Event Series Making Mosaic Art

Making Mosaic Art

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

Ages 5–8 Instructor: Donna Lawrence Mosaics are beautiful pictures made from colorful tiles of different shapes and sizes. It’s a great way to explore colors and shapes and kids will learn to create geometric patterns or images with a variety of materials.

$145
Event Series American Indian

American Indian

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

Ages 7–11 Instructor: Carrie Koch Stepping off from exhibits found at the Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian, this camp will explore traditional art, contemporary native art, and games from a sampling of the tribes of the Americas.

$170
Event Series American Indian

American Indian

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

Ages 7–11 Instructor: Carrie Koch Stepping off from exhibits found at the Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian, this camp will explore traditional art, contemporary native art, and games from a sampling of the tribes of the Americas. 

$170

July Member Show & First Friday

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

Annual Members Show The Members Show offers the opportunity for all Art Alliance members, regardless of their level of expertise, to show their work. The show will be split between June and July and held at KISH Bank Expect More Store on S. Allen St in State College. We look forward to this double annual […]

Event Series Crazy Color Camp

Crazy Color Camp

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

Ages 5–8 Instructor: Austin Van Allen Campers will learn how to manipulate color, use color schemes, and how color can affect our moods.  Campers will learn how to use a variety of materials, techniques, and genres including doodle art, collage, and color pencil and marker technique. Come join us for a color-FULL week of camp!

$140
Event Series Art in Math and Nature

Art in Math and Nature

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

Ages 7–11 Insturctor: Lisa Turner 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.

$140

Silver Jewelry Making for Beginners with Precious Metal Clay (PMC)

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

Workshop Description Instructor: Wendy Schuster, [email protected] Do you have a desire to make jewelry but are intimidated because you think you need extensive training? Come learn how to make beautiful fine silver jewelry using a truly amazing material called Precious Metal Clay (PMC). PMC is exactly what its name describes—metal, but in the form of […]

$185
Event Series Beginning Drawing

Beginning Drawing

ZOOM Class Your computer, PA, United States

Students will learn to master light and shadow while creating illusions of 3D objects on paper. They will also delve into the emotive qualities of line and texture. Creating depth will be stressed but perspective will touched upon if participants feel comfortable. If time permits color and color theory will be touched upon. Plan to […]

$130
Event Series Finishing Touches in Watercolors

Finishing Touches in Watercolors

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

Explore various ways to finish off your watercolor paintings. We will explore using inks, colored pencils, pastels, and etc. to come up with creative ideas to finish off your paintings. You may bring paintings you’re working on and/or use assignments from class. With instructor Michelle Rivera. 3 weeks, 9:00am–12:00pm July 7, 14, & 21

$65
Event Series Color Reduction Linocut

Color Reduction Linocut

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

In this class you will learn the techniques for color reduction linocut printmaking using a single lino plate for relief cutting and layering inks. You will develop your individual cutting marks and experiment with ink mixing and transparency while creating a three to four color edition. Open to all skill levels. With instructor Cindy Hassler. […]

$140
Event Series Fantasy Art

Fantasy Art

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

Ages 5–8 Instructor: Nicole Packard 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.

$145

Acrylic Pour Painting

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

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 a “marbled” effect. With […]

$65
Event Series Printmaking

Printmaking

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

Ages 7–11 Instructor: Liza Johnson Styrofoam prints, stamp making, gelli printing, collagraphs, and any other fun ways we can imagine and experiment with to create prints. Join us for a week of printmaking fun!

$170
Event Series Comics and Cartooning

Comics and Cartooning

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

Ages 7–11 Instructor: Adam Swartz 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.

$285

Event Series Stained Glass

Stained Glass

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

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. With instructor Ken Plattner. Register by June 12. 8 weeks, 6–9:00pm June 15–August 3 Art Alliance members receive 20% off class tuition.

$170
Event Series Clay: Earth Treasures

Clay: Earth Treasures

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

Ages 7–13 Instructor: Holly Foy 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. 

$220
Event Series Clay: Earth Treasures

Clay: Earth Treasures

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

Ages 7–13 Instructor: Holly Foy 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.

$220

Watercolor Sunflowers

ZOOM Class Your computer, PA, United States

Watercolor Sunflowers with Nicole Packard Join us for an evening of relaxation and painting from the comfort of your home. Learn how to layer colors, blend, and use other watercolor techniques as you create your own version of this sunflower painting. Required Supplies: You will need a sheet of watercolor paper, watercolor paints (tubes or […]

$20

Make Silver Jewelry with Precious Metal Clay

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

Make Silver Jewelry with Precious Metal Clay With instructor Wendy Schuster It’s not too early to start creating holiday gifts! Learn how to make beautiful fine silver jewelry using a truly amazing material called Precious Metal Clay (PMC). Don’t be intimidated—this class is for beginners! PMC is exactly what its name describes – metal, but […]

$195

Draw & Paint Outdoors

Columbus Chapel & Boal Museum 163 Boal Estate Drive, Boalsburg, PA, United States

Draw & Paint Outdoors with Jennifer Kane If you love to be outdoors and you love making art, this is the workshop for you! Learn how to connect with your surroundings through observation, sketching, and painting. Color studies will be created to capture the light and form, then those studies will be developed into finished […]

$140
Event Series Water & Seascapes in Watercolors

Water & Seascapes in Watercolors

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

Water & Seascapes Workshop with Lena Thynell Join me for a two day in-person watercolor workshop at the Art Alliance. We will paint water and seascapes. You may paint from your own reference photos if you want. Please bring your own watercolor supplies. $110 (members) $130 (non-members) Sept. 16–17 10:00 am–1:00 pm Art Alliance Center […]

$130

Watercolor Cactus

ZOOM Class Your computer, PA, United States

Watercolor Cactus with Nicole Packard Join us for an evening of relaxation and painting from the comfort of your home. Learn how to mix watercolor, create soft fades and sharp edges, as well as other techniques as you create your own cactus painting. Supplies: You will need a sheet of watercolor paper, watercolor paints (tubes […]

$20
Event Series Beginning A Photo Artistic Life

Beginning A Photo Artistic Life

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

Beginning A Photo Artistic Life/Beyond Auto Mode On Your Camera with Tricia Rubio A comprehensive workshop for learning how to begin a photo artistic life. We will cover everything from just what exactly all those dials and settings on your camera are for to composition, light, editing, and resources. This is a hands-on/practice workshop that […]

$130

Acrylic Pour Painting

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

Acrylic Pour Painting with Marica Tacconi Register by Sept 24 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 […]

$65

Small Works, Big Impact in Watercolors

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

Small Works, Big Impact in Watercolors with Michele Rivera Experience the enjoyment of creating 4″x6″ paintings, using watercolors, markers, and other supplies. We will explore the avenue of less is more in your artwork. “Keeping it simple in a chaotic world.” Contact instructor for supplies list. $55 (members) $65 (non-members)

$65

Poetry Reading

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

You are invited to attend a live poetry reading on Sunday, November 20 from 1–3:00pm at the Art Alliance Center in Lemont. Hear local poets read their works aloud with the backdrop of the Abstraction Show. This event is free and open to the public. It may not be suitable for small children. Registration is […]

Pen & Ink Landscapes

ZOOM Class Your computer, PA, United States

Pen & Ink Landscape with Nicole Packard Join us for an evening of relaxation and drawing from the comfort of your home. Learn how to draw with pen, create different textures and effects through layering and applying various types of lines. Required Supplies: You will need a sheet of mixed media or drawing paper, micron […]

$20

Narrative Figures in Oil or Acrylic

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

Narrative Figures in Oil or Acrylic with Joanne Landis Join Joanne Landis (previously) in this 1-day workshop to practice painting narrative figures. The workshop will begin with drawing warm-ups in pencil with a rapid understanding of the figure and layout. This will be followed by a series of small paintings in black and white and […]

$170
Event Series Pastels

Pastels

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

Pastels with Anne Kenyon Pastel, pure pigment in stick form, is an immediate and versatile medium. Using sanded paper and underpainting techniques, a wide variety of effects are possible. The focus in this class will be on the landscape with particular attention to value, composition, and use of color to convey light in the natural […]

$147

Additional Class: Fall-escapes in Watercolors

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

Fall-escapes in Watercolors with Michele Rivera This is a second offering of this class, also scheduled for this October. The amazing colors of Autumn will be the focus in painting landscapes. Emphasis placed on color mixing, color relationships, and visual impact, as well as psychological and symbolic uses of color. Course open for the novice […]

$75
Event Series Intermediate Drawing

Intermediate Drawing

Intermediate Drawing with Julia Nelson In this class we will review the basic concepts of value and composition. We will delve further into creating portraits, landscapes, 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. […]

$130
Event Series Fall-escapes in Watercolors

Fall-escapes in Watercolors

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

Fall-escapes in Watercolors with Michele Rivera The amazing colors of Autumn will be the focus in painting landscapes. Emphasis placed on color mixing, color relationships, and visual impact, as well as psychological and symbolic uses of color. Course open for the novice to experienced painter. $60 (members) $75 (non-members)  3 week session 9:00am–12:00pm Thursdays: October […]

$75