Upcoming Events
Opportunities to Connect, Create, and Collaborate
Open Studio
Bring a project to work on in our space, or use materials from our designated Open Studio shelves.
Free for Headwater-, Estuary-, and Watershed-level members/ $10 for non-members.
Paint by Numbers: French Creek
Discover the joy of painting in a fun and approachable way! In this workshop, each participant will receive an 11x14-inch paint-by-numbers kit made from a beautiful photo of French Creek. Whether you’re new to painting or just looking for a relaxing, creative afternoon, this guided activity makes it easy to create a work of art you’ll be proud to take home. All materials are included, just bring your curiosity and enjoy a few hours of creativity, conversation, and community.
Workshop Details:
Location: FCAC Studio in Cussewago Square, Meadville, PA
Open to Ages: 12 and up
Workshop Fee: $35 (all materials included)
Date & Time: Sunday, September 21 1-4pm
Capacity: Limited to 20 participants. Reserve your spot today- registration closes September 18!
About the Artist:
Heather Brand lives in Meadville and is an artist and Associate Professor of Art at Allegheny College. She works primarily in photography but enjoys exploring all kinds of materials and creative approaches in the classroom. Her artwork often looks at how people try to collect, organize, and relate to the natural world, whether in museums, gardens, or at home.
Art Lab
With an emphasis on process over product, students will experiment with new media and techniques in a low-pressure environment.
September 9-30 - Play with Prints
October 7-28 - Upcycled Artwork
November 4-25 - Fantastic Fibers
Open to ages 6-12
Tuesdays in September-November
3:30-4:30
Learning Center K-8 School
275 Terrace St. Ext MdvL, PA
$80/ 4 wk session (Community)
$60/ 4 wk session (LCK8 Families/FCAC Members)
Open Studio
Bring a project to work on in our space, or use materials from our designated Open Studio shelves.
Free for Headwater-, Estuary-, and Watershed-level members/ $10 for non-members.
Meadville Zine Conspiracy
The word zine has come to represent a range of small-batch, DIY, “magazine-like” publications in terms of form and content. We’re creating one to showcase writers, artists, photographers, poets, and creators in the Meadville area!
We meet every second and fourth Tuesday from 6-7… join us!
Afterschool Art w/ MCA
The MCA's beloved after school art program is back, in a new location! We're teaming with French Creek Arts Collective to host classes in their Cussewago Square studio. Participants will spend 8 weeks immersed in art projects that explore a variety of media and techniques!
Wednesdays, September 17- November 12, 4:00-5:30
Ages 7+
Fee per session: $220/ 8-week session
Instructor: Kate Baker
Space is limited to 12 students
Payment can be made via cash or check (made out to French Creek Arts Collective) or by credit card (transaction fees apply).
September Cookbook Club
September’s theme is TBD.
Join the French Creek Arts Collective for their monthly cookbook club! Here's how it works: borrow a cookbook from the library, choose a recipe to try at home, then bring the dish and the cookbook to our potluck gathering. This is a great opportunity to try new foods, find new inspiration, and meet other cooking enthusiasts! Please bring dishes and flatware for yourself and your guests to reduce waste! No RSVP required.
Drawing Club
Drawing Club is a time to socialize, practice technique, try a new medium, and break creative blocks. Bring your favorite supplies, or use some of ours, and join host Ashley Cloud, who will provide a prompt for each session!
Drawing Club is free for all Headwater, Estuary, and Watershed level members/ $5 for non-members.
Intro to Zines
Create and publish your own zine!
This two-hour workshop will introduce several types of zines and demonstrate how to create, bind, and edition them. Participants will have the opportunity to create and edition a one-page zine and bind a larger zine that can be used as a template, sketchbook, or notebook. One-page zines will be drawn or collaged during the workshop. Participants can bring their own collage materials if they like.
About the Artists
Jet Black Press is a collaboration between Lauren Lowery and Doug Eberhardt. They have been creating prints, zines, and other works together for over a decade.
Workshop Details
Sunday, September 28, 2025
FCAC Studio, 122 Cussewago Square, Meadville PA
Open to ages 10+, (10-13 should be accompanied by an adult)
Workshop fee: $25
Open Studio
Bring a project to work on in our space, or use materials from our designated Open Studio shelves.
Free for Headwater-, Estuary-, and Watershed-level members/ $10 for non-members.
Art Lab
With an emphasis on process over product, students will experiment with new media and techniques in a low-pressure environment.
September 9-30 - Play with Prints
October 7-28 - Upcycled Artwork
November 4-25 - Fantastic Fibers
Open to ages 6-12
Tuesdays in September-November
3:30-4:30
Learning Center K-8 School
275 Terrace St. Ext MdvL, PA
$80/ 4 wk session (Community)
$60/ 4 wk session (LCK8 Families/FCAC Members)
Afterschool Art w/ MCA
The MCA's beloved after school art program is back, in a new location! We're teaming with French Creek Arts Collective to host classes in their Cussewago Square studio. Participants will spend 8 weeks immersed in art projects that explore a variety of media and techniques!
Wednesdays, September 17- November 12, 4:00-5:30
Ages 7+
Fee per session: $220/ 8-week session
Instructor: Kate Baker
Space is limited to 12 students
Payment can be made via cash or check (made out to French Creek Arts Collective) or by credit card (transaction fees apply).
Poetic Evenings
Celebrate the ninth anniversary of Poetic Evenings with us!
Bring a friend, poems, original songs, music, or art to share… or just come to listen.
Grab dinner at Dominico or sign ups start at 7pm.
Intro to Urban Sketching
This three-hour workshop will introduce the basics of urban sketching- exploring perspective, composition, and structure.
Participants will be led through the process of creating their own fully colored illustration.
All participants should bring a reference photo of a favorite building, house, or structure!
The cost is $35 per participant and covers all materials.
Art Lab
With an emphasis on process over product, students will experiment with new media and techniques in a low-pressure environment.
September 9-30 - Play with Prints
October 7-28 - Upcycled Artwork
November 4-25 - Fantastic Fibers
Open to ages 6-12
Tuesdays in September-November
3:30-4:30
Learning Center K-8 School
275 Terrace St. Ext MdvL, PA
$80/ 4 wk session (Community)
$60/ 4 wk session (LCK8 Families/FCAC Members)
Afterschool Art w/ MCA
The MCA's beloved after school art program is back, in a new location! We're teaming with French Creek Arts Collective to host classes in their Cussewago Square studio. Participants will spend 8 weeks immersed in art projects that explore a variety of media and techniques!
Wednesdays, September 17- November 12, 4:00-5:30
Ages 7+
Fee per session: $220/ 8-week session
Instructor: Kate Baker
Space is limited to 12 students
Payment can be made via cash or check (made out to French Creek Arts Collective) or by credit card (transaction fees apply).
Woodland Fairy Workshop
Join instructor Katie Wickert for an afternoon of nature-inspired fun as we use natural materials to craft woodland fairy sculptures!
Materials will be available, but feel free to hit the nearby Lincoln Ave Park trails beforehand and collect any sticks, leaves, and rocks you may want to use.
Art Lab
With an emphasis on process over product, students will experiment with new media and techniques in a low-pressure environment.
September 9-30 - Play with Prints
October 7-28 - Upcycled Artwork
November 4-25 - Fantastic Fibers
Open to ages 6-12
Tuesdays in September-November
3:30-4:30
Learning Center K-8 School
275 Terrace St. Ext MdvL, PA
$80/ 4 wk session (Community)
$60/ 4 wk session (LCK8 Families/FCAC Members)
Meadville Zine Conspiracy
The word zine has come to represent a range of small-batch, DIY, “magazine-like” publications in terms of form and content. We’re creating one to showcase writers, artists, photographers, poets, and creators in the Meadville area!
We meet every second and fourth Tuesday from 6-7… join us!
Afterschool Art w/ MCA
The MCA's beloved after school art program is back, in a new location! We're teaming with French Creek Arts Collective to host classes in their Cussewago Square studio. Participants will spend 8 weeks immersed in art projects that explore a variety of media and techniques!
Wednesdays, September 17- November 12, 4:00-5:30
Ages 7+
Fee per session: $220/ 8-week session
Instructor: Kate Baker
Space is limited to 12 students
Payment can be made via cash or check (made out to French Creek Arts Collective) or by credit card (transaction fees apply).
Open Studio
Bring a project to work on in our space, or use materials from our designated Open Studio shelves.
Free for Headwater-, Estuary-, and Watershed-level members/ $10 for non-members.
Art Lab
With an emphasis on process over product, students will experiment with new media and techniques in a low-pressure environment.
September 9-30 - Play with Prints
October 7-28 - Upcycled Artwork
November 4-25 - Fantastic Fibers
Open to ages 6-12
Tuesdays in September-November
3:30-4:30
Learning Center K-8 School
275 Terrace St. Ext MdvL, PA
$80/ 4 wk session (Community)
$60/ 4 wk session (LCK8 Families/FCAC Members)
Afterschool Art w/ MCA
The MCA's beloved after school art program is back, in a new location! We're teaming with French Creek Arts Collective to host classes in their Cussewago Square studio. Participants will spend 8 weeks immersed in art projects that explore a variety of media and techniques!
Wednesdays, September 17- November 12, 4:00-5:30
Ages 7+
Fee per session: $220/ 8-week session
Instructor: Kate Baker
Space is limited to 12 students
Payment can be made via cash or check (made out to French Creek Arts Collective) or by credit card (transaction fees apply).
October Cookbook Club
October’s theme is TBD.
Join the French Creek Arts Collective for their monthly cookbook club! Here's how it works: borrow a cookbook from the library, choose a recipe to try at home, then bring the dish and the cookbook to our potluck gathering. This is a great opportunity to try new foods, find new inspiration, and meet other cooking enthusiasts! Please bring dishes and flatware for yourself and your guests to reduce waste! No RSVP required.
Art Lab
With an emphasis on process over product, students will experiment with new media and techniques in a low-pressure environment.
September 9-30 - Play with Prints
October 7-28 - Upcycled Artwork
November 4-25 - Fantastic Fibers
Open to ages 6-12
Tuesdays in September-November
3:30-4:30
Learning Center K-8 School
275 Terrace St. Ext MdvL, PA
$80/ 4 wk session (Community)
$60/ 4 wk session (LCK8 Families/FCAC Members)
Meadville Zine Conspiracy
The word zine has come to represent a range of small-batch, DIY, “magazine-like” publications in terms of form and content. We’re creating one to showcase writers, artists, photographers, poets, and creators in the Meadville area!
We meet every second and fourth Tuesday from 6-7… join us!
Afterschool Art w/ MCA
The MCA's beloved after school art program is back, in a new location! We're teaming with French Creek Arts Collective to host classes in their Cussewago Square studio. Participants will spend 8 weeks immersed in art projects that explore a variety of media and techniques!
Wednesdays, September 17- November 12, 4:00-5:30
Ages 7+
Fee per session: $220/ 8-week session
Instructor: Kate Baker
Space is limited to 12 students
Payment can be made via cash or check (made out to French Creek Arts Collective) or by credit card (transaction fees apply).
Afterschool Art w/ MCA
The MCA's beloved after school art program is back, in a new location! We're teaming with French Creek Arts Collective to host classes in their Cussewago Square studio. Participants will spend 8 weeks immersed in art projects that explore a variety of media and techniques!
Wednesdays, September 17- November 12, 4:00-5:30
Ages 7+
Fee per session: $220/ 8-week session
Instructor: Kate Baker
Space is limited to 12 students
Payment can be made via cash or check (made out to French Creek Arts Collective) or by credit card (transaction fees apply).
Afterschool Art w/ MCA
The MCA's beloved after school art program is back, in a new location! We're teaming with French Creek Arts Collective to host classes in their Cussewago Square studio. Participants will spend 8 weeks immersed in art projects that explore a variety of media and techniques!
Wednesdays, September 17- November 12, 4:00-5:30
Ages 7+
Fee per session: $220/ 8-week session
Instructor: Kate Baker
Space is limited to 12 students
Payment can be made via cash or check (made out to French Creek Arts Collective) or by credit card (transaction fees apply).
November Crafty Hour
Join us for our February Crafty Hour! Bring a project to work on (or just come to hang out!), grab a drink, and spend an afternoon in the company of other creatives.
November Cookbook Club
November’s theme is TBD.
Join the French Creek Arts Collective for their monthly cookbook club! Here's how it works: borrow a cookbook from the library, choose a recipe to try at home, then bring the dish and the cookbook to our potluck gathering. This is a great opportunity to try new foods, find new inspiration, and meet other cooking enthusiasts! Please bring dishes and flatware for yourself and your guests to reduce waste! No RSVP required.
December Cookbook Club
December’s theme is TBD.
Join the French Creek Arts Collective for their monthly cookbook club! Here's how it works: borrow a cookbook from the library, choose a recipe to try at home, then bring the dish and the cookbook to our potluck gathering. This is a great opportunity to try new foods, find new inspiration, and meet other cooking enthusiasts! Please bring dishes and flatware for yourself and your guests to reduce waste! No RSVP required.
December Crafty Hour
Join us for our February Crafty Hour! Bring a project to work on (or just come to hang out!), grab a drink, and spend an afternoon in the company of other creatives.
Afterschool Art w/ MCA
The MCA's beloved after school art program is back, in a new location! We're teaming with French Creek Arts Collective to host classes in their Cussewago Square studio. Participants will spend 8 weeks immersed in art projects that explore a variety of media and techniques!
Wednesdays, September 17- November 12, 4:00-5:30
Ages 7+
Fee per session: $220/ 8-week session
Instructor: Kate Baker
Space is limited to 12 students
Payment can be made via cash or check (made out to French Creek Arts Collective) or by credit card (transaction fees apply).
Art Lab
With an emphasis on process over product, students will experiment with new media and techniques in a low-pressure environment.
September 9-30 - Play with Prints
October 7-28 - Upcycled Artwork
November 4-25 - Fantastic Fibers
Open to ages 6-12
Tuesdays in September-November
3:30-4:30
Learning Center K-8 School
275 Terrace St. Ext MdvL, PA
$80/ 4 wk session (Community)
$60/ 4 wk session (LCK8 Families/FCAC Members)
Open Studio
Bring a project to work on in our space, or use materials from our designated Open Studio shelves.
Free for Headwater-, Estuary-, and Watershed-level members/ $10 for non-members.
Backyard Bird Basics
Backyard Bird Basics: How to Illustrate Birds
Do you love birds? Have you ever wanted to learn how to draw them, or improve upon your bird drawing skills? Then this class is for you!
Join Brooke Brace during this 3-hour workshop on the basics of bird anatomy. We'll focus on both defining and similar features of different types of backyard birds. You will sketch several birds in various poses, then create a final piece with ink and high flow acrylics.
This guided, step-by-step class is ideal for people 12 years and older. Beginner to intermediate friendly. All materials provided.
Cost: $35 per participant
Register and reserve your spot today!
Drawing Club
Drawing Club is a time to socialize, practice technique, try a new medium, and break creative blocks. Bring your favorite supplies, or use some of ours, and join host Ashley Cloud, who will provide a prompt for each session!
Drawing Club is free for all Headwater, Estuary, and Watershed level members/ $5 for non-members.
Meadville Zine Conspiracy
The word zine has come to represent a range of small-batch, DIY, “magazine-like” publications in terms of form and content. We’re creating one to showcase writers, artists, photographers, poets, and creators in the Meadville area!
We meet every second and fourth Tuesday from 6-7… join us!
Open Studio
Bring a project to work on in our space, or use materials from our designated Open Studio shelves.
Free for Headwater-, Estuary-, and Watershed-level members/ $10 for non-members.
Art Lab
With an emphasis on process over product, students will experiment with new media and techniques in a low-pressure environment.
September 9-30 - Play with Prints
October 7-28 - Upcycled Artwork
November 4-25 - Fantastic Fibers
Open to ages 6-12
Tuesdays in September-November
3:30-4:30
Learning Center K-8 School
275 Terrace St. Ext MdvL, PA
$80/ 4 wk session (Community)
$60/ 4 wk session (LCK8 Families/FCAC Members)
Open Studio
Bring a project to work on in our space, or use materials from our designated Open Studio shelves.
Free for Headwater-, Estuary-, and Watershed-level members/ $10 for non-members.
Open Studio
Bring a project to work on in our space, or use materials from our designated Open Studio shelves.
Free for Headwater-, Estuary-, and Watershed-level members/ $10 for non-members.
Cyanotype Printmaking
Sun Printing: Make Art with Sunlight!
Cyanotype, also known as sun printing, is a fun and easy alternative photography process that uses the power of sunlight to create beautiful blue-and-white images. This technique dates back to the 1800s and is perfect for capturing the delicate shapes of plants, found objects, or cut paper silhouettes.
During Sun Printing, taught by Heather Brand, you'll learn how to coat paper with cyanotype solution, arrange your composition, and expose it to sunlight to develop your image. You’ll leave with several finished prints and a new appreciation for this magical, hands-on process. Participants are encouraged to bring their own small objects, such as leaves, flowers, fabrics, lace, keys, or paper cutouts, to use in their prints. A variety of materials will also be provided, so there will be plenty to choose from!
This three-hour workshop is designed for beginners, no experience necessary!
The cost is $35 per participant and includes all materials.
This workshop is suited for ages 12 and up. Participation will be limited to 12 attendees.
Register and reserve your space today!
Heather Brand is a visual artist and Associate Professor of Art at Allegheny College in Meadville, PA. Her work explores the ways we categorize, collect, and display objects from the natural world, often drawing on themes of preservation and domesticity. She is passionate about making creative techniques accessible to artists of all ages and backgrounds.
August Cookbook Club
August’s theme is TBD.
Join the French Creek Arts Collective for their monthly cookbook club! Here's how it works: borrow a cookbook from the library, choose a recipe to try at home, then bring the dish and the cookbook to our potluck gathering. This is a great opportunity to try new foods, find new inspiration, and meet other cooking enthusiasts! Please bring dishes and flatware for yourself and your guests to reduce waste! No RSVP required.
Meadville Zine Conspiracy
The word zine has come to represent a range of small-batch, DIY, “magazine-like” publications in terms of form and content. We’re creating one to showcase writers, artists, photographers, poets, and creators in the Meadville area!
We meet every second and fourth Tuesday from 6-7… join us!
Open Jam
Bring an instrument and make music with us! This event is cohosted with the Meadville Council on the Arts.
Free for FCAC members/ $5 donation to the MCA for community members.
August Crafty Hour
Join us for our February Crafty Hour! Bring a project to work on (or just come to hang out!), grab a drink, and spend an afternoon in the company of other creatives.
Crafternoons: Kids' Art Club
Afternoon workshops for kids!
Each week, we’ll complete a different project exploring a different medium and technique! Pick one, or sign up for all three!
August 6: Cheeseburger Collages
August 13: Pastel Donuts
August 20: Paint Your Cake and Eat it too!
About the Artists
Emily Cicora is an illustrator and teaching artist at the Learning Center K-8 School in Meadville.
Workshop Details
FCAC Studio, Cussewago Square, Meadville PA
Wednesdays, August 6-20
3:30-5:00 PM
Open to Ages 6 to 12
Workshop Fee: $20
Crafternoons- Kids' Art Club (Painted Rock Tic Tac Toe)
Afternoon workshops for kids!
Each week, we’ll complete a different project exploring a different medium and technique! Pick one, or sign up for all four!
July 9: Watercolor Geodes
July 16: Tie Dye Bandanas
July 23: Eraser Stamp Sketchbooks
July 30: Painted Rock Tic Tac Toe
About the Artists
Emily Cicora is an illustrator and teaching artist at the Learning Center K-8 School in Meadville.
Workshop Details
FCAC Studio, Cussewago Square, Meadville PA
Wednesdays, July 9-30
3:30-5:00 PM
Open to Ages 8 to 13
Workshop Fee: $20
Ink Illustrations w/ Brooke Brace
Create a colorful painting with ink!
You may be surprised to find that ink isn't just for pens. In fact, ink is an incredibly versatile medium for creating designs and illustrations. High-pigmented and permanent, ink may become a new favorite in your art routine.
During Ink Illustrations taught by Brooke Brace, you will learn how to create art using brushes, acrylic ink, drawing ink, and pen. You may bring a photo for reference, use examples provided, or freehand your piece.
This three-hour workshop is for beginners and intermediate participants alike.
The cost is $35 per participant and covers all materials.
This workshop is suited for ages 12 and up. Participation will be limited to 12 attendees.
Register and reserve your space today!"
Workshop Details:
Location: FCAC Studio in Cussewago Square, Meadville, PA
Open to Ages 12 and up
Workshop Fee: $35
Sunday, July 27 @ 1-4pm
About the Artist:
Born and raised in northwestern Pennsylvania, Brooke has always been invested and passionate about her artwork. Known for her colorful palette choices, Brooke specializes in mixed media illustrations with an emphasis in animals, nature, and simple life settings. Taking inspiration from her personal life, Brooke loves to tell a story in all of her artwork.
Epic Quest (Day 5)
The French Creek Arts Collective and The Learning Center K-8 School are teaming up for a truly fantastical summer adventure!
Imagination will come to life as campers step into a vibrant fantasy world filled with epic quests, mythical creatures, and heroic adventures. Each camper creates their own unique character—like a brave knight, clever rogue, or powerful mage—and embarks on story-driven missions that unfold across forests, castles, and enchanted villages.
With hand-crafted costumes, cardboard-forged weapons, and guided storytelling, campers learn teamwork, creativity, and problem-solving in an immersive, screen-free environment. It’s a summer experience that blends the excitement of live theater with the thrill of outdoor adventure!
Epic Quest will take place July 21-25 from 9:00-3:00. It is open to students entering grades 4-8. Camp fee is $200.
Epic Quest will be led by Mitchell King as Game Master, and Emily Cicora, as Facilitator.
Mitchell is an accomplished actor and director, and longtime Dungeons and Dragons enthusiast. You may have seen him in the Academy Theater's recent productions of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and The Producers.
Emily is a teaching artist at LCK8 and has helped to create props, sets, and costumes for many local theater productions, most recently the set for Meadville Community Theater's Wonderland Project.
Contact Emily (emily@learningcenterk8.org) with questions.
Epic Quest (Day 4)
The French Creek Arts Collective and The Learning Center K-8 School are teaming up for a truly fantastical summer adventure!
Imagination will come to life as campers step into a vibrant fantasy world filled with epic quests, mythical creatures, and heroic adventures. Each camper creates their own unique character—like a brave knight, clever rogue, or powerful mage—and embarks on story-driven missions that unfold across forests, castles, and enchanted villages.
With hand-crafted costumes, cardboard-forged weapons, and guided storytelling, campers learn teamwork, creativity, and problem-solving in an immersive, screen-free environment. It’s a summer experience that blends the excitement of live theater with the thrill of outdoor adventure!
Epic Quest will take place July 21-25 from 9:00-3:00. It is open to students entering grades 4-8. Camp fee is $200.
Epic Quest will be led by Mitchell King as Game Master, and Emily Cicora, as Facilitator.
Mitchell is an accomplished actor and director, and longtime Dungeons and Dragons enthusiast. You may have seen him in the Academy Theater's recent productions of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and The Producers.
Emily is a teaching artist at LCK8 and has helped to create props, sets, and costumes for many local theater productions, most recently the set for Meadville Community Theater's Wonderland Project.
Contact Emily (emily@learningcenterk8.org) with questions.
July Cookbook Club
July’s theme is Celebrity Chef Concoctions- bring a recipe from a cookbook by a celebrity chef.
Join the French Creek Arts Collective for their monthly cookbook club! Here's how it works: borrow a cookbook from the library, choose a recipe to try at home, then bring the dish and the cookbook to our potluck gathering. This is a great opportunity to try new foods, find new inspiration, and meet other cooking enthusiasts! Please bring dishes and flatware for yourself and your guests to reduce waste! No RSVP required.
Crafternoons- Kids' Art Club (Eraser Stamp Sketchbooks)
Afternoon workshops for kids!
Each week, we’ll complete a different project exploring a different medium and technique! Pick one, or sign up for all four!
July 9: Watercolor Geodes
July 16: Tie Dye Bandanas
July 23: Eraser Stamp Sketchbooks
July 30: Painted Rock Tic Tac Toe
About the Artists
Emily Cicora is an illustrator and teaching artist at the Learning Center K-8 School in Meadville.
Workshop Details
FCAC Studio, Cussewago Square, Meadville PA
Wednesdays, July 9-30
3:30-5:00 PM
Open to Ages 8 to 13
Workshop Fee: $20
Epic Quest (Day 3)
The French Creek Arts Collective and The Learning Center K-8 School are teaming up for a truly fantastical summer adventure!
Imagination will come to life as campers step into a vibrant fantasy world filled with epic quests, mythical creatures, and heroic adventures. Each camper creates their own unique character—like a brave knight, clever rogue, or powerful mage—and embarks on story-driven missions that unfold across forests, castles, and enchanted villages.
With hand-crafted costumes, cardboard-forged weapons, and guided storytelling, campers learn teamwork, creativity, and problem-solving in an immersive, screen-free environment. It’s a summer experience that blends the excitement of live theater with the thrill of outdoor adventure!
Epic Quest will take place July 21-25 from 9:00-3:00. It is open to students entering grades 4-8. Camp fee is $200.
Epic Quest will be led by Mitchell King as Game Master, and Emily Cicora, as Facilitator.
Mitchell is an accomplished actor and director, and longtime Dungeons and Dragons enthusiast. You may have seen him in the Academy Theater's recent productions of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and The Producers.
Emily is a teaching artist at LCK8 and has helped to create props, sets, and costumes for many local theater productions, most recently the set for Meadville Community Theater's Wonderland Project.
Contact Emily (emily@learningcenterk8.org) with questions.
Epic Quest (Day 2)
The French Creek Arts Collective and The Learning Center K-8 School are teaming up for a truly fantastical summer adventure!
Imagination will come to life as campers step into a vibrant fantasy world filled with epic quests, mythical creatures, and heroic adventures. Each camper creates their own unique character—like a brave knight, clever rogue, or powerful mage—and embarks on story-driven missions that unfold across forests, castles, and enchanted villages.
With hand-crafted costumes, cardboard-forged weapons, and guided storytelling, campers learn teamwork, creativity, and problem-solving in an immersive, screen-free environment. It’s a summer experience that blends the excitement of live theater with the thrill of outdoor adventure!
Epic Quest will take place July 21-25 from 9:00-3:00. It is open to students entering grades 4-8. Camp fee is $200.
Epic Quest will be led by Mitchell King as Game Master, and Emily Cicora, as Facilitator.
Mitchell is an accomplished actor and director, and longtime Dungeons and Dragons enthusiast. You may have seen him in the Academy Theater's recent productions of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and The Producers.
Emily is a teaching artist at LCK8 and has helped to create props, sets, and costumes for many local theater productions, most recently the set for Meadville Community Theater's Wonderland Project.
Contact Emily (emily@learningcenterk8.org) with questions.
Epic Quest (Day 1)
The French Creek Arts Collective and The Learning Center K-8 School are teaming up for a truly fantastical summer adventure!
Imagination will come to life as campers step into a vibrant fantasy world filled with epic quests, mythical creatures, and heroic adventures. Each camper creates their own unique character—like a brave knight, clever rogue, or powerful mage—and embarks on story-driven missions that unfold across forests, castles, and enchanted villages.
With hand-crafted costumes, cardboard-forged weapons, and guided storytelling, campers learn teamwork, creativity, and problem-solving in an immersive, screen-free environment. It’s a summer experience that blends the excitement of live theater with the thrill of outdoor adventure!
Epic Quest will take place July 21-25 from 9:00-3:00. It is open to students entering grades 4-8. Camp fee is $200.
Epic Quest will be led by Mitchell King as Game Master, and Emily Cicora, as Facilitator.
Mitchell is an accomplished actor and director, and longtime Dungeons and Dragons enthusiast. You may have seen him in the Academy Theater's recent productions of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and The Producers.
Emily is a teaching artist at LCK8 and has helped to create props, sets, and costumes for many local theater productions, most recently the set for Meadville Community Theater's Wonderland Project.
Contact Emily (emily@learningcenterk8.org) with questions.
Crafternoons- Kids' Art Club (Tie Dye Bandanas)
Afternoon workshops for kids!
Each week, we’ll complete a different project exploring a different medium and technique! Pick one, or sign up for all four!
July 9: Watercolor Geodes
July 16: Tie Dye Bandanas
July 23: Eraser Stamp Sketchbooks
July 30: Painted Rock Tic Tac Toe
About the Artists
Emily Cicora is an illustrator and teaching artist at the Learning Center K-8 School in Meadville.
Workshop Details
FCAC Studio, Cussewago Square, Meadville PA
Wednesdays, July 9-30
3:30-5:00 PM
Open to Ages 8 to 13
Workshop Fee: $20
Urban Sketching, On Location! w/ Cruz Dragosavac
Explore the world of Urban Sketching!
This three-hour, on-location workshop will introduce the basics of urban sketching- exploring perspective, composition, and structure while admiring historic architecture of downtown Meadville!
Participants will be led through the process of creating their own fully colored illustration using pencils, ink markers, and fineliner pens.
About the Instructor
Cruz Dragosavac is a graphic designer and illustrator. His collection of urban sketching from the Meadville area can be seen in his newly released book, Sketching.
Details
Open to Ages 16+, Limited to 12 participants
Tuesday, July 15, 5:30-8:30pm
Market House Patio, Meadville, PA
Workshop Fee: $25 (members)/ $35 (nonmembers)
Register here.
Sip 'N Stab: 2D Needle Felting
Paint with Fiber!
Beat the summer heat with wool and creativity in this beginner-friendly 2D needle felting class! You'll learn the basics of needle felting, an oddly soothing hobby, all while crafting your own wool painting of the summertime night sky. No experience needed, just your creativity and a bit of poking fun (literally). Leave with a finished piece perfect for framing or gifting!
Light refreshments will be provided, including flavored waters and mocktails! BYOB
Workshop Details:
Location: FCAC Studio in Cussewago Square, Meadville, PA
Open to Ages 14 and up
Workshop Fee: $35
Sunday, July 13 @ 1-4pm
About the Artist:
This workshop will be led by fiber artist Katie Wickert. Along with her fiber art practice, Katie is an avid birdwatcher and the photographer behind Wild Heron Photography.
Crafternoons- Kids' Art Club (Watercolor Geodes)
Afternoon workshops for kids!
Each week, we’ll complete a different project exploring a different medium and technique! Pick one, or sign up for all four!
July 9: Watercolor Geodes
July 16: Tie Dye Bandanas
July 23: Eraser Stamp Sketchbooks
July 30: Painted Rock Tic Tac Toe
About the Artists
Emily Cicora is an illustrator and teaching artist at the Learning Center K-8 School in Meadville.
Workshop Details
FCAC Studio, Cussewago Square, Meadville PA
Wednesdays, July 9-30
3:30-5:00 PM
Open to Ages 8 to 13
Workshop Fee: $20
June Cookbook Club
June’s theme is Pop Culture Provisions: Bring a dish inspired by a tv show, movie, or video game!
Join the French Creek Arts Collective for their monthly cookbook club! Here's how it works: borrow a cookbook from the library, choose a recipe to try at home, then bring the dish and the cookbook to our potluck gathering. This is a great opportunity to try new foods, find new inspiration, and meet other cooking enthusiasts! Please bring dishes and flatware for yourself and your guests to reduce waste! No RSVP required.