Upcoming Classes and Workshops
Open Studio
Jane Klesh Butkovsky: Open Studio
Wednesday, 1-4:00PM, Ongoing, Cost $5
Members only* Paint, draw, sketch or do whatever inspires your creative energy at this open studio. No instruction, just fellowship with other artists.
Creation Station with Ms. Alexa
Alexa Figas: Creation Station
Wednesdays, 5:30 - 7:00 PM. November 6-November 27 (Four Weeks)
Member Cost: $110 (includes $15 material fee)
Nonmember Cost: $120 (includes $15 material fee)
Unleash your child's creativity in our dynamic art class designed for kids ages 7-15! They’ll dive into exciting projects that spark imagination and exploration, all while mastering a variety of art techniques and styles. With hands-on experiences using different media, each session becomes a unique adventure in self-expression and artistic discovery. Join us for a journey where every young artist can thrive and let their creativity shine!
Pysanky Eggs, Christmas Style
Georgine P. Borchick: Pysanky Eggs, Christmas Style
Fridays, 6-8 PM. November 8, November 15 (Two-Day Workshop)
Member Cost $45 (includes $5 material fee)
Non-Member Cost $55 (includes $5 material fee)
Two-day workshop will teach you how to create a winter scene for the holidays. Your choice of one of two designs. Adults and teens ages 15+
Joe Pecora and Dr. Carl Frankel, PhD: Micro Photography
Micro Photography with Joe Pecora
Wednesdays, 6:30 – 8:30. Dates: (4 weeks) November 13th - December 11th (No class November 27th)
Member Cost: $200
Nonmember Cost: $225
Students will first learn how to use the League’s new state-of-the-art microscopes. Attached cameras transfer the microscope images to a computer, from which they can be saved/printed as is, or first processed with editing software to create visually compelling works of art. We will be using Affinity Photo 2 software. No materials necessary.
Introduction to Oil Painting
Nathan Hassler: Introduction to Oil Painting
Mondays, 6-8 PM. November 18 - December 9 (4 One-Day Workshops)
Member Cost: $60/workshop (includes $10 material fee)
Non-Member Cost: $70/workshop (includes $10 material fee)
Book all four weeks and get 10% off!
Week 1: Fundamentals of Oil Painting
In this class we’ll introduce you to the fundamentals of oil paints and general rules. Learn the rules like a master so you can break them like an artist. After a review of materials, you’ll complete a quick oil sketch to familiarize yourself with the medium. Lecture: Understanding oil paints Review of materials Practice oil sketch Homework: Select your image either still life or landscape
Week 2: Canvas Preparation and Image Transfer
You’ll begin preparing your canvas while learning the importance of preparing your painting surface. After applying a thin oil paint wash to your prepared canvas you’ll either sketch or transfer your image onto the canvas using pencil finishing with a clear coat to seal image.
Week 3: Color mixing and Blocking Out
Proceeding a brief lecture and discussion on color theory you’ll begin preparing your pallet to block out the large shapes and values of your image. Starting with darkest colors you will begin the blocking stage.
Week 4: Wet-on-Wet Technique
After a brief lecture and discussion on painting mediums and painting wet on wet. You’ll begin to lay on the second layer developing your colors and tones. Many of these will be the final brushstrokes to your painting. Highlights and details can be added with wet paint on top of wet paint.
Adults 18+
Smith Floral Holiday Arrangements
Jennifer Barnasevitch: Smith Floral Holiday Arrangements
Wednesday, 6-8PM, September 25, November 20, December 11 (One-Day Workshop)
Member Cost: $55 (Includes $15 material fee)
Nonmember Cost: $65 (Includes $15 material fee)
Make a wonderful floral arrangement for the season in this fun workshop. You will create a centerpiece that will grace your home for the holiday. Adults and teens 15+
Sign up for all three for $10 off!
Paint & Be a Dreamcatcher
Facilitating Artist: Michelle Lee
Sunday, 12:30 - 3:30 PM, November 24
Member Cost: $100 (includes $25 material fee)
Nonmember Cost: $110 (includes $25 material fee)
A BYOB paint & sip...like no other!
Become your own Dreamcatcher as you paint with your free spirit—unleashing your intuitive creativity guided by heARTist and catalyst, Michelle Lee.
Your experience starts as we ignite all the senses to kindle your creative fire! Exploring the Native American origin and meaning of Dreamcatchers, you’ll honor its history while activating new dreams and intentions through short meditations. As this artual (aka art ritual) catches fire, you'll play with colors, layers and sacred geometry to create a 12" x 24" dreamcatcher painting that you'll fall in love with.
Treat yourself to a day full of creative, joyful celebration! No art or painting experience required.
ATTENTION:
The event is BYOB, but art supplies are included.
Essential oils are used. Please message Michelle in advance with any sensitivities: mlee@michelleleearts.com
Still Life Painting
Alana Gadola: Still Life Painting
Wednesdays, 6-7 PM, November 27- December 18 (Four Weeks)
Member Cost $110 (includes $10 material fee)
Nonmember Cost $135 (includes $10 material fee)
Discover useful techniques for this classic genre of art. You will learn about shapes, shading, and creating depth in ways that will evoque artistic feelings from everyday objects. (Adults and Teens 15+)
Rhythms of the Heart
Marcus Colasurdo: Rhythms of the Heart
Saturday, December 14, 1-5:00PM
Member Cost: $20
Nonmember Cost: $30
Poetry class and workshop — the class will examine poems ranging from the “classic” works to contemporary writing from poets worldwide. Class members are encouraged to bring their own poetry to share with fellow members (not mandatory). Adults 18+
Gingerbread Houses Family fun
Kathy Bestwick: Gingerbread Houses Family Fun
Sunday, 1-3 PM, December 15. Cost $15 (no material fee)
We will use milk cartons, graham crackers, royal icing and lots and lots of candy decorations to construct our edible houses. Wear your favorite Christmas shirt or hat, let’s get Festive!! All ages welcome, a family activity – parents can make houses too!! Please register by December 8th for preparation but walk-ins are permitted. (All ages)
Paint Like Bob Ross
Christine Unger: Paint Like Bob Ross
Thursday, 6-9:00PM: December 19 (One-Day workshop)
Member Cost $80 (includes $10 material fee)
Non-Member Cost $90 (includes $10 material fee)
Bob Ross-Certified instructor, Christine Unger, will teach you the joy of painting in this instructor-led three-hour oil painting class. No prior painting experience is needed—and yes! You can paint! All supplies are included. BYO snacks and drinks. (Adults 18+)
Visual Storytelling for Teens
Karla Consuegra: Visual Storytelling for Teens
5:30-8 pm Tuesdays, November 5 - December 17 (Six Weeks, No class November 26)
Member price $200
Nonmembers $225
Digital Art class in which you learn how to use framing, composition, sharpen your figure drawings, and learn the basics of backgrounds and perspective and how to use your these skills to tell your stories. From Manga, to Comics and Animatics, we'll study sequential art and how to make it. (Teens 12-18)
Students must provide their own sketchbook and digital drawing pad.
Still Life Drawing
Alana Gadola: Still Life Drawing
Wednesdays, 6-7 PM, October 23-November 13 (Four Weeks)
Member Cost $110 (includes $10 material fee)
Non-Member Cost $135 (includes $10 material fee)
Discover useful techniques for this classic genre of art. You will learn about shapes, shading, and creating depth in ways that will evoque artistic feelings from everyday objects. (Adults and Teens 15+)
Vision Board for the Goal-Getter
Jamie Chicalese: Vision Board for the Goal-Getter!
Tuesday 6-7:30PM, October 22-November 26 (Six Weeks)
Member Cost $75 (includes $25 material fee)
Non-Member Cost $100 (includes $25 material fee)
Students will create a personal vision board (cork board) to act as a compass to keep them moving in the direction of their dreams. (All ages)
Introduction to the Arts (for Teens)
Alexa Figas: Introduction to the Arts (For Teens)
Wednesday, 6-8 PM, October 2-November 6 (Six Weeks).
Member Cost $200 (includes $25 material fee)
Non-Member Cost $225 (includes $25 material fee)
Teens will be taught techniques of creating figures and faces, various objects, landscapes, still life, etc. with an introduction to basic drawing and painting skills. They will discover how to use multiple media — such as acrylics, watercolors, graphite, charcoal, pastels, and more! (Teens 12-18)
Master Art for Beginners
Joelys Mota: Master Art for Beginners
Sunday, 1-3 PM, September 29-November 10 (Six weeks)
Member Cost: $100 (Includes $25 material fee)
Nonmember Cost: $125 (Includes $25 material fee)
A beginner course in drawing that will go over light values, shadows, depth, form (edges), proportional drawing (perception), and simplifying color throughout six weeks.
For ages 10-14
Knitting for Beginners
Teaching Artist: Roberta Kishbaugh
Friday, 10-11:30AM, September 27 - October 18 (Four weeks)
Member cost: $165 (Includes $15 material fee)
Non-member cost: $190 (Includes $15 material fee)
Enjoy a morning learning basic knitting skills with an accomplished instructor. Various stitches and patterns will be taught in a relaxed environment. Adults and teens 15+
Photography
Michael Delmonico: Photography
Wednesday 5-8:00PM, September 25-October 23 (Five Weeks)
Non-member Cost $125 (No material fee)
Member Cost $100 (No material fee)
The Class will go over landscapes but focus on portrait photography. You can expect to learn what goes into making images including composition, perspective, and lighting. You will also learn about different gear and equipment used both in studio and on location. We will be photographing both landscapes and portraits in studio and on location so a camera is recommended! (Adults and teens 15+)
Introduction to the Arts (for Kids)
Alexa Figas: Introduction to the Arts (for Kids)
Thursday, 6-8 PM, September 19-October 24 (Six Weeks).
Member Cost $190 (includes $25 material fee)
Non-Member Cost $215 (includes $25 material fee)
Children will be taught techniques of creating figures and faces, various objects, landscapes, still life, etc. with an introduction to basic drawing and painting skills. They will discover how to use multiple media — such as acrylics, watercolors, graphite, charcoal, pastels, and more! (Children 6-13)
Throw Down with Joni Mazzie: Wednesdays
Joni Mazzie: Throw Down w/ Joni Mazzie
Wednesdays, 12:30-3 PM, September 18-November 20 (Ten Weeks)
Member Cost $290 (includes $40 material fee)
Non-Member Cost $315 (includes $40 material fee)
Is learning pottery on your bucket list? Joni will teach you the fundamentals of throwing on the potter’s wheel. You will create, trim, and glaze some keepsake ceramics. Be prepared to get messy and have fun. Clay the day away! (Adults 18+)
Introduction to Portraiture in Oils
Nathan Hassler: Introduction to Portraiture in Oils
Tuesday, 6-8:30PM, September 17 (One-Day workshop)
Member Cost $65 (includes $25 material fee)
Non-Member Cost $75 (includes $25 material fee)
An introductory class on portraiture painting designed for artists who are new to portrait painting but have some familiarity with oil painting. The course covers selecting a reference, creating an underpainting, mixing skin tones, and painting an impressionistic loose portrait. Course includes paint, palette, medium, brushes, canvas, and easels. Attendees may bring their own preferred supplies. (Adults 18+)
Throw Down w/ Joni Mazzie: Tuesdays
Joni Mazzie: Throw Down w/ Joni Mazzie
Tuesdays, 6-8:30 PM, September 17-November 19 (Ten Weeks)
Member Cost $290 (includes $40 material fee)
Non-Member Cost $315 (includes $40 material fee)
Is learning pottery on your bucket list? Joni will teach you the fundamentals of throwing on the potter’s wheel. You will create, trim, and glaze some keepsake ceramics. Be prepared to get messy and have fun. Clay the day away! (Adults 18+)
Drawing and Painting
Jane Butkovsky: Drawing and Painting
Thursday, 6:30-9 PM, September 12-November 7 (Off Halloween) (8 weeks).
Member Cost: $150
Nonmember Cost: $175
Students are encouraged to choose a subject that inspires them, and can work in watercolor, oil, acrylic, pastel, or drawing media. The class focuses on a “learn as you go” approach with development from one piece to the next. All levels welcome.
Adults and teens 15+
Sound and Crystal Healing
Lisa Marie Ferry: Sound & Crystal Healing Every Second Tuesday of the Month
Tuesday 6-7PM, September 10
Member Cost $10 per session
Non-Member Cost $15 per session
Sound Therapy uses sound, music, and specialized instruments that are played in therapeutic ways. These sounds combined with crystal energy help with self-reflection and relaxation techniques to improve health and wellbeing. Starting with breathing techniques, crystals will be placed around the room and the instructor will play the instruments. Just listen to the prompts and enjoy the sounds. This class is a great way to relax, reduce anxiety, and reflect. Must be able to be quiet and be still, sit on a chair or lay down on a yoga mat, or sit on a pillow or a bolster (participants supply). Please pre-register online or by calling the Art League. (Adults and teens 15+)
En Plein Air Painting Adventures
Jo Adang: En Plein Air Painting Adventures
On-going. Contact Jo Adang for dates and time. No fee. Members only*
En Plein Air Painting Adventures is a members only artist-driven group with no formal instruction offered. The group meets at various locations around Hazleton to capture favorite places in painting, in two hours or less. Bring your choice of medium and join us even if you have no experience. Jo will supply a materials list and will email you dates and meeting places. If interested in participating, please contact Jo at: jadang117@gmail.com (Adults 18+)
*Adult memberships are available for $25 for the calendar year.