‘Art & Design Experience’ Offers Immersive Workshops

Bryn Mawr, PA – September 27, 2022 – Prospective students are invited to take part in the “Art & Design Experience,” a morning of hands-on workshops featuring the art & design majors at Harcum College. It will be held on Saturday, October 22, from 10 a.m. to 12 noon at the Art & Design Center, 270 S. Bryn Mawr Ave.

The event is open to anyone considering a degree program in an art or design field, who is age 16 years and up, including transfer students and adult students. Sessions will be taught by professional graphic artists and illustrators, fashion and interior designers. The experience also offers a chance to learn about new techniques, trends, and equipment.

Registrants can sign up for one of the following workshops:

Fashion Design & Merchandising: Shibori Scarf Dyeing

Learn the traditional art Japanese art of Shibori using indigo dyes and intricate wrapping and tying techniques to make a 15” x 60” gauze scarf. The indigo-dyed look has been taking over the runways this season, from MSGM to Louis Vuitton to Stella McCartney.

Graphic Design: Varied projects

Select from a variety of engaging graphic arts projects, which may include:

• Vinyl Graphics
• Personalized Pins
• Sketchbook Design
• Computer-based artwork

Interior Design: Creating a Vision Board

This workshop offers an imaginative session where you will create an Interior Design Vision Board. A vision board is a tool used to showcase a collage of images, fabric swatches, paint colors, wood samples, and other materials that tell a design story or convey inspiration for one. Your Vision Board will allow you to explore Interior Design ideas and communicate your own sense of taste and style, and overall feel for a room of your choice.

The fee for the Art & Design Experience is $10 and includes all the materials needed for selected projects. Register is required online at harcum.edu/adexperience.