Get creative this summer as the Tyler Park Center for the Arts offers Summer Camps and Workshop Programs in Fine Arts and Crafts from now through August.

July 11-15, 9:30 – noon, “Discover the World of Fiber and its Ancient Origins.” Gina Tavelli teaches fiber prep and welt and bamboo mat felting as well as presentation resulting in a 3-D sculpture.

July 18-22, 9:30 - noon, instructor Gina Tavelli also teaches how to bring fiber animals to ‘life’ through researching and designing endangered animals, selecting colors, creating wet felted bodies and adding stripes, spots, tails or whiskers.

August 15-19, 9 – 3pm, high school art students ‘Build a Better Portfolio’ with award-winning artist Renée Egan. The unique program addresses the needs of artists first with composition studies in figure, still life and landscape. Additionally, guest art school representatives and professional artists will provide valuable inside information and individual critiques. Materials list TBA.

July Camp Sessions, 12:30-3 p.m., ‘Hand-built and Wheel-thrown Pottery.’ Jennifer Miller teaches creating, glazing and firing techniques in her fully equipped professional studio. Fun and functional pieces, such as garden art, plates, mugs and animal banks will be created. Participants will be invited to an ancient Japanese outdoor pottery firing in a Raku Kiln. See TylerParkArts for listings and click on weekly pottery classes.

July 29, 7-10 p.m., “Friends Night Out.” Monthly Friday evening Pottery workshop. Creating a personal totem mask from clay; garden or wall art.

July 31, 1-3 p.m.  “Kids One Day Pottery.” Create a wizard or fairy from clay!

August 19, 7-10 p.m. ‘Friends Night Out’ participants will celebrate the art of Japanese flower arranging by ‘Making Ikebana containers.’

August 22, 1:30-3:30 p.m. ‘Kids One Day’ participants mold clay creating ‘My Box of Memories.’

Hal Houser leads Wildlife Woodcarving Workshop – Foundation where students will learn about tools, techniques, materials and resources while practicing various techniques for carving and painting. By the end of the 5, 2 hour sessions, students will also complete a standing Sandpiper decoy. Workshop, $150; materials fee, $13; July 11, 18, 25, August 1 and 8; 7-9 p.m. A basic tool list will be supplied by the instructor or tool kit purchased for $65.

Fine art Portrait artist David Riveria will teach Portrait Painting. Beginning and intermediate students will learn traditional techniques of portrait painting with an emphasis on compositions, color relationships and methods used by the Old Masters. Details include a live model, lectures including usage of grisailles and glazes and demonstrations such as the usage of transparent colors. Materials list TBA. July 16, 23 and 30, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.; $125 (includes model fees).

Juried artisan Wendy Schuster will teach a one day class on making Fine Silver Jewelry. No experience necessary to learn how to use Precious Metal Clay, a form of silver which can be sculpted, stamped or designed into solid silver jewelry. The PMC workshop will cover the basics of using stamps and molds, setting heat safe stones, torch firing, antiquing and polishing. By the end of the class, students will leave with several pieces of original silver creations. August 7, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. $125; members $115; materials fee 14 grams PMC $30, 28 grams $60. (PMC cost may be adjusted due to silver market fluctuations).

Accomplished glasswork artist Louise Mehaffey will teach a two day class on Lampworked Glass. Students will learn basic bead shapes, decorative techniques and use of color using sod-lime glass and a torch. Whether a beginner or in need of torch time with an experienced instructor, at the end of the workshop, students will leave with a significant collection of original glass beads. August 27 and 28, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. $195, $185 members; materials fee, $15.

From Sesame Place to the stage, licensed seamstress Karen Evanetz has the experience and skill to teach ‘Sewing and Design’ workshop. For kids, teens and adults, more information can be found at TheSewingStudioAtTyler.com.

Earth Center Pottery camps run from July 11 – August 28; ages 9 and up; $250 per week, discounts for multiple weeks. A new kiosk, filled with program brochures, is located in the front of the Arts Center. Go to earthcenterpottery.com for camp; registration forms.

The Tyler Park Center for the Arts (TPCA) is a not for profit organization dedicated to creating a welcoming environment for individuals and families to learn, experience and share the many aspects of the Fine Arts. The Center is located in a Victorian Farm estate within the grounds of Tyler State Park, 10 Stable Mill Trail, Richboro, PA 18954. For information on classes, workshops or studio space, contact Director Jennifer Miller, 267-218-0290; This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it ; www.TylerParkArts.org.