A Sculpture Class for the Blind and Visually Impared
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Artist, teacher, volunteer and Board Member Robert Fluer at work with his students. |
The Vision Thru Art class is a weekly sculpture class that has been available at Allens Lane since 1988 and is taught by resident Artist Robert Fluhr. This class is specifically designed for people who are vision-impaired or blind. The work generated by the class has been accepted into numerous juried exhibits, often winning awards. Mr. Fluhr helpes his students learn how to express their inner vision through a variety of media including clay, wood, mosaic, stone and mixed materials.
In 2004, twelve pieces by Vision Thru Art students were included in the National Exhibit of Blind Artists that travelled from the Philadelphia Museum of Art to the Main Line Unitarian Church and finally the Free Library. Student Ron Bryant won First Award in Sculpture for "St. Gabriel," and Kathy Faul won Recognition Awards for "Bride of the North Wind" and "Babette."
"My art creations through the Vision Thu Art program are a source of pride for me and my familiy and friends." - Jane Kohn, artist/student
"If I didn't become blind, I never would have been an artist." - Don Lorah, artist/student
"The Vision Thru Art program has changed my life. I never thought I had the ability to be an artist." - Frank Madison, aritst/student
Mr. Fluhr is available for speaking engagements. To make arrangements or for more information about the Vision Thru Art program, please email craig@allenslane.org or call 215-248-0546.
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