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

Watercolor Fox

ZOOM Class Your computer, PA, United States

Watercolor Fox with Nicole Packard Join us for an evening of relaxation and painting from the comfort of your home. Learn how to mix watercolor with black pen to add a bold technique to any of your watercolors. Supplies: You will need a sheet of watercolor paper, watercolor paints (tubes or palettes at fine), paint […]

$20

Comics & Cartooning Inservice Program

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

About While school is closed for inservice, your little ones will be creating exploring cartoons and comics with Adam Swartz of Adam Swartz Puppetry. All art supplies will be provided. Register by October 22. Details Children should bring a peanut-free snack and a water bottle. Make sure they are dressed in clothes that can get […]

$40

Halloween Arts & Crafts Inservice Program

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

About While school is closed for inservice, your little ones will be creating spooky things for Halloween! Projects will include Anatomical Skeleton paintings, Life Sized Frankenstein Creatures, Mexican Style Tin Skulls and more!  Sign up for this SPOOKtacular Day Camp that will decorate your home with BOO-tiful art for the occasion! Taught be retired SCASD […]

$40

Event Series Draw and Paint with India Ink

Draw and Paint with India Ink

ZOOM Class Your computer, PA, United States

Draw and Paint with India Ink with Jennifer Kane Join us for a lively class from the comfort of your own home.  Discover, practice and apply various India ink techniques in an interactive online setting.  Work with a nib pen, glass pen, ink brushes and more, to develop your ideas into beautiful works of art. […]

$170

SQUARE Show Pick Up

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

Purchased SQUARES may be picked up at the Art Alliance Center in Lemont on November 1 between 4:00 – 6:00 pm. Please bring your purchase receipt with you.  Artists should pick up any unsold SQUARES at this time also. 

Event Series The Art of Digital Illustration

The Art of Digital Illustration

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

A Beginner’s Class in Digital Art with Kara Ballenger 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 […]

$130
Event Series Stained Glass

Stained Glass

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

Stained Glass with Ken 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 (members) $170 (non-members) 8 week session Sept. 14–Nov. 9 6-9:00 pm Art Alliance Center Register by […]

$170

Watercolor Violin

ZOOM Class Your computer, PA, United States

Watercolor Violin with Nicole Packard Join us for an evening of relaxation and painting from the comfort of your home. Learn how to mix watercolor, use masking fluid to create sharp white highlights, and blend colors softly. Supplies: You will need a sheet of watercolor paper, watercolor paints (tubes or palettes at fine), paint brushes, […]

$20

Watercolor Flowers

ZOOM Class Your computer, PA, United States

Watercolor Flowers 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 flower painting. Supplies: You will need a sheet of watercolor paper, watercolor paints (tubes or palettes […]

$20

Event Series Brienne Brown at KISH

Brienne Brown at KISH

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

Reflections of Nature Art Alliance member Brienne Brown is exhibiting her work in a collection titled “Reflections of Nature” at KISH Bank Expect More Store January through February. Nature provides us with many visual gifts to delight the soul, we just need to take the time to look. Come see oil and watercolor paintings by […]

Event Series Joan Koester at DID

Joan Koester at D.I.D. Office

Downtown Improvement District Offices 127 S Fraser Street, State College, PA, United States

Wintery Mix: Paintings by Joan Koester Art Alliance member Joan Koester is exhibiting her acrylic paintings at the Downtown Improvement District Office January–February. Wintery Mix is a mix of freshness and color for shaking off grey skies. When you’re downtown near Fraser St., be sure to stop by. Some artworks may be for sale. Opening Reception State […]

Adobe Lightroom Classic

Learn how to use Adobe Lightroom Classic from import to export. We will go over importing images into LR, organizing and rating images, LR modules including the Library, Develop, Slideshow and Print options. Basic and creative editing in LR using the many available tools. Bring your laptop and images to work on. Need Lightroom Classic […]

$65
Event Series Hand Building with Clay

Hand Building with Clay

Potter’s Guild Studio 818 Pike Street, Lemont, PA, United States

An opportunity to have fun, create, and get your hands dirty! This class will focus on the basic skills for hand building ceramic pieces that are functional and sculptural. Clay and tools will be provided and projects will be fired at the end of class. Participants of varying experience are welcome. Cost of clay will […]

$85
Event Series Introductory Printmaking

Introductory Printmaking

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

Learn the basics of relief printmaking through botanical-inspired works. We’ll make cards, printed fabrics, and more! Projects will introduce a variety of carving techniques, inks and printing mediums that will leave students with the confidence to make prints at home. Instructor: Cathryn Pugh 4 week session Jan. 10 – 31 Tuesdays, 6–8:00pm Art Alliance Center […]

$65
Event Series Advanced/Beginner Drawing Focus on Bodies

Advanced/Beginner Drawing Focus on Bodies

ZOOM Class Your computer, PA, United States

We will cover several types of drawing from anime to urban sketching to figure drawing.  We will go over methods of measuring, observing, drawing for a painting, using charcoal, pen and ink, pencil. Plan to learn more about drawing heads, hands, feet, proportions, gesture, poses, and showing action. Whether you’re a beginner or advanced, this […]

$65

Charlie O’Neill at Schlow Library

Schlow Library 211 S. Allen Street, State College, PA, United States

Art Alliance member Charlie O’Neill is exhibiting her recent work at the Betsy Allen Gallery in Schlow Library for the month of February. Some works may be for sale. 

Acrylic Pouring

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. The […]

$55
Event Series Photography Composition Workshop

Photography Composition Workshop

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

Learn 20 photography composition rules and when to break them! We will learn some basic rules/creative techniques and then go outside to practice these so bring your camera or smartphone. Instructor: Tricia Rubio, [email protected] February 18 and 25 Saturday, 1–3:30pm Art Alliance Center $40 (members) $50 (non-members)

$40
Event Series Draw & Paint with India Ink

Draw & Paint with India Ink

ZOOM Class Your computer, PA, United States

Join us for a lively class from the comfort of your own home.  Discover, practice and apply various India ink techniques in an interactive online setting.  Work with a nib pen, glass pen, ink brushes and more, to develop your ideas into beautiful works of art. Instructor: Jennifer Kane 8 week session Jan. 10 – […]

$140
Event Series Drawing for Teens

Drawing for Teens

ZOOM Class Your computer, PA, United States

Do you love to draw or doodle and want to take it to the next level? Are you interested in learning more about that technique you saw online? Come join us in the comfort of your own home. Learn more about drawing perspective, figures, graphic novel concepts, and showing three dimensions using value and shape. […]

$50