Join us on Saturday, September 26, 2026 at 2 PM in the Art Department for a talk by Philadelphia artist Cavin Jones. Cavin Jones is a painter, muralist, and collagist whose figurative work is inspired by American history, particularly the African American experience. Jones has said that his work is “a catalyst to stimulate thought
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Swim Pony, The Philly Pigeon and John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge at Tinicum present a day of creative activities. Walk a 1.5 mile section of the trail at Heinz as you listen to the community-inspired TrailOff immersive audio story, The Land Remembers by Jacob Winterstein. Cool off indoors with a writing and crafting workshop led
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Discover the beauty of Temari, a traditional Japanese art form that transforms thread into stunning geometric designs. In this hands-on workshop, you’ll create your own colorful Temari ball while uncovering some of the hidden geometry and symmetry woven into these intricate patterns. No experience necessary. All materials and instruction are provided. Montgomery County Community College
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Do you have gently used or new art and craft supplies that are collecting dust? Are there things you bought for projects you’re never going to get to or lost interest in? Do you want to try a new hobby but need inspiration and means? Let’s share materials that are in good condition! The Art
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Come and learn the joys of making art you can use! This class is a perfect introduction for students who have an interest in learning crochet. We’ll establish a strong foundation holding a crochet hook, chain stitch, single stitch, double stitch, and making a magical circle. We will show you demos and help you through
MoreFour U.S. Cities Join Philadelphia in Funded Sustainability Plan Akron, Chicago, Detroit and Memphis received $40 million in September to fund Reimagining the Civic Commons, an environmental initiative piloted in Philadelphia to demonstrate the positive effects of investment in public spaces. The pilot program, Civic Commons Collective, began in 2014 with an initial $11 million
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