Youth Fair

Join us for this annual gathering of area summer camp providers! More than 50 organizations are represented at this one-stop-shop event. We will have our camp brochure schedule on hand for you to take home.

Watercolor Workshop — Two Day Workshop — Feb 21 & 22, 10am–3pm

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

(10am – 3pm both Friday, February 21 and Saturday, February 22) Welcome to this two day watercolor workshop where we will paint what surrounds us. It could be the beauty of the winter landscape, maybe you have pictures from your garden that you would like to paint. You are free to choose your own subject. […]

$170 – $200

Pastel Landscapes Pop-Up Class — Friday, Feb 21, 7-9pm

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

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.

$20

Oil Painting Landscapes & More (Mondays, 9am–12pm, Jan 6–Feb 24 – 8 weeks, )

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

Instructor: Susan Nicholas Gephart 814-360-2116, [email protected] 9am–noon Mondays, 8 weeks Discover how to see beyond the obvious within the landscape or subject of your choice, and use your photos, sketches, and studies for inspiration to create a finished studio painting. This class welcomes the beginner and will also enrich and challenge the experienced painter. Susan is a product […]

$140 – $170
Event Series Drawings With Depth

Drawings With Depth

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

Instructor : Jennifer Kane [email protected] 1–4pm Mondays, 8 weeks Learn how to identify and draw the structure of plants, animals, objects and people so that they look more three dimensional on the page.  Apply the principles of linear and atmospheric perspective in order to create the illusion of spatial depth. Materials: Technical pen (micro pen, […]

$140 – $170
Event Series Make a Splash with India Ink

Make a Splash with India Ink

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

Instructor: Jennifer Kane [email protected] 1-4pm Tuesdays, 8 weeks Ink is a dynamic art medium that provides high contrast, happy accidents and plenty of opportunity for playful experimentation. During each session a different set of fun techniques will be demonstrated along with step by step guidelines for trying them out in class. Fee: $140 members; $170 non-members Materials […]

$140 – $170
Event Series Pastel Landscapes & Beyond

Pastel Landscapes & Beyond

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

Instructor: Susan Nicholas Gephart Wednesdays 9am–12pm, 8 weeks starts January 8   Discover how to see beyond the obvious within the landscape and use your photos, sketches, and plein air studies for inspiration to create a finished studio painting. This class welcomes the beginner and will also enrich and challenge the experienced painter. Susan is […]

$140 – $170
Event Series Beginning Collagraph Class

Beginning Collagraph Class

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

Collagraphs are collage-type prints constructed by either assembling and adhering flat objects to a relief surface or by peeling away the plate surface which is then sealed with a medium, inked and printed. The results are highly textured, 3-dimensional prints. This course is designed for the absolute beginner with no printmaking experience as well as […]

$65 – $80
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, [email protected] 6:30-9:30pm Wednesdays 8 weeks For beginning & advanced students. Beginners make a small project and learn the basics of copper foil and stained glass work. Call Ken about materials before the first class. Fee: $140 members; $170 non-members Click here to register online

$140 – $170
Event Series An Emotional Connection in Watercolors

An Emotional Connection in Watercolors

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

Instructor: Michele Rivera 814-234-3441 [email protected] 9am-noon Thursdays 8 weeks An emotional connection is a bundle of subjective feelings that come together to create a bond. By use of subject matters and color exploration we will strive to achieve paintings that make an emotional connection with the viewers. Both novice and experienced painters are welcome. Fee: $ 140 […]

$140 – $170
Event Series Open Model Session

Open Model Session

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

Coordinator: Tom Mickle 814-686-1881, [email protected] 7-9:30pm Thursdays 8 weeks An opportunity to work from a nude model. No instruction provided. You may attend as suits your schedule . Contact Tom to get on email list for notification of any cancelations. Fee: $10 on a drop-in basis — no registration online

$10

Watercolor Workshop for Beginners — One Day — Sat, Feb 29, 10am–3pm

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

This is a one-day workshop for watercolor beginners. We will cover the basic techniques and there will be lots of time for you to practice and ask questions. See registration for important information about supplies etc. Sign up today online!

$85 – $100

Drop Off for Members Show, 4–6pm at the AAGD

All members who submitted an entry form for the Members Show should bring their piece to the Art Alliance Gallery Downtown — 123 S. Fraser Street, State College — between 4 and 6pm. 2-D work should be ready to hang. Make sure that you have a temporary label/tag on the front and the back of […]

Inservice Day Program

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

March 2 Inservice Day: Join Adam for a combination of creating stories, characters, drawings, and games.

$35

Super Simple Gelliplate Printmaking Class at the Annex, Mar 6, 12–4pm

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 […]

$35 – $45

Super Simple Gelliplate printmaking at the Annex – Mar 6, 5–9pm

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 […]

$35 – $45

Opening Reception Members Show, Fri, March 6, 5:30–7:30 at the Expect More Store

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

Join us at Kish Bank’s Expect More Store as John McKaig, our juror, will be present to announce awards and make remarks about the show as a whole. Following this event, an extended reception will take place at our Downtown Gallery at 123 S. Fraser St. ——————————- The Annual Members Show offers the opportunity for […]

Extended Reception for Members Show Fri, Mar 6, 7:30–9pm at the Art Alliance Gallery Downtown

Join us for a continuing reception on Friday, March 6, from 7:30–9pm for the 2020 Members Show as part of the Downtown Improvement District’s monthly First Friday event. The first part of the reception will be held at Kish Bank’s Expect More Store on S. Allen Street from 5:30–7:30pm. —————— Opening Receptions The opening receptions […]

Inservice Day Program

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

March 9 Inservice Day: Stories through Art: Create graphic novels, collaborative stories, and artwork based on your own and others stories. We will be imagining, drawing, painting, reading together, and doing a little writing.

$35

Inservice Day Program

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

March 10 Inservice Day: It’s Structural! We’ll play around with the dimensions, creating 2-D to 3-D and back again. A real multi-media day as we construct, make prints, paint with construction materials, combine basic art materials into unusual dimensional art and even create some illusions.

$35

Inservice Day Progam

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

March 12 Inservice Day: Get Into Shapes: architectural sculptures, dimensional collages, painting designs with stencils you create yourself.

$35

Inservice Day Program

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

March 13 Inservice Day: Freaky Fibers Friday! Did you know that fibers are all around us? Yarn and string are fibers, cloth and weavings are made of fibers and human hair and muscles are fibers! Let’s use wire, string, rainbow colored yarn and our muscles to create projects that will help our environment and ourselves […]

$35

Soapstone Carving Pop-Up Class — Mon, Feb 24, 6:30–9pm

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

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 […]

$30

Members Show at Kish Bank’s Expect More Store, March 6–27

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

The Annual Members Show offers the opportunity for all members, regardless of their level of expertise, to show their work. All work entered into the show will be accepted. John McKaig, juror, will choose award winners. Because of the large number of talented artists who are members we have planned the show to be divided […]

Art to Help You Relax — Kids’ Class

May 2 from 10–11am with instructor Jenn Binus FREE! Click here to register online today! Learn some simple yoga moves, breathing techniques, how to make a doodle journal, and a how to zentangle! Required Supplies Materials: Comfy, loose, but not to loose pants, a comfy place to sit, paper, pencil, crayons, water, paintbrush, and markers. […]

Hey I Can Use That!

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 […]

Introduction to Gelliplate Printmaking

Mondays, 1–4pm May 11–25 (3 weeks) Instructor(s) Ingrid Booz Morejohn Click here to Register Online! Learn the basics of gelliplate printmaking in this online Zoom class. Create colorful, patterned and textured monoprints that can be used for journaling, collaging, book-making, mixed media projects or as stand-alone works of art. Learn basic color theory and composition and […]

$65.00
Event Series Pastel Painting: Exploring All Subjects

Pastel Painting: Exploring All Subjects

Wednesdays 9am–12pm May 13–27 (3 weeks) Instructor Susan Nicholas Click here to register online! Program Description Join Award-Winning Artist, Susan Nicholas Gephart in an upbeat class discovering how to see beyond the obvious within the landscape or subject of your choice. Learn how to use your photos, sketches, and studies for inspiration to create a […]

$65.00
Event Series Oil Painting: Exploring All Subjects

Oil Painting: Exploring All Subjects

Wednesdays 1–4pm May 13–27 (3 weeks) Instructor Susan Nicholas Click here to register online today! Join Award-Winning Artist, Susan Nicholas Gephart, in an upbeat class discovering how to see beyond the obvious within the landscape or subject of your choice. Learn how to use your photos, sketches, and studies for inspiration to create a finished […]

$65.00

Event Series Introduction to Watercolor Painting

Introduction to Watercolor Painting

Thursdays 1–4pm May 14–June 4 (4 weeks) Instructor Nicole Packard Click here to register online today! Learn to take a painting from sketch to finished product with instructor Nicole Packard. In this 4 week class you will gain experience with several painting techniques including blending, mixing colors, layering, and embracing the chaos of watercolor. This […]

$85.00

Zentangle Drawing Zoom Pop-Up Class — June 12, 7–9pm

ZOOM Class Your computer, PA, United States

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].

$15.00

What to do with all those Gelliprints? Turn them into an art journal!

Mondays 1–4pm June 1–15 (3 weeks) Instructor Ingrid Booz Morejohn Click here to register online today! Do you already have a pile of gelliplate prints that you don’t quite know what to do with or that don’t feel quite “finished”? In this online zoom class we will create an original art journal or personal book […]

$65.00

Unusual Art Making Zoom Pop-Up Class — June 19, 7–9pm

ZOOM Class Your computer, PA, United States

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), […]

$15.00

Photo Editing: A Crash Course Zoom Pop-Up Class — June 26, 7–9pm

ZOOM Class Your computer, PA, United States

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 […]

$15.00