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Adult Art Classes
Registration opens October 8th Upcoming: Oct 23 - Dec 17 Art class 7-week session (no classes week of Nov 20-26) 
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Contact Instructor
Instructor Bios Most adult classes allow punch card/flex attendance. Please note: Punches or missed classes are not transferable to other classes. Any make up classes must be completed with original instructor. 
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PAINTING
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Acrylic Painting
Keegan Smith MON 5:30-6:50pm; $112 for 7 weeks Learn to paint with acrylics - composition, blending and more. Fun class to get into or back into acrylic painting. 
Acrylic Painting
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Watercolor
Darlene Bremer WED 11:00am-1:00pm WED 1:30-3:30pm $48 for 3 classes (or $16 per 2-hour class) NO CLASS NOV 9-30 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. |
Oil Painting
Kathie Jagman MON 11:00am-12:30pm SAT 1:00-2:20pm $112 for 7 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. 
Oil Painting
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DRAWING
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Open Studio Graphite/Colored Pencil
Janet Balboa MON 1:30-3:30pm; $100 per 4 classes (2 hours) FRI 10:00am-1:00pm; $130 per 4 classes (3 hours) flex/punch card attendance Instructor will demonstrate technique, give guidance, and offer knowledge on paper, tools and printing your artwork. The focus is on independent work and the development of your personal style. Relaxing and social! Flex attendance fits your schedule, register for 4 classes at a time. Bring your supplies, or use our Prismacolor pencils, Copic markers, and more. 
Open Studio
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Beginning Drawing
Susan "Sam" Sieber FRI 10:30am-12:00pm; IN STUDIO or ZOOM $112 for 7 weeks; $65 for 4 weeks, flex attendance 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. Digital Art
Susan "Sam" Sieber MON 5:00-6:30pm $112 for 7 weeks; $65 for 4 weeks, flex attendance Learn to make art & designs on your device or on ours. 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 with Wacom tablets, or iPads with Apple Pencil available for your use. Use Photoshop, Procreate, Illustrator, InDesign, or your preference of application. |
Intermediate Drawing
Susan "Sam" Sieber TUES 5:30-6:50pm; IN STUDIO or ZOOM $112 for 7 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. 
Intermediate Drawing
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FAMILY ART CLASSES
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2D Studio Art
Therese Wiser SAT 11:00am-12:20pm, age 10 & up Parents/guardians with youth welcome; $224 per pair/7 weeks Individuals: $112 for 7 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. 
Studio Art
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Stained Glass
Pam Magnuson SUN 11:00-1:00pm WED 7:00-9:00pm 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). This is an adult class; student must be 18 or older to register. Exception: If an adult guardian with a youth age 15 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 |
Crochet Together
Alisia Duran FRI 5:30-6:50pm; adults or adult with child age 10 & up Family Art time! Parents/guardians with youth welcome; $224 per pair/7 weeks Individuals: $112 for 7 weeks 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! 
Crochet
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3D ART CLASSES
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Clay
Tami McMillan MON 1:30-3:00pm Different fee: $130 for 7 weeks Learn to hand-build clay art. Then, glaze and kiln-fire for beautiful, colorful effects. Colored glass can also be added for unique looks. Make home decor, gifts, and more. 
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Sewing Studio
Susan "Sam" Sieber Times available: Tues/Thurs 2:30-3:30pm, Sat 1:00-2:00pm $20/hour private lessons by appointment; family pairs welcome $40/hour Please call/text (815) 219-9243 to confirm availability of desired dates/times before registering online. Always wanted to learn to sew? Have a sewing machine gathering dust in your basement? Come by Creative Arts to get started on your sewing journey. Learn to machine-sew hems or zippers, hand-sew on a button, add a colorful patch, make a drawstring bag, or bring your own project to get one-on-one instruction to jump-start your creativity. Great for beginners looking to learn the basics of sewing with focused, individual assistance. 
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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 creativeartsyouthcamps@gmail.com
instructors
Darlene Bremer 847.431.4009 artzdar@gmail.com
Janet Balboa 815.219.8492 janet@janetbalboa.com
Linda Cannizzo 815.353.1664 lcannizzo@sbcglobal.net
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
Keegan Smith 815.575.4212 keegan01@me.com
Mary Kate Thompson 847.531.0326 mkthompson9513@gmail.com
Therese Wiser 815.529.7504 jtnjwiser@yahoo.com
our team
Susan "Sam" Sieber, Director call or text: 815.219.9243 email: creativeartsclasses@gmail.com
Thomas Egger, Coordinator 815.451.6630 creativeartsyouthcamps@gmail.com
instructors
Darlene Bremer 847.431.4009 artzdar@gmail.com
Janet Balboa 815.219.8492 janet@janetbalboa.com
Linda Cannizzo 815.353.1664 lcannizzo@sbcglobal.net
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
Keegan Smith 815.575.4212 keegan01@me.com
Mary Kate Thompson 847.531.0326 mkthompson9513@gmail.com
Therese Wiser 815.529.7504 jtnjwiser@yahoo.com