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. Instructor: Ken Plattner 8 week session Jan. 11 – Mar. 1 Wednesdays, 6–9:00 pm Art Alliance Center $140 (members) $170 (non-members)
Digital Illustration is an amazing achievement of the 20th and 21st centuries, and it is here to stay! A majority of professional art and animation studios expect their employees to be proficient in digital art, due to how quickly artists can complete pieces digitally, and how cost-effective it is. In my class, there will be […]
Instructor: Julia Nelson, [email protected] Online via ZOOM 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 […]
Instructor: Cathryn Pugh, [email protected] Learn the basics of relief printmaking through botanical-inspired works. We’ll make cards, printed fabrics, and more! Projects will introduce various carving techniques, inks, and printing mediums that will give students the confidence to make prints at home. This is the second in a series of classes for absolute beginners and those […]
Instructor: Julia Nelson, [email protected] Online via ZOOM Let’s make three dimensions come to life! Still life and portraits will allow us to tackle composition, character and let us hone our skills with value and form. How do you create a picture with a mood? How do you assemble a collection of objects and give it […]
Instructor: Kara Ballenger, [email protected] Digital Illustration is an amazing achievement of the 20th and 21st centuries, and it is here to stay! A majority of professional art and animation studios expect their employees to be proficient in digital art, due to how quickly artists can complete pieces digitally, and how cost-effective it is. In my […]
Instructor: Jennifer Kane, [email protected] Online via ZOOM 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 on their pottery may also […]
Instructor: Maggie Scotilla, [email protected] Learn how to create more depth in your drawings with cross-hatching techniques and other mark making methods. This class will focus on creating artwork with pen and ink as well as colored pencils with the hope that each artist will gain confidence using these tools separately as well as together. We […]
Instructor: Ken Plattner; 814-360-8571 (text only) 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. $140 (members) $170 (non-members)
Instructor: Marica Tacconi, [email protected] Let loose and allow your creativity to bloom with the expressive possibilities of abstract acrylic painting. This beginners course will introduce participants to various techniques and styles, including highly textured paintings, mixed media on canvas, and acrylic pouring. We will use a range of materials and tools to create vibrant and […]
Digital Illustration for Intermediate Students is the next step in your creative, digital art journey!
Instructor: Seth Young, [email protected] Learn the basics and creation process of comics, manga, and sequential art. This course will cover the various techniques such as page layout, anatomy, perspective and how the eye moves from page to page in the art comics. Bring: Sketch book, pen, paper, pencil, ruler
with Kevin Plattner 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
Instructor: Ken Plattner; 814-360-8571 (text only) 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.
Instructor: Kara Ballenger, [email protected] Digital Illustration for Intermediate Students is the next step in your creative, digital art journey! If you attended the Beginners Class, I’m looking forward to teaching more techniques; however, you are not obligated to complete the Beginner’s course before attending this one. This class is for individuals who know the basics […]
Instructor: Julia Nelson, [email protected] 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 […]
September 13 – 16, 10am – 4pm each day To reserve a spot in the workshop please submit a $100 deposit. The full registration fee is due not later than August 25, 2023. Chris Leeper, Instructor 10am–4pm each day Christopher Leeper is a nationally known artist from Canfield, Ohio. He participates frequently in national juried […]
In this class we will review basic concepts of value and composition. We will delve further into creating portraits and still life that have better proportions and are more visually appealing. We will learn more about your style of drawing and use that to create more satisfying pieces. Be prepared to draw and share with […]
Instructor is Marica Tacconi This workshop will explore acrylic pouring, a technique that produces quick paintings with dramatic, contemporary results. We will cover different paint mixing and several ways of pouring the paint over the canvas. By the end of the workshop, you will have a vibrant painting with “cells” that will give the work […]
September 30 & October 1, 8:30am – 3:30pm each day Alice Kelsey, InstructorPlein Air on the grounds of of Boal Mansion Alice Kelsey is a full-time artist, working primarily in oil and pastel in a colorful and expressive abstract impressionist style. Her work is recoginized with awards in national juried exhibitions,as well as signature membership […]
October 2 and 9th from 6-8pm during Clay Handbuilding Open Studio 2-day (2 Mondays) Polymer Clay Jewelry Class, Mokume Gane technique and basic jewelry making Instructor: Ann Taylor-Schmidt This is my two-day class on the super easy Mokume Gane technique in polymer clay and in basic jewelry making techniques. You may create a pendant, earrings, or […]
with instructor Linda Borch Before retiring and moving up to Central PA in 2016, Linda Borch most recently taught drawing and painting for the Anne Arundel County Community College in Maryland for 15 years. She joined the Art Alliance in 2022 and is excited to be a part of the art community here. She will […]
October 20 and 21 — Joanne Landis, Instructor 11am -2 pm each day Joanne describes herself as a “narrative painter, a storyteller” with figures, mostly women, are often mediations or archetypes, myth or personal experience.. She has exhibited her work throughout the Northeast, Florida, and California. Her two day workshop in acrylics will concentrate on […]
Instructor is Lena Thynell This 4-week short course will focus on the Pennsylvania landscape in fall colors. It could be flowers, trees, streams, farms and more. 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.
Open studio coordinator is 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. Fee: $10 payable each day you attend. No […]
Instructor is Tricia Rubio Come one, come all, DSLR and Cell phone photographers. In this interactive workshop we will cover the basic rules and how to apply these in the real world. Learn to see and shoot a variety of visual elements to create your unique photographs. Boost your creative photography and put new composition […]
Have trouble adding elements of fantasy/imagination into your drawings? In this 8 week class we will use several fun techniques to challenge and enhance our abilities to bring some fantastic elements into our drawings. This class will focus on using pen and ink and colored pencils but is also open to other media the student […]
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 on their pottery may also enjoy this class. The instructor was influenced […]
Want to learn to draw birds? Join this 8 week class to learn basic proportion strategies, how to create a realistic eye, blend colors for softness and techniques to create realistic feathers. We will use colored pencils, ink and graphite to bring birds to life. The initial focus will be on local song birds and […]
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.