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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 American Art 1900-1940: Realism and Regionalism to American Modernism
Kathleen Szpila, SSJ. Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Department of Art, Art History and Music, Chestnut Hill College Fridays, April 18, 25, May 2, 9 2-3:30 pm This course will examine the artistic movements in America that characterize the first half of the twentieth century - when realism meets modernism. The class will begin with the Ashcan School and artists such as John Sloan, George Lucs and George Bellows as examples of the continuation of the strong tradition of realism in American art. When the Armory Show opened in New York in 1913, Americans embraced European modernism and its abstract tendencies. Artists, such as Frank Stella, Charles Sheeler and Stuart Davis will be discussed as founders of American modernism. 4 sessions - $60
Teacher Events None at this time Workshops for Adults and Teachers Figure in the Landscape – Painting with Elizabeth Osborne Saturday and Sunday, June 21 and June 22 10am-4pm This very special opportunity with nationally acclaimed landscape painter Elizabeth Osborne will explore alla prima painting out of doors on Woodmere’s expansive grounds. With a model situated in the landscape, students of all levels will study the important aspects of painting: color, composition, light, pictorial space and drawing as seen in nature. The class will focus on small finished paintings. This class is open to advanced beginners to advanced painters and will include one slide lecture and a group critique. All mediums are permitted. $450 Studio Painting for Teens Mary Harju Saturdays, July 12-August 2 10am-noon Develop your skills with paint in this class just for teens. You’ll draw and paint from the model and from still-life setups. Have fun, refine your skills and build up your portfolio. This class is for all levels, ages 16 and up. 4 sessions $130, includes model and supplies
The Figure in Context Frances Galante Tuesday-Thursday, August 19-21, 10am-3pm Working in a studio environment, students will apply their oil painting skills to the classic theme of the figure in a setting. Our clothed model will be set among props to simulate a naturalistic environment, and the pose will be sustained for three days. During the course of the workshop we'll discuss issues such as content, context, point of view and expressive posture, as well as the formal aesthetic concerns of composition, color mixing and application of the paint. 3 sessions $160, includes model fees
The Perceptual Moment in the Light of Day: Two-Day Workshop Intensive with Stuart Shils Saturday and Sunday, May 10, 11, 9-4pm, plus a mandatory kick-off lecture on Friday, May 9, at 7pm In the tradition of alla prima, emphasis will be placed on very direct work, focusing on understanding the perceptual process in front of nature, the editorial response that follows in the head of the painter, and how that takes form in two dimensions via paint or drawing. Demonstrations will address strategies for entering into a work, establishing a conceptual perceptual and technical foundation as well as the development of color. For intermediate to advanced painters. $500
George D. Widener Studio Programs Adult Studio Classes Woodmere membership is required for art classes
Sundays, April 20-June 8 1:30-4:30 pm No class May 4, 11 Classes will take place outdoors at specific locations in or near the Philadelphia area. Students will meet at each location and learn to paint from direct observation with an emphasis on composition and perspective. Tonal balance and painting technique will also be explored. Individual instruction will be given during each session. This landscape painting class is open to students of all levels. 6 sessions - $130
Linda Freedman Mondays, April 21-June 30 9:30am-12:30pm No class May 5, 26, and June 9 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. 8 sessions - $170
Jim Wallace Mondays, May 5-July 14 9:30am-12:30pm No class May 26 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. 10 sessions - $220
No Instructor Mondays, April 21-June 9 1-4pm No class May 5, 26 Draw, paint, or sculpt from the life model without an instructor. We’ll supply the model, space, easel or sculpture stand. The model will do several short poses and one long pose in each class. 6 sessions - $90
Carlo Russo Mondays, April 21-June 2 6:30-9:30pm No class May 5, 26 Students will draw and paint the figure. Demonstrations will be given and the selection and usage of materials will be discussed. There will be extended poses for several weeks, allowing the students to learn the basics, such as gesture, proportion, composition and anatomy. Great for all levels. 5 sessions - $140, includes model fees
Frances Galante Tuesdays, April 22-June 3 9:30am-12:30pm No class May 6 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 sessions - $130
Linda Freedman Tuesdays, April 22-June 24 1-4pm No class May 6, June 10 See description # 2. 8 sessions - $170
Carlo Russo Tuesdays, April 22-June 3 6:30-9:30pm No class May 6 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. 6 sessions - $150, includes model fees
Paul DuSold Wednesdays, April 23-June 18 9:30am-12:30pm No class May 7 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. 8 sessions - $220, includes model fees
Frances Galante Wednesdays, April 23-June 4 1-4pm No class May 7 Using still life, students will paint small, one-session paintings from direct observation. Emphasis will be on achieving a pictorial effect based on the broad distribution of light and shadow. Color, with an emphasis on values, will be applied in an unpolished, vigorous manner. Students will practice one-strike brushstrokes, mixing their best approximation of the color they see and applying it in one mark in the place where it belongs. 6 sessions - $130
Jim Wallace Wednesdays, April 23-June 25 6:30-9:30pm Painting instruction is given for all levels in all media. Projects will include three sessions with nude or costumed models and still-life presentations. Demonstrations and critiques are included. Emphasis is on individual attention by the instructor. All levels welcome. 10 sessions - $230, includes model fees
Howard Watson Thursdays, April 24-May 29 9:30am-12:30pm 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. 6 sessions - $150
Ryan Earl Thursdays, April 24-May 29 1-4pm 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 beginners or intermediate painters. 6 sessions - $130
Nancy Halbert Thursdays, April 24-May 29 6:30-9:30pm This class focuses on accurate and expressive drawing while encouraging inspiration and spontaneity. Study gesture/contour line, negative-positive space, composition, perspective and shading through still life, landscape and portrait. Included will be discussions on taking a personal approach to drawing while using different media. “Checkpoint assignments” will be given in order to practice drawing at home. Great for all levels, ages 15 and up. 6 sessions - $150, includes model fees
Paul DuSold Fridays, April 25-June 13 9:30am-12:30pm See description #9 8 sessions - $220, includes model fees
Paul DuSold Fridays, April 25-June13 1:30-4:30pm 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. 8 sessions - $220, includes model fees
Paul DuSold 17a Thursdays, June 19-July24 9:30am-12:30pm 17b Fridays, June 20-August 1 9:30am-12:30pm No class July 4
This alla prima landscape class is for painters of all levels. The class will meet at several different locations, including Valley Green, Morris Arboretum, and the Schuylkill River. Demonstrations will be given in oils, but students are welcome to work in other media as well. Emphasis will be on painting quickly and expressively. Students will be instructed in seeing the landscape in broad terms in order to make rapid decisions about mixing color and thinking about composition. 6 sessions - $130
CLASSES AT WOODMERE - Just For Kids! All art materials are included. Scholarships are available. Contact 215-247-0948 for information.
July 7-11
Kathleen Gallagher Ages 8-15, 3-5pm 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 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. 5 sessions - $150
Kathleen Gallagher Ages 14 and up, 6-8pm Learning to draw and paint the figure is an exciting and challenging feat. In this class, you’ll paint a clothed model in our beautiful north light studio, and on Woodmere’s expansive grounds. This class is great for all levels. 5 sessions - $150
July 14-18
Miriam Dretler Ages 7-12, 3-5pm Explore the magic of watercolor painting. Using colorful washes on watercolor paper, wet and dry, you’ll paint landscapes, flowers, and cards for your favorite people. No experience needed.
July 21-25
Robb Armstrong Ages 8-12, 3-5pm Nationally syndicated cartoonist Robb Armstrong (Jump Start) leads you through a hands-on introduction to the world of comic strip art. Learn about developing characters, writing, and crafting humor. Students will have the opportunity to create a comic strip of their own and learn how to present their work to real syndicates. 5 sessions - $125 July 28-August 1
Hildy Tow Ages 7-12, 9-11:30am Spend two days making paper at Rittenhouse Town’s authentic papermaking studio and three days in Woodmere’s art studios making art out of your newly created paper. You’ll learn great printmaking techniques such as Suminigashi, Adinkra printing, and collographs. 5 sessions - $150
Martha Conklin Ages 7-11, Noon-2pm Using papier mache, paint and mixed-media collage materials, we will design fabulous gowns, shoes, neckties and coats. To gain inspiration, we will look at the painterly elegance of John Singer Sargent's portraits, the fantastic color and patterns of Henri Matisse's figure studies, and the searching lines of Jim Dine's bathrobe drawings. 5 sessions - $140
Robb Armstrong Ages 8 and above, 3-5 pm No class on Thursday, July 31 See class KIDS4 for description. 4 sessions - $100
August 4-8
Michelle Wilson Ages 7-11, 9:30-11:30am Each day you’ll make a new book inspired by nature. You’ll learn to identify trees by their leaves as you make a book of leaf rubbings. You’ll make a wonderful pop-up accordion book of animals; and while learning about various Pennsylvania wildflowers, make a pop-up flower garden book. Day four in this class is all about the earth’s cycles. As a finale, you will make a blank nature journal with a cover that has pockets to continue interacting with nature. 5 sessions - $150
Laura Pritchard Ages 13-18, Noon-2pm 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. 5 sessions - $140
Martha Conklin Ages 6-10, 3-5pm Artists have used many different formats to tell their stories. Personal experiences, tales of adventure and fantasy, and events from history are some examples. In this class, we will tell stories about our own lives with our families and friends as the main characters. Small books, quilt-like collages, paintings and a collaborative mural will be our story-telling mediums. 5 sessions - $150
Hildy Tow Ages: 6-12, 9:30-11:30am 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. 5 sessions - $150
Lucy Russo Ages: 6-12, Noon-2pm Explore the possibilities of hand-building with self-drying clay. Students will learn to make coil and slab pots, as well as sculptures. You’ll model animals, people, and whatever your heart desires. 5 sessions - $140
Woodmere Staff Ages: 7 and above, 3-5pm The exotic magic of the jungle will come to life in Woodmere’s Helen Millard Gallery as you paint, draw, print, and make masks. Textures, patterns, and colors galore will emerge as you build a glorious jungle for jamming. Installation will be on view through August 24. 5 sessions - $150
Miriam Dretler Ages: 6 and above, 3-5pm Who have you always wanted to be? Come and play in this exciting class filled with magic, painting, and theatre games. 5 sessions - $140
John Serpentelli Ages 7-12, 6-8pm 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. 5 sessions - $150
SPECIAL SCHOOL AND TEACHER PROGRAMS None at this time FAMILY DAYS Family Day workshops are designed for children and adults to participate together. Suitable for ages 5 and up. Collecting Stories, Creating Art Sunday, April 6, 1-3 pm Works of art often tell stories. Artists can present narratives in many ways—by using a series of images representing moments in a story or by selecting a central moment to stand for the whole story. In this family day, we’ll look at several works and add a twist to the plot by placing ourselves in the story. Artists at Work Sunday, May 4, 1-3pm Woodmere’s galleries have been transformed into artist studios. Tour the museum, meet the artists, and take home an Artists at Work booklet. Tour begins at 1pm. The Child Who Loved to Draw Sunday, June 8, 1-3pm Benjamin West loved to draw when he was a little boy. Come view the exhibition of his drawings and then create your own work of art. Still-life setups will be in the galleries, as will a costumed model. $5 fee for this special drawing event.
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: The museum reserves the right to cancel classes due to insufficient enrollment. In the event of a cancellation, students will be notified and full tuition will be refunded.
Withdrawals/refund policy: Woodmere requires one week’s advanced notice of withdrawal from class or a $30 cancellation fee will be incurred. No refunds after the first class.
Scholarships available: Scholarships for students grades K-12 are available based on financial need. Contact the Education Department at 215-247-0948 to apply.
Publicity policy: Woodmere Art Museum reserves the right to use photos taken during classes and other programs. Registration in a class gives Woodmere permission to use that image without further consent.
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9201 Germantown Avenue - Philadelphia, PA 19118
Woodmere Art Museum, Celebrating the legacy of Philadelphia Art & Philadelphia Artists.
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