Guest Artists

Lancaster Art Room loves to welcome guest artists who offer unique classes.

To book a class with a guest artist, please contact the artist directly.

Lancaster Art Room welcomes artists, of all disciplines in creative arts, to teach a class.   

Please call or fill out the contact form to express interest in teaching your own class.

ALL CLASSES ARE HELD AT LANCASTER ART ROOM

 
 


Carlos Menchon

Artist and Educator - Contact Carlos to register, Payment will reserve your spot.

Carlos is an artist and educator, originally from Spain.  He attended, then taught at a Comic Academy specializing in Comic/Manga art and illustration.  He enjoys creating his own comic characters and giving them life in their own story.

Comic/*Manga Beginner Drawing Class

 

*Manga are comics or graphic novels originating in Japan.

In these 4 lessons, students will learn how to draw characters starting with the most basic level.  They will learn how to draw faces, bodies, hands and clothes for their character. Students will also receive instruction on how to add movement to their character.

The class drawing supplies are included in the price.  Students are asked to bring a folder to keep their art in.  Students are welcome to bring drawing supplies, to add color that is something they would like to do.

Price: $125.00 per person

Dates: Mondays 

Time: 6:30-8:30pm

Spots limited to 7
Email: carlosmenchongil@gmail.com for payment to reserve your spot

Mariah Blank

Mariah Blank is a multidisciplinary artist and educator who moved to Lancaster, Pennsylvania from New York City. Her work is rooted in creativity, connection, and the joy of creating spaces where community can gather and flourish.
Mariah has led art workshops throughout New York City, California, Texas, and Mexico, and her artwork has been exhibited and shared in South Carolina and New York City. Her creative practice is informed by a diverse artistic background: she holds a BFA in Acting and a Master’s in Biblical Counseling, studied fashion design in London, and continued her acting training in
New York through Juilliard, HB Studio, and The Barrow Group. She has also studied fashion illustration, watercolor, and figure drawing at the Art Students League of New York.
As an illustrator, Mariah collaborated with an author team on the children’s book series Forest Hill Friends. She currently teaches upper school art and serves as an adjunct art instructor with Calvary Chapel University.
Whether teaching, making art, or creating a warm and welcoming home, Mariah is passionate about bringing people together through creativity—and is always excited to find new spaces and communities in which to gather, connect, and create.

All of Mariah’s classes must sign up with her, through email. mariah.a.blank@gmail.com

All classes are held at Lancaster Art Room. 1290 Prospect Road, Columbia.

September *Back-To-School Special!:

All Mondays and Wednesdays are pay-per-class $15!

Mariah is now offering monthly class packages for both Watercolor and Therapeutic Art! Please email and pay in advance to sign up (mariah.a.blank@gmail.com). Both classes can accommodate ten guests ages thirteen and up. All skill levels are welcome and will have individual opportunities to be encouraged, challenged, and grow within a creative community!


Therapeutic Art: 

Mondays: 10:00 –11:30 AM Therapeutic Art Class

Come and join for a time of intentional art making. Each class will center around a thoughtful art prompt where hope and healing can be discovered through the process of making. Various art materials will be provided for guests to create as they explore the theme. We were not made to journey alone; every class will conclude with the opportunity to share outwardly or reflect inwardly on where the making carried you. All materials will be provided; just bring yourself! You have a seat at the table.


Watercolor:

Wednesdays: 7:00-8:30 PM Watercolor Class

Each class will consist of instruction/review, skill development time, and end with a large portion of active painting focusing on the weekly still life composition. This time is for beginner to advanced artists, ages 13 and up. All materials will be provided, however, bringing your own is encouraged so you can continue your work at home. This class is intended for both one-time guests and recurring attendees as the composition will change weekly. Bring yourself, bring a friend, or come to make one; I can’t wait to make something beautiful with you!



Tell and bring your friends, share this with someone who could use a little creative light in their lives, and find a creative home here!


October: 

Therapeutic Art: 4 weekly sessions: $110

Watercolor: 4 weekly sessions $110


November:

Therapeutic Art: 4 weekly sessions $110

Watercolor: 3 weekly sessions (no class the week of Thanksgiving) $90


December:

Therapeutic Art: 3 weekly sessions $90 (no class 12/30)

Watercolor: 4 weekly sessions starting December 2nd $110 or $90 (3 session pricing is available due to Christmas conflicts)


January:

Therapeutic Art: 4 weekly sessions $110

Watercolor: 4 weekly sessions $110


Please email mariah.a.blank@gmail.com to sign up!


Please message Mariah if you have questions about adjusting your package to accommodate schedule conflicts during the month.

 

Check back for future workshops

– Upcycling

– Mail club (letter making and sending)

– Knitting/embroidery/crochet

– Collage

– Fashion Sketching/illustration with a live model in fun clothes