The Farmland Preservation Artists of Central PA will have their work displayed in the gallery at Schlow Library in downtown State College, PA, April 2–30.
This year’s Recycled Show, Dreamworld, will be on display April 4–29 at Kish Bank, Downtown State College. The opening reception was Friday, April 5, from 5:30–7:30pm during the State College’s Downtown First Friday events. Deadlines Entry forms are DUE, FRIDAY, MARCH 29 by NOON. Artwork will be needs to be dropped off at KISH BANK’s […]
Polymer Clay Creations Workshop for Teens!with instructor Ann Taylor-SchmidtSaturday April 6 & Saturday April 2010am–12pm Join Instructor Ann Taylor-Schmidt for this exploration of the Mokume Gane technique in polymer clay and in basic jewelry making techniques. This workshop is designed for teens ages 13 through 17. This is a two-day workshop on 4/6 (day one) […]
EACH PIECE BELONGS: Art Hang 4/20 at Pike St. Gallery from 4pm-8pm Join us at our studio to work on your piece for the installation EACH PIECE BELONGS A limited amount of canvases will be available for purchase: $35: 24×24 $60: 30×30 Each purchase of a canvas for this project is a donation to Centre LGBT+ […]
Exploring Oil Paintingwith instructor Marisa EichmanMondays 9am–12pm8 weeks: March 18 – May 6 Oil painting is forgiving, versatile, and fun! There are so many exciting things to learn about oil painting, that depending on where the class has interest, we’ll talk about brushstrokes, blending, layering, values, colors, edges, composition, underpainting, and glazing, supplies, exhibiting in […]
Beginning Drawingwith instructor Ann Taylor-SchmidtMondays, 1–3pm6 weeks: March 18 – April 22 Overcome the fear of a blank page and learn the basic techniques to draw the basics. Instructor Ann Taylor- Schmidt will lead you through exercises to approach drawing with confidence.
Sumi-e & Beyondwith instructor Jennifer KaneTuesdays, 1–4pm8 weeks: March 18 – May 7 Sumi-e ink painting is a zen practice of capturing the essence of an object or scene with simple beauty and elegance. You will learn traditional sumi-e ink brushwork techniques, then use them to create a contemporary work of art. Ceramicists who use […]
Beginning Drawingwith instructor Bryar NigroTuesdays, 6:30–8:30pmApril 9–20 Join our newest instructor Bryar for a 4 week course in basic drawing techniques.
Colors of the Rainbow — Birdswith instructor Maggie ScotillaWednesdays, 1–4pmMarch 20 – May 8 (8 weeks) Program Description Join this collaborative class to learn proportion strategies, color choice, and techniques to add depth to your drawings and bring them to life. We will explore all varieties of our avian friends as well as plants and […]
Framing Your Paintingswith instructor Lena ThynellWednesday, April 24, 1–4pm Learn how to frame your watercolor paintings with and without glass. During this three hours workshop we shall explore how to frame your watercolor paintings with glass and a matting and also how to frame without glass. Lena frames all her paintings by herself. She will […]
Stained Glasswith instructor Ken PlattnerWednesdays, 6:30 – 9pm8 weeks: March 20 – May 8 For beginning and advanced students. Beginners make a small project and learn the basics of copper foil and stained glass work. Advanced or repeat students will continue with previous or personal projects. Please contact Ken at 814-360-8571 (text only) with any […]
Beyond the Basics — Intermediate Drawingwith instructor Holly FoyThursdays, 9am–12pm4 weeks: April 4 – April 25 Love drawing but want to develop your skills and learn some new techniques?This fun, gentle, intermediate class will allow participants to develop observational skills needed by artists, to practice a variety of techniques like contour and gesture drawing, shading and […]
The Penn State University Libraries Preservation, Conservation, and Digitization Department is pleased to host the 5th annual William D. Minter Lectureship in Conservation on Thursday, April 25, 2024 at 4:00 p.m. in Foster Auditorium, Paterno Library, University Park, PA. The event will feature a presentation by Diane Maurer, marbler and paper artist. Register to join us in-person at Foster Auditorium at: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090948A9AF2FA2F49-48126711-william After […]
Fire and Fiber Opening Reception is May 3rd 5:30-7pm Show runs, Thursday, May 2nd to Friday, May 31st Fire and Fiber is a collection of work that celebrates material, process, and creating. This exhibition features the work of the following artist working in clay, fiber, printmaking and glass. Artists: Diane MauerAnn PangbornEmily StarkAnne KenyonLisa Baumgartner Cheri YarnellRuth […]
Bookbindingwith instructor Lisa BaumgartnerFriday, May 3 & Saturday, May 4; 1–4pm In this two day workshop, you will learn some basics of bookbinding, while creating your own, individually embellished mixed media journal. If you are a print maker or painter, this is your golden opportunity to use up some of those neglected or ‘reject’ prints/paintings […]
This year’s Figurative Show will be on display May 8 – 12 at the Art Alliance Gallery, 818 Pike Street, Lemont, PA 16851, with an opening reception, Friday, May 10, from 6–8:30pm Show hours are:Wednesday, May 8 — 1:30 – 4pmThursday, May 9 — 11am – 4pmFriday, May 10 — 6 – 8:30pmSaturday, May 11 — […]
Impressionistic Oil Painting Using the Palette Knifewith instructor Linda BorchTuesdays, 1-4pmMay 14 – June 4 (4 weeks) Impressionistic Oil Painting Using the Palette Knife, 4 sessions on Tuesdays, May 14-June 4, 1-4pm Come and have fun learning to paint with a palette knife. The textures and colors possible are a delight for the soul! Although […]
June 10–14, 9am–12pmages 5–8with instructor Donna Lawrence Using a variety of media; paints, paper, found objects and more…this will be a week of exploring all the possibilities of circle art. Throughout the week, campers will be making work in the kids studio as well as stepping outside and creating circle art in nature as well.
June 10–14, 1–4pmages 7–11with instructor Lisa Turner Explore and make art using tessellations, number patterns like the golden rectangle and Fibonacci, fractals, tanagrams and MORE! Multi-media with drawing, collage and painting.
June 17–21, 9am–12pmages 5–8with instructor Donna Lawrence Campers will create their own masterpieces using a variety of art techniques and styles of famous artists like Monet, Picasso, VanGogh and more!
June 17–21, 1–4pmages 7–11with instructor Julia Nelson Do you wish that everyday was a day to practice perfecting potions and working spells with wands? Whether you know a lot or a little doesn’t matter when it comes to sorting you into a house with a magic hat! Get ready to use clay, fibers, metals, and […]
Studio to Plein Air at Rhoneymeade Saturday, June 23, 9:30am – 4pm. with instructor Susan Nicholas Susan Nicholas will be teaching a two-day plein air workshop at Rhoneymeade, a peaceful, inspirational place to paint. This exceptional location has extensive options for subjects, ranging from old unique trees, gardens, historic structures, fields, and mountain vistas with Central PA skies. Each morning Susan […]
June 24–28, 9am–12pmages 5–8with instructor Julia Nelson This is a week to explore all varieties of creating: clay sculptures, origami, expandable drawings and interactive art and comic strips!
June 24–29, 9am–12pmages 7–12with instructor Kathy Morro Wiggle your words and color your world! Explore many forms of creative writing and visual art, along with music, games and more. Be a poet with a paint palette and a sculptor with a story to tell!
June 24–28, 1–4pmages 13–16with instructor Kathy Morrow For writers who enjoy art, and artists who like to write! Create your narrative through poetry, painting, short stories, doodles, spoken word, collage and more. Practice your favorite forms of creative expression and challenge yourself to try something new.
June 24–28, 1–4pmages 7–11with instructor Liza Johnson This camp will explore the world of abstract art. Join us for a week of mixing it up with art materials to create amazing masterpieces.
July 1–5, 9am–12pm — Please note there is no class on 7/4ages 5–8with instructor Carrie Koch Join us for a week of creative art making centered around Red, White, and Blue.
July 1–5, 1–4pm — Please note there is no class on 7/4ages 7–11with instructor Lisa Turner Explore and make art using tessellations, number patterns like the golden rectangle and Fibonacci, fractals, tanagrams and MORE! Multi-media with drawing, collage and painting.
July 1–5, 1–4pm — Please note there is no class July 4ages 7–11with instructor Donna Lawrence Explore recycled/found objects by utilizing those materials to create materials that are generally considered trash and transform them into beautiful and meaningful art.
July 22–26, 9am–12pmages 7–12with instructor Adam Swartz From your imagination to the page and beyond! Create your own realistic or make-believe characters and bring them to life this week. Set the scene and tell their story through sequential drawing, animation, puppetry and theatre games.
July 22–26, 1–4pmages 13–16with instructor Adam Swartz From your imagination to the page and beyond! Create your own realistic or make-believe characters and bring them to life this week. Set the scene and tell their story through sequential drawing, animation, puppetry and theatre games.
July 29 – Aug 2, 1–4pmages 7–11with instructor Liza Johnson This camp will explore the world of abstract art. Join us for a week of mixing it up with art materials to create amazing masterpieces.
July 29–Aug 2, 9am–12pmages 5–8with instructor Donna Lawrence A week-long adventure exploring animals in art.. Each day will bring a new adventure through art and activities inspired by the wide world of the animal kingdom.
August 5–9, 1–4pmages 11–13with instructor Holly Foy Like getting your hands muddy? Spend the week exploring a variety of hand-building techniques to fashion animal-shaped banks, ocean inspired coiled bowls, and more. We will make Treasures of Earth in this fun, creative camp.
Aug 5–9, 1–4pmages 7–11with instructor Carrie Koch Exploring influential artists outside of the traditional European male. Women, POC, LGBTQ+, neurodivergent, Indigenous. Fascinating and fun artists and art styles in a variety of media. Of course we’ll see Georgia O’Keeffe, but many other artists who may be unfamiliar.