Back for 2024! Individuals 55 and up can again stretch their artistic muscles in this non-threatening, non-judgmental environment. This series is geared for everyone, from those new to art to the art pros. If you took the class before, feel free to register again because this year brings new creative adventures.
Projects will include printmaking, pottery, painting, drawing, upcycling and more. Participants will receive some materials to take home so they can keep on creating after the class is over!
Classes will meet in two, six-week sessions. Select the session that best fits your schedule. Each session will have ten, two-hour class meetings on Tuesday mornings and some Thursdays. The full schedule will be outlined in the first class meeting.
The culminating event will combine artwork created in both sessions in a gallery show at the PAC!
Program costs are subsidized by grant funding from the WV Department of Arts, Culture and History.
Session 1: March 12-April 18, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. (Tuesdays and Thursdays)
Session 2: April 23-May 30, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. (Tuesdays and Thursdays)
Cost: $35 (no member discounts)
This course is an introduction to "throwing" clay vessels on a pottery wheel. Students will learn to center clay, create cylinders and produce small functional forms like bowls, saucers, and mugs. Students will also learn foot trimming, handle making, very simple decorative carving (chattering and chipping), and glaze application.
Students will be asked to come in on their own time to glaze final projects. Class is for teens and adults. Each course is comprised of 4 classes meeting from 6-8:30 p.m. on Thursday evenings.
Session 3: Thursdays, March 7-28, 6-8:30 p.m. SOLD OUT!
April Session: Thursdays, April 4-25, 6-8:30 p.m. SOLD OUT!
May Session: Thursdays, May 2-23, 6-8:30 p.m. SOLD OUT!
June Session: Thursdays, June 6-27, 6-8:30 p.m.
Cost: $140 (PAC Members receive 20% discount).
This 5 week class will introduce the tools and techniques of stained glass construction. Students will learn the Tiffany method, also called the copper foil method, to create a design that showcases the beauty of stained glass. Designs can be supplied, or students may wish to consult with the instructor about creating their own design. This class is open to students who are new to stained glass as well as those who have some previous experience. The cost of glass, foil, flux, solder and the use of equipment is included in the class fee.
Age range: Age 13 and older
Session 1: Tuesdays, March 12-April 9, 6:00-8:00 p.m. SOLD OUT!
Session 2: Tuesdays, April 30-May 28, 6:00-8:00 p.m. SOLD OUT!
Cost: $150 (price includes all supplies) (PAC members receive 20% discount).
Are you feeling inspired by our Artist Caper event!? Come paint a portrait of a person in the style of pop art! Fun, funky colors and bold lines. You can paint yourself or bring your bestie and paint each other! This would make for a great date night or a mother/daughter night, etc. Backgrounds can be customized and your Instructor Tracy Love will walk you through the whole process. You will love your portraits! Bring any food or drink you would like and don't forget to email your face of choice (please make sure photos are close and clear because we will be tracing from them) to thegallery614@yahoo.com by Wednesday, May 15th.
Date/Time: Friday, May 17th, 6-9 p.m.
Cost: $35 (PAC Members receive 20% discount).
Stimulate your imagination by creating a unique circus character using colorful paper and embellishments! Learn paper collage and assemblage techniques. There will be fun for any level! All teens and adults welcome.
Date/Time: Saturday, June 1st, 3:00-6:00pm
Cost: $35.00 (PAC Members receive 20% discount).
Pet Portraits is back by popular demand! Tracy will instruct creating an adorable mixed media pet portrait using plexiglass, paint, a squeegee and paint markers! Please email your pets photo to thegallery@gmail.com at least 4 days before the class. Also email with any questions. One pet per painting please. This will be finished with a frame for a 3D look. Bring any food or drink that you would like.
Date/Time: Friday June 7th, 6-9 p.m.
Cost: $35 (PAC Members receive 20% discount).
Join Tracy for a fun and super creative class using paint and pen on paper. We will utilize references and rulers to make our own personal bookshelves, filled with our favorite things like plants, pets, trophies, globes or whatever your dream bookshelf will hold! We will finish off our pieces with pen details and a standard sized matting. Adults and teens only.
Date/Time: Friday, July 19th, 6-9.
Cost: $35 (PAC Members receive 20% discount).
Most classes require a minimum of 4 students in order to run and/or have maximum number limits so… PLEASE REGISTER IN ADVANCE TO ENSURE THAT YOU CAN GET INTO THE CLASS YOU WANT.
Refund policy: A $5 online processing fee will be applied to all refunds. No refunds will be given 48 hours before the start of any class.
PAC Current Members receive a 20% discount on most classes (some exclusions apply). Call or email for details.
Sign up now for Private Pottery with Judy Keith on Wednesday evenings. Judy will instruct adults and teens ages 13 and up in a private session in wheel throwing. Students will learn the basics of throwing pottery on the wheel, centering clay, opening up, raising the wall, and shaping a form. After registering and paying please call Judy at 304-299-0445 to set up a private lesson on Wednesday evenings.
Cost: $40 (no discount).