Classes
“There is an artist imprisoned in each one of us.” – Bertrand Russell
Eagles Mere Friends of the Arts is offering 13 classes in various art forms – water color, glass blowing, drawing, stitchery, and more . . . All classes are at the David A DeWire Center, 891 Laporte Ave, Eagles Mere unless otherwise noted.
Click on each class title for full class description and cost.
Charcoal Portraiture with Marcelo Daldoce
Class Limited to 12 participants $150 per person, Supply list will be provided, supplies purchased by students. Ages 16+ Classes are July 7, July 8, and July 9, @ 9 AM – Noon. The first day features a live model; subsequent sessions will utilize students' personal photos. In this engaging and hands-on class, students will…
Shibori Indigo Dyeing with Laura Lee
July 11 @ 9 am – 1 pm Not Your Grandmother’s Tye-Dyeing! This beginner Shibori dyeing workshop introduces participants to the traditional Japanese art of resist dyeing. In this hands-on class, you'll learn various folding, twisting, and binding techniques to create intricate patterns on fabric. The workshop covers the basics of preparing the dye, selecting…
Stitchery Studio with Laura Lee & Sally Kahler
July 14 @ 10 AM – 12 Noon Free Bring your own materials Age 16+ This is an open-to-all studio time. Laura Lee and Sally Kahler, long-time stitchers, will be there if assistance or guidance is needed. It is a time to come together and stitch and share the quiet joy of creating together. Bring…
Iphonography with Julie Stauffer
Monday, Wednesday, Friday - July 14, 16, 18 @ 10:00 AM – Noon Class limited to 8 to be held at her cottage $150 per person Need an iPhone X or newer Ages 15+ Discover the power of what’s in your back pocket! In this workshop with iPhone photography expert Julie Stauffer, you will learn…
Introduction to Colored Pencil Drawing with Gerry Mann
Monday, Wednesday, Friday - July 21, 23, 25 @ 9:00 AM – Noon Class limited to 12 $140 per person, all materials supplied by the teacher Ages 16+ Participants with little or no drawing experience and those with extensive drawing experience with media other than colored pencil will benefit from this course. Through structured initial…
Introduction to Glass Blowing with Mike Peluso
Thursday, July 24, 2025 @ 9:00 AM – Noon $90 per person, materials supplied by artist Class limited to 16 Ages 16+, no experience necessary In this 100% hands-on educational glass-blowing class, you will leave the class with a Christmas ornament, a Shot Glass, or a Plant Waterer, all made by you! No prior glass-working…
Glass Wind Chimes with Mike Peluso
Thursday, July 24, 2025 @ 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM $65 per person, materials supplied by artist Class limited to 18 Ages 16+, No experience necessary. In this 100% hands-on educational solid glass-working class, you will leave the class with a solid windchime all made by you! No prior glass- working experience is required. After…
Intermediate Painting Watercolors with Pat Leibowitz
July 28, July 29 & July 30 @ 9 AM - Noon Class limited to 12 $150 per person - students paint from personal photos - students bring their own supplies Ages 16+ This class runs July 28, July 29 & July 30 from 9 am-noon. We will be looking at your photos and evaluating…
Wrap It Up – Embroidering Nature with Sally Kahler
Tuesday and Thursday August 5 and August 7, 2025 @ 9 AM - Noon Class limited to 12 $50 per person, materials included, take-home material available Ages 15+ Sally chooses rocks to be wrapped from the Loyalsock Creek, which has long been a favorite place to hike and swim. She then uses cane strips softened…
Wire Tree Sculpture with Mark Golomb
August 6 @ 9 AM – Noon Class limited to 20 $60 per person, materials included Ages 8+ Local artist Mark Golomb will teach you how to create a wire tree sculpture in one of four styles. You may choose between windswept, apple tree, birch tree forest or natural. Once you have created your tree,…
Stitchery Studio with Laura Lee & Sally Kahler
August 11 @ 10 AM – Noon Free Bring your own materials Age 16+ This is an open-to-all studio time. Laura Lee and Sally Kahler, long-time stitchers, will be there if assistance or guidance is needed. It is a time to come together and stitch and share the quiet joy of creating together. Bring your…
Mixed Media Collage with Becky Carpenter
August 12 – 13, 2025 @ 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM Class Limited to 12 $150, supply list, other supplies included, but may bring your own Ages 16 + Becky comes to this workshop with the idea that everyone is creative, everyone can find their own voice and succeed in this medium. The collage process…