Virtual Art Studio | Online classes for adults at Mt. Lebanon Public Library

Sketch books and Visual Diaries: Documenting Experiences and Drawing from Observation | July 8 | 3:00pm-4:30pm | Register

Begin a daily habit of creating and documenting your feelings, experiences and environment with art journaling. Learn to draw from observation and combine doodling, text and multiple drawing methods to create interesting and intimate artwork. Play around with what you have on hand and engage with members of your community for support and inspiration.

Creating a Successful Artwork: Focal Point and Building Interest | July 15 | 3:00pm-4:30pm | Register

Playing with Materials: How to Use What You Have | July 22 | 3:00pm-4:30pm | Register

En Plein Air: Take Your Tablet Outdoors | July 29 | 3:00pm – 4:30pm |Register

Recommended materials: oil or chalk pastels and/or watercolor paints, pencil, paper or sketchbook, clipboard or easel, cardboard with clip or masking tape

Don’t forget to check out the summer children’s programs here !

Digital Children’s Art Programs for Mt. Lebanon Public Library

Mini Makers and Art Lab for Mt. Lebanon Public Library has gone digital! Join me through prerecorded videos and live Zoom Chats throughout the summer as we play and create based on the Summer Reading Theme “Imagine Your Story

First up …

Mini Makers for ages 2 – 5 will be available June 3 at 3:00 pm … I will post the link to my brand new YouTube station at that time. I’ll introduce two sensory explorations and one art project

  • Bubbling Brews
  • Color Concoctions
  • Magic flower crowns

Learn Live in our Mini Maker Zoom session on June 10 at 3:00 pm | Join

I will update this list as content grows!

Fall Programs for Children and Family

Play Town Creators @ Play Town Square, Mt. Lebanon PA

A brand new art program that I’ve developed with the owners of Play Town! This incredible play space is located in the heart of Uptown Mt. Lebanon and the class has an option to include discounted play for Little Learners.

Little Learners Series, Ages 1 – 5 (Pre-Kindergarten)

September 25 – November 13, 8:45am – 9:30am

Let the littles take the lead while young children and their grown-ups work side by side to explore the natural world through art. Paint, print and collage flowers and seasonal landscapes and take home display ready artworks. Build confidence and develop skills like problem solving in your early learner as we introduce concepts like color mixing and shape recognition.

Elementary Learners, Ages 5 and older

September 25 – November 13, 4:00pm – 4:45pm

Kids starting at the age of five can come to us after school to explore fine art processes like printmaking and sculpting. We’ll examine artists past and present that look outdoors for inspiration and utilize experimentation, problem solving, and the elements of art to create unique artworks of our own.

Studio Make, McMurray PA

I will be facilitating Studio Make programming on Tuesdays and Thursdays beginning in September. You NEED to check out their Play Groups and maybe I’ll see you there! Learn more about this new creative space here.

The Art Connection (Grade 6) @ Carnegie Museum of Art, Pittsburgh PA

October 5 – November 7, Morning or Afternoon

The Art Connection is Pittsburgh’s premiere art program for students in grades 5–9. Led by local teaching artists, students learn drawing, printmaking, painting, sculpture, and mixed media, culminating with a student exhibition at Carnegie Museum of Art. The Art Connection combines big ideas and practical know-how to prepare young people for a world of visual information and creative problem-solving.

Witches and Warlocks! @ Mt. Lebanon Public Library

October 11, 1pm – 2pm

Design a visual spell book by mixing potions and experimenting with chemical reactions. Sculpt a creepy creature into the cover of your book to protect its magical contents. For kids in 3rd – 5th grade. This program is generously funded by Matt’s Maker Space. Registration starts September 20.

Spooky Family Maker Time @ Mt. Lebanon Public Library

October 20, 2pm – 3pm

Gear up for the spookiest holiday by creating creepy sculptures and kooky experiments with the whole family. For grades K-5 with family. This program is generously funded by Matt’s Maker Space. Registration starts September 20.