Pre-registration is REQUIRED for all classes.
To register for classes, please use our Online Registration Form or you can print out our form (.pdf) and mail with check, money order or Mastercard/Visa number to the address on the form. If you have questions, call 215-248-0546 ext. 3. Classes will run only if enough students register. If you are registered for a class and it does not run, you will be notified of the cancellation and yur class fee will be refunded. Otherwise, assume the class is running. Please pre-register! Registration deadline for all classes is 3 business days prior to the first class. Please note that some classes are run by third party vendors who do their own registration. Details are provided next to the class information. Material fees are to be paid to the teacher on the first day of class.
Drawing and Painting for Young Artists (5 - 10yrs old)
Instructor: Melissa Kapish - Our Summer Art Camp Instructor
Whether your child is already skilled in drawing and painting or just a beginner, they will advance to the next level with techniques learned in this class. In a fun and inviting atmosphere, young artists will learn the fundamentals for drawing and painting, and actively practice the foundations of perspective, form, shading plus numerous other techniques to enhance creativity. The class focuses on composition, proportion, value, color theory, and creative mark-making. The styles and techniques of a variety of artists are analyzed to demonstrate how both real life settings and the imagination can be sources for creating expressive works.
Saturdays, 11:00am – 12:30pm
Cost: $100 plus $20.00 materials fee (to be paid to the instructor on the first day of class)
6 Sessions: February 25, March 3,10,17,24,31
6 sessions: April 14,21,28, May 5,12,19
6 sessions: January 14,21,28 Feb. 4,11,18
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Introduction to Printmaking (ages 10+)
Instructor: Martha Knox
Students learn the basics of relief printmaking and gain an understanding of the foreground-background relationship by learning about and imitating techniques of the Japanese master printmakers , Hokusai. As these are prints, the students can make many copies of the same image and therefore experiment with different color combinations, gradation, and textures of ink. This is a great class for those who want to learn about printmaking techniques that they can do in their home without the use of large printmaking equipment.
Fridays, 6:00 – 8:00pm
Cost: $60 per month plus $10.00 materials fee (to be paid to the instructor on the first day of class)
This class runs month to month with an open enrollment
- This class will resume in February, 2012
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Printmaking Open Studio (teens and adults)
Instructor: Martha Knox
This printmaking open studio will focus on relief printmaking that includes woodblock and linolium printing as well as other types of printing techniques that you can do without the use of big printing equipment. This class is perfect for either students who have taken the Intro to Printmaking class with Martha Knox or for those who just wish to set aside some time each week to work on prints with like-minded fellow artists.
Fridays, 7:00 – 9:00pm
Cost: $60 per month plus $10.00 materials fee (to be paid to the instructor on the first day of class)
This class runs month to month with an open enrollment
- This class will resume in February, 2012
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Art Adventure (preschools and kids of all ages)
Instructor: Cornelia Kietzman
Art on a big scale for little children! They will explore clay, dance, painting, cooking and more.... a little bit of everything to inspire creative young ones.
children's multi-media studio art class
8 weeks for $200 (plus $40 materials fee to be given to the teacher at first class)
Sunday 2:30pm- 3:30pm
January 8th- Feb 26th 2012
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Introduction to The Wheel (ages 13+)
Instructor: Cornelia Kietzman
Students learn the basics of how to throw on the wheel (ceramics). Beginners to intermediate students will learn a variety of techniques as they learn new skills in this age old process of making forms and vessels. Learn the simple but necessary techniques to create pieces on the wheel. A variety of clays, glazes and firing techniques available.
Beginner Level - throwing on the potter's wheel
Sundays 12:30pm- 2:30pm
January 8th- March 11th 2012
or
Wednesdays 7pm - 9pm
January 11th- March 14th
10 weeks for $300 (plus $50 materials fee to be paid to teacher at first class)
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CLAY! (ages 13+)
Instructor: Cornelia Kietzman
Students learn the basics of how to throw on the wheel (ceramics). Beginners to intermediate students will learn a variety of techniques as they learn new skills in this age old process of making forms and vessels. Learn the simple but necessary techniques to create pieces on the wheel. A variety of clays, glazes and firing techniques available.
Beginner Level - ceramics
Sundays 12:30pm- 2:30pm
January 8th- March 11th 2012
or
Wednesdays 7pm - 9pm
January 11th- March 14th
10 weeks for $300 (plus $50 materials fee to be paid to teacher at first class)
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Open Studio - Ceramics
Instructor: Cornelia Kietzman
Summer Open Studio Ceramics classes
Open Studio time for advanced ceramics students. Access to a variety of clays, glazes and firing techniques.
Beginning students may also sign up for this class and instruction will be offered as well as access to all the materials.
Sundays 12:30pm-2:30pm
January 8th - March 11th 2012
or
Wednesdays 7pm-9pm
January 11th - March 14th 2012
10 weeks for $200 (plus $50 materials fee to be paid to teacher at first class)
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Allens Lane Art Center's Potter's Guild (adults)
Instructor: Cornelia Kietzman
Students who have taken at least one year of classes at Allens Lane or who have equivelent ceramics experiences may apply to become part of Allens Lane Art Center's Potters Guild. Enrollment in the program would provide students with access to the center's ceramics studio for an entire year to work on their own and to use the center's tools and supplies. Restrictions on the center's ceramics studio would occur over the summer (evening access only) and during a few various other times of the years when the studio is being used by classes. Firings of work will be done on a scheduled basis. Your guild membership will include monthly meetings of all guild members, critiques, and various workshops. Schedules will be available from the studio manager.
Cost: $800 per year + $175 material fee
Your guild memberships will start at the beginning of the next month after your have made payment and met with the ceramics studio instructor. We ask all those who wish to join this guild to please email us at info@allenslane.org and send us your contact information (name, address, phone, email) so that we may put you in contact with our studio manager for an initial meeting. This meeting is to not only make sure that the guild is appropriate for you but that you have a clear understanding of the rules for using the studio and the supplies at the center.
Watermedia: Painting and Drawing (13 and up to adult)
Instructor: Marcia Jones
Further your exploration of painting in watercolor or acrylic, or both. Improve your drawing and design skills. Lots of how-to help. Monthly themes offer focused learning, such as; color mixing, copying a masterpiece, shading techniques. Independent study is also available. Our class meets in a friendly, handicapped accessible art room, with easy parking and public transportation access.
Wednesdays, 7:00 - 9:30 pm
Registration ongoing, month to month, by email or contact Marcia by phone ( see below)
Cost: $75/month (Checks, cash or money orders. Sorry, no credit cards)
Supplies list will be available upon registration. Estimated cost of materials: $30-50.00
To register for this class, please call or email:
Marcia Jones
marciajonz@msn.com
215-849-0297
www.marciajonzart.com
Figure Model Drawing - Open Studio (adult)
Allens Lane Art Center hosts aweekly figure drawing session on the Tuesday evenings. The sessions run from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. The cost is $10 per session for NAC members; non-members are welcome for a cost of $15. The sessions have professional nude models in a variety of short and long poses. There is no instruction but group discussions are encouraged. Artists of all levels are welcome to join. We request that you RSVP prior to each session by contacting Julie Zahn, at:juliezahn703@msn.com or call: 215-844-8382
Cost: $15
Ceramic Sculpture (teen and adult)
Instructor: Peter Quinn
An independent study working from realistic to abstract clay modeling. Students will work to develop their on their own personal style while working through individual tutorials with the teacher. Students are encouraged to work at their own pace. Mediums include high fire, low fire, porcelain and stoneware depending on the needs of the student.
To register, please email: petodquinn@hotmail.com or call 267-243-2203
Mondays 10 - 1 or Wednesday 1:30 - 4:30
$250 8 week session
Please contact for start dates.
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