The Arts Project at Penn State Lehigh Valley allows interested community members to take non-credit arts classes in various areas and at various levels.
Please note: There is a 10% discount for senior citizens and Penn State Lehigh Valley employees. Call 610-285-5000 - dial 7 for the associated discount code. Does not apply to one day workshops.
If you experience any problems registering call this number for assistance: 814-867-4973
Read more about the great workshops offered here
Fall 2026 Schedule
Beginning Metals and Jewelry Making
Explore the technical challenges and creative discovery of designing and creating your own jewelry. In this class, designed just for beginners, students will learn to fabricate (saw, sand, solder), cast texture, polish and set stones in unique and personal designs. Students will purchase their own materials.
Instructor: Ann Lalik
Dates: September 15- December 8
Time: Tuesdays,1:00-3:00 p.m. (12 weeks)
Special note: No class November 24
Room: 301
Tuition: $380
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Advanced Metals and Jewelry Making
This class is designed for students who are already familiar with the basics of metalsmithing and jewelry making. Students will purchase their own materials.
Instructor: Ann Lalik
Dates: September 15- December 8
Time: Tuesdays,10:00a.m.-12:00p.m. (12 weeks)
Room: 301
Tuition: $380
Introduction to Ceramics
In this class we will use sculpting, mold making, mosaicing, and basic clay techniques to create functional and decorative ceramic pieces. All experience levels welcome. All supplies will be provided.
Instructor: Julianna Lange
Dates: October 14 to December 9
Special note: No class Nov 25
Time: Wednesdays, 6:00-8:00p.m. (8 weeks)
Room: 301
Tuition: $280
3D Printing
This one-day workshop offers a great opportunity for beginners and advanced students to learn about 3D printing in an intimate classroom setting.
First time students will be introduced to CAD software and taught how to build a 3D model.
Returning students or students with 3D printing experience will have the opportunity to cover any of these topics that are relevant to their needs:
Review software tools
Explore creative ways to build your own 3D creation
Creative solutions to create your 3D object
Take your idea to the next level of complexity
Receive a 3D print of your design
Students are required to bring their own laptop to class.
Instructor: Diane Lemberg
Date: September 16 (option 1)
Date: October 28 (option 2)
Time: Wednesday, 1:00-4:00p.m.
Room: 303
Tuition: $75
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Registration for October workshop will open in September.
Drawing, Painting and Collage
This class, for the beginner and experienced artist will cover basic elements and principles of design through various drawing, painting and collage experiences. Students will receive a painting kit on the first day of class which is covered by the tuition cost.
Instructor: Tina Galbiati
Date: October 19- November 16
Time: Mondays, 1:00- 4:00p.m.
Room: 303
Tuition: $275
About the Instructors
Ann Lalik is the Gallery Director and Arts Coordinator at Penn State Lehigh Valley. Lalik instituted the art gallery and art studio facilities on PSULV’s campus and continues to work with the faculty and administration to infuse the arts into the campus life where she also teaches jewelry and metalsmithing. Lalik holds an MFA in metalworking and her teaching career spans more than three decades.
Julianna Lange is a ceramic artist that has trained, worked, and taught ceramics in the United States, Italy, and China. Having a background in archaeology, she is passionate in the ceramic process and its development throughout history. She currently enjoys teaching Ceramics at Penn State and conducting workshops at the Moravian Pottery and Tile Works, a historic working history museum.
Diane Lemberg holds a BFA is in Computer Graphics and MFA in Electronic Visualization and is a designer at heart. She is a maker of many things, but primarily jewelry (and baked goods). She loves to share with others the 3D Printing process and how it encourages a different way of thinking about the design process.
Christina (Tina) Galbiati is a nationally exhibited mixed media artist known for blending analog and digital techniques into powerful visual narratives. Beyond the canvas she has over two decades experience in the design and advertising disciplines. She holds a BFA from Kutztown and MFA from Marywood University; she is an adjunct professor at Moravian University, and Penn State Lehigh Valley where she was honored with the 2024 Teaching Excellence Award for part-time faculty.