2531 E. Lehigh Ave

Philadelphia, PA 19125

P 215.427.1514

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CLASS SECTION

CLASS DESCRIPTIONS

At the conclusion of each workshop there will be a showing of the students work for family & friends. allclasses_pic

CHILDREN'S CLASSES

Cartoon Character Creation

In this course, students will start with some drawing basics like anatomy, gesture, facial expression, and environment.  Then they will expand and combine these ideas with an imaginative approach to create their own characters that can be used in comics, animation, children’s books, and other forms of cartooning.

Art Around the World

This class will offer children the opportunity to experience the joys of learning about many different art forms from various cultures around the world. Students will construct projects based on the traditions and concepts of each unique culture including Mexican “Day of the Dead” mask, Celtic knot-work bookmarks, Native American gourd paintings and more.

Painting Fun

In this course students will learn the fundamental of painting. Beginning with color theory and following through with completed compositions. Students will embark on their own paintings from impressionist landscapes to still-lives set up in the studio.

Acting

Students learn basic acting skills like: speech, movement/pantomime, improvisation and character development through the use of theatre games, monologue and scene work. Students study the importance of listening and reacting, character, relationship, environment, and space. Students become aware of staging themselves in front of an audience as well as developing strong speaking, acting and presentation skills while also building self-confidence. The course will also include several presentations through the year leading up to a showcase performed at the end of the school year.

Arts and Crafts

 Children experiment with various drawing, painting, and mixed media materials and methods, develop their art making skills while focusing on individuality and selfexpression. Students will be creating personal picture frames, decorating flower pots, perlor beads, coffee can banks, personalized tote bags, bookmarks, polymer clay, etc.

Intro to Beading & Jewelry Design

Learn techniques from basic beading to pearl knotting. Explore the history of jewelry, stone identification, wire wrapping, and basic repair. Gain the experience and confidience to design and create on your on.

Drawing and Painting Fundamentals

Art history will be our inspiration as we explore: line, shape, color, pattern, space, form, etc. Projects such as drawing, watercolor, collage and printmaking will illustrate these new concepts to our young artists. This class is for both beginner and advanced young artists.

Family Art Night - ABC's of Art: Drawing Painting Sculpture

Interested in sharing an entertaining evening with your family? Join us for a weekly art class in which you can participate with your child and create art together. Art history and techniques are presented for both ages group (child and adult). Your family will leave each week with quality time and a finished project!

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