Teen Lounge

Events

"Teen Lounge classes are way more fun and more energetic than classes at my school.”

Teen Lounge Participant

“Teen Lounge is a FREE drop-in after-school program for students 13-19. It’s the perfect place to hang out, make art, learn something new, and meet other young artists. Through the concept of DEMOCRACY, and the help of our lovely Teen Lounge Coordinator, young artists shape the program by choosing the teaching artists they wish to work with.

 

With ⭐collaborative effort⭐, projects explore media ranging from sewing, sketchbooking and digital art to animation, film-making, and even painting a mural! We provide snacks, transportation passes, and art materials. :)”

– Imani Santos, Teen Lounge Representative

Teen Lounge has been highlighted by The Wallace Foundation as one of eight outstanding afterschool programs. Click on the link to learn more.

Schedule

Teen Lounge is an after-school art program, running Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 4 to 6 pm when Philadelphia schools are in session. Teen Lounge is a free, drop-in program with no attendance requirement so teens can attend however works best with their schedule. Snacks and bus passes are provided! For more information, please contact cy@fleisher.org or come give us a visit!

Teen Lounge Team

Rachel Hsu, Manager of Children and Youth Education

Teen Lounge runs Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 4 to 6 pm when Philadelphia schools are in session. We meet at Fleisher Art Memorial at 719 Catharine St, and provide snacks and bus passes. Teen Lounge is free and drop-in, with no attendance requirement so teens can attend however works with their schedule. For more information please contact teenlounge@fleisher.org, or come give us a visit!

SEPTEMBER

  • Tuesdays: Free Days
    September 2, 9, 16, 23
    Work on independent projects, play games, or just hang out – you decide what we do on free days!
  • Wednesdays: HEY! Printmaking + Zines with Ethan Bisselberg
    September 3, 10, 17, 24
    HEY! is a workshop designed to teach students the basics of printmaking and that art is a powerful tool for sharing ideas. This workshop will provide an opportunity for teens to create posters and zines through print techniques including block printing! Come make a large edition or a one-off work of art.

OCTOBER

  • Tuesdays: Ceramic Charms + Ornaments with Justin Fargiano
    October 7, 14, 21, 28
    Participants will gain a basic understand of ceramics, slab rolling, and high temperature kiln wire. Join the fun and take home charms for jewelry, keychains, or ornaments for the holidays!
  • Wednesdays: Free Days
    October 1, 8, 15, 22
    Work on independent projects, play games, or just hang out – you decide what we do on free days!

NOVEMBER

  • Tuesdays: Free Days
    November 18
    Work on independent projects, play games, or just hang out – you decide what we do on free days!
  • Wednesdays: Faux Real: a Fake Food Feast with Sue Liedke
    October 29, November 5, 12, 19
    In these sessions we will spark creativity and explore new materials such as resin, dye. Participants will design and construct faux food by hand, manipulating art and construction materials to achieve desired results. They will also learn ways to light, photograph, and describe their work.