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"School's Out ART Camp - AM (Ages: 6+)"
December 29, 2025
 

No school? Join the Wayne Art Center Staff for a fun-filled morning of arts & crafts during the Winter Christmas break. Students spend 3 fun hours (9:00am - 12:00pm) in the morning exploring their creativity through a variety of art activities that will inspire all levels and ages.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Cost: $60
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553


"School's Out ART Camp - PM (Ages: 6+)"
December 29, 2025
 

No school? Join the Wayne Art Center Staff for a fun-filled afternoon of arts & crafts during the Winter Christmas break. Students spend 3 fun hours (12:30 - 3:30pm) in the afternoon exploring their creativity through a variety of art activities that will inspire all levels and ages.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Cost: $60
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553


"School's Out ART Camp - Full Day (Ages: 6+)"
December 29, 2025
 

No school? Join the Wayne Art Center Staff for a fun-filled day of arts & crafts during the Winter Christmas break. Students spend a full day exploring their creativity through a variety of art activities that will inspire all levels and ages. A supervised 1/2-hour lunch bunch break is included. Campers must bring their own lunch. Please note: Wayne Art Center is a nut-free facility.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Cost: $110
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553


"School's Out ART Camp - AM (Ages: 6+)"
December 30, 2025
 

No school? Join the Wayne Art Center Staff for a fun-filled morning of arts & crafts during the Winter Christmas break. Students spend 3 fun hours (9:00am - 12:00pm) in the morning exploring their creativity through a variety of art activities that will inspire all levels and ages.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Cost: $60
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553


"School's Out ART Camp - PM (Ages: 6+)"
December 30, 2025
 

No school? Join the Wayne Art Center Staff for a fun-filled afternoon of arts & crafts during the Winter Christmas break. Students spend 3 fun hours (12:30 - 3:30pm) in the afternoon exploring their creativity through a variety of art activities that will inspire all levels and ages.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Cost: $60
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553


"School's Out ART Camp - Full Day (Ages: 6+)"
December 30, 2025
 

No school? Join the Wayne Art Center Staff for a fun-filled day of arts & crafts during the Winter Christmas break. Students spend a full day exploring their creativity through a variety of art activities that will inspire all levels and ages. A supervised 1/2-hour lunch bunch break is included. Campers must bring their own lunch. Please note: Wayne Art Center is a nut-free facility.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Cost: $110
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553


"Drawing Pixar & Realistic Animals (Age: 6yrs+)"
Tuesdays, January 20 - March 24, 2026
 

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: $280
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553


"Cartooning (Age: 7yrs+)"
Wednesdays, January 21 - March 25, 2026
 

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
Instructor: Madison Ketcham
Cost: $280
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553


"Teen Studio: Fashion Illustration (Age: 11yrs+)"
Wednesdays, January 21 - March 25, 2026
 

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. This is a 10-week class.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Lucy Rhodes
Cost: $280
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553


"Pottery Club (Age: 7-10yrs)"
Thursdays, January 22 - March 26, 2026
 

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: $290
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553


"Fun with Drawing and Painting (Age: 7+yrs)"
Thursdays, January 22 - March 26, 2026
 

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 10-week, 1.5-hour class.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Mark Gruener
Cost: $280
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553


"Teen Studio: Graphic Novel and Comic Illustration (Age: 11+yrs)"
Thursdays, January 22 - March 26, 2026
 

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: $280
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553


"Two for Art (Child 2yrs+ with Parent or Caregiver)"
Fridays, January 23 - March 27, 2026
 

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 parent or caregiver, serving as the perfect precursor to preschool. This is a 10-week, 1 hour class.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Sharon Henderson
Cost: $190
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553


"ARTful 4's (Child 4yrs+ with Parent or Caregiver)"
Fridays, January 23 - March 27, 2026
 

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 this 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: $280
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553


"Drawing & Painting (Age: 9yrs+)"
Fridays, January 23 - March 27, 2026
 

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 may be introduced during this drawing and painting class. This is a 10-week, 1.5 hour, after school class.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Carolyn Kline-Coyle
Cost: $280
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553


"Teen Studio: Advanced Drawing/Portfolio Prep (Age: 14yrs+)"
Saturdays, January 24 - February 21, 2026
 

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: Annie Gardner
Cost: $235
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553


"KinderART & Clay (Age: 4-6yrs)"
Saturdays, January 24 - March 28, 2026
 

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: $285
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553


"Pottery Club (Age: 7-10yrs)"
Saturdays, January 24 - March 28, 2026
 

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: $290
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553


"Artist's Studio (Age: 7-9yrs)"
Saturdays, January 24 - March 28, 2026
 

Learn the fundamentals of drawing and painting through engaging projects in still life, landscape, portraiture and more. Students will explore essential concepts such as line, contour, form, value, color, texture, proportion, perspective and composition while developing confidence and skill. This class provides a strong foundation for artistic growth and is a perfect starting point for a lifetime of creative expression. 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


"Cartooning (Age: 7yrs+)"
Saturdays, January 24 - March 28, 2026
 

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
Instructor: Tony Squadroni
Cost: $280
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553


"Pottery Hand & Wheel (Age: 9-13yrs)"
Saturdays, January 24 - March 28, 2026
 

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: $290
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553


"Teen Studio: Drawing & Painting (Age: 11yrs+)"
Saturdays, January 24 - March 28, 2026
 

This 10-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 images. Students will work from life by arranging unique still-life setups, portrait sessions, and observing nature in the garden. Photo references, personal experiences, photographs taken in class, or other sources will also be used. If you're ready to learn solid foundational skills in drawing and painting, join us!
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Annie Gardner
Cost: $375
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553


"Teen Studio: Photography (Age: 11yrs+)"
Saturdays, February 7 - March 28, 2026
 

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. For every class, students need to be prepared to create photographs with a working camera, a fully charged camera battery and a memory card for their own use. This is an 8-week, 2-hour class.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Laura Ducceschi
Cost: $300
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553


"Teen Studio: Advanced Drawing/Portfolio Prep (Age: 14yrs+)"
Saturdays, February 28 - March 28, 2026
 

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: Annie Gardner
Cost: $235
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553


 

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