Summer Session 2008
June 16 - August 23

Whether you're a beginner or a professional artist, you'll be sure to find a class that meets your needs at the Art Center this summer.  Download the summer brochure, or visit our website to find a class or workshop for you. 

Today is the last day for Member Priority Registration!

Open Registration: Begins May 8

Early Registration Discount: Through May 14

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Exhibitions & Special Events

 
Main Line Collects Philadelphia
May 13 - June 10
Opening reception: Thurs., May 15, 5 - 7 pm - please RSVP by today - 610.525.0272.
Mary Anne Dutt Justice, Curator
Local collectors have long recognized the talents of artists who have lived and worked in Philadelphia's vibrant art community. Anchored by the excellence of its academic institutions, many fine artists have flourished here. This exhibition, a selection of distinctive choices from Main Line private collections, focuses on works created since 1950 by Philadelphia artists.

Main Line Collects Philadelphia Panel Discussion
Philadelphia, A City of Hospitality for Artists?
Moderator: Doug Schaller, Locks Gallery
Tuesday, May 20, 7:30 pm     FREE

How hospitable is Philadelphia to artists? A panel of well-known artists will discuss what brought them to the region, what keeps them here and what the future may be for Philadelphia artists.
 

Children’s Art Festival – “Going Green”

Saturday, June 7, 10 am - 3 pm
Join us as we “Go Green” to celebrate nature and the environment.  Art projects and entertainment take place throughout the day in our beautiful garden – the perfect inspiration for fun and exciting projects.  Rain or shine, come for a fun-filled and FREE day of creativity and excitement. Sponsored by PECO and Target.

Volunteers Needed:

Community volunteers are essential to the success of this Festival!   Volunteers are needed to help with art projects, ticket sales and refreshment sales. Time commitments and responsibilities are flexible. Please contact Katlyn Groppi, Volunteer Coordinator, with any questions or to sign-up: kgroppi@mainlineart.org or 610.525.0272 x17. Download a Volunteer Enrollment Form.

Donations Needed:
- Paper towel & toilet paper tubes
- Water bottles (clean). No alcoholic containers of any kind
- 6-8" sticks as wide as your fingers from your backyard (in tied bundles)
- Doo-dads that might make an interesting creature (not to exceed 2")
 

Spring 2008 Workshops
Let the color and beauty of spring inspire you to create in these great workshops.  For prices and full descriptions, visit our Spring Workshops page. 

Monoprint Workshop          JUST ADDED!
Christine Stoughton
Sat., May 17, 10 am-3 pm
In this workshop, students will learn the beauty of monoprints using both hand and press printing techniques to create colorful and unique prints.

Color Landscape Photography
Rich Dunoff
Sat., May 17, 9 am-3 pm
& Sat., May 31, 10 am-1 pm
This workshop is for people who are passionate and interested in photography and receiving constructive criticism of their work. Students will shoot color slides or digital images. Explore ways to control color and light as well as composition.

Glass Bead Making
Patti Dougherty
Sat., May 17, 10 am-3 pm
Explore the basics of glass bead making using the lampworking torch and the “mandrel wound” technique.

Transfer Techniques
Andrea Snyder
Thurs., May 22 & 29, 1-4 pm
Transfer your favorite images onto paper while learning a variety of techniques to incorporate mixed media in your work.

En Plain Air at Chanticleer
Carol Kardon
Thurs., May 22 & Fri., May 23, 10 am-3 pm
Explore the basis principles of painting, drawing, design, values, color and edges within the exotic gardens of Chanticleer in Wayne.
     
Fused Glass Gems & Tiles
Carol Stirton-Broad
Thurs., May 22 & 29 (2 wks), 6:30-9:30 pm
Let’s melt some glass! Learn to fuse glass to create beautiful, one-of-a-kind gems to use in necklaces, earrings, pins or bracelets or create tiles to use in mosaics.

Family Workshop
Coming soon to a library near you...
Join Main Line Art Center this summer at your local library to ‘Catch the Reading Bug’ and create a nature-inspired masterpiece.  Keep an eye on our website for more information coming soon!

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Summer Camp & Teen Studio
June 9-August 22

Summer is right around the corner...don't forget to register for summer camp!  Main Line Art Center offers both full- and half-days in eight one- and two-week sessions for children over the age of 5, including teens.  Learn more about our unique programming on our Summer Camp page. 

Camp Q&A Night -- May 20, 6-8 pm
Have Questions about Camp? Join us for cookies, coffee and Q&As at Camp Night. Meet our camp director, teachers and view examples of some of the exciting projects campers will be making this year. 
 

Trips
Day trips and extended vacations designed to inspire and energize your creative side.  Visit our website for more information.

Dia Beacon & Storm King, NY
May 16 - 18

Spring Hills Farm, Dalton, PA
June 13 - 15

San Miguel de Allende, Mexico
June 18 - 26

Open Media Landscape Workshop at Sweetwater Farm
July 21 - 25

Lectures
Reserve your space with us (610.525.0272) to learn over lunch at these upcoming lectures.

Teaching Artist: Logan Reguera-Blanco
TODAY, Wed., May 7 from 12:30-1:30 pm, FREE

Philadelphia, A City of Hospitality for Artists?
Tuesday, May 20, 7:30 pm, FREE
 

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