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: […]
Drop off your SQUARE art donations at the Art Center, Sun, Sept 20, 1–4pm! Squares must be 6”x6” — everything else is up to you! Can be works on paper, canvas, wood, sculpture, whatever! Mediums, also up to you! Thank you in advance and see you Sunday!
Watercolor Flowers – Pop-Up Art Class Online via Zoom Friday, Sept 25, 7–9pm with Nicole Packard Program Description Learn the basic of watercolor painting while creating your own flower painting. No need to leave your home, artist Nicole Packard will be leading you through the process over Zoom. Special Notes Teens welcome! Required Supplies You […]
The SQUARE Show is going virtual this year! We will have a Preview Event happening from Oct 2–4 where you can take a look through all the awesome Square Artworks we have had created and donated by local Central PA artists! Then, on October 5 at 5pm, be sure to check back to buy your […]
Photo Editing Crash Course – Pop-Up Art Class Onine via Zoom Friday, October 2, 7–9pm with Nicole Packard Program Description Are you interested in making your pictures pop and trying out new editing techniques. Artist Nicole Packard will walk you through several easy editing techniques including air brushing, color pop, blurred background, removing a background, […]
Art Medley – 3-week in-person Saturday class for ages 5-10 Do you enjoy all types of art? Then this class is perfect for you! We’ll keep it interesting making everything from realistic drawings to cartoon sculptures, interactive artwork and more! Instructor Julia Nelson [email protected]
Gelli Plate Printmaking – Online – afternoon session Thursdays, 1–4pm 9/17–10/8 with Ingrid Booz Morejohn 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 journaling, collaging, […]
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 […]
