Classes and Events
Take a class or Join us at upcoming shows, concerts and performances throughout the year!
Enjoy special events, create something new or hone your skills at our year-round adult and children's classes. We offer private lessons, too!
If you're interested in taking a class that isn't on the schedule, email us at info@monartscenter.com and we will try to set it up!
Upcoming Events
Haint Country Reading
First Friday for the Arts
First Friday for the Arts
Join us on December 21st at 5 p.m. for a reading from Haint Country, Dark Folktales from the Hills and Hollers. Our current exhibit in our Davis Gallery is original watercolors illustration from this book. Artist Olivia Sizemore will the read stories which inspired some of her paintings, and talk about her work and the book.
First Friday for the Arts
First Friday for the Arts
First Friday for the Arts
Join us on the First Friday of each month for two new gallery openings! Check our social media for addition activities during First Fridays! Stop by to grab a map and info about other participating locations!
Morgantown Swing
MAC Literary Nights
MAC Literary Nights
We are so excited to welcome back the Morgantown Swing dancers! Come on Tuesdays from 7-9 p.m. for a lesson and dance session! Tickets available at the door.
MAC Literary Nights
MAC Literary Nights
MAC Literary Nights
We are bringing back MAC Literary Nights! Starting in September, on the second Thursday of each month at 6 p.m. we will welcome a guest author to read their works, followed up a literary open mic - bring your essays, poetry, or other writings to share!
Schedule of Authors:
September 12 - Ann Pancake
October 10 - Doug Van Gundy
November 14 - Torli Bush
December 12 - Cheryl Denise
Holiday Workshops
Make a Sock Monkey!
Danish Paper Star Ornament
Danish Paper Star Ornament
Thursday
December 19
6 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Bring a friend, bring your kids, bring a fun and funky pair of socks and make an awesome Sock Monkey! Transform an ordinary pair of socks into a sweet stuffed monkey.
Instructor: Shalya Marsh
We require a minimum of 6 students to hold the class.
$40 - $50/student
Danish Paper Star Ornament
Danish Paper Star Ornament
Danish Paper Star Ornament
Wednesday December 18
6:00pm – 8:00pm
Learn the fold Danish paper stars. In this 2hr workshop participants will create traditional woven star ornaments from start to finish. A wonderful workshop to do as a group bring a friend or the whole family!
Instructor: Shalya Marsh
We require a minimum of 7 students to hold the class.
$25/student
Weekly and Monthly Classes
Weekly Acrylics
Meet the Masters Mondays
Monthly Watercolor
Mondays
Starting again in January!
5:30-6:30 p.m.
Join us for a weekly acrylic class (last Monday of each month we will switch to watercolor). Each week, you'll improve your skills, have fun creating art and dive into a different project. Supplies are provided.
Instructor: Alex Gaujot
We require a minimum of 4 students for each class.
$25/student
Monthly Watercolor
Meet the Masters Mondays
Monthly Watercolor
Mondays
Last week of the month
5:30-6:30 p.m.
Join us for a month watercolor class, on the last Monday of each month (moved to the first Monday of September). Each class, you'll improve your skills, have fun creating art and dive into a different project. Supplies are provided.
Instructor: Alex Gaujot
We require a minimum of 4 students for each class.
$25/student
Meet the Masters Mondays
Meet the Masters Mondays
Meet the Masters Mondays
Monday
January 6
4:30-5:30 p.m.
This is a monthly class on the classics! Each lesson will explore a new artist, their style and subject matter. From portraits, still-lifes, landscapes and abstracts, students will experience creating like the famous artists from history. Together we will explore a variety of materials and techniques as we
Monday
January 6
4:30-5:30 p.m.
This is a monthly class on the classics! Each lesson will explore a new artist, their style and subject matter. From portraits, still-lifes, landscapes and abstracts, students will experience creating like the famous artists from history. Together we will explore a variety of materials and techniques as we dive into the right world of art history.
Best for ages 6-11.
Instructor: Amanda Garvin
We require a minimum of 5 students for this class.
$12/student
Kids Drawing Class
Groovy Works - Pop Art from the 1960's and 1970's
Meet the Masters Mondays
Tuesdays
November 26
December 3
December 10
December 17
6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Young artist will grow their drawing skill in these classes through new projects each week. The classes will focus on drawing anatomically correct animals starting with basic shapes.
This class is best for ages 8-15
Instructor: James Pfaff
We require a minimum of 6 students for this class.
$20/class
Groovy Works - Pop Art from the 1960's and 1970's
Groovy Works - Pop Art from the 1960's and 1970's
Groovy Works - Pop Art from the 1960's and 1970's
Saturdays
Postponed to the New Year!
11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
This course will have demos on at-home print making, collage techniques and oil pastel drawing. Each class will focus on a Pop Artist from the 1960s and 1970s who utilizes similar materials. Students will be able to explore each technique and create a piece of unique Pop Art to take home
Saturdays
Postponed to the New Year!
11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
This course will have demos on at-home print making, collage techniques and oil pastel drawing. Each class will focus on a Pop Artist from the 1960s and 1970s who utilizes similar materials. Students will be able to explore each technique and create a piece of unique Pop Art to take home.
This class is best for ages 8-2
Instructor: Marissa Gain
We require a minimum of 6 students for this class.
$12/class or $30 for all three
Workshops
Relief Carving Workshop
All Abilities Dance Class
All Abilities Dance Class
Saturday
January 25
11 a.m. - 1p.m.
Students will learn to convert a photo into a hand-carved print. We will cover carving and printing basics, and students will leave with a finished print, or will have the opportunity to come and keep working on their art piece.
Best for ages 13 and up.
Instructor: Evan Clough
We require a minimum of 5 students for this class.
$40/student
All Abilities Dance Class
All Abilities Dance Class
All Abilities Dance Class
Saturday
January 11
11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
An adult dance class open to ALL people— with and without disabilities. No experience necessary and ALL are welcome.
Best for ages 18 and up.
Instructor: Megan Colaianni
$10-$20/student
Improv Workshop
All Abilities Dance Class
Improv Workshop
Friday
December 20
6 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Unlock Your Creativity and Confidence with Improv This Holiday Season!
This class is all about fun and support! Whether you are a beginner who has never improvised or someone who has improv experience, you will learn strong fundamentals that will build your confidence, improve speaking skills, and foster sp
Friday
December 20
6 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Unlock Your Creativity and Confidence with Improv This Holiday Season!
This class is all about fun and support! Whether you are a beginner who has never improvised or someone who has improv experience, you will learn strong fundamentals that will build your confidence, improve speaking skills, and foster spontaneity helping you think on your feet.
This class is great for ages 18+
Instructor: Kunal Mahajan
$15/student
Courses
Faces of History: Art Portraits with a Twist
Faces of History: Art Portraits with a Twist
Faces of History: Art Portraits with a Twist
POSTPONED!
New date coming soon.
Students will delve into the faces of art. Each project will introduce master artists such as Picasso and Matisse using their work as a starting place for creating various types of portraits. We will draw, collage, paint and sculpt our way through history.
This class is best for ages 7-11
Instructor: Shalya Marsh
$90/student
Bookmaking for Beginners (13+)
Faces of History: Art Portraits with a Twist
Faces of History: Art Portraits with a Twist
Wednesdays
Nov 6-27
6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
If you’ve been curious about book arts basics, this is a great starter class; in four sessions, you’ll gain the know-how to start making books of your own. Students will learn basic bookbinding structures and stitches that every beginner should know. We will make two versions of the one-sheet wonde
Wednesdays
Nov 6-27
6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
If you’ve been curious about book arts basics, this is a great starter class; in four sessions, you’ll gain the know-how to start making books of your own. Students will learn basic bookbinding structures and stitches that every beginner should know. We will make two versions of the one-sheet wonder, a single signature pamphlet stitch, an accordion book, and a Japanese stab binding.
This class is best for ages 13+
Instructor: Shalya Marsh
$95/student
Bookbinding: The Coptic Stitch
Faces of History: Art Portraits with a Twist
Cut it Up: Collage and Junk Journaling
POSTPONED!
New date coming soon.
In this course students will make a multiple signature hardcover book from start to finish. You will learn how to make cloth covers, fold pages, sew the book, and connect them together to make a beautiful binding. In addition to coming away with a finished book made by hand, students will also be introd
POSTPONED!
New date coming soon.
In this course students will make a multiple signature hardcover book from start to finish. You will learn how to make cloth covers, fold pages, sew the book, and connect them together to make a beautiful binding. In addition to coming away with a finished book made by hand, students will also be introduced to the tools and terms of bookbinding. This class introduces students to the Coptic stitch, one of the earliest structures in book binding.
This class is best for adults.
Instructor: Shalya Marsh
$95/student
Cut it Up: Collage and Junk Journaling
Cut it Up: Collage and Junk Journaling
Cut it Up: Collage and Junk Journaling
Mondays
Nov 4-25
6:30 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Students will learn about the collage process by collecting, arranging, and attaching various images, patterns, and textures into interesting combinations and compositions. We will use magazines, paint, and ink to make fun visual images that combine to create a visual journal. Bring magazines to share and
Mondays
Nov 4-25
6:30 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Students will learn about the collage process by collecting, arranging, and attaching various images, patterns, and textures into interesting combinations and compositions. We will use magazines, paint, and ink to make fun visual images that combine to create a visual journal. Bring magazines to share and help your thoughts and ideas come to life.
This class is for ages 10-13.
Instructor: Shalya Marsh
$90/student
Studio Acrylics
Cut it Up: Collage and Junk Journaling
Studio Acrylics
Mondays
Dec 2-16
5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
During the three one-hour lessons period, students will create a still life art composition. Our instructor will assist students during the studio sessions. Students will work on one still life from start to completion during the course.
Instructor: Alex Gaujot
$45/student
Refund policy and Waiver
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