UPCOMING
EVENTS
CLASSES &
WORKSHOPS
INTRODUCING
The Summer Sessions
One summer, two formats, all levels welcome. Whether you seek a full day in the studio or a relaxed evening painting and socializing in the city, the summer sessions have a place for you.
THE STUDIO WORKSHOPS
A full day in Studio 2203, devoted entirely to one medium. Each workshop is built around a single subject, a small group of five, and the particular satisfaction of spending a day immersed in the arts and leaving with work to show for it. Materials are provided. Experience is not required. Just show up!
THE PLEIN AIR SESSIONS
On location, painting in the best spots in the city. Each session is spent in different public outdoor spaces or local community spots,— observing the light, architecture and energy of the space. All levels welcome. Bring yourself and some friends; everything else is already there.
JUNE
JUNE
Colored Pencil Botanicals
SATURDAY JUNE 6
11AM — 3:30PM @ STUDIO 2203
5 SPOTS
This studio session invites you into a focused exploration of botanical form through the luminous, layered medium of colored pencil. Working from carefully arranged floral studies, participants will learn how to build depth, richness, and subtle color variation through deliberate mark-making and controlled layering.
Sepia Watercolor Sketching
THURSDAY JUNE 18
6PM — 8PM @ WASHINGTON SQUARE PARK
12 SPOTS
Experience the timeless atmosphere of Washington Square Park through the warm, understated elegance of sepia watercolor sketching. In this evening plein air session, we will explore how a limited palette can create mood, depth, and sophistication while capturing the charm of one of Philadelphia’s most historic public spaces.
Pen & Ink @ Phila Art Museum
SATURDAY JUNE 27
6PM — 8PM @ PHILADELPHIA MUSEUM OF ART
12 SPOTS
Step into the shadow and scale of one of Philadelphia’s most iconic landmarks for an evening of plein air pen and ink drawing at the Philadelphia Art Museum. With its sweeping steps, monumental architecture, and shifting evening light, this location offers a powerful study in structure, contrast, and atmosphere.
JULY
Watercolor Summer Shells
SATURDAY JULY 18
11AM — 3:30PM @ STUDIO 2203
5 SPOTS
A serene afternoon centered around treasures found on the beach! This watercolor studio session invites artists to explore the subtle beauty of shells through light, texture, and atmosphere. Working from carefully arranged compositions, we will focus on capturing the organic forms, delicate surface variations, and soft tonal shifts that make shells a unique subject to paint.
JULY
Pen & Ink @ Washington Sq. Park
THURSDAY JULY 30
6PM — 8PM @ WASHINGTON SQUARE PARK
12 SPOTS
Join us for an evening of plein air drawing in the historic setting of Washington Square Park, where shaded pathways, historic architecture, fountains, and vibrant greenery create the perfect environment for expressive pen and ink studies. This session will focus on observing and interpreting the atmosphere of the park through confident line work, texture, and contrast.
Pen & Ink @ 18th Century Garden
SATURDAY AUGUST 8
6PM — 8PM @ THE 18TH CENTURY GARDEN
12 SPOTS
This evening plein air session invites artists to slow down and observe the quiet beauty of Philadelphia’s historic 18th Century Garden through the expressive medium of pen and ink. Together, we will focus on capturing the character of the garden’s winding paths, seasonal blooms, architectural details, and layered greenery using confident line work, contrast, and texture.
AUGUST
Acrylic Summer Harvest
SATURDAY AUGUST 15
11AM — 3:30PM @ STUDIO 2203
5 SPOTS
A seasonal study in color, texture, and form, this studio session invites you to explore the richness of late summer through an acrylic still life centered on a thoughtfully arranged harvest of vegetables. We will use seasonal produce—tomatoes, peppers, squash, corn, herbs, and other late-summer elements—selected for their sculptural qualities, color variation, and natural abundance.
Watercolor @ Cherry St. Pier
THURSDAY AUGUST 20
6PM — 8PM @ CHERRY STREET PIER
12 SPOTS
Spend an evening painting along the Delaware River at Philadelphia’s vibrant Cherry Street Pier, where waterfront views, shifting light, and the energy of Old City provide endless inspiration for watercolor exploration. In this plein air session, we will focus on capturing atmosphere, movement, and color with a loose, expressive approach to painting.
