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"Absolute Abstracts in Acrylic"
August 23, 2025
 

Students will use a limited palette of their choosing to create contemporary abstracts based on an expressive or geometric approach. The works of notable abstract painters will be shared and discussed to aid in discovering your own aesthetic in this intuitive approach to painting. This is a free and supportive way to step away from a representational style to a completely abstract style where color and composition rule. See website for supplies.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Abby Ober
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553


"Direct and Spontaneous Painting: Still Life"
Tuesdays, September 2-30, 2025
 

This class emphasizes the immediacy, spontaneity and vitality of direct observation. Working from life, students will capture the beauty of simple subjects using expressive brushwork and intuitive color choices. They will be encouraged to paint the spirit of the subject rather focus upon detail. Lectures, demos and critiques will be incorporated into each class. All levels welcome but some experience in oils is required. Each session of this class is four hours (1:00 PM - 5:00 PM).
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Georganna Lenssen
Cost: $240
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553


"Clay Camp Fall 2025 Open Studio"
September 10-12, 2025
 

Who says camp is for kids? Come join Veronica McLaughlin for a super fun, 3 day long, Clay Camp for Adults! This camp is for potters with previous experience in hand building and wheel throwing techniques. Campers will work on self-directed projects of their choice during the few days of muddy excitement. Bring a lunch to munch or a snack to attack. Come be a part of Adult Clay Camp 2025! Clay is not included in the price of this workshop. Clay must be purchased at Wayne Art Center.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Veronica McLaughlin
Cost: $195
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553


"Clay Camp Fall 2025 Handbuilding"
September 10-12 & 21, 2025
 

In this three-day handbuilding camp, students will be encouraged to push the boundaries and try out new techniques while having fun in a relaxed environment. Enjoy three 5-hour days in the studio, plus a few hours on Sunday, September 21 to glaze your creations! This workshop is open to both handbuilders and wheel throwers. If your experience is only on the wheel, you can learn about surface decorations, tool and texture making, and how to combine throwing with handbuilding techniques. This camp is open to those with previous pottery experience. Workshop includes one 25 lb. bag of stoneware clay, and bisque firing of items made in camp.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Karen Sacks
Cost: $450
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553


"Screenprinting and Beyond"
Thursdays, September 11 - December 11, 2025
 

The versatile nature of screenprinting lends itself to printing on paper, fabric and other surfaces. For the beginner, this course will cover all aspects of the process including screen preparation, image development, and printing techniques. Printmakers with experience may propose independent projects. Note: Tuition includes $30 lab fee.
 
Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Tony Rosati
Cost: $570
Sponsor: Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts
Website, email, 215-972-7632


"The Portrait in Oil"
Thursdays, September 11 - December 11, 2025
 

Paint portraits from a variety of models using the direct painting method. Examine the proportions and volumes of the head, as well as the placement, structure, and characteristics of the facial features, through preliminary drawings and demonstrations. Develop color using a limited palette to understand how to use chroma, temperature, value, tint, and tone. Instruction will address materials, composition, paint handling, color mixing, blending, and theory. Homework assignments will encourage students to learn to make personal aesthetic and technical choices and to practice concepts addressed in class. Open to all levels, this course is excellent for beginners as well as experienced students who want to review fundamental techniques or who simply enjoy painting portraits from life. Tuition includes a $75 model fee.
 
Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Roberto Osti
Cost: $615
Sponsor: Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts
Website, email, 215-972-7632


"Plein Air Landscape at Haverford College Arboretum"
Thursdays, September 11 - October 16, 2025
 

Combine your love of artmaking and nature through the practice of open air painting at the Haverford College Arboretum. Featuring meadows, gardens, and wooded areas, including the college’s impressive historic tree collection in autumnal colors, this scenic location is the perfect place to learn the essentials of landscape painting. Veteran plein air artist Joe Sweeney will guide artists of all levels through both the artistic concerns and practical matters of open air painting. Topics include the basics of working outdoors as well as the aesthetic how-tos of color mixing to achieve a sense of light and air, capturing time of day, composition fundamentals, and sound drawing and painting practices. Instruction is geared toward oil/acrylic painting and pastel drawing/painting. Restrooms and parking available.
 
Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Joseph Sweeney
Cost: $375
Sponsor: Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts
Website, email, 215-972-7632


"Introduction to Foundry and Mold Making"
Thursdays, September 11 - December 4, 2025
 

Foundry metal casting is the process of creating metal objects by pouring molten metal into a mold and letting it cool to solidify. This course will cover all aspects of the foundry process with an emphasis on mold making as an essential element of a sculptor’s toolkit for both bronze casting and creating objects in multiples. Demonstrations and hands-on instruction will be given in wax modeling and casting, ceramic shell techniques, bronze pouring, metal chasing, TIG welding and patination. Course content will include step-by-step guidance in mold making production as students apply this process to their own projects. Beginner-friendly and open to all levels.
 
Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Pavel Efremoff
Cost: $750
Sponsor: Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts
Website, email, 215-972-7632


"Life Drawing: Medium-/Long-Pose"
Thursdays, September 11 - December 4, 2025
 

This course will be dedicated to full- and multi-session poses focusing on the structural and aesthetic characteristics of drawing from the model. Classes will begin with brief lectures covering spatial organization, volume, proportional relationships, and anatomy. The rest of each session will focus on drawing the life model in a variety of standing, seated, and reclining poses, with attention to measuring techniques and rendering the figure through light and shade. Examples of drawings from the Old Masters, and discussions about their approaches, will supplement instruction. Students of all levels are welcome; those with less experience can make several studies during a long pose while experienced students can develop a single drawing. Note: Tuition includes a $75 models fee.
 
Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Instructor: John Horn
Cost: $615
Sponsor: Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts
Website, email, 215-972-7632


"Foundry: An Introduction/All-Levels"
Thursdays, September 11 - December 4, 2025
 

This course will cover all aspects of the foundry process. Demonstrations and hands-on instruction will be given in wax modeling and casting, ceramic shell techniques, bronze pouring, metal chasing, TIG welding and patination. All levels welcome. Note: Tuition includes a $75 lab fee.
 
Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Pavel Efremoff
Cost: $750
Sponsor: Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts
Website, email, 215-972-7632


"In-Depth Watercolor Section 1"
Fridays, September 12 - November 14, 2025
 

Enrich your knowledge of painting with an in-depth look at watercolor. Thoroughly investigate a wide range of watercolor materials and techniques from your choice of landscape, still life, portrait, and figure subjects. The course is designed to equip each participant with the knowledge and skills necessary to make accomplished, personally rewarding watercolor paintings. Open to watercolorists of all levels and to acrylic/oil painters looking to broaden their skills.
 
Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Instructor: James Toogood
Cost: $675
Sponsor: Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts
Website, email, 215-972-7632


"Abstraction: Landscape as Source"
September 12-14, 2025
 

This workshop explores both plein air painting and the process of abstraction. In the mornings we will work in the traditional plein air approach -painting directly outdoors and developing our tonal relationships in response to the landscape, in search of a convincing sense of space and light. We will also explore a variety of ways of handling and applying paint, different kinds of mark-making, and see how these different kinds of marks relate to space, light, and form in different ways. In the afternoons we will work indoors using our morning paintings as source material for an ongoing and improvisational discovery of abstract painting. As the painting develops, we’ll experiment with making a mess! And exploring how to find order amidst the chaos.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Jordan Wolfson
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553


"Stone Carving"
Saturdays, September 13 - December 6, 2025
 

Explore the possibilities of stone carving by using traditional and nontraditional methods. All processes from rough carving to polishing will be covered, and various tools and techniques will be demonstrated. Open to all levels. Note: Tuition includes $30 lab fee.
 
Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Steve Nocella
Cost: $570
Sponsor: Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts
Website, email, 215-972-7632


"Drawing What You See: Observational Drawing for Beginners"
Mondays, September 15 - October 20, 2025
 

The convincing depiction of form in three-dimensional space is one of the great conceptual breakthroughs in Western art initiated during the Renaissance. This class will begin by drawing items from still life on toned paper. How do you begin a drawing, and when do you stop? We will explore physical viewpoint, composition and the rendering of light and shadow to create mood and feeling. Recreate what you see with power and fresh vision. The goal is to build a drawing vocabulary that communicates your thoughts and feelings. The class will include demonstrations, discussions of masterworks and thoughtful feedback on class work. The drawing participants will discover this to be a valuable resource for more advanced work in drawing and painting.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Ernie Norcia
Cost: $285
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553


"Alla Prima Painting"
Mondays, September 15 - October 27, 2025
 

Join our faculty for this still life workshop working in oils, alla prima style; wet on wet. Students will learn to build paintings with luminous color starting with transparent colors and building towards opaques. Students are encouraged to paint what they love, bringing objects from home to build their own still life arrangements. A personal excitement or connection to an item whether it be a color, subject or personal story, helps the artist create a work that is truly their own. Instructor will provide some items as well for students to work with. Students will be working from life, no photos for this class.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Fred Jackson
Cost: $295
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553


"Aqueous Media, Pastel & Oil Painting"
Mondays, September 15 - December 1, 2025
 

Working from still life set-ups, learn the various techniques of aqueous media used for creating light, structure, texture, transparency and opacity. While the focus of the class is water-based acrylics, students are welcome to work in pastels or oil if they prefer. Instructor demonstrations and group discussion, as well as individual attention, provided during each class session.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Joeseph Sweeney
Cost: $570
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553


"Art of the Portrait (Painting in Oils)"
Mondays, September 15 - December 1, 2025
 

This course will focus on issues of, composition, color, texture, measure, likeness, proportion, with special attention given to technical painting issues, like, how to translate skin’s complex surface characteristics in paint. Demonstrations of a layered painting technique to bring out the full depth and richness of color in our portraits will be presented and discussed. The class will include demonstrations, discussions of masterworks, both traditional and contemporary, and thoughtful feedback on work. The drawing course will be a valuable resource for participants of any age and skill level. This course is open to all skill levels, from beginners to advanced, encouraging all participants to deepen their knowledge of portraiture through the process of painting.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Ernie Norcia
Cost: $630
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553


"Figure Drawing"
Mondays, September 15 - December 1, 2025
 

Working from cast studies and life models, this class emphasizes the rhythm, form and structure of the human figure, with attention placed on introductory anatomy. Students encouraged to explore a variety of mediums, including charcoal and graphite. All levels welcome, from beginner through experienced. High School students ages 16 and older are welcome.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Michael Doyle
Cost: $630
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553


"Introduction to Painting in Oils"
Mondays, September 15 - December 1, 2025
 

Students learn basic techniques and mechanics of oil painting to help guide them from inspiration to expression. Working from still-life set-ups, students build paintings as they consider the relationship of objects within a composition, as well as the overall picture including color, hue, and intensity.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Michael Doyle
Cost: $570
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553


"Open Life Drawing Studio with Model"
Mondays, September 15 - December 1, 2025
 

Work independently in the drawing medium of your choice! This monitored studio is designed to give students the opportunity to work from live nude models without instruction, allowing you time to explore and experiment. Just as any life drawing session the poses will range from short gestures gradually building to longer poses at the end. This is an extraordinary opportunity for you to develop and extend your drawing skills.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Cost: $425
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553


"Painting Over the Line"
Mondays, September 15 - December 8, 2025
 

Take your work to the next level under the mentoring guidance of artist/critic Kassem Amoudi. In this live focused open studio environment, all levels of students will discover how to enhance their own visual language and interests exploring new ways of painting. Expert instruction and advice from the instructor will push students to explore new possibilities and work more intuitively, allowing unplanned marks and passages to become artistic breakthroughs. Examples from contemporary and modern art will be examined to promote a broader understanding of the abstract qualities of space, line and color. Advance beyond confined lines and hard edges to a more liberated way of painting. It does not matter What you paint. It is the How you paint it.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Kassem Amoudi
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553


"Elevate Your Pottery"
Mondays, September 15 - December 1, 2025
 

Want to make a couple of really cool pots this session? In this workshop style class, we will be exploring multi-piece pots that will be a combination of wheel thrown sections, hand-built sections and a variety of surface design techniques to complete larger pots. We will be focusing on, designing our pots, building each section, adding coils, slabs, carving and finishing with stains and glazes. This class is designed to elevate your pottery into eye catching works of art. Prior wheel throwing experience is needed for this class. Tuition includes your first bag of stoneware clay as well as glazes and firing fees for coursework completed in class.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Eva Hozinez
Cost: $600
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553


"Handbuilding and Pit Firing"
Mondays, September 15 - December 1, 2025
 

This class is appropriate for beginners and advanced students. Demos on the three major hand building techniques (coils, slabs and pinching) will prepare students to discover and develop their own unique approach to working with clay, embracing and mastering a particular method or combination of techniques unique to each student. There will also be two pit firings, offering an alternative means of finishing the work. Tuition includes the first bag of stoneware, glazing and firing of coursework completed.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Jimmy Clark
Cost: $600
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553


"Open Studio Pass for Ceramics (Fall 2025 Enrolled Students)"
September 15 - December 1, 2025
 

Wayne Art Center is pleased to offer an option for students who wish to have more time in the studio to create and finish their work, and to practice their hand building and wheel throwing skills. Students will work independently, with a monitor available to sell clay and tools. Students must be currently enrolled in a Wayne Art Center Adult Fall 2025 ceramics class and must be members of Wayne Art Center. Clay used must be purchased at Wayne Art Center. No more than 10 students can attend any single session. This is a six (6) session pass. The passes will be kept in our ceramic studio and must be punched upon each visit.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Cost: $200
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553


"Pottery for Adults and Teens"
Mondays, September 15 - December 1, 2025
 

From entry level to advanced wheel and handbuilding skills, all are welcome here! Bring your creativity and ability to think outside the box into the studio and watch your clay projects come to life. Do you have something you have always wanted to make out of clay? Bring your idea to class and we can make it happen. Ready to learn the basics or fine tune the mechanics of the potters wheel? Great! Veronica will be there with a potters wheel demo every week. Handbuilding on thrown pieces have endless possibilities so come and join the fun! Tuition includes your first bag of stoneware plus glazing and firing of work completed in your coursework.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Veronica McLaughlin
Cost: $600
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553


"The Beginner's Guide to Wheel Throwing"
Mondays, September 15 - December 1, 2025
 

Satisfy your curiosity about clay! Come get your hands dirty in this fun and thorough introduction to throwing pots on the pottery wheel. After throwing pots you’ll learn how to decorate and glaze your ceramic work for the final firing. What have you always wanted to make? Coffee mugs, bowls, a decorated plate or vases. You will have the opportunity to learn the skills required to make these wheel thrown forms. Your first bag of clay plus firing fees are included in this class. Additional clay may be purchased. Tools are available for purchase from the center, or you can bring your own tools.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Peter Murray
Cost: $600
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553


"Figure Painting"
Mondays, September 15 - December 8, 2025
 

Figure painting is a foundational part of fine arts training and one of the disciplines for which PAFA is most renowned. Practice direct painting technique from the nude model in varied poses to explore color mixing and color theory, glazing, blending, and both limited and extended palette approaches. Instruction will address gesture, proportion, anatomical landmarks, volume, and color chroma, value, and temperature. Students will examine masterworks to appreciate different styles and work toward developing their personal expression. Instruction is geared toward oil, but students may draw-only if they wish. Open to all levels. Note: Course tuition includes a $75 model fee.
 
Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Roberto Osti
Cost: $615
Sponsor: Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts
Website, email, 215-972-7632


"Coil Pots"
Tuesdays, September 16 - December 9, 2025
 

All levels welcome! In this 12-week session we will use the coil method to construct forms starting with coil pots. These forms can be based off of ancient or modern pottery. Projects will continue based on student interest and ideas. Sam will continue to demonstrate any needed methods needed to support project ideas.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Sam Diamond
Cost: $600
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553


"Paper Clay"
Tuesdays, September 16 - December 9, 2025
 

Paper clay or as many people call it, fiber clay is the process in ceramics where artists add cellulose fibers to plastic clay. These fibers burn out after the first firing leaving only the clay remaining. Adding these fibers makes the clay easier to work with and more plastic. However, many of the rules that govern regular clay do not apply to paper clay. Jerry Bennett, a leading international paper clay artist, will conduct a hands-on course which will provide an opportunity for students to explore and experience new approaches to functional pottery and sculptural forms using paper clay. This class will use various material techniques, including paper clay, decorating techniques including underglaze techniques, textures, colored slips, and glaze applications.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Jerry Bennett
Cost: $620
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553


"Pottery for Adults and Teens"
Tuesdays, September 16 - December 9, 2025
 

In this class we will learn to throw a variety of functional pottery forms. This will include cups, mugs, bowls, plates, jars, and more. We will learn the basics of different pottery forms found in most kitchens around the world. Beginners and advanced students are welcome.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Ryan Wheeler
Cost: $600
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553


"Figure Sculpture from Casts"
Tuesdays, September 16 - December 9, 2025
 

A creative look at figure sculpture with the use of multiple plaster casts of the human body. Learn in detail from close-up plaster casts of Michael Angelo’s David and life casts of hands and feet. This is a unique experience to learn the nuance techniques of the great masters and a step by step understanding of modeling the human form and 3D design. All levels welcome.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Jennifer Frudakis-Petry
Cost: $600
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553


"Jewelry 101/Let's Get Started PM"
Tuesdays, September 16 - October 28, 2025
 

Ever wanted to try your hand at the craft of jewelry making? Make a ring? Fabricate a pendant? Set a stone? We can do all that and much more at the Wayne Art Center’s fully equipped jewelry studio. You will be introduced to a different technique weekly that will give you enough skills to produce a finished piece of work. Toolboxes supplied. Students will purchase sterling silver.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Chris Darway
Cost: $295
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553


"Jewelry 101/Let's Get Started"
Tuesdays, September 16 - October 28, 2025
 

Ever wanted to try your hand at the craft of jewelry making? Make a ring? Fabricate a pendant? Set a stone? We can do all that and much more at the Wayne Art Center’s fully equipped jewelry studio. You will be introduced to a different technique weekly that will give you enough skills to produce a finished piece of work. Toolboxes supplied. Students will purchase sterling silver.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Chris Darway
Cost: $295
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553


"Jewelers Bench: Metal Clay"
Tuesdays, September 16 - October 28, 2025
 

This fall the Jeweler’s Bench will consist of (2) six-week sections dealing with different metal techniques. Each section is offered as a stand-alone course. Students can take one or both sessions or opt out and use the studio working on their own projects.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Chris Darway
Cost: $295
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553


"Stained Glass"
Tuesdays, September 16 - December 9, 2025
 

For centuries, stained glass has been used to decorate homes, churches and public spaces. Learn everything you need to know to create your own fabulous stained glass art pieces! Suitable for novices and pros, we will cover the basics and beyond. You will learn to cut glass, grind and fit glass, create panels, solder, and lots more! Bring your own pattern or use one of ours. Supplies such as layout bocks, grinder, grinding tools, foil, burnisher, flux, solder, soldering iron, and patina will be provided. Students will need basic glass tools (glass cutter, running pliers, grozers); bring your own or purchase a kit at class for $30. Glass pieces are available at no cost and sheet glass available for $10-20 each.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Christine Batchelor
Cost: $590
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553


"Stained Glass"
Tuesdays, September 16 - December 9, 2025
 

Students will learn how to cut glass, solder, and complete a window hanging. Patterns will be supplied by instructor. Tool kits available for purchase from instructor on first night. Intermediate and advanced level projects offered for those with experience. Please note: Due to the use of lead, under no circumstance should someone participate in stained glass while pregnant.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Mark Kidd
Cost: $480
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553


"Big Bold Watercolor Fun"
Tuesdays, September 16 - October 7, 2025
 

Instead of getting caught up in tiny details, we focus on making big, bold strokes with large, juicy brushes. By loading our brushes with a generous amount of water and pigment, we can let the colors mingle and flow across the paper in exciting and unpredictable ways. It’s a messy, joyful experience that helps students overcome the fear of a blank page and discover the unique magic of watercolor as a medium. This approach encourages a playful mindset and results in vibrant, expressive paintings that are full of life and movement.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Paulette Staley
Cost: $145
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553


"Abstract Mixed Media Collage"
Tuesdays, September 16 - December 9, 2025
 

This 12-week course invites students into the exciting world of abstract mixed media art. Students will explore a wide range of materials, techniques, tools and compositional strategies to create richly layered artwork. Each weekly class will include a clear teaching element, live demonstrations, and handouts to reinforce concepts and spark ideas. Students will receive practical advice, creative prompts, and individualized guidance, while exploring essential topics such as mark-making, texture, layering, contrast, intuitive composition, adding and subtracting, similar but different, balance, and focal points. The course encourages experimentation with tools like brushes, palette knives, color shapers, and unconventional materials. Whether you're a beginner or already exploring abstract art, this class provides a supportive and inspiring atmosphere where creativity thrives.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Birgit Raders-Eichinger
Cost: $570
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553


"Advanced Drawing & Painting"
Tuesdays, September 16 - December 9, 2025
 

Designed for artists ready to challenge themselves and take their work to the next level, this class is dedicated to pushing the boundaries of the artist's own creative process and sensibility. A variety of subject matter will be explored. Level: Previous drawing and painting experience is recommended.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Karen Fogarty
Cost: $570
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553


"Art from the Heart: Abstract Painting"
Tuesdays, September 16 - December 9, 2025
 

Painting is about expression. Life offers so many challenges and having a place to learn how to release all those feelings with smiles is "worth its weight in gold”. Free your creative juices no matter how little or how much experience you have because there are always endless possibilities to discover. Whether you paint abstract, figure, or still life, you can add expression to your art by starting using colors you were afraid to use, making silly marks, and doing things with the innocence of a child. No wrongs or rights, just having fun and letting go. We will talk about composition, acrylic techniques, space, and rhythm while having a really good time doing it.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Sandi Neiman Lovitz
Cost: $475
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553


"Figure Within an Interior Environment"
Tuesdays, September 16 - December 9, 2025
 

Led by master artist Michael Doyle, students consider the composition of a figure within an interior setting. Students may elect to draw or paint, using a variety of materials.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Michael Doyle
Cost: $630
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553


"Light & Shadow: Bring Your Paintings to Life"
Tuesdays, September 16 - December 9, 2025
 

Whether it is portrait, still life, landscape or abstracts, the presence of light against shadow gives the subject form and dimension. Bring your own inspiration to class and with this principle in mind, watch your paintings come to life! Composition and color mixing will be a focus in this class. All mediums and skill levels are welcome!
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Stefanie Lieberman
Cost: $570
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553


"A Contemporary Approach to Realist Painting"
Wednesdays, September 17 - December 10, 2025
 

Students create fresh and dynamic paintings using simple everyday objects in thoughtful, well-lit compositions. Through hands-on instruction, demos, and examining the work of master and contemporary painters, students begin with an indirect painting approach and proceed in clear stages. The course covers the key ingredients of great painting, including composition, paint handling, edges, value and color relationships, and modeling form. Students will develop a solid and dependable approach to painting, providing a strong foundation upon which to build. Students are encouraged to bring meaningful objects or subject matter that inspires, excites, or tells a story. This class will benefit students of all levels.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Sharon Henderson
Cost: $475
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553


"Figure & Portrait Drawing for Beginners"
Wednesdays, September 17 - December 10, 2025
 

The convincing depiction of form in three-dimensional space is one of the great conceptual breakthroughs in Western art. In this class, our main focus will be on the study of form in a spatial context, and, we will use observational approaches in the construction of our images. We will begin by drawing the figure on toned paper with charcoal and white chalk, exploring physical viewpoint, effective composition and rendering of light and shadow to shape our expression and create a unified pictorial image. The goal is to encourage a sensitive approach to handling a wide range of values, in tandem with a variety of lines and edges. The class will include demonstrations, discussions of masterworks, and thoughtful feedback on work.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Ernie Norcia
Cost: $630
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553


"Fundamental Watercolor"
Wednesdays, September 17 - December 10, 2025
 

This class will focus on the fundamentals of painting with watercolors, and will include step by step instruction with demonstrations and practice. Attention and focus on individual growth in the students’ own pace will be central in this class. Learn to paint watercolors in a free, fun and fluent manner. Discover and nurture your own personal style of expression. All levels welcome.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Indira Cariappa
Cost: $475
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553


"Fundamentals of Oils"
Wednesdays, September 17 - December 10, 2025
 

Students explore all aspects of working with oils, with a strong emphasis on composition, color mixing and various painting techniques. Individual instruction provided in a fun and relaxed atmosphere. Ideal for beginners as well as more experienced artists.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Stefanie Lieberman
Cost: $570
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553


"Intermediate Painting Studio"
Wednesdays, September 17 - December 10, 2025
 

This class is designed for painters looking to further develop their skills and strengthen their work. Whether you focus on still life, the figure, landscape, or other subject matter, all are welcome. The class offers a supportive and relaxed environment where the instructor provides personalized one-on-one guidance to help you refine your unique style and approach. Bring your preferred materials and any current work-in-progress to the first session. Students will work from their own reference material and/or still-life set ups.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Claudia Rilling
Cost: $570
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553


"The Semi-Abstract Landscape"
Wednesdays, September 17 - December 10, 2025
 

In this intermediate-level landscape course, students will begin with a foundation in strong composition and shape, learning how to distill the complexity of expansive scenes into simple and expressive forms. The focus will be on shape and color, gradually eliminating non-essential details to reveal the essence of the landscape. Please bring your favorite landscape references to class- ones that have an apparent variety of shapes and values. Students will begin on small surfaces to complete small studies in week 1 and 2, progressing to larger formats in weeks three on. Please note that beginning oil painting skills will not be covered in this class. Medium: Oil, pastel, or acrylic (class is taught in oil).
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Claudia Rilling
Cost: $570
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553


"Landscape Painting in Studio: All Mediums"
Wednesdays, September 17 - December 10, 2025
 

Working from your own reference material, we will spend each week focusing on a particular aspect of landscape painting. Individual techniques will be held each session in a supportive atmosphere. Syllabus will be provided. Please bring painting materials to the first class. All mediums welcomed.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Bonnie Mettler
Cost: $570
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553


"Portrait Drawing"
Wednesdays, September 17 - December 10, 2025
 

The convincing depiction of form in three-dimensional space is particularly essential to portrait drawing where the volume of a head is such an important vehicle of communication. The main focus will be on issues of composition, texture, measure, likeness, proportion, and the study of form in a spatial context. We will be drawing from models using toned paper, white chalk and charcoal. Class members will learn how to render the effects of light and shadow to create a sense of volume. The goal is to encourage a sensitive approach to handling a wide range of values, in tandem with a variety of lines and edges. The class will include demonstrations, discussions of masterworks, and thoughtful feedback on work.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Ernie Norcia
Cost: $630
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553


"Oil Painting Techniques"
Wednesdays, September 17 - October 22, 2025
 

Create luminous color and depth in your painting! Learn traditional underpainting techniques, transparent and translucent layering methods, and wet-into-wet alla prima painting. Apply these techniques to your own painting project from your own source material or invention. Receive helpful feedback and critique along the way. In addition, you will learn about artists’ palettes, the development of colors and mediums, the mass production of art materials, as well as display, storage, and health issues.
 
Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Anthony Ciambella
Cost: $250
Sponsor: Cerulean Arts Gallery and Studio
Website, email, 267-514-8647


"Jewelry- Lost Wax Casting and Beyond"
Wednesdays, September 17 - December 10, 2025
 

Casting molten metal is one of the oldest metal techniques dating back thousands of years. Students will learn how to work both hard and soft wax. These wax objects will be cast in sterling silver incorporating the lost wax casting technique. This class will cover calculating wax weights, spruing of waxes, safety issues and finishing. Students do not need prior metal experience but those that have taken a jewelry class will be able to use those skills in the finishing part of this technique. Cuttlefish casting will be offered. Be prepared for a fun and interesting time learning this essential and ancient metal art! Mats included.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Chris Darway
Cost: $590
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553


"Pottery for Adults and Teens"
Wednesdays, September 17 - December 10, 2025
 

In this class we will learn to throw a variety of functional pottery forms. This will include cups, mugs, bowls, plates, jars, and more. We will learn the basics of different pottery forms found in most kitchens around the world. Beginners and advanced students are welcome.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Ryan Wheeler
Cost: $600
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553


"Pottery Hand and Wheel"
Wednesdays, September 17 - December 10, 2025
 

Bring your creativity and ideas into the studio! In this class we will be creating functional and non-functional pieces with an added flair. Projects will be wheel thrown to start, then altered, trimmed, and finished with handbuilding. Turn your plates into birdbaths, your mugs into face mugs, and your candlestick holders into goblets. The possibilities are endless. This class is for beginner to advanced level skills. Your first bag of stoneware clay plus glazing and firing fees for pieces completed as part of your coursework are included.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Veronica McLaughlin
Cost: $600
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553


"In-Depth Watercolor Section 2"
Wednesdays, September 17 - November 19, 2025
 

Enrich your knowledge of painting with an in-depth look at watercolor. Thoroughly investigate a wide range of watercolor materials and techniques from your choice of landscape, still life, portrait, and figure subjects. The course is designed to equip each participant with the knowledge and skills necessary to make accomplished, personally rewarding watercolor paintings. Open to watercolorists of all levels and to acrylic/oil painters looking to broaden their skills.
 
Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Instructor: James Toogood
Cost: $675
Sponsor: Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts
Website, email, 215-972-7632


"Pottery Hand Building"
Thursdays, September 18 - December 18, 2025
 

Interested in trying your hand at hand building with clay? Looking for a fun class to fill in the time? Try a fun, interactive, no intimidation class where you will learn the basics of hand building with clay. Susan Branco will guide you through the simple processes to make funky animals, push mold plates, soap dishes, and simple projects created for the absolute beginner! First bag of clay and firing fees are included.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Susan Branco
Cost: $600
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553


"Enamel Jewelry: Glass on Metal"
Thursdays, September 18 - October 30, 2025
 

In this demonstration focused, multi-week class, students will learn the foundations of enameling on metal to create lightweight, wearable jewelry. Utilizing traditional metal fabrication and cold connections, students will learn silver soldering, earwire fitting, filing, sanding, and sawing, and light forming. They will then take their prepared metal and apply multiple layers of vitreous glass enamel, which will add color and even potential imagery to their new wearable pieces. Finally, students will learn about finishing and care to make their pieces sustain everyday wear and comfort.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Emily Pellini
Cost: $295
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553


"Art From The Heart: Abstract Painting"
Thursdays, September 18 - December 18, 2025
 

Painting is about expression. Free your creative juices no matter how little or how much experience you have because there are always endless possibilities to discover. Whether you paint abstract, figure, or still life, you can add expression to your art by starting using colors you were afraid to use, making silly marks, and doing things with the innocence of a child. No wrongs or rights, just having fun and letting go. If you want to learn how to express your inner thoughts and sharpen your skills at the same time, this is a great class for you. We will talk about composition, acrylic techniques, space, and rhythm while having a really good time doing it.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Sandi Neiman Lovitz
Cost: $570
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553


"Bring Your Paintings to Life"
Thursdays, September 18 - December 18, 2025
 

Using your own inspiration e.g., photos, tablets, still life objects etc, you will learn different techniques to give your paintings life and energy. Composition, value, color mixing and technique will be the main focuses of this class. All mediums and skill levels are welcome!
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Stefanie Lieberman
Cost: $570
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553


"Draw to Paint"
Thursdays, September 18 - December 18, 2025
 

This class will explore the essential relationships of shape, proportion, and value within the condition of light bathing subject matter. The painterly medium of charcoal contributes significantly to understanding the practice of building a painting. Drawing in line and moving to masses, students strive to draw fluidly with concentration on value and proportion, identifying a process that is particularly suited for training painters. The course begins with shorter exercises, as detail-oriented seeing emerges in still life drawing after students learn to prioritize the order of the masses.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Sharon Henderson
Cost: $475
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553


"Painting with a Purpose"
Thursdays, September 18 - December 18, 2025
 

This course is designed to create paintings that we will build from a loose, underpainting and refine as we go along. This class is ideal for those painters who want to break out of the habit of focusing in on details and let the paint create a more expressive piece. Attention will be paid to composition, color mixing, paint application and technique. All skill levels welcome in a fun and relaxing atmosphere!
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Stefanie Lieberman
Cost: $570
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553


"Painting – Discovering Your Artistic Voice"
Thursdays, September 18 - December 18, 2025
 

Uncovering the connection between your identity and your artwork can be both liberating and inspiring. In this class, we will explore methods designed to help you discover and develop your unique aesthetic and artistic voice. Our focus will be on paint handling, color selection, and composition. You will learn to manage your palette, make intentional color choices, and understand their impact on your work. Play will be encouraged! Music will serve as our muse, providing inspiration as you select your subject matter with guided support. This journey encourages mindfulness and self-discovery, and connects us more deeply with the world around us and ourselves. All skill levels are welcome and valued in this class.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Heidi Techner
Cost: $570
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553


"Photo to Canvas"
Thursdays, September 18 - December 18, 2025
 

Working in oil or pastel from photographic reference, this class is about translating the photographic image onto either canvas or paper. Focusing on color, value and mark making as essential tools, students are encouraged to move a step beyond the restraints of a camera to create a successful and personal work. Discussion will include working with painting mediums and exploring different techniques.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Anne Graham
Cost: $570
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553


"Mosaics"
Thursdays, September 18 - October 30, 2025
 

Welcome to the world of mosaics! From the ancient Romans to Gaudi, mosaics have been used to enhance indoor and outdoor spaces. This class will provide the opportunity to explore stone, tile, glass and ceramic mosaics using various methods. Learn about different mosaic surfaces, adhesives, and materials. Make beautiful and useful objects and decor. Tile, stained glass pieces, and broken ceramics will be provided, along with adhesives and grout. Students should bring wheeled glass tile nippers, or they can be purchased at class for $25. Please do not wear open toe shoes. Safety glasses will be provided.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Christine Batchelor
Cost: $295
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553


"Still Life and Landscape in Pastel"
Thursdays, September 18 - October 30, 2025
 

Discover the expressive world of pastel with artist Barbara Berry in Still Life and Landscape in Pastel. Known for her emphasis on suggestion rather than precise detail, Barbara guides students on a journey of creative interpretation—inviting both beginners and seasoned artists to explore the rich possibilities of soft pastels. Through dynamic in-class still life setups and personal photographic references, participants will learn to capture atmosphere, emotion, and form with bold color and evocative strokes.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Barbara Berry
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553


"Mixed Media Collage Painting"
Thursdays, September 18 - October 23, 2025
 

Explore your creativity, open your senses and sharpen your mind to new realms of art-making with noted artist Mikel Elam. Mikel will help you articulate your vision and bring it to concrete reality in the form of a finished work. Explore techniques new and old with paint, paper, found objects and ephemera to best express both representational and abstract perspectives. Channel ideas of progressive artists from the past and present including Henri Matisse, Romare Bearden, Cecily Brown, Joan Mitchell while finding your own voice.
 
Location: Philadelphia, PA, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Mikel Elam
Cost: $250
Sponsor: Cerulean Arts Gallery and Studio
Website, email, 267-514-8647


"Illustration Tools: Line, Narrative, Color, and Material Exploration"
Thursdays, September 18 - October 23, 2025
 

In this multi-week class, students will learn various approaches to illustration, both traditional and utilizing new techniques and technologies. Materials explored included pencil, archival inks, watercolor, gouache, alcohol markers, paint pens, and colored pencils. Students will learn various approaches to pattern-making, cross-hatching, and other forms of mark making as well as combining created imagery into collage.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Emily Pellini
Cost: $190
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553


"Exploring The Art of Acrylic Landscape Painting"
Thursdays, September 18 - October 30, 2025
 

Discover the joy of acrylic painting in a relaxed, supportive and inspiring environment. This class will equip you with essential techniques, including color mixing, composition, and brushwork, to bring dynamic landscapes to life. Using photo references as inspiration, we'll guide you through step-by-step painting processes, helping you develop your own artistic style. Whether you're a beginner or looking to take your skills to the next level, this class will provide you with the tools and confidence to create captivating works of art.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Nicole Lee
Cost: $235
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553


"Color Pencil Drawing"
Fridays, September 19 - October 24, 2025
 

Discover the beauty and realism you can achieve with color pencil! Learn techniques to become acquainted with the potential of both color pencil and watercolor pencils on a variety of papers. Topics to be covered include expressive line quality, laying washes of transparency, color theory, capturing quality of light, and creating believable likeness. All materials and techniques will be explained and demonstrated. Subjects will include fresh-cut flowers and vegetation from the garden, hand-made pottery still lives and your favorite pet or animal photographs. Join us for a fun and informative Friday afternoon! Open to all levels of experience from beginner-beginners to those looking to enhance their drawing with the beauty of color!
 
Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Michelle Oosterbaan
Cost: $215
Sponsor: Cerulean Arts Gallery and Studio
Website, email, 267-514-8647


"Drawing with Light and Color"
Fridays, September 19 - October 24, 2025
 

Discover the quiet joy of drawing as we explore the expressive potential of graphite and colored pencil. This class offers a relaxed pace and supportive environment to build skills and confidence. We’ll start with the beauty of black and white, learning to see light and shadow through shading and simple techniques. Then, we’ll gently introduce color, focusing on basic color blending and layering to bring warmth and life to your drawings. Whether you're picking up a pencil for the first time or returning to art after a break, this class is a chance to slow down, observe closely, and enjoy the process of drawing.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Barbara Zanelli
Cost: $240
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553


"Splash of Color: Watercolor Workshop"
Fridays, September 19 - October 24, 2025
 

Workshop participants will begin by learning to handle watercolor materials: papers, paints, brushes, palettes, and more. From the bold application of washes to fine detail, we’ll explore specifics: how to begin a watercolor and how to conclude a work, wet-in-wet to dry-brush, what to put in and what to leave out. The skillful use of the elements of composition and the simplification of form will provide a means to achieving dynamic results. We’ll also explore ways of creating a sense of light and mood in a watercolor, through the use of structured tone. The class will be looking at the watercolors by J. S. Sargent, Winslow Homer and Andrew Wyeth critically. Class members will be encouraged to work from still-life, and photos to start.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Ernie Norcia
Cost: $240
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553


"Watercolor, Transparent & Opaque"
Fridays, September 19 - October 24, 2025
 

Watercolor is a versatile medium, which can be both transparent and opaque. Using a variety of subject matter, some techniques explored will be drawing for watercolor, painting without drawing, wet-in-wet watercolor, glazing with watercolor washes, the use of gouache and other aqueous media with watercolor. The instructor will start each class with a demonstration or an explanation of the technique for the day. Students will be encouraged to work in their own personal style. Each class will end with a group critique with the emphasis on constructive criticism.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Wendy Scheirer
Cost: $240
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553


"Addressing the Figure"
Fridays, September 19 - November 14, 2025
 

This course is designed to help you develop the skills needed to paint a portrait and achieve a likeness of your subject, working either in a traditional or contemporary style. Focus will be on observation, composition, and color with an emphasis on skin tones as well as learning to translate the various planes of color and light that are so important in painting the figure. Students may work in Pastel or Oil. Tuition includes model fees.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Anne Graham
Cost: $470
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553


"The Torso in Clay Workshop"
September 19-21, 2025
 

Sculptors from Ancient Greece to Michelangelo have recognized the centrality of the torso for creating dynamic figure sculptures. This condensed class will focus intensely on the anatomy, structure, and proportions of the torso. Students will complete a half life-sized torso in clay. Perfect for beginners or for experienced students wishing to bring renewed vitality to their figurative work in any media. Work will be done in terracotta and fired after class. Tuition includes a $35 models fee.
 
Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Morgan Dummitt
Cost: $330
Sponsor: Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts
Website, email, 215-972-7632


"Autumn Plein Air in Water-Media"
Saturdays, September 20 - October 18, 2025
 

Water-based paints such as acrylic, watercolor, and gouache are the perfect mediums for landscape painting in the open air! Painters of all levels enjoy the ease of these portable, fast-drying, and easy-to-clean-up alternatives to oils. Explore the vibrant color and versatile application and layering methods in your choice of these media as you portray the beauty of autumn in Philadelphia’s parks in your own personal style. Learn techniques for choosing a composition, mixing color, and working efficiently outdoors as you complete a series of rapid sketches and at least one sustained painting. Open to all levels. Painting locations featuring shade, restrooms, and other amenities may include Wissahickon Park, Washington Square Park, Glen Foerd overlooking the Delaware River, and Bartram's Garden.
 
Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Michelle Oosterbaan
Cost: $315
Sponsor: Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts
Website, email, 215-972-7632


"Figure Painting: Alla Prima and the Limited Palette"
Saturdays, September 20 - October 25, 2025
 

Painting the human form from observation is one of the cornerstones of PAFA's long tradition of rigorous instruction. Working from the nude model, investigate color mixing, proportion, and composition. Focusing on alla prima painting techniques and a limited flesh-tone palette, learn to model the human form through gesture, shape, volume, and temperature – excellent for painted sketches and preparatory studies, foundations for extended work, or an introduction/refresher to figure painting. Intended for all skill levels, this course also offers the valuable opportunity for more advanced students to continue to hone their skills to deepen their understanding of the language of painting. Instruction will be geared toward oil, but students may draw-only, or use other appropriate media, if they wish.
 
Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Instructor: David Wilson
Cost: $330
Sponsor: Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts
Website, email, 215-972-7632


"Metal Sculpture"
Saturdays, September 20 - November 22, 2025
 

This ten-week course teaches the basic skills needed for making metal sculpture. Learn fundamental methods of cutting, bending and welding metal such as sawing, heating, and MIG welding. Students will be encouraged to explore the medium with directness and spontaneity to gain a knowledge and understanding of its complexion. Open to all levels. Note: Tuition includes a $65 lab fee.
 
Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Steve Nocella
Cost: $515
Sponsor: Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts
Website, email, 215-972-7632


"Pottery for Adults and Teens"
Saturdays, September 20 - December 13, 2025
 

In this class we will learn to throw a variety of functional pottery forms. This will include cups, mugs, bowls, plates, jars, and more. We will learn the basics of different pottery forms found in most kitchens around the world. Beginners and advanced students are welcome.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Ryan Wheeler
Cost: $600
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553


"Vibrant Landscapes in Gouache"
September 20, 2025
 

This class will focus on color theory using a limited palette of colors to create two or more dramatic landscapes from your own images. Discover the best ways to apply gouache working from the larger shapes down to the details. We will be working smaller than 8 x 10. The instructor will provide demonstrations, instruction on color mixing and application. Discover more about gouache as a great medium for studies for larger pieces and for working "en plein air".
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Abby Ober
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553


"KinderART & Clay (Ages 4-6)"
Wednesdays, September 24 - December 3, 2025
 

In this course, children discover new mediums and ideas in art. They begin to identify differences in art such as distinguishing between bright and light, as well as dull and dark colors, find basic shapes within larger objects, and identify types of lines, such as long/short, thick/thin, and straight/curved, then include them in their work. Enrich your child's school-based art program with a more in-depth exploration of art. Employing a wide range of mediums, including drawing and painting, printmaking, ceramics and mixed media, this is an exciting opportunity for children who are looking to take their artistic learning to the next level. This is a 10-week, 1.5 hr. after school class on Wednesdays.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Nicole Lee
Cost: $280
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553


"Cartooning (Ages 7+)"
Wednesdays, September 24 - December 3, 2025
 

Students will learn to draw funny faces and silly scenes by incorporating the tips and tricks of cartooning. They will learn to include the use of exaggeration to make characters come to life and tell a story. Students work from well-known cartoons, reference pictures, and their own imaginations! This is a 10-week, 1.5 hr. class.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Cost: $275
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553


"Pottery Hand & Wheel (Ages 9-13)"
Wednesdays, September 24 - December 3, 2025
 

Throw yourself into the art of making pottery! Learn hand-building, wheel throwing, and glazing skills in this popular ceramics class while creating functional and sculptural forms. Spend the first few days building your pieces, then experiment with design and colorful glazes. This is a 10-week, 1.5 hr. after-school class held on Wednesdays.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Susan Branco
Cost: $285
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553


"Color Woodcut Printmaking"
Wednesdays, September 24 - December 3, 2025
 

Printing from a drawing carved into wood is the oldest and most straightforward form of printmaking. Expand the expressive possibilities of the medium by infusing color into the process! Learn reduction and multiple block relief printmaking techniques to produce vibrant, layered color prints. Instruction will cover all steps from start to finished print: material selection and use, image planning, tool handling for a variety of mark-making tactics, reduction and multiple block processes, color mixing, printing by hand and on an etching press, registration techniques, cleaning, and editioning. All levels welcome. Tuition includes a $30 lab fee.
 
Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Rebecca Gilbert
Cost: $480
Sponsor: Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts
Website, email, 215-972-7632


"Pottery Club (Ages 7+)"
Thursdays, September 25 - December 4, 2025
 

Bring your young artists to join us in the ceramics studio as we learn various hand-building methods for creating and decorating ceramic masterpieces. Each week's project will include a method of constructing clay by hand (pinch, coil, slab, etc.) and plenty of opportunities for self-expression and experimentation. After students construct a clay piece and paint it with colorful glazes, projects will be fired in electric kilns. Students should bring their imagination and be prepared to get messy as we dive into the world of functional and sculptural ceramics. This is a 10-week, 1.5 hour, after school class.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Nicole Lee
Cost: $260
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553


"Fun with Drawing and Painting (Ages 7+)"
Thursdays, September 25 - December 4, 2025
 

Come have fun while learning a variety of drawing and painting techniques. Learn the how to draw realistic and imaginary faces and animals and how to use perspective in creating landscapes and cityscapes. Gain confidence in your skills while you experience different drawing techniques and various drawing and painting materials. This is a 9-week, 1.5-hour class.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Mark Gruener
Cost: $250
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553


"Paper, Paint, and Beyond! (Ages 9-14)"
Thursdays, September 25 - December 4, 2025
 

In this engaging and fun-filled course, students will explore the fascinating world of abstract art through a combination of Painting, Mixed Media and Collage techniques. Students will experiment with acrylic paint and mixed media in a playful and positive environment that nurtures creativity and curiosity. Through demonstrations and guided activities, children will learn abstract painting techniques and be encouraged to develop their unique artistic style. Each week, students will delve into key concepts like proportion, contrast, balance, movement, rhythm, and basic color theory to create striking abstract pieces. This class is ideal for beginner and intermediate artists. No prior experience necessary. This is a 9-week, 1.5-hour class.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Birgit Raders-Eichinger
Cost: $250
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553


"Classic Watercolor, Thursday Evenings"
Thursdays, September 25 - December 18, 2025
 

This class with instruction by Alice Meyer Wallace will focus on classic watercolor techniques - Sargeant, Homer, Rodin, Nolde, and particularly Charles Demuth, from Lancaster, PA. Come enjoy this fun and relaxed class! The class will work predominantly from still life but on occasion, the instructor will lead the class in painting from the model (2 times) and there will be an option of experimenting with watercolor and collage.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Alice Meyer-Wallace
Cost: $435
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553


"Two For Art (Ages 2yrs+)"
Fridays, September 26 - December 5, 2025
 

Join your child on a nurturing creative quest. Whether your child has already begun to show an interest in art or you are looking to introduce them to new media in a structured yet caring environment, this class allows even the youngest students to discover their creative side. Students work with air-dry clay, collage, paint, chalk and more. Our early childhood teachers encourage students to talk about their art, providing a great opportunity to learn new vocabulary, particularly words related to colors, shapes, textures, and emotions. Children learn to follow directions in a social setting with support and encouragement of their caregiver, serving as the perfect precursor to preschool. This is a 10-week, 1 hour class for 1 child + 1 adult (parent or caregiver).
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Sharon Henderson
Cost: $185
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553


"ARTful 4's (Ages 4yrs+)"
Fridays, September 26 - December 5, 2025
 

In this class, children learn "to see" differences in art. Exploration of bright vs. light, colors, line differences: straight/curved, short/long and thick/thin and include them in their artwork. Employing a wide range of mediums, including drawing and painting, printmaking and mixed media. Kids and parents get to get messy! Join in the sociability of the artistic class, watching creativity come alive in your child and take some artistic concepts home. Please bring a snack to enjoy during a mid-break story time. This is a 10-week, 1.5-hour, Friday class.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Sharon Henderson
Cost: $275
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553


"Drawing & Painting (Ages 9yrs+)"
Fridays, September 26 - December 5, 2025
 

Students study composition, perspective and shading as they gain exposure to a variety of mediums including graduated pencils, charcoal, pastels, watercolor and acrylic paints. Drawing from still life set-ups, painting in the garden 'plein air' style and self-portraiture are just some of the techniques that will be introduced during this drawing and painting class. This is a 10-week, 1.5 hour, after school class.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Carolyn Coyle
Cost: $275
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553


"Teen Studio: Graphic Novel and Comic Illustration (Ages 11+)"
Fridays, September 26 - December 5, 2025
 

In this hands-on class, students will dive into the exciting world of graphic novels and character design. Over the course of the program, teens will learn how to develop original characters, build engaging stories, and bring their ideas to life on the page through drawing, writing, and visual storytelling. This is a 10-week, 1.5 hour class.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Madison Ketcham
Cost: $275
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553


"Teen Studio: Pottery Hand & Wheel (Ages 12+)"
Fridays, September 26 - December 5, 2025
 

For older and more advanced ceramic students, participants work in the ceramics studio where they learn and develop hand-building and wheel-throwing skills. Students have an opportunity to examine works of more advanced artists, before using artist-grade tools and equipment to create their own handmade pieces. Instruction is tailored to each student's individual ability and needs. This is a 10-week class.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Veronica McLaughlin
Cost: $285
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553


"Teen Studio: Advanced Drawing/Portfolio Prep (Ages 14+)"
Saturdays, September 27 - October 25, 2025
 

This class is for high school students looking to deepen their skills in 2D composition and life drawing. Working from various still life arrangements, students will create detailed realistic and expressive compositions from life using pencils and chalk pastels. Students will benefit from highly individualized instruction in a small class setting. As many college art programs and art schools require observational work in portfolio submissions, this class will also provide the opportunity to create a strong and essential portfolio piece. New students and repeat students welcome - each session explores different topics and still set-ups. This is a 5-week, 2.5-hour class.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Sarah Colby
Cost: $230
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553


"KinderART & Clay (Ages 4-6)"
Saturdays, September 27 - December 6, 2025
 

In this course, children discover new mediums and ideas in art. They begin to identify differences in art such as distinguishing between bright and light, as well as dull and dark colors, find basic shapes within larger objects, and identify types of lines, such as long/short, thick/thin, and straight/curved, then include them in their work. Enrich your child's school-based art program with a more in-depth exploration of art. Employing a wide range of mediums, including drawing and painting, printmaking, ceramics and mixed media, this is an exciting opportunity for children who are looking to take their artistic learning to the next level. This is a 10-week, 1.5 hr. Saturday class.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Susan Branco
Cost: $280
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553


"Fun with Drawing and Painting (Ages 6+)"
Saturdays, September 27 - December 6, 2025
 

Come and learn how to draw and paint realistic animals as well as your favorite characters from Pixar, Disney and Dreamworks movies. Explore drawing and painting using many different mediums and techniques. You decide the subjects and how to color them. Come join the fun as we "go to the movies!" This is a 10-week, 1.5-hour class, held on Saturdays.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Mark Gruener
Cost: $275
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553


"Pottery Club (Ages 6+)"
Saturdays, September 27 - December 6, 2025
 

Bring your young artists to join us in the ceramics studio as we learn various hand-building methods for creating and decorating ceramic masterpieces. Each week's project will include a method of constructing clay by hand (pinch, coil, slab, etc.) and plenty of opportunities for self-expression and experimentation. After students construct a clay piece and paint it with colorful glazes, projects will be fired in electric kilns. Students should bring their imagination and be prepared to get messy as we dive into the world of functional and sculptural ceramics. This is a 9-week, 1.5-hour class.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Nicole Lee
Cost: $260
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553


"Cartooning (Ages 7+)"
Saturdays, September 27 - December 6, 2025
 

Learn to draw funny faces and silly scenes incorporating the tips and tricks of cartooning, including the use of exaggeration to make characters come to life and tell a story. Campers work from well-known cartoons, reference pictures, and their own imaginations! This is a 10-week, 1.5 hr. class.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Cost: $275
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553


"Pottery Hand & Wheel (Ages 9-13)"
Saturdays, September 27 - December 6, 2025
 

Throw yourself into the art of making pottery! Learn hand-building, wheel throwing, and glazing skills in this popular ceramics class while creating functional and sculptural forms. Spend time building your pieces, then experiment with design and colorful glazes. This is a 10-week, 1.5 hr. class.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Nicole Lee
Cost: $285
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553


"Painting with Water Mixable Oils from Photos"
September 27, 2025
 

Wondering what Water Mixable Oil paints are all about? During this one-day intensive workshop, Beth shares her unique technique with students. In the morning Beth will do a demo and show how she uses photography and simple apps on her phone to simplify forms enhance value and emphasize composition. In the afternoon students will work from photos (either bring your own on your phone/iPad, or Beth will have prints to share). Students are encouraged to use water mixable (soluble) oils to get the most out of the workshop. Beth will have paint for her students to try as well as one of her prepared painting panels, brushes and other supplies for you to use during the workshop. This workshop is for all levels.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Beth Bathe
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553


"Plein Air Landscape Painting at Ardrossan"
September 27-28, 2025
 

Kickstart your autumn painting experience with this two-day Plein Air workshop! This workshop will provide students the fundamentals for painting vibrant landscapes on location. We will focus on selecting and simplifying compositional elements and design, since a sound underlying structure is key to a successful painting. Following the demo, students will have plenty of time to work on their own paintings, with lots of individual attention.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Valerie Craig
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553


"Watercolor Workshop"
September 27-28, 2025
 

Interested in learning or improving your watercolor skills? All materials and techniques will be discussed, including the selection of papers, brushes, and pigments, as well as transparent and opaque painting methods. Students will work from still-life subjects and/or their own source material. All levels welcome.
 
Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Instructor: James Toogood
Cost: $225
Sponsor: Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts
Website, email, 215-972-7632


"Rainstick Ceramic Workshop"
Sundays, September 28 & October 12, 2025
 

Join us for a creative two-day ceramic workshop where you'll craft your own rainstick from clay, capturing the sound of rain in a ceramic form. We’ll begin by rolling out a slab of clay and adding texture and decoration to the surface. Once you're happy with your design, you’ll shape the slab into a tube, then insert three spiraling rows of nails that will create the signature rainstick sound once the many small clay balls are added. After sealing the top, your piece will be ready for bisque firing. You’ll bring your rainstick to life by applying underglaze and glaze, enhancing the textures and details you created. This workshop is a fun and rewarding way to make a unique musical instrument.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Karen Sacks
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553


"Pottery Club (Ages 7+)"
Mondays, September 29 - December 1, 2025
 

Bring your young artists to join us in the ceramics studio as we learn various hand-building methods for creating and decorating ceramic masterpieces. Each week's project will include a method of constructing clay by hand (pinch, coil, slab, etc.) and plenty of opportunities for self-expression and experimentation. After students construct a clay piece and paint it with colorful glazes, projects will be fired in electric kilns. Students should bring their imagination and be prepared to get messy as we dive into the world of functional and sculptural ceramics. This is a 10-week, 1.5 hour, after school class.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Carolyn Coyle
Cost: $285
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553


"Explorations in Printmaking and Collage"
Tuesdays, September 30 - November 4, 2025
 

This workshop will focus on helping students transform their works on paper, including drawings, paintings and prints into mixed media pieces, with a focus on collage. Instruction will be based on a student’s individual interests and skills and thus is appropriate for beginners through advanced level. Printing methods including monotype, collagraph, frottage and image transfer will be taught. Former students are encouraged to bring in previous work that they consider unfinished or unsuccessful as a starting point for their mixed media experiments and creations. Students will have access to the etching press and printing inks to develop new prints to add to their pieces. See materials list for detailed information on supplies.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Christine Stoughton
Cost: $285
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553


"The Art of Photoshop"
Tuesdays, September 30 - November 18, 2025
 

Adobe Photoshop can bring out the best in your photographs. Challenging to use and learn, Laura breaks down the complex into comprehensible parts so you can use the basic, most helpful tools and techniques. Demos show step by step procedures and there are opportunities for practice. Photoshop is designed to make improvements to your images while protecting your original file. Using layers allows you to move, edit, and work with content on one layer without affecting the rest of the image. You will learn how to use Photoshop’s tools to add and remove objects, to adjust exposure, color and contrast, and to draw the viewer’s eye to your subject.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Laura Ducceschi
Cost: $280
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553


"Classic Watercolor, Tuesday Afternoons"
Tuesdays, September 30 - December 16, 2025
 

This class with instruction by Alice Meyer Wallace will focus on classic watercolor techniques - Sargeant, Homer, Rodin, Nolde, and particularly Charles Demuth, from Lancaster, PA. Come enjoy this fun and relaxed class! The class will work predominantly from still life but on occasion, the instructor will lead the class in painting from the model (2 times) and there will be an option of experimenting with watercolor and collage.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Alice Meyer-Wallace
Cost: $570
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553


"Ceramic Sculpture"
Tuesdays, September 30 - December 2, 2025
 

Explore a custom sculpture experience in clay with veteran ceramicist, Marguerita Hagan. Learn various hand-building processes with an emphasis on abstraction. Create work that is either wall-hanging or free-standing, focused on 3D qualities or surface treatments, or both. Whatever you imagine will be supported with experienced individualized attention and specific hand-building and painting techniques to manifest your intention. Gain exposure not only to hand-building directions but also to many surface treatment methods including airbrush, underglaze paints, pencils, masking, resist, glaze, overglaze lusters, and waterslide and rice paper transfer decals. Instruction will be tailored to serve the individual whether for learning basic hand-building methods or realizing a work or series.
 
Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Marguerita Hagan
Cost: $480
Sponsor: Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts
Website, email, 215-972-7632


"Step-by-Step Drawing (Ages 6-8)"
Tuesdays, September 30 - December 2, 2025
 

Learn how to draw almost anything by learning how to really look! Using simple shapes and lines, young artists can learn how to create amazing drawings step-by-step. We will have fun using pencils, markers, oil pastels and watercolors to draw all sorts of creatures and critters that live on the land, swim in the sea, and fly in the sky! “Step-by-Step” drawing techniques can help young artists gain confidence and encourage them to create more complex compositions. This is a 5-week class on Tuesdays after school.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Candy Stringer
Cost: $275
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553


"Drawing Pixar & Realistic Animals (Ages 6+)"
Tuesdays, September 30 - December 2, 2025
 

Come and learn how to draw and paint realistic animals as well as your favorite characters from Pixar, Disney and Dreamworks movies. Explore drawing and painting using many different mediums and techniques. You decide the subjects and how to color them. Come join the fun as we "go to the movies!" This is a 10-week, 1.5 hour class, held on Tuesdays.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Mark Gruener
Cost: $275
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553


"Oil Painting: The Realistic Still Life"
Wednesdays, October 1 - December 3, 2025
 

Execute richly-hued paintings compelling in their realism using the unique arrangements in PAFA’s dedicated still-life studio as subject. Learn the fundamental vocabulary and techniques of representational oil painting: create a tonal underpainting, model form with opaque paint applications, generate depth and luminosity with transparent glazes and velaturas, and suggest texture with semi-drybrush scumbling. Content will address materials, color, effects of light, illusionistic space, and painterly treatments. This course is appropriate for beginners, and is excellent for experienced painters seeking to develop pictures with a more believable sense of realism. Drawing experience strongly recommended.
 
Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Frederic Kaplan
Cost: $450
Sponsor: Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts
Website, email, 215-972-7632


"Painting over the Line"
Wednesdays, October 1 - December 3, 2025
 

Learn to explore new possibilities and paint more intuitively under the guidance of artist/critic/mentor Kassem Amoudi. Work from personal subject matter (objects, images, emotions, or ideas) to find your own visual language, informed by examples from contemporary and modern art. Examine how to use concepts of color, harmony, focal point, space, and mark-making as powerful tools of personal expression. Instruction is geared toward open painting time supported by critiques and advice from the instructor as he works one-on-one with students to guide them in their personal style and goals. This course is excellent for students pursuing abstract or nonobjective imagery, seeking knowledgeable feedback and a focused community painting environment. Painting experience recommended.
 
Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Kassem Amoudi
Cost: $450
Sponsor: Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts
Website, email, 215-972-7632


"Color Harmony in Tonal Painting"
October 3-5, 2025
 

Tonal painting is the creation of form and dimension by modulating value of color from light mass to shadow mass. Color harmony is created through an understanding of temperature shift from light to dark. Working from the still life, this oil painting workshop relates the concepts of tone, temperature, and key. The palette will be “keyed” according to position of the painter to the light source. Students will be instructed how to mix oil color, organize their palette mixtures, and maintain color harmony, while painting wet-into-wet. Please make sure to bring a large palette and a high-quality mixing knife. Mornings will include lecture and demonstration, with afternoons devoted to painting. Some experience drawing and painting from observation is recommended.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Christine Lafuente
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553


"Textures in Print: Intro to Collagraph"
Fridays, October 3 - November 21, 2025
 

This accessible course introduces students to collagraph printmaking, a wonderfully inventive technique in which different materials are adhered to a rigid surface to create a textured, printable collage. Instruction will cover how to construct low-relief printing plates using recycled and found materials, means of textural experimentation, and inking and press-printing for both intaglio and relief techniques.
 
Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Kandice Fields Portalatin
Cost: $395
Sponsor: Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts
Website, email, 215-972-7632


"Fall Sketchbook Observations: Foliage and Fungi"
October 4, 2025
 

Discover the fascinating world of fungi by exploring their unique shapes, tones, and textures in your sketchbook or nature journal. In this workshop, you’ll learn techniques for capturing intricate details using graphite, Micron pen, and watercolor, all in a small, manageable sketchbook. All skill levels are welcome—some drawing experience is helpful but not required. A variety of fungi subjects will be provided, but you’re encouraged to bring your own specimens for a personalized touch. Come experiment with different materials, express your creativity, and build foundational skills for nature journaling.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Margaret Saylor
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553


"Working with the Landscape"
Tuesdays, October 7 - November 4, 2025
 

In this class, we will explore how the landscape can be interpreted to convey mood and atmosphere through the use of color, line, edge, and composition. We will look at landscape work from other artists and discuss the various options in assessing the landscape while choosing what to include. We will execute preliminary drawing and color studies, and at least one final work.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Nicole Michaud
Cost: $240
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553


"Drawing and Painting"
Tuesdays, October 7 - December 9, 2025
 

This 10-week course is for beginners who want to explore drawing and oil painting, and for more experienced artists who want to improve their artistic skills. Using still-life compositions, students will learn about form, space, design, value, and color through working observationally. In addition, the instructor will introduce a variety of artists who are representative of the lessons provided and conduct in-process and final critiques for a helpful synopsis of the student’s progress and ideas. The class will be broken up into two weeks of drawing and four weeks of painting, but the student is open to work in any medium if they prefer.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Annie Thompson
Cost: $400
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553


"Drawing Fundamentals"
Tuesdays, October 7 - December 9, 2025
 

If you’ve never drawn before, or your skills are a little rusty, then this class is for you. Learn to draw what you see with confidence. Work from still life arrangements, selections from PAFA’s casts and statuary, interior spaces, and the human figure to master the drawing elements: shape, contour line, composition, light and shadow, texture and perspective. Instruction will guide students through sight-drawing and measuring techniques, use of materials, shading methods, and ways of defining form and space. This course is also excellent as a foundation for future study, including for painting and other disciplines.  Note: Tuition includes a $25 models fee.
 
Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Phyllis Laver
Cost: $475
Sponsor: Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts
Website, email, 215-972-7632


"Portrait Drawing: Cast and Life"
Tuesdays, October 7 - December 9, 2025
 

Develop your ability to render the portrait through the time-honored methods of drawing from both the cast and life. Learn techniques of observational drawing such as measuring, recognizing proportions and anatomical landmarks, and establishing the effects of light and shadow while working in a variety of dry drawing media. Part of the portrait study will be devoted to working from selections from PAFA’s historic cast collection of Antique and Renaissance sculpture to master sighting techniques and tonal gradations. The rest of the class will focus on drawing from the model, both clothed and unclothed, to capture the subtleties and vitality of the head and figure, for both traditional and extended portrait representations. The work of varied artists will be introduced and discussed.
 
Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Phyllis Laver
Cost: $500
Sponsor: Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts
Website, email, 215-972-7632


"Teen Studio: Drawing & Painting (Ages 11+)"
Tuesdays, October 7 - December 2, 2025
 

This 9-week course is designed for beginners who want to explore drawing and painting, as well as for more experienced students looking to enhance their college portfolio. Gain confidence experimenting with a variety of mediums, including pencil, charcoal, chalk pastel, watercolor, and acrylic paints. This student-centered class will help build essential knowledge of drawing and painting fundamentals, skill sets in working from observation, and confidence in using imagination to create successful and joyful images. Students will explore different approaches to art, working from life by arranging unique still-life setups, portrait sessions, and observing nature in the garden. Photo references, or other sources will also be used. Join us Tuesdays after school to create art!
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Annie Thompson
Cost: $250
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553


"Watercolor: Basics and Beyond"
Wednesdays, October 8 - November 19, 2025
 

Unleash your creativity and build a strong foundation in watercolor painting in this 6-week course. Weeks 1–3: The Basics. We’ll start with the essentials—understanding materials, brush techniques, color mixing, washes, and controlling water. You’ll practice exercises that build confidence and develop your hand-eye coordination while learning how to create depth and texture. Weeks 4–6: Going Beyond. Once you're comfortable with the basics, we’ll dive into more advanced techniques including layering, glazing, and composition. You’ll explore expressive brushwork and create finished pieces with guidance and feedback tailored to your personal style. All levels welcome—no previous experience required.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Radhika Srinivas
Cost: $335
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553


"Family Day of Clay: Pumpkin Cat"
October 11, 2025
 

Come get in the spooky spirit of the season! Join us for an afternoon of clay together with your child to create a friendly little black cat on a pumpkin perch. Learn the basics of working with kiln-fired clay and colorful glazes while you make one project together with your child. If you each want to create your own project, please register yourself and each child separately. Ages 6 and up with an adult. All works created will be fired and ready for pick up approximately two weeks after the workshop.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Cost: $55
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553


"Teen Studio: Drawing & Painting (Ages 11+)"
Saturdays, October 11 - December 6, 2025
 

This 8-week course is designed for beginners who want to explore drawing and painting, as well as for more experienced students looking to enhance their college portfolio. Gain confidence experimenting with a variety of mediums, including pencil, charcoal, chalk pastel, watercolor, and acrylic paints. This student-centered class will help build essential knowledge of drawing and painting fundamentals, skill sets in working from observation, and confidence in using imagination to create successful and joyful images. Students will explore different approaches to art, working from life by arranging unique still-life setups, portrait sessions, and observing nature in the garden. Photo references or other sources will also be used. Join us on Saturday mornings to create art!
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Annie Thompson
Cost: $295
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553


"Teen Studio: Photography (Ages 11+)"
Saturdays, October 11 - November 22, 2025
 

Starting with the fundamentals of photography, students learn about camera settings and composition from award-winning photographer Laura Ducceschi. Demonstrations and slideshows illustrate the concepts, then students put theory into practice creating photographs outside. They receive regular feedback during class critiques. Bring your own single lens reflex (DSLR) or mirrorless camera for this class. A compact camera is acceptable but will not have all the functionality. Phone cameras are not acceptable for this course. Every student needs to bring a fully charged camera battery and memory card to each class to shoot freely. This is a 7-week, 1.5-hour class.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Laura Ducceschi
Cost: $195
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553


"Creating Dynamic Paintings from Photos"
October 11-12, 2025
 

Successfully producing expressive, painterly paintings from photographs requires a knowledge of both the advantages and potential pitfalls of photographic sources. While providing useful visual information, photos often mislead - distorting subjects and flattening the picture plane. In this workshop students will use photographs as a point of departure, a reference point from which information will selectively and intelligently be drawn. Students will be encouraged to develop a more defined understanding of their connection to their selected subjects. Developing an enhanced visual awareness of compositional design, the importance of shapes, color harmony and paint application is critically important. This workshop will help students learn to “see” as painters. They will be challenged to take chances, be bold, expressive and spontaneous.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Georganna Lenssen
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553


"Portrait in Pencil Workshop"
October 11-12, 2025
 

Using inexpensive materials, this hands-on workshop will introduce the concepts and methods needed to create a strong sense of dimension and likeness in your portrait drawings. Explore the proportions and planes of the head, neck and shoulders. Learn how to create a structural foundation and how to easily manage anatomy by breaking down forms into simple geometric shapes. Instruction will address different strategies for creating a finished tonal portrait as well as tips and tricks that will help you draw like a pro! Note: Tuition includes a $10 models fee.
 
Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Instructor: RA Friedman
Cost: $205
Sponsor: Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts
Website, email, 215-972-7632


"Teen Studio: Fashion Illustration (Ages 11+)"
Mondays, October 13 - November 17, 2025
 

If you have a passion for fashion, come learn to communicate your vision through drawing! Students will master the basics of fashion design using illustration techniques, experimenting with various artistic mediums, and learning to execute quick sketches in the “croqui" style. Gain insights into body proportions, fabric flow and movement, model poses, and how to effectively translate those ideas into your designs.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Lucy Rhodes (Butler)
Cost: $165
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553


"Teen Sculpture: Stone Carving (Ages 12+)"
Mondays, October 13 - November 17, 2025
 

The world of stone carving is at your fingertips! Have fun learning to carve stone using traditional hand and power tools. Students choose a raw piece of soapstone or alabaster on their first day of class. Following step-by-step instructions about basic stone carving techniques, students turn a block of stone into a 3-Dimensional sculpture, using hammers, chisels and other tools. Camaraderie working with others helps students watch and adapt new ideas and techniques, enhancing their knowledge, experience, and understanding of sculpting stone. All tools and materials are included. Safety glasses will be provided. This class is a 6-week, 1.5 hour after school class.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Piera Raffaele
Cost: $175
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553


"Photography On Location"
Wednesdays, October 15 - November 19, 2025
 

Join us for photography classes outside at local sites. Outdoor classes alternate with indoor meetings for sharing and getting feedback and suggestions. The first class will be outdoors where we will explore the environs, talk about strategies and options for focus, depth of field and exposure. Discussions will also include composition, point of view and perspective to get the best possible result in camera. The second class will meet at Wayne Art Center to share and discuss images, both successes and areas to improve. Bring your own DSLR or mirrorless camera. Compact cameras are acceptable. Tripods are optional.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Laura Ducceschi
Cost: $190
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553


"Lecture: The Alfred Stieglitz Group"
October 16, 2025
 

Photographer and gallerist Alfred Stieglitz was the first American to exhibit the work of European modernist artists such as Auguste Rodin, Paul Cezanne, Henri Matisse, and Pablo Picasso. But it was his support of artists such as Georgia O’Keeffe, John Marin, Marsden Hartley, and Charles Demuth that transformed the landscape of art in the United States. This talk will look at the origins of Stieglitz’s galleries and closely consider the work of these artists and others whom he championed. William Perthes is an educator, author, and curator. He is the Bernard C. Watson Director of Adult Education at the Barnes Foundation. Bill has a background in philosophy and art history.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: William Perthes
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553


"Tree Foliage: A Beginners Approach"
October 18, 2025
 

This tree painting workshop dives into tree structure and how to capture a tree's personality in painting. We will focus on building the tree's gesture, capturing its shape and movement, and understanding how its foliage integrates into the larger form. Our goal is to learn how to generalize the tree's structure and capture its essence without getting bogged down in minute details. The class will include lots of one-on-one instruction and a lecture exploring how both historical and contemporary painters approach tree construction. Instead of aiming for finished paintings, we'll do several small studies to solidify our understanding of trees and how we can communicate their individual character. Some painting experience would be helpful. Students are free to work in oil or acrylic.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Claire Haik
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553


"Traveling with Watermedia Workshop"
October 18-19, 2025
 

This 2-day weekend workshop will cover all you need to know about traveling with your art supplies and how to make unforgettable memories. We will cover the essentials of equipment, composing a scene, beginning drawing, color sketches, and quickly generating a travel portfolio. The beauty of this course is, and I can testify, that you will stand out from the hordes of tourists and be treated especially well. Bring your favorite photos as well.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Stewart White
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553


"Nature in Autumn: Leaves, Flowers, and Fruits in Watercolor"
October 18-19, 2025
 

Watercolor is the perfect medium for capturing the jewel-like tones and gradients of color in autumn’s changing leaves and abundant harvests. Learn to preserve the season’s rich textures and tapestries of color by exploring a variety of paint mixing and application techniques while working from natural forms. This workshop will include demonstrations of wet-into-wet and dry-brush techniques and one-on-one instruction. All experience levels welcome.
 
Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Linda Gist
Cost: $195
Sponsor: Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts
Website, email, 215-972-7632


"Pop-Culture & Pottery"
October 24-26, 2025
 

Looking to increase your confidence with underglazes, experiment with new application techniques and add some modern flair to an ancient artform? This intermediate-level surface decoration workshop offers the chance to expand your knowledge and push the boundaries of what can be achieved using underglaze and a handful of other basic supplies. Each day will consist of hands-on demonstrations and in-depth explanations of Summer's techniques, followed by free time to work on your individual designs with one-on-one instruction, feedback and guidance. This workshop focuses on helping you become bold & brave with your underglaze application while also aiming to challenge you to step outside of your comfort zone and stretch the limits of what was previously considered possible with surface decoration.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Summer Whiteside
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553


"Storytelling in Watercolor"
Fridays, October 24 - November 21, 2025
 

In this fast paced and fun workshop, we will develop an understanding of how our paintings can and should tell stories. Paintings must make good use of visual language to draw our viewers in and make them part of the painting process. Join me as we learn how to make the magic happen!
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Stewart White
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553


"Awareness of Edges"
October 25, 2025
 

This one-day workshop teaches participants techniques for creating varied edges in their painting. You'll learn how edge adjustments can enhance visual impact, guide the viewer’s focus, and build dynamic compositions. We will explore how factors like atmosphere, light, values, color, motion, textures, and form create opportunities for different edges in our paintings. All skill levels welcome. Bring photo references. Students can work in oil, acrylic, or gouache.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Fred Jackson
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553


"Contre -Jour Painting Workshop"
October 25-26, 2025
 

The two-day workshop will explore the problem of depicting the meeting of indoor and outdoor light. A figure will pose on successive days in one of the center’s classrooms framed by a window view. On the first day, we will do two (or more) small paintings to vigorously achieve the silhouette energy released in the meeting of two lights of different color and degree. On the second day, the workshop will stretch out on a slightly larger image for an all-day picture. Part of the interest of this day’s study is to develop the detail and incident within the governing fields of light and shadow. The hope is to gain insight into how all light-based images generate structures more suggestive of spaces than things.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Scott Noel
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553


"Maste Class with Bruce Samuelson: Expressive Figure Drawing"
October 25 & 26, 2025
 

Capture the vitality and gesture of the life model under the guidance of Bruce Samuelson, master draftsman and Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (PAFA) professor. Samuelson's work combines a virtuosity of Old Masters-influenced draftsmanship with elegant abstraction. Hone your own approach to the figure, whether academic or expressive, through Samuelson's individually tailored instruction. Foundational principles of structure, anatomy, form and gesture will be presented through critique, and discussion of master drawings, past and present. Work in the media of your choice including graphite, charcoal, pastel and paint.
 
Location: Philadelphia, PA, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Bruce Samuelson
Cost: $395
Sponsor: Cerulean Arts Gallery and Studio
Website, email, 267-514-8647


"Drawing What You See: Observational Drawing for Beginners"
October 27 - December 1, 2025
 

The convincing depiction of form in three-dimensional space is one of the great conceptual breakthroughs in Western art. We will begin by drawing items from still life on toned paper. How do you begin a drawing, and when do you stop? We will explore physical viewpoint, composition and the rendering of light and shadow to create mood and feeling. Recreate what you see with power and fresh vision. The goal is to build a drawing vocabulary that communicates your thoughts and feelings. The class will include demonstrations, discussions of masterworks (traditional and contemporary) and thoughtful feedback on class work. The drawing participants will discover this to be a valuable resource for more advanced work in drawing and painting.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Ernie Norcia
Cost: $285
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553


"Jewelers Bench: Hydraulic Die Forming"
Wednesdays, October 29 - December 10, 2025
 

This fall the Jeweler’s Bench will consist of (2) six-week sections dealing with different metal techniques. Each section is offered as a stand-alone course. Students can take one or both sessions or opt out and use the studio working on their own projects.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Chris Darway
Cost: $295
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553


"Wood Studio"
Wednesdays, October 29 - December 10, 2025
 

This class will explore wood as a primary art-making medium, looking at its many types, techniques and uses. Students will develop a well-rounded foundation of wood-working skills including cutting, milling, laminating, joinery and safe use of wood-working tools. Contemporary, traditional and ancient art works made of wood will be presented for historical and contextual understanding. Students will be encouraged to find their own unique voice within the material while building skills. Tuition includes $30 materials fee.
 
Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Instructor: John Greig
Cost: $325
Sponsor: Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts
Website, email, 215-972-7632


"Alternatives In Figure Drawing and Sculpture"
Fridays, October 31 - December 12, 2025
 

Explore new ways of working from the human form that are alternatives to simulating volume in space with linear perspective and light and shadow. Draw and sculpt from the model with unconventional media and implements, such as acrylic applied with plastic knives, sticks, and sponges, and assemblages of wood, branches, and other natural or found objects. Experience how purposely cumbersome tools and fast poses combine to impede traditional rendering and thus generate a variety of shapes, patterns, textures, and lines that are rooted in, but independent of, the model. This immersive and playful process is an excellent introduction to working with abstract elements and learning how to form them into unified, compelling images. Open to all levels.
 
Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Steve Nocella
Cost: $330
Sponsor: Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts
Website, email, 215-972-7632


"Splash of Color: Watercolor Workshop"
Fridays, October 31 - December 12, 2025
 

Workshop participants will begin by learning to handle watercolor materials: papers, paints, brushes, palettes, and more. From the bold application of washes to fine detail, we’ll explore specifics: how to begin a watercolor and how to conclude a work, wet-in-wet to dry-brush, what to put in and what to leave out. The skillful use of the elements of composition and the simplification of form will provide a means to achieving dynamic results. We’ll also explore ways of creating a sense of light and mood in a watercolor, through the use of structured tone. The class will be looking at the watercolors by J. S. Sargent, Winslow Homer and Andrew Wyeth critically. Class members will be encouraged to work from still-life, and photos to start.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Ernie Norcia
Cost: $240
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553


"Watercolor, Transparent & Opaque"
Fridays, October 31 - December 12, 2025
 

Watercolor is a versatile medium, which can be both transparent and opaque. Using a variety of subject matter, some techniques explored will be drawing for watercolor, painting without drawing, wet-in-wet watercolor, glazing with watercolor washes, the use of gouache and other aqueous media with watercolor. The instructor will start each class with a demonstration or an explanation of the technique for the day. Students will be encouraged to work in their own personal style. Each class will end with a group critique with the emphasis on constructive criticism.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Wendy Scheirer
Cost: $240
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553


"Teen Studio: Advanced Drawing/Portfolio Prep (Ages 14+)"
Saturdays, November 1 - December 6, 2025
 

This class is for high school students looking to deepen their skills in 2D composition and life drawing. Working from various still life arrangements, students will create detailed realistic and expressive compositions from life using pencils and chalk pastels. Students will benefit from highly individualized instruction in a small class setting. As many college art programs and art schools require observational work in portfolio submissions, this class will also provide the opportunity to create a strong and essential portfolio piece. New students and repeat students welcome - each session explores different topics and still set-ups. This is a 5-week, 2.5-hour class.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Sarah Colby
Cost: $230
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553


"The Fundamentals of Plein Air Painting"
November 1, 2025
 

I will lead you through the process of capturing the overall essence of a particular place and will cover techniques to render the changing light and everyday development in the plein air setting. We will focus on a few key factors including drawing with color shapes, breaking down the motif into a minimum number of color values, the importance of edge quality, and the use of editing. I will conduct a quick painting demo highlighting the feel of the location and to help students with an idea of execution. The objective will be to lay in the whole underpainting, then we will break it down and reconstruct it through the layering process. We will conclude the painting workshop with a group critique.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Charles Newman
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553


"Figure Painting - What's That Color?"
November 1-2, 2025
 

This workshop will focus on “seeing” accurate color in the skin tones and color mixing, while painting from a live model. We will look at how “light on form” breaks down into simple relative values, how the values affect the color chroma and temperature, and how the color of the light source affects the local color. Instructor will demonstrate how to use a chromatic palette of colors to mix the right value as well as beautiful, luminous skin tones. We will use a grey toned surface so that we can paint directly with color after doing a simple block in. Students can choose whether they want to focus on the portrait or the figure. One-on-one feedback at your easels in a supportive, friendly atmosphere.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Ellen Cooper
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553


"Jewelry vs. Sculpture"
November 1-2, 2025
 

Artistic jewelry should be dramatic but also wearable. The focus of this workshop will be design and construction of wearable art that is both captivating and comfortable. Be prepared to bring sketches of designs you would like to make so I can get an idea what you plan to make and advise how to do so. You can also send me a picture of your sketches ahead of the workshop so I can let you know what materials you may need. Level: Beyond Beginner level (construction and soldering skills).
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Caryn Hetherston
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553


"Figure Painting: Developing Form and Finish"
Saturdays, November 1 - December 13, 2025
 

Paint from a life model in long, multi-class poses to develop and refine your figure painting compositions. Extended poses will allow students to adjust and resolve issues of surface, color, and composition. Instruction will cover a variety of topics including glazing, broken color, surface texture, composition and design, the relationship of the figure to the environment, the creation of atmosphere and color harmony, disrupted realism, and open- versus closed-form painting. All levels welcome. Instruction will be geared toward oil, but students are welcome to draw-only, or use other appropriate media, if they wish. Note: Tuition includes a $35 models fee.
 
Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Instructor: David Wilson
Cost: $330
Sponsor: Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts
Website, email, 215-972-7632


"Painting + Printmaking"
Mondays, November 3 - December 8, 2025
 

Painting and printmaking go hand-in-hand, not only as adjacent mediums but in combination. This freeing and instructive course presents printmaking techniques as jumping off points to making mixed media work in spirit of experimentation and personal expression. Learn how to make monotypes, drypoints, and screenprints as a foundation for incorporating your choice of graphite, colored pencil, acrylic, watercolor, oil paint, and/or collage. Content includes technical advice from an artist-instructor ideally skilled in a variety of media as well as critiques to expand your creative boundaries. This class is perfect for painters/draftspeople seeking to expand their processes, printmakers seeking to employ painterly and mixed media techniques, and anyone with love of color and experimentation. Open to all levels – no prior experience required.
 
Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Justine Ditto
Cost: $315
Sponsor: Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts
Website, email, 215-972-7632


"Drawing Refresher"
Mondays, November 3 - December 8, 2025
 

If you haven’t drawn in a while, this course will help to rebuild your skills in translating the 3D world to the 2D surface of your paper. Hone your ability to interpret and define proportions, shapes, and value structure while working from observation from city views, interiors, and still-life objects. Content will address shading techniques, principles of perspective, and line quality in charcoal or pencil.
 
Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Frederic Kaplan
Cost: $295
Sponsor: Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts
Website, email, 215-972-7632


"Alla Prima Painting"
Mondays, November 3 - December 1, 2025
 

Join Jan for this still life workshop working in oils, alla prima style; wet on wet. Students will learn to build paintings with luminous color starting with transparent colors and building towards opaques. Students are encouraged to paint what they love, bringing objects from home to build their own still life arrangements. A personal excitement or connection to an item whether it be a color, subject or personal story, helps the artist create a work that is truly their own. Instructor will provide some items as well for students to work with. Students will be working from life, no photos for this class.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Jan Wier
Cost: $250
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553


"Introduction to the Figure"
Tuesdays, November 4 - December 9, 2025
 

Working from cast studies and life models, this class emphasizes the rhythm, form and structure of the human figure, with attention placed on introductory anatomy. Students encouraged to explore a variety of mediums, including charcoal and graphite. All levels welcome, from beginner through experienced.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Michael Doyle
Cost: $325
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553


"Jewelry 101/Let's Get Started PM"
Tuesdays, November 4 - December 9, 2025
 

Ever wanted to try your hand at the craft of jewelry making? Make a ring? Fabricate a pendant? Set a stone? We can do all that and much more at the Wayne Art Center’s fully equipped jewelry studio. You will be introduced to a different technique weekly that will give you enough skills to produce a finished piece of work. Toolboxes supplied. Students will purchase sterling silver.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Chris Darway
Cost: $295
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553


"Jewelry 101/Let's Get Started"
Tuesdays, November 4 - December 9, 2025
 

Ever wanted to try your hand at the craft of jewelry making? Make a ring? Fabricate a pendant? Set a stone? We can do all that and much more at the Wayne Art Center’s fully equipped jewelry studio. You will be introduced to a different technique weekly that will give you enough skills to produce a finished piece of work. Toolboxes supplied. Students will purchase sterling silver.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Chris Darway
Cost: $295
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553


"Exploring The Art of Acrylic Landscape Painting"
Thursdays, November 6 - December 18, 2025
 

Discover the joy of acrylic painting in a relaxed, supportive and inspiring environment. This class will equip you with essential techniques, including color mixing, composition, and brushwork, to bring dynamic landscapes to life. Using photo references as inspiration, we'll guide you through step-by-step painting processes, helping you develop your own artistic style. Whether you're a beginner or looking to take your skills to the next level, this class will provide you with the tools and confidence to create captivating works of art.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Nicole Lee
Cost: $235
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553


"Still Life and Landscape in Pastel"
Thursdays, November 6 - December 18, 2025
 

Discover the expressive world of pastel with artist Barbara Berry in Still Life and Landscape in Pastel. Known for her emphasis on suggestion rather than precise detail, Barbara guides students on a journey of creative interpretation—inviting both beginners and seasoned artists to explore the rich possibilities of soft pastels. Through dynamic in-class still life setups and personal photographic references, participants will learn to capture atmosphere, emotion, and form with bold color and evocative strokes.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Barbara Berry
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553


"Enamel Jewelry: Glass on Metal"
Thursdays, November 6 - December 18, 2025
 

In this demonstration focused, multi-week class, students will learn the foundations of enameling on metal to create lightweight, wearable jewelry. Utilizing traditional metal fabrication and cold connections, students will learn silver soldering, earwire fitting, filing, sanding, and sawing, and light forming. They will then take their prepared metal and apply multiple layers of vitreous glass enamel, which will add color and even potential imagery to their new wearable pieces. Finally, students will learn about finishing and care to make their pieces sustain everyday wear and comfort.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Emily Pellini
Cost: $295
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553


"Still Life in the Interior"
November 7-9, 2025
 

This workshop will focus on the problem of combining the genres of still-life and interior painting into a single picture. We will start by addressing the problem of finding a subject and the practical and formal problems of setting up a still life. We will discuss how to organize and simplify complex information, how to have a unified sense of light throughout the picture and how to perceive color and tone relationships. We will also cover aspects of drawing that will help in the creation of a convincing sense of space. Students are welcome to bring their own objects or work with objects on hand at the center. You can use oil paint, acrylic paint, gouache or pastel.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Peter Van Dyck
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553


"Painting Trunks and Branches"
November 8, 2025
 

This workshop will concentrate on painting one of the most beautiful and challenging aspects of a tree: its trunk and branches. Trunks are rarely perfectly round; instead, their surfaces present a combination of flat planes and rounded forms that interlock together. The pattern of its branches, roots and rippling bark tell each tree’s life story. Our goal in this class is to simplify the tree's structure and capture its essence as effectively as possible. We will describe tree trunks using intentional brush marks and explore how small adjustments in color and value will bend branches into the foreground and background. The class will include lots of one-on-one instruction and a lecture exploring how both historical and contemporary painters approach tree construction.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Claire Haik
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553


"Still Life with Water Mixable Oils"
November 8, 2025
 

Wondering what Water Mixable Oil paints are all about? During this one-day intensive workshop, Beth shares her unique technique with students. In the morning Beth will do a demo and show how she uses photography and simple apps on her phone to simplify forms enhance value and emphasize composition. She will also discuss how to pick objects that make an exciting still life set up. Beth will have paint for her students to try as well as one of her prepared painting panels, brushes and other supplies. This workshop is for all level of painters - from beginners to returnees. If you have taken a workshop from Beth before, consider taking this one as we work from an actual still life setup (fruit).
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Beth Bathe
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553


"Create Your Own Ceramic Platter"
November 9 & 23, 2025
 

Get ready for a fun and creative pottery experience as you hand-build your very own ceramic serving platter! This workshop will guide you through shaping clay slabs into a beautiful and functional piece for your table. Explore a variety of decorative techniques like stamping, carving, sgraffito, and underglaze painting to personalize your platter with unique textures, patterns, or colorful designs. Whether you go for elegant and modern or playful and rustic, you’ll craft a piece that’s truly one-of-a-kind! Once fired and glazed, your food-safe ceramic platter will be ready to serve up delicious meals and lasting memories. No prior experience needed—just bring your creativity and get ready for a lively, hands-on workshop full of fun and inspiration!
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Karen Sacks
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553


"Pushing Your Painting to the Next Level"
Tuesdays, November 11 - December 16, 2025
 

This class will focus on personalized instruction and critique; encouraging creative experimentation and furthering one’s personal painting goals.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Jon Redmond
Cost: $285
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553


"Still Life Painting"
Tuesdays, November 11 - December 16, 2025
 

Through demos, lectures and personal instruction you will paint from life using your own personal still life set ups. Common problems such as composition, subject matter, lighting, color mixing and material choices will be covered.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Jon Redmond
Cost: $285
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553


"Landscape from Photographs"
Thursdays, November 13 - December 18, 2025
 

This class will explore the process of working in the studio from photographs - looking at both historic and contemporary examples, as well as class demonstrations and individual instruction. We will sort through the inherent strengths and weaknesses of using the photograph as the basis for a painting. Jon will also discuss ways to manipulate your photos with the iPhone and how to choose the best photos from which to work.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Jon Redmond
Cost: $240
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553


"Oil Painting: A Deep Focus on Materials, Techniques and Framing"
Thursdays, November 13 - December 18, 2025
 

Through demos, discussions and class work, I will help you understand how your material choices and aesthetic decisions can greatly affect the direction and outcome of your work.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Jon Redmond
Cost: $240
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553


"Lecture: Abstract Expressionism"
November 13, 2025
 

In the mid-1940s a group of young American artists settled in New York City and together forged a new visual language, mostly non-representational, that was to have a global impact on painting. Today called Abstract Expressionism, the often mural size works of Jackson Pollock, Mark Rothko, Clyfford Still, and Robert Motherwell relocated the epicenter of modern painting to the United States and their work continues to resonate with audiences today. Join us for an in depth look at these and other artists associated with this ground breaking movement. William Perthes is an educator, author, and curator. He is the Bernard C. Watson Director of Adult Education at the Barnes Foundation. Bill has a background in philosophy and art history.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: William Perthes
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553


"Botanical Art in Drybrush Watercolor"
November 15, 2025
 

Experience the beauty of autumn’s natural forms through the refined technique of drybrush watercolor, a method cherished by botanical artists for its precision and subtlety. In this class, you’ll explore the elegant structures of dried seed pods, leaves, and other seasonal specimens, learning to capture their intricate details with disciplined brushwork. We’ll start with foundational exercises to help you master the drybrush technique, ensuring you feel comfortable and confident as you progress. Then, you’ll select a subject of your choice—whether a curling leaf, a sculptural seed pod, or another natural treasure—to create a detailed botanical study. Join us for an immersive painting experience that will deepen your observation skills, expand your watercolor abilities, and celebrate the quiet beauty of nature.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Margaret Saylor
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553


"Color Temperature"
November 15-16, 2025
 

This workshop will focus on understanding color temperature, its ability to bring vitality to the painted surface as well as its use as a powerful tool in identifying and controlling color in your work. Students can work from still life or photo references and in any medium, however, oil painting will be the primary focus. Daily demos will be followed by individual instruction and general discussion.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Jon Redmond
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553


"Simplicity & Complexity: Finding Connections and Ordering Chaos"
November 20-23, 2025
 

This oil painting workshop looks at how to find rhythm and tension in a single-object still life, and also how to structure and organize a very complex still life. What are the principles and practical methods of creating a meaningful composition out of random objects? How does one discover complexity in a single object? A strong observational painting is about the shapes, forces, energies and responses arising from how we see, in both a physical and emotional way. This is not a question of technique or ‘style’ – it’s about seeing, making choices and understanding what is important to lead the eye around the rectangle in a way that is both seen and felt. Previous painting experience needed.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Maggie Siner
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553


"Lecture: Simplicity & Complexity"
November 20, 2025
 

Maggie Siner, accomplished painter and inspiring teacher will lead you on a voyage into the inner world of the artist’s visual thinking. With a slide presentation she explores how great paintings use form, space, light and color for expressive purposes, how they use rhythm and tension to organize a complex set-up, how they find meaning and drama in a simple object, and how they create a sound composition out of random objects. Her ability to communicate about painting and her expertise provide a rare opportunity to look at great paintings from a creator's point of view. It is a fascinating analysis that will change the way you look at painting and open a deeper appreciation of art.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Maggie Siner
Cost: $35
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553


"Still Life Painting Workshop"
December 6 & 7, 2025
 

This workshop will focus on working though the complexities of oil painting while studying the light, form and space of a small scaled still life. Each student will set up their own subject and work at their own pace.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Jon Redmond
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553


"Winter Floral Design & Painting"
December 8, 2025
 

Join floral designer Jennifer Reed and artist Jan Wier for a workshop blending winter floral design with expressive floral painting. Jennifer will guide students in creating a seasonal floral arrangement perfect for the holidays—think fragrant evergreens, rich winter florals, textural berries, and natural elements that evoke the warmth and beauty of winter. You'll leave the morning session with your own lush, winter-inspired centerpiece. After lunch, we'll turn our attention to painting. Using your own floral creation as inspiration, Jan will begin with a demo and then offer personalized instruction as you bring your arrangement to life on canvas. This session focuses on capturing the color, movement, and mood of winter florals in a loose, expressive painting style—perfect for all experience levels.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Jennifer Reed & Jan Wier
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553


"Vista Views: Acrylic or Oil"
December 13, 2025
 

Distance contributes to the beauty of a scene and this workshop will focus on this goal by guiding you in expressing an atmospheric perspective from an image of your own. Mountain views, farmland or water views are some ideas to look for. Learn to make certain decisions, establishing deep space to create the most impact on your viewer. Inspiration from master and contemporary painters will be shared and discussed and Abby will provide individual attention throughout the day. Oil or Acrylic experience required.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Abby Ober
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553


"How I Paint - A Process for Creative Flow and Authentic Style"
December 13-14, 2025
 

Get to the heart of your authentic work and your personal style by: - Making a lot of work (Quantity over Quality - This quiets the internal critic and gives our unique ideas a chance to breathe). - Having a deadline (The best antidote to procrastination and “waiting for inspiration”). - Focusing on process over product. I'll do a demo of a painting for the first half of each day, with the students painting the second half of the day. Attendees may use oils or acrylics. Students should bring their own photos or still life objects to work from.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Patrick Lee
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553


"Mixed Media Watercolor Workshop"
December 14, 2025
 

Learn to use India ink and watercolor to create drama and mystery from nocturnal and low-light subjects in this one-day, intensive workshop! Develop a drawing on watercolor paper from your photo references then layer ink and watercolor to develop a deep, rich surface. Add gouache and drawing media for contrast and definition.
 
Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Michael Kowbuz
Cost: $95
Sponsor: Cerulean Arts Gallery and Studio
Website, email, 267-514-8647


 

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