Workshops and Open Studios for Adults

Workshops

Affordable, specialized workshops engage adult students with in-depth explorations, skill building and mastery of artistic techniques. Students are offered a wide range of opportunities to begin or advance their creative practice. Small class sizes allow for individualized attention from Fleisher’s esteemed faculty members.

Workshops, which require tuition, complement and enrich the basic foundation provided by tuition-free classes and offer increased studio time, smaller class sizes and in-depth study. Workshops are offered during both night and day times. Fleisher workshops fill quickly, so early registration is encouraged. Fleisher members receive a discount on tuition and are able to participate in the annual student exhibition.

Workshops are offered for adults year round. We offer three 10-week sessions and, during the summer, one 6-week session.

Tuition assistance is available if financial help is necessary to meet the expenses required to enroll in Fleisher’s adult workshops. Read more about tuition assistance. For inquiries about tuition assistance, contact Linda Fernandez at 215-922-3456 ext. 348 or lfernandez@fleisher.org

Open Studios

Open studio time at Fleisher is available for intermediate or advanced students who wish to work independently in a shared studio space.

Studio availability, costs and lab fees vary.

For new open studio students, an orientation is required prior to working on your own in the studio. Some additional fees may apply for orientation sessions. Current Fleisher students, knowledgeable of studio practice and Fleisher studio use policies, may request permission from Fleisher faculty to bypass orientation.

To inquire about open studio time, contact Linda Fernandez at 215-922-3456 ext. 348 or lfernandez@fleisher.org

Ceramic Tile and Mosaics [awsu-m-8] | Ms. Christianne Kapps
6:30 - 9:30 PM

Learn a traditional Pennsylvania style of tile and mosaic making from start to finish with a mosaic ready to hang on your wall at home. With the technique you learn here you will be able to create mosaics of any size even to be mounted directly onto interior or exterior walls. Bring to the first class: a drawing or photograph 11” x 17” that you will trace and make out of clay.
Tuition: $125(members), $145(nonmembers) Lab: $30

Drawing the Clothed Figure [awsu-m-20] | Mr. David Berger
6:30 - 9:30 PM

This course is ideal for students interested in the figure and portraiture. Through both short and long poses utilizing the clothed and/or costumed model this course addresses gesture, proportion and relation of figure to ground. Various mediums will be used and drawing techniques will be demonstrated. Tuition: $125(members), $145(nonmembers) Model Fee: $35

> Download the materials list [22K PDF]

Figure Sculpture: Introduction [awsu-m-25] | Mr. Christopher Smith
6:30 - 9:30 PM

This class will introduce students to creating sculpture from models. Students need to bring their own armatures, or buy them in Fleisher’s school store. No prior experience necessary
Tuition: $125(members), $145(nonmembers) Model Fee: $35 Lab Fee: $5

Film Photography: Introduction [awsu-m-] | Mr. Ahmed Salvador
6:30 - 9:30 PM

This class provides an introduction to using a manual 35mm camera. In addition to learning how to manipulate the camera's settings for greater control, students learn how to develop, print, and manipulate black-and-white images in a darkroom. No prior experience necessary. Class size limited to 14 students. Tuition: $145(members) $125(nonmembers)Lab fee: $40 for chemicals and equipment

Kiln Fired Glass [awsu-m-27] | Ms. Elaine Erne
6:30 - 9:30 PM

This workshop is an introduction to kiln-fired cast glass. Students will learn different techniques to create glass tiles, sculptures and vessels. Students will create molds to cast each piece; allowing them to explore the sculptural and functional sides of glass working. The class will cover the properties of glass such as, annealing, painting with glass powders, and using cold working equipment to refine finished pieces. Tuition: $125(members), $145(nonmembers) Lab Fee: $30 for firing


> Download the materials list [57K PDF]

Shibori Dyeing [awsu-m-40] | Mrs. Marie Elcin
6:30 - 9:30 PM

Experiment with the ancient art of Japanese Shibori for creating your own resist-dyed and patterned fabrics. Techniques will include bound, stitched, clamped, and wrapped resists on cotton or silk. Students will be encouraged to work on either a series of wearable clothing blanks or on fabric panels for a final quilting project.
Tuition: $125(members), $145(nonmembers) Lab Fee: $30 for materials

> Download the materials list [51K PDF]

Silkscreen: All Levels [awsu-m-43] | Mr. Bill Brookover
6:00 - 9:30 PM

This workshop is open to silkscreen artists of all levels of experience. For the beginner, the fundamentals of silkscreen printing are covered, including various screen stencils, block-outs, and color registration. Class size limited to 8 students.
Tuition: $125(members), $145(nonmembers) Lab Fee: $40

> Download the materials list [66K PDF]

Advanced Figure Sculpture [awsu-t-3] | Mr. Christopher Smith
6:30 - 9:30 PM

This course will give the advanced student a more comprehensive approach to modeling form. Students will learn to see and think with geometry when beginning a sculpture. Later, learn to bring the form out to the large planes and fronts all the while keeping the forms and modeling open until the final stages of completion. This course will teach the craft of modeling form using the human torso and head as subject matter. Tuition:$125(members), $145(nonmembers) Lab Fee: $5, Model Fee:$35

Basic Photoshop [awsu-t-7] | Ms. Sharon Gunther
6:30 - 9:30 PM

This course will teach you how to use Adobe Photoshop® for creative editing, interpreting your digital files, and making those beautiful prints you have been yearning to create. Students must know how to use their digital camera. Tuition: $125(Members), $145(Nonmembers) LAB FEE: $30

> Download the materials list [52K PDF]

Ceramics: Introduction [awsu-t-12] | Ms. Jill Allen
6:30 - 9:30 PM

Students will learn a variety of ceramic hand building techniques to create unique vessels and sculptural objects. We will use clay slabs, coils and pinching methods to build lidded containers, animals and more. This is a fun class and everyone is welcome. Tuition: $125(members), $145(nonmembers) Lab Fee: $30

Darkroom Open Studio with Monitor [awsu-o-14] | Ms. Nikki Virbitsky
6:30 - 9:30 PM

9 July through 16 August 2012:

Tuesdays, 6:30 - 9:30 PM
Thursdays, 6:30 - 9:30 PM

Photography Darkroom Open Studio is for experienced photographers who need time in the darkroom to develop film and print negatives. Participants must have technical proficiency, be capable of working independently, and have a valid Fleisher membership. First time open studio users must participate in an orientation.
Tuition: $100 for those previously approved for studio use, or $130 for new participants (includes orientation session).
Lab Fee: $50

Figure Drawing [awsu-t-23] | Mr. David Krevolin
6:30 - 9:30 PM

This class is an introduction to seeing the figure. Attendance is important, as each week we will focus on different aspects of drawing the figure: expressing movement, proportion, hands, feet, portrait, line quality, light and shadow, foreshortening, etc. Some prior drawing experience recommended.
TUITION:$125(members), $145(nonmembers) Model Fee: $35

> Download the materials list [75K PDF]

Life Painting [Awsu-t-28] | Mr. Al Gury
6:30 - 9:30 PM

We are going to look at the structure of the figure, in oil, and learn how to construct a figure. Come explore the process of figure painting from start to finish! Anatomy, color mixing and the painting process will be our focus.
Tuition: $125(members), $145(nonmembers) Model Fee: $35

> Download the materials list [73K PDF]

Monotype: The Painterly Print [awsu-t-30] | Ms. Kathryn McFadden
6:30 - 9:30 PM

This workshop will explore techniques used to create monoprints such as those employed by Gauguin, Rembrandt and Degas, as well as contemporary artists Mazur, Rosati, and Emin. These approaches include subtractive and additive imaging, using water-based and/or oil-based media. Examples include etching inks, oil sticks and oil paint, as well as Caran D’Ache, and watercolors. In addition to exploring value and color, approaches to texture will be taught. This course is good for students of all levels. No prior experience required. Tuition: $125(Members), $145(nonmembers) Lab Fee: $30

> Download the materials list [72K PDF]

Pastels and the Figure [awsu-t-35] | Mr. Bernard Collins
6:30 - 9:30 PM

Come explore soft pastels as you learn to render the model in full color. Some prior drawing experience required. Tuition: $125(members), $145(nonmembers),Model Fee: $35

> Download the materials list [60K PDF]

Silkscreen: Introduction [awsu-t-46] | Ms. Christine Blair
6:00 - 9:30 PM

The fundamentals of silkscreen printing are covered in this workshop that explores various screen stencils, block-outs, and color registration. Prior drawing experience recommended. Class size limited to 8 students Tuition: $125(members) $145(nonmembers), Lab Fee: $40

> Download the materials list [66K PDF]

Acrylic Painting [awsu-w-2] | Mr. Thomas Leonard
6:30 - 9:30 PM

This workshop focuses on the unique properties of acrylic paint. Through the use of still life, photo reference, and figure study, a methodical approach to constructing an acrylic painting is demonstrated. No painting background is necessary, but drawing experience is recommended. Class size limited to 14 students.
Tuition: $125(members), $145(nonmembers) Model Fee: $25

> Download the materials list [55K PDF]

Color Course [AWSU-w-13] | Mr. Al Gury
6:30 - 9:30 PM

Take a comprehensive look at the history of color in painting. Explore the variety of art palettes, investigate the ways they are used in various paintings, and develop an understanding of color mixing.
Tuition: $125(members), $145(nonmembers) Model Fee: $35

Create a Mural Print [Awsu-w-] | Mr. Ahmed Salvador
6:30 - 9:30 PM

In this darkroom photography class learn to print large scale black and white photos. Students will create several 3 ft x 5 ft prints ! Images will be developed using traditional printing methods and build upon basic knowledge of black-and-white photography. TUITION: $125 members, $145 nonmembers, Lab Fee: $45

Digital Photography: Introduction [AWSU-w-18] | Ms. Sharon Gunther
6:30 - 9:30 PM

This workshop introduces the beginning student to the many aspects of digital photography, including: understanding how your digital camera works, strategies for taking better photos, how to use Adobe Photoshop Elements® to make basic adjustments to images, how to get great prints, and more. The lab is equipped with PCs, but students are welcome to bring Mac or PC laptops. Class size limited to 12 students. Tuition: $125(members), $145(nonmembers) Lab Fee: $30

> Download the materials list [48K PDF]

Etching Introduction [AWSU-w-21] | Mr. Ron Ribant
6:30 PM- 9:30 PM

This course provides and introduction to etching, a family of printmaking methods in which marks are incised in a plate, ink is applied, and then transferred via pressure onto paper. Techniques will include hard and soft-ground etching, aquatint, drypoint, chine collé, and sugarlift. Prior drawing experience recommended.TUITION: $125(members), $145(nonmembers) Lab Fee: $35

Experiments with Self Portraiture [awsu-t-22] | Mrs. Marie Elcin
6:30 - 9:30 PM

Artists throughout history have used themselves as a cheap model to practice skills, but also as a rich subject for artistic exploration and a means for self-discovery. In this class students will explore a variety of ways to express the concept of self-portraiture and identity. Looking in a mirror will be a starting point, but we will also look through lenses of family, emotion, and experience to represent or symbolize the self. Previous drawing or painting experience is suggested, but this class is open to those willing to experiment in a range of media. This class is ideal for those searching for their artistic "voice". TUITION:$125(members), $145(nonmembers)

> Download the materials list [62K PDF]

Pronto Plates, The Instant Lithograph [awsu-w-38] | Ms. Elaine Erne
6:30 - 9:30 PM

Pronto, or Smart Plates, give the look of stone lithographic prints but without the grinding and etching. Draw images directly on the plate with any waterproof material or transfer photocopies for image-making. This is a really easy way to learn the lithographic process!
Tuition:$145(members), $125(nonmembers) Lab Fee: $30 materials

> Download the materials list [53K PDF]

Silkscreen: Intermediate to Advanced [AWSU-w-44] | Ms. Christine Blair
6:00 - 9:30 PM

This workshop is offered for experienced silkscreen printers who wish to work in an instructed studio environment. Students develop high quality editions on paper, fabric, or other media. Silkscreen experience required. Tuition: $125(members), $145(nonmembers) Lab Fee: $40

Still Life Painting [awsu-w-48] | Mr. David Berger
6:30 - 9:30 PM

Ideal for beginners as well as advanced students, this course explores the world of oil painting through the genre of still life. Under-painting, over-painting, composition and color mixing will be covered. Still life set ups will last 2-3 weeks affording students a longer amount of time to paint.
Tuition: $125(members), $145(nonmembers)

Abstract Painting [awsu-th-1] | Ms. Karen Baumeister
6:30 - 9:30 PM

This course welcomes painters of all levels from beginner to advanced. Warm up exercises to free the hand and mind will introduce an intuitive approach to painting. Students are encouraged to explore new ways to apply paint to a surface. Several paintings will be worked during each class with an emphasis on the use of paint as a form of self-expression. Abstract painters such as Jackson Pollock, Joan Mitchell, Helen Frankenthaler, Mark Rothko, and more will be introduced. One-on-one instruction as well as group lessons will allow for individual exploration. Group critiques and handouts are included. Class size limited to 15 students. Tuition:$125(members), $145(nonmembers)

> Download the materials list [82K PDF]

Basic Drawing [awsu-th-6] | Mr. Frederic Kaplan
6:30 - 9:30 PM

Students develop and improve observational and interpretive skills through simplification of form, study of perspective and of sight measuring, proportions, and chiaroscuro to be able to convincingly and dynamically depict what is observed using a range of dry media.
Tuition: $125(members), $145(nonmembers), Model Fee: $15

> Download the materials list [54K PDF]

Ceramics Open Studio [awsu-o-9] |
6:30 PM- 9:30 PM

Thursday 6:30PM - 9:30AM Ceramics Open Studio provides unlimited studio use during posted hours. Participants must have technical proficiency, be capable of working independently, and have a valid Fleisher membership. Tuition: $50
Lab Fee: $30 for firing and glazes. Studio orientation for first-time open studio students $50 First time open studio users must participate in an orientation to learn the processes and procedures related to studio space and studio equipment. This orientation will be held on the first class, Thursday, July 12th at 6:30PM. To schedule an orientation please contact Philip Asbury at (215) 922 -3456 or pasbury@fleisher.org.

Digital Photography: Intermediate [awsu-th-17] | Ms. Amber Johnston
6:30 - 9:30 PM

This class builds upon existing photography skills to enable students to master their manuel camera settings and compositional skills. Topics include contemporary art photography, portraiture, long exposure, digital restoration, image enhancement, and much more. We will take photo walks around the city and the Fleisher campus. General computer skills and familiarity with Photoshop Elements® or CS3-5® is recommended. Tuition: $125 (members), $145(nonmembers), Lab Fee: $30

> Download the materials list [48K PDF]

Figure Drawing: Open Studio with Monitor [awsu-th-24] | Mr. Michael Ajero
6:30 - 9:30 PM

This course is composed of 5 weeks of croquis drawings (quick studies, 30 seconds to 10 min. poses of the body) Participants must have a valid Fleisher membership. Tuition: $50 (members), Model fee: $35
.Studio access may be revoked at the discretion of the Fleisher Art Memorial.

Life Size Life Drawing [awsu-th-29] | Mr. David Krevolin
6:30 - 9:30 PM

"Life Size Life Drawing" will be for the ambitious artist who is looking to investigate the effectiveness and power of large scale work. The drawings will be executed on 6ft. lengths of paper and will be focusing on drawing the standing and up right figure. We will have 1wk, 2wk poses and 3wk poses. The emphasis will be placed on constructing the form and capturing the gesture. The scale change will allow the student to investigate anatomy, composition and design. Through practice and repetition one will begin to see the strengths and weaknesses of creating art on this large scale. Other topics discussed in class will be, initial massing in of drawing, mark making, exploring different media, visual clarity and editing. Tuition: $125 (members), $145 (nonmembers) Model Fee: $35, Lab Fee: $20 for paper

> Download the materials list [29K PDF]

Sculpture: Introduction [awsu-th-39] | Ms. Darla Jackson
6:30 - 9:30 PM

Explore a range of three-dimensional working methods, using clay to sculpt a variety of subject matter, starting with studies of organic and geometric forms and culminating in basic portrait sculpture. Each piece will be sculpted in clay and fired at the end of the semester. Class size limited to 14 students.Tuition: $125 (members), $145 (nonmembers) , Lab Fee: $10, Model Fee: $25

Silkscreen: Introduction [awsu-th-45] | Ms. Christine Blair
6:00 - 9:30 PM

The fundamentals of silkscreen printing are covered in this workshop that explores various screen stencils, block-outs, and color registration. Prior drawing experience recommended. Class size limited to 8 students Tuition: $125(members) $145(members), Lab Fee: $40

> Download the materials list [66K PDF]

Watercolor: Introduction [awsu-th-52] | Ms. Nancy Sophy
6:30 - 9:30 PM

From sketchbook studies to finished watercolors, this workshop introduces beginner students and those with some prior experience to watercolor techniques. Students explore the many aspects of watercolor through the use of still-life arrangements, landscape and personal imagery.
Tuition: $125(members), $145(nonmembers)

Printmaking Open Studio [awsu-o-] | monitor

Etching and Lithography Studios: Monday through Thursday 1:00- 4:00pm Thursday Evenings - 6:30 - 9:30pm This Open Studio provides experienced artists in lithography and etching unlimited studio use during posted hours. First time open studio users must participate in an orientation to learn the processes and procedures related to studio space and studio equipment. This orientation will be held on the first class. To schedule an orientation please contact Philip Asbury at (215) 922 -3456 or pasbury@fleisher.org.
Tuition: $100 for those previously approved; $150 new participants (includes orientation). Lab Fee: $50

Still Life Drawing : Open Studio [awsu-o-47] |
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

July 9 through August 16
Mondays - Thusdays - 1:00PM- 4:00pm Still Life Open Studio provides Drawing studio access during posted hours. Students will have access to Fleisher's prop closet for materials to build their still lives. Participants must have a valid Fleisher membership. Tuition: $40

Still Life Painting: Open Studio [awsu-o-49] | monitor
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

July 9 through August 16
Mondays - Thusdays - 1:00PM- 4:00pm Still Life Open Studio provides painting studio access during posted hours. Students will have access to Fleisher's prop closet for materials to build their still lives. Participants must have a valid Fleisher membership.Tuition: $60