Paper, Plastic, Tin Cans, Oh My!
Art Alliance Children’s Studio 824 Pike Street, Lemont, PA, United StatesWith instructor Donna Lawrence Ages 5–8 Recycled Art, it’s back again! Turn everyday items we recycle into art.
$155
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Art in Math & Nature
Art Alliance Children’s Studio 824 Pike Street, Lemont, PA, United StatesWith 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
Comics & Cartooning
Art Alliance Children’s Studio 824 Pike Street, Lemont, PA, United StatesWith 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
Painting Without a Brush Workshop with Marica Tacconi
Art Alliance Art Center in Lemont 818 Pike Street, Lemont, PA, United StatesAugust 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
Stained Glass
Art Alliance of Central Pennsylvania 818 Pike Street, Lemontwith 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
Animal Friends in Children’s Literature
Art Alliance Children’s Studio 824 Pike Street, Lemont, PA, United StatesWith instructor Carrie Koch Ages 5–8 $155 A week-long adventure exploring animal buddies in picture books. Friends include favorite pairs such as Elephant and Piggy, Frog and Toad, George and Martha; and groups like Poppleton and friends and the barnyard of Click Clack Moo. Each day will bring a new friendship through art and activities […]
$155
Famous Artists
Art Alliance Children’s Studio 824 Pike Street, Lemont, PA, United StatesWith instructor Liza Johnson Ages 7–11 Love learning about the lives of Famous Artists? Each day of camp will focus on a different artist, and we will use their work as inspiration for our own masterpieces created with various techniques and media.
$180
Stained Glass
Art Alliance Art Center in Lemont 818 Pike Street, Lemont, PA, United StatesInstructor: 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
Creative Days With Paper Mache
Art Alliance Children’s Studio 824 Pike Street, Lemont, PA, United StatesWith instructor Donna Lawrence Ages 5–8 Roll up your sleeves and get ready to make Paper Mache art! Together we will learn how to make paper mache and turn this simple recipe of paper, flour, and water into beautiful colorful bowls, fun little creatures, and so much more!
4155
Art in Math & Nature
Art Alliance Children’s Studio 824 Pike Street, Lemont, PA, United StatesWith 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
The Art of Digital Illustration for Intermediate Students
Art Alliance Art Center in Lemont 818 Pike Street, Lemont, PA, United StatesInstructor: 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
Clay: Earth Treasures
Art Alliance Children’s Studio 824 Pike Street, Lemont, PA, United StatesWith instructor Holly Foy Ages 7–10 Like getting your hands muddy? Spend the week exploring a variety of hand-building techniques to fashion animal-shaped banks, ocean inspired coiled bowls, and more. We will make Treasures of Earth in this fun, creative camp.
$210
Clay: Earth Treasures
Art Alliance Children’s Studio 824 Pike Street, Lemont, PA, United StatesWith instructor Holly Foy Ages 11–13 Like getting your hands muddy? Spend the week exploring a variety of hand-building techniques to fashion animal-shaped banks, ocean inspired coiled bowls, and more. We will make Treasures of Earth in this fun, creative camp.
$210
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Artist Hang Sat Aug 19 @ 6pm
Art Alliance Art Center in Lemont 818 Pike Street, Lemont, PA, United StatesCome hang with your fellow artists and friends. Bring yourself and something to share! Like what, you ask? Could be: STORIES, IDEAS, ARTWORK, FOOD, DRINKS, POEMS, GAMES — whatever! See you there!
Teen Drawing: Expanding The Use Of Your Drawing Media
ZOOM Class Your computer, PA, United StatesInstructor: Julia Nelson, [email protected] 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 […]
$50
Drawing Perspective Your Way
ZOOM Class Your computer, PA, United StatesInstructor: 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 […]
$80
Farmland Preservations Artists & Potters Guild at Kish
Kish Bank’s Expect More Store 114 S. Allen St., State College, PA, United StatesIn 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 […]
Marica Tacconi solo exhibit at Kish Bank opening reception
Kish Bank’s Expect More Store 114 S. Allen St., State College, PA, United StatesThe show will be up at KISH Bank’s Expect More Store during the month of September “I like to think that my paintings reflect who I am and my passions and experiences. The art and culture of Italy where I grew up, music, nature, kindness, curiosity, freedom of expression—these are forces and values that mold […]
Free
Christopher Leeper’s Watercolor Landscape Workshop
Art Alliance Art Center in Lemont 818 Pike Street, Lemont, PA, United StatesSeptember 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 […]
$485.00 – $525.00
Beginning Drawing
ZOOM Class Your computer, PA, United StatesIn 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 […]
$65.00 – $80.00
Acrylic Pouring Workshop
Art Alliance Art Center in Lemont 818 Pike Street, Lemont, PA, United StatesInstructor 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 […]
$80.00
Painting in Nature with Alice Kelsey
Art Alliance Art Center in Lemont 818 Pike Street, Lemont, PA, United StatesSeptember 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 […]
$215.00 – $235.00
Bird Drawing
Art Alliance Art Center in Lemont 818 Pike Street, Lemont, PA, United StatesWant 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 […]
$140.00 – $170.00
Landscape Painting Texture Party!
Art Alliance of Central Pennsylvania 818 Pike Street, Lemontwith 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 […]
$65 – $80
Stained Glass
Art Alliance of Central Pennsylvania 818 Pike Street, Lemontwith 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 […]
$140.00 – $170.00
Beginning Oil Painting
Art Alliance of Central Pennsylvania 818 Pike Street, LemontInstructor 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.
$140 – $170
Printmaking Open Studio
Art Alliance Art Center in Lemont 818 Pike Street, Lemont, PA, United StatesCoordinator: 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 […]
$10.00
Figure Drawing Open Studio
Art Alliance Art Center in Lemont 818 Pike Street, Lemont, PA, United StatesCoordinator: 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. […]
$10.00
Painting Open Studio
Art Alliance of Central Pennsylvania 818 Pike Street, LemontOpen 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 […]
$10.00
Watercolor Explorations
Art Alliance of Central Pennsylvania 818 Pike Street, LemontInstructor 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 […]
$140 – $170
Clay Workshops
Art Alliance of Central Pennsylvania 818 Pike Street, LemontOctober 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 […]
$45.00
Handbuilding with Clay Open Studio
Art Alliance Art Center in Lemont 818 Pike Street, Lemont, PA, United States$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 […]
$10.00
Drawing from imagination
Art Alliance Art Center in Lemont 818 Pike Street, Lemont, PA, United StatesHave 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 […]
$140.00 – $170.00
Sumi-e and Beyond- Online Via ZOOM
ZOOM Class Your computer, PA, United StatesSumi-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 […]
$140.00 – $170.00
Watercolor, Pennsylvania Landscape — short course
Art Alliance Art Center in Lemont 818 Pike Street, Lemont, PA, United StatesInstructor 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.
$65.00 – $80.00
Drawing for Teens on ZOOM
ZOOM Class Your computer, PA, United StatesInstructor is Julia Nelson 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 […]
$50.00