This workshop is for women and femme-identifying people, especially those who are older. Using photo and writing prompts, we will have a conversation around what it means to look at one’s own image as well as what it means to be seen by others, especially in an age of social media and the selfie. The […]
In this deep dive workshop, you will learn how to use Design Thinking as a framework to critically examine what belonging looks like. Whether it’s identifying gaps in how you or your institution offer moments of welcome or finding creative ways to enhance belonging, this workshop will provide you with the tools to think deeply […]
A zine, short for magazine, is a small, self-published book that anyone can create about any topic they’re interested in. In this workshop, students will create their own zine while learning about the history of self-publication being used for social justice movements. Students can draw, write, and/or collage to create their zines. At the end […]
Join the Demuth Foundation and Pennsylvania College of Art & Design's Center for Creative Exploration for a FREE, family-friendly, make-and-take creative craft! In Art Alley, next to Penn Square and Lancaster Central Market.
Get ready to embrace the eerie charm of the season in our fall inspired Gelli plate printmaking workshop during October First Friday! Unleash your creativity as you learn how to use Gelli plates to create hauntingly beautiful prints inspired by autumn’s enchanting colors and spooky motifs. Join us as we experiment with ghostly textures, foliage […]
This workshop we will have you dancing your socks off while you paint to the rhythm of the Salsa beat! Learn about the history of Salsa by listening to famous salseros and salseras like Marc Anthony, Hector Lavoe, Celia Cruz, Johny Pacheco, Willie Colon and more! We will leave our workshop with original artworks inspired […]
House of Poetry is coming to PCA&D! Join poet, musician, and community leader Sir Dominique Jordan for a guided writing workshop from 6 – 7:30 pm and stay for an Open Mic from 7:30 – 9 pm! Workshop attendees are welcome to perform their work, witness others perform, or invite friends and family to attend […]
This class is an art-making and creative writing experience designed for adults interested in learning techniques to connect with and nurture their ancestral roots. In addition to creation, students will engage in discussions about the significance of creatively archiving their ancestral stories and will also explore collective archiving practices that foster community-building opportunities through sharing […]
Making your creative passion into a part-time or full-time job takes a lot of courage, know-how, and a constant ability to learn and adapt. In this 3-hour online workshop, we will go over how to develop your creative business or freelance using your creative skills, and the differences between the two. We will discuss how […]
Join us to “love your selfie.” Create a soft sculpture portrait of yourself or a loved one to hang on your wall with artist Matty Guiliano. Using soft and recycled materials, we will spend time building up layers of foam to complete your final piece. We will sketch out a rough idea of facial elements […]
Valentine’s Day is right around the corner and what could be more perfect to give your special someone a hand printed valentines! Learn how about relief printing and how to create reusable linoleum stamps to create one of a kind gifts this February!
This beginning level workshop taught by M.W. Dugger is designed to introduce you to mixed-media elements in your artwork. Together we will explore the history of mixed-media art making, from its origins to where we are now. In addition to basic definitions of mixed media work, we will explore composition, narrative, displaying, and archival practices […]
In this introductory workshop you will learn how to structure a webpage with HTML, and how to style it with CSS. Through hands-on practice, you will create your own webpage in CodePen, an online editor that allows you to save, preview and continue to work on your webpage after the workshop. We will also touch […]
Do you love the idea of performing but don’t have the confidence to get on stage? In this interactive workshop, you will develop strategies and techniques to build and improve your confidence during a performance or presentation. After a brief introduction and warm up, we will get engaged in movement, play some confidence building games, […]
schedule all of the things you would like to explore? Join instructors from the Center for Creative Exploration at Pennsylvania College of Art & Design and the Pennsylvania Guild of Craftsmen for a very special weekend creativity retreat! Mornings will be spent on PCA&D’s campus in studio experiences such as portrait drawing and colored pencil […]
