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
Kids Art Day (Small Biz Saturday)
Kids Art Day (Small Biz Saturday)
Kids Art Day (Small Biz Saturday)
Ready to do some shopping downtown, but have a few secret errands? Drop kiddos ages 5 -12 off at the MAC to make some art while you do your holiday shopping! We will have several art stations, so participants will have lots to keep them busy.
Date: Nov 29
Times: 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Instructor: Kendra Matott
Price: one child = $10, two children = $15, three children = $20
MAC Literary Nights
Kids Art Day (Small Biz Saturday)
Kids Art Day (Small Biz Saturday)
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
December - Jason Kapcala
First Friday for the Arts
Kids Art Day (Small Biz Saturday)
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
First Friday for the Arts
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
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.
Single Session Workshops
Film Development
Holiday Card Relief Printing
Watercolor Workshop
Tuesday
December 2
6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Learn to develop of roll of black and white film! Delve into the art of analog photography. We have a fully stocked black and white dark room. This course includes one 2 hour instructional session, and an additional session in our darkroom on your own time during MAC open hours.
Instructor: Tania Polan
Tuesday
December 2
6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Learn to develop of roll of black and white film! Delve into the art of analog photography. We have a fully stocked black and white dark room. This course includes one 2 hour instructional session, and an additional session in our darkroom on your own time during MAC open hours.
Instructor: Tania Polanco
We require a minimum of 4 students for this class.
$45/student
Watercolor Workshop
Holiday Card Relief Printing
Watercolor Workshop
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
Figure Drawing Class
Holiday Card Relief Printing
Holiday Card Relief Printing
Wednesday
December 3
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 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
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
Youth Watercolor Workshop
Pre-K Story and Art Time
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
Pre-K Story and Art Time
Youth Watercolor Workshop
Pre-K Story and Art Time
Wednesday
December 10
10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Tots and their adults join us for a story time followed by an art project inspired by the book!
Instructor: Kendra Matott
$15/family
Youth Watercolor Workshop
Youth Watercolor Workshop
Youth Watercolor Workshop
Friday
December 12
6 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Kids of all ages are welcome to join us for this FREE watercolor workshop! We will paint wreaths, to embrace the holiday season!
Instructor: Emily Garrett
Free! Please email info@monartcenter.com to register
Youth Ornament Workshop
Youth Watercolor Workshop
Youth Watercolor Workshop
Saturday
December 13
11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Holidays are all about the memories - and holiday ornaments are a great way to preserve those moments. In this class kids ages 7-13 can make holiday ornaments that you will treasure for years to come.
Instructor: Kendra Matott
$10/student
Ikebana Workshop
The Monoscene Improv Comedy Workshop
The Monoscene Improv Comedy Workshop
Saturday
December 13
11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Learn the art of Japanese flower arranging in this workshop with instructor Motoko Hattori. Students will create their own ikebana arrangements, depicting landscapes and learning the principals of this traditional art form.
Instructor: Motoko Hattori
$30/student
The Monoscene Improv Comedy Workshop
The Monoscene Improv Comedy Workshop
The Monoscene Improv Comedy Workshop
Friday
December 19
5 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Ever wonder how to keep a single location alive for 20 minutes? The Monoscene demands commitment, listening, and rich character work — no edits, no escapes, just you and your scene partners building a world in real time.
Instructor: Kunal Mahajan
We require a minimum of 5 students for this class.
$25/student
The Armando Improv Comedy Workshop
The Monoscene Improv Comedy Workshop
The Armando Improv Comedy Workshop
Saturday
December 20
9 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Learn how to turn honesty into humor, connect scenes through theme, and make your monologues sparkle.
Instructor: Kunal Mahajan
We require a minimum of 5 students for this class.
$25/student
The Slacker Improv Comedy Workshop
The Monoscene Improv Comedy Workshop
The Armando Improv Comedy Workshop
Sunday
December 21
9 a.m. - 11 a.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.
Instructor: Kunal Mahajan
We require a minimum of 5 students for this class.
$25/student
Multi Session Courses
Darkroom Film Development
Darkroom Film Development
Darkroom Film Development
Tuesdays
Nov 4 - Dec 9
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 techn
Tuesdays
Nov 4 - Dec 9
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
Chair Dance Routine – “You’re a Mean One, Mr. Grinch”
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.
Chair Dance Routine – “You’re a Mean One, Mr. Grinch”
Chair Dance Routine – “You’re a Mean One, Mr. Grinch”
Chair Dance Routine – “You’re a Mean One, Mr. Grinch”
Thursdays:
11/6, 11/13, 11/20, 12/4, 12/18Times: 7:15 – 8:30 pm
7:15 p.m. - 8:30 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, flexib
Thursdays:
11/6, 11/13, 11/20, 12/4, 12/18Times: 7:15 – 8:30 pm
7:15 p.m. - 8:30 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. Class fees for this routine include a dance boa that’s yours to keep! No dance experience is needed.
Instructor:
Kat Timm
$130/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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