UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Penn State’s Center for Arts and Crafts has opened registration for summer art classes and workshops. Beginning the week of July 6, the center will offer a variety of non-credit classes and workshops designed to help participants explore new artistic interests, build creative skills and connect with others through hands-on learning.

Participants can choose from classes in wheel-thrown pottery, watercolor and gouache painting, acrylic painting, stained glass and oil painting. Additional workshops include paint-your-own pottery, ceramics and other creative experiences.

Classes and workshops are taught by Penn State art and art education students, local professional artists and experienced instructors. Offerings are open to beginners as well as those looking to continue developing their artistic skills.

A complete schedule of summer classes and workshops is available on the Center for Arts and Crafts website. Registration is open to Penn State students, faculty and staff with a valid Penn State ID and takes place in 3 Ritenour Building.

A unit in the division of Student Affairs, the Center for Arts and Crafts provides opportunities for students, faculty, and staff to explore creativity through hands-on artistic experiences. Offering classes, workshops and open studio opportunities throughout the year, the center supports artistic exploration, skill development and community building in a welcoming environment for makers of all experience levels.

Penn State Student Affairs supports holistic student success through advocacy, education, engagement and care. With more than 30 programs and units, Student Affairs helps students thrive in and out of the classroom, discover community and belonging, build leadership skills and create lasting memories. All programs and events are open to all students, regardless of sex, gender, sexual orientation, race or other protected class. Student Affairs is committed to building a community of belonging for all. Learn more about Student Affairs programs at studentaffairs.psu.edu.