Adult Art Classes

August 30 - Oct 23
Art Class 8 week session, $128 (or as listed)
Art classes run once a week

NOTE: Face masks required in studio. 
Exception: In adult classes, if ALL individuals in the class are fully vaccinated,
AND the instructor gives permission, then students may remove masks during class.

Masks are required for all youth classes.

REGISTER ONLINE

Most adult classes allow punch card/flex attendance

Online art classes  will be taught through Zoom
and art kits provided, if you do not have the needed supplies.

​Contact Instructor

Instructor Bios


Pencil Theory and Application

Heavy in theory and application (but never boring, I promise) this class focuses on getting your understanding of design concepts, layout, and drawing ability up to par with your imagination. In other words, it's all the technical skill and background understanding that makes your personal work really sing.  - Janet Balboa
MON 12:30-1:30pm; $20 per class;  ONLINE


The Graphite Toolkit - 6 classes: Sept 2, 9, 16, 23, (no class Sept 30th), Oct 7th, 14th
This is the crash course class that brings your ability to draw to a whole new level. When you're frustrated because your skillset won't allow you to keep up with your imagination, this will help. It contains all the tricks, tools and insights I've used across the years, and has helped my students to make considerable improvement in their ability to see things the way an artist does.   -Janet Balboa
Supplies needed: Tombow / MonoZero Eraser, White Pearl Eraser, a soft brush (like a make-up brush) , #2B, 4B, 6B, 8B Graphite pencils, a Sketchbook (I use Strathmore Sketch), sharpener, eraser, a blending stump, Prismacolor Verithin Colored Pencil Set, 24
THURS 2:30-4:00pm; $120/6 classes; ONLINE and IN STUDIO

Advanced Graphite/Colored Pencil
Open studio class with a professional instructor there to offer help, suggestions and advice.  The focus is on independent work and the development of your personal style.  Work on your own project choice, concentrating on design, execution, technique and style.  Learn about different papers, tools, framing and develop artist statements as we can.  Bring your supplies, or use our Prismacolor pencils, Copic markers, and more.  – Janet Balboa
MON 1:00-3:30pm; $25 per class (2 hours); IN STUDIO
FRI 10:00am-1:00pm; $32 per class (3 hours); IN STUDIO
Crochet
Fun with yarn!  Come and learn about different crocheting methods, like hooks, stitches and patterns.  You'll start by making simple crocheted squares that can be used to make scarves, pillows or blankets.  After that, repeat students can learn more advanced patterns to make hats, jellyfish plushies, and more! 
– Alisia Duran
WED 5:30-6:50pm    Age 16 & up; $128 for 8 weeks, or $65 for 4 weeks; IN STUDIO
Watercolor - Begins August 13th
Instructor will demonstrate techniques and guide students to complete beautiful watercolor paintings.
Relaxing & enjoyable!  
-Darlene Bremer  cell 847.431.4009 

FRI 1:30-3:30pm; $45 for 3 classes (or $15 per 2-hour class); IN STUDIO
*$15 supply fee for students needing brushes, paints, paper, and other materials.  If previous experience, bring 140# cotton rag paper and painting supplies.
Beginning Drawing
Learn to draw with step-by-step instruction. Draw birds, animals, nature scenes, still life & more.   Follow instructor demos to expand your skills. 
–Susan Sieber

FRI 10:30am-12:00pm; $128 for 8 weeks; IN STUDIO or ONLINE


Digital Art
Learn to make art & designs on your device or on ours, using Photoshop, Illustrator, or Procreate.  Let the instructor know your interest, from digital drawing, painting, to logo design, and get customized lessons to guide you to your goal.  Our digital studio has desktop iMacs, Wacom tablets, and iPads available for your use.  Instructor is a professional artist and also teaches college credit Digital Art classes; see instructor artwork at instagram.com/sieber.susan
-Susan Sieber

TUES 2:00-3:30; $128 for 8 weeks, or $65 for 4 weeks;  IN STUDIO
FRI 1:00-2:30pm, $128 for 8 weeks, or $65 for 4 weeks;   IN STUDIO
Studio Art
This open studio class offers art supplies, teacher instruction and technique tips for your painting and drawing art projects.  Choose acrylics, oils, watercolor, pastels, colored pencil, more. 
–Therese Wiser

SAT  11:00am-12:20pm  Age 16 & up;  IN STUDIO or ONLINE, $128 for 8 weeks
Oil Painting
Whether you've painted with oils before, or never picked up a brush, learn the joy of creating extraordinary art in vivid color.  All supplies provided, or bring your own.
–Kathie Jagman

SAT  1:00-2:30pm;  $128 for 8 weeks; IN STUDIO
Creative Writing 
Read, write, expand your writing skills with our writing community. Try fiction, non-fiction & more.  Each class explore a short reading, discuss, and share work for critique.   -Mike Williamson

Coming September  $128 for 8 weeks; IN STUDIO
Stained Glass
Learn to create a stained glass panel to beautify your home, or to give as a gift.  Tools & instruction provided, students will purchase glass for their project ($50-$80 additional depending on pattern).   -Pam Magnuson

Coming September  $128 for 8 weeks; IN STUDIO
Instructors - Please contact with specific questions about medium, classes, or absences.

Susan Sieber  815.321.3464  creativeartsclasses@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
Alicia Duran 217.550.2284   alisia6221@gmail.com
Thomas Egger  815.451.6630 creativeegger@yahoo.com
Scott Little      815.403.5724  zebulee@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