Event Series Clay: Earth Treasures

Clay: Earth Treasures

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

With 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

Teen Drawing: Expanding The Use Of Your Drawing Media 

ZOOM Class Your computer, PA, United States

Instructor: 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
Event Series Drawing Perspective Your Way

Drawing Perspective Your Way

ZOOM Class Your computer, PA, United States

Instructor: 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 States

In 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 States

The 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 States

September 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
Event Series Beginning Drawing

Beginning Drawing

ZOOM Class Your computer, PA, United States

In 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 States

Instructor 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

Event Series Painting in Nature with Alice Kelsey

Painting in Nature with Alice Kelsey

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

September 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
Event Series Clay Workshops

Clay Workshops 

Art Alliance of Central Pennsylvania 818 Pike Street, Lemont

October 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
Event Series Landscape Painting Texture Party!

Landscape Painting Texture Party!

Art Alliance of Central Pennsylvania 818 Pike Street, Lemont

with 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

SQUARE SHOW DROP OFF

Bring your squares to the Art Alliance between 2–6pm! Requirements It’s Cool to Be SQUARE Ready, Set, SQUARE! This is our 7th annual SQUARE Show—an eclectic array of 6″x6″ works of arts created by Art Alliance members and friends with widespread artistic abilities. SQUARES are donated to the Art Alliance and become available for purchase […]

SQUARE SHOW PREVIEW DAY

Click here for a sneak peek at the SQUARE show! NOTE: All work is marked as SOLD for the Preview. SALES begin 6pm on FRIDAY October 20th. It’s Cool to Be SQUARE Ready, Set, SQUARE! This is our 7th annual SQUARE Show—an eclectic array of 6″x6″ works of arts created by Art Alliance members and […]

SQUARE SHOW SALE!!

Click here for a link to the show! TIME TO BUY YOUR SQUARES! Ready, Set, SQUARE! This is our 7th annual SQUARE Show—an eclectic array of 6″x6″ works of arts created by Art Alliance members and friends with widespread artistic abilities. SQUARES are donated to the Art Alliance and become available for purchase online. Sales […]

Event Series Joanne Landis’ Narrative Painting Workshop

Joanne Landis’ Narrative Painting Workshop

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

October 20 and 21 — Joanne Landis, Instructor 11am -2 pm each day Joanne describes herself as a “narrative painter, a storyteller” with figures, mostly women, are often mediations or archetypes, myth or personal experience.. She has exhibited her work throughout the Northeast, Florida, and California. Her two day workshop in acrylics will concentrate on […]

$175.00 – $195.00
Event Series State College Photo Club @ KISH in October

State College Photo Club @ KISH in October

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

Location114 S. Allen Street, State College, PA 16801 HoursMon – Fri, 10am – 5pm, Sat, 9am – 12pm Photos to be featured at the Kish Bank Expect More Store include the fourteen winners of the State College Photo Club 2023 Youth Showcase.  All the winners are high school students at State College Area High School.  […]

Free

Watercolor, Pennsylvania Landscape — short course

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

Instructor 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
Event Series Drawing for Teens on ZOOM

Drawing for Teens on ZOOM

ZOOM Class Your computer, PA, United States

Instructor 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

Abstraction Show 2023

Abstraction Show  The Abstraction Show is one of our most popular exhibitions. This annual show highlights the outstanding abstract artwork of regional artists.  “All art is about perception. Concentrate on perception. Change the perception and reality changes. Painting is a language. Translation is difficult. The translation of my work for practical application in solving social […]

$30
Event Series Painting Open Studio USE ME

Painting Open Studio

Art Alliance of Central Pennsylvania 818 Pike Street, Lemont

Open 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

Creative Composition for Photography Workshop

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

Instructor is Tricia Rubio Come one, come all, DSLR and Cell phone photographers. In this interactive workshop we will cover the basic rules and how to apply these in the real world. Learn to see and shoot a variety of visual elements to create your unique photographs. Boost your creative photography and put new composition […]

$55.00 – $65.00
Event Series Drawing from imagination

Drawing from imagination

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

Have 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
Event Series Sumi-e and Beyond- Online Via ZOOM

Sumi-e and Beyond- Online Via ZOOM

ZOOM Class Your computer, PA, United States

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 on their pottery may also enjoy this class. The instructor was influenced […]

$140.00 – $170.00
Event Series Bird Drawing

Bird Drawing

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

Want 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
Event Series Stained Glass

Stained Glass

Art Alliance of Central Pennsylvania 818 Pike Street, Lemont

with 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
Event Series Beginning Oil Painting

Beginning Oil Painting

Art Alliance of Central Pennsylvania 818 Pike Street, Lemont

Instructor 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
Event Series Printmaking Open Studio

Printmaking Open Studio

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

Coordinator: 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
Event Series Figure Drawing Open Studio

Figure Drawing Open Studio

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

Coordinator: 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
Event Series Watercolor Explorations USE ME

Watercolor Explorations

Art Alliance of Central Pennsylvania 818 Pike Street, Lemont

Instructor 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
Event Series Clay Handbuilding Open Studio

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

Come hang with us! This Saturday, 6–9pm

Art Alliance of Central Pennsylvania 818 Pike Street, Lemont

It’s that time again. Come hang out with your fellow artists and friends. There will be artwork on the walls and a silent auction (so you could bid on things if you want!) but we are going to just hangout anyway. Bring something to share, bring some people or bring just your self!

Free

Dr. Irene Mitchel Art Collection Silent Auction to benefit Art Alliance educational programming

Art Alliance of Central Pennsylvania 818 Pike Street, Lemont

When: 11/17-11/19 Where: 818 Pike Street Gallery Who: Lauren Stetz   Description: Dr. Irene Mitchel Art Collection  The family of Dr. Irene Mitchel is generously hosting a silent auction of Dr. Mitchel’s art collection to benefit the Art Alliance’s educational programming.   40-50 pieces of art (drawing, paintings, prints, etc..) plus prints Wide variety of […]

Free

Alex Ramos @ KISH BANK opening reception

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

Artist Alex Ramos will have a solo exhibit at Kish Bank thru mid January 2024.  Opening reception is this Friday, December 1, 2023 from 5:30- 7:30pm at Kish Bank, 114 S. Allen Street, State College, PA. Hours are M–F, 9am – 5pm; Sat, 9am–12pm.