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Continuing Education at PAFA

Open Academy: Figurative Open Studio, SC 203 (In-Person)

with John Horn

$1,450

Thursdays, 8:30 - 11:30 a.m. (includes option to add afternoons, 1 - 4 p.m., for full-day attendance-- see description) 
Instructor: John Horn
  
Fifteen-Week Open Academy Course (45 - 90 Hours)  
Credit: Non-Credit or 1.5/3.0 Undergraduate Credits (See Below)   
Note: No class on November 27 (Thanksgiving Day)

PAFA’s Open Academy provides the opportunity for Continuing Education (CE) and non-matriculated students to experience PAFA’s renowned certificate-level instruction on a course-by-course basis.  Earned credits are eligible for transfer to the one-year Foundation and Studio Residency Certificate Programs, for students considering an immersive fine arts education with additional benefits. (Up to 7.5 credits are eligible for transfer as equivalent courses or electives.)

Open Studio is a comprehensive figure-based clay modeling class, designed to build on prior figure studies by focusing on anatomy and proportion, with additional emphasis on the crucial elements of gesture and rhythm, spontaneity, and spirit. Students will be encouraged to work in a variety of sizes, and outside projects should be expected. Independent study and experiment is always encouraged. This course offers the option of individualized instruction for advanced students. Broader topics/discussions, such as the nature and philosophy of art and the artist will be addressed.

Optional: This course is available for half-day for 1.5 undergraduate credits for $1,800. For the option of full-day enrollment (morning, 8:30 - 11:30 a.m. and afternoon, 1 - 4 p.m.), this course is available for $2,900 non-credit or $3,600 for 3.0 undergraduate credits. Select length and credit choice with tuition adjustment during checkout.

Image: John Horn

Register by: August 27 
Materials List 
Open Academy Policy Guide, including withdrawal/refund policies

  • Fall 2025: Aug 28 - Dec 11th, 2025
    Thu for 15 weeks from 8:30 - 11:30 am

    Will run

Samuel M.V. Hamilton Building

(215) 972-7600

128 North Broad Street
Philadelphia, PA 19102 Get directions

Room: 740

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