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Location: philadelphia, pa
Date Posted: 04/23/2011
Theatre Fun
Wednesday April 27th
Lets have some fun while building our self confidence.
Students will never have stage fright again after this class.
Learn how to perform in front of an audience through the use of
theatre games, improvisation and scene work. There will be a
small presentation performed on the last day of class.
Wednesdays • Ages 5-7yrs •4:00-5:00pm•$50
Wednesdays • Ages 8-12yrs •5:00-6:00pm •$50
Class runs for 4 weeks

Advanced Drawing & Painting
Class starts May 4th
This class will focus on different painting and
Drawing techniques. Great class for portfolio building.
Group art critiques are given to practice observing and
Critiquing others works of art.
Wednesdays • 6:30-8:30pm • $70
Instructor: Jenna Wilchinsky

Super Hero Creation
Class starts May 10th
This is a fun and engaging class that serves
as an introduction to illustration. Artist will learn basic concepts
in drawing, painting, and collage to communicate visually.
Students will explore shading, color, composition and
creative problem solving. Weekly activities are designed to develop
expression and communication through imagery.
Project examples:
- Design or redesign a sports team logo.
- Create an illustration for either the Wicked
Witch, or the Big Bad Wolf.
- Create a robot using collage.
Children’s Class • Thursdays • 4:30-6:00 pm • $60
Instructor: Stephen Haigh

Stained Glass
Next class starts April 27th
Welcome to the Stained Glass Beginners Class.
Throughout the class you will learn the basics of stained glass techniques.
The class is being taught by Danielle McDonnell,
Co owner of DaniM Stained Glass (formerly Fishtown Stained Glass).
Teen-Adult Class • Wednesday • 6:30-8:30 pm • $100
All materials are included
Instructor: Danielle McDonnell

Creative Lettering Design
Class starts May 10th
Come discover the basics of design, color, and
lettering in a street art style infused class. Learn the
difference between graffiti as an art form and vandalism.
Students will engage in letter development,
basic color theory, and basic design to
create street art inspired masterpieces on
paper and canvas, using a wide range
of mediums and techniques.
Project examples:
- Design pattern and imagery inside shape of
hand that communicates something about you.
- Design a face using only letters
- Design your name in letters
- Exploring color theory, basic design and style
Teen Class • Thursdays • 6:00-7:30 pm • $70
Instructor: Stephen Haigh, Artist, Photographer and owner of the
PFF Mixed Martial Arts Academy in Fishtown – www.philafightfactory.com
See Stephen’s website: www.stephenhaigh.net

Mosaic Hands On
Class starts April 26th
In this class students will begin making mosaic works of art from day one. No prior
experience needed. Using various ceramic and glass tiles, broken dishes, mirror,
river rocks, ect. Students will take various objects and recycle them into great mosaic
works of art. Using boxes, mirrors, frames, earthen pots, furniture and more.
At the end of the course students should feel confident in creating their
own mosaic projects independently.
Ages Teen & Adult • Tuesdays 6:00-8:00pm• $90
All materials included.
Instructor: Kim Creighton

Crocheting
A Class will start when enrollment is met
During this class your will learn the basics of crocheting; single stitch,
double stitch, single and double shell and backstitching.
Ages Teen & Adult • Wednesdays • 12:00-2:00pm •$60
Instructor: Jean Leszczynski

Knitting
A Class will start when enrollment is met
Students will learn basic knitting techniques and advanced techniques.
They will be introduced to many different stitches. This class is designed for
people who want to socialize and knit at the same time.
Ages Teen & Adult Cost: $60 • Wednesdays 12:00-2:00pm • $60
Also Wednesdays • 6:00 - 8:00 pm • $60

Drawing & Painting
Class runs every Thursday
This class is one of our most popular with children and parents.
Class is ongoing with a different project each week!
Come when you can... Pay as you go...
Ages 6-13 • Thursdays • NEW TIME • 5:00-6:30pm • $15
Come when you can... pay as you go...
Family Discount is 20% off second child
Instructor: Deirdre Burns

Sculpture Crafts!
Class runs every Friday
Students will learn different fun techniques of sculpting
including clay and paper Mache. This is a great opportunity for
Children to express their creativity outside of the
plain paper and into a three-dimensional space.
This is a class meant for hand-on manipulation
of materials and understanding structure and composition.
Ages 5 - 12 • Fridays • 4:30-6:00pm • $15
Come when you can... pay as you go...
Family Discount is 20% off second child


Homebrew Class
Class starts May 11th
Join George Hummel, proprietor of Home Sweet Homebrew, award winning
Brewer and author of the recently released Complete Homebrew Beer Book
in an introduction to home beer making. From Grain to Glass, George takes
you through the process of making your own beer. Participants will learn
the basics of beginner and intermediate brewing, from fermentation
to bottling, and receive a share of the beer brewed.
*BONUS*
Also a signed copy of George Hummel’s NEW BOOK included in the class cost!
Class Schedule:
Must be 21+ to participate in this class
May11th 7:00 – 10:00 pm ( Brewing)
May 17th 7:00 – 8:30 pm (Transferring dry hop)
May 24th 7:00 – 8:30 pm (Bottling)
June 1st 7:00 – 8:00 pm (Tasting)


MUSIC CLASSES!

Violin Instruction
Classes Start May 18th
4 1 2 hour classes PLUS 1 hour group lesson (6:00-7:00pm) $90
4 1hour classes PLUS 1 hour group lesson (6:00-7:00pm) $170
Wednesdays
Instructor: Elizabeth Zook

Bass Guitar Workshop
Class starts when enrollment is met
Call now to register
Instructor: Chris Johnson

Beginner Guitar Workshop
Next Class Starts May 5th
Thursdays •5:00-6:00pm • $80
Instructor: Chris Johnson

Lets Make Noise
Starts May 16th
Ages 2-6 • Mondays • 4:00-5:00pm • $50
Instructor: Matt Haubenstein

Get Ready to Rock Your Socks Off with
Matt (Hobbo) Haubenstein
We are putting the FUN back into Fundamentals. In this private lesson you will
learn the basics of Guitar playing, theory and technique,
such as picking, scales and chords. Class is one on one instruction.
Ages 9 - 15 • Tuesdays • $20 per half hour • $40 per hour
Times available are: 4:00-4:30 pm & 6:30-7:30 pm
Instructor: Matt Haubenstein

Private Music Lessons
Call us now to sign up for
Guitar, Drums, Voice, Piano, Bass, Violin
Mondays Through Thursdays
$20 per half hour
$40 per hour
Instructor: Chris Johnson
Days and times available are:
Tuesdays Afternoons & 3:30-4:00 pm & 7:00-8:00 pm every other week
Wednesday afternoons & : 6:00-7:30
Thursday afternoons & 3:30-5:30 pm & 7:30-8:00 pm

ASK ABOUT OUR FAMILY CLASS DISCOUNTS!

Coming in June

Jigs and Flies
Make your own fishing tackle!
During this course you will create your own jigs and flies great for
fly fishing

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