2012 Summer Education Programs
Call 215–679–3103 or email for additional programming information and registration.
Download registration form here:
2012 Summer Camp Program Registration form Decoupage Plate Workshop Form- Family Decoupage Worskhop
- July 28, 2102
- 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
- $5/ participant
- Ages 6+
- Decoupage Plate Workshop Form
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Join us Saturday, July 28, 10:30 am to 12:30pm with your family to make decoupage (collaged) plates. Inspired by the decoupage plate in the Love Pa Dutch Style exhibition, make a collage glass plate perfect to use as a family gift, to commemorate a special occasion, to honor a friend or family member, or make it autobiographical! All supplies provided. $5/participant. Ages 6+. You are welcome to bring in copies of photos and other print sources of inspiration to use. Contact Rebecca Lawrence, Museum Educator, rebecca@schwenkfelder.com, or call the Heritage Center at 215-679-3103 to register today!
- Pa German Folk Music Ensemble
- July 6, 11, 13, 18, 20, 25, 27 2012
- 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
- $10/session or $70 for the entire month
- Ages 8-18
- Register by June 30, 2012
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We are hosting a folk music ensemble where you have an opportunity to learn about the history of PA German folk music. Gain additional experience performing with others! Simple arrangements of traditional American, German, and PA German tunes will be provided. Bring your own instruments and voices! Beginners welcome. To be a part of our ensemble, be sure to indicate on your registration form including the name of the instrument you're bringing and how long you have played the instrument by June 30 to Rebecca Lawrence, Museum Educator, rebecca@schwenkfelder.com, or call the Heritage Center at 215-679-3103.
- Book and Paper Arts
- July 12, 19, 26, August 2, 9, 2012
- 1:30-3:00 p.m.
- $100 per participant
- Ages 10-18
- Register by July 5, 2012
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On Thursdays in July and August, join us as we investigate the many various forms of creating decorative paper and bookbinding techniques inspired by the variety of decorative book covers, bindings, and bookbinding equipment in the Heritage Center collection. In this survey class, make decorative papers including marbled and paste papers, learn how to sew multiple pages together to make a book, and make personal hard cover books. The class will also review different types of book cloth, printed and handmade papers, sewing techniques, and learn basic bookbinding vocabulary. Discounts provided to multiple immediate family members who register together. Download our registration form for more information.