Events
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Organization |
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Location |
2D & 3D Automobiles - Young Artists Camp
Presented 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 |
Abington Art Center, Jenkintown |
2D & 3D Toy Design - Young Artists Camp
Presented 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.
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Abington Art Center |
07/02/12 -
07/06/12 |
Abington Art Center, Jenkintown |
A Peek in the Creek
Presented by Peter Wentz Farmstead at Peter Wentz Farmstead July 29, 2012 Join us for an in-depth look at the aquatic wildlife of the Zacharias Creek. There are many fascinating species of invertebrates, fish, and birds at the creek. Expect to get wet. Old sneakers or water-proof shoes are required.
Ages: 5 and up; Pre-registration required.
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Peter Wentz Farmstead |
07/29/12 |
Peter Wentz Farmstead, Worcester |
Advanced Drawing for Teens
Presented by Abington Art Center at Abington Art Center June 21-July 26, 2012 This class will take you to the next level of artistic study. The teacher will guide you through the drawing process in black, white and color and strengthen your understanding of the fundamentals of art and design for some great results.
Please sign up at least 2 weeks prior to the start date.
Limit: 10 students. |
Abington Art Center |
06/21/12 -
07/26/12 |
Abington Art Center, Jenkintown |
Advanced Explorers
Presented 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 |
Brandywine River Museum, Chadds Ford |
Botany of Beer: The Second Pint
Presented by Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College at Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College July 28, 2012 Join Dan Shaw, Certified Cicerone® and manager of Pinocchio’s Beer Garden To Go, and Julie Jenney, educational programs coordinator for an afternoon of tasting, learning, and talking about beer. If you attended last summer’s class you’ll have some great new beer knowledge to share and of course a fresh line-up of brews to taste. This class will cover the brewing process and the botanical components of beer: plants from the grass family such as wheat and barley but also... |
Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College |
07/28/12 |
Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College, Swarthmore |
Colonial Day Camp
Presented by Peter Wentz Farmstead at Peter Wentz Farmstead June 25-June 29, 2012 Students entering fourth through sixth grade in fall 2012 will experience childhood activities and crafts of the colonial period during this hands-on activities camp program. |
Peter Wentz Farmstead |
06/25/12 -
06/29/12 |
Peter Wentz Farmstead, Worcester |
Comic Book Clinic Ages 10-14
Presented by James A. Michener Art Museum - Doylestown at James A. Michener Art Museum - Doylestown August 6-August 10, 2012 Let your imagination soar! Develop original comic book characters and tell your own stories in this comic book class for older students. Learn to include mood, setting, expression, and “camera angles” into your work. Guidelines are presented for anatomy, perspective, and storytelling. Students are encouraged to develop original ideas along with a unique cartooning style. |
James A. Michener Art Museum - Doylestown |
08/06/12 -
08/10/12 |
James A. Michener Art Museum - Doylestown, Doylestown |
Comic Book Extravaganza Ages 6-9
Presented by James A. Michener Art Museum - Doylestown at James A. Michener Art Museum - Doylestown August 6-August 10, 2012 What’s a splash balloon? A blurb? A gutter? A bubble? A worm’s eye view? In this class, students will have great fun discovering their talents as young comic book artists. They will create a storyboard and develop a comic book based on an original character in an incredible situation. They will learn how drawing with form, shading, perspective and proportion will make their stories come alive. This class is the perfect opportunity for every student who has ever dreamed of telling... |
James A. Michener Art Museum - Doylestown |
08/06/12 -
08/10/12 |
James A. Michener Art Museum - Doylestown, Doylestown |
Comic Book Extravaganza Ages 6-9
Presented by James A. Michener Art Museum - Doylestown at James A. Michener Art Museum - Doylestown August 6-August 10, 2012 What’s a splash balloon? A blurb? A gutter? A bubble? A worm’s eye view? In this class, students will have great fun discovering their talents as young comic book artists. They will create a storyboard and develop a comic book based on an original character in an incredible situation. They will learn how drawing with form, shading, perspective and proportion will make their stories come alive. This class is the perfect opportunity for every student who has ever dreamed of telling... |
James A. Michener Art Museum - Doylestown |
08/06/12 -
08/10/12 |
James A. Michener Art Museum - Doylestown, Doylestown |
Cooking Classes at Sur La Table
Presented by Sur La Table at King of Prussia Mall at Sur La Table at King of Prussia Mall November 22, 2011-January 1, 2013 The skills you've always wanted to master are easier to learn than you think. Our knowledgeable staff of culinary experts has a wealth of techniques they are excited to share with you.
In our hands-on classes, our trained chefs lead you through a fun and enjoyable lesson that will have your class cooking like pros and laughing like never before. After the last garnish has been added, everyone takes their seat to enjoy the fruits of their labor.
And as a thank you, you will... |
Sur La Table at King of Prussia Mall |
11/22/11 -
01/01/13 |
Sur La Table at King of Prussia Mall, King of Prussia |
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 |
Abington Art Center, Jenkintown |
Fabulous Fives - Morning Session Age 5
Presented by James A. Michener Art Museum - Doylestown at James A. Michener Art Museum - Doylestown July 30-August 3, 2012 Being five is an exciting and unique time in the development of children. In this unique program, just for five year olds, we’ll explore the Museum and art studio in a unique way – created just for them! They will tour the galleries, engaging in age appropriate art activities and learning experiences. Students will discover new and exciting art materials as they produce original works in drawing, painting, printmaking, sculpture and collage. |
James A. Michener Art Museum - Doylestown |
07/30/12 -
08/03/12 |
James A. Michener Art Museum - Doylestown, Doylestown |
Facetime Community Theatre Summer Stage
Presented by Facetime Community Theatre at Ursinus College July 2-July 21, 2012 This 3-week summer camp will culminate in the performance of the musical Oliver at Ursinus’s Lenfest Theatre. Students from 4th grade to college age will receive focused instruction from experienced teachers and will develop the core skills necessary to achieve excellence in stage performance. Emphasis is placed on collaboration, creativity, and fun!
For more information and registration go to www.facetimecommunitytheatre.org. |
Facetime Community Theatre |
07/02/12 -
07/21/12 |
Ursinus College, Collegeville |
Fantasy Illustration - Young Artists Camp
Presented 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.
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Abington Art Center |
06/18/12 -
06/22/12 |
Abington Art Center, Jenkintown |
Fashion Design 1 Ages 10-15
Presented by James A. Michener Art Museum - Doylestown at James A. Michener Art Museum - Doylestown June 18-June 22, 2012 Learn what it takes to become a fashion illustrator, including the creation of rough sketches, proportional figure drawing, gesture drawing, color theory, textile design, to a fully executed fashion line. Students will also create several unique fashion accessories. Please bring #18 knitting needles and a skein of yarn to the first class. |
James A. Michener Art Museum - Doylestown |
06/18/12 -
06/22/12 |
James A. Michener Art Museum - Doylestown, Doylestown |
Fashion Design 2 Ages 10-15
Presented by James A. Michener Art Museum - Doylestown at James A. Michener Art Museum - Doylestown July 9-July 13, 2012 Students will be introduced to proportional figure drawing, learn to create an illustration of a fashionable outfit, develop sewing patterns, and create unique fashion and accessory designs. Fashion 1 is not a prerequisite for this class. Students need to provide at least three yards of fabric and matching thread for their completed outfit and handbag, to be modeled on the last day of class. |
James A. Michener Art Museum - Doylestown |
07/09/12 -
07/13/12 |
James A. Michener Art Museum - Doylestown, Doylestown |
Fashion Design 3 Ages 12-17
Presented 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 |
James A. Michener Art Museum - Doylestown, Doylestown |
Fashion Design for Teens
Presented by Abington Art Center at Abington Art Center June 19-July 24, 2012 Study the art of fashion with trendy examples for inspiration and then make your own colorful creations to wear and show off. You will use mixed materials and a variety of bright fabrics to design your clothes and accessories. |
Abington Art Center |
06/19/12 -
07/24/12 |
Abington Art Center, Jenkintown |
In the Good Old Summertime
Presented by Pennypacker Mills at Pennypacker Mills August 4, 2012 Join Pennypacker for an old fashioned Victorian summertime frolic on the Pennypacker Mills property. Includes children's games, kids crafts and bean bag toss activities, tours of the Pennypacker mansion, and a British Car Show with the Delaware County Classic MG Car Club. Fun for the whole family! |
Pennypacker Mills |
08/04/12 |
Pennypacker Mills, Schwenksville |
Ladies Night Out
Presented by Chaddsford Winery - Peddler's Village at Chaddsford Tasting Room & Wine Shop at Peddler's Village June 21, 2012 Join us for an entertaining series of events, one Thursday evening in each month of April, May and June. Bring your friends out and have fun. This month's event will be Mixology Night, An intro on how to create fun drinks made with our sweet wines in a fun social setting. Taste our wine while our staff conducts a How To by making three to four drink recipes (volunteers needed) and a sampling of the mixed drinks. R.S.V.P. required. Hurry to book your spots at these fun events, space is... |
Chaddsford Winery - Peddler's Village |
06/21/12 |
Chaddsford Tasting Room & Wine Shop at Peddler's Village , Lahaska |
Learning to See: An Introduction
Presented by Violette de Mazia Foundation at Abington Art Center June 12-June 28, 2012 Introduce yourself to the language of the arts, the challenge to the artist, and the important role you the viewer play in the experience. Come away with useful tools for appreciating the arts and learn the direct relationship between art and daily life.
This 6-session introductory class is appropriate for everyone and applies Violette de Mazia Foundation's objective approach to the arts to a variety of themes and topics. |
Violette de Mazia Foundation |
06/12/12 -
06/28/12 |
Abington Art Center, Jenkintown |
Mini-Morris Players
Presented by Morris Arboretum of the University of Pennsylvania at Morris Arboretum of the University of Pennsylvania June 14-July 23, 2012 Throughout the Victorian Age, brother and sister John and Lydia Morris searched the world over gathering a stunning array of plants and trees to enhance their Chestnut Hill Estate. This summer they return (played by two modern actors) to lead a unique and fascinating theatre program for children (ages 5-10).
On the very grounds they developed, the Morrises meet the children and recount fascinating stories of their adventurous travels. As they spin their tales, the children take... |
Morris Arboretum of the University of Pennsylvania |
06/14/12 -
07/23/12 |
Morris Arboretum of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia |
Mural Magic Ages 6-9
Presented by James A. Michener Art Museum - Doylestown at James A. Michener Art Museum - Doylestown July 30-August 3, 2012 How do artists make HUGE works of art? In this class, students will learn to work BIG! They will experiment with drawing, painting, collage and printmaking techniques while using brushes, sponges, rollers and even kitchen utensils to apply paint, oil pastels, modeling paste and found objects to large surfaces. Work individually and in groups to explore 20th Century artists Daniel Garber, Keith Haring, Jasper Johns, Robert Rauschenberg and more! |
James A. Michener Art Museum - Doylestown |
07/30/12 -
08/03/12 |
James A. Michener Art Museum - Doylestown, Doylestown |
Museum Explorer Mornings
Presented by Brandywine River Museum at Brandywine River Museum July 5-August 3, 2012 Introduce children to art through Museum Explorer Mornings at the Brandywine River Museum. Designed for children ages 3 to 10 accompanied by an adult, the program includes a thematic guided tour followed by a hands-on art project.
Museum Explorer Mornings each have a theme including: Red, White and Blue, Summer Sketchers, Mix and Match Animals, Treasure Tales, and "What's My Line?" |
Brandywine River Museum |
07/05/12 -
08/03/12 |
Brandywine River Museum, Chadds Ford |
Museum Explorer Mornings
Presented by Brandywine River Museum at Brandywine River Museum July 12, 2012 Introduce children to art through Museum Explorer Mornings at the Brandywine River Museum. Designed for children ages 3 to 10 accompanied by an adult, the program includes a thematic guided tour followed by a hands-on art project. Today's topic is “Summer Sketchers.” |
Brandywine River Museum |
07/12/12 |
Brandywine River Museum, Chadds Ford |
Museum Explorer Mornings
Presented by Brandywine River Museum at Brandywine River Museum July 19, 2012 Introduce children to art through Museum Explorer Mornings at the Brandywine River Museum. Designed for children ages 3 to 10 accompanied by an adult, the program includes a thematic guided tour followed by a hands-on art project. Today's topic is “Mix and Match Animals.” |
Brandywine River Museum |
07/19/12 |
Brandywine River Museum, Chadds Ford |
Museum Explorer Mornings
Presented by Brandywine River Museum at Brandywine River Museum July 26, 2012 Introduce children to art through Museum Explorer Mornings at the Brandywine River Museum. Designed for children ages 3 to 10 accompanied by an adult, the program includes a thematic guided tour followed by a hands-on art project. Today's topic is “Treasure Tales.” |
Brandywine River Museum |
07/26/12 |
Brandywine River Museum, Chadds Ford |
Museum Explorer Mornings
Presented by Brandywine River Museum at Brandywine River Museum July 5, 2012 Introduce children to art through Museum Explorer Mornings at the Brandywine River Museum. Designed for children ages 3 to 10 accompanied by an adult, the program includes a thematic guided tour followed by a hands-on art project. Today's topic is “Red, White and Blue.” |
Brandywine River Museum |
07/05/12 |
Brandywine River Museum, Chadds Ford |
National Collage Society 28th Annual Juried Exhibition at Berman Museum of Art
Presented by Ursinus College - Berman Museum of Art at Ursinus College - Berman Museum of Art June 9-August 12, 2012 June 9th-August 12th, Upper Gallery
As the National Collage Society celebrates the 100th anniversary of collage in 2012, the Philip and Muriel Berman Museum of Art is delighted to collaborate once again with the NCS on its annual juried exhibition.
A reception in honor of the 100th anniversary milestone will be held on July 12th from 6-8 pm, with music by the Paul Woznicki Trio.
A Collage Workshop is scheduled for July 14th and led by Gretchen... |
Ursinus College - Berman Museum of Art |
06/09/12 -
08/12/12 |
Ursinus College - Berman Museum of Art, Collegeville |
