Upcoming Events
Opportunities to Connect, Create, and Collaborate
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).
Photography Club with MCA
Join us each Wednesday from 6-8 as we develop our skills, share our work, and enjoy the company of other photographers and enthusiasts!
This event is free and open to the community.
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.
Macrame Leaf Wall Hanging
Join us for a cozy, crafty Sunday afternoon, and leave with us a spectacular new piece of home decor!
Each participant will learn the knots necessary to create their own macrame leaf wall hanging.
Workshop Fee: $35, includes all materials
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).
Photography Club with MCA
Join us each Wednesday from 6-8 as we develop our skills, share our work, and enjoy the company of other photographers and enthusiasts!
This event is free and open to the community.
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.
Crafty Cats: How to Illustrate Cats
Crafty Cats: How to Illustrate Cats Take your cat drawing skills to the next level with this step-by-step class taught by Brooke Brace. This 3-hour workshop will cover the basics of cat anatomy and gestures. We'll focus on both defining and similar features of different types of cats. You will sketch four cats in various poses, then create a final, mixed-media piece based on the skills you learned. This guided 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!
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)
Photography Club with MCA
Join us each Wednesday from 6-8 as we develop our skills, share our work, and enjoy the company of other photographers and enthusiasts!
This event is free and open to the community.
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.
Marvel Trivia Night!
We’re starting monthly trivia nights at the Arts Collective, and kicking it off with Marvel trivia!
Join us for an evening of fun and friendly competition!
Intro to Gel Plate Printing
In this introductory class on gel plate printing, participants will explore the fundamentals of this versatile, hands-on printmaking technique. Using a gel printing plate as the medium, you'll will learn how to create textured, layered prints with acrylic paints, stencils, and found objects. The class will cover essential tools and materials, demonstrate the process of rolling out ink, and guide students through the steps of making monoprints. Emphasis will be placed on experimenting with different textures and color combinations, while understanding how to achieve beautiful, unique prints with each pull. Whether you are a beginner or looking to refine your skills, this class provides a creative, relaxed environment to explore printmaking in a fun and accessible way.
Workshop Details:
Location: FCAC Studio in Cussewago Square, Meadville, PA
This guided class is ideal for people 12 years and older. Beginner to intermediate friendly. All materials provided.
Workshop Fee: $25
Sunday November 23th, 1-3 pm
Participants are welcome to stay for Open Studio (3-6) after class and continue experimenting with prints! Open Studio fee will apply to non-members.
About the Artist:
Emily is an artist and arts educator creating in Meadville, PA. In addition to her work at the FCAC, she is a teacher at the Learning Center K-8 school and coordinates the Second Saturday Artisan Markets.
Open Jam
Musicians are invited to join us Sunday, November 23 from 3-6pm for an afternoon of music and fun! Bring your instrument and let's make music together. This event is hosted by Hilletje Bashew, and is free for FCAC members, non-members are asked to make a small donation to benefit the the Meadville Council on the Arts.
Our space will also be available for Open Studio Hours during this time. Create some art while enjoying live music!
The French Creek Arts Collective Studio is located at 122 Cussewago Square in Meadville, PA.
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.
This event coincides with our Open Jam- listen to some fantastic live music while you work!
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.
Ladies’ Day Out - Pop Up
Join us and all our downtown Meadville friends for a fabulous day of shopping, dining, and fun! We’ll have a pop up shop set up inside the Trust Building!
Poetic Evenings
Join us as we gather each month to share our writing, songs, and art in a safe, supportive, and encouraging environment. This event is hosted by Dan Hunter.
Signups are at 7pm.
Sharing is not a requirement! Spectators are welcome and encouraged!
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)
Ghost Painting Party
Join us for this two hour-workshop where you will choose an 11x14 canvas landscape and add in your own ghostly figure.
There will be pre-designed ghosts for you to choose from or bring your idea to life with help from our artists.
In addition to the 11x14 canvases, there will be some thrifted originals available
Light refreshments will be served.
Workshop is limited to 20 participants
All ages - 12 and under must be accompanied an adult
The cost is $35 per participant and includes all materials
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.
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)
Fall Harvest Festival
Live music, games, food and drink specials, and artisan vendors will be filling the Square from 11-4.
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.
Monster Makers Craft Night
Gather your ghouls and join us Saturday, October 18 from 6-9pm for an evening of crafting, snack, and fun!
Your ticket includes entry to our studio for a 3-hour crafting session where you can print a tote bag, create a yarn witch wall hanging, piece together a paper moth specimen, sculpt a clay ghost votive, and complete a paint-by-number spooky scene!
Snacks and beverages will be provided. Tickets are $60/ person and spots are limited!
Pumpkin Carving Contest
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.
Fall Harvest Festival
Live music, games, food and drink specials, and artisan vendors will be filling the Square from 11-6.
We’ll be hosting a pumpkin carving contest from 2-4 (pumpkin night glow at dusk) as well as our Monster Makers’ Night from 6-9.
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 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.
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.
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)
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.
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.
Witch Walk - Downtown Meadville
Head to Chestnut St. in Downtown Meadville to check out the Witch Walk event, and stop by our booth to shop our member artists’ work at the Mystic Market! Support local businesses and artists, enjoy live music and performances, and grab a bite to eat or a delicious drink from our many local restaurants and bars.
While the Mystic Market is open to the public, ticket holders get free swag from participating businesses- get your tickets here: https://bit.ly/MIBAwitchwalk2025
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.
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
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.
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.
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).