| Event Name | Organization | Dates | City | | Sketching the Landscape Workshop Presented by Main Line Art Center at Main Line Art Center July 24, 2012 Photographs are great for capturing a moment, but a photo does not edit the landscape nor infuse it with emotion and personal perspective. This workshop will help you capture what you see on your adventures and create landscape sketches that can be used as reference for later paintings. Please download the "Supply List" PDF on the website for info on what to bring and where to meet. | Main Line Art Center | 07/24/12 | Haverford |
The Expressive Figure Workshop Presented by Main Line Art Center at Main Line Art Center July 10-July 24, 2012 Enjoy this figure drawing and painting workshop, where we will deepen our knowledge of figurative work while exploring an instructive and creative approach to rendering the model and the surrounding environment at the same time. | Main Line Art Center | 07/10/12-
07/24/12 | Haverford |
Alec Gross in ConcertPresented by Abington Art Center at Abington Art Center July 26, 2012 Grab a blanket and bring your family and friends to enjoy great out-door performances from the Sculpture Park’s Susquehanna Bank stage at Abington Art Center this summer! Concerts at the Manor are co-presented by Abington Art Center and Abington Township Parks & Recreation and sponsored by PECO.
More information is available at abingtonartcenter.org. | Abington Art Center | 07/26/12 | Jenkintown |
Wentz Wonder Kids CampPresented by Peter Wentz Farmstead at Peter Wentz Farmstead July 23-July 27, 2012 Kids ages 4-5 years old will enjoy this half-day camp with hands-on activities related to the historic Farmstead and grounds. Snacks provided.
| Peter Wentz Farmstead | 07/23/12-
07/27/12 | Worcester |
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 |
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 |
| Summer Camp - Tea Ceremony | Shofuso Japanese House and Garden | 07/23/12-
07/27/12 | Philadelphia |
Summer Art Camp-Sports & RecreationPresented by Main Line Art Center at Main Line Art Center July 23-July 27, 2012 At Summer Art Camp at Main Line Art Center, young artists (ages 4-13) thrive as they are immersed in a world of imagination! Each session includes high-quality instruction through unique projects inspired by our community. Campers explore the fundamentals of drawing, painting, ceramics, sculpture, mixed media and jewelry and metals with professional Teaching Artists in a fun and relaxed environment. Camp is broken down into age groups with low student to teacher ratios to ensure that... | Main Line Art Center | 07/23/12-
07/27/12 | Haverford |
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 |
Dragons, Monsters, & Creatures - Art Camp (Ages 5-8)Presented by Artists of Yardley at AOY Art Center July 23-July 27, 2012 Dragons, monsters and creatures, oh my! We will dare to explore the wild variations and mutations that make up all the features and forms of monsters. Experimenting with new designs for eyes, teeth and torsos of these imaginary beasts, we will create our very own. Teaching Artist: Robert Esposito Jr. | Artists of Yardley | 07/23/12-
07/27/12 | 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 |
Native American Art - Art Camp (Ages 8-12)Presented by Artists of Yardley at AOY Art Center July 23-July 27, 2012 Explore the history of Native American made art. Practice different methods of weaving, create a colorful wall hanging and make your own unique basket. Create a pinch-pot, sandpainting, and a dream catcher and more! Teaching Artist: Heather Saltzman
| Artists of Yardley | 07/23/12-
07/27/12 | Yardley |
Portfolio Development (Ages 16-18)Presented by Artists of Yardley at AOY Art Center July 23-July 27, 2012 This one week program designed for the high school student who wants to improve their drawing skills & start or improve their portfolio. We will focus on drawing and developing strong compositions and layouts. We will explore the use color in a harmonious way. Assignments will be landscapes, figure drawing, and charcoal portraits. Students will also be given valuable information about admission requirements from several area Art schools and Universities. Students will be notified... | Artists of Yardley | 07/23/12-
07/27/12 | Yardley |
Portfolio Development (Ages 16-18)Presented by Artists of Yardley at AOY Art Center July 23-July 27, 2012 This one week-program is designed for the high school student who wants to improve their drawing skills and start or improve their portfolio. The program will focus on drawing and developing strong compositions and layouts. We will explore the use color in a harmonious way. Assignments will be landscapes, figure drawing, and charcoal portraits. Students will also be given valuable information about admission requirements from several area Art schools and Universities.
Students... | Artists of Yardley | 07/23/12-
07/27/12 | Yardley |
Magical Land of Fairies, Session 2 - Art Camp (Ages 5-8)Presented by Artists of Yardley at AOY Art Center July 23-July 27, 2012 Use your imagination to design and paint your very own magical fairy house using found objects and natural materials right from Patterson Farm. Then, create a beautiful fairy to accompany your house using clothespins, yarn, fabric and paint. Last, we’ll add a special touch of fairy dust to finish it off!
Teaching Artist: Heather Saltzman | Artists of Yardley | 07/23/12-
07/27/12 | Yardley |
Neon Art: Folk, Found, & FinePresented by Philadelphia Center for Architecture at Philadelphia Center for Architecture June 4-July 27, 2012 Organized by Philadelphia’s own neon artist Len Davidson, this exhibition will feature artwork created by local craftsmen and artisans using the fun and funky technology of neon lighting. FOLK pieces are typically those made by commercial sign tubebenders or tinkerers who are usually untrained in fine art. FOUND pieces are objects that utilize neon along with found objects. FINE pieces are made with galleries and the fine art market in mind, or are pieces that might be seen in such... | Philadelphia Center for Architecture | 06/04/12-
07/27/12 | Philadelphia |
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 |
Emma Wilcox: Where it FallsPresented by The Print Center at The Print Center April 13-July 28, 2012 Where it Falls features newly commissioned and recent work by artist Emma Wilcox, who creates and then photographs rooftop interjections of large-scale, text-based work. Her haunting, enigmatic silver prints, taken primarily within a 5-mile radius of Newark, NJ, suggest multiple narratives, hinting at crime, destruction and violence. | The Print Center | 04/13/12-
07/28/12 | Philadelphia |
All Together NowPresented by Moore College of Art & Design at Moore College of Art & Design May 18-July 28, 2012 Coinciding with the opening of the Barnes Foundation on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway, this exhibition reinterprets Albert Barnes’s distinctive “wall ensembles” through the work of fifteen Philadelphia-based artists. Featured artists include: Gabriel Boyce & Preston Link, Sarah Burgess, Kara Crombie, Steven & Billy Blaise Dufala, Joy Feasley, Mark Khaisman, Nick Lenker, Jacque Liu, Matthew Osborn, Hiro Sakaguchi, Anne Seidman, Kate Stewart, Stacey Webber and Maura... | Moore College of Art & Design | 05/18/12-
07/28/12 | Philadelphia |
Shofuso Colors V: Shades of Truth InstallationPresented by Shofuso Japanese House and Garden at Shofuso Japanese House and Garden August 1, 2012 Shofuso's multicolor gravel which lines the entrance pathway will be rearranged into gradients of light-to-dark on one side, dark-to-light on the other. This piece taps into the concept of historical interpretation and the idea that Shofuso, as well as all "historical" representations, contain shades of truth and fact rather than pure truth and fact. | Shofuso Japanese House and Garden | 08/01/12 | Philadelphia |
Summer Entertainment Series: Glorious Glass Beads!Presented by Wayne Art Center at Wayne Art Center August 1, 2012 Did you ever wonder how those beautiful and unique glass beads in your favorite necklace are made? Join Wayne Art Center to welcome Markels Roberts of Diving Cat Studios in Phoenixville, PA. Markels is an accomplished glass artist, as well as studio potter, who will be demonstrating the techniques used to create these treasures in flame worked glass. Each child will leave with their choice of bead on a cord necklace to commemorate the experience!
Thank you to Diving Cat... | Wayne Art Center | 08/01/12 | Wayne |
Learning to See: An American ViewPresented by Violette de Mazia Foundation at Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (PAFA) July 17-August 2, 2012 This introductory course will help students address the following questions: What should I look for when viewing a work of art? What is the artist trying to communicate? What is my role in this communication? The class will be held in the galleries of the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Art and includes visits to the Philadelphia Museum of Art. While the class will focus on American art, the perceptual skills learned and the concepts taught are applicable to all the visual arts, as well as... | Violette de Mazia Foundation | 07/17/12-
08/02/12 | Philadelphia |
KIDFEST + The Plants in ConcertPresented by Abington Art Center at Abington Art Center August 2, 2012 Join Abington for an outdoor event featuring hands-on workshops and exhibits, food, games, and live music all tailored to kids. Musical guests, The Plants, are a WXPN Kids Corner favorite and will inspire imagination and creativity with eclectic lighthearted tunes. More information is available at abingtonartcenter.org. | Abington Art Center | 08/02/12 | Jenkintown |
| Summer Camp - Martial Arts | Shofuso Japanese House and Garden | 07/30/12-
08/03/12 | Philadelphia |
Summer Art Camp-The Art of PlayPresented by Main Line Art Center at Main Line Art Center July 30-August 3, 2012 At Summer Art Camp at Main Line Art Center, young artists (ages 4-13) thrive as they are immersed in a world of imagination! Each session includes high-quality instruction through unique projects inspired by our community. Campers explore the fundamentals of drawing, painting, ceramics, sculpture, mixed media and jewelry and metals with professional Teaching Artists in a fun and relaxed environment. Camp is broken down into age groups with low student to teacher ratios to ensure that... | Main Line Art Center | 07/30/12-
08/03/12 | Haverford |
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 |
Dinosaurs Fossils and More - Art Camp (Ages 5-8)Presented by Artists of Yardley at AOY Art Center July 30-August 3, 2012 Each day begins with a lesson, story or a picture book to foster your child’s creativity. Go back to the Jurassic Era and create a wide variety of projects-an actual dinosaur egg in a nest, hunt for dinosaur eggs, make a 3-D dinosaur, fossil imprints and more. Teaching Artist: Heather Saltzman | Artists of Yardley | 07/30/12-
08/03/12 | Yardley |
Create A Scrapbook - Summer Camp (Ages 5-8)Presented by Artists of Yardley at AOY Art Center July 30-August 3, 2012 Birthday, holiday and vacations memories displayed. Bring your photos and make a scrapbook of your memories with family and friends! A scrapbook (40 pages with an average of 3 photos per page), scrapbook paper, embellishments and other materials will be provided. Overall design guided by the teacher. Teaching Artist: Christina Harrison
| Artists of Yardley | 07/30/12-
08/03/12 | Yardley |
Create A Scrapbook - Summer Camp (Ages 5-8)Presented by Artists of Yardley at AOY Art Center July 30-August 3, 2012 Birthday, holiday and vacations memories displayed. Bring your photos and make a scrapbook of your memories with family and friends! A scrapbook (40 pages with an average of 3 photos per page), scrapbook paper, embellishments and other materials will be provided. Overall design guided by the teacher. Teaching Artist: Christina Harrison
| Artists of Yardley | 07/30/12-
08/03/12 | Yardley |
Create A Scrapbook - Summer Camp (Ages 5-8)Presented by Artists of Yardley at AOY Art Center July 30-August 3, 2012 Birthday, holiday and vacations memories displayed. Bring your photos and make a scrapbook of your memories with family and friends! A scrapbook (40 pages with an average of 3 photos per page), scrapbook paper, embellishments and other materials will be provided. Overall design guided by the teacher.
Teaching Artist: Christina Harrison
| Artists of Yardley | 07/30/12-
08/03/12 | Yardley |
Sculpture for Kids - Summer Camp (Ages 5-8)Presented by Artists of Yardley at AOY Art Center July 30-August 3, 2012 Campers will start exploring the world of 3-D Art with basic paper sculpture. They will fold, twist, crumple paper to create beautiful sculptures. Campers will learn about the different properties of art materials. They will use cardboard, fabric, yarn and more to make stick puppets, action figures, and even little buildings! Teaching Artist: Amy Julin
| Artists of Yardley | 07/30/12-
08/03/12 | Yardley |
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 |
Drawing From Nature, Session 2 - Summer Camp (Ages 6-9)Presented by Artists of Yardley at AOY Art Center July 30-August 3, 2012 Let nature be your guide! The art we create in class will be inspired by objects we find on our nature walks around the farm and also patterns and textures such as the honeycomb of a hornet's nest, the nautilus design of a seashell, tree branches, leaf veins, feathers, insect wings, rocks, sea stones and of course flowers. Using colored pencils, ink, watercolors and collage, we will incorporate these organic patterns and forms into our own nature-inspired works of art! Teaching Artist:... | Artists of Yardley | 07/30/12-
08/03/12 | Yardley |
Summer Music CampPresented by Vacation Music Academy July 30-August 3, 2012 Fine arts summer music camp for children K-6. Classes offered for art, music, theater and dance. | Vacation Music Academy | 07/30/12-
08/03/12 | Mount Holly |
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 |
Blood Relations by Sharon PollockPresented by Ebenezer Maxwell Mansion at Ebenezer Maxwell Mansion August 4, 2012 Visit the mansion on the 120th anniversary of the Lizzy Borden murders for a dramatic interpretation of a thrilling play based on the crimes, the Blood Relations by Sharon Pollock.
| Ebenezer Maxwell Mansion | 08/04/12 | Philadelphia |
Pennsylvania Guild Fine Craft FairPresented by Pennsylvania Guild of Craftsmen at Chase Center on the Riverfront August 4-August 5, 2012 Make someone happy! Whether it’s for a wedding, birthday, anniversary, housewarming present or special thank you, locally-made designer crafts make a great gift with a story that is sure to make someone happy.
The Pennsylvania Guild of Craftsmen celebrates its 6th anniversary as the Brandywine Valley’s largest premier fine craft fair featuring more than 180 independent local and regional craft artists! Loyal art patrons and craft collectors from around the region descend... | Pennsylvania Guild of Craftsmen | 08/04/12-
08/05/12 | Wilmington |
Historic TradesPresented by Pennsbury Manor at Pennsbury Manor August 5, 2012 Hear the clang of the hammer and the sound of wood being cut as the joyner and blacksmith demonstrate their skills. | Pennsbury Manor | 08/05/12 | Morrisville |
Flat Out: Screen Print Installation by Eva Wylie Presented by Philadelphia Art Alliance at Philadelphia Art Alliance May 17-August 5, 2012 As a printmaker and installation artist, Eva Wylie’s installations both preserve and expand traditional printmaking and découpage techniques. Using a four-color separation silkscreen process, her work examines photographic duplication, an intrinsic element of contemporary pop culture, while reflecting upon craft-based traditions of the 19th century. Culling her imagery from the internet as well as other graphic sources such as magazines or product designs, Wylie displaces the... | Philadelphia Art Alliance | 05/17/12-
08/05/12 | Philadelphia |
Periphery: Multimedia Works by Michael FujitaPresented by Philadelphia Art Alliance at Philadelphia Art Alliance May 17-August 5, 2012 For Michael Fujita, Philadelphia is the largest and most urban environment that he has lived in, and through his sculptural work, he explores memories of actual architectural sites and details scattered throughout the city. As the artist states, “the memory of a staircase exposed now by the void where another once stood, the custom bricks of varying size used for building and paving, and the patterns made through their various combinations, all serve as launching points.” His... | Philadelphia Art Alliance | 05/17/12-
08/05/12 | Philadelphia |
Painting Summer Produce with Oil Pastels Workshop Presented by Main Line Art Center at Haverford School July 25-August 8, 2012 Vibrant, responsive and bendable oil pastels are a pleasurable medium to paint the summer bounty of fruits and vegetables. Learn to draw bold, simple shapes, layer and build color to develop values that result in a luminous painting. No previous experience necessary.
Class takes place at The Haverford School located at 450 Lancaster Avenue. | Main Line Art Center | 07/25/12-
08/08/12 | Haverford |
Summer Classics Seminar: All That Heaven AllowsPresented by Bryn Mawr Film Institute at Bryn Mawr Film Institute August 8, 2012 Have you wanted to take a film class at the Bryn Mawr Film Institute but couldn't commit to multiple sessions? Are you interested in learning more about a particular classic film? Do you want an entertaining, engaging, and comfortable way to spend a hot summer evening?
If you answered "yes" to any of the questions above, then our Summer Classics Seminars are for you. This one focuses on All That Heaven Allows, a lush melodrama about social mores and forbidden... | Bryn Mawr Film Institute | 08/08/12 | Bryn Mawr |
Offering of the Angels: Treasures from the Uffizi GalleryPresented by James A. Michener Art Museum - Doylestown at James A. Michener Art Museum - Doylestown April 21-August 10, 2012 See the exhibit that left a million people around the world breathless! The first Uffizi tour in the US and the ONLY Northeast appearance of Offering of the Angels: Treasures from the Uffizi Gallery. April 21 to August 10, 2012! Art created between the 15th and 17th Centuries. by legendary artists such as Botticelli, Titian, Tintoretto, Parmigianino, Cristofano. Don't leave Philly without seeing Italy! The Biggest exhibit in Bucks County and ONLY at the Michener Art Museum! For more... | James A. Michener Art Museum - Doylestown | 04/21/12-
08/10/12 | Doylestown |
Summer Art Camp-The City of Brotherly LovePresented by Main Line Art Center at Main Line Art Center August 6-August 10, 2012 At Summer Art Camp at Main Line Art Center, young artists (ages 4-13) thrive as they are immersed in a world of imagination! Each session includes high-quality instruction through unique projects inspired by our community. Campers explore the fundamentals of drawing, painting, ceramics, sculpture, mixed media and jewelry and metals with professional Teaching Artists in a fun and relaxed environment. Camp is broken down into age groups with low student to teacher ratios to ensure that... | Main Line Art Center | 08/06/12-
08/10/12 | Haverford |
| Summer Camp - Taiko Drumming | Shofuso Japanese House and Garden | 08/06/12-
08/10/12 | Philadelphia |
Summer Camp 2012Presented by Nelly Berman School of Music July 9-August 10, 2012 Travel through the ages and explore great music, art, and film this summer!
The summer camp is open to students ages 8-15 in piano, strings, brass/winds and voice.
Students will be grouped into two different sections each week based on age and musical experience, so you will be learning with other students who are at the same level. This is a very exciting and comprehensive program! In addition to chamber music, music history/theory, and private lessons, there will... | Nelly Berman School of Music | 07/09/12-
08/10/12 | Haverford |
Summer Spree 2012: Fly High! The Sky Is The LimitPresented by Community Arts Center at Community Arts Center June 18-August 10, 2012 Summer Spree at the Community Arts Center is the perfect place for kids to have fun, be creative, and learn alongside experienced teaching artists. This year, Fly High with art projects that explore the world of flight, the vast open sky, and the limitless nature of creativity. Choose Magic Mornings, Afternoon Adventures or After-Care for 4 through 11 year olds; or special teen studios for ages 12 and up. Some of the many sessions available include Brilliant Balloons, Mobile Mosaics,... | Community Arts Center | 06/18/12-
08/10/12 | Wallingford |
Fashion Design 3 Ages 12-17Presented by James A. Michener Art Museum - Doylestown at James A. Michener Art Museum - Doylestown August 6-August 10, 2012 Students will create original works of costume art and develop an understanding of fashion marketing and retail sales. This class builds on skills developed in Fashion 2 last summer, although Fashion 2 is not a prerequisite for this class. Students who wish to further develop their creative skills in fashion design, and create more complex fashion projects may repeat fashion 3. Students need to provide at least three yards of fabric and matching thread for their completed fashion projects,... | James A. Michener Art Museum - Doylestown | 08/06/12-
08/10/12 | Doylestown |
Art in the Park Summer Camp Tyler Park Center for the ArtsPresented by Tyler Park Center for the Arts June 25-August 10, 2012 Something for everyone!
Ages 4 to 16+.
Stained glass, drum circle, pottery, marionettes, mask making, paper mache and more!
Check out the website for a full schedule and call to register!
| Tyler Park Center for the Arts | 06/25/12-
08/10/12 | Richboro |
