Architectural Drawing Your Way – Online via zoom Tuesdays, 6–9pm 9/15–10/6 with Julia Nelson Learn how to handle drawing buildings within larger scenes, how to depict buildings without including every detail, and how to make your depiction of a variety of buildings more effective in your artwork. Learn how to suggest detail without drawing all […]
Beginning Drawing – in-person in Lemont Tuesdays, 6:30–9pm at the Art Center in Lemont with Erica Parsons This drawing class will focus on different techniques to help improve your skills to create more realistic works of art. It will teach perspective through shading and gradation techniques using graphite pencils to achieve more life-like imagery within […]
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED Chris teaches with a fun and relaxed style. Each day there will be demonstrations and lots of one-on-one instruction. This workshop will focus on the process of creating a watercolor painting. He will speak in-depth about devising a plan for success with your painting; the importance of drawing, design and […]
Gelli Plate Printmaking – Online – evening session Thursdays, 6–9pm 9/17–10/8 with Ingrid Booz Morejohn Program Description Learn the (3) basic gelli plate printmaking techniques plus how to push your designs further in this online Zoom class. Create dozens of patterned and textured prints that can be used as stand-alone works of art or for […]
Pen & watercolor – Pop-Up Art Class Online via Zoom Friday, October 9, 7–9pm with Nicole Packard Program Description Learn how to mix drawing and painting techniques to create a beautiful picture. Special Notes Teens welcome! Required Supplies You will need a black pen, a set of watercolor paints, watercolor paper, brushes, cup for water, […]
Mapping & the Mind: Using Mindfulness Skills, Art & Geography to help young adults find their place in this unsettling time – online via Zoom 9/19–10/10, 10–11am, Saturdays with Bailey Kellerman In this online (Zoom) class, students will learn how to sketch a map of the continents of the world using easy-to-remember shapes and points. […]
Bookbinding: 4 Simple Techniques – Online – evening session Thursdays, 6–9pm 10/15–11/5 with Ingrid Booz Morejohn There is something special about gathering loose pieces of paper into bound form, finishing them with a beautiful cover and holding the result in the hand that made it. Do you have a pile of gelli plate prints you […]
Exploring Oil Painting – in-person in Lemont Mondays, 9am–12noon at the Art Center in Lemont with Marisa Eichman Kupiec In this class we’ll be exploring and developing our skills in different oil painting approaches and techniques. We’ll increase our knowledge of brushwork, blending, layering, values, colors, edges, composition, various styles of underpainting, and glazing, etc. […]
Drawing With Inks – Online via zoom Tuesdays, 1–4pm 9/15–11/3 with Jennifer Kane A fun class that will feature India and watercolor inks. You will be drawing with Chinese brushes and dip pens as well as exploring a variety of techniques for creating washes and areas of texture. This is a medium that allows the […]
Fall Colors in Watercolor – in-person in Lemont Wednesdays, 1–4pm Art Center in Lemont with Lena Thynell During this four week watercolor class, we will paint our beautiful Pennsylvania landscape in fall colors. Students are welcome to bring their own photos. Beginners as well as more experienced students are welcome. Required Supplies For list of […]
Stained Glass – in-person in Lemont Wednesdays, 6–9pm 9/16–11/4 with Ken Plattner All levels welcome. Beginners will make a small project to learn the basics of copper foil and stained glass work. Experienced and returning students can continue with prior pieces or begin a new project. Call Ken about materials before the first class. Ken […]
Acrylic Painting 2.0 – online via zoom Thursdays, 9am–12pm 9/17–11/5 with Bob Placky This class is recommended for seasoned artists and students who have taken Acrylic 101 and feel comfortable painting with acrylics. This class will focus on idea development using a theme while we survey three major art styles. Explorations in Realism, Abstraction and […]
Bookbinding: 4 Simple Techniques – Online – afternoon session Thursdays, 1–4pm 10/14–11/5 with Ingrid Booz Morejohn Program Description There is something special about gathering loose pieces of paper into bound form, finishing them with a beautiful cover and holding the result in the hand that made it. Do you have a pile of gelli plate […]
Machines, Monsters & Monuments 4-week Zoom Saturday class for ages 5–10 10/17–11/7 with Julia Nelson Using our imagination and lots of found objects we will create a wild collection of 3D art and learn about the artists who use the same materials.
Program Description Using the easy to learn and “accessible for all” gelli printmaking technique, you will be carefully guided through a number of methods of making holiday themed cards or small artworks suitable for gifting in time for the winter holidays. Anyone located within the State College area can pick up a “Student Tool Kit” […]
Program Description Using the easy to learn and “accessible for all” gelli printmaking technique, you will be carefully guided through a number of methods of making holiday themed cards or small artworks suitable for gifting in time for the winter holidays. Anyone located within the State College area can pick up a “Student Tool Kit” […]
Program Description 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. His phone number is 814-360-8571. Instructor Ken Plattner 814-360-8571 [email protected] Click here to sign up today! or call the office at 814-234-2740
A fun class that will feature India and watercolor inks. You will be drawing with Chinese brushes and dip pens as well as exploring a variety of techniques for creating washes and areas of texture. This is a medium that allows the artist to work quickly and enjoy spontaneous results. Welcoming returning and new students, […]
There is something special about gathering loose pieces of paper into bound form, finishing them with a beautiful cover and holding the result in the hand that made it. Do you have a pile of gelli plate prints you don’t know what to do with? Printed or painted art work on paper? Journal pages or […]
Call For Entries! }figure{ative Show 2021 March 5–14 at the Art Alliance Art Center virtual opening reception, Friday, March 5, 6–8pm Juror, Steven Sherrill Formerly “The Go Figure” show, this show has a 2-decade history showcasing artworks of the human figure by Central Pennsylvania artists. Entry to the show is not juried. All work must […]
Kitchen Counter Art” with Julian Nelson February 6, 13, and 29 on Zoom 10–11am $30 for an individual or a whole family! Let’s cook up some art in the kitchen! Julia Nelson will introduce you to several DIY art projects you can do with a minimum amount of materials. You will learn Paper Casting, Marbelizing, […]
Drawing With Inks Online via Zoom 1-4:00 pm Tuesdays 8 weeks begins January 12 Instructor: Jennifer Kane [email protected] In this class, we will be drawing with dip pens and ink, as well as creating washes and areas of texture. Each week features new warmups, demonstrations, and practice sessions tailored to the needs of class participants. […]
Paint-Along Class Online via Zoom 1-4pm Wednesdays 4 Classes begin Feb 10 Instructor: Lena Thynell 814-777-8532 [email protected] Paint along with Lena! She will send students a picture in advance and will ask students to have a drawing ready so everyone can start painting when the session begins. Critique included. Fee: $20 per session; you can […]
Linocut Relief Making Online via Zoom 1-4:00 pm Thursdays 8 weeks Begins January 14 Ingrid Booz Morejohn 814-206-4627 [email protected] This is a hugely fun course that provides the perfect opportunity to learn linocut relief printmaking and, at the same time, becomes a collaborative project that ends in the creation of a book! This book is […]
Linocut Relief Making Online via Zoom 6-9:00 pm Thursdays 8 weeks Begins January 14 Ingrid Booz Morejohn 814-206-4627 [email protected] This is a hugely fun course that provides the perfect opportunity to learn linocut relief printmaking and, at the same time, becomes a collaborative project that ends in the creation of a book! This book is […]
Stained Glass 6-9 pm Wednesdays 8 weeks begins January 13 Instructor: Ken Plattner 814-360-8571 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: $80 members; $100 non-members
}figure{ative Show 2021 March 5–14 at the Art Alliance Art Center virtual opening reception, Friday, March 5, 6–8pm Juror, Steven Sherrill Formerly “The Go Figure” show, this show has a 2-decade history showcasing artworks of the human figure by Central Pennsylvania artists. Entry to the show is not juried. All work must have the human […]
Watercolor & Pen Pop-Up with Nicole Packard Program Description 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. Artist Nicole Packard will lead you through the process over zoom. Required Supplies […]
Introduction to Making Wet Felt Program Description I have been producing felt for 20 plus years. The more I do, the more the medium leads to new paths. Felting is dynamic, tactile, color play, embellishments, flat, wearable, sculpted. No expensive tools necessary. As with most artwork, your hands are your best tools. This class is […]
Paint-Along with Lena Thynell Program Description Paint along with Lena! She will send students a picture in advance and will ask students to have a drawing ready so everyone can start painting when the session begins. Critique Included. Special Notes PLEASE NOTE: This is a TWO session class: March 17 and March 31. Our registration […]
Illustrative Drawing with Nicole Packard Program Description Join us for a fun evening of whimsical drawing. Perfect for card making or a piece of art to hang on your wall. You can create your own version of this cute bunny picture with artist Nicole Packard. You will need a sheet of watercolor paper, watercolor paints […]
Chalk Pastel Flower Pop Up with Nicole Packard Program Description Are you interested in learning how to use chalk pastels? Join artist Nicole Packard in creating your own version of this beautiful pastel picture. You don’t even have to leave your home. The class will be held on zoom and all you need is a […]
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Watercolor Flowers Pop Up with Nicole Packard Program Description Learn how to use your watercolor paints to create a beautiful layered flower painting. Artist Nicole Packard will lead you through the process over zoom. Required Supplies You will need a sheet of watercolor paper, watercolor paints (tubes or palettes at fine), paint brushes, and a […]
Reduction Linocut: Afternoon Class with Ingrid Booz Morejohn Program Description Learn reduction linocut printmaking, where all colors are printed from the same block, instead of a separate carved block per color. You will be shown several methods of creating color prints and create two color reduction prints. You will make your own registration jig and […]
