Workshop Events

  • Sh*tty Art Buddies

    Nimble Craft

    Welcome to the Sh*tty Art Buddies! Tired of striving for Pinterest perfection? Do you believe that the best art is often the most wonderfully wonky? Then you’ve found your tribe! The Sh*tty Art Buddies, wholeheartedly embrace the beauty of imperfection. Forget about flawless designs and masterful techniques – our workshops are all about letting loose,…

    $20
  • Architecture in Nature: Acrylic Painting Workshop

    Park Avenue Community Center 129 Park Avenue, Swarthmore, PA, United States

    This class focuses on acrylic painting, a versatile water-based medium. Participants will paint the Dam House, nestled along Crum Creek beside  the Yale Avenue waterfall in Swarthmore using warm earth tones that echo the gentle glow of egg tempera. Students will explore purposeful compositional choices, including the rule of thirds and expressive directional vectors that…

    $45
  • Tea Ceremony Workshop

    Main Line Art Center 746 Panmure Road, Haverford, PA, United States

    During this 2-day workshop participants will learn about and get hands-on practice with flower arranging for the ceremony, different teas and their roles, and the art of the Tea Ceremony. All supplies, teas, and sweets will be provided. Bin Wu, Chado Practitioner and Tea Art Researcher, will host the workshop in the Main Line Art…

    $100
  • Sh*tty Art Buddies

    Nimble Craft

    Welcome to the Sh*tty Art Buddies! Tired of striving for Pinterest perfection? Do you believe that the best art is often the most wonderfully wonky? Then you’ve found your tribe! The Sh*tty Art Buddies, wholeheartedly embrace the beauty of imperfection. Forget about flawless designs and masterful techniques – our workshops are all about letting loose,…

    $20
  • Writing Workshop: Origin Stories

    Park Avenue Community Center 129 Park Avenue, Swarthmore, PA, United States

    Who are you? What are the key experiences, relationships and forces that have shaped you over time? In this writing class led by award-winning poet and teacher Dilruba Ahmed, participants will unpack “origin stories” that weave unique and layered identities using narrative and figurative strategies. They will then write together using creative prompts, taking inspiration…

    $45
  • Saturday Art Workshop: Pastel Northern Lights

    Rockdale Art Center 799 Mount Rd, Aston, PA, United States

    Ages 6-12 Instructor: Lisa Weddell, experiment with chalk pastels on dark papers, and learn to create blending and effects to show depth and glowing color! $30 per workshop, includes all materials More Information

    $30
  • Cups & Coasters: Design, Make & Sublimate

    Utility Works 32 East Baltimore Avenue, Lansdowne, PA, United States

    Create the perfect pair! In this hands-on makerspace workshop, you’ll design and sublimate your own custom mug, then choose how you want to make a matching coaster using a variety of creative techniques. After personalizing your mug, you’ll select one coaster-making method to explore—sewing, tufting, laser cutting, 3D printing, or sublimation—with guidance from our instructors….

    $12.50
  • Sh*tty Art Buddies

    Nimble Craft

    Welcome to the Sh*tty Art Buddies! Tired of striving for Pinterest perfection? Do you believe that the best art is often the most wonderfully wonky? Then you’ve found your tribe! The Sh*tty Art Buddies, wholeheartedly embrace the beauty of imperfection. Forget about flawless designs and masterful techniques – our workshops are all about letting loose,…

    $20
  • Figure Foundations: Realistic Drawing for Youth

    Utility Works 32 East Baltimore Avenue, Lansdowne, PA, United States

    A one-day introductory art workshop designed to help students ages 12–16 explore the fundamentals of realistic figure drawing Figure Foundations: Realistic Drawing for Youth is a one-day introductory art workshop designed to help students ages 12–16 explore the fundamentals of realistic figure drawing in a supportive, pressure-free environment. The workshop emphasizes observation, proportion, and creative…

    $45
  • The Pink Palette Project: March Fused Glass Sun Catchers

    Main Line Art Center 746 Panmure Road, Haverford, PA, United States

    Step into the vibrant world of glass art and learn the fundamentals of fusing. In this hands-on workshop. you’ll discover how to work safely with sheet glass, watch inspiring demonstrations and create your own unique glass fuse sun catcher piece. No experience is needed. Just bring your creativity and curiosity. The Pink Palette Project is…

  • Sh*tty Art Buddies

    Nimble Craft

    Welcome to the Sh*tty Art Buddies! Tired of striving for Pinterest perfection? Do you believe that the best art is often the most wonderfully wonky? Then you’ve found your tribe! The Sh*tty Art Buddies, wholeheartedly embrace the beauty of imperfection. Forget about flawless designs and masterful techniques – our workshops are all about letting loose,…

    $20
  • Sewing for Beginners: Sewing Machine Basics

    Utility Works 32 East Baltimore Avenue, Lansdowne, PA, United States

    Introduction to Machine Sewing: Learn How to Use Your Machine March 13th | 6pm – 8pm New to sewing machines or feeling a little unsure around one? This beginner-friendly class is designed to help you feel confident using a sewing machine from start to finish. In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn the basics of machine…

    $60