| Event Name | Organization | Dates | City | | Young Artists CampsPresented by Abington Art Center at Abington Art Center June 18-June 22, 2012 Looking for summer activities for your kids? Abington Art Center's young artists camps for children ages 7 to 12 are designed to build artistic skills and techniques in painting, drawing, sculpture and more. Be inspired and have fun while exploring people, places and things all centered around the arts.
Fantasy Illustration Camp (June 18 - 22) : Create characters from your imagination, tell a story and then illustrate your own book to take home.
2D... | Abington Art Center | 06/18/12-
06/22/12 | Jenkintown |
2D & 3D Toy Design - Young Artists CampPresented by Abington Art Center at Abington Art Center July 2-July 6, 2012 Looking for summer activities for your kids? Abington Art Center's young artists camps for children ages 7 to 12 are designed to build artistic skills and techniques in painting, drawing, sculpture and more. Be inspired and have fun while exploring people, places and things all centered around the arts.
2D & 3D Toy Design Camp:
Imagine, draw and create your own three-dimensional toys that are unique and different from any that you would find in the stores.
| Abington Art Center | 07/02/12-
07/06/12 | Jenkintown |
2D & 3D Automobiles - Young Artists CampPresented by Abington Art Center at Abington Art Center July 23-July 27, 2012 Looking for summer activities for your kids? Abington Art Center's young artists camps for children ages 7 to 12 are designed to build artistic skills and techniques in painting, drawing, sculpture and more. Be inspired and have fun while exploring people, places and things all centered around the arts.
2D & 3D Automobiles:
Design your own fast and sleek racing autos, cars of the future and more. Then grab your driver’s license and head on down the road. | Abington Art Center | 07/23/12-
07/27/12 | Jenkintown |
Draw, Paint, and Illustrate - Young Artists Camp Presented by Abington Art Center at Abington Art Center August 13-August 17, 2012 Looking for summer activities for your kids? Abington Art Center's young artists camps for children ages 7 to 12 are designed to build artistic skills and techniques in painting, drawing, sculpture and more. Be inspired and have fun while exploring people, places and things all centered around the arts.
Draw, Paint and Illustrate:
This class will go over different drawing and painting techniques that will build your background in the fine arts. | Abington Art Center | 08/13/12-
08/17/12 | Jenkintown |
Fantasy Illustration - Young Artists CampPresented by Abington Art Center at Abington Art Center June 18-June 22, 2012 Looking for summer activities for your kids? Abington Art Center's young artists camps for children ages 7 to 12 are designed to build artistic skills and techniques in painting, drawing, sculpture and more. Be inspired and have fun while exploring people, places and things all centered around the arts.
Fantasy Illustration Camp:
Create characters from your imagination, tell a story and then illustrate your own book to take home.
| Abington Art Center | 06/18/12-
06/22/12 | Jenkintown |
Framing FunPresented by Abington Art Center at Abington Art Center May 20, 2012 Create your own beautiful picture frames to show off your favorite photographs to family and friends. It will be a fun, hands-on activity
for you to enjoy on a Sunday afternoon! | Abington Art Center | 05/20/12 | Jenkintown |
Buggin’ in the Dark Presented by Academy of Natural Sciences at Academy of Natural Sciences July 20, 2012 The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University invites you to a field study to hunt for insects at night in the New Jersey Pine Barrens. Entomology Curatorial Assistant Greg Cowper and Live Invertebrate Specialist Karen Verderame will show how to set up various methods of collection, teach you how to identify bugs that thrive at night, and show you cool beetles and big moths!
| Academy of Natural Sciences | 07/20/12 | Philadelphia |
It's All Greek To Me: Summer Camp 2012Presented by ACPPA Community Art Center at ACPPA Community Art Center July 2-July 27, 2012 In Greece, art and culture have evolved over a period spanning several thousand years. In some ways, it is the birthplace of Western civilization, as we know it, with foundational movements in art, literature, and theater taking root here. This summer, explore those cultural roots.
Each day, participants will meet in age appropriate groups to explore visual arts, dance, music, and theater from 9 am-3 pm. An optional full-day program is available until 3 pm and includes free... | ACPPA Community Art Center | 07/02/12-
07/27/12 | Norristown |
Give Me 5 RacesPresented by ACT Sports Management at Fort Washington State Park May 19, 2012 Register Early and save, plus get tech shirt!
Help kids fight cancer! Proceeds go toward the largest student-run philanthropy in the world, benefiting the Four Diamonds Fund at Hershey Medical Center.
All runners start together - but then there's a choice! Run a simple, paved 5K, or turn into the woods, run on dirt and grass and encounter obstacles on your way through a challenging 5 miles!
Just before the big race, kids run just for fun! It's an... | ACT Sports Management | 05/19/12 | Fort Washington |
2012 Summer Stars ProgramPresented by Actors' Net of Bucks County, Inc at Heritage Center July 9-August 3, 2012 Entering its fabulous 14th year of operation, Summer Stars is a unique program - instructing students in the basics in acting, singing and dance, while gearing the studies specifically to the proficiency level of each student. At the end of the course, students perform in full-length musical shows custom-written for the course, ensuring each student is performing material suitable to their level of talent.
The youngsters and the teens will perform separate full length musicals.... | Actors' Net of Bucks County, Inc | 07/09/12-
08/03/12 | Morrisville |
Researching African American GenealogyPresented by African American Genealogy Group June 2, 2012 Presented by the African American Genealogy Group of Philadelphia and featuring noted genealogists and specialists including Gina Paige, Michael Hait, Angela Walton-Raji and Shamele Jordon. Topics include: the 1940 census, DNA testing, preserving family heirlooms, tracing slave owners, and more!
Limited parking available on premises.
Visit the website for more information! | African American Genealogy Group | 06/02/12 | Philadelphia |
Aikan Acts & Movementz Elite Performing Arts AcademyPresented by Aikan Acts & Movements Elite Performing Arts Academy at Morris Estate Recreation Center February 22, 2012-March 1, 2013 Enroll today in professional performing acting and dance classes taught by working actors, dancers, and producers. Classes are for both adults and children ages 5 and up.
Every Student will receive a free head shoot photo!
Family & Friend referral system and special Family Packages are available. | Aikan Acts & Movements Elite Performing Arts Academy | 02/22/12-
03/01/13 | Philadelphia |
All About NaturePresented by Alpern Art Studio July 9-July 13, 2012 Let nature be your inspiration as you look at trees, bugs, and butterflies. Draw, paint, and create a 3-D art piece from natural materials. | Alpern Art Studio | 07/09/12-
07/13/12 | Dresher |
Clay Cookie JarsPresented by Alpern Art Studio July 2-July 6, 2012 Make a big cookie jar for the cookie monster in your house! And make a cup and plate to go with it.
For ages 7-12. | Alpern Art Studio | 07/02/12-
07/06/12 | Dresher |
Stories and ArtPresented by Alpern Art Studio July 9-July 13, 2012 Listen to wonderful stories for inspiration. Create with pastels, paints, and more! | Alpern Art Studio | 07/09/12-
07/13/12 | Dresher |
Art Classes for ChildrenPresented by Alpern Art Studio May 21-June 11, 2012 Create, learn, and have fun! Explore a variety of art materials and techniques in a small, friendly environment. Use your imagination as you draw, paint and work with clay.
This Monday art class is open to students in grades 3-6. For a full listing of classes, including week-long summer "camps," visit the website.
| Alpern Art Studio | 05/21/12-
06/11/12 | Dresher |
Clay ConstructionsPresented by Alpern Art Studio July 16-July 20, 2012 Create imaginative constructions in clay. Learn how to build hollow forms using the slab method. Have fun working in a friendly environment!
This clay class is for students ages 7-11.
| Alpern Art Studio | 07/16/12-
07/20/12 | Dresher |
A Passion for FashionPresented by Alpern Art Studio July 23-July 27, 2012 Be your own fashion designer! Decorate flip flops, create polymer clay jewelry, and paint T-shirts inspired by art history. This class is for students ages 7-12.
For a complete listing of our offerings, visit www.alpernart.com. | Alpern Art Studio | 07/23/12-
07/27/12 | Dresher |
Take Photos and DrawPresented by Alpern Art Studio July 23-July 27, 2012 Make drawings inspired by photos you take with a digital camera. Transfer images using a grid, create fun collages, and get creative making prints. This class is open to students ages 7-12.
For a complete listing of classes visit us on the web at www.alpernart.com. | Alpern Art Studio | 07/23/12-
07/27/12 | Dresher |
Clay from around the WorldPresented by Alpern Art Studio July 30-August 3, 2012 Get inspired by pottery from Asia, Mexico, and Africa. Work with slab, pinch, and coil methods to create your own pots based on the ones you like best. Use your imagination to give them your own special flair! This class is open to students ages 7-12.
For a complete listing of our classes visit www.alpernart.com. | Alpern Art Studio | 07/30/12-
08/03/12 | Dresher |
All Kinds of BooksPresented by Alpern Art Studio August 6-August 10, 2012 Learn how to make books in all shapes and sizes. Explore a variety of techniques for decorating covers and pages. Use your books as journals, gifts, or to write stories. | Alpern Art Studio | 08/06/12-
08/10/12 | Dresher |
All Kinds of AnimalsPresented by Alpern Art Studio August 6-August 10, 2012 If you love animals, this is the class for you! Work with color pencils, pastels, and paints to create a variety of animal. Make some animals realistic, make others fanicful and imaginative. This class is for students ages 4-7.
For a full listing of classes, visit www.alpernart.com. | Alpern Art Studio | 08/06/12-
08/10/12 | Dresher |
Transit of Venus & Tune-Up WorkshopsPresented by American Philosophical Society Museum at American Philosophical Society Museum June 2-June 3, 2012 On June 5, 2012, there will be a rare astronomical event--a Transit of Venus. Beginning at 6pm in Philadelphia, the planet Venus will be visible moving across the disk of the sun. A transit never happened in the 20th century and won't happen again until 2117. It will truly be a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
The American Philosophical Society Museum (104 S. Fifth Street) will be offering family-friendly, hands-on workshops on June 2-3, to help everybody get ready for the... | American Philosophical Society Museum | 06/02/12-
06/03/12 | Philadelphia |
| Midsummer | American Swedish Historical Museum | 06/23/12 | Philadelphia |
Refuge in Our Transcendental NaturePresented by Amitayus Buddhist Center June 9, 2012 Teachings on Refuge and Refuge Ceremony with Resident Teacher Gen Tenzin, at Amitayus Kadampa Buddhist Center
We all have a transcendental nature, a spiritual dimension to our being. We experience it whenever we feel a moment of love for another being, a sense of inner peace, a moment's joy. In those moments we are connecting with the pure nature of our mind, the potential within us for limitless love, peace, and joy. In a world of so much suffering and conflict, the key to a... | Amitayus Buddhist Center | 06/09/12 | Philadelphia |
Meditation: Take an Inner VacationPresented by Amitayus Buddhist Center August 25, 2012 Come for a day of meditation on patience. In each retreat session we will receive teachings on patience, the opponent to anger, and the ways and benefits of practicing it in our daily lives.
The class will be held at Amitayus Kadampa Buddhist Center, with Resident Teacher Gen Tenzin.
Drop into any session. Everyone is welcome. | Amitayus Buddhist Center | 08/25/12 | Philadelphia |
| Robin Hood - Grandparents; Day! | Arden Theatre Company | 05/27/12 | Philadelphia |
| Arden Theatre Drama School Summer Camp - Super Sleuths & Detectives | Arden Theatre Company | 07/23/12-
07/27/12 | Philadelphia |
Day Dream - Memorial Day WeekendPresented by Area Event May 27-May 28, 2012 Day Dream hosted by Kim Kardashian, featuring Nicky Romero at The Pool. | Area Event | 05/27/12-
05/28/12 | Atco |
84th Annual Juried ExhibitionPresented by Art Association of Harrisburg May 19-June 21, 2012 A juried exhibition featuring 88 works of art in painting, photography, sculpture and mixed media. The juror was Robert Cozzolino of the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Art, Philadelphia. | Art Association of Harrisburg | 05/19/12-
06/21/12 | Harrisburg |
Summer Camp: Coastal Creativity, Environment Informing Art Presented by Art Center: Fairmount/Queen Village at Queen Village Art Center July 23-July 27, 2012 Your child will beam for weeks about their awesome adventures at art camp while the confidence and creative skills they develop will last a lifetime. Art Center camps nurture the whole child and celebrate the creative process! These dynamic summer camps explore theme-based programming in a wide range of 2 & 3-D media balanced with time outside the studios. Adventures include the Philadelphia Museum of Art (Fairmount campers), South Street area galleries (Queen Village campers), art in... | Art Center: Fairmount/Queen Village | 07/23/12-
07/27/12 | Phildelphia |
Summer Camp: If it Ain't Baroque! & the Art-ismsPresented by Art Center: Fairmount/Queen Village at Various Locations August 13-August 17, 2012 Your child will beam for weeks about their awesome adventures at art camp while the confidence and creative skills they develop will last a lifetime. The Art Center nurtures the whole child and celebrates the creative process! These dynamic summer camps explore theme-based programming in a wide range of 2- and 3-D media balanced with time outside the studios. Adventures include the Philadelphia Museum of Art (Fairmount campers), South Street area galleries (Queen Village campers), art in the... | Art Center: Fairmount/Queen Village | 08/13/12-
08/17/12 | |
Summer Camp: Mozart Meets Mondrian - Music & ArtPresented by Art Center: Fairmount/Queen Village at Queen Village Art Center August 20-August 24, 2012 Your child will beam for weeks about their awesome adventures at art camp while the confidence and creative skills they develop will last a lifetime. Art Center nurtures the whole child and celebrates the creative process! These dynamic summer camps explore theme-based programming in a wide range of 2- and 3-D media balanced with time outside the studios. Adventures include the Philadelphia Museum of Art (Fairmount campers), South Street area galleries (Queen Village campers), art in the... | Art Center: Fairmount/Queen Village | 08/20/12-
08/24/12 | Phildelphia |
Summer Camp: Dwell - The Ins & Outs of Architecture & HabitatsPresented by Art Center: Fairmount/Queen Village at Fairmount Art Center August 27-August 31, 2012 Your child will beam for weeks about their awesome adventures at art camp while the confidence and creative skills they develop will last a lifetime. Camps nurture the whole child and celebrate the creative process! These dynamic summer camps explore theme-based programming in a wide range of 2 & 3-D media balanced with time outside the studios. Adventures include the Philadelphia Museum of Art (Fairmount campers), South Street area galleries (Queen Village campers), art in the park,... | Art Center: Fairmount/Queen Village | 08/27/12-
08/31/12 | Philadelphia |
Summer Camp: Art in Craft, Craft in ArtPresented by Art Center: Fairmount/Queen Village at Queen Village Art Center August 6-August 10, 2012 Your child will beam for weeks about their awesome adventures at art camp while the confidence and creative skills they develop will last a lifetime. Art Center camps nurture the whole child and celebrate the creative process! These dynamic summer camps explore theme-based programming in a wide range of 2 & 3-D media balanced with time outside the studios. Adventures include the Philadelphia Museum of Art (Fairmount campers), South Street area galleries (Queen Village campers), art in... | Art Center: Fairmount/Queen Village | 08/06/12-
08/10/12 | Phildelphia |
Summer Camp: World Textiles Presented by Art Center: Fairmount/Queen Village at Queen Village Art Center July 16-July 20, 2012 Your child will beam for weeks about their awesome adventures at art camp while the confidence and creative skills they develop will last a lifetime. Art Center camps nurture the whole child and celebrate the creative process! These dynamic summer camps explore theme-based programming in a wide range of 2 & 3-D media balanced with time outside the studios. Adventures include the Philadelphia Museum of Art (Fairmount campers), South Street area galleries (Queen Village campers), art in... | Art Center: Fairmount/Queen Village | 07/16/12-
07/20/12 | Phildelphia |
Summer Camp: Art Extremes: Oldies, Opposites, & Oddities!Presented by Art Center: Fairmount/Queen Village at Queen Village Art Center July 2-July 6, 2012 Your child will beam for weeks about their awesome adventures at art camp while the confidence and creative skills they develop will last a lifetime. Art Center nurtures the whole child and celebrates the creative process! These dynamic summer camps explore theme-based programming in a wide range of 2- and 3-D media balanced with time outside the studios. Adventures include the Philadelphia Museum of Art (Fairmount campers), South Street area galleries (Queen Village campers), art in the... | Art Center: Fairmount/Queen Village | 07/02/12-
07/06/12 | Phildelphia |
Summer Camp: Creative CollectionsPresented by Art Center: Fairmount/Queen Village at Queen Village Art Center July 30-August 3, 2012 Your child will beam for weeks about their awesome adventures at art camp while the confidence and creative skills they develop will last a lifetime. Art Center camps nurture the whole child and celebrate the creative process! These dynamic summer camps explore theme-based programming in a wide range of 2 & 3-D media balanced with time outside the studios. Adventures include the Philadelphia Museum of Art (Fairmount campers), South Street area galleries (Queen Village campers), art in... | Art Center: Fairmount/Queen Village | 07/30/12-
08/03/12 | Phildelphia |
Summer Camp: Dynamic Design, Science & TechnologyPresented by Art Center: Fairmount/Queen Village at Queen Village Art Center July 9-July 13, 2012 Your child will beam for weeks about their awesome adventures at art camp while the confidence and creative skills they develop will last a lifetime. Art Center camps nurture the whole child and celebrate the creative process! These dynamic summer camps explore theme-based programming in a wide range of 2 & 3-D media balanced with time outside the studios. Adventures include the Philadelphia Museum of Art (Fairmount campers), South Street area galleries (Queen Village campers), art in... | Art Center: Fairmount/Queen Village | 07/09/12-
07/13/12 | Phildelphia |
Summer Camp: The Innovative ItaliansPresented by Art Center: Fairmount/Queen Village at Queen Village Art Center June 25-June 29, 2012 Your child will beam for weeks about their awesome adventures at art camp while the confidence and creative skills they develop will last a lifetime. The Art Center nurtures the whole child and celebrates the creative process!
New this year, they'll offer some week of the camp as half-days (available only on select weeks).
These dynamic summer camps explore theme-based programming in a wide range of 2- and 3-D media balanced with time outside the studios. Adventures include... | Art Center: Fairmount/Queen Village | 06/25/12-
06/29/12 | Phildelphia |
Design Your Own House - Art Camp (Ages 9-12)Presented by Artists of Yardley at AOY Art Center July 9-July 13, 2012 Here is your chance to be an architect for the week! Students will learn and apply basic one point perspective to make a realistic drawing of their very own unique building design. Using a wire base, students will also create a three dimensional building inspired by the work of Frank Gehry. How will your dream-home stand out?! Teaching Artist: Heather Saltzman
| Artists of Yardley | 07/09/12-
07/13/12 | Yardley |
Reflective Self Portraits - Art Camp (Ages 13-18)Presented by Artists of Yardley at AOY Art Center July 9-July 13, 2012 Studying the artistic works of M.C. Escher, an artist of optical illusion, we will learn how to draw reflective self-portraits from a new perspective. We’ll explore how objects reflect light and become distorted, then sketch and draw a portrait of ourselves. We will complete our pieces by learning the technique of shading creating depth and detail and a stellar new piece to take home. Teaching Artist: Robert Esposito, Jr.
| Artists of Yardley | 07/09/12-
07/13/12 | Yardley |
Super Heroes & Anime - Summer Art Camp (Ages 10-14)Presented by Artists of Yardley at AOY Art Center July 16-July 20, 2012 In basic steps, learn how you can draw super heroes, anime and cartoon characters! Bring a picture of your favorite character and learn how you can accurately reproduce it. We’ll discuss drawing facial features, body proportions and other details to make your very own unique design. You’ll enjoy seeing it all come together as you create a graphic novel page, which you can ink and add color to just like a real illustrator! eaching Artist: Heather Saltzman
| Artists of Yardley | 07/16/12-
07/20/12 | Yardley |
Horsing Around With Art - Summer Camp (Ages 9-12)Presented by Artists of Yardley at AOY Art Center July 30-August 3, 2012 Horsing around in art! Learn basic parts of the horse body and about the riding styles of English and Western. You will create 3-D horse sculpture, draw and paint horses in English and Western. Feel rewarded with the knowledge learned and beautiful works of horse art at the completion of this course! Teaching Artist: Christina Harrison | Artists of Yardley | 07/30/12-
08/03/12 | Yardley |
Painting the Costumed Figure/Portrait in One SessionPresented by Artists of Yardley at AOY Art Center May 19, 2012 "Painting the Costumed Figure/Portrait in One Session” with George Thompson. This one-day workshop is designed for those who want the challenge of painting the costumed figure/portrait in a single session in oils. The advantage of doing a painting with limited time can be very beneficial. It’s a great way to help your work take on a more spontaneous and loose feeling and can help you to paint faster. I will encourage you to be more experimental with color and applying... | Artists of Yardley | 05/19/12 | Yardley |
Portrait Study in OilPresented by Artists of Yardley at AOY Art Center June 9, 2012 Join us for "Alla Prima Portrait Study in Oil from the (life) Model” with Jim Himsworth. Participation Level: Semi Advanced to Advanced, 8 students max so registar early. Painting an oil portrait study from life demands exceptional drawing/painting skills and efficiency. Jim Himsworth will demonstrate, in stages, his process for painting a portrait study from the (life) model. Between each stage, students will paint the corresponding stage (from his or her own vantage... | Artists of Yardley | 06/09/12 | Yardley |
A Day With ClayPresented by Artists of Yardley at AOY Art Center June 23, 2012 Join us for “A Day With Clay” Demonstration by Joyce Inderbitzin. Class size maximum is 17 students so registar early. Immerse yourself in a full day demonstration with Ceramic Artist Joyce Inderbitzin. With clay as her medium and her love of nature and organic shapes, Joyce creates sensitive forms with intricately cut patterns. Your day will begin with an introduction by the artist to her work and methods followed by a throwing demonstration of a variety of pots on her... | Artists of Yardley | 06/23/12 | Yardley |
Alla Prima Still Life PaintingPresented by Artists of Yardley at AOY Art Center October 13, 2012 “Alla Prima Still Life Painting” with David Shevlino. Students of All Levels Welcome. The focus of this class will be on Alla Prima (direct wet into wet) oil painting and the various techniques used to create a fresh, spontaneous response to your subject matter while the paint is still wet. After an initial demonstration, students will work on their own by applying paint in large tonal patches and refining/adding details as they move along. This class will be... | Artists of Yardley | 10/13/12 | Yardley |
Oil Painting (Intermediate Level) Presented by Artists of Yardley at AOY Art Center April 17-May 22, 2012 Guided by the instructor John Ennis, students can work at their own pace while refining their skills with oil painting. Following demos given by the instructor, students will work in the studio on still life, landscape, or projects of their choice as they learn to balance working from photos and life. Students supply their own materials; a supply list will be sent out after registration. | Artists of Yardley | 04/17/12-
05/22/12 | Yardley |
Introduction To Drawing (Beginning Level)Presented by Artists of Yardley at AOY Art Center April 17-May 22, 2012 Students will develop their observational skills; identify geometric shapes in still life compositions and landscapes and understand the fundamentals of drawing. Proportion, perspective, shadow and light will be taught. Learn to draw what you see. By the end of this session my students are delighted with discovering how good they are and they become confident knowing how much better they can be. Cost includes supplies. Teaching Artist: Anne Gannon
| Artists of Yardley | 04/17/12-
05/22/12 | Yardley |
