Registration opens October 8th
for upcoming Oct 23 - Dec 17 art class 7-week session (no classes week of Nov 20-26); most classes $112
Nov 21-23 - Register for Fall Camp sign up for 1, 2 or all 3 days, 9:30am-2pm, age 6-12
Half Sessions: Some classes permit 4 week (1/2 session) signups for $65; please contact creativeartsclasses@gmail.com or text/call 815.219.9243
Drop-ins: If there is space in Creative Choice or Studio Art classes, $18 drop-ins to try out the class may be permitted; contact us to see if space 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.
for upcoming Oct 23 - Dec 17 art class 7-week session (no classes week of Nov 20-26); most classes $112
Nov 21-23 - Register for Fall Camp sign up for 1, 2 or all 3 days, 9:30am-2pm, age 6-12
Half Sessions: Some classes permit 4 week (1/2 session) signups for $65; please contact creativeartsclasses@gmail.com or text/call 815.219.9243
Drop-ins: If there is space in Creative Choice or Studio Art classes, $18 drop-ins to try out the class may be permitted; contact us to see if space 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
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Digital Art
Scott Little TUES 4:00-5:20pm Ages 11-17 TUES 5:30-6:50pm Ages 13 & up $96 for 6 weeks; late-start class begins Nov 1st 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. 
Digital Art
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Character Design
Character Design
Juno Jensen WED 4:00-5:20pm Ages 13 & up $112 for 7 weeks Draw, paint and create your own character & creature designs! Use paper & pencil or iPad & Apple Pen. Learn how to draw hair, clothing, hands/paws, and more. All supplies provided - including watercolor, colored pencil, markers and iPads. This class is open studio, where students decide on projects and the instructor assists with bringing their ideas to life. |
Digital Art & Anatomy
WED 5:30-6:50pm Ages 13 & up - Juno Jensen $112 for 7 weeks Learn digital or traditional art with a focus on anatomy; design your own characters and creatures in this fun class. Use Procreate on our studio iPads, or bring your own choice of tablet. Students may also draw with pencil, colored pencil, pen or art markers. Open studio style class; students design projects and instructor assists. Draw & Animate Susan "Sam" Sieber FRI 4:00-5:20pm age 10 & up $112 for 7 weeks Learn how to draw digitally or traditionally, plus explore animation using 2D animation techniques. It's like making a flipbook, but fully colored animation! Bring your own device, or use our studio iPads with Apple Pencil 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
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Draw It!
Hannah Daley MON 4:30-5:30pm Age 6-8 Different fee (1-hour class) $70 for 7 weeks Follow along as a class as we sketch and draw a variety of subjects, such as animals, plants, , and more. Students will turn simple shapes into complex objects. NEW drawings taught every session. Mini-Monet TUES 5:30-6:50pm Age 6-8 -Linda Cannizzo & Thomas Egger SAT 9:30-10:50am Age 6-8 -Thomas Egger $112 for 7 weeks Learn about famous artists and create art using a variety of techniques and mediums. Explore drawing, painting, mixed media and more. New skills & projects taught each session. This is a step-by-step project-based class. |
ABC's of Art - coming soon! Age 4-5
Linda Cannizzo 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 & Thomas Egger THURS 5:30-6:50pm Age 8-10 $112 for 7 weeks 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 $112 for 7 weeks Learn how to design and sculpt, then paint your creations. Try animals, vehicles, plants, more! Build skills and have fun. New projects every session. 
Let's Sculpt!
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DRAWING & PAINTING open studio art, AGES 8-17
Creative Choice
MON 5:30-6:50pm Age 8-12 -Hannah Daley TUES 5:30-6:50pm Age 8-12/13-17 -Therese Wiser SAT 9:30-10:50am Age 8-12/13-17 -Therese Wiser $112 for 7 weeks 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. Drawing Studio Janet Balboa THURS 4:00-5:20pm Age 11-16 $112 for 7 weeks Explore different forms of drawing, such as graphite, colored pencil, marker, or pen & ink. Instructor will demonstrate techniques and guide students to complete individual artwork, using professional supplies. You bring your imagination, and we provide everything else. Open studio class. Character Design Juno Jensen WED 4:00-5:20pm Ages 13 & up $112 for 7 weeks 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 $112 for 7 weeks Learn to draw manga/anime original characters, animals, creatures, and scenes. Design from reference or your imagination, and use marker, colored pencil, watercolor, or our studio iPads to finish your art. Open studio class with some step-by-step instruction on how to draw eyes, hands, animals, and poses. Acrylic Painting Scott Little THURS 4:00-5:20pm Age 9 & up $96 for 6 weeks; late-start class begins Nov 3rd Learn acrylic painting techniques like composition, blending, and blocking in colors, then add detail for a finished artwork. Open studio class with some step-by-step demonstrations; final projects are designed by the student with instructor assistance. Studio Art Scott Little MON 5:30-6:50pm Age 9-12 THURS 5:30-6:50pm Age 11-17 $96 for 6 weeks; late-start classes begin Monday Oct 30th & Thursday Nov 3rd Open studio class for art students to explore drawing, painting, & polymer clay sculpture. Create from your imagination, and learn techniques to render with oils, acrylics, watercolor, markers, pencils, or polymer clay. Great class to explore different forms of art. Students decide on their unique projects and the instructor assists with bringing their idea to the next level. 
Studio Art
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2D Studio Art
Therese Wiser SAT 11:00am-12:20pm, age 10 & up Family art time! Parents/guardians with youth welcome; $224 per pair/8 weeks; individuals $112/7 weeks Draw, paint, and create mixed media art. 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 ideas to the next level. Magical Creatures Hannah Daley FRI 4:00-5:20pm Ages 10-14 $112 for 7 weeks Draw dragons, unicorns, monsters 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. 
Illustrate Nature
Illustrate Nature
Mary Kate Thompson FRI 5:30-6:50pm Ages 12 & up $112 for 7 weeks Learn to draw realistic plants & animals in this open studio class. See how to add interesting textured backgrounds and words to create your own scientific illustrations. Instructor will bring in real animal skulls and specimens to draw. Students can use colored pencil, art markers, or studio iPads to create their artwork. View instructor art: artofmarykatethompson.com |
3D ART - sculpting, sewing & more
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Sculpt Fantasy/Sci-Fi
Scott Little MON 4:00-5:20pm Age 11-17 $96 for 6 weeks; late-start class begins Nov 1st 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. Open studio - students create and instructor assists. Studio Art Scott Little MON 5:30-6:50pm Age 11 & up THURS 5:30-6:50pm Age 11 & up $96 for 6 weeks; late-start classes begin Monday Oct 30th & Thursday Nov 3rd Open studio class for art students to explore drawing, painting, & sculpting. Create from your imagination, and learn techniques to render with oils, acrylics, watercolor, markers, pencils, or polymer clay. Great class to explore different forms of art. Students decide on their unique projects and the instructor assists with bringing their idea to the next level. Clay Art Tami McMillan MON 4:00-5:20pm Age 8-12 MON 5:30-6:50pm Age 11 & up $130 for 7 weeks Step-by-step introduction to kiln-fired clay art. Learn to hand-build cute clay animals and decorations. Instructor will lead projects, then students can add their own creative flair and glaze for colorful effects. |
Sew It!
Susan "Sam" Sieber TUES 4:00-5:20pm Age 8-12 THURS 4:00-5:20pm Age 9 & up THURS 5:30-6:50pm Age 10 & up $112 for 7 weeks Get ready for the holidays by sewing hats, scarves, reindeer plushies, decorated stockings, or gifts for friends & family! Learn to hand and machine sew. Class can be repeated to learn new skills - students decide on new projects every class session. Open studio class - students design and instructor assists. Note: Supplies included for most projects; advanced students may need to purchase additional supplies. 3D Art Thomas Egger TUES 4:00-5:20pm Age 8-12 $112 for 7 weeks Create polymer clay sculptures and paint wood projects in this fun class. From mini animals to shadow boxes, learn to make tiny 3D worlds! A variety of projects demonstrated, students choose subject matter. Step-by-step instruction. Story Factory Bianca Jimenez MON 4:00-5:20pm Age 10 & up THURS 5:30-6:50pm Age 13 & up $112 for 7 weeks Learn how to take your story or illustration ideas and create a mini 'zine, comic or picture book by drawing or using our iPads. Express your creativity and self-publish your mini book! Open studio class - students bring their idea and instructor shows techniques to develop their original printed book. |
Cosplay Accessories
Vaughn McMillan THURS 5:30-6:50pm Age 12 & up $112 for 7 weeks Learn to create items to help dress up as your favorite characters. Options include masks, props & hats, plus try out simple sewing techniques to transform your own clothes or thrift store finds into the ultimate cosplay. Beginner Crochet
Alisia Duran WED 5:30-6:50pm Age 10-14 FRI 4:00-5:20pm Age 10-14 $112 for 7 weeks 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! Step by step instruction. Crochet Together
Alisia Duran FRI 5:30-6:50pm; adults, or adult with child age 10 & up Family Art time! Parents/guardians with youth welcome; $224 per pair/7 weeks Individuals: $112/7 weeks 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, jellyfish plushies, and more. Step by step instruction. |
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 creativeartsyouthcamps@gmail.com
instructors
Darlene Bremer 847.431.4009 artzdar@gmail.com
Janet Balboa 815.219.8492 janet@janetbalboa.com
Linda Cannizzo 815.353.1664 lcannizzo@sbcglobal.net
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
Keegan Smith 815.575.4212 keegan01@me.com
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. Please note: Make up classes or class credit must be completed with original instructor; credits are not transferable to another instructor's class.
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. Please note: Make up classes or class credit must be completed with original instructor; credits are not transferable to another instructor's class.
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.