Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Instructor: Rebecca Gilbert
One-Week Intensive Course (30 Hours)
Credit: Non-Credit or 1.0 Undergraduate Credit (See Below)

Wood engraving is a relief printmaking process that involves carving into end grain hardwood, making it possible for an artist to create highly detailed images and tonally rich compositions.  Used as the primary means for printing illustrations alongside of moveable type from the late eighteenth century through most of the nineteenth century, wood engraving is still a great way to incorporate imagery into letterpress cards, book plates, printed ephemera, artist books, broadsides, and of course to develop graphic stand-alone images, especially when there is a need to work small. Students will be guided through the entire process from transferring an image, to engraving, to printing small editions. Participants will learn about types of wood used for engraving, care and sharpening of tools, and types of paper. Printing by hand as well as on a small proof press will be covered.  No previous engraving or printing experience is necessary, but patience, good eyesight, and a steady hand are very helpful!  Note:  Tuition includes a $20 lab fee.  Additionally, students should come prepared to purchase custom end grain blocks and paper directly from the instructor, approximately $15.  See materials list below.

Optional: This course is available for 1.0 undergraduate credit for $615, including lab fee. Select credit option with price adjustment when registering.

Interested in learning moveable type processes?  See Letterpress Printmaking as a companion course.

Register by: July 14
Materials List 
Summer 2025 CE Policy Guide, including withdrawal/refund policies

Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. (Live Zoom Only)
Instructor: Kassem Amoudi
Weekend Workshop 
Credit: Non-Credit Only

Many artists can feel frustrated in front of a blank canvas, unsure of how to start and what to paint. Paint with confidence by learning techniques to tap into your intuitive process and find inspiration more easily! Experienced instruction and advice will push students to take chances and explore unexpected directions and accidental marks to achieve artistic discoveries. Students will use line, color and space, and editing possibilities to create busy/calm areas and focal points in their paintings as they work from personal imagery, expression, and imagination. Instruction will take the form of PowerPoint presentation/examples, formal direction from modern and contemporary artists, and one-on-on critiques in Zoom sessions that are geared toward open painting time in a classroom-like setting. Painting experience recommended. 

Register by: July 25
Materials List
Summer 2025 CE Policy Guide, including withdrawal/refund policies 
Information for PAFA CE Online Courses

Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. 
Instructor: Tony Rosati
One-Week Intensive Course (30 Hours) 
Credit: Non-Credit or 1.0 Undergraduate Credit (See Below)

Monotypes are an expressive and accessible entry into printmaking: draw or paint an image on a Plexiglas plate or other surface and then print it on paper or fabric to create a one-of-a-kind artwork. Instruction will cover both hand-printing and press techniques, as well as water- and oil-based colors. Tuition includes a $30 lab fee.

Optional: This course is available for 1.0 undergraduate credit for $615, including lab fee. Select credit option with price adjustment when registering.

Register by: July 14
Materials List
Summer 2025 CE Policy Guide, including withdrawal/refund policies

Saturday and Sunday, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Instructor: Keith Leitner
Weekend Workshop
Credit: Non-Credit Only

Color temperature is the perceived warmth and coolness of a color. It’s a vital tool for any artist for creating contrast and focus, establishing relationships between light and shadow, suggesting space or distance, and generating mood and meaning. This two-day course will investigate color temperature through a series of still-life exercises that will encourage experimentation, enforce understanding of color’s relative nature, and help you promote temperature effects in your work. Examples from historic and contemporary artists will be discussed. Instruction will be conducted chiefly in watercolor, but painters of all media are welcome!

See work from instructor Keith Leitner's solo exhibition at Cerulean Arts Gallery, Philadelphia, April 9 - May 4, 2025!

Image: Keith Leitner

Register by: August 1
Materials List
Summer 2025 CE Policy Guide, including withdrawal/refund policies

This is the registration/application portion only to enroll in the Core Curriculum Certificate of Art.

If you're new to art, interested in taking classes but unsure of your direction, or returning to art after a long absence, the Core Curriculum Certificate of Art (CA) is designed for you!  Composed of 8 CE courses in drawing, painting, sculpture, and printmaking, including electives in your areas of interest, this structured curriculum provides a firm foundation across fine arts disciplines and direction for future studies or personal practice.  Discover your creative voice and move forward in your art-making by developing your observational skills, exploring a variety of materials and techniques, and cultivating personal expression.

Program and Enrollment Instructions:

• Review the complete Core Corriculum CA description and policies before registering.
  
• To be accepted to the Core Curriculum Certificate, students must first enroll via this application portal.
  
• Students must enroll in courses within CE’s catalog to meet their certificate requirements. 
• Students must register for at least one credit-bearing Continuing Education course at the time of application.
  
• Students may keep track of their own progress using PAFA's CA Course List.
• Certificate Application Deadline: Rolling. See course descriptions for individual class registration deadlines.

Additional Information:

• Please note that Certificate application fees are non-refundable. Courses taken within the program are subject to CE’s standard withdrawal/refund policies.  See Procedures and Policies information or the Policy Guide included at the bottom of each course description.
• For course selection, please review Certificate course requirements before enrolling to ensure application to the program. Be sure to select the credit option for credit-bearing courses or to gain approval for non-credit courses. For questions or course advice, contact PAFA’s Continuing Education Programs Office at 215-972-2029 or continuinged@pafa.edu.
• Students are not required to enroll in Certificate programs to register for individual CE classes: members of the public are welcome to study on a course-by-course basis, for credit or non-credit, as their time and interests allow, for personal enrichment and enjoyment. However, only students who are registered for a certificate program, and are completing credit course requirements, are eligible to earn a certificate credential upon completion.
• Certificates of Art do not constitute official academic undergraduate or graduate degrees (such as college associate's, bachelor's, or master's degrees).
• By enrolling in this program, students agree to abide by the policies and regulations detailed on PAFA's Certificate website.   

Learn More About PAFA's Part-Time Certificate Programs:

• Figure Studies Certificate of Art (CA)
  
• Drawing and Painting Online Studies Certificate of Art (CA)

This is the registration/application portion only to enroll in the Drawing and Painting Online Studies Certificate of Art.

For students seeking to gain a firm foundation for their drawing and painting practice through the convenience of online learning, PAFA now presents the Drawing and Painting Online Studies Certificate of Art (CA) Program. Comprised of 6 online Continuing Education courses focusing on drawing and painting in a variety of media, with options to include illustration topics, this concise curriculum is designed to provide an introduction or refresher to observational drawing techniques, sound painting practices in oil/acrylic or watercolor, compositional concerns, perspective, color, and abstract concepts.  This program is ideal for students who wish to take advantage of PAFA's exceptional instruction but cannot attend on-campus courses due to distance, scheduling, or a variety personal concerns.

Program and Enrollment Instructions:

• Review the complete Drawing and Painting Online Studies CA description and policies before registering.
• To be accepted to the Drawing and Painting Online Studies Certificate, students must first enroll via this application portal.
• Students must enroll in courses within CE’s catalog to meet their certificate requirements. 
• Students must register for at least one credit-bearing Continuing Education course at the time of application.
• Students may keep track of their own progress using PAFA's CA Drawing and Painting Online Studies Course List.
• Certificate Application Deadline: Rolling. See course descriptions for individual class registration deadlines.

Additional Information:

• Please note that Certificate application fees are non-refundable. Courses taken within the program are subject to CE’s standard withdrawal/refund policies.  See Procedures and Policies information or the Policy Guide included at the bottom of each course description.
• For course selection, please review Certificate course requirements before enrolling to ensure application to the program. Be sure to select the credit option for credit-bearing courses or to gain approval for non-credit courses. For questions or course advice, contact PAFA’s Continuing Education Programs Office at 215-972-2029 or continuinged@pafa.edu.
• Students are not required to enroll in Certificate programs to register for individual CE classes: members of the public are welcome to study on a course-by-course basis, for credit or non-credit, as their time and interests allow, for personal enrichment and enjoyment. However, only students who are registered for a certificate program, and are completing credit course requirements, are eligible to earn a certificate credential upon completion.
• Certificates of Art do not constitute official academic undergraduate or graduate degrees (such as college associate's, bachelor's, or master's degrees).
• By enrolling in this program, students agree to abide by the policies and regulations detailed on PAFA's Certificate website.   

Learn More About PAFA's Part-Time Certificate Programs:

• Core Curriculum Certificate of Art (CA)
  
• Figure Studies Certificate of Art (CA)

This is the registration/application portion only to enroll in the Figure Studies Certificate of Art.

The Figure Studies Certificate of Art (CA) is designed for students who want to embrace the PAFA figurative tradition as the core of their artistic practice. Comprised of 8 required Continuing Education courses in drawing, painting, and sculpture, this curriculum provides students with a structured approach to exploring the proportions, anatomy, and expressive possibilities of the human figure with an emphasis on observational practices.  This program is ideal for students with an interest in improving their understanding and rendering of the human form for academic anatomy study, portfolio building, or personal studio practice.

Program and Enrollment Instructions:

• Review the complete Figure Studies CA description and policies before registering.
• To be accepted to the Figure Studies Certificate, students must first enroll via this application portal.
• Students must enroll in courses within CE’s catalog to meet their certificate requirements. 
• Students must register for at least one credit-bearing Continuing Education course at the time of application.
• Students may keep track of their own progress using PAFA's CA Figure Studies Course List.
• Certificate Application Deadline: Rolling. See course descriptions for individual class registration deadlines.

Additional Information:

• Please note that Certificate application fees are non-refundable. Courses taken within the program are subject to CE’s standard withdrawal/refund policies.  See Procedures and Policies information or the Policy Guide included at the bottom of each course description.
• For course selection, please review Certificate course requirements before enrolling to ensure application to the program. Be sure to select the credit option for credit-bearing courses or to gain approval for non-credit courses. For questions or course advice, contact PAFA’s Continuing Education Programs Office at 215-972-2029 or continuinged@pafa.edu.
• Students are not required to enroll in Certificate programs to register for individual CE classes: members of the public are welcome to study on a course-by-course basis, for credit or non-credit, as their time and interests allow, for personal enrichment and enjoyment. However, only students who are registered for a certificate program, and are completing credit course requirements, are eligible to earn a certificate credential upon completion.
• Certificates of Art do not constitute official academic undergraduate or graduate degrees (such as college associate's, bachelor's, or master's degrees).
• By enrolling in this program, students agree to abide by the policies and regulations detailed on PAFA's Certificate website.   

Learn More About PAFA's Part-Time Certificate Programs:

• Core Curriculum Certificate of Art (CA)
  
• Drawing and Painting Online Studies Certificate of Art (CA)