In 1898, Samuel S. Fleisher first extended his invitation for “the world to come and learn art” at the Graphic Sketch Club. Fleisher’s singular vision of high-quality and low-cost art instruction continues uninterrupted at Fleisher Art Memorial, where artists of all backgrounds share in the commonality of the creative experience while studying with a distinguished faculty of working artists.
Artists of all backgrounds share in the commonality of the creative experience at Fleisher while studying with a distinguished faculty of working visual artists.
Fleisher’s low-cost classes and workshops provide instruction and ways to experiment in numerous mediums. During the summer, some workshops meet consecutive days. Tuition assistance is available.
Immersives are organized during select times of the year. These advanced offerings are designed to provide artists more time in the studio than a typical class, creating space for artists to explore techniques and new ideas more deeply. Students have increased access to Fleisher studios and resources.
Fleisher’s tuition-free classes and workshops—offered in fall, winter, and spring terms—are an accessible avenue for high-quality art education. A current membership is required for all students enrolling in tuition-free classes.
Open studios for intermediate and advanced students are an opportunity to use the Fleisher facilities to help expand your body of artwork, without the cost of renting your own studio.
For students taking courses in a specific medium, there is also a drop-in option for those interested in taking advantage of open studio hours to work on their projects. The drop-in fee for students is $10; check in with the front desk for details.
Led by our renowned teaching artists, these inexpensive, single session workshops provide an introduction to our rich offerings. All materials are included in the tuition price.
Special Events feature one-day or shorter-term offerings related to special topics or seasonal celebrations.
Tours provide access to hidden treasures in some of Philadelphia’s special collections. Behind-the-scenes tours of Philadelphia institutions offer viewings of works not normally available to the public.
Create, have fun, and leave the work to us! Choose from a variety of projects or work with staff to design an experience facilitated by a professional teaching artist that suits the needs of your group.
Fall 2024 Term
September 7 – November 22
Monday, July 8: Registration for fall classes opens at 8 am
Monday, July 15: Registration for tuition-free fall classes opens at 8 am
Friday, August 9: Tuition assistance applications due
Friday, August 23: Tuition assistance payments due
INTERACTIVE FALL 2024 SCHEDULE
CLASS AND WORKSHOP LISTINGS ON PROCLASS
January 4 – March 17
Monday, October 21: Registration for winter classes opens at 8 am
Monday, October 28: Registration for tuition-free winter classes opens at 8 am
Friday, December 6: Tuition assistance applications due
Monday, December 16: Tuition assistance payments due
For most classes and workshops, Fleisher accepts registrations on a first-come, first-served basis, so early registration is recommended. Waiting lists are established once a class fills, and applicants will be contacted if spaces become available. The best way to register is online, but we are also able to process registrations over the phone (215-922-3456) or in-person at our front desk.
Students currently in 11th and 12th grades may be eligible for select Adult Education classes and workshops. To inquire about registration, students must email Fleisher’s Registrar at registration@fleisher.org and include the class(es) they wish to enroll in as well as a short explanation of why they are pursuing an Adult Education program. All minors enrolled in an Adult Education program must have a completed Student Profile before the start of class.
If you aren’t already, please consider becoming a Fleisher member! In addition to sustaining Fleisher’s mission, benefits of membership include a 10% discount on all tuition-based classes; and free general admission to the Philadelphia Museum of Art. A current Fleisher membership is required to register for tuition-free classes.
Visit Fleisher’s lobby at 719 Catharine Street during open hours to register in person at the front desk with our Visitor Services staff.
Unless you are applying for tuition assistance or enrolling in a payment plan, payment of all tuition and fees associated with a class are due in full at the time of registration. To find out the cost of a particular class, check out our course listings. Some of the costs associated with our programs and their uses include:
Varies depending on the length of the class and covers the salary of the instructor and administrative costs.
Vary depending on the class medium, and are used to cover demonstration materials, shared supplies, tools, equipment, and infrastructure costs.
Vary depending on whether and for how many sessions a figure model is employed and are used to cover the salary of the model.
Several of Fleisher’s core classes are offered as tuition-free offerings. While these courses are tuition-free, there may be studio or model fees associated with them. In order to participate in a tuition-free class, students must adhere to the following policies:
Be a current Fleisher member.
Attend the first two classes of each session. If you cannot attend either the first or second class, please contact Fleisher’s registrar at registration@fleisher.org in advance of the start of the term to hold your spot.
Registrations for tuition-free classes are limited to two per student per term. Free classes are designed to be introductory and should not be taken more than twice in succession.
Fleisher reserves the right to cancel any class or workshop due to insufficient enrollment or instructor availability. In the event that Fleisher cancels a class or workshop, registrants will receive full refunds for all related fees paid. Classes missed by individual students are not eligible for reimbursement. Fleisher cannot prorate courses for late registration, withdrawals or missed classes.
In the case that Fleisher must close due to inclement weather or emergency, an update will be posted on our website, and we will make every effort to inform affected students in a timely manner.
Fleisher is closed and adult classes are not in session on the following annual holidays:
Students who miss a tuition-bearing class for religious or cultural observance on days when class is in session are eligible to receive a drop-in open studio session. The open studio session must be in the same studio as the class (e.g., ceramics, jewelry, etc.). Please call or email our Visitor Services team to arrange a drop-in: 215-922-3456 ext. 300, info@fleisher.org.
For online classes, students should inform their instructor (or Fleisher staff) with at least 24 hours’ notice if they will miss class for religious or cultural observance so that the instructor can record the session and provide the student(s) with a link to the recording.
To withdraw or transfer to a different class, please submit a request in writing to registration@fleisher.org. Class transfers are available within the same term, depending on availability. There is no fee to transfer classes. Reimbursements, whether credits or refunds, are subject to the following schedule:
The following programs, which do not carry tuition costs, are non-refundable: adult tuition-free classes, JumpstART workshops, select Special Events, Tours, Family Workshops and Saturday Young Artists Program classes.
Membership contributions are tax-deductible and are non-refundable.
To ensure that Fleisher’s programs remain as affordable as possible, we offer tuition assistance each term so that everyone can join our creative community. Tuition assistance is available to anyone who needs it and no documentation is required.
Read more about Tuition Assistance here.
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