Spring Classes & Workshops
Hazleton Art League is excited to offer an extensive list of art classes, including some new additions such as Photography, Art for Children, Sound & Crystal Healing, and more! Browse through our class list to discover what classes will best suit your creative needs! While considering our selection of available classes and workshops, please note, that staff and/or Board of Directors cannot be held responsible for personal injury, or damage to, or loss of property. No refunds for cancellations made less than 10 days before classes begin. A $10.00 administrative fee will be charged for all cancellations. Cancelled classes will be refunded in full. Classes cancelled due to weather may run extra weeks to make up for the days missed. We will send a confirmation email as your receipt of registration. Questions? You can email our Executive Assistant Joni Mazzie, at halprograms@gmail.com.
En Plein Air Painting Adventures
Facilitating Artist: Jo Adang
On-going | Contact Jo Adang for dates and times.
(Adults 18+)
Do you love to paint? Do you love the outdoors? Then you will really enjoy En Plein Air Painting Adventures. This is an artist-driven group with no formal instruction offered. The group meets at various locations around Hazleton to capture favorite places in paint, in two hours or less. Just bring your choice of medium. New to en plein air? No experience? You are welcome to join us. Please ask if you want some pointers to get started.
Jo will supply a materials list and will email you dates and meeting places.***
If interested in participating, please contact Jo at: jadang117@gmail.com.
Open Painting Studio
Facilitating Artist: Jane Butkovsky
On-going | Wednesdays, 1:00pm —4:00pm.
(Adults 18+)
No instruction, just a great opportunity to paint with other member artists in a beautiful studio with northern light. Bring your own paint, canvas, and art inspiration sources. We have easels and some still life material in the studio.
Moves and Meze | Belly Dance & Cooking
Teaching Artist: Sheila Dignazio
6 Weeks | Wednesdays, 6:00pm — 8:00pm.
(Adults 18+)
Each week learn to make a different appetizer (hummus, muttabal, muhammara, etc.) for half of the class, while learning basic moves and creating a joint choreography for a song for weeks 1-5. Week 6 is hafla (party) and dress rehearsal for an optional dance performance in the gallery for First Friday Gallery Opening, May 3.
Introduction to the Arts with Alexa Figas
Teaching Artist: Alexa Figas
6 Weeks | Thursdays, 6:00pm — 8:00pm.
(Children 7 - 15)
Children will be taught techniques of creating figures and faces, various objects, landscapes, still life, etc. with an introduction to basic drawing and painting skills. They will discover how to use multiple media such as acrylics, watercolors, graphite, charcoal, pastels and more!
Sound & Crystal Healing
Teaching Artist: Lisa Marie Ferry
Every Second Tuesday Except of the month (EXCEPT May 11) 6:00pm — 7:00pm.
(Adult & Teens 15+)
Sound Therapy uses sound, music, and specialized instruments that are played in therapeutic ways. These sounds combined with crystal energy help with self-reflection and relaxation techniques to improve health and wellbeing. Starting with breathing techniques, crystals will be placed around the room and the instructor will play the instruments. Just listen to the prompts and enjoy the sounds. This class is a great way to relax, reduce anxiety, and reflect. Must be able to be quiet and be still, sit on a chair or lay down on a yoga mat, or sit on a pillow or a bolster (participants supply). Please pre-register online or by calling the Art League.
Knotty Business | Macramé
Teaching Artist: Linda Bassett
7 Weeks | Wednesdays, 6:00pm — 8:30pm.
(Adults 18+)
The class will start with learning several different types of macrame knots and estimating how much cord you will need to create your piece. Learn how to use those knots to make different patterns, which can be layered next to each other to make your own unique wall hanging. All supplies will be provided in class. If a rope color other than Natural Cream is desired, please notify instructor prior to March 15. Students signing up after March 15 will be responsible for their own materials. Feel free to bring any extras which you would like to add to your wall hanging, like special beads. Just make sure the hole is large enough to fit over 4mm cord.
Digital Design: Adobe Portfolio Essentials
Join our spring semester Digital Design Workshop: Adobe Portfolio Essentials! This hands-on course, exclusively for adults, covers Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator essentials, focusing on high-demand areas like branding and logo design. Led by and experienced instructor, you’ll receive personalized attention in a small class setting, perfect for honing your skills and building a professional portfolio.
Throw Down with Joni Mazzie (Evenings) - Session 2
Teaching Artist: Joni Mazzie
5 Weeks | Tuesdays, 6:00pm — 8:30pm.
(Adults 18+)
Is learning pottery on your bucket list? Joni will teach you the fundamentals of throwing on the potter’s wheel. You will create, trim, and glaze some keepsake ceramics. Be prepared to get messy and have fun. Clay the day away!
Reiki (Level 1) | Energy Healing
Teaching Artist: Sheila Dignazio
One-day Workshop | Wednesday, 10:00am — 3:00pm
(Adults 18+)
Reiki means “universal life energy”. Learn the techniques of the ancient Japanese art of energy healing and wellbeing that manipulates energy flow in the body. Students will earn a certificate to perform reiki for Level 1 and can opt to continue with levels two and three in subsequent workshops.
Throw Down with Joni Mazzie (Afternoons) - Session 2
Teaching Artist: Joni Mazzie
5 Weeks | Wednesdays, 12:30pm — 3:00pm.
(Adults 18+)
Is learning pottery on your bucket list? Joni will teach you the fundamentals of throwing on the potter’s wheel. You will create, trim, and glaze some keepsake ceramics. Be prepared to get messy and have fun. Clay the day away!
Stained Glass Art with Bret Huttenstine Workshop (4 Classes)
Learn foundation skills in stained glass design, materials, tools, and their use. More advanced students get instruction, as needed, in design and how to achieve personal goals with their creations. (Adults and Teens 15+)
Rhythms of the Heart
Teaching Artist: Marcus Colasurdo
5 Weeks | Wednesdays, 2:00pm — 4:00pm.
(Adults 18+)
Poetry class and workshop—the class will examine poems ranging from “classic” works to contemporary writing from poets worldwide. Class members are encouraged to bring their own poetry to share with fellow members (not mandatory).
Seed Bead Influenced Necklace
Teaching Artist: Y’vonne Page-Magnus
One-day Workshop | Sunday, 1:00pm — 3:00pm.
(Adults & Teens 15+)
Make your own seed bead influenced necklace by combining glass seed beads, semi-precious stones, and crystals. Learn how to space out your seed beads while creating a unique pattern and attaching a clasp. Design and make a pair of matching earrings to go with your necklace. Acquire basic wire wrapping techniques to create a beautiful ensemble. These new skills can be applied to future jewelry making projects of all levels.
Stained Glass Art with Bret Huttenstine Workshop (2 Classes)
Learn foundation skills in stained glass design, materials, tools, and their use. More advanced students will get instruction, as needed, in design and how to achieve personal goals with their creations. (Adults and Teens 15+)
Throw Down with Joni Mazzie (Afternoons) - Session 1
Teaching Artist: Joni Mazzie
5 Weeks | Wednesdays, 12:30pm — 3:00pm.
(Adults 18+)
Is learning pottery on your bucket list? Joni will teach you the fundamentals of throwing on the potter’s wheel. You will create, trim, and glaze some keepsake ceramics. Be prepared to get messy and have fun. Clay the day away!
Throw Down with Joni Mazzie (Evenings) - Session 1
Teaching Artist: Joni Mazzie
5 Weeks | Thursdays, 6:00pm — 8:30pm.
(Adults 18+)
Is learning pottery on your bucket list? Joni will teach you the fundamentals of throwing on the potter’s wheel. You will create, trim, and glaze some keepsake ceramics. Be prepared to get messy and have fun. Clay the day away!
Intro to Photography
Teaching Artist: Michael Delmonico
5 Weeks | Wednesdays, 6:00pm — 9:00pm.
(Adults & Teens 15+)
A five-week introductory course for those interested in photography but do not know where to start. The instructor will be going over the basic ins and outs of cameras, lenses, image settings, composition, and lighting both in the classroom and out on location while photographing. Students are required to use their own DSLR. Includes lighting provided by instructor.