Swenson Studios

Swenson Studios Swenson Studios is the art school of artist and educator, Jennifer Swenson. During the school year, classes meet once a week for an hour.

Swenson Studios offers small group art instruction for youth ages 7-16, adult classes for ages 15+, private and semi-private lessons for all ages, and special events. THE INSTRUCTOR:
Instructor, Jennifer Swenson, has both a bachelors and a masters degree in Art Education She taught her award-winning art curriculum in the public school system for ten years before resigning to open her own studi

o. For the past six years she has been the owner and sole instructor of Swenson Studios. She is also a muralist, graphic designer, and award winning author/illustrator of children’s books. THE OFFERINGS:
Swenson Studios offers instruction in drawing, painting, sculpture, printmaking and fiber crafts in a small group instruction setting. There are six, six-week-long sessions during the school year: Fall 1, Fall 2, Winter 1, Winter 2, Spring 1, and Spring 2. During the summer, Swenson Studios offers week-long art camps. Throughout the year, Swenson Studios also offers First Friday art sessions where children come to make and take a one-session artwork. Swenson studios also teaches private lessons to youth and adults and hosts special events like birthday parties and ladies night outs!

✨ Hey adult makers… ✨This fall, treat yourself to 75 minutes each week to unplug, slow down, and create. In this five-we...
08/07/2026

✨ Hey adult makers… ✨

This fall, treat yourself to 75 minutes each week to unplug, slow down, and create. In this five-week session, we’ll explore the timeless beauty of ink drawing using traditional dip pens with nibs and jars of ink. You’ll learn techniques for creating expressive lines, rich textures, beautiful shading, and striking compositions—all in a relaxed, encouraging environment.

Whether you’ve never taken an art class before or you’re returning to a hobby you haven’t enjoyed in years or you want to push yourself to improve your existing skills, you’ll receive personalized instruction in a small class where creativity is celebrated. You may be surprised by what you’re capable of creating!

🎨 Adult Ink Drawing
📅 Tuesdays, September 8 – October 6
🕗 8:00–9:15 PM
👤 Ages 15+
💲 $110 (all materials included)

Space is limited! Register here:
https://form.jotform.com/262159026353152

Come discover the joy of making art—you don’t have to call yourself an artist to become one. 💙✒️

Tonight had to be my FAVORITE Anniversary Event of the summer so far!Seven young makers joined me for one hour… that’s O...
08/06/2026

Tonight had to be my FAVORITE Anniversary Event of the summer so far!
Seven young makers joined me for one hour… that’s ONE HOUR for set up, clean up, instruction, and production time… and they each managed to create a FANTASTIC torn paper collaged landscape!
It was so fun working with this group tonight!
And the fun isn’t over yet… we still have a few more art events left in the summer as well as one more camp starting on Monday! Reach out today to reserve your spot!

I love drawing children… spending time with them as subjects on my page! I’m so grateful for this commission to create a...
08/06/2026

I love drawing children… spending time with them as subjects on my page! I’m so grateful for this commission to create a charcoal painting of these two sisters meeting for the first time. ❤️

🍂 Registration is now open for the first Swenson Studios art session of the 2026–2027 school year! 🍂This six-week sessio...
08/05/2026

🍂 Registration is now open for the first Swenson Studios art session of the 2026–2027 school year! 🍂

This six-week session is all about drawing in charcoal—one of the most expressive and foundational drawing media. Students will learn to see like artists as they explore light, shadow, value, texture, and form while creating beautiful, frame-worthy artwork. Whether your child is just beginning or already loves to draw, my small class sizes allow me to meet each student where they are and help them grow.

Designed for youth ages 7–15, classes meet once a week for 75 minutes in my home studio, where students enjoy artist-grade materials, individualized instruction, and a welcoming, creative environment.

I’m a Pennsylvania-certified art teacher with bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Art Education and 20 years of teaching experience, and I love helping young artists discover both new skills and confidence in their creativity.

✨ Classes begin the week of September 2, and space is limited!

Register here:
https://form.jotform.com/262159026353152

I’d love to create with your young artist this fall! 🎨🖤

Painting Camp wrapped up today, and I’m so impressed with what these students accomplished in just eight hours!We kicked...
07/30/2026

Painting Camp wrapped up today, and I’m so impressed with what these students accomplished in just eight hours!

We kicked off camp with a small abstract painting designed to build brush control, practice color mixing, and explore a variety of acrylic painting techniques. Students were then asked to bring in a photo they wanted to paint for our main project.

I was surprised when every single student arrived with a pet portrait! At first I worried all of the paintings would end up looking too similar, but each student approached the project with their own style and personality. The results couldn’t have been more different—or more successful!

On Day 2, students drew their compositions, prepared their canvases with a colored ground, and continued working on their mini paintings. Day 3 was all about transferring their drawings to canvas and beginning the painting process. By the end of day 4, many students had already completed their pet portraits and were able to add paint pen details and finishing touches to their abstract mini paintings.

I’m so proud of the focus, creativity, and perseverance these young artists showed this week. They should be incredibly proud of what they created in such a short amount of time! 🎨🐾❤️

We have TWO camps remaining this summer! Come draw with us next week and then craft with us the week after that!

Today was our 5th of our 10 Anniversary Events this summer! Students created colorful characters after the manner of con...
07/30/2026

Today was our 5th of our 10 Anniversary Events this summer! Students created colorful characters after the manner of contemporary Pop artist, Romero Britto.

Our next $10 make-it-and-take-it event is Saturday! Come create Zentangle silhouettes with us! Register here: https://form.jotform.com/261236633090149

This summer I’m hosting 10 one hour make-it-and-take-it Art Events for just $10 a piece in honor of my 10th Anniversary ...
07/29/2026

This summer I’m hosting 10 one hour make-it-and-take-it Art Events for just $10 a piece in honor of my 10th Anniversary with Swenson Studios and my 20th Anniversary teaching Art!

This event was our Watercolor Wax Resist Animals!

Tomorrow, July 29th, from 4-5pm we are making colorful characters inspired by the artwork of Romero Britto. We still have three spots open! Come celebrate and create with me!!!

You can register here: https://form.jotform.com/261236633090149

Our remaining Anniversary Events are:

August 1, 2-3pm: ZENTANGLE SILHOUETTES
Using colored sharpies, create a page of unique and detailed Zentangle patterns and then create a silhouette overlay to set them off!

August 6, 6:30-7:30pm: TORN PAPER LANDSCAPES
Use colored papers and scrapbook paper to create a collaged landscape employing foreground, middleground, and background.

August 10, 6:30-7:30pm: WATERCOLOR ‘STAINED GLASS’
Use varying thicknesses of art tape to create closed forms on hot-pressed watercolor paper and then flood the forms with wet on wet watercolor.

August 15, 2-3pm: JUXTAPOSITION COLLAGES
Use magazines to find photographic images to combine to create a comical collage juxtaposing size, time, and place.

August 20, 4-5pm: PEN AND INK ABSTRACTIONS
Use comic book frames as a jumping off point to create your own non-objective abstractions in pen and ink in an exploration of line and texture.

To transform decaying earth into something new… creating forms that give it new life… what an amazingly transcendent act...
06/27/2026

To transform decaying earth into something new… creating forms that give it new life… what an amazingly transcendent act that is! These past two weeks I’ve participated in an art educator workshop in ceramics at Kutztown University. We had a marvelous time spending over 50 hours immersed in clay: building with it, glazing it, and firing it.
Come create with me next week at Swenson Studios Ceramics Camp for makers ages 6-15. We will be making functioning wall clocks! We still have a few spots remaining!
June 30, 31, July 1, 6
10am-12pm
$122
Register here: https://form.jotform.com/260415034345145
I look forward to creating with you!

This week I’m at Kutztown University taking a ceramics workshop to keep my teaching certification current and continue g...
06/18/2026

This week I’m at Kutztown University taking a ceramics workshop to keep my teaching certification current and continue growing as an artist and educator. Lifelong learning is one of my favorite parts of teaching!

Over the past few days, I’ve been creating these reductive sculptures. They began as simple clay explorations and gradually evolved into forms that remind me of the weathered driftwood I encountered on a trip to Georgia last year. It’s always fascinating to see where the creative process leads.

As soon as this workshop wraps up, I’ll be back in the studio teaching my Summer Ceramics Camp—and I’d love to share some of this excitement with your young artist! Students will learn hand-building techniques, experiment with texture and form, and create unique ceramic projects in a small-group setting.

Dates: June 29, 30 and July 1, 6
Cost: $122

🎨 Ages 7–15
🏺 All materials included
👩‍🎨 Small class sizes for individualized instruction
📍 Swenson Studios, Limerick

Register here: https://form.jotform.com/260415034345145

There’s something magical about transforming a lump of clay into a lasting work of art. I can’t wait to help young artists discover what they can create this summer!

🎨☀️ SUMMER ART CAMPS ARE OPEN! ☀️🎨This summer we’re offering FOUR creative camp experiences where young artists can expl...
04/29/2026

🎨☀️ SUMMER ART CAMPS ARE OPEN! ☀️🎨

This summer we’re offering FOUR creative camp experiences where young artists can explore new materials, build skills, take creative risks, and create artwork they’re truly proud of. Class sizes are intentionally small (4-8 students) so each student receives lots of individual guidance and encouragement.

Register here: https://form.jotform.com/260415034345145

✨ CERAMICS
Participants learn hand-building techniques and create original clay artworks that are glazed and kiln-fired.
📅 June 29 & 30, July 1 & 6
💲 $122 (includes materials fee)

✨ CRAFTING ARTS
Students create a variety of functional handmade projects using different crafting techniques and processes.
📅 July 21–24
💲 $120 (includes materials fee)

✨ PAINTING
Students learn acrylic painting techniques and color theory while creating unique artwork from imagery they choose themselves.
📅 July 27–30
💲 $112 (includes materials fee)

✨ DRAWING
Participants build observational drawing skills using a variety of drawing media and techniques.
📅 August 3–6
💲 $112 (includes materials fee)

Spots are limited and registration is officially OPEN!

🎨 Register here:
https://form.jotform.com/260415034345145

We can’t wait to create with you this summer! 💛

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149 Merion Drive
Royersford, PA
19468

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Monday 10am - 9:15pm
Tuesday 10am - 9:15pm
Wednesday 10am - 9:15pm
Thursday 10am - 9:15pm
Friday 10am - 9:15pm

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