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Classes and ProgramsWoodmere Art Museum offers a variety of art classes and art programs for adults and kids. Click on the links below to read about the current art programs offered by Woodmere. If you have any questions regarding our listing of art classes or art programs please contact us.
Art History and Studio Classes Abstract Expressionism: The New American Art This course will examine the development of Abstract Expressionism as the first major modern artistic movement generated in America. The new abstract visual language that emerged during the post World War II era appeared in a variety of forms, from the frantic slashes of paint flung across the canvases of Pollock to the broad, dark brushstrokes of Kline to the hovering fields of color of Rothko. Workshops for Adults and Teachers Capturing an Essence in Watercolor In this workshop you will concentrate on design and painting elements that lead to fresh, loose portrayals of the essence of the scene. Exercises are designed to help you “see” and “capture” the underlying abstraction, values, strong design and expressive color. Individual attention and critiques make this workshop a valuable experience in improving your watercolor paintings. Bring at least 20 good landscape photos to start. Painting Intuitively – For intermediate to advanced painters This workshop is for the artist who has the desire to experience a more intuitive way of painting. Observation and memory will be used for a point of departure. The Clothed Figure In this five-day intensive workshop we will work from the figure, dressed in contemporary clothing, in as naturalistic a setting as possible. On the first day we’ll complete three paint sketches (11x14 or smaller) in a limited palette of burnt sienna and ultramarine blue, to get the general shapes, lights and darks, and warm and cool tones. The second, third and fourth day we’ll work in full color on a large canvas (around 18x24) for a sustained pose – the same pose for three days, for a total of 15 hours. On the fifth and last day of the workshop we’ll do a one-day painting, alla prima, on a medium size canvas (14x18). During the lunch breaks (bring your lunch) we’ll look at reproductions of paintings and discuss issues such as content, context, point of view and expressive posture, as well as the formal aesthetic concerns of composition, color mixing and how the paint is applied. Bring many surfaces of different sizes and proportions. Sketchbook for Teens Explore the world and expand your talents as you draw from observation. We’ll sketch landscapes, architecture, and people. Sites will vary every day and may include the Morris Arboretum, Germantown Avenue, Woodmere Art Museum, and the Philadelphia Zoo. After drawing we’ll move into the studio to further develop your drawings into larger works. Emphasis is placed on technical development as well as experimentation. In the Studio - Drawing and
Painting Just for Teens Spend four Saturdays this summer learning to refine your art-making skills This is a great opportunity to build your portfolio as you explore drawing and painting in a professional studio. Learn how to apply paint and building up a work over time. This class is for all levels. Batik on Fabric Learn the ancient technique of batik, using dyes with molten wax resist on fabric. We will use traditional batik tools, as well as brushes, to create paintings and possibly even some wearable art. All levels welcome.
1 Oil Painting Learn how to use the challenging and rewarding medium of oil paint. Students will work from direct observation of still-life setups and the surrounding landscape. The class will also focus on composition, tonal balance, perspective and painting technique. Students will be encouraged to use their imagination as a tool to creativity. This class is open to students of all levels. Individual instruction will be given throughout each session. 2 Beginning Drawing and Painting I and II Have you ever wanted to draw or paint, but didn’t know where to begin? Then this class is for you. Demonstrations will be given on still life and landscape. Art elements, including line, composition, color, subject matter and perspective will be discussed, along with the use of various materials. Drawing II students will continue to explore line, tone and
perspective with an emphasis on composition. 3 Landscape Painting The art of landscape will be explored, and demonstrations and critiques will be presented considering the individual’s level of experience. All classes, including inclement weather make-ups, will be held outdoors. Site directions will be mailed to registered students. Each session is open to the beginner or advanced student in the media of their choice. 4 Painting Learn the basics. Deepen your critical and aesthetic understanding of how a painting works. Painting from direct observation, study the nature of light and its interaction with objects in space. This class emphasizes solid technical skill development, an understanding of color, line, form and space, and gives students an opportunity to develop personal style. Still life and the figure will be explored as subject matter. Whether you’re a beginner or more advanced, this course is a great way to fine-tune and improve your drawing and painting skills. 5 Creating a Mood through Still Life Painting in oil directly from still-life setups, students will learn the importance of color and tone relationships to create a sense of space. We will map shapes and color equivalents with the goal of achieving unity through consistency of light. Atmospheric perspective will be considered as a tool to create mystery and vividness in your work. Students will bring in objects and participate in setting up the still life. Perfect for all levels, including those new to oil painting. 6 Beginning Drawing and Painting I and II See description # 2. 7 Introduction to Painting and Drawing This is a great introductory class which emphasizes solid technical skill development, an understanding of color, line, form and space, and gives students an opportunity to develop personal style. Still life and the figure will be explored as subject matter. While geared for the beginner, this course is a great way to improve your drawing and painting skills, whatever your skill level. 8 Fundamentals of Portrait Painting The instructor will demonstrate and discuss the procedure of painting a portrait. Basic understanding of mixing color and achieving likeness is the primary emphasis, along with discussions on the selection and use of materials. This class is designed for students of all levels. 9 Collage Basics In this class you’ll explore the art of photomontage and collage. You’ll learn to incorporate text, to balance compositions, and create a sense of space using patterns, color, texture and a variety of hand painted, Asian, and found papers. Class will include a look at the masters of collage. This class is open to all levels. Start collecting magazines, scrap papers, and found items. 10 Painting Painting instruction is given for all levels in all media. Projects will include three 11 Watercolor and Design Join Howard Watson, a nationally recognized watercolorist and illustrator, for painting rural, shore and city motifs. You’ll work from photos, both the instructor’s and your own. There will be demonstrations, as well as personal and class critiques. All levels welcome. 12 Still Life in a Modern Context This class will use the still life as a point of departure for investigating modern techniques that explore abstraction. Emphasis will be on using modernist ideas of color and space. Students will concentrate on pursuing their individual ideas for painting, with informal critiques and discussions throughout. Recommended for advanced beginner or intermediate painters. 13 Introduction to Drawing Any great work has drawing at its core. Learn the basic skills of drawing from observation while working from still-life arrangements and the human figure. A variety of drawing media will be explored for their descriptive and expressive characteristics, including graphite, charcoal and ink. Students will use the practice of drawing to discover and develop their own ideas. There will be a new project with informal critiques and discussions during each class. 14 Fundamentals of Portrait Painting See description #8 15 Introduction to the Figure Students will draw and paint the figure. Demonstrations will be given and selection and usage of materials will be discussed. Students will learn to see the model in terms of color, light and shadow. Basic understanding of mixing color and achieving likeness is the primary emphasis, along with discussions on the selection and use of materials. 16 Painting in the Landscape This alla prima landscape class is for painters of all levels. The class will meet CLASSES AT WOODMERE - Just For Kids! All art materials are included. Scholarships are available. Contact 215-247-0948 for information. KIDS 1 Hand-drawn Animation Animation is the rapid display of a sequence of images of 2-D artwork in order to create an illusion of movement. In this class you?ll learn the basics of hand-drawn animation. Character animation, timing and pacing of movement will be taught. Advanced lessons will be provided for those who have animated before. KIDS 2 People: Faces and Places Create colorful and exotic portraits of yourself and friends. Working in paint, collage and clay, you'll create faces, heads (big and small), and place them in strange and wonderful locales. You'll make masks and learn about the face painting of different cultures. KIDS 3 Watercolor for Kids Only Explore the magic of watercolor painting. Using colorful washes on watercolor paper, wet and dry, you'll paint landscapes, cupcakes, flowers, dreams and cards for your favorite people. Discover new things about art every day. No experience needed. KIDS 4 WTBI? (What?s The Big
Idea?) Explore big art and big ideas. Learn to design and create small models and transform them into giant sculpture from wood, metal, and other sturdy stuff. Different kinds of flowers? Animals from here and there? Why not! But be forewarned: If it fits in the family car, it's probably too darn small! KIDS 5 Me-Box Let's paint, draw, cut and paste, hammer, build, sand, and glue. Create masterpieces inspired by the world around you and build a wonderful box for your special creations. KIDS 6 Fairy Tales Dragons, wizards, kings, witches, castles| such are the things fairytales are made of. In this class, we'll read stories, look at illustrations, look at old master paintings of epic adventures, and create magical artworks using a variety of different materials all inspired by the characters and settings of fairytales. Community Project
Fantasy Forest Installation Woodmere offers opportunities for children interested in art to work alongside an artist in a real studio setting to create an amazing community art installation. Space is limited for children with a high interest in art. Week one: What could a fantasy forest be? Students design and begin building the individual components of our fantasy forest. Each student will create individual works that will be incorporated into a large, communal sculptural piece displayed both on Woodmere’s lawn and in our Helen Millard Children’s Gallery. Week two: Continue building our forest, paint and plan out installation. For more information about how to apply to participate, contact the Education Department at 215-247-0948 by May 2. This program is free of charge. Summer Arts – Made in the Shade Tours Hey kids, get out of the heat. Visit Woodmere’s permanent collection and special exhibitions all summer long. Every tour ends with an art project. Don’t forget to pick up our family discovery guide. SUMMER CLASSES AT WOODMERE - Just For Kids! June 29-July 3 Kids 1 Painting – Inside and Out Learn the joys of landscape painting for part of the week and then come inside our studio to explore still-life and figure painting. Using a formal arrangement of natural objects, plants and flowers, you’ll create beautiful still-life paintings. You’ll learn how to use a palette and acrylic paint. You’ll also have an opportunity to paint from a live, clothed model. Whether inside or outside, you’ll learn how to look through your eyes as an artist. Kids 2 Fairy Tales, Monsters, and Mayhem – A Book Arts Workshop Students will learn simple pop-up structures while making books and telling stories from their imaginations! Using simple cuts and folds, this class will allow students to explore fantasy and make-believe. Students will make accordion style pop-up books, tunnel books full of magical and mythical creatures. July 6-10 Kids 3 Sketch Book for Teens See Teen Workshop section for description, p. 8 July 11- August 1 Kids 4 In the Studio - Drawing and Painting Just for Teens See Teen Workshop section for description, p. 8 July 13-17 Kids 5 Watercolor for Kids Only Explore the magic of watercolor painting. Using colorful washes on wet and dry watercolor paper, you’ll paint landscapes, flowers and cards for your favorite people. No experience needed. July 20-24 Kids 6 Treasures out of Trash - Found Object Sculpture Explore transforming everyday found objects into sublime objects of art. Give us your discarded buttons, broken toys, bits and pieces of wood and we’ll paint, glue, nail and tie them together to make one-of-a-kind magical sculptures. July 27-July 31 Kids 7 Printmaking You’ll learn great printmaking techniques such as Suminigashi (the ancient art of paper marbling), Adinkra printing, and collographs (low relief prints). Make an impression! Kids 8 Summer Wardrobe Using papier mache, paint and mixed-media collage materials, we will design everything you might need for the summer: shoes, swim attire, blankets, and sunglasses. Kids 9 Cobwebs and Rose Reds: Painting from Nature How does your garden grow? Learn how artists use plants, flowers and other natural objects in their paintings, sculptures and decorative objects. We’ll press flowers, make collages, build sculptural constructions, and paint wonderful paintings using nature’s own art supplies. AUGUST 3-7 Kids 10 Theatre Arts for Young People Who have you always wanted to be? What characters have you wanted to play? Kids 11 Batik on Fabric See Teen Workshop section for description, p. 8 Kids 12 Edible Art – Popcorn, Apples, and Watermelon Too Food is great to eat and to draw. Each day we’ll set up a still-life with a different favorite food, make a great work of art, and at the end of the art making, we’ll eat the still-life. AUGUST 10-14 Kids 13 Animals Adventure In this class we’ll spend one morning at the Philadelphia Zoo and sketch animals. With our sketchbooks full, we’ll head back into Woodmere’s studio and create wonderful paintings, prints and sculptures. Students and parents meet at the Zoo on Monday and at Woodmere the rest of the week. Kids14 WTBI? ( What’s the Big Idea?) Explore big art and big ideas. Learn to design and create small models and transform them into giant sculpture from wood, metal and other sturdy stuff. Kids15 Hand-drawn Animation In this class you’ll learn the basics of hand-drawn animation. Character animation, timing and pacing of movement will be taught. Advanced lessons will be provided for those who have animated before. Family Days Family Day workshops are designed for children and adults to participate together. Suitable for ages 5 and up.
Membership to the Woodmere Art Museum is required for art classes. You will be notified only if a class is cancelled. Payment for classes is due at the time of registration. Cancellation policy: Withdrawals/refund policy: Scholarships available: Publicity policy:
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