YOUTH ART CLASSES
August 30 - Oct 23
Art Class 8 week session, $128
Art classes run once a week
All supplies included
NOTE: Face masks required in studio for all youth classes.
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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, or provide an email address to send digital art projects.
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Digital Art – limit 8
Learn the tools that professionals use to make digital art! Learn how to create characters, creatures and concept art on an iMac desktop computer, Wacom tablet with stylus, and Photoshop or Illustrator. Scan your art or draw directly with the tablet to complete your image. Student follows instructor tutorials for practice, then chooses what they want to draw or paint digitally for main projects. Realistic styles, cartoon, stylized, whatever you choose! -Scott Little MON 5:30-6:50pm Ages 11-17 TUES 4-5:20pm Ages 11-17 TUES 5:30-6:50pm Ages 13 & up Digital Art 2 - plus iPad! Learn digital art on any device; use Photoshop, Procreate, or your choice of art program. Use studio iPads or Wacom tablets with our desktop iMacs, or bring your own choice of tablet or laptop (please load Procreate, Krita, ibisPaint, or other drawing program on your device before start of class). Draw characters, creatures, and build worlds using digital drawing and painting techniques. SAT 11:00am-12:20pm Ages 11-17 -Keegan Smith |
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Draw & Animate - limit 8
Learn how to draw digitally or traditionally, plus explore animation using 2D animation techniques in Adobe Photoshop. From Japanese anime to Western superheroes, draw characters, make an animation or create a comic book to share with your friends. Choose to use a desktop iMac computer or iPad to make your art, or draw with colored pencil and markers. Claymation/stop-motion animation now available! FRI 4:00-5:20pm age 10 & up -Susan Sieber |
YOUNG ARTISTS ages 5-8/8-10 Develop fine motor skills, basic art 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. All supplies included.
Art Fundamentals
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Let's Sculpt!
Learn how to design and build art of all kinds with polymer clay, then paint your creations. Try animals, vehicles, plants, more! Build skills and have fun. Age 5-8 -Thomas Egger WED 4:00-5:20pm SAT 11:00am-12:20pm 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. SAT 9:30-10:50am Age 5-8 -Thomas Egger Art Fundamentals Learn the basics of art by exploring color, texture, line, and more using multiple art media. Mix paint colors, draw with oil pastels, try sculpting and collage. New skills & projects taught each session. -Linda Cannizzo THURS 5:30-6:50pm Age 8-10 |
DRAWING/PAINTING CLASSES ages 8-12/11-17 Drawing, painting, mixed media, & more. Skills learned include shading, texture, color choices, and composition. These classes are more structured, and focus on building skills from a basic to intermediate level, or intermediate to advanced level. All supplies included.
Creative Choice
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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, watercolors, oil pastels, graphite, colored pencil, charcoal & more. Ages 8-12/13-17; grouped by age MON 4:00-5:20pm -Therese Wiser MON 5:30-6:50pm -Therese Wiser SAT 9:30-10:50am -Therese Wiser |
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Learn to Draw! - Aug 31, Sept 7, 14, 21 (no class 28th) Oct 5, 12, 19; $112 for 7 classes
Try out drawing with pencil, colored pencil and more. You'll learn to design and create original artwork - choose to draw people, animals, landscapes, cars, and other subjects. TUES 4:00-5:30pm -Janet Balboa Intermediate Drawing - Sept 2, 9, 16, 23, (no class 30th) Oct 7, 14, 21; $112 for 7 classes This advanced class is for students with a strong art background, who want to take the next step to more detailed artwork using professional tools. Open studio format - emphasis on improving technique, personal style development, and beginning portfolio development. Use pencil, Prismacolor colored pencils, Copic markers, or paint. THURS 4-5:20pm age 11-16 -Janet Balboa Mythological Creatures Learn to draw by creating dragons, phoenixes, unicorns and more using markers, colored pencils, gel pens, and watercolors. Build skills in shading, textures, and color while drawing magical creatures. THURS 4:00-5:20pm Age 10 & up -Scott Little FRI 5:30-6:50pm Age 9 & up -Keegan Smith |
Draw Manga
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Draw Manga
Learn to draw manga/anime original characters, animals, creatures, and scenes from an instructor who lived in Japan! Design characters and scenes; use marker, colored pencil, or watercolor to finish them. WED 5:30-6:50pm Age 11-17 –Susan Sieber |
Character Design
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Character Design
Draw, paint and create your own character designs! Learn anatomy, how to draw clothing, and more. Draw with pencil and paper, paint with watercolor or acrylics. You can even bring your iPad to learn digital character design on apps like IbisPaint or Procreate. FRI 4:10-5:30pm Age 11 & up -Keegan Smith |
Art Studio
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Art Studio
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. Advanced students welcome to build their portfolio. THURS 5:30-6:50pm Age 11-17 -Scott Little SAT 11:00am-12:20pm Age 16 & up - Therese Wiser Draw & Paint Nature Choose your media and learn techniques to make your plant, animal, and landscapes amazing. Start with sketches and transform them into finished artwork. Try drawing, colored pencil, watercolor or acrylics. - Mary Kate Thompson SUN 10:00-11:20am Age 11 & up, $65 for 4 weeks |
SCULPTING/FIBER CLASSES ages 8-12/11-17 Sculpt with kiln-fired clay or polymer clay, sew, or crochet. Skills learned include designing in 3D, and working with a variety of 3D materials. All supplies included.
Sculpt Fantasy/Sci-Fi
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Sculpt Fantasy/Sci-Fi - limit 8
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. MON 4:00-5:20pm Age 11-17 -Scott Little WED 4:00-5:20pm Age 9-12 -Mary Kate Thompson Clay Sculpting - limit 8; $140 for 8 weeks ($128 + $12 kiln fee) Learn to sculpt with kiln-fired clay! Get to know how to hand-build, use tools, and glaze to create a sculpture of your favorite animal, decorative mask, and more. TUES 5:30-6:50pm Age 8-10 - Kathy Escobar |
Sew It
Crochet
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Sew It! - limit 8; full sessions only
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. Supplies included for all basic projects; advanced students wanting to create custom clothing or other projects with specific fabrics, may need to purchase additional supplies. TUES 4:00-5:20pm Age 9 & up –Susan Sieber THURS 4:00-5:20pm Age 7-11 -Susan Sieber THURS 5:30-6:50pm Age 11 & up –Susan Sieber Beginner Crochet 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! – Alisia Duran WED 4-5:20pm Age 9 & up WED 5:30-6:50pm Age 16 & up |
Instructors - Please contact with specific questions about medium, classes, or absences.
Susan Sieber 815.321.3464 (text) 815.219.9243 (call) creativeartsclasses@gmail.com (email)
Darlene Bremer 847.431.4009 artzdar@yahoo.com
Janet Balboa 815.219.8492 janet@janetbalboa.com
Linda Cannizzo 815.353.1664 lcannizzo@sbcglobal.net
Alicia Duran 217.550.2284 alisia6221@gmail.com
Thomas Egger 815.451.6630 creativeegger@yahoo.com
Scott Little 815.403.5724 zebulee@gmail.com
Tamara McMillan 815.347.6730 tamaramcmillan@comcast.net
Keegan Smith 815.575.4212 (text) keegan01@me.com
Mike Williamson 224.245.7537 micwilliamson@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.
Drop Ins
No drop-ins available at this time. Students must register before the start of class to be permitted in the studio. Same-day registration accepted if there is space in the class. We appreciate at least 48 hours advance registration so that instructors can prepare student materials and plan their first day of class.
Safety
Students & instructors must wear face masks. All art supplies will be kept in separate bins for each student. Studio surfaces/equipment will be disinfected between each classes. We will follow CDC guidelines to ensure a clean and safe studio environment.
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.
Drop Ins
No drop-ins available at this time. Students must register before the start of class to be permitted in the studio. Same-day registration accepted if there is space in the class. We appreciate at least 48 hours advance registration so that instructors can prepare student materials and plan their first day of class.
Safety
Students & instructors must wear face masks. All art supplies will be kept in separate bins for each student. Studio surfaces/equipment will be disinfected between each classes. We will follow CDC guidelines to ensure a clean and safe studio environment.
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.