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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 f: 215.248.0559

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 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.

Mark Your Calendar - Allens Lane Art Center Open House - September 11, 2010, 10:00am - 2:00pm. Tour the facility, meet faculty and register for classes.


Summer Schedule

Introduction to Ceramics for Beginners  (13 and up)
Instructor: Cornelia Kietzman
In a small-class setting, become introduced to the character of clay and the artwork which can be produced using a variety of methods and approaches. This class will cover traditional techniques as well as an introduction to the wheel.
Tuesday , 7:00 – 9:00 pm, starts June 15
  or
Sunday , 2:00 – 4:00 pm , starts June 20
Cost: $250 + $30 materials fee

10 sessions
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Open Studio - Ceramics  (13 and up)
Instructor: Cornelia Kietzman
Studio time for the independent ceramics student. A variety of clays and glazes available as well as several firing techniques.
Teacher will be available for technical assistance.
Tuesday , 7:00 – 9:00 pm, starts June 15
  or
Sunday , 2:00 – 4:00 pm , starts June 20
Cost: $150 + $30 materials fee

10 sessions

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Figure Model Drawing - Open Studio (adult
Allens Lane Art Center hosts a bi-weekly figure drawing session on the first and third Tuesday of every month in coordination with The Northwest Artist Collective (NAC). The sessions run from 7:15 p.m. to 10:15 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 Daniel Oliva, President of NAC, at:danoliva@earthlink.net.
To learn more about NAC visit www.nacollective.com."

1st and 3rd Tuesdays of every month, 7:15 – 10:15 pm
Cost: $10 for members, $15 for non-members

Watercolor and Drawing  (13 and up)
Instructor: Marcia Jones
Lessons in Drawing and Watercolor for adult near- beginning or returning students who want to stay in practice this summer. Group lessons which are open ended and support individual creativity, while providing clear, instructional guidance.
Wednesdays , 7:00 – 9:00 pm, starts Wednesday, June 23
Cost: $85

7 sessions

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