New Spring Classes for Adults and Kids with the North Penn Arts Alliance

This Spring the North Penn Arts Alliance will have two series of classes at two different venues. 

The First series of classes will be held at the William B.T. Trego Arts Center  which is located at 125 N. Main Street in North Wales, PA. The classes are listed below:

MONDAYS

ADVANCED WATERCOLOR

Instructor: Kass Morin Freeman

For 6 weeks from 12 noon – 2:30pm

Starting on Feb. 11, 2019 and ending on March 18, 2019             Cost: $125

Learn from a national, award winning artist advanced watercolor techniques. Bring an example of your work to the first class and together we will decide what techniques to explore.

MOSAICS WORKSHOP

Instructor: Alissa Blumenthal

For 2 weeks from 4:00pm to 6:00pm

Starting on February 25, 2019 and ending on March 4, 2019

Cost: $40. Plus materials fee $18

You will learn tile cutting techniques and mosaic application to create a beautiful, personalized photo frame. All necessary supplies will be provided but you may wish to add found objects or china to make more personal. Materials fee of $18 payable to instructor.

TUESDAYS

 BEGINNERS/ INTERMEDIATE WATERCOLOR

Instructor: Barbara Moss Buscher  

For 8 weeks from 1:00pm to 3:00pm

starting on February 12, 2019 to April 2, 2019

Cost: $125

Learn color theory and composition basics. Utilize your own photos, still life, and your imagination, to experiment with various painting techniques. Supplies to be discussed in first class. Bring notebook and pencil to class.

PEN & INK WORKSHOP

Instructor: Barbara Moss Buscher

For 4 weeks from 1:00pm to 3:00pm starting on May 7, 2019 and ending on May 28, 2019

Cost: $75

Learn about types of pens, papers and techniques to create your own masterpieces.

Supplies to be discussed in first class, bring notebook/sketch book and pencil to first class.

WEDNESDAYS

 CREATIVE WRITING: POETRY & PROSE for KIDS grades 5-8

Instructor: Sally Neiderhiser

For 4 weeks from March 6, 2019 to March 27, 2019 

OR

For 4 weeks from April 24, 2109 to May 8, 2019

All classes are from 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm

Cost: $75

Learn from a published poet, how to express yourself through different forms of poetry.

THURSDAYS

JEWELRY WORKSHOP  One Day Only

Instructor: Liz Steele Coats

February 7, 2019  1-3 pm

Cost: $27 plus $15 supply fee

Create beautiful cluster bead and silver wire earrings. Great for a gift for someone special or keep for yourself.

FREE COMMUNITY OUTREACH PROGRAMS

 WEDNESDAYS

 ART FOR CANCER SURVIVORS & CAREGIVERS

Instructor: Sally Neiderhiser

1:00 pm to 2:30 pm for both sessions.\

4 weeks: March 6-27    OR     4 weeks: April 24-May 8

This class offers a creative outlet to help express yourself and relieve the stress.

ART FOR ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNERS

Instructors: Cecilia Zisk

and Deb Celenza

Wednesdays

8 weeks

Feb. 6. – March 27

10 am – 11:30am

Learn English vocabulary related to art. Create your own works of art and communicate with each other in English.

You can access the full pdf with the registration form here.

If you want the registration form only.

Our second venue is the North Penn High School as we provide Art instruction for the Continuing Education Program of the North Penn School District.

Spring comes to life with art classes from the North Penn Arts Alliance with the

North Penn Continued Education Program

SATURDAY KIDS CLASSES

Cartooning – Ages 7-11

Instructor: Caroline Neisley, NPAA

8 weeks

Day/Time: Saturday, 9-10:30AM

Start Date:2/23/19

Fee: $123.00

Description: Learn about penciling, inking, materials, Manga & American character design,

action poses, storytelling, drawing & making comics.All levels welcome. Fee includes materials

Introduction to Drawing:

Ages 6-10

Instructor: Dan Fione, NPAA

4 weeks

Start Date:3/2/19

Day/Time: Saturday, 9AM – 10:30AM

Fee: $68.00

Description: This class will teach young artists basic drawing skills; line, tonal values, composition and basic perspective. Taught by a professional illustrator. Fee includes materials.

Intermediate Drawing:

Ages 10 & up

Instructor: Dan Fione, NPAA

4weeks

Start Date: 3/2/19

Day/Time: Saturday, 11AM-12:30PM

Fee: $68.00

Description: Students will continue learning drawing techniques; line, tonal value, composition, perspective and proportions from a professional illustrator.

Some previous drawing experience helpful but not required. Fee includes materials.

Oil/ Acrylics–Age 10-Adult

Instructor: William Letvenko, NPAA

10 weeks.

Start Date: 2/23/19

Time: 11AM-1PM

Fee: $129.00

Description: Beginning and skilled artists will learn basic oil painting techniques, color theory, composition and rules of perspective. Parents are required to attend the first class with school-aged children to get information regarding materials needed.  Fee includes one canvas board.

Registration for these classes can be done by visiting www.northpenncep.org

then click on Spring 2019 look for Just for Kids for our childrens courses and Arts & Crafts for adult courses.

Visit us at http://www.northpennarts.org

Or Call 215 393 9110

ADULT CLASSES

Adult Multi Media

Instructor: Barbara Moss Buscher, NPAA

Day / Time: Tuesday. 7 – 9 PM, 10 weeks.

Start Date: 3/5/19

Fee: $129.00

Description: Explore a variety of mediums & techniques, which may include pen & ink, printmaking, watercolor, drawing, alcohol inks, collage, fabric arts, and 3 dimensional projects to create original works of art. Learn about different styles, genres of art and various folk art techniques with each project. All skill levels welcome. A $40 materials fee will be payable to instructor on first night of class. Please bring pencil and notepaper to class.

Oil/ Acrylics–Age 15-Adult

Instructor: William Letvenko, NPAA

Day/Time: Tuesday 7-9pm, 10 Weeks

Start Date: 3/5/19

Fee: $129.00

Description: Beginning and skilled artists will learn basic oil painting techniques, color theory, composition and rules of perspective. Parents are required to attend the first class with school-aged children to get information regarding materials needed. Fee includes one canvas board.

Drawing Secrets

Instructor: Caroline Niesley, NPAA

Day/Time: Wednesday, 7-9PM, 8 weeks

Start Date: 3/6/19

Fee: $123.00

Description: Your drawing skills will improve as you learn atelier

methods: line, value, comparative measuring and composition.

Sketch from casts and figures. All skill levels from beginner to

advanced! Supply list first class. $10 model fee payable to instructor

at first class.

Intuitive Acrylic Painting Workshop -NEW

Instructor: Colleen Brand, NPAA

Day/Time: Monday, 7-9 PM, 5 weeks

Start Date: 4/1/19

Fee: $83.00 plus a $45.00 Supply fee. 

Description: Intuitive Painting is a liberating experience for all

skill levels. This workshop offers a variety of new techniques

and painting departures to energize your paintings and your life.

Using acrylic paints, experiment with layering colors, adding

texture, creating mark-making, and pouring paints. Paint pouring

is a form of abstract painting using fluid paints and allowing

gravity to move the paint without a preconceived notion of final

product. Explore a series of artistic exercises to support letting

go, connecting to intuition abstracting your work and letting go

of judging our work. Supply fee $45 payable to instructor first

class. Please register 1 week prior to first class to allow for ordering

supplies.

Registration for these classes can be done by visiting www.northpenncep.org

then click on Spring 2019 look for Arts & Crafts for adult courses and Just for Kids for our childrens

courses.

If you have any questions please call us at 215 393 9110

Visit us at http://www.northpennarts.org or email info@northpennarts.org