Looking to try something new this summer? ArtsQuest offers workshops and sessions for both beginners and more experienced artists. Whether you’re interested in fiber arts, watercolor, glassmaking, or printmaking, these classes are a chance to learn a new skill, escape the summer heat, and make something completely unique to you. No previous experience is needed for most classes, just come ready to learn and create.
Now – Jul 3 (select days) – Soccerfest Hot Glass Experience
- Location: ArtsQuest Glass Tent
- 12:00 – 4:00 PM
- Ages 6+
- $85
Have you ever wondered what it’s like to work with molten glass? In this 20-minute experience, you will work side by side with ArtsQuest Glass Staff to transform hot glass into a one-of-a-kind object. Your piece will need 48 hours to cool before pickup, so plan accordingly.
Jun 18 – Watercolor and Embroidery Workshop
- Location: Bethlehem Visitor Center at SteelStacks
- 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
- Ages: 18+
- $63.50 – $70
Spend an evening combining two art forms; watercolor and embroidery. Local artist Rachel Cavotta will share her knowledge of basic stitches and watercolor techniques to walk you through the process of creating detailed designs. By the end of the workshop, you will have made your very own embroidery hoop.
Jun 23 – Intro to Relief Printing
- Location: Artist Garages at 520 Hamilton – Bay 1
- 3 Week Class
- Tuesdays, June 23 – July 7
- 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
- Ages: 18+
- $108.50 – $120
Over the course of three Tuesday evenings, artist Gabriella Gentile will cover the basics of an older form of image making; relief printing. Participants of this 3-week workshop will learn to carve, ink, and create a collection of prints using blocks for beginners.
Jun 23 – Intro to Watercolors Workshop
- Location: Bethlehem Area Public Library – Laros Room
- 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
- Ages: 18+
- $63.50 – $70
If you’ve been interested in trying watercolor, this workshop provides the opportunity to learn the basics in one evening. Local artist Rachel Cavotta will walk beginners through painting techniques to help them create a realistic and vibrant painting of their own.
Jun 25 – DIY Alt Fabric Patches Workshop
- Location: Fowler Blast Furnace Room
- 6 – 8 PM
- Ages: 18+
- $41 – $45
Do you have a jacket, bag, tote, or other personal belongings that could use some reimagining? Bring it to this workshop! Artist Alma Star will guide you through the process of designing original patches and hand sewing them on different materials. Pre-cut patches will also be provided.
July 7 – Goth Sewn Plushie Workshop (Session A)
- Location: Fowler Blast Furnace Room
- 6:00 – 9:00 PM
- Ages: 18+
- $63.50 – $70
Interested in sewing and spooky themes? In this 3-hour workshop, artist Alma Star will introduce participants to basic hand sewing techniques and connect them to an animal or spirit guide. By the end of the class, each person will leave the workshop with a unique ghoul plushie.
July 8 – Color, Materials, and Process (Session B)
- Location: Artist Garages at 520 Hamilton
- Wednesdays, July 8 – July 29
- 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
- Ages: 18+
- $117.50 – $130
Over a four-week period, artist Emily Campbell will introduce participants to drawing, painting, and general mixed media through demonstrations and guided practice. Designed for those looking to dedicate more time to creating, this workshop offers the opportunity to mix mediums and work on multiple projects.
July 15 – Watercolor 101
- Location: Bethlehem Area Public Library – Laros & Cohen Rooms
- July 15 – July 29
- 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
- Ages: 18+
- $108.50 – $120
Taking place over the course of three weeks, this workshop gives participants more time to explore various watercolor techniques. Artist Rachel Cavotta will share how to create vibrant and realistic paintings among multiple sessions, and the class will conclude with the creation of one final polished piece per person. This workshop also serves as a follow-up for those who have taken the single session watercolor workshop and would like to continue exploring the medium.
July 18 – Embroidered Felt Keychain Charm Workshop
- Location: Bethlehem Area Public Library – Laros Room
- 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM
- Ages: 18+
- $41 – $45
In this three-hour workshop, artist Nicole Gencarelli will lead the class in creating a custom keychain/charm from felt. Using embroidery stitch techniques, you’ll leave the class with a handmade accessory that can be added to a bag, keyring or even gifted to a friend.
July 20 – Watercolor and Embroidery Workshop (Session B)
- Location: Fowler Blast Furnace Room
- 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
- Ages: 18+
- $63.50 – $70
Spend an evening combining two art forms; watercolor and embroidery. Local artist Rachel Cavotta will share her knowledge of basic stitches and watercolor techniques to walk you through the process of creating detailed designs. By the end of the workshop, you will have made your very own embroidery hoop.
July 23 – Needle Felting Workshop: Spirit Animal/Guide
- Location: Bethlehem Visitor Center at SteelStacks
- 6:00 – 8:00 PM
- Ages: 18+
- $45.50 – $50
Artist Alma Star leads this one-day workshop that covers the art of needle felting. She will guide each participant through the process of creating a furry friend from felt, inspired by their own animal or spirit guide. No prior experience with fiber arts is necessary.
July 31–Aug 9 – Musikfest Hot Glass Experience
- ArtsQuest Glass Tent
- 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
- Ages 6+
- $85
The glassblowing experience returns for Musikfest! Work alongside ArtsQuest’s Glass Staff to shape the molten material into an object unique to you. Each slot is 20 minutes and no prior glassmaking experience is necessary. Your piece will need to cool for 48 hours, so plan accordingly and allow time before pickup.