Artist Dana Pettit will be on hand to discuss her new exhibition A Divine Appointment, which runs April 18-27 at Monthaven Arts and Cultural Center. The exhibit features portraits of Jesus rendered in different styles of Western art. Pettit created the works in this series as part of her own personal quest to find God. […]
Lunch and Learn - Finding Your YES: A Color Mixing Exploration (April 25th or April 26th) Discover the magic of color in this hands-on acrylic painting session! Students will explore color mixing through a guided exercise, helping them identify the hues that feel like a resounding "YES" to them. Using a photo reference and a […]
Forged in Creativity - The Art of Soldering & Welding (April 26th & 27th) Unlock the hidden potential of metal in this hands-on soldering and welding course, where sparks fly and imagination takes shape! This immersive experience blends craftsmanship with creativity, inviting you to transform found metal objects into stunning works of art. Whether you’re […]
Lunch and Learn - The Realism Effect: Mastering Light & Shadow with Jessica Lewis (May 16th or May 17th) In this lesson, students will learn how to draw a realistic marble using colored pencils, focusing on light, shadow, and reflections to create a three-dimensional effect. They will explore layering and blending techniques to achieve smooth […]
From Fire to Flow: Crafting with Iron and Colored Resin (May 17th & 18th) In this iron and colored resin pouring class, you'll explore the fusion of metal casting and resin artistry. The process begins with designing and preparing molds, into which molten iron is carefully poured to create strong and intricate metal forms. After […]
Forged in Creativity - The Art of Soldering & Welding (May 31st & June 1st) Unlock the hidden potential of metal in this hands-on soldering and welding course, where sparks fly and imagination takes shape! This immersive experience blends craftsmanship with creativity, inviting you to transform found metal objects into stunning works of art. Whether […]
Burning Beauty: The Magic of Copper Flame Painting (June 21st & 22nd) In this flame painting and copper class, you'll explore the fascinating technique of using heat to create vibrant, iridescent patinas on copper surfaces. By carefully applying a torch to the metal, you'll bring out a spectrum of colors ranging from deep blues and […]
One of Monthaven Arts and Cultural Center’s most popular events, Artoberfest offers arts and crafts for the kids, authentic German food and beer for adults, and great music for everyone. Highlights include the Kids Arts and Crafts Pavilion, where children can engage in such fun activities as pumpkin painting, face painting and more. A storyteller […]
Join us for our 4th Annual Merry Monthaven Christmas. This festive event will feature the official lighting of the MACC’s 30-foot-high Christmas Tree. As always, there will be pictures with Santa for the kids, and lots of tasty treats and beverages. There will also be community mural painting, goodie bags for the kids and holiday […]
