Events
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Patriots and Loyalists Fairmount Park Trolley Tour
Presented by Philadelphia Museum of Art at Philadelphia Museum of Art July 15, 2012 Hear the story behind the shifting lines of revolutionary politics at Mount Pleasant (1762-65), Laurel Hill (1767), and Woodford (1756). Departing from and returning to the Philadelphia Museum of Art's West Entrance, this tour provides transportation to several sites in Fairmount Park. Knowledgeable and engaging guides will bring the houses and the trolley ride alive with stories from the sites. Tour concludes with llight refreshments. Includes admission to all three sites. |
Philadelphia Museum of Art |
07/15/12 |
Philadelphia Museum of Art, Philadelphia |
Glass Paperweight and Ornament Workshop
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... |
Main Line Art Center |
07/15/12 |
Main Line Art Center, Haverford |
Mixed Media and Photo Encaustic Workshop
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. |
Main Line Art Center |
07/15/12 |
Main Line Art Center, Haverford |
Curated Goods First Friday Features Sophie Xu's Photography
Presented by Curated Goods July 6-July 15, 2012 Curated Goods will be hosting the cinematic and poignant photography work of Sophie Xu. Wine and cheese will be served. More of her work can be seen at www.drowninsanity.com. |
Curated Goods |
07/06/12 -
07/15/12 |
Curated Goods, Philadelphia |
The Sleeping Beauty
Presented by Bryn Mawr Film Institute at Bryn Mawr Film Institute July 15, 2012 Performed by the Royal Ballet at the Royal Opera House in London
(NR) HD digital
Starring Lauren Cuthbertson, Sergei Polunin
Music by Pyotr Tchaikovsky
Choreography by Marius Petipa
This ballet, a signature of the Royal Ballet in London, has been revived for the company’s 75th anniversary. The timeless fairy tale about a princess who falls into a magical sleep will delight both the young and the old, while Marius Petipa’s... |
Bryn Mawr Film Institute |
07/15/12 |
Bryn Mawr Film Institute, Bryn Mawr |
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Body Modification
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Free Library of Philadelphia - Paschalville Branch |
07/16/12 |
Free Library of Philadelphia - Paschalville Branch, Philadelphia |
Origami & Paper Crafts Workshop for Ages 7-11
Presented by Darlington Arts Center at Darlington Arts Center July 17, 2012 The summer is a great time to get crafty with paper! Use brightly colored paper to create beautiful birds to hang outside as well as other folded paper crafts.
Class size limited. Pre-registration required. |
Darlington Arts Center |
07/17/12 |
Darlington Arts Center, Garnet Valley |
Papercutting Workshop
Presented by Fleisher Art Memorial at Fleisher Art Memorial July 10-July 17, 2012 Papercutting is an ancient art dating back to the creation of paper during the 1st century in China. Since that time, artisans have used paper, scissors and knives to create objects both ornamental and functional. Perhaps you made a snow flake in grade school or have seen silhouettes? These are forms of papercutting. In this workshop, you will learn how to develop your own design and create a picture. |
Fleisher Art Memorial |
07/10/12 -
07/17/12 |
Fleisher Art Memorial, Philadelphia |
Summer Entertainment Series: Art Over Lunch, Jackson Pollock!
Presented by Wayne Art Center at Wayne Art Center July 18, 2012 Join the Wayne Art Centers own Abby Laible for a colorful arts workshop based on the paintings of Jackson Pollock! Learn about Abstract Expressionism, and the methods Jackson Pollock used to create his magnificent large scale works. Using large papers, and various methods of dripping paint, create your own unique masterpiece to bring home!
The workshop will run approximately 45 minutes. Come enjoy with your family and be sure to invite a friend! |
Wayne Art Center |
07/18/12 |
Wayne Art Center, Wayne |
The Fleeting Ends in Concert
Presented by Abington Art Center at Abington Art Center July 19, 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! Join Abington for The Fleeting Ends in concert. 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 |
07/19/12 |
Abington Art Center, Jenkintown |
Art Night Out - Balsa Wood Collage Postcards Workshop for Busy Adults
Presented by Darlington Arts Center at Darlington Arts Center July 19, 2012 Discover the versatile world of collage while designing an abstract, pattern-based postcard on a piece of balsa wood. Students may bring their favorite paper with them if they choose; otherwise materials will be provided.
Class size limited. Pre-registration required. |
Darlington Arts Center |
07/19/12 |
Darlington Arts Center, Garnet Valley |
Susan Roseman Solo Art Exhibit
Presented by Visit Bucks County at Bucks County Visitors Center June 10-July 20, 2012 The work of Susan Roseman will be featured in the new exhibit. Roseman is know for portraying everyday activities through printmaking. Roseman is co-owner of the successful Roon Moon Studios in Pipersville, Bucks County. |
Visit Bucks County |
06/10/12 -
07/20/12 |
Bucks County Visitors Center, Bensalem |
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Summer Camp - Performance Arts & Crafts
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Shofuso Japanese House and Garden |
07/16/12 -
07/20/12 |
Shofuso Japanese House and Garden, Philadelphia |
Summer Art Camp - On the Line: Philadelphia's Suburbs
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... |
Main Line Art Center |
07/16/12 -
07/20/12 |
Main Line Art Center, Haverford |
Lets Get Wet-with Watercolors, Summer Art Camp (Ages 6-8)
Presented by Artists of Yardley at AOY Art Center July 16-July 20, 2012 Make a splash with watercolors this summer!Students will learn basic techniques such aswet-on-wet, resist, color mixing and creatinggradations. Starting with a simple abstractproject, they will expand on these skills in summer-themed project. Teaching Artist: Susan Mitrano
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Artists of Yardley |
07/16/12 -
07/20/12 |
AOY Art Center, Yardley |
Wearble Crafts - Summer Art Camp (Ages 8-12)
Presented by Artists of Yardley at AOY Art Center July 16-July 20, 2012 Create art that you can wear! Explore clothing and accessories throughout different cultures, and then use an array of art materials to create unique pendants and key chains, silly hats, and crazy masks. We’ll even tie-dye shirts! Teaching Artist: Heather Saltzman |
Artists of Yardley |
07/16/12 -
07/20/12 |
AOY Art Center, Yardley |
Building a Marionette - Summer Art Camp (Ages 12-15)
Presented by Artists of Yardley at AOY Art Center July 16-July 20, 2012 Come experience an exciting creative design week! Students will build their own personnel Marionette that they design. Many steps of construction like sewing, molding clay heads and stringing them on to dowels. We will also take a look at the history and the beginnings of Marionettes all the way up to contemporary puppet making and their performers. Student will discover the magic and mysteries of Marionette building and construct their very own to take home. Teaching... |
Artists of Yardley |
07/16/12 -
07/20/12 |
AOY Art Center, Yardley |
Lions, Zebras, Elephants, Oh My! - Summer Art Camp (Ages 5-8)
Presented by Artists of Yardley at AOY Art Center July 16-July 20, 2012 Take an imaginary adventure on an African Safari and discover new animals. You’ll learn the facts about the animals, their environment and create works of art that represent the animals. Create a monkey puppet, a painted zebra collage, giraffe and elephant sculpture and a painted lion collage. Teaching Artist: Christina Harrison |
Artists of Yardley |
07/16/12 -
07/20/12 |
AOY Art Center, Yardley |
Discovering Great Artists - Summer Art Camp (Ages 9-12)
Presented by Artists of Yardley at AOY Art Center July 16-July 20, 2012 We will explore the styles and techniques of some of the world's great artists, then combine their process with our individual creativity to produce unique finished products. Artists referenced will include Van Gogh (Post-Impressionism), Seurat (pointillism), Louise Nevelson (sculpture), and Henri Matisse (cut-outs). Teaching Artist: Jo-Ann Osnoe |
Artists of Yardley |
07/16/12 -
07/20/12 |
AOY Art Center, Yardley |
Super Heroes & Anime - Summer Art Camp (Ages 10-14)
Presented by Artists of Yardley at AOY Art Center July 16-July 20, 2012 In basic steps, learn how you can draw super heroes, anime and cartoon characters! Bring a picture of your favorite character and learn how you can accurately reproduce it. We’ll discuss drawing facial features, body proportions and other details to make your very own unique design. You’ll enjoy seeing it all come together as you create a graphic novel page, which you can ink and add color to just like a real illustrator! eaching Artist: Heather Saltzman
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Artists of Yardley |
07/16/12 -
07/20/12 |
AOY Art Center, Yardley |
Drawing From Nature, Session 1 - Art Camp (Ages 6-9)
Presented by Artists of Yardley at AOY Art Center July 16-July 20, 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 |
07/16/12 -
07/20/12 |
AOY Art Center, Yardley |
Smarter Living: The 2,000-Watt Society
Presented by Philadelphia Center for Architecture at Philadelphia Center for Architecture May 29-July 20, 2012 A person needs 17,500 kilowatt-hours a year on global average, corresponding to a continuous requirement of 2,000 watts. In Switzerland, the figure is three times higher, i.e., 6,000 watts per person, and in the U.S. the figure is currently approximately 6 times higher. The Smarter Living: The 2,000-Watt Society exhibition shows how the requirements of the 2,000-watt society can be combined with outstanding architecture. It uses 18 examples to illustrate different approaches to... |
Philadelphia Center for Architecture |
05/29/12 -
07/20/12 |
Philadelphia Center for Architecture, Philadelphia |
Clay Constructions
Presented by Alpern Art Studio July 16-July 20, 2012 Create imaginative constructions in clay. Learn how to build hollow forms using the slab method. Have fun working in a friendly environment!
This clay class is for students ages 7-11.
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Alpern Art Studio |
07/16/12 -
07/20/12 |
Alpern Art Studio, Dresher |
Song & Dance Selections from Disney & Broadway Camp (Ages 3-6)
Presented by Pennsylvania School of the Performing Arts July 9-July 20, 2012 Two Sessions: July 9th-13th and July 16th-20th, 9 am-Noon
This fun children's Song & Dance selections from Disney & Broadway is a imaginative creative theater arts camp for children 3-4 years and 5-6 years of age (must be toilet trained). The Song and Dance Camp is a fun-filled camp for all children designed to introduce song and dance in an exciting way. In addition to song and dance, children will also have dance-related arts and crafts. Each fun-filled day will... |
Pennsylvania School of the Performing Arts |
07/09/12 -
07/20/12 |
PSPA Barn Studios, Newtown |
In The Studio
Presented by Art Partners Studio July 9-July 20, 2012 Work with Philadelphia artist Andres Lora in an open studio environment to develop your ideas and master the artistic skills to create your art.Take advantage of the Studio’s NEW painting and media studios, art materials, cameras, and iMac computers to explore a variety of different artistic mediums, including digital art, animation, graphic design, and printmaking.
Class limit is 12.
Scholarships are available. |
Art Partners Studio |
07/09/12 -
07/20/12 |
Art Partners Studio, Coatesville |
Kimberton Dance Academy Disney Dancin' Camp
Presented by Kimberton Dance Academy LLC July 16-July 20, 2012 These camps are designed to increase the love and appreciation of the art of dance while improving coordination, self-esteem and discipline. A Disney story will be read at the beginning of each day, and all activities will revolve around that Disney theme for that day. A healthy snack will be offered each morning, but students should bring their own lunch. Students should wear comfortable clothing that they can dance in. |
Kimberton Dance Academy LLC |
07/16/12 -
07/20/12 |
Franklin Commons, Phoenixville |
Batik (Ages 11-13)
Presented by Fleisher Art Memorial at Fleisher Art Memorial July 16-July 20, 2012 Young artists will learn basic elements of art and design through 2-dimensional projects. Students will learn about composition, perspective, value, tone, and shading. Students will take inspiration for projects from contemporary and historical art examples. This workshop is open to all skill levels for students who are interested in developing or enhancing their technique and drawing skills. Great for portfolio building. |
Fleisher Art Memorial |
07/16/12 -
07/20/12 |
Fleisher Art Memorial, Philadelphia |
Guerilla Filmmaking (Ages 14-18)
Presented by Fleisher Art Memorial at Fleisher Art Memorial July 16-July 20, 2012 No school, no job, no money? Time to make a movie! Guerilla filmmaking requires an improvisational attitude to digital video where you can take advantage of simple props and real locations ready and available to you. Try your hand at writing, acting in, filming, and editing your own low budget cinematic sequence. |
Fleisher Art Memorial |
07/16/12 -
07/20/12 |
Fleisher Art Memorial, Philadelphia |
Composing Great Photos (Ages 8-10)
Presented by Fleisher Art Memorial at Fleisher Art Memorial July 16-July 20, 2012 Learn to take great photos! You don't need a fancy camera to capture a great image. This workshop will be taught by a local pro whose gift is getting the right angle at the right time. Using simple point-and-shoot cameras (must bring your own), or iPhone, young photographers will learn how to take a great picture. Students will learn about composition, timing, light and vantage points while exploring Fleisher and the surrounding areas. |
Fleisher Art Memorial |
07/16/12 -
07/20/12 |
Fleisher Art Memorial, Philadelphia |
Digital Photography (Ages 11-13)
Presented by Fleisher Art Memorial at Fleisher Art Memorial July 16-July 20, 2012 Students will take their cameras to the streets of Philadelphia's colorful Italian Market, the lively South Street area, and the famous Magic Gardens and explore what the "decisive moment" means for them! Students will develop their photographic eye, make images that tell stories while capturing their own point of view, and get to know their cameras better. Students will learn basic Photoshop ® editing and manipulation of images and will finish class with a portfolio of five... |
Fleisher Art Memorial |
07/16/12 -
07/20/12 |
Fleisher Art Memorial, Philadelphia |
