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
Holiday Card and Ornament Market
Holiday Card and Ornament Market
Holiday Card and Ornament Market
Come find the perfect greeting card and new bauble!
On November 30 from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. we will host an array of local artisans offering a variety of styles of cards and ornaments.
This event is free, so stop by for an extra dose of holiday cheer during Small Business Saturday!
First Friday for the Arts
Holiday Card and Ornament Market
Holiday Card and Ornament Market
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!
In December we will host guest artists, a holiday concert by the High Street Horns and our resident artists will open their studios for visitors and shoppers!
Arts Walk
Holiday Card and Ornament Market
Morgantown Swing
Stop by on November 9 from 11 - 3 during Morgantown's Arts Walks to shop with our artisans and visit our galleries.
Morgantown Swing
MAC Literary Nights
Morgantown Swing
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
Make a Sock Monkey!
Saturday
November 16
9 a.m. - 12 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 for each class.
$40 - $50/student
Make a Sock Monkey!
Danish Paper Star Ornament
Make a Sock Monkey!
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 for each class.
$40 - $50/student
Danish Paper Star Ornament
Danish Paper Star Ornament
Danish Paper Star Ornament
Saturday November 16
1am-3pm
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 for each class.
$25/student
Polish Porcupine Ornament
Danish Paper Star Ornament
Danish Paper Star Ornament
Tuesday
November 19
6 - 8 p.m.
You will complete a traditional Polish Porcupine Ornament to take with you. Hang the ornament on a tree or year round as a lovely decoration. All materials included and written instructions to take with you.
Instructor: Ann Szilagyi
We require a minimum of 10 students for each class.
$25/student
Weekly and Monthly Classes
Weekly Acrylics
Meet the Masters Mondays
Monthly Watercolor
Mondays
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
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
Improv Classes
Meet the Masters Mondays
Meet the Masters Mondays
Mondays
November 11
November 25
6 - 8 p.m.
You’ll stretch your boundaries (just a bit, no pressure) while you meet some new people, explore improv’s life lessons, and generally have a great time. The class is the perfect starting place for those with zero improv experience or for those wanting to refresh their improv fundamentals.
Instruc
Mondays
November 11
November 25
6 - 8 p.m.
You’ll stretch your boundaries (just a bit, no pressure) while you meet some new people, explore improv’s life lessons, and generally have a great time. The class is the perfect starting place for those with zero improv experience or for those wanting to refresh their improv fundamentals.
Instructor: Jennie Smith
We require a minimum of 8 students for each class.
$15/student
Meet the Masters Mondays
Meet the Masters Mondays
Meet the Masters Mondays
Monday
December 9
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
December 9
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
Groovy Works - Pop Art from the 1960's and 1970's
Tuesdays
November 26
December 3
December 10
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
December 7-21
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 i
Saturdays
December 7-21
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
Free Kids Painting Class
Holiday Card Making Event!
Holiday Card Making Event!
Friday
November 8
5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Join us for this free workshop, and learn to paint timed landscapes!
Best for ages 8+
Instructor: Lilly Namsupak
FREE! Please email info@monartscenter.com
Holiday Card Making Event!
Holiday Card Making Event!
Holiday Card Making Event!
Tuesday
November 12
7 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Come make your own holiday cards!
During this event participants can make their own paper, and we will have dried handmade paper ready to use! Participants can also learn how to fold their own envelopes. Other card making and decorating tools and supplies will be available, along with stamps so you will b
Tuesday
November 12
7 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Come make your own holiday cards!
During this event participants can make their own paper, and we will have dried handmade paper ready to use! Participants can also learn how to fold their own envelopes. Other card making and decorating tools and supplies will be available, along with stamps so you will be all set to drop your beautiful handmade cards in the mail!
Instructor: Kadijiha Jones
This class is by donation! Email info@monartscenter.com to register.
Relief Carving Workshop
Holiday Card Making Event!
Relief Carving Workshop
Wednesday
November 13
6 p.m. - 8 p.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
Tree of Life Wire Wrap
All Abilities Dance Class
Relief Carving Workshop
Saturday
November 23
11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Are you a dabbler in wire wrapping? Would you like to try an intermediate wire wrapping class? If yes, this class is for you! This class will go over how to wrap a tree of life on an ethically sourced crystal cabochon. Come hone your skills and make a beautiful piece! With Christmas coming use this as a
Saturday
November 23
11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Are you a dabbler in wire wrapping? Would you like to try an intermediate wire wrapping class? If yes, this class is for you! This class will go over how to wrap a tree of life on an ethically sourced crystal cabochon. Come hone your skills and make a beautiful piece! With Christmas coming use this as a present to yourself and gift it to someone else. All materials and gift boxes (if anyone chooses to gift their wire wrap) will be provided.
We require a minimum of 5 students to run this class.
Instructor: Devanie Carpenter of Daun's Designs
$45/student
All Abilities Dance Class
All Abilities Dance Class
All Abilities Dance Class
Saturday
November 23
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
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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107 High Street, P.O. Box 239, Morgantown, West Virginia 26507, United States
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