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All events are open to the public and held at Fleisher Art Memorial (719 Catharine Street, Philadelphia, PA 19147) unless otherwise noted.

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  • jumpstART: Pinched and Coiled: Personal Cups

    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...

  • El Mercado Cultural

    El Mercado Cultural
    Cherry St. Pier 121 N. Columbus Blvd., Philadelphia

    El Mercado Cultural es una iniciativa de Fleisher enfocada en aportar recursos creativos y de marketing a nuevos comerciantes, dueños de restaurantes y vendedores de mercados de forma totalmente gratuita....

  • jumpstART: On the Potter’s Wheel: Planters

    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...

  • jumpstART: Jewelry: Charms

    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...

  • jumpstART: Knitting for Beginners

    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...

  • Stained Glass Window Hangings

    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...

  • Ages 5-11: Day Off Camp

    Day Off Camp

    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...

  • Lunchtime Yoga

    Lunchtime Yoga

    Join yoga instructor and Fleisher figure model Lindsey Gill in an all-levels, fun and energizing yoga flow every Friday from 12pm to 1pm in the Sanctuary!   Lindsey teaches in...

  • jumpstART: One of a Kind Screenprint

    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...

  • Ages 5-11: Day Off Camp

    Day Off Camp

    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...

  • Lunchtime Yoga

    Lunchtime Yoga

    Join yoga instructor and Fleisher figure model Lindsey Gill in an all-levels, fun and energizing yoga flow every Friday from 12pm to 1pm in the Sanctuary!   Lindsey teaches in...

  • Lunchtime Yoga

    Lunchtime Yoga

    Join yoga instructor and Fleisher figure model Lindsey Gill in an all-levels, fun and energizing yoga flow every Friday from 12pm to 1pm in the Sanctuary!   Lindsey teaches in...

  • jumpstART: Creating with Slabs

    Curious about ceramic slab building? This is your chance to try it out in a fun, fast-paced, instructor guided workshop. You’ll experience working with flat slabs of clay and learn...

  • MomMom Glaze Workshop

    Join South Philly Time Capsule’s Sue Liedke for a MomMom Glaze Workshop celebrating the spooky charm of vintage Halloween! Each participant will receive a bisque-fired ceramic ghost, cast from a...

  • Philadelphia Museum of Art – Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month

    Fleisher Art Memorial 719 Catharine St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Join the Philadelphia Museum of Art for a special evening with acclaimed artist Henry Bermudez, as he discusses the inspiration behind his vibrant reinterpretations of Van Gogh's iconic Sunflowers at...

  • jumpstART: On the Potter’s Wheel: Bowls

    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...

  • jumpstART: Jewelry: Rings

    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....

  • jumpstART: On the Potter’s Wheel: Bowls

    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...

  • Ages 5-11: Day Off Camp

    Day Off Camp

    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...

  • Lunchtime Yoga

    Lunchtime Yoga

    Join yoga instructor and Fleisher figure model Lindsey Gill in an all-levels, fun and energizing yoga flow every Friday from 12pm to 1pm in the Sanctuary!   Lindsey teaches in...

  • Party Girl Fakes: Halloween Workshop

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

  • Trick or Treat Totes

    Join us for a family-friendly spook-tacular time. Get ready for Halloween by screen printing a boo-tiful design on to your very own trick-or-treat tote! Use new and surprising materials to...

  • jumpstART: Knit Your Own Wall Art

    Have some knitting experience and looking for a fresh, creative challenge? In this workshop, you’ll explore new techniques while creating a textured wall hanging that features a visual image. It’s...

  • Craft Coven Convention at Fleisher

    Join us for Philadelphia’s first all-day educational makerspace for crafters and curious beginners, hosted by Cassie Jones of The Craft Coven. Explore Fleisher’s historic campus while enjoying a vibrant craft...

  • Registration for Adult Winter Term Opens

    Registration for our spring adult term tuition-bearing classes opens on Monday, October 20 at 8 am! Registration for tuition-free classes will begin on Monday, October 27 at 8am. The winter...

  • Annual Faculty Exhibition Closing Reception

    Fleisher Dene M. Louchheim Gallery 719 Catharine Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Closing Reception: Friday, October 24, 2025 You’ve seen and worked with them in Fleisher’s studios, now see their work firsthand in the Faculty Exhibition! Fleisher’s faculty members are among the...

  • jumpstART: Jewelry: Rings

    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....

  • jumpstART: Demystifying Figure Drawing

    Would you like to tackle figure drawing, but maybe it’s your first time, or you haven’t drawn in a while? Get your feet wet and learn some basic foundations of...

  • El Día de los Muertos

    El Día de los Muertos
    1 de noviembre de 2025
    Fecha alternativa por lluvia: 2 de noviembre de 2025
    De 2 a 9PM

    Day of the Dead
    November 1, 2025
    Rain date: November 2, 2025
    2-9PM

  • jumpstART: Jewelry: Bracelets

    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...

  • Ages 5-11: Day Off Camp

    Day Off Camp

    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...

  • jumpstART: Jewelry: Bracelets

    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...

  • Stained Glass Window Hangings

    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...

  • jumpstART: Jewelry: Charms

    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...

  • jumpstART: The Art of Papercutting

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    Papercutting is an ancient art form with original papercuts dating back to the 6th century in China. Since that time, artisans have used paper, scissors and knives to create objects...

  • jumpstART: One of a Kind Screenprint

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    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...

  • jumpstART: Alternative Printmaking

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    Join us for a hand-printing workshop and learn how to make your own prints on materials like paper and fabric. You'll explore techniques and processes that can easily be done...

  • jumpstART: Books as Jewelry

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    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.

  • jumpstART: The Art of Papercutting

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    Paper collage is all about cutting or tearing papers into various shapes and sizes for pasting and assembling. Either bring a photo to class you would like to transform into...

  • Queer Clay

    Join Queer Clay Philadelphia for a monthly experience like no other! Get your hands messy and make friends with other queers. This is a monthly all levels hand building workshop. Check us...

  • jumpstART: Mini Mosaics

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    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...

  • Holiday Photo Session

    Holiday Photo Session
    Fleisher Art Memorial 719 Catharine St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Join South Philly Time Capsules and Love Me Do Photography for a vintage-inspired holiday photo session benefiting Fleisher Art Memorial. Come solo or with your crew of family, friends, and yes, even your pets....

  • Papercutting: Winter Holiday Edition (one session)

    Papercutting is an ancient art dating back to the creation of paper during the 1st century in China. Since that time, artisans have used paper, scissors and knives to create...

  • Holiday Photo Session

    Holiday Photo Session

    Join South Philly Time Capsules and Love Me Do Photography for a vintage-inspired holiday photo session benefiting Fleisher Art Memorial. Come solo or with your crew of family, friends, and yes, even your pets....

  • Holiday Clay Date

    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. This seasonal...

  • MomMom Craft Night: Sparkle Balls

    MomMom Craft Night

    Join South Philly Time Capsule’s Sue Liedke for a MomMom Craft Night. Get into the festive spirit by creating your own glowing holiday sculpture using upcycled plastic cups! In this...

  • MomMom Craft Night: Sequin Ornaments

    MomMom Craft Night

    Join South Philly Time Capsule’s Sue Liedke for a MomMom Craft Night. Create dazzling ornaments with vintage style using sequins, ribbons, and straight pins. All materials are provided, no experience...

  • Chainmail Keychain

    Fleisher Art Memorial 719 Catharine St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    In this introductory workshop, students will learn to work with chainmail. Each person will learn the skills to use pliers and tools to link metal in creating your own chain...

  • HANDMADE 2025

    HANDMADE is an indoor juried craft market organized by Fleisher Art Memorial to promote local vendors and artists. Featuring a wide array of handmade and artisanal items, this annual market is...

  • Weaving in the New Year at Pendle Hill (five-day workshop)

    Pendle Hill 338 Plush Mill Rd, Wallingford, PA, United States

    Step into a mindful and creative experience learning how to weave in the New-Year with this multi day retreat experience at Pendle Hill led by Fleisher instructor Anna Bockrath. Participants will meet in the Pendle Hill studio to receive...

  • jumpstART: Sculpting Eyes

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

  • jumpstART: Step Into Watercolor

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    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....

  • jumpstART: Mini Mosaics

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    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...

  • Queer Makers: Zine Messaging

    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...

  • Summer Camp Registration Opens

    Fleisher Art Memorial 719 Catharine St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Fleisher offers camps for all different ages! Projects change throughout each week, so campers are welcome to jump-in for a handful of days or stay involved throughout the entire summer....

  • jumpstART: Sculpting Hands

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    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...

  • jumpstART: Design with Collage

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    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...

  • jumpstART: Seeing in Pastel

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    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...

  • Virtual Zoom Awards Ceremony for the Student Exhibition

    Fleisher Art Memorial 719 Catharine St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Students participating in the 127th Student Exhibition are invited to join us for a Virtual Awards Ceremony on Zoom on Friday, January 23, 2026, from 6–7:30 PM. This special online...

  • Rituals for Reclamation: An artist talk and reflection on the dinner ritual

    Fleisher Art Memorial 719 Catharine St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Join Leeway x Fleisher Visual Artist-in-Residence Candy Alexandra González @candy_alexandra1 on Sunday, January 25th from 1-2:30pm for the culminating event in the “Rituals for Reclamation” series, which was a multidisciplinary...

  • Closing Reception of the 127th Student Exhibition

    Fleisher Art Memorial 719 Catharine St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Join us for the Closing Reception of Fleisher Art Memorial’s 127th Student Exhibition. From 6–8 PM, gather in our gallery space to celebrate community, connect with our incredible students, and...

  • Handbuilding Clay Animals (one session)

    This workshop will introduce the basics of handbuilding through sculpting animals. Students will explore techniques such as pinch pots, coils, and solid building to shape animal forms, followed by adding...

  • Introduction to Floor Loom Weaving (one session)

    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,...

  • Print Love-In

    Fleisher Art Memorial 719 Catharine St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    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...

  • MomMom Craft Night: Love Deluxe

    MomMom Craft Night
    Fleisher Art Memorial 719 Catharine St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Express whatever sentiment you're feeling this season on an oversized heart inspired by vintage Valentine candy boxes. We'll be making XL decor, complete with ruffled trim, lace, ribbons, and cheeky...

  • Queer Makers: Secret Love Letters

    With love in the air this February, this Queer Makers workshop will include a lively powerpoint and discussion on the visual history of queer expressions of love. Then, participants will...

  • jumpstART: One of a Kind Screenprint

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    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...

  • President’s Day

    Fleisher Art Memorial 719 Catharine St, Philadelphia, PA, United States
  • Ages 5-11: Day Off Camp

    Day Off Camp

    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...

  • Ages 5-11: Day Off Camp

    Day Off Camp

    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...

  • Polaroid Transfers (one-day workshop)

    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...

  • jumpstART: Jewelry: Bracelets

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    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...

  • jumpstART: Walk in and Weave

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    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,...

  • jumpstART: Creating with Slabs

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    Curious about ceramic slab building? This is your chance to try it out in a fun, fast-paced, instructor guided workshop. You’ll experience working with flat slabs of clay and learn...

  • Summer Camp Open House

    Join us for a drop-in Summer Camp Open House at Fleisher! Families are welcome to make art, meet our staff, and learn about our exciting summer programs. Stop by anytime,...

  • jumpstART: Jewelry: Charms

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    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...

  • Artist Book Forms (one-day workshop)

    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,...

  • jumpstART: Electric Kiln Basics

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    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...

  • jumpstART: On the Potter’s Wheel

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

  • Stained Glass Window Hangings

    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...

  • jumpstART: Design with Collage

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    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...

  • jumpstART: Introduction to Screenprinting

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    Jump into screen printing with this fast-paced, hands-on workshop! Known for its immediacy, flexibility, and creative potential, screen printing is one of the most accessible and rewarding printmaking techniques—loved by...

  • MomMom Craft Night: Latch Hook

    MomMom Craft Night
    Fleisher Art Memorial 719 Catharine St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    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...

  • Ages 5-11: Day Off Camp

    Day Off Camp

    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...

  • Ages 5-11: Day Off Camp

    Day Off Camp

    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...