Tap into your artistic side in good company.

Perk Valley Art Center has teamed up with Encore Experiences in Harleysville for this weekly classroom and social painting opportunity!

Join this group of experienced and aspiring artists to work on your projects together. Instructor Rich Godshall is available for questions and instruction in all media. Please bring whatever supplies you need for your current project (canvas/paper, watercolors, oils, pastels, charcoals, etc). Participants of the class are encouraged to share their expertise with one another to help everyone grow as artists together. New students can join each week. Join in as your schedule allows. 

There is a $5 fee to be paid at the door which helps to pay the instructor and the Encore mission. 

Please check the Encore Website for changes in schedules. 

See you there! 

Classes begin September 8.

Dates/Time – September 8, 2025 – October 27, 2025 (8 sessions); Monday mornings from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm.

Class Description -

This eight-week course on painting buildings in a landscape will feature at least 4 types of buildings, with examples of how to render others. Keeping a simple color pallet, we will explore painting timber-framed buildings, stone buildings, town houses, thatch cottages, working buildings and waterfront buildings. We will complete 3 to 4 paintings with examples and demonstrations on the remaining buildings.

Drawing will be provided for tracings plus the images to work from. (Digital tablets are recommended to work from; color xerox copies are also available.) All images are my own so you may use them for shows, sales, or whatever you wish.

Materials List – Students must bring their own supplies to class.

• ·       Brushes – Wash brush plus an assortment of rounds.         
• ·       Watercolor Paints – Basic colors including cadmium yellow, yellow ochre, raw sienna, burnt sienna, alizarin crimson, violet, ultra marine blue, cerulean blue, and hookers green.

Paper: One or two sheets of Arches 140 lb. 22 x 30” cold press paper, either natural or bright white. You can cut the paper half, then half again; you will have 4, 11 x 15” sheets to work on.

I have made the drawings 11 x 14” as that is a standard mat size that will fit a standard frame. If you wish to make your piece this size, you will only get two 11 x 14” sheets  (12 x 15” for stretch area).

Other supplies to bring -

·       Soft cotton rags

·       #2 pencil

·       Kneaded Eraser

·       Palette

·       Water container and something to carry all your supplies.

·       Masking (or artists’) tape

·       Hair dryer

·       Micron 01 waterproof brown ink pen

·       12” ruler with cork (the cork keeps ink from bleeding under the ruler)

·       12” T-square (very useful for vertical lines but not necessary)

Please email me for the images after you register. I will send them to you so that you can have them drawn and ready for class. This will allow us to start painting right away!

If you have questions for the instructor about course content or supplies, please call Terry at 267-221-4263 or email at mtpage7@gmail.com .

For questions regarding enrollment email the class coordinator, Linda Gerhard – lingerart@aol.com .

This is an eight-week session consisting of eight two-hour classes held on Monday mornings, from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm. Begins September 8, 2025 – October 27, 2025.

Cost for the 8-week session: PVAC Member: $145; Non-Member: $155.

Additional flexible registration options are available.

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

CLASS LIMITED TO 9 PARTCIPANTS 

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.

Cancellation Policy – Cancellation may be requested up to 7 days before the first class begins, however, no refunds will be issued unless the instructor cancels the entire 8-week session.

Watercolor Fundamentals and More with Linda Gerhard

Classes begin September 9.

Dates/Time – September 9, 2025 – November 4, 2025 (no class October 14). 8 sessions, Tuesday mornings from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm.

Class Description -

Whether you are brand new to watercolor or have some experience with the medium, all skill levels are welcome! Instruction and support are provided to meet your specific level of experience. If you are ready to explore watercolor beyond basic techniques, this curriculum includes some topics that were curated by the students who participated in the Spring 2025 class. Beginning students will receive instruction on basic watercolor techniques. Returning students will learn how to create textures and make your background areas lively. Each class will begin with a short demonstration of a technique. Students will have the opportunity to practice the technique and apply it to subject matter of their choice. For some techniques the instructor will provide subjects to paint.

 Supply List: Students must bring their own supplies to class

* If you already have watercolor supplies, please use what you have.

 Please bring the following supplies:

*Watercolor Paper – Papers that are 100% cotton are highly recommended.  9”x12” pad of watercolor paper or a watercolor block in a size you are comfortable working with.

*Paint – Good brands include: Winsor & Newton, M. Graham, Daniel Smith, Holbein, Maimeri Blu, Sennelier, and DaVinci.

Colors - Cobalt Blue (or cobalt deep) and Ultramarine Blue (or French ultramarine)

Permanent Rose (or Quinacridone Rose) and Cadmium Red (or Vermillion)

Lemon Yellow (or Hansa Yellow) and Cadmium Yellow Light (or Gamboge or New Gamboge)

Optional - Burnt Sienna and Sepia or Vandyke Brown

*Brushes –There are good synthetic blends available that are good choices for this class.

1” flat (wash) brush or large round brush - # 10 or #12 (good for skies and covering larger areas)

# 4 round brush (small diameter)

#6 round brush or #8 round brush (medium diameter)

 Note: Jerry’s Artarama (www.jerrysartarama.com) has a Mimik Squirrel Try Me set of 5 synthetic brushes. This set has all the brushes you need for this class, for about $15!

 Other supplies to bring to class

• Students must bring a table covering to protect your workspace
• Reference photos taken by you or taken by others who have given you permission to use them.
• A watercolor palette that has wells for paint and mixing areas OR a white shallow dinner plate; an 8”/9” Hefty foam plate is a good alternative.
• 2 containers for water. One-pound deli containers are great water containers.
• Paper towels.
• A rigid support to secure your watercolor paper unless you are using a watercolor block.
• Masking tape or Painters’ tape (for securing paper to the support). 1” wide works well.
• A #2 pencil or mechanical pencil
• A kneaded eraser
• Hair dryer to speed up drying, optional but helpful.

Sources for art supplies

Amazon.com, Michael’s, Hobby Lobby, Jerrysartarama.com, Dickblick.com

For questions about the class or course registration, please email Linda Gerhard – lingerart@aol.com.

This is an eight-week session consisting of eight two-hour classes held on Tuesday mornings, from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm. Begins September 9, 2025 – November 4, 2025 (no class October 14).

Cost for the 8-week session: PVAC Member: $145; Non-Member: $155.

Flexible registration options are available. 

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

CLASS LIMITED TO 9 PARTCIPANTS 

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.

Cancellation Policy – Cancellation may be requested up to 7 days before the first class begins, however, no refunds will be issued unless the instructor cancels the entire 8-week session.

Acrylic Painting with Rich Godshall

Classes begin September 12.

Dates/Time – September 12, 2025 – October 31, 2025 (8 sessions); Friday afternoons from 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm.

Class Description -

This class is geared toward the beginner to intermediate painter wanting to learn or improve upon their acrylic painting skills. For those just starting out with acrylics, we'll focus a little more on getting familiar with this very versatile medium. For those already working in acrylic, we'll cover some of the key elements that really make a painting work - color, value and composition. Regardless of your skill level, it will be a fun class for all.

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 eight-week session consisting of eight two-hour classes held on Friday afternoons, from 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm. Begins September 12, 2025, ends October 31, 2025.

 Cost: PVAC Member: $145; Non-Member: $155.

Flexible registration options are available.

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

CLASS LIMITED TO 9 PARTCIPANTS 

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.

 Cancellation Policy – Cancellation may be requested up to 7 days before the first class begins, however, no refunds will be issued unless the instructor cancels the entire 8-week session.

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

 

PVAC PLEIN AIR SESSION

WHEN: Saturday, September 13 2025

WHERE: Peace Valley Park at Boat Rental, 264 Creek Rd, New Britain, 

WHAT: Painting Subjects: Boats, lake, landscape

TIME: 10 am-12 pm

Rain date: Sunday, Sept 14 from 2 pm - 4 pm

INFORMATION / MATERIALS

Program Details

All Mediums Welcome: Oil, Acrylic, Watercolor, Gouache, Sketching, Pastel

Signup Register on-line for each session through the PVAC website. 

Benefits: Free to participate, build your skills quickly, develop wonderful friendships, it’s fun

Join us for a behind-the-scenes look into the fascinating world of scenic art—where brushes are big, illusions are everything, and entire landscapes come to life on stage. In this engaging talk, scenic artist Colleen Algeo shares what it means to create immersive environments for the local theater scene. From faux finishes to giant backdrops, learn how scenic artists blend craftsmanship, creativity, and collaboration to tell stories through surfaces. Her experience began in 2004 with the Peter Becker Community Flower Show, and continues today in local community theaters like Dcp theatre (Telford), Montgomery Theatre (Souderton), and the Civic Theater (Allentown). Join her on a colorful journey—captured in photos every step of the way.

Whether you're an art lover, a theater fan, or just curious about what goes on behind the scenes, this talk will pull back the curtain on one of the most visually dynamic roles in the arts.

ABOUT OUR SPEAKER: Colleen Algeo is a prolific and whimsical artist known for her casual, fun-loving, and enthusiastic speaking style, she makes every presentation an experience you’ll truly enjoy. RECOGNITION: She has won 8 ARTE Awards from DCP Theatre, 3 Creative Spirit Awards from Deer Meadows Community, and lots of media attention from her work on the Peter Becker Community Flower Show and more. She has been a member of PVAC since 2018 and has served on the PVAC Board since 2020.  

SAVE THE DATE

Information and Email notices will follow.

Pack up your artwork, drop off for the Open Show at the Hill School is Thursday, Oct 23rd between 3 pm and 6 pm.

Please have your registration completed. We would prefer you to complete the registration on line even if you intend to pay at drop off. 

Come celebrate the work of fellow artists. Please invite family and friends, and post on your social media to help get the word out!

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SAVE THE DATE

Information, registration  and Email notices will follow.

ART PICK UP  - Saturday, December 13, from 11am to 2 pm.

If you can not make it, please arrange to have someone pick up your work.