Art Alliance Classes
Winter Session of classes begins the week of January 6, 2020
If you are interested in taking a class please register online or let us know at (814) 234-2740 or by emailing artalliance05@gmail.com at least one week before the beginning of classes (by January 1) so we don’t cancel a class thinking there is no interest!
Check them out here (find Adult Classes under the Session Search section and hit “Search”)
Here is a PDF file of the classes for you to print out.
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January 2020
Winter 2020 Classes Begin the Week of January 6!
Art Alliance Winter 2020 Classes are up now online! Check them out here (find Adult Classes under the Session Search section and hit “Search”) Here is a PDF file of the classes for you to print out.
Find out more »Soapstone Carving
An event every week that begins at 6:30 pm on Monday, repeating until January 27, 2020
Instructor(s) : Chris Bittner 814-404-7016, congadaddy@comcast.net Soapstone is a soft, natural stone that has been carved by people for thousands of years. In this class, students will start with a 12 pound chunk of soapstone and carve a piece of free-standing sculpture. We will utilize a variety of handtools such as chisels, rasps and sandpaper to perfect our sculpture. Join us in exploring this beautiful material. No prior experience is needed! Materials fee: $30 -- this covers the initial 12-pound stone. Required…
Find out more »February 2020
Oil Painting Landscapes & More
An event every week that begins at 9:00 am on Monday, repeating until February 24, 2020
Lemont, PA 16851 United States
Instructor: Susan Nicholas Gephart 814-360-2116 or snicholasart@gmail.com 9am–noon Mondays, 8 weeks Discover how to see beyond the obvious within the landscape or subject of your choice, and use your photos, sketches, and studies for inspiration to create a finished studio painting. This class welcomes the beginner and will also enrich and challenge the experienced painter. Susan is a product demonstrator and Dedicated Workshop Instructor for Gamblin Artist Colors and Jack Richeson Company artist products. Students will have the opportunity to…
Find out more »Drawing for Everyone
An event every week that begins at 1:00 pm on Monday, repeating until February 24, 2020
Instructor : Jennifer Kane jenn_kane@hotmail.com 1–4pm Mondays, 8 weeks Bring your ideas to life while learning drawing skills through observation and practice. Jennifer will introduce materials and methods with a short demonstration at the beginning of each class, followed by suggested practice activities and instructor feedback. Participants are encouraged to develop their own work over the duration of the class. Fee: $140 members ; $170 non-members
Find out more »Painting Open Studio
An event every week that begins at 9:00 am on Tuesday, repeating until February 25, 2020
Coordinator: Susan Graham 814-574-9459, grahamarchitecture@comcast.net 9am -noon Tuesdays 8 weeks An opportunity for open studio time. No instruction provided. You may attend as suits your schedule. Fee: $10 on a drop-in basis -- No online registration. Contact the program coordinator with questions.
Find out more »Make a Splash with India Ink
An event every week that begins at 1:00 pm on Tuesday, repeating until February 25, 2020
Instructor: Jennifer Kane jenn_kane@hotmail.com 1-4pm Tuesdays, 8 weeks Ink is a dynamic art medium that provides high contrast, happy accidents and plenty of opportunity for playful experimentation. During each session a different set of fun techniques will be demonstrated along with step by step guidelines for trying them out in class. Fee: $140 members; $170 non-members Materials fee: $20 for paper, ink, mediums and misc materials to be provided by instructor Students to bring: Images or objects to use as reference, paint…
Find out more »Pastel Landscapes & Beyond
An event every week that begins at 9:00 am on Wednesday, repeating until February 26, 2020
Instructor: Susan Nicholas Gephart Wednesdays 9am–12pm, 8 weeks starts January 8 Discover how to see beyond the obvious within the landscape and use your photos, sketches, and plein air studies for inspiration to create a finished studio painting. This class welcomes the beginner and will also enrich and challenge the experienced painter. Susan is a product demonstrator Jack Richeson & Company, Sennelier, Canson and Multimedia Artboard. Students will have the opportunity to explore new products and experience what the medium…
Find out more »Stained Glass
An event every week that begins at 6:30 pm on Wednesday, repeating until February 26, 2020
Instructor: Ken Plattner 814-360-8571, abbeysg@chilitech.com 6:30-9:30pm Wednesdays 8 weeks 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: $140 members; $170 non-members Click here to register online
Find out more »An Emotional Connection in Watercolors
An event every week that begins at 9:00 am on Thursday, repeating until February 27, 2020
Instructor: Michele Rivera 814-234-3441 mxr194@gmail.com 9am-noon Thursdays 8 weeks An emotional connection is a bundle of subjective feelings that come together to create a bond. By use of subject matters and color exploration we will strive to achieve paintings that make an emotional connection with the viewers. Both novice and experienced painters are welcome. Fee: $ 140 members; $170 non-members
Find out more »Open Model Session
An event every week that begins at 7:00 pm on Thursday, repeating until February 27, 2020
Coordinator: Tom Mickle 814-686-1881, tommickle@gmail.com 7-9:30pm Thursdays 8 weeks An opportunity to work from a nude model. No instruction provided. You may attend as suits your schedule . Contact Tom to get on email list for notification of any cancelations. Fee: $10 on a drop-in basis -- no registration online
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