Fall 2025 Art Classes
As an artist and teacher with many years of experience, I believe in the power of Art to uplift, heal and energize the soul. I look forward to sharing my passion for the arts with you and hope these classes will spark your own creative journey! Please contact Nina here if you have any questions, or if you have suggestions for future classes and workshops
Fall Classes at the Circle Center for the Arts
The Circle Center for the Arts (home of the Wyoming Vallery Art League) is located at 130 (Rear) S. Frankilin Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA, 18701. Parking and entrance to the facility can be accessed easily at the rear of Bell Furniture’s parking lot on South Main Street. An entrance gate leading to this historic round brick building can be seen at the rear of the parking lot.
To register: Call the Wyoming Valley Art League: (570) 288-1020. Website: www.wyomingvalleyartleague.org
“Exploring Collage” Art Class
The medium of collage is a fun hands-on approach to making art that involves using cut or torn paper shapes and images to create interesting and dynamic compositions.
There are endless possibilities for expression with collage! We will explore several different techniques, using a variety of materials to create landscape, still life, portrait and abstract compositions.
No previous experience is necessary!
Classes will continue throughout the fall in three 4-week sessions. If there is interest, we’ll explore mixed-media techniques, adding painting and drawing to our collages.
Class meets on Wednesdays from 10:30am – 12:30pm. A list of materials will be provided.
Session One: Sept. 10, 17, (no class Sept. 24), Oct. 1, 8.
Session Two: October 15, 22, 29, November 5.
Session Three: Nov. 12, 19, (no class Nov. 26), December 3, 10.
Price per session: $100 (members); $150 (non-members)
Supplies: Purchased by student - A list of supplies will be provided
To register: Call the Art League at 570-288-1020 or click for website: www.wyomingvalleyartleague.org
Art Appreciation Classes at the Friedman JCC
The Friedman JCC is a welcoming non-profit venue that is open to the public. Membership is not required to enroll in classes. There is easy access to the building (no steps) and plenty of free parking. The JCC is located at 613 S.J. Strauss Lane, Kingston, PA 18704. Phone: (570) 824-4646. Website: www.friedmanjcc.org If you have any questions about the classes, please contact Nina by clicking here.
Marc Chagall, “I and the Village”, oil on canvas, 1911. MOMA, NYC
Art History Series - The Modern Era
This is a continuation of last year’s Monday night class, but is open to anyone who is interested in learning about Modern Art!
The first six weeks will cover the Expressionist, Cubist, and Surrealist periods of art. Kandinsky, Klee, Picasso, Chagall, Dali, and Magritte are just some of the artists covered in this fascinating session.
In the second six weeks, we’ll continue with modern American artists up through the Pop art movement of the 1960s-’70s, featuring the artwork of De Kooning, Pollock, Warhol, O’Keeffe, Hopper, Lichtenstein and many more!
Class meets on Monday nights from 6:15 - 7:45 pm.
Modern Era, Session One: September 8, 15, * , 29, Oct. 6, 13, 20. (*no class Sept. 22)
Modern Era, Session Two: Nov. 10, 17, 24, Dec. 1, 8, 15.
$85 per 6-class series (...$75 for JCC members)
$15 for walk-ins (single class fee)
An ancient ziggurat temple, re-imagined
Art History Series - Ancient Beginnings
Join us as we take a journey through time, discovering the many ways that artists “create”, and how their work conveys a unique perspective on the human experience.
This course will start with the amazing prehistoric cave art from 30,000 years ago; then continue up through the classical Greek and Roman periods; and finish with the Medieval period. There are no textbooks or tests for this class, and no prior experience with art is necessary…just come and enjoy!
Note: We’re still trying to fill this class, and it will start as soon as possible! Please email Nina to discuss possible times that would work best for you - could you attend a class on Wednesday evenings, or is a daytime class better suited?
Pricing: $85 per 6-class series (...$75 for JCC members)
$15 for walk-ins (single class fee)
Paint ‘n Sip Workshops at the Friedman JCC
Paint ‘n Sip Workshops are a great way to get creative and connect with fun people. At these one-day, two-hour long workshops participants will complete a finished painting to take home. No experience is necessary: follow along step-by-step with me, or go in your own directiont…everyone can do it! All art supplies are included. Price: $45 per person ($40 for JCC members). Food & Beverages: We’ll have bottled water, paper cups, plates, and napkins, and a few simple snacks. Please feel free to bring juice, soda, wine (or any beverage) and extra snacks to share! Deadline to Register: Please sign up early to save your spot, and so we have enough time to get supplies for everyone. Click here or below to register.
Klimt’s “Tree of Life” - November 2
Join us for this fun morning of painting and “sipping” (feel free to bring your favorite beverage!) as we create our own unique versions of Gustave Klimt’s golden “Tree of Life”.
Klimt’s "Tree of Life" is a painting from his Art Nouveau period that symbolizes the eternal cycle of life. The stylized tree with spiraling branches reaching toward the heavens and roots anchored in the earth represents the connection between the spiritual and earthly realms
We’ll be painting with acrylics, embellishing our work with metallic gold paints to achieve a similar look. Paint along with me, or go in your own direction as we add special touches to this beautiful piece.
Date: Sunday, November 2, from 11:00am – 1:00pm. (See above for more details)
“Moonrise” by Suzanne Siegel - Dec. 5
Our December “Paint ’n Sip” workshop features the color-rich artwork of contemporary artist Suzanne Siegel. Working in acrylic paints, we’ll create our own unique versions of the lovely “Moonrise”, as we mix a variety of velvety blue, purple, and peach colors. The outines of this landscape will be pre-drawn onto the canvas so we have plenty of time to “play”, and no time to stress out!
Come by yourself or being a friend…either way, we’ll have a super fun evening together!
Date: Friday, December 5th, from 5:30 – 7:30pm. (See above for more details)