Develop your own texture roller and use a library of provided texture rollers to hand build a plant pot. Celebrate the season in the Ceramic Studio with a hands-on handbuilding workshop inspired by spring growth and fresh starts! In this class, you will learn how to create ceramic tiles using slab-building techniques and then transform...
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,...
Join an in-depth discussion with award-winning theater director Abigail Adams. Adams is executive artistic director emerita at People's Light in Malvern, and has been associated with the theatre for nearly 50 years, having held the roles of artistic leader, executive artistic director and chief executive. She has directed more than 60 plays at People’s Light...
Celebrate Earth Day with a fun new technique! Earth Day Fiber Workshop: Weave with Recycled Materialswith fiber artist Elena Gans - Pfister Celebrate Earth Day by turning discarded materials into something beautiful. In this creative, hands-on workshop, fiber artist Elena Gans - Pfister will guide participants through the basics of tapestry weaving using a variety...
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,...
Instructor: Lisa Weddell Pressed art winter scene, is created with pressed flowers and tree bark paper. Use a variety of dried natural items in your landscape that we provide, and you’re welcome to bring some dried, flat items of your own to incorporate. The scene is layered on card stock and preserved in a frame...
Step into a world of imagination, creativity, and a little bit of magic! In this hands-on workshop, participants will design and build their own miniature fairy furniture, doors, and tiny details—then bring their creations to life outdoors. We’ll begin in the makerspace, where you’ll have the opportunity to use tools like the laser cutter and...
Come be part of this fun community art project turning found or repurposed items such as broken plates and ceramics into mosaics to adorn garden installations! These garden totems will add beauty and interest to public outdoor spaces that are enjoyed by those who live in and visit Swarthmore. All are welcome and no previous...
In this workshop led by artist Beth Fisher, students will create small mixed-media paintings using a variety of paper -- incorporating vintage pieces from the instructor's personal collection along with acrylics and mark-making to create their compositions. The process is intuitive and open-ended, inviting participants to experiment and discover personal expression through layering paint and...
Embroidery is a relaxing craft that you can use to decorate creative beautiful fiber art works. You can choose from letters, or other designs, and even create your own designs falling from the umbrella! Learn how set up, and place embroidery embellishments, perfect for the beginner who wants to learn more! Children ages 9 and...
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,...
Instructor: Stacie Dale Learn about art licensing, how to pitch your work to companies, and receive a list of 75 companies currently accepting artist submissions. $30 fee for the workshop More Information
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,...
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,...
Join artist Kathy Agostinelli in painting a beautiful Blue Jay while exploring the rich range of blues found in nature. Students will work with a variety of tints, tones, and values to capture the bird’s distinctive plumage, paying close attention to color temperature, light and shadow. Emphasis will be placed on layering, subtle color shifts,...
Build a tiny monument to your own resilience. We all have an "inner badass"—that quiet (or loud!) part of us that handles the hard stuff, shows up for others, and keeps us moving forward. In this low-stakes workshop, we’ll use felt, sequins, pictures and a variety of mixed media to assemble a personalized pocket shrine....
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,...
Make it, glaze it, then celebrate with ice cream! Week 1: Friday, May 22nd | 5pm - 9pmWeek 2: Friday, May 29th | 6pm - 7pm In this two-part ceramics experience, you’ll learn the basics of wheel throwing while creating your own set of handmade ice cream bowls—then come back the following week to enjoy...
In this soft pastel workshop we will focus on loosening up your artist style! Whether you're a beginner or an experienced pastel artist looking to break free from tight, detailed work, this class will offer practical tips, exercises and inspiration to help you paint with more expression, spontaneity and confidence. Instructor: Madeleine Kelly More Information
A great pair of simple hoop earrings is a staple for anyone's jewelry collection! Artist-in-Residence Martha Perkins leads this fun workshop on making a pair of copper hoop earrings in any size or shape you desire. If time allows, participants will even be able to make a second pair! Learn to shape, hammer and texture...
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,...
Beginner/Intermediate Level. In this workshop, students will be given a brief introduction to geologic processes that form our favorite faceted gemstones, followed by a discussion of mineral physical and optical properties that help us identify gemstones, and finally we will have a hands-on session using the most common diagnostic instruments to try to solve the...
Sunday, May 31, 1-4PM. Beginner friendly project. Texture a copper bangle, decorate with copper wire, and infuse with your silver scraps to make a one-of-a kind bracelet. Instructor: Lynn DiDonato. More information
Join singer and performing artist Allison DeSalvo for this free fun and nurturing vocal workshop for adults designed to spark creativity and connection. Explore the healing effects of sound within the body to enhance physical and mental well-being. Participants will use tonal vibrations with movement -- incorporating breath, rhythm, and improvisation, interspersed with reflective writing...
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,...
(Two-day workshop, Saturday & Sunday, June 6 & 7) 9AM-5PM. Limit 6. For beginners and those with some marble-making experience. Learn to make perfect spheres at the torch out of clear and colored borosilicate glass. Instructors: Tami O’Connell and Lisa Laffend. Tuition: NM$200/M$130 (includes $50 fee for supplies and materials). A leather apron is required....
This drawing workshop introduces charcoal, the age-old artist material. Several techniques will be taught, with students learning from guided exercises and then drawing from observation. This class is perfect for anyone who wants to improve their drawing skills and learn to use a material fundamental to artist training. Cost is $35 More Information
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,...
Students will explore strong compositional techniques and how colors influence one other to create a vibrant, balanced, prismatic painting. Cost is $45 More Information
Create a pair of summery earrings that you can wear either with shorts on the boardwalk or to a formal occasion. In this workshop, you'll learn how to wire wrap pearls and other semi-precious stones and attach them to earwires. Once you learn this technique, you'll have the skills to fix and repair jewelry, and...
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,...
At the idyllic Strawflower Farm located in Glen Mills, pick your own flower bouquet then paint your bouquet with professional guidance. Enjoy a peaceful evening among flowers and friends, picking then creating your own flower bouquet from rows and rows of flowers grown by Farmer Linda Clark. Linda has animals to say hello to as...
Learn basic stitches to build your embroidery knowledge. This workshop is great of beginners, or anyone looking to build their embroidery skills to create their own patterns and designs. $30 per person, includes all materials, here at Rockdale Art Center, 2551 Mount Road. More Information
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,...
Beadmaking – Oldies but Goodies: (Two-day workshop, Saturday & Sunday, June 27 & 28) 9AM-5PM. Prerequisite: Some glass bead making experience. Join a class of adventuresome bead makers to explore, experiment, and apply glass bead techniques that have their roots in the earliest years of the American bead making movement. Several retired beadmakers have even...
For ages 6-12: Explore color, texture, and symbols in this mixed media class inspired by Jasper Johns’s iconic American Flag. Students will combine painting, collage, and creative mark-making to craft their own bold and expressive canvas. A hands-on way to experiment with abstract and contemporary art techniques while making it uniquely your own. Saturday, June...
This workshop seeks to demystify the techniques to maintaining a healthy artist practice and making way for a thriving and consistent career A healthy practice relies on several self-driven components working symbiotically. Each one of these steps are interchangeable, and influence each other. But where to start? In this workshop, we will be going over...
(One-day workshop, Monday, June 29) 9AM-5PM. Prerequisite: Some glass flameworking experience. Are you curious about how to create boro chain or want to learn new chain links? Then this class is for you! In this class you will use a dual fuel torch, clear glass and very basic tools to make 4mm and 5mm boro...
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,...
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,...