General Payment Form | Circle Centre for the Arts, Home of the Wyoming Valley Art League
Registration and payment for classes may be made in advance – email us or use online payment feature. Pre-payment is preferred – email us for other arrangements. Class fees can only be refunded up to a week before the class (if you cannot make it).
Class sizes are determined by the instructor and or based on class type. Special classes may be added to the schedule.
To register for classes, please contact us: wyomingvalleyartleague@gmail.com
Join us on Monday, December 16 at 6:30 PM for an Artist Talk with Mark Webber. This is a free event and all are welcome.
Join us on Wednesday, November 6 at 6:00 PM for an Artist Talk with Mark Webber. This is a free event and all are welcome.
“Painting Japan in Watercolor” will be a series of four classes using images of Japanese landscapes or cultural objects. Participants can choose to use either traditional Japanese Sumi-e watercolor paints and masa paper or the western style watercolors we are more familiar with. The class, hosted by artist Michelle Thomas, will focus on simplifying the composition to emulate the Japanese aesthetic. Photographs will be provided or participants may bring their own images. Classes will be held on October 26, November 2, November 9, and November 16.
$100 for WVAL Members | $150 non-members.
To register, call 570-288-1020 or email wyomingvalleyartleague@gmail.com
Join us on Saturday, September 7, 2024 from 11:00am – 12:30pm at the Circle Centre for the Arts and learn how to frame your art or photography professionally with ready-made/off the rack purchased frames. Get comfortable and gather around the work table to watch and learn from artist Lois Pluskey as she gives tips and tricks on how to frame your work like a professional. Free for members, $10.00 for non-members. To reserve your seat please email wyomingValleyArtLeague@gmail.com or call 570-288-1020.
Topics Covered: Planning your art or photo size, buying a frame, tools needed, full demo on art under glass, art on a stretched canvas, and art without glass (oil painting), info to add to the back of your piece, keeping track of what you spent, photographing or scanning your work before framing, when you should get your work framed professionally by a framer, Q&A session.
SAVE THE DATE! The 1st Annual Young Writers’ Workshop will take place on Thursday and Friday, August 15 & 16, 2024 from 9 am-12 pm. This year YWW begins at the Circle Center for the Arts YWW is open to students within 100 miles of the Circle Center for the Arts in grades 1-12.
KEYNOTE AUTHOR! We are thrilled to announce our Keynote Speaker, Tim Croy, children’s book writer from Jim Thorpe, will start our day by taking young writers on a journey that will unlock their imaginations in ways they never thought possible using a unique blend of acting games, improvisation, and lots of humor.
REGISTRATION INFORMATION and FEE! Registration is open! The cost for this workshop is FREE. Kindly email the names and grades of the young bards to tracyleemcdermott@gmail.com
WORKSHOP Catalogue! In the workshops, your children will draw inspiration from local writers of theater, sports, video games, advertising, adventure, magical worlds, mystery, poetry and MORE! Whether your child is the next budding author or a reluctant writer, trust us–your child will love the Young Writers’ Workshop!
Questions? Email event chair, Tracy Lee McDermott, Wabi Sabi Studio of the Arts at tracyleemcdermott@gmail.com with any questions or concerns.
Past Workshops and Classes: Drawing Clinic with Terese Rogers | Ages 18+ | Limited Attendance | 8 Sessions Sept. 2 – Oct 21 | 6pm to 9pm
She is a graduate of the Ani Waichulis Art Academy and the class will be based on the Language of Drawing Program developed by Anthony Waichulis. It is suitable for beginning and advanced artists that wish to improve their drawing skills. The class will focus on the four basic shapes; sphere, cylinder, cone and cube. Clinic will emphasize fundamental drawing exercises improving your artistic abilities. Clinic is beneficial for both beginner and advanced students. Desire is all that is required! For more information on her work – www. tereserogers.com Ages 18 + limited to 8 students. Members $160 Non-Members $200 – 8 weeks Supply list will be provided. Reserve space in the class at: wyomingvalleyartleague@gmail.com or by calling: 570.288.2010 or mail payment to: Wyoming Valley Art League 130 S. Franklin St. Wilkes-Barre, PA...
read moreHow to Write and Publish Your First Book w/Mark Stavish | Sept. 21 | 6 to 8pm
Have you always wanted to get your art into Book Form? This class is for you! $20 (items to bring will be provided) Reserve your space: Email: wyomingvalleyartleague@gmail.com Call: 570.288.2010 Mail to (with payment): Wyoming Valley Art League 130 S. Franklin St. Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701
read moreClasses, Classes, Classes!
Online Journaling (Blogging) w/Rich Howells Life Drawing w/Robert Bergstrasser (3rd Sundays, beginning again in September) Clay Beads w/Ellen Jamiolkowski Drawing from Life w/Robert Bergstrasser and Helen LaVelle Silk Paper Batik w/Hushang Tatar Soldering for Jewelry & Home Use w/Hushang Tatar Clay Pots by Hand Building – For Kids (and adults) w/Frank Mariano Printing & Paper Making w/Joel Koos Landscape and Collage w/Earl Lehman ANYONE INTERESTED IN RESERVING SPACE AHEAD OF TIME – OR INTERESTED IN TEACHING A SKILL OR CLASS… Email:...
read morePrinting from Pieces | April 26, May 3
A Workshop by Joel Koos About Learning the Medium of Collagraph This is a Two-session course to explore the progressive technique of the Collagraph printmaking process. Collagraphy is a printmaking process in which materials are applied to a rigid substrate (such as cardboard or wood). The word is derived from the Greek word koll or kollo, meaning glue and graph, meaning the activity of drawing. Initially Students will be taught the process of making their own paper and the art of designing and constructing a collagraph plate. The students will create their plate from scratch using found materials that are glued onto a piece of mat-board. In the following class the student will develop a composition using the collagraph technique. The student will also be introduced to the various methods used to ink and print the collagraph plate. After the prints are completed the student will be shown how to effectively clean and store their plate for future use. Printing from Pieces is a workshop that allows students to work in an innovative print process where they can achieve an image that resembles intaglio etching without the dangers of acids and harsh chemicals. Leaving the class with editions of prints for their portfolio and a plate that can be re-inked and used in future artistic endeavors. Supplies List • Apron • Gloves (Latex or Plastic) • Paint Brushes (Various Sizes) • Texture Objects (Open Weave Fabrics, Leaves, Etc.) • Old...
read moreLife Drawing Sessions
A wide range of life models, with long and short poses. All skill levels are welcome – bring your favorite medium. Relaxed setting – all skill levels welcomed!
read moreIntroduction to Watercolor
Learn the basics of watercolor in a Fun, supportive and creative environment. This class will teach you how to create unique works of art using techniques like wet-on-wet, dry brush, masking, lifting and color layering. Emphasis will be on meeting the artistic goals and improving the technical skills of each student. Students will be encouraged to watch, interact, and learn from each other. At the conclusion of each class, we will have a voluntary critique and art celebration.
read moreMixed Media Madness
Bring anything else that strikes your fancy. Paint, collage, glue, sew, paint, draw, stamp. Anything goes in this class! Join me as we explore artistic tools, techniques, and materials in a fun, supportive, and creative environment! Students will be encouraged to try new things, explore new mediums, and learn from each other to create unique works of art. At the conclusion of each class, we will have a voluntary critique and art celebration.
read moreSaturday Clay Days
Touching on the basics of hand building with clay: pinch, slab and coiling. Animal totems will be created the firstsession. Textured wall tiles in the second session. The kiln-fired pieces will be decorated with wax crayons, stains and acrylic paint washes. With clay, the first day is the actual hand building and the second day is the decorating of the pieces that have been fired in the kiln.
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