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Introduction to Alcohol Inks with Ann Benton Yeager at Lancaster Art Vault
2025-09-20 13:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York)
Saturday, September 20, 1-4PM OR Saturday, November 22, 1-4PM
Alcohol Inks are a highly fluid color that are vibrant and fast drying. They are also moisture-resistant
and permanent once dry, and will work perfectly on almost any clean, oil-free surface. Alcohol inks
can be used to make stunning paintings on a variety of non-porous surfaces. These concentrated inks
are alcohol-based and waterproof. They are semi-transparent, which means they can be layered and
combined to create gorgeous effects. Ann will show you several techniques on a variety of different
substrates, and give you ample time to create your own beautiful pieces. No experience is necessary to
dive into this beautiful medium!
$90 per person; all supplies included
https://www.lancasterartvault.com/shows-workshops-events/introduction-to-alcohol-inks-with-ann- benton-yeager

Demuth School of Art
2025-09-23, 2025-09-30, 2025-10-07, 2025-10-14, 2025-10-21
Demuth School of Art

Tue, Sep 16, 20259:30 AM Tue, Oct 21, 20255:30 PM
https://www.demuth.org/events

Tuesdays, September 16 – October 21
Homeschool: 9:30 – 11
Homeschool (Grades 6 – 9): 12:30 – 2 pm
After school: 4 – 5:30
Through this 6 week/9 hour course; we will be exploring Charles Demuth and his influential work. This season’s focus will be on Portraiture! Students will practice figurative and symbolic portraits and figure drawings. All materials will be provided. Grades 1-5. $40 per student

Live Model Figure Drawing at Lancaster Art Vault
2025-09-23 18:00 - 21:00, 2025-10-14 18:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York)
2nd and 4th Tuesday of every month from 6-9PM
Join Lancaster Art Vault for a Figure Drawing session with a live model for beginner and experienced
artists (Adults 18+ only). Sessions are uninstructed & artists must bring their own drawing/painting
supplies. Tables and easels are available.
$20 per person
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Felting with Ellen Silberlicht: A 3-Part Creative Journey in Wool at Lancaster Art Vault
2025-09-25 17:30 - 20:30 (America/New_York)
Join resident artist Ellen Silberlicht for an imaginative deep dive into the vibrant world of wool!
Whether you’re new to felting or looking to expand your skills, this 3-part series offers an inspiring
hands-on experience in fiber art. Take just one class—or complete the full series to unlock the magic of
3D wool sculpture. Each class is $125 (all supplies included). Classes are designed to build on one
another, so students must complete earlier sessions to attend the next.
Class 1: Painting with Wool (choose one)
 Thursday, Sept. 11 | 5:30–8:30 PM
 Saturday, Sept. 13 | 9:30 AM–12:30 PM
Class 2: Using Resist
 Thursday, Sept. 18 | 5:30–8:30 PM
Class 3: Create a Fanciful Fish – (choose one)
 Thursday, Sept. 25 | 5:30–8:30 PM
Each class is $125; all supplies included
https://www.lancasterartvault.com/shows-workshops-events/inud4iojva8xakr854e1ekg24cytpc

curio. Sketchbook Club
2025-09-25 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | CURIO. GALLERY & CREATIVE SUPPLY, 106 W Chestnut St, Lancaster, PA, 17601, United States
Sketchbook club is a local drawing meet up where participants draw from a still life each session. Be inspired by the set up, draw the entire still life or focus on one or two objects, find inspiration in color, shape or pattern or draw something else entirely! Use any media you’d like, create one piece or work on several- there are no rules in this relaxed atmosphere.
Free to join, no registration needed. All ages and skill levels are welcome.

Elsewhere Breads and Friends Pop-Up Shop at Nooks Gallery and Book Shop
2025-09-27 09:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York)
Elsewhere Breads and Friends Pop-Up Shop
Join us for a Saturday full of delicious and beautiful things! Elsewhere Breads will be doing a pop-up shop in our store joined by Stallings Caramels and Wooden Barren Printmaking!
September 27th 9 – noon
https://nooks.gallery/pages/events

2025-09-27 18:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York)
Charles Demuth & Vice

Saturday, September 27, 2025
6:00 PM 7:00 PM
https://www.demuth.org/events

Join Alison Kibler, professor of American Studies and Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies at Franklin & Marshall College and creator of the Lancaster Vice Project, for a special presentation on Charles Demuth and vice! Did you know that Demuth grew up in a period when vice (commercial sex, gambling, and drinking) ran “wide open” in Lancaster, as city officials encouraged and participated in vice? At this event, learn about Demuth’s connections to the worlds of vice, including the Demuth Tobacco Shop, and about why he once said that he would “speak on behalf of vice.” The presentation will take place on the second floor of the Demuth Program Center (116 East King Street), followed by a look inside the Demuth Tobacco Shop next door.
Admission by donation – suggested donation of $10. Space is limited and RSVP is required.
https://www.demuth.org/events

Painting Workshops by This is Happiness Studio
2025-10-01
This is Happiness Studio invites you to enjoy our many offerings of painting workshops or schedule a private workshop for you and your friends in the studio. We have many classes throughout the month.
Visit our website to view the calendar of events and to schedule a workshop or private party.
https://thisishappinessstudio.com/

PA Guild of Craftsmen Classes & Workshops
2025-10-01
PA Guild of Craftsmen
https://pacrafts.org/workshops/

The Pennsylvania Guild of Craftsmen offers an array of classes for adults in blacksmithing, glass, jewelry, fiber, wood, and pottery. Our workshops are accessible for everyone, with most being suitable for beginners. We strive to continually connect our Guild members and local artists to the local community through education. Join us for an afternoon or evening and learn a new skill!

Painting and Drawing from Photographs with PCAD Professor, Jason Ward at Lancaster Art Vault
2025-10-01 18:00 - 21:00, 2025-10-08 18:00 - 21:00, 2025-10-15 18:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York)
Wednesdays, October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 from 6-9PM
Staging photographs to be used as references takes careful planning. This course will help students
develop strategies for how to compose and take Photographs intended to be used as reference for
traditional drawings / paintings. We’ll discuss what makes a good Photographic reference and how it
complements observational study. This course covers methods for translating Photographic images into
drawings / paintings and material handling techniques that help traditional drawings / paintings achieve
a level of Photographic realism. Min 4, Max 10 participants
$220 for the 5 week course or students may sign up for the October 1st class as a single class for
$60
https://www.lancasterartvault.com/shows-workshops-events/painting-and-drawing-from-photographs- with-jason-ward

Summer First Friday Artisan Markets First Fridays May – October 5:00-8:00 PM
2025-10-03 16:00 - 19:00 (Europe/London)
Artists, Crafters, Artisans and Visitors – Join in the First Friday celebrations at Lancaster Art
Vault!
We will be hosting a Artisan Market every First Friday from May-October, 2025 outside, under
the eaves of the building from 5-8PM. Stop by and shop local artisans, crafters and artists!
Vendors – Please apply at www.LancasterArtVault.com
$20/Vendor Space
More Info and Register at www.LancasterArtVault.com
Lancaster Art Vault is located at 100 North Queen Street, Lancaster.
Email Info@LancasterArtVault.com for more information.

First Friday in Lancaster
2025-10-03 17:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York)
First Friday happens each and every month. Downtown galleries keep their doors open into the evening hours. The city streets come alive with new exhibits to view: meet the artists and make new friends. Discover innovative exhibitions, performances and perhaps a few surprises as you walk our attractive streets lined with trees and distinctive architecture.
Unique boutiques and excellent restaurants complement the art galleries, artisan studios, museums, performing groups, professional theater, symphony orchestra, and art college that comprise Lancaster’s arts community.

Connecting the Dots Community Opening Reception
2025-10-03 17:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | CURIO. GALLERY & CREATIVE SUPPLY, 106 W Chestnut St, Lancaster, PA, 17601, United States
Join curio. Gallery & Creative Supply for the opening of Connecting the Dots, a show featuring 60+ local artists! Each participating artist was provided a single circular canvas, and was asked to randomly pull from a pool of 11 colors. This chosen color would serve as the dominant in their pieces, but not the only color able to be used. The medium was open ended, the content was left to the artist to decide, and the results are a marvel of color and creative problem solving.
This exhibition aims to bring people together around their love for making things with their hands, their love of our community, and celebration of our unique perspectives.
We encourage risk taking, going with the flow, trusting your instinct, and pushing boundaries. As artists we appreciate “the challenge”. Working inside a loosely set parameter can still provide a freedom to be ourselves, while keeping us focused and pointed toward the goal of the exhibition.
Thank you to everyone involved, we love hosting community exhibitions, and we’re honored that this idea was so well received. What better way to welcome the change in season than with a burst of color and imagination, and expression.

First Friday Artist Reception Featuring Cam Ferdinand
2025-10-03 17:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York)
Featuring Photography by Cam Ferdinand
Artist Reception – October 3, 2025. 5pm – 9pm.
The Framing Concept 328 N Queen St.
This is Cam’s 8th photo show at The Framing Concept. Cam will be featuring photos of Bermuda, the Outer Banks, and Ocean City, NJ. Also included will be some photos of local interest and of course sports photos. (#WEARE). As always, some “fun” photos, what Cam likes to call “rainy day” shots.
Refreshments will be served.

Drowsy Dragon Launch Party! at Nooks Gallery and Book Shop
2025-10-03 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York)
Nooks Gallery and Book Shop
First Friday, October 3rd, 6 – 8 p.m.
Drowsy Dragon Launch Party!
Stop by Nooks and find out more about the Drowsy Dragon! Plus, there will be food, giveaways, and half-off new subscriptions!

Round Robin Critique Workshop at curio. Gallery & Creative Supply
2025-10-07 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-10-14 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-10-21 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | CURIO. GALLERY & CREATIVE SUPPLY, 106 W Chestnut St, Lancaster, PA, 17601, United States
Receiving thoughtful critique about your artwork is extremely valuable, equally as valuable is learning how to talk about others’ artwork. This workshop’s aim is to provide space for these conversations to happen.
Mediated by Curio. Co-Owner and artist Matt Allyn Chapman, each participant will be granted a timeslot in one of the three sessions to present their work to the group, ask questions, explain their point of view, and receive serious constructive feedback. We ask each member of this workshop to attend all three sessions in order to create a full and consistent audience for each participant. Your thoughts are valuable, and through honest and open discussion we grow as artists.
Open to anyone looking for serious evaluation and discussion around their artwork.
Details:
-This workshop is held at curio. which is located down a flight of stairs
-Round Robin Critique is three sessions meeting on Tuesday October 7th, 14th, and 21st 7:00-9:00pm
-Suitable for ages 17+
-A presentation time-slot will be assigned by email after October 1st
-You are welcome to bring physical works or digital files on a flash drive
-Light snacks will be offered during each session
-Registration required, space is limited

Writer's Breakfast Conversation with author Catherine Rickets! at Nooks Gallery and Book Shop
2025-10-11 09:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York)
Nooks Gallery and Book Shop
Saturday, October 11th, 9 a.m.
Writer’s Breakfast Conversation with author Catherine Rickets!
Join us for a conversation with author Catherine Rickets as we discuss her new book, Mother Artist.
Catherine is an essayist, songwriter, and writing instructor.
https://nooks.gallery/pages/events

2025-10-18 09:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York)
Demuth Creative Retreat: A Victorian Tea Party

Saturday, October 18, 2025
9:00 AM 3:00 PM
https://www.demuth.org/events

Dive into the creative world of the Victorians and join us for a tea party! This creative retreat will be a fun filled day of Victorian era crafts such as jewelry making, collaged zines, poetry and short story writing, candle painting, needlepoint, china painting, and more! All supplies are included, plus a small plant from Gallery Grow to add to small planters that you can make! Breakfast of tea and pastries, and a lunch of finger sandwiches and cookies will be provided. All skill levels are welcome to come and bring a friend or make a friend as we create the day away!
Ages 16 and up.
Price: $68 per person

A Conversation with Dr. Greg Carey! at Nooks Gallery and Book Shop
2025-10-18 19:30 - 21:00 (America/New_York)
Nooks Gallery and Book Shop
Saturday, October 18th, 7:30 p.m.
A Conversation with Dr. Greg Carey!
Join us for a conversation with author Dr. Greg Carey as we celebrate and discuss his new book, Rereading Revelation!
https://nooks.gallery/pages/events

Connecting the Words with Caitlin Downs
2025-10-19 13:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | CURIO. GALLERY & CREATIVE SUPPLY, 106 W Chestnut St, Lancaster, PA, 17601, United States
One part collage and one part erasure poetry, Connecting the Words is a drop in session for all skill levels. Supplies will be provided—all you need to bring is an eye for the arrangement of text and images. Led by local artist and writer Caitlin Downs, the session is a guided opportunity to make your own visual poem during ArtWalk Sunday!

Critique Club at Lancaster Art Vault
2025-10-21 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York)
Held on the 3rd Tuesday of every month. – 6-8PM (8/19, 9/16, 10/21, 11/18, 12/16…)
Critique Club is a welcoming space for artists of all levels — from beginners to established
professionals — to bring in their artwork for feedback and discussion. The club is not just about
receiving critique; it's also an opportunity to engage thoughtfully with fellow artists, share
perspectives, and grow together through open conversation about each other’s work. We hope you will
join our supportive community! It’s requested to only bring one piece to allow for time to be
distributed evenly to all participants. Please arrive on time or contact @_tinaborsht (on Instagram) if
you are late as the door will be locked and you will need to be let in.
Free Event
https://www.lancasterartvault.com/shows-workshops-events/critique-club
