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
Improv Workshop
Merengue Social Dance Class
Intermediate Ikebana
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
Intermediate Ikebana
Merengue Social Dance Class
Intermediate Ikebana
Saturday
April 4
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
Figure Drawing Session
Merengue Social Dance Class
Merengue Social Dance Class
Wednesday
April 8
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
Merengue Social Dance Class
Merengue Social Dance Class
Merengue Social Dance Class
Friday
April 10
7 p.m. - 8:15 p.m.
Learn some new moves! This is a great chance to learn some social dance moves which you can bring out at the next Latin music concert you attend!
Instructor: Bill Duff
$10/student
B&W Film Development
MAC Tots - Paper making
MAC Tots - Paper making
Friday
April 10
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
MAC Tots - Paper making
MAC Tots - Paper making
MAC Tots - Paper making
Saturday
April 18
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
We are switching to a new ticketing system! Tickets for this program will be available within the next day or two.
FREE Kids Art Class
MAC Tots - Paper making
Paper Making Workshop
Saturday
April 18
11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Join us for a FREE kids art class! This class is geared towards youth ages 8-11, and will inspire and encourage creativity in drawing and painting.
Instructor: Jessica Pugh
FREE
Please email info@monartscenter.com to register
Paper Making Workshop
MAC Tots - Paper making
Paper Making Workshop
Tuesday
April 21
7 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Learn to make paper, and all of the incredibly creative ways you can customize your sheets! Blend different colors, add textures, and much more!
This class is great for all ages.
Instructor: Kadijiha Jones
$10/student
We are switching to a new ticketing system! Tickets for this program will be available within the next day or two.
Perfume Blending Workshop
Botanical Lino Cut Workshop
Botanical Lino Cut Workshop
Thursday
April 23
6 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Come blend your own signature scent, and learn about scent theory and natural fragrances.
Blend a scent for yourself, or gift it - personally made perfumes are a great Mother's Day gift!
Instructor: Stacy Hester or Earthling Perfume
$60/student
We are switching to a new ticketing system! Tickets for this pro
Thursday
April 23
6 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Come blend your own signature scent, and learn about scent theory and natural fragrances.
Blend a scent for yourself, or gift it - personally made perfumes are a great Mother's Day gift!
Instructor: Stacy Hester or Earthling Perfume
$60/student
We are switching to a new ticketing system! Tickets for this program will be available within the next day or two.
Botanical Lino Cut Workshop
Botanical Lino Cut Workshop
Botanical Lino Cut Workshop
Saturday
April 25
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
We are switching to a new ticketing system! Tickets for this program will be available within the next day or two.
Creative Copycat Club
Botanical Lino Cut Workshop
Visible Mending Workshop
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
Visible Mending Workshop
Botanical Lino Cut Workshop
Visible Mending Workshop
Thursday
April 29
6 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Learn to turn a hole in a garment into a work of art, and recapitalize an item of clothing.
Instructor: Becks Lipshultz
$30/student
We are switching to a new ticketing system! Tickets for this program will be available within the next day or two.
Multi Session Courses
Paint a Pet Portrait
Floral Still-Life Acrylic Course
Darkroom Print Making
Mondays
April 6 and 13
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
Mondays
April 6 and 13
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
Darkroom Print Making
Floral Still-Life Acrylic Course
Darkroom Print Making
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.
Floral Still-Life Acrylic Course
Floral Still-Life Acrylic Course
Floral Still-Life Acrylic Course
Mondays
April 20 and 27
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
Mondays
April 20 and 27
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
We are switching to a new ticketing system! Tickets for this program will be available within the next day or two.
MAC FOLK Program
MAC FOLK Program
Floral Still-Life Acrylic Course
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
Flute Choir
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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