Summer 2011 Workshops for Children and Teens

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Animal Families [CWSU-1] | Ms. Julieann Julia
9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Ages: 5 - 7
This class has reached its maximum enrollment, but we are accepting names for a waiting list.

This class allows each student to create a family of animal out of clay. They will also design and construct a home and landscape where their animals live. We will be using clay, paint, cardboard and found objects to complete this amazing family of animals.
Tuition: $150 for members, $165 for nonmembers. Lab Fees: $25.00 Ages: 5-7
This workshop is offered in Week 3: July 25th - July 29, 2011

Clay World (Ages 5-7) [CWSU-4] | Ms. Erin Broadhurst
9:30am - 12:00pm
Ages: 5 - 7
Only a few spaces remaining — register today!

Working with clay, students will learn how to use pinch, slab and coil techniques to build both containers and creatures.
Tuition: $150 for members, $165 for nonmembers. Lab Fee: $25.00 Age: 5-7
This workshop is offered in week 2: July 18th - July 22nd, 2011

Dream House (Ages 5-7) [CWSU-12] | Ms. Lauren Parker
9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Ages: 5 - 7

Students will look at work by architects and designers and design a ‘dream home’ with blueprints and inspiration boards. They build a model using boxes, wallpaper scraps and other building material.
Tuition: $150 for members, $165 for nonmembers. Lab Fee: $25.00 Ages: 5-7
This Class is offered in week 1: July 11th - July 15nd, 2011

Fun with Fiber [CWSU-17] | Ms. Nikki Virbitsky
9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Ages: 5 - 7

Use your hands to create finger puppets, stuffed animals, yarn paintings and much more. Students will create projects that mix fiber and fabric into fun projects in this hands-on workshop.
Tuition: $150 for members, $165 for nonmembers Lab Fee: $25.00 Ages: 5-7
This workshop is offered in week 2: July 18th - July 22nd, 2011

Toys Toys Toys [CWSU-27] | Ms. Nikki Virbitsky
9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Ages: 5 - 7
Only a few spaces remaining — register today!

Play, draw, and make your own toy! Repurpose broken toys into mini toy sculptures, make actions figures or figurines, and paint and draw from toy still-lifes. This workshop will crash together playing and art-making!
Tuition: $150 for members, $165 for nonmembers. Lab Fees: $25.00 Ages 5-7
This workshop is offered in Week 3: July 25th - July 29th, 2011

Wearable Art [CWSU-31] | Ms. Julieann Julia
9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Ages: 5 - 7

This class is a chance for students to create works of art that they can wear. Each student will make jewelry, bags and design t-shirts. They will be using a variety of materials including, but not limited to, fabric, fabric paint, clay and wire.
Tuition: $150 for members, $165 for nonmembers. Lab Fee: $25.00 Ages: 5-7
This Class is Offered in week 1: July 11th - July 15nd, 2011

Ceramics: Intro to the Wheel (Ages 14-18) [CWSU-2] | Ms. Jill Allen
9:30am - 12:00pm
Ages: 14 - 18

Prepare to get your hands dirty! In this class, students will use the pottery wheel to create vases, cups, containers and unique ceramic vessels. Students will learn about textures, slips, glazes and a variety of different decorating techniques. No previous experience necessary.
Tuition: $150 for Members, $165 for Nonbembers Lab Fee: $25.00 Ages 14-18
This Workshop is offered in week 2: July 18th - July 22nd, 2011

Darkroom Photography [CWSU-9] | Ms. Elyse Derosia
9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Ages: 14 - 18

In this class students will learn how to use their manual SLR film cameras, how to develop their own black-and-white film, and how to print images in the darkroom. Students will also become familiar with the work of many historic and contemporary photographers and be led in a group critique of their own work.
Tuition: $150 for members, $165 for nonmembers. Ages 14-18 Lab Fee: $25.00
This workshop is offered in week 2: July 18th - July 22nd, 2011

Darkroom Photography II [CWSU-8] | Ms. Elyse Derosia
9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Ages: 14 - 18

This class is for students who have experience in the darkroom and are looking for some monitored open studio time. An instructor will be available for critique and advice. Here is an opportunity to fine tune your printing skills, develop all the film you shot on vacation, and even work towards building a photography portfolio!
Tuition: $150 for members, $165 for nonmembers. Lab Fee: $25.00 Ages 14-18
This workshop is offered in Week 3: July 25th - July 28nd, 2011

Digital Street Photography [CWSU-11] | Ms. Elyse Derosia
9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Ages: 14 - 18
Only a few spaces remaining — register today!

Students will take their cameras to the streets of Philadelphia's colorful Italian Market, the lively South Street area, and the famous Magic Gardens and explore what the "decisive moment" means for them! Students will develop their photographic eye, and make images that tell stories while capturing their own point of view. Students will learn basic Photoshop Elements ® editing and manipulation of images and will finish class with a portfolio of five prints. Students must provide their own digital camera.
Tuition: $150 for members, $165 for nonmembers. Lab Fee: $25.00 Ages: 14-18
This Class is Offered in week 1: July 11th - July 15nd, 2011

Graphic Illustration [CWSU-18] | Mr. Thomas Leonard
9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Ages: 14 - 18

Improve your drawing and painting skills while learning new techniques in illustration and using color. Students will complete at least 2 individual works and 1 collaborative piece during the week.
Tuition: $150 for members, $165 for nonmembers. Lab Fee: $25.00 Ages: 14-18
This workshop is offered in Week 1: July 11th - July 15nd, 2011

Silkscreen T-shirt Design [CWSU-24] | Mrs. Marie Elcin
9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Ages: 14 - 18

Starting a rock band? Budding Fashion Designer? In this class kids will get to design and screenprint their own T-shirt design. Students will explore several techniques for blocking screens and will learn color-mixing, registration, and printing on fabric.
Tuition: $150 for members, $165 for nonmembers. Lab Fee: $25.00 Ages 14-18
This workshop is offered in Week 3: July 25th - July 28nd, 2011

Ceramics: Intro to the Wheel 11-13 [CWSU-3] | Ms. Jill Allen
9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Ages: 11 - 13
This class has reached its maximum enrollment, but we are accepting names for a waiting list.

Prepare to get your hands dirty! In this class, students will use the pottery wheel to create vases, cups, containers and unique ceramic vessels. Students will learn about textures, slips, glazes and a variety of different decorating techniques. No previous experience necessary.
Tuition: $150 for members, $165 for nonmembers. Lab Fee: $25.00 Ages 11-13
This workshop is offered in week 1: July 11th - July 15nd, 2011

Comic Books (Ages 11-13) [CWSU-6] | Ms. Lisa Berry Drago
9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Ages: 11 - 13

Superheroes, pirates, robots, far off places and daring adventuresÂ…anything can happen in the pages of a comic book! In this class, weÂ’ll explore the process of making comic books and graphic novels. WeÂ’ll work on character sketching, writing stories and dialogue, laying out pages and of course, creating cool cover designs. Students are encouraged to bring drawings, ideas, and examples of their favorite comics to the first class.
Tuition: $150 for members, $165 for nonmembers. Lab Fee: $25.00 Ages: 11-13
This Class is Offered in week 2: July 18th - July 22nd, 2011

Digital Drawing and Collage [CWSU-19] | Mr. Rocky Kev
9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Ages: 11 - 13

Explore the world of digital art! Students will create digital drawings, collages and graphics while learning basic Photoshop elements and composition. In this class you will be challenged to exercise your computer smarts in a new and creative way!
Tuition: $150 for members, $165 for nonmembers. Lab Fee: $25 Ages: 11-13
This workshop is offered in Week 3: July 25th - July 28nd, 2011

Pop Art [CWSU-20] | Ms. Elaine Erne
9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Ages: 11 - 13

This workshop focuses on the fun bright famous work of the PoP artists of the 20th century. Students will explore and create works in the style of Andy Warhol and Roy Lichtensein!
Tuition: $150 for members, $165 for nonmembers. Lab Fee: $25.00 Ages: 11-13
This workshop is offered in Week 3: July 25th - July 28nd, 2011

Printmaking (Ages 11-13) [CWSU-22] | Ms. Elaine Erne
9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Ages: 11 - 13

Young artists get a chance to make multiple copies of their works of art in printmaking. Students will explore the range of printing making techniques, stencil, monotype and collage as they learn how to translate shape, color and textures into a series of prints. Indoor and outdoor studies as well as a look into architectural history will provide the students with visual reference for their prints.
Tuition: $150 for members, $165 for nonmembers. Lab Fee: $25.00 Ages: 11-13
This workshop is offered in Week 1: July 11th - July 15nd, 2011

Silkscreen - T-shirt Design [CWSU-23] | Mrs. Marie Elcin
9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Ages: 11 - 13

Starting a rock band? Budding Fashion Designer? In this class kids will get to design and screenprint their own T-shirt design. Students will explore several techniques for blocking screens and will learn color-mixing, registration, and printing on fabric.
Tuition: $150 members, $165 nonmembers
Tuition: $150 for members, $165 for nonmembers. Lab Fee: $25.00 Ages: 11-13
This workshop is offered in week 2: July 18th - July 22nd, 2011

Clay World (Ages 8-10) [CWSU-5] | Ms. Erin Broadhurst
9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Ages: 8 - 10

Working with clay, students will learn how to use pinch, slab and coil techniques to build both containers and creatures.
Tuition: $150 for members, $165 for nonmembers.
Lab Fee: $25.00 Age: 8-10
This workshop is offered in Week 1: July 11th - July 15nd, 2011

Comic Books (Ages 8-10) [CWSU-7] | Ms. Lisa Berry Drago
9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Ages: 8 - 10
Only a few spaces remaining — register today!

Superheroes, pirates, robots, far off places and daring adventuresÂ…anything can happen in the pages of a comic book! In this class, weÂ’ll explore the process of making comic books and graphic novels. WeÂ’ll work on character sketching, writing stories and dialogue, laying out pages and of course, creating cool cover designs. Students are encouraged to bring drawings, ideas, and examples of their favorite comics to the first class.
Tuition: $150 for members, $165 for nonmembers. Lab Fee: $25.00 Ages: 8-10
This workshop is offered in Week 3: July 25th - July 28nd, 2011

Printmaking (Ages 8-10) [CWSU-21] | Ms. Elaine Erne
9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Ages: 8 - 10

Young artists get a chance to make multiple copies of their works of art in printmaking. Students will explore the range of printing making techniques, stencil, monotype and collage as they learn how to translate shape, color and textures into a series of prints. Indoor and outdoor studies as well as a look into architectural history will provide the students with visual reference for their prints.
Tuition: $150 for members, $165 for nonmembers. Lab Fee: $25.00 Ages: 11-13
This Class is offered in Week 2: July 18th - July 22nd, 2011

Softies- Stuffed Creatures [CWSU-25] | Mrs. Marie Elcin
9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Ages: 8 - 10

Make the creatures of your imagination come to life as your own soft sculpture creations! Children will design and create a variety of sewn and stuffed toys out of felt and fabric, and will be introduced to sewing by hand and machine with the help of their teacher.
Tuition: $150 - members, $165 nonmembers Lab Fee: $25.00 Ages: 8-10
This workshop is offered in week 1: July 11th - July 15nd, 2011

Stop Motion Animation [CWSU-26] | Mr. Tad Sare
9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Ages: 8 - 10

Ever wonder how your favorite cartoons are made? Take a week and learn the tricks to make your drawings and ideas come to life! Students will try their hand at making early animation toys, hand drawn animation, and stop motion animation. Explore ways of making art you never thought possible and take home a DVD of all your videos to show off to friends and family.
Tuition: $150 for members, $165 for nonmembers. Lab Fee: $25.00 Ages 8-10
This workshop is offered in Week 3: July 25th - July 28nd, 2011

Underwater Adventure [CWSU-28] | Ms. Julieann Julia
9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Ages: 8 - 10

Working with clay, students will learn how to use pinch, slab and coil techniques to build both containers and creatures.
Tuition: $150 for members, $165 for nonmembers. Lab Fee: $25.00 Ages: 8-10
This workshop is offered in week 2: July 18th - July 22nd, 2011

Visual Journal – PARENTS ONLY [CWSU-29] | Mrs. Zipora Shultz
9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Ages: Parent Workshops

Get creative along side your little one! Take our parents workshop, “Visual Journal” offered during the morning workshops in July only. This course explores the idea of the “journey,” incorporating observation, sense memory, and writing to create a visual diary or journal. Various media will be used (including drawing, collage, painting, digital photography, etc). We will also walk around the historic Fleisher neighborhood for inspiration and research. Tuition: $150.00 for members, $165.00 for non members Lab Fee: $25.00
* Any parent who continues for weeks #2 or #3 will build on previous weekÂ’s projects. This workshop is offered in Week 3: July 25th - July 28nd, 2011to parents of enrolled children and youth only.

Visual Journal – PARENTS ONLY [CWSU-30] | Mrs. Zipora Shultz
9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Ages: Parent Workshops

Get creative along side your little one! Take our parents workshop, “Visual Journal” offered during the morning workshops in July only. This course explores the idea of the “journey,” incorporating observation, sense memory, and writing to create a visual diary or journal. Various media will be used (including drawing, collage, painting, digital photography, etc). We will also walk around the historic Fleisher neighborhood for inspiration and research. *Note: Any parent who continues for weeks #2 or #3 will build on previous week’s projects.
Tuition: $150.00 for members, $165.00 for non members Lab Fee: $25.00
This Class is Offered in week 2: July 18th - July 22nd, 2011 to Parents of enrolled children and youth only.