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Fairmount Art Center

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Welcome to Art Center: Fairmount, a creative resource for individuals, families and the community. The Center offers art and music classes, parties, workshops, and private lessons for all ages and ability levels. An experienced faculty offers diversity of experience with outstanding accomplishments as professional artists and teachers. All art materials needed for any class are provided and registration is easy. Located directly behind the art museum’s Perelman Building on 25th Street, in the heart of the Fairmount Neighborhood, getting there is easy, so go get creative!

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    Fairmount Art Center

    2501 Olive Street
    Philadelphia, PA 19130

    Phone: 215-765-ARTS   |   Official Website

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      08/27/12- 08/31/12

      Summer Camp: Dwell - The Ins & Outs of Architecture & Habitats Fairmount Art Center Summer Camp: Dwell - The Ins & Outs of Architecture & Habitats Presented 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,...

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  • Upcoming Events

    08/27/12- 08/31/12

    Summer Camp: Dwell - The Ins & Outs of Architecture & Habitats Fairmount Art Center Summer Camp: Dwell - The Ins & Outs of Architecture & Habitats Presented 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,...

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    10/29/11	Halloween Festival at Fairmount Art Center Fairmount Art Center
    09/23/11- 10/28/11	Art Explorers: Cultural Adornment: Wearable Art From Around The World Fairmount Art Center
    09/22/11- 10/27/11	Extra Needs Art: 3-6 Fairmount Art Center
    09/22/11- 10/27/11	FUN-Damentals: Art Time Machine: Masters & Movements Fairmount Art Center
    09/20/11- 10/25/11	Art Start Parent/Child Fairmount Art Center
    09/20/11- 10/25/11	Experience Art Parent/Child Fairmount Art Center
    09/20/11- 10/25/11	Discover Art Parent/Child Fairmount Art Center
    09/20/11- 10/25/11	Young Artists: Contemporary Connections: Artists & Materials Fairmount Art Center
    07/18/11- 07/22/11	Summer Art Camp: Art and Our Environment Fairmount Art Center
    07/11/11- 07/15/11	Summer Art Camp: Creation Nation: Art Across America Fairmount Art Center
    07/07/11- 07/28/11	Sewing: Basics and Bags Fairmount Art Center
    07/06/11- 07/27/11	Experimental Mixed Media Fairmount Art Center
    07/05/11- 07/26/11	Drawing Fundamentals Fairmount Art Center
    06/27/11- 07/01/11	Summer Art Camp: Art and Archeology Fairmount Art Center
    06/20/11- 06/24/11	Summer Art Camp: Fabulous FUNdamentals Fairmount Art Center
    06/13/11- 06/17/11	Summer Art Camp: Modern Marvels Fairmount Art Center
    05/20/11	Graphic Design Basics Fairmount Art Center
    05/13/11	Painting and Color Workshop Fairmount Art Center
    05/06/11	Silver Clay Workshop Fairmount Art Center
    04/29/11	Marbling: Decorative Papers & Silks Workshop Fairmount Art Center
    04/15/11	Crochet Basics Fairmount Art Center
    04/08/11	Glass Fusing Workshop Fairmount Art Center
    04/01/11	Photography Basics Workshop Fairmount Art Center
    03/25/11	Floral Design: Floral Arrangment Workshop Fairmount Art Center
    03/21/11- 04/01/11	Spring Break Art Camps Fairmount Art Center
    03/18/11	Felting Workshop: From Fuzz to Form Fairmount Art Center
    03/11/11	Knit 2, Purl 2: Mini Sock Making Knitting Workshop Fairmount Art Center
    03/04/11	Explore Hand-Made Paper: Paper Workshop Fairmount Art Center
    03/01/11- 04/19/11	Experience Art: Parent & Child Class Fairmount Art Center
    03/01/11- 04/19/11	Discover Art: Parent & Child Class Fairmount Art Center
    02/28/11- 04/11/11	Painting: Still Life to Abstraction Fairmount Art Center
    02/25/11	Jewelry: Beading Basics Workshop Fairmount Art Center
    02/11/11	Collage, Papers & Books Workshop Fairmount Art Center
    02/04/11	Start Sewing: Stash & Dash Bags Workshop Fairmount Art Center
    01/28/11	Earring Extravaganza Fairmount Art Center
    01/20/11- 02/24/11	Digital Photography Fairmount Art Center
    01/19/11- 02/23/11	Knitting Circle Fairmount Art Center
    01/18/11- 02/22/10	Painting Classes: Still Life & Beyond Fairmount Art Center
    01/18/11- 02/22/11	Experimental Mixed-Media Fairmount Art Center
    01/18/11- 02/22/11	Experimental Mixed Media Fairmount Art Center
    01/17/11- 02/21/11	Painting Foundations Fairmount Art Center
    11/04/10- 12/16/10	Photoshop Phoundations Fairmount Art Center
    11/03/10- 12/15/10	Screen Printing Fairmount Art Center
    11/02/10- 12/14/10	Drawing Foundations Fairmount Art Center
    11/01/10- 12/13/10	Painting and Mixed Media Fairmount Art Center
    09/23/10- 10/28/10	Digital Photography Fairmount Art Center
    09/22/10- 10/27/10	Sewing: Bags & Basics Fairmount Art Center
    09/22/10- 10/31/10	Music & Movement Classes for Infant: 5 Years Fairmount Art Center
    09/21/10- 10/26/10	Art in the Theater: From Page to Stage Fairmount Art Center
    09/21/10- 10/26/10	Drawing & Multiples: Experimental Art Fairmount Art Center
    09/20/10- 10/25/10	Painting Foundations Fairmount Art Center
    09/20/10- 10/30/10	Art Classes for Kids Fairmount Art Center
    08/23/10- 08/27/10	Summer Art Camps for Kids Fairmount Art Center
    07/30/10	Digital Photography Introduction Workshop Fairmount Art Center
    07/28/10	Jewelry Workshop: Beading Basics Fairmount Art Center
    07/21/10	Glass Basics Workshop: Fusing & Slumping Fairmount Art Center
    07/14/10	Jewelry Making Workshop: Silver Clay Fairmount Art Center
    07/12/10- 08/07/10	Art Classes for Kids Fairmount Art Center
    05/07/10	Glass Workshop: Fusing & Slumping Fairmount Art Center
    04/21/10- 05/26/10	Jewelry Basics - Adult Class Fairmount Art Center
    04/21/10- 05/26/10	Digital Photography Classes for Adults Fairmount Art Center
    04/19/10- 05/24/10	Painting Introduction - Adult Art Classes Fairmount Art Center
    04/19/10- 05/28/10	Music Classes for Children - Ages Infant to 5 yrs. Fairmount Art Center
    04/19/10- 05/28/10	Art Classes for Kids Fairmount Art Center
    04/17/10	Kids Art Classes Fairmount Art Center
    04/17/10	Pop-Ups & Paper Sculpture Workshop Fairmount Art Center
    04/02/10	Jewelry Workshop: Silver Clay - Pendents & Beads Fairmount Art Center
    03/05/10	Knitting Workshop: Hat Basics Fairmount Art Center
    03/05/10	Knitting Workshop: Sock Basics--Baby Booties Fairmount Art Center
    03/03/10- 04/14/10	Fashion Sewing 101 - Adult Class Fairmount Art Center
    03/03/10- 04/14/10	Drawing Classes for Adults - The Face Explored Fairmount Art Center
    03/02/10- 04/13/10	Silkscreen Fundamentals - Adult Class Fairmount Art Center
    03/01/10- 04/12/10	Experimental Painting Classes for Adults Fairmount Art Center
    02/05/10	Sewing Workshop: Hems & Alterations Fairmount Art Center
    01/21/10- 02/25/10	Drawing Classes for Adults Fairmount Art Center
    01/20/10- 02/24/10	Graphic Design Classes: Basics - Home & Office Fairmount Art Center
    01/19/10- 02/23/10	Art Classes for Adults: Experimental Materials in 3-D Fairmount Art Center
    12/11/09	Simple Sewing & Funky Fleece Fairmount Art Center
    12/06/09	1st Annual Kids Holiday Gift Making Workshop Fairmount Art Center
    11/20/09	Felting: From Fuzz to Form Fairmount Art Center
    11/15/09	Creative Cards: Handmade for the Holidays Fairmount Art Center
    11/05/09- 12/10/09	Clay Basics & Beyond Fairmount Art Center
    11/04/09- 12/09/09	Digital Photography Classes Fairmount Art Center
    11/04/09- 01/10/10	Music & Movement Classes for Children Fairmount Art Center
    11/03/09- 12/08/09	Drawing Out of the Box: Experiential Mixed Media Fairmount Art Center
    11/03/09- 12/08/09	Art Start: Age 2 Fairmount Art Center
    11/02/09- 12/07/09	Painting Basics: Still Life & Beyond Fairmount Art Center
    10/25/09	Halloween Arts Fest Fairmount Art Center
    10/23/09	Silver Clay Workshop Fairmount Art Center
    10/18/09	A Case for Smiles: Sewing Basics Fairmount Art Center
    09/25/09	Paper & Silk Marbling Fairmount Art Center
    07/12/09	Sewing Basics: Creative Alterations Fairmount Art Center
    07/12/09	Sewing Classes for Adults, Teens & Parents w/ Children Fairmount Art Center
    07/06/09- 08/10/09	Fairmount Art Center Summer Session '09 Fairmount Art Center
    06/08/09- 09/04/09	Summer Art Camps for Kids Fairmount Art Center
    05/17/09	Paper Making Class Fairmount Art Center
    04/29/09- 06/07/09	Music Classes for Children Fairmount Art Center
    04/29/09- 06/03/09	Painting Classes for Adults Fairmount Art Center
    04/28/09- 06/02/09	Sewing Classes for Adults Fairmount Art Center
    04/27/09- 06/01/09	Drawing Classes for Adults Fairmount Art Center