Sept 3 - Oct 27 (PDF)
8-week art class session
Studio is OPEN 9/3 (Labor Day) &
10/8 (Columbus Day) for regularly scheduled classes
Art classes run once a week for 1-1/2 hours
Gift certificates available.
8-week art class session
Studio is OPEN 9/3 (Labor Day) &
10/8 (Columbus Day) for regularly scheduled classes
Art classes run once a week for 1-1/2 hours
Gift certificates available.
DIGITAL ART is created with a combination of sketching, drawing and painting using a digital drawing tablet in addition to traditional art materials such as pencil and paper. Skills learned include composing an image, storytelling, sketching, and rendering in color. Please bring a flash drive to save your work. Full sessions only.
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Digital Art – limit 8 $90 for 6 weeks; no class Oct 1-13
Learn how to create characters, creatures and concept art using a Wacom tablet and Photoshop, scanning your art or drawing directly on the computer to complete your image. Ages 11-17 –Inst. Scott Little. MON 5:30-7:00pm TUES 4-5:30pm TUES 5:30-7:00pm THURS 4-5:30pm SAT 11:00-12:30 |
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Draw Manga - limit 8
Learn to draw manga and comics characters, animals & scenes! Use pens, colored pencils and art markers; or, explore drawing on the computer. Learn Japanese comics from an instructor who lived and taught in Japan. –Inst. Susan Sieber WED 4-5:30pm Age 9 & up WED 5:30-7pm Age 11 & up |
YOUNG ARTISTS classes are designed for ages 4 to 8, to help develop fine motor skills and enjoy creating art. Explore a variety of mediums and build skills. Classes are divided by age to allow instructors to focus on appropriate developmental skills. Full or half sessions available.
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Draw Cartoon Animals
Learn to draw animals & use a variety of mediums to color them. Start with easy shapes and build skills. Use colored pencils, crayons & markers. May bring snack & water bottle to class. -Inst. Erica Mills MON 5:30-6:50pm Age 6-8 Mini-Monet Learn drawing, painting, and mixed media techniques. Students will view classic art, and try a variety of art mediums, such as watercolor, acrylics & oil pastels. New projects each session. -Inst. Linda Cannizzo TUES 4:00-5:20pm Age 6-8 ABC’s of Art Create unique artwork through a variety of art mediums and projects designed to develop fine motor skills. Try watercolor, oil pastels, colored pencil & more! New projects each session. THURS 4:00-5:20pm Age 4-5 -Inst. Linda Cannizzo Small Sculptors Learn how to design and build animals, characters, and more with polymer clay. -Inst. Emily Kostelny SAT 11:00-12:20pm Age 6-8 |
DRAWING & PAINTING use art tools to create artwork on paper or canvas, or using mixed media. Skills learned include shading, color choices, and composition. These classes are more structured, and focus on building skills from a basic or intermediate level to an advanced level.
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Creative Choice - age 8+
(Drawing & Painting Open Studio) Choose to draw, paint, and explore! Select your subject, then create with acrylics, oils, watercolors, pastels, pencils, charcoal & more! Ages 8-12/13-17; grouped by age -Inst. Therese Wiser. 815.529.7504 jtnjwiser@yahoo.com $120 for 8 week session; $65 for 4 weeks MON 4-5:30pm TUES 4-5:30pm TUES 5:30-7pm SAT 9:30-11am |
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Draw Manga - limit 8
Learn to draw manga/anime original characters, animals, creatures, and scenes from an instructor who lived in Japan! Design original characters and scenes; use marker, colored pencil, or watercolor to finish them. –Inst. Susan Sieber WED 4:00-5:30pm Age 9 & up WED 5:30-7pm Age 11 & up Intermediate Drawing Develop your personal artistic style! Explore your art with the tools the professionals use: graphite, Prismacolor pencils, and Copic markers. -Inst. Janet Balboa THURS 4-5:30pm Age 13-17 Beginning Drawing Focus on building fundamental skills, shading, controlling tones, composition and drawing methods. Skills based class. -Inst. Janet Balboa THURS 5:30-7pm Age 11-17 Draw Cartoon Characters Learn to draw characters & scenes with your favorite Adventure Time, Super Mario Bros & more. THURS 5:30-7pm Age 8-11 -Inst. Erica Mills Mythical Creatures Explore drawing and painting dragons, phoenixes, unicorns and more. Use markers, pencil & watercolors. -Inst. Erica Mills FRI 4:00-5:30pm Age 11-14 |
3D ART includes clay, polymer clay, paper mache, fiber art & more. Skills learned vary from sculpting, glazing and figure painting to sewing, layering, and mixed media techniques.
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Sculpt Fantasy/Sci-Fi - $95 for 6 weeks; no class Oct 1-13
Make 3D characters, objects & creatures from your imagination! Make a wand or Golden Snitch, elves, mermaids, monsters & more. Sculpt with polymer clay, then bake & paint. We'll start with a wire base, then wrap clay around it and add details like scales, fur & feathers. Last, we will paint with acrylics to add shine and more details. -Inst. Scott Little MON 4-5:30pm Age 8-12/13-17 Cosplay Props - $95 for 6 weeks; no class Oct 1-13 Learn to build prop medieval swords & armor, futuristic mech helmets, & more to recreate your favorite anime, video game, or superhero characters. No experience necessary. Students will learn to build safe, lightweight props out of foam, and paint them for realistic wood or metal effects. Go home with your own custom elvish sword, wizard's staff, golden snitch, or whatever you choose to create! -Inst. Scott Little TUES 4-5:30pm Age 11-17 Clay Studio - $5 material fee Hand-build clay art! Make decorative bowls, animals, & more, then glaze for colorful effects. Step by step instruction, or create your own designs. Kiln-fired. Age 8-12/13-17. -Inst. Tami McMillan TUES 4:00- 5:30pm  Sew It!
Sew It! - limit 8; - $5 material fee
Learn to hand and machine sew. Make warm hats, cute plushies, or design your own sewing projects. Optional: Make accessories for your Halloween costume. Age 9 & up –Inst. Susan Sieber TUES 5:30-7:00pm THURS 4:00-5:30pm THURS 5:30-7:00pm Sculpting Sculpt and build 3D art! Have fun designing and building animals, characters, and more with polymer clay. FRI 4-5:20pm Age 8-10 -Inst. Emily Kostelny Sew Fashion/Cosplay - limit 8; $5 material fee Learn to take measurements and follow a pattern to make custom clothing. Learn basic clothing alternations and machine sewing for fashion, cosplay, Halloween & more. –Inst. Stephanie Cunnally WED 7-8:30pm; age 16 & up SAT 9:30-11:00am; age 13-17 SAT 11:00am-12:30pm; age 16 & up |