with instructor Ken Plattner — contact him at 814-360-8571 (text only) with any questions. Program DescriptionFor 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. This class is designed for participants 18 and […]
Instructor is Sydney Turner If you are looking to learn the fundamentals of oil painting, but don’t know where to start- then this class is for you. Students will learn supplies/tools, creating surfaces, safety, layering, brushwork and color theory.
Coordinator: Cindy Hassler, [email protected] $10 payable each day you attend. No registration required, but please email the coordinator. Open Studio time for anyone who would like to have use of the printing press and get together with other printmakers. This provides a great opportunity for sharing ideas and getting feedback from each other. There is […]
Coordinator: Tom Mickle, [email protected] $10 payable each day you attend. No registration required, but please email the coordinator 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. […]
$15/Session each day you attend Clay is purchased separately from Art Alliance This open studio is an opportunity to explore handbuilding with clay. Clay will be available to purchase during open studio time. Community tools and molds will be available to use as well. This is an open studio format, so no formal instruction will […]
Instructor is Sydney Turner Delve into the world of watercolor by learning special effects techniques, and even making watercolor paint from scratch. From landscapes to portraits, this class is all about exploring interesting ways of using watercolor, learning about the materials, and their uses, and customizing the painting experience. This class is perfect for beginner […]
Join fiber artist, Kari Roslund, for a two hour workshop and learn how to create a bird themed felted ornament — this workshop is for a Cardinal ornament. All materials provided. Registration is required. See link below.
Join fiber artist, Kari Roslund, for a two hour workshop and learn how to create a bird themed felted ornament. This workshop you will make a nuthatch ornament. All materials provided. Registration is required. See link below.
Come hang out with your fellow artists and friends! This Sunday, Dec 17, 6–9pm! Bring something to share! Can be FOOD, FRIENDS, ART, POETRY, whatever! Please note: We moved it to Sunday bc there is another event on Saturday!
Tuesdays, 5:00 – 7:00 pm November 28th – December 19thwith instructor Sydney Turner Unlock your creative potential with Sketchbook Explorations! Enhance your sketchbook skills as you delve into a variety of mediums, from drawing to collage, using collected materials. This class welcomes artists of all levels, and is suitable for both beginners and experienced artists of […]
Wednesdays, 1:00 – 4:00 pmJan 3 – 31, 2024 (not Jan 17)with instructor Lena Thynell This 4-week short course will focus on winter scenes, mainly depicting the Pennsylvania landscape. You can bring your own photos if you want. Students should have a basic knowledge of watercolor painting. Supply requirements can be discussed with the instructor.
2-day All Mediums WorkshopFriday, Feb 2 & Saturday, Feb 39:30am – 4pm both dayswith instructor Susan Nicholas Gephart Join Susan Nicholas Gephart, internationally recognized instructor and award winning painter who has been creating colorful, impressionistic paintings over fifty years. Susan is a seasoned plein air and studio painter that will lead you to your personal color […]
Mondays, 1:00 –4:00 pmJan 8 – Feb 12 (6 weeks)with instructor Anne Kenyon Pastel, pure pigment in stick form, is an immediate and versatile medium. Using sanded paper and underpainting techniques, a wide variety of effects are possible. The focus in this class will be on the landscape with particular attention to value, composition, and […]
Unlock your creative potential with Sketchbook Explorations! Enhance your sketchbook skills as you delve into a variety of mediums, from drawing to collage, using collected materials. This class welcomes artists of all levels, and is suitable for both beginners and experienced artists of any medium. Join us and transform your imagination into fun and experimental […]
Saturday, Feb 2411am – 3pmwith artist instructor Sydney Turner Have you ever wanted to learn how to make your own watercolors from start to finish? Or how watercolors become the beautiful vibrant and transparent paints they are? This is the workshop for you! You will gain hands-on experience making your watercolor paint binder from scratch, […]
Sunday, Feb 2511am – 3pmwith artist instructor Sydney Turner Explore the wonders of gouache! Discover the versatility of this opaque watercolor medium, which allows you to paint with thicker textures or embrace the delicacy of traditional watercolors. In this workshop, you will get hands-on experience learning how to create your own gouache paint from start […]
Saturday, Feb 24 & Sunday, Feb 2511am – 3pm both dayswith artist instructor Sydney Turner Have you ever wanted to learn how to make your own watercolors and gouaches from start to finish?For the watercolor workshop (Sat): Ever wondered how watercolors become the beautiful vibrant and transparent paints they are? This is the workshop for […]
Mondays, 9:00 am – 12:00 pmJan 8 – Feb 26, 2024with instructor Marisa Eichman 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 […]
Tuesdays, 9:00 am – 12:00pmJanuary 9 – February 27with coordinator Susan Graham 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. Open studio coordinator is Susan Graham, […]
Tuesdays, 1:00 – 4:00 pmJan 9 – Feb 27 2024 (8 weeks)with instructor James Farrah How to paint in watercolor. Concentrating on selection of materials and supplies, color mixing and paint application, as well as composition and perspective. Course is designed to supply the tools and techniques needed to produce whatever you want to express.
Tuesdays, 7:00 – 9:00 pmJan 9 – Feb 27 2024 (8 weeks)with instructor Lelaina Scott Take this 8 week class and by the end you will feel confident in the art of acrylic painting. Starting with learning the basics of color theory, developing an idea and bringing it to life. While the beginning of this […]
Wednesdays, 9:00 am – 12:00 pmJanuary 10 – February 28 (8 weeks)with instructor Maggie Scotilla Want to learn to draw beautiful plants and flowers, maybe with a few critters added in? 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 […]
Wednesdays, 1:00 – 4:00 pmFebruary 7 – 28 (4 weeks)with instructors Lisa Baumgartner & Alice Clark In this 4 session class we will be focusing on learning the process of gelli print making, with one session devoted entirely to learning linocut— carving and printing. There will be two instructors for the class: Alice Clark will […]
Wednesdays, 7:00 – 9:00 pmJanuary 10 – February 28 (8 weeks)with instructor Ken Plattner 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 […]
Thursdays, 9:00 am – 12:00 pmJanuary 11 – February 29with instructor Holly Foy Want to draw but don’t know where to begin? This fun, gentle, introductory class will allow participants to develop observational skills needed by artists, to practice a variety of techniques like contour and gesture drawing, shading and exploring basic composition information all […]
Thursdays, 1:00 – 4:00 pmJanuary 11 – February 29with coordinator Cindy Hassler Open Studio time for anyone who would like to have use of the printing press and get together with other printmakers. This provides a great opportunity for sharing ideas and getting feedback from each other. There is also the possibility for demos or […]
Thursdays, 7:00 – 9:30 pmJanuary 11 – February 29with coordinator Tom Mickle 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. No instruction, but you’ll be working […]
Tuesdays, 1:00 – 4:00 pmJanuary 16 – March 5with instructor Jennifer Kane 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 brushwork […]
Felted Wool Basket Workshopwith instructor Kari RoslundMonday, March 18, 6–8pm Join fiber artist, Kari Roslund, and learn how to create a simple wet-felted basket for spring. This is a great great workshop for friends or a unique opportunity to create alongside your child. Student ages 9 and up with a caregiver. Space is limited to 7 pairs […]
Needle Felted Eggswith instructor Kari RoslundTuesday, March 19, 6–8pm Join fiber artist, Kari Roslund, and learn how to create a simple needle felted eggs for spring. This is a great great workshop for friends! Space is limited!
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 […]
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 […]
Printmaking — Linocutswith instructor Alice ClarkWednesdays, 1–4pm4 weeks: March 06 – 27 Reduction prints use the same linoleum block to print all of the colors in an image. The process starts with carving a design into a new lino block and printing the first color on each sheet of paper in the edition. Then the printmaker […]
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 […]