Welcome to the BrainVessel Event page, your hub for creative experiences. Here is where to explore our artist openings, classes, workshops, and other special events. Whether you seek one-on-one lessons, family craft sessions, opening receptions, and workshops or want to host your event, we’ve got you covered.

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Opening Art Reception | Jeff Wiles & Vicki Bricker

Yes, you read it correctly - Two amazing artists in one show.  You don’t want to miss this one! BrainVessel Mechanicsburg will host Two Artist Opening Receptions on Friday and Saturday, with a Matinee from 3-5 pm & Evening 7-9 pm. We welcome all to meet and chat with the artists and browse dozens of [...]

Class | Resin & Alcohol Ink Coasters Class by Miss Meggie Art

BrainVessel Main Gallery 4704 Carlisle Pike, Mechanicsburg, PA, United States

Learn how to create a set of 4, one-of-a-kind resin & alcohol ink coasters in this workshop hosted by Megan Hogeman of Miss Meggie Art! In this class, Megan will teach you the basics of using epoxy resin, the do’s & don’ts & how to create amazing effects with many fun techniques inside of silicone [...]

$95.00

Opening Art Reception | “The Forest in Me” by Sarah Gersbach

BrainVessel Main Gallery 4704 Carlisle Pike, Mechanicsburg, PA, United States

OPENING RECEPTION(S) - Friday & Saturday  | Matinee 3:00-5:00pm  and Evening 7:00-9:00pm “The Forest In Me” series is a visual account of the artist in the forest, and the forest within the artist. My own internal landscapes manifest into the surrounding flora and fauna. The tree, the surface of the bark, the wing of a moth, [...]

Opening Art Reception | 7 Year Anniversary with Jon Carraher

BrainVessel Main Gallery 4704 Carlisle Pike, Mechanicsburg, PA, United States

OPENING RECEPTION(S) – Friday & Saturday  | Matinee 3:00-5:00pm  and Evening 7:00-9:00pm A collection of visions, dreams and imagination of Jon’s mind and otherworldly travels Jon Carraher has been a part of BrainVessel for seven years now. We have collaborated on several art shows, a set of playing cards, and the creation of our BrainVessel satellite shop [...]

Class | Resin & Alcohol Ink Coasters Class by Megan Hogeman

BrainVessel Main Gallery 4704 Carlisle Pike, Mechanicsburg, PA, United States

Learn how to create a set of 4, one-of-a-kind resin & alcohol ink coasters in this workshop hosted by Megan Hogeman of Miss Meggie Art! In this class, Megan will teach you the basics of using epoxy resin, the do’s & don’ts & how to create amazing effects with many fun techniques inside of silicone [...]

$98.00

Opening Art Reception | 70’s Childhood Memories and Other Oil Paintings by Wayne Fettro

BrainVessel Main Gallery 4704 Carlisle Pike, Mechanicsburg, PA, United States

OPENING RECEPTION(S) – Friday, August 18th & Saturday, August 19th  | Matinee 3:00-5:00pm  Evening 7:00-9:00pm (BOTH DAYS) Take a trip down memory lane with Wayne Fettro.  Wayne will have dozens of originals and prints on display of his memories of the 70’s on canvas, along with other amzing original works with a wide variety of subject matter. [...]

Class | Handbuilt Mug Making with Potter Cait Deane

BrainVessel Main Gallery 4704 Carlisle Pike, Mechanicsburg, PA, United States

During this two hour long workshop pottery Artist Cait Deane will be demonstrating step-by step how to make a functional handbuilt mug, and teach participants how to build their own vessel using the slab building technique. During this class for creative adult beginners we will go over constructing and refining their mug, and discuss the [...]

$59.00

Opening Art Reception | “Wildlife in Clay” Carved Stoneware by Cait Deane

BrainVessel Main Gallery 4704 Carlisle Pike, Mechanicsburg, PA, United States

Join us on October 20 & 21, 2023 Matinee 3-5pm and Evening 7-9pm - both days! A collection of platters depicting animals of the Northeast.  Carved from a stoneware clay, this FUNctional artwork illustrates critters playfully chasing each other across the platters. We will have live music and lite fare, wine & beer on hand. [...]

FREE

Opening Art Reception | “Illumination” by Christina Bias

BrainVessel Main Gallery 4704 Carlisle Pike, Mechanicsburg, PA, United States

This show captures nature's glow, that perfect moment of the golden hour, the brilliance of a flower, or the fierce fire in a predator's eyes. My show depicts illuminating moments in a realistic and imaginative way, all with acrylics. Most pieces will be painted on canvas or wood, while others will be depicted on feathers. [...]

I’m fine. Project – Meet the Founders Event & Exhibition – Sponsored by United Concordia Dental

BrainVessel Main Gallery 4704 Carlisle Pike, Mechanicsburg, PA, United States

I'm fine., a phrase we often say when we are not fine, is a statewide community project dedicated to sculpting mental health awareness, conversations, and support through art. Initiated by co-curators Carrie Breschi and Maureen Joyce in 2019, I'm fine. consists of a series of workshops where participants create ceramic masks representing the outward "mask" each [...]

Are you interested in hosting an event yourself?

We accommodate creative team-building workshops, bridal parties, private classes, and other creative project parties for up to 12 people. For walk-about events, such as networking and reception-style gatherings, we can accommodate upwards of 40+ individuals.

If you have an idea, let's Brainstorm at BrainVessel!!!

Contact Doug@BrainVessel.com or call 717-350-2306 to explore opportunities for your special occasion.