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• Laura Sippos, Watercolor Series (day)

  • Start
    Tuesday, September 08, 2026
  •  
  • End
    Tuesday, October 13, 2026
  •  
  • Schedule
    6 sessions
  • Location
    MAL Studio, 4069 Washington Rd., McMurray, PA, 15317
  • Spaces left
    10
  • Registered
    6 registrants

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  All skill levels

  Geared toward the beginner or intermediate level watercolor painter.
  

  6 week series only

  Learn how to not let water be the boss of you and create beautiful art!  This is a great class to register with a bestie! 

  Materials list:

  • Paper: 140lb cold press watercolor paper 6x9 or larger - 100% cotton preferred 
  • Brushes: 
  •  Round 8 or 10
  •  Flat 1/2” or 3/4” 
  • Paint:
  • Cobalt or ultramarine blue 
  • Cadmium red medium or alizarin crimson
  • Cadmium yellow medium or new gamboge 
  • Palette: with areas for paint and ample mixing space
  • Pencil and kneaded eraser
  • Optional but nice to have:
  •  Liner brush
  •  1/2” dagger or rigger brush 
  •  Masking fluid
  •  Burnt sienna
  •  Yellow ochre
  •  Sap green or hookers green 

  Maximum class size: 16
  Minimum class size: 6

  
  

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• Laura Sippos, Watercolor Series (evening)

  • Start
    Tuesday, September 08, 2026
  •  
  • End
    Tuesday, October 13, 2026
  •  
  • Schedule
    6 sessions
  • Location
    MAL Studio, 4069 Washington Rd., McMurray, PA, 15317
  • Spaces left
    16
  • Registered
    Be the first

  Register

  All skill levels

  Geared toward the beginner or intermediate level watercolor painter.
  

  6 week series only

  Learn how to not let water be the boss of you and create beautiful art!  This is a great class to register with a bestie! 

  Materials list:

  • Paper: 140lb cold press watercolor paper 6x9 or larger - 100% cotton preferred 
  • Brushes: 
  •  Round 8 or 10
  •  Flat 1/2” or 3/4” 
  • Paint:
  • Cobalt or ultramarine blue 
  • Cadmium red medium or alizarin crimson
  • Cadmium yellow medium or new gamboge 
  • Palette: with areas for paint and ample mixing space
  • Pencil and kneaded eraser
  • Optional but nice to have:
  •  Liner brush
  •  1/2” dagger or rigger brush 
  •  Masking fluid
  •  Burnt sienna
  •  Yellow ochre
  •  Sap green or hookers green 

  Maximum class size: 16
  Minimum class size: 6

  
  

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• Laura Sippos, 9/25 Snarky Mixed Media Happy Hour

  • When
    Friday, September 25, 2026
  •  
    6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Location
    MAL Studio, 4069 Washington Rd., McMurray, PA, 15317
  • Spaces left
    15
  • Registered
    1 registrant

  Register

  Enjoy snacks and drinks while trying your hand at an art project.

  All skill levels are welcome including the absolute beginner. Supplies and light snacks and refreshments are included with the workshop fee.  

  Of course, happy hour is best with friends, so bring one or two, or come and make a new one! A great date night, too! 

  Happy hours are the fourth Friday of most months (except November).

  September 25, 2026 6:30-8:30
  

  October 23, 6:30-8:30

  November 20, 6:30-8:30

  Minimum: 4
  Maximum: 16

  
  

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• Laura Sippos, Intermediate Color Theory

  • When
    Saturday, September 26, 2026
  •  
    10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    MAL Studio, 4069 Washington Rd., McMurray, PA, 15317
  • Spaces left
    13
  • Registered
    3 registrants

  Register

  Dive into the vibrant world of color in this engaging 3-hour workshop designed for the intermediate. Unlock the secrets of color theory through easy-to-understand concepts, practical applications, and hands-on activities. Participants will explore the color wheel, learn about color harmony, and discover how to mix and apply colors effectively in their artwork. Whether you're an aspiring painter or a seasoned artist looking to enhance your skills, this workshop promises to be informative, inspiring, and a fun way to deepen your understanding of color dynamics. Join me for an immersive experience that will enrich your artistic journey!

  All supplies included. 

  Minimum: 4
  Maximum: 16

  
  

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• Laura Sippos, Polymer Clay Canes

  • When
    Saturday, October 10, 2026
  •  
    10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
  • Location
    MAL Studio, 4069 Washington Rd., McMurray, PA, 15317
  • Spaces left
    16
  • Registered
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  Perfect for the absolute beginner or someone who has dabbled in working with polymer clay. Learn how those magical effects are achieved!

  All skill levels are welcome including the absolute beginner.

  Workshop fee includes all materials.  

  Minimum: 4
  Maximum: 16

  
  

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• Laura Sippos, Drawing Value and Proportion (day)

  • Start
    Tuesday, October 20, 2026
  •  
  • End
    Tuesday, November 17, 2026
  •  
  • Schedule
    5 sessions
  • Location
    MAL Studio, 4069 Washington Rd., McMurray, PA, 15317
  • Spaces left
    16
  • Registered
    Be the first

  Register

  All skill levels

  5 week series only

  This is a great class to register with a bestie! 

  Materials list: (coming)

  Minimum class size: 4
  Maximum class size: 16
  
  

  
  

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• Laura Sippos, Drawing Value and Proportion (evening)

  • Start
    Tuesday, October 20, 2026
  •  
  • End
    Tuesday, November 17, 2026
  •  
  • Schedule
    5 sessions
  • Location
    MAL Studio, 4069 Washington Rd., McMurray, PA, 15317
  • Spaces left
    16
  • Registered
    Be the first

  Register

  All skill levels

  5 week series only

  This is a great class to register with a bestie! 

  Materials list: (coming)

  Minimum class size: 4
  Maximum class size: 16
  
  

  
  

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• John Hinderliter, Figure Drawing Series

  • Start
    Wednesday, October 21, 2026
  •  
  • End
    Thursday, October 22, 2026
  •  
  • Schedule
    2 sessions
  • Location
    MAL Studio, 4069 Washington Rd. McMurray, PA 15317
  • Spaces left
    15
  • Registered
    1 registrant

  Register

  John teaches figure drawing.

  This two-day class will include a live model in the afternoon both days. The important things he wants to teach are about lighting the subject, whether it be a person or still life. Note that the model fee is included in the price.

  John came to Pittsburgh in 1975 to attend art school at the Ivy School of Professional Art, a competitor of the Art Institute. Afterwards he made a career as an illustrator for 50 years, working for every advertising agency in Pittsburgh, Penguin Randomhouse, the Wall St. Journal and many others, using both traditional and digital tools. He also taught at La roche College for five years. Most recently he is a fine arts painter, primarily in oils. John has won awards for his advertising, publishing and now fine arts work. You can see his work at http://www.johnhinderliter.com.
  

  Supplies: (coming)

  
  

  Maximum class size: 16
  Minimum class size: 8

  
  

  
  

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• Laura Sippos, 10/23 Autumn Watercolor Happy Hour

  • When
    Friday, October 23, 2026
  •  
    6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Location
    MAL Studio, 4069 Washington Rd., McMurray, PA, 15317
  • Spaces left
    16
  • Registered
    Be the first

  Register

  Enjoy snacks and drinks while trying your hand at an art project.

  All skill levels are welcome including the absolute beginner. Supplies and light snacks and refreshments are included with the workshop fee.  

  Of course, happy hour is best with friends, so bring one or two, or come and make a new one! A great date night, too! 

  Happy hours are the fourth Friday of most months (except November).

  September 25, 2026 6:30-8:30
  

  October 23, 6:30-8:30

  November 20, 6:30-8:30

  Minimum: 4
  Maximum: 16

  
  

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• Laura Sippos, Polymer Clay Jewelry

  • When
    Saturday, October 24, 2026
  •  
    10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
  • Location
    MAL Studio, 4069 Washington Rd., McMurray, PA, 15317
  • Spaces left
    16
  • Registered
    Be the first

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  Perfect for the absolute beginner or someone who has dabbled in working with polymer clay. Make great gifts!

  All skill levels are welcome including the absolute beginner.

  Workshop fee includes all materials.  

  Minimum: 4
  Maximum: 16

  
  

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• Jim Sulkowski Oil or Pastel Series

  • Start
    Wednesday, November 04, 2026
  •  
  • End
    Friday, November 06, 2026
  •  
  • Schedule
    2 sessions
  • Location
    McMurray Art League Studio and Gallery, 4069 Washngton Rd., McMurray, PA 15317
  • Spaces left
    16
  • Registered
    Be the first

  Register

  Back by popular demand!

  Oil and pastel techniques. Individual instruction. Series only.

  The principles of Classical Art will be discussed and demonstrated. Form, Light, Space, Atmosphere, Composition, Color, and Value are all essential concepts. They apply to the landscape, the portrait, the still life, floral, and the figure.

  There will be a still life demonstration one day and a landscape demonstration the other day.

  Day 1 will be Still Life Flowers and Day 2 will be Landscapes. For a biography of Jim Sulkowski, click here.

  
  

  

  
  

  Materials list:

  Oils

  Suggested Brands of oil paint: Sennelier, Rembrandt, Winsor & Newton, Blockx, Williamsburg, Gamblin.  Do not use Winton or any student grade oils because they contain mostly filler with little pigment.

  Oil Paints: (these are listed in order as they are placed on the palette) Titanium White (large tube), Cadmium Lemon Yellow, Cadmium Yellow Light, Cadmium Orange, Yellow Ochre, Cadmium Red Light, Cadmium Red Medium, Alizarin Crimson, Cobalt Blue, Ultramarine Blue, Thalo Blue, Raw Umber, Ivory Black (large tube), Thalo Green

  Bristle Brushes All sizes; 1/4" in width up to 2" and 3". Two or three small pointed sable brush (No. 6). Avoid synthetic brushes. 

  Painting Medium to thin your paint: You can purchase a small bottle of painting medium in most art stores or hobby stores.

  Brush Washer: These are available in most art stores but you can also use a glass jar. Put Mineral Spirits (also known as Paint Thinner) in it for cleaning brushes.

  Palette: The best palette is one that is toned a medium gray. A wooden palette is also very good. Avoid using a white palette.

  Palette knife for mixing

  Palette cup or small jar for your painting medium

  Canvases or panels: 8" x 10", 9” x 12”, or 12” x 16”

  Paper towels

  Pastels

  Your favorite pastels and paper.

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• Laura Sippos, Handmade Books 101 (Art/Travel/Junk Journals)

  • When
    Saturday, November 07, 2026
  •  
    10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    MAL Studio, 4069 Washington Rd., McMurray, PA, 15317
  • Spaces left
    16
  • Registered
    Be the first

  Register

  All skill levels

  So on trend! Handmade books are all the rage. Whether you want to craft a special sketch or watercolor book, to create a unique travelogue from a recent trip, or start a junk journal, this class is for you. Use an array of provided materials to create covers, signatures and complete your own binding. 

  For the 101 class we will learn a pamphlet stitch for a loosely bound book perfect for adding in ephemera or your own unique touches.

  All materials provided.

  Minimum: 4
  Maximum: 16

  
  

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• Laura Sippos, Embellishing the Handmade Book (Art/Travel/Junk Journals)

  • When
    Saturday, November 07, 2026
  •  
    1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
  • Location
    MAL Studio, 4069 Washington Rd., McMurray, PA, 15317
  • Spaces left
    16
  • Registered
    Be the first

  Register

  All skill levels.

  We’ll make secret pockets, pop-ups, tags and all sorts of fun. From sturdy and serious, to whimsical and wild, you’ll have a one of a kind book that all of your friends will envy.

  Bring your own handmade or store-bought blank book. See Handmade Books 101 to create your own blank book

  All embellishing materials provided.

  Minimum: 4
  Maximum: 16

  
  

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• Laura Sippos, 11/20 Thanks, Merci, Gracias Mixed Media Happy Hour

  • When
    Friday, November 20, 2026
  •  
    6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Location
    MAL Studio, 4069 Washington Rd., McMurray, PA, 15317
  • Spaces left
    16
  • Registered
    Be the first

  Register

  Enjoy snacks and drinks while trying your hand at an art project.

  All skill levels are welcome including the absolute beginner. Supplies and light snacks and refreshments are included with the workshop fee.  

  Of course, happy hour is best with friends, so bring one or two, or come and make a new one! A great date night, too! 

  Happy hours are the fourth Friday of most months (except November).

  September 25, 2026 6:30-8:30
  

  October 23, 6:30-8:30

  November 20, 6:30-8:30

  Minimum: 4
  Maximum: 16

  
  

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• Laura Sippos, Handmade Books 202 (Art/Travel/Junk Journals)

  • When
    Saturday, November 21, 2026
  •  
    10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    MAL Studio, 4069 Washington Rd., McMurray, PA, 15317
  • Spaces left
    16
  • Registered
    Be the first

  Register

  All skill levels.

  So on trend! Handmade books are all the rage. Whether you want to craft a special sketch or watercolor book, to create a unique travelogue from a recent trip, or start a junk journal, this class is for you. Use an array of provided materials to create covers, signatures and complete your own binding. 

  For the 202 class we will learn a Coptic stitch, perfect for creating a tightly bound sketchbook or watercolor book.

  All materials provided.

  Minimum: 4
  Maximum: 16

  
  

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• Laura Sippos, Embellishing the Handmade Book (Art/Travel/Junk Journals)

  • When
    Saturday, November 21, 2026
  •  
    1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
  • Location
    MAL Studio, 4069 Washington Rd., McMurray, PA, 15317
  • Spaces left
    16
  • Registered
    Be the first

  Register

  All skill levels.

  We’ll make secret pockets, pop-ups, tags and all sorts of fun. From sturdy and serious, to whimsical and wild, you’ll have a one of a kind book that all of your friends will envy.

  Bring your own handmade or store-bought blank book. See Handmade Books 101 or 202 to create your own blank book

  All embellishing materials provided.

  Minimum: 4
  Maximum: 16

  
  

  Show details
• Jim Sulkowski Oil or Pastel Series

  • Start
    Wednesday, December 02, 2026
  •  
  • End
    Thursday, December 03, 2026
  •  
  • Schedule
    2 sessions
  • Location
    McMurray Art League Studio and Gallery, 4069 Washngton Rd., McMurray, PA 15317
  • Spaces left
    16
  • Registered
    Be the first

  Register

  Back by popular demand!

  Oil and pastel techniques. Individual instruction. Series only.

  The principles of Classical Art will be discussed and demonstrated. Form, Light, Space, Atmosphere, Composition, Color, and Value are all essential concepts. They apply to the landscape, the portrait, the still life, floral, and the figure.

  There will be a still life demonstration one day and a landscape demonstration the other day.

  Day 1 will be Still Life Flowers and Day 2 will be Landscapes. For a biography of Jim Sulkowski, click here.

  
  

  

  
  

  Materials list:

  Oils

  Suggested Brands of oil paint: Sennelier, Rembrandt, Winsor & Newton, Blockx, Williamsburg, Gamblin.  Do not use Winton or any student grade oils because they contain mostly filler with little pigment.

  Oil Paints: (these are listed in order as they are placed on the palette) Titanium White (large tube), Cadmium Lemon Yellow, Cadmium Yellow Light, Cadmium Orange, Yellow Ochre, Cadmium Red Light, Cadmium Red Medium, Alizarin Crimson, Cobalt Blue, Ultramarine Blue, Thalo Blue, Raw Umber, Ivory Black (large tube), Thalo Green

  Bristle Brushes All sizes; 1/4" in width up to 2" and 3". Two or three small pointed sable brush (No. 6). Avoid synthetic brushes. 

  Painting Medium to thin your paint: You can purchase a small bottle of painting medium in most art stores or hobby stores.

  Brush Washer: These are available in most art stores but you can also use a glass jar. Put Mineral Spirits (also known as Paint Thinner) in it for cleaning brushes.

  Palette: The best palette is one that is toned a medium gray. A wooden palette is also very good. Avoid using a white palette.

  Palette knife for mixing

  Palette cup or small jar for your painting medium

  Canvases or panels: 8" x 10", 9” x 12”, or 12” x 16”

  Paper towels

  Pastels

  Your favorite pastels and paper.

  Show details
• Laura Sippos, Watercolor Holiday Notecards (day)

  • When
    Tuesday, December 08, 2026
  •  
    12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
  • Location
    MAL Studio, 4069 Washington Rd., McMurray, PA, 15317
  • Spaces left
    16
  • Registered
    Be the first

  Register

  Perfect for the absolute beginner or someone who has dabbled in watercolors. Just in time for the holidays!

  All skill levels are welcome including the absolute beginner.

  Workshop fee includes all materials.  

  Minimum: 4
  Maximum: 16

  
  

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• Laura Sippos, Watercolor Holiday Notecards (evening)

  • When
    Tuesday, December 08, 2026
  •  
    6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Location
    MAL Studio, 4069 Washington Rd., McMurray, PA, 15317
  • Spaces left
    16
  • Registered
    Be the first

  Register

  Perfect for the absolute beginner or someone who has dabbled in watercolors. Just in time for the holidays!

  All skill levels are welcome including the absolute beginner.

  Workshop fee includes all materials.  

  Minimum: 4
  Maximum: 16

  
  

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• Steph Moraca, Acrylic Landscape Series

  • Start
    Wednesday, December 09, 2026
  •  
  • End
    Thursday, December 10, 2026
  •  
  • Schedule
    2 sessions
  • Location
    MAL Studio, 4069 Washington Rd. McMurray, PA 15317
  • Spaces left
    16
  • Registered
    Be the first

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  Steph teaches landscape acrylic painting techniques. 

  Students will learn to create realism style landscape paintings using the layering method. Acrylic painters of all skill levels are welcome. Techniques will be applied to build confidence and accurately translate color, shape, and light onto canvas.  Best practices in landscape painting will be discussed, including use of focal points, creating a composition, and use of color and value to create a mood. 

  Students will begin the class with group painting exercises using reference images provided by the instructor. Later in the class, students are welcome to work on their own individual landscape paintings, referencing their own photographs or reference images provided by the instructor.

  Supplies: Moraca_Landscape Painting Class Supplies List.pdf

  
  

  Maximum class size: 16
  Minimum class size: 8

  
  

  

  
  

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• Laura Sippos, Polymer Clay Holiday Ornaments

  • When
    Saturday, December 12, 2026
  •  
    10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
  • Location
    MAL Studio, 4069 Washington Rd., McMurray, PA, 15317
  • Spaces left
    16
  • Registered
    Be the first

  Register

  Perfect for the absolute beginner or someone who has dabbled in working with polymer clay. Just in time for the holidays!

  All skill levels are welcome including the absolute beginner.

  Workshop fee includes all materials.  

  Minimum: 4
  Maximum: 16

  
  

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• Liz Haywood-Sullivan Pastel

  • Start
    Friday, May 14, 2027
  •  
  • End
    Tuesday, May 18, 2027
  •  
  • Schedule
    3 sessions
  • Location
    MAL Studio, 4069 Washington Rd., McMurray, PA, 15317

  Pittsburgh Pastel Artists League is hosting internationally known pastel artist and instructor, Liz Haywood-Sullivan for a three-day workshop. Two days in the MAL studio and one day plein air.

  To register and for more information, click here: https://www.ppal-artists.com/event-6757339

  
  

  
  

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