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 […]
Dates of show: February 2-26 Opening Reception: February 2, 5:30-7:30pm Kish Bank, Expect More Store Address: 114 South Allen St. State College, PA 16801Artist/s : John and Leslie StrotherShow Title: Sibling Abstrctions: Artwork by Lesley & John StrotherDescription: Abstract Paintings About Lesley Strother ([email protected]) BACKGROUNDMy aesthetic sensibility evolved through early studies in architecture followed by training and […]
Art Heim has his photographs up the State College Downtown Improvement District office in Martin Luther King Junior Plaza off Fraser Street through Feb 26. Check it out1
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, 4:30 – 6:30 pmJanuary 10 – February 28with instructor Maggie Scotilla Join our teen open studio. This new 8 week program is designed for teens to enjoy a supportive learning environment to pursue styles of art you are most interested in. Bring personal art projects to work on or explore different mediums with our […]
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!
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 […]
Show runs Friday, March 1 – March 30Opening Reception is Friday, March 1, 5:30–7:30pmat the KISH Bank Expect More Store, 114 S. Allen Street, State College, PA 16801KISH is open M–F, 9–5 and Saturdays 9–12. Come see the work by our talented local high school students during Youth Art Month Celebration AND the amazing woodcarvings of […]
Boston-based Irish flute player Shannon Heaton will perform an intimate set of tunes, songs, and stories, followed by a session for all levels. If you know three or three-hundred tunes (or none), you are welcome to pull up a chair and be part of the hang. There are lots of ways to participate, including listening […]
Please pick up your BEES at the Art Alliance Office, 824 Pike Street, Lemont These are DUE BACK TO THE OFFICE, APRIL 10th We are pleased to have you participate in Jana Marie Foundation’s Art with a Theme project to create awareness for mental health and wellness! With growing mental health needs in our community […]
Watercolor Flower in Vaseswith instructor Lena ThynellWednesday, April 10, 1–4pm Join us for an afternoon of watercolor exploration in this three hour workshop with instructor Lena Thynell. To paint a glass vase full of flowers might seem difficult but there are some simple steps that Lena is excited to share! Please bring a vase and flowers of […]
Polymer Clay Creations Workshop for Teens!with instructor Ann Taylor-SchmidtSaturday April 6 & Saturday April 2010am–12pm Join Instructor Ann Taylor-Schmidt for this exploration of the Mokume Gane technique in polymer clay and in basic jewelry making techniques. This workshop is designed for teens ages 13 through 17. This is a two-day workshop on 4/6 (day one) […]
EACH PIECE BELONGS: Art Hang 4/20 at Pike St. Gallery from 4pm-8pm Join us at our studio to work on your piece for the installation EACH PIECE BELONGS A limited amount of canvases will be available for purchase: $35: 24×24 $60: 30×30 Each purchase of a canvas for this project is a donation to Centre LGBT+ […]
Framing Your Paintingswith instructor Lena ThynellWednesday, April 24, 1–4pm Learn how to frame your watercolor paintings with and without glass. During this three hours workshop we shall explore how to frame your watercolor paintings with glass and a matting and also how to frame without glass. Lena frames all her paintings by herself. She will […]
Beyond the Basics — Intermediate Drawingwith instructor Holly FoyThursdays, 9am–12pm4 weeks: April 4 – April 25 Love drawing but want to develop your skills and learn some new techniques?This fun, gentle, intermediate class will allow participants to develop observational skills needed by artists, to practice a variety of techniques like contour and gesture drawing, shading and […]
The Penn State University Libraries Preservation, Conservation, and Digitization Department is pleased to host the 5th annual William D. Minter Lectureship in Conservation on Thursday, April 25, 2024 at 4:00 p.m. in Foster Auditorium, Paterno Library, University Park, PA. The event will feature a presentation by Diane Maurer, marbler and paper artist. Register to join us in-person at Foster Auditorium at: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090948A9AF2FA2F49-48126711-william After […]
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.
The Farmland Preservation Artists of Central PA will have their work displayed in the gallery at Schlow Library in downtown State College, PA, April 2–30.
This year’s Recycled Show, Dreamworld, will be on display April 4–29 at Kish Bank, Downtown State College. The opening reception was Friday, April 5, from 5:30–7:30pm during the State College’s Downtown First Friday events. Deadlines Entry forms are DUE, FRIDAY, MARCH 29 by NOON. Artwork will be needs to be dropped off at KISH BANK’s […]
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 […]
Beginning Drawingwith instructor Bryar NigroTuesdays, 6:30–8:30pmApril 9–20 Join our newest instructor Bryar for a 4 week course in basic drawing techniques.
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 […]
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 […]