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Living together in the community through the arts

Since its founding in 1953, Allens Lane Art Center has been a cornerstone of the Mt. Airy community by bringing the residents together to participate in and enjoy the arts.  Whether its art classes for children or adults, amazing art exhibitions or cutting edge plays on the mainstage, there is something for everyone at Allens Lane.

 
601 West Allens Lane ~ Philadelphia, PA 19119 ~ p: 215.248.0546

VISUAL ART CLASSES - Children/Teens/Adults

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 your 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.

Allens Lane Art Center's Potter's Guild (adults)
Instructor: Open Studio
Artists with ceramics experiences may apply to become part of Allens Lane Art Center's Ceramics Guild. Enrollment in the program would provide artists with access to the center's ceramics studio for an entire year to work on their own and to use the center's studios. 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 and will be arranged by the studio manager.
Cost: $600 per year
Your guild memberships will start at the beginning of the next month after your have made payment and met with the studio manager about the studio, equipment and the program. 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.

Kelly Vincent. It is 14x11", 2012

Artist: Kelly Vincent. 14x11", 2012

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 a weekly Figure Drawing session on Tuesday evenings from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. The cost is $12.50 per person for each session. The sessions use professional nude models in a variety of short poses generally ranging from 2 to 10 minutes. Artists of all levels are welcome to join. There is no instructor, but we request that you RSVP prior to each session by contacting the monitor, Julie Zahn at juliezahn703@msn.com or call 215-844-8382.   
Cost: $12.50 per session
Starts Sept. 11, 2012

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 1:30 - 4:30pm or Wednesday 1:30 - 4:30pm
$250 8 week sessions
Starts Sept. 3

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