The Tacony LAB Community Arts Center

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 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

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 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

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

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

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 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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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 .

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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.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