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Upcoming Classes

Acting

Limited enrollment   10 week class 

Instructor: Heather Allen

Students will learn basic acting skills like: speech, movement/pantomime, improvisation & character development through the use of theatre games & exercises. They will use these skills to prepare a showcase that will be performed at the end of the term.

Ages 5-7     Cost $120   Wednesdays 4:00-5:00pm

Ages 8-12   Cost $150   Wednesdays 5:00-6:30pm

Ages 13-16 Cost $150   Wednesdays 6:30-8:00pm

Class Dates: September 15, 22, 29, October 6, 13, 20, 27, November 3, 10, 17

Cartoon Character Creation With Jeff Kilpatrick

4 week class

Instructor: Jeff Kilpatrick
Students will start with drawing basics such as anatomy, gesture, facial expression, & environment; then expand & combine these ideas with an imaginative approach to
create their own characters that can be used in comics, animation, children’s books, & other forms of cartooning.
Ages 8–13   Cost $60  Mondays 4:00–5:30pm

Fun With Drums

Limited enrollment   5 week class  

Instructor: Tyrel McCoy

Have fun with drums while learning stick control through rudiments & drum fundamentals through beats. At the end of this class students will have the skills to sit down behind a drum set & play to their favorite songs.

Ages 7yrs–12yrs    Cost  $80    Mondays 6:00–7:15pm

Class dates: Class will start once we meet required enrollment  

Guitar/Instrument Workshop

Limited enrollment   5 week class          
Instructor: TBD

Learn to play the Guitar, Keyboard, Bass and Drums! We will combine melody, bass, drum and chords together. We start at the beginning and study basic music reading, technique and tuning. At the end of this course student will have experienced playing a variety of instruments, which will help them to decide which instrument they get the most enjoyment out of. Patience and self-discipline will be challenged; bring determination.

Ages 10yrs-Adult  Cost $80   Thursdays 6:45 – 8:00 pm  

Class dates: Class will start once we meet required enrollment  

 

Introduction to Stained Glass

4 week class
Instructor: Barbara Morehead

Learn how to trace a pattern, cut, grind, foil glass & the proper way to solder. By the end of this class students will have the basic skills to craft stained glass & a finished project to show for it.

Ages Teen-Adult  Cost $100  Wednesdays 7:00-9:00pm

Class Dates: September, 15, 22, 29, October 6

Mosaic Hands-on

4 week class
Instructor: Kim Creighton
Students will begin making mosaic works of art from day one! No prior experience necessary. Using various ceramic & glass tiles, broken dishes, mirror, river rocks,etc. Students will create mosaics on objects of different shapes & sizes including but not limited to: boxes, mirror frames, earthen pots, a piece furniture of the students choice. Students will learn to feel confident using the materials & tools of the trade & be ready to tackle projects independently!
Ages 14yrs–Adult   Cost $100   Wednesdays 6:00 - 8:30pm

Class Dates: September, 15, 22, 29, October 6

 

Introduction to Photography

4 week class
Instructor: TBD

This class is designed to help people learn how to take better pictures with the equipment they already have. Classes will consist of shooting outside, & doing indoor still-lifes & portraits. We will not be doing any darkroom work or developing, so students should be able to get their pictures developed or downloaded onto a computer & printed for each class session.
Required Materials: Camera-digital or film,SLR or point & shoot & have a working knowledge of its controls. Tripod should be brought if they own one.

Ages Teen-Adult   Cost $72   Thursdays 7:00-8:30pm

Class Dates: September 16, 23, 30, October 7

 

YOGA             

Instructor: Jeff Palmer

Please join us for introduction to yoga. *See full description on our website*

8 week blocks can be purchases in advance for $75 • walk-ins $12 per class

Ongoing every Tuesday 

1st class is FREE  We are sure you will love this class!

Class times: 7:00 – 8:00 pm

 

Call now to Register:
215-427-1514
email: portsideartscenter@verizon .net
website: portsideartscenter.com

Portside Arts Center is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization

 

The Portside Arts Center gets a lot of requests to participate in local festivals with sand art and face painting.  It is a good way for us to make a little extra money for our scholarship fund. We are looking for volunteers to learn face painting and assist us with the many festivals throughout the year.  We will teach you and supply you with all necessary supplies for face painting.  Instructor: Carina McKee  Are you interested?

 

Portside Arts Center depends of community support and involvement and volunteerism to be able to continue supplying the community with quality arts enrichment. If you would like to volunteer to help with festivals, fund raisers, administrative tasks or grant writing.   Please contact us.

 

Call Now to Register: 215-427-1514    2531 E. Lehigh Avenue   Phila, Pa  19125

email: portsideartscenter@verizon.net     website: portsideartscenter.org
Portside Arts Center is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization