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
Sabor LatinoH
MAC Literary Nights
Sabor LatinoH
POSTPONED DUE TO SNOW!
Join us for a concert and dance on Saturday, January 24 from 3 p.m. - 5 p.m. Come out and feel the tropical heat...and beat!
This event is by donation.
Tango Night!
MAC Literary Nights
Sabor LatinoH
On Friday, February 13, meet us on the dance floor for a quick tango lesson, followed by an evening of dancing to live music provided by Jose's Tango Orchestra.
Tickets $60/couple
MAC Literary Nights
MAC Literary Nights
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.
November 5 - Angelica
November 19 - Montani String Quartet
December 3 - Ravenwood Trio
December 17 - Keeheon Nam and Sun Jung Lee
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
Morgantown Swing
First Friday for the Arts
Brown Bag Concert Series
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
Watercolor Workshop, January
Watercolor Workshop, February
Watercolor Workshop, February
Due to weather, postponed to -
Monday
February 2
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
Watercolor Workshop, February
Watercolor Workshop, February
Watercolor Workshop, February
Monday
February 23
5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Beginning & 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.
Instructor: Alexandria Gaujot
$25/student
Figure Drawing Class
Watercolor Workshop, February
Pre-K Story and Art Time
Wednesday
February 4
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
Pre-K Story and Art Time
Watercolor Workshop, February
Pre-K Story and Art Time
POSTPONED - we will schedule another story time soon!
10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Tots and their adults join us for a story time followed by an art project inspired by The Mitten!
Instructor: Kendra Matott
$15/family
Improv Workshops
Youth Watercolor Valentine's Day Paintings
Youth Watercolor Valentine's Day Paintings
Friday Feb 27
5 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Saturday Feb 28
10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Join us for a weekend of laughs! On Friday we will explore short-form improv, and on Saturday we will jump into a monoscene style fun. These classes will get you out of your comfort zone, and into a place of hilarity.
Instructor: Kunal Mahajan
$25/student/class or $40/student/both classes
Youth Watercolor Valentine's Day Paintings
Youth Watercolor Valentine's Day Paintings
Youth Watercolor Valentine's Day Paintings
Saturday
February 7
12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Join us for this watercolor workshop with a Valentine's Day theme!
This class is best for ages 8-11
Instructor: Jessica Pugh
Free!
To register, please email info@monartcenter.com
Perfume Blending Workshop
Youth Watercolor Valentine's Day Paintings
Valentine's Day Card Printing
Wednesday
February 4
6 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Come blend your own unique fragrance - completely custom to you. Learn about different scents, how they blend together and more about the art of perfume.
Bring a friend for a discount.
Instructor: Stacy Hester
$60/student, $100/2 students
Valentine's Day Card Printing
Youth Watercolor Valentine's Day Paintings
Valentine's Day Card Printing
Wednesday
February 11
6 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Carve, ink, and print your own handmade cards to send to your Valentine, Galentine, or other special someone in your life.
In this class students will carve linoleum and relief print stationary.
Instructor: Evan Clough
$45/student
Creative Copycat Club
MAC Tots - Paper making
MAC Tots - Paper making
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
MAC Tots - Paper making
MAC Tots - Paper making
MAC Tots - Paper making
Wednesday
Feb 25
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
Multi Session Courses
Basic Acrylics
Darkroom Crash Course
MAC FOLK Program
Mondays
February 9 & February 16
5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Choose a still life of a vase of flowers or of strawberries, and work on it over two session, learning a variety of painting techniques along the way.
Instructors: Alexandria Gaujot
$40/student
MAC FOLK Program
Darkroom Crash Course
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
Darkroom Crash Course
Darkroom Crash Course
Darkroom Crash Course
Tuesdays
February 10 - 24
6:30 p.m. -7:30 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 d
Tuesdays
February 10 - 24
6:30 p.m. -7:30 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
$40 - $160/student
We require a minimum of 4 students to run this course.
Flute Choir
Romantic Chair Dance Class
Darkroom Crash Course
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.
Romantic Chair Dance Class
Romantic Chair Dance Class
Romantic Chair Dance Class
Mondays
January 19 - February 9
6 p.m. – 7:15 pm
Final class Saturday February 14
2 p.m. - 3:15 pm
This year, surprise your Valentine with some steamy new dance moves! In this beginner-friendly dance routine where we use the chair, floor, and more to explore sensual and expressive movement. Each class consists of a warm-up, choreography lesson
Mondays
January 19 - February 9
6 p.m. – 7:15 pm
Final class Saturday February 14
2 p.m. - 3:15 pm
This year, surprise your Valentine with some steamy new dance moves! In this beginner-friendly dance routine where we use the chair, floor, and more to explore sensual and expressive movement. Each class consists of a warm-up, choreography lesson, and cool-down to build strength, flexibility, and body awareness, so you leave class feeling both challenged and empowered.
Instructor:
Kat Timm
$110/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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