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Photography Composition, Plus Additional Tools and Fun Challenges

Art Alliance Art Center in Lemont 818 Pike Street, Lemont, PA, United States

Instructor: Tricia Rubio, [email protected] Let’s review composition and learn even more photography tools. We will discuss using challenges and projects for improving our images. Let’s try a challenge or two during class so bring your camera and or smartphone. Time can also be spent reviewing your images if you would like feedback. $55 (members) $65 […]

$65
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Sustainable Clothing Activity

Kish Bank’s Expect More Store 114 S. Allen St., State College, PA, United States

As part of our April Earth Day Exhibition at KISH Bank Expect More Store, we are offering a free workshop on how to mend clothing. The clothing industry is one our current global environmental problems. By mending our clothing and other items, we can acquire fewer things, produce less waste, and contribute to a healthier […]

Event Series Creating Composition: Nature Illustration

Canceled Creating Composition: Nature Illustration

Art Alliance Art Center in Lemont 818 Pike Street, Lemont, PA, United States

Instructor: Erin Baumgartner, [email protected] In this weekend workshop you will be led through a step-by-step process of creating a spring composition through illustrations of flora and fauna. The class will focus on creating one “finished product” but will explore nature journaling practices, showcase different ways of creating composition, and celebrate using (and combining) different mediums. […]

$140

Poetry Reading

Art Alliance Art Center in Lemont 818 Pike Street, Lemont, PA, United States

As a celebration of National poetry month, twelve local poets will read their original work at the Art Alliance on April 23 from 2– 3:30 pm.

Event Series Introduction to Printmaking

Introduction to Printmaking

Art Alliance Art Center in Lemont 818 Pike Street, Lemont, PA, United States

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 […]

$105
Event Series Drawing for Teens:  Still Life and Portraits

Drawing for Teens:  Still Life and Portraits

ZOOM Class Your computer, PA, United States

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 […]

$50
Event Series Jennifer Shuey at D.I.D. Office

Jennifer Shuey at D.I.D. Office

Art Alliance Art Center in Lemont 818 Pike Street, Lemont, PA, United States

Art Alliance member and artist Jennifer Shuey is exhibiting her work at the Downtown Improvement District Office (D.I.D.) March–April. Her show, “Painting to Preserve,” features scenes from local landscapes that are near and dear to the artist’s heart. All are done in pastel. Some works may be for sale. The D.I.D. office is next to […]

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Members Show Opening Night

Kish Bank’s Expect More Store 114 S. Allen St., State College, PA, United States

The annual Members Show is a celebration of artwork created by Art Alliance members. It is an eclectic show that capture the various interests of our artists and their chosen mediums. A typical show will include a variety of themes and subjects expressed through sculpture; pottery; watercolor, acrylic, and gouache paints; digital media; mixed media; […]

Event Series Exploring Oil Painting

Exploring Oil Painting

Art Alliance Art Center in Lemont 818 Pike Street, Lemont, PA, United States

Instructor: Marisa Eichman, [email protected] 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 shows, and more! I’ll start off each class with […]

$170
Event Series The Art of Digital Illustration for Beginners

The Art of Digital Illustration for Beginners

Art Alliance Art Center in Lemont 818 Pike Street, Lemont, PA, United States

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 […]

$130
Event Series Sumi-e and Beyond

Sumi-e and Beyond

ZOOM Class Your computer, PA, United States

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 […]

$170
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Centre Gives!

Donations to the Art Alliance support our year-round art classes and workshops, summer camps for kids, and more than 12 exhibitions/year showcasing the works of local artists. Learn more about Centre Gives and how to donate.

Event Series Pen and Ink/Colored Pencil Drawing

Pen and Ink/Colored Pencil Drawing

Art Alliance Art Center in Lemont 818 Pike Street, Lemont, PA, United States

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 […]

$170
Event Series Stained Glass

Stained Glass

Art Alliance Art Center in Lemont 818 Pike Street, Lemont, PA, United States

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)

$170
Event Series Introduction to Abstract Acrylic Painting

Introduction to Abstract Acrylic Painting

Art Alliance Art Center in Lemont 818 Pike Street, Lemont, PA, United States

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 […]

$105
Event Series Let’s Paint Barns

Let’s Paint Barns

Art Alliance Art Center in Lemont 818 Pike Street, Lemont, PA, United States

With instructor Lena Thynell. Welcome to this 3-hour watercolor workshop where we shall paint barns. Lena will use a reference photo from our vicinity and guide you through the painting process.We will meet two Saturdays in a row. Bring your own watercolor supplies. Email instructor for supplies to bring along if you want. $110 members […]

$130
Event Series Celebrating 55 Years!

Celebrating 55 Years!

Art Alliance Art Center in Lemont 818 Pike Street, Lemont, PA, United States

Please join us and the Blumenthal Family in celebrating 55 years of the Art Alliance and its founder, Deanna Blumenthal, on May 19 from 7–9:00 pm at the Art Alliance Gallery. On display will be abstract artwork from the 1960’s–1970’s by Deanna Blumenthal and current abstract artwork by the Art Sisters. The show will be open Saturday […]

Free

Event Series Mommy and Me

Mommy and Me

Art Alliance Children’s Studio 824 Pike Street, Lemont, PA, United States

With Instructor Julia Nelson Ages 3–5 This art class is designed for our youngest artists and their caregivers. We will explore the media and art tools in our studio and learn how to extend the experience at home. We will cover tips for creating a maker space and understanding the development of the creative process […]

$70
Event Series Let Your Imagination Go Wild

Let Your Imagination Go Wild

Art Alliance Children’s Studio 824 Pike Street, Lemont, PA, United States

With instructor Donna Lawrence Ages 5–8 We will explore the lands of the Safari where the trees grow tall, the lions roam, and the sun shines big. Let your creative imagination go wild and we will bring the Safari to life using a variety of materials from the Kid’s Studio.

$155
Event Series Wizarding

Wizarding

Art Alliance Children’s Studio 824 Pike Street, Lemont, PA, United States

With instructor Julia Nelson Ages 7–11 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 storytelling […]

$180
Event Series Art Medley

Art Medley

Art Alliance Children’s Studio 824 Pike Street, Lemont, PA, United States

With instructor Nicole Packard Ages 5–8 For kids who enjoy all types of art! We will make comic strips, clay sculptures, origami, op art, expandable drawings, and other interactive art.

$155
Event Series Mixed Media Animals Camp

Mixed Media Animals Camp

Art Alliance Children’s Studio 824 Pike Street, Lemont, PA, United States

With instructor Liza Johnson Ages 7–11 Do you love using all different types of art materials? Do you also love all kinds of animals? Join us for a week of mixing it up with art materials to create fun animal masterpieces.

$180
Event Series Members Show

Members Show

Kish Bank’s Expect More Store 114 S. Allen St., State College, PA, United States

The annual Members Show is a celebration of artwork created by Art Alliance members. It is an eclectic show that capture the various interests of our artists and their chosen mediums. A typical show will include a variety of themes and subjects expressed through sculpture; pottery; watercolor, acrylic, and gouache paints; digital media; mixed media; […]

Event Series Comics Creation

Comics Creation

Art Alliance Art Center in Lemont 818 Pike Street, Lemont, PA, United States

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

$60
Event Series Fantasy Art

Fantasy Art

Art Alliance Children’s Studio 824 Pike Street, Lemont, PA, United States

With instructor Nicole Packard Ages 5–8 Join us for a week of creative art making centered around imaginative stories. Whether you pull ideas from your favorite book or develop your own, this is the class for you! From drawing to painting to graphic novels we will explore fantastical art in many different mediums.

$155
Event Series Oceans

Oceans

Art Alliance Children’s Studio 824 Pike Street, Lemont, PA, United States

With instructor Beverly Crowe Ages 7–11 Taking inspiration from books, photos, and National Geo Kids Magazine, we will explore the ocean together! Our creations will include paper mache fish, 3D jellyfish, and ocean scenes with unique, colorful, and fun undersea life.

$180

Event Series Art in Math & Nature

Art in Math & Nature

Art Alliance Children’s Studio 824 Pike Street, Lemont, PA, United States

With instructor Lisa Turner Ages 7–11 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.

$180
Event Series Stained Glass

Stained Glass

Art Alliance Art Center in Lemont 818 Pike Street, Lemont, PA, United States

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.

$170
Event Series Stained Glass

Stained Glass

Art Alliance of Central Pennsylvania 818 Pike Street, Lemont

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

$140 – $170
Event Series Comics & Cartooning

Comics & Cartooning

Art Alliance Children’s Studio 824 Pike Street, Lemont, PA, United States

With instructor Adam Schwartz Ages 7–11 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.

$295
Event Series The Art of Digital Illustration for Intermediate Students

The Art of Digital Illustration for Intermediate Students

Art Alliance Art Center in Lemont 818 Pike Street, Lemont, PA, United States

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 […]

$130
Event Series Farmland Preservations Artists at Kish Expect More Store July and August

Farmland Preservations Artists & Potters Guild at Kish

Kish Bank’s Expect More Store 114 S. Allen St., State College, PA, United States

In July & August 2023 at the Kish Expect More Store The Farmland Preservation Artists & the Potters Guild will exhibit an amazing collection of photos, prints, paintings & ceramic pieces at Kish Bank, the Expect More Store in Downtown State College through the months of July and August. The opening reception will be during […]

Painting Without a Brush Workshop with Marica Tacconi

Art Alliance Art Center in Lemont 818 Pike Street, Lemont, PA, United States

August 22, 1–4pm — Instructor: Marica Tacconi 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 […]

$65