January 7 - March 2 (PDF)
$120 per 8 weeks unless otherwise indicated
Art classes run once a week for 1-1/2 hours
Gift certificates available.
$120 per 8 weeks unless otherwise indicated
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
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 |
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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I Can Sew!
Learn to sew easy projects like a mini pillow, drawstring bag, and cute plushies. Students will start with lacing practice, then progress to simple hand sewing. Advanced students have the option to try a simple sewing machine project with instructor assistance. -Inst. Susan Sieber MON 4:00-5:20pm Age 6-8 - Limit 6 students Draw Animals Build skills with markers, watercolors and colored pencils while drawing your favorite animals. Step-by-step instruction. Students can choose each week what animal to draw, from sloths and narwhals to bears and bunnies. -Inst. Susan Sieber MON 5:30-6:50pm Age 6-8 Mini-Monet Learn drawing, painting, and mixed media techniques inspired by Monet, Picasso, and more! Students will view classic art, and explore a variety of art mediums in a calm, fun environment. New projects every session. -Inst. Linda Cannizzo TUES 4-5:20pm Age 6-8 ABC’s of Art Build your skills! Create artwork through a variety of mediums & projects designed to develop fine motor skills. Use watercolors, acrylics, pastels. THURS 4-5:20pm Age 4-5 -Inst. Linda Cannizzo Small Sculptors Learn how to design and build animals, characters, and more with polymer clay. New projects every session. -Inst. Emily Kostelny SAT 11am-12:20pm Age 6-8 |
ART CLASSES ages 8-12/11-17 Drawing, painting, mixed media, clay, polymer clay, sewing & more. Skills learned include shading, texture, 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 MON 5:30-7pm (January only - 4 weeks) TUES 4-5:30pm TUES 5:30-7pm SAT 9:30-11am |
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Sculpt Fantasy/Sci-Fi - limit 8, $5 materials fee
Make 3D characters, objects & creatures from your imagination! Make a elves, mermaids, dragons & 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 Clay Studio limit 8, $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 -Inst. Tami McMillan TUES 4:00- 5:30pm Sew It! - limit 8, $5 material fee Learn to hand and machine sew. Make warm hats & scarves, cute plushies, or design your own sewing projects. Age 9 & up –Inst. Susan Sieber TUES 5:30-7:00pm THURS 4:00-5:30pm 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, & more. –Inst. Stephanie Cunnally WED 5:30-7pm; age 11-17 SAT 11:00am-12:30pm; age 16 & up Draw Manga 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 5:30-7pm Age 11 & up Beginning Drawing Choose your subject - animal, portrait, landscape, still life, & more. Focus on building fundamental skills, shading, controlling tones, composition and drawing methods. Skills based class. WED 4:00-5:30pm Age 9-12 -Inst. Susan Sieber THURS 5:30-7pm Age 11-17 -Inst. Janet Balboa 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 Draw & Paint Fantasy/Sci-Fi Draw and paint fantasy scenes, characters and creatures of your own design. Use your choice of Copic markers, colored pencil, acrylics, watercolors or oils. Learn from a professional illustrator. THURS 5:30-7pm Age 8-12/11-17 -Inst. Scott Little Hand Build Ceramics Learn hand building techniques to create kiln- red clay projects such as Pinch Pots, Closed Coil Pot, Drum Body, Ocarina, or Flute. -Inst. Matt Schultz THURS 5:30-7 Age 13-17 Cartoon Characters Draw characters from your favorite cartoons, anime, and video games with different mediums such as markers, colored pencils, gel pens, watercolors and more. -Inst. Susan Sieber THURS 5:30-7pm Age 9 & up Sculpting limit 8, $5 material fee Sculpt and build 3D art! Have fun designing and building animals, characters, and more with polymer clay. New projects every session. FRI 4-5:20pm Age 8-12 -Inst. Emily Kostelny Mythological Creatures Learn to create dragons, phoenixes, and unicorns using markers, colored pencils, gel pens, and watercolors. Build skills in shading, textures, and color while drawing magical creatures. FRI 4:00-5:30pm Age 9 & up -Inst. Susan Sieber Coming soon! Fantasy Swords & Armor - limit 8, $5 materials fee Students will learn to build safe, lightweight props out of foam, and paint them for realistic wood or metal effects. Learn to build medieval swords & armor, futuristic mech helmets, & more to recreate your favorite anime, video game, or superhero characters. No experience necessary. Go home with your own custom elvish sword, wizard's staff, robotic arm, or whatever you choose to create! -Inst. Scott Little TBA - Starting March 2019 Age 11-17 |