 
Deena teaches classes at various art centers both for children and adults.
She teaches young artists age two through eighteen. Children's classes
are often theme-based with a science, art history or world cultures
emphasis. Mixed media classes expose young artists to a wide variety of
art materials and techniques.
Deena offers private instruction for students preparing college entrance
portfolios. She also offers private instruction for students with
special needs.
Deena also offers adult classes in traditional and experimental
watercolor in both session and workshop formats, as well as workshops
and demonstrations at area art organizations. She teaches plein air
painting classes in the media of your choice that focus on simplifying
the landscape and evoking an emotional response.
Current Class Schedules:
Community Arts Center
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Main Line Art Center
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Wayne Art Center
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Art Space Landsdowne
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Penn State Extension- Delaware County 4H
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Pennsylvania Guild of Craftsmen |
Delaware Valley Art League
Current Class Schedules:
Adults
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Children
Classes at Community Art Center
Community Arts Center
414 Plush Mill Road
Wallingford, PA 19086
610 566 1713
Inventive Watercolor Techniques
Medium: Watercolor
Ages: Adults
Class Schedule:
Date: January 30, February 13, February 27, 2012
Time: Mondays 6:30pm to 9:30pm
Break out of the usual mode and explore some of the more innovative ways to paint with watercolor. Add iridescence, pearlex powders, luminous accents, paint on a unique ground, and try different papers and techniques. Papers, luminous paints, powders and textured ground will be supplied - please bring your usual watercolor painting supplies and at least two support boards.
Register online
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Classes at Main Line Art Center
Main Line Art Center
746 Panmure Road
Haverford, PA 19041
610 525 0272 (tel)
Textured Grounds for Watercolors
Medium: Watermedia
Class Level: All Levels
Class Schedule:
Date: March 18, 2012
Time: Sunday, 1:00pm to 4:00pm
Students will be learning to use a textured ground under a watercolor painting on Bristol Paper. Textures under watercolor paintings make the paint act in all new and different ways. It is like finding a new medium. Bring your watercolor paints, a hairdryer and a support board.
Register online
Drop Everything & Draw
Medium: Drawing
Class Level: All Levels
Class Schedule:
Start: January 12, 2012
End: February 2, 2012
Time: Thursdays, 1:00pm to 3:00pm
Brush up on your drawing skills or try something new with a quick review of the basics of drawing. Students will be using a method based on geometric shapes and symbols to learn to render what they see. Join us for a fast-paced and fun 4 wk mini class. Tuition includes a basic drawing kit.
Register online
Watercolor: Get to Know H20
Medium: Watermedia
Class Level: All Levels
Class Schedule:
Start: February 16, 2012
End: March 22, 2012 (no class March 15)
Time: Thursdays, 1:00pm to 3:00pm
Explore a multi-media approach to painting. We will use water-soluble sketching pencils, watercolor pencils, luminous paints, watercolor crayons, and watercolor paints. Students will draw and paint on a variety of papers and surfaces. Explore the flow of pigment in water. 5 wks
Register online
Intergalactic Art
Medium: All
Ages: (7-11 years)
Class Schedule:
Start: January 12, 2012
End: March 22, 2012
Time: Thursdays, 4:15pm to 5:45pm
Create art while learning about Outer space. Create your own planet
complete with life forms. Young artists will make a map and a three
dimensional model of their own newly discovered planet. Students
will
create a three dimensional spaceship out of recycled materials. Paint
cosmic paintings and learn about several artists working in this field plus much more.
Register online
Little & Big Artist Collaborative
Medium: Mixed
Ages: for ages 2-4 years with
caregiver
Class Schedule:
Time: Fridays, 9:30am to 10:45am (3 dates)
January 20, 2012 - Winter Wonderland
February 3 - Valentine's with heART
March 2 - Pre-Spring Fling
In each fun-filled workshop, child and their caregiver work together to
create using a variety of materials. Each workshop has a different
theme-inspired project. Experiment with art, get creative and take home
your very own masterpiece. Advanced registration strongly suggested, as
space is limited. No more than two little artists per adult artist.
Tuition covers one child & adult pair.
Register online
Parent Project Resource: Valentine's Day
Medium: Mixed
Ages: Adults
Class Schedule:
Date: February 3, 2012
Time: Friday, 12:30pm to 2:00pm
Learn how to make successful Valentine's projects at home for elementary
ages in this hands-on, informative, practical and intimidation-free
workshop (that's fun!). Learn techniques, so you not only go home with a
handmade art project, but also leave energized with inspiration and
skills to create your own projects at home with the whole family. No
experience needed! Light refreshments will be served. Note: This
workshop is for adults.
Register online
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Classes at Wayne Art Center
Wayne Art Center
413 Maplewood Ave
Wayne, PA 19087
610 688 3553
Intergalactic Art
Medium: Mixed
Ages 4-6
Class Schedule:
Start : January 19, 2012
End: March 22, 2012
Time: Thursdays, 9:30am to 11:00am
The art of the cosmos, moons, spaceships and planets, rockets, constellations and much more. We will use a variety of media to paint, sculpt and create art related to outer space while learning about the Cosmos.
Register online
Media Blast
Medium: Mixed
Ages 4-6
Class Schedule:
Start : January 23, 2012
End: March 19, 2012 -
except for the following date:
Monday, February 20, 2012
Time: Mondays, 9:30am to 11:30am
A morning spent exploring a variety of art media while learning about some famous artists; Build wood sculptures like Louise Nevelson, print like the ancient Japanese, make cut paper folk art designs, try to draw a still life like the ancient masters, make a fresco painting like the Romans, mix colors and paint like an expressionist...so much to do! There will be time each day for story and snack. Please bring a small snack & drink to class.
Register online
Pirates and Mermaids
Medium: Mixed
Ages 4-6
Class Schedule:
Start : January 23, 2012
End: March 19, 2012 -
except for the following date:
Monday, February 20, 2012
Time: Mondays, 12:45pm to 2:45pm
Learn about some of the great illustrators that have depicted mermaids and pirates. Create and illustrate your own pirate, mermaid story. Make a map, treasure chest, and a pirate themed game. Create mermaid & merman puppets, and fantasy clay fish. There will be time in class for story and snack. Please bring a small snack & drink to class.
Register online
Puddles of Paint, Mountains of Mud
Medium: Mixed and Clay
Ages 3-6
Class Schedule:
Start : January 17, 2012
End: March 20, 2012
Time: Tuesdays, 9:30am to 11:00am
Spend the morning creating with clay and paint. We will use kiln-fired clay to create a variety of functional and decorative objects. Students will also be using model magic and polymer clay. Young artists will be able to experiment with a variety of paints, watercolor, tempera and acrylics. While exploring our theme for the day, students will learn various techniques, plus art history and basic design principals. Themes will vary-fantasy animals, cars and trucks, penguins and Outer Space are just a few possibilities (Child must be potty trained)
Register online
Broaden your WORLD
Medium: Painting, Drawing and Clay
Ages Adult with Special Needs
Class Schedule:
Start : January 10, 2012
End: March 27, 2012
Time: Tuesdays, 12:45pm to 2:45pm
This class is designed for adults with special needs. The first 6 weeks of instructions with be in drawing and painting. The second 6 weeks will be in ceramics. Please call for further information: 610-688-3553. The Wayne Art Center is handicapped accessible. A $25 materials fee will apply.
Register online
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Classes at Pennsylvania Guild of Craftsmen
Pennsylvania Guild of Craftsmen
Absolute Beginner Watercolor Workshop
Medium: Watercolor
Class Level: Adults and Teens
Class Schedule:
January 21, 2012
Time: Saturday 9:30am to 2:30 pm
Location: Goggleworks Center for the Arts in the 3rd floor classrooms.
201 Washington Street
Reading, PA 19601
Haven't touched watercolors since that box of Crayola pans? Have you shied away from watercolor painting because everyone always says that it is difficult? Come see what you can do with watercolors! There are new and different papers, luminescent paints, watercolor sticks and pencils to choose from. We will start with a small still life done in two colors with professional grade tube watercolors on watercolor paper. Then we will paint on Yupo and Bristol with traditional watercolor and some of the new paint types on the market. Please bring a lunch - we will have a half hour break and will view a DVD of the Pennsylvania Watercolor Society Show.
Register online
Plein Aire Landscape - June 9
Medium: Your choice
Class Level: Intermediate/Advanced - students should be proficient in their choice of media
Class Schedule:
January 21, 2012
Time: Sunday 9:00am to 4:00 pm
Location: Middle Creek Wildlife Management Area, Stevens
Directions
Spend a day at the beautiful Middle Creek Wildlife Management Area with other artists. This plein aire workshop concentrates on simplifying the landscape, creating effective compositions and dealing with the changes in light throughout the day.
Deena Ball offers tips, tricks, and instruction on how to select a subject, edit a landscape, bring emotion or mood into their imagery, how to work within the confines of a one-day painting, and how to set up and break down outside.
Register online or call 717-431-8706. For inquiries email handmade@pacrafts.org.
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Classes at Penn State Extension- Delaware County 4-H
Penn State Extension- Delaware county 4-H
Classes held at
Garrett Williamson Foundation
395 Bishop Hollow Road
Newtown Square, PA
Penn State Extension 4H phone number 610 690 2655
Please check back for future offerings.
Register online
Please type or copy into your browser to register online.
http://extension.psu.edu/delaware/events/4-h-summer-specials-day-camp
Classes at Art Space Landsdowne
Art Space Landsdowne
25 S. Landsdowne Avenue
Landsdowne, PA 19050
484 466 6413
Absolute Beginner Watercolor Mini-Workshop
Medium: Watercolor
Class Level: Adults and Teens
Class Schedule:
January 21, 2012
Time: Saturday 5:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Spend several hours learning about the amazing array of techniques you can create with professional watercolors. These are not the standard Crayola variety. Students will be experimenting with a variety of papers and types of watercolor paint. They will create several small paintings both based in reality and abstract. A great introduction to an incredible medium. Break for dinner and view a dvd of the American Watercolor Society show for inspiration.
Register Online
Watercolor on Yupo
Medium: Watercolor
Class Level: Adults and Teens
Class Schedule:
March 3, 2012
Time: Saturday 12:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Spend the afternoon exploring the properties of Yupo paper. Learn how to really make your paint flow and yet control the process. Explore a technique for adding texture to Yupo paper and more interest to your paintings. Learn how to layer paint on Yupo paper without disturbing your painted surface. Create tasteful touches with luminous paints and explore making pigment move just by adding another color. During drying times we will be viewing DVD's of recent AWS shows and analyzing the techniques used. Please bring your regular watercolor supplies (professional caliber) and at least four support boards. Suggested support boards- gatorboard, or varnished luan plywood. They can not be warped or flimsy. Please bring a clean palette. Luminous paints, Yupo paper, texturing material and watercolor pencils will be provided for your use.
Register Online
Classes at Delaware Valley Art League
Delaware Valley Art League
St. James Church
135 Myrtle Ave.
Havertown, PA 19083
Watercolor Workshop - Painting with Texture
Medium: Watercolor
Class Level: Adults and Teens
Class Schedule:
March 16, 2012
Time: Friday 10:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Students will be learning to use a textured ground under a watercolor painting on Bristol Paper. Textures under watercolor paintings make the paint act in all new and different ways. It is like finding a new medium. Bring your lunch, watercolor paints, a hairdryer and a support board.
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Classes and Workshops for Adults
Classes at Community Art Center
Community Arts Center
414 Plush Mill Road
Wallingford, PA 19086
610 566 1713
Inventive Watercolor Techniques
Medium: Watercolor
Ages: Adults
Class Schedule:
January 30, February 13, February 27, 2012
Time: Mondays 6:30pm to 9:30pm
Break out of the usual mode and explore some of the more innovative ways to paint with watercolor. Add iridescence, pearlex powders, luminous accents, paint on a unique ground, and try different papers and techniques. Papers, luminous paints, powders and textured ground will be supplied - please bring your usual watercolor painting supplies and at least two support boards.
Register online
Classes at Main Line Art Center
Main Line Art Center
746 Panmure Road
Haverford, PA 19041
610 525 0272 (tel)
Textured Grounds for Watercolors
Medium: Watermedia
Class Level: All Levels
Class Schedule:
Date: March 18, 2012
Time: Sunday, 1:00pm to 4:00pm
Students will be learning to use a textured ground under a watercolor painting on Bristol Paper. Textures under watercolor paintings make the paint act in all new and different ways. It is like finding a new medium. Bring your watercolor paints, a hairdryer and a support board.
Register online
Drop Everything & Draw
Medium: Drawing
Class Level: All Levels
Class Schedule:
Start: January 12, 2012
End: February 2, 2012
Time: Thursdays, 1:00pm to 3:00pm
Brush up on your drawing skills or try something new with a quick review of the basics of drawing. Students will be using a method based on geometric shapes and symbols to learn to render what they see. Join us for a fast-paced and fun 4 wk mini class. Tuition includes a basic drawing kit.
Register online
Watercolor: Get to Know H20
Medium: Watermedia
Class Level: All Levels
Class Schedule:
Start: February 16, 2012
End: March 22, 2012 (no class March 15)
Time: Thursdays, 1:00pm to 3:00pm
Explore a multi-media approach to painting. We will use water-soluble sketching pencils, watercolor pencils, luminous paints, watercolor crayons, and watercolor paints. Students will draw and paint on a variety of papers and surfaces. Explore the flow of pigment in water. 5 wks
Register online
Parent Project Resource: Valentine's Day
Medium: Mixed
Ages: Adults
Class Schedule:
Friday, February 3, 2012
Time: 12:30pm to 2:00pm
Learn how to make successful Valentine's projects at home for elementary
ages in this hands-on, informative, practical and intimidation-free
workshop (that's fun!). Learn techniques, so you not only go home with a
handmade art project, but also leave energized with inspiration and
skills to create your own projects at home with the whole family. No
experience needed! Light refreshments will be served. Note: This
workshop is for adults.
Register online
Classes at Wayne Art Center
Wayne Art Center
413 Maplewood Ave
Wayne, PA 19087
610 688 3553
Broaden your WORLD
Medium: Painting, Drawing and Clay
Ages Adult with Special Needs
Class Schedule:
Start : January 10, 2012
End: March 27, 2012
Time: Tuesdays, 12:45pm to 2:45pm
This class is designed for adults with special needs. The first 6 weeks of instructions with be in drawing and painting. The second 6 weeks will be in ceramics. Please call for further information: 610-688-3553. The Wayne Art Center is handicapped accessible. A $25 materials fee will apply.
Register online
Classes at Pennsylvania Guild of Craftsmen
Pennsylvania Guild of Craftsmen
Absolute Beginner Watercolor Workshop
Medium: Watercolor
Class Level: Adults and Teens
Class Schedule:
January 21, 2012
Time: Saturday 9:30am to 2:30 pm
Location: Goggleworks Center for the Arts in the 3rd floor classrooms.
201 Washington Street
Reading, PA 19601
Haven't touched watercolors since that box of Crayola pans? Have you shied away from watercolor painting because everyone always says that it is difficult? Come see what you can do with watercolors! There are new and different papers, luminescent paints, watercolor sticks and pencils to choose from. We will start with a small still life done in two colors with professional grade tube watercolors on watercolor paper. Then we will paint on Yupo and Bristol with traditional watercolor and some of the new paint types on the market. Please bring a lunch - we will have a half hour break and will view a DVD of the Pennsylvania Watercolor Society Show.
Register online
Plein Aire Landscape - June 9
Medium: Your choice
Class Level: Intermediate/Advanced - students should be proficient in their choice of media
Class Schedule:
January 21, 2012
Time: Sunday 9:00am to 4:00 pm
Location: Middle Creek Wildlife Management Area, Stevens
Directions
Spend a day at the beautiful Middle Creek Wildlife Management Areawith other artists. This plein aire workshop concentrates on simplifying the landscape, creating effective compositions and dealing with the changes in light throughout the day.
Deena Ball offers tips, tricks, and instruction on how to select a subject, edit a landscape, bring emotion or mood into their imagery, how to work within the confines of a one-day painting, and how to set up and break down outside.
Register online or call 717-431-8706. For inquiries email handmade@pacrafts.org.
Classes at Art Space Landsdowne
Art Space Landsdowne
25 S. Landsdowne Avenue
Landsdowne, PA 19050
484 466 6413
Absolute Beginner Watercolor Mini-Workshop
Medium: Watercolor
Class Level: Adults and Teens
Class Schedule:
January 21, 2012
Time: Saturday 5:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Spend several hours learning about the amazing array of techniques you can create with professional watercolors. These are not the standard Crayola variety. Students will be experimenting with a variety of papers and types of watercolor paint. They will create several small paintings both based in reality and abstract. A great introduction to an incredible medium. Break for dinner and view a dvd of the American Watercolor Society show for inspiration.
Register Online
Watercolor on Yupo
Medium: Watercolor
Class Level: Adults and Teens
Class Schedule:
March 3, 2012
Time: Saturday 12:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Spend the afternoon exploring the properties of Yupo paper. Learn how to really make your paint flow and yet control the process. Explore a technique for adding texture to Yupo paper and more interest to your paintings. Learn how to layer paint on Yupo paper without disturbing your painted surface. Create tasteful touches with luminous paints and explore making pigment move just by adding another color. During drying times we will be viewing DVD's of recent AWS shows and analyzing the techniques used. Please bring your regular watercolor supplies (professional caliber) and at least four support boards. Suggested support boards- gatorboard, or varnished luan plywood. They can not be warped or flimsy. Please bring a clean palette. Luminous paints, Yupo paper, texturing material and watercolor pencils will be provided for your use.
Register Online
Classes at Delaware Valley Art League
Delaware Valley Art League
St. James Church
135 Myrtle Ave.
Havertown, PA 19083
Watercolor Workshop - Painting with Texture
Medium: Watercolor
Class Level: Adults and Teens
Class Schedule:
March 16, 2012
Time: Friday 10:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Students will be learning to use a textured ground under a watercolor painting on Bristol Paper. Textures under watercolor paintings make the paint act in all new and different ways. It is like finding a new medium. Bring your lunch, watercolor paints, a hairdryer and a support board.
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Classes for Children
Classes at Main Line Art Center
Main Line Art Center
746 Panmure Road
Haverford, PA 19041
610 525 0272 (tel)
Intergalactic Art
Medium: All
Ages: (7-11 years)
Class Schedule:
Start: January 12, 2012
End: March 22, 2012
Time: Thursdays, 4:15pm to 5:45pm
Create art while learning about Outer space. Create your own planet
complete with life forms. Young artists will make a map and a three
dimensional model of their own newly discovered planet. Students
will
create a three dimensional spaceship out of recycled materials. Paint
cosmic paintings and learn about several artists working in this field
plus much more.
Register online
Little & Big Artist Collaborative
Medium: Mixed
Ages: for ages 2-4 years with
caregiver
Class Schedule:
Time: Fridays, 9:30am to 10:45am (3 dates)
January 20, 2012 - Winter Wonderland
February 3 - Valentine's with heART
March 2 - Pre-Spring Fling
In each fun-filled workshop, child and their caregiver work together to
create using a variety of materials. Each workshop has a different
theme-inspired project. Experiment with art, get creative and take home
your very own masterpiece. Advanced registration strongly suggested, as
space is limited. No more than two little artists per adult artist.
Tuition covers one child & adult pair.
Register online
Classes at Wayne Art Center
Wayne Art Center
413 Maplewood Ave
Wayne, PA 19087
610 688 3553
Intergalactic Art
Medium: Mixed
Ages 4-6
Class Schedule:
Start : January 19, 2012
End: March 22, 2012
Time: Thursdays, 9:30am to 11:00am
The art of the cosmos, moons, spaceships and planets, rockets, constellations and much more. We will use a variety of media to paint, sculpt and create art related to outer space while learning about the Cosmos.
Register online
Media Blast
Medium: Mixed
Ages 4-6
Class Schedule:
Start : January 23, 2012
End: March 19, 2012 -
except for the following date:
Monday, February 20, 2012
Time: Mondays, 9:30am to 11:30am
A morning spent exploring a variety of art media while learning about some famous artists; Build wood sculptures like Louise Nevelson, print like the ancient Japanese, make cut paper folk art designs, try to draw a still life like the ancient masters, make a fresco painting like the Romans, mix colors and paint like an expressionist...so much to do! There will be time each day for story and snack. Please bring a small snack & drink to class.
Register online
Pirates and Mermaids
Medium: Mixed
Ages 4-6
Class Schedule:
Start : January 23, 2012
End: March 19, 2012 -
except for the following date:
Monday, February 20, 2012
Time: Mondays, 12:45pm to 2:45pm
Learn about some of the great illustrators that have depicted mermaids and pirates. Create and illustrate your own pirate, mermaid story. Make a map, treasure chest, and a pirate themed game. Create mermaid & merman puppets, and fantasy clay fish. There will be time in class for story and snack. Please bring a small snack & drink to class.
Register online
Puddles of Paint, Mountains of Mud
Medium: Mixed and Clay
Ages 3-6
Class Schedule:
Start : January 17, 2012
End: March 20, 2012
Time: Tuesdays, 9:30am to 11:00am
Spend the morning creating with clay and paint. We will use kiln-fired clay to create a variety of functional and decorative objects. Students will also be using model magic and polymer clay. Young artists will be able to experiment with a variety of paints, watercolor, tempera and acrylics. While exploring our theme for the day, students will learn various techniques, plus art history and basic design principals. Themes will vary-fantasy animals, cars and trucks, penguins and Outer Space are just a few possibilities (Child must be potty trained)
Register online
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