Bethlehem, Lehigh Valley, PA, November 26, 2025 – This winter and spring creativity seems to come alive more than ever. The visual arts classes offered by ArtsQuest give artists of all skill levels the opportunity to create and engage with others. Classes in visual arts are now accepting registrations at artsquest.org/visual-arts.
The Lehigh Valley community supports ArtsQuest through partnerships which allow us to bring ArtsQuest’s visual arts programming directly to your neighborhoods until the construction of the new ArtsQuest Creative Factory powered by PPL is completed.
Winter Classes by Location:
Bethlehem Visitor Center at SteelStacks presented by Lehigh Valley Health Network, part of Jefferson Health
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January 27 – February 17: Painting Flowers in Acrylic
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January 28 – February 18: Painting Exotic Animals in Acrylic (Session A)
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March 3 – March 17: Intro to Still Life Watercolor Painting
Fowler Blast Furnace Room inside the ArtsQuest Center at SteelStacks
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February 4: Wine’d Down Workshop: Exploring Mixed Media Art
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February 10: Wine’d Down Workshop: Polymer Clay Jewelry
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February 21: Wine’d Down Workshop: Sacred Symbol Paint & Breathe
ArtsQuest Center at SteelStacks
ArtsQuest Ceramics Studio
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January 12 – March 30: Wheel Throwing for Beginners to Advanced (Session A)
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January 13 – March 17: Beginner Ceramics (no class 2/16)
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January 14 – March 18: Introduction to Wheelthrowing
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January 15 – March 19: Wheelthrowing for Beginners to Advanced (Session B)
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January 16 – March 20: Wheelthrowing for Beginners to Advanced (Session C)
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January 17 – January 31: Create Your Own Ceramic Mug & Tea Strainer
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January 26 – March 23: Ceramic Open Studio
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March 21: Ceramic Planter Workshop (Session A)
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March 29: Mushroom Luminary Workshop
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March 30: Exploring Mixed Media Art Workshop
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April 1 – April 22: Ceramic Wall Altars
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April 6 – May 11: Handbuilding Open Studio
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April 12: Wall-Mounted Bud Vase Workshop
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April 26: Ceramic Planter Workshop (Session B)
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May 6 – May 20: Printed Ceramic Tiles
Bethlehem Area Public Library
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January 24: YogART Transformative Chakra Mandala Workshop
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January 31: Creative Mending
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February 7: Felt Tea Bag Bookmarks Workshop
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February 11 – February 25: Watercolor 101 (Session A)
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February 21: Needle Felting: Penguin
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March 11 – March 25: Watercolor 101 (Session B)
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March 23 – April 6: Watercolor Painting for Youth (Ages 9-12)
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March 28: Needle Felting: Rabbit Portrait
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April 8 – April 22: Intermediate Watercolors
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April 25: Needle Felting: Hedgehog
Artist Garages at 520 Hamiliton St., Allentown, PA
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March 10 – April 14: Introduction to Figure Drawing
Location Information:
The ArtsQuest Ceramics Studio is located at 1801 Union Blvd., Allentown PA, 18109 in Suite G. Entrance and parking are located in the back of the building, accessible by N Sherman Street. The entrance door is accessible via stairs or a ramp from the parking lot.
The Artist Garages are located at 520 Hamilton St in Allentown, PA. While the address is for Hamilton St., the Artist Garages are accessed via Maple St. near the intersection with Bayard Rustin Way. Nearby parking includes the Community Deck parking garage (located at 13 S 6th St. in Allentown, PA) and metered on-street parking. Classes will occur in Bay 1.
The Bethlehem Area Public Library is located at 11 W. Church St. in Bethlehem. There is free on-street parking around the library, most with 1 or 2-hour time limits. On weekdays after 5 p.m. and all day on Saturdays, parking is available in the garage beneath the library. To get to the Laros Room, enter the library and go to the second floor. To get to the Cohen Room, enter the library through the main entrance and pass through the double doors. The Cohen Room is on the left, across from the circulation desk.
The Fowler Blast Furnace Room is located on the mezzanine level of the ArtsQuest Center at 101 Founders Way Bethlehem, PA 18015. Parking can be found at the Founders Way lot as well as the PNC lot and RE and RW.
The Bethlehem Visitor Center at SteelStacks presented by Lehigh Valley Health Network, part of Jefferson Health Exhibit Space is located at 711 E. First St., Bethlehem, PA 18015 and sits next to the SteelStacks with parking available in the PNC lot as well as the two parking lots across the street (RE and RW). The Exhibit Space is located on the first floor.
About ArtsQuest
ArtsQuest’s mission is to provide access to exceptional artistic, cultural and educational experiences, using arts and culture as drivers of economic development in our urban communities. ArtsQuest supports this mission through performing and visual arts, film, arts education and outreach, youth programming and a wide range of cultural events, anchored by signature venues and initiatives including its flagship event, Musikfest; the ArtsQuest Creative Factory powered by PPL, a centerpiece for the Valley’s artistic communities; the ArtsQuest Center at SteelStacks; and the LVHN, part of Jefferson Health Turn & Grind Shop, an adaptive reuse project expanding space for programming, festivals, private events and nationally touring exhibits. ArtsQuest welcomes more than 1.9 million people annually, with nearly 40 percent of its programs free to attend, generating a regional economic impact of more than $143 million annually. ArtsQuest’s Re-Imagine That! Capital Campaign supports the continued growth of its mission to make the arts accessible for all.