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! If you are interested in teaching a class, please fill out this form, and email us (we don't always monitor form submissions).
We strive to make arts accessible for all - once we reach the minimum of students needed to run a class, we offer scholarships. Email info@monartscenter.com if you are interested in receiving a scholarship.
Get involved!
Want to get connect with the community through the arts? Become a MAC volunteer! We have a range of needs, from attending our front desk (bring a book or project to work on), event assistance, tidying and organizing, and larger projects. We need volunteers on regular schedules and on once-in-a-while basis. If you are interested in learning more and getting involve, shoot us an email (info@monartscenter.com).
We have two volunteer info sessions coming up: Wednesday August 6 at 6 p.m. and Saturday August 16 at 11 a.m.
During these sessions we will do a tour of the building, introduce you to our team and discuss volunteer opportunities.
Upcoming Events
MAC Literary Nights
First Friday for the Arts
First Friday for the Arts
We are bringing back MAC Literary Nights! On the second Thursday of each month at 6 p.m. we welcome a guest author to read their works, followed up a literary open mic - bring your essays, poetry, or other writings to share!
October - Anna Dickson James
November - Dave Prather
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!
Brown Bag Concert Series
Brown Bag Concert Series
Brown Bag Concert Series
Our new Brown Bag Concert Series is a high-quality live performance on the first Wednesday of the month. Bring your lunch, and enjoy this free 45 minute concert.
November 5 - Angelica
November 19 - Montani String Quartet
December 3 - Ravenwood Trio
December 17 - Keeheon Nam and Sun Jung LEe
Morgantown Swing
Brown Bag Concert Series
Brown Bag Concert Series
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.
Single Session Workshops
Watercolor Workshop
Watercolor Workshop
Watercolor Workshop
Monday
Oct 27
5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Learn to use watercolors in this beginner-friendly workshop! We will cover brushes, brush strokes, various techniques.
Instructor: Alexandria Gaujot
$25/student
Light Painting
Watercolor Workshop
Watercolor Workshop
Saturdays
Oct 18
(Oct 4 class rescheduled - new date coming soon)
10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Light painting is a technique in which in the dark, a flashlight or light source is used to pass over the objects as if it were a brush stroke, thus creating extravagant lights and illuminating specific details of an object, creating a picturesque atmosphere
Saturdays
Oct 18
(Oct 4 class rescheduled - new date coming soon)
10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Light painting is a technique in which in the dark, a flashlight or light source is used to pass over the objects as if it were a brush stroke, thus creating extravagant lights and illuminating specific details of an object, creating a picturesque atmosphere.
Take one or both classes
Instructor: Tania Polanco
We require a minimum of 4 students for this class.
$45/student
Anthotypes
Watercolor Workshop
Life Drawing Class
Saturdays
Oct 11
Oct 25
10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Learn to make prints with botanicals - participants will learn to make pigments, apply them to paper and print using the sun.
Take one or both classes.
Instructor: Tania Polanco
We require a minimum of 6 students for this class.
$45/student
Life Drawing Class
Watercolor Workshop
Life Drawing Class
Wednesday
November 5
6 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Figure drawing can help build fundamental art skills - join us for this session with both an instructor and live model.
Instructor: Alexandria Gaujot
$20/student
All Abilities Dance Class
All Abilities Dance Class
All Abilities Dance Class
Saturday
November 8
12:30 p.m. - 2 p.m.
An adult dance class open to ALL people— with and without disabilities. No experience necessary and ALL are welcome. For beginners, this class provides an opportunity for dancers to choose movements that are true to their bodies. There are no wrong choices in this class and we place emphasis on ex
Saturday
November 8
12:30 p.m. - 2 p.m.
An adult dance class open to ALL people— with and without disabilities. No experience necessary and ALL are welcome. For beginners, this class provides an opportunity for dancers to choose movements that are true to their bodies. There are no wrong choices in this class and we place emphasis on exploring the dancers’ unique movement possibilities.
Instructor: Megan Colaianni
We require a minimum of 4 students for this class.
$10-$20/student
Painting Paris
All Abilities Dance Class
All Abilities Dance Class
Monday
November 17
5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Escape for the evening! Paint a Parisian scene together in this acrylic on canvas workshop.
This is a great class for beginners.
We require a minimum of 3 students to run this class.
Instructor: Alexandria Gaujot
$25/student
Improv Insanity
All Abilities Dance Class
Improv Insanity
Saturday
November 22
9 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Ready to unleash your inner comedy ninja? Join us in this 2-hour Improv Comedy Workshop for the Young at Heart (Ages 21+). Whether you are in college or a retiree enjoying the good life, step into the spotlight and join us for Improv Insanity — a wild, wacky, and wonderfully unscripted adventure whe
Saturday
November 22
9 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Ready to unleash your inner comedy ninja? Join us in this 2-hour Improv Comedy Workshop for the Young at Heart (Ages 21+). Whether you are in college or a retiree enjoying the good life, step into the spotlight and join us for Improv Insanity — a wild, wacky, and wonderfully unscripted adventure where absolutely nothing goes according to plan… and that’s the whole point!
Instructor: Kunal Mahajan
We require a minimum of 5 students for this class.
$25/student
Ikebana
All Abilities Dance Class
Improv Insanity
Saturday
November 22
11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Learn the art of Japanese flower arranging and create a beautiful landscape inspired design in this class.
Instructor: Motoko Hattori
$30/student (plus one-time tool fee)
Watercolor Workshop
Holiday Card Relief Printing
Holiday Card Relief Printing
Monday
November 24
5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Learn to use watercolors in this beginner-friendly workshop! We will cover brushes, brush strokes, various techniques.
Instructor: Alexandria Gaujot
$25/student
Holiday Card Relief Printing
Holiday Card Relief Printing
Holiday Card Relief Printing
Saturday
December 6
1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Make holiday greetings even more special this year - make your own cards in this lino cut print making class! Carve your own design, and print cards or artwork (for yourself or to gift).
Bring your own design, or select one from our stock.
Enrollment includes an extra session in our maker space, so you can
Saturday
December 6
1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Make holiday greetings even more special this year - make your own cards in this lino cut print making class! Carve your own design, and print cards or artwork (for yourself or to gift).
Bring your own design, or select one from our stock.
Enrollment includes an extra session in our maker space, so you can keep on printing!
Instructor: Evan Clough
We require a minimum of 4 students for this class.
$50/student
Intro to Crankies
Holiday Card Relief Printing
Intro to Crankies
Tuesday
December 9
6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Discover the magic of crankies—hand-cranked illustrated scrolls used for storytelling, music, and performance! In this workshop you’ll learn the basics of designing, illustrating, and assembling your own crankie by creating miniature matchbox crankies. No prior art or performance experience is requ
Tuesday
December 9
6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Discover the magic of crankies—hand-cranked illustrated scrolls used for storytelling, music, and performance! In this workshop you’ll learn the basics of designing, illustrating, and assembling your own crankie by creating miniature matchbox crankies. No prior art or performance experience is required—just bring your imagination.
Instructor: Annick Odom
$25/student
Multi Session Courses
Darkroom Film Development
Darkroom Film Development
Darkroom Film Development
Tuesdays
Oct 28 - Dec 3
6 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Step back in time and learn the incredible process of developing film. This course will give students the tools to develop their own film rolls b&w and color film. They will learn the photographic process behind photo emulsion, how to develop correctly, creative intervention to film rolls, camera tech
Tuesdays
Oct 28 - Dec 3
6 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Step back in time and learn the incredible process of developing film. This course will give students the tools to develop their own film rolls b&w and color film. They will learn the photographic process behind photo emulsion, how to develop correctly, creative intervention to film rolls, camera techniques, strategies for the best exposure.
Instructor:
Tania Polanco
$320/student non members
$288/student for members
We require a minimum of 4 students to run this course.
Darkroom Printing
Darkroom Film Development
Darkroom Film Development
Thursdays
Nov 13 and 20
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Learn to use enlargers, printing chemicals, proper drying and more in this black and white darkroom printing class. Bring your own negatives or use negatives from our archive.
Enrollment includes two sessions in the darkroom outside of class time.
Instructor: Dan Friend
We require a minimum of 2 students to run this class.
$130/student
MAC FOLK Program
Darkroom Film Development
MAC FOLK Program
Wednesdays
Sept 24 - Nov 12
4:30 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Join us for the MAC FOLK (Fostering Old-time Learning for Kids) program this fall! This is an eight week session for youth grades 4-12. Students may bring their fiddle, banjo, guitar, mandolin, bass or dulcimer - or borrow one of our instruments to learn on for the semester!
Each 1.5 hour class
Wednesdays
Sept 24 - Nov 12
4:30 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Join us for the MAC FOLK (Fostering Old-time Learning for Kids) program this fall! This is an eight week session for youth grades 4-12. Students may bring their fiddle, banjo, guitar, mandolin, bass or dulcimer - or borrow one of our instruments to learn on for the semester!
Each 1.5 hour class will start out with technique/sectionals, then students will break into groups by skill level to make mini-string bands. Instruction will be supplemented by cultural sessions such as square dance lessons and guest artists. All experience levels are welcome!
Instructors: Jacob Lambert, Jeanne Sutton, and Tom D'Avello
$150/student
Flute Choir
"W.I.T.C.H" Chair Dance Routine
MAC FOLK Program
Wednesdays
Sept 24 - Dec 3
6:30 p.m. - 7:45 p.m.
The Community Flute Choir class is designed to bring flute players across Morgantown together to make music and learn in a collaborative setting. Open to flutists of all ages and playing levels – with at least two (2) years of playing experience– this weekly ensemble aims to nurture your l
Wednesdays
Sept 24 - Dec 3
6:30 p.m. - 7:45 p.m.
The Community Flute Choir class is designed to bring flute players across Morgantown together to make music and learn in a collaborative setting. Open to flutists of all ages and playing levels – with at least two (2) years of playing experience– this weekly ensemble aims to nurture your love for the flute and explore creative ways to connect with the instrument.
Instructors: Eftihia Arkoudis
$150/student
We require a minimum of 4 students to run this course.
"W.I.T.C.H" Chair Dance Routine
"W.I.T.C.H" Chair Dance Routine
"W.I.T.C.H" Chair Dance Routine
Mondays
Sept 29- Oct 27
6 p.m. - 7:15 p.m.
Let’s get slinky! Join instructor Kat Timm in this beginner-friendly dance routine where we use the chair and floor to explore sensual and expressive movement. Each class consists of a warmup, choreography lesson, and cool down to build strength, flexibility, and body awareness. You’ll leave cla
Mondays
Sept 29- Oct 27
6 p.m. - 7:15 p.m.
Let’s get slinky! Join instructor Kat Timm in this beginner-friendly dance routine where we use the chair and floor to explore sensual and expressive movement. Each class consists of a warmup, choreography lesson, and cool down to build strength, flexibility, and body awareness. You’ll leave class feeling both challenged and empowered.
Instructor:
Kat Timm
$110/student
We require a minimum of 4 students to run this course.
Refund policy and Waiver
Wondering happens if a class gets canceled, or your schedule changes?
Monongalia Arts Center
107 High Street, P.O. Box 239, Morgantown, West Virginia 26507, United States
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