May 1 - June 25 - Art class 8-week session, $128, check with your instructor if face masks will be required for your class.
Some classes permit 4 week (1/2 session) signups for $65; please contact creativeartsclasses@gmail.com. If there is space in the class, $18 drop-ins to try out the class may be permitted; contact us to see if a drop-in is available.
Please follow listed age limits for classes when registering. If student is younger than listed age limit, your 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.
Some classes permit 4 week (1/2 session) signups for $65; please contact creativeartsclasses@gmail.com. If there is space in the class, $18 drop-ins to try out the class may be permitted; contact us to see if a drop-in is available.
Please follow listed age limits for classes when registering. If student is younger than listed age limit, your 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.
DIGITAL ART open studio art, AGES 11 & up
Digital Art -Scott Little
MON 5:30-6:50pm Ages 11-17 TUES 4:00-5:20pm Ages 11-17 TUES 5:30-6:50pm Ages 13 & up Create characters, creatures and concept art! Bring your own device to create digital art, or use our iPads with Procreate, or iMacs with Photoshop & Illustrator (using Wacom tablet & stylus). Open studio style class; students design projects and instructor assists. See instructor gallery |
Digital Art on iPad
WED 5:30-6:50pm Ages 13 & up - Juno Jensen Learn digital art on mobile devices; draw characters, creatures, and build worlds while exploring digital drawing and painting techniques. Use Procreate on our studio iPads, or bring your own choice of tablet (please load Procreate, ibisPaint, or other drawing program on your device before start of class). Open studio style class; students design projects and instructor assists. |
Draw & Animate -Susan Sam Sieber
FRI 4:00-5:20pm age 10 & up Learn how to draw digitally or traditionally, plus explore animation using 2D animation techniques. It's like making a flipbook, but fully colored animation! Choose to use a desktop iMac computer or iPad to make your art, or draw with colored pencil and markers. Stop-motion animation now available! |
YOUNG ARTISTS step-by-step art, AGES 4-10
Draw It!
Draw It! -Hannah Daley MON 4:30-5:30pm Age 6-8 Follow along as a class as we sketch and draw a variety of subjects, such as a fox, watermelon, duck, tree, and more. Students will turn simple shapes into complex objects with new drawings taught every session. 8 week session for $128 Mini-Monet - FULL TUES 5:30-6:50pm Age 6-8 -Linda Cannizzo Late start: begins May 10th, 7 week session for $112 Learn about famous artists and create art using a variety of techniques and mediums. Explore drawing, painting, print making, mixed media and more. New skills & projects taught each session. This is a step-by-step project-based class. |
Mini-Monet - 2 spots left
SAT 9:30-10:50am Age 6-8 -Thomas Egger Create art using a variety of techniques and mediums. Explore drawing, painting, sculpting, mixed media and more. New skills & projects taught each session. This is a step-by-step project-based class. 8 week session for $128 ABC's of Art - FULL THURS 4:00-5:00pm Age 4-5 -Linda Cannizzo Late start: begins May 12th, 7 week session for $70 (1 hour class) Build art-making skills in this class. Create artwork and have fun by exploring a variety of mediums and projects designed to develop fine motor skills. Use, watercolor, tempera, pastels and more. New skills & projects taught each session. This is a step-by-step project-based class. |
Art Fundamentals -Linda Cannizzo
THURS 5:30-6:50pm Age 8-10 Late start: begins May 12th, 7 week session for $112 Make art using a variety of mediums and techniques while exploring the elements of art: line, color, value, texture, form,and shape. New skills & projects taught each session. This is a step-by-step project-based class. Let's Sculpt! -Thomas Egger
WED 4:00-5:20pm Age 6-8 SAT 11:00am-12:20pm Age 6-8 Learn how to design and sculpt, then paint your creations. Try animals, vehicles, plants, more! Build skills and have fun. New projects every session. 8 week session for $128 
Let's Sculpt!
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DRAWING & PAINTING open studio art, AGES 8-17
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Creative Choice -Therese Wiser
MON 5:30-6:50pm Age 8-12/13-17 - OPEN TUES 5:30-6:50pm Age 8-12/13-17 - FULL SAT 9:30-10:50am Age 8-12/13-17 - OPEN Choose to draw, paint, and explore! Select your subject, then create with acrylics, watercolors, oil pastels, graphite, colored pencil, charcoal & more. This class style is open studio, where students decide on projects and the instructor assists with bringing their idea to life. 2D Art - Hannah Daley TUES 4:00-5:20pm Age 8-14 Learn the basics of 2D media such as pencil, watercolor and colored pencil while creating finished pieces of artwork along the way. Use these skills to aid future projects and further your artistic growth. Ages 9 and up. 
2D Art
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Character Design -Juno Jensen
WED 4:00-5:20pm Ages 11-17 - FULL Draw, paint and create your own character & creature designs! Use paper & pencil or iPad & stylus. Learn anatomy, how to draw clothing, and more. All supplies provided - including watercolor, colored pencil, markers or iPad. This class is open studio, where students decide on projects and the instructor assists with bringing their ideas to life. Draw Manga –Susan Sam Sieber WED 5:30-6:50pm Age 11-17 Learn to draw manga/anime original characters, animals, creatures, and scenes from an instructor who lived in Japan! Design from reference or your imagination, and use marker, colored pencil, or watercolor to finish your art. Some step-by-step demonstrations; final projects are designed by the student with instructor assistance. Acrylic Painting -Scott Little THURS 4:00-5:20pm Age 9 & up Learn acrylic painting techniques like composition, blending, and blocking in colors, then add detail for a finished artwork. Some step-by-step demonstrations; final projects are designed by the student with instructor assistance. |
Studio Art
THURS 4:00-5:20pm Age 11-16 -Janet Balboa THURS 5:30-6:50pm Age 11-17 -Scott Little SAT 11am-12:20pm Age 10 & up -Therese Wiser 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 idea to the next level. Mythological Creatures -Hannah Daley FRI 4:00-5:20pm Ages 10 & up Draw dragons, phoenixes, unicorns and more using art markers, colored pencils, gel pens, and watercolors. Build skills in shading, textures, and color while drawing magical creatures. Some step-by-step demonstrations; final projects are designed by the student with instructor assistance. 
Myth Creatures
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3D ART sculpting, sewing & more
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Sculpt Fantasy/Sci-Fi -Scott Little
MON 4:00-5:20pm Age 11-17 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. Sculpting - Mary Kate Thompson TUES 4:00-5:20pm Age 9-12 Create pendants, mythical creatures, and more with polymer clay. Start with white clay, then bake and paint. Cute and fun creations, new projects every session. Student designs project and instructor assists with skill-building and taking the project to the next level. Shrinky Art - Mary Kate Thompson TUES 5:30-6:50pm Age 11-14 Make functional art you can wear, gift, or hang on your backpack! Draw with colored pencils and markers, then bake and shrink to make key chains, magnets, pins or jewelry. |
Beginner Crochet – Alisia Duran
FRI 4:00-5:20pm Age 9-12 Fun with yarn! 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, plushies, and more! Let's Sculpt -Thomas Egger WED 4:00-5:20pm Age 6-8 Create mini animals, plants, and more with polymer clay. Start with white clay, then bake and paint. Fun projects, new inspirations every session. Step-by-step instruction. Knit It - Zoë Marshall WED 4:00-5:20pm Age 11-17 Learn to knit, purl and cast - in your very first class. We’ll talk about the yarn process, how sheep’s wool is collected and ends up yarn, explore knitting needle sizes and gauge. Once students understand basic knitting techniques, we’ll move on to squares, scarves and other projects. All supplies included, with a variety of yarn colors available. |
Sew It! –Susan Sam Sieber & Iona Dillon
TUES 4:00-5:20pm Age 8-12 - FULL THURS 4:00-5:20pm Age 9 & up - FULL THURS 5:30-6:50pm Age 10 & up - 1 spot left Learn to hand and machine sew. Make cute plushies, bags, mini pillows, easy wearables, or design your own sewing projects. Class can be repeated to learn new skills - new projects every class session. Beginner students given choice of step-by-step hand-sewing and machine projects at first; then, after building skills, they can design their own projects with instructor assistance. Advanced students can learn to make patterns, design clothing, and more! Supplies included for most projects; advanced students wanting to create custom clothing or other projects with specific fabrics, may need to purchase additional supplies. Felt, fleece, cotton and some specialty fabrics available. |
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 creativeegger@yahoo.com
Janet Balboa, Events Committee 815.219.8492 janet@janetbalboa.com
Linda Cannizzo, Events Committee 815.353.1664 lcannizzo@sbcglobal.net
instructors
Darlene Bremer 847.431.4009 artzdar@gmail.com
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
Mary Kate Thompson 847.531.0326 mkthompson9513@gmail.com
Therese Wiser 815.529.7504 jtnjwiser@yahoo.com
Attendance & Make-up Classes
DO NOT COME TO CLASS IF YOU ARE SICK. Please call or email the instructor if you will not be able to come to class. Make up classes or class credit are available when you need to miss a class; contact the instructor for details.
Online Classes
Live classes available online through Zoom. Art supply kits provided as needed. Contact instructor for online class availability. Download Zoom free here: zoom.us/download
Cancellations
If classes are cancelled due to weather or other factors, notice will be posted on this website, on our Facebook page or call 815.219.9243. Instructors will also call/text students individually.
Scholarships
Scholarship applications available on our About page.
DO NOT COME TO CLASS IF YOU ARE SICK. Please call or email the instructor if you will not be able to come to class. Make up classes or class credit are available when you need to miss a class; contact the instructor for details.
Online Classes
Live classes available online through Zoom. Art supply kits provided as needed. Contact instructor for online class availability. Download Zoom free here: zoom.us/download
Cancellations
If classes are cancelled due to weather or other factors, notice will be posted on this website, on our Facebook page or call 815.219.9243. Instructors will also call/text students individually.
Scholarships
Scholarship applications available on our About page.