Adult & Teen Classes
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Creative Classes
The Art of Wine and Chocolate
Join us in Creative York’s beautiful art gallery and learn how to appreciate and pair both wine and chocolate. Chocolatier Eric Himes creates delicious chocolate treats for you to enjoy as you sip on wine provided by The Handsome Cab owners, Andrew D’Agenais and Robert Godfrey. These experts will walk you through each delicious pairing. Enjoy the infusion of flavors using all the senses, revealing a fun new way to appreciate these beloved pleasures. Take sweet treats home with you to enjoy later!
Instructors: Eric Himes (of Must Have Chocolate) and Robert Godfrey (of The Handsome Cab)
Saturday, October 12 • 3-5pm • $35 • Ages 21+ REGISTRATION CLOSED
Exploring the Self Portrait
Focused on the practice of self-portraiture, this mixed media class offers new approaches for students to visually express themselves. In addition to traditional methods such as drawing and portrait painting, explore new materials and creative methods such as abstract painting, sculpture and collage. Sign up and get to know yourself through your own work!
Instructor: Gabi Portelles
Mondays (4), October 21-November 11 • 6-8pm • $100 • Ages 16+ REGISTRATION CLOSED
Drawing
Drawing Workshop
Whether a beginner drawing student or an artist looking to brush up on observational drawing skills, this 2-hour workshop is a great way to practice those foundational techniques like material and application, color, line and tone. We will have a still life set up in the classroom, but students also have the option of bringing a photo reference to draw from and/or working from imagination on something a little more self-guided. Students can expect to have individualized drawing instruction from our teaching artist.
Instructor: Leah Limpert Walt
Saturday, July 13 • 3-5pm • $35 • Ages 13+ REGISTRATION CLOSED
Saturday, August 10 • 3-5pm • $35 • Ages 13+ REGISTRATION CLOSED
Saturday, September 14 • 3-5pm • $35 • Ages 13+ REGISTRATION CLOSED
Saturday, October 12 • 3-5pm • $35 • Ages 13+ REGISTER
Saturday, November 9 • 3-5pm • $35 • Ages 13+ REGISTER
Saturday, December 14 • 3-5pm • $35 • Ages 13+ REGISTER
Beginner Portraiture
Learn how to break down one of the most daunting of art challenges: the human face. Get an introduction to various drawing tools, learn methods to laying in tone, and develop a good understanding of proportions that will help you with any drawing that you do in the future. Though we will primarily be using drawing materials, paint will also be introduced near the end of the series.
Instructor: Leah Limpert Walt
Tuesdays (4), August 6-27 • 6-8 pm • $100 • Ages 13+ REGISTRATION CLOSED
Clothed Figure Drawing
This 4-week series will cover skills such as: starting a figure drawing, proportions, structure, tone, gesture and describing shadow shapes. Drawing from a live model, we will employ multiple techniques for understanding the figure through drawing, as well as learn how to break down the process of making a drawing into steps that are easy to remember and to follow.
Beginners as well as returning students are welcome!
Instructor: Leah Limpert Walt
Mondays (4), September 23-October 14 • 6-8:30 pm • $120 • Ages 13+ REGISTRATION CLOSED
Painting
Paint Night
Follow our professional painting instructor step-by-step in this beginner-friendly painting workshop. Instruction for the class revolves around starting a painting, technique, color mixing, application, and core concepts for composition using the guidance of the masters. Click on the link to see which famous painting we will be working off of in each of these classes.
Instructor: Leah Limpert Walt
Cypress Trees by Vincent Van Gogh • Saturday, August 10 • 6-8pm • $35 • Ages 13+ REGISTRATION CLOSED
Sunken Lane by Paul Gauguin • Saturday, September 14 • 6-8pm • $35 • Ages 13+ REGISTRATION CLOSED
Le Touquet by Henry Ossawa Tanner • Saturday, October 12 • 6-8pm • $35 • Ages 13+ REGISTER
Mount St. Victoire by Paul Cezanne • Saturday, November 9 • 6-8pm • $35 • Ages 13+ REGISTER
Cypress Trees by Vincent Van Gogh • Saturday, December 14 • 6-8pm • $35 • Ages 13+ REGISTER
Painting with the Impressionists
Explore the beautiful paintings of Degas, Monet, Cassatt, and other Impressionists, and then use them as inspiration to create a painting in this popular style! In this no-stress series of 4 classes, you will learn how the Impressionists worked their artistic magic with light and color. Mix paint and apply it with brushes and palette knives. Even if you’ve never done any painting previously, you’ll definitely come away with your own Impressionistic masterpiece!
Instructor: Ellen Ehlenbeck
Wednesdays (4), September 25-October 16 • 6-8pm • $100 • Ages 16+ REGISTRATION CLOSED
Paint Your Pet Workshop
Join us at Creative York to paint a custom portrait of your beloved pet. This workshop includes a hand-sketched template of your pet on a canvas, all painting supplies, and hands-on instruction. After registration is complete, send us a high resolution photo of your pet (one pet only and photo should feature your pet’s head and shoulders), and our instructor will transfer the image to your canvas before class.
Instructor: Leah Limpert Walt
Saturday, October 19 • 6-8pm • $45 • Ages 16+ REGISTRATION CLOSED
Watercolor Foundations
This four-part foundation course is a perfect entry point for beginners, providing a basic understanding of how to paint with watercolors. Students will learn more about color, different types of paintbrushes, and how to paint with this beautiful art material. No experience necessary.
Instructor: Elizabeth Morrison
Saturdays (4), November 2-23 • 10-12pm • $100 • Ages 16+ REGISTER
Acrylic Painting
This painting series will utilize two ways of working to improve painting skills: working from direct observation and also using a master copy as a reference. We will talk about color, technique, and other foundation skills used in starting any painting. Students can expect to take home multiple pieces and feel more confident when putting their brush to the canvas!
Instructor: Leah Limpert Walt
Mondays (4), November 4-25 • 6-8 pm • $100 • Ages 13+ REGISTER
Clay Classes
Clay Workshop
Join us in the pottery studio for an afternoon of throwing on the potter’s wheel! One of our teaching artists will demonstrate the basic process of creating a piece of pottery out of raw clay, and then the rest of the work time students will spend sitting at a wheel and trying it out for themselves. Students also have the option of getting their final pieces glazed and fired by our studio manager for $5 per piece.
Instructor: Cassandra Horn or Jennifer Hall
$45/person • Ages 14+ • family-friendly
Saturday, November 9 • 3-5pm REGISTER
Saturday, December 7 • 6-8pm REGISTER
Date Night Pottery
Join us in the pottery studio for an evening of throwing on the potter’s wheel! One of our teaching artists will demonstrate the basic process of creating a piece of pottery out of raw clay, and then the rest of the work time students will spend sitting at a wheel and trying it out for themselves. Participants are welcome to bring their own snacks and beverages. Students also have the option of getting their final pieces glazed and fired by our studio manager for $5 per piece.
Instructor: Cassandra Horn, Jennifer Hall, or Amy Diamond
$45/person • Ages 18+ • BYOB if 21+
Saturday, September 14 • 6-8pm REGISTRATION CLOSED
Friday, September 27 • 6-8pm REGISTRATION CLOSED
Saturday, September 28 • 6-8pm REGISTRATION CLOSED
Friday, October 11 • 6-8pm REGISTRATION CLOSED
Saturday, October 12 • 6-8pm REGISTRATION CLOSED
Friday, October 18 • 6-8pm REGISTRATION CLOSED
Friday, October 25 • 6-8pm REGISTRATION CLOSED
Friday, November 8 • 6-8pm REGISTER
Saturday, November 9 • 6-8pm REGISTER
Friday, November 15 • 6-8pm REGISTRATION CLOSED
Saturday, November 16 • 6-8pm REGISTER
Friday, November 22 • 6-8pm REGISTER
Saturday, December 7 • 6-8pm REGISTRATION CLOSED
Friday, December 13 • 6-8pm REGISTER
Note: Clay Workshop is the same class as Date Night Pottery, just scheduled at different times and family-friendly (no BYOB). Gift certificates and other vouchers for Date Night Pottery may be used for Clay Workshop.
This is class runs year-round. Check back for more dates!
Clay Studio Classes
Our Clay Studio classes are for those students wanting to explore and develop their own aesthetic and style through clay. Students in these classes have the benefit of being able to work on their own self-directed projects while having an instructor present to guide them. Choose to focus on wheel throwing or hand building. Returning students will be challenged with new projects and techniques for their skill level. All skill levels welcome in this fun and vibrant studio class!
Instructor: Holly Davis
Tuesday Sessions:
Tuesdays (8), October 29-December 17 • 5:30-8:30pm • $225 • Ages 16+ REGISTER
Thursday Sessions:
Thursdays (6), November 7-December 19 (skip November 28) • 5:30-8:30pm • $165 • Ages 16+ REGISTER
Beginner Wheel throwing
This six week class is a great introduction to functional clay. Learn the basics of shaping clay on the potter’s wheel and finish your pieces with colorful glaze. Explore different forms such as cups, mugs, plates, and bowls. No experience necessary.
Instructor: Jennifer Hall
Wednesdays (6), November 6-December 18 (skip November 27) • 6-8 pm • $160 • Ages 14+ REGISTRATION CLOSED
Literary Classes
Poetry A la Carte
Choose what you want to write in a flexible series of workshops designed to let you dictate the lessons. Would you like to investigate a form, participate in a critique session, experiment with new ways to construct modern and post-modern poems? If so, gather your friends and schedule a poetry workshop session hosted by Carol Clark Williams, award winning published poet, Pushcart nominee and poet laureate emeritus. Requires a minimum of five people. Tailored to your interest and convenience.
$25/person for a 2 hour session • Ages 14+
Call 717-848-3200 to schedule your group.
Personalized Arts Experiences
To schedule the following Personalized Arts Experiences, email steph@creativeyork.org or call 717-848-3200.
Creative Team-building Experiences
Step out of the office and into the art studio! Creative York can design custom arts-based experiences for your corporate team, business staff, or community organization. This is an arts experience that will ignite your team’s creativity, strengthen their working relationships, and encourage collaboration and open communication. Choose from ceramics or painting for your team’s 2-hour arts experience. Many groups also decide to rent out our beautiful gallery space as a place to host a reception before class.
$30/person for painting • $45/person for clay • 2 hour class • Minimum of 6 people
$90/1-hour gallery rental • –
Art Party
Gather your friends to celebrate a special occasion or to put together a creative girl’s night out. Work with our staff to build your own class. Perfect if you want to learn something specific, or if you’d like to schedule an existing class or workshop during a different date/time that suits you and your friends. Drinks and snacks are welcome! Art supplies included.
$35/person for painting • $45/person for clay • 2 hour class • Minimum of 6 people
Private Lessons
Are you looking for individualized instruction? Our team of teaching artists is able to offer private lessons in a variety of styles, materials, and time frames.
$40/hour
Holly Davis is an artist, wife and mom from York, PA. She received her Bachelors of Fine Arts in Ceramics from Beaver College, completed her PA Art teaching certification through Millersville University, and received her Masters in Education from Wilkes University. She also studied at Glasgow School of Art in Scotland and Penland School of Crafts in North Carolina. Holly has exhibited work throughout Pennsylvania, in Scotland, and in North Carolina, and she was the recipient of a PA State Grant for the Arts. Holly loves clay and teaching art, especially ceramics. She has taught artists of every age and has a passion for sharing her appreciation of clay with those she gets to work with.
Amy Diamond is a graduate of Millersville University, with a degree in Art education with a concentration in Inclusive Education. Her main focus is in ceramics, and Amy has attended multiple National Conferences dealing with ceramics and art education. While working with her own peers in class and her students in her middle school internship, she’s grown to appreciate the studio culture of collaboration. Amy enjoys learning through play and the educational and cultural benefits of creating art with others. She believes that all individuals have the ability to grow and learn and that art is a pathway to do so.
