Art Classes

BW Classes take place in the AmeriServ Learning Center!

Learning Impressionism: Acrylic Painting Class w/ Alan Rauch

Saturdays from 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Alan’s class is currently on break until March, stay tuned for dates!

Have you always wanted to learn to paint? Already have some skills, but you want to fine tune them?

Join painter extraordinaire, Alan Rauch, for a six-week painting class on the basics of acrylic painting. Classes will take place on Saturdays from 10:00 AM – 12: 00.

$100 or $90 for BW Members All ages and skill levels are welcome. Minors must be accompanied by an adult.

Supplies are not included. You should arrive to class with the following: Acrylics, 4 oz tubes, red, yellow, blue, green, black and white, 16×20 canvases, bristle brushes, assorted sizes, pack of white paper plates, water container


Rowan Branch Colored Pencil Workshop w/Natalka

Wednesday December 18 from 6-8:30 PM

Join Ukranian artists Natalka Barvinok as she walks you through the creative process behind creating a rowan branch with the medium of colored pencils.

Class will focus on techniques like shading, layering, and creating vibrant compositions.

All materials will be provided.

Ages 12 and up. Minors must be accompanied by an adult.

$30 or $25 for BW Members.


True Colors: An Introduction to Color Theory

From the art you collect, to what you wear, to how you decorate your home, your color choices are personal, but there’s also a science behind it. A theory per se!

Join Carol Greco for a three-hour workshop on color theory. In class you will create a color wheel with acrylic paints and learn how mixing certain can give you endless amounts of color choices.

Carol worked for 25+ years as a color designer in the animation industry. She will bring her knowledge of color theory and harmony to students who wish to learn more about making color choices in their everyday lives.

All supplies included.

$45 or $40 for BW Members.

All ages are welcome. Minors must be accompanied by a participating adult.


Life Figure Drawing Workshop with Kyle 

January 27, February 24, March 23, April 27, May 25, June 22, July 27, August 24, September 28, October 26, November 23, & December 28, 2024

Live Model Figure Drawing Workshop with Kyle

Draw from life in our Life Figure Drawing Workshop with artist Kyle Reidmiller!

The 4th Saturday of each month from 1-3:30 PM

Kyle will teach you the process of drawing the human figure. Students will learn the basics of working on a figurative drawing from life, a draped/partially clothed, or nude model. Gesture drawing, simplified shapes and forms, and contour drawing will be discussed; all methods to measure and proportion to achieve outstanding observational drawings. This workshop is intended to teach the basics, but all levels of experience are welcome. Those with experience can use the workshop as live model time.

Cost: $15 per session or $10 per session for BW Members.

You must be 18 years old to register or be registered and accompanied by a parent/guardian.

About the instructor/moderator:
Kyle Reidmiller is a figurative painter based in Western PA. He received his BFA in Studio Arts-Drawing from IUP in 2016 and his MFA Painting from Edinboro in 2019. As an emerging artist, his practice revolves around drawing and painting people; he has led classes and workshops on portraiture and figure drawing for the last four years.

Supplies:
Your supplies are up to you! A sketch pad and pencil are recommended for starters, but you can feel free to work in your preferred medium. (Charcoal, pastel, graphite, paint…etc.)

If you are interested in being an art model please email us at education@bottleworks.org


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