"What's Good in My Neighborhood?"
Go from making maps and diagrams to creating a model building
designed to be a part of your own Main Street. As an urban planner
you will work with your classmates to think about what our city really
looks like and how you would like to change it. Present your conclusions to friends, family and fellow architects.
Action Art
Get moving in this high action camp! Learn about the body and design your own moveable action figure, balance a mobile like Alexander Calder and step into high gear to create Action Painting like Jackson Pollack.
Advanced Painting
Prerequisite: Intermediate painting class or equivalent experience. Working in oils or acrylics, this seminar class offers greater productivity through individual instruction. You’ll be encouraged to develop an artistic vocabulary and a personal style, anything from abstraction to non-objective super-realism. Tuition includes two sessions with a model. 30 minutes allocated for lunch.
Advanced Watercolor
Explore basic and alternative watercolor painting techniques, color theory, and composition. This advanced class will focus on improving technical skills, while developing a personal artistic style. Students will participate in discussions and critiques.
Analogue Synthesizer Workshop
This class offers an introduction to the equipment and principles that lie at the mysterious roots of Electronic Music. Using the classic Arp Odyssey and a complement of auxiliary equipment, students will gain a hands-on understanding of the voltage-controlled synthesizer and basic studio technique including filters, oscillators, modulators, and "effects". Emphasis will be placed on basic principles, rather than on specific equipment, encouraging self-sufficiency and resourcefulness.
Animation for Kids
This cool camp will guide young artists through the step-by-step process of stop-motion animation. Participants will work with paper materials, digital cameras and computers, while being encouraged to let their young minds explore the imaginative possibilities of animation.
Animation Workshop
This two-day workshop will introduce students to a variety of stop-motion animation styles. Using digital cameras and Final Cut editing software, participants will create original animated movies utilizing collage, claymation and pixilation techniques.
Arful Installation
Let your creativity expand beyond the canvas as you and your classmates design an entire classroom from your imaginations. Work as a team to combine elements such as architecture, painting, sculpture, sound and light to create a one of a kind experience for all that enter!
Art and Nature
Use nature as the inspiration, subject and material for your own artwork! Paint landscapes like the Impressionists, draw wildlife from observation and experiment with natural elements to create bold prints, paintings and sculptures.
Art and Nature
Explore nature through the eyes of professional artists in their respective media. Paint landscapes like the Impressionists, create observational drawings of wildlife and experiment with natural materials, printmaking and fibers.
Art in Motion
This camp will get you on your feet! Learn movements from a variety of dance genres including, ballet, jazz and modern dance and work as a group to create a routine. Explore different art materials to construct costumes, props and design a set. Invite your family and friends to see your original performance at the end of the week!
Art in Motion
This camp will get you on your feet! Learn movements from a variety of dance genres including, ballet, jazz and modern dance and work as a group to create a routine. Explore different art materials to construct costumes, props and design a set. Invite your family and friends to see your original performance at the end of the week!
Art Journaling Workshop
An art journal is much more than just a sketchbook. An art journal is a place to tell your story through color, images and text. Art Journaling is all about experimenting, trusting your instincts and adding personality to your work through creative prompts and exercises. Using a variety of media, you’ll learn techniques for adding layers, color, pattern, and texture. In addition to drawing you may paint or use photos and ephemera to collage your story. The possibilities are endless! Many supplies will be on hand to use and a full supply list will be provided upon registration.
Art of the Mandala
This class will introduce students to the art of mandalas, using watercolor and gouache. Students will experiment with color and form, creating attractive and diverse circular designs known as mandalas. Mandalas are objects of contemplation and their creation can be a powerful meditative process, also yielding beautiful designs. Using a compass and straightedge, learn the traditional geometric patterns and forms, and play at making your own variations.
Art Stories
Write your own fairytale or adventure and bring it to life with original artwork made by you, the author AND illustrator! Learn how to put together a storyline from start to finish and explore different drawing materials and methods to create artwork inspired by artists and illustrators such as Eric Carle, Dr. Seuss and Andy Warhol.
Art Stories
Write your own fairytale or adventure and bring it to life with original artwork made by you, the author AND illustrator! Learn how to put together a storyline from start to finish and explore different drawing materials and methods to create artwork inspired by artists and illustrators such as Eric Carle, Dr. Seuss and Andy Warhol.
Art Stories
Write your own fairytale or adventure and bring it to life with original artwork made by you, the author AND illustrator! Learn how to put together a storyline from start to finish and explore different drawing materials and methods to create artwork inspired by artists and illustrators such as Eric Carle, Dr. Seuss and Andy Warhol.
Art Vacation
Get ready for an exciting adventure around the world! Stamp your passport as you pass through different countries; exploring their animals, people and cultures. Create original artworks inspired by your experiences and show off your impressive collection of stamps and art to your friends and family.
ARTifacts
Discover ancient Egyptian, Chinese and Greek cultures through their fascinating artifacts. Have fun creating 2-D and 3-D works of art inspired by the symbols and processes used in ancient times!
ARTifacts
Discover ancient Egyptian, Chinese and Greek cultures through their
fascinating artifacts. Have fun creating 2-D and 3-D works of art
inspired by the symbols and processes used in ancient times!
ARTifacts
Discover ancient Egyptian, Chinese and Greek cultures through their
fascinating artifacts. Have fun creating 2-D and 3-D works of art
inspired by the symbols and processes used in ancient times!
ArtLab
Enter an art laboratory and experiment with different materials to create 2D collages and 3D assemblages. Inspect multiple art genres like Abstract Expressionism and Cubism to inspire invented artworks of your very own.
Basic Ingredients of a Short Story
Writers will work on exercises that explore character, setting, and conflict. We'll discuss the elements of fiction that bring a story to life: dialogue, description, scene, and more, trying our hand at new exercises each week. By the end of the workshop, each writer will have one completed short story and the groundwork for many more.
Building Big
Look at your world from a whole new perspective! Use a variety of materials and become inspired by the larger than life art of artists such as Claus Oldenburg and Jeff Koons. Practice the art of building big by working on independent and group projects to transform your world!
Building Big
Look at your world from a whole new perspective! Use a variety of materials and become inspired by the larger than life art of artists such as Claus Oldenburg and Jeff Koons. Practice the art of building big by working on independent and group projects to transform your world!
Building Bridges
Inspiration for bridge design comes easily when you live in the city of
bridges! Get in touch with your architectural side and have a blast as
you design your own bridge, build a model of your design, discuss
the relationship between form and function, participate in a weight
challenge and more!
Building the Future
It is 2080 and we are moving out into space! A group of architects
(our campers) have been sent on a mission to design and build
homes of the future… on the moon! You’ll decide how buildings in
the future might look different from the structures of today and imag-
ine what new technologies you could use to help construct out-of-this-
world architecture. You will create conceptual drawings, models and
an entire space station to help you on your journey.
Calligraphy
Explore the personal and storied art of calligraphy in this course, which is geared to the needs of each student. Beginners work with a basic calligraphic hand, while intermediate and advanced students pursue their choice of styles. Individual guidance provided for each student. Supply list available online or sent upon registration.
Center Stage
Develop a flair for the theatrics in this intensive, two-week multi-arts
camp. You will not only learn about acting but will also work as a
group to design the set, costumes and props. Immerse yourself in
comedy and drama as you work towards the grand finale, a perfor-
mance open to friends and family.
Center Stage
Develop a flair for the theatrics in this intensive, two-week multi-arts
camp. You will not only learn about acting but will also work as a
group to design the set, costumes and props. Immerse yourself in
comedy and drama as you work towards the grand finale, a perfor-
mance open to friends and family.
Ceramics
Prerequisite: Wheelthrown Ceramics, Intro to Ceramics or equivalent experience. In this class students will build on previously learned techniques, with an emphasis on the technical aspects of the ceramics process. Students will learn how to mix glazes and explore firing techniques through hands-on activities including loading a variety of kilns. These advanced techniques will allow for increased individual expression through the art of ceramics. Tuition includes lab time, 25 lbs. of clay, glazes, and bisque and gas firing. Lab time available Tuesdays from 3:00 to 9:00 pm for duration of class.
Ceramics Intensive
Work at your own pace to begin your mastery of the ceramics medium. Take the time to explore your subject, strengthen your clay building techniques and practice wheel throwing. Experiment with high-fire glazes and finish the week with an outdoor raku firing.
Ceramics Intensive
Work at your own pace to begin your mastery of the ceramics medium. Take the time to explore your subject, strengthen your clay-
building techniques and practice wheelthrowing. Experiment with
high-fire glazes and finish the week with an outdoor raku firing.
Chinese Brush Painting
Chinese brush painting is full of symbolism, philosophy, balance and continuity. Traditional and contemporary techniques illustrate subject matter from nature. Students work with in or watercolor, learn brush handling and develop basic strokes, then focus on rendering nature’s beauty on rice paper.
Circuit Building 1
A simplified course in making audio circuits from scratch. Clear, honest, and not super technical, this course covers the basics of soldering, construction and schematics as well as the idiosyncratic world of "circuit bending." Cost includes materials needed to complete the project.
Clay Animation
Learn how to design and create your own movie using the popular
technique of claymation. Watch and discuss a variety of clay animations then use cameras, clay and computers to make short clay animations of your own, complete with a soundtrack!
Clay Animation
Learn how to design and create your own movie using the popular technique of claymation. Watch and discuss a variety of clay anima- tions then use cameras, clay and computers to make short clay animations of your own, complete with a soundtrack!
Clay Play
Explore and enjoy the fascinating properties and unique sensory
experiences of working with clay. Experiment with different types of
clay, free form handbuilding, clay tools and decorating techniques.
Learn about glazing and leave with a fired sculpture, pot or bowl of
your own.
Clay Play
Discover the amazing qualities of clay through exploration! Learn fundamental techniques of ceramics like hand-building and coiling and push the boundaries of the medium to create something brand new and all your own. Experiment with earthen, air dry and oil clay and fire one piece to take home.
Collographs Workshop
A Collograph is a highly textured collage created with a wide variety of materials and mounted to a printing surface. The resulting prints are varied and may be sculptural, graphic or painterly, depending on your intended outcome. The first session of this 2-part workshop will cover constructing a printable surface using liquid and solid materials. In the second session we’ll print images using a combination of intaglio and relief processes.
Creating on Canvas
Use acrylic and watercolor paints to create realistic portraits or abstract
masterpieces while learning fundamental painting concepts like shading,
highlighting, brushstroke and color mixing. Experiment with different painting surfaces and sizes individually and as a whole class.
Creating on Canvas
Use acrylic and watercolor paints to create realistic portraits or abstract masterpieces while learning fundamental painting concepts like shading, highlighting, brushstroke and color mixing. Experiment with different painting surfaces and sizes individually and as a group.
Creative Inquiry
Take the time to investigate a concept, studio art material or art
technique that most intrigues you. With the help of our instructing
artist, allow your strengths and interests to guide the development of
a strong artwork to add to your portfolio. Create an artist statement
to enhance your piece and learn to professionally document your
finished work.
Creative Metal Craft
Get inventive with metals by exploring a range of metal craft techniques like tin punching and embossing to create your own jewelry,
sculptures and functional artworks. Use a variety of materials such as
copper, wire and even soda cans and bottle caps as you investigate
metal work throughout time and across the world.
Creative Reuse
Be inspired by famous assemblage artists like Robert Rauschenberg as well as local Pittsburgh artists to create an eclectic variety of sculptural artworks. Use materials like reclaimed clay, wire, discarded fabric and found materials to produce 3-dimensional works of art. Visit PCA’s Society of Sculptors exhibition, Recreation/Renewal/Rebirth, to see how your work compares.
Cryptozoology and Hoaxes
UFOs, Big Foot and Ghosts are just a few of the subjects covered in this camp mixing strange phenomena with moviemaking. Historical and recent examples of famous hoaxes will be screened, analyzed and combined with video making exercises leading to an original “mockumentary” movie production.
Digital Animation with Wacom Tablets
This camp offers an introduction to digital illustration using a stylus and graphics tablet. Students will explore various animation methods including
character animation and rotoscoping, (an animation technique in which animators trace over live-action video).
Digital Animation with Wacom Tablets
This camp offers an introduction to digital illustration using a stylus and graphics tablet. Students will explore various animation methods including character animation and rotoscoping, (an animation technique in which animators trace over live-action video).
Digital Photography
Learn to harness the many functions of digital still cameras. Digital
and traditional photography will be compared and the class projects
will provide an opportunity to improve aesthetic and technical skills
through guided practice and critical analysis. Bring your own camera
to class or borrow a camera from the media lab.
Digital Photography Camp (for Adults)
Hit the streets for this digital photography camp for adults. Learn to capture the best images possible by understanding the controls of your digital camera while shooting photographs of a variety of subjects in the field. Bring your own digital camera.
Draw/Paint/Print
This camp will stretch the limits of your creativity with projects that focus on drawing, painting, printmaking as well as works that combine these techniques in new ways. Work with media that range from watercolor to charcoal and relief printing to unleash your inner artist.
Draw/Paint/Print
This camp will stretch the limits of your creativity with projects that focus on drawing, painting, printmaking as well as works that combine these techniques in new ways. Work with media that range from watercolor to charcoal and relief printing to unleash your inner artist.
Drawing
Enhance your observation skills by drawing directly from an object and create your own composition from your imagination. Learn techniques like gesture and blind contour drawing while exploring art materials like graphite and pastel.
Drawing
Re-create what you see around you by using observational drawing and create your own world with abstract design. Use techniques such as finding line and automatic drawing while gaining experience with art materials like pen and ink, charcoal and oil pastel.
Drawing
Re-create what you see around you through observational drawing and create your own world with abstract design. Learn fundamental drawing techniques such as finding line and gesture and experiment with and combine materials like ink, charcoal and oil pastel.
Drawing & Painting
How does an idea turn into a finished painting? Learn how to navigate the journey between drawing and painting, all the while exploring a variety of materials including charcoals, pastels, acrylic paints and watercolors. Once this class is through you’ll want to continue using your newfound expertise to create even more masterpieces!
Drawing and Painting
How does an idea turn into a finished painting? Learn how to navigate the journey between drawing and painting, all the while exploring a variety of materials including charcoals, pastels, acrylic paints
and watercolors. Once this class is through you’ll want to continue
using your newfound expertise to create even more masterpieces!
Drawing Explorations
Explore line, pattern, color and texture through creative play and fun projects. Draw from observation and create abstract designs from your imagination. Work with a variety of drawing materials including oil pastel, chalk and charcoal.
Drawing Explorations
Explore line, pattern, color and texture through creative play and fun projects. Draw from observation and create abstract designs from your imagination. Work with a variety of drawing materials including oil pastel, chalk and charcoal.
Drawing Explorations
Explore line, pattern, color and texture through creative play and fun
projects. Draw from observation and create abstract designs from
your imagination. Work with a variety of drawing materials including
oil pastel, chalk and charcoal.
Drawing Lab
Prerequisite: Prior drawing experience recommended. Expand your visual vocabulary and hone your technical abilities in this intermediate level drawing class. Taking a contemporary approach to the art of drawing, this class will focus on the artist’s ability to create meaning and convey a concept. Students will work with traditional drawing materials like graphite, colored pencils and ink as well as experiment with non-traditional drawing materials. We will practice observational and non-observational drawing as we develop our visual and conceptual skills. Supply list available online or sent upon registration.
Drawing Lab
Prerequisite: Prior drawing experience recommended. Expand your visual vocabulary and hone your technical abilities in this intermediate level drawing class. Taking a contemporary approach to the art of drawing, this class will focus on the artist's ability to create meaning and convey a concept. Students will work with traditional drawing materials like graphite, colored pencils and ink as well as experiment with non-traditional drawing materials. We will practice observational and non-observational drawing as we develop our visual and conceptual skills. Supply list available online or sent upon registration.
Earth and Fire
This camp is a dynamic introduction to handbuilding and making pottery on the wheel, from pots and bowls, to statues and more. Learn how to use clay tools, glaze and decorate. Finish off the week with an exciting Raku firing in our Mr. and Mrs. Ira H. Gordon Pavilion!
Editing with Final Cut
This course is for students with little or no editing experience. Classes will cover aesthetics as well as the basics of using a nonlinear editing program and creating a simple DVD. Apple’s Final Cut editing software will be covered in detail. Footage will be provided to complete editing exercises during class or students may bring their own footage. Examples of various cutting techniques ranging from Hollywood Classics to experimental, independent and documentary films and videos will be screened and discussed.
Electronic Music - Inside Out
Explore the fascinating world of electronic music from the inside out.
Get at the heart of crazy sci-fi sounds and other audio effects and music by building simple electronic circuits using common materials. For music/art/science fans who want to work with audio like a sculptor works with clay.
Enameling Workshop
This is a great introduction to the art of enameling. After a brief background on the science and history of enameling, participants will create their own unique piece of jewelry using opaque vitreous enamels and dry sifting, stenciling, and sgraffito techniques. All materials included.
Experimental Darkroom Photography
Explore a variety of unusual photographic techniques including
painting with light, hand coloring, cyanotypes and collage. In this
camp, you will also build a “camera obscura” and work with
pinhole cameras.
Experimental Printmaking
In this lively class students explore exciting twists on traditional techniques in lithography, monotypes, chin colle and relief. We’ll print on unconventional surfaces such as bee’s wax, and experiment with new ways of mark-making using food, rubber-soled sneakers, and organic plant matter. This class is for the adventurous artist who wants to blend the unknown with a variety of timeless printmaking methods. Supply list available online or sent upon registration.
Experimental Video
Learn traditional techniques as well as current digital video and
sound processes to make your own distinctive video art. Video
feedback, optical effects and video installation will be covered
along with personal, hand-made approaches to video production.
Enlarge your bag of visual tricks and find surprising new ways
of seeing.
Exploring Animation
This camp will expose students to the foundations of a variety of
popular animation styles including 2-D, object, and hand-drawn
animation. Digital video cameras and Final Cut editing software will
be used to create finished projects. Examples from essential films will
be screened as a lead-in to each topic.
Fashion Design
Become inspired by the innovative fashion designers of today and begin your own fashion portfolio. Explore fabric textures, colors, patterns and how they work together. Conceptualize your own clothing line by completing a concept board and create a wearable article from your designs. Invite friends and family to attend your fashion show at the end of the week.
Fashion Design
Become inspired by the innovative fashion designers of today and begin your own fashion portfolio. Explore fabric textures, colors, patterns and how they work together. Conceptualize your own clothing line by completing a concept board and create a wearable article from your designs. Invite friends and family to attend your fashion show at the end of the week.
Fiber Arts
Visit the Marshall galleries to be inspired by artwork exhibited by the Fiberarts Guild of PGH and discover how local artists push the boundaries of fiber to create unique artworks. Explore fiber yourself by using yarn, various types of paper and fabric. Try your hand at weaving, dying fabrics, embroidering and repurposing old clothing or toys to create works of your own.
Figure Drawing
Enroll in this exciting workshop for the opportunity to draw from a live clothed model. Students will learn about the fundamentals of figure drawing including proportion, anatomy and perspective while creating original artwork. You will hone your observation skills with gesture, finding line and contour drawings and learn how to move beyond sketched studies to create a successful artwork.
Filmmaking Intensive at Pittsburgh Filmmakers
Taught by members of Pittsburgh Filmmakers’ School of Film, Photography and Digital Media this camp is designed for students with a serious interest in the art of filmmaking. Participants will gain hands-on experience working with digital video and film technology while collaborating on short projects designed to explore the essential concepts of composition, lighting, camera, editing and sound. Technical skills and techniques necessary to create successful films will be emphasized. Participants will receive a copy of the introductory filmmaking text, “Shot By Shot: a practical guide to filmmaking”.
Held at Pittsburgh Filmmakers’ North Oakland campus and taught by members of Filmmakers’ School of Film, Photography and Digital Media, these new media camps are designed for High School students entering grades 10, 11 and 12. In addition to hands-on instruction, short lectures by visiting artists will be featured in both camps.
Foundations of Digital Photography
Using a digital still camera students learn about composition, exposure and capturing their subject in this fun camp. Through hands-on exercises and viewing lots of cool examples, they’ll develop the ability to see and create their own successful photographs. Cameras are provided for use during class time or, you may bring your own.
Foundations of Digital Photography
Using a digital still camera students learn about composition, exposure and capturing their subject in this fun camp. Through hands-on exercises and viewing lots of cool examples, they'll develop the ability to see and create their own successful photographs. Cameras are provided for use during class time or, you may bring your own.
Foundations of Photography
Learn the essential techniques of photography from exposure and composition to processing and printing in a darkroom. Through the lens of as 35mm camera explore the local neighborhoods in search of excellent photographs. Students may bring their own 35mm camera or use one of ours. All materials, including film and photo paper are provided.
Glass and Metal Jewelry
Invent a style all your own by creating fantastic jewelry to add to
your wardrobe or give as gifts! In this class, students will learn the
basics of jewelrymaking, create fused glass accessories and shape
wire and metals to produce their own wearable handmade
jewelry set.
Handmade Filmmaking
Here’s a chance to take a D.I.Y. (do it yourself) approach to this
century-old medium. Working collaboratively, you will learn to shoot,
hand-process and digitally edit black and white film to achieve the
exceptional look of celluloid. Hand painting, scratch films and other
non-camera techniques will also be explored in this unique
filmmaking camp.
Intro to Digital SLR Photography
This introductory photography class will meet the needs of students who have their own digital SLR (single lens reflex) camera. The rising popularity of digital SLR cameras has created a revolution in the photography world. Using Adobe Photoshop software and working with RAW images on Apple computers, students will be in command of the many features of these advanced cameras while creating photographs ready for framing.
Intro to Digital SLR Photography
This introductory photography class will meet the needs of students who have their own digital SLR (single lens reflex) camera. The rising popularity of digital SLR cameras has created a revolution in the photography world. Using Adobe Photoshop software and working with RAW images on Apple computers, students will be in command of the many features of these advanced cameras while creating photographs ready for framing.
Intro to Drawing
Students in this course learn to develop their power of observation and technical skills through a variety of projects that focus on line, shape, value, texture and space. Supply list available online or sent upon registration.
Intro to Drawing
Students in this course learn to develop their power of observation and technical skills through a variety of projects that focus on line, shape, value, texture and space. Supply list available online or sent upon registration.
Intro to Fabric Dyeing
This course will introduce students to various surface design techniques used in fiber art. Techniques covered will include cold water dyeing and resist techniques, painting and stamping with thickened dye, and an introduction to Shibori. Students will gain a foundational knowledge of these processes, and feel empowered to continue exploring the many possibilities of surface design independently or in other classes.
Intro to Metalsmithing
In this class, students will learn basic metals skills while having fun creating unique pieces of jewelry. Each week students will complete a piece that focuses on a new technique. Lessons will include sawing, filing, soldering, forging, texturing, forming and stone setting. Projects will include bracelets, earrings, pendants, rings and chain making with attention on individual designs. Materials and how to order them will be discussed first class. Prices vary and may be $25 and up.
Intro to Painting
Students in this course are introduced to the basics of painting in oil and acrylic. A hands-on approach to painting materials and the fundamentals of color theory and color mixing are emphasized. Working from still life set-ups, interior spaces and forms in nature, students learn to see and use color to express three dimensions on a two dimensional surface. Supply list available online or sent upon registration.
Intro to Painting
Students in this course are introduced to the basics of painting in oil and acrylic. A hands-on approach to painting materials and the fundamentals of color theory and color mixing are emphasized. Working from still life set-ups, interior spaces and forms in nature, students learn to see and use color to express three dimensions on a two dimensional surface.
Introduction to Stone Setting
Prerequisite: familiarity with basic metalworking processes, such as sawing, filing and soldering. Students will be introduced to two of the most versatile methods of adding stones to silver jewelry: Bezel and Flush settings. Bezel setting is a technique which involves surrounding a stone with a thin rim of metal for mounting on top of a larger piece. Flush setting involves setting smaller round stones, "flush" with the surface of the metal. Techniques involved with each include hammer forging, filing, sawing, forming, torch-work, burnishing and final finishing. Students will work through set projects to create rings, pendants and/or earrings as they learn and master techniques. All tools and equipment provided; silver must be purchased by the student. Silver may be purchased in class (approx. $50, not included in tuition).
Jewelry Design
In this advanced course students will have the opportunity to explore new, creative designs and techniques including the use of stones, wood, and ivory. Some materials may be purchased in class.
Jewelry Design Master Class
Prerequisite: advanced jewelry experience. Emphasis placed on exceptional design of metal jewelry. Designs drawn, discussed and executed in metal(s) of your choice. Personal instruction given to each student. Use of stones and woods may be incorporated into pieces. Materials purchased in class. **Registration by instructor interview.**
Jewelrymaking
Create earrings, bracelets, necklaces and more in this overview of jewelrymaking techniques. Explore the processes behind beaded, wire and hammered jewelry and produce unique artwork that you can wear or give as gifts.
Jewelrymaking
Create earrings, bracelets, necklaces and more in this overview of
jewelrymaking techniques. Explore the processes behind beaded,
wire and hammered jewelry and produce unique artwork that you
can wear or give as gifts.
Jewelrymaking
Create earrings, bracelets, necklaces and more in this overview of jewelrymaking techniques. Explore the processes behind beaded, wire and hammered jewelry and produce unique artwork that you can wear or give as gifts.
Jewelrymaking
Create earrings, bracelets, necklaces and more in this overview of jewelrymaking techniques. Explore the processes behind beaded, wire and hammered jewelry and produce unique artwork that you can wear or give as gifts.
Landscape
Students in this class will create works on paper or canvas by observing the diverse landscape of Mellon Park and the urban settings nearby. They will learn important techniques to create depth and capture light and color.
Legomation
Explore the wonderful world of Legomation! Using Legos and other
snap together building bricks, collaborate with your peers to design and
build your own stop-motion movies.
Legomation
Explore the wonderful world of Legomation! Using Legos and other
snap together building bricks, collaborate with your peers to design
and build your own stop-motion movies.
Legomation
Explore the wonderful world of Legomation! Using Legos and other
snap together building bricks, collaborate with your peers to design
and build your own stop-motion movies.
Lost Wax Casting
Explore this unique form of jewelrymaking, in which designs are built in wax to form a mold. Then students use the mold to cast metals by heating to very high temperatures. The final product is a finished piece of jewelry. Tuition includes waxes and casting materials only. Gold or silver metals may be purchased separately from the instructor.
Making Monsters
Ever wonder what it would be like to design a character in a scary movie? Create creepy wearable artworks, drawings, paintings and more inspired by the big screen, professional artists and your own imagination!
Making Monsters
Are you fascinated by Godzilla, aliens and other creepy creatures?
Transform yourself into a creature straight from your imagination!
Create wearable artwork, creepy drawings, paintings and sculptures
of monster proportions.
Manga to Anime
Once an artistic tradition based solely in Japan, Manga, or Japanese comics, has become a very popular art form worldwide. Learn about line, contour and figure drawing to create your own Manga-inspired Anime using digital illustration tablets and Adobe Flash software.
Medieval Times
Step back into a time when knights and princesses were not just characters in fairytales. Learn about heraldry, create your own armor,
design a castle and depict fantastic beasts. Use metals and fibers to
sculpt and weave and eventually transform yourself into a medieval
alter ego.
Medieval Times
Step back into a time when knights and princesses were not just characters in fairytales. Learn about heraldry, create your own armor, design a castle and depict fantastic beasts. Use metals and fibers to sculpt and weave and eventually transform yourself into a medieval alter ego.
Metalsmithing
In this class you will learn metalsmithing skills as well as stonesetting while creating individual projects like rings and bracelets. This class focuses on jewelry and small object design and construction, including lessons on sawing, filing, forming, joining and finishing metal. Students will be taught how to order metals on the first day of class and may choose to work in copper, bronze or silver. Metal costs based on fluctuating stock prices and may cost $25 and up.
Metalsmithing AM
In this class you will learn metalsmithing skills as well as stonesetting while creating individual projects like rings and bracelets. This class focuses on jewelry and small object design and construction, including lessons on sawing, filing, forming, joining and finishing metal. Students will be taught how to order metals on the first day of class and may choose to work in copper, bronze or silver. Metal costs are based on fluctuating stock prices and may cost $25 and up.
Metalsmithing PM
In this class you will learn metalsmithing skills as well as stonesetting while creating individual projects like rings and bracelets. This class focuses on jewelry and small object design and construction, including lessons on sawing, filing, forming, joining and finishing metal. Students will be taught how to order metals on the first day of class and may choose to work in copper, bronze or silver. Metal costs are based on fluctuating stock prices and may cost $25 and up.
Mixed Media
Follow in the footsteps of artists like Romare Bearden and Robert Rauschenberg to create dynamic multi-media paintings, collages, sculptures and assemblages. Experiment with unusual combinations of materials and work in the 2-D and 3-D while exploring formal topics like line, form and balance.
Mixed Media
Enter an art laboratory and experiment with different materials to create 2D collages and 3D assemblages. Inspect multiple art genres like Abstract Expressionism and Cubism to inspire invented artworks of your very own.
Mixed Media
Follow in the footsteps of artists like Romare Bearden and Robert Rauschenberg to create dynamic multi-media paintings, collages, sculptures and assemblages. Experiment with unusual combinations of materials and work in the 2-D and 3-D, while exploring formal topics like line, form and balance.
Mixed Media
Follow in the footsteps of artists like Romare Bearden and Robert Rauschenberg to create dynamic multi-media paintings, collages, sculptures and assemblages. Experiment with unusual combinations of materials and work in the 2-D and 3-D, while exploring formal topics like line, form and balance.
Mixed Media Animation
Explore several different traditional animation styles in this cool class. Paper shapes, 3-D objects and even classmates will be animated into unique movie projects using various styles and themes. Digital cameras and Apple software will be used to create finished projects.
Monotypes Workshop
This fun and experimental workshop will introduce you to the immediacy and spontaneity of the monotype, a process that combines painting and printmaking techniques to produce a one-of-a-kind print. The results are painterly textures and rich surface effects. Working with crayons, paints and inks, you will be introduced to additive and subtractive techniques and be given ample time to explore many ways to create unique prints. All materials provided; students may choose to bring specialty paper.
Mosaics
Explore an art form that has been around for thousands of years! Use tile, glass and even found objects to create individual artworks and strategize with your classmates to build a collaborative mosaic masterpiece.
Mosaics Family Workshop
Parents and children, ages 4-12 work together on fun creative projects, in PCA’s family workshops! Receive a personally tailored experience by signing up for as many or as few workshops as you wish. Each 2-hour workshop will explore a new concept and end with a finished product. All materials provided. $15 per person.
Mosaics Family Workshop
Parents and children, ages 4-12 work together on fun creative projects, in PCA’s family workshops! Receive a personally tailored experience by signing up for as many or as few workshops as you wish. Each 2-hour workshop will explore a new concept and end with a finished product. All materials provided. $15 per person.
Murals
Join us to create a large, collaborative mural that reflects your ideas
and interests. After planning and sketching, learn how to transfer
drawings into larger images using concepts such as scale, gridding
and blocking-in. We will also learn about murals created throughout
the ages, including those in our own community!
Murals
Join us to create a large, collaborative mural that reflects your ideas and interests. After planning and sketching, you will learn how to transfer drawings into larger images using concepts such as scale, gridding and blocking-in. We will also learn about murals created throughout the ages, including those in our own community!
Oil & Acrylics (Thurs)
Prerequisite: Intro to Painting or equivalent experience. Students may choose to work in oil or acrylic and will receive individual instruction in the area of their choice. Supply list available online or sent upon registration.
Oil & Acrylics (Wed)
Join this open studio style class for all learning levels. Beginners receive a step-by- step introduction to the basics of painting, with an emphasis on understanding color. Inter- mediate and advanced students receive individual instruction in the area of their choice. Tuition includes one session with a model.
Oil Painting
Discover the fascinating medium of oil paints and learn Renaissance techniques used by the old masters such as underpainting. Next, create an accomplished work of art by organizing forms, colors and textures into a finished composition. All materials are provided.
Open Figure Studio 5/20
PCA offers open studio sessions with a nude model. Students work in the medium of their choice, and at their own pace. A monitor will time poses and offer instruction as needed. Light refreshments will be served.
Open Figure Studio 6/3
PCA offers open studio sessions with a nude model. Students work in the medium of their choice, and at their own pace. A monitor will time poses and offer instruction as needed. Light refreshments will be served.
Painting
Explore the subjects that have been fascinating artists for centuries: landscape, portraiture and still life. Discover the unique perspectives of the Impressionists, Surrealists and contemporary artists on these subjects and use acrylic and watercolor paint to create your own take on the classics.
Painting in Oils
Prerequisite: Intro to Painting or equivalent experience. This intermediate level class will have students build on their fundamental knowledge of color theory, composition, perspective and scale to sharpen their observation and technical skills. Working from observation, students will work with a variety of oil painting mediums to achieve viscosity and texture. By the end of class, students will have a solid understanding of the characteristics of oil paint and oil mediums.
Papermaking
Learn to create elegant papers from everyday papers and fibers. Students will become familiar with the entire papermaking process, and create a variety of papers, to be used for drawing, bookmaking, printmaking, and more.
pARTners
Little ones and grown-ups explore movement as well as art materials and techniques together in this hands-on experience for early learners. Each week, an instructor will lead parent and child through experimentation stations and facilitate group activities like story time, sing-along and dance.
pARTners
Little ones and grown-ups explore movement as well as art materials and techniques together in this hands-on experience for early learners. Each week, an instructor will lead parent and child through experimentation stations and facilitate group activities like story time, sing-along and dance.
Pastels
Prerequisite: Intro to Drawing or equivalent experience. In this intermediate class, students will build upon their fundamental drawing skills and knowledge base to become more familiar with the medium of chalk pastels. Working from observation, students will gain experience handling pastels and discover techniques for blending, color mixing and mark making. Supply list available online or sent upon registration.
Peyote Stitch Workshop
Learn the basics of bead-weaving while having fun making a stunning bracelet. Students will learn how to use different threads and types of beads, stitching them to- gether to form a fabric of beads. We will discuss bead selection, patterns, and closures, and learn how to embellish our finished bracelets. No experience necessary. Kit avail- able from instructor for $15, or students may request a supply list.
Photography
Learn the essential techniques of photography from exposure and
composition to processing and printing in a darkroom. Through the
lens of as 35mm camera explore the local neighborhoods in search
of excellent photographs. Students may bring their own 35mm
camera or use one of ours. All materials, including film and photo
paper are provided.
Photography
Learn the essential techniques of photography from exposure and composition to processing and printing in a darkroom. Through the lens of as 35mm camera explore the local neighborhoods in search of excellent photographs. Students may bring their own 35mm camera or use one of ours. All materials, including film and photo paper are provided.
Pixilation Workshop
Follow in the pixilated footsteps of animators like Norman McLaren and Grant Munroe. Students will work together to make classmates fly, disappear and even transform using this popular stop-motion animation technique. Participants will learn storyboarding and basic editing techniques using Final Cut editing software.
PMC Rings
PMC (Precious Metal Clay) is worked like a water-based clay but fires to pure silver with a kiln or torch. Students will make both a continuous ring and a bypass ring (a textured strip to be bent and sized after firing). The teacher will present how to achieve good metal clay strength and how to handle shrinkage for an accurate fit. Optional “bling” may be added via colorful cubic zirconia, fired right in place. Best of all, both kiln firing and a more DIY option will be covered. Students will learn to fire pieces with an inexpensive butane torch, eliminating the need for a kiln. Beginners welcome! $55 materials fee payable to instructor, not included in tuition.
Poetry
Explore the basic principles and techniques of poetry writing through readings, discussions and exercises. Students will have time to read their own works and receive feedback from the group.
Pop Art
Enter the world of Pop Art in this dynamic mixed-media camp. We’ll create drawings, prints, sculptures and collages inspired by famous pop artists like Warhol, Johns and Lichtenstein.
Pop Art
Enter the world of Pop Art in this dynamic mixed-media camp. We’ll
create drawings, prints, sculptures and collages inspired by famous
pop artists like Warhol, Oldenburg and Lichtenstein.
Portraits
Find inspiration in your own image and learn the basics of drawing the human face and figure. Use drawing, painting and sculpture to capture the human likeness and explore other, abstract ways to create a portrait.
Portraits
Practice the art of the portrait in this intermediate level class. Topics covered include anatomy, proportion, light and shadow, and more. Students should have experience drawing and painting from observation, though extensive experience drawing and painting the figure is not required. A model will be present at all sessions. Supply list available online or sent upon registration.
Portraits
Find inspiration in your own image and learn the basics of drawing
the human face and figure. Use drawing, painting and sculpture to
capture the human likeness and explore other, abstract way to create
a portrait.
Portraits
Find inspiration in your own image and learn the basics of drawing
the human face and figure. Use drawing, painting and sculpture to
capture the human likeness and explore other, abstract way to create
a portrait.
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Printmaking Explorations
Learn different printmaking techniques to form your own diverse port-
folio. Explore relief, monotype and screenprinting and experiment
with printing that utilizes found objects and natural materials. Discuss
graphic design and create your own custom merchandise that will
have your friends asking, “Where did you get that?”
Printmaking Explorations
Explore relief, monotype and screenprinting and experiment with found objects and natural materials. Use PCA’s professional printing presses and combine printmaking, painting and drawing to produce truly unique artworks.
Printmaking Explorations
Learn different printmaking techniques to form your own diverse port-
folio. Explore relief, monotype and screenprinting and experiment
with printing that utilizes found objects and natural materials. Discuss
graphic design and create your own custom merchandise that will
have your friends asking, “Where did you get that?”
Puppet Movie
Combine the fantastic art of puppetry with video production. Students will design and create a cast of puppet characters, then collaboratively perform, shoot and edit an original movie. Special video production and puppetry techniques, including working with green screen will be emphasized.
Puppet Performance
In this dynamic class, you will create your own sophisticated
puppets using a variety of materials and techniques. Use Spike
Jonze’s Where the Wild Things Are and Sesame Street to inspire
your own creations and learn about the fundamentals of performing.
Invite your families to enjoy an original puppet show at the end of
the week!
Puppet Theater
Enter a camp that combines painting, collage, sculpture, storytelling
and performance. Design zany characters and bring them to life as
hand, finger, and stick or shadow puppets. Design sets, props and
create original stories. Use your creations to put on shows to entertain your classmates.
Raku Firing
Experience the traditional Japanese pottery technique of raku in this intensive ceramics camp. Use handbuilding and wheelthrowing techniques to sculpt unique ceramic pieces and learn about raku’s 500-year-old history. End your week with an exciting outdoor firing.
Relief Printing
Learn the fundamentals of relief printmaking through linocut, woodcut, and alternative techniques. Relief Printmaking is one of the four traditional methods of printmaking, in which the image is carved out of the printing block before inking. By use of shape, line texture and positive/negative space, students can create a series of single- color and multi-color prints. By printing their plates at various stages, students will understand the reductive nature of relief printing. Through use of two-color printing, students will learn to register and successfully combine multiple plates to create a single image. Students may bring a sketched design or high contrast photograph for inspiration.
Rubbed Out: The Animation of William Kentridge
The work of renowned South African artist, William Kentrige will be the focus of this intriguing camp. Using charcoal, large drawing tablets, digital cameras and animation software, students will create original works of hand-drawn animation using Kentrige’s unusual “draw-erase-draw” technique.
Screenprinting Family Workshop
Parents and children, ages 4-12 work together on fun creative projects, in PCA’s family workshops! Receive a personally tailored experience by signing up for as many or as few workshops as you wish. Each 2-hour workshop will explore a new concept and end with a finished product. All materials provided. $15 per person.
Screenprinting with Stencils
Students will be introduced to screenprinting with stencils using frisket and mask-eez. We’ll work on layering images and blending colors to create dynamic compositions. Students may print on paper, fabric or another surface of their choice. We’ll work with a variety of inks, and explore traditional and non-traditional techniques.
Sculpture
Prerequisite: Basic previous experience with ceramics and glazing. This class will use traditions of decorative ceramics to explore techniques in a sculptural context. Elements of form, composition, and surface will be utilized in a variety of ways that reflect contemporary studio practices in the ceramics field. We will work with molds, create texture and reflect on how everyday objects or materials can be translated into clay sculptures. Students will need to have some basic familiarity with clay such as glazing but do not need expert insights. The information shared in this course will emphasize both experimentation and technique. Tuition includes lab time, 25 lbs. of clay, glazes, and bisque and gas firing. Lab time available Tuesdays from 3:00 to 9:00 pm for duration of class.
Sculpture
Be inspired by artists like Giacometti, Oldenburg and Calder to create an eclectic variety of sculptural artworks. Use materials like clay,
wire, fabric and found objects to produce 3-dimensional works of art.
This class is great for a beginner or an experienced artist.
Sculpture
Be inspired by artists like Giacometti, Oldenburg and Calder to create an eclectic variety of sculptural artworks. Use materials like clay, wire, fabric and found objects to produce 3-dimensional works of art. This class is great for a beginner or an experienced artist.
Sculpture Creations
Experiment with paper clay, paper mache and oil clay to create 3D works of art like mobiles, wall reliefs and freestanding sculptures. Use your imagination to design and sculpt a creature never before seen and be inspired by artists like Wassily Kandinsky and Stuart Davis to make bold color choices.
Self Portrait
Join the ranks of Frida Kahlo, Rembrandt and Andy Warhol by exploring your own image. Learn about the proportions of the figure and the face and how to capture the lines of your body with gesture and contour drawings. Use drawing, painting and sculpture to create a variety of works, all examining self-portraiture.
Soft Sculpture
Let your imagination run wild while experimenting with fabric, stuffing and other fibers to produce larger than life every day objects, fantastical creatures and abstract creations. Look to local Pittsburgh artists for ideas on how to combine textiles and sculpture by visiting the Pittsburgh Society of Artists and Fiberarts Guild of PGH shows in PCA’s Galleries.
Stained Glass
Learn a craft that has been around since ancient times! Use techniques such as soldering, foiling, overlay and glazing and look to examples of stained glass art throughout history as inspiration for the design of your own stained glass artwork.
Stained Glass
Learn a craft that has been around since ancient times! Use techniques such as soldering, foiling, overlay and glazing and look to examples of stained glass art throughout history as inspiration for the design of your own stained glass artwork.
Stamped & Riveted Jewelry Workshop
Texture and embellish metal with decorative stamps. In this workshop, you will learn how to use stamps to add images, designs, patterns, even personal messages to your original jewelry. Then we will “rivet” our components together for a classic cold con- nection. Various project to choose from. Materials may be purchased from instructor (approx. $20, not included in tuition).
Stone Carving
This class is an introduction to the basics of stone carving in soapstone. Students will work on shaping and sanding small sculptures using an array of professional carving tools. Tuition includes all materials.
Sunday Sampler - Watercolor
Adults and teens, drop in for 90-minute workshops every month at PCA. These fun beginner-level workshops are a great way to test the waters before committing to a longer class. Or, if you just want to stop by to have a little fun in our studios, these workshops offer an exciting, no-hassle arts experience. Pre-registration is suggested, but not required. Non-refundable fee of $15 per person per session.
Sunday Sampler - Watercolor
Adults and teens, drop in for 90-minute workshops every month at PCA. These fun beginner-level workshops are a great way to test the waters before committing to a longer class. Or, if you just want to stop by to have a little fun in our studios, these workshops offer an exciting, no-hassle arts experience. Pre-registration is suggested, but not required. Non-refundable fee of $15 per person per session.
Super Short Documentaries
Work collaboratively to make several short non-fiction movies. Get comfortable with the tools of the documentarist and learn how to use the camera, microphone, editing software and interview technique to tell the stories of real life that surround you.
Superheroes
Learn about superheroes in books, films and comic books and invent your own alter ego complete with a catchy name and special powers. Design and complete a superhero costume, gadgets and accessories and illustrate your hero’s adventures in your own comic book!
The Photographic Portrait: Combining 19th and 21st Century Techniques
Led by Pittsburgh Filmmakers’ Associate Professor of Photography, Sue Abramson, this camp will explore the history of photography through portraiture. Working with natural light and in Pittsburgh Filmmakers’ studio, students will experience the different artistic sensibilities of shooting long exposures like the earliest photographers versus the instantaneous nature of the digital age. Early photo processes including cyanotypes and Vandyke brown, along with traditional darkroom techniques and contemporary ink-jet prints will be covered. Participants are encouraged to bring in family photos for scanning.
Held at Pittsburgh Filmmakers’ North Oakland campus and taught by members of Filmmakers’ School of Film, Photography and Digital Media, these new media camps are designed for High School students entering grades 10, 11 and 12. In addition to hands-on instruction, short lectures by visiting artists will be featured in both camps.
The Potter's Wheel
Join this open studio style class for all learning levels. Students will develop skills in wheelthrowing and handbuilding using stoneware clay. Focus on developing a personal style with decorating and glazing. Beginning and returning students work side-by-side in an open environment. 25 lbs of clay provided as well as a communal supply of tools. Lab time available Tuesdays from 3:00 to 9:00 pm for duration of class.
The Potter's Wheel
Join this open studio style class for all learning levels. Students will develop skills in wheelthrowing and handbuilding using stoneware clay. Focus on developing a personal style with decorating and glazing. Beginning and returning students work side-by-side in an open environment.
Urban Field Sketching
Students in this class grab their sketchbooks and go! Taking place at various locations throughout the city, students will have the opportunity to sketch indoors and outdoors in both urban and pastoral settings. Students will enjoy the challenge of capturing the essence of each location - even as people, light and shadows shift.
Video Production
Learn the fundamentals of digital filmmaking like storyboarding,
cinematography, sound and editing. Collaborate on two major
projects including a “pho- to-roman” (still images with sound) and
a final movie. Participants will work with digital video cameras and
Apple’s Final Cut editing software.
Watercolor Explorations
In this experimental class, students will explore color theory and composition while being encouraged to find their personal style. New lessons are presented each week, including washing, scrubbing, resist and more. We’ll work in the studio as well as outside, soaking up the long days and warm weather. Supply list available online or sent upon registration.
Watercolor Explorations
In this experimental class, students will explore color theory and composition while being encouraged to find their personal style. New lessons are presented each week, including washing, scrubbing, resist and more. Supply list available online or sent upon registration.
Weaving (Tues)
In this class beginning and returning students will work side by side in an open environment. Beginners learn to warp, dress the loom, sample various patterns read drafts and understand color interactions. Advanced students may work independently with instruction in the area of their choice.
Weaving (Tues)
In this class beginning and returning students will work side by side in an open environment. Beginners learn to warp, dress the loom, sample various patterns read drafts and understand color interactions. Advanced students may work independently with instruction in the area of their choice.
Wheelthrown Ceramics
In this class students will learn techniques in both wheelthrowing and handbuilding, and in functional and decorative ceramics pieces. Students are introduced to tools, equipment, surface finishes and glazes. Tuition includes lab time, 25 lbs. of clay, glazes, and bisque and gas firing. Lab time available Tuesdays from 3:00 to 9:00 pm for duration of class.
Wheelthrown Ceramics
In this class students will learn techniques in both wheelthrowing and handbuilding, and in functional and decorative ceramics pieces. Students are introduced to tools, equipment, surface finishes and glazes. Tuition includes lab time, 25 lbs. of clay, glazes, and bisque and gas firing. Lab time available Tuesdays from 3:00 to 9:00 pm for duration of class.
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