News

With the North Penn Arts Alliance

at 125 N. Main St., in North Wales.

Make Art Monday!

We come up with the project and provide the supplies, you bring the imagination. Cost for each Make Art Monday is $5.00 unless otherwise noted.

10/15 Masks                                  Just in time for Halloween or a costume party.

11/19 Luminaries                        Light up the holidays with Luminaries you can use for a center piece.

12/17 Paper Flowers                   Decorate the tree or the home with some handmade                                                                    flowers.

1/21/19 Victorian Valentines    Show someone you love with a handmade valentine.

Coordinators: Barbara Moss Buscher & Sally Neiderhiser

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Poetry Open Mic Nights

Bring your poems and join us for an evening of expression.

Poetry Open Mic Nights will be on the Third Thursday of each Month

Next Open Mic Date: December 20th 7-9pm

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FREE COMMUNITY OUTREACH PROGRAMS

 ART FOR ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNERS

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

This is currently running.

WEDNESDAYS for 8 weeks From September 19th – November 8th 10 am – 11:30am

Instructors: Cecilia Zisk & Deb Celenza

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ART FOR CANCER SURVIVORS & CAREGIVERS

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

WEDNESDAYS 8 weeks From October 3rd – November 21st 12:30-2:30pm

Instructor: Sally Neiderhiser

Additional Classes & Workshops

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Please note all class & workshop fees are listed as Cost: and payable to the North Penn Arts Alliance.

Any Supply or Material Fees listed are payable to the instructor.

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TUESDAYS

WATERCOLOR

Learn watercolor techniques from award winning artists. Supply list to be

discussed in class.

This class is currently running

8 weeks from September 18th – November 6th at 1:00pm to 3:00pm Cost: $120

Instructors: Eva Ramanuscas & Barbara Moss Buscher

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CALLIGRAPHY WORKSHOP FOR KIDS: Ages 10 &up

Learn the basics of calligraphy and cursive penmanship. Have fun with letters.

4 weeks from To be starting in January or February Cost: $79

Instructor: Rhonda Garland

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WEDNESDAYS

To be announced

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THURSDAYS

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JEWELRY/MOBILE WORKSHOPS

ONE SESSION on December 6th from 1-4 pm Cost: $27

Do you need a gift for a loved one or for yourself?

Well we are having a jewelry making class on Thursday, December 6th from 12:30 to 3:00 pm. Learn how to make your own Cluster Bead earring set. Your instructor Liz Coates will show you how to make your own earrings from scratch. The kit includes 2 sterling silver ear-wires, 2 pieces of base metal chain (11/2” in length), 50+ base metal headpins, 50+ beads, 2
fancy headpins, 2 large beads. Cost for the class is $27.00 (payable to NPAA) plus $15.00 (payable to the instructor) for the supplies.
The Class will be held at 125 N. Main St, North Wales. You can register via email or a phone call and bring the payments the day of the class.

The NPAA also offers exhibits, shows, and classes for children and adults through the North Penn School District’s Community Education program and at the Community Center at St. Luke’s Church located at 125 N. Main Street in North Wales.

So that we know what supplies to bring we require that you register by November 30th.

Instructor: Liz Steele Coats

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While many Pennsylvanians might not immediately recognize the names of artists Jim Victor and Marie Pelton, more than a half million admire their work — a nearly thousand pound sculpture made of butter — at the Pennsylvania Farm Show each year. The couple will be speaking about what it takes to churn out such a work, as well as other adventures they’ve had as internationally lauded food sculptors, as part of the North Penn Arts Alliance (NPAA) monthly meeting at the Lansdale Library on Wednesday, October 3, at 7 p.m.

The husband and wife team graduated from the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts. Jim attended 1963-68; Marie was there 1999-2003. Jim created his first food sculpture in the early 1980s when he was commissioned to do chocolate portraits of Mickey Rooney and Ann Miller as a promotion for their Broadway play, Sugar Babies. His first butter sculpture was completed for the Pennsylvania Farm Show in 1995. Marie began working with Jim in 2000 and have since traveled together throughout the U.S and abroad, creating various spectacles from food. Besides food sculpture, the two have done numerous commissions in bronze, steel, cast stone, and resin.

The October 3 presentation, which is free and open to the public, is part of the monthly speaker series hosted by the North Penn Arts Alliance at the Lansdale Library on the first Wednesday of the month. The NPAA also offers exhibits, shows, and classes for children and adults through the North Penn School District’s Community Education program and at the Community Center at St. Luke’s Church in North Wales.

Several of our classes are starting at 125 N. Main St., in North Wales this week along with Make Art Monday on September 17th and our First “Open Mic Poetry Night” on Thursday September 20th.  As for the classes, please check out 125 N. Main Street in North Wales. Click on the address to see the list and the registration form.

As for the Community Education Program Art Classes at the High School please visit Continuing Education Program of the North Penn School District. There you will find the classes for the Fall 2018 session under “Arts & Crafts” and “Just for Kids”.

Below is a summarized list of CEP Classes.

Fall CEP 2018

 

Meet the Instructor – Caroline Niesley

Caroline Niesley was born in Washington, DC and has been drawing since her mother first put a pencil in her hand.  Caroline received her BFA from Moore College of Art in 1980.  She learned traditional methods and is versatile using any dry or wet medium.  Philadelphia Magazine printed an editorial cartoon by Caroline while she was working there on a credited internship.  Her humorous homage to Hogarth was accepted in the prestigious Society of Illustrators Student Show back in 1980.  Caroline had a life long love of cartoons both printed and animated.  So she was delighted when asked if she could offer a cartooning class.

She continues to study commercial and fine art, attending the Illustration Master Class at Amherst and figure drawing with Juliette Aristides.  She attends demos and sits in when permitted to learn from highly skilled instructors.  Her favorite medium is the humble pencil but she has worked in just about every medium.  In her student years she often used pen and ink and watercolor wash.  She experimented with prisma color pencils as studies for oil paintings.  She enjoys painting with alkyd oils.  She has exhibited at Society of Illustrators, Moore College of Art, Villanova University, and Montgomery Co. Community College.  Caroline worked as a freelance illustrator.  Philadelphia Magazine, PA Stage Company and TV Guide published her work.  She had the privilege of creating works of sacred art.  On October 28, 2007  “NTRA. SRA. DEL SAGRADO CORAZON” her oil painting on banner was carried in procession by parishioners of Our Lady of the Sacred Heart, Hilltown, PA at the Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul in the Archdiocesan Hispanic Heritage Mass.   Her oil painting of The Risen Christ hangs in St. Stanislaus Chapel in Lansdale, Pa.  She also painted a 5’x10’ scenic backdrop for their crèche in 2013.  She enjoys writing, has published non-fiction and is working on an experimental graphic novel.

Caroline, is a member of the North Penn Art Alliance, lives in Lansdale and works as an instructor for North Penn School District’s Community Education Program teaching Cartooning and Portrait Drawing.

Several years ago at the January NPAA Meeting, Caroline shared the spotlight with Dan Fione and Ed Kane for “You Ink With A Pen, I Ink With A Brush” demonstrating traditional comic art inking with a sable brush.  June 2013 Caroline did a portrait demo for members and guests at NPAA with Ed Kane in costume. 

Caroline has had the privilege of teaching for North Penn Art Alliance for North Penn Community Education since fall of 2011.  She taught Pencil Portraits and Cartooning summer sessions.  Her Mini Comics class will be offered for the week of July 9th to the 12th.  Caroline took the Illustration Master Class at Amherst College in June of 2013, to update, network and learn from successful cartoonists, illustrators, editorial, fantasy artists and movie concept artists.  “Illustrations, cartoons and fine art have merged in our times of global Internet and many people are going the way of the tablet while others still use traditional methods.  I was glad to see talks and demos by a film concept designer who works on the Stars Wars films who still uses traditional methods,” Caroline said.

In Go Figure Grade Range: 3 – 8 July 16-19, 2018

Students will Draw figures in proportion using poseable action figures and toys. Great starter class for future cartoonists, illustrators, animators, and artists who want to draw people and animals that look real.

The Manga/Graphic Novel Camp Grade Range: 1 – 7 July 23-26, 2018     

is an introductory camp focusing on two wildly popular drawing styles for beginners and advanced artists.  Develop a story, draw your characters in their environment from pencil sketches to finished art. Inspiring art from these genres will be explored.

Caroline’s Mini Comics  for Grade Range: 2 – 7 July 9-12, 2018. In this camp you will write and draw your own mini comic. All skill levels welcome. Each child will receive one on one guidance. The finished comic books will be photocopied so you can share! Come in with a story idea and start penciling on day one. Day two you will ink. Day three you will finish the comic. Day four you will share your work with your fellow cartoonists!

Caroline demonstrates how cartoonists use traditional drawing skills to create fantasy characters who make us laugh at their antics and adventures.  Cartooning is a life long learning journey, which starts with a desire to draw stories.  Caroline hopes these classes will give students the confidence to pursue art on their own.  As one child wrote her, “I have learned much since I’ve started your class.  It has inspired me so much that I will never stop cartooning ever!”  Caroline keeps this letter over her desk at home.  Her students inspire her.

Caroline brings a lot of energy, excitement and fun to her classes. To register for the classes, please go to http://www.northpenncep.org

 

Isaiah Zagar, was born in Philadelphia, grew up in Brooklyn and studied at the Pratt Institute in New York. After traveling the world and creating murals wherever he went, after a 3 year Peace Corps Service in Peru, Isaiah and his wife Julie settled back in Philadelphia in the 1960’s. During that time he was already trying to revive and beautify South Street,  this was done along with other artists,  and it became known as the “South Street Renaissance.” After the street was saved,  he created hundreds of public artworks over two decades through out the city.

In 1994, Zagar started working on the vacant lots located near his studio at 1020 South Street. He first constructed a massive fence to protect the area then spent years sculpting multi-layer walls out of found objects.

This wonderful art installation of Zagar’s personal nature was threatened when the company that owned the property decided to sell the land which would force the artwork to be dismantled.  Here the community rushed in to help support the artist. After 2 years of legal battle the outcome was the formation of the non-profit named after his work, Philadelphia Magic Garden.

Join us on Wednesday, June 6th at the Lansdale Public Library to learn more about this artistic gem when we will have a representative from the Philadelphia Magic Garden provide us with more information about Izaiah Zagar and his fabulous mosaic creations.

Meeting gets underway at 7:00 p.m.

 

 

For the weeks of July 9—12, July 16—19, and July 23—26 we are have a summer art camp at the North Penn High School.  Here is a list of the different art camps that we are holding.

Drawing I   

Grade 1-5, July 9-12, 2018

Grade 6-12, July 23-26, 2018

Enhance your creativity and drawing skills this summer. Fundamentals of drawing will be taught by a professional illustrator including light and shadow, perspective and composition. New subject matter (objects to draw) will be offered each year. All materials are included in the camp fee.

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North Penn Arts Alliance            Mo Tu We Th              09:00 AM – 12:00 PM     Fee: $117.00

 

Drawing II

Grades 1-5 July 16-19, 2018

This camp is for those who have completed Drawing I.

Fundamentals of drawing will continue as you incorporate pastels and pen/ink mediums to create still life and wildlife drawings.

All materials are included in the camp fee.

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North Penn Arts Alliance Mo Tu We Th 09:00 AM – 12:00 PM Fee: $117.00

 

Go Figure

Grade Range: 3 – 8 July 16-19, 2018

Draw figures in proportion using pose able action figures and toys. Great starter class for future cartoonists, illustrators, animators, and artists who want to draw people and animals that look real.

AR24U North Penn High School J6 Arts

North Penn Alliance Mo Tu We Th 09:00 AM – 12:00 PM Fee: $117.00

Manga/Graphic Novel Camp

July 23-26, 2018

This introductory camp focuses on two wildly popular drawing styles for beginners and advanced artists.  Develop a story, draw your characters in their environment from pencil sketches to finished art. Inspiring art from these genres will be explored.

AR34U North Penn High School J6 Arts Alliance Mo Tu We Th 09:00 AM – 12:00 PM Fee: $117.00

Mini Comics

Grade Range: 2 – 7 July 9-12, 2018

Write and draw your own mini comic. All skill levels welcome. Each child will receive one on one guidance. The finished comic books will be photocopied so you can share! Come in with a story idea and start penciling on day one. Day two you will ink. Day three you will finish the comic. Day four you will share your work with your fellow cartoonists!

AR26U.2 North Penn High School J6

North Penn Arts Alliance Mo Tu We Th 09:00 AM – 12:00 PM Fee: $117.00

Multimedia Art

Grade Range: 1 – 7

Projects A: July 9-12, 2018 and again July 23-26, 2018

Projects B: July 16-19, 2018

For Students Entering 1st grade through 7th grade.

Enrich your summer and experiment with a variety of art materials including different paints, printing ink, pencils, pastels, and more. New projects are offered each summer. Projects A will be offered the weeks of July 9 and July 23.  Projects B will be offered the week of July 16. Come and join us this summer.

Projects A First Week

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North Penn Arts Alliance Mo Tu We Th 09:00 AM – 12:00 PM Fee: $117.00

Projects B Second Week

AR10U.2 North Penn High School J18

North Penn Arts Alliance Mo Tu We Th 09:00 AM – 12:00 PM Fee: $117.00

Projects A Third Week

AR10U.3 North Penn High School J18

North Penn Arts Alliance Mo Tu We Th 09:00 AM – 12:00 PM Fee: $117.00

 

Here are step by step instructions to register:

www.northpenncep.org

 

 

 

 

April is happening with the North Penn Arts Alliance.

 

First we will be celebrating our 30th Anniversary with a Member’s Art Show at 125 N. Main St., North Wales. The show will open to the public on Friday, April 6th at 11:00 a.m and that evening we will have a reception for the Artists. The show will remain open until April 15th with hours from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm.  All proceeds go towards the mission of the North Penn Arts Alliance which is to “Encourage artists and art enthusiasts opportunities to create, learn, network, and grow in a supportive environment.” If you are interested in participating in this show, young and young at heart artists are encouraged to join us with your framed art on April 3rd, at 125 N. Main St., North Wales between the hours of 3:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. For additional information and how to submit a piece for the show please visit https://northpennarts.org/30th-anniversary-show-call-for-entries/

 

Then join us on April 4th at the Lansdale Library, at 301 Vine Street, Lansdale for a presentation on Art for Social Change by Theresa Brown Gold. Theresa BrownGold is the painter, writer, performance artist, and songwriter also known as Pussi Artist. She uses several art forms to start dialog around social issues such as healthcare, war, dying, immigration, and more. Her project is called Art As Social Inquiry. She paints large, expressionistic faces as a way to tell personal stories and connect the viewers to those stories…to real people Theresa has been using art to look at healthcare in the US since 2008. “I’ll be painting healthcare in this country until health policy is settled or I die, whichever comes first,” She says. Theresa sometimes uses her art to demonstrate in public spaces as a way of bringing awareness to an issue. She stood with her healthcare portraits in front of the US Supreme Court and Capitol buildings for 5 months in 2012. Theresa speaks about her work at conferences, churches, community centers, schools and civic groups. Her work has been featured in many interviews, publications and television programs .You can learn more about Theresa on her website, Art As Social Inquiry.

 

Once again we will come back to 125 N. Main St., North Wales for “Make Art Monday.” Found Object art, last year we used old manikin heads used in hair styling school. This year is anyone’s guess. What can be done with found objects and imagination when you gather with a group of other artists for two hours. The fun gets underway at 7:00 pm and ends at 9:00 pm.

 

 

 

Summary of Dates:

April 3 – Artists Drop off Art for 30th Anniversary Show. 125 N. Main St., North Wales

April 4 – Art for Social Change by Theresa Brown Gold – Lansdale Library 301 Vine St.

April 6 – Our 30th Anniversary  Show Opens to the Public at

125 N. Main St., North Wales

             11:00 to 5:00,  then the Artist’s Reception from 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

April 7 to April 15  30th Anniversary Show  125 N. Main St., North Wales

Each day from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

April 16 “Make Art Monday” 125 N. Main St., North Wales 7:00p.m. to 9:00p.m

For more information or questions, call us at 215 393 9110 or email us at

info@northpennarts.org.

Due to the snowstorm, the March 21st Monthly Meeting is Cancelled.

The Storm has put the STEAM out of this months meeting.
Join us in two weeks when on April 3rd we will have the Art Drop Off for our Anniversary Show and then on April 4th our monthly meeting will have Theresa Brown Gold talking about Art for Social Change.
Then on April 6th our 30th Anniversary Show opens to the public.
for information on our show visit,
https://northpennarts.org/30th-anniversary-show-call-for-entries/

On Monday March 19th at 7:00 p.m., the North Penn Arts Alliance will be meeting in our new location for Make Art Monday’s.  Our NEW location is 125 N. Main Street in North Wales. The board met in November and it was brought up as a possibility for use to us for “Make Art Monday’s” and our annual Show. Several board members toured the facility and the Board voted in the positive.

125 N. Main Street is also known as St. Luke’s UCC, however the building is also used by another non-profit and the Boy Scouts. We will have use of the two rooms that were built in the 1970’s and used as a community day care. We will also have use of the basement

kitchen area (no cooking available) and the portion used by the congregation for worship.  Parking and handicapped parking is behind the building and the lot can hold 25 cars.

What does this mean? It means it is the first step in a partnership with the North Wales Borough to have the North Penn Arts Alliance provide a community art center. After six months further negotiations will take place and determination as to what else the North Penn Arts Alliance can provide for the Community. It also means that we will need to up our game in the fundraising arena and we will need members to help seek and assist with writing of grants.  So join us on March 19th to see our New Make Art Monday venue.