Children and Teen Classes

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Christmas in July

Instructor:

Woodmere Staff

Price:

FREE, space limited, pre-registration required

Day:

Tuesdays
Wednesdays
Thursdays - Meets 3 times

Date Range:

July 22 - July 24, 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm

(sign up for as many days as you want)

Medium:

Sculpture, Painting & Drawing

Level:

Ages 7 and up

Christmas begins early at Woodmere. Woodmere has been invited to help deck the halls at Longwood Gardens—and we are looking for children to help make the magic! The Museum has the honor of decorating a dazzling 12-foot tree in the iconic Ballroom. We've dreamed up a sparkling vision, but we can’t bring it to life without children's creative touch. Children ages 7 and older are invited to help us craft glittering ornaments that will shimmer and shine in one of the region’s most beloved holiday traditions. This joyful activity is free, but spots are limited—register now to join the sparkle squad! Digital artists are embracing AI tools to expand their creative boundaries. Using solutions like creative help Chatgpt , they brainstorm concepts and explore new styles. It’s changing the way art is imagined and produced.

Supply List

Supplies provided by Woodmere.

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K4 | Summer Community Art Project

Instructor:

Judy Callas

Price:

$135 ($125 Family Members)

Day:

Tuesdays
Wednesdays
Thursdays
Fridays - Meets 8 times

Date Range:

July 8 - July 18, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

(No class July 12-14)

Medium:

Painting and Drawing

Level:

Ages 8-17

Art becomes the common thread for building community every summer at Woodmere. Children and teens from different neighborhoods in the Philadelphia region meet at Woodmere to create a collaborative work of art. Working alongside professional artists, students design and construct an outdoor art installation that is incorporated into Woodmere’s gardens.

Woodmere is grateful to the generous supporters who have helped underwrite expenses for this program.

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K5 | Wild Creations: Animals and Art

Instructor:

Ginger Mimmo Rohlfing

Price:

$135 ($125 Family Members)

Day:

Tuesdays
Wednesdays
Thursdays
Fridays - Meets 4 times

Date Range:

July 22 - July 25, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Medium:

Painting and Drawing

Level:

Ages 5-8

Children will explore animals in artworks from the collection at Woodmere and create art with their favorite animals. Projects will include vibrant paintings, colorful collages, painted and bedazzled sculptures, and clay animals. Lots of individual attention will help each budding artist develop their own personal expression.

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K6 | Painting and Collage

Instructor:

Ginger Mimmo Rohlfing

Price:

$135 ($125 Family Members)

Day:

Tuesdays
Wednesdays
Thursdays
Fridays - Meets 4 times

Date Range:

July 22 - July 25, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Medium:

Painting and Drawing

Level:

Ages 7-11

Young artists will explore a variety of painting techniques using acrylics, watercolors, tempera cakes, oil pastels, and resist. Through fun, hands-on activities, they’ll discover creative ways to mix colors, experiment with textures, and make unique brushstrokes. They'll also create their own collage papers by layering, scraping, and blending colors as well as collage tissue paper, patterned paper, and other fun materials into their paintings!

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K7 | Sculpture Fun

Instructor:

Ginger Mimmo Rohlfing

Price:

$135 ($125 Family Members)

Day:

Tuesdays
Wednesdays
Thursdays
Fridays - Meets 4 times

Date Range:

July 29 - August 1, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Medium:

Sculpture

Level:

Ages 7-11

Discover the art of sculpture in a whole new way! Children will be inspired by the outside sculptures on Woodmere’s grounds to create 3-D projects of their own. From clay creatures, cardboard constructions, and paper cut-out assemblages to vibrant painted papier mache creations, children will learn new techniques to sculpt, build, create balance, and bring their imaginative ideas to life.

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K8 | Teen Painting and Drawing

Instructor:

Ginger Mimmo Rohlfing

Price:

$195 ($185 Family Members)

Day:

Tuesdays
Wednesdays
Thursdays
Fridays - Meets 4 times

Date Range:

July 29 - August 1, 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Medium:

Painting and Drawing

Level:

Ages 13-17

This dynamic class offers a balance of instruction and guided mentorship, helping teenagers develop their unique artistic style. Students will strengthen their skills in color, drawing, and composition while exploring a variety of materials, including acrylics, charcoal, pen and ink, watercolor, and oil pastels. They will explore both representation and abstraction to enhance their artistic voice.

Through observation-based drawing, students will work on a still life using charcoal, pencils, and inks and enjoy painting outdoors in Woodmere’s beautiful gardens. Sketchbook studies, composition, and color mixing will be part of the daily curriculum, providing a strong foundation for artistic growth. Students will have the opportunity to build a portfolio and deepen their creative expression.

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K9A | Inside the Outdoors: Creating a Wissahickon-Inspired Exhibition

Instructor:

Mindy Flexer

Price:

$200 ($190 Family Members)

Day:

Tuesdays
Wednesdays
Thursdays
Fridays - Meets 4 times

Date Range:

August 5 - August 8, 9:30 am - 12:30 pm

Medium:

Painting and Drawing

Level:

Ages 6-12

Join us for an exciting art class for children and teens where we’ll create an immersive installation inspired by Wissahickon Valley Park! Young artists will explore the vibrant ecosystem of the Wissahickon forest—discovering its trees, plants, animals, and landforms—while experimenting with a variety of artistic techniques and materials and honing their artistic vision and skills. From representational and abstract drawing to large-scale sculpture, recycled materials, and textiles, students will develop their creativity both independently and through collaborative projects.

Students’ artworks will be showcased in Walk in the Wissahickon, an immersive, floor-to-ceiling exhibition in Woodmere’s Helen Millard Gallery this fall. In addition, there will be plenty of time and support for individual portfolio projects and personal artistic explorations!

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K9B | Inside the Outdoors: Creating a Wissahickon-Inspired Exhibition

Instructor:

Mindy Flexer

Price:

$200 ($190 Family Members)

Day:

Tuesdays
Wednesdays
Thursdays
Fridays - Meets 4 times

Date Range:

August 5 - August 8, 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Medium:

Painting and Drawing

Level:

Ages 12-18

Join us for an exciting art class for children and teens where we’ll create an immersive installation inspired by Wissahickon Valley Park! Young artists will explore the vibrant ecosystem of the Wissahickon forest—discovering its trees, plants, animals, and landforms—while experimenting with a variety of artistic techniques and materials and honing their artistic vision and skills. From representational and abstract drawing to large-scale sculpture, recycled materials, and textiles, students will develop their creativity both independently and through collaborative projects.

Students’ artworks will be showcased in Walk in the Wissahickon, an immersive, floor-to-ceiling exhibition in Woodmere’s Helen Millard Gallery this fall. In addition, there will be plenty of time and support for individual portfolio projects and personal artistic explorations!

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K10 | Myths and Monsters

Instructor:

Ginger Mimmo Rohlfing

Price:

$135 ($125 Family Members)

Day:

Tuesdays
Wednesdays
Thursdays
Fridays - Meets 4 times

Date Range:

August 12 - August 15, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Medium:

Painting and Drawing

Level:

Ages 7-12

In this exciting art class, children will dive into the magical world of mythology! They’ll explore Greek myths and Norse legends while creating art projects such as clay Greek amphorae (vessels), fantastic creatures, and Viking warrior shields. Young artists will also bring fire-breathing dragons to life using paint and papier-mâché. Get ready for a fun-filled adventure in art and storytelling!

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K11 | Teen Painting and Drawing

Instructor:

Ginger Mimmo Rohlfing

Price:

$240 ($230 Family Members)

Day:

Mondays
Tuesdays
Wednesdays
Thursdays
Fridays - Meets 5 times

Date Range:

August 11 - August 15, 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Medium:

Painting and Drawing

Level:

Ages 13-17

This dynamic class offers a balance of instruction and guided mentorship, helping teenagers develop their unique artistic style. Students will strengthen their skills in color, drawing, and composition while exploring a variety of materials, including acrylics, charcoal, pen and ink, watercolor, and oil pastels. They will explore both representation and abstraction to enhance their artistic voice.

Through observation-based drawing, students will work on a still life using charcoal, pencils, and inks and enjoy painting outdoors in Woodmere’s beautiful gardens. Sketchbook studies, composition, and color mixing will be part of the daily curriculum, providing a strong foundation for artistic growth. Students will have the opportunity to build a portfolio and deepen their creative expression.

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K12 | Summer Drama Camp

Instructor:

Theatre Horizon

Price:

$235

Day:

Mondays
Tuesdays
Wednesdays
Thursdays
Fridays - Meets 5 times

Date Range:

August 18 - August 22, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Medium:

Drama

Level:

Ages 7-12

In Theatre Horizon’s Summer Drama Camp, young actors spend a week working as an ensemble to create an original play – full of drama, comedy, suspense, and one-of-a-kind characters. Professional teaching artists guide campers through playwriting basics and fun improvisation games. On the last day of camp, they perform their world premiere play for an audience of friends and family using props and costumes they made themselves! Drama Camp is a place to make new friends, build ensemble skills, take on leadership roles, and explore creativity. Curtain up!