Students will be introduced to soapstone as an easy-to-carve artistic material. We will learn about soapstone’s origins, uses and properties, proper use of tools and safety practices. During the class, each student will use rasps and sandpaper to carve and polish one or two small pieces that may be pendants or small sculptures. Students will […]
Less common than acrylic or watercolor–but sharing qualities of both–gouache is a fun and versatile opaque water-based paint. Try your hand at this often-overlooked medium in a session that includes an instructor demo followed by painting a small still-life, and learn techniques that highlight the unique properties of gouache. Students seeking to incorporate gouache into […]
Join Mary McGuire and create Valentine cards you’ll love to give! You will use watercolors and ink pen; all supplies will be provided.
This playful class will ask your inner critic to take a hike. Thus unweighted, we will embark together into an imaginative evening. Expect drawing and writing activities, some collaborative, inspired by the lessons of Lynda Barry, cartoonist, writer, and teacher. Through these activities, we’ll create characters and discover their stories. Lynda Barry believes that there’s […]
Have you ever wanted to learn more about chalk pastel? Join artist Nicole Packard for a short workshop on making chalk pastel landscapes. You will learn a few helpful tips and tricks while creating a beautiful pastel landscape of your own. All supplies provided.
This event is going to be held at the Art Alliance Annex in downtown State College, 121 S. Fraser Street, State College, PA 16801, next to the Art Alliance Gallery Downtown. No previous printmaking experience is necessary with this fun, explorative, versatile and simple technique that doesn’t require a printing press – results are immediate […]
This event is going to be held at the Art Alliance Annex in downtown State College, 121 S. Fraser Street, State College, PA 16801, next to the Art Alliance Gallery Downtown. No previous printmaking experience is necessary with this fun, explorative, versatile and simple technique that doesn’t require a printing press – results are immediate […]
Students will be introduced to soapstone as an easy-to-carve artistic material. We will learn about soapstone’s origins, uses and properties, proper use of tools and safety practices. During the class, each student will use rasps and sandpaper to carve and polish one or two small pieces that may be pendants or small sculptures. Students will […]
Saturday May 9 from 10–11am Instructor Jenn BInus FREE! Click here to register today! Learn how to create projects using everyday items! In this class, students will learn how to make a no sew mask, lanterns, and a mount Required Supplies Materials: Old t-shirt, Glass jar, glue, water, rice, thin paper (newspaper, magazines), cardboard cereal or […]
Zentangle Drawing JUNE 12th, 7–9 pm with Nicole Packard Enjoy an evening of art and relaxation from the comfort of your own home! Learn how to create a beautiful and complex pattern called Zentangle, using only lines. Teens welcome! Sign up online today! Contact Diane at (814) 360-6323 with registration questions or issues or email [email protected].
Unusual Art Making JUNE 19th, 7–9 pm with Nicole Packard Learn how to use materials that you already have in your house to create interesting pieces of artwork. You could use these techniques for handmade cards, wrapping paper, or a piece of art for your wall. Materials: Paper (printer paper, cardstock, or a roll of paper), […]
Photo Editing: A Crash Course JUNE 26th, 7–9 pm with Nicole Packard Are you interested in making your pictures pop and trying out new editing techniques. Artist Nicole Packard will walk you through editing your own photos on Pixlr.com, a free online editor. No photo editing experience necessary. All you need is your computer and your […]
Watercolor Landscape via Zoom JULY 10th, 7–9 pm with Nicole Packard Learn the basic of watercolor while creating your own version of this landscape painting. No need to leave your home, artist Nicole Packard will be leading you through the process over Zoom. You will need a set of watercolor paints, a paintbrush, and a sheet […]
HeavyPaint is an exciting digital painting program that is in-tune with traditional paints. I will be doing a live painting demonstration using Zoom exploring this fun app that can be done on a smart phone, tablet, or desktop. We will cover tool basics, mixing colors digitally, design and more. You are encouraged to paint along […]
Fluid Art via Zoom Pop-Up art class Friday, August 7, 7–9pm with instructor Nicole Packard Have you always wanted to learn fluid art? All you need is acrylic paint in a variety of colors, white glue (we will use equal parts glue and paint so 2-3 8oz bottles of glue should be plenty), water, small […]
6×6 Square Art #1 – Pop-Up Art Class Online via Zoom Friday, Aug 21, 7–9pm with Nicole Packard Program Description Are you interested in participating in the Art Alliance SQUARE fundraiser but don’t know where to start? This fundraiser will be online this year and we are looking for artwork to feature in the online […]
6×6 Square Art #2 – Pop-Up Art Class Online via Zoom Friday, August 28, 7–9pm with Nicole Packard Are you interested in using acrylics for your Art Alliance SQUARE fundraiser contribution? Join artist Nicole Packard for help creating your painting. Nicole will demonstrate blending, using a palette knife, layering, and any other techniques participants would […]