Art on the Avenue
Enjoy arts, music and food on Penn Ave. The 25th annual Art on the Avenue is the premiere art and music festival in Berks County and draws over 15,000 visitors. Local and regional artists, musicians, and other talents are showcased throughout the day. Art on the Avenue is organized by the West Reading Community Revitalization Foundation (WRCRF) […]
Arcylic Workshop (Adults)
Instructor Helen Reinhold-Gordon Helen Reinhold-Gordon will lead a workshop in acrylics. Beginners will explore the possibilities of acrylic painting. More experienced students will get a fresh approach to medium and opportunity to sharpen skills. Class size is limited to 8 for this special workshop. Materials list will be provided after registration. Some materials provided. Please […]
Working with Colored Pencils (Adults) Workshop
Instructor: Scott Munroe Scott Munroe, local artist specializing in colored pencil (prismacolor pencils), will present a workshop outlining key tips and techniques for working in this medium. Minimal materials and easy clean up and portability make colored pencils appealing. They offer great scope for precision and accurate representation, but they also can be used to […]
Mixed Media and Encaustic (Adults) Workshop
Instructor: Patricia Scialo This workshop is an introduction to modern application of the ancient technique of encaustic medium. Encaustic (painting with wax) adds unique texture and luster to work. The workshop will introduce you to materials and methods. Patricia Scialo will demonstrate how she uses the technique in her own mixed media pieces. Patricia Scialo, […]
Five-Minute Fringe Theater Festival
The Reading Theater Project, whose mission is to create original theater productions, will produce its fourth Five-Minute Fringe Theater Festival, Feb. 22-24, 2019, at the Yocum Institute for Arts Education’s Schumo Theatre. 2019’s fringe theater festival, Finding Home, will kick-off Reading Theater Project’s season-long theme of the same name. This year, artists will present original, […]