Events
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Organization |
Dates |
Location |
Young Artists Camps
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 (June 18 - 22) : Create characters from your imagination, tell a story and then illustrate your own book to take home.
2D... |
Abington Art Center |
06/18/12 -
06/22/12 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
Teen Jewelry
Presented by Abington Art Center at Abington Art Center June 18-July 23, 2012 Learn the traditional methods of metalsmithing through heating, cutting and forming a variety of metals. As new techniques are introduced, the process will be exciting, challenging, and riveting. Come create works of art that will demonstrate your unique skills and abilities as an artist. |
Abington Art Center |
06/18/12 -
07/23/12 |
Abington Art Center, Jenkintown |
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 |
Oil Painting for Teens
Presented by Abington Art Center at Abington Art Center June 19-July 24, 2012 This is a great class to immerse yourself in the art of oil painting. Learn skills and techniques in how to start an underpainting and then build the layers of paint on top to create bold imagery and designs from still lifes and the figure. Supply list provided in advance and materials are reviewed in the first class.
Please sign up 2 weeks prior to the start date. |
Abington Art Center |
06/19/12 -
07/24/12 |
Abington Art Center, Jenkintown |
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 |
Teen Book Arts
Presented by Abington Art Center at Abington Art Center June 21-July 26, 2012 Books are an outlet for drawing, writing and collecting images. Use this time to work with the instructor making books in all shapes and sizes and filling them with art. In the end, the books are works of art in themselves, ready for display at the end of the summer in the Kid’s Fest Exhibition.
Please sign up 2 weeks prior to the start date. |
Abington Art Center |
06/21/12 -
07/26/12 |
Abington Art Center, Jenkintown |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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The 18th Annual Dr. Howard Mazer Memorial Strides for Stroke 5K Race/Walk
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Delaware Valley Stroke Council |
06/10/12 |
Philadelphia Museum of Art - Museum Restaurant, Philadelphia |
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 |
Summer Art Camps
Presented by Greater Norristown Art League at Greater Norristown Art League June 18-August 24, 2012 Jo Ann teaches an introduction to basic drawing skills and techniques to improve your artwork from 10 am until the lunch break each day.
From 12:15-2 pm, Mary will involve the students in hands-on projects such as collage, papermaking, tee shirt printing, 3-D design and sculpy clay.
Friday’s Graduation Day includes an art show, award ceremony and reception for parents, siblings, grandparents and friends.
All supplies are included. Students provide... |
Greater Norristown Art League |
06/18/12 -
08/24/12 |
Greater Norristown Art League, Norristown |
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 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 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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
Spring Bird Migration
Presented by Montgomery County Department of Parks and Heritage Services at Norristown Farm Park May 5-June 2, 2012 The spring migration of songbirds will be in full swing now. Join an expert birder to search the forest and fields for native birdlife. Many birds are just passing through on their way to northern breeding grounds. You will be able to see flycatchers, vireos, and warblers as well as non-migrating species.
For ages 7 and up.
Meet in parking lot #2. |
Montgomery County Department of Parks and Heritage Services |
05/05/12 -
06/02/12 |
Norristown Farm Park, E. Norriton |
River Rock Art
Presented by Montgomery County Department of Parks and Heritage Services at Norristown Farm Park July 22, 2012 Learn some basic geology as we walk the floodplain of Kepner Creek. Rocks that have been in water are often smooth and rounded. We'll find some to paint. Past participants have turned their stones into insects, flowers, and other neat things. Art supplies will be provided.
For adults and children ages 6 and up. Pre-registration is required by phone.
Meet at the pavilions. |
Montgomery County Department of Parks and Heritage Services |
07/22/12 |
Norristown Farm Park, E. Norriton |
