YOUTH ART CLASSES
Jan 4-Feb 27
Art Class 8 week session, $128
(Clay class $140)
Masks required in studio
Online art classes will be taught through Zoom
and art kits provided (if you do not have the needed supplies).
REGISTER ONLINE
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 or Illustrator, scanning your art or drawing directly on the computer 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! TUES 4-5:20pm Ages 11-17 -Scott Little; IN STUDIO TUES 5:30-6:50pm Ages 11-17 -Scott Little; IN STUDIO THURS 4-5:20pm Ages 11-17 -Scott Little; IN STUDIO Digital Art 2 - plus iPad! Learn digital art on any device; use Photoshop, Procreate, or your choice of art program. Use studio iPads or Wacoms, or bring your own choice of tablet. Draw characters, creatures, and build worlds using digital drawing and painting techniques. SAT 11:00am-12:20pm Ages 11-17 -Susan Sieber & Keegan Smith; IN STUDIO or ONLINE - FULL Online classes will be taught through Zoom. You will need a tablet or computer with a drawing program loaded on it. Preferred drawing program for this class: Adobe Photoshop (paid), Procreate (paid), or photopea.com (free) |
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Draw & Animate - limit 8
Learn how to draw characters and animate them using 2D animation techniques in Adobe Photoshop. You can also make your own 2D comic book. From Japanese anime to Western superheroes, draw characters, make an animation or create a comic book to share with your friends. FRI 4-5:20pm age 9 & up -Susan Sieber; IN STUDIO or ONLINE - FULL |
YOUNG ARTISTS ages 4-10 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.
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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 IN STUDIO WED 4:00-5:20pm - FULL SAT 11:00am-12:20pm - OPEN 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. Age 8-10 THURS 5:30-6:50pm -Linda Cannizzo IN STUDIO or ONLINE - FULL 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 IN STUDIO 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. Age 4-6 -Janelle O'Malley IN STUDIO Coming soon! Begins March 2021 |
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, watercolors, oil pastels, graphite, colored pencil, charcoal & more. Ages 8-12/13-17; grouped by age; IN STUDIO MON 5:30-6:50pm -Therese Wiser TUES 4-5:20pm -Susan Sieber SAT 9:30-10:50am -Therese Wiser - FULL |
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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 4-5:20pm Age 11-17 -Scott Little IN STUDIO 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. MON 5:30-6:50pm Age 8 & up -Scott Little IN STUDIO FRI 5:30-6:50pm Age 9 & up -Keegan Smith IN STUDIO or ONLINE |
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Clay Art - $140/8 week class ($128 + $12 materials fee)
Learn a variety of hand building clay skills - make pinch pot creatures, containers and more, then glaze for colorful effects. Kiln-fired. Coming soon! Begins March 2021 Beginner Crochet Looking to learn a new skill? Try crochet! Come and learn about different yarns, hooks, stitches and patterns used in the art. 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 5:30-6:50pm Age 9 & up IN STUDIO |
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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 original characters and scenes; use marker, colored pencil, or watercolor to finish them. –Susan Sieber WED 5:30-6:50 Age 11 & up IN STUDIO or ONLINE Intermediate Drawing Open studio format - Emphasis on technique, personal style development, and beginning portfolio development. Use pencil, colored pencil, Copic markers, or expand into painting. THURS 4-5:20pm age 11 & up -Janet Balboa IN STUDIO or ONLINE |
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Sew It! - limit 6; 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. –Susan Sieber TUES 5:30-6:50pm Age 9 & up - FULL WED 4:00-5:20pm Age 7-10 - FULL THURS 5:30-6:50pm Age 11 & up - OPEN |
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Sculpting - limit 6
Sculpt and build 3D art! Have fun designing and building animals, characters, and more. New projects every session. Coming soon! Advanced 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 for art college applications. THURS 5:30-6:50pm Age 11-17 -Scott Little IN STUDIO |
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Beginning Knitting
For those starting out on their knitting journey. Learn about different types of yarn, needles, notions, as well as the various stitches to create your own item you can wear or gift for the holidays. Make your own scarf to start out; intermediate or repeat students will try hats and more! Age 14 & up – Zoe Marshall FRI 3-4:30pm IN STUDIO FRI 5-6:30pm IN STUDIO |
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Character Design
Learn to design unique original characters in your own personal style. Whether it’s an OC to go with your favorite show, or a universe of your own creation, use pencils, ink, markers, and watercolors to create concept art and references for characters that are all your own. - Keegan Smith SAT 9:30-10:50am age 9 & up IN STUDIO or ONLINE Draw People Learn to draw faces, poses, and clothing. Use Pencil, Charcoal, Conte Crayons, and Color Pastels for quick sketching exercises and timed drawings. - Gloria Sutter SAT 11:00am-12:20pm age 11-17 IN STUDIO |
Instructors - Please contact with specific questions about medium, classes, or absences.
Susan Sieber 815.321.3464 creativeartsclasses@gmail.com
Darlene Bremer 847.431.4009 artzdar@yahoo.com
Janet Balboa 815.219.8492 janet@janetbalboa.com
Linda Cannizzo 815.353.1664 lcannizzo@sbcglobal.net
Stephanie Cunnally 815.404.4889 stitchc@sbcglobal.net
Scott Little 815.219.9243 creativeartsclasses@gmail.com
Gloria Sutter 708.785.4569 globugart@yahoo.com
Mike Williamson 224.245.7537 micwilliamson@gmail.com
Therese Wiser 815.529.7504 jtnjwiser@yahoo.com