Take a make-believe trip around the world! Children will create projects that reflect the art and traditions of numerous cultures found throughout the world. AW-11  •  Tuesdays  •  1:00pm - 3:00pm
Date:  April 15 - June 17
Teacher:  Jane Chesson
Cost:  $125 Members / $145 Non-members / $20 Supplies

Create imaginative, playful animals, monsters and masks using self-hardening clay, papier-mâché, found objects and wood. Students will learn about form, space and have a lot of fun! Snack will be provided. FS-11  •  Thursdays  •  9:30am - 11:30am
Date:  April 17 - June 19
Teacher:  Jane Chesson
Cost:  $125 Members / $145 Non-members / $20 Supplies

Animals are the inspiration for this art exploration class whether your child's inspiration comes from a trip to the zoo or from his/her imagination! Snack will be provided. AZ-11  •  Thursdays  •  1:00pm - 3:00pm
Date:  April 17 - June 19
Teacher:  Jane Chesson
Cost:  $125 Members / $145 Non-members / $20 Supplies

AZ-12  •  Saturdays  •  12:00pm - 2:00pm
Date:  April 19 - June 21
Teacher:  Jenni Deets
Cost:  $125 Members / $145 Non-members / $20 Supplies

Students will explore a variety of techniques to create three-dimensional art. Budding Rodins will use clay, found objects, papier mâché and other materials to experiment with sculptural forms.

Come, meet the artist! Each week students will be introduced to a master artist while studying his/her history and artistic style. Projects will be generated around a different medium in the style of the artist of the week!

Two-dimensional activities in paint, pastels, markers and more will teach young students techniques that encourage creative thinking while they learn about color, texture, design and space.

Does your child like to doodle? Take that talent to the next level! Students will learn to draw what they observe as well as what they imagine by using pencil, charcoal and pastels to explore the elements of drawing including line, shape, composition and perspective. DD-21  •  Mondays  •  4:30pm - 6:00pm
Date:  April 14 - June 23
Teacher:  Jackie Cervino
Cost:  $105 Members / $120 Non-Member Fee / $15 Supplies

The children in this class will explore 3-dimentional design creating art out of found objects, clay and more. Imaginations will soar while exploring this creative discipline, constructing a variety of original artwork.

This introductory pottery course will channel children's tactile energies into creative and enjoyable projects. Students will work with basic techniques including coil, slab and pinch onstruction. Projects are designed for the students' ages and skill levels. PT-21  •  Tuesdays  •  4:30pm - 6:00pm
Date:  April 15 - June 17
Teacher:  Beverly Thomas
Cost:  $110 Members / $125 Non-members / $20 Supplies

PT-22  •  Saturdays  •  11:30am - 1:00pm
Date:  April 19 - June 21
Teacher:  Lana Heckendorn
Cost:  $110 Members / $125 Non-members / $20 Supplies

Working in two and three dimensions, students will delight in experimenting with paint, papier-mâché, recycled objects and a variety of other media, while learning about form, space and color. Emphasis will be placed on self-expression, creativity and fun!

For advanced students who have taken at least two prior pottery classes, this course will channel children's tactile energies into creative and enjoyable projects. Students will continue to work with coil, slab and pinch construction, with a new array of projects designed for the more experienced student. Projects are designed for the students' ages and skill levels.

Students in this class will strengthen basic techniques and learn new ones as they begin with handbuilding projects and progress to the wheel. EC-31  •  Mondays  •  4:00pm - 6:00pm
Date:  April 14 - June 23
Teacher:  Linda Miller
Cost:  $135 Members / $155 Non-members / $25 Supplies

This course provides students with a variety of drawing and painting experiences reinforced by an exposure to art history and the fundamentals of art. Weekly subject matter includes still life, figure drawing, portraiture and landscape. Students will draw and paint with media including charcoal, pastels, markers, tempera and watercolors. DP-31  •  Thursdays  •  4:30pm - 6:30pm
Date:  April 17 - June 20
Teacher:  Sophia Geiger
Cost:  $125 Members / $145 Non-members / $20 Supplies

DP-32  •  Saturdays  •  11:30am - 1:30pm
Date:  April 19 - June 21
Teacher:  Jane Chesson
Cost:  $125 Members / $145 Non-members / $20 Supplies

Learn the techniques used by the pros. Starting with pencil, students will design their pages on special blue-line board. Then, they'll discover the secrets of comic book inking that give drawings added dimension. Finally, students will photocopy their pages and add color with special watercolor dyes, creating their very own comic books. CB-42  •  Mondays  •  7:00pm – 9:00pm
Date:  April 14 - June 23
Teacher:  Brian Butler
Cost:  $125 Members / $145 Non-members / $25 Supplies

CB-43  •  Wednesdays  •  7:00pm – 9:00pm
Date:  April 16 - June 18
Teacher:  Brian Butler
Cost:  $125 Members / $145 Non-members / $25 Supplies

A wonderful opportunity to learn a new skill, hone current skills and expand your creativity. Using traditional drawing materials, such as pen and ink, charcoal and pencils, explore your creativity and learn how to draw realistically. Subject matter will include still-life and interiors. This is also the perfect class to prep college-entry portfolios. A supply list will be provided. DB-42  •  Tuesdays  •  7:00pm – 9:00pm
Date:  April 15 - June 17
Teacher:  Anne Katinsky
Cost:  $125 Members / $145 Non-members

Explore the use of photography as a means of self-expression. Students will do some darkroom work, making enlargements from negatives they provide. Two classes will be spent making pinhole cameras and developing those pictures. Students are responsible for a 35-mm camera, film and the cost of developing. (SLR cameras can be of the inexpensive variety; single use cameras are not recommended.)

This class will present step-by-step instruction on how to center, open and pull up clay to create bowls, cups and plates. Surface decoration, glazing and hand-building projects also will be explored. Geared toward beginners and those with prior experience, this course may be repeated. PW-41  •  Wednesdays  •  4:00pm - 6:30pm
Date:  April 16 - June 18
Teacher:  Ryan Kelly
Cost:  $165 Members / $175 Non-members / $35 Supplies

Are you planning on studying art at the college level? This course is intended to help students prepare their own distinctive portfolio suitable for college applications. Participants will work with a variety of media; subjects of study include portraiture, design, and still lives. Open discussion and critique will allow for further awareness and expressiveness. This course is limited to high school juniors and seniors.

This course will introduce students to basic acting skills including text work and dialogue. Activities in pantomime and improvisation will help the young performer gain confidence in front of an audience. MT-31  •  Mondays  •  4:30pm - 6:00pm
Date:  April 14 – June 23
Teacher:  Rachel Pinkstone
Cost:  $105 Members / $120 Non-members

Become a charter member of the Perkins Center Children's Choir! Children ages 10 - 13 are invited to participate in this ensemble choral setting and learn about making vocal music with their peers. Weekly sessions will include vocal warm-up exercises, unison singing, and repertoire rehearsal. The group will sing folk songs, light classical music, and Broadway favorites.

Writing and performing will be the make-up of this exciting class. Students will be taken through all the steps necessary to create, produce and perform their very own play. A fun way to boost confidence in writing and public speaking. Friends and family are invited to the final performance. MT-41  •  Saturdays  •  10:00am - 12:00pm
Date:  April 19 - June 21
Teacher:  Barry Moore
Cost:  $130 Members / $150 Non-members

This course is open to beginning and experienced student, interested in discovering the techniques of clay modeling. Using terra cotta clay, students will work from a live model on extended poses. This six week class will focus on the figure.Demonstrations on proportion, measuring and basic construction will be presented. Pieces will be bisque-fired and methods of patina will be addressed. There will be additional fees for clay. FS-51  •  Mondays  •  12:30pm - 4:00pm
Date:  April 14 - May 19
Teacher:  Jimm Scannell
Cost:  $105 Members / $125 Non-members / $30 Model Fee

This three-hour class allows independent work from a model in extended poses. There is no instructor, so students are invited to work within a community of other interested people. LD-51  •  Tuesdays  •  9:30am - 12:30pm
Date:  April 15 - June 17
Teacher:  Norman Gaffin
Cost:  $100 Members / $125 Non-members

In this class students will learn the fundamentals of human anatomy from an artistic perspective. The class will be a combination of lectures and drawing from a live model. Topics to be covered include proportions, shapes within the body, hands, feet, facial structure and more. This class will be helpful for drawing, painting and sculpture. Please bring a sketch book, pencil and ruler to class. AN-51  •  Tuesdays  •  9:30am - 12:30pm
Date:  April 15 - June 17
Teacher:  Jimm Scannell
Cost:  $168 Members / $190 Non-members / $50 Model Fee

Open to all levels, this class will provide the fundamentals of painting in oils with a focus on color, drawing, and composition. Individual instruction will strengthen the development of skill and personal expression. Students will work from direct observation of still life and a model. A supply list will be provided. OP-51  •  Tuesdays  •  1:00pm - 4:00pm
Date:  April 15 - June 17
Teacher:  Jimm Scannell
Cost:  $168 Members / $190 Non-members / $30 Model Fee

This class will meet on location and will further develop technical skills and understanding of watercolor with regard to the landscape. New students: please bring a previously created piece to the first class. In inclement weather, the class will meet at Perkins Center for the Arts.

This class is for the student who wishes to explore all aspects of the portrait. Working from a clothed model, students will be instructed in techniques for head structure, basic anatomy and proportion to develop skills to achieve a likeness of the sitter. Participants will begin with dry, charcoal medium and move on to painting. This class may be repeated. PP-51  •  Wednesdays  •  1:30pm - 4:00pm
Date:  April 16 - June 18
Teacher:  Dianne Corbeau
Cost:  $150 Members / $170 Non-members / $45 Model Fee

In this course, students will gain a solid foundation in the medium of watercolor. Students will work from the landscape as well as still life. The use and care of materials also will be addressed. Students should bring a sketchbook, drawing board, masking tape and one full sheet of 140 lb. watercolor paper to the first class. WC-51  •  Thursdays  •  9:30am - 12:00pm
Date:  April 17 - June 19
Teacher:  Norma Griffith
Cost:  $150 Members / $170 Non-members

This class, open to all levels, is designed to instruct students in the fundamental techniques of drawing. Individual attention will be given to each student so that they may develop at their own pace. Students will investigate the idea of drawing as a foundation of painting as well as its importance in the making of all art.

Should Mother Nature cooperate, this will be an outdoor watercolor course for those who wish to paint on location. We will explore country landscapes and cityscapes with an emphasis on individual interpretation and direction. Classes will include demonstrations using various techniques as well as individual and group critiques. This class is for beginning to intermediate students. In inclement weather, class will meet at Perkins Center for the Arts. EP-51  •  Fridays  •  1:00pm - 3:30pm
Date:  April 18 - June 20
Teacher:  Philip Carroll
Cost:  $150 Members / $170 Non-members / $20 Model Fee

This class will familiarize the students with pictorial space, based on simple rules of composition and various options within that framework. The importance of using color and texture to develop transparency, theme and related elements will be discussed. Working from still life, students will also experiment with lighting. Please come to the first class with a set of acrylics and canvas boards. AC-51  •  Fridays  •  1:00pm - 3:30pm
Date:  April 18 - June 20
Teacher:  Robert Bender
Cost:  $150 Members / $170 Non-members

This course is open to the beginning and experienced student interested in discovering the techniques of clay modeling. Using terra cotta clay, students will work from a live model on extended poses. This six week class will focus on the figure. Demonstrations on proportion, measuring and basic construction will be presented. Pieces will be bisquefired and methods of patina will be addressed. There will be additional fees for clay.

Advance beyond the confined lines and hard edges to a more liberated way of painting. Paint form observation and imagination to find your own visual language. Work more intuitively and view unforeseen occurrences as opportunities to discover new possibilities. Explore new processes in brushwork and color layering, Post-Impressionist, Abstract and Abstract Impressionist styles. Receive individual support, direction and group critique. This class is open to intermediate and advanced students. PO-52  •  Mondays  •  7:00pm - 10:00pm
Date:  April 14 - June 23
Teacher:  Kassem Amoudi
Cost:  $175 Members / $195 Non-members

Come discover the richness of color and texture found in oil paints. This class will focus on color, design and composition. Each week's instruction will strengthen your ability to paint light and form. You will learn to mix clean clear colors; from vivid hues to subdued tints. Students will work from direct observation of still life and a model. This class is open to all levels, some drawing experience is helpful. Students, who wish to, may also work in soft pastels. A supply list will be provided. OP-52  •  Tuesdays  •  7:00pm – 9:30pm
Date:  April 15 - June 17
Teacher:  Dianne Corbeau
Cost:  $150 Members / $170 Non-members / $20 Model Fee

Working from direct observation of still life and the model, this class will experiment with washes and drybrush techniques that result in a variety of smooth and rough textures, soft and hard edges. Color and composition will be discussed as well. All skill levels are welcome. Please bring to the first class whatever watercolors you have.

This course will provide students with individual instruction to accommodate varying levels of ability. The first five classes will focus on drawing from the model and will cover skills such as line, tone, composition, proportion and space. The remaining five will allow students to work on extended poses and will focus on painting issues such as color, paint application and light. Students may work in oil or acrylic paint on their choice of surfaces. DP-52  •  Wednesdays  •  7:00pm – 9:30pm
Date:  April 16 - June 18
Teacher:  Dianne Corbeau
Cost:  $150 Members / $170 Non-members / $45 Model Fee

This class, open to all levels, is designed to instruct the student in the fundamental techniques of drawing. Individual attention will be given to each student so that he or she may develop at his or her own pace. Students will investigate the idea of drawing as a foundation of painting as well as its importance in the making of all art. DS-52  •  Thursdays  •  7:00pm – 9:30pm
Date:  April 17 - June 19
Teacher:  Donald Stephens
Cost:  $150 Members / $170 Non-members / $20 Model Fee

For the student with previous experience in watercolor, this class will further develop technical skills and understanding of the medium. Students will investigate various subject matter including landscapes, still life and portraiture. Students are encouraged to explore their individual subject interests. AW-52  •  Thursdays  •  7:00pm – 9:30pm
Date:  April 10 – June 12
Teacher:  James Toogood, A.W.S.
Cost:  $150 Members / $170 Non-members

This class will guide students through the fundamentals of working with clay. Students will be introduced to basic skills of handbuilding and working on the potter's wheel. Students also will be introduced to a variety of decorative and glazing techniques. This course may be repeated.

In this class, emphasis will be placed on exposing the student to a variety of throwing and altering techniques for making unique pottery forms. These techniques will help students to develop their pottery making skills and offer flexibility for individual expressive goals. This course is open to all students. HT-52  •  Mondays  •  7:00pm - 10:00pm
Date:  April 14 – June 23
Teacher:  Jen Wankoff
Cost:  $220 Members / $245 Non-members / $45 Lab Fee

This class will guide students through the fundamentals of working with clay. Students will be introduced to the basic skills needed to successfully work on the potter's wheel. Students also will be introduced to a variety of decorative and glazing techniques. This course may be repeated.

Students will explore a full range of studio projects from bettering their wheel-throwing skills to creating slab functional or sculptural work. Surface decoration will be taught through the use of texture, pattern, and scraffitto, slip and glaze application. All levels welcome.

This class will guide students through the fundamentals of working with clay. Students will be introduced to basic skills of handbuilding and working on the potter's wheel. Students also will be introduced to a variety of decorative and glazing techniques. This course may be repeated.

This course emphasizes the fundamentals of working on the potter's wheel. The basics of wedging, centering and throwing will be presented in a clear, concise manner. The focus of this class will be form and function as it pertains to pottery for everyday use. Glazing techniques also will be discussed.

Take a make-believe trip around the world! Children will create projects that reflect the art and traditions of numerous cultures found throughout the world.

Animals are the inspiration for this art exploration class whether your child's inspiration comes from a trip to the zoo or from his/her imaginations! Snack will be provided.

Students will explore a variety of techniques to create three-dimensional art. Budding Rodins will use clay, found objects, papier-mâché and other materials to experiment with sculptural forms. CTD-11  •  Tuesdays  •  4:30pm - 6:00pm
Date:  April 15 – June 10
Teacher:  Chloe Blake Stevenson
Cost:  $85 Members / $105 Non-Member Fee / $12 Supplies

Students in this class will sample different media while learning the fundamentals of drawing. They will be introduced to color theory while learning to draw from observation as well as their imagination.

This course provides students with a variety of drawing and painting experiences reinforced by an exposure to art history and the fundamentals of art. Weekly subject matter includes still life, figure drawing, portraiture and landscape. Students will draw and paint with media including charcoal, pastels, markers, tempera and watercolors. CDP-31  •  Wednesdays  •  4:30pm -6:30pm
Date:  April 16 – June 11
Teacher:  Chloe Blake Stevenson
Cost:  $100 Members / $120 Non-members / $15 Supplies

Students in this class will discover the joys of pastel painting. Basic and advanced techniques will be covered while students work from the still life. Demonstrations on use of light and its effect on color and composition are some of the topics that will be discussed by the instructor. A supply list will be provided. CPA-51  •  Mondays  •  1:30pm - 4:00pm
Date:  April 14 – June 16
Teacher:  Linda Wiseley
Cost:  $150 Members / $170 Non-members

Learn the ancient art of creating beautiful mosaic surfaces. Students will be taken through the step-by-step process of this beautiful art form. Watch as the redemption of scraps transforms the ordinary into something extraordinary! Tools, adhesives and grouting processes will be discussed. A supply list will be provided.

This is a painting class geared for the novice to the advanced student. This versatile medium is suited to many styles of painting. Acrylics are an easily mastered medium because of its fast drying and forgiving properties. Whether you've painted in watercolor, oils, or are a fresh beginner, this class is for you!

This 2-day workshop will help you find your own voice and expand your vision using the figure as a departure point. Experience painting in a loose, more expressionistic manner while working from a life model. Refine your painting skills to create a lively surface, unique to your own personal style, while establishing pictorial unity through visual metaphor and multiple focal points. Learn to explore the contrast between active and quiet areas. Use this workshop to add another building block in forming your own vision and finding your own voice. Previous painting or drawing experience recommended.

Come explore the art of Ikebana flower arranging with renowned teacher Midori Tanimune. The art of Ikebana can be traced to 6th century Japanese Shinto worship of nature and the Buddhist tradition of placing flowers on the alter of Buddha. This workshop will cover two concepts: a basic upright arrangement and a 3-dimensional fan-shaped design. A material list will be provided. Floral materials can be purchased directly from the teacher. WKS-2  •  Saturday  •  10:00am - 4:00pm (includes lunch break)
Date:  May 3
Teacher:  Midori Tanimune
Cost:  $65 Members / $80 Non-members

This 3 hour workshop is for the artist looking to bring a new approach and technique to their drawings. Working from the still life we will use a mixed media approach to the drawing using charcoal, graphite and ink among others. Basic drawing materials will be provided by the instructor; students will be responsible for bringing large paper and pencils and are encouraged to bring any additional materials (i.e. oil/chalk pastels, watercolor, etc.) to work into their image to create a unique and individualized perspective. WKS-3  •  Sunday  •  9:30am – 1:30pm
Date:  May 18
Teacher:  Jane Chesson
Cost:  $35 Members / $50 Non-members / $15 supply fee

Taking advantage of the beautiful grounds that Perkins Center for the Arts occupies, enjoy a few hours of painting outside with teaching artist Dianne Corbeau! This workshop will explore the many ways one can interpret the landscape while experiencing the challenges working on-site. WKS-4  •  Sunday  •  10:00am – 2:00pm
Date:  June 8
Teacher:  Dianne Corbeau
Cost:  $35 Members / $50 Non-members

Registrations received before the first date of registration are processed at the end of first registration business day.

Early registration is strongly recommended to ensure placement in class of choice.

Members must be in good standing at start date to receive discount on classes and workshops.

Teens ages 16 and older may register for adult classes with teacher recommendation.

There is no prorating of any class.

No notification of registration acceptance will be sent. Receipt of payment by Perkins Center confirms registration unless notified of class cancellation or filled class.

Perkins Center for the Arts reserves the right to make changes in programs and teachers.

Perkins Center is not responsible for supervision of children more than five minutes before or after class.

Refund requests must be submitted in writing to Perkins Center by stated deadlines. Phone calls will not be accepted as withdrawal notification.

Refunds and credits of tuition and supply fees will be issued as follows:

• 7 or more days before 1st class: 90% refund
• Within 6 days of 1st class: 90% credit
• After 1st class but before 2nd class: 75% credit
• No refunds or credits thereafter.

If a class is canceled, a full refund of tuition and supply fee will be issued within 30 days.

Memberships and non-member registration fees are not refundable.

Perkins Center is closed on New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Thursday and Friday, and December 25 - 26 (Christmas holidays). Students observing religious holidays will receive class credit upon request. Snow closing #2027, KYW News Radio 1060 AM.

A limited number of scholarships are available based on financial need.

To apply, please contact Stacey Harris at 856-235-6488 x302.

The New Jersey Department of Education has approved Perkins Center as a Registered New Jersey Professional Development Provider for State certified teachers. Teachers can earn professional development hours by participating in any course, music lesson or workshop offered by the Center. As a provider, Perkins Center is included in a provider directory on the Department of Education's website, www.state.nj.us/education.

In order to qualify for professional development hours, teachers need to request a Professional Development Documentation form from Perkins at the time of registration. A completed form will be provided to teachers at the end of the course.

Perkins Center for the Arts also serves teachers and schools by facilitating Teacher-In-Service programs for area schools. Most recently, Perkins Center for the Arts has provided In-Service programs for the Medford Township Public School District music teachers and for the Mount Laurel Public School District visual art teachers. The in-service program is designed based on the needs of the school planning the service.