Perkiomen Valley Art Center upcoming events

Hill School Volunteer sign up (September 22, 2026)

Tue, 22 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT

We're planning the Hill School show and need some volunteer help. Here is a list of the rolls we need volunteers to fill:

Boyer Gallery on October 22, 3-6pm: Art Drop Off Receivers, Art Drop Off Handlers

Boyer Gallery on October 23, 2-6pm Hang the Show

Boyer Gallery on November 1, 2-4pm: Greeter and Hospitality for the Show Opening

Boyer Gallery on December 12th, 1-3pm (end of show).

If you would like to make a donation for an award, you can also do that here.

PVAC runs on volunteers! Thank you for considering how you can help. Please click on the register button above to sign up for a job.

Landscape and Still Life in Pastel with Teresa Nicolo (September 29, 2026)

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 13:30:00 GMT

Openings are still available!

Landscape and Still Life in Pastel

with Teresa Nicolo

Location – Peter Becker Community. Maplewood Estates, 815 Maplewood Drive, Harleysville, PA 19438. The class is located upstairs in the craft room. Take the stairs (or elevator). When the stairs divide, take the left stairway and turn right at the top (straight ahead off the elevator, passing the stairs). The classroom will be on your left just before the exercise room. For parking, there is a visitor parking lot across the street from the main entrance of Maplewood Estates.

Dates/Time – September 22, 2026 – November 10, 2026, 8 sessions. Tuesday mornings from 9:30am – 12:00 pm. PLEASE NOTE - EACH CLASS IS 2.5 HOURS IN DURATION.

Course Description:

Teresa invites both beginners and experienced artists on a journey of creative interpretation while discovering the expressive world of soft pastels in this fun relaxed class! Through in-class still life set ups and personal photographic references, students will learn to capture the emotion, and essence of the subject while gaining confidence in your own unique style.

Whether you're refining your technique or just looking for a creative space to paint, this class offers individualized guidance, supportive feedback, and a welcoming environment for artists of all levels.

In addition, Teresa will introduce a variety of artists who are representative of the lessons provided and conduct in-process and final critiques for a helpful synopsis of the student's progress and ideas.

Day 1 of class she will provide a still life set up and do a short demo. You are welcome to paint that or if you prefer, bring your own reference photos in the form of a printed photograph or on an iPad.

If you have any questions about the class, Teresa can be reached at terrynicolo@gmail.com

For questions regarding course registration, please contact Linda Gerhard at email: lingerart@aol.com.

Materials List:

NOTE: Students must bring a table covering to each class.

I'm excited to have you in class. Below is a list of recommended supplies to bring with you. If you already have some materials, feel free to bring what you have. Quality makes a difference, but don't feel the need to purchase the most expensive items- choose what works within your budget.

The room is set up for the use of table easels, which are available for your use. Due to the size of the table easels, I would advise not working any larger than a 16 x 20 paper.

Paper:

As you will discover, there are many varieties of papers and pastels. They all interact differently so I encourage you to experiment with different combinations.

Here are some of my favorites:

Uart 320 grit is a good paper available by the sheet or by the roll. Buying by the roll allows you to cut the paper to your desired size. It comes in White or Dark.

https://www.dakotapastels.com/products/Sanded-UArt

Pastel Mat is another good one, it comes in several colors and sizes - Available at Dakota Pastels. https://www.dakotapastels.com/products/Sanded-PastelMat

Pastels/drawing supplies:

Vine Charcoal - https://www.dakotapastels.com/products/Nitram-Charcoal
Blenders - https://www.dakotapastels.com/products/Blenders
Sennelier Plein Air soft pastel set - size to fit your budget is a good starter pastel. I recommend getting the half sticks which are less expensive and offer a wide selection.

https://www.jerrysartarama.com/sennelier-standard-soft-pastel-sets. Also available at

https://www.dakotapastels.com/products/Sennelier-Half-Sticks

Prismacolor Nu Pastel set- size to fit your budget. It is a semi hard pastel good for under- painting, glazing and drawing.

I also like Terry Ludwig, however they are more expensive than Sennelier

https://www.dakotapastels.com/products/Terry-Ludwig

Please bring these additional items:

A stiff paint brush
A rigid smooth surface such as foam board on which to tape or clip your paper. Available at Michael's.
Clips or painter’s tape to attach your paper to the backing board.
Glassine, to protect your painting, sold by the roll - https://www.dakotapastels.com/product/misc-glassine
A towel or plastic table cloth to protect your work surface, pastels are messy.
A piece of aluminum foil to line the ledge of your easel to collect the dust.
Wipes to clean your seat and work surface

These are sites I buy from:

Dick Blick

https://www.dickblick.com/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=Dick%20Blick&utm_id=4320344&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=4320344&gbraid=0AAAAAD_wX_Ghau6ZT4QzlJs86txrnFVBF&gclid=CjwKCAjwvNfSBhBiEiwAyaGMCSLuCXeWMdUILN5EW6qpVZcB_tPR1uaATrcAJOF94T0eNLIDXxR5GBoC5_UQAvD_BwE

Dakota - https://www.dakotapastels.com/

Jerry'sartarama - https://www.jerrysartarama.com/borden-riley-glassine-neutral-ph-paper-rolls?expa_m=search&expa_st=glassine

All these art supply sites run sales so I recommend getting on their mailing lists to be notified of sales.

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This is an eight-week session consisting of eight, 2.5 hour classes held on Tuesday mornings from 9:30am – 12:00 pm. Begins September 22, 2026, ends November 10, 2026.

Cost: PVAC Member: $200; Non-Member: $216.

PVAC members must be logged-in to receive the member price.

To pay for registration by check, please mail to:

Perk Valley Art Center, PO Box 474, Schwenksville, PA 19473

If you are paying by mail, your check must be received prior to class start date to guarantee your reservation in the class.

CLASS LIMITED TO 9 PARTCIPANTS

Cancellation Policy – Paid registration fees will be refunded only if the instructor cancels the entire 8-week session.

For registration assistance, email the class coordinator, Linda Gerhard – lingerart@aol.com.

Landscape and Still Life in Pastel with Teresa Nicolo (October 06, 2026)

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 13:30:00 GMT

Openings are still available!

Landscape and Still Life in Pastel

with Teresa Nicolo

Dates/Time – September 22, 2026 – November 10, 2026, 8 sessions. Tuesday mornings from 9:30am – 12:00 pm. PLEASE NOTE - EACH CLASS IS 2.5 HOURS IN DURATION.

Course Description:

If you have any questions about the class, Teresa can be reached at terrynicolo@gmail.com

For questions regarding course registration, please contact Linda Gerhard at email: lingerart@aol.com.

Materials List:

NOTE: Students must bring a table covering to each class.

The room is set up for the use of table easels, which are available for your use. Due to the size of the table easels, I would advise not working any larger than a 16 x 20 paper.

Paper:

As you will discover, there are many varieties of papers and pastels. They all interact differently so I encourage you to experiment with different combinations.

Here are some of my favorites:

Uart 320 grit is a good paper available by the sheet or by the roll. Buying by the roll allows you to cut the paper to your desired size. It comes in White or Dark.

https://www.dakotapastels.com/products/Sanded-UArt

Pastel Mat is another good one, it comes in several colors and sizes - Available at Dakota Pastels. https://www.dakotapastels.com/products/Sanded-PastelMat

Pastels/drawing supplies:

Vine Charcoal - https://www.dakotapastels.com/products/Nitram-Charcoal
Blenders - https://www.dakotapastels.com/products/Blenders
Sennelier Plein Air soft pastel set - size to fit your budget is a good starter pastel. I recommend getting the half sticks which are less expensive and offer a wide selection.

https://www.jerrysartarama.com/sennelier-standard-soft-pastel-sets. Also available at

https://www.dakotapastels.com/products/Sennelier-Half-Sticks

Prismacolor Nu Pastel set- size to fit your budget. It is a semi hard pastel good for under- painting, glazing and drawing.

I also like Terry Ludwig, however they are more expensive than Sennelier

https://www.dakotapastels.com/products/Terry-Ludwig

Please bring these additional items:

A stiff paint brush
A rigid smooth surface such as foam board on which to tape or clip your paper. Available at Michael's.
Clips or painter’s tape to attach your paper to the backing board.
Glassine, to protect your painting, sold by the roll - https://www.dakotapastels.com/product/misc-glassine
A towel or plastic table cloth to protect your work surface, pastels are messy.
A piece of aluminum foil to line the ledge of your easel to collect the dust.
Wipes to clean your seat and work surface

These are sites I buy from:

Dick Blick

Dakota - https://www.dakotapastels.com/

Jerry'sartarama - https://www.jerrysartarama.com/borden-riley-glassine-neutral-ph-paper-rolls?expa_m=search&expa_st=glassine

All these art supply sites run sales so I recommend getting on their mailing lists to be notified of sales.

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This is an eight-week session consisting of eight, 2.5 hour classes held on Tuesday mornings from 9:30am – 12:00 pm. Begins September 22, 2026, ends November 10, 2026.

Cost: PVAC Member: $200; Non-Member: $216.

PVAC members must be logged-in to receive the member price.

To pay for registration by check, please mail to:

Perk Valley Art Center, PO Box 474, Schwenksville, PA 19473

If you are paying by mail, your check must be received prior to class start date to guarantee your reservation in the class.

CLASS LIMITED TO 9 PARTCIPANTS

Cancellation Policy – Paid registration fees will be refunded only if the instructor cancels the entire 8-week session.

For registration assistance, email the class coordinator, Linda Gerhard – lingerart@aol.com.

New 5-Week Session-Adding Buildings to Landscapes and Cityscapes with Rich Godshall (October 09, 2026)

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Dates/Time – October 9, 2026 – November 13, 2026 (No class on November 6), 5 sessions. Friday afternoons from 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm.

Not able to attend all 5 weeks in the session? See our Flexible Schedule enrollment options! Pay for only the dates you select to attend!

Class Description-

Adding buildings or other structures to a painting can present its own set of challenges. We'll look at some of the issues you may encounter such as perspective, light / shadow and just some general how to questions that may pop up. It's a fun class where everyone works at their own pace with no pressure. Some painting experience is required. I will be doing demos in acrylic but watercolor and water mixable oils are welcome. Sorry, but traditional oils are not permitted.

If you will be using acrylics, see the suggested materials list below. If using watercolor or water mixable oils, please bring paints, brushes, canvases, paper, etc., and other materials you normally work with.

Materials List – Students must bring their own supplies to class

* Brushes - #'s 2,4,6,8 Flats or brights (long or short handle - short handle brushes may be referred to as shaders). *#'s 2 and 4 rounds. Look for synthetic bristles, i.e. Golden Taklon.

* Paints - Artists Loft (Michaels) or Master's Touch (Hobby Lobby) - White, Black, Prussian Blue, Pthalo Blue, Hansa Yellow or Cadmium Yellow, Quinacridone Red, Burnt Sienna

* Canvas Boards or Stretched Canvas 11" x 14"

* Students must bring a table covering to protect your workspace. Other supplies to bring - Paper Towels, Photos that you have taken, #2 pencil, Kneaded Eraser, Disposable Paper Palette, Plastic Water container and something to carry all your supplies (could be a tool box, tackle box, ArtBin).

If you have questions for the instructor about course content or supplies, please call Rich at 267-317-3858 or email at offthewallframing@verizon.net.

For questions regarding course registration, please contact Linda Gerhard at email: lingerart@aol.com.

This is an five-week session consisting of five two-hour classes held on Friday afternoons, from 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm. Begins October 9, 2026, ends November 13, 2026. No class on November 6.

Cost: PVAC Member: $100; Non-Member: $110.

Flexible registration options are available.

PVAC members must be logged-in to receive the member price.

To pay for registration by check, please mail to:

Perk Valley Art Center

PO Box 474

Schwenksville, PA. 19473

If you are paying by mail, your check must be received prior to class start date to guarantee your reservation in the class.

CLASS LIMITED TO 9 PARTCIPANTS

Cancellation Policy – Paid registration fees will be refunded only if the instructor cancels the entire 5-week session.

For registration assistance, email the class coordinator, Linda Gerhard – lingerart@aol.com.

Scan Party at North Penn Art (PVAC members) (October 10, 2026)

Sat, 10 Oct 2026 19:00:00 GMT

Who: Members of Perkiomen Valley Art Center

What : Free food, fun & ART SCANNING Event!

When: Saturday October, 10, 2026 3:00 -5:00pm

Where: North Penn Art

720 South Broad Street

Lansdale PA 19446

215-362-2494

(plenty of parking available)

https://northpennart.com/contact-free-scanning/

North Penn Art has invited members of PVAC to visit their store for this free event! Please RSVP so we know how many people to expect. This event is in place of our October Art Talk. If you've ever thought about making prints of your artwork or struggled to get a good image to submit to a show, this event is for you!

Join us at North Penn Art in Lansdale for a free food, fun & ART SCANNING EVENT open to members of the Perkiomen Valley Art Center! We will be using our state-of-the-art contact free large format scanner to create a high-rez digital file of your art. Each member should plan to bring 1 work of art, maximum size 40x60 (no minimum size). For this event only, max giclee print size is 22" in the short direction.

What you get: 1 free scan & giclee print on archival matte paper of your original artwork. Get a giclee print actual size (or smaller) of your art. For this event only, max giclee print size is 22" in the short direction. Bring your own flashdrive for your digital file.

Feel free to call us (North Penn Art) with questions at 215-362-2494. We look forward to seeing some regular faces & meeting some new artists!

Landscape and Still Life in Pastel with Teresa Nicolo (October 13, 2026)

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 13:30:00 GMT

Openings are still available!

Landscape and Still Life in Pastel

with Teresa Nicolo

Dates/Time – September 22, 2026 – November 10, 2026, 8 sessions. Tuesday mornings from 9:30am – 12:00 pm. PLEASE NOTE - EACH CLASS IS 2.5 HOURS IN DURATION.

Course Description:

If you have any questions about the class, Teresa can be reached at terrynicolo@gmail.com

For questions regarding course registration, please contact Linda Gerhard at email: lingerart@aol.com.

Materials List:

NOTE: Students must bring a table covering to each class.

The room is set up for the use of table easels, which are available for your use. Due to the size of the table easels, I would advise not working any larger than a 16 x 20 paper.

Paper:

As you will discover, there are many varieties of papers and pastels. They all interact differently so I encourage you to experiment with different combinations.

Here are some of my favorites:

Uart 320 grit is a good paper available by the sheet or by the roll. Buying by the roll allows you to cut the paper to your desired size. It comes in White or Dark.

https://www.dakotapastels.com/products/Sanded-UArt

Pastel Mat is another good one, it comes in several colors and sizes - Available at Dakota Pastels. https://www.dakotapastels.com/products/Sanded-PastelMat

Pastels/drawing supplies:

Vine Charcoal - https://www.dakotapastels.com/products/Nitram-Charcoal
Blenders - https://www.dakotapastels.com/products/Blenders
Sennelier Plein Air soft pastel set - size to fit your budget is a good starter pastel. I recommend getting the half sticks which are less expensive and offer a wide selection.

https://www.jerrysartarama.com/sennelier-standard-soft-pastel-sets. Also available at

https://www.dakotapastels.com/products/Sennelier-Half-Sticks

Prismacolor Nu Pastel set- size to fit your budget. It is a semi hard pastel good for under- painting, glazing and drawing.

I also like Terry Ludwig, however they are more expensive than Sennelier

https://www.dakotapastels.com/products/Terry-Ludwig

Please bring these additional items:

A stiff paint brush
A rigid smooth surface such as foam board on which to tape or clip your paper. Available at Michael's.
Clips or painter’s tape to attach your paper to the backing board.
Glassine, to protect your painting, sold by the roll - https://www.dakotapastels.com/product/misc-glassine
A towel or plastic table cloth to protect your work surface, pastels are messy.
A piece of aluminum foil to line the ledge of your easel to collect the dust.
Wipes to clean your seat and work surface

These are sites I buy from:

Dick Blick

Dakota - https://www.dakotapastels.com/

Jerry'sartarama - https://www.jerrysartarama.com/borden-riley-glassine-neutral-ph-paper-rolls?expa_m=search&expa_st=glassine

All these art supply sites run sales so I recommend getting on their mailing lists to be notified of sales.

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This is an eight-week session consisting of eight, 2.5 hour classes held on Tuesday mornings from 9:30am – 12:00 pm. Begins September 22, 2026, ends November 10, 2026.

Cost: PVAC Member: $200; Non-Member: $216.

PVAC members must be logged-in to receive the member price.

To pay for registration by check, please mail to:

Perk Valley Art Center, PO Box 474, Schwenksville, PA 19473

If you are paying by mail, your check must be received prior to class start date to guarantee your reservation in the class.

CLASS LIMITED TO 9 PARTCIPANTS

Cancellation Policy – Paid registration fees will be refunded only if the instructor cancels the entire 8-week session.

For registration assistance, email the class coordinator, Linda Gerhard – lingerart@aol.com.

October PVAC Board Meeting (October 14, 2026)

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 14:30:00 GMT

October 14 Board Meeting

You are warmly invited to attend the Board Meeting of Perk Valley Art Center

Date: October 14

Time: 10:30am - 12pm
Location: ACC Room in the Maplewood Estates Community Center at Peter Becker Community.

All are welcome to join the conversation and contribute ideas as we shape upcoming programs and events.

We are looking for a couple volunteers for some specific projects: a graphic designer to design something for our 70th anniversary, and someone who likes to visit art museums who is willing to plan some dates to invite other members to go along. Contact Sharon at 610-742-6973 if you can help.

Agenda Highlights

Committee Reports
Upcoming Programs & Events
Hill School Show Planning
Financial Overview
New Business & Open Discussion

We look forward to your participation, insights, and continued support of our growing art community.

Warm regards,

Sharon Gross, President

Perkiomen Valley Art Center

New 5-Week Session-Adding Buildings to Landscapes and Cityscapes with Rich Godshall (October 16, 2026)

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Dates/Time – October 9, 2026 – November 13, 2026 (No class on November 6), 5 sessions. Friday afternoons from 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm.

Not able to attend all 5 weeks in the session? See our Flexible Schedule enrollment options! Pay for only the dates you select to attend!

Class Description-

Materials List – Students must bring their own supplies to class

* Brushes - #'s 2,4,6,8 Flats or brights (long or short handle - short handle brushes may be referred to as shaders). *#'s 2 and 4 rounds. Look for synthetic bristles, i.e. Golden Taklon.

* Paints - Artists Loft (Michaels) or Master's Touch (Hobby Lobby) - White, Black, Prussian Blue, Pthalo Blue, Hansa Yellow or Cadmium Yellow, Quinacridone Red, Burnt Sienna

* Canvas Boards or Stretched Canvas 11" x 14"

If you have questions for the instructor about course content or supplies, please call Rich at 267-317-3858 or email at offthewallframing@verizon.net.

For questions regarding course registration, please contact Linda Gerhard at email: lingerart@aol.com.

This is an five-week session consisting of five two-hour classes held on Friday afternoons, from 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm. Begins October 9, 2026, ends November 13, 2026. No class on November 6.

Cost: PVAC Member: $100; Non-Member: $110.

Flexible registration options are available.

PVAC members must be logged-in to receive the member price.

To pay for registration by check, please mail to:

Perk Valley Art Center

PO Box 474

Schwenksville, PA. 19473

If you are paying by mail, your check must be received prior to class start date to guarantee your reservation in the class.

CLASS LIMITED TO 9 PARTCIPANTS

Cancellation Policy – Paid registration fees will be refunded only if the instructor cancels the entire 5-week session.

For registration assistance, email the class coordinator, Linda Gerhard – lingerart@aol.com.

Register ONLINE Now - Annual Open Juried Show (October 20, 2026)

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMT

CALL FOR ENTRIES

SHOW IS OPEN TO ALL ARTISTS

You're cordially invited to participate in the Perk Valley Art Center's 70th Annual Open Juried Art Show—an event that promises to immerse you in the world of creativity and talent. All artists (professional or non-professional) are invited to enter.

Online Registration Available Now through October 20:

ONLINE Registration is now OPEN for our annual juried show at the Hill School. To simply the art intake process, PVAC highly encourages all artists to use this tool. Online Registration CLOSES OCTOBER 20th at 4pm.

Show Details:

Show Runs: October 27 - December 11, 2026 (Closed Thanksgiving Week)
Venue: The Hill School Center for the Arts - BOYER GALLERY, 766 Beech Street, Pottstown, PA
Show Hours*: Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday, 1-4pm and by appointment.
For appointments or further information, please call 610-705-1039.

Meet our Juror:

Elise Phillips- Click here to read her bio.

Accepted Work:
Only original art completed within the past five years and never before shown in a Perkiomen Valley Art Center Open Juried Show will be accepted. Artist’s original work, composition, and design only. No copies or likenesses of another artist’s work including published or internet source or reference work not attributable to the artist. No work aided by use of artificial intelligence. Works derived from paintings, reproductions, or photographs by other artists will not be accepted as well as crafts, quilts and/or artwork with objectionable subject matter. The show committee reserves the right to omit any submission that does not fit the show criteria. The show will be juried and judged in the categories specified. The decision of the judge is final. Artists will be notified of the status of their entries by e-mail.

Art will be juried and judged in the following categories:

A - Oil Mediums

B - Acrylic

C - Other Water Mediums

D - Pastel /Encaustic/ 2D Mixed Media

E - Drawing/ Illustration/Print Making/ Photography/ Digital Art

F - Sculpture/Assemblage /3D Mixed Media

Essential Dates:

On-line Registration: now through Oct 20, 2025
Mail in Entries must be recieved by October 15.
Art Drop off, Walk in Registration: Oct 22, from 3 to 6pm
Show Runs: Oct. 27 to Dec 11 - During Gallery Hours
Opening Reception: Sunday, Nov. 1 from 2 - 4pm, Awards at 3pm
Declined Work Pick Up: Nov. 1 from 2 - 4pm
Art Pick up: Sat, Dec 12, 1pm-3pm

DECIDE FIRST: Please register online only after you have decided what art work you will enter. We will be creating labels from this file for your artwork from your registration info. Photo attachments will be considered for use in the program and promotional materials. Even if you register online, you need to bring the Entry Form with the artwork labels to drop-off. Please print it at home and fill it out in advance.

PAY NOW or at DROP OFF: You can register and pay on line - with your credit or debit card, OR register and bring a check (no credit cards accepted at art drop off).

Download the Prospectus and Entry form

PROSPECTUS

QUICK TIP: PVAC MEMBERS: LOG IN TO THE WEBSITE TO RECEIVE MEMBER PRICING.

*For school safety reasons, the gallery doors will be locked at all times. Visitors wishing to view the gallery during off gallery hours will be directed to call YeJin Han (610-705-1225) or Hill Security (610-327-3060).

Landscape and Still Life in Pastel with Teresa Nicolo (October 20, 2026)

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 13:30:00 GMT

Openings are still available!

Landscape and Still Life in Pastel

with Teresa Nicolo

Dates/Time – September 22, 2026 – November 10, 2026, 8 sessions. Tuesday mornings from 9:30am – 12:00 pm. PLEASE NOTE - EACH CLASS IS 2.5 HOURS IN DURATION.

Course Description:

If you have any questions about the class, Teresa can be reached at terrynicolo@gmail.com

For questions regarding course registration, please contact Linda Gerhard at email: lingerart@aol.com.

Materials List:

NOTE: Students must bring a table covering to each class.

The room is set up for the use of table easels, which are available for your use. Due to the size of the table easels, I would advise not working any larger than a 16 x 20 paper.

Paper:

As you will discover, there are many varieties of papers and pastels. They all interact differently so I encourage you to experiment with different combinations.

Here are some of my favorites:

Uart 320 grit is a good paper available by the sheet or by the roll. Buying by the roll allows you to cut the paper to your desired size. It comes in White or Dark.

https://www.dakotapastels.com/products/Sanded-UArt

Pastel Mat is another good one, it comes in several colors and sizes - Available at Dakota Pastels. https://www.dakotapastels.com/products/Sanded-PastelMat

Pastels/drawing supplies:

Vine Charcoal - https://www.dakotapastels.com/products/Nitram-Charcoal
Blenders - https://www.dakotapastels.com/products/Blenders
Sennelier Plein Air soft pastel set - size to fit your budget is a good starter pastel. I recommend getting the half sticks which are less expensive and offer a wide selection.

https://www.jerrysartarama.com/sennelier-standard-soft-pastel-sets. Also available at

https://www.dakotapastels.com/products/Sennelier-Half-Sticks

Prismacolor Nu Pastel set- size to fit your budget. It is a semi hard pastel good for under- painting, glazing and drawing.

I also like Terry Ludwig, however they are more expensive than Sennelier

https://www.dakotapastels.com/products/Terry-Ludwig

Please bring these additional items:

A stiff paint brush
A rigid smooth surface such as foam board on which to tape or clip your paper. Available at Michael's.
Clips or painter’s tape to attach your paper to the backing board.
Glassine, to protect your painting, sold by the roll - https://www.dakotapastels.com/product/misc-glassine
A towel or plastic table cloth to protect your work surface, pastels are messy.
A piece of aluminum foil to line the ledge of your easel to collect the dust.
Wipes to clean your seat and work surface

These are sites I buy from:

Dick Blick

Dakota - https://www.dakotapastels.com/

Jerry'sartarama - https://www.jerrysartarama.com/borden-riley-glassine-neutral-ph-paper-rolls?expa_m=search&expa_st=glassine

All these art supply sites run sales so I recommend getting on their mailing lists to be notified of sales.

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

This is an eight-week session consisting of eight, 2.5 hour classes held on Tuesday mornings from 9:30am – 12:00 pm. Begins September 22, 2026, ends November 10, 2026.

Cost: PVAC Member: $200; Non-Member: $216.

PVAC members must be logged-in to receive the member price.

To pay for registration by check, please mail to:

Perk Valley Art Center, PO Box 474, Schwenksville, PA 19473

If you are paying by mail, your check must be received prior to class start date to guarantee your reservation in the class.

CLASS LIMITED TO 9 PARTCIPANTS

Cancellation Policy – Paid registration fees will be refunded only if the instructor cancels the entire 8-week session.

For registration assistance, email the class coordinator, Linda Gerhard – lingerart@aol.com.

New 5-Week Session-Adding Buildings to Landscapes and Cityscapes with Rich Godshall (October 23, 2026)

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Dates/Time – October 9, 2026 – November 13, 2026 (No class on November 6), 5 sessions. Friday afternoons from 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm.

Not able to attend all 5 weeks in the session? See our Flexible Schedule enrollment options! Pay for only the dates you select to attend!

Class Description-

Materials List – Students must bring their own supplies to class

* Brushes - #'s 2,4,6,8 Flats or brights (long or short handle - short handle brushes may be referred to as shaders). *#'s 2 and 4 rounds. Look for synthetic bristles, i.e. Golden Taklon.

* Paints - Artists Loft (Michaels) or Master's Touch (Hobby Lobby) - White, Black, Prussian Blue, Pthalo Blue, Hansa Yellow or Cadmium Yellow, Quinacridone Red, Burnt Sienna

* Canvas Boards or Stretched Canvas 11" x 14"

If you have questions for the instructor about course content or supplies, please call Rich at 267-317-3858 or email at offthewallframing@verizon.net.

For questions regarding course registration, please contact Linda Gerhard at email: lingerart@aol.com.

This is an five-week session consisting of five two-hour classes held on Friday afternoons, from 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm. Begins October 9, 2026, ends November 13, 2026. No class on November 6.

Cost: PVAC Member: $100; Non-Member: $110.

Flexible registration options are available.

PVAC members must be logged-in to receive the member price.

To pay for registration by check, please mail to:

Perk Valley Art Center

PO Box 474

Schwenksville, PA. 19473

If you are paying by mail, your check must be received prior to class start date to guarantee your reservation in the class.

CLASS LIMITED TO 9 PARTCIPANTS

Cancellation Policy – Paid registration fees will be refunded only if the instructor cancels the entire 5-week session.

For registration assistance, email the class coordinator, Linda Gerhard – lingerart@aol.com.

Landscape and Still Life in Pastel with Teresa Nicolo (October 27, 2026)

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 13:30:00 GMT

Openings are still available!

Landscape and Still Life in Pastel

with Teresa Nicolo

Dates/Time – September 22, 2026 – November 10, 2026, 8 sessions. Tuesday mornings from 9:30am – 12:00 pm. PLEASE NOTE - EACH CLASS IS 2.5 HOURS IN DURATION.

Course Description:

If you have any questions about the class, Teresa can be reached at terrynicolo@gmail.com

For questions regarding course registration, please contact Linda Gerhard at email: lingerart@aol.com.

Materials List:

NOTE: Students must bring a table covering to each class.

The room is set up for the use of table easels, which are available for your use. Due to the size of the table easels, I would advise not working any larger than a 16 x 20 paper.

Paper:

As you will discover, there are many varieties of papers and pastels. They all interact differently so I encourage you to experiment with different combinations.

Here are some of my favorites:

Uart 320 grit is a good paper available by the sheet or by the roll. Buying by the roll allows you to cut the paper to your desired size. It comes in White or Dark.

https://www.dakotapastels.com/products/Sanded-UArt

Pastel Mat is another good one, it comes in several colors and sizes - Available at Dakota Pastels. https://www.dakotapastels.com/products/Sanded-PastelMat

Pastels/drawing supplies:

Vine Charcoal - https://www.dakotapastels.com/products/Nitram-Charcoal
Blenders - https://www.dakotapastels.com/products/Blenders
Sennelier Plein Air soft pastel set - size to fit your budget is a good starter pastel. I recommend getting the half sticks which are less expensive and offer a wide selection.

https://www.jerrysartarama.com/sennelier-standard-soft-pastel-sets. Also available at

https://www.dakotapastels.com/products/Sennelier-Half-Sticks

Prismacolor Nu Pastel set- size to fit your budget. It is a semi hard pastel good for under- painting, glazing and drawing.

I also like Terry Ludwig, however they are more expensive than Sennelier

https://www.dakotapastels.com/products/Terry-Ludwig

Please bring these additional items:

A stiff paint brush
A rigid smooth surface such as foam board on which to tape or clip your paper. Available at Michael's.
Clips or painter’s tape to attach your paper to the backing board.
Glassine, to protect your painting, sold by the roll - https://www.dakotapastels.com/product/misc-glassine
A towel or plastic table cloth to protect your work surface, pastels are messy.
A piece of aluminum foil to line the ledge of your easel to collect the dust.
Wipes to clean your seat and work surface

These are sites I buy from:

Dick Blick

Dakota - https://www.dakotapastels.com/

Jerry'sartarama - https://www.jerrysartarama.com/borden-riley-glassine-neutral-ph-paper-rolls?expa_m=search&expa_st=glassine

All these art supply sites run sales so I recommend getting on their mailing lists to be notified of sales.

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This is an eight-week session consisting of eight, 2.5 hour classes held on Tuesday mornings from 9:30am – 12:00 pm. Begins September 22, 2026, ends November 10, 2026.

Cost: PVAC Member: $200; Non-Member: $216.

PVAC members must be logged-in to receive the member price.

To pay for registration by check, please mail to:

Perk Valley Art Center, PO Box 474, Schwenksville, PA 19473

If you are paying by mail, your check must be received prior to class start date to guarantee your reservation in the class.

CLASS LIMITED TO 9 PARTCIPANTS

Cancellation Policy – Paid registration fees will be refunded only if the instructor cancels the entire 8-week session.

For registration assistance, email the class coordinator, Linda Gerhard – lingerart@aol.com.

New 5-Week Session-Adding Buildings to Landscapes and Cityscapes with Rich Godshall (October 30, 2026)

Fri, 30 Oct 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Dates/Time – October 9, 2026 – November 13, 2026 (No class on November 6), 5 sessions. Friday afternoons from 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm.

Not able to attend all 5 weeks in the session? See our Flexible Schedule enrollment options! Pay for only the dates you select to attend!

Class Description-

Materials List – Students must bring their own supplies to class

* Brushes - #'s 2,4,6,8 Flats or brights (long or short handle - short handle brushes may be referred to as shaders). *#'s 2 and 4 rounds. Look for synthetic bristles, i.e. Golden Taklon.

* Paints - Artists Loft (Michaels) or Master's Touch (Hobby Lobby) - White, Black, Prussian Blue, Pthalo Blue, Hansa Yellow or Cadmium Yellow, Quinacridone Red, Burnt Sienna

* Canvas Boards or Stretched Canvas 11" x 14"

If you have questions for the instructor about course content or supplies, please call Rich at 267-317-3858 or email at offthewallframing@verizon.net.

For questions regarding course registration, please contact Linda Gerhard at email: lingerart@aol.com.

This is an five-week session consisting of five two-hour classes held on Friday afternoons, from 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm. Begins October 9, 2026, ends November 13, 2026. No class on November 6.

Cost: PVAC Member: $100; Non-Member: $110.

Flexible registration options are available.

PVAC members must be logged-in to receive the member price.

To pay for registration by check, please mail to:

Perk Valley Art Center

PO Box 474

Schwenksville, PA. 19473

If you are paying by mail, your check must be received prior to class start date to guarantee your reservation in the class.

CLASS LIMITED TO 9 PARTCIPANTS

Cancellation Policy – Paid registration fees will be refunded only if the instructor cancels the entire 5-week session.

For registration assistance, email the class coordinator, Linda Gerhard – lingerart@aol.com.

Landscape and Still Life in Pastel with Teresa Nicolo (November 03, 2026)

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 14:30:00 GMT

Openings are still available!

Landscape and Still Life in Pastel

with Teresa Nicolo

Dates/Time – September 22, 2026 – November 10, 2026, 8 sessions. Tuesday mornings from 9:30am – 12:00 pm. PLEASE NOTE - EACH CLASS IS 2.5 HOURS IN DURATION.

Course Description:

If you have any questions about the class, Teresa can be reached at terrynicolo@gmail.com

For questions regarding course registration, please contact Linda Gerhard at email: lingerart@aol.com.

Materials List:

NOTE: Students must bring a table covering to each class.

The room is set up for the use of table easels, which are available for your use. Due to the size of the table easels, I would advise not working any larger than a 16 x 20 paper.

Paper:

As you will discover, there are many varieties of papers and pastels. They all interact differently so I encourage you to experiment with different combinations.

Here are some of my favorites:

Uart 320 grit is a good paper available by the sheet or by the roll. Buying by the roll allows you to cut the paper to your desired size. It comes in White or Dark.

https://www.dakotapastels.com/products/Sanded-UArt

Pastel Mat is another good one, it comes in several colors and sizes - Available at Dakota Pastels. https://www.dakotapastels.com/products/Sanded-PastelMat

Pastels/drawing supplies:

Vine Charcoal - https://www.dakotapastels.com/products/Nitram-Charcoal
Blenders - https://www.dakotapastels.com/products/Blenders
Sennelier Plein Air soft pastel set - size to fit your budget is a good starter pastel. I recommend getting the half sticks which are less expensive and offer a wide selection.

https://www.jerrysartarama.com/sennelier-standard-soft-pastel-sets. Also available at

https://www.dakotapastels.com/products/Sennelier-Half-Sticks

Prismacolor Nu Pastel set- size to fit your budget. It is a semi hard pastel good for under- painting, glazing and drawing.

I also like Terry Ludwig, however they are more expensive than Sennelier

https://www.dakotapastels.com/products/Terry-Ludwig

Please bring these additional items:

A stiff paint brush
A rigid smooth surface such as foam board on which to tape or clip your paper. Available at Michael's.
Clips or painter’s tape to attach your paper to the backing board.
Glassine, to protect your painting, sold by the roll - https://www.dakotapastels.com/product/misc-glassine
A towel or plastic table cloth to protect your work surface, pastels are messy.
A piece of aluminum foil to line the ledge of your easel to collect the dust.
Wipes to clean your seat and work surface

These are sites I buy from:

Dick Blick

Dakota - https://www.dakotapastels.com/

Jerry'sartarama - https://www.jerrysartarama.com/borden-riley-glassine-neutral-ph-paper-rolls?expa_m=search&expa_st=glassine

All these art supply sites run sales so I recommend getting on their mailing lists to be notified of sales.

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

This is an eight-week session consisting of eight, 2.5 hour classes held on Tuesday mornings from 9:30am – 12:00 pm. Begins September 22, 2026, ends November 10, 2026.

Cost: PVAC Member: $200; Non-Member: $216.

PVAC members must be logged-in to receive the member price.

To pay for registration by check, please mail to:

Perk Valley Art Center, PO Box 474, Schwenksville, PA 19473

If you are paying by mail, your check must be received prior to class start date to guarantee your reservation in the class.

CLASS LIMITED TO 9 PARTCIPANTS

Cancellation Policy – Paid registration fees will be refunded only if the instructor cancels the entire 8-week session.

For registration assistance, email the class coordinator, Linda Gerhard – lingerart@aol.com.

Landscape and Still Life in Pastel with Teresa Nicolo (November 10, 2026)

Tue, 10 Nov 2026 14:30:00 GMT

Openings are still available!

Landscape and Still Life in Pastel

with Teresa Nicolo

Dates/Time – September 22, 2026 – November 10, 2026, 8 sessions. Tuesday mornings from 9:30am – 12:00 pm. PLEASE NOTE - EACH CLASS IS 2.5 HOURS IN DURATION.

Course Description:

If you have any questions about the class, Teresa can be reached at terrynicolo@gmail.com

For questions regarding course registration, please contact Linda Gerhard at email: lingerart@aol.com.

Materials List:

NOTE: Students must bring a table covering to each class.

The room is set up for the use of table easels, which are available for your use. Due to the size of the table easels, I would advise not working any larger than a 16 x 20 paper.

Paper:

As you will discover, there are many varieties of papers and pastels. They all interact differently so I encourage you to experiment with different combinations.

Here are some of my favorites:

Uart 320 grit is a good paper available by the sheet or by the roll. Buying by the roll allows you to cut the paper to your desired size. It comes in White or Dark.

https://www.dakotapastels.com/products/Sanded-UArt

Pastel Mat is another good one, it comes in several colors and sizes - Available at Dakota Pastels. https://www.dakotapastels.com/products/Sanded-PastelMat

Pastels/drawing supplies:

Vine Charcoal - https://www.dakotapastels.com/products/Nitram-Charcoal
Blenders - https://www.dakotapastels.com/products/Blenders
Sennelier Plein Air soft pastel set - size to fit your budget is a good starter pastel. I recommend getting the half sticks which are less expensive and offer a wide selection.

https://www.jerrysartarama.com/sennelier-standard-soft-pastel-sets. Also available at

https://www.dakotapastels.com/products/Sennelier-Half-Sticks

Prismacolor Nu Pastel set- size to fit your budget. It is a semi hard pastel good for under- painting, glazing and drawing.

I also like Terry Ludwig, however they are more expensive than Sennelier

https://www.dakotapastels.com/products/Terry-Ludwig

Please bring these additional items:

A stiff paint brush
A rigid smooth surface such as foam board on which to tape or clip your paper. Available at Michael's.
Clips or painter’s tape to attach your paper to the backing board.
Glassine, to protect your painting, sold by the roll - https://www.dakotapastels.com/product/misc-glassine
A towel or plastic table cloth to protect your work surface, pastels are messy.
A piece of aluminum foil to line the ledge of your easel to collect the dust.
Wipes to clean your seat and work surface

These are sites I buy from:

Dick Blick

Dakota - https://www.dakotapastels.com/

Jerry'sartarama - https://www.jerrysartarama.com/borden-riley-glassine-neutral-ph-paper-rolls?expa_m=search&expa_st=glassine

All these art supply sites run sales so I recommend getting on their mailing lists to be notified of sales.

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

This is an eight-week session consisting of eight, 2.5 hour classes held on Tuesday mornings from 9:30am – 12:00 pm. Begins September 22, 2026, ends November 10, 2026.

Cost: PVAC Member: $200; Non-Member: $216.

PVAC members must be logged-in to receive the member price.

To pay for registration by check, please mail to:

Perk Valley Art Center, PO Box 474, Schwenksville, PA 19473

If you are paying by mail, your check must be received prior to class start date to guarantee your reservation in the class.

CLASS LIMITED TO 9 PARTCIPANTS

Cancellation Policy – Paid registration fees will be refunded only if the instructor cancels the entire 8-week session.

For registration assistance, email the class coordinator, Linda Gerhard – lingerart@aol.com.

New 5-Week Session-Adding Buildings to Landscapes and Cityscapes with Rich Godshall (November 13, 2026)

Fri, 13 Nov 2026 18:00:00 GMT

Dates/Time – October 9, 2026 – November 13, 2026 (No class on November 6), 5 sessions. Friday afternoons from 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm.

Not able to attend all 5 weeks in the session? See our Flexible Schedule enrollment options! Pay for only the dates you select to attend!

Class Description-

Materials List – Students must bring their own supplies to class

* Brushes - #'s 2,4,6,8 Flats or brights (long or short handle - short handle brushes may be referred to as shaders). *#'s 2 and 4 rounds. Look for synthetic bristles, i.e. Golden Taklon.

* Paints - Artists Loft (Michaels) or Master's Touch (Hobby Lobby) - White, Black, Prussian Blue, Pthalo Blue, Hansa Yellow or Cadmium Yellow, Quinacridone Red, Burnt Sienna

* Canvas Boards or Stretched Canvas 11" x 14"

If you have questions for the instructor about course content or supplies, please call Rich at 267-317-3858 or email at offthewallframing@verizon.net.

For questions regarding course registration, please contact Linda Gerhard at email: lingerart@aol.com.

This is an five-week session consisting of five two-hour classes held on Friday afternoons, from 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm. Begins October 9, 2026, ends November 13, 2026. No class on November 6.

Cost: PVAC Member: $100; Non-Member: $110.

Flexible registration options are available.

PVAC members must be logged-in to receive the member price.

To pay for registration by check, please mail to:

Perk Valley Art Center

PO Box 474

Schwenksville, PA. 19473

If you are paying by mail, your check must be received prior to class start date to guarantee your reservation in the class.

CLASS LIMITED TO 9 PARTCIPANTS

Cancellation Policy – Paid registration fees will be refunded only if the instructor cancels the entire 5-week session.

For registration assistance, email the class coordinator, Linda Gerhard – lingerart@aol.com.