Art Classes, Workshops & Gatherings
Come explore your creativity at gallery840. All the events listed below are in-person at the gallery. Coffee, tea, music, and great conversations about art are to be expected. There is complementary parking behind the building. We enjoy proving a colorful space for creatives to gather!
Winter Barn PaintingWorkshop
DATE: Dec 5, 2024 6-8:30pm
COST: $53 a person
AGES: open to teens-adult
SKILL LEVEL: all
SUPPLIES: all supplies provided
Create a magical winter scene with country barn. Wendy will guide you with step-by step instructions to get started and then give you time to add your own creative embellishments. All supplies included- acrylic paints & 11x14” canvas. “Paint & sip” style workshop- Coffee, Tea & Hot chocolate. Max. 12 attendees.
DETAILS
Registration Deadline: 2 days before the class
Location: in-person at gallery840
Parking: Complementary parking behind the building.
Maximum number of attendees: 12
Questions: email artistartist@gallery840.net
Nature Inspired Holiday Ornament Workshop
DATE: Dec 6, 2024 1-3pm
COST: $35 a person
AGES: open to teens-adult
SKILL LEVEL: all
SUPPLIES: all supplies provided
Participants can create unique holiday ornaments using materials from the outdoors like dried flowers, feathers, stones, paint and other mixed media. Participant will learn a bit about mixed media materials and how to incorporate a playful and whimsical design for fun, gifts and keepsake item. Instructor: Moriah Mylod
DETAILS
Registration Deadline: 2 days before the class
Location: in-person at gallery840
Parking: Complementary parking behind the building.
Maximum number of attendees: 8
Questions: email artist@gallery840.net
Paint your Own Christmas Ornament
DATE: Dec 5, 2024 11:30-5:00- stop in any time
COST: $5 per ornament
AGES: open to all ages
SKILL LEVEL: all
SUPPLIES: all supplies provided
Choose from a variety of ceramic Christmas ornaments or wood square. Use our paints and brushes to make a beautiful keepsake for holiday decor. Walk-in or register ahead of time. Moderator: Wendy Stoudt
DETAILS
Registration Deadline: 2 days before the class
Location: in-person at gallery840
Parking: Complementary parking behind the building.
Maximum number of attendees: 8
Questions: email artist@gallery840.net
Holiday Watercolor Wreath Painting
DATES: Dec 13, 2024 4-6pm
COST: $23 a person per class
AGES: open to preteens-adult
SKILL LEVEL: Beginner to intermediate
SUPPLIES: all supplies provided
Learn the basic strokes of watercolor and created some beautiful wreath paintings. Use your designs for cards, wall art and much more. All supplies are provided. Appropriate for pre-teen to adult. Moderated by Kristin D.
DETAILS
Registration Deadline: 2 days before the class
Location: in-person at gallery840
Parking: Complementary parking behind the building.
Maximum number of attendees: 8
Questions: email KristinD@gallery840.net
Watercolor Exploration: A & B workshops
DATES: Watercolor A- returning in January
Watercolor B- returning in January
COST: $33 a person per class
AGES: open to preteens-adult
SKILL LEVEL: Beginner
SUPPLIES: all supplies provided
Experience the movement of classic watercolor and explore what this medium can do in these 2 hour art classes guided by Kristin. Workshop A and B will each look at 6 different unique watercolor techniques. Take either workshop or both. All supplies are provided. Beginner. Appropriate for pre-teen to adult. Moderated by Kristin D.
DETAILS
Registration Deadline: 2 days before the class
Location: in-person at gallery840
Parking: Complementary parking behind the building.
Maximum number of attendees: 12
Questions: email KristinD@gallery840.net
Flat Brush Norwegian Rosemaling Workshop
DATE: tbd
COST: $43 a person
AGES: open to teens-adult
SKILL LEVEL: all
SUPPLIES: all supplies provided
Join Kristin Kjorlaug on an exploration of the flat brush in the Norwegian Rosemaling Style of Painting. This is an introductory class. All supplies included
DETAILS
Registration Deadline: 2 days before the class
Location: in-person at gallery840
Parking: Complementary parking behind the building.
Maximum number of attendees: 9
Questions: email KristinD@gallery840.net
Round Brush Norwegian Rosemaling Workshop
DATE: tbd
COST: $43 a person
AGES: open to teens-adult
SKILL LEVEL: all
SUPPLIES: all supplies provided
Learn the beautiful leaf and flower paint strokes inspired by the Norwegian art of Rosemaling. Kristin will guide you through learning and practicing these folk art strokes. This is an introductory class
DETAILS
Skill level: no prior experience needed
Supplies: Provided by the gallery
Registration Deadline: 2 days prior
Maximum number of painters: 9
Questions: email KristinD@gallery840.net
Art & Faith Book Discussion
DATE: tbd. Email Kristin for details
COMPLEMENTARY GATHERING
AGES: open to adults and teens
BOOK: Redeeming Vision by Dr. Elissa Yukiko Weichbrodt
Come read a chapter with us and discuss how art and faith coexist in our local community. This gathering is great for teens and adults who appreciate art. You do not need to own the book to attend, but we suspect you will want to once you start this journey. Each chapter will stand alone, so feel free to step in at any point. We plan to continue this gathering once a month. Moderated by Kristin D.
DETAILS
Cost: Complementary
Ages: open to adults and teens
Supplies: Optional--Bring your copy of the book or contact the gallery to order one.
Registration: none required, but email Kristin if possible
Maximum number of attendees: 12
Questions: email KristinD@gallery840.net
LV Plein Air Painters
DATE: check back in 2025
COST: $25 membership fee
SKILL LEVEL: all welcome, no previous outdoor painting experience required.
SUPPLIES: Bring your own. Learn about new options
Always wanted to paint outside but not by yourself? Gather your art supplies and meet up with other artists to draw, sketch and paint outside. We will be sharing tips to make this a great learning and growing experience. You will be emailed the Lehigh Valley location each week. In the event of rain we will meet at the gallery and paint from a projected image. Membership also gives you access to a private Facebook Group for sharing work and events. Moderated by Wendy S..
DETAILS
Cost: $25 membership fee
Ages: adults
Skill Level: all welcome, no previous outdoor painting experience required.
Supplies: Use your own favorite art materials. . Learn about new options
Registration: At least 2 days prior to the gathering to receive the location on time.
Maximum number of attendees: none, though space in the gallery will be limited.
Questions: email artist@gallery840.net
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