Variety of art experiences to give students the happy feelings of creative expression in a small

cohort of art friends. Skill and age level appropriate projects developing painting, drawing, mixed

media, ceramics, cutting, crafts, etc. Max 6 children, room for 1 parent at workstation.

Winter 5 classes plus 1 free during pandemic, Wednesdays 1-2 pm and/or Sundays at 1pm 

Spring 5 classes plus 1 free during pandemic, Wednesdays 1-2 pm and/or Sundays at 1pm 

Group 1: Pre-K & Kindergarten ages 3,4,5yr (ask about Parent and Me option)

Group 2: Primary grades ages 6,7,8yr

Join us in an enlightening discussion with other emerging artists and art

appreciators. Guest speakers will be scheduled to speak, demonstrate, and

showcase their specialty. A list of seminar topics will be posted on the website

with a minimum and maximum of attendees per speaker with registration

allowed up to 3 days before seminar. The first speaker in April will be Karl

Findeison, custom framer speaking on conservation framing, process of framing

art, answering your questions and offering tips. Bring a piece you are considering

preserving to share and discuss options. Invitations have been sent out to

painters, animal portrait artist, quilter, ceramicist, fiber artist, illustrator, art

therapist as we continue to expand our offerings. Send your suggestions.

$25 per seminar!

6:30-8:00PM every Thursday.

Register on our Registrations and Products page.

Need a break to pursue your creative self in a relaxing environment? Come join our

Wednesday evening Art Studio. Each week will have a different art theme.  For

example: Draw, Paint, Sculpt, Design using our materials, expertise, storage, and

workshop space. Steal time for yourself! Artist(s) will be available for instruction or

guidance as needed. Individualized project development, collaboration options,

resources to share. Work in a studio environment on your own creative idea and art

medium. Store your ongoing projects here and utilize our optional showcase.

This even is every Wednesday from 6-8PM

Need a creative outlet? A time for you to relax, sip coffee and let the artistic ideas  flow?

Reawaken the artist in you and join instructor Beth Valitski for a variety of art

experiences by interest:  ceramics*, painting, oil painting, pastels, drawing

techniques,  colored pencil portraits (guest artist)  and others by request.  Claywork has

been our favorite this year! Come make ceramics or sculpture and then switch off for a

satisfying morning of painting or drawing. Enjoy our small group discussions, work on

learning new techniques, experiment, and get the satisfaction of making a thing of

beauty with your own hands. Sign up for a 5 classes + 1 free class during the pandemic

for only $225.00 or sign-up on a week by week basis for $48 drop-in rate.

Ceramics* are clay pieces fired to a hard durable "bisque" then "glazed" with a powdered glass

paint which is fired again to create a hard, slick, waterproof, brilliant colored surface.

Every Saturday 10am-12PM

Register on our registration page!

This provides your kid(s) with the opportunity to attend exploratory classes, which focuses on Drawing and Painting in small groups. With all the art tools provided, this class will teach techniques, will build artistic literacy, and develop creative problem-solving skills.  

12:00PM-1:30PM

To Sign Up:

http://downingtownpa.myrec.com/info/activities/program_details.aspx?ProgramID=30357

Are your little ones starting to show an interest in arts? Well this class is a perfect way for them to express their interest, all while learning and developing common concepts, terms and techniques in a real studio setting. 

10:00AM - 11:15AM

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Need a break to pursue your creative self in a relaxing environment? Come join our Wednesday evening Art Studio 6-8 PM. Draw, Paint, Sculpt, Design using our materials, expertise, storage, and workshop space. Steal time for yourself! Artist(s) will be available for consultation or guidance as needed. Individualized project development, collaboration options, resources to share. Work in a studio environment on your own creative idea and art medium. Store your ongoing projects here and utilize our optional showcase. Additional studio time available daily.

To Sign Up:

Available on our registration page or:

http://downingtownpa.myrec.com/info/activities/program_details.aspx?ProgramID=30357

Ages 9-18, offered Wednesday,8/12, and Friday, 8/14.

Sign up at https://downingtownpa.myrec.com/info/activities/program_details.aspx?ProgramID=30357

Students (ages 5-11) will use a variety of materials in creating original art in 2-D & 3-D: Options for Collage/Assemblage, wind sculptures, clay, paper mache, weaving, wood sculptures, or papermaking by interest.  Bring us your interesting reusable materials and start collecting boxes now!

1:00PM-3:30PM each day

Sign up at: https://downingtownpa.myrec.com/info/activities/program_details.aspx?ProgramID=30357

Need a break to pursue your creative self in a relaxing environment? Come join our Wednesday evening Art Studio 6-8 PM. Draw, Paint, Sculpt, Design using our materials, expertise, storage, and workshop space. Steal time for yourself! Artist(s) will be available for consultation or guidance as needed. Individualized project development, collaboration options, resources to share. Work in a studio environment on your own creative idea and art medium. Store your ongoing projects here and utilize our optional showcase. Additional studio time available daily.

To Sign Up:

http://downingtownpa.myrec.com/info/activities/program_details.aspx?ProgramID=30357

Students will use a variety of materials: wood, clay, wire, paper, plastic, etc, to create 3-Dimensional artwork. They will have fun learning techniques of sculpture, terms, and styles. Works by famous artists will be studied. If you like to build things, come sculpt with us!  Our instructor is a teacher in the West Chester School District.

To Sign Up:

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Students with an interest in drawing and painting basics will learn various traditional methods of sketching, drawing, and rendering with an array of materials. They will review and explore basic painting techniques and color mixing. Work by famous artists will be studied and styles looked at. Students will work toward trying new techniques and practicing with previously learned methods.Come join the fun during this mid-summer combo camp! Rain or shine, some outside work on beautiful days!   Our instructor is a teacher in the West Chester School District.

To Sign Up:

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Elementary Age (8-12)

JUL 14 & 16:

Beginner hand sewing projects: Quilt Squares, Applique, Making stuffed "friends"

Jul 21 & 23:

Quilling projects and paper art

Jul 28 & 30:

Embellished Acrylic Paintings

Aug 4 & 6:

Clay Hand Building 

Aug 11 & 13:

  Fun Houses for Birds or Butterflies (or decor)

Students with an interest in drawing will learn various traditional methods of sketching, drawing, and rendering with an array of materials. Work by famous artists will be studied and styles looked at. Students will work toward trying new techniques and practicing with previously learned methods.Come join the fun during this mid-summer camp! Rain or shine, some outside work on beautiful days!  Our instructor is a teacher in the West Chester School District.

To Sign Up:

http://downingtownpa.myrec.com/info/activities/program_details.aspx?ProgramID=30357

Students will use a variety of paints and styles to create original paintings. Students are encouraged to try new techniques and experiment with materials. Basic color theories will be taught and students will have a wide range of experiences in painting methods.Please wear old clothes or bring an “art shirt.”

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