About 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 alongside dedicated artists from a variety of art fields. Coordianted by […]
Join Joanne Landis for her Gallery Talk on Saturday, May 14 from 10:00–11:30am at the KISH Bank Expect More Store on South Allen St. Joanne will talk about her most recent works; how her painting has transition from a patterned to more open style; why she paints archetypal characters, most who are women; and her […]
Join us for a relaxing evening of watercolor painting. You will learn watercolor techniques while creating your own version of this painting. Artist Nicole Packard will lead you through the process over Zoom. You will need a sheet of watercolor paper, a set of watercolors (tubed or palette paints are fine), and paintbrushes.
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 […]
Mommy (or Pop-Pop/Grammy/Auntie) and Me Ages 3–6 Instructor: Julia Nelson This art class is designed for our youngest artists and their caregivers. We will explore the media and art tools in our studio and learn how to extend the experience at home. We will cover tips for creating a maker space and understanding the development […]
Updated 6/14: This workshop has been canceled. 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. Value studies will be created to capture the light and form, then those studies will be developed into finished […]
Ages 5–8 Instructor: Donna Lawrence Create art using recycled items! From bottle caps to magazines kids will learn how to reuse or upcycle things they might normally dispose of to create art.
Ages 7–11 Instructor: Julia Nelson A short time ago …in an art studio nearby …there existed a group of space lovers and would-be astronauts who loved Space Fantasy. Let’s create fantastic sculptures of rockets and light sabers, design costumes and accessories for living in outer space. If you attended this camp last year we invite […]
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 Michelle Rivera at [email protected] for supplies list.
Ages 5–8 Instructor: Nicole Packard Do you enjoy all types of art? Then this class is perfect for you. We will be making everything from realistic drawings to sculptures to cartoons.
Ages 7–11 Instructor: Liza Johnson Use all the best and most fun types of “messy” art materials to create one-of-a-kind masterpieces. Join us for a week of exploration and stretching your imagination while having lots of fun!
Nature and the changing of seasons are a constant source of beauty and inspiration. Translating this beauty into small sketches, simplified landscape paintings, and free writing can not only allow you to develop a deeper connection with the natural world, but it can also re-frame your focus on observing the simple and elegant details that […]
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.
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.
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.
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 […]
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!
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.
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 […]
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 […]
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
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. […]
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.
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 […]
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!
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.
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.
Ages 5–8 Instructor: Nicole Packard Bring your creativity! Join us for a week of painting, drawing, and sculpting as we make art with a range of materials including recycled and reimagined.
Ages 7–11 Instructor: Carrie Koch Caldecott Winners: current titles and old favorites. This literature-based camp will include activities and art based on the amazing stories told with the best illustrations.
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.
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.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
