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Art for Adults

Do you ever wonder what to look for when viewing a painting?  Do you wonder what idea the artist was trying to convey?  Our courses take the focus off of the subject and show you how to look at art objectively. We will explore the qualities and techniques used by artists to make something a true 'work of art'.  Our experienced group of instructors will lead you on a journey that will end with you seeing art (in museums or in your own backyard) in a whole new way. We offer classes for all levels of experience.

Below you will find our course offerings.   Click 'view' for specific locations, course details and to register online. 

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Special Topic Courses

These special topic classes are open to and appropriate for everyone and do not require any prerequisite courses.  These classes vary in topic, length and requirements.  Please click on 'view' to see specific class descriptions, locations, dates and details. 

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Learning to See: An Introduction

This is a two-hour introductory course which meets once a week for six weeks at various locations throughout the Delaware Valley. The instructor will provide informational handouts and a suggested reading list but there are no papers or presentations required for this course. Click ‘view’ for more information and to see specific locations, dates and prices.

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Walking Tours of Philadelphia

We now offer one-time walking tours on various subjects, including architecture and sculpture. These two-hour tours are appropriate for everyone and most require a very modest amount of exertion. Click ‘view’ to see specific locations, dates and prices.

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Part I: Informed Perception

The first course of our core programming, Informed Perception typically meets once a week for three hours, for fourteen weeks. There are no prerequisites for this course but students should expect a rigorous program with assignments, papers on painting analysis and some required readings. Click ‘view’ for more information and to see specific locations, dates and prices.

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Part II: The Traditions in Art

This course is Part II of our core programming and typically meets once a week for three hours, for fourteen weeks. Successful completion of Part I: Informed Perception is a prerequisite for this course. Students should expect assignments, papers on painting analysis and some required readings. Click ‘view’ for more information and to see specific locations, dates and prices.

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Part III: Seminar

This course is the third and final of our core program and successful completion of Part I and Part II are prerequisites. Students should expect assignments, papers on painting analysis and some required readings. Students completing a Part III Seminar course will earn a Certificate of Completion from the Foundation. Click ‘view’ for more information and to see specific locations, dates and prices.

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