Oglebay Institute Announces Fall 2026 Classes:
A Season of Creativity, Movement & Discovery Begins September 13
We are gearing up for one of our biggest and most diverse fall seasons yet, and we are inviting community members of all ages to learn, create, perform, explore, and connect. With more than 150 classes and workshops across dance, visual arts, nature, pottery, theater, fitness, and glassmaking, Fall 2026 promises to be a celebration of imagination—and registration officially opens on August 5!
Fall classes begin September 13, so secure your spot early before spots fill up!
A Season for Every Artist, Explorer & Performer
This year’s lineup spans every corner of the arts and nature world:
- Dance: From Baby & Me and Tiny Toes to advanced ballet, hip hop, lyrical, clogging, ballroom, pointe, acrobatics, and pre‑professional training with master instructor Christopher Bandy.
- Performing Arts: Acting, directing, improv, puppetry, musical theatre, and private coaching at Towngate Theatre.
- Visual Arts: Oil painting, portrait painting, stained glass, woodcarving, ceramics, jewelry making, encaustics, gel plate printing, and dozens of hands‑on workshops.
- Pottery: Beginner to advanced wheel‑throwing, hand‑building, Raku firing, and open studio hours.
- Nature Programs: Campfire cooking, night hikes, Roots ’N Shoots, astronomy events, wreath‑making, cocoa & crafting, and seasonal family adventures at the Schrader Environmental Education Center.
- Glassmaking: One‑on‑one paperweight workshops with a professional glassblower at the Museums of Oglebay Institute.
With offerings for toddlers, teens, adults, families, and seniors, Oglebay Institute continues its mission of providing arts experiences for everyone.
Membership Means Savings—and Impact
OI members receive discounts on most classes, free admissions, and special events. Plus, Membership places you in a special group of individuals who believe in arts for all people.
Plus, every class registration supports historic preservation: $5 from each fee goes directly to maintaining Oglebay Institute’s historic buildings—ensuring these cultural landmarks remain vibrant for future generations.
Why Fall 2026 Is the Year to Jump In
This season is packed with new classes, expanded workshops, and rare opportunities:
- NEW Contemporary Lyrical Dance
- NEW Tumbling for Boys
- NEW Walking & Talking on Stage for Adults
- NEW Encaustics workshops with Freddie Bainbridge
- NEW Intergenerational Gel Plate Printing
- Seasonal Favorites: Halloween suncatchers, Christmas gnomes, holiday wreath workshops, and cocoa‑and‑crafting ceramics nights.
Whether you want to stretch your creativity, try something new, meet people, or reconnect with the arts you love, Oglebay Institute has a place for you this fall.
How to Register:
- Online: www.oionline.com/classes
- By Phone:
- Dance: 304‑242‑8807
- Visual & Performing Arts: 304‑242‑7700
- Nature: 304‑242‑6855
- Glassworking: 304‑242‑7272
- In Person: At any Oglebay Institute facility.
Fall at Oglebay Institute is more than a class schedule—it’s an invitation. An invitation to grow, to explore, to express, to connect, and to be part of something meaningful in the Ohio Valley.
Spots are limited. Creativity is unlimited. Register today and make this fall unforgettable.