Youth Art Classes:
Feb 26-April 27 (no class Spring Break March 25-30) $130 for most 8-week classes |
FAQ
Art classes run in 6-8 week sessions all year round
art class locations
Primary location: Creative Arts Studio, 400 Highland Ave, Crystal Lake, IL (on the grounds of The Dole) NEW 2nd location: Creative Arts Studio, 127 E. Calhoun St., Woodstock, IL (just off The Square) art class pricing
Regular 6-8 week sessions
8 weeks - $130 7 weeks - $114 6 weeks - $98 Classes running 1 or 2 hours (instead of 1.5) or specialty classes may be priced differently, please check class descriptions below before registering. Half Sessions Some instructors permit 4 week (1/2 session) signups for $65 if there is space in the class; please see listings below for 4 week availability. art class age limits
Age Limits If student is younger than listed age limit, class 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. health & safety
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Art Classes
YOUNG ARTISTS step-by-step art, AGES 6-10
Crystal Lake studio art fundamentals - mon 4:00pm
Art Fundamentals Thomas Egger MON 4:00-5:20pm Age 8-10 $130 for 8 weeks; $65 for 4 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. REGISTER NOW draw it - mon 5:30pm or tues 4:30pm
Draw It Hannah Daley FULL - MON 5:30-6:30pm Age 6-8 FULL - TUES 4:30-5:30pm Age 6-8 Different fee (1-hour class) $85 for 8 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. This is a step-by-step project-based class. mini-monet - thurs 5:30pm or sat 9:30am
Mini-Monet THURS 5:30-6:50pm Age 6-8 -Linda Cannizzo SAT 9:30-10:50am Age 6-8 -Thomas Egger $130 for 8 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. REGISTER NOW let's sculpt - wed 4:00pm or sat 11:00am
Let's Sculpt Thomas Egger FULL - WED 4:00-5:20pm Age 6-8 OPEN - SAT 11:00am-12:20pm Age 6-8 $130 for 8 weeks Learn how to design and sculpt, then paint your creations. Try animals, characters, mini food, more! Build skills and have fun. New projects every session. This is a step-by-step project-based class. REGISTER NOW |
DIGITAL ART open studio art, AGES 10 & up
Crystal Lake studio digital art - tues 4pm or 5:30pm
Digital Art Scott Little FULL - TUES 4:00-5:20pm Ages 11 & up TUES 5:30-6:50pm Ages 11 & up $130 for 8 weeks 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 class - students decide on projects and instructor assists. REGISTER NOW Character design - wed or thurs 4:00PM
Character Design Juno Jensen FULL - WED 4:00-5:20pm THURS 4:00-5:20pm Ages 13-17 $130 for 8 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. Open studio class - students decide on projects and instructor assists. REGISTER NOW draw & animate FRI 4:00pm
Draw & Animate Max Ray & Sam Sieber FULL - FRI 4:00-5:20pm age 10 & up $130 for 8 weeks Learn how to draw cartoons, superheroes, or manga with digital or traditional tools, plus explore 2D animation with Procreate Dreams. Bring your own device, or use our studio iPads to make your art. Students can also choose to draw on paper with colored pencil and markers. Some step-by-step instruction for character design, world design, and use of digital tools in Procreate, plus open studio time for students to freely create. REGISTER NOW |
DRAWING & PAINTING open studio art, AGES 8-12, 13-17
Crystal Lake studio creative choice - Mon/Tues/SAt
Creative Choice Therese Wiser FULL -MON 5:30-6:50pm FULL - TUES 5:30-6:50pm SAT 9:30-10:50am SAT 11:00am-12:20pm Age 8-12/13-17 $130 for 8 weeks Choose to draw, paint, and explore! Select your subject, then create with acrylics, watercolors, oil pastels, graphite, colored pencil, charcoal & more. Open studio class - students decide on projects and instructor assists. REGISTER NOW Art Connection - TUES 12:00pm
Art Connection Scott Little TUES 12:00-1:30pm Age 6-13 $65 for 4 weeks, February 6, 13, 20, 27 Explore a variety of mediums such as watercolor and acrylic painting, sculpting, and more! This class is geared towards homeschool students who would like to connect with other kids and make art together. Start with step-by-step instruction with each medium, then create your own unique artwork using your imagination. REGISTER NOW art studio - thurs 4:00pm or 5:30pm
Art Studio Scott Little THURS 4:00-5:20pm Age 9-14 THURS 5:30-6:50pm Age 9-14 $130 for 8 weeks ; $65 for 4 weeks Explore different subjects and art media, and create finished artwork with instructor guidance. Students will sketch ideas on the first day, then can choose to complete their artwork with acrylics, watercolor, markers, colored pencils, graphite, and more. Instructor will demonstrate techniques with media as needed to assist students succeed in their art. Open studio class - students decide on projects and instructor assists. REGISTER NOW magical world - fri 4:00pm
Magical World Hannah Daley FRI 4:00-5:20pm Ages 9-14 $130 for 8 weeks ; $65 for 4 weeks Explore magical creatures and the magic of the world around you. Build skills in shading, textures, and color while drawing, painting and creating your original artwork. Open studio class - students decide on projects and instructor assists. REGISTER NOW |
DRAWING open studio art, AGES 11-17
Crystal Lake studio draw manga - wed 5:30pm
Draw Manga Sam Sieber, Thomas Egger, Max Ray FULL - WED 5:30-6:50pm Age 11-18 $130 for 8 weeks Learn to draw manga/anime original characters, animals, creatures, and scenes. Design from reference or your imagination, and use marker, colored pencil, watercolor, and more. Open studio class with some step-by-step instruction on how to draw eyes, hands, animals, and poses. drawing studio - thurs 4:00pm
Drawing Studio Janet Balboa THURS 4:00-5:20pm, age 11 & up $130 for 8 weeks ; $65 for 4 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 - students decide on projects and instructor assists. REGISTER NOW draw portraits - thurs 5:30pm
Draw Portraits
Willow Broussard THURS 5:30-6:50pm Age 13-17 $130 for 8 weeks; $65 for 4 weeks Learn to draw realistic or fantasy portraits in this focused class. Use graphite or colored pencil. Practice eyes, ears, noses, and hairstyles, and bring it all together for a finished, shaded portrait of a person or fantasy character. Open studio class with some step by step instruction - students decide on projects and instructor assists. REGISTER NOW |
3D ART Sculpt, Sew & Crochet, ages 9 & up
Crystal Lake studio sculpting - mon/tues/fri 4:00pm
Sculpting Juno Jensen MON 4:00-5:20pm Ages 13-17 TUES 4:00-5:20pm Ages 9-12 FRI 4:00-5:20pm Ages 13-17 $130 for 8 weeks; $65 for 4 weeks Learn to sculpt with polymer clay! Make mini characters, creatures, plants & mushrooms, or anything you can imagine. Students will build wire or foil bases, then wrap clay around their form to shape with clay tools. Then instructor will bake clay and students will paint with acrylics for an amazing finished creation. REGISTER NOW crochet - wed/fri/sat
Beginning Crochet Alisia Duran FULL - WED 5:30-6:50pm FRI 4:00-5:20pm SAT 9:30-10:50am SAT 11:00am-12:20pm Age 10-14 $130 for 8 weeks Crystal Lake studio Learn to crochet in this fun class. Start with a simple chain bracelet, then crochet circles and squares. After that, repeat students can learn more advanced patterns to make plushies, scarves, and more! REGISTER NOW sew it - thurs 4pm or 5:30pm
Sew It Sam Sieber OPEN - THURS 4:00-5:20pm age 9 & up FULL - THURS 5:30pm-6:50 age 11 & up $130 for 8 weeks Learn to sew using a hand needle and sewing machine. Start with a simple project with step-by-step help from your instructor. Then design your own patterns to create plushies, pillows, hats, totes, and more! REGISTER NOW crochet together - tues or fri 5:30pm
Crochet Together Alisia Duran FULL - TUES 5:30-6:50pm FRI 5:30-6:50pm Adult, or adult with youth age 10 & up $130 for 8 weeks Crystal Lake studio 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! REGISTER NOW NEW! Teen Art Classes @CreativeArtsWoodstock
127 E. Calhoun St, Woodstock (just off The Square) Painting
Woodstock studio Oil & acrylic painting - mon 11am or sat 1pm
Oil & Acrylic Painting
Kathie Jagman MON 11:00am-12:30pm Age 16 & up FULL - SAT 1:00-2:20pm Age 16 & up $130 for 8 weeks Woodstock studio Whether you've painted with oils or acrylics before, or never picked up a brush, learn the joy of creating extraordinary art in vivid color. Instructor will guide you in creating your original composition, and in using blending and layering techniques. All supplies provided, or bring your own. WOODSTOCK location: Creative Arts Studio, 127 E. Calhoun St., Woodstock, IL REGISTER NOW art fundamentals - tues 6pm
Fundamentals of Drawing & Painting
Kathie Jagman TUES 6:00-7:30pm Age 16 & up $98 for 6 weeks Begins March 12th Woodstock studio Instructor will guide students in drawing a simple still life, with emphasis on proportion,value, shading, highlights, and negative/positive space. Then learn techniques to transform your drawing into an oil or acrylic painting. Take small steps, get amazing results! WOODSTOCK location: Creative Arts Studio, 127 E. Calhoun St., Woodstock, IL REGISTER NOW WATERCOLOR workshops - SAT 3:30pm
Watercolor Workshops
Venarella Hinkle SAT 3:30-5:30pm $65 per 2-day workshop (4 hours total) Woodstock studio April 20 & 27 - Purple Crocus May 11 & 18 - Baby Robin June 8 & 15 - Sleeping Kitty July 6 & 13 - Green Succulent Aug 3 & 10 - Conure Parrot Sept 14 & 21 - Monarch Butterfly Try watercolor with step-by-step instruction - each workshop runs two Saturdays, 2 hours each, and you will go home with a gorgeous painting to hang on your wall or give as a gift. Great class for adults, or adult guardians with teens age 16 & up. *$10 additional supply fee for workshop participants needing brushes, paints, paper, and other materials. If you prefer to purchase your own supplies, see list HERE WOODSTOCK location: Creative Arts Studio, 127 E. Calhoun St., Woodstock, IL REGISTER NOW |
Drawing
Woodstock studio drop-in drawing
Drop-in Drawing Class
Sam Sieber MON 4:30-5:30pm; Age 16 & up March 25, April 1, April 8 $15 donation welcomed, all supplies included Woodstock studio Stop by with your drawing questions, watch instructor demos, and try sketching along! A fun one-hour introduction to drawing techniques. NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED. Donations gratefully welcomed to support studio programs and scholarships. Pastel drawing - tues 3:30pm
Pastels
Tami McMillan TUES 3:30-4:50pm; Age 16 & up $98 for 6 weeks, or $65 for 4 weeks begins March 5th Learn to use chalk and oil pastels to create beautiful "pastel paintings". Explore blending, layering, and creating texture with instructor demonstrations. WOODSTOCK location: Creative Arts Studio, 127 E. Calhoun St., Woodstock, IL REGISTER NOW tangled with tami - Tues 5:00pm
Tangled with Tami
Tami McMillan TUES 5:00-6:20pm; Age 16 & up $98 for 6 weeks or $65 for 4 weeks begins March 5th Woodstock studio Build a pattern line by line by using repetitive shapes or marks. A mindful doodle! You will practice with ink and learn how to create highlights and low lights with shading. You will also dabble with watercolor Learn to draw intricate patterns and make creative "tangles". Relax and enjoy your time making art. WOODSTOCK location: Creative Arts Studio, 127 E. Calhoun St., Woodstock, IL REGISTER NOW DRAWING STUDIO - COMING SOON!
Drawing Studio - Coming Soon!
Sam Sieber SAT TBA; Age 16 & up Woodstock studio Learn to draw what you enjoy - nature & animals, people & clothing, still life & architecture, we can do it all. Get individual help on your desired skills during your studio time with an experienced instructor. Beginning students will be guided through art demos, while intermediate students can bring their projects and learn how to turn their drawings from good to great. Theater Arts
Woodstock studio improv acting class - wed 4:00pm
Improv for Teens Cheryl Cox WED 4:00-5:20pm Age 13-17 $130 for 6 weeks Begins April 3rd Woodstock studio Learn improv acting skills through playing games and performing fun scenes with an instructor who loves to have fun. Get ready to laugh! All skill levels are welcome. Instructor Cheryl says: “I want to empower you to trust yourself and be transformed by all the benefits improv has to offer. You are enough! Have fun and be you!” REGISTER NOW Want to take an art class, but not sure where to start?
Contact us at creativeartsclasses@gmail.com or (815) 219-9243 |
Please CONTACT your instructor with specific questions about medium, classes, or absences.
Attendance & Make-up Classes
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.
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.
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.
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.