In this workshop, receive step-by-step instruction on how to create your very own handmade sketchbook from start to finish. We’ll explore the fundamentals of simple bookbinding techniques, guiding you through each stage of the process in a clear and approachable way. You’ll learn how to select and prepare materials, fold and assemble pages, and bind everything together into a beautiful, functional book. By the end of the session, you’ll leave with a one-of-a-kind sketchbook made by hand, along with the knowledge and confidence to continue making more on your own! CLASS LIMIT: 12 All materials are provided to make a 4” x 5” sketchbook/journal.Sign up in the link!

Local Event: Bookbinding Workshop at 7th Street Studios

Bucks County

Perkasie

Pennsylvania

Bookbinding Workshop at 7th Street Studios

In this workshop, receive step-by-step instruction on how to create your very own handmade sketchbook from start to finish....

Grow Perkasie

Botanical Painting Workshop on site at Grow Perkasie Garden Center! For All Skill Levels&nbsp;Instructor: Cassaundra Flor Join us for a 3-hour oil painting workshop at Grow Perkasie! We'll begin with a live demonstration covering techniques for approaching the beautiful plant life found throughout Grow's nursery. After the demo, you'll spend the remainder of the workshop painting from observation among the flowers, trees, and gardens at your own pace. A basic understanding of oil painting is recommended. Beginner to advanced oil painters are welcome! CLASS LIMIT: 12 Cassie's recommended oil paint palette is: Ivory Black, Titanium White, Cadmium Red, Burnt Sienna, Yellow Ochre, Cadmium Yellow, Viridian Green, Olive Green, Ultramarine Blue, Alizarin Crimson, and Raw Umber. Please bring all brushes, palette, solvents, rags, etc needed for oil painting on site. Bringing a portable easel is recommended. Instructor will supply a panel to paint on. PLEASE NOTE: This workshop meets on-site at Grow Perkasie, located at 401 East Callowhill Street, Perkasie, PA 18944. Rain date is Saturday, Sept 5 from 9am–12pm. Based on weather conditions 12–24 hours before workshop, instructor will contact participants if workshop is moved to rain date.Sign up in the link!

Local Event: Botanical Painting at Grow Perkasie

Botanical Painting at Grow Perkasie

Botanical Painting Workshop on site at Grow Perkasie Garden Center!   For All Skill Levels Instructor: Cassaundra Flor Join us...

In this course, we will be covering portraiture and figure drawing techniques. See below for model fee details. This includes accurately measuring proportions, creating form through light and shadow, and how to draw features. Working from images, plaster casts, and live models, we will build our techniques to create accurate drawings. Topics will range from light/shadow, gesture, proportion, features, getting a likeness, etc. CLASS LIMIT: 12 Sign up in the link!

Local Event: Portrait & Figure Drawing at 7th Street Studios 

Portrait & Figure Drawing at 7th Street Studios 

In this course, we will be covering portraiture and figure drawing techniques. See below for model fee details. This includes...

In this course, we will cover drawing techniques including how to translate observations into accurate drawings, blocking in, value, and composition. Working primarily from observation, we will cover a variety of drawing techniques to master measuring and creating form through light and shadow. Class may be repeated for further development of skills. Topics may include mark-making, portrait techniques, positive/negative shape exercises, value, composition, experimentation with materials, landscape, perspective, etc. Basics will always be covered in this class, other topics will be in rotation. CLASS LIMIT: 12

Local Event: Drawing Foundations at 7th Street Studios 

Drawing Foundations at 7th Street Studios 

In this course, we will cover drawing techniques including how to translate observations into accurate drawings, blocking in,...

Discover the exciting world of printmaking in this beginner-friendly course! Printmaking is the process of creating an image from a carved, textured, or inked matrix that can be used to produce multiple prints. Throughout this class, you'll explore a variety of techniques, including linocut, collograph, monotype, and more. Students will learn the fundamentals of each process while experimenting with texture, composition, carving, inking, and printing. Whether you're completely new to printmaking or looking to expand your artistic skills, this course provides a fun and supportive introduction to this versatile art form. CLASS LIMIT: 12Sign up in the link!

Local Event: Intro to Printmaking at 7th Street Studios

Intro to Printmaking at 7th Street Studios

Discover the exciting world of printmaking in this beginner-friendly course! Printmaking is the process of creating an image...

In this course, we will cover oil painting techniques including color mixing, paint application, and how to paint from observation. Students will learn how to translate what they observe into colorful paintings. Color mixing, measuring, blocking in color, atmospheric perspective, and form will all be explored in this course. Students will become confident in painting skills and learn creative paint applications. Weather permitting, experience at least one class painting the landscape outdoors. This class can be repeated for further development of skills. CLASS LIMIT: 12Sign up in the link!

Local Event: Oil Painting Foundation at 7th Street Studios

Oil Painting Foundation at 7th Street Studios

In this course, we will cover oil painting techniques including color mixing, paint application, and how to paint from...

Cassie Flor

Bucks

Montgomery County

Justin Heinze

Philadelphia Metropolitan Area

Montgomeryville-Lansdale

Jeff Werner

Doylestown

Perkiomen Valley

Lehigh County

Upper Saucon

Dino Ciliberti

Hatboro-Horsham

Lower Gwynedd-Ambler-Whitpain

Northampton County

Hellertown-Lower Saucon

Emmaus

Warminster

Limerick-Royersford-Spring City

Kiddie Academy of Quakertown will host Hero Play Day on Sunday, Aug. 9 at 10 a.m. for infants to 12-year-olds. Families are invited to attend this free community event designed to help children recognize and celebrate their personal heroes.
The new hands-on event will be an opportunity for children to dress up as their favorite superhero and participate in “training” stations set up around the Academy, including obstacle courses, strength tests and kindness missions.
Refreshments will be provided. To register, visit <a href="https://kiddieacademy.com/academies/event/hero-play-day/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">http://kiddieacademy.com/academies/event/hero-play-day/</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;
 WHAT: Kiddie Academy Hero Play Day WHEN: Sunday, Aug. 9 from 10 a.m. -noon. WHERE: 1200 Am Drive, Quakertown, PA 18951

Local Event: Hero Play Day at Kiddie Academy of Quakertown

Quakertown

Hero Play Day at Kiddie Academy of Quakertown

Kiddie Academy of Quakertown will host Hero Play Day on Sunday, Aug. 9 at 10 a.m. for infants to 12-year-olds. Families are...

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