Art Classes

Watercolor Painting with Peg Panasiti

Dates: Tuesdays, January 27 and February 3, 10, & 17
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Cost:
$70 for all four classes | $20 per single class
Discount for LAC members

  • Have some fun with watercolors as Peg Panasiti shows you how to start, develop, and put the finishing touches on your creation. Each week a new still life subject will be set up for you to paint with step-by-step instructions.

    Registration required. Call Latrobe Art Center at 724-537-7011 or click “Add to Cart” to reserve your spot(s) in this class! Registered attendees must be paid in full to secure a spot in the class.

  • Materials: Please bring your own supplies. Click here for the supply list for this class.

Class Pack
Single Class

Oil Painting with Kathy Mitchell: Learn to Paint a Snow Scene!

Dates: Mondays, March 2, 9, 16, & 23 (4-week series of classes)
Time: 10:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Cost:
$70 for all four classes | $20 per individual class |
Discount for LAC members

  • Learn to paint a snow scene:

       1.  Snow with a blue sky, gray sky or sunset sky.
       2.  Stream with snowy banks
       3.  Fields with uneven snow and rocks
       4.  Shadow colors with a blue sky, gray sky or sunset sky
    Participants will receive a handout each class to create their own instructional workbook to refer to while they continue their painting journey!

    Registration required. Call Latrobe Art Center at 724-537-7011 or click the appropriate button below to reserve your spot(s) in this class! Registered attendees must be paid in full to secure a spot in the class.

  • Please bring your own supplies. (See below for a list of materials. Students may use oil paints OR acrylic paints in this course.)

    Bring your favorite snow photograph or some photos will be available for your use.
    Canvas or Canvas Board  size…8 x 10, 11 x 14 
    Oil Paint Colors:   
    1) Titanium White   (cool)
    2) Cadmium Lemon Yellow  or Hansa Yellow Light  (cool yellow)
    3) Cadmium Yellow Medium (warm yellow)
    4) Cadmium Red Light   (warm red)
    5) Quinacridone red or Alizarin Crimson    (cool red)
    6) Phthalocyanine Blue  (phthalo blue) or Manganese blue (cool blue)                                                                           
    7) Ultramarine Blue    (warm blue)
    You will be able to mix all the colors you could ever want with the above tube colors. 
    Optional colors:  Burnt Sienna, Burnt Umber, and Raw Umber         

    Acrylic Paint Colors  (names are for Golden Acrylic Paint)  or similar colors
     1) Titanium White
     2) Cadmium Yellow medium (warm)
     3) Benzimidazolone Yellow Light (cool)
     4) Cadmium Red (warm) 
     5) Quinacridone Red (cool)
     6) Ultramarine Blue (warm)
     7) Phthalocyanine Blue-green shade (cool)
    Optional colors:  Burnt Sienna, Burnt Umber, and Raw Umber 

Class Pack
Single Class

"Foxy Fun" Children's Valentine's Day Celebration

Date: Saturday, February 7
Time: 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Cost:
$25 per child

  • Celebrate Valentine's Day at Latrobe Art Center by painting a fun-loving fox, and enjoy some sweet treats! 

    Pre-Registration Required!

  • All materials will be provided.

Register Here

Intro. to Matting & Framing with Eileen Yeager

Dates: Saturday and Sunday, March 28th and 29th
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Cost:
$135 Members | $150 Non-Members + $25 Supplies (paid to instructor)

  • Learn the fundamentals of Matting and Framing, excellent for artists, collectors or anyone interested in getting into the framing business. Students will learn design, basic and custom mats, mathematics of framing, preservation techniques, knowledge of tools, hands-on matcutting, as well as mounting and pre-cut frame assembly. Participants will take home their framed creation at the end of the course.

    Registration Required.

  • Select materials provided (see attached for full supply list and additional details)

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"Like What You Paint" with Debbie King

Date: Tuesdays, March 31 and April 7, 21, & 28 (skipping week of April 14th!)
Time: 10:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Cost:
$70 for all four classes | $20 per individual class |
Discount for LAC members

  • Like What You Paint with Debbie King is an intermediate-level watercolor class designed to help you strengthen both your skills and your creative confidence. Through guided discussion and hands-on exploration of design principles, watercolor techniques, and creative problem-solving, students will learn how to transform personal ideas into finished paintings they’ll be proud to display. This class is ideal for artists looking to refine their style, push their creativity, and—most importantly—create work they truly enjoy. 

    Pre-Registration Required.

  • Please bring your own supplies, including paper, watercolor paints, and brushes. Reference photos will be provided for inspiration.

CLASS PACK
SINGLE CLASS

Registration required. Call Latrobe Art Center at 724-537-7011 or click “Add to Cart” to reserve your spot(s) in this class! Registered attendees must be paid in full to secure a spot in the class.

Cancellation Policy: Cancellations made at least 2 weeks prior to the start date of the class will be issued a full refund less a 25% processing fee. All requests for refunds must be made in writing to info@latrobeartcenter.org. Cancellations made less than 2 weeks prior to the start date of the class will be issued a 50% refund. Emergency exceptions will be made at the discretion of Latrobe Art Center.

Virtual Classes

Learn artistic techniques from the comfort of home with step-by-step instruction and guidance!

If you have any questions about the class, the projects, or simply want to learn more, contact us at info@latrobeartcenter.org or keep an eye out for upcoming art classes.