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!

January

  • Tuesdays: Free Days
    JANUARY 6, 13, 20, 27
    Work on independent projects, play games, or just hang out – you decide what we do on free days!
  • Wednesdays: Chainmail for Beginners with Nox Chou
    January 7, 14, 21, 28
    Learn how to make chainmail in this exciting workshop! This can be adapted to make cool jewelry, keychains, and much more.

FEBRUARY

  • Wednesdays: Rework It Then Wear It with Theo Gretz
    February 4, 11, 18, 25
    Teens will harness the basics of sewing (both hand and machine) to be able to turn clothes they no longer wear into articles more favorable and desirable. If you have entrepreneurial goals these pieces can also be added to your catalogue to sell! Teens will be asked to bring in their own articles that they have a desire to upcycle (additional articles will be available). The workshop will touch on techniques such as basic stitching methods, embroidery methods, how to use a sewing machine, raw edge applique, and smooth edge applique. Teens will learn about the importance of sustainability and how to combat fast fashion.
  • Tuesdays: Free Days
    February 3, 10, 24
    Work on independent projects, play games, or just hang out – you decide what we do on free days!

MARCH

  • Tuesdays: Free Days
    March 3, 10, 17, 24
    Work on independent projects, play games, or just hang out – you decide what we do on free days!
  • Mixtape your Moments with Alexa Colas  March 4, 11, 18, 25
    Mixtape Your Moments invites students to curate personal pieces of art using items of physical media such as CDs, vinyl records, and postcards. Students will create cover artwork and playable CDs as interactive objects that archive their own interests, histories, and moments. 

APRIL

  • Wednesdays: Free Days
    APRIL 8, 15, 22
    Work on independent projects, play games, or just hang out – you decide what we do on free days!
  • Soft-body Marionette Making with Ollie Gross April 7, 14, 21, 28
    Teens will create basic marionette using a number of materials and methods including paper mache and fibers depending on the time intensity they wish to devote to the project. If Marionettes aren’t of interest students may easily make hand puppets with the same materials! 

MAY

  • Tuesdays: Free Days
    May 5, 12, 19
    Work on independent projects, play games, or just hang out – you decide what we do on free days!
  • Charm Jewlery with Maxwell DavisApril 29, May 6, 13, 20
    This workshop will focus on making personalized charm jewelry. Teens will have the option of turning their charms into either earrings, a necklace, or a bracelet.Metalworking techniques like stamping, texturing, piercework, and sweat soldering will be taught.