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: Thursday, March 19 at 6 p.m.
During these sessions we will do a tour of the building, introduce you to our team and discuss volunteer opportunities.
Upcoming Events
An evening with Sunmi Chang
An evening with Sunmi Chang
An evening with Sunmi Chang
Join us for an evening with acclaimed violinist, Sunmi Chang, founder of the Summit Chamber Music Series. This concert is on April 11, at 7 p.m., and is a fundraiser for the Monongalia Arts Center.
Tickets are $40, and all proceeds support community arts programing at the MAC.
Sabor LatinoH
An evening with Sunmi Chang
An evening with Sunmi Chang
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.
March 28, 3 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Tickets are $5 for students, $7 for general public in advance and $10 at the door.
MAC Literary Nights
An evening with Sunmi Chang
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!
January - Jim Williams
February - Joshua S Robinson
March - Renée K. Nicholson
April - Carol Denney
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
First Friday for the Arts
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
This project is supported with financial assistance from the West Virginia Department of Tourism and the National Endowment for the Arts, with approval of the West Virginia Commission on the Arts.
Morgantown Swing
First Friday for the Arts
Brown Bag Concert Series
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
MAC Tots - Paper making
Photo to Print Lino Cut Workshop
Photo to Print Lino Cut Workshop
Saturday
March 14
10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Come make handmade paper and great memories with your little one! It's never too soon to start sparking creativity.
The best part? A fun art project, and you don't have to clean up the mess!
Instructor: Kadijiha Jones
$10/adult+child
Photo to Print Lino Cut Workshop
Photo to Print Lino Cut Workshop
Photo to Print Lino Cut Workshop
New Date!
Saturday
March 28
12:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Students will turn a favorite photo into a hand-carved linoleum printing block, and then learn to ink and print their artworks.
Instructor: Evan Clough
$60/student
Abstract Acrylics
Photo to Print Lino Cut Workshop
B&W Film Development
Monday
March 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. Abstract art class is fun and easy to enjoy. Come and bring your friend and enjoy therapeutic art process. All supplies provided.
Instructor: Alexandria Gaujot
$25/student
B&W Film Development
Photo to Print Lino Cut Workshop
B&W Film Development
Tuesday
March 17
6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Learn to develop black and white film! Take this class by itself, or pair it with our black and white print development course for a three-class crash course in our darkroom. This class includes a session in our darkroom outside of class-time.
Instructor: Dan Friend
$40/student
Degas Night
Hand-building Ceramics Class
Intermediate Ikebana
Friday
March 20
6 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Take inspiration from Degas' ballerinas, and sketch or painted with reference to a live ballerina model.
This class does not have an instructor. Bring your own supplies, or use our paper, pencils and easels.
$20/artist
Intermediate Ikebana
Hand-building Ceramics Class
Intermediate Ikebana
Saturday
March 21
11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Returning ikebana students can join this class to make flower arrangements inspired by landscapes.
Instructor: Motoko Hattori
$30/student
Hand-building Ceramics Class
Hand-building Ceramics Class
Hand-building Ceramics Class
Saturday March 21
12 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Participants in this class will learn about different hand-building ceramic techniques, and make items like plates, bowls, pots, etc.
Instructor: Shannon Griffiths
$60/Student
Because we are still waiting on delivery of our kiln, we are not yet selling tickets. Please email info@monartscenter.com to be alerted when ticket sales open.
Figure Drawing Session
Hand-building Ceramics Class
Hand-building Ceramics Class
Wednesday
March 25
6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Come draw the human form. We will have a live nude model, 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.
$20/student
Spring-time Acrylic Class
Spring-time Acrylic Class
Spring-time Acrylic Class
Thursday
March 26
6 p.m. - 7 p.m.
We will create spring-time themed artwork in this acrylic painting class for all ages!
Instructor: Emily Garret
Free!
To register, please email info@monartcenter.com
Creative Copycat Club
Spring-time Acrylic Class
Spring-time Acrylic Class
Saturdays
Feb 21, Mar 28, April 25
10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Creative Copycat Club: In this monthly art class series, students will experiment with various creative techniques and art styles by imitating notable artists from the past. Open to ages 5 and up.
Feb: Kandinsky & Synesthesia: Seeing Sounds, Hearing Colors
March: Louise Nevelson Scu
Saturdays
Feb 21, Mar 28, April 25
10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Creative Copycat Club: In this monthly art class series, students will experiment with various creative techniques and art styles by imitating notable artists from the past. Open to ages 5 and up.
Feb: Kandinsky & Synesthesia: Seeing Sounds, Hearing Colors
March: Louise Nevelson Sculptures: Found Object Dreamscapes
April: Walter Wick's I Spy: Photographic Riddles
Instructor: Kendra Mattot
$15/student
Improv Workshop
Spring-time Acrylic Class
Improv Workshop
Saturday
April 4
10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
One scene leads to another... and another... and another.
Join us for a 2-hour improv workshop on The Slacker — the form where each edit jumps through relationships, callbacks, and chaos in one seamless web of discovery. No experience necessary — just the willingness to have fun!
Instructor: Kunal Mahajan
$25/student
Multi Session Courses
Paint a Portrait
Chair Dance Routine – “Wild Child” by The Black Keys
Watercolor/Mixed Media Studio Class
Mondays
March 2 & 9
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 friend or loved one or do a self-portrait. The instructor will work individually
Mondays
March 2 & 9
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 friend or loved one or do a self-portrait. The instructor will work individually and with the group during this two sessions art class.
Instructors: Alexandria Gaujot
$40/student
Watercolor/Mixed Media Studio Class
Chair Dance Routine – “Wild Child” by The Black Keys
Watercolor/Mixed Media Studio Class
Mondays
March 23 & 30
5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Beginning and intermediate art class for all levels and experiences. Participants will learn watercolor painting techniques. They will get chance to practice the techniques so they can get comfortable in understanding them during two sessions studio class. They can bring a photo or use a digital im
Mondays
March 23 & 30
5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Beginning and intermediate art class for all levels and experiences. Participants will learn watercolor painting techniques. They will get chance to practice the techniques so they can get comfortable in understanding them during two sessions studio class. They can bring a photo or use a digital image on their cell phone that they like to reproduce in watercolor style paint, but it is not required. All supplies provided.
Instructors: Alexandria Gaujot
$40/student
We require a minimum of 4 students to run this course.
Chair Dance Routine – “Wild Child” by The Black Keys
Chair Dance Routine – “Wild Child” by The Black Keys
Chair Dance Routine – “Wild Child” by The Black Keys
Mondays
March 23 – April 27 (no class on April 6)
6 p.m. – 7:15 pm
Let’s get fierce! In this class, participants will learn a fun and beginner-friendly dance routine to “Wild Child” by The Black Keys. We’ll use the chair and the floor to explore sensual and expressive movement. You’ll leave class feeling both challenged and empowered!
Inst
Mondays
March 23 – April 27 (no class on April 6)
6 p.m. – 7:15 pm
Let’s get fierce! In this class, participants will learn a fun and beginner-friendly dance routine to “Wild Child” by The Black Keys. We’ll use the chair and the floor to explore sensual and expressive movement. 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.
Darkroom Print Making
Chair Dance Routine – “Wild Child” by The Black Keys
Chair Dance Routine – “Wild Child” by The Black Keys
Tuesdays
March 24 and 31
6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Wanting to learn some retro photography skills? Take our black and white darkroom crash course!
The first component of this course is film development. This is a one-hour class.
The second component of this course is print development.
Take film, prints or both! Includes time in our darkroom ou
Tuesdays
March 24 and 31
6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Wanting to learn some retro photography skills? Take our black and white darkroom crash course!
The first component of this course is film development. This is a one-hour class.
The second component of this course is print development.
Take film, prints or both! Includes time in our darkroom outside of class.
Instructor: Dan Friend
$130/student
We require a minimum of 2 students to run this course.
MAC FOLK Program
MAC FOLK Program
MAC FOLK Program
Wednesdays
January 28 - April 15
4:30 p.m. - 6 p.m.
(We are postponing one week due to weather, and will run the program one additional week into April)
Join us for the MAC FOLK (Fostering Old-time Learning for Kids) program this spring! This is an 12 week session for youth grades 4-12. Students may bring their fiddle, banjo, guitar, mandolin
Wednesdays
January 28 - April 15
4:30 p.m. - 6 p.m.
(We are postponing one week due to weather, and will run the program one additional week into April)
Join us for the MAC FOLK (Fostering Old-time Learning for Kids) program this spring! This is an 12 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
$200/student
Flute Choir
MAC FOLK Program
MAC FOLK Program
Select Wednesdays
February 11 - June 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 n
Select Wednesdays
February 11 - June 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.
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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