Learning Impressionism: Acrylic Painting Class w/ Alan Rauch
Saturdays September 14 – October 19 from 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Next session begins October 26!
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
Saturdays Nov 30, Dec 7, 14, & 21 from 1-3 PM
Join us for a series of 4 fun-filled workshops where you’ll learn the art of papier-mâché with renowned artist Natalka Barvinok!
Over the course of four sessions, you’ll design, build, and decorate your own personalized snowman. Perfect for anyone wanting to dive deep into creativity and craftsmanship this winter!
What You’ll Get:
• Step-by-step guidance in papier-mâché techniques from Natalka Barvinok
• All materials provided
• A creative and festive atmosphere for all ages and skill levels
• By the end of the series, take home your unique, handcrafted snowman!
Workshop Series Details:
• 4 Sessions Total
• Each session is 2 hours long
• Dates: November 30, December 7, 14, & 21
• Time: 1-3 PM
• Location: AmeriServ Learning Center at the Bottle Works
• Price for the Full Series: $160 or $150 for BW Members
(includes all materials)
A paying adult must accompany minors.
Head’s Up; an Intro to Portrait Drawing
Cancelled
Join Kyle Reidmiller, recent Art of the State award winner, for a 3-session workshop on portrait drawing!
If you have ever felt the itch to draw someone but don’t know where to start, Bottle Works has the perfect class for you. Our resident figure drawing instructor is happily offering a short series of classes to introduce representational portrait drawing skills to students this fall. Saturdays October 26 – November 9 from 10 AM – 12:30 PM.
Ages 13+, minors must be accompanied by an adult.
Bring the following supplies:
1 Pad of Drawing/Sketch paper (minimum 9″x12″ max 18″ x 24″)
1 Set of artist’s graphite pencils with a range. (bare minimum 1-H or HB, 1- 2B, 1- 4B, and 1- 6B pencil)
1 Ruler 1 Pair of drawing dividers
1 X-acto knife, straight razor, or pencil sharpener (Blackwing’s sharpeners are wonderful)
1 Roll of masking tape.
Medium and fine grit sand paper/sanding block
$75 or $70 for BW members
Fiber Works – Granny Square Bottom Bag
Wednesdays October 30 – November 20 from 6-8 PM
Rayna is back with another amazing crochet class at the Bottle Works! Join her and create your own crafty Granny Square Bottom Bag!
If you are comfortable with your basic crochet stitches and eager to expand your skills, this class is for you.
Supplies: Bring your Worsted weight yarn with an H hook, or a thicker yarn with corresponding hook.
Ages Teen + with basic knowledge
$40 or $35 for BW Members. Not a member? Join our 2025 membership drive today and get the rest of 2024 on us!
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
Please note that the Bottle Works engages in photography and recording of programs and events for its own print and online publication/promotional purposes. Staff and volunteers will make every effort to notify members of the public when filming and/or photography is taking place. Please notify a staff member/volunteer if you do not want to be photographed or filmed.