Calendar of Events

Collage is a friendly and available way to learn about art making; simultaneously, it is a sophisticated mode of expression. In this workshop we will begin learning and experimenting with...

Fleisher will be closed on Thursday, July 4 in observance of Independence Day.

Explore and experiment with the immediacy of screenprinting and fabric collage to make your own composition. Participants will have the chance to play with the many effects that can be...

Join South Philly Time Capsule’s Sue Liedke for a mushroom-inspired MomMom Craft Night! Get inspired by classic 1970s Merry Mushroom ceramics before creating your very own mushroomy work of art....

Registration for our adult fall term tuition-free offerings opens on Monday, July 15 at 8 am! Fall term runs September 7–November 22. A valid Fleisher membership is required to register...

Dive into the gorgeous blues of indigo utilizing the traditional Japanese Shibori dyeing techniques. Create intricate patterns on cloth with an array of methods, like wrapping, binding, pleating, stitching, and...

Hey families, roll up your sleeves and join us for a Fleisher family workshop! Layer, tear, and combine a mix of 2-D materials to create your own work of art...

Join teaching artist Valeria Kremser and make two tiny blank books that you can turn into two necklaces or a pair of earrings! You'll also learn tips and tricks for...

Jewelry making got you curious? Here is your chance to get a taste of the craft with fun, instructor-guided exercises to design and create your very own bracelet. Get a...

Hey families, roll up your sleeves and join us for a Fleisher family workshop! Experiment with exciting techniques to create your one-of-a-kind designs that capture your unique swagger! Participants will...

Did you ever wish you’d learned to develop and print color film and photographs in the darkroom, but just never had the time? Are you experienced with color darkroom photography,...

oin Mallory Valvano of Party Girl Bake Club for a whimsical and creative fake cake decorating workshop! This session focuses on vintage piping techniques and cake decor using dyed plaster, glitter, and...

Art Making Storytime will offer a series of art-making workshops designed to celebrate the independence, imagination, and curiosity of young learners and their grown ups. Activities will focus on a...

Hey families, roll up your sleeves and join us for a Fleisher family workshop! Layer, tear, and combine a mix of 2-D materials to create your own work of art...

The deadline to apply for tuition assistance for an adult fall class is August 9! To ensure that Fleisher’s programs remain as affordable as possible, we offer tuition assistance each...

Art Making Storytime will offer a series of art-making workshops designed to celebrate the independence, imagination, and curiosity of young learners and their grown ups. Activities will focus on a...

Hey families, roll up your sleeves and join us for a Fleisher family workshop! Experiment with exciting techniques to create your one-of-a-kind designs that capture your unique swagger! Participants will...

On view August 19—September 13, 2024 Closing Reception: September 13, 2024   The Dene M. Louchheim Fellow: Hanna Vogel Hanna Vogel is an artist, writer, and teacher living and working in...

Fleisher will be closed on Monday, September 2 in observance of Labor Day.

Our fall 2024 adult term begins September 7 and runs through November 22. Explore classes and register here.

Join us to celebrate the 2024 Faculty Fellowship Exhibition featuring Hanna Vogel and Mark Dilks. The Dene M. Louchheim Fellow: Hanna Vogel Hanna Vogel is an artist, writer, and teacher living...

We invite you to enjoy and support our Philadelphia Latinx merchants as they sell their wares at Cherry Street Pier for a series of spring and summer markets presented in...

Adult classes will not be held on Saturday, October 12 in observance of Yom Kippur. The Young Artists Program (YAP) will meet as scheduled.

No classes on Monday, October 14.

Fleisher offers day off camps on some Philadelphia School District closings. Join us for a full day of art-filled fun in our studios! Projects will change for each one day...

froggyhaus presents a film screening of the 1976 horror classic Carrie. For the bullied, the shy, the quiet, the enraged, or the curious. If you haven’t seen this cinematic gem,...

Registration for adult winter term tuition-free classes and workshops opens on Monday, October 28 at 8am! Winter term runs January 4 through March 17. A valid Fleisher membership is required...

Create an iconic mid-century holiday craft using costume jewelry on velvet.

Fleisher offers day off camps on some Philadelphia School District closings. Join us for a full day of art-filled fun in our studios! Projects will change for each one day...

Create an iconic mid-century holiday craft using costume jewelry on velvet.

Give the Italian Stallion a break from fighting in the ring and discover what's beyond those art museum steps! If you join this 1.5-mile walking tour of Center City you'll...

Fleisher offers day off camps on some Philadelphia School District closings. Join us for a full day of art-filled fun in our studios! Projects will change for each one day...

Join us for this special opportunity to learn all about loom weaving at a variety of scales with artist Anna Bockrath! Participants will learn about a range of weaving materials,...

In this workshop, students will explore the art and craft of weaving using a rigid heddle backstrap loom. This workshop will guide participants through the process of hand carving their...

The deadline to apply for tuition assistance for a winter term class or workshop is December 6. To ensure that Fleisher’s programs remain as affordable as possible, we offer tuition...

Hey families, roll up your sleeves and join us for a Fleisher family workshop. Using slabs, create 2D works of art and learn a few basic ceramic techniques. Come with a project in mind or be inspired by seasonal motifs! No experience is needed and all supplies will be provided.

Join South Philly Time Capsules and Love Me Do Photography for a vintage-inspired New Year's Eve countdown photo session benefiting Fleisher Art Memorial. Come solo or with your crew of family, friends, and yes,...

This stained glass workshop will be for beginning and advanced students. Learner's will be encouraged to bring ideas for small two and three dimensional projects and pre-made designs can also...

Join South Philly Time Capsules and Love Me Do Photography for a vintage-inspired New Year's Eve countdown photo session benefiting Fleisher Art Memorial. Come solo or with your crew of family, friends, and yes,...

Join South Philly Time Capsules and Love Me Do Photography for a vintage-inspired New Year's Eve countdown photo session benefiting Fleisher Art Memorial. Come solo or with your crew of family, friends, and yes,...

Create an iconic mid-century holiday craft using costume jewelry on velvet.

Interested in drawing and painting portraits? This workshop is a perfect place to explore the first steps to drawing faces. Learn about the proportion of the human head, facial features,...

Want to start making art but don’t know where to begin? This fun and interactive workshop is a perfect place to embark on your creative journey. Using the rich medium...

Tune into the vivid and expressive medium of drawing with pastels. You'll learn the techniques and applications for working in this medium and have chance to create a drawing from...

Fall in love with mosaics and explore the rich and satisfying medium in this short hands-on workshop. You'll get tips on designing a mosaic piece, how to cut tiles and...

For 126 years, the Annual Adult Student Exhibition has celebrated the vibrant artwork created by Fleisher’s students. The exhibition provides students with the opportunity to show their work in a...

Did you ever wish you’d learned to develop and print black-and-white film and photographs in the darkroom, but just never had the time? Are you experienced with darkroom photography, but...

Did you ever wish you’d learned to develop and print color film and photographs in the darkroom, but just never had the time? Are you experienced with color darkroom photography,...

Valentine cards date back to the early 1800’s. Inspired by German folk art, these cards were designed with pin pricks or to look lacy. Over time the designs evolved to...

Join South Philly Time Capsule's Sue Liedke for a Valentine's Day edition of MomMom Craft Night. Take pictures with your sweetie in our photo booth, then frame your picture of love...

Love is in the air! People of all ages are invited to join us in our Works on Paper building (705 Christian Street) to make their own valentines while exploring...

Acclaimed film director Kelly Reichardt was described by the New Yorker in 2023 as “this country’s finest observer of ordinary grit.” Over three decades she has created an uncompromised body...

Explore and experiment with the immediacy of this one of a kind screenprinting technique. Printed images will be made using Caran D’Ache water-soluble crayons and soft graphite to create layers...

Please note that there WILL NOT be a FAM Artmaking session offered on Saturday, February 15. We invite you to join us for the launch of Casey’s Cases by Kay...

Join Kay Healy, a beloved member of the Fleisher community who is both a Wind Challenge artist and a member of Fleisher's faculty, as she launches her children's book! Kay will be reading from the series opener of Casey's Cases: https://www.kayhealy.com/caseys-cases

No classes on Monday, October 14.

Fleisher offers day off camps on some Philadelphia School District closings. Join us for a full day of art-filled fun in our studios! Projects will change for each one day...

This workshop will focus on creating life-like human hands in clay. Students will gain an understanding of proportions, anatomy, and modeling techniques based on observation/research. The workshop will offer demonstrations...

Acclaimed film director Kelly Reichardt was described by the New Yorker in 2023 as “this country’s finest observer of ordinary grit.” Over three decades she has created an uncompromised body...

Come discover the popular medium of watercolor painting. Explore the materials and basic techniques through instructor-guided exercises and demonstrations. You will be working from a live model and exploring portraiture....

This workshop will focus on creating life-like human feet in clay. Students will gain an understanding of proportions, anatomy, and modeling techniques based on observation/research. The workshop will offer demonstrations...

Acclaimed film director Kelly Reichardt was described by the New Yorker in 2023 as “this country’s finest observer of ordinary grit.” Over three decades she has created an uncompromised body...

Jewelry making got you curious? Here is your chance to get a taste of the craft with fun, instructor guided exercises to design and create your very own bracelet. Get...

Acclaimed film director Kelly Reichardt was described by the New Yorker in 2023 as “this country’s finest observer of ordinary grit.” Over three decades she has created an uncompromised body...

Jewelry making got you curious? Here is your chance to get a taste of the craft with fun, instructor guided exercises to design and create your very own charms. Get...

Come learn some playful book structures in this fun one-day workshop. We will be looking at books as artworks themselves. We will cover the basic hand skills of cutting, folding,...

Interested in learning more about electric kilns? Join teaching artist Zach Ozma for a behind-the-scenes tour of Fleisher's kiln room and an introduction to basic kiln topics. This workshop will...

Hey families, roll up your sleeves and join us for a Fleisher family workshop. Using slabs, create 2D works of art and learn a few basic techniques. Come with a...

Dive into the world of letterpress with our beginner-friendly workshop. Learn type setting and leave with a poetry line or haiku of your choice made by your own hands. No...

Fun, fast, and with a totally unique image quality, instant film is the perfect medium to get experimental with your photography. In this single day session, we’ll explore using a...

Explore and experiment with the immediacy of screenprinting and fabric collage to make your own composition. Participants will have the chance to paly with the many effects that can be...

Learn how to use traditional Japanese shibori techniques in combination with kitchen scraps to create beautiful, naturally dyed textiles. In this hands-on workshop, you’ll explore the art of resist dyeing...

Want to start making art but don’t know where to begin? This fun and interactive workshop is a perfect place to embark on your creative journey. Using the rich medium...

Join Mallory Valvano aka Party Girl Bake Club to learn about throwback piping and nostalgic cake decoration. Then decorate your own pre-baked mini cake to take home! No baking experience...

As World War II raged across Europe, expatriate members from the continent's film community made their way to Hollywood, creating a number of timeless and impassioned films inveighing against the...

Come discover treasures in Philadelphia’s special collections! You will get special behind-the-scenes tours of Philadelphia institutions, where you will see fine art prints and printed ephemera, not normally available to...

In this workshop we'll be looking at how queer artists have used portraiture as a vehicle for exploration and expression. Following this, we’ll be making our own expressive portraits, with...

As World War II raged across Europe, expatriate members from the continent's film community made their way to Hollywood, creating a number of timeless and impassioned films inveighing against the...

Explore the process of creating a portrait with expressive and versatile water-based mediums. Working from a live model, you will learn the basics of the anatomy of the skull, the proportions...

In this workshop we’ll be looking the use of art and visuals to further queer activism throughout the history of the LGBTQ rights movement. Then, students will have the opportunity...

Fall in love with mosaics and explore the rich and satisfying medium in this short hands-on workshop. You'll get tips on designing a mosaic piece, how to cut tiles and...

Faux Shrimp, Real Fun: A Retro Seafood Cocktail Workshop hosted by Party Girl Bake Club and South Philly Time Capsules Don your vintage cocktail apparel and join us for a...

The third annual printPHILLY! print fair will take place April 12 from 10am-4pm at the the Parkway Central Library at 1901 Vine Street. Fleisher Art Memorial will be participating, among...

In this workshop we'll be looking at how queer artists have used portraiture as a vehicle for exploration and expression. Following this, we’ll be making our own expressive portraits, with...

Fleisher offers day off camps on some Philadelphia School District closings. Join us for a full day of art-filled fun in our studios! Projects will change for each one day...

Fleisher offers day off camps on some Philadelphia School District closings. Join us for a full day of art-filled fun in our studios! Projects will change for each one day...

Fleisher offers day off camps on some Philadelphia School District closings. Join us for a full day of art-filled fun in our studios! Projects will change for each one day...

Fleisher offers day off camps on some Philadelphia School District closings. Join us for a full day of art-filled fun in our studios! Projects will change for each one day...

Fleisher offers day off camps on some Philadelphia School District closings. Join us for a full day of art-filled fun in our studios! Projects will change for each one day...

As World War II raged across Europe, expatriate members from the continent's film community made their way to Hollywood, creating a number of timeless and impassioned films inveighing against the...

Tap into your intuition and imagination and explore the world of abstract painting. Through instructor guided exercises you'll learn basic color mixing techniques, guides for formal composition, tips on paint...

In this Sew Cute! Plushie Workshop, we will be making a Color Block Bear from start to finish! You’ll embark on a fun and vibrant journey to create your very...

Explore and experiment with the immediacy of screenprinting and fabric collage to make your own composition. Participants will have the chance to paly with the many effects that can be...

As World War II raged across Europe, expatriate members from the continent's film community made their way to Hollywood, creating a number of timeless and impassioned films inveighing against the...

Come discover treasures in Philadelphia’s special collections! You will get special behind-the-scenes tours of Philadelphia institutions, where you will see fine art prints and printed ephemera, not normally available to...

Did you know that Fleisher has a color darkroom?! Come explore the disappearing art of Traditional Color Darkroom Photography. You'll get a brief introduction to the materials and techniques and...

Join South Philly Time Capsule's Sue Liedke for a night of vintage fiber arts celebrating our Philadelphia Phillies. At this event, you'll learn the basics of latch hooking - preparing...

Celebrate the mommoms in your life with a mushroom-inspired craft. Get inspired by classic 1970s Merry Mushroom ceramics before creating your very own mushroomy set of canisters with South Philly...

Join Mallory Valvano AKA Party Girl Bake Club, for a fun fake cake mirror decorating workshop! This session focuses on vintage piping techniques and cake decor. Using dyed plaster, glitter,...

Do you love tiny things? Are you charmed by carefully arranged collections? We'll go over the process and methods we use to create visually interesting "flatlays," and then you'll arrange...

Join us for a joyful celebration of our young artists at the opening of the Children and Youth Exhibition! Families are invited to view an inspiring display of work created...

Join us for a joyful celebration of our young artists at the opening of the Children and Youth Exhibition! Families are invited to view an inspiring display of work created...

Fleisher offers day off camps on some Philadelphia School District closings. Join us for a full day of art-filled fun in our studios! Projects will change for each one day...

This one day workshop will be an overview of Sound Art. Participants in the workshop will explore a range of listening techniques that will expand into a guided sound walk...

This one-day stained glass workshop is well suited for beginners and more advanced students looking to complete a modest-sized stained glass wall hanging. Projects will be limited to a selection...

Join South Philly Time Capsule's Sue Liedke for a night of vintage fiber arts celebrating our Philadelphia Phillies. At this event, you'll learn the basics of latch hooking - preparing...

Did you ever wish you’d learned to develop and print black-and-white film and photographs in the darkroom, but just never had the time? Are you experienced with darkroom photography, but...

Did you ever wish you’d learned to develop and print color film and photographs in the darkroom, but just never had the time? Are you experienced with color darkroom photography,...

Hey families, roll up your sleeves and join us for a Fleisher family workshop. Using slabs, create 2D works of art and learn a few basic techniques. Come with a...

Bring supplies you’d like to hand off, trade, or donate. There will be easels, canvases, frames, photography equipment, and stuff pulled from Fleisher basements!   Hosted by Fleisher Art Memorial...

In this highly energetic class, learn to abandon fears and truly embrace the experimentation of what water-based mediums can do. Together we will experiment with the mediums, materials, and techniques...

Join artist Justin Keller for a hand-printing workshop. Explore techniques and materials that can easily be done in a home studio environment.

Join artist Justin Keller for a drop-in collage workshop. Mess around and combine all sorts of materials including photographs, ephemera, and vintage magazines. All supplies are provided, and all ages...

This one-day stained glass workshop is well suited for beginners and more advanced students looking to complete a modest-sized stained glass wall hanging. Projects will be limited to a selection...

Discover a historic photographic printing technique that you can do in your own backyard! This workshop will provide you with a brief introduction to the cyanotype process, which was discovered...

Explore and experiment with the immediacy of this one of a kind screenprinting technique. Printed images will be made using Caran D’Ache water-soluble crayons and soft graphite to create layers...

Please join us for a special tour of Crescendo: How Art Makes Movements (1981–1999) with curator Joyce Chung. Crescendo: How Art Makes Movements (1981–1999) is a historical survey of multidisciplinary...

Celebrate the season by creating quintessential summer treats that will never melt: ice cream sundaes and banana splits. Using a variety of craft materials, realistic toppings, and a selection of...

The medium of film is particularly well-suited for examining intricacies of the human experience. In this class we'll screen four modern character studies and consider what their closely-observed details reveal...

Tune into the vivid and expressive medium of drawing with pastels. You'll learn the techniques and applications for working in this medium and have chance to create a drawing from...

Need a new teacup? Want to make a handmade gift for a friend or loved one? Join this fun, fast-paced, instructor guided workshop to learn some basic ceramic techniques and...

The medium of film is particularly well-suited for examining intricacies of the human experience. In this class we'll screen four modern character studies and consider what their closely-observed details reveal...

Come discover the popular medium of watercolor painting. Explore the materials and basic techniques through instructor-guided exercises and demonstrations. You will be working from a live model and exploring portraiture....

Experience the magic of summer camp here in South Philly! Join Fleisher and South Philly Time Capsule for a free outdoor film series celebrating the fun, friendship, and nostalgia of...

Curious about weaving? Join us for a hands-on, beginner-friendly workshop where you’ll learn the basics of loom weaving and create your own mini textile art. Whether you’re drawn to textures,...

Fall in love with mosaics and explore the rich and satisfying medium in this short hands-on workshop. You'll get tips on designing a mosaic piece, how to cut tiles and...

In this workshop we’ll be looking the use of art and visuals to further queer activism throughout the history of the LGBTQ rights movement. Then, students will have the opportunity...

Need a new teacup? Want to make a handmade gift for a friend or loved one? Join this fun, fast-paced, instructor guided workshop to learn some basic ceramic techniques and...

Want to create one-of-a-kind and (mostly) unpredictable darkroom prints with aesthetics anywhere from haunted forgotten media to sketched in charcoal to etched in stone? Tired printing of endless test strips...

Join artist Justin Keller for a hand-printing workshop. Explore techniques and materials that can easily be done in a home studio environment.

Join Mallory Valvano of Party Girl Bake Club at a hands-on cake decorating workshop in which you will decorate your very own pre-baked mini cake. Get ready to create your...

The medium of film is particularly well-suited for examining intricacies of the human experience. In this class we'll screen four modern character studies and consider what their closely-observed details reveal...

The medium of film is particularly well-suited for examining intricacies of the human experience. In this class we'll screen four modern character studies and consider what their closely-observed details reveal...

Need a new teacup? Want to make a handmade gift for a friend or loved one? Join this fun, fast-paced, instructor guided workshop to learn some basic ceramic techniques and...

This class merges meditative practices with intuitive art-making to foster mindfulness, self-discovery, and well-being. Through guided drawing exercises, meditation, breath work, intention setting, and body movement activities, participants will explore...

Deepen your experience of one or both watercolor and pastel painting, either on their own or in combination with each other. Each student will work individually with the instructor to...

Curious about wheel throwing? This is your chance to try it out in a fun, fast-paced, instructor guided workshop. You’ll experience throwing your planter on the wheel and learn some...

Did you ever wish you’d learned to develop and print black-and-white film and photographs in the darkroom, but just never had the time? Are you experienced with darkroom photography, but...

Jewelry making got you curious? Here is your chance to get a taste of the craft with fun, instructor guided exercises to design and create your very own ring set....

Jewelry making got you curious? Here is your chance to get a taste of the craft with fun, instructor guided exercises to design and create your very own bracelet. Get...

Did you ever wish you’d learned to develop and print color film and photographs in the darkroom, but just never had the time? Are you experienced with color darkroom photography,...

In this workshop we’ll be looking at how queer artists have used portraiture as a vehicle for exploration and expression. Following this, we’ll be making our own expressive portraits, with...

Join artist Justin Keller for a hand-printing workshop. Explore techniques and materials that can easily be done in a home studio environment.

Come make two tiny blank books that you can turn into two necklaces or a pair of earrings and learn some tricks for working small.

Experience the magic of summer camp here in South Philly! Join Fleisher and South Philly Time Capsule for a free outdoor film series celebrating the fun, friendship, and nostalgia of...

Experience the magic of summer camp here in South Philly! Join Fleisher and South Philly Time Capsule for a free outdoor film series celebrating the fun, friendship, and nostalgia of...

Celebrate Indonesian Independence Month with Gapura! Enjoy live music and dance, Warung Konsuler services, prize giveaways, and authentic Indonesian merchandise.

The American Western film has been enormously influential in shaping the nation's sense of identity and founding ideals. And like all myths, these stories have been retold and re-framed over...

The American Western film has been enormously influential in shaping the nation's sense of identity and founding ideals. And like all myths, these stories have been retold and re-framed over...

Need a new teacup? Want to make a handmade gift for a friend or loved one? Join this fun, fast-paced, instructor guided workshop to learn some basic ceramic techniques and...

Curious about wheel throwing? This is your chance to try it out in a fun, fast-paced, instructor guided workshop. You’ll experience throwing your planter on the wheel and learn some...

Jewelry making got you curious? Here is your chance to get a taste of the craft with fun, instructor guided exercises to design and create your very own charms. Get...

Ready to cast on? Learn the basics of knitting and start a simple project you’ll take home to finish at your own pace. Perfect for beginners—no experience needed, just curiosity...

This one-day stained glass workshop is well suited for beginners and more advanced students looking to complete a modest-sized stained glass wall hanging. Projects will be limited to a selection...

The American Western film has been enormously influential in shaping the nation's sense of identity and founding ideals. And like all myths, these stories have been retold and re-framed over...

No classes on Thursday, October 3.

Fleisher offers day off camps on some Philadelphia School District closings. Join us for a full day of art-filled fun in our studios! Projects will change for each one day...

Explore and experiment with the immediacy of this one of a kind screenprinting technique. Printed images will be made using Caran D’Ache water-soluble crayons and soft graphite to create layers...

The American Western film has been enormously influential in shaping the nation's sense of identity and founding ideals. And like all myths, these stories have been retold and re-framed over...

No classes on Thursday, October 3.

Fleisher offers day off camps on some Philadelphia School District closings. Join us for a full day of art-filled fun in our studios! Projects will change for each one day...