Upcoming Classes

Registration is NOW OPEN for SPRING 2025 CLASSES!  

CURRENT AAH MEMBERS receive a $10 DISCOUNT on all art classes (except for Figure Drawing – prices as marked).
Be sure to click the Member box at checkout to receive this special discount!

Become an AAH Member today! Prices start at just $25 annually.

Downtown street parking is FREE after 5:00pm Monday-Saturday and all day Sunday. Instructions will be emailed to students as they register.
No refunds are given for any class after the semester begins.  To request a transfer, please call AAH no later than the second week of class.
All registered students will be sent a confirmation and supply lists for any class where needed.  Please come prepared!

Drawing

Basic Drawing

(Ages 15 through Adult, AAH Third Floor Studio, 9 weeks)

This course develops creativity through basic drawing skills. Emphasizing observation, exercises in a variety of media will be offered. Students will be encouraged to keep a sketchbook and all levels of experience are welcome. MINIMUM of 5 students per class.

Instructor: Nate Foster  |  $150
Jan 15 – Mar 12  |  Wednesdays, 6–8pm
Apr 16 – Jun 11  |  Wednesdays, 6–8pm  REGISTER NOW

Basic Portraiture

(Ages 15 through Adult, AAH Lower Level, 9 weeks)

Learn the basics of creating a portrait. Through step-by-step instruction, students will learn proportion, value, and texture. The focus will be on drawing the eyes, nose, mouth and ears to create a convincing likeness. No previous drawing experience is necessary.

Instructor: Mindy Deardorff  |  $150
Jan 15 – Mar 12  ​|  Wednesdays, 6–8pm
Apr 16 – Jun 11  ​|  Wednesdays, 6–8pm  REGISTER NOW

Figure Drawing Studio

(Ages 16 through Adult, AAH Third Floor, 12 weeks)

This is not an instructor-led course. Instead, it offers a classical studio experience for beginners, art students, and working professionals. From 5 to 6pm is open studio, individuals are encouraged to use this time to work on their projects, finish up work from the previous model session and generally make use of the drawing studio. Artists will then have the opportunity to work from costumed and/or unclothed models; unfettered by instruction or interruption from 6 to 8pm. Students may arrive and stay the length of time they choose. Artists are encouraged to work at their own pace in the medium of their choice such as paint, pencil, charcoal or pastel. PHOTOGRAPHY IS NOT PERMITTED. Supplies are not included and beginners are advised to bring a large drawing pad and compressed charcoal sticks. The model fee included in tuition fee.

Class hours below are subject to change.

Jan 16 – Apr 3  |  Thursdays, 5-8pm
Apr 17 – Jul 3  |  Thursdays, 5-8pm (register below)

AAH Member Fee  |  $150  REGISTER NOW
Non-Member Fee  |  $190  REGISTER NOW

AAH Members may also attend individual sessions for $15 per evening.

Ceramics & Sculpture

Clay Sculpture

(Ages 15 through Adult, Reservoir Park Sculpture Studio, 10 weeks)

For beginners and experienced artists alike, this class will adapt to the needs of all registrants. Learn to work water-based clay into a project of your choosing or follow the lead of the instructor. You are welcome to choose human or animal figure, still life or a variety of other subjects. Occasionally, live models, nude and/or draped, may be present. Freestanding and relief modes are available. Emphasis will be upon the techniques required to render a successful sculpture. You will have an opportunity to produce a final product that can be dried and fired.

 

There will also be opportunities to meet outside of the scheduled class time, according to the needs of the group. Please express your interest even if the scheduled time is inconvenient for you.  A small number of sculpting tools will be recommended for purchase.

The maximum enrollment for each class is 6 students.  Once the class is full (even if not yet marked “FULL” below), it will no longer be visible on the registration form.

Instructor: Mark Walter  |  $180
Jan 13 – Mar 17  |  Mondays, 6:30–9pm
Apr 14 – Jun 23 (No class on Memorial Day)  |  Mondays, 6:30–9pm  REGISTER NOW

Hand-Built Pottery

(Ages 15 through Adult, Reservoir Park Pottery Studio, 10 weeks)

Recommended for those who have never participated in a clay class as well as more experienced potters who enjoy working without a wheel, the class will teach building projects with clay using coil, slab and free-form techniques. Clay, glazing and firing costs are included. Additional clay may be purchased at $10 per bag.

Instructor: Nicholas Boone  |  $180
Jan 16 – Mar 20  |  Thursdays, 6–8:30pm
Apr 17 – Jun 12  |  Thursdays, 6–8:30pm  REGISTER NOW

 

 

 

 

Pottery Using the Wheel

(Ages 15 through Adult, Reservoir Park Painting Studio, 10 weeks)

This course is an introduction to the use of the potter’s wheel as well as glazing and alternative finishing techniques. Clay, glazing and firing costs are included. Additional clay is $10 per bag. No new students will be accepted after the second week of class.

The maximum enrollment for each class is 6 students.  Once a class is full (even if not yet marked “FULL” below), it will no longer be visible on the registration form.

Instructors: Jerald Phoenix  (Mon, Tue, Sat), Riley Schaefer (Wed, Thu)  |  $180

Jan 13 – Mar 17  |  Mondays, 6:30–9pm
Jan 14 – Mar 18  |  Tuesdays, 6:30–9pm
Jan 15 – Mar 19  |  Wednesdays, 5:30–8pm
Jan 16 – Mar 20  |  Thursdays, 5:30–8pm 
Jan 18 – Mar 22  |  Saturdays, 9:30–Noon

Apr 14 – Jun 23 (No class on Memorial Day)  |  Mondays, 6:30–9pm  REGISTER NOW
Apr 15 – Jun 17  |  Tuesdays, 6:30–9pm   REGISTER NOW
Apr 16 – Jun 18  |  Wednesdays, 5:30–8pm  REGISTER NOW
Apr 17 – Jun 19  |  Thursdays, 5:30–8pm  REGISTER NOW
Apr 19 – Jun 21  |  Saturdays, 9:30–Noon  REGISTER NOW

NOTE: No refunds will be issued after all available slots have been filled.

Painting & Mixed Media

Acrylic Painting

(Ages 15 through Adult, AAH Third Floor, 9 weeks)

This class is for new, intermediate and seasoned artists who want to learn the basics of Acrylic Painting, including color theory, color mixing, and painting techniques. We will learn about acrylic paint by working on primed and unprimed canvases of different sizes. Using photos, still life objects and imagination, students will become familiar with this medium, learn methods of composition and applying paint,  and create works of art that are worthy of display.

Instructor: Carrie Feidt  |  $150
Jan 14 – Mar 11  |  Tuesdays, 6–8pm
Apr 15 – Jun 10  |  Tuesdays, 6–8pm  REGISTER NOW  

 

Experimental Mixed Media

(Ages 15 through Adult, AAH Lower Level, 4 weeks)

Mixed Media is a type of art that combines different media and materials into one art piece. Join award-winning experimental artist Sue Marrazzo as she shares her knowledge of color, design, composition and experimental mixed media techniques. Students will be guided step by step. You will create mixed media works of art.  All skill levels welcome.

Instructor: Sue Marrazzo, ISAP, NCS, ISEA  |  $110
Feb 6 – 27  |  Thursdays, 6–8pm
Apr 17 – May 8  |  Thursdays, 6–8pm  REGISTER NOW

 

Oil Painting

(Ages 15 through Adult, AAH Third Floor, 9 weeks)

This class is intended for both beginning painters and for those with previous experience. The class will include demonstrations and instruction in technique, color mixing, and value for the beginners, while the more experienced students will be encouraged to work on their own projects, with occasional at-easel advice and critiques. The instructor will go over the supply list at the first session, so wait to purchase supplies until then.

Instructor: Susan Benigni-Landis  |  $150
Jan 13 – Mar 10  |  Mondays, 7–9:pm
Apr 14 – Jun 16 (No class on Memorial Day)  |  Mondays, 7–9:pm   REGISTER NOW

Open Painting Studio (All Media)

(Ages 15 through Adult, Giant – 3301 Trindle Rd., Camp Hill, 2nd Floor Community Room, 9 weeks)

This open-studio-format session is intended for artists with some experience in watercolors, pastels, oils, or acrylics ,who do NOT require direct instruction. The artists MUST be AAH MEMBERS. Students may work from photos, sketches or still-lifes. This open studio should provide artists an opportunity to not only create art, but also a social setting in which to share their art with other artists, in the spirit of the late Dave Lenker’s classes.

Monitor: Dick Michaelian  |  $80 – AAH MEMBERS ONLY
Jan 14 – Mar 11  |  Tuesdays, 7:–9:pm
Apr 15 – Jun 10  |  Tuesdays, 7:–9:pm   REGISTER NOW

WATERCOLOR

(Ages 15 through Adult, Giant – 3301 Trindle Rd., Camp Hill, 2nd Floor Community Room, 9 weeks)

Students who are new to the medium will receive basic watercolor technique instruction, including paper and color selection, sketching, the importance of design and drawing washes, handling of color, and how to be in control of the medium. Students will work from photos, still-lifes, and sketches. Demonstrations will be included. Experienced students may use this class to expand their skills and may work independently. The class is appropriate for both the beginner and the more advanced student.

Instructor: Dick Michaelian  |  $150
Jan 14 – Mar 11  |  Tuesdays, 7–9:pm 
Apr 15 – Jun 10  |  Tuesdays, 7–9:pm  REGISTER NOW

Children’s Classes

Art for Kids

(Ages 5 through 9, AAH Lower Level, 9 weeks)

This class is designed for 5 to 9 year-olds. We will explore different elements and processes of art.  Heads up – this is a very hands-on and sometimes very messy class, so come prepared! Supplies are included in the tuition price, and all students of any level experience are encouraged to enroll!

Instructor: Carrie Feidt  |  $160
Jan 18 – Mar 15  |  Saturdays, 10–11am
Apr 19 – Jun 14  |  Saturdays, 10–11am  REGISTER NOW  

Youth Drawing & Painting

(Ages 10–15, AAH Lower Level, 9 weeks)

This class will be an opportunity for young art enthusiasts to enhance their artistic skills and to create unique artwork in a variety of media. We will focus on drawing and painting basics such as shading, perspective, composition and color value. Subject matter will be open to each individual student.

Instructor: Allison Juliana  |  $160
Jan 19 – Mar 16  |  Sundays, 2:30-4pm
Apr 6 – Jun 8 (No class on Easter)  |  Sundays, 2:30-4pm   REGISTER NOW

 

Advanced Youth Drawing & Painting (Open Studio)

(Ages 11-15, AAH Lower Level, 9 weeks)

Work independently or collaborate with fellow art students to create original 2D artwork in an open studio setting without direct instruction. Completing Youth Drawing & Painting class is recommended but not required. Some supplies will be available but also feel free to bring your own as well as your creativity!

Instructor: Allison Juliana  |  $160
Jan 19 – Mar 16  |  Sundays, 2:30-4pm
Apr 6 – Jun 8 (No class on Easter)  |  Sundays, 2:30-4:pm   REGISTER NOW


NOTE TO PARENTS: If you park behind someone in our back lot and plan to stay in the downtown area during your child’s class, please let the Gallery Assistant on duty know.  Thanks! 

Other Media

Introduction to Digital Photography

(Ages 15 through Adult, AAH Michener 2nd floor gallery, 9 weeks)

This comprehensive introductory course is designed for aspiring photographers who want to understand the technical and artistic foundations of digital photography. Through a combination of theory, practical exercises, and creative exploration, students will learn how to use their cameras to capture visually-compelling images. The course covers the fundamental aspects of photography by including the exposure triangle, color theory, composition, and creative shooting techniques. By the end of the course, students will have the confidence and skills to take full control of their camera settings, experiment with different styles, and create images that reflect their unique vision.

Instructor: William Hicks, Jr. |  $150
Jan 14 – Mar 11  |  Tuesdays, 6-8pm
Apr 15 – Jun 10  |  Tuesdays, 6-8pm  REGISTER NOW