Walk in the Woods is an immersive, three-part musical experience that invites the audience to wander through the gallery, experiencing music as a natural counterpart to the art around them. The performance balances composed structure with spontaneous improvisation. Musicians will be positioned throughout the gallery, allowing the audience to move freely and experience the music from different perspectives—much like walking through the woods and listening to the surrounding sounds. As the audience strolls and explores the artwork, they will be enveloped in a soundscape that flows naturally, intuitively responding to the space and environment.

The piece unfolds in three distinct sections:

1. Birdsong – The opening, filled with light, fluttering sounds, evokes the delicate calls of birds at dawn, setting a peaceful, contemplative tone.

2. Harmonics – A shift into ethereal harmonies creates a space where subtle overtones and resonances bring an otherworldly quality to the soundscape.

3. Melody in Lydian Dominant Mode – The final section introduces a bold, soaring melody in Lydian Dominant mode, offering a sense of movement and resolution, while retaining a sense of open, expansive energy.

$10 ADMISSION FEE

THURSDAY, APRIL 10TH 5:30-8:00PM

Join LAV Resident Artist for a one-day workshop where you will learn paper marbling, including its history, tools, and techniques. Participants will create 7-9 marbled papers through hands-on practice. No experience is needed—just curiosity and creativity. Comfortable clothing is recommended, and aprons and non-latex gloves will be provided for potential paint splashes.

Classes held March 8th, April 5th and May 3rd

10:00AM-4:00PM (with a 30-45 min break for lunch - participants should bring lunch or money to purchase at a local restaurant)

$135/Person. All supplies included

(Class limited to 6 students)

Collage is the art of assembling materials like paper, photographs, and fabric to create unique compositions. It’s a process of creative discovery, linking seemingly unrelated elements to form personal expressions. With diverse backgrounds and perspectives, participants—beginners and experienced artists alike—learn from each other while exploring new ways of seeing and making art.

Originating from Max Ernst’s papier collé technique, collage was embraced by Dadaists to merge disparate materials into meaningful designs. In this workshop, we’ll experiment with layering colored papers, newsprint, tickets, string, and fabric, transforming everyday objects into compelling visual stories.

Through playful exploration, we’ll challenge perspectives—altering contexts, adding or subtracting elements, and integrating paint or crayon for a mixed-media approach. From abstract patterns to figurative imagery, participants will build compositions through repetition, superimposition, and textural contrasts. Found objects, discarded items, and unexpected materials will be assembled into dynamic 3D structures.

Collage is more than an art form—it’s a way of thinking, a visual meditation on emotion, experience, and identity. Keep an artist journal, experiment, and embrace creativity as a lifelong skill. Join us to play, explore, and spark new artistic possibilities!

Thursday, May 15th 6-8PM

$35/person. All supplies incuded

A 6-week, multi-genre expressive writing class. Discover how visual art elevates your writing. Beginning and experienced writers are welcome. Through craft essays, open discussions, artists talks, anchor texts, curated prompts, and instructor feedback, find yourself and your stories among the compelling work at Lancaster Art Vault.  

Class 1 Embrace Ekphrasis - Thursday, March 13, 6-8PM “Description” in Greek. An ekphrastic poem is a vivid description of a scene or, more commonly, a work of art. Through the imaginative act of narrating and reflecting on the “action” of a painting or sculpture, the poet may amplify and expand its meaning.

Class 2 Produce a Prose Poem - Thursday, March 20, 6-8PM  Prose poetry is a hybrid genre of prose and poetry. As a result, it has characteristics of both. Prose poetry is written like prose, in paragraphs rather than verse, but contains the characteristics of poetry, such as meter, language play, and a focus on images rather than narrative, plot, and character.

Class 3 Focus on Flash Nonfiction - Thursday, March 27, 6-8PM. Flash nonfiction usually runs between 500 to 1,000 words. Flash fiction goes by multiple names—microfiction, short-shorts, quick fiction, immediate fiction, and sudden fiction—and rambles through a variety of genres. Flash nonfiction focuses on memoir, essay, and factual writing. It contains a flashpoint in which readers are surprised by a sudden shift or startling moment. 

Class 4 Have Fun with Flash Fiction - Thursday, April 3, 6-8PM. Flash fiction usually runs between 500 to 1,000 words.  The end of a flash fiction story must surprise the reader in some way. Flash often offers a resolution to the story that inverts themes, uncovers ironies, or offers unexpected dualities. 

Class 5 Discover Dialogue Poems - Thursday, April 10, 6-8PM. Dialogue poems are conversations between two or more entities to discuss a controversial, or multifaceted, topic using poetic elements and techniques. While a conversation is at its root, a dialogue poem should enchant the reader’s ear and mind, be not only rhythmic but thought-provoking.

Class 6 Spread the Magic - Thursday, May 8, 6-8PM. Invite friends and family to hear and celebrate your words among the art that inspired them in a class performance. Participants will share completed work and receive written feedback from the instructor as well as an individualized list of potential journals for future publication based on your style and portfolio of work from the class. 

2nd and 4th Tuesday of every month from 6-9PM

Join Lancaster Art Vault for a Figure Drawing session with a live model for beginner and experienced artists (Adults 18+ only). Next Sessions: Tuesday, February 11, February 25, March 11, & March 25.

Sessions are uninstructed & artists must bring their own drawing/painting supplies. Tables and easels are available.

Each session is 3 hours and costs $20. Payment can be made upon arrival at the front desk (cash or card) or through the website

Lancaster Art Vault is located at 100 North Queen Street, Lancaster.

Email Info@LancasterArtVault.com for more information.