Adult Art Classes


May 1 - June 25 - Art class 8-week session, $128
Most adult classes allow punch card/flex attendance

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Instructor Bios
Oil Painting - FULL
Kathie Jagman
SAT  1:00-2:20pm; $128 for 8 weeks

Whether you've painted with oils before, or never picked up a brush, learn the joy of creating extraordinary art in vivid color.  Learn composition, blending, and layering techniques.  All supplies provided, or bring your own.
Intermediate Drawing - FULL
Susan Sam Sieber
TUES 5:30-6:50pm; IN STUDIO or ZOOM; $128 for 8 weeks

Take your drawings to the next level by learning to tell a story with your images.  Pick your own subject or follow instructor demos on animal or human portraits, skeletons and musculature, flowers and plants, rocks and water.  Try whimsical mushrooms or tiny frogs or fairies - anything you can imagine, we can draw.  Draw from life and photos, but learn to alter your references to create your unique composition.  We’ll explore graphite, pen & ink, and drawing on toned paper. 
Knitting
Zoë Marshall
WED  5:30-6:50pm; $128 for 8 weeks, age 16 & up
Start with the basics of knitting, or pick up where you left off, exploring techniques like ribbing, pattern reading and knitting in the round. Any level of knitting experience is welcome. First class will be a review of the basics and we will discuss project options going forward as a class. Any knitting experience you bring is a plus! Bring your own supplies or use ours. 
Stained Glass
Pam Magnuson
FULL - SUN  12:00-2:00pm; May 1, (no class May 8), May 15, 22, 29, June 5  - Different fee: $125 for 5 weeks (2 hour class)
OPEN - WED 7:00-9:00pm; May 4, 11, 18, 25, June 1, 8 - Different fee: $145 for 6 weeks (2 hour class)

Learn to create a stained glass panel to beautify your home, or to give as a gift.  For beginning students, instructor will provide a choice of patterns in styles such as Art Deco, Mission, and Prairie.  Advanced students have the option to design their own pattern.  Skills learned include composition, cutting, and soldering.  Tools & instruction provided, students will purchase glass for their project ($50-$80 additional depending on pattern). 
Open Studio Graphite/Colored Pencil
Janet Balboa
FRI 10:00am-1:00pm; $130 per 4 classes (3 hours) flex/punch card attendance

Open studio class with a professional instructor there to offer help, suggestions and advice.  The focus is on graphite, marker, and colored pencil independent work and the development of your personal style.  Pen & ink with watercolor also an option.  Work on your own project choice, concentrating on design, execution, and technique.  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. 

Beginning Drawing
Susan Sam Sieber
FRI 10:30am-12:00pm; IN STUDIO or ZOOM; $128 for 8 weeks

Learn to draw with step-by-step instruction. Draw birds, animals, nature scenes, still life & more.   Follow instructor demos to expand your skills. We’ll explore graphite, pen & ink, and drawing on toned paper. 
Watercolor 
Darlene Bremer
MAY - WED 11:00am-1:00pm, or 1:30-3:00pm; $48 for 3 classes (or $16 per 2-hour class)
JUNE - FRI 1:30-3:30pm; $48 for 3 classes (or $16 per 2-hour class)
No class April 27 or May 4

Instructor will demonstrate techniques and guide students to complete beautiful watercolor paintings.
Relaxing & enjoyable!  Flex attendance fits your schedule, register for 3 classes at a time.

*$15 supply fee for students needing brushes, paints, paper, and other materials.  If previous experience, bring 140# cotton rag paper and painting supplies.
 Digital Art
Susan Sam Sieber
Late start: June 3 - June 24 (4 week session)
FRI  2:00-3:30pm; $65 for 4 weeks

Learn to make art & designs on your device or on ours, using Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Procreate and more.  Let the instructor know your interest, from digital drawing & painting, to logo design or picture books, and get customized instruction to guide you to your goal.  Our digital studio has desktop iMacs paired with Wacom tablets, or iPads with Apple Pencil available for your use.  Instructor is a professional artist and also teaches Digital Art classes at McHenry County College. View instructor artwork at instagram.com/sieber.susan 
Crochet
Alisia Duran
FRI 5:30-6:50pm Age 16 & up

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!

NEW!   -FAMILY ART CLASS

Studio Art
Therese Wiser
SAT 11:00am-12:20pm, Age 10 & up
Family Art time!  Parents/guardians with youth welcome; $256 per pair/8 weeks
Individuals: $128/8 weeks

Draw, paint, and more.  Create from your imagination, and learn techniques to render with markers, pencil or acrylics.  Great class to explore different forms of art.  This class style is open studio, where students decide on projects and the instructor assists with bringing their ideas to the next level.
Please contact your instructor with specific questions about medium, classes, or absences.

our team

Susan Sam Sieber, Director call or text:  815.219.9243 email:  creativeartsclasses@gmail.com
Thomas Egger, Coordinator  815.451.6630 creativeegger@yahoo.com

Janet Balboa, Events Committee    815.219.8492  janet@janetbalboa.com
Linda Cannizzo, Events Committee    815.353.1664  lcannizzo@sbcglobal.net

instructors

Darlene Bremer     847.431.4009   artzdar@gmail.com
Hannah Daley   847.873.2391   hdaley2003@gmail.com
Alisia Duran 217.550.2284   alisia6221@gmail.com
Kathie Jagman   815.353.9297  kjagman@sbcglobal.net
Juno Jensen   815.236.1035   blueyedgirl0807@gmail.com
Scott Little    815.403.5724  zebulee@comcast.net
Pam Magnuson   815.236.6205  glasswhisperer@comcast.net
Mary Kate Thompson   847.531.0326   mkthompson9513@gmail.com
Therese Wiser     815.529.7504   jtnjwiser@yahoo.com