Join us for a continuing reception on Friday, March 6, from 7:30–9pm for the 2020 Members Show as part of the Downtown Improvement District’s monthly First Friday event. The first part of the reception will be held at Kish Bank’s Expect More Store on S. Allen Street from 5:30–7:30pm. —————— Opening Receptions The opening receptions […]
March 9 Inservice Day: Stories through Art: Create graphic novels, collaborative stories, and artwork based on your own and others stories. We will be imagining, drawing, painting, reading together, and doing a little writing.
March 10 Inservice Day: It’s Structural! We’ll play around with the dimensions, creating 2-D to 3-D and back again. A real multi-media day as we construct, make prints, paint with construction materials, combine basic art materials into unusual dimensional art and even create some illusions.
March 12 Inservice Day: Get Into Shapes: architectural sculptures, dimensional collages, painting designs with stencils you create yourself.
March 13 Inservice Day: Freaky Fibers Friday! Did you know that fibers are all around us? Yarn and string are fibers, cloth and weavings are made of fibers and human hair and muscles are fibers! Let’s use wire, string, rainbow colored yarn and our muscles to create projects that will help our environment and ourselves […]
Students will be introduced to soapstone as an easy-to-carve artistic material. We will learn about soapstone’s origins, uses and properties, proper use of tools and safety practices. During the class, each student will use rasps and sandpaper to carve and polish one or two small pieces that may be pendants or small sculptures. Students will […]
The Annual Members Show offers the opportunity for all members, regardless of their level of expertise, to show their work. All work entered into the show will be accepted. John McKaig, juror, will choose award winners. Because of the large number of talented artists who are members we have planned the show to be divided […]
May 2 from 10–11am with instructor Jenn Binus FREE! Click here to register online today! Learn some simple yoga moves, breathing techniques, how to make a doodle journal, and a how to zentangle! Required Supplies Materials: Comfy, loose, but not to loose pants, a comfy place to sit, paper, pencil, crayons, water, paintbrush, and markers. […]
Saturday May 9 from 10–11am Instructor Jenn BInus FREE! Click here to register today! Learn how to create projects using everyday items! In this class, students will learn how to make a no sew mask, lanterns, and a mount Required Supplies Materials: Old t-shirt, Glass jar, glue, water, rice, thin paper (newspaper, magazines), cardboard cereal or […]
We hope we can count on your support during this annual community fundraising event!
Mondays, 1–4pm May 11–25 (3 weeks) Instructor(s) Ingrid Booz Morejohn Click here to Register Online! Learn the basics of gelliplate printmaking in this online Zoom class. Create colorful, patterned and textured monoprints that can be used for journaling, collaging, book-making, mixed media projects or as stand-alone works of art. Learn basic color theory and composition and […]
Wednesdays 9am–12pm May 13–27 (3 weeks) Instructor Susan Nicholas Click here to register online! Program Description Join Award-Winning Artist, Susan Nicholas Gephart in an upbeat class discovering how to see beyond the obvious within the landscape or subject of your choice. Learn how to use your photos, sketches, and studies for inspiration to create a […]
Wednesdays 1–4pm May 13–27 (3 weeks) Instructor Susan Nicholas Click here to register online today! Join Award-Winning Artist, Susan Nicholas Gephart, in an upbeat class discovering how to see beyond the obvious within the landscape or subject of your choice. Learn how to use your photos, sketches, and studies for inspiration to create a finished […]
Thursdays 1–4pm May 14–June 4 (4 weeks) Instructor Nicole Packard Click here to register online today! Learn to take a painting from sketch to finished product with instructor Nicole Packard. In this 4 week class you will gain experience with several painting techniques including blending, mixing colors, layering, and embracing the chaos of watercolor. This […]
Zentangle Drawing JUNE 12th, 7–9 pm with Nicole Packard Enjoy an evening of art and relaxation from the comfort of your own home! Learn how to create a beautiful and complex pattern called Zentangle, using only lines. Teens welcome! Sign up online today! Contact Diane at (814) 360-6323 with registration questions or issues or email [email protected].
Mondays 1–4pm June 1–15 (3 weeks) Instructor Ingrid Booz Morejohn Click here to register online today! Do you already have a pile of gelliplate prints that you don’t quite know what to do with or that don’t feel quite “finished”? In this online zoom class we will create an original art journal or personal book […]
Unusual Art Making JUNE 19th, 7–9 pm with Nicole Packard Learn how to use materials that you already have in your house to create interesting pieces of artwork. You could use these techniques for handmade cards, wrapping paper, or a piece of art for your wall. Materials: Paper (printer paper, cardstock, or a roll of paper), […]
Photo Editing: A Crash Course JUNE 26th, 7–9 pm with Nicole Packard Are you interested in making your pictures pop and trying out new editing techniques. Artist Nicole Packard will walk you through editing your own photos on Pixlr.com, a free online editor. No photo editing experience necessary. All you need is your computer and your […]
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED! Join Lena Thynell for a day of watercolor painting where we paint water and seascapes. Please bring your own reference photos. Beginners as well as more experienced artists are welcome. Bring your own lunch or snacks as well as watercolor supplies.
Explore subtractive and additive monoprinting, using a gelatin plate matrix. No previous printmaking experience is necessary to enjoy this fun, explorative, versatile, and simple technique that doesn’t require a printing press. Results are immediate and addictive. Learn how to cut stencils, ink the plate, add and subtract visual layers, and produce finished prints. All materials […]
Tuesdays 1–4pm May 12–June 30 (8 weeks) Instructor Jennifer Kane Click here to sign up online today! 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 […]
Tuesdays 6–9pm May 12–June 3 (8 weeks) Instructor Bob Placky Click here to register online! New painters as well as seasoned artists will receive a complete overview of Acrylics, from mixing colors to the use of mediums and then final varnishes. The class will cover the following foundations skills; brush types & care, paint storage […]
Watercolor Landscape via Zoom JULY 10th, 7–9 pm with Nicole Packard Learn the basic of watercolor while creating your own version of this landscape painting. No need to leave your home, artist Nicole Packard will be leading you through the process over Zoom. You will need a set of watercolor paints, a paintbrush, and a sheet […]
HeavyPaint is an exciting digital painting program that is in-tune with traditional paints. I will be doing a live painting demonstration using Zoom exploring this fun app that can be done on a smart phone, tablet, or desktop. We will cover tool basics, mixing colors digitally, design and more. You are encouraged to paint along […]
yARTd is on! Check out the locations to see when people are showing their work. Here is a list of the participants: #1 — Robert Placky / 814-574-3440202 Teaberry Cir, State College, PA 16803Acrylic paintings / “pour” paintingsfind Bob on Instagram at @robertplackyhours/days: every day from noon to 7pm (except rain) #2 — Adrienne Waterston […]
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.
Learn to take a painting from idea to finished product with instructor Nicole Packard. In this 4 week class you will review the basics of watercolor painting including blending, mixing colors, layering, and embracing the chaos of watercolor. You will also learn several more complex skills and techniques. Whether you are a beginner or have […]
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 of it and how to get the scale and perspective right. Tips will be […]
An opportunity to work from a nude model in the medium of your choice. No advance registration required. Pay $10 per session on drop-in basis. No formal instruction is provided. Instructor listed is coordinator of sessions.
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.
Fluid Art via Zoom Pop-Up art class Friday, August 7, 7–9pm with instructor Nicole Packard Have you always wanted to learn fluid art? All you need is acrylic paint in a variety of colors, white glue (we will use equal parts glue and paint so 2-3 8oz bottles of glue should be plenty), water, small […]
6×6 Square Art #1 – Pop-Up Art Class Online via Zoom Friday, Aug 21, 7–9pm with Nicole Packard Program Description Are you interested in participating in the Art Alliance SQUARE fundraiser but don’t know where to start? This fundraiser will be online this year and we are looking for artwork to feature in the online […]
6×6 Square Art #2 – Pop-Up Art Class Online via Zoom Friday, August 28, 7–9pm with Nicole Packard Are you interested in using acrylics for your Art Alliance SQUARE fundraiser contribution? Join artist Nicole Packard for help creating your painting. Nicole will demonstrate blending, using a palette knife, layering, and any other techniques participants would […]
Mary Vollero’s “12 Trees, Plus…” at the Art Alliance Gallery Downtown in August “12 Trees, Plus…” an art exhibit by Mary Vollero up in August At the Art Alliance Downtown Gallery Open every Sunday in August, 12–3pm. Please observe social distancing and wear a mask. Other hours by appointment: [email protected] See show online at: http://maryvollero.com
Zentangle Drawing – Pop-Up Art Class Online via Zoom Friday, September 18, 7–9pm with Nicole Packard Program Description Enjoy an evening of art and relaxation from the comfort of your own home! Learn how to create a beautiful and complex pattern called Zentangle, using only lines. No experience necessary. Special Notes Teens welcome! Required Supplies […]
Principles for Landscape Design by Sean Bodley – Demo Online Saturday, September 19, 3–5pm Program Description Looking for tools to improve your landscape paintings? In this one-day class I will share useful design tools from the entertainment industry that focus on composition, emotional impact, and imagination. In the first half we will cover subjects including: […]
