Summer 2024 Classes & Workshops NEW!

NEW SUMMER CLASSES & WORKSHOPS beginning the WEEK OF JUNE 26

Please click here to register by visiting our ProClass registration site
— chose the Summer 2023 for the Session drop down menu to see all the classes

Adult classes & workshops are intended for students ages 18 and older.


Stained Glass

Instructor: Ken Plattner; 814-360-8571 (text only)
Wednesdays —  6/28 – 8/16
6- 9:00pm
at the Art Alliance Art Center, 818 Pike St, Lemont PA
$140 (members) $170 (non-members) / Adult Class

For beginning and advanced students. Beginners will 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.

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Painting Without A Brush Workshop

Instructor: Marica Tacconi
Saturday —  7/22 (one day)
1 – 4 pm
at the Art Alliance Art Center, 818 Pike St, Lemont PA
$55 (members) $65 (non-members) / Adult Class

In this workshop we will create an abstract acrylic painting without the use of any brushes. Instead, we’ll use palette knives, scrapers, spatulas, and squeegees to create gestural, highly expressive work that favors color and texture. This easy and fun technique allows you to let loose and nurture (or find) your inner artist!

The instructor will be in touch prior to the workshop with a (minimal) list of supplies to bring.

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Drawing Perspective Your Way

Instructor:Julia Nelson; [email protected]
Tuesdays — 8/1 – 8/22
6 – 8 pm
on ZOOM
$65 (members) $80 (non-members) / Adult Class

Have you ever been puzzled by making buildings look 3D and getting all those bricks to look right? Are you okay at drawing buildings but want to give them a little more character? Come draw with us and discover some tips and tricks for getting the two dimensional surface to yield three dimensional forms. This class will not focus solely on learning the formula of perspective drawing but use it as one tool. Time will be given to work on patterns and surface texture of buildings such as bricks and stone. Any drawing medium is fine for the first class. Materials used by the teacher may include: pencil, pen and ink, watercolor, pastel or stick charcoal.

This is an online ZOOM class. Instructor will send you the link after you register.

Click here to register for Drawing Perspective Your Way


Beginning Pottery Using the Wheel

Instructor: Linna Muschlitz
Tuesdays — 7/18 – 8/29 (Tuesday, August 15 NO CLASS for drying and firing)
6 – 9 pm
in the Pottery Studio below the Art Center
$180 (members) $200 (non-members) / Adult Class

This class will introduce the beginner to the terminology and processes of throwing clay pots.

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Drawing for Teens: Expanding the Use of Your Drawing Media

Instructor: Julia Nelson; [email protected]
Wednesdays — 8/2 – 8/16
6 – 8 pm
on ZOOM
$50 (members) $50 (non-members) / TEEN Class

This class is for Teens (ages 13–18)

Are you looking for an opportunity to explore the art materials you work with?  What does a calligraphy pen really do? What was it invented for? Can you use a 6B pencil for watercolor wash?  When is it better to use a charcoal stick?  Participants will be given a supply list that includes materials you might already have. In each two hour class, we will attempt a finished drawing but emphasize experimenting and exploration. Students in Middle grades who are serious about their art making are encouraged to sign up.

This is an online ZOOM class. Instructor will send you the link after you register.

Click here to register for Painting Without A Brush


OPEN STUDIO CLASSES

Painting Open Studio

Coordinator: Susan Graham, [email protected]
Tuesdays  thru the end of August
9:00 am – 12:00 pm
at the Art Alliance Art Center, 818 Pike St, Lemont PA
$10 drop in fee/ Adult Class

An opportunity for open studio time. No instruction provided.

You may attend as suits your schedule but please email the coordinator in advance of each session if you are planning to attend so that we may ensure proper distancing is possible.

Fee: $10 payable each day you attend. No registration required.

Open studio coordinator is Susan Graham, [email protected].


Evening Open Model Session

Coordinator: Tom Mickle, [email protected]
Thursdays  thru the end of August
7:00 –9:30 pm
at the Art Alliance Art Center, 818 Pike St, Lemont PA
$10 drop in fee/ Adult Class

This is an Open Studio session — there is no instructor but you’ll be working alongside dedicated artists from a variety of art fields.

Ever want to try drawing the nude figure? Come enjoy the challenge of working from the model during timed poses. Figure drawing is simply one of the best ways to keep your eye and drawing skills sharp.

Fee: $10 payable each day you attend. No registration required.

Open Model Session coordinator is Tom Mickle, [email protected].