Ready for your next creative journey? Sign up for one or more classes, all held at Bellefonte Arts in our art filled gallery. Most classes are beginner level, for ages 14 and up and include all materials needed to complete the project. Class sizes are often small, so sign up early to ensure a spot. See registration links below each class. Find a link to the PDF of the class flyer below.
Classes with Terry Foreman
Mosaic Open Studio
with Terry Foreman
Saturdays, 10am-1pm
Sept. 27, Nov. 8, $50 per session
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This class is for those who have previous mosaic experience. Bring a project to work on and get guidance from the instructor as needed. Basic tools, glues and mosaic tiles and glass provided for your project while in class. Additional mosaic surfaces available for purchase in class such as picture frames, boxes, plaques and more. Tile assortments and grouting kits for working at home will also be available for purchase.
Mosaic Box
with Terry Foreman
Mon. & Wed., 6-8:30pm
Oct. 6 & 8, $80
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Interested in learning the art of glass mosaics? Come and join local artist Terry Foreman to create a small mosaic jewelry box using a mix of glass and ceramic tiles. You’ll learn to nip, glue and make colored grout in this two session class. You may use your nipper and supplies between classes to chip away at more complicated designs. All materials supplied. Must be able to attend both sessions.
Mosaic Spooky Votives
with Terry Foreman
Sun., Oct. 19, 1-5pm, $60
OR Sun., Oct. 26, 1-5pm
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Learn to mosaic with stained glass scraps using upcycled jars using silhouettes of pumpkins, cats, haunted houses, bats, anything spooky. Jars make great tea light holders perfect for lighting up your Halloween decor. We’ll mosaic and grout 1 votive in our 4 hr. Session. All materials supplied. Bring a snack if you like.
Mosaic Door Stop
with Terry Foreman
October 21, Tuesday, 6-9pm and
October 23, Thursday, 6-8pm, $75
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Learn the basics of mosaics while working on a brick that can be used in the garden or as a doorstop. You’ll learn to nip, glue and make colored grout in this two session class. Mosaic in the first class, grout in the 2nd class. All materials supplied. These techniques are adaptable to making stepping stones for the yard.
Graffiti Star Ornaments
with Terry Foreman
November 9, Sunday, 1-3pm, $32
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Play with decoupage papers, metallic markers and fun graffiti doodles on small wood stars to make unique holiday ornaments. Class includes everything you'll need to make 3-4 ornaments including colorful cords to hang them. All materials supplied. Bring a drink/snack if you like.
Classes with Marsha Neal Studio
Beginner Friendly Needle Felted Sleepy Fox Class
with Marsha Neal Studio
Tues. Sept 16, 6-8:30pm, $45
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Do you love the idea of creating little curled up furry foxes to live in the nooks and crannies around your home? Come and join Marsha of Marsha Neal Studio to learn how to make this little palm sized sleeping fox with a piece of wire surrounded by wrapping and stabbing wool into a sculpted shape. We will finish one in class, and you will have the materials, tools and knowledge to make the second on your own.
Beginner Needle Felted Ghost and Mini Pumpkin Ornament Set Class
with Marsha Neal Studio
Wed., Sept 24, 6-8:30pm, $45
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It’s time to get ready to decorate for the spooky season. Come and learn how to needle felt these cute little 4” long ghost ornaments and a mini pumpkin for them to hold. Students should complete 1 ornament set in class and have enough materials to make 1 more set and a couple additional mini pumpkins on their own.
Beginner Needle Felted Pumpkins Class
with Marsha Neal Studio
Mon., Sept. 29, 6-8:30pm, $50
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Do you love the fall season and want to learn how to needle felt? Come stab and sculpt three of these 3-4” fall inspired pumpkins with Marsha. We will cover a couple of stem styles so you can make yours unique. Students should complete 1 pumpkin in class and will have enough materials, tools, and knowledge to make the 2 more on your own. You can decide if you want to make yours into a Halloween Jack O’Lantern by adding a face.
Superduo Bracelet Class
with Marsha Neal Studio
Saturday, Oct. 18, 10am-12pm, $45
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Come and learn how to string these fun superduo beads with some small round beads to make a simple bracelet that has a lobster claw and chain extender closure. Marsha will supply the proper beading needles, stringing materials, beads, findings and beading tools for you to learn how to make this style of bracelet. You can leave the class with your completed bracelet on your wrist. Marsha will have on hand an assortment of beads for you to pick from as well as samples of variations on this stringing technique.
All tools/materials provided. Bring your reading glasses with you as these beads have tiny holes to string through.
Beginner Needle Felted Owl Ornaments Class
with Marsha Neal Studio
Monday, Oct 27, 6-8:30, $45
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Whooo wants to get a start on ornament making? These needle felted owl ornaments can take on so many personalities when you learn how to sculpt them with wool and needle felting needles. Students should complete 1 ornament in class and will have enough materials and tools to make at least 1 more on their own.
Beginner Needle Felted Santa/Gnome Bottle Topper Class
with Marsha Neal Studio
Wed., Nov 12, 6-8:30pm,$50
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Ready to learn how to stab and sculpt forms to create your own hollow base gnome that can be used as a bottle topper or to just decorate a shelf in your home. After you’ve completed one in class you will have the materials and tools to create one more on your own. Marsha will have a few wintery color palettes for you to pick from in class, including blue and red.
Beginner Needle Felted Mushroom Ornament Class
with Marsha Neal Studio
Monday, Oct. 13, 6-8:30pm, $45
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Do you love the ideas of whimsy, mushrooms, and want to make some ornaments for your home or as gifts, this class is for you. Join Marsha to learn how to make this needle felted mushroom ornament. We will finish one mushroom in class, and students will have enough materials, tools, and knowledge to make another after class.
Classes with Jenny Davies-Reazor
Compact Dreams - A Book Making Class
with Jenny Davies-Reazor
Thurs., Sept. 11, 6-8pm, $45
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Delve into book binding with this simple blank book. Create a collaged cover to embellish your journal, then stitch it together and decorate with beads. Small and compact - it is perfect for notes, dreams, lists, doodles...
Mandala Earring Class
with Jenny Davies-Reazor
Friday, Nov 7, 6-8pm, $45
These colorful beaded earrings bring to mind mandalas or starbursts… Light weight and easy to wear - they are also easy to bead! Perfect for students of all experience levels but good manual dexterity is a must! Students will be able to select their materials kit from 4-5 different color palette options. All materials included.
Collage: Mystery and Magic
with Jenny Davies-Reazor
Thurs., Oct. 9, 6-8:30pm, $55
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Paper scraps and glue. From humble materials we will create a unique expressive collage. Beginning our piece with an image transfer on fabric, this focal will inspire the colors and composition. We will cut, tear, layer and glue to design our collage on a small canvas board. Embellishments? Yes - button, thread, Stamps, stencils… we will select accents to add the finishing touch! All levels welcome!
Classes with Leslie Friedman
Beginner Crochet, with Leslie Friedman
$45 per session
Thurs., Sept. 25, 6-8pm
Thurs., Oct 16, 6-8pm
Wed., Oct 29, 6-8pm
Thurs., Nov 6, 6-8pm
Mon., Nov 24, 6-8pm
Wed., Dec 10, 6-8pm
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Students will learn how to do the chain stitch and go on to the single crochet stitch. After learning the single crochet, students will leave with the knowledge and materials to work on a dishcloth on their own. Materials: A crochet hook and yarn will be provided for the students to keep.
Have you ever wanted to learn the basic stitches for Crochet or Knitting? Try one of these upcoming classes, $45 each. New classes offered each month.
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Local artist Leslie Friedman teaches 2-hour classes for up to 4 students on several topics. She recommends picking either crochet or knitting and sticking with that one technique until you’ve mastered it, as it does take practice. Once you’ve mastered the chain and single crochet techniques, you are invited to sign up for the next level Crochet Dishcloth or Granny Square class. You will be provided with either a crochet hook or knitting needles and a small skein of yarn for you to take home.
Crochet Pattern Reading "Drop In"
with Leslie Friedman
Saturday, Oct. 18, 12pm or 1pm.
$20 per hour session.
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Do you know what these mean? SC? CH? SS? DC? MR? Join local crafter Leslie Friedman for assistance in reading crochet patterns. Bring your pattern, crochet hook and some yarn. Sessions begin on the hour.
Crochet Pumpkin
with Leslie Friedman
NEW DATE/TIME!
Wed. Oct. 18, 6-8pm, $45
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Ready for the fall? Crochet a cute stuffed pumpkin. Skills needed - chain stitch and half double crochet (if you know single crochet, you’re good). Join local crafter Leslie Friedman for an advanced beginner crochet project at Bellefonte Arts. A crochet hook, yarn and polyfill will be provided for the students to keep.
Cute Crochet Ghost (Intermediate Level)
with Leslie Friedman
Saturday, Oct .18, 2-4pm, $45
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Want to take your beginner crochet skills to the next level while making this adorable crochet ghost (perfect for the Halloween season)? Join local crafter Leslie Friedman for an advanced beginner crochet project at Bellefonte Arts. A crochet hook, yarn and polyfill will be provided for the students to keep. Skills needed: chain stitch, single crochet, double crochet and magic ring (optional).
Crochet Holiday Trees
(Advanced Beginner Level)
Saturday, Nov. 15, 1-3pm, $45
These stuffed trees are great decorations in a basket or hanging from a tree. Join local crafter Leslie Friedman for an advanced beginner crochet project.
A crochet hook, yarn and polyfill will be provided for the students to keep. Skills needed - chain stitch and single crochet. Knowing how to increase is a plus! Space is limited to 4 students per session.
Intermediate Crochet Dishcloth
with Leslie Friedman
Tuesday, Dec. 2, 6-8pm, $45
Have you taken a basic crochet class and want to move forward to a simple project? This is for you!
If you know how to do the chain and single crochet stitches, you can make this dishcloth.
Join local crafter Leslie Friedman for an intermediate crochet project at Bellefonte Arts.
Materials: A crochet hook and yarn will be provided for the students to keep.
Crochet Ornaments
(Advanced Beginner Level)
Sat, Dec. 20, 1-3pm, $45
Create cute crochet ornaments for your tree or to decorate a Christmas present. Join local crafter Leslie Friedman for an advanced beginner crochet project at Bellefonte Arts.
A crochet hook, yarn and polyfill will be provided for the students to keep.
Want to create your own custom class with a small group of your friends
(4 or less)? Click below and make a request!
Classes with Teren Neal
Intro to Neurographic Art Class with Teren Neal
NEW DATE! Tuesday, Sept 30, 6-8pm, $45
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Neurographic art is a therapeutic art form that utilizes drawing, or “doodling” freeform lines called “neuro lines.”
These lines, drawn with the simplest of tools, are meant to enable the connection between the conscious and unconscious. This connection is made by the brain cells called neurons being activated in a way that brings forth awareness and mindfulness. This awareness and mindfulness can turn stress into calm. Neurographic art has been used as a healing aid for everything from stress relief, anxiety, chronic pain, and grief among many more.
drawing. Once this technique is learned, it can be done anywhere at any time.
This beginner class is a simple introduction to Neurographic art intended to teach the basics of drawing the neuro lines and develop awareness through freeform drawing. Once this technique is learned, it can be done anywhere at any time.
Calling all art teachers!
Do you have a great idea for a class that you can teach? We're looking for experienced instructors who would like to teach a 1-4 session class in our gallery classroom. We’re looking for classes that are simple to set up, don’t require any specialized equipment (like blow torches, electric drills) or create any unpleasant smells requiring an exhaust hood. We keep classes small (8 or fewer), and for ages 14 and up. For more details about topics, class structure and timing, read the PDF linked below.
