Continuing Education
Join our community of dedicated artists of all ages and skill levels: Continuing Education (CE) offers exceptional studio art classes and workshops for beginner to advanced artists.
CE classes are available in-person and online! View our class catalog and policy information. Questions? Send us an email!
Registration for Summer 2026 is OPEN. Spring classes still available.
See what our students have been up to -- check out this year's annual student exhibition! List of accepted artworks now posted!
Register today and enjoy all the benefits of CE:
- Drawing, painting, printmaking, illustration, and sculpture classes for all ages and skill levels, online or in-person
- A stellar faculty of practicing, professional artists who enthusiastically encourage and support their students
- A thriving Center City Philadelphia location only blocks away from the city’s major art museums including the Barnes Foundation, Philadelphia Museum of Art, and Rodin Museum
Membership Has Its Perks
PAFA members enjoy complimentary admission, exclusive member programming, and events—plus discounts on the Museum Store, Continuing Education, Summer Camps, and much more.
PAFA is licensed through the Pennsylvania State Board of Private Licensed Schools and is a nonprofit institution accredited by the National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD). Program structure and details are subject to standard academic and accreditation review and may be updated accordingly.
Contact Continuing Education
Thank you for your interest in PAFA's CE programs. Join our community of dedicated artists of all ages and skill levels: Continuing Education offers exceptional studio art classes and workshops for beginner to advanced artists outside of PAFA's degree programs, available to both museum members and the general public.
Telephone: (215) 972–7632
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