Adult & Teen Classes
Painting | Drawing | Clay | Literary
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Creative Classes
Hand Lettering for Beginners
Get comfortable with this elegant, yet daunting art-form that can be broken down into simple tips and techniques. The workshop will leave you with the skills to complete the alphabet and ability to smoothly piece words together. All supplies and materials are included.
Instructor: Chelsea Foster
Saturday, March 23 • 1-3pm • $45 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), April 8-29 • 6:30-8:30pm • $100 • Ages 16+ REGISTRATION CLOSED
Drawing
Drawing Workshop
In this workshop, students are invited to draw from life. 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.
This drawing workshop features foundational techniques like material and application, color, line and tone.
Instructor: Leah Limpert Walt
Saturday, April 20 • 3-5pm • $35 • Ages 13+ REGISTRATION CLOSED
Saturday, May 11 • 3-5pm • $35 • Ages 13+ REGISTER
Saturday, June 8 • 3-5pm • $35 • Ages 13+ REGISTER
Saturday, July 13 • 3-5pm • $35 • Ages 13+ REGISTER
Saturday, August 10 • 3-5pm • $35 • Ages 13+ REGISTER
Costumed 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 in costume, 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! We will be working with new models.
Instructor: Leah Limpert Walt
Tuesdays (4), May 14-June 4 • 6-8:30pm • $115 • 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 • 6-8pm • $100 • Ages 13+ REGISTER
Painting
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
Mondays (4), March 25-April 15 • 6-8pm • $100 • Ages 14+ REGISTRATION CLOSED
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), June 3-24 • 6-8pm • $100 • Ages 13+ REGISTER
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
Still Life with Jar and Fruit by Paul Cezanne • Saturday, April 20 • 6-8pm • $35 • Ages 13+ REGISTRATION CLOSED
Lilacs in a Window by Mary Cassatt• Saturday, May 11 • 6-8pm • $35 • Ages 13+ REGISTER
Still Life with Jar and Fruit by Paul Cezanne • Saturday, June 8 • 6-8pm • $35 • Ages 13+ REGISTER
The Seine by Henry Ossawa Tanner • Saturday, July 13 • 6-8pm • $35 • Ages 13+ REGISTER
Cypress Trees by Vincent Van Gogh • Saturday, August 10 • 6-8pm • $30 • Ages 13+ REGISTER
Clay Classes
Tuesday Clay Studio
Our Tuesday night class is for those students wanting to explore and develop their own aesthetic and style through clay. Students in this class 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
Tuesdays (8), January 8-February 26 • 5:30-8:30pm • $225 • Ages 16+ REGISTRATION CLOSED
Tuesdays (8), March 5-April 30 (skip March 19) • 5:30-8:30pm • $225 • Ages 16+ REGISTRATION CLOSED
Thursday Clay Studio
Our Thursday night class is for those students wanting to explore and develop their own aesthetic and style through clay. Students in this class 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: Amy Diamond
Thursdays (8), April 18-June 6 • 5:30-8:30pm • $225 • Ages 16+ REGISTRATION CLOSED
Wheel-Throwing I and II
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: Amy Diamond
Saturdays (6), May 4-June 8 • 3-5pm • $170 • Ages 14+ REGISTER
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: Holly Davis or Marcus Davis
$45/person • Ages 14+ • family-friendly
Saturday, April 13 • 3-5pm REGISTRATION CLOSED
Saturday, April 27 • 3-5pm REGISTER
Saturday, May 11 • 12-2pm REGISTER
Saturday, May 25 • 12-2pm REGISTER
Friday, June 7 • 3-5pm REGISTER
Saturday, June 15 • 3-5pm REGISTER
Saturday, June 29 • 3-5pm REGISTER
Saturday, July 20 • 3-5pm 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: Holly Davis, Amy Diamond, or Marcus Davis
$45/person • Ages 18+ • BYOB if 21+
Saturday, April 6 • 6-8pm REGISTRATION CLOSED
Friday, April 12 • 6-8pm REGISTRATION CLOSED
Saturday, April 13 • 6-8pm REGISTRATION CLOSED
Friday, April 19 • 6-8pm REGISTER
Saturday, April 20 • 6-8pm REGISTRATION CLOSED
Friday, April 26 • 6-8pm REGISTER
Saturday, April 27 • 6-8pm REGISTRATION CLOSED
Saturday, May 4 • 6-8pm REGISTER
Friday, May 10 • 6-8pm REGISTER
Saturday, May 11 • 6-8pm REGISTER
Friday, May 17 • 6-8pm REGISTER
Saturday, May 18 • 6-8pm REGISTER
Saturday, May 25 • 6-8pm REGISTER
Friday, May 31 • 6-8pm REGISTER
Saturday, June 1 • 6-8pm REGISTER
Saturday, June 8 • 6-8pm REGISTER
Friday, June 14 • 6-8pm REGISTER
Saturday, June 15 • 6-8pm REGISTER
Friday, June 21 • 6-8pm REGISTER
Saturday, June 22 • 6-8pm REGISTER
Friday, June 28 • 6-8pm REGISTER
Saturday, June 29 • 6-8pm REGISTER
Saturday, July 6 • 6-8pm REGISTER
Saturday, July 13 • 6-8pm REGISTER
Saturday, July 20 • 6-8pm REGISTER
Saturday, July 27 • 6-8pm REGISTER
Friday, August 23 • 6-8pm REGISTER
Friday, August 30 • 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!
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
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 • Call 717-848-3200 to schedule your group.
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.
$30/person for painting • $45/person for clay • 2 hour class • Minimum of 6 people
Call 717-848-3200 to schedule your group.
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.
