| Event Name | Organization | Dates | City | | 17th Annual Arts in the Park Juried Craft Show & FestivalPresented by Friends of High School Park at High School Park June 3, 2012 17th Annual Arts in the Park Juried Craft Show and Festival is held in lovely High School Park in Elkins Park. Features 50 artisans, live music all day, plant sale, food & refreshments, raffle prizes and children’s crafts & activities. Proceeds benefit the ongoing native plant restoration in the park's 11 acres. High School & Montgomery Roads, Elkins Park. 215-782-8082.Rain date 6/10) 10am-5pm.
| Friends of High School Park | 06/03/12 | Elkins Park |
2012 MANAYUNK ARTS FESTIVALPresented by Manayunk Development Corporation at Main Street - Manayunk June 23-June 24, 2012 The 2012 Manayunk Arts Festival in Manayunk in northwest Philadelphia is the tri-state region's largest outdoor, juried arts festival. This year, the Arts Fest is celebrating 21 years of presenting the highest quality fine arts and crafts from across the country to as many as 300,000 collectors, buyers, and designers who will visit Main Street, Manayunk for the two-day event. Visit www.manayunk.com for more information. | Manayunk Development Corporation | 06/23/12-
06/24/12 | Philadelphia |
2012 Wizard World Philadelphia Comic ConPresented by Wizard World at Pennsylvania Convention Center May 31-June 3, 2012 Chris Hemsworth, William Shatner, Stan Lee, WWE® Superstar CM Punk™ and Scott Bakula are among the 500+ celebrities and industry professionals at Wizard World Philadelphia Comic Con, part of North America’s largest pop-culture touring expo, May 31st-June 3rd at the Pennsylvania Convention Center. Thousands of fans will be on hand to celebrate the best in pop culture: movies, comics, toys, video gaming, television, gaming, original art, collectibles, contests and more. Top... | Wizard World | 05/31/12-
06/03/12 | Philadelphia |
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 |
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 |
3-D Bugs & Lizard Sculpting - Summer Art Camp (Ages 8-12)Presented by Artists of Yardley at AOY Art Center July 2-July 6, 2012 Exploring the grounds of the Art Center, we will examine and observe different species of the local creepy crawlies, specifically the
bugs and lizards! We will learn from their bodies, wings and legs all about proportion, balance and shape. Then using techniques such as coil, we will combine different shapes to create sculptures of our own 3-D bugs and lizards, as well as create individual habitats for their exoskeleton creations. Teaching Artist: Robert Esposito Jr. (No... | Artists of Yardley | 07/02/12-
07/06/12 | Yardley |
3D Portfolio at Darlington Arts Center Second SessionPresented by Darlington Arts Center at Darlington Arts Center April 10-June 5, 2012 For students considering pursuing visual arts at the college-level, this class will assist them in completing 1 or 2 three-dimensional works to be included in their college application portfolio. Time will be allotted to review students' current portfolio work (if applicable) and to discuss what should be included. Individual attention will allow each student to work through the concept, design, maquettes, and final execution of their piece. Class will also include short sculptural exercises... | Darlington Arts Center | 04/10/12-
06/05/12 | Garnet Valley |
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 |
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 |
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 |
About Sports - Summer Art Camp (Ages 5-8)Presented by Artists of Yardley at AOY Art Center July 2-July 6, 2012 Soccer, baseball, basketball, hockey and more will be the focus of the works of art in this course. You will learn about different sports and choose your favorite ones to create a painting of a sports scene, a pastel drawing of sports equipment and a colored pencil drawing of yourself playing sports. Teaching Artist: Christina Harrison (No Class July 4th) | Artists of Yardley | 07/02/12-
07/06/12 | Yardley |
| Abrakadoodle Mini Doodlers at the Katz JCC | Betty and Milton Katz Jewish Community Center | 04/25/12-
05/30/12 | Cherry Hill |
| Abrakadoodle Twoosy Doodlers at the Katz JCC | Betty and Milton Katz Jewish Community Center | 04/25/12-
05/30/12 | Cherry Hill |
Absolute Beginner Watercolor WorkshopPresented by Main Line Art Center at Main Line Art Center June 18-June 25, 2012 Haven't touched watercolors since that box of Crayola pans? Have you shied away from watercolor painting because everyone always says that it is difficult? Come see what you can do with watercolors! There are new and different papers and pigments, plus watercolor sticks and pencils to choose from. We will start with a small still life done in two colors with professional grade tube watercolors on watercolor paper. Then we will experiment with some of the new materials available.
| Main Line Art Center | 06/18/12-
06/25/12 | Haverford |
Abstract Painting: Still Life in a Modern ContextPresented by Woodmere Art Museum at Woodmere Art Museum May 9-June 20, 2012 This class uses the still life as a point of departure for investigating modern techniques that explore abstraction. Students pursue their individual ideas for painting, with informal critiques and discussions throughout. All levels welcome. | Woodmere Art Museum | 05/09/12-
06/20/12 | Philadelphia |
Acrylic Painting on Untraditional Surfaces WorkshopPresented by Main Line Art Center at Main Line Art Center July 9, 2012 Learn the challenges of painting on an unfamiliar surface as you experiment with a variety of tools to apply acrylic paint to plexi glass. Explore the techniques and benefits to paint in reverse on plexi, where the viewer can appreciate the beauty of your first stroke, rather than the last as in traditional painting. Discover the translucent qualities that the materials offer as you take exciting risks and develop your painting skills. Plexi may be purchased from the instructor. | Main Line Art Center | 07/09/12 | Haverford |
Advanced Cartoon Magic - Summer Camp (Ages 11-14)Presented by Artists of Yardley at AOY Art Center August 6-August 10, 2012 Study the advanced techniques of cartooning. Create your very own cartoon characters, storyboards, and comics from your imagination! Explore the different lines, shapes, and colors used in cartooning, practice sketching, then create final pieces and illustrate with markers, colored pencils, and pastels! We will also share interesting and constructive and critiques. Teaching Artist: Robert Esposito, Jr. | Artists of Yardley | 08/06/12-
08/10/12 | Yardley |
Advanced Drawing Techniques! - Art Camp (Ages 12-15)Presented by Artists of Yardley at AOY Art Center July 23-July 27, 2012 Learn different drawing techniques to create the feel of a 3Dimesional space on a 2 Dimensional surface. We will be practicing still life and landscape drawings while working indoors and outside. Join us! Teaching Artist: Judith Foster | Artists of Yardley | 07/23/12-
07/27/12 | Yardley |
Advanced ExplorersPresented by Brandywine River Museum at Brandywine River Museum July 30-August 1, 2012 The three-day Advanced Explorers program has “Brandywine Inside and Out” as its theme. Children ages 9 and older will enjoy guided tours and make art projects inspired by landscape art, the Brandywine Conservancy’s River Trail and native plant gardens. | Brandywine River Museum | 07/30/12-
08/01/12 | Chadds Ford |
African Safari Animals - Art Summer Camp (Ages 9-12)Presented by Artists of Yardley at AOY Art Center August 13-August 17, 2012 Take an imaginary adventure on an African Safari and discover new animals. You'll learn facts about the animals, their environment and create works of art that represent the animals. Create a monkey puppet, a painted zebra collage, giraffe and elephant sculpture, and a painted lion collage. Teaching Artist: Christina Harrison | Artists of Yardley | 08/13/12-
08/17/12 | Yardley |
After School Workshop: Elements of Art and Design (Ages 11-13)Presented by Fleisher Art Memorial at Fleisher Art Memorial April 11-June 13, 2012 Young artists will learn basic elements of art and design through 2-D projects. Students will learn about composition, perspective, value, tone, shading and basic color theory. This workshop is open to all skill levels for students who are interested in developing or enhancing their techniques and drawing skills | Fleisher Art Memorial | 04/11/12-
06/13/12 | Philadelphia |
After School Workshop: Paint, Splash and Doodle (Ages 5-7)Presented by Fleisher Art Memorial at Fleisher Art Memorial April 11-June 13, 2012 Working with various painting and drawing materials, young artists will use elements of art such as, line, shape, color, and texture to create their own artwork. Students should bring a snack. | Fleisher Art Memorial | 04/11/12-
06/13/12 | Philadelphia |
After-School Workshop: Cartooning (Ages 8-10)Presented by Fleisher Art Memorial at Fleisher Art Memorial April 11-June 13, 2012 Learn the fundamentals of creating and designing your own cartoon characters and their environments. Students will learn how to make their own story with their own characters into a comic book, ready to be reproduced. They will learn different techniques and tricks used by professionals to help perfect their own cartooning style. Along the way, students will learn skills by using different exercises and collaborative games to enhance their drawings. | Fleisher Art Memorial | 04/11/12-
06/13/12 | Philadelphia |
Afternoon Watercolor - Capture The Light! (Intermediate Level) Presented by Artists of Yardley at AOY Art Center April 18-May 30, 2012 Find out why watercolor artists are captivated by this medium! Relying on the spontaneous nature of transparent watercolors, we can capture the atmosphere of a winter day, or the luminosity of a flower. We will be working from photos (for landscapes) and setups (for still life or floral) to create paintings that will exemplify the best use of this medium. This class is for students with some experience in watercolor. Students supply their own materials; a supply list will be sent out after... | Artists of Yardley | 04/18/12-
05/30/12 | Yardley |
All About Me! Session 2 - Art Camp (Ages 5-8)Presented by Artists of Yardley at AOY Art Center July 9-July 13, 2012 Explore what makes you unique and express your interests through an assortment of mediums and topics! Learn the basic steps of drawing faces, and create a self-portrait. Make a collage inspired by your hobbies, paint with your favorite colors, and more! Teaching Artist: Christina Harrison | Artists of Yardley | 07/09/12-
07/13/12 | Yardley |
All About Me! Summer Art Camp (Ages 6-8)Presented by Artists of Yardley at AOY Art Center June 18-June 22, 2012 Explore what makes you unique. Learn the basic steps of drawing faces, and create a self-portrait. We will talk about our hobbies, construct mixed media collages and paint with your favorite colors! Teaching Artist: Heather Saltzman
| Artists of Yardley | 06/18/12-
06/22/12 | Yardley |
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 |
All Hallow's Eve Fall FestivalPresented by Pennypacker Mills at Pennypacker Mills October 20, 2012 Come early for this old-fashioned event with tractor pulled hayrides through the meadow for the whole family, pumpkin painting and crafts for kids, bean bag toss and hay pile jumping for kids. Try corn shucking and a cider press churning just as farmers did 100 years ago. Refreshments served. All ages!
Call site if weather is inclement. | Pennypacker Mills | 10/20/12 | Schwenksville |
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 |
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 |
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 |
Amazing Insects! - Art Camp (Ages 8-12)Presented by Artists of Yardley at AOY Art Center July 23-July 27, 2012 Come explore the world of insects and their habitats. Whether drawing, painting or collaging, we will make colorful or camouflaged six legged wonders. We will even search for insects around the beautiful Patterson Farm. Teaching Artist: Susan Mitrano | Artists of Yardley | 07/23/12-
07/27/12 | Yardley |
Animal MasksPresented by Woodmere Art Museum at Woodmere Art Museum August 15-August 17, 2012 Students will have the opportunity to make a variety of animal masks which may include a sinuous dragon head, a stately giraffe, an elephant, a tiger, or perhaps an exotic bird. | Woodmere Art Museum | 08/15/12-
08/17/12 | Philadelphia |
AnimationPresented by Woodmere Art Museum at Woodmere Art Museum July 25-August 3, 2012 Animation is the rapid display of a sequence of images of two-dimensional artwork to create an illusion of movement. In this class students learn the basics of hand-drawn animation including character animation, timing and pacing of movement. Children design their own animations. Advanced lessons are provided for those who have animated before. | Woodmere Art Museum | 07/25/12-
08/03/12 | Philadelphia |
AnimationPresented by Woodmere Art Museum at Woodmere Art Museum July 10-August 14, 2012 Animation is the rapid display of a sequence of images of two-dimensional artwork to create an illusion of movement. In this class students learn the basics of hand-drawn animation including character animation, timing, and pacing of movement. Children design their own animations. Advanced lessons are provided for those who have animated before. | Woodmere Art Museum | 07/10/12-
08/14/12 | Philadelphia |
AOY 7th Annual Member ShowPresented by Artists of Yardley at AOY Art Center May 11-June 3, 2012 We invite the community to our 7th Annual Member Show. View over 100 works of art from AOY members. Includes drawings, paintings, jewelry, photography, mixed media and more! All artwork is for sale. Gallery viewing is free.
Established in 2004 as an arts organization in the Yardley area, Artists of Yardley (AOY) has evolved with over 150 artists in a full spectrum of disciplines. The AOY, a non-profit 501(c)3, is dedicated to nurturing the creative spirit of the community... | Artists of Yardley | 05/11/12-
06/03/12 | Yardley |
Art and NaturePresented by Woodmere Art Museum at Woodmere Art Museum August 1-August 3, 2012 Summer is here! Students create one-of-a-kind art using plants and flowers as inspiration. Students will use skills as an explorer and collector to create drawings, paintings, textured rubbings, collages, sun prints, and much more. | Woodmere Art Museum | 08/01/12-
08/03/12 | Philadelphia |
Art and Nature Class for ChildrenPresented by Little Sprout's Village March 8-May 24, 2012 We will discover spring as nature slowly awakens from its winter slumber. Your child will explore natural materials including young spring leaves and beautiful spring flowers, delicate peach blossoms and all of the little critters that are returning to the garden. These explorations will be the inspiration for one of a kind 2-D and 3-D art pieces your child will create using a variety of techniques and materials. The goals of this class are to introduce children to the art that can be found... | Little Sprout's Village | 03/08/12-
05/24/12 | West Chester |
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 |
Art Classes for Spring & Summer Sign-upsPresented by Diskin-Gallagher Community Arts Center May 7-August 31, 2012 New sign ups for spring/summer Art Classes forming now. Drawing, painting, watercolor, pastel, mosaic, clay and kiln work classes for all ages (children, teens, adults and seniors). Morning, afternoon and evening classes. Most materials provided. | Diskin-Gallagher Community Arts Center | 05/07/12-
08/31/12 | Philadelphia |
Art Cloth: An Introduction to Painting and Printing on FabricPresented by Orchard Artworks Gallery at Orchard Artworks June 23, 2012 Don't call this a workshop! In this "play shop," you will see demonstrations of a number of easy fabric painting and printing techniques. There will be ample time to play with materials and create fabric samples. | Orchard Artworks Gallery | 06/23/12 | Bryn Athyn |
Art from Near and Far - Art Camp (Ages 6-8)Presented by Artists of Yardley at AOY Art Center July 9-July 13, 2012 Travel to distant lands this summer!Campers will learn about othercultures and their traditional artforms through art making, stories and games. Create projects like Kuna multi-cultural designs, Oaxacan animals, and/or Adire African cloth. Teaching Artist: Susan Mitrano | Artists of Yardley | 07/09/12-
07/13/12 | Yardley |
Art in the Park!Presented by Queen's Village Neighborhood Association May 19, 2012 Friends of Mario Lanza Park will present the 12th annual Art in the Park in May. This Saturday afternoon will feature local Queen Village artists displaying artwork ranging from paintings, DIY crafts, jewelry and more for purchase. In addition, to support the local arts, for every piece of artwork sold patrons will be entered into a raffle featuring prices from Trinity Framing. Art in the Park will host activities and events for visitors of all ages and interests featuring the Queen Village... | Queen's Village Neighborhood Association | 05/19/12 | Philadelphia |
Arts & CraftsPresented by Portside Arts Center at Portside Arts Center February 27-June 1, 2012 Students will learn different fun techniques to express their creativity. Through hands-on crafts students will gain understanding of structure and composition. Unusual materials will be used to teach students how to repurpose, reuse and reimagine everyday objects. Kids will also learn about famous artists, local and international, who use these techniques every day in the world around us. Fun projects will include; mask making, 3-D sculptures, clay projects, painting, drawing, popsicle... | Portside Arts Center | 02/27/12-
06/01/12 | Philadelphia |
Arts Alive MobilePresented by Main Line Art Center at Various Locations September 12, 2011-September 1, 2012 Main Line Art Center has officially launched On the Road with Arts Alive, an exciting year-long project, sponsored by PNC Arts Alive, taking art "to the streets." Throughout the year, the Arts Alive Mobile will make 2-3 spontaneous and scheduled stops per month at school and community events to engage children in free art activities led by Street Squad Artists. Participants will also have an opportunity to contribute to a collaborative art project and win exciting prizes and... | Main Line Art Center | 09/12/11-
09/01/12 | |
| Arts and Crafts with Miss Molly | Bucks County Children's Museum | 05/24/12 | New Hope |
Asian Papers - Staining, Printing & CollagePresented by Woodmere Art Museum at Woodmere Art Museum May 3-May 24, 2012 Using Japanese watercolors and acrylic inks, learn how to stain and paint a variety of traditional Japanese and Thai tissue papers, which will be used in a variety of techniques: layering, printing and collage. | Woodmere Art Museum | 05/03/12-
05/24/12 | Philadelphia |
Baby Loves DiscoPresented by Baby Loves Disco at Electric Factory June 9, 2012 Philadelphia families will enjoy an action-packed, music and dance-filled day when Baby Loves Disco presents the first ever Baby Loves Disco Family Fun Fest at The Electric Factory!
Baby Loves Disco, the internationally acclaimed purveyor of hip family dance parties, returns to its birthplace with this brand-new event, produced in partnership with Electric Factory Concerts. The Electric Factory will be converted into a multimedia festival experience where families may enjoy... | Baby Loves Disco | 06/09/12 | Philadelphia |
BatikPresented by Woodmere Art Museum at Woodmere Art Museum August 20-August 24, 2012 Learn the ancient art of batik! Using dyes with molten wax resist on fabric, traditional tools and brushes, students will create paintings and possibly some wearable art. All levels welcome. | Woodmere Art Museum | 08/20/12-
08/24/12 | Philadelphia |
Be A Cartoon Artist - Summer Camp (Ages 8-12)Presented by Artists of Yardley at AOY Art Center July 30-August 3, 2012 Improve your drawing skills as you learn how to design your own cartoon characters. Cartoon artists use a variety of techniques to make their cartoons come alive. You will learn how to change the proportions of the body to make your drawings show action or to express emotions. Will you design a new super hero, rock star or will you create a new funny character? The possibilities are endless. You will also use a variety of drawing materials and watercolor paint to create your own cartoon... | Artists of Yardley | 07/30/12-
08/03/12 | Yardley |
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