Adult Art Classes: Feb 26-April 27 (no class Spring Break March 25-30) $130 for most 8-week classes |
FAQ
Most adult classes allow punch card/flex attendance. Please note: Punches or missed classes are not transferable. Any make up classes must be completed with original instructor.
art class locations
Primary location: Creative Arts Studio, 400 Highland Ave, Crystal Lake, IL (on the grounds of The Dole) NEW 2nd location: Creative Arts Studio, 127 E. Calhoun St., Woodstock, IL (just off The Square) art class pricing
Regular 6-8 week sessions
8 weeks - $130 7 weeks - $114 6 weeks - $98 Classes running 1 or 2 hours (instead of 1.5) or specialty classes may be priced differently, please check class descriptions below before registering. Half Sessions Some instructors permit 4 week (1/2 session) signups for $65 if there is space in the class; please see listings below for 4 week availability. art class age limits
Age Limits listed in class descriptions If student is younger than listed age limit, class registration will be voided and payment refunded. Age limits are set by our instructors to strive for the best possible creative environment for both students and staff. health & safety
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PAINTING CLASSES
Crystal Lake studio
Acrylic painting - Mon 4PM or 5:30pm
Acrylic Painting
Scott Little OPEN - MON 4:00-5:20pm (1.5 hour class) $130 for 8 weeks; $65 for 4 weeks begins Feb 26th Crystal Lake studio FULL - MON 5:30-6:50pm (1.5 hour class) $130 for 8 weeks FULL - MON 5:30-7:20pm (2 hour class) $175 for 8 weeks Open studio class with instruction in specific techniques as needed, including color blocking, color mixing, blending and more. Instructor will give class prompts; students can choose to work on the demonstrated acrylic painting technique for a finished artwork, or work on their individual project with instructor assistance. REGISTER NOW MIXED MEdia - sat 12:30pm
Mixed Media
Scott Little SAT 12:30-2:30pm (2 hour class) $175 for 8 weeks; $88 for 4 weeks begins March 2nd Crystal Lake studio Open studio class to explore watercolor & gouche, acrylics & oils, and other combinations of drawing and painting art mediums to achieve a finished painting or illustration. A fun, creative class with instructor demonstration of specific techniques for you to try. REGISTER NOW WATERCOLOR - WEDNESDAY 11AM OR 1:30PM
Watercolor
Darlene Bremer Contact instructor to be put on Waitlist for class: text/call Darlene 847.431.4009 artzdar@gmail.com FULL - WED 11:00am-1:00pm FULL - WED 1:30-3:30pm $48 for 3 classes (or $16 per 2-hour class) March 6, 13, 20, April 3, 10, 17, 24 Crystal Lake studio Instructor will demonstrate techniques and guide students to complete beautiful watercolor paintings. Relaxing & enjoyable! Flex attendance fits your schedule, register for 3 or 6 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. |
Woodstock studio
Oil & acrylic painting - mon 11am or sat 1pm
Oil & Acrylic Painting
Kathie Jagman MON 11:00am-12:30pm Age 16 & up $130 for 8 weeks FULL - SAT 1:00-2:20pm Age 16 & up $130 for 8 weeks Begins March 2nd Woodstock studio Whether you've painted with oils or acrylics before, or never picked up a brush, learn the joy of creating extraordinary art in vivid color. Instructor will guide you in creating your original composition, and in using blending and layering techniques. All supplies provided, or bring your own. WOODSTOCK location: Creative Arts Studio, 127 E. Calhoun St., Woodstock, IL REGISTER NOW art fundamentals - tues 6pm
Fundamentals of Drawing & Painting
Kathie Jagman TUES 6:00-7:30pm Age 16 & up $98 for 6 weeks Begins March 12th Woodstock studio Instructor will guide students in drawing a simple still life, with emphasis on proportion,value, shading, highlights, and negative/positive space. Then learn techniques to transform your drawing into an oil or acrylic painting. Take small steps, get amazing results! WOODSTOCK location: Creative Arts Studio, 127 E. Calhoun St., Woodstock, IL REGISTER NOW WATERCOLOR workshops - SAT 3:30pm
Watercolor Workshops
Venarella Hinkle SAT 3:30-5:30pm $65 per 2-day workshop (4 hours total) Woodstock studio April 20 & 27 - Purple Crocus May 11 & 18 - Baby Robin June 8 & 15 - Sleeping Kitty July 6 & 13 - Green Succulent Aug 3 & 10 - Conure Parrot Sept 14 & 21 - Monarch Butterfly Try watercolor with step-by-step instruction - each workshop runs two Saturdays, 2 hours each, and you will go home with a gorgeous painting to hang on your wall or give as a gift. Great class for adults, or adult guardians with teens age 16 & up. *$10 additional supply fee for workshop participants needing brushes, paints, paper, and other materials. If you prefer to purchase your own supplies, see list HERE WOODSTOCK location: Creative Arts Studio, 127 E. Calhoun St., Woodstock, IL REGISTER NOW |
DRAWING CLASSES
Crystal Lake studio
art for relaxation - Tues 10:30am or 7PM
Art for Relaxation
Linda Cannizzo TUES 10:30am-12:00pm - Different location: at The Other Side, 135 Beardsley St, Crystal Lake TUES 7:00-8:30pm $130 for 8 weeks; $65 for 4 weeks (flex attendance) begins Feb 27th Crystal Lake studio Ready for a little fun? Art making is known to reduce stress and induce relaxation. In this class, enjoy exploring multiple art techniques and experimenting with new materials each week. Working through various projects, we will learn to create calm by making art. All supplies provided, projects will vary from watercolors to colored pencils to acrylic paints. REGISTER NOW Drawing Tues - 4PM or 5:30pm
Drawing
Sam Sieber TUES 4:00-5:20pm TUES 5:30-6:50pm $130 for 8 weeks; $65 for 4 weeks begins Feb 27th (no class March 19th) Crystal Lake studio Beginners and intermediate students welcome! Pick your own subject to draw, or follow instructor prompts on nature drawing, architecture, still life, portraits, and more. We’ll explore graphite drawing, colored pencil, and drawing on toned paper. Open studio class to explore your art with instructor assistance. Step-by-step guidance provided for beginners. REGISTER NOW Intermediate foundations - Thurs 5:30pm
Intermediate Foundations
Janet Balboa THURS 5:30-6:50pm $130 for 8 weeks begins Feb 29th (no class March 21) Crystal Lake studio A technique open studio class for those who are fairly comfortable and competent in their drawing ability. The focus is on advancing your techniques with colored pencil and graphite. The first class will be a consultation/show and tell - discovering where you are now and where you would like to go with your work. Please bring past work samples or an artist who inspires you. Open studio class to explore your art with instructor assistance. REGISTER NOW beginning Drawing - fri 10:30am
Beginning Drawing
Sam Sieber Contact instructor to be put on Waitlist for class: creativeartsclasses@gmail.com FULL- FRI 10:30am-12:00pm (Continuing drawing students may still register - no new student spots available for this class) $114 for 7 weeks begins March 8th (no class March 1st or March 22nd) Crystal Lake studio 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 drawing and learn proportion, shading, and composition. Digital art - FRi 2:00pm
Digital Art
Sam Sieber FRI 2:00-3:30pm $114 for 7 weeks; $65 for 4 weeks begins March 8th (no class March 1st) Crystal Lake studio Learn to make art and designs on your device or ours (studio has iMacs/iPads for your use). Use Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Procreate, or your preference of application. Design your choice of project - characters/creatures, logos, photo mashup art, illustrations, and more. REGISTER NOW |
Woodstock studio
drop-in drawing
Drop-in Drawing Class
Sam Sieber MON 4:30-5:30pm Age 16 & up March 25, April 1, April 8 $15 donation welcomed, all supplies included Woodstock studio Stop by with your drawing questions, watch instructor demos, and try sketching along! A fun one-hour introduction to drawing techniques. NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED. Donations gratefully welcomed to support studio programs and scholarships. Pastel drawing - tues 3:30pm
Pastels
Tami McMillan TUES 3:30-4:50pm $98 for 6 weeks, or $65 for 4 weeks begins March 5th Learn to use chalk and oil pastels to create beautiful "pastel paintings". Explore blending, layering, and creating texture with instructor demonstrations. WOODSTOCK location: Creative Arts Studio, 127 E. Calhoun St., Woodstock, IL REGISTER NOW tangled with tami - Tues 5:00pm
Tangled with Tami
Tami McMillan TUES 5:00-6:20pm $98 for 6 weeks or $65 for 4 weeks begins March 5th Woodstock studio Build a pattern line by line by using repetitive shapes or marks. A mindful doodle! You will practice with ink and learn how to create highlights and low lights with shading. You will also dabble with watercolor Learn to draw intricate patterns and make creative "tangles". Relax and enjoy your time making art. WOODSTOCK location: Creative Arts Studio, 127 E. Calhoun St., Woodstock, IL REGISTER NOW DRAWING STUDIO - COMING SOON!
Drawing Studio - Coming Soon!
Sam Sieber SAT TBA Age 16 & up Woodstock studio Learn to draw what you enjoy - nature & animals, people & clothing, still life & architecture, we can do it all. Get individual help on your desired skills in this 2-hour studio time with an experienced instructor. Beginning students will be guided through art demos, while intermediate students can bring their projects and learn how to turn their drawings from good to great. |
3D ART CLASSES
Crystal Lake studio
CROCHET TOGETHER - TUES OR FRI 5:30
Crochet Together
Alisia Duran FULL - TUES 5:30-6:50pm OPEN - FRI 5:30-6:50pm Adult, or adult with youth age 10 & up $130 for 8 weeks Crystal Lake studio 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! REGISTER NOW SEWING - COMING SOON!
QUILTING - MON 6-8pm
Beginning Quilting
Dar McIntyre Contact creativeartsclasses@gmail.com to get on waitlist FULL - MON 6:00-8:00pm $130 for 6 weeks Jan 8, 15, Feb 12 & 26, March 4 & 11 Crystal Lake studio Learn to quilt from start to finish - by the end of this 6-week class you will have a completed baby quilt or quilted table topper (your choice). Learn to cut fabric accurately, piece blocks, add borders, and finally quilt and bind your unique creation. Note: Sewing machines and tools included; instructor will contact you prior to class to discuss fabric options (using studio's selection of fabrics, or buying your own if preferred). |
Woodstock studio
stained glass - sun, mon, wed, fri
Stained Glass
Pam Magnuson Contact instructor to be put on Waitlist for class, and you will be notified of next available spot: (815) 236-6205 or glasswhisperer@comcast.net FULL - SUN 11:00-1:00pm (Intermediate/Advanced) FULL - MON 6:00-8:00pm (Beginning) FULL - WED 6:00-8:00pm (Intermediate) FULL - FRI 12:30-2:30pm (Beginning) Different fee: $145 for 6 weeks (2 hour class) Additional drop-in classes available for $25/class; student must have already enrolled in a 6-week course prior to drop-in. Woodstock studio 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). This is an adult class; student must be 18 or older to register. Exception: If an adult guardian with a youth age 16 or older would like to register and take the class together, please contact the instructor for permission. Pam Magnuson 815.236.6205 glasswhisperer@comcast.net WOODSTOCK location: Creative Arts Studio, 127 E. Calhoun St., Woodstock, IL |