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• CANCELLED - Laura Sippos, Mixed Media Collage: Fantasy Landscapes

  • When
    Tuesday, August 11, 2026
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    6:30 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    MAL Studio, 4069 Washington Rd., McMurray, PA, 15317
  • Spaces left
    16

  Cancelled due to low enrollment.

  Explore collage in a whole new way.  The instructor will guide students to select from vintage and antique materials to create a unique landscape ‘painting’ full of texture and often unexpected elements.  Once you give this unique style a try, you may never want to stop!

  All skill levels are welcome including the absolute beginner. Fun with a friend, or great for date night! 

  Workshop fee includes all materials.  

  Minimum: 4
  Maximum: 16

  
  

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• Laura Sippos, Mixed Media: Creating with Fiber and Beadwork

  • When
    Saturday, August 15, 2026
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    10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
  • Location
    MAL Studio, 4069 Washington Rd., McMurray, PA, 15317
  • Spaces left
    14
  • Registered
    2 registrants

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  The instructor will guide students to select from vintage and antique materials to create a unique ‘painting’ with paper. Then stitchery and beading techniques will be demonstrated and student will participate to take the art to the next level.

  All skill levels are welcome including the absolute beginner. Fun with a friend, or great for date night! 

  Workshop fee includes all materials.  

  Minimum: 4
  Maximum: 16

  
  

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• Laura Sippos, Watercolor Techniques: Trees

  • When
    Tuesday, August 18, 2026
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    12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
  • Location
    MAL Studio, 4069 Washington Rd., McMurray, PA, 15317
  • Spaces left
    13
  • Registered
    3 registrants

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  All skill levels.

  The instructor will demonstrate and students will practice several techniques for creating loose and more realistic watercolor trees. Learn something new or brush up your skills.

  All materials provided (you are welcome to bring your own brushes and paints if you prefer).

  Minimum: 4
  Maximum: 16

  
  

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• Laura Sippos, Watercolor Techniques: Trees

  • When
    Tuesday, August 18, 2026
  •  
    6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Location
    MAL Studio, 4069 Washington Rd., McMurray, PA, 15317
  • Spaces left
    13
  • Registered
    3 registrants

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  All skill levels.

  The instructor will demonstrate and students will practice several techniques for creating loose and more realistic watercolor trees. Learn something new or brush up your skills.

  All materials provided (you are welcome to bring your own brushes and paints if you prefer).

  Minimum: 4
  Maximum: 16

  
  

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• Laura Sippos, Introduction to Polymer Clay

  • When
    Saturday, August 22, 2026
  •  
    10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
  • Location
    MAL Studio, 4069 Washington Rd., McMurray, PA, 15317
  • Spaces left
    15
  • Registered
    1 registrant

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  Perfect for the absolute beginner or someone who has dabbled in working with polymer clay. Techniques include working, cutting, rolling, folding, blending, and caning.

  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 Fine Details from Nature

  • When
    Tuesday, August 25, 2026
  •  
    12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
  • Location
    MAL Studio, 4069 Washington Rd., McMurray, PA, 15317
  • Spaces left
    16
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  Practice drawing larger than life to capture the unique aspects of items from nature.

  Some drawing experience is helpful.

  All materials provided.

  Minimum: 4
  Maximum: 16

  
  

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• Laura Sippos, Drawing Fine Details from Nature

  • When
    Tuesday, August 25, 2026
  •  
    6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Location
    MAL Studio, 4069 Washington Rd., McMurray, PA, 15317
  • Spaces left
    16
  • Registered
    Be the first

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  Practice drawing larger than life to capture the unique aspects of items from nature.

  Some drawing experience is helpful.

  All materials provided.

  Minimum: 4
  Maximum: 16

  
  

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• Laura Sippos, 8/28 Watercolor Notecards Happy Hour

  • When
    Friday, August 28, 2026
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    6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Location
    MAL Studio, 4069 Washington Rd., McMurray, PA, 15317
  • Spaces left
    14
  • Registered
    2 registrants

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  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.

  June 26, 2026 6:30-8:30
  

  July 24, 6:30-8:30

  Aug. 28, 6:30-8:30

  Minimum: 4
  Maximum: 16

  
  

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• Liz Haywood-Sullivan Pastel

  • Start
    Friday, May 14, 2027
  •  
  • End
    Tuesday, May 18, 2027
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  • Schedule
    3 sessions
  • Location
    MAL Studio, 4069 Washington Rd., McMurray, PA, 15317
  • Spaces left
    16

  Save the Date! Details coming!

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

  Minimum: 
  Maximum: 16

  
  

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