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
August 5 - violinist Sophie Cash and guitarist Jim Truman
August 19 - Bass and vocals by Annick Odom
Sept 2 - Old-time duo Denise Warren and Richard Smith
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 -No Literary Night this month! We will be back to monthly starting in August!
August: Emily Braun
September: Elizabeth Savage
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.
September 26, 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.
International Artist Returns to the MAC
Join us for a week-long immersive workshop with UK based artists, Anna Martin.
This immersive five-day workshop looks at the people, places, and atmosphere of West Virginia through expressive painting and observational practice.
Working from Morgantown as our creative base, we’ll paint on location and in the studio, drawing inspiration from the university city and the wider landscapes, architecture, and culture of West Virginia.
Using sketchbooks, watercolour, acrylic, mixed media, colour, and texture, participants will develop a personal response to place while exploring contemporary painting techniques.
Single Session Workshops
Acrylic Workshop
Watercolor Workshop
Acrylic Workshop
Monday
Sept 7
5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Learn beginning and intermediate acrylics techniques in this project-based workshop.
Instructor: Alexandria Gaujot
$25/student
Improv Workshop
Watercolor Workshop
Acrylic Workshop
Friday
September 11
6 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Saturday
September 12
9 a.m. - 11 a.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 o
Friday
September 11
6 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Saturday
September 12
9 a.m. - 11 a.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
Collage Club
Watercolor Workshop
Watercolor Workshop
Tuesday
September 8
7 pm
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
$5 suggested donation
Watercolor Workshop
Watercolor Workshop
Watercolor Workshop
Monday
September 28
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
Life Drawing Workshop
All-Abilities Dance Class
Life Drawing Workshop
Wednesday
Sept 23
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
Ikebana Workshop
All-Abilities Dance Class
Life Drawing Workshop
Saturday
September 19
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.
This class is open to returning students, new students (with one-time tool purchase), and those who want to try without commitment (plastic container and flower foam pro
Saturday
September 19
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.
This class is open to returning students, new students (with one-time tool purchase), and those who want to try without commitment (plastic container and flower foam provided, please bring your own clippers).
Instructor: Motoko Hattori
$30/students
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!)
SkillsUp
All-Abilities Dance Class
All-Abilities Dance Class
Friday
July 10
4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
OR
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 pro
Friday
July 10
4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
OR
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
Multi Session Courses
35mm Photo Course
Screen Printing Course
FOLK music for kids
Tuesdays
Sept 8 - 29
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
Tuesdays
Sept 8 - 29
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.
FOLK music for kids
Screen Printing Course
FOLK music for kids
Sample Class:
Wednesday
Sept 2
4:30 - 6 pm
Semester:
Wednesday
Sept 9 - November 18
4:30 - 6 pm
Showcase:
Friday
November 20
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. We have instruments for loan, if students don't have their own.
We break
Sample Class:
Wednesday
Sept 2
4:30 - 6 pm
Semester:
Wednesday
Sept 9 - November 18
4:30 - 6 pm
Showcase:
Friday
November 20
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. We have instruments for loan, if students don't have their own.
We break into classes by skill level, then come together to play as a group.
Instructor: Jacob Lambert and Jeanne Sutton
$200/student
Flute Choir
Screen Printing Course
Screen Printing Course
Wednesdays
Sept 23 - 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
Wednesdays
Sept 23 - 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. Join a group of fellow musicians and have fun performing repertoire that travels through time, cultures, and styles. The rehearsal experience promises to develop your sight-reading, listening skills, technique, and intonation—helping you unlock new levels of musicianship while making meaningful musical connections.
Instructor: Jackson Thee and Dr. Eftihia Arkoudis
$165/student
We require a minimum of 5 students to run this course.
Screen Printing Course
Screen Printing Course
Screen Printing Course
Wednesdays
October 7 - 21
6 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Learn to screen print: from basic DIY methods to modern professional methods in this intro three week course!
The first class will include a demo, and hands-on project with pre-made screens, and time to plan and sketch their own design.
The second class will focus on the process of creating a screen
Wednesdays
October 7 - 21
6 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Learn to screen print: from basic DIY methods to modern professional methods in this intro three week course!
The first class will include a demo, and hands-on project with pre-made screens, and time to plan and sketch their own design.
The second class will focus on the process of creating a screen.
The third class will give students time to print their design. Paper and a tote bag per student will be provided, along with all other supplies.
Enrollment includes an addition session in our maker space, to continue their project or start a new one.
Instructor: Evan Clough
$140/student
We require a minimum of 5 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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