Acrylic Painting Workshop: All Levels EXTENDED TO DECEMBER 13!!!
Nov
8
to Dec 13

Acrylic Painting Workshop: All Levels EXTENDED TO DECEMBER 13!!!

Stacey Pydynkowski’s workshop is for everyone! Sessions are “pay as you go.” This workshop was originally scheduled to conclude on November 22, but BY POPULAR DEMAND THIS WORKSHOP WILL CONTINUE ON DECEMBER 6 AND 13. Artists of all levels are invited to join Stacey to explore acrylics where everyone is assured of personalized instruction in this small group setting.  Stacey will give a lesson of the week and then circulate to give help and answer questions.  All basic supplies will be  provided; additional canvas will be available for sale.

Fee includes basic supplies. You may register for a single class for $25 or just let us know you are coming and pay with you arrive.

Participants under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult guardian.

To register on online, go to the “Register” tab above, or register at You Are Here in person or by **mail.

**Include your contact information, and make checks payable to You Are Here. Send to You Are Here, 406 Clay Ave. Jeannette, PA 15644

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In Memoriam: Tribute to Tony Naponic
Dec
6
to Feb 21

In Memoriam: Tribute to Tony Naponic

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Tony Naponic, born in Adamsburg, PA, in 1954, gained renown as a painter in the 1980s. Three of his works hang at the Art Institute of Chicago and he exhibited throughout the Midwest, in New York City and the Pittsburgh area, and in Kansas City (where he was educated) during his lifetime. He left us too soon, in 2003, at the age of 49.

Mr. Naponic's beloved niece has become the guardian of much of his work and will allow us to host some of it in a memorial exhibit on view December 6 and continuing over the holidays and the month of January.  Plan to stop in and see his exuberant abstract and figurative paintings while they are at YAH! A closing reception is planned for February 14 when you can learn more about Mr. Naponic’s life and legacy.

Keep an eye out for more details about this show in our December newsletter.

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Annual "Oh, Scrap!" Drop Off
Feb
13
to Feb 14

Annual "Oh, Scrap!" Drop Off

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Ah, February! This year two traditional dates of infamy are consecutive: Friday the 13th followed by Valentines’ Day on Saturday the 14th! Wow! No matter what kind of outcome you may be courting with regard to those dates, a good way to either deflect or direct the winds of fate is to purge your home of unused, unwanted art and craft supplies! Yep—a proven tactic. Unburden yourself of guilt and unfulfilled dreams by donating your excess supplies to the Oh, Scrap! artist re-use center. You Are Here will resell items for a fraction of their original price and use the funds to support our programs and keep the lights on! You, friend, will end up with a more spacious home, and lots of good karma (handy on both of the aforementioned days!)

Please click on our “Oh, Scrap” link at the top of the screen for guidelines regarding what we can and cannot accept. And thanks in advance!

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Women in Art '26: No Kings, Just Queens
Mar
7
to Apr 18

Women in Art '26: No Kings, Just Queens

Women in Art ‘26 is an open call juried show for all gals, whether or not they consider themself royalty in the art world! Show dates are March 7 until April 18, 2026. All media welcome. All work must be original and created by the participating artist: no AI, no kits. This year we are breaking with tradition and awarding prizes, among which will be a juror’s choice award by our guest juror Erin Riggi.

Erin D. Riggi is an educator, artist, and arts advocate whose work bridges studio practice, public scholarship, and curriculum leadership. She serves as Visual Arts Department Chair and full-time faculty at Greensburg Central Catholic High School, and as College in High School Faculty through Seton Hill University. An accomplished speaker, Erin has lectured on topics including Abstract Expressionism, religious iconography, and the cultural perception of women in art. Her creative and curatorial work has been featured in several exhibitions throughout the region. She has served on multiple nonprofit boards, including the Associated Artists of Pittsburgh, and approaches her work through a philosophy of servant leadership, empowering students and communities through meaningful artistic engagement.

GO TO OUR “APPLICATIONS” TAB ABOVE FOR DETAILS AND TO APPLY. Applications are now open and will be accepted until January 24, 2026.

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Crochet for Kids (and the young at heart)
Nov
1
to Nov 8

Crochet for Kids (and the young at heart)

For the young (and the young at heart,) on two Saturdays, November 1 and 8, from 11 am until 1 pm, Tina Frye will build on the basics of the art of crochet via simple and fun projects that enhance crochet skills. Week one the class will create a “worry worm,’ learning techniques to use on week two when making a mini octopus.

Participants under 18 MUST be accompanied by an adult guardian. Comfy sitting area and refreshments will be available to adult guardians who are not participating in the class.

Workshop fee $40 includes all supplies.

To register on online, go to the “Register” tab above, or register at You Are Here in person or by **mail.

**Include your contact information, and make checks payable to You Are Here. Send to You Are Here, 406 Clay Ave. Jeannette, PA 15644

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Intro to Gelli Printing
Nov
1
11:00 AM11:00

Intro to Gelli Printing

Join artist Mary Raneri on Saturday, November 1 at 11 am and learn all about gelli printimaking! THIS IS A CLASS FOR ADULT BEGINNERS.  It is a very basic, simple compilation of introductory steps.

Printing with a gel plate is a fascinating process that results in one-of-a-kind, hand-printed pieces with great textures, colors, and layers. You can use this process to make cards, design your own wrapping paper, embellish fabric, art journals, mixed media pieces or works of art that can be framed. It is a fun, productive process.  Don’t worry!  You can not mess up.  LOL!

We will supply the gelli pads, paper, brayers (rollers), and paint.  If you have never experienced printmaking, this is a wonderful place to start your journey.  Believe me – it’s addicting! Once you get going and you process the information – the ideas flow and it’s difficult to stop printing. 

In this class you will walk out with a card you have designed and multiple pieces you have tried in class.  Moreover, you might use your work as background, layer, border, or, perhaps, in a mixed media project you have been pondering.  With our guidance, stencils, texture tools, stamps and found objects – it’s just going to be too hard not to show off your great ideas!

$35 fee includes supplies

To register and pay on online, go to the “Register” tab above, or register at You Are Here in person or by **mail.

**Include your contact information, and make checks payable to You Are Here. Send to You Are Here, 406 Clay Ave. Jeannette, PA 15644

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Acrylics: mixing paint with mediums for special effects
Oct
25
11:00 AM11:00

Acrylics: mixing paint with mediums for special effects

Up your game with acrylics! In this hands-on workshop, Stacey Pydynkowski will introduce you to a variety of additives, aka “mediums,” that can be mixed with acrylic paint to enhance color, texture, or workability. Learn about and try out different mediums in this no stress, risk free environment. Bring a whole new dimension to your paintings.

$25 fee includes supplies.

Participants under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult guardian.

To register on online, go to the “Register” tab above, or register at You Are Here in person or by **mail.

**Include your contact information, and make checks payable to You Are Here. Send to You Are Here, 406 Clay Ave. Jeannette, PA 15644

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Mosaic Project: Coaster Set
Oct
11
2:00 PM14:00

Mosaic Project: Coaster Set

Create a set of three mosaic coasters that are a practical as well as beautiful addition to your living space. Dawn Wallhausen returns to show you the steps, tools, and techniques needed for making mosaic coasters using ceramic or glass tile, and thinset.   (Thinset acts as both glue and grout, which allowing for curing time, means the project an be finished in one session.)

$25 fee includes all supplies. Bring a +1 (12 yrs and over) and register together for $40.

Under 18 MUST be accompanied by an adult guardian.

To register on online, go to the yah406clay.org and go to the “Register” page, or register at You Are Here in person or by **mail.

**Include your contact information, and make checks payable to You Are Here. Send to You Are Here, 406 Clay Ave. Jeannette, PA 15644

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Create a Your Own Papier Mache Mask
Oct
4
to Oct 11

Create a Your Own Papier Mache Mask

Jen Costello will help you to design and build a life-sized mask using papier mâché: one that you can wear and/or display. You will be ready for Halloween or just any time you want to show a different face!

At this two session workshop, you will create you own unique mask from start to finish. At the first class meeting you will learn how to work with papier mache to design and build your mask. And NO, this process does not involve using your own face as a mold by applying papier mache to your face!! NO!! At the second meeting, after your mask has thoroughly dried, you will paint and finish your work of art.

This is a special community workshop for adults partially funded by a Westmoreland County Arts Grant. Pay only a supply fee of $20. Donations appreciated .

Space is limited, so register early.

To register and pay on online, go to the “Register” tab above, or register at You Are Here in person or by **mail.

**Include your contact information, and make checks payable to You Are Here. Send to You Are Here, 406 Clay Ave. Jeannette, PA 15644

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Artist Talk
Aug
2
6:00 PM18:00

Artist Talk

On Saturday, August 2 at 6 pm, Beyond Boundaries exhibiting artists Laken Hoover and Kara Snyder will share how their art is informed by their life experiences in defying expectations and stereotypes.  Lean On Me art teacher Becka Marsh, and an art therapist will moderate the discussion. 

The evening is free and open to the public.

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Paper Mâché Masks
Aug
2
to Aug 16

Paper Mâché Masks

Join Jen Costello for a three week workshop to design and build decorative masks using papier mâché and found objects. Masks represent the theme of concealing true identities, and the missed connections that result form hiding our authentic selves.

Your will create you own authentic mask from initial design, to making the armature, applying the paper, finishing and painting.

This is a special community workshop for adults partially funded by a Westmoreland County Arts Grant. Pay only a supply fee of $20. Donations appreciated .

Space is limited, so register early.

To register and pay on online, go to the “Register” tab above, or register at You Are Here in person or by **mail.

**Include your contact information, and make checks payable to You Are Here. Send to You Are Here, 406 Clay Ave. Jeannette, PA 15644

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Beyond Boundaries Exhibition
Jul
26
to Sep 13

Beyond Boundaries Exhibition

Beyond Boundaries is a showing of works by artists living with a disability. Curated by Jen Costello, this exhibition features 15 southwestern Pennsylvania artists with diverse visions, working in a variety of mediums. The exhibition showcases excellence in art by artists defying limitations that are implied by the term “disability.” All art is informed by personal experience, thus the aim of the show is to give voice to how and why these works were created.

The opening reception will take place on July 26 from 6 until 8 pm and is free and open to the public.

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Still Life Drawing
Jul
12
to Jul 26

Still Life Drawing

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Join Ken Nicholson on Saturdays July 12, 19, and 26 from noon until 2:30 for this three session exploration of observational drawing using still life

Ken says, “The class will focus on observational drawing and how to approach working from a still life. Each week we can set up a new scene or arrangement of objects and go through the process of composing through finishing a drawing in the 2.5 hr meeting period. I will be using graphite pencils and can demo how I build a drawing in one sitting.”

Participants under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult guardian.

Workshop fee: $85 includes basic supplies.

To register on online, go to the “Register” tab above, or register at You Are Here in person or by **mail.

**Include your contact information, and make checks payable to You Are Here. Send to You Are Here, 406 Clay Ave. Jeannette, PA 15644

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Introducing: Basic Watercolor Painting
Jun
21
to Jun 28

Introducing: Basic Watercolor Painting

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On Saturdays, June 21 and 28 from 11 am until 1 pm, artist and illustrator Erin Waller will be presenting a two session class on watercolor basics for beginning and intermediate learners. Erin will take the mystery and stress out of approaching watercolors. In this small sized class everyone will be assured of personal attention in a relaxed atmosphere.

Fee: $55 (includes all basic supplies)

To register on online, go to the “Register” tab above, or register at You Are Here in person or by **mail.

**Include your contact information, and make checks payable to You Are Here. Send to You Are Here, 406 Clay Ave. Jeannette, PA 15644

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Crochet for Kids (of all ages)
Jun
7
to Jun 14

Crochet for Kids (of all ages)

For the young and the young at heart, on Saturdays, June 7 and 14 from 11 am until 1 pm, Tina Frye will build on the basics of the art of crochet via simple and fun projects that enhance crochet skills. Week one the class will create a “worry worm,’ learning techniques to use on week two when making a mini octopus.

Participants under 18 MUST be accompanied by an adult guardian.

Workshop fee $45 includes all supplies.

To register on online, go to the “Register” tab above, or register at You Are Here in person or by **mail.

**Include your contact information, and make checks payable to You Are Here. Send to You Are Here, 406 Clay Ave. Jeannette, PA 15644

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Show Off!!
May
31
to Jul 12

Show Off!!

Previously called “All Hung,” Show Off is the second iteration of the show that accepts and displays everything. There is no specific media or theme so this is the perfect time to show your peculiar pieces! This call is open to beginners and professionals alike. You make it, we hang it!!

Opening reception: June 7th.

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Micro-Mosaics are back!!
May
17
2:00 PM14:00

Micro-Mosaics are back!!

Ever think of creating your own pendants or pins? If the answer is yes, then you should try micro-mosaics! Micro-mosaics are, well, tiny mosaics. Micro-mosaics can be made in small, closed-back bezels and turned into jewelry and, unlike many larger mosaics, they can be completed in one sitting, with no wait time between gluing and grouting. In this class, you will set the goodies you choose--small beads, glass, charms, and more--in a make-and-take micro-mosaic necklace to give as a special gift or keep for yourself. We will supply what you need to complete one project, but you can visit Oh Scrap or bring your own small components to find just the right thing for your design.

Fee: $35 includes all basic supplies.

To register on online, go to the yah406clay.org and go to the “Register” page, or register at You Are Here in person or by **mail.

**Include your contact information, and make checks payable to You Are Here. Send to You Are Here, 406 Clay Ave. Jeannette, PA 15644

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"Secret Gardens" Spring Exhibition
Apr
5
to May 10

"Secret Gardens" Spring Exhibition

Applications are open for “Secret Gardens:” April 5 -thru May 10

Spring is garden time. Is your garden in the physical world, or is it within you? Does it mirror the outside world or your inner world?

Share a glimpse of the secret gardens of 17 area artists working in various mediums and with various viewpoints. Some are actual and some are enigmatic. All are on view from April 5 thru May 10.

Opening reception Saturday, April 5 from 6 to 8 pm. Free and open to the public.

In addition to the art on display, You Are Here will be featuring artist-designed bird houses from the last Mad Lab session.  Visitors may make a donation (minimum donation $10) and take home a bird house just in time to install it for the summer season.  All proceeds will be donated to Wildlife Works, Inc.

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Painting with Acrylics
Apr
5
to Apr 19

Painting with Acrylics

This is a three session workshop class for all beginning and intermediate level painters. Never touched a brush? No problem. Have some experience but have “issues?” No problem. Stacey Pydynkowski demonstrates to the class and then gives one-on-one assistance . Class size is limited so that no one is left out, and everyone gets the instruction they need. This class takes place on Saturdays at 11 am until 1 pm on April 5, 12, and 19. (Open Studio hours at You Are Here are also available)

Stacey Pydynkowski is enchanted by the magic of the creative process – the way pigments merge to convey a spectrum of emotion and depth beyond the confines of language. She collects and preserves her favorite flowers and uses the petals to create emotive, mixed-media pieces. She holds degrees in studio art and psychology from Saint Vincent College, and her nature-inspired paintings have been exhibited throughout Western Pennsylvania.

Workshop fee of $75 includes basic supplies.

To register on online, go to the “Register” tab above, or register at You Are Here in person or by **mail.

**Include your contact information, and make checks payable to You Are Here. Send to You Are Here, 406 Clay Ave. Jeannette, PA 15644

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Micro-Mosaics
Mar
22
2:00 PM14:00

Micro-Mosaics

Micro-mosaics are, well, tiny mosaics. Micro-mosaics can be made in small, closed-back bezels and turned into jewelry and, unlike many larger mosaics, they can be completed in one sitting, with no wait time between gluing and grouting. In this class, you will set the goodies you choose--small beads, glass, charms, and more--in a make-and-take micro-mosaic necklace to give as a special gift or keep for yourself. We will supply what you need to complete one project, but you can visit Oh Scrap or bring your own small components to find just the right thing for your design.

 

Fee: $35

 

To register on online, go to the yah406clay.org and go to the “Register” page, or register at You Are Here in person or by **mail.

**Include your contact information, and make checks payable to You Are Here. Send to You Are Here, 406 Clay Ave. Jeannette, PA 15644

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Crochet Clinic for Beginners (FULL)
Mar
1
11:00 AM11:00

Crochet Clinic for Beginners (FULL)

This CLass is Fullly enrolled.

Join Tina Frye, master artist and mastermind of Wickedly Woven creations, to help you get started in crochet, improve your skills, and troubleshoot along the way. On Saturday, March 1 at 11 am learn basic stitches and how to make circular shapes and turn them into pretty and functional coasters for your home or for gifts. We supply crochet hooks and all the yarn you need.

Workshop fee $25

To register on online, go to the “Register” tab above, or register at You Are Here in person or by **mail.

**Include your contact information, and make checks payable to You Are Here. Send to You Are Here, 406 Clay Ave. Jeannette, PA 15644

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Women In Art
Feb
15
to Mar 22

Women In Art

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The Women in Art (WIA) exhibition returns, this year in cooperation with Pittsburgh Women in Art, a social media gathering of female artists living and working in the greater Pittsburgh area. WIA 2025 presents 30 artists with diverse visions working in a variety of mediums and genres. The list of artists includes familiar names as well many who are new to You Are Here. We are proud to be presenting this collection of outstanding work by both old and new friends.

Due to the unpredictable nature our our winter weather, the artists’ reception for WIA 2025 will be held on Saturday, March 8. Hours from 6 until 8 pm. All are invited to meet the artists and hopefully celebrate the coming of spring, too!

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YAH Workshop: Greeting Cards CHANGE OF DATE!!!!
Dec
14
11:00 AM11:00

YAH Workshop: Greeting Cards CHANGE OF DATE!!!!

Change of date!! Sorry—life happens. We have had to reschedule this workshop to Dec 14—-same time, same place——

It’s all about paper! Join artist Penny Lang in exploring a variety of ideas and techniques to create playful and meaningful handmade cards. Prepare for the holiday season or for times when you want to send a truly personal greeting to someone.

Penny Lang is a creative soul who credits her Mom for her love of anything artistic. Her work is spontaneous, fun  and colorful. Her collages, cards and books have been shown in local galleries and she has taught classes and workshops around the area.

Workshop fee of $25 includes all materials and supplies.

To register on online, go to the “Register” tab above, or register at You Are Here in person or by **mail.

**Include your contact information, and make checks payable to You Are Here. Send to You Are Here, 406 Clay Ave. Jeannette, PA 15644

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One Day: 3 Great Holiday Workshops
Dec
14
10:00 AM10:00

One Day: 3 Great Holiday Workshops

Three great workshops in one day. You can create greeting cards, micro mosaic pendants or earrings or a personalized snowglobe; all suitable for holiday giving, or for treating yourself. Register for 2 or more activities and get discounted fee!  Discounts are per individual participants and cannot be “shared.”  (We may even have some holiday snacks on hand.)    

11 am to 1 pm Create your own greeting cards for the holidays or for any day, with Penny Lang 

Fee includes all supplies.  $30 or $25 with another workshop 

 

2 to 4 pm Micro-mosaics with Dawn Wallhausen—Create pendants or other small items you can complete in one day. 

Fee includes all supplies.  $30 or $25 with another workshop

 

10 -2 Snow Globes—create your own little world for the holidays or any time you need a retreat. 

Fee includes all supplies.  $15 or $10 with another workshop.

To register, go to the “Register” page, and sign up then pay by hitting either the PAYPAL or SQUARE button. Or register at You Are Here in person or by **mail.

**Include your contact information, and make checks payable to You Are Here. Send to You Are Here, 406 Clay Ave. Jeannette, PA 15644

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Showcase Honoring the Legacy of Maureen Kochanek
Dec
7
to Dec 21

Showcase Honoring the Legacy of Maureen Kochanek

Join You Are Here for this salute to Maureen Vissat Kochanek, recognizing her 42 year teaching career at Seton Hill University. Students, former students and associates will show off their best work and in honor of Professor Kochanek’s time as teacher and mentor in the foundational study of Art History. Currently an independent Art Historian and lecturer, she is also a member of the You Are Here board.

Opening reception for this exhibition is 6 pm, Saturday, December 7 and is free and open to the public

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YAH Workshop: Altered Books as Works of Art
Nov
16
11:00 AM11:00

YAH Workshop: Altered Books as Works of Art

It’s all about PAPER! Join artist Penny Lang in exploring the artistic possibilities of transforming and altering old books.

In this workshop Penny will lead you in modifying an old book by tearing, folding, cutting and gluing to make a very unexpected work of art!

Penny Lang is a creative soul who credits her Mom for her love of anything artistic. Her work is spontaneous, whimsical,  and colorful. Her work can be found in local galleries, and she has taught classes on collage, book design and DIY greeting cards.

Workshop fee of $30 includes all materials and supplies.

To register on online, go to the “Register” tab above, or register at You Are Here in person or by **mail.

**Include your contact information, and make checks payable to You Are Here. Send to You Are Here, 406 Clay Ave. Jeannette, PA 15644

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Mosaic: All Levels
Nov
9
2:00 PM14:00

Mosaic: All Levels

Mosaic guru Dawn Wallhausen will teach new students all about the steps, tools, and techniques for making mosaics using ceramic tile, adhesive, and grout. She will include both the “broken pieces” method and tips for scoring and cutting tile into specific shapes and sizes. For continuing students Dawn will approach working with glass as a mosaic medium. Come with ideas!

But wait! There’s more!! Students will be treated to a sneak preview of a “micro mosaic” technique suitable for creating pendants and other jewelry elements. A pop-up Micro Mosaic class is in the works.

You will enjoy the laid back atmosphere in our light, airy work area. You will take home an item you’ve embellished with mosaic (among choices provided) plus all the materials and instructions you will need to grout the project at home.   You may also want to consider signing up for extra work time in our fully equipped studio.

Workshop fee of $40 includes all supplies.

To register on online, go to the “Register” tab above, or register at You Are Here in person or by **mail.

**Include your contact information, and make checks payable to You Are Here. Send to You Are Here, 406 Clay Ave. Jeannette, PA 15644

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Prop Making for the Stage
Nov
9
1:00 PM13:00

Prop Making for the Stage

Nicholas F. Doyle is the co-owner of a Creative Fabrication shop, Vast Made Studios in
Pittsburgh, PA.  With a Fine Art degree from Ohio University, Nicholas found work immediately
as a scenic and props artist for off-broadway productions and multiple theaters and companies
including notable places, Pittsburgh CLO, Carnegie Mellon University, Fulton Theatre, and The
Wick Theatre and Costume Museum. As a scenic artist and props master Nicholas crafts the
visual and physical scenic and prop elements commonly seen in a performance space within
the theater productions, movies/films, and television shows.


Nicholas will be leading a workshop based on the creation process and development of making lightweight, prop books. Books are a commonly used prop within many different types of productions. Throughout many shows and movies, books are commonly carried, dropped, and thrown. As a prop artist one must create a stand-in prop or stunt-double that can be used to eliminate possibilities of damage, safety issues, and overuse.

 

Learn how props and scenery create the magic of the theater! 

Space is limited so pre-registration is required. There is no fee but donations to help cover overhead costs, though not required, will be gratefully accepted. Register in person atYou Are Here, or by hitting the “register” tab at the top of this page.

Workshop includes all materials and supplies.

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YAH Workshop: Amigurumi Crochet
Nov
2
to Nov 9

YAH Workshop: Amigurumi Crochet

Amigurumi (Japanese: 編みぐるみ, lit. "crocheted or knitted stuffed toy") is the Japanese art of knitting or crocheting small, stuffed yarn creatures.

Join the Tina Frye, the wizard whose wand is a crochet hook, to learn the basics of the art of amigurumi crochet. Tina is a Jeannette artist known for her finely crafted creations that include functional items as well as these whimsical soft sculptures.

This two session workshop (Saturdays November 2 and 9 from 11 AM until 1 PM) will cover all the basics for learners to gain a solid foundation in amigurumi. Week one will cover hands-on learning. For week two, learners will bring the projects they have worked on during the week for a session of troubleshooting and discussion as well as more hands-on work.

Workshop fee of $50 includes all tools and supplies.

To register on online, go to the “Register” tab above, or register at You Are Here in person or by **mail.

**Include your contact information, and make checks payable to You Are Here. Send to You Are Here, 406 Clay Ave. Jeannette, PA 15644

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YAH Workshop: Acrylics (beginning beginners)
Nov
2
to Nov 16

YAH Workshop: Acrylics (beginning beginners)

Join Stacey Pydynkowski for this three session workshop (Saturdays, November 2, 9, 16 from 11 am until 1 pm) on the very beginning basics of painting with acrylics. Never painted before?? This class is for you! Stacey will break down foundational the skills and knowledge you need to begin your journey as a painter.

Stacey Pydynkowski is enchanted by the magic of the creative process – the way pigments merge to convey a spectrum of emotion and depth beyond the confines of language. She collects and preserves her favorite flowers and uses the petals to create emotive, mixed-media pieces. She holds degrees in studio art and psychology from Saint Vincent College, and her nature-inspired paintings have been exhibited throughout Western Pennsylvania.

Workshop fee of $75 includes basic supplies.

To register on online, go to the “Register” tab above, or register at You Are Here in person or by **mail.

**Include your contact information, and make checks payable to You Are Here. Send to You Are Here, 406 Clay Ave. Jeannette, PA 15644

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Puppet Open Mic Night!
Oct
25
6:30 PM18:30

Puppet Open Mic Night!

Puppet Open Mic???? “ What???” you say! Trust us, it is not a typo. Join You Are Here for this unique event where all are invited to show off and demonstrate/perform with puppets they have created. Or just come and witness the goings on! Our hosts for the evening will be puppeteer D.T. Burns and curator Natalie Condrac. Puppeteers will be able to sign up to participate in the event by contacting You Are Here. (details will be announced)

This fun evening at You Are Here is free and open to the public!

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Intro to Paper Mache
Oct
19
to Oct 26

Intro to Paper Mache

Have you ever wanted to try paper mâché but did not know quite where to begin? (You know you have!) Would you like to learn the skills necessary to achieve basic forms and durable surface treatments? In this two-session workshop on October 19 and 26 from 2 until 4 pm, Jen Costello will guide you in exploring paper mâché as a sculpture medium. Well known for her large, colorful and often whimsical wall and free-standing sculptures, Jen will guide students step by step in creating a (seasonally appropriate!) paper mâché pumpkin.

At the first session, develop the basic form with a paper armature then continue to build and sculpt by applying the paper mâché. At the second meeting you will finish surface details then paint and seal.

Workshop fee of $35 includes all tools and supplies.

To register on online, go to the “Register” tab above, or register at You Are Here in person or by **mail.

**Include your contact information, and make checks payable to You Are Here. Send to You Are Here, 406 Clay Ave. Jeannette, PA 15644

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Puppets and Performance
Oct
5
to Nov 16

Puppets and Performance

You Are Here announces a new exhibition, Puppets and Performance: a festival of puppetry, that  explores the magic of puppets---their creation, personality and performance. A puppet is a figure – most often a human or animal form—that is brought to life and made to perform by a human puppeteer, not by any machine. But besides being a performer, separate from the movement they are given, a puppet is also an artistic object created by the puppeteer.  Puppeteers are artists that bring together the visual, kinetic and dramatic potential of their creations.

Puppets and Performance, curated by Natalie Condrac, invites visitors to come behind the scenes where the magic begins with puppets, their personality, and their performance space.   Featured artists include D.T. Burns, Tom Sarver, Sasha Schwartz, Sherri Roberts, Joann Kielar, Maddie Macek, Ayne Terceira and Lindsay Goranson. 

The opening reception for Puppets and Performance takes place on Saturday, October 5 at 6:00 pm. the reception is free and open to the public.

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