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Demuth School of Art
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
2025-10-14 18:00 - 21:00, 2025-10-28 18:00 - 21:00, 2025-11-11 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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Round Robin Critique Workshop at curio. Gallery & Creative Supply
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

Painting and Drawing from Photographs with PCAD Professor, Jason Ward at Lancaster Art Vault
2025-10-15 18:00 - 21:00, 2025-10-22 18:00 - 21:00, 2025-10-29 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

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

A Conversation with Kaitlin Curtice! by Nooks Gallery and Book Shop
2025-10-24 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York)
Nooks Gallery and Book Shop
Friday, October 24th, 7 p.m.
A Conversation with Kaitlin Curtice!
Join us for a wonderful conversation with author Kaitlin Curtice as we discuss her new book, Everything Is a Story: Reclaiming the Power of Stories to Heal and Shape Our Lives.
Kaitlin Curtice is an award-winning author, poet-storyteller, and public speaker. As an enrolled citizen of the Potawatomi nation, Kaitlin writes on the intersections of spirituality and identity and how that shifts throughout our lives.
https://nooks.gallery/pages/events

Pysanky Egg Ornament Workshop with Jennifer Domal at Lancaster Art Vault
2025-10-25 13:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York)
Saturday, October 25, 2025 – 1:00 PM 4:00 PM
Join artist Jennifer Domal for a festive Pysanky Egg Ornament Workshop, where you’ll explore the
ancient art of Pysanky — decorated eggs created with a beeswax resist technique on real shells. Rooted
in early Slavic traditions, these intricate designs once served as symbolic talismans, carrying blessings
of love, fertility, and health. Using simple tools, you’ll “write” your own patterns onto the eggshell,
preserving this rich cultural heritage while adding your personal touch. By the end of the workshop,
you’ll take home a beautifully hand-painted ornament, perfect to display in your holiday decorations
for years to come.
$50 per person; all supplies included
https://www.lancasterartvault.com/shows-workshops-events/pysanky-egg-ornament-workshop-with- jennifer-domal

Painting Workshops with This is Happiness Studio
2025-11-01
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 Workshops & Classes
2025-11-01
PA Guild of Craftsmen
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!

Observational Painting with PCAD Professor Jason Ward at Lancaster Art Vault
2025-11-05 18:00 - 21:00, 2025-11-12 18:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York)
Wednesdays, November 5, 12, 19 – 6-9pm
This course will help students strengthen their observation painting skills. To do so we’ll look at how
to design a compelling composition. To achieve this we’ll learn to simplify what we see while using
both linear and atmospheric perspective. Students will develop a sensitivity to light, color, and tone
that will bring a feeling of mood to their work. The course will also cover material handling and how
to represent different surfaces and textures. Students who complete this course will have an
understanding of the artistic principle that will help them when working directly from observation. Min
4, Max 10 participants
$140 for the 3 week course or students may sign up for the November 5th class as a single class
for $60
https://www.lancasterartvault.com/shows-workshops-events/observational-painting-with-jason-ward

“Words of Wisdom” Collage Workshop with Marcy Stone at Lancaster Art Vault
2025-11-06 17:30 - 19:30 (America/New_York)
Wednesday, September 17 OR Thursday, November 6 – 5:30-7:30PM
In this class you will create your very own deck of inspirational wisdom cards, with key words/phrases
that speak specifically to you!!I find that collage unlocks our intuitive nature and allows themes,
symbols, and messages to arise in our lives. It can serve as a playground for exploring imagery and
juxtaposition, but it can also stir our imagination, prompting new ideas, concepts, and styles. The best
part of collage is that EVERYONE can do it! No need for drawing or painting experience. We will be
using things like collage images, lace, old magazines, etc. to begin this journey of creating your very
own deck of daily wisdoms!
$75 per person; all supplies included
https://www.lancasterartvault.com/shows-workshops-events/1lh3r20x8nq23kasqa82iyb1gvfeii

Painting in a Painterly Manner with Dan Graziano at Lancaster Art Vault
2025-11-07 09:00 - 16:00, 2025-11-08 09:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York)
Friday and Saturday, November 7 and 8 – 9AM-4PM
This two-day workshop will focus on painting “alla prima” (all at once) as well as developing greater
skills of observation, simplification and quickly painting “wet on wet” to create strong “painterly”
paintings. The workshop will also discuss techniques to quickly transfer the important elements from a
reference photo to the canvas, creating an artistic and personal interpretation rather than simply
rendering a photograph.
The first morning of the workshop begins with a brief discussion of oil painting basics (from materials
to paint handling) and will also address the fundamentals of color, value, edges, perspective and other
“practical” elements related to successful painting. Participants will then work on a series of timed
painting exercises incorporating the techniques discussed and developing their skills of observation,
simplification and quickly working in an “alla prima” manner.
Each day of the workshop will include a short painting demo by Dan with explanation of his process
along the way along with plenty of one-on-one individual instruction throughout the day. This
workshop is designed for intermediate to advanced painters in both oil and acrylic mediums, however
proficiency in basic drawing is required. Participants will be able to choose from a wide variety of
reference photos supplied by the instructor for their painting exercises.
$290 per person
https://www.lancasterartvault.com/shows-workshops-events/3dpffv6yuwpjvzwgmvppiu0imu7gw1

Summer First Friday Artisan Markets First Fridays May – October 5:00-8:00 PM
2025-11-07 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
2025-11-07 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.

No Expectations: John Tallman Opening Reception at curio.
2025-11-07 17:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | CURIO. GALLERY & CREATIVE SUPPLY, 106 W Chestnut St, Lancaster, PA, 17601, United States
Join us for the opening reception on First Friday November 7th 5:00-8:00pm for No Expectations featuring work by local artist John Tallman.
An exhibition titled “NO EXPECTATIONS” sets a particular stage. One with an air of play, exploration, and spontaneity. It’s in these modes that invention and experimentation are afforded the opportunity to come to the forefront. Actions, gestures, decisions are all taken seriously, though the pressure that sometimes comes with them is tamped down. The results, evidenced in John’s pieces are exciting, thoughtful, and complete- they show their history in their making.
Large color blocks, offset planes, directional mark making, torn edges, and printed elements all come together in John’s artwork. At times they push their boundaries against one another like tectonic plates, others open and close distances, and some melt into each other with silky strands of material, saturation, and hue.
These prints become spaces we know, or at least give the feeling like we may know them.

The Living Sketchbook Workshop at curio. Gallery & Creative Supply
2025-11-08 14:00 - 16:00, 2025-11-15 14:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | CURIO. GALLERY & CREATIVE SUPPLY, 106 W Chestnut St, Lancaster, PA, 17601, United States
A sketchbook is a powerful tool, it’s a place for more than “only” art, but a place for all ideas, thoughts, and inspirations. Keeping an active sketchbook practice can be difficult at times, our days fill up and we get tired. though when you recognize how anything can be kept there, it becomes less of a responsibility, and more like a friend you enjoy spending time with.
This workshop will be led by curio. Co-Owner & artist Matt Allyn Chapman as he guides participants in exercises that push the pre-conceived ideas of what a sketchbook looks like. Multi-disciplinary approaches to capturing and recording observations, personal reflections, the lighting strikes of inspirations, and the hard to pin down little things that float into our minds will be explored.
Truly a workshop for anyone. All you need is a sketchbook, and an open mind! Additional materials provided, though you are welcome to bring along any materials you choose.
Details:
-This workshop is held at curio. which is located down a flight of stairs
-The Living Sketchbook will meet on Saturday November 8th, 15th, & 22nd 2:00-4:00pm
-Suitable for ages 17+
-Materials such as graphite, charcoal, colored pencil, acrylic paint markers, fine liner pens, watercolor, brushes, and glue sticks will be available for use; you are welcome to bring additional materials along with your own sketchbook
-Registration is required, space is limited

Take a Closer Look: Observing the Small Things Workshop at curio. Gallery & Creative Supply
2025-11-10 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | CURIO. GALLERY & CREATIVE SUPPLY, 106 W Chestnut St, Lancaster, PA, 17601, United States
Join curio. Co-Owner and artist Matt Allyn Chapman in this drawing focused workshop focused on all about the small things in life and making them larger than life. We’re talking about the objects that fit in our pockets, go unnoticed in our junk drawer, or slip through the cracks on the sidewalk. We will be taking these miniature objects and scaling them up to really capture all their detail and wonder. Participants will be challenged with drawing concepts like scale, proportion, and material handling. Bring your own objects or choose from a large collection (of small things) that will be provided for you!
Drawing materials will be provided, open to all levels of interest.
Details:
-This workshop is held at curio. which is located down a flight of stairs
-Observing the Small Things will meet on Monday November 10th & 17th 7:00-9:00pm
-Suitable for ages 17+
-Paper, graphite and charcoal will be provided
-Bring a small object or choose from our selection
-Registration required, space is limited

An Evening With Matt Wheeler! at Nooks Gallery and Book Shop
2025-11-14 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York)
Nooks Gallery and Book Shop
Friday, November 14th, 7 p.m.
An Evening With Matt Wheeler!
Join us for a wonderful evening of music and storytelling with musician Matt Wheeler!
A troubadour, a poet with a guitar, a stage banter-conversationalist – all describe Matt Wheeler’s music & performance.
https://nooks.gallery/pages/events
