ALLENTOWN
ART
GROUP

Upcoming Events

Drawing for Beginners

Drawing for Beginners

Saturday 24 May
South Whitehall Township - 10am - 2 Hours
Thomas Nieman
In this class, we will explore the basics of drawing and equip you with the skills needed to create beautiful and expressive artwork.

Our experienced instructor will guide you through the fundamentals of drawing, including perspective, proportion, shading, and composition.

We will also be practicing various forms of Mark Making techniques and hopefully will make an empty page less daunting to fill up.

Perfect for complete beginners.
book now
$47      
Drawing for Beginners

Drawing for Beginners

Saturday 14 June
South Whitehall Township - 10am - 2 Hours
Thomas Nieman
In this class, we will explore the basics of drawing and equip you with the skills needed to create beautiful and expressive artwork.

Our experienced instructor will guide you through the fundamentals of drawing, including perspective, proportion, shading, and composition.

We will also be practicing various forms of Mark Making techniques and hopefully will make an empty page less daunting to fill up.

Perfect for complete beginners.
book now
$47      

Other Nearby Groups

Beginner's Photography Class

Beginner's Photography Class

Saturday 24 May
Lehigh Parkway - 10am - 3 Hours
Allentown Photography Group
Dana Evans
Ready to learn more about your camera and get out of automatic exposure? Now is your chance!

Join us as we break down your camera to help you learn about shutter speed, aperture, ISO and how these settings affect your exposure.

We will then put your new knowledge to the test with the guidance of a professional photographer.
book now
$92      
ABOUT ALLENTOWN
ART
GROUP
Come along to our meetups to improve your art in a relaxed and social atmosphere, and under the guidance of a professional instructor. Complete beginners to experienced artists all welcome.

Our 2 hour meetups are held in a different location each time, usually outdoors.

Bring your own materials which can be anything from pencils or pastels, to watercolour or oils.

If you are a complete beginner all you need to start are a couple of good drawing pencils, a rubber, and a drawing pad.

Who can attend? Open to all skill levels, from beginners to experienced artists. The instructor is there to help everyone.

The meeting point and full details for the day are sent in the booking confirmation email to the email address you provide at time of booking.

Join the Facebook Group here to share your art and enjoy the art of other locals.

You can also subscribe here to receive notifications of upcoming events.

Our meetups and classes are limited to a max of 12 people
REVIEWS
Excellent class- Tom is, by far, the best local art teacher I?ve met. And I?ve met a good number of them. The way he articulated the information and ideas we perfect. I?m not exactly a complete beginner, but this was exactly what I needed. I would take any/all classes he offers. More, please!😀
5/5
MELISSA
2025-05-04
Thought it was a great introduction to painting with acrylics
4/5
Janet
2024-04-21
Picked up some great tips !
5/5
Ana
2024-04-21

I loved the class. Stephen was knowledgeable and very kind as it was a beginner class.
5/5
Jennifer
2024-02-25
Stephen was very interested in teaching us some basics but was willing to go with a topic the group was interested in. I enjoyed his teaching manner and learned a lot. Thanks o much, Stephan!
5/5
Julie
2024-02-25
ARTISTS
Thomas Nieman
I have been producing art since a very young age. My mother and father are both talented visual artists and I have many creative relatives throughout my family. One of my favorite childhood memories occurred in fourth grade in Elmwood Park, NJ when my teacher, Mrs. Wiseman allowed me to create a large part of a life-sized Native American Village Scene in class. I also frequently recall the incredible feeling I experienced when viewing some of the great impressionist and representational paintings for the first time. I recall marveling at the ability of those artists to create elaborate, colorful, three dimensional images from just a few brush strokes on a one dimensional canvas.

Plein air paintings and drawings of landscapes are what I enjoy creating the most. I also enjoy portraits of people and animals too! While I am mostly self-taught, I did complete a semester at Fairleigh Dickinson University as a Fine Arts Major only to switch majors, somewhat regrettably. I have also attended several continuing education workshops at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts - PAFA. As an artist the learning never stops.

https://www.thomasmichaelnieman.com/

Thomas Nieman is available for private bookings

Private tutoring, weddings, portraits, pet portraits and events.

PHOTOS
Knoxville Art Group
2025-05-12
Allentown Art Group
2025-04-25
Title or Location: Franklin Park Building, Allentown PA USA
I was on my way to talk at an art event at the Inkwell Llc, and stopped for a drink at a convenience store. I saw this building and loved it, so I did a painting of it.
Credit: David Ohlerking
Facebook: davidohlerking
Instagram: davidohlerking
Brisbane Art Group
2025-05-12

Allentown Art Group
2025-04-21
Title or Location:
Daffodils and Forsynthia in a small blue vase 9 1/2? x 7 1/2? pastel on sanded paper
Credit: Daffodils and Forsynthia
Facebook: https://www/.Facebook/Tom_Nieman
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tom_nieman_painter
Allentown Art Group
2025-04-14
Title or Location: The Crop Duster
My wife?s grandparents and brother in-law own a farm. My wife spend numerous hours on the farm. This painting is a combination of everything we love about country living. We are animal lovers so I had to include some in my painting. The black cat that is strolling along the gravel road is our cat Oreo.
Credit: Dean Rompella

Tampa Art Group
2025-05-05
Allentown Art Group
2025-04-12
Title or Location: Wishbone Tattoo Company, Bethlehem PA.
This is a charcoal rendition of of tattoo I did recently to explore a heavy black to white contrast instead of the true grey tones the initial reference image and the tattoo had. The original image is a screenshot from the movie Promethius which was a great modern additon to the classic sci-fi movies series Alien.
Credit: Kenneth Wagner
Facebook: Kenny Wagner
Instagram: Art___by__kenny
Tampa Art Group
2025-05-05

Allentown Art Group
2025-03-28
Title or Location: Cherry blossom time
Nothing says springtime like bluebirds and cherry blossoms.
Credit: Kathy Vouglas
San Diego Art Group
2025-05-05
Allentown Art Group
2025-03-21
Title or Location: Springs Twilight
I recently went through a long creative block which tends to happen from time to time . I started researching various painting techniques and found inspiration which sparked me to put my newfound knowledge into motion . Excited, I decided to paint a landscape as nature has always been an inspiration to me as most of my artwork reflects. I embraced a new perspective in creating, which I?m so grateful for . It allows me to express myself and the world around me the way I see it .
Credit: Christine Zerilli
Facebook: Christine Zerilli
Instagram: Christine_zerilli

San Diego Art Group
2025-05-05
McAllen Art Group
2025-05-10
Title or Location: A northern river, water flow and ice
"A Northern river, water flow and ice" (actual size 18x24" oil on panel)I have been fortunate to have a couple of friends who live in the Duluth area. They often walk the area by the Seven Bridges Road and take photos of the streams and river in that area. I saw several of their photos posted and realized the photos tied in strongly with my interest in painting rivers and moving, sometimes turbulent, waters. This one was during the Spring melt a few years back.This painting was shown severa
Credit: Donn Granros
Coventry Art Group
2025-04-14

Colorado Springs Art Group
2025-05-10
Title or Location: Orchids for Mother's Day
Every year, I create a special/unique piece for my mother who died when I was 16. This piece was completed in Viet Nam in 2020. Masters of Today publications (MOT) published it in their "Top Ten Contemporary Artists" art book, edition 4, in 2021.
Credit: John Trinh
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JohnTrinhArtwork/
Coventry Art Group
2025-04-14
Bath Art Group
2025-05-09
Title or Location: Chippenham
Just finished a memorial drawing of the adorable ?Biscuit?, the first of two Shih Tzu portraits I?m doing. Mostly Polychromos pencils on 320mm x 240mm grey pastelmat card. Reference is owner?s photograph.
Credit: Alan Watters
Instagram: @watters.alan

Coventry Art Group
2025-04-14
Minneapolis Art Group
2025-05-08
Title or Location: The Same Path
Oil on canvas, 20x26. The painting depicts an older Buddhist monk holding hand a young mentor walking together to the bright horizon where they can find the simplicity and peace in this life. When I painted with this theme I felt also serenity and calm to soothe my mind. A beautiful therapeutic experience for the artist.
Credit: Nhat Dang
Instagram: artbynhat
Tampa Art Group
2025-04-07

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