Find Connection through Creativity at the Center for Creative Exploration

Winter invites us to slow down and look for meaningful ways to stay connected. This winter 2026 season, gather at Pennsylvania College of Art & Design and find community through a new workshop, course, or enrichment class offered by the Center for Creative Exploration. Whether you’re looking to start a new hobby or learn a new skill, PCA&D offers youth, pre-college, young-adult, and adult classes at varying lengths and times. Scholarships are available for students in grades 1-12. Explore all the options at pcad.edu/cce.

Adult Enrichment Workshops & Classes

• Music Production 101 | February 7, 2026
• Instagram 101 Workshop | February 7, 2026
• Winter Watercolor Landscapes | February 11, 2026
• Understanding Color for Painters | February 11-25, 2026
• Introduction to the Picture Book – Concept to Creation | February 21, 2026
• Drawing for the Beginner | February 23, 2026
• Introduction to Patternmaking with Designer Laura Tanzer | February 25–March 18, 2026
• Winter Animal Inspired Colored Pencil Workshop | February 25, 2026
• Abstract Painting for the Beginner: Color Field | February 27, 2026
• Experimental Filmmaking | February 28–March 7, 2026
• Watercolor for the Beginner | March 2, 2026
• Make and Create Art Retreat: PCA&D and Pennsylvania Guild of Craftsmen | March 6-27, 2026
• Mosaic Mandala Workshop | March 7, 2026
• Social Media Best Practices Workshop | March 7, 2026
• Beginning Drawing Part 1: Fundamentals and Tools | March 11, 2026
• Intermediate Abstract Painting | March 13, 2026
• Beginning Drawing Part 2: Drawing from Observation | March 18, 2026
• Photozine Exploration Workshop | March 21, 2026
• Introduction to Machine Sewing Workshop | March 25, 2026

Adult Professional Development

• Figma Fundamentals | January 24–February 7, 2026
• Advanced Social Media Marketing | January 27–March 31, 2026
• Effective Design: Color & Typography | January 28–April 1, 2026
• Introduction to Adobe InDesign | January 28–April 1, 2026
• Design Thinking: Human Centered Design Practices for Creatives | January 29–April 2, 2026
• Instagram 101 Workshop | February 7, 2026
• Louder, Clearer, Stronger: Canva for Evolving Brands | February 21-28, 2026
• Social Media Best Practices Workshop | March 7, 2026

Young Artist Classes (Grades 1-9)

• Winter Landscapes: Grades 1-3 | February 7, 2026
• Let’s Make Zines: Grades 4-6 | February 7, 2026
• Character Design for Animation: Grades 7-9 | February 7, 2026
• Let’s Print! Printmaking Exploration: Grades 1-3 | February 7, 2026
• Fundamentals of Painting – Limited Palette: Grades 7-9 | February 7, 2026
• Let’s Celebrate Valentine’s Day: Grades 1-3 | February 14, 2026
• Celebrate Friends! Exploring the Art of Keith Haring: Grades 4-6 | February 14, 2026
• Illustrations for Stories: Grades 5-8 | February 14, 2026
• Books & Art – Lunar New Year: Grades 1-3 | February 21, 2026
• Music Production 101: Grades 7-10 | February 21, 2026
• Introduction to Blender: Grades 7-9 | February 21, 2026
• Sticker Club! Accessory Making: Grades 4-6 | February 21, 2026
• Winter Watercolor Exploration: Grades 1-3 | February 21, 2026
• Think Like a Designer – Building Bridges: Grades 4-6 | February 21, 2026
• Art Queens: Women in Art: Grades 4-6 | March 7-28, 2026
• 3D Rendering with Blender: Grades 7-9 | March 7-28, 2026
• Fundamentals of Figure Drawing for Illustration: Grades 7-9 | March 7-28, 2026
• Winter Wonderland! Exploring Winter Themed Art: Grades 1-3 | March 7-28, 2026
• Big Ideas! Building Your Creative Community: Grades 4-6 | March 7-28, 2026
• Fundamentals of Sewing: Grades 7-9 | March 7-28, 2026
• Fanfiction Workshop: Grades 4-6 | March 14, 2026

Pre-College Classes (Grades 9-12)

• Foundations of Animation: Worldbuilding Grades 9-12 | March 14-28, 2026
• Foundations of Creative Writing Grades 9-12 | March 14-28, 2026
• Introduction to Fantasy Illustration Grades 9-12 | March 14-21, 2026
• Foundations of Photoshop for Photography | March 7-21, 2026
• Figure Drawing Workshop Grades 9-12 | March 28, 2026

Family Classes

• Parent + Child: On Repeat! Block Printing Inspired by Artist Stanley Whitney – Ages 2-6 | February 4, 2026
• Parent + Child: Gelli Plate Printmaking – Ages 7-11 | February 7, 2026
• Family Drawing Throwdown Animals in Sweaters: Intergenerational Studio Ages 6 – Adult | February 21, 2026
• Parent + Child: Wands, Wings, and Magic Things! Ages 2-6 | March 4, 2026
• Parent + Child: Trust the Process – Art Play Workshop Ages 2-6 | March 14, 2026
• Parent + Child: Mindful Marks Exploring the Art of Alma Thomas Ages 2-6 | April 1, 2026

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