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"Fun w/ Fibers: Embroidery, Crochet & More (Ages: 8+)"
Mondays, April 1 - May 20, 2024
 

The classic craft of crochet and embroidery encourages creative thinking and problem solving. It strengthens fine motor skills and is an early introduction to more advanced fiber arts skills. We will explore a craft form that combines artistic expression with math. Students will work with a variety of natural and synthetic fibers. All materials are included and supplied by Wayne Art Center. This is a 6-week, 1.5 hour, after-school class on Mondays.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Candy Stringer
Cost: $155
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553


"Draw-N-Paint Fantasy Creatures (Ages: 7+)"
Tuesdays, April 9 - May 28, 2024
 

Students will be taught a "step-by-step" approach to drawing and painting all kinds of animals: insects, mammals, birds and fish. Starting with realistic creatures and using simple lines and basic shapes to create a finished composition. Using imagination, students will incorporate details into their own unique "Fantasy Creature" by drawing & painting critters, creatures and mythical monsters. This is a 6-week. 1.5 hour, after school class.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Candy Stringer
Cost: $155
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553


"Pottery Club (Ages: 7-9)"
Saturdays, April 13 - June 1, 2024
 

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 the 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 6-week, 1.5 hour Saturday morning class.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Nicole Lee
Cost: $165
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553


"Teen Studio Drawing & Painting (Ages: 11+)"
Saturdays, April 13 - June 1, 2024
 

Whether you are a beginner or looking to round out your college portfolio, enroll in this class to develop and expand upon your skills in drawing & painting. We will use a variety of medium including: charcoal, chalk, pastel, watercolor and acrylic paints. Working from a different still life arrangement each week, the focus will be on observation and the development of a completed piece each class. Build personal confidence and explore self-expression in the pursuit of finding your own individual style. Students will benefit from demonstrations, highly individualized instruction and weekly critique sessions. This is a 6-week, 2 hr. class.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Mary Kate Doherty
Cost: $220
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553


"Pottery Hand & Wheel (Ages: 9-13)"
Saturdays, April 13 - June 1, 2024
 

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 sessions building your pieces, then experiment with design and colorful glazes. This is a 6-week, 1.5 hr. class.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Nicole Lee
Cost: $165
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553


"Drawing & Painting (Ages: 9+)"
Mondays, April 15 - May 20, 2024
 

Students gain exposure to a number of media as they study composition, perspective and shading. Various use of materials will be utilized: graduated pencils, charcoal, pastels and acrylic paints. Drawing still life's, 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 6-week, 1.5 hour, after school class.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Sharon Henderson
Cost: $155
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553


"Teen Sculpture: Soapstone Carving (Ages: 12+)"
Mondays, April 15 - May 20, 2024
 

The world of stone carving is at your fingertips! Have fun learning to carve stone using traditional hand and power tools. Step-by-step instruction is given in basic stone carving techniques. Students learn to use a hammer, chisel, and files to create a 3-Dimensional sculpture. Various types of materials are introduced throughout the class - soapstone, alabaster, aerated concrete and air-dry clay. Students enjoy camaraderie and working with others, as they watch and adapt new ideas and techniques; enhancing their knowledge, experience, and understanding of sculpting with stone. All tools and materials are included. Safety glasses will be provided. This class is a 6-week, after-school 1.5 hour class.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Piera Raffaele
Cost: $170
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553


"Teen Potter's Wheel (Ages: 12+)"
Mondays, April 15 - May 20, 2024
 

Curious about learning how to use a wheel in the ceramics studio? Want to make beautiful pieces you can use at home? Throw yourself into learning all about "The Potter's Wheel"! In this course, students will learn wheel-throwing, hand-building, and glazing techniques with the end goal of creating function art pieces. Class time will be spent honing fundamental skills on the wheel and how to make basic forms such as bowls, cups and vases. Students will gradually learn more advanced techniques--like throwing plates, trimming techniques, and attaching mug handles. Come to class with ideas, energy, and ready to learn all about the world of clay! This is a 6-week, 1.5 hour, after school class. All materials are included.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Shannon Wolsky
Cost: $165
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553


"Pottery for Adults and Teens"
Mondays, April 15 - May 20, 2024
 

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: $300
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553


"Adult/Teen Figure Drawing"
Mondays, April 15 - May 20, 2024
 

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 are encouraged to explore a variety of mediums, including charcoal and graphite. Level: All levels welcome, from beginner through experienced. High School students ages 16 and older are welcome. Model fee included.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Michael Doyle
Cost: $330
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553


"Pottery Club (Ages: 7+)"
Tuesdays, April 16 - May 28, 2024
 

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 the 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 7-week, 1.5 hour, after school class.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Michelle Schamis
Cost: $190
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553


"Drawing Realistic & Pixar Animals (Ages: 7+)"
Tuesdays, April 16 - May 28, 2024
 

Traveling around the world with pencils and paintbrushes students will explore the natural habitat of all types of realistic animals while studying their landscape and create drawings and paintings of all the various animals within the 7 continents. Students will also be exposed to drawing Pixar, Disney & Movie character animals. This is a 7-week, 1.5 hour class, held on Tuesdays.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Mark Gruener
Cost: $175
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553


"Art Explorers (Ages: 8+)"
Tuesdays, April 16 - May 28, 2024
 

Every week students will explore a different artistic medium and art concept. The weekly art expeditions culminate in unique projects. Artistic introductions and lesson plans revolve around drawing, painting, printmaking, papermaking and the ancient techniques of mosaics. Enroll in the weekly expeditions and explore all art has to offer! This is a 7-week, 1.5 hour class on Tuesdays.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Kate Hochner
Cost: $175
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553


"Pottery Hand & Wheel (Ages: 9-13yrs)"
Tuesdays, April 16 - May 28, 2024
 

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 7-week, 1.5 hr. after-school class held on Tuesdays.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Shannon Wolsky
Cost: $190
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553


"Teen Photography: Spring is in the Air (Ages: 11+)"
Tuesdays, April 16 - May 28, 2024
 

Photograph the new growth and beautiful colors of Spring. Students will learn how to create a soft blurred background, how to focus and use artistic concepts to make photographs more interesting. Class will meet in the studio each week. Lessons in camera settings and composition will be taught first, followed by going outside to photograph and apply what was just taught. 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.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Laura Ducceschi
Cost: $190
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553


"Cartooning (Ages: 7+)"
Wednesdays, April 17 - May 29, 2024
 

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 7-week, 1.5 hr. after-school class.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Tony Squadroni
Cost: $175
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553


"Pottery Hand & Wheel (Ages: 9-13yrs)"
Wednesdays, April 17 - May 29, 2024
 

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 7-week, 1.5 hr. after-school class held on Wednesdays.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Susan Branco
Cost: $190
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553


"Teen Studio Drawing & Painting (Ages: 11+)"
Wednesdays, April 17 - May 29, 2024
 

Whether you are a beginner or looking to round out your college portfolio, join me each week to develop and expand upon your skills in drawing & painting. We will use a variety of medium including: charcoal, chalk, pastel, watercolor and acrylic paints. Working from a different still life arrangement each class, the focus will be on observation and the development of a completed piece each week. Build personal confidence and explore self-expression in the pursuit of finding your own individual style. Students will benefit from demonstrations, highly individualized instruction and weekly critique sessions. This is a 7-week, 1.5 hour after-school class held on Wednesdays.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Sharon Henderson
Cost: $190
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553


"Pottery: Hand and Wheel"
Wednesdays, April 17 - May 29, 2024
 

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: $350
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553


"Pottery for Adults & Teens"
Thursdays, April 18 - May 30, 2024
 

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: $350
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553


"Artist Studio (Ages: 6-8yrs)"
Thursdays, April 18 - May 30, 2024
 

Explore the fundamentals of drawing and painting through still life and portraiture. Get the most from shading, contour, line, proportion and composition. This class will help uncover the artist hidden in every child. This is a 7-week, 1.5 hour, after-school class held on Thursdays.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Susan Branco
Cost: $175
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553


"Pottery Club (Ages: 7+)"
Thursdays, April 18 - May 30, 2024
 

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 the 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 7-week, 1.5 hour, after school class on Thursdays.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Michelle Schamis
Cost: $190
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553


"Drawing FUNdamentals (Ages: 7+)"
Thursdays, April 18 - May 30, 2024
 

Enjoy your time drawing mixed-up, fantasy creatures, famous figures, familiar faces, colorful and blended sceneries, and a mixture of perspectives. Students will be taught different drawing techniques, making it easier for them to sketch on their own. A variety of painting and drawing materials will be introduced to teach the differences between artistic mediums. This is a 7-week, 1.5 hour class.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Mark Gruener
Cost: $175
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553


"Pottery Hand & Wheel (Ages: 9-13yrs)"
Thursdays, April 18 - May 30, 2024
 

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 7-week, 1.5 hour, Thursday, after school class.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Shannon Wolsky
Cost: $190
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553


"Two For Art (Ages: 2+)"
Fridays, April 19 - May 31, 2024
 

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 nurturing 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 and 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.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Sharon Henderson
Cost: $135
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553


"ARTful 4's (Ages: 4+)"
Fridays, April 19 - May 31, 2024
 

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 short story. This is a 7-week, 2 hour, Friday afternoon class.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Sharon Henderson
Cost: $225
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553


"Teen Pottery Hand & Wheel (Ages: 12+)"
Fridays, April 19 - May 31, 2024
 

Come join the Friday fun in the ceramics studio and learn how to throw on the potter's wheel! Any and all skill levels are welcome while we navigate the techniques of improving our skills on the wheel and hand-building. There will be demonstrations on the wheel each week and instruction will be tailored to each students needs and ability. Bring your creativity and get ready to get messy! This is a 7-week, 1.5 hour, after-school class, held on Fridays.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Veronica McLaughlin
Cost: $190
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553


"Animation, Cartooning & Flipbooks (Ages: 8+)"
Saturdays, April 20 - June 1, 2024
 

This class will open comic books to the world of superheroes and video game characters. Students will learn about the influences of Japan and explore both Manga (Anime) and Pokemon. Classes will touch upon the universe of TV, movie animation and even create their own animated flipbook. This is an 6-week, 1.5 hour Saturday morning class.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Tony Squadroni
Cost: $155
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553


"Artist Studio (Ages: 7-9yrs)"
Saturdays, April 20 - June 1, 2024
 

Explore the fundamentals of drawing and painting through still life and portraiture. Get the most from shading, contour, line, proportion and composition. This class will help uncover the artist hidden in every child. This is a 6-week, 1.5 hr. Saturday class.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Susan Branco
Cost: $155
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553


"Drawing FUNdamentals (Ages: 7+)"
Saturdays, April 20 - June 1, 2024
 

Enjoy your time drawing mixed-up, fantasy creatures, famous figures, familiar faces, colorful and blended sceneries, and a mixture of perspectives. Students will be taught different drawing techniques, making it easier for them to sketch on their own. A variety of painting and drawing materials will be introduced to teach the differences between artistic mediums. This is a 6-week, 1.5 hour class.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Mark Gruener
Cost: $155
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553


"Pottery for Adults & Teens"
Tuesdays, April 23 - May 28, 2024
 

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: $300
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553


"Pottery for Adults & Teens"
Wednesdays, April 24 - May 29, 2024
 

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: $300
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553


"Painting Music Online"
Every Thursday
 

“Painting Music” is an intuitive painting and drawing, open session for everyone. No painting or drawing skills are needed. Move your paint as the music tells you... on a canvas or in your sketchbook. I create a one-hour playlist of the different subjects each week. You may paint one painting or 10 or as much as you want. No rules. You may interpret the music as figurative or abstract, anything goes! The camera of your device will be pointed to the working area, so we can also see the progress, and be inspired. After the session, we look at each other's artwork and talk about the process.
 
Location: Web-delivered (Online)
Instructor: Tali Farchi
Cost: $10 per session
Sponsor: Artist Table
Website, email, 0031624903316


 

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