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Abington Art Center is a community center focused on music, drawing, painting, oil, ceramics, metals, sewing, embroidery, pottery, and jewelry classes. It is an outdoor free concert venue, with theater, dance, jazz, and live music on stage. You can buy gifts, crafts, bracelets, necklaces, and rings at the unique holiday fair.

NOTICE: PROOF OF VACCINATION WILL BE REQUIRED FOR SUMMER CLASSES

Summer 2023 | 6 Weeks
June 12 – July 22

Our Summer Session is 6 weeks. Please read the course descriptions carefully and use the portal below to register.

ALL CLASSES ARE IN-PERSON

Supplies

Please check the supply list for the class. Abington Art Center does not provide supplies for adult classes. If there is no supply list, your teacher will go over supplies on the first day of class.

QUESTIONS?

Call us: 215-887-4882 ext 100Email us: studioschool@abingtonartcenter.org

AAC MEMBER DISCOUNT

Members receive 10% off of all classes & workshops. If you are are current member, please use the email associated with your membership to login using the portal below.

If you became a member within the past few days, our system might not recognize your membership status.

If our system does not recognize you as a member or if you are unsure of your current membership status, give us a call at 215-887-4882

Registration Deadlines

Registration closes when a class fills or the day before the class begins.

CLASS POLICIES

Before signing up for an in-person class, please read our  Registration and Refund Policy Page

Age Restrictions – 16+

Students who are age 16 and older are eligible to register for adult classes. Ages 15 and younger must register for a YOUTH CLASS.

Painting

Acrylic Painting | Nick D’Angelo
Tuesdays 6:30pm – 9:30pm

June 13, 20, 27, July 11, 18, 25

Learn color theory and brushwork techniques that will help you paint beautiful, fluid images full of bright color. This is a class for students of all skill levels and abilities.

$200 Non-Member | $180 Member

Drawing

All Levels Figure Drawing | Norn Noszka
Thursdays 6:30pm – 9:30pm
June 15, 27, 29, July 6, 13, 20

$200 Non-Member | $180 Member

Intro to Drawing|  Aaron Weiner
Thursdays 6:30pm – 9:30pm
June 15, 27, 29, July 6, 13, 20

Drawing skills are essential in order to excel in any other 2- & 3- Dimensional media. Through the understanding of line, shape, form, space, light, and surface movement, Lets Draw will challenge artists of all levels and reinforce fundamentals on their creative journey.

$200 Non-Member | $180 Member

Ceramics

Throwing & Handbuilding | Linda Johnson
Tuesdays 1:00 – 4:00pm
June 13, 20, 27, July 11, 18, 25

For potters of all levels and abilities who want to perfect their skills in handbuilding or wheel throwing to create an array of ceramic pieces such as cups, bowls, or sculpture. Experiment with surface design in order to improve the quality of your work. By repeating the class, the more accomplished you will become at the craft.

Ceramic tools and clay are purchased separately.

$245 Non-Member | $220.50 Member

Wheel Throwing | Linda Johnson
Tuesdays 6:30pm – 9:30pm
June 13, 20, 27, July 11, 18, 25

Study the basics of wheel throwing and learn to make a variety of both decorative and functional mugs, cups, bowls, vases, and more. Utilize surface decoration techniques to enhance your creations. This course is open to the beginner on the potter’s wheel as well as the more experienced student.

Ceramic tools and clay are purchased separately.

$245 Non-Member | $220.50 Member


Wheel Throwing | Tyler Drey
Saturdays 9:30am – 12:30pm
June 17, 24, July 1, 8, 15, 22

Study the basics of wheel throwing and learn to make a variety of both decorative and functional mugs, cups, bowls, vases, and more. Utilize surface decoration techniques to enhance your creations. This course is open to the beginner on the potter’s wheel as well as the more experienced student.

Ceramic tools and clay are purchased separately.

$245 Non-Member | $220.50 Member

Ceramics Studio| Shannon Rose Moriarty
Thursdays 6:30pm – 9:30pm
June 15, 22, 29, July 6, 13, 20

Study the basics of wheel throwing and learn to make a variety of both decorative and functional mugs, cups, bowls, vases, and more. Utilize surface decoration techniques to enhance your creations. This course is open to the beginner on the potter’s wheel as well as the more experienced student.

Ceramic tools and clay are purchased separately.

$245 Non-Member | $220.50 Member


Wheel Throwing | Linda Johnson
Wednesdays 9:30am – 12:30pm
June 14, 21, 28, July 12, 19, 26

Study the basics of wheel throwing and learn to make a variety of both decorative and functional mugs, cups, bowls, vases, and more. Utilize surface decoration techniques to enhance your creations. This course is open to the beginner on the potter’s wheel as well as the more experienced student.

Ceramic tools and clay are purchased separately.

$245 Non-Member | $220.50 Member

Jewelry and Metals

All Levels Metalsmithing |  Martha Kent Martin
Thursdays 9:30am – 12:30pm
June 15, 22, 29, July 6, 13, 20

Materials: Non-ferrous base metals, basic hand tools and all other necessary consumable materials are included. Students are to supply precious metals (Silver and Gold), gemstones and specialty tools as needed.

$245 Non-Member | $220.50 Member

Intermediate Jewelry | Martha Kent Martin
Thursdays 1:00pm – 4:00pm
June 15, 22, 29, July 6, 13, 20

Refine your design and metalsmithing skills as you delve further into the metal craft medium. You will feel a sense of accomplishment as you advance your artwork to the next level. Permission from the instructor is required.

Materials: Non-ferrous base metals, basic hand tools and all other necessary consumable materials are included. Students are to supply precious metals (Silver and Gold), gemstones and specialty tools as needed.

 $245 Non-Member | $220.50 Member

jewelry

Ring Making | Mat Citrenbaum
Thursdays 6:30pm – 9:30pm
June 15, 22, 29, July 6, 13, 20

Join us for this unique opportunity to focus on the art of ringmaking. Students of all levels are welcome to explore metal through ring making techniques. Students will learn how to solder, set stones, heat metal, and more. Materials will be available for purchase on the first day of class. Students are to supply precious metals (Silver and Gold), gemstones and specialty tools as needed.

$245 Non-Member | $220.50 Member

Printmaking

Printmaking | Patricia Lima
Tuesdays 1:00pm – 4:00pm

June 13, 20, 27, July 11, 18, 25

Discover a variety of printmaking mediums which provide an introduction to the art of printmaking for the novice and a refresher for those with experience. The class is tailored to the students’ interests. In recent sessions, we explored monotype, linoleum reduction and various forms of collagraph. The format is small group and individualized instruction with ongoing demonstrations and informal critiques. The class environment is one of mutual support, camaraderie and fun! Join us in our spacious studio and experience printmaking on our state of the art Rembrandt etching press.

$200 Non-Member | $180 Member

Registration Portal

Returning Students

Log in with your email, choose a session, Add to Order, and select the person you wish to register before checking out or adding additional classes.

New Students

Click Login and create an account for yourself. If you are registering a child or someone else, click Add to Order, fill out the form with your registrants’s information under “Add New Registrant,” and click “Create Registrant.” Select the person you wish to register before checking out or adding additional classes.

Please Note: The Registration Portal shows all classes available currently at AAC, including Youth classes. If you do not see a description for a class on this webpage, it is most likely a YOUTH CLASS or SUMMER CAMP.