Jerry Rhoda (10/1948-06/2013) was a really terrific person, artist, and volunteer, who lovingly taught clay printmaking and art workshops to youth for Art Sphere Inc. at Northern Liberties Recreation Center and Fishtown Recreation Centers. Patient and thoughtful, he encouraged kids to do their finest artwork, not just making projects but creating …
Experience the painting of murals, make a difference in the community, and let your imagination swim! Submit your ideas for stencils with your donations to Art Sphere Incorporated. For contributions of $50 or more, we will make your image into a stencil, use it in an upcoming mural, and send …
Since teaching and learning is at the heart of Art Sphere Inc., schools are one of our most important partners. From interns to full-scale collaborations, we offer arts curricula, after-school programs, mural painting opportunities, truancy and conflict resolution programs, cross-cultural art-exchanges, and themed workshops. College Partners: Art Sphere Inc. collaborates closely with local colleges to offer a variety of …
Previous Next Students draw pictures of cats on chairs with abstract paintings in the background. OBJECTIVES 1. Planning consecutive art classes using subject matter of pets from our first project, looking at photographs, and making realistic drawings.2. Learning to fold paper origami pets to see how placement of triangles can differentiate a …
Project Description: Students draw a universal message based on the holiday theme of St. Patrick’s Day. While making traditional holiday symbols, youth explore “symmetry” with shamrocks, learn the “color wheel” with rainbows and have discussion of the symbolism of finding a “pot of gold.” Historical references can also be explored, such as starvation, poverty, …
Activities for Ages: 5-12 Anticipatory set: Students sit on edges of square sheets of paper placed on the floor. Teacher plays name game with students. Part 1: Teacher discusses what a mural is, explains the mural-making process, and shows examples of murals. Teacher describes the class agenda and the theme of …
Art Sphere Inc.’s “Envelope Project” is a creative assignment for all ages and has been especially helpful for those facing physical, mental, and emotional challenges, including poverty, incarceration, and violence. This workshop curriculum helps individuals and groups to explore their lives through self-reflection and to empower themselves through making art. When we …
Description: Students use art to create their own “Flower Show Art Arrangements” in honor of the famous Philadelphia Flower Show and also to connect their art with news and current events. Flowers are a symbol of compassion and connect us to nature. People and plants grow together. Project Ideas: compassion, mental …
