
March 2021
Painting Open Studio, in person, Tuesdays, 9am–12pm
Painting Open Studio Coordinator: Susan Graham 814-574-9459 grahamarchitecture@comcast.net Tuesdays, 9am–12pm, ongoing, begins January 12 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.
Find out more »Drawing With Inks, Online via Zoom, Tue, 1-4PM, with Jennifer Kane
Drawing With Inks Online via Zoom 1-4:00 pm Tuesdays 8 weeks begins January 12 Instructor: Jennifer Kane jenn_kane@hotmail.com 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. This is a delightful medium that allows the artist to work quickly and enjoy spontaneous results. Fee: $105 members; $130 non-members
Find out more »Paint-Along Class, Online via Zoom, Wed, 1-4PM, with Lena Thynell
Paint-Along Class Online via Zoom 1-4pm Wednesdays 4 Classes begin Feb 10 Instructor: Lena Thynell 814-777-8532 lthynell@comcast.net 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 register for each or for all 4
Find out more »Stained Glass, in-person, Weds, 6–9pm with Ken Plattner
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
Find out more »Linocut Relief Making, Online via Zoom, Thu, 1-4PM, with Ingrid Booz Morejohn
Linocut Relief Making Online via Zoom 1-4:00 pm Thursdays 8 weeks Begins January 14 Ingrid Booz Morejohn 814-206-4627 ingridmorejohn@gmail.com 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 tied to the idea of “Heads and Tails” – each student carves both a Head and a Tail which are then printed on separate pages…
Find out more »Linocut Relief Making, Online via Zoom, Thu, 6-9:00PM, with Ingrid Booz Morejohn
Linocut Relief Making Online via Zoom 6-9:00 pm Thursdays 8 weeks Begins January 14 Ingrid Booz Morejohn 814-206-4627 ingridmorejohn@gmail.com 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 tied to the idea of “Heads and Tails” – each student carves both a Head and a Tail which are then printed on separate pages…
Find out more »The Art Alliance }figure{ative Show 2021
}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 figure as the dominant theme; clothed figures, nudes, and portraits are all invited. Juror — Steven Sherrill Steven Sherrill is a Professor of English and…
Find out more »Reduction Linocut: Afternoon Class with Ingrid Booz Morejohn 1-4PM Mon
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 learn how to edition a print run. Throughout the course you will be supported with weekly online classes, contact with your fellow students, links and…
Find out more »Reduction Linocut: Evening Class with Ingrid Booz Morejohn 6-9PM Mon
Reduction Linocut: Evening 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 learn how to edition a print run. Throughout the course you will be supported with weekly online classes, contact with your fellow students, links and…
Find out more »Drawing with Inks with Jennifer Kane 1-4PM Tue
Drawing with Inks with Jennifer Kane Program Description 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. This is a delightful medium that allows the artist to work quickly and enjoy spontaneous results.
Find out more »Paint-Along with Lena Thynell 1-4 PM Wed
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 platforms -- both online and via Zoom -- do not allow us to show the class as missing a week. Therefore, when you use them…
Find out more »Stained Glass with Ken Plattner 6-9 PM Wed
Stained Glass with Ken Plattner Program Description For beginning and 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.
Find out more »Acrylics II with Robert Placky 12-3 PM Thu
Acrylics II with Robert Placky Program Description 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 Surrealism will develop an approach to planning a final painting as well as evolve ways to advance your "artist voice". The class will expand on ideas of context and metaphor as…
Find out more »Watercolor & Pen Pop-Up with Nicole Packard 7-9 PM Fri
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 You will need a sheet of watercolor paper, watercolor paints (tubes or palettes at fine), paint brushes, a black pen (micron pens are best but…
Find out more »Introduction to Making Wet Felt with Judith Finklestein 10 AM-12 PM Wednesday
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 designed for the novice. You will learn how to lay out fibers, how to choose embellishments, how to felt/full fibers into a cohesive fabric. I…
Find out more »April 2021
Illustrative Drawing with Nicole Packard 7-9 PM Fri
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 (tube or palettes), and paint brushes, and a black pen (micron pens are best but any pen will work).
Find out more »Chalk Pastel Flower Pop Up with Nicole Packard 7-9 PM Fri
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 set of chalk pastels, one piece of multimedia paper or watercolor, and a few paper towels. Required Supplies Set of chalk pastels, one piece of…
Find out more »Watercolor Flowers Pop Up with Nicole Packard 7-9PM Fri
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 pencil.
Find out more »June 2021
Art Medley Summer Camp, June 21–25
June 21-25 9-noon Ages 5-8 with 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.
Find out more »Studio to Plein Air: Seeing Expressive Color in All Mediums w/ Susan Nicholas 06/25 & 26
Sponsor: Art Alliance of Central PA Title: Studio to Plein Air: Seeing Expressive Color in All Mediums Location: Rhoneymeade Arboretum & Sculpture Garden ( http://www.rhoneymeade.org/ ) Instructor: Susan Nicholas Gephart Contact: www.SNicholasArt.com, SNicholasArt@gmail.com, 814-360-2116 Dates: Tuesday, June 25 & 26, 2021 Time: 9am to 4pm Price: $275.00 for nonmembers and $225.00 for Art Alliance members Discover how to see beyond the obvious within the landscape, and use expressive color to capture the essence of mood and atmosphere in sky and…
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