about us
our missionProvide exceptional quality art instruction for children and adults in order to build skills and explore art forms while nurturing the creativity of individuals at all ability levels.
scholarshipsYouth scholarships sponsored by the Crystal Lake Lions Club and Creative Arts Inc. instructors are available and awarded to up to ten students ages 4-17 having strong artistic motivation and financial needs.
Scholarships run Fall to Spring. 
Brian "Wheels" Melhorn Memorial Scholarship
Available for one adult student per year, based on artistic interest and financial need. Scholarship runs year-round, and is sponsored by Creative Arts instructors. Artwork by Jamie Sanks Clark. our board
President
Michael Williamson Board Members
Rob Balboa Lindsay Sharp Carol Stone Nancy Williamson |
our instructorsAll classes are taught by qualified, professional artists and art educators. Read more:
our staff
Susan Sieber
Director of Development Scott Little
Director of Operations Instructors Scott Little 815.219.9243 creativeartsclasses@gmail.com Susan Sieber 815.321.3464 secsieber@gmail.com Darlene Bremer 847.431.4009 artzdar@yahoo.com Janet Balboa 815.219.8492 janet@janetbalboa.com Linda Cannizzo 815.353.1664 lcannizzo@sbcglobal.net Stephanie Cunnally 815.404.4889 stitchc@sbcglobal.net Kathie Jagman 815.353.9297 kjagman@sbcglobal.net Emily Kostelny 815.861.0043 emilykostelny@gmail.com Tamara McMillan 815.347.6730 tamaramcmillan@comcast.net Mike Williamson 224.245.7537 micwilliamson@gmail.com Therese Wiser 815.529.7504 jtnjwiser@yahoo.com |
our locationCreative Arts, Inc. nonprofit art studio is located in a charming "arts cottage" at 400 Highland Ave, Crystal Lake, Illinois.
The studio is directly behind the Dole Mansion, on the grounds of the Lakeside Legacy Arts Park; just minutes from South Elementary School and Lundahl Middle School. |
our policiesRegistration
Complete our online registration form or register in person at Creative Arts, Inc, 400 Highland Ave, Crystal Lake, IL 60014. Attendance & Make-up Classes Please call or email if you will not be able to come to class. Makeup classes are generally available, but contact the instructor for details. Drop Ins Some classes allow drop-ins for $16/class. Please contact instructor at least 24 hours in advance. Cancellations Classes may be cancelled due to weather or other factors. Notice will be posted on this website, on our Facebook page or call 815.219.9243. We are not affiliated with School District 47 or 155 and do not follow their calendar or cancellations. |