| 06/17/12 |
Glass Paperweight and Ornament Workshop
Main Line Art Center
Presented by Main Line Art Center
at Main Line Art Center
June 17, 2012
Designed for the total beginner, Main Line Art Center provides the tools, supplies and instruction needed to create both a solid sculpted paperweight and blown ornament. These classes are a great way to get a feel for the way glass moves at 2000 degrees and have a fun and exciting afternoon at the same time. Students will have the option of making at least one of each. Workshops take place at East Falls Glassworks in Sherman Mills in East Falls, and are open to both adults and teens (13 and...
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06/18/12-
06/22/12 |
Teen Studio: Painting Intensive (June 18-22)
Main Line Art Center
Presented by Main Line Art Center
at Main Line Art Center
June 18-June 22, 2012
Learn how to approach painting and the use of color to explore your vision and develop perceptual skills essential to interpreting what you see. Experiment with a variety of painting mediums to explore color theory, composition, building texture through layers of painting and more. Students will work from direct observation, including still life setups and the landscape.
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06/18/12-
06/22/12 |
Teen Studio: Fashion Design and Illustration (June 18-22)
Main Line Art Center
Presented by Main Line Art Center
at Main Line Art Center
June 18-June 22, 2012
Create a basic fashion portfolio that will impress even the choosiest of art schools. You will learn how to draw the fashion figure, and explore different rendering techniques using marker, watercolor, and colored pencils. A theme will be chosen to inspire ideas for your mood/inspiration mood board that will further inform your collection. Short assignments will be given to explore texture, line, shape and color. The final presentation will include a collection with samples of flats or...
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06/18/12-
06/22/12 |
Drawing Intensive (June 18-22)
Main Line Art Center
Presented by Main Line Art Center
at Main Line Art Center
June 18-June 22, 2012
Using black and white media including pencil, charcoal and ink, students will learn how to address the formal elements of line, shape, composition, perspective, light, shadow and volume to develop a strong foundation for future artwork. Students will work from direct observation, including still life setups and landscape.
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06/18/12-
06/25/12 |
Tempered Glass Mosaics Workshop
Main Line Art Center
Presented by Main Line Art Center
at Main Line Art Center
June 18-June 25, 2012
We will show glittering examples of beautiful mosaic collage in a short PowerPoint presentation using a variety of materials including recycled materials with "tempered glass." This glass is also known as safety glass and crash glass. We will complete an art mosaic using collage/overlaying techniques with metallic papers, tissue, foils, glitter, photos, mylar paper and more. You will create abstract art with this recycled material. This is a perfect form of art to incorporate your...
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06/18/12-
07/02/12 |
Collage and Mixed Media Studio Intensive Workshop
Main Line Art Center
Presented by Main Line Art Center
at Main Line Art Center
June 18-July 2, 2012
Explore your personal style with one-on-one and group critiques. Master your choice of media using professional collage and mixed media techniques. Be inspired by the work of Bearden, Miro, Matisse, Conrad Marca-Relli, Rauschenberg and Ray Johnson. Work on paper, board, or canvas—realistic or abstract—in an encouraging and developmental atmosphere. Painters, printmakers, and collage artists welcome. Classes take place at Main Line Art Center.
Please note, there is no...
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06/18/12-
06/25/12 |
Collage and Mixed Media Studio Intensive Workshop
Main Line Art Center
Presented by Main Line Art Center
at Main Line Art Center
June 18-June 25, 2012
Explore your personal style with one-on-one and group critiques. Master your choice of media using professional collage and mixed media techniques. Be inspired by the work of Bearden, Miro, Matisse, Conrad Marca-Relli, Rauschenberg and Ray Johnson. Work on paper, board, or canvas—realistic or abstract—in an encouraging and developmental atmosphere. Painters, printmakers, and collage artists welcome. Classes take place at Main Line Art Center.
Please note, there is...
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06/18/12-
06/25/12 |
Absolute Beginner Watercolor Workshop
Main Line Art Center
Presented 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.
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06/18/12-
06/22/12 |
Summer Art Camp-Down on the Farm
Main Line Art Center
Presented by Main Line Art Center
at Main Line Art Center
June 18-June 22, 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...
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06/19/12-
06/26/12 |
Portrait Painting Fundamentals Workshop
Main Line Art Center
Presented by Main Line Art Center
at Main Line Art Center
June 19-June 26, 2012
Gain confidence in approaching portraiture. This workshop will be conducted in a step-by-step manner via lecture, demos and hands-on practice, with focus on understanding light and color in portraiture. Begin by drawing in charcoal, pencil and conte on toned paper to define directional light, texture and the illusion of space through line quality and shading. Then move on to focusing on seeing color in terms of warm and cool.
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06/20/12-
07/11/12 |
Mosaics Workshop
Main Line Art Center
Presented by Main Line Art Center
at Main Line Art Center
June 20-July 11, 2012
Explore traditional and modern techniques as well as a wide variety of materials in this popular class. We will cover design, fabrication, installation and some art history in our study of this amazing art form. Decorative, architectural and fine art pieces can all be achieved. $50 if also registering for Mosaics 6-week class on Wednesday at 4 pm. No class on July 4th.
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06/25/12-
06/29/12 |
Teen Studio: Painting Intensive (June 25-29)
Main Line Art Center
Presented by Main Line Art Center
at Main Line Art Center
June 25-June 29, 2012
Learn how to approach painting and the use of color to explore your vision and develop perceptual skills essential to interpreting what you see. Experiment with a variety of painting mediums to explore color theory, composition, building texture through layers of painting and more. Students will work from direct observation, including still life setups and the landscape.
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06/25/12-
06/29/12 |
Teen Studio: Jewelry and Metalwork Intensive (June 25-29)
Main Line Art Center
Presented by Main Line Art Center
at Main Line Art Center
June 25-June 29, 2012
Learn an overview of techniques in jewelry and metalsmithing to create wearable art and sculptural pieces that suit your style. We will discuss popular artists, and learn about designing for metal. We will focus on gaining hands-on experience of various techniques including sawing, soldering, filing, forming, and polishing of metal. Supply fee includes tools to share, gas, base metals and silver.
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06/25/12-
06/29/12 |
Teen Studio: Drawing Intensive (June 25-29)
Main Line Art Center
Presented by Main Line Art Center
at Main Line Art Center
June 25-June 29, 2012
Using black and white media including pencil, charcoal and ink, students will learn how to address the formal elements of line, shape, composition, perspective, light, shadow and volume to develop a strong foundation for future artwork. Students will work from direct observation, including still life setups and landscape.
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06/25/12-
06/29/12 |
Black and White Photography (June 25-29)
Main Line Art Center
Presented by Main Line Art Center
at Main Line Art Center
June 25-June 29, 2012
Learn to capture and draw with light as you discover why photography has long been the favored medium of fine art and documentary work. Students will become proficient in the essentials of artistry and technique, and will learn how to develop a personal style and point of view. Using a film camera, students will learn about composition, lighting and camera settings. B&W Photography classes offer students the chance to learn about traditional photography and develop their own prints in...
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06/25/12-
06/29/12 |
Acrylic and Mixed Media Techniques (June 25-29)
Main Line Art Center
Presented by Main Line Art Center
at Main Line Art Center
June 25-June 29, 2012
Experiment in this combination class, which teaches how to incorporate a variety of materials like paint, collage, transfer methods and stamping to create unique artistic images. A larger emphasis will be placed on creativity over fundamental drawing or painting techniques and students will be challenged to make personal, artistic statements through the exploration of mixed media.
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06/25/12-
06/29/12 |
Summer Art Camp-The Great Outdoors
Main Line Art Center
Presented by Main Line Art Center
at Main Line Art Center
June 25-June 29, 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...
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07/02/12-
07/13/12 |
Teen Studio: Portrait and Figure Intensive (July 2-13)
Main Line Art Center
Presented by Main Line Art Center
at Main Line Art Center
July 2-July 13, 2012
Learn the vocabulary and techniques of drawing and painting: color, light, movement, design, form, space and paint itself as you center on the personal approach to render the figure. We will organize our sensations and feelings in drawing before moving into the medium of paint. Individual instruction and full class critiques will be used for constructive feedback.
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07/02/12-
07/13/12 |
Drawing and Painting Intensive (July 2-13)
Main Line Art Center
Presented by Main Line Art Center
at Main Line Art Center
July 2-July 13, 2012
Learning how to capture what you see is essential to convey your message and vision as an artist. In this studio session, students will work from still-life arrangements, the figure and landscapes in order to replicate what they see in a personal, intuitive way. Using pencil, charcoal and ink, students will develop and refine their understanding of perspective and composition and then move on to incorporate color and value with acrylics, watercolor and tempera paints. Supply fee includes...
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07/02/12-
07/13/12 |
Drawing and Painting Intensive (July 2-13)
Main Line Art Center
Presented by Main Line Art Center
at Main Line Art Center
July 2-July 13, 2012
Learning how to capture what you see is essential to convey your message and vision as an artist. In this studio session, students will work from still-life arrangements, the figure and landscapes in order to replicate what they see in a personal, intuitive way. Using pencil, charcoal and ink, students will develop and refine their understanding of perspective and composition and then move on to incorporate color and value with acrylics, watercolor and tempera paints. Supply fee includes...
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07/02/12-
07/06/12 |
Summer Art Camp-Home is Where the Art Is
Main Line Art Center
Presented by Main Line Art Center
at Main Line Art Center
July 2-July 6, 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...
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| 07/09/12 |
Acrylic Painting on Untraditional Surfaces Workshop
Main Line Art Center
Presented 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.
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07/09/12-
07/13/12 |
Summer Art Camp- Philly Food: From Cheese Steaks to Tastykakes
Main Line Art Center
Presented by Main Line Art Center
at Main Line Art Center
July 9-July 13, 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...
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07/10/12-
07/24/12 |
The Expressive Figure Workshop
Main Line Art Center
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.
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| 07/15/12 |
Mixed Media and Photo Encaustic Workshop
Main Line Art Center
Presented by Main Line Art Center
at Main Line Art Center
July 15, 2012
Join Philadelphia artist Leah MacDonald for two days of intensive instruction to learn the basics of combining photography and encaustic media. Students will learn the history of the encaustic medium, how to paint with beeswax, methods for combining encaustic with photography, techniques for creating surface textures and mark-making, and receive an introduction to painting with oils and paintsticks. Workshop takes place at the artist's studio. Limited to 5 students.
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| 07/15/12 |
Glass Paperweight and Ornament Workshop
Main Line Art Center
Presented by Main Line Art Center
at Main Line Art Center
July 15, 2012
Designed for the total beginner, Main Line Art Center provides the tools, supplies and instruction needed to create both a solid sculpted paperweight and blown ornament. These classes are a great way to get a feel for the way glass moves at 2000 degrees and have a fun and exciting afternoon at the same time. Students will have the option of making at least one of each. Workshops take place at East Falls Glassworks in Sherman Mills in East Falls, and are open to both adults and teens (13 and...
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07/16/12-
07/27/12 |
Teen Studio: Portrait and Figure Intensive (July 16-27)
Main Line Art Center
Presented by Main Line Art Center
at Main Line Art Center
July 16-July 27, 2012
Learn the vocabulary and techniques of drawing and painting: color, light, movement, design, form, space and paint itself as you center on the personal approach to render the figure. We will organize our sensations and feelings in drawing before moving into the medium of paint. Individual instruction and full class critiques will be used for constructive feedback.
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07/16/12-
07/27/12 |
Teen Studio: Fashion Design and Illustration (July 16-27)
Main Line Art Center
Presented by Main Line Art Center
at Main Line Art Center
July 16-July 27, 2012
Create a basic fashion portfolio that will impress even the choosiest of art schools. You will learn how to draw the fashion figure, and explore different rendering techniques using marker, watercolor, and colored pencils. A theme will be chosen to inspire ideas for your mood/inspiration mood board that will further inform your collection. Short assignments will be given to explore texture, line, shape and color. The final presentation will include a collection with samples of flats or...
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07/16/12-
07/27/12 |
Black and White Photography (July 16-27)
Main Line Art Center
Presented by Main Line Art Center
at Main Line Art Center
July 16-July 27, 2012
Learn to capture and draw with light as you discover why photography has long been the favored medium of fine art and documentary work. Students will become proficient in the essentials of artistry and technique, and will learn how to develop a personal style and point of view. Using a film camera, students will learn about composition, lighting and camera settings. B&W Photography classes offer students the chance to learn about traditional photography and develop their own prints in...
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07/16/12-
07/20/12 |
Summer Art Camp - On the Line: Philadelphia's Suburbs
Main Line Art Center
Presented by Main Line Art Center
at Main Line Art Center
July 16-July 20, 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...
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07/23/12-
07/27/12 |
Summer Art Camp-Sports & Recreation
Main Line Art Center
Presented 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...
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| 07/24/12 |
Sketching the Landscape Workshop
Main Line Art Center
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.
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07/30/12-
08/03/12 |
Teen Studio: Painting Intensive (July 30-Aug 3)
Main Line Art Center
Presented by Main Line Art Center
at Main Line Art Center
July 30-August 3, 2012
Learn how to approach painting and the use of color to explore your vision and develop perceptual skills essential to interpreting what you see. Experiment with a variety of painting mediums to explore color theory, composition, building texture through layers of painting and more. Students will work from direct observation, including still life setups and the landscape.
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07/30/12-
08/03/12 |
Teen Studio: Jewelry and Metalwork Intensive (July 30-Aug 3)
Main Line Art Center
Presented by Main Line Art Center
at Main Line Art Center
July 30-August 3, 2012
Learn an overview of techniques in jewelry and metalsmithing to create wearable art and sculptural pieces that suit your style. We will discuss popular artists, and learn about designing for metal. We will focus on gaining hands-on experience of various techniques including sawing, soldering, filing, forming, and polishing of metal. Supply fee includes tools to share, gas, base metals and silver.
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07/30/12-
08/03/12 |
Drawing Intensive (July 30-Aug. 3)
Main Line Art Center
Presented by Main Line Art Center
at Main Line Art Center
July 30-August 3, 2012
Using black and white media including pencil, charcoal and ink, students will learn how to address the formal elements of line, shape, composition, perspective, light, shadow and volume to develop a strong foundation for future artwork. Students will work from direct observation, including still life setups and landscape.
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07/30/12-
08/10/12 |
Black and White Photography (July 30-Aug 10)
Main Line Art Center
Presented by Main Line Art Center
at Main Line Art Center
July 30-August 10, 2012
Learn to capture and draw with light as you discover why photography has long been the favored medium of fine art and documentary work. Students will become proficient in the essentials of artistry and technique, and will learn how to develop a personal style and point of view. Using a film camera, students will learn about composition, lighting and camera settings. B&W Photography classes offer students the chance to learn about traditional photography and develop their own prints in...
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07/30/12-
08/03/12 |
Summer Art Camp-The Art of Play
Main Line Art Center
Presented 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...
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08/06/12-
08/10/12 |
Teen Studio: Portfolio Preparation (Aug 6-10)
Main Line Art Center
Presented by Main Line Art Center
at Main Line Art Center
August 6-August 10, 2012
This portfolio workshop is tailored for students who are serious about applying for a career in the visual arts. Students will walk through the admissions process, college interviews, portfolio requirements, statements of purpose and review artwork with students to help select the best possible application pieces and presentation. Young artists will leave with a better idea of their strengths and weaknesses.
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08/06/12-
08/10/12 |
Teen Studio: Painting Intensive (Aug 6-10)
Main Line Art Center
Presented by Main Line Art Center
at Main Line Art Center
August 6-August 10, 2012
Learn how to approach painting and the use of color to explore your vision and develop perceptual skills essential to interpreting what you see. Experiment with a variety of painting mediums to explore color theory, composition, building texture through layers of painting and more. Students will work from direct observation, including still life setups and the landscape.
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08/06/12-
08/10/12 |
Summer Art Camp-The City of Brotherly Love
Main Line Art Center
Presented 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...
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08/08/12-
08/10/12 |
Collagraphy Printmaking Workshop
Main Line Art Center
Presented by Main Line Art Center
at Main Line Art Center
August 8-August 10, 2012
Create your Collagraph/Collage plate by texturing gesso & acrylic mediums and gluing a variety of materials onto a base. Then disover the thrill of rolling a printing press roller over your inked plate to see your image transferred onto paper. This is a fun class that is full of information for mastering multiple art techniques and allows for personal expression. Teacher demos on entire process.
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08/13/12-
08/17/12 |
Summer Art Camp-Bird's Eye View: Native Wildlife & Plants
Main Line Art Center
Presented by Main Line Art Center
at Main Line Art Center
August 13-August 17, 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...
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08/20/12-
08/24/12 |
Summer Art Camp-Celebrate Arts & Culture
Main Line Art Center
Presented by Main Line Art Center
at Main Line Art Center
August 20-August 24, 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...
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08/27/12-
08/31/12 |
Summer Art Camp-Zoo-a-palooza!
Main Line Art Center
Presented by Main Line Art Center
at Main Line Art Center
August 27-August 31, 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...
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