YOUTH ART CLASSES
May 3 - June 26
Art Class 8 week session; $128
Masks required in studio
REGISTER ONLINE
Online art classes will be taught through Zoom
and art kits provided (if you do not have the needed supplies).
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 TUES 5:30-6:50pm Ages 11-17 -Scott Little THURS 4-5:20pm Ages 11-17 -Scott Little 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 digitally draw characters and animate them 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. FRI 4-5:20pm age 9 & up -Susan Sieber |
YOUNG ARTISTS ages 4 & up 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 WED 4:00-5:20pm SAT 11:00am-12:20pm 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 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. -Thomas Egger SAT 9:30-10:50am Age 5-8 ABC’s of Art (7-week class, $112, no class Sat, May 15th) Build your skills! Create artwork through a variety of mediums & projects designed to develop fine motor skills. Use watercolors, acrylics, pastels. -Janelle O'Malley SAT 11:00am-12:20pm Age 4-6 |
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.
Creative Choice
Draw & Paint Nature
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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 4:00-5:20pm -Therese Wiser MON 5:30-6:50pm -Therese Wiser TUES 4:00-5:20pm -Susan Sieber SAT 9:30-10:50am -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 TUES 5:30-6:50pm Age 10 & up |
Sculpt Fantasy/Sci-Fi
Myth. Creatures
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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 & up -Susan Sieber 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 & Mary Kate Thompson IN STUDIO or ONLINE 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 |
Crochet
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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, jellyfish plushies, and more! – Alisia Duran WED 4-5:20pm Age 9 & up |
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 original characters and scenes; use marker, colored pencil, or watercolor to finish them. –Susan Sieber WED 5:30-6:50 Age 11-17 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. -Janet Balboa THURS 4-5:20pm age 11-17 IN STUDIO or ONLINE |
Sew It
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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. –Susan Sieber TUES 5:30-6:50pm Age 9 & up THURS 4:00-5:20pm Age 7-10 THURS 5:30-6:50pm Age 11 & up Rug Tufting Design and create your own small rug or wall hanging. Learn the basics of punch needle embroidery, and tuft your handcrafted piece with yarn and needle. Easy to learn and beautiful results! FRI 4:00-4:20pm Age 12 & up -Keegan Smith Comics Club
Learn all about comics and how to create them. Students in this class will share their favorite comics while learning how to draw and develop their own stories. SAT 9:30-11:50am Age 8-10 |
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 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 13 & up |
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
Thomas Egger 815.451.6630 creativeegger@yahoo.com
Scott Little 815.403.5724 zebulee@gmail.com
Tamara McMillan 815.347.6730 tamaramcmillan@comcast.net
Janelle O'Malley 815.276.4954 janelleromalley@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