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Art Classes for Adults and Teens

Join us at Creative York to try something new, expand your skills and knowledge of art, as well as make meaningful connections with others!

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Classes fill fast, early registration is recommended.

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  • The Matriarchy Project (SOLD OUT)

    (4 weeks) Wednesdays, 2/25, 3/4, 3/11, 3/18 from 5-7pm

    Non-Member Price: $85 / Member Price: $80.00
    Age: 18+
    Instructor: Rosa Luz Catterall, Barbara DeCesare, Maureen Joyce, Carrie Breschi, Andi Simpson

    This class is sold out. If you would like to join the waitlist, please email amber@creativeyork.org. 

    Join us for The Matriarchy Project! The Matriarchy Project is a creative workshop series for women to explore the intersection of motherhood and womanhood through poetry, abstract painting, sculpture, and mixed media.  Designed for non-artists and led by professional female artists, the program helps participants reclaim identity, share truth, and honor the complex stories we carry. This project invites participants to reimagine the concept of motherhood not only as a personal journey but as a collective source of wisdom, creativity, and healing.

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    Intermediate Ceramics

    (6 weeks) Thursdays 3/5, 3/12, 3/19, 3/26, 4/2, (skip 4/9) 4/16 from 6–9pm

    Non-Member Price: $265 / Member Price: $245
    Age: 15+
    Instructor: Laura Sandmann

    Come expand your clay knowledge! This class is aimed towards those who have taken Intro to Wheel Throwing or Intro to Handbuilding, or have prior ceramics experience. Learn how to solidify your skills on the wheel and become and stronger ceramicist!  

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    Date Night Pottery 3/13/26 (SOLD OUT)

    Friday, March 13th from 6-8pm

    Non-Member Price: $50.00 / Member Price: $40
    Age: 15+
    Instructor: Laura Sandmann

    This class is sold out. If you would like to join the waitlist, please email amber@creativeyork.org. 

    Try something new with our Date Night Pottery Class! This is a 2-hour class, from 6-8 p.m., in which students will learn the basics of wheel throwing and creating ceramics in our underground ceramics studio. All students are welcome, regardless of being in a pair or not! Registration is per person. All supplies are included

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    Acrylic Painting: Paint Your Pet

    (6 weeks) Mondays 3/2, 3/9, 3/16, 3/23, 3/30, 4/6 from 6-8pm

    Non-Member Price: $150 / Member Price: $130
    Age: 15+
    Instructor: Thomas Myers

    Learn the basics of painting an animal portrait in this 6 week course! Students may bring in a photo of their own furry friend, or use a photo provided. Participants will learn how to create a composition, mix and match paint colors, and understand proportions while using acrylic paint. No prior experience required!

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    Advanced Ceramics (SOLD OUT)

    (7 weeks) Tuesdays 3/17, 3/24, 3/31, 4/7, 4/14, 4/21, 4/28 from 5:30-8:30pm

    Non-Member Price: $300.00 / Member Price: $280
    Age: 15+
    Instructor: Holly Davis

    This class is sold out. If you would like to join the waitlist, please email amber@creativeyork.org. 

    Come expand your clay knowledge! This studio style class is aimed towards those who have taken Intermediate Ceramics or have significant prior ceramics experience. Work alongside our instructor to refine your skills and become a stronger ceramicist! Students will work on independently on their own projects throughout the class.

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    The Matriarchy Project (SOLD OUT)

    (4 weeks) Wednesdays, 2/25, 3/4, 3/11, 3/18 from 5-7pm

    Non-Member Price: $85 / Member Price: $80.00
    Age: 18+
    Instructor: Rosa Luz Catterall, Barbara DeCesare, Maureen Joyce, Carrie Breschi, Andi Simpson

    This class is sold out. If you would like to join the waitlist, please email amber@creativeyork.org. 

    Join us for The Matriarchy Project! The Matriarchy Project is a creative workshop series for women to explore the intersection of motherhood and womanhood through poetry, abstract painting, sculpture, and mixed media.  Designed for non-artists and led by professional female artists, the program helps participants reclaim identity, share truth, and honor the complex stories we carry. This project invites participants to reimagine the concept of motherhood not only as a personal journey but as a collective source of wisdom, creativity, and healing.

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    Intermediate Ceramics

    (6 weeks) Thursdays 3/5, 3/12, 3/19, 3/26, 4/2, (skip 4/9) 4/16 from 6–9pm

    Non-Member Price: $265 / Member Price: $245
    Age: 15+
    Instructor: Laura Sandmann

    Come expand your clay knowledge! This class is aimed towards those who have taken Intro to Wheel Throwing or Intro to Handbuilding, or have prior ceramics experience. Learn how to solidify your skills on the wheel and become and stronger ceramicist!  

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    Date Night Pottery 3/20/26 (SOLD OUT)

    Friday, March 20th from 6-8pm

    Non-Member Price: $50.00 / Member Price: $40
    Age: 15+
    Instructor: Laura Sandmann

    This class is sold out. If you would like to join the waitlist, please email amber@creativeyork.org

    Try something new with our Date Night Pottery Class! This is a 2-hour class, from 6-8 p.m., in which students will learn the basics of wheel throwing and creating ceramics in our underground ceramics studio. All students are welcome, regardless of being in a pair or not! Registration is per person. All supplies are included

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    Fundamentals of Ceramics

    (6 weeks) Saturdays, 2/7, 2/14, 2/21, 2/28, 3/7, (skip 3/14) 3/21 from 10am-12pm

    Non-Member Price: $245 / Member Price: $225
    Age: 13+
    Instructor: Creative York Staff

    Learn the basics of ceramics in this introductory course! Students will learn fundamental handbuilding techniques, as well as get experience on the pottery wheel! Perfect for those who are starting fresh, or would like a review of ceramics.

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    Try It! Cyanotypes

    Saturday, March 21st from 1-4pm

    Non-Member Price: $45.00 / Member Price: $35
    Age: 15+
    Instructor: Jensen Klenske

    Learn the art of Cyanotype printing in this workshop! Students will learn about the technique and process of cyanotype printing, and will have the chance to make multiple prints of their own! No prior experience required.

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    Acrylic Painting: Paint Your Pet

    (6 weeks) Mondays 3/2, 3/9, 3/16, 3/23, 3/30, 4/6 from 6-8pm

    Non-Member Price: $150 / Member Price: $130
    Age: 15+
    Instructor: Thomas Myers

    Learn the basics of painting an animal portrait in this 6 week course! Students may bring in a photo of their own furry friend, or use a photo provided. Participants will learn how to create a composition, mix and match paint colors, and understand proportions while using acrylic paint. No prior experience required!

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    Advanced Ceramics (SOLD OUT)

    (7 weeks) Tuesdays 3/17, 3/24, 3/31, 4/7, 4/14, 4/21, 4/28 from 5:30-8:30pm

    Non-Member Price: $300 / Member Price: $280
    Age: 15+
    Instructor: Holly Davis

    This class is sold out. If you would like to join the waitlist, please email amber@creativeyork.org. 

    Come expand your clay knowledge! This studio style class is aimed towards those who have taken Intermediate Ceramics or have significant prior ceramics experience. Work alongside our instructor to refine your skills and become a stronger ceramicist! Students will work on independently on their own projects throughout the class.

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    Intermediate Ceramics

    (6 weeks) Thursdays 3/5, 3/12, 3/19, 3/26, 4/2, (skip 4/9) 4/16 from 6–9pm

    Non-Member Price: $265 / Member Price: $245
    Age: 15+
    Instructor: Laura Sandmann

    Come expand your clay knowledge! This class is aimed towards those who have taken Intro to Wheel Throwing or Intro to Handbuilding, or have prior ceramics experience. Learn how to solidify your skills on the wheel and become and stronger ceramicist!  

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    Date Night Pottery 3/27/26 (SOLD OUT)

    Friday, March 27th from 6-8pm

    Non-Member Price: $50.00 / Member Price: $40
    Age: 15+
    Instructor: Laura Sandmann

    This class is sold out. If you would like to join the waitlist, please email amber@creativeyork.org. 

    Try something new with our Date Night Pottery Class! This is a 2-hour class, from 6-8 p.m., in which students will learn the basics of wheel throwing and creating ceramics in our underground ceramics studio. All students are welcome, regardless of being in a pair or not! Registration is per person. All supplies are included

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    Try It! Hand Lettering Workshop

    Saturday, March 28th from 1-4pm

    Non-Member Price: $50.00 / Member Price: $40
    Age: 15+
    Instructor: Melanie M. Rodgers

    Think about words in a whole new way! This workshop will guide you through history of hand lettering by looking at various letterforms and fonts. Then, you will get a chance to practice and create your own hand lettered projects! No experience necessary.

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    Acrylic Painting: Paint Your Pet

    (6 weeks) Mondays 3/2, 3/9, 3/16, 3/23, 3/30, 4/6 from 6-8pm

    Non-Member Price: $150 / Member Price: $130
    Age: 15+
    Instructor: Thomas Myers

    Learn the basics of painting an animal portrait in this 6 week course! Students may bring in a photo of their own furry friend, or use a photo provided. Participants will learn how to create a composition, mix and match paint colors, and understand proportions while using acrylic paint. No prior experience required!

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    Advanced Ceramics (SOLD OUT)

    (7 weeks) Tuesdays 3/17, 3/24, 3/31, 4/7, 4/14, 4/21, 4/28 from 5:30-8:30pm

    Non-Member Price: $300 / Member Price: $280
    Age: 15+
    Instructor: Holly Davis

    This class is sold out. If you would like to join the waitlist, please email amber@creativeyork.org. 

    Come expand your clay knowledge! This studio style class is aimed towards those who have taken Intermediate Ceramics or have significant prior ceramics experience. Work alongside our instructor to refine your skills and become a stronger ceramicist! Students will work on independently on their own projects throughout the class.

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  • Intermediate Ceramics

    (6 weeks) Thursdays 3/5, 3/12, 3/19, 3/26, 4/2, (skip 4/9) 4/16 from 6–9pm

    Non-Member Price: $265 / Member Price: $245
    Age: 15+
    Instructor: Laura Sandmann

    Come expand your clay knowledge! This class is aimed towards those who have taken Intro to Wheel Throwing or Intro to Handbuilding, or have prior ceramics experience. Learn how to solidify your skills on the wheel and become and stronger ceramicist!  

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    Date Night Pottery 4/3/26

    Friday, April 3rd from 6-8pm

    Non-Member Price: $50.00 / Member Price: $40
    Age: 15+
    Instructor: Laura Sandmann

    Try something new with our Date Night Pottery Class! This is a 2-hour class, from 6-8 p.m., in which students will learn the basics of wheel throwing and creating ceramics in our underground ceramics studio. All students are welcome, regardless of being in a pair or not! Registration is per person. All supplies are included

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    Cyanotype Workshop at Elmwood Park

    Saturday, April 4th from 11:30-1:30pm

    Non-Member Price: $35.00 / Member Price: $30
    Age: 15+
    Instructor:

    How can you use the sun to create artwork? Learn the art of Cyanotype printing in this workshop! Students will learn about the technique and process of cyanotype printing, and will have the chance to make multiple prints of their own! No prior experience required and all materials are included.

    Registrations are handled through Spring Garden Township. Click HERE to register

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    Acrylic Painting: Paint Your Pet

    (6 weeks) Mondays 3/2, 3/9, 3/16, 3/23, 3/30, 4/6 from 6-8pm

    Non-Member Price: $150 / Member Price: $130
    Age: 15+
    Instructor: Thomas Myers

    Learn the basics of painting an animal portrait in this 6 week course! Students may bring in a photo of their own furry friend, or use a photo provided. Participants will learn how to create a composition, mix and match paint colors, and understand proportions while using acrylic paint. No prior experience required!

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    Advanced Ceramics (SOLD OUT)

    (7 weeks) Tuesdays 3/17, 3/24, 3/31, 4/7, 4/14, 4/21, 4/28 from 5:30-8:30pm

    Non-Member Price: $300 / Member Price: $280
    Age: 15+
    Instructor: Holly Davis

    This class is sold out. If you would like to join the waitlist, please email amber@creativeyork.org. 

    Come expand your clay knowledge! This studio style class is aimed towards those who have taken Intermediate Ceramics or have significant prior ceramics experience. Work alongside our instructor to refine your skills and become a stronger ceramicist! Students will work on independently on their own projects throughout the class.

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    Date Night Pottery 4/10/26

    Friday, April 10th from 6-8pm

    Non-Member Price: $50.00 / Member Price: $40
    Age: 15+
    Instructor: Laura Sandmann

    Try something new with our Date Night Pottery Class! This is a 2-hour class, from 6-8 p.m., in which students will learn the basics of wheel throwing and creating ceramics in our underground ceramics studio. All students are welcome, regardless of being in a pair or not! Registration is per person. All supplies are included

    View Event Details

    Advanced Ceramics (SOLD OUT)

    (7 weeks) Tuesdays 3/17, 3/24, 3/31, 4/7, 4/14, 4/21, 4/28 from 5:30-8:30pm

    Non-Member Price: $300 / Member Price: $280
    Age: 15+
    Instructor: Holly Davis

    This class is sold out. If you would like to join the waitlist, please email amber@creativeyork.org. 

    Come expand your clay knowledge! This studio style class is aimed towards those who have taken Intermediate Ceramics or have significant prior ceramics experience. Work alongside our instructor to refine your skills and become a stronger ceramicist! Students will work on independently on their own projects throughout the class.

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    Intermediate Ceramics

    (6 weeks) Thursdays 3/5, 3/12, 3/19, 3/26, 4/2, (skip 4/9) 4/16 from 6–9pm

    Non-Member Price: $265 / Member Price: $245
    Age: 15+
    Instructor: Laura Sandmann

    Come expand your clay knowledge! This class is aimed towards those who have taken Intro to Wheel Throwing or Intro to Handbuilding, or have prior ceramics experience. Learn how to solidify your skills on the wheel and become and stronger ceramicist!  

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    Date Night Pottery 4/17/26

    Friday, April 17th from 6-8pm

    Non-Member Price: $50.00 / Member Price: $40
    Age: 15+
    Instructor: Laura Sandmann

    Try something new with our Date Night Pottery Class! This is a 2-hour class, from 6-8 p.m., in which students will learn the basics of wheel throwing and creating ceramics in our underground ceramics studio. All students are welcome, regardless of being in a pair or not! Registration is per person. All supplies are included

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    Cyanotype Workshop at Violet Hill

    Saturday, April 18th from 11:30am-1:30pm

    Non-Member Price: $35.00 / Member Price: $30
    Age: 15+
    Instructor: Jensen Klenske

    How can you use the sun to create artwork? Learn the art of Cyanotype printing in this workshop! Students will learn about the technique and process of cyanotype printing, and will have the chance to make multiple prints of their own! No prior experience required and all materials are included.

    Registrations are handled through Spring Garden Township. Click HERE to register

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    Advanced Ceramics (SOLD OUT)

    (7 weeks) Tuesdays 3/17, 3/24, 3/31, 4/7, 4/14, 4/21, 4/28 from 5:30-8:30pm

    Non-Member Price: $300 / Member Price: $280
    Age: 15+
    Instructor: Holly Davis

    This class is sold out. If you would like to join the waitlist, please email amber@creativeyork.org. 

    Come expand your clay knowledge! This studio style class is aimed towards those who have taken Intermediate Ceramics or have significant prior ceramics experience. Work alongside our instructor to refine your skills and become a stronger ceramicist! Students will work on independently on their own projects throughout the class.

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    Date Night Pottery 4/24/26

    Friday, April 24th from 6-8pm

    Non-Member Price: $50.00 / Member Price: $40
    Age: 15+
    Instructor: Laura Sandmann

    Try something new with our Date Night Pottery Class! This is a 2-hour class, from 6-8 p.m., in which students will learn the basics of wheel throwing and creating ceramics in our underground ceramics studio. All students are welcome, regardless of being in a pair or not! Registration is per person. All supplies are included

    View Event Details

    Advanced Ceramics (SOLD OUT)

    (7 weeks) Tuesdays 3/17, 3/24, 3/31, 4/7, 4/14, 4/21, 4/28 from 5:30-8:30pm

    Non-Member Price: $300 / Member Price: $280
    Age: 15+
    Instructor: Holly Davis

    This class is sold out. If you would like to join the waitlist, please email amber@creativeyork.org. 

    Come expand your clay knowledge! This studio style class is aimed towards those who have taken Intermediate Ceramics or have significant prior ceramics experience. Work alongside our instructor to refine your skills and become a stronger ceramicist! Students will work on independently on their own projects throughout the class.

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  • Plein Air Watercolor Workshop at Elmwood Park

    Saturday, May 2nd from 11:30am-1:30pm

    Non-Member Price: $35.00 / Member Price: $30
    Age: 15+
    Instructor: Jensen Klenske

    Be inspired by the outdoors by creating art Plein Air! Students will be guided on how to paint from life using techniques created by the masters to create a composition entirely their own. No prior experience required and all materials are included.

    Registrations are handled through Spring Garden Township. Click HERE to register

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    Date Night Pottery 5/9/26

    Saturday, May 9th from 6-8pm

    Non-Member Price: $50.00 / Member Price: $40
    Age: 15+
    Instructor: Jensen Klenske

    Try something new with our Date Night Pottery Class! This is a 2-hour class, from 6-8 p.m., in which students will learn the basics of wheel throwing and creating ceramics in our underground ceramics studio. All students are welcome, regardless of being in a pair or not! Registration is per person. All supplies are included

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    Acrylic Floral Painting Workshop at Springettsbury Township

    Monday, May 11th from 6-8pm

    Non-Member Price: $35.00 / Member Price: $30
    Age: 15+
    Instructor: Jensen Klenske

    Get in the springtime spirit with this acrylic floral painting class! Students will learn how to paint a variety of different flower types to create their final painting. Each piece will be unique! Perfect class to give as a gift for Mother’s Day. No prior painting experience required and all materials are included.

    This class is held at Springettsbury Township. To register, click HERE.

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    Plein Air Watercolor Workshop at Violet Hill Park

    Saturday, May 16th from 11:30am-1:30pm

    Non-Member Price: $35.00 / Member Price: $30
    Age: 15+
    Instructor: Jensen Klenske

    Be inspired by the outdoors by creating art Plein Air! Students will be guided on how to paint from life using techniques created by the masters to create a composition entirely their own. No prior experience required and all materials are included.

    Registrations are handled through Spring Garden Township. Click HERE to register

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  • Teen Intensive: Embroidery

    Monday-Friday, July 20-24th from 1-4pm

    Non-Member Price: $180.00 / Member Price: $160
    Age: 13-18
    Instructor: Kayla Krebs

    Learn the basics of embroidery in this Teen Intensive! Students will learn how to dress a hoop, transfer a pattern, and complete a design using a variety of different stitches. By the end, students will have their own embroidered masterpiece! Each registered student will receive one (1) t-shirt for the summer. 

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    Teen Intensive: Embroidery

    Monday-Friday, July 20-24th from 1-4pm

    Non-Member Price: $180.00 / Member Price: $160
    Age: 13-18
    Instructor: Kayla Krebs

    Learn the basics of embroidery in this Teen Intensive! Students will learn how to dress a hoop, transfer a pattern, and complete a design using a variety of different stitches. By the end, students will have their own embroidered masterpiece! Each registered student will receive one (1) t-shirt for the summer. 

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    Teen Intensive: Embroidery

    Monday-Friday, July 20-24th from 1-4pm

    Non-Member Price: $180.00 / Member Price: $160
    Age: 13-18
    Instructor: Kayla Krebs

    Learn the basics of embroidery in this Teen Intensive! Students will learn how to dress a hoop, transfer a pattern, and complete a design using a variety of different stitches. By the end, students will have their own embroidered masterpiece! Each registered student will receive one (1) t-shirt for the summer. 

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    Teen Intensive: Embroidery

    Monday-Friday, July 20-24th from 1-4pm

    Non-Member Price: $180.00 / Member Price: $160
    Age: 13-18
    Instructor: Kayla Krebs

    Learn the basics of embroidery in this Teen Intensive! Students will learn how to dress a hoop, transfer a pattern, and complete a design using a variety of different stitches. By the end, students will have their own embroidered masterpiece! Each registered student will receive one (1) t-shirt for the summer. 

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    Teen Intensive: Embroidery

    Monday-Friday, July 20-24th from 1-4pm

    Non-Member Price: $180.00 / Member Price: $160
    Age: 13-18
    Instructor: Kayla Krebs

    Learn the basics of embroidery in this Teen Intensive! Students will learn how to dress a hoop, transfer a pattern, and complete a design using a variety of different stitches. By the end, students will have their own embroidered masterpiece! Each registered student will receive one (1) t-shirt for the summer. 

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