
Try your hand at impasto painting, watercolor, glass art, and printmaking with an experienced art instructor. Sign up for sessions individually or save big when you sign up for all four.
Individual Sessions:
$50 for members; $100 for not-yet-members
All Sessions:
$120 for members; $240 for not-yet-members.
Saturday, May 31 and each Saturday in June (7, 14, 21, and 28), 1:00–4:00pm at the ZMA.
Try a different art-making technique for the first four Saturdays. The final day will be an open studio where you will have the opportunity to finish projects from an earlier session, practice more with your favorite materials, or create your own individual projects. All registrants are welcome at the open studio.
Summer Art Camp Registration begins March 3, 2025 for Fellow level and above museum members and open registration begins March 17, 2025.
Session Descriptions
May 31: Impasto Painting
Use acrylic paint to build bold layers of vibrant textures using impasto painting techniques inspired by the Impressionists. Experiment with color mixing and acrylic mediums to create your own impasto masterpiece.
June 7: Watercolor Wonders
Discover the endless possibilities of watercolor projects beyond the traditional landscape. Experiment with wacky colors and layers to create fantastical environments and creatures, make your own watercolor journal, and design artist cards to trade with your fellow classmates.
June 14: The Art of Glass
Learn to safely cut and grind glass pieces to create your own works of colorful glass art. Design and construct a framed glass mosaic and layer fusible glass to create a beautiful translucent window hanging. *Fused glass pieces will be available for pick-up after they are fired.
June 21: Playful Printmaking
Explore several printmaking techniques including traditional block printing, gel printing, and the wildly popular Gyotaku (Japanese printing with actual fish)! Print on rice paper, cardstock, and fabric to create a wide variety of pieces.
July 28: Open Studio
Enjoy an afternoon of finishing pieces from an earlier session or creating new works with your favorite materials from the series. All registrants are welcome to this session.
Instructor: Gail Glagola
Gail is a retired New York State art teacher who loves to weave and paint. Recent paintings have been shown at the Johnson-Humrickhouse Museum in Coshocton, John McIntire Library, and The Works in Newark, Oh. Her weavings were the subject of a one-artist show at the John McIntire Library in Zanesville. Teaching remains a favorite and Gail sought out classes at the Zanesville Museum of Art to keep connecting with students young and “experienced”. After several years the museum asked her to join them as the Educational Assistant and a member of the newest Docent class.
Did you know that as a museum member, you can save BIG when you register for our exciting classes?
Become a member at the Household level, and save 50% on classes and workshops! Become a member at the Fellow level and gain access to early Summer Art Camp registration.
Cancellation Policy
You may cancel your summer art camp registration for a full refund if the cancellation occurs before the registration deadline of the camp. The ZMA cannot offer refunds for missing one or more days of a camp. No refunds will be offered after the first day of each camp. For any questions on the cancellation policy or ZMA Summer Art Camp, please contact education coordinator Misty Johnson at (740) 452-0741 ex 202 or misty@zanesvilleart.org.
