Classes

All meetings, lectures, exhibitions and adult classes take place in the first floor main room of the Mary Wood Park House, 120 E. 5th Avenue, Conshohocken, PA 19428.

YOUTH

INTRODUCTION to ART:

A Space for Young Artists

This class is designed to teach students (ages 6-12; see below) the foundations of drawing, painting and color theory in a fun and creative environment. Starting with basic drawing, each class will build upon the students’ new skills in order to provide foundation for fine art mediums including painting,sculpting, collage and more. Students are encouraged to experiment with these new skills to let their artistic imaginations soar (supplies provided).

Instructor: Emily Mayer

Ages 6-12 (exceptions can be made if approved by instructor)

8 Saturdays, 10AM-12PM

September 27th-November 22nd (no class 10/18)

$112 members; $125 non-members; 10%discount for Art League members

Basic skills PART I: DrAWING

Our first Basic Skills class is designed for beginners as a survey of essential drawing. Utilizing the most basic artist materials, each class will begin with demonstrations of drawing techniques, followed by students' personal experimentations with those materials. Each class will also cover the history of each technique and how artists have used them in their works. If you have ever wanted to take an art class but did not know where to begin, this class is for you. (Supplies Included)

Instructor: Dre Grigoropol

Ages: Adult (16 +)

Length: 8 Weeks

Day: Mondays

Dates: Sept 15th to Nov 3rd (9/15, 9/22, 9/29, 10/6, 10/13, 10/20, 10/27,11/3)

Time: 6:30pm – 8:30pm

Cost: $180 Members ; $200 non member ; 10% discount for Art League Members

Location - Mary Wood Park House

Min/Max: 4/10

Basic skills PART II: Painting

This class focuses on painting techniques which build upon those especially -but not exclusively- learned in our Basic Skills I drawing class. Each class will begin with demonstrations of new painting techniques followed by a lesson of a noted artist and how they used these methods in their work. Students will then be guided through these applications in order to create their own paintings (supplies provided).

Instructor: Dre Grigoropol

Adult (16 +)

8 Thursdays, 6:30PM-8:30PM

Sept 18th - Nov 6th

$180 Members; $200 non member; 10% discount for Art League members

Min/Max: 4/10

WaTERCOlor Painting

Starting with the fundamentals, this class will explore color, flow, texture and the unique techniques of watercolor. Designed for all levels whether you’re just beginning or in need of inspiration and new methods to discover (supplies provided).

Instructor TBA

Adult (16+)

8 Tuesdays, 6:30PM-8:30PM

Cost: $180 Members ; $200 non member ; 10% discount for Art League Members

Location - Mary Wood Park House

Min/Max: 4/10

INDEPENDENT STUDIES

An 'open ended class' available to artists and students working in painting or drawing, able to work on their own, under the guidance of an experienced artist. Frequent individual and group critiques, art historical insight, and a supportive environment foster exciting outcomes and individual growth. Everyone with some art experience is welcome. Please bring your own supplies.

Instructor: Ava Blitz

Ages: Adult

Length: 8 Weeks

Day: Tuesdays

Dates: Sept 9th to Oct 28 (9/9, 9/16, 9/23, 9/30, 10/7, 10/14, 10/21, 10/28)

Time: 10am-12pm

Cost: $180 Members; $200 Non Members ; 10% discount for Art League Members Location - Mary Wood Park House

Min/Max: 4/10