Workshops

Overview

Penn State Abington Kids & Teen College Workshops are virtual, extra-curricular resources for teens navigating the challenges and opportunities in this phase of their lives. Workshops are conducted by Penn State-approved teachers and cover important topics in an engaging, thought-provoking way. Workshops are offered throughout the year.

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Spring 2021 Workshops

Book Assemblage Art

Grades 5-8
Tuesdays and Thursdays, 5-6:30 p.m.
February 16 - March 11
Delivered remotely via Zoom
$150.00
Registration closed.

Explore a new, inventive way of creating art! Book assemblage art, which involves using 2-D and 3-D art on pages of a book, allows you to create your very own, unique book! This course is designed to help inspire you with learning new and different art techniques you might not have experienced yet.  Explore a new, inventive way of creating art! Book assemblage art, which involves using 2-D and 3-D art on pages of a book, allows you to create your very own, unique book!

Puppetry

Grades 3-5
Tuesdays and Thursdays, 5-6:30 p.m.
March 23 - April 8
Delivered remotely via Zoom
$150.00
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Let your hands and fingers do the talking! Learn about the various types of puppets used in plays, fairy tales, and theme parks from around the world. Explore the different genres of puppetry and make several to show off at home! We will work together to write skits, build puppet theaters, and put on a final performance for family and friends.

Painting & Drawing Workshop

Grades 7-12
Tuesdays and Thursdays, 5-6:30 p.m.
April 13 - May 6
Delivered remotely via Zoom
$150.00
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In this class, you will have the opportunity to explore a variety of media, including pen and ink, acrylic paints, and pastels. Put your creative problem solving skills and inventive use of tools and materials to work! Our thought-provoking projects can help you find inspiration for your artwork. This program focuses on: Fostering and managing artistic skills needed to create a portfolio, experimenting with a variety of art materials and techniques, participating in activities like self-portraits, landscapes, still-life, etc.