400 Highland Ave, Crystal Lake, IL • (815) 219-9243 • creativeartsclasses@gmail.com
Creative Arts, Inc. Art Studio
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about us

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our mission

Provide 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.

our scholarships

Youth 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.
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Youth Scholarship Application

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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.

Adult Scholarship Application


our board

President
Michael Williamson

Board Members
Rob Balboa
Lindsay Sharp

Carol Stone
Nancy Williamson
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our instructors

All classes are taught by qualified, professional artists and art educators.  Read more:
INSTRUCTOR BIOS

our staff

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Susan Sieber  
Director
Scott Little      
Director Emeritus

contact

Creative Arts Studio      815.219.9243  creativeartsclasses@gmail.com

instructors

Susan Sieber 815.321.3464  secsieber@gmail.com

Scott Little  815.403.5724
zebulee@comcast.net 

Therese Wiser     815.529.7504   jtnjwiser@yahoo.com

Darlene Bremer     847.431.4009   artzdar@gmail.com

Janet Balboa    815.219.8492  janet@janetbalboa.com

Thomas Egger  815.451.6630
tegger01@yahoo.com

Linda Cannizzo    815.353.1664  lcannizzo@sbcglobal.net

Tamara McMillan    815.347.6730  tamaramcmillan@comcast.net

Stephanie Cunnally 815.404.4889  stitchc@sbcglobal.net

Mike Williamson    224.245.7537   micwilliamson@gmail.com


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our location

Creative 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 COVID precautions

Face masks are required inside the studio at all times.

Workspaces are spaced 6 feet apart on the main floor.  In the second floor classrooms, plexiglass dividers are used when a 6 foot distance is not possible.  Siblings or students in the same "social bubble" are permitted to sit together.

Surfaces and high-touch areas such as doorknobs and faucets are cleaned and disinfected both before and after classes.

Students receive a personal art kit for their use at the studio, so supplies are not shared.

Online Zoom classes are available for students who prefer to take classes from home.
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our policies

Registration
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.  Make-up classes are generally available, but contact the instructor for details.  Class credit must be redeemed within one year of the original class date.

Drop Ins  
Some classes allow drop-ins for $16/class.  Please contact instructor at least 24 hours in advance.
DURING COVID RESTRICTIONS NO DROP-INS PERMITTED.

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.  

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