York Art Association

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CHILDREN'S & YOUTH PROGRAMS

  • Session 1: DRAWING & PAINTING FOR HOMESCHOOLERS (6-10) with Jessie Groft

    • Friday, August 28, 2026
    • Friday, September 18, 2026
    • 4 sessions
    • 220 S Marshal St York Pa 17402
    • 12
    • 4 registrants
    Registration is closed

    FRIDAYS |August 28th-September 18th|10am-12pm | Beginners | $60M $70NM

    Ages 6-10

    Registration Closes 8/21/26

    Young artists will learn basic techniques in drawing and painting. During each session, students will be encouraged to work on a drawing or painting inspired by the style of a famous artist. Step-by-step instruction and demonstration provided to guide your budding artist along. 

    All supplies provided.




    YESENIA "JESSIE" GROFT began her artistic journey as a child, often drawing alongside her father as he created beautiful oil paintings. Her love for painting was rekindled several years ago while attending a paint night with friends.

    What began as a simple hobby developed into a motivating passion. As an artist, Jessie continues to hone in her style and technique. She learned techniques through tried and true methods, such as the Charles Bargue drawing course and sight-size.

    As an instructor, she seeks to enthusiastically share her heartfelt belief that we all can learn to draw and paint to some degree – it just takes time to patiently learn and practice. She teaches her students to be willing to try new things and not to fear failure.

    Her favorite mediums are charcoal on paper and acrylic on stretched or wooden canvas.
    She is a proud member of the York Art Association where she teaches youth classes.


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  • Session 1: DRAWING & PAINTING FOR HOMESCHOOLERS (11-15) with Jessie Groft

    • Friday, August 28, 2026
    • 1:00 PM
    • Friday, September 18, 2026
    • 3:00 PM
    • 220 S Marshal St York Pa 17402
    • 12
    • 4 registrants
    Registration is closed

    FRIDAYS |August 28th-September 18th|1-3pm | Beginners | $60M $70NM

    Ages 11-15

    Registration Closes 8/21/26

    Young artists will learn basic techniques in drawing and painting. During each session, students will be encouraged to work on a drawing or painting inspired by the style of a famous artist. Step-by-step instruction and demonstration provided to guide your budding artist along. 

    All supplies provided.


    YESENIA "JESSIE" GROFT began her artistic journey as a child, often drawing alongside her father as he created beautiful oil paintings. Her love for painting was rekindled several years ago while attending a paint night with friends.

    What began as a simple hobby developed into a motivating passion. As an artist, Jessie continues to hone in her style and technique. She learned techniques through tried and true methods, such as the Charles Bargue drawing course and sight-size.

    As an instructor, she seeks to enthusiastically share her heartfelt belief that we all can learn to draw and paint to some degree – it just takes time to patiently learn and practice. She teaches her students to be willing to try new things and not to fear failure.

    Her favorite mediums are charcoal on paper and acrylic on stretched or wooden canvas.
    She is a proud member of the York Art Association where she teaches youth classes.


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  • DRAWING AND PAINTING FOR CHILDREN (6-10) with Sue Miller

    • Saturday, September 12, 2026
    • 10:00 AM
    • Saturday, October 10, 2026
    • 12:00 PM
    • 220 S Marshal St. York, PA, 17402
    • 10
    • 6 registrants
    Register

    SATURDAYS | 10 - 12 pm | BEGINNER | $90M/$105NM


    Young artists will learn basic techniques in drawing and painting, and explore new methods in their art journals, before applying that method on a drawing or painting. Each session will introduce techniques to help build skills and confidence. Step-by-step instructions and demonstrations will guide your budding artist along.

    All supplies provided.


    SUE MILLER began drawing at a young age, around 7 years old. She would often draw animals, plants, and trees around her house to share with her parents and grandparents. She was mesmerized by the famous artists' works found in books and on TV, admiring the “great masters.”

    Sue continued to grow and learn art forms at York College of PA, graduating with a Bachelor of Science degree. As an artist, she continues to learn techniques from other artists such as David J. Rogers, Bianca Rosen, and Bradley Hendershot, who have influenced the shaping of her own unique style. Her goal is to share her enthusiasm and joy for the arts while encouraging students to learn something new every day. She believes that all students are capable of learning to draw and paint with patience and practice. She is a proud member of the York Art Association.



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  • DRAWING AND PAINTING FOR CHILDREN (11-15) with Sue Miller

    • Saturday, September 12, 2026
    • Saturday, October 10, 2026
    • 5 sessions
    • 220 S Marshal St. York, PA, 17402
    • 16
    • Be the first
    Register

    SATURDAYS | 1- 3 pm | BEGINNER | $90M/$105NM

    Young artists will learn basic techniques in drawing and painting, and explore new methods in their art journals, before applying that method on a drawing or painting. Each session will introduce techniques to help build skills and confidence. Step-by-step instructions and demonstrations will guide your budding artist along.

    All supplies provided.



    SUE MILLER began drawing at a young age, around 7 years old. She would often draw animals, plants, and trees around her house to share with her parents and grandparents. She was mesmerized by the famous artists' works found in books and on TV, admiring the “great masters.”

    Sue continued to grow and learn art forms at York College of PA, graduating with a Bachelor of Science degree. As an artist, she continues to learn techniques from other artists such as David J. Rogers, Bianca Rosen, and Bradley Hendershot, who have influenced the shaping of her own unique style. Her goal is to share her enthusiasm and joy for the arts while encouraging students to learn something new every day. She believes that all students are capable of learning to draw and paint with patience and practice. She is a proud member of the York Art Association.


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  • DRAWING for BEGINNERS (12+) with Jessie Groft

    • Monday, September 14, 2026
    • Monday, October 26, 2026
    • 7 sessions
    • York Art Association 220 S. Marshall St York, PA 17402
    • 12
    • 3 registrants
    Register

    MONDAYS | 6 - 8 pm | BEGINNER | $110M/$130NM

    Registration Closes 9/7/2026


    This class will skip the week of September 28th and Resume the week of October 5th

    Have you ever looked at a beautiful drawing and wished you were born with the talent to do that?  Do you believe drawing well is only for the few who are naturally gifted? Think again! It is a skill that can be developed and mastered with practice and patience! You can learn by training your eyes to see like an artist and then your hands to execute what you see. In this course, students will work at their own pace using tried and true methods demonstrated in class. Learn about proportions, value and perspective by using tools such as grids and sight-size to help you improve your drawing skills. This class is designed for young artists as well as late bloomers - so parents (or grandparents) and kids 10 and up can learn side-by-side!

    SUPPLY LIST: Good quality 9x12 sketchbook (or larger), set of drawing graphite pencils, and a kneaded eraser (suggested, but not required: Tombow mono zero eraser, proportional scale divider)



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  • Session 2: DRAWING & PAINTING FOR HOMESCHOOLERS (6-10)with Jessie Groft

    • Friday, October 02, 2026
    • Friday, October 23, 2026
    • 4 sessions
    • 220 S Marshal St York Pa 17402
    • 16
    • Be the first
    Register

    FRIDAYS |October 2nd- October 23rd|10am-12pm | BEGINNER | $60M $70NM

    Ages 6-10


    Young artists will learn basic techniques in drawing and painting. During each session, students will be encouraged to work on a drawing or painting inspired by the style of a famous artist. Step-by-step instruction and demonstration provided to guide your budding artist along. 

    All supplies provided.




    YESENIA "JESSIE" GROFT began her artistic journey as a child, often drawing alongside her father as he created beautiful oil paintings. Her love for painting was rekindled several years ago while attending a paint night with friends.

    What began as a simple hobby developed into a motivating passion. As an artist, Jessie continues to hone in her style and technique. She learned techniques through tried and true methods, such as the Charles Bargue drawing course and sight-size.

    As an instructor, she seeks to enthusiastically share her heartfelt belief that we all can learn to draw and paint to some degree – it just takes time to patiently learn and practice. She teaches her students to be willing to try new things and not to fear failure.

    Her favorite mediums are charcoal on paper and acrylic on stretched or wooden canvas.
    She is a proud member of the York Art Association where she teaches youth classes.


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  • Session 2: DRAWING & PAINTING FOR HOMESCHOOLERS (11-15)with Jessie Groft

    • Friday, October 02, 2026
    • 1:00 PM
    • Friday, October 23, 2026
    • 3:00 PM
    • 220 S Marshal St York Pa 17402
    • 16
    • Be the first
    Register

    FRIDAYS |October 2nd- October 23rd|1-3pm | BEGINNER | $60M $70NM

    Ages 11-15

    Registration Closes 9/25/26

    Young artists will learn basic techniques in drawing and painting. During each session, students will be encouraged to work on a drawing or painting inspired by the style of a famous artist. Step-by-step instruction and demonstration provided to guide your budding artist along. 

    All supplies provided.




    YESENIA "JESSIE" GROFT began her artistic journey as a child, often drawing alongside her father as he created beautiful oil paintings. Her love for painting was rekindled several years ago while attending a paint night with friends.

    What began as a simple hobby developed into a motivating passion. As an artist, Jessie continues to hone in her style and technique. She learned techniques through tried and true methods, such as the Charles Bargue drawing course and sight-size.

    As an instructor, she seeks to enthusiastically share her heartfelt belief that we all can learn to draw and paint to some degree – it just takes time to patiently learn and practice. She teaches her students to be willing to try new things and not to fear failure.

    Her favorite mediums are charcoal on paper and acrylic on stretched or wooden canvas.
    She is a proud member of the York Art Association where she teaches youth classes.


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