events
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Student/Instructor Art Show
November & December art shows @thedole November Art Show: Monarch Butterflies & Nature See it at FREE at The Dole Mon-Fri 9am-5pm or Sunday 10am-2pm Sat, Dec 18, 5-7pm December Art Show: Ice & Snow Join us at The Dole to see amazing student and instructor art. FREE Also available to view starting Dec 6th, Monday-Fridays, 9am-5pm TO JOIN THE SHOW: Students please submit art to your instructor at the studio with your name, age, and medium attached. Artwork must have been created during a studio class. Image of art with name/age/medium can also be emailed to creativeartsclasses@gmail.com |
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Winter Art Party
Saturday, Dec 18th 3:00-4:30pm Ages 6 & up Make holiday art projects; draw, paint, sculpt everything from snowmen to santas, elves and reindeer. Participants welcome to wear their favorite "ugly holiday sweater". $16 per participant, registration required (scroll down to register online). |
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Winter Art Camp
Monday - Wednesday, 9:30am-12:30pm, Ages 6-12 Mon-Wed, Dec 20-22; $90 - FULL Mon-Wed, Dec 27-29; $90 - OPEN Enjoy making winter-themed art with instructor Thomas Egger & camp counselors! Draw, paint and sculpt in this fun 3-day camp. Take one camp or both, new projects every day! Face masks required if CDC recommendations or Illinois indoor mask mandate still in place at the time of camp start. $90 per participant per 3-day camp, registration required (scroll down to register online) |
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Creative Arts Student Art Display
See our Art Display at Marvin's Toy Store, art changes frequently to showcase our amazing students! Visit Creative Arts virtual galleries here: Gallery One @ Student Art Show Gallery Two @ Adult Colored Pencil Art Show Gallery Three @ Instructor Art Show Gallery Four @ Monarch Butterfly Art Show Artist interviews & art activity videos: Creative Arts YouTube |
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Summer Art Camp
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August 2022
Fairy House Scavenger Hunt Find Fairy Houses hidden around the grounds of The Dole mansion; see if you can spot them all! Outdoor event, no registration required. FREE Monarchs & Music Fest @Crystal Lake Main Beach A festival all about butterflies! Enjoy learning about Monarch Butterflies from local organizations, see the Creative Arts Student Art Show, plus collect coloring pages and other kids' activities to take home. Come dressed in your best butterfly shirts, wings, or hats! FREE |
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Art Party or Scout Badges
Schedule your 1.5-hour private event for ages 6 & up, 5 to 15 participants. $16/participant includes all supplies, and instructor-led activity to create your choice of painting, sculpture or mini plushie project. Fridays/Saturdays/Sundays available, in studio or live online. More info: Party |