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Art Class Session Jan 3 - Feb 25 Art class 8-week session, $130 for most 8-week classes MONDAY classes will late-start January 9th; $115 for 7 weeks 
Upcoming session: Feb 27 - Apr 29 (no class Mar 26 - Apr 1) Art class 8-week session, $130 for most classes Registration opens February 1st |
KEEP OUR STUDIO 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. Most adult classes allow punch card/flex attendance.
Please note: Punches or missed classes are not transferable to other classes. Any make up classes must be completed with original instructor. 
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PAINTING
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Acrylic Painting
Scott Little MON 5:30-6:50pm - FULL (Monday late-start class begins Jan 9th); Different fee: $115 for 7 weeks Learn to paint with acrylics - composition, blending, and more. Fun class to get into or back into acrylic painting. Instructor will demonstrate specific techniques step-by-step, with time in class to also work on your own compositions using the techniques you've learned. 
Acrylic Painting
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Watercolor
Darlene Bremer WED 11:00am-1:00pm - FULL WED 1:30-3:30pm - OPEN $48 for 3 classes (or $16 per 2-hour class) Dates: January 11,18,25 & February 1,8,15,22 Instructor will demonstrate techniques and guide students to complete beautiful watercolor paintings. Relaxing & enjoyable! Flex attendance fits your schedule, register for 3 classes at a time. *$15 supply fee for students needing brushes, paints, paper, and other materials. If previous experience, bring 140# cotton rag paper and painting supplies. |
Oil Painting
Kathie Jagman MON 11:00am-12:30pm (Monday late-start class begins Jan 9th); Different fee: $115 for 7 weeks SAT 1:00-2:20pm (Saturday late-start class begins Jan 14th); Different fee: $115 for 7 weeks Whether you've painted with oils before, or never picked up a brush, learn the joy of creating extraordinary art in vivid color. Learn composition, blending, and layering techniques. All supplies provided, or bring your own. 
Oil Painting
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DRAWING & DIGITAL ART
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Advanced Pencil Drawing
Janet Balboa MON 7:00-8:30pm - coming soon! THURS 1:00-2:30pm; $130 for 8 weeks, $65 for 4 weeks Develop and hone your pencil skills, advanced shading and blending techniques will easily move your designs from pencil sketches to completed compositions. You will be encouraged to progressively design and create your own compositions. We’ll also cover textures such as fur, rocks, scales as well as backgrounds, layout, and design. Excellent for improving drawing skills for drawings, tattoo creation and as a foundational skillset for all other media. All supplies included. Photo Editing - coming soon!
Pam Magnuson TUES 2:00-3:30pm $130 per 8 classes (1.5 hours) flex/punch card attendance Love taking photos but not sure how to edit them afterwards to get the best colors, contrast, and visual impact? Learn digital photo editing from a professional photographer, using Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop. Bring your laptop or use our iMacs to learn step-by-step techniques that will make your good photos into great photos! Class geared to beginner and intermediate students. Intermediate Drawing
Sam Sieber TUES 5:30-6:50pm; IN STUDIO or ZOOM - FULL $130 for 8 weeks Take your drawings to the next level by learning to tell a story with your images. Pick your own subject or follow instructor demos on animal or human portraits, skeletons and musculature, flowers and plants, rocks and water. Try whimsical mushrooms or tiny frogs or fairies - anything you can imagine, we can draw. Draw from life and photos, but learn to alter your references to create your unique composition. We’ll explore graphite, pen & ink, and drawing on toned paper. Digital artists also welcome to bring in their laptop/tablet. |
Art for Relaxation
Linda Cannizzo TUES 10:30am-12:00pm TUES 7:00-8:30pm $130 per 8 classes, $65 for 4 weeks (1.5 hours) flex/punch card attendance Ready for a little fun? Art making is known to reduce stress and induce relaxation. In this class, enjoy exploring multiple art techniques and experimenting with new materials each week. Working through various projects, we will learn to create calm by making art. Mandala Art
Janet Balboa THURS 11:00am-12:30pm $65 per 4 classes (1.5 hours) Starts February: 02/02/23-02/23/23 This course will guide you through a journey of creating a mandala that can enhance and/or begin a centering meditative practice. Develop your understanding of this effective stress reduction practice and its relationship to the use of pencil and color. You will also be encouraged to progressively design and reflect upon your own creative activity through journaling, coloring, and designing mandalas. All supplies included. Graphite &
Colored Pencil Janet Balboa FRI 10:00-11:30am (Intermediate) FRI 11:30am-1:00pm (Advanced) $130 per 8 classes, $65 for 4 classes (1.5 hours) flex/punch card attendance Open studio class. Instructor will work individually with students on their projects, to demonstrate technique, give guidance, and offer knowledge on paper, tools and printing your artwork. The focus is on independent work and the development of your personal style. Relaxing and social! Flex attendance fits your schedule. Bring your supplies, or use our Prismacolor pencils, Copic markers, and more. |
Beginning Drawing
Sam Sieber FRI 10:30am-12:00pm; IN STUDIO or ZOOM $130 for 8 weeks; $65 for 4 weeks, flex attendance Learn to draw with step-by-step instruction. Draw birds, animals, nature scenes, still life & more. Follow instructor demos to expand your skills. We’ll explore graphite, pen & ink, and drawing on toned paper. Digital Art
TUES 5:30-6:50pm age 13 & up -Scott Little FRI 2:00-3:30pm age 16 & up -Sam Sieber $130 for 8 weeks; $65 for 4 weeks, flex attendance Looking for a Digital Drawing & Design class? Learn to make art and designs on your device or ours (studio has iMacs/iPads for your use). Use Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Procreate, or your preference of application. Design your choice of project - characters, logos, fantasy art, children's book illustrations, and more. 
Student work from Digital Art class
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FAMILY ART CLASSES
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2D Studio Art
Therese Wiser SAT 11:00am-12:20pm, Age 10 & up, parents/guardians welcome with youth participant (Late-start class begins Jan 14th); Different fee: $115 per participant for 7 weeks 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. This class style is open studio, where students decide on projects and the instructor assists with bringing their ideas to the next level. 
Studio Art
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Stained Glass
Pam Magnuson (1/6 start) FRI 1:30-3:30pm - 1 spot left (1/8 start) SUN 11:00-1:00pm - FULL Different fee: $145 for 6 weeks (2 hour class) Additional drop-in classes available for $25/class; student must have already enrolled in a 6-week course prior to drop-in. Learn to create a stained glass panel to beautify your home, or to give as a gift. For beginning students, instructor will provide a choice of patterns in styles such as Art Deco, Mission, and Prairie. Advanced students have the option to design their own pattern. Skills learned include composition, cutting, and soldering. Tools & instruction provided, students will purchase glass for their project ($50-$80 additional depending on pattern). This is an adult class; student must be 18 or older to register. Exception: If an adult guardian with a youth age 15 or older would like to register and take the class together, please contact the instructor for permission. Pam Magnuson 815.236.6205 glasswhisperer@comcast.net |
Crochet Together
Alisia Duran FRI 5:30-6:50pm Age 10 & up, parents/guardians welcome with youth participant $130 per participant for 8 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! 
Crochet
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3D ART CLASSES
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Clay
Tami McMillan MON 5:30-6:50pm (Monday late-start class begins Jan 9th); Different fee: $135 for 7 weeks Learn to hand-build clay art. Then, glaze and kiln-fire for beautiful, colorful effects. Colored glass can also be added for unique looks. Make home decor, gifts, and more. Step-by-step projects to choose from - follow along with the instructor to learn skills and create art. This class is hand-building decorative items only; no pottery wheel or food-safe creations made in this class.
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Sew Together -coming soon!
Sam Sieber Always wanted to learn to sew? Come by Creative Arts to get started on your sewing journey. Learn to machine-sew mini plushies, hand-sew on a button, add a colorful patch or pocket, make a drawstring bag, or bring your own project to get one-on-one instruction to jump-start your creativity. Great for beginners and family pairs looking to learn the basics of sewing with focused, individual assistance. |
