The Tacony LAB Community Arts Center

Kids Club ToddlersMake your own ugly winter sweater collage! Using mixed media!Kids Club Toddlers class is a one hour art class for kids from 2 years old to 5 years old. Parents must attend with their child.Tacony LAB Class Enrollment and Attendance PolicyThe Tacony LAB’s classes are unique in Philadelphia: we do not charge tuition or any sort of fees for any of our classes. Our classes are popular and often have wait-lists. If you enroll in a class, please commit to attending it! How to enroll in a Tacony LAB kids class:• You may enroll IN PERSON at the LAB beginning

Bringing your sewing questions to Maryann Evans and get help finishing or starting projects. Bring your Cricut projects to Emily HitchnerJoin Artist Maryann Evans for a night of help with your sewing questions. Feel free to bring a project in progress, or start a project with guidance. Come get your sewing questions answered and you could learn how to read a pattern, sew a zipper and more. Basic sewing skills needed - this is a more advanced workshop. Join Artist Emily Hitchner for help with Cricut Projects. Perfect for Holiday gifts!No Materials will be provided besides use of the Cricut

Learn how to Sew! Taught by Maryann Evans you will learn how to make a pillowcase and a tote bag over 2 classesL earn the basics of how to use a sewing machine. With teacher Maryann Evans, you will be making a pillowcase and a tote bag.Two Sessions from 6:00pm-8:00pm, January 8th and 15th. Tacony LAB Class Enrollment and Attendance PolicyThe Tacony LAB’s classes are unique in Philadelphia: we do not charge tuition or any sort of fees for any of our classes.Our classes are popular and often have wait-lists. If you enroll in a class, please commit to attending

The Tacony LAB Second Saturday free workshop series at Glen Foerd!Using inspiration from the Glen Foerd Mansion we'll show you the basics of simple hand embroidery with assistance from the Tacony LAB Staff. You will be provided with all supplies and we'll take a short walk though the mansion to look at patterns and textiles . Please register so we have an accurate count of supplies. This project may take the full 2 hours, so please arrive at 11 and plan to stay until 1.T his event will take place on location at Glen Foerd, a hidden treasure in Northeast

Kids Club 6 years old and upKids Club art class is a 1.5 hour art class for kids ages 6 to 18 and up. It takes place from 11:30 to 1:00.Creating shapes in 3-d, with cut and torn paper, creativity will flow as your artist will make their own mini sculptural environment.When registering for kids club, please register only the child who will be attending. Parents may only accompany their child provided there is extra space but should not register themselves. Due to the size of the studio, parents should not plan on sitting with their child through this class.Please

Kids Club 6 years old and upKids Club art class is a 1.5 hour art class for kids ages 6 to 18 and up. It takes place from 11:30 to 1:00.Make Paper Chinese Laterns for the New YearWhen registering for kids club, please register only the child who will be attending. Parents may only accompany their child provided there is extra space but should not register themselves. Due to the size of the studio, parents should not plan on sitting with their child through this class.Please submit age of child. when filling the form out. If you do not wish

Join us on Friday, February 2nd for our Community Appreciation First FridayJoin us on Friday, February 2nd from 6pm to 9 pm at the Tacony LAB Community Arts Center for our Community Appreciation First FridayThis is an event to invite the community to meet the agencies and people who support positive change and community growth in Tacony. We will share resources and some information on what’s to come in the year 2024 for Tacony. List of Participating Organizations to come. We will have make-and-take activities and light refreshments.Registration is not required, but is encouraged to help us plan.What is the

Kids Club 6 years old and upKids Club art class is a 1.5 hour art class for kids ages 6 to 18 and up. It takes place from 11:30 to 1:00.Mini Heart Handsewn Pillows.When registering for kids club, please register only the child who will be attending. Parents may only accompany their child provided there is extra space but should not register themselves. Due to the size of the studio, parents should not plan on sitting with their child through this class.Please submit age of child. when filling the form out. If you do not wish your child to be

The Tacony LAB free workshop series at Glen Foerd!Try your hand at weaving! Draw inspiration from the Glen Foerd Mansion as you hand weave a small tapestry with assistance from the LAB Staff. You will be provided a small cardboard loom to take home with you for future projects if you wish. Please register so we have an accurate count of supplies. This project may take the full 2 hours, so please arrive at 11 and plan to stay until 1.T his event will take place on location at Glen Foerd, a hidden treasure in Northeast Philadelphia on the Delaware

Kids Club 6 years old and upKids Club art class is a 1.5 hour art class for kids ages 6 to 18 and up. It takes place from 11:30 to 1:00.Make valentine cards using mixed media!When registering for kids club, please register only the child who will be attending. Parents may only accompany their child provided there is extra space but should not register themselves. Due to the size of the studio, parents should not plan on sitting with their child through this class.Please submit age of child. when filling the form out. If you do not wish your child

Kids Club 6 years old and upKids Club art class is a 1.5 hour art class for kids ages 6 to 18 and up. It takes place from 11:30 to 1:00.Make a Birdhouse for Spring! Aprons will be provided but please dress accordingly to get messy.When registering for kids club, please register only the child who will be attending. Parents may only accompany their child provided there is extra space but should not register themselves. Due to the size of the studio, parents should not plan on sitting with their child through this class.Please submit age of child. when filling

Nålbinding is the craft of making a textile from loops of yarn. You will be making a mug cozy using Nålbinding techniques.Nålbinding is a fabric creation technique predating both knitting and crochet. Also known in English as "knotless netting", "knotless knitting", or "single-needle knitting", the technique is distinct from crochet in that it involves passing the full length of the working thread through each loop, unlike crochet where the work is formed only of loops, never involving the free end. It also differs from knitting in that lengths must be pieced together during the process of nålebinding, rather than a

Join us on Friday, March 1st for our NE Philly Community Fine Art Show.Join us on Friday, March 1st from 6pm to 9 pm at the Tacony LAB Community Arts Center for our NE Philly Community Fine Art Show First Friday. We will have light refreshments and live music.Register here if you plan to attend!If you wish to display your work, please fill out the google form linked below.We have extended the deadline to apply to put your work in the show. This is an event to showcase works that Northeast Philadelphia Residents have created. You do not need to

Pysanky, also known as the art of Ukrainian Easter Eggs, is a method of creating colorful intricate patterns on eggs by drawing with waxPysanky, also known as the art of Ukrainian Easter Eggs, is a method of creating colorful intricate patterns on eggs by drawing with a wax pen and using sequential dyeing. Because we will work with candles and raw eggs, this class is not appropriate for children. All supplies are included.Wednesday March 6th from 6:00pm-8:00pmTacony LAB Class Enrollment and Attendance PolicyAttendance Policy: We understand that traffic and other delays happen, however we request you to be on time

The Tacony LAB free workshop series at Glen Foerd!Scherenschnitte is the German word for scissor cut. Have you ever wanted to learn how to make small paper cut portraits similar to the ones hanging on the first floor walls?In this class you will learn how to cut out a design or use patterns that can be traced to make your very own!. No experience necessary. This class is taught by Lori Raggio.This project may take the full 2 hours, so please arrive at 11 and plan to stay until 1.This event will take place on location at Glen Foerd, a

During this two part class, we will be learning the basics of block printing, such as carving a block, inking and printing.During this two part class, we will be learning the basics of block printing, such as carving a block, inking and printing. We will be using rubber blocks for easier cutting. This is a class for adults and/or mature teens, as we will be using sharp cutting tools. If possible, please prepare a simple drawing or pattern that will fit onto a 4 in by 6 in block. Please dress casual as we will be working with printmaking ink

Kids Club 6 years old and upKids Club art class is a 1.5 hour art class for kids ages 6 to 18 and up. It takes place from 11:30 to 1:00.Paint and grow!Celebrate St Patrick's Day with us - paint your flower pot and plant your four-leaf clover!When registering for kids club, please register only the child who will be attending. Parents may only accompany their child provided there is extra space but should not register themselves. Due to the size of the studio, parents should not plan on sitting with their child through this class.Please submit age of child.

Learn how to Sew! Taught by Derek Bakal you will learn how to make a pillowcase and a tote bag over 2 classesLearn the basics of how to use a sewing machine. With teacher Derek Bakal, you will be making a pillowcase and a tote bag.Two Sessions from 6:00pm-8:00pm, March 18th and 25th.Tacony LAB Class Enrollment and Attendance PolicyAttendance Policy: We understand that traffic and other delays happen, however we request you to be on time to our events. We have a 15 minute grace period. If we are not notified and you are more than 15 minutes late, you

Join us on Saturday March 23rd from 1:00pm-3:00pm for a Community Paint DayStill Life is a genre of art that typically depicts ordinary objects from everyday life. It is deceptive in its simplicity, because by recording these objects in paint, over time it becomes a record of history, and speaks volumes about individuals and a community. The Tacony Community Development Corporation is working with artist Mat Tomeszko to create a community Still Life Project inspired by the stories of Tacony. This Spring, we've been collecting stories about the neighborhood and what it means to Tacony's residents and visitors. These stories

Tacony LAB First Friday Makers MarketJoin us for our first Makers Market of the year!First Fridays at the Tacony LAB are about celebrating art & community. Join us for refreshments and art activities that change each month. For April 5, we will have family light painting portraits with a printed photo before you leave.Registration is encouraged but not required in order to help us plan.The Tacony LAB is grateful for the support of the Tacony Community Development Corporation as well as the Tacony Civic Association as we grow our creative community here in Tacony and the surrounding Lower Northeast .

Kids Club 6 years old and upKids Club art class is a 1.5 hour art class for kids ages 6 to 18 and up. It takes place from 11:30 to 1:00.Cardboard Flower Weavings. Make a beautiful flower arrangement!When registering for kids club, please register only the child who will be attending. Parents may only accompany their child provided there is extra space but should not register themselves. Due to the size of the studio, parents should not plan on sitting with their child through this class.Please submit age of child. when filling the form out. If you do not wish

The Tacony LAB free workshop series at Glen Foerd!Needle felting, the method of creating a form using wool is a fun easy to learn process. This single session workshop gives you the opportunity to play with wool and make a small object to put on a pin. No experience is necessary and all materials are supplied.Please register so we have an accurate count of supplies. This project may take the full 2 hours, so please arrive at 11 and plan to stay until 1.This event will take place on location at Glen Foerd, a hidden treasure in Northeast Philadelphia on

Learn how to needlefelt onto a piece of fabric and create your own scene/picture. Two Part ClassLearn how to needle-felt a picture. In this class you will be needle felting a scene onto a foundation fabric.We will have some examples of what you can do. It will be up to you what kind of scene you create.Taught by Emily HitchnerTwo Sessions, April 15th and 22nd from 6:00pm-8:00pmAttendance Policy: We understand that traffic and other delays happen, however we request you to be on time to our events. We have a 15 minute grace period. If we are not notified and

May is for Making! Join us at the Tacony LAB Community Art Center for a celebration of making things.May is for Making! Join us at the Tacony LAB for a celebration of making things. Our monthly first Fridays celebrate art in a different way each month. Join us on May 3rd for a make and take extravaganza! We’ll be offering wooden laser cut characters to paint, screen printed tote bags, button making and pop up cards.Registration is apreciated but not required to help us plan. Light refreshments will be provided. Tacony LAB Community Arts Center, a program of Mural Arts

Kids Club 6 years old and upKids Club art class is a 1.5 hour art class for kids ages 6 to 18 and up. It takes place from 11:30 to 1:00.Animal and portrait collages.Cut paper and magazines, and add some mod podge to create animals or a portrait or a scene, creativity can be found in every day objects.When registering for kids club, please register only the child who will be attending. Parents may only accompany their child provided there is extra space but should not register themselves. Due to the size of the studio, parents should not plan on

The Tacony LAB free workshop series at Glen Foerd!Draw from the beauty of Glen Foerd, such as the fireplaces or stained glass, or be inspired on the grounds of the mansion by the various plant life and other surroundingsGuided by artist Bob Dix, students will create a still life drawing using pencil and paper.Please register so we have an accurate count of supplies. This project may take the full 2 hours, so please arrive at 11 and plan to stay until 1.This event will take place on location at Glen Foerd, a hidden treasure in Northeast Philadelphia on the Delaware

Kids Club 6 years old and upKids Club art class is a 1.5 hour art class for kids ages 6 to 18 and up. It takes place from 11:30 to 1:00.Make a greeting card for May! We will be using pipecleaners to create neat designs on the cards.When registering for kids club, please register only the child who will be attending. Parents may only accompany their child provided there is extra space but should not register themselves. Due to the size of the studio, parents should not plan on sitting with their child through this class.Please submit age of child.

Join the People's Budget for a workshop about the City Budget! The workshop is an opportunity to learn more about the budget and create art!Join the People's Budget for a workshop about the City Budget! The workshop is an opportunity to learn more about the budget process and create art about what you want to see funded. Phoebe Bachman from the People's Budget will do a short presentation on how the budget works and answer any questions. Then, you will be invited to create art about your funding priorities.All are welcome.

Join us on Friday May 17th for a Community Paint DayJoin us on Friday May 17th from 5:00-pm-7:00pm for a Community Paint Day. Be a part of the exciting new Mural going up at Russo Park, on the Code Court Building.All are welcome. Be prepared to get messy - as we will be working with paint. Aprons will be provided upon request.Light refreshments and a small make and take activity will be included. Registration is not required, though appreciated for planning.

Kids Club 6 years old and upKids Club art class is a 1.5 hour art class for kids ages 6 to 18 and up. It takes place from 11:30 to 1:00.Make yarn art to display.When registering for kids club, please register only the child who will be attending. Parents may only accompany their child provided there is extra space but should not register themselves. Due to the size of the studio, parents should not plan on sitting with their child through this class.Please submit age of child. when filling the form out. If you do not wish your child to

Learn how to Sew! Taught by Emily Hitchner you will learn how to make a pillowcase and a tote bag over 2 classesLearn the basics of how to use a sewing machine. With teacher Emily Hitchner, you will be making a pillowcase and a tote bag.Two Sessions from 6:00pm-8:00pm, May 22nd and 29th.Tacony LAB Class Enrollment and Attendance PolicyAttendance Policy: We understand that traffic and other delays happen, however we request you to be on time to our events. We have a 15 minute grace period. If we are not notified and you are more than 15 minutes late, you

Make a zippered pouch with Maryann Evans. Previous sewing experience requiredIn this course, Students will make a small zipper pouch with a lining. Previous sewing experience required - this is not a beginner course. One Session, June 5th from 6:00pm-8:00pmAttendance Policy: We understand that traffic and other delays happen, however we request you to be on time to our events. We have a 15 minute grace period. If we are not notified and you are more than 15 minutes late, you may not be permitted to join the class. Our classes are only 2 hours long and it is difficult

Join the Tacony LAB for an event about the history of Tacony! We will have postcards to decorate, screen printing and light refreshmentsJoin the Tacony LAB for a First Friday all about Tacony We will have postcards to decorate, screen printing and light refreshments. We will have a treasure trove of historical images featuring Tacony.Registration is apreciated but not required to help us plan. Light refreshments will be provided.Tacony LAB Community Arts Center, a program of Mural Arts Philadelphia, is a community art center funded by the City of Philadelphia located in the Northeast section of Philadelphia. At the Tacony

The Tacony LAB free workshop series at Glen Foerd!Join the crew from the Tacony LAB Community Art Center for a pop up card making workshop/make and take, featuring designs based on the fireplaces of Glen Foerd. Stroll the many rooms and make observations to decorate your personal viewpoint of the fireplaces.The pop-up cards are cut using a cricut machine. We will be having the machines for you to watch them make the cardsThis event will take place on location at Glen Foerd, a hidden treasure in Northeast Philadelphia on the Delaware River about 10 minutes drive from the Tacony LAB.

This event will be held as part of Mural Arts Philadelphia’s Printmaking by the People project.In this workshop, Liberty, Freedom, and Social Justice, we will discuss the words "Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness" to create a dialogue of what Freedom and Social Justice mean in relation to the Declaration of Independence.We will then take our ideas and express them visually through a relief print made using EZ Cut Linoleum and Gelli plate printing for the background. This event will be held as part of Mural Arts Philadelphia’s Printmaking by the People project.This class is for ages 16 and

Create a versatile fabric utility carrier for crafts, travel, or to give as a gift.Sew an easy utility roll-up to keep your tools, craft supplies, or toiletries organized. All supplies included. Students must have taken Beginning SewingOne Day Session July 1st from 6pm-8pmAttendance Policy: We understand that traffic and other delays happen, however we request you to be on time to our events. We have a 15 minute grace period. If we are not notified and you are more than 15 minutes late, you may not be permitted to join the class. Our classes are only 2 hours long and

This July join artist Sarah Hunter for a two part introduction to landscape drawing workshop. We will use both graphite and charcoal media.This July, join artist Sarah Hunter for a two part introduction to landscape drawing workshop. We will use both graphite and charcoal media and focus on how value can help develop the mood of our drawings. Bring a picture of a meaningful place to work from or choose one of the inspiration images provided. Two Sessions, July 8th and 15th from 6pm-8pmTacony LAB Class Enrollment and Attendance PolicyAttendance Policy: We understand that traffic and other delays happen, however

Join the Tacony LAB for an event featuring music themed work from our kids club participants. We will have refreshments and entertainment.Join the Tacony LAB for an event featuring music themed work from our kids club participants. We will have refreshments and a guitarist from settlement music school. Corinne Kite-Dean (she/her) is a guitarist and composer from South Jersey who is currently working in the Philadelphia area after completing her Bachelor of Music in Instrumental Performance in jazz guitar at University of the Arts in 2021. Her style of composition bridges the gaps between improvisational modern fusion, intricately woven “wall

The Tacony LAB free workshop series at Glen Foerd!Join Barb Baur for a special Glen Foerd workshop featuring designs from her own work. Using colored sheet aluminum from recycled cans, we will create a small piece of jewelry ie. a pendant or a pin using beading techniques and expanded metals forms in a technique developed by Barb Baur. Stay after the workshop for a special artist talk with Barb Baur to coincide with the current exhibit- Home Waters at Glen Foerd. Barb will take us on a journey through her wearable art inspired by her time living on a boat

Kids Club 6 years old and up. Please only sign your child up for 1 session.Kids Club art class is a 1 hour and 15 minute art class for kids ages 6 to 18 and up. It takes place from 11:00am-12:15pmPersonalized Flags and bannersReaching into their imaginations, creating symbols and icons to form their own personalized flag or banner!When registering for kids club, please register only the child who will be attending. Parents may only accompany their child provided there is extra space but should not register themselves. Due to the size of the studio, parents should not plan on

To celebrate the 40th Anniversary of Mural Arts, Tacony LAB will host a special screen printing day to create t-shirts, totes, and more!Tacony Lab – 40th Anniversary Screen Printing PartyThursday July 25, 2024 4:00 pm to 8:00 pmTacony LAB Community Art Center6918 Torresdale Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19135Located in the Tacony neighborhood of Northeast Philadelphia, Tacony LAB Community Art Center — program of Mural Arts Philadelphia in partnership with City Councilmember Mike Driscoll — brings the neighborhood and the arts together to create a unique hub for learning, creativity, and community engagement in Northeast Philadelphia. To celebrate the 40th Anniversary of

Kids Club 6 years old and up. Please only sign your child up for 1 session.Kids Club art class is a 1 hour and 15 minute art class for kids ages 6 to 18 and up. It takes place from 12:30pm-1:45pmMake Coffee Filter Art!When registering for kids club, please register only the child who will be attending. Parents may only accompany their child provided there is extra space but should not register themselves. Due to the size of the studio, parents should not plan on sitting with their child through this class.Please submit age of child. when filling the form

Learn how to Sew! Taught by Maryann Evans you will learn how to make a pillowcase and a tote bag over 2 classesLearn the basics of how to use a sewing machine. With teacher Maryann Evans, you will be making a pillowcase and a tote bag.Two Sessions from 6:00pm-8:00pm, August 7th and 14th.Tacony LAB Class Enrollment and Attendance PolicyAttendance Policy: We understand that traffic and other delays happen, however we request you to be on time to our events. We have a 15 minute grace period. If we are not notified and you are more than 15 minutes late, you

Kids Club 6 years old and up. Please only sign your child up for 1 session.Kids Club art class is a 1 hour and 15 minute art class for kids ages 6 to 18 and up. It takes place from 11:00am-12:15pmMake Pull String Art Posters!When registering for kids club, please register only the child who will be attending. Parents may only accompany their child provided there is extra space but should not register themselves. Due to the size of the studio, parents should not plan on sitting with their child through this class.Please submit age of child. when filling the

Join Collage Artist John Scott in a 2 part collage class. In the first class you will be taking pictures to use for your collage project.Join Collage Artist John Scott in a 2 part collage class.This two week course will combine photography and collage. Week one will include a guided neighborhood walk to learn how to capture images that will work well as your personal ephemera. During week 2, we will use those photos to create our own collages. You will learn some new techniques to get the most out of each picture and to create a truly original and

Kids Club 6 years old and up. Please only sign your child up for 1 session.Kids Club art class is a 1 hour and 15 minute art class for kids ages 6 to 18 and up. It takes place from 11:00am-12:15pmCardboard Animal sculpturesBasic shapes and techniques used by the kids to create their own cardboard pet.When registering for kids club, please register only the child who will be attending. Parents may only accompany their child provided there is extra space but should not register themselves. Due to the size of the studio, parents should not plan on sitting with their

Kids Club 6 years old and up. Please only sign your child up for 1 session.Kids Club art class is a 1 hour and 15 minute art class for kids ages 6 to 18 and up. It takes place from 11:00am-12:15pmImagine yourself as a superhero! Create your own comic book cover, including a title! Students will create their cover with a foreground, middle ground, and background using sharpie markers and color pencils.When registering for kids club, please register only the child who will be attending. Parents may only accompany their child provided there is extra space but should not register

Experience a series of healing and artmaking activities with resident artist Ayiana VivianaJoin our current resident artist Ayiana Viviana for an artmaking session that will include a series of art and healing activities. This is the first workshop in her artist residency which includes community engagement and collaboration in creating new artwork for the banners along Torresdale Avenue.Tacony LAB Class Enrollment and Attendance PolicyAttendance Policy: We understand that traffic and other delays happen, however we request you to be on time to our events. We have a 15 minute grace period. If we are not notified and you are more

Kids Club 6 years old and up. Please only sign your child up for 1 session.Kids Club art class is a 1 hour and 15 minute art class for kids ages 6 to 18 and up. It takes place from 12:30pm-1:45pmMake your own Scratch Art! You will be drawing a picture and then painting over it to create a cool scratch art piece. When registering for kids club, please register only the child who will be attending. Parents may only accompany their child provided there is extra space but should not register themselves. Due to the size of the studio,

The Tacony LAB free workshop series at Glen Foerd!Did you know that there are at least three methods for making a portrait? Have you ever dreamed of creating hand-made images of your loved ones, friends, or maybe from old family photographs and didn’t know where to start? Would you like to learn about the foundations of portrait drawing; techniques that anyone can learn? Join Philadelphia artist RA Friedman for a lively look inside the world of creating portraits from a variety of sources. He will demonstrate ways of working you can try right away using the painting collection that’s at

Experience a series of healing and artmaking activities with resident artist Ayiana VivianaJoin our current resident artist Ayiana Viviana for an artmaking session that will include a series of art and healing activities. This is the second workshop in her artist residency which includes community engagement and collaboration in creating new artwork for the banners along Torresdale Avenue.Tacony LAB Class Enrollment and Attendance PolicyAttendance Policy: We understand that traffic and other delays happen, however we request you to be on time to our events. We have a 15 minute grace period. If we are not notified and you are more

Taught by Barb Baur you will draw at Lardners Point ParkLet's get outside and make some art!Join Barb Baur at Lardener's point park for a landscape drawing class. The Delaware river and the Tacony Palmyra bridge make a perfect landscape to practice drawing the world around us using observational drawing techniques.All skill levels are welcome and all supplies are provided.Tacony LAB Class Enrollment and Attendance PolicyAttendance Policy: We understand that traffic and other delays happen, however we request you to be on time to our events. We have a 15 minute grace period. If we are not notified and you

Tacony LAB First Friday Spooky Makers MarketJoin us for our Spooky Maker Market!This October, we will have various makers who will be selling their handmade work. You will also have the opportunity to make a screen printed trick or treat bag with the help of the Tacony LAB Staff.First Fridays at the Tacony LAB are about celebrating art & community. Join us for refreshments and art activities that change each month.Registration is encouraged but not required in order to help us plan.The Tacony LAB is grateful for the support of the Tacony Community Development Corporation as well as the Tacony

Kids Club 6 years old and up. Please only sign your child up for 1 session.Kids Club art class is a 1 hour and 15 minute art class for kids ages 6 to 18 and up. It takes place from 12:30pm-1:45pmGlow in the dark haunted houses. We'll be making spooky haunted houses, with an added glow in the dark effect for extra fun!When registering for kids club, please register only the child who will be attending. Parents may only accompany their child provided there is extra space but should not register themselves. Due to the size of the studio, parents

The Tacony LAB free workshop series at Glen Foerd!Join Tacony Lab Community Art Center resident artist, Ayiana Viviana at a workshop in Historic Glen Foerd where emotional expression through the arts will take place. Participants will be led through a sound bowl meditation, journaling prompts, and art contemplation and creation. A portion of this even may be held outdoors if weather permits. Please bring blankets for comfort and outdoor seating.Registration is required for this workshop in order to be sure we have enough supplies.Tacony LAB Class Enrollment and Attendance PolicyThe Tacony LAB’s classes are unique in Philadelphia: we do not

Kids Club 6 years old and up. Please only sign your child up for 1 session.Kids Club art class is a 1 hour and 15 minute art class for kids ages 6 to 18 and up. It takes place from 12:30pm-1:45pmStudents will create a mixed media fall themed poster.When registering for kids club, please register only the child who will be attending. Parents may only accompany their child provided there is extra space but should not register themselves. Due to the size of the studio, parents should not plan on sitting with their child through this class.Please submit age of

Join us for our 7th Birthday Celebration!Join us for the Tacony LAB's 7th Birthday Celebration!During this special event we will have fabric squares for you to decorate that will be turned into a Tacony LAB quilt! Our staff will be sewing the quilt during the event and you'll see the quilt come to life! It will be displayed at a separate event.We will have cake and other refreshments - along with a make and take activity.First Fridays at the Tacony LAB are about celebrating art & community. Join us for refreshments and art activities that change each month.Registration is encouraged

Join Mural Arts Philadelphia in celebrating Tacony's newest mural!Join us on Thursday, October 24 at Russo Park Recreation Center, 7300 Torresdale Avenue as we dedicate Christa’s Mural. Redesigned by artist Cody Stuhltrager, this mural is dedicated to Christa Lewis, a beloved community member who tragically lost her life in 1996. Memorialized in several places in the local neighborhood, Christa’s Mural on the Russo Park Recreation Center is a memorial to her life as a St Hubert’s student, athlete, family member and beloved friend.Artist: Cody StuhltragerProject Manager: Barb BaurFunders: City of PhiladelphiaPartners: City Council Member Mike Driscoll’s officeThis event is free

Join us for our First Friday Celebration of Fibers!Join us for our First Friday celebrating the fiber arts! We will have several demos of various fiber arts and the Philadelphia Guild of Handweavers will be joining us to share other fiber artist resources in the city.Their website is https://pghw.org/Registration is apreciated but not required to help us plan.Tacony LAB Community Arts Center, a program of Mural Arts Philadelphia, is a community art center funded by the City of Philadelphia located in the Northeast section of Philadelphia. At the Tacony LAB, providing accessible and free art is a priority. It offers

Kids Club 6 years old and up. Please only sign your child up for 1 session.Kids Club art class is a 1 hour and 15 minute art class for kids ages 6 to 18 and up. It takes place from 11:00am-12:15pmUsing a found stick to hang cut out leaves from, giving the feeling of the season. Your artist will have a Great Wall hanger for fall.When registering for kids club, please register only the child who will be attending. Parents may only accompany their child provided there is extra space but should not register themselves. Due to the size of

Learn how to make T-Shirt Yarn! Bring your own t-shirts or use ours! We will be making a granny square with our yarn.Join us for a hands-on workshop where you’ll learn how to create sustainable T-shirt yarn and the basics of crochet. In this beginner-friendly class, participants will be guided through the process of transforming old T-shirts into yarn and learning basic crochet techniques. By the end of the session, you’ll take home your own unique crochet pieces and yarn balls. Perfect for ages 16 and up, this class combines creativity with sustainability in a fun and engaging way. All

The Tacony LAB free workshop series at Glen Foerd!Learn how to crochet a granny square! In this 2 hour workshop, you will learn the basics of crochet.This event will take place on location at Glen Foerd, a hidden treasure in Northeast Philadelphia on the Delaware River about 10 minutes drive from the Tacony LAB. This event is cohosted with Glen Foerd and your registration information will be shared with Glen Foerd.Registration is required for this workshop in order to be sure we have enough supplies.Tacony LAB Class Enrollment and Attendance PolicyThe Tacony LAB’s classes are unique in Philadelphia: we do

Join us for our first Knitathon! This 24 hour event focuses on fiber arts. We will have demos and giveaways. More details to come!Join us for our first ever Knitathon!Set your watch and knit a swatch and get ready for Knitathon! and more!Knitathon is a 24 hour fiber fest, from noon to noon November 16th and 17th focusing on knitting and crocheting, along with spinning and weaving demos, and round the clock hands-on knit and crochet help. Open to fiber artists of all levels and backgrounds!We’ll be giving away knit and crochet kits for walk-ins and participants. We will also

One Hour Fiber WorkshopThis 1 hour workshop is for kids ages 8 and up. We will have a basic demo of weaving on a little cardboard loom. Your child will be able to make a piece of fabric! This is not a drop off class - we request that you stay with your child. There are 3 sessions, please only sign up for 1 session.- this is a part of our 24 hour Knitathon. Our details for the knitathon are below. The main Knitathon event is for ages 18 and up.Join us for our first ever Knitathon!Set your watch and

Sew a bottle tote bag. Perfect for gifts! Advanced beginner class - do not take if you have not taken Sewing 101.Sew a bottle tote bag with Emily Hitchner. This is an advanced beginner class, you must have taken sewing 101 before enrolling. Perfect for gifts!One Session Class, December 4, from 6pm-8pmPicture from allpeoplequilt.comTacony LAB Class Enrollment and Attendance PolicyAttendance Policy: We understand that traffic and other delays happen, however we request you to be on time to our events. We have a 15 minute grace period. If we are not notified and you are more than 15 minutes late,

Join us on Friday, December 6th from 6 pm to 8:30 pm at the Tacony LAB Community Arts Center for our 3rd Annual Holiday First Friday!Join us on Friday, December 6th from 6 pm to 8:30 pm at the Tacony LAB Community Arts Center for our 3rd Annual Holiday First Friday!Free Santa pictures for you and your family, including your pets! We will have an Artsy SantaLocal artists and artisans for gift shopping fun! This is our holiday maker market. This is the form to register to attend, not to vend. If you are interested in vending, please fill out

Kids Club 6 years old and up. Please only sign your child up for 1 session.Kids Club art class is a 1 hour and 15 minute art class for kids ages 6 to 18 and up. It takes place from 11:00am-12:15pmWe'll be making a winter snow globeWhen registering for kids club, please register only the child who will be attending. Parents may only accompany their child provided there is extra space but should not register themselves. Due to the size of the studio, parents should not plan on sitting with their child through this class.Please submit age of child. when

The Tacony LAB free workshop series at Glen Foerd!Taught by Barb BaurMake a beaded ornament! We have cut out shapes on our laser cutter at the Tacony LAB that you will turn into a beautiful beaded ornament. We will have a tree or a snowflake to choose from.This event will take place on location at Glen Foerd, a hidden treasure in Northeast Philadelphia on the Delaware River about 10 minutes drive from the Tacony LAB. This event is cohosted with Glen Foerd and your registration information will be shared with Glen Foerd.Registration is required for this workshop in order to

Kids Club 6 years old and up. Please only sign your child up for 1 session.Kids Club art class is a 1 hour and 15 minute art class for kids ages 6 to 18 and up. It takes place from 12:30pm-1:45pmWe'll be making a winter snow globe.When registering for kids club, please register only the child who will be attending. Parents may only accompany their child provided there is extra space but should not register themselves. Due to the size of the studio, parents should not plan on sitting with their child through this class.Please submit age of child. when

Kids Club 6 years old and up. Please only sign your child up for 1 session.Kids Club art class is a 1 hour and 15 minute art class for kids ages 6 to 18 and up. It takes place from 12:30pm-1:45pmWe'll be making an airplane with popsicle sticks!When registering for kids club, please register only the child who will be attending. Parents may only accompany their child provided there is extra space but should not register themselves. Due to the size of the studio, parents should not plan on sitting with their child through this class.Please submit age of child.

Join Mural Arts Philadelphia in celebrating Tacony's newest mural!Join Mural Arts Philadelphia and City Council Member Mike Driscoll in celebrating Northeast Philadelphia’s two newest murals in Holmesburg’s Russo Park. These community informed murals, titled Responsibility Blooms in Our Neighborhood and Pathways to Justice were created by artist Jamee Grigsby with a message of responsibility and access to justice. This newly renovated building is a vibrant new destination for Northeast Philadelphia residents.Artist: Jamee GrigsbyProject Managers: Barb Baur and Emily HitchnerLocation: Russo Park Rec Center (Rear)7374 Edmund Street Philadelphia, PA 19136January 15th from 11:00am-1:00pmThis event is free and open. Light refreshments will

Kids Club 6 years old and up. Please only sign your child up for 1 session.Kids Club art class is a 1 hour and 15 minute art class for kids ages 6 to 18 and up. It takes place from 11:00am-12:15pmBuilding the neighborhood! Using simple cardboard and basic materials, creative architects will make their own building facade.When registering for kids club, please register only the child who will be attending. Parents may only accompany their child provided there is extra space but should not register themselves. Due to the size of the studio, parents should not plan on sitting with

Kids Club 6 years old and up. Please only sign your child up for 1 session.Kids Club art class is a 1 hour and 15 minute art class for kids ages 6 to 18 and up. It takes place from 12:30pm-1:45pmWe'll learn how to create pipe cleaner flowers and make and decorate a paper vase for them.When registering for kids club, please register only the child who will be attending. Parents may only accompany their child provided there is extra space but should not register themselves. Due to the size of the studio, parents should not plan on sitting with

Learn how to Sew! Taught by Maryann Evans you will learn how to make a tote bag.With teacher Maryann Evans, you will be learning the basics of using a sewing machine and then making a tote bag.One Session from 6:00pm-8:00pm on February 5th.Tacony LAB Class Enrollment and Attendance PolicyAttendance Policy: We understand that traffic and other delays happen, however we request you to be on time to our events. We have a 15 minute grace period. If we are not notified and you are more than 15 minutes late, you may not be permitted to join the class. Our classes

Kids Club 6 years old and up. Please only sign your child up for 1 session.Kids Club art class is a 1 hour and 15 minute art class for kids ages 6 to 18 and up. It takes place from 11:00am-12:15pmArtists will create one of a kind heart shaped suncatchers. Tissue paper and simple materials, will lead to all things bright and lovely.When registering for kids club, please register only the child who will be attending. Parents may only accompany their child provided there is extra space but should not register themselves. Due to the size of the studio, parents

The Tacony LAB free workshop series at Glen Foerd!Taught by Lucia AlberStudents will be encouraged to draw from life to get a sense of proportion, shape, and form of the figure. Artists of all levels are welcome - we will be engaging in exercises that are a great introduction to figure drawing as well as a wonderful refresher course.Ages 16 and up.This event will take place on location at Glen Foerd, a hidden treasure in Northeast Philadelphia on the Delaware River about 10 minutes drive from the Tacony LAB. This event is cohosted with Glen Foerd and your registration information

Kids Club 6 years old and up. Please only sign your child up for 1 session.Kids Club art class is a 1 hour and 15 minute art class for kids ages 6 to 18 and up. It takes place from 12:30pm-1:45pmMake some colorful fish! Using toilet paper rolls, googly eyes and cardboard you will have a cool decoration! Image from goodto.comWhen registering for kids club, please register only the child who will be attending. Parents may only accompany their child provided there is extra space but should not register themselves. Due to the size of the studio, parents should not

Kids Club 6 years old and up. Please only sign your child up for 1 session.Kids Club art class is a 1 hour and 15 minute art class for kids ages 6 to 18 and up. It takes place from 12:30pm-1:45pmWe'll be making a variety of small handmade stickers, colored with pencils or markers. When registering for kids club, please register only the child who will be attending. Parents may only accompany their child provided there is extra space but should not register themselves. Due to the size of the studio, parents should not plan on sitting with their child

March is for Making! Join us at the Tacony LAB Community Art Center for a celebration of making things.March is for Making! Join us at the Tacony LAB for a celebration of making things. Our monthly first Fridays celebrate art in a different way each month. Come March 7 for a make and take extravaganza! We’ll be offering wooden laser cut characters to paint, screen printed tote bags, button making and pop up cards.Registration is appreciated but not required to help us plan. Light refreshments will be provided.Tacony LAB Community Arts Center, a program of Mural Arts Philadelphia, is a

The Tacony LAB free workshop series at Glen Foerd!Join the crew from the Tacony LAB Community Art Center for a card making workshop. We will have pop up cards featuring the fireplaces of Glen Foerd, along with other types of cards to make.This event will take place on location at Glen Foerd, a hidden treasure in Northeast Philadelphia on the Delaware River about 10 minutes drive from the Tacony LAB. This event is cohosted with Glen Foerd and your registration information will be shared with Glen Foerd.Registration is recommended, but not required for this workshop.Walk-ins are welcome!Tacony LAB Class Enrollment

Learn about the Tacony LAB Teen program! This 6 week program is for ages 13-18.The Tacony LAB is having a 6 week Teen Art Program. Come to our informational session to learn more! We will provide light refreshments.Some Information about the program and how to apply below:The program will take place on Tuesdays from 3:30pm to 6pm starting April 1st 2025 to May 6th 2025Teens can arrive anytime between 3:30pm and 3:50pm to allow for different high school dismissal and travel times.Commitment for all 6 weeks is required.This program is open to teens of high school age (13 to 18

Join us on Friday, April 4th for our NE Philly Community Fine Art Show.Join us on Friday, April 4th from 6pm to 9 pm at the Tacony LAB Community Arts Center for our NE Philly Community Fine Art Show First Friday. We will have light refreshments.Register here if you plan to attend!If you wish to display your work, please fill out the google form linked below.https://forms.gle/HDsHb8VGVxFKnVrUAThis is an event to showcase works that Northeast Philadelphia Residents have created. You do not need to have taken classes at the LAB to partcipate.Mural Arts Philadelphia Tacony LAB Community Art Center is inviting

Kids Club 6 years old and up. Please only sign your child up for 1 session.Kids Club art class is a 1 hour and 15 minute art class for kids ages 6 to 18 and up. It takes place from 11:00am-12:15pmPlease arrive no more than 5 minutes early.We will be painting rocks to celebrate spring. When registering for kids club, please register only the child who will be attending. Parents may only accompany their child provided there is extra space but should not register themselves. Due to the size of the studio, parents should not plan on sitting with their

The Tacony LAB free workshop series at Glen Foerd!Join the crew from the Tacony LAB community art center for a screen printing workshop/make and take, featuring our collection of designs based on images of Northeast Philly and the Delaware River. We will screen print on a choice of paper or tote bags.This event will take place on location at Glen Foerd, a hidden treasure in Northeast Philadelphia on the Delaware River about 10 minutes drive from the Tacony LAB.This event is cohosted with Glen Foerd and your registration information will be shared with Glen Foerd.Tacony LAB Class Enrollment and Attendance

Join us on Wednesday April 16th to learn about the city budget. Food is included!People's Budget 101From March - May, the People's Budget will host a series of free community workshops across Philadelphia. The workshops will provide an opportunity for residents to learn more about the City Budget process and speak about what they want to see funded. At the workshops participants will contribute to a collective artwork about their neighborhood’s funding priorities which will be shown to City Council. Free food will be provided.This workshop is from 6:00pm-7:30pmRSVP at the link below:https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSesBTC7G2uzkWgjNm_qWWuwTbrS11X3A-5JAgiOPbQuYyEcOQ/viewform

In this two part class we'll be spending the first class creating a small sculptural object out of air dry clay and then painting it.In this two part class we'll be spending the first class creating a small sculptural object out of air dry clay. This class is a good beginning to working with air dry clay.In the second class when your piece is dry, we will be painting them. Class is from 6:00pm-8:00pm. When signing up for this class, you are comitting to attend both sessions.Tacony LAB Class Enrollment and Attendance PolicyAttendance Policy: We understand that traffic and other

Help us with our yarn bombing! Join the Tacony LAB for machine knitting knit nights! No experience needed and all ages welcome!We need volunteers to help us crank out massive panels of colors on our knitting machines for our yarn bomb project near Lardners Point Park!All ages welcome and no experience needed. Walk in EventTacony LAB Class Enrollment and Attendance PolicyThe Tacony LAB’s classes are unique in Philadelphia: we do not charge tuition or any sort of fees for any of our classes.Our classes are popular and often have wait-lists. If you enroll in a class, please commit to attending

Kids Club 6 years old and up. Please only sign your child up for 1 session.Kids Club art class is a 1 hour and 15 minute art class for kids ages 6 to 18 and up. It takes place from 11:00am-12:15pmWe will be making jellyfish from recycled materials! When registering for kids club, please register only the child who will be attending. Parents may only accompany their child provided there is extra space but should not register themselves. Due to the size of the studio, parents should not plan on sitting with their child through this class.Please submit age of

Help us with our yarn bombing! Join the Tacony LAB for machine knitting knit nights! No experience needed and all ages welcome!We need volunteers to help us crank out massive panels of colors on our knitting machines for our yarn bomb project near Lardners Point Park!All ages welcome and no experience needed. Walk in EventTacony LAB Class Enrollment and Attendance PolicyThe Tacony LAB’s classes are unique in Philadelphia: we do not charge tuition or any sort of fees for any of our classes.Our classes are popular and often have wait-lists. If you enroll in a class, please commit to attending

Kids Club 6 years old and up. Please only sign your child up for 1 session.We ask that you do not arrive more than 5 minutes early. Kids Club art class is a 1 hour and 15 minute art class for kids ages 6 to 18 and up. It takes place from 11:00am-12:15pmThe student will create a few artist trading cards to trade with their classmates. A small collection of artworks and fun activity!When registering for kids club, please register only the child who will be attending. Parents may only accompany their child provided there is extra space but should

Mapping is a process of establishing a relationship with place. Join artist Rebecca Schultz and environmental educator Jim FriesEcological MappingMapping is a process of establishing a relationship with place. Join artist Rebecca Schultz and environmental educator Jim Fries (Riverfront North Partnership) for an interactive workshop at Lardner’s Point Park, where you will learn about the interconnected elements of Delaware Riverfront ecosystems and use various creative tools to create an ecological map of your experience. No art background is needed! Session is from 2-4pm at Lardners Point Park5202 Levick St, Philadelphia, PA 19135Tacony LAB Class Enrollment and Attendance PolicyThe Tacony LAB’s

Learn how to Sew! Taught by Emily Hitchner you will learn how to make a tote bag.With teacher Emily Hitchner, you will be learning the basics of using a sewing machine and then making a tote bag.One Session from 6:00pm-8:00pm on May 7th.Tacony LAB Class Enrollment and Attendance PolicyAttendance Policy: We understand that traffic and other delays happen, however we request you to be on time to our events. We have a 15 minute grace period. If we are not notified and you are more than 15 minutes late, you may not be permitted to join the class. Our classes

Kids Club 6 years old and up. Please only sign your child up for 1 session.Kids Club art class is a 1 hour and 15 minute art class for kids ages 6 to 18 and up. It takes place from 11:00am-12:15pmPlease arrive no more than 5 minutes early.Plant a seed and decorate a pot!When registering for kids club, please register only the child who will be attending. Parents may only accompany their child provided there is extra space but should not register themselves. Due to the size of the studio, parents should not plan on sitting with their child through

The Tacony LAB free workshop series at Glen Foerd!Using watercolors, be inspired to create a small painting based on the surroundings at Glen Foerd. Please register so we have an accurate count of supplies. This project may take the full 2 hours, so please arrive at 11 and plan to stay until 1.This event will take place on location at Glen Foerd, a hidden treasure in Northeast Philadelphia on the Delaware River about 10 minutes drive from the Tacony LAB.This event is cohosted with Glen Foerd and your registration information will be shared with Glen Foerd.Registration is required for this

Join Getting to Green for a family-friendly bus ride and activities in Pleasant Hill Park. Please be prepared to walk.Saturday May 17th join Getting to Green for a family-friendly bus ride and activities in Pleasant Hill Park. We are partnering with the Mural Arts' Tacony LAB Community Art Center.We’ll meet at the Tacony LAB  at 11am to prepare for an afternoon of artmaking and learning about the plants, animals and life of  Delaware River.  Check out the fish hatchery, playground and trails along the river! Together, we’ll ride the Route 84 bus to the park. Lunch is included. There will be

This event will be held as part of Mural Arts Philadelphia’s Printmaking by the People project.In this workshop, Liberty, Freedom, and Social Justice, we will discuss the words "Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness" to create a dialogue of what Freedom and Social Justice mean in relation to the Declaration of Independence.We will then take our ideas and express them visually through prints made using Gelli plate. This event will be led by Lori Raggio and held as part of Mural Arts Philadelphia’s Printmaking by the People project. Printmaking by the People is a city-wide project that will help commemorate

Kids Club 6 years old and up. Please only sign your child up for 1 session.Please arrive no more than 5 minutes early.Kids Club art class is a 1 hour and 15 minute art class for kids ages 6 to 18 and up. It takes place from 12:30pm-1:45pmWe will be cutting colored construction paper to create images, using paper and glue.When registering for kids club, please register only the child who will be attending. Parents may only accompany their child provided there is extra space but should not register themselves. Due to the size of the studio, parents should not

In this workshop, you will make a bas-relief "ecological map" of your favorite place in nature using air dry clay.Mapping Nature with Clay Many cultures make three-dimensional maps to help navigate the world around them. In this workshop, you will make a bas-relief "ecological map" of your favorite place in nature using air dry clay. We will paint the maps with colored slip mixed with natural pigments made from local plants and soils, a technique used by indigenous artisans to decorate their pottery. No previous experience with ceramics is needed!One Session Class - June 23rd, 6:00pm-8:00pmTacony LAB Class Enrollment and

Join us to create a new mural on Richmond StreetJoin artist Meg Lemieur and Mural Arts Philadelphia for a community paint day for Bridesburg's newest mural. The new mural, which depicts community connections to the Delaware River will be located at 4725 Richmond Street.Like many murals in Philadelphia, this mural is being produced on mural cloth, a special cloth that absorbed the paint and is applied to the wall with a special acrylic gel, resulting in a mural that looks just like it was painted on. One of the best things about creating a mural this way means that we

The Tacony LAB free workshop series at Glen Foerd!Join us for indigo dyeing with a pre-reduced indigo crystal vat! We will discuss the possibilities of indigo dyeing and the difference between fresh indigo vats and “instant” indigo vats. This workshop will take place outside on the grounds of Glen FoerdParticipants will learn several basic fabric folding techniques and will walk away with a garment/fabric piece that they can cherish forever!Please register so we have an accurate count of supplies. This project may take the full 2 hours, so please arrive at 11 and plan to stay until 1.This event will

Learn the basics of needle felting - you will make a small object that can be turned into a pin or an ornament.Learn the basics of Needle Felting with Emily HitchnerIn this one part class, we will learn the art of Needle Felting. You will make a shape out of wool using a special felting needle. This class is for adults and mature teens as we will be working with pointy objects. Tacony LAB Class Enrollment and Attendance PolicyAttendance Policy: We understand that traffic and other delays happen, however we request you to be on time to our events. We

Mapping is a process of establishing a relationship with place. Join artist Rebecca Schultz and Jim FriesJoin artist Rebecca Schultz and Jim Fries (Riverfront North Partnership) for an interactive workshop at Lardner’s Point Park, where you will learn about the interconnected elements of Delaware Riverfront ecosystems and using drawing, writing, and other creative tools to create an "ecological map" of your experience. No art background is needed!Session is from 6:00PM-8:00PM at Lardners Point Park5202 Levick St, Philadelphia, PA 19135Tacony LAB Class Enrollment and Attendance PolicyThe Tacony LAB’s classes are unique in Philadelphia: we do not charge tuition or any sort