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).
Upcoming Events
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.
January 7 - MSO Sax Quartet
January 21 - Bridge Bassoon Duo
February 4 - Annick Odom
February 18 - Sandra Groce on viola and Pegeen Eslami on piano
March 4 - The Graduate Wind Quintet
March 18 - Isaac Viars and Seth Maynard, jazz duo
April 1 - Duncan Lorimer
April 15 - Mary Linscheid
May 6 - Matt Goff (Saxophone) and David Ruckle (pianist)
May 20 - Becks Lipshultz
June 3 - Albert Houde
June 17 - Sterling and Strings
July 1 - Drone Honey
July 15 - Jake Sandridge
MAC Literary Nights
Brown Bag Concert Series
Brown Bag Concert Series
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!
January - Jim Williams
February - Joshua S Robinson
March - Renée K. Nicholson
April - Carol Denney
May - No Literary Night this month!
June - Tucker Riggleman
July - TBD
Sabor LatinoH
Brown Bag Concert Series
First Friday for the Arts
Join us for a fun concert and dance, with music by Sabor LatinoH - a Carribean Latin dance band. During the concert we will have a quick merengue lesson, so you can light up the dance floor to this groovy music.
June 27, 3 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Tickets are $5 for students, $7 for general public in advance and $10 at the door.
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
First Friday for the Arts
Morgantown Swing
Come on Tuesdays at 7 p.m. for a guided swing dance party for all levels with Morgantown Swing. No partner needed, no previous experience required.
Entry by donation.
Single Session Workshops
Life Drawing Workshop
Rangolee Art for Seniors
Rangolee Art for Seniors
Wednesday
July 8
6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Come draw the human form. We will have a live nude model, instructor, and paper, pencils and easels - artists are also welcome bring their own supplies. Take this opportunity to draw the beauty of the human form inspired by a live model.
Instructor: Alexandria Gaujot
$20/student
Rangolee Art for Seniors
Rangolee Art for Seniors
Rangolee Art for Seniors
Friday
July 10
1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Indulge in the symmetry ephemeral nature of Rangolee Art.
Rangolee Art originated in India, and is a style of creating colorful mandalas and other geometric designs using beans, beads, or colored sand. Our instructor, Madhuri Bapat has taught classes across the US, published books on the art form, and
Friday
July 10
1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Indulge in the symmetry ephemeral nature of Rangolee Art.
Rangolee Art originated in India, and is a style of creating colorful mandalas and other geometric designs using beans, beads, or colored sand. Our instructor, Madhuri Bapat has taught classes across the US, published books on the art form, and creates her own art using the Rangolee style.
Instructor: Madhuri Bapat
$5/student
SkillsUp
Rangolee Art for Seniors
Collage Club
Friday
July 10
4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
and
Saturday
July 11
10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
SkillsUp Summer Camp for High School Students where creativity meets real-world skills. Created by Adaptable Unlimited Life Skills Academy, this fun, hands-on program gives teens the chance to explore entrepreneurship, design, and leadership through interactive pr
Friday
July 10
4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
and
Saturday
July 11
10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
SkillsUp Summer Camp for High School Students where creativity meets real-world skills. Created by Adaptable Unlimited Life Skills Academy, this fun, hands-on program gives teens the chance to explore entrepreneurship, design, and leadership through interactive projects like running a mock art gallery, cafe, and other creative businesses. Students will also practice mindfulness and learn practical tools to manage stress, emotions, and everyday challenges.
Instructor: Joanna DiPietro
FREE! But registration is required
Collage Club
Rangolee Art for Seniors
Collage Club
Tuesday
July 14
Time TBD
We have a huge collage cart, and we want to share it with you! So we are starting a monthly collage club - each month we will have a prompt/theme each month for inspiration. We want to make art and make friends!
Instructor: Becks Lipshultz
Suggested donation
Ikebana Workshop
Visible Mending Workshop
Watercolor Workshop
Saturday
July 18
11 a.m. - 12:30 a.m.
In this series of classes, students learn the art and theory of Japanese flower arranging, creating scenes inspired by landscapes.
Instructor: Motoko Hattori
$30/student + one time tool fees
Tickets coming soon!
Watercolor Workshop
Visible Mending Workshop
Watercolor Workshop
Monday
July 27
5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Learn to work with watercolor paint. This class is ideal for beginners and intermediate students. Participants will learn a variety of watercolor techniques, and work on a project to practice new skills.
Instructor: Alex Gaujot
$25/student
Tickets Coming soon!
Improv Workshop
Visible Mending Workshop
Visible Mending Workshop
Friday
July 31
6 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Saturday
August 1
10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
On Friday, we will explore short-form improv improvised games and on Saturday we will jump into long form improv fun. Our classes are designed to be a supportive, judgement-free space where you can laugh, meet new people, and build confidence at your own pace.
Both of these
Friday
July 31
6 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Saturday
August 1
10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
On Friday, we will explore short-form improv improvised games and on Saturday we will jump into long form improv fun. Our classes are designed to be a supportive, judgement-free space where you can laugh, meet new people, and build confidence at your own pace.
Both of these classes are guaranteed to get you out of your comfort zone and into a place of hilarity while ensuring you leave with new friendships and connections!
Instructor: Kunal Mahajan
$25/student per class
$40/student for both classes
Tickets coming soon!
Visible Mending Workshop
Visible Mending Workshop
Visible Mending Workshop
Thursday
August 6
6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Got a pair of jeans you adore with a hole in them? How about a sweatshirt? Learn the art of Japanese Sashiko mending with local artist and musician becks! to both save those clothes and the environment one stitch at a time!
Instructor: Becks Lipshultz
$30/student
All-Abilities Dance Class
All-Abilities Dance Class
All-Abilities Dance Class
NEW DATE COMING SOON!
An adult dance class open to ALL people- with and without disabilities. No experience necessary and ALL are welcome. There are no wrong choices in this class and we place emphasis on exploring the dancers' unique movement possibilities.
Instructor: Megan Colaianni
$20/student (scholarships available!)
Multi Session Courses
Paint a Portrait Course
Paint a Portrait Course
Paint a Portrait Course
Mondays
June 8 and 16
5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Beginning and intermediate art class for all levels and experiences. Participants will learn acrylics painting techniques. They can bring a photo or use a digital image on their cell phone to paint the portrait of their pet. The instructor will work individually and with the group during this two s
Mondays
June 8 and 16
5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Beginning and intermediate art class for all levels and experiences. Participants will learn acrylics painting techniques. They can bring a photo or use a digital image on their cell phone to paint the portrait of their pet. The instructor will work individually and with the group during this two sessions art class.
Instructors: Alexandria Gaujot
$40/student
35mm Photo Course
Paint a Portrait Course
Paint a Portrait Course
Tuesdays & Thursdays
June 9, 11, 16 and 18
6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
In this course you'll step back in time, and learn to shoot, develop and enlarge 35mm black and white film.
During the first class participants will shoot a roll of film.
During the second class, participants will develop their roll of film (students may bring additional
Tuesdays & Thursdays
June 9, 11, 16 and 18
6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
In this course you'll step back in time, and learn to shoot, develop and enlarge 35mm black and white film.
During the first class participants will shoot a roll of film.
During the second class, participants will develop their roll of film (students may bring additional already exposed rolls to develop multiple rolls at once).
During the third and fourth classes, students will enlarge their negatives into black and white prints.
Tuition includes an additional session (without instruction) in the darkroom.
Instructor: Dan Friend
$260/student
We require a minimum of 2 students to run this course.
Lino Cut Course
Paint a Portrait Course
FOLK music for kids
Thursdays
June 11, 18 and 25
6 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Learn to carve linoleum and print in this three week course, with a floral and neuvo patterns.
We will start with designing a print and transferring it to the lino block, then move on to carving and printing.
To finish this course we will make a community artwork using all the students' blocks,
Thursdays
June 11, 18 and 25
6 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Learn to carve linoleum and print in this three week course, with a floral and neuvo patterns.
We will start with designing a print and transferring it to the lino block, then move on to carving and printing.
To finish this course we will make a community artwork using all the students' blocks, in addition to individual prints.
All supplies are included!
Instructor: Evan Clough
$130/student
We require a minimum of 3 students to run this course.
FOLK music for kids
Paint a Portrait Course
FOLK music for kids
Times and Dates for fall 2026 coming soon!
In our FOLK (Fostering Old-time Learning for Kids) program, we teach youth grades 4-12 to play old-time music on a variety of stringed instruments.
Instructor: Jacob Lambert and Jeanne Sutton
$200/student
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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