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Classes and WorkshopsWoodmere 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. Film Course Laughing the Blues Away Film introduction and discussion is moderated by Dr. Moylan Mills, Professor Emeritus of Integrative Arts at The Pennsylvania State University and Lecturer in Film at Chestnut Hill College. In an economic period similar to the one we are currently experiencing, Hollywood came to the rescue with a series of marvelously clever and amusing films. So to laugh the blues and unhappy news away, we present a series of these deliciously witty and sophisticated films from the heyday of Tinsel Town glamour--the 1930s and 1940s. The movies: His Girl Friday (1940) Cary Grant is a hardboiled newspaper editor and Rosalind Russell is his ex-wife and crackerjack reporter in this witty send-up of the newspaper business. Thursday, February 4 Swing Time (1936) Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers have never been better than in this madcap comedy punctuated with marvelous dance numbers and featuring one of Jerome Kern’s most lyrical scores. Thursday, February 11 The Miracle of Morgan’s Creek (1944) Hilarious screwball comedy directed by the master of comic timing Preston Sturges. We have a small town girl pregnant by a passing G.I. whose name she doesn’t remember and her dorky admirer who is willing to take the blame. Thursday, February 25 Art History Classes The End of Painting In the wake of Abstract Expressionism, a number of painters developed strategies that both extended the life of painting while at the same time pointing to its possible demise. This class will look at a number of those artists including: Jasper Johns and his paintings of flags and targets; Robert Rauschenberg who fused Duchamp’s readymade with notions of abstraction and the grid from Malevich and Constructivism; and Frank Stella whose created paintings with programmatic arrangements of lines that radiated outward to determine the overall shape of the canvas, elevating the notion that all compositional and expressive decision-making should be suppressed in favor of the execution of an idea. Exploring Watercolor Techniques: Part II This workshop will give you the opportunity to work with three distinct watercolor techniques. Each day will be used to fully explore one of the following three techniques: wet-in-wet, direct painting and glazing. Very different in the final result, each offers exciting creative experiences. The three techniques are traditional, non-gimmicky treatments of the medium and can be used alone or in combination. You will select one or a combination of these techniques that suits your present style or perhaps discover that you have found a new style. Great for all levels. Thinking Drawing Using a variety of drawing mediums - ink, charcoal, and pencil - we’ll investigate the function of line, how line separates one thing from another, how it forms shapes and space, how it creates dark and light. We’ll also explore how things land on the page, that is, how compositional decisions can be intuitive and intentional. Still life, the live model, and your imagination will be used as you explore the world of black and white – and shades of gray. This class is perfect for anyone who wants to improve their drawing skills. All levels welcome. Sketchbook for Teens Explore the world and expand your talents. Sketchbooks are a great way to record our observations of the world and experiment with media. We’ll draw using traditional media, but also explore collage and paint. Themes may include landscapes, architecture, and, of course, people. Each week we’ll meet at a different site. First meeting is at Woodmere.
Winter Classes 1 Studio Oil Painting Many professional artists rely on photographs as source material rather than direct observation in designing and creating a painting. This course is designed to help the student execute such a painting by focusing on composition, tonal balance, perspective and painting technique. The class is open to students of all levels, from the beginner to the more advanced student, who would like a deeper exploration of painting. 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 - 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 Watercolor and Design Join Howard, a nationally recognized watercolorist and illustrator, for 4 Open Studio Here’s an opportunity to 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. Model is scheduled for three back-to-back sessions, each class. 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 in creating a sense of space. Atmospheric perspective will be considered as a tool to create mystery and vividness in your work. Help will be given with mixing colors and applying brushstrokes. Students are encouraged to bring in objects and participate in setting up the still life. This class is 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 and an understanding of color, line, form, and space. It also gives students an opportunity to develop personal style. Still life and the figure will be explored as subject matter. 8 Fundamentals of Portrait Painting 9:30am-12:30pm 9 Abstract Painting: Still Life in a Modern Context This class will use the still life as a point of departure for investigating modern techniques which explore abstraction. Students will concentrate on pursuing their individual ideas for painting, with informal critiques and discussions throughout. Recommended for advanced beginners or intermediate painters. 10 Painting 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. 11 Watercolor and Design Join Howard, 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 Collage Basics In this class you’ll explore the art of photo-montage and collage. Learn to incorporate text, balance compositions, and create a sense of space using patterns, color and texture with a variety of hand-painted, Asian, and found papers. Explore a variety of art techniques including painting, layering, and printing your artwork. Look at the masters of collage such as Rauschenberg, Bearden, Schwitters, and Ernst. This class is open to all levels. Start collecting magazines, papers, photos, and found items now. 13 Printmaking without a Press It is entirely possible to employ and enjoy printmaking techniques without a press. This six-week class will focus on the processes that do so: relief, frottage, chine collé, gelatin mono-printing, plaster printing and the acrylic cast. All processes will be taught, with enough time in between to accomplish work and to experience how the processes can flow into one another and begin to create a printmaker’s mindset. This class is useful for those itching to get into printmaking but do not have regular access to a press, those wishing to work in non-toxic areas, and those wishing to enhance their printmaking knowledge for themselves or for later use in the classroom or individual residency. 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 are the primary emphases, along with discussions on the selection and use of materials, including paint, brushes, canvas, and palette. CLASSES AT WOODMERE - Just For Kids! All art materials are included. Scholarships are available. Contact 215-247-0948 for information. Winter classes KIDS1 Woodmere Kids - Open Studio Every Wednesday a new art project will be offered. Explore painting, drawing, printmaking, and collage. Drop in for one session or all the sessions. Registration required. 215-247-0948 KIDS2 Watercolor for Kids Explore the magic of watercolor painting with colorful washes and watercolor paper. We will discover shape and texture, paint flowers and dreams and windows, and make cards for our favorite people. Everyone is an artist,
so come and have fun! KIDS3 Sculpture and Painting
for Kids Get a taste of everything in this class. Join in the fun as we mold, carve, and build amazing three-dimensional art while we also paint amazing works of art. We will experiment with a variety of materials such as wood, wire, cardboard, metal, and paper, creating sculptures that are inspired by our imagination and by the natural world. You’ll also paint with tempera, acrylic, and watercolor paints. You’ll mix colors, learn how to apply thick layers of paint onto canvas, and experiment with thin washes. Could you ask for more? KIDS4 Animation Fun Hand-drawn 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 about bringing your vision to life. Character animation, timing and pacing of movement will be taught. Advanced sessions will be provided for those who have animated before. 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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9201 Germantown Avenue - Philadelphia, PA 19118
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