build community,
make art

Creative Arts Inc. has been a 501(c)(3) nonprofit arts organization since December 27, 2011, with EIN 37-1658771.

The studio offers art classes for ages 6 to adult, as well as art camps and community events.  Over 50 weekly classes offered in drawing, painting, sculpting, crochet, sewing, stained glass, digital art, and more.  Art camps available during school breaks.

mission

Provide exceptional quality art instruction for children and adults in order to build skills and explore art forms while nurturing the creativity of individuals at all ability levels.

scholarships

Youth Financial Need Scholarship Application (PDF)
Annual art class scholarships sponsored by the Crystal Lake Lions Club are available and awarded to students having strong artistic motivation and financial needs. Scholarships run year-round.
KD Turner Scholarship
Adult Financial Need Scholarship Application (PDF)
Pat Click Scholarship
Adult Financial Need Scholarship Application (PDF)
Picture
Brian "Wheels" Melhorn
Scholarship
Available for one adult student per year, based on artistic interest and financial need.

Wheels Scholarship Application (PDF)
Scholarship runs year-round, and is sponsored by Creative Arts studio.

Wheels logo by Jamie Sanks Clark

policies

Creative Arts Inc. is an equal opportunity organization and will not allow discrimination based upon age, ethnicity, ancestry, gender, national origin, disability, race, size, religion, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, or any other status prohibited by applicable law.

REGISTRATION
Complete our online registration form or register in person at our studio locations. All students must complete a registration form in order to attend a class, camp, or workshop.

STUDIO SAFETY
Keep our instructors & students healthy - please stay home if you are coughing, sneezing, or have a fever.  We are happy to offer credits or make up times for missed classes.

Creative Arts reserves the right to refuse service to individuals who create an unsafe or hostile environment.
Individuals exhibiting disruptive behavior, being loud or abusive, posing a safety risk to staff or students, or harassing staff or students will be asked to leave the studio. A parent/guardian will be called for pickup if the student is a minor.

CANCELLATIONS
Classes may be cancelled due to weather or other factors. Notice will be posted on this website and on the studio's social media. Instructors will also notify their currently registered students by email, text or call. We are not affiliated with School District 47 or 155 and do not follow their calendar or cancellations.  

HOLIDAYS
Weekly art classes will pause for one week for Spring Break and Fall Break, and two weeks for Winter Break.  Weekly art classes continue through summer. 

Art camps and special events will typically take place during school breaks. 

staff

Executive Director
Sam Sieber

Project Manager
Scott Little 

board

President
Michael Williamson
Board Members
Julie Krepel
Lindsay Sharp
Carol Stone
Nancy Williamson

Organization Bylaws available on request

Conflict of Interest Policy

instructors

INSTRUCTOR BIOS
Find your artistic match from a variety of experienced art instructors with teaching styles ranging from step-by-step instruction, art technique demonstrations, or open studio with instructor assistance as needed.

location

Creative Arts studio
400 Highland Ave, Crystal Lake, IL
on the beautiful grounds of The Dole

Creative Arts studio
127 E. Calhoun St., Woodstock, IL
located just off The Square