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ADULT ART CLASSES
January 6 - March 1 8-week session, $130 for most classes Crystal Lake & Woodstock locations available Please see listings below to check if classes are FULL 
FAQ
Most adult classes allow punch card/flex attendance. Please note: Punches or missed classes are not transferable. Any make up classes must be completed with original instructor.
Art classes run year-round, typically in 2-month sessions meeting once a week. Classes may have alternate schedules, see class listings below. |
art class locations
Crystal Lake location: Creative Arts Studio, 400 Highland Ave, Crystal Lake, IL (on the grounds of The Dole) Woodstock 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 listed in class descriptions 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
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. gift certificates
Give the gift of art Gift Certificates Class Schedule (scroll down for more details and pricing)
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PAINTING CLASSES
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Crystal Lake studio
Acrylic painting - Mon 4PM or 5:30pm
Acrylic Painting
Scott Little OPEN - MON 4:00-5:20pm (1.5 hour class) $130 for 8 weeks; $65 for 4 weeks Crystal Lake studio Waitlist - MON 5:30-6:50pm (1.5 hour class) $130 for 8 weeks; email Scott Little to get on waitlist Waitlist - MON 5:30-7:20pm (2 hour class) $180 for 8 weeks; email Scott Little to get on waitlist Open studio class with instruction in specific techniques as needed, including color blocking, color mixing, blending and more. Instructor will give class prompts; students can choose to work on the demonstrated acrylic painting technique for a finished artwork, or work on their individual project with instructor assistance. All supplies included. REGISTER MIXED MEdia - sat 12:30pm
Mixed Media
Scott Little SAT 12:30-2:30pm (2 hour class) $180 for 8 weeks; $88 for 4 weeks Crystal Lake studio Open studio class to explore watercolor & gouche, acrylics & oils, and other combinations of drawing and painting art mediums to achieve a finished painting or illustration. A fun, creative class with instructor demonstration of specific techniques for you to try. REGISTER NOW OPEN studio - sat 11:00am
Open Studio
Therese Wiser SAT 11:00am-12:20pm Age 16 & up $130 for 8 weeks; $65 for 4 weeks Crystal Lake studio Open studio class to explore drawing, painting. and mixed media. All supplies included, instructor will assist you to try new media or continue learning a favorite medium. REGISTER NOW WATERCOLOR - WED 11AM OR 1:30PM
Watercolor Painting
Watercolor
Darlene Bremer WED 11:00am-1:00pm - waitlist only WED 1:30-3:30pm - waitlist only Contact the instructor Darlene for more info at: 847.431.4009 [email protected] $48 for 3 classes (or $16 per 2-hour class) Crystal Lake studio Instructor will demonstrate techniques and guide students to complete beautiful watercolor paintings. Relaxing & enjoyable! Flex attendance fits your schedule, register for 3 or 6 classes at a time. $48/3 classes; $96/6 classes *$15 supply fee for students needing brushes, paints, paper, and other materials. If previous experience, bring 140# cotton rag paper and painting supplies. REGISTER |
Woodstock studio
Oil & acrylic painting - mon OR Sat 11am
Oil Painting
Oil & Acrylic Painting
Kathie Jagman MON 11:00am-12:30pm Age 16 & up $130 for 8 weeks SAT 11:00am-12:30pm 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 art fundamentals - COMING SOON!
Fundamentals of Drawing & Painting
Kathie Jagman COMING SOON! 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 WATERCOLOR workshops - SAT 3:30pm
Watercolor Workshops
Venarella Hinkle SAT 3:30-5:30pm $65 per 2-day workshop (4 hours total) Woodstock studio Follow along step-by-step to create a painting in just two Saturdays! Learn new skills each time. Jan 11 & 18 - Snow Birds Feb 1 & 8 - Heirloom Rose March 1 & 8 - Rose Tea April 26 & May 3 - Honey Tea Rose Try watercolor with step-by-step instruction - each workshop runs two Saturdays, 2 hours each, and you will go home with a gorgeous finished painting to hang on your wall or give as a gift. Each painting highlights a new skill you can learn to begin or continue your watercolor journey, such as wet-on-wet, masking, color washes, and more. Adults, or adult with teen 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 Special Offer: Join all 3 Heirloom Tea Rose Workshops and get the use of all supplies FREE! REGISTER NOW |
DRAWING CLASSES
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Crystal Lake studio
art for relaxation - Tues 10:30am (TUES 7pm - full)
Art for Relaxation
Linda Cannizzo TUES 10:30am-12:00pm $130 for 8 weeks; $65 for 4 weeks (flex attendance) Location: The Other Side cafe - 135 Beardsley St, Crystal Lake FULL - TUES 7:00-8:30pm $130 for 8 weeks; $65 for 4 weeks (flex attendance) Location: Crystal Lake studio - 400 Highland Ave, Crystal Lake Please note: No class on Feb 18th 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. All supplies provided, projects will vary from watercolors to colored pencils to acrylic paints. REGISTER Drawing - Tues 5:20pm or fri 10:30am
Drawing
Drawing
Sam Sieber TUES 5:20-6:45pm - Waitlist only FRI 10:30am-12:00pm at Crystal Lake studio OR TUES 3:00-4:20pm THURS 1:00-2:20pm at Woodstock studio $130 for 8 weeks; $65 for 4 weeks Beginners and intermediate students welcome! Pick your own subject to draw, or follow instructor prompts on nature drawing, architecture, still life, portraits, and more. We’ll explore graphite drawing, colored pencil, and drawing on toned paper. All supplies included. Open studio class to explore your art with instructor assistance. Step-by-step guidance provided for beginners. REGISTER NOW JOURNALING THROUGH CHAKRA - FRI 10:30AM
Journaling through Chakra
Janet Balboa FRI 10:30am-12:00pm $130 for 8 weeks; $65 for 4 weeks Crystal Lake studio Break up the winter days with this inviting, 90-minute guided art journaling class inspired by the colors and meanings of the sevent Chakra focal points. Step-by-step class to explore your creativity with instructor demonstrations. REGISTER open studio Drawing - THURS 10:00am or 5:30pm
Open Studio Drawing
Janet Balboa THURS 5:30-6:50pm $130 for 8 weeks; $65 for 4 weeks (1.5 hour class) THURS 10:00am-12:00pm $175 for 8 weeks; $88 for 4 weeks (2 hour class) Crystal Lake studio Looking to get back into your art in a friendly, creative setting? Bring your project ideas, and the instructor will guide you to reach goals and explore creative possibilities. Whether you’re building confidence, looking to socialize with fellow artists, or aiming to push your work further, this class is for self-starters ready to reconnect with their art. Open studio class to explore your art with instructor assistance. Graphite, colored pencil, marker, mixed media exploration! Just starting out with drawing? Let us know and we will provide the supplies and step-by-step instruction to build your drawing skills. Beginners will start with graphite (pencil) drawing. REGISTER Digital art - FRi 2:00pm
Digital Art
Sam Sieber FRI 2:00-3:30pm $130 for 8 weeks; $65 for 4 weeks Crystal Lake studio Design your choice of project - logos, character design, illustrations, flyers and more. Get beginning or intermediate instruction in Procreate with Apple Pencil, or Adobe Photoshop/Illustrator with Wacom tablet. NOTE: Studio can provide use of an iPad or iMac/Wacom upon request, or bring your own device. REGISTER |
Woodstock studio
DRAWING - TUES 3:00PM
Drawing
Sam Sieber TUES 3:00-4:20pm Age 16 & up $130 for 8 weeks; $65 for 4 weeks 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 in this open 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. REGISTER DRAW portraits - SAT 11am
Draw Portraits Willow Broussard SAT 11:00am-12:30pm Age 18+ $130 for 8 weeks; $65 for 4 weeks Woodstock studio 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. REGISTER |
3D ART CLASSES
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Crystal Lake studio
CROCHET TOGETHER - TUES 5:30
Crochet Together
Alisia Duran TUES 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 SEWING - Wed 6:00pm
Beginning Sewing
Dar McIntyre WED 6:00-8:00pm $65 for 3 weeks (2 hour class) Adult or adult with youth age 13 & up Crystal Lake studio Learn machine sewing and create an easy, step-by-step project. Start with a simple pillowcase to learn techniques, then choose to create a tote bag, drawstring bag, or zipper pouch in this 3-week class. Use our fabric or bring your own. REGISTER QUILTING - MON 6:00pm
Beginning Quilting
Dar McIntyre MON 6:00-8:00pm $130 for 6 weeks Crystal Lake studio Learn to quilt from start to finish - by the end of this 6-week class you will have a completed baby quilt or quilted table topper (your choice). Learn to cut fabric accurately, piece blocks, add borders, and finally quilt and bind your unique creation. Note: Sewing machines and tools included; instructor will contact you prior to class to discuss fabric options (using studio's selection of fabrics, or buying your own if preferred). REGISTER |
stained glass - sun, mon, wed, fri
Stained Glass
Stained Glass
Pam Magnuson No class Sept 4 - 14 Contact instructor to be put on Waitlist for class, and you will be notified of next available spot: (815) 236-6205 or [email protected] Waitlist - SUN 11:00-1:00pm (Intermediate/Advanced) Waitlist - MON 6:00-8:00pm (Beginning) Waitlist - WED 6:00-8:00pm (Intermediate) Waitlist - FRI 12:30-2:30pm (Beginning) 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. Woodstock studio 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 16 or older would like to register and take the class together, please contact the instructor for permission. Pam Magnuson 815.236.6205 [email protected] WOODSTOCK location: Creative Arts Studio, 127 E. Calhoun St., Woodstock, IL beginning photography - SAT 11am
Beginning Photography Paul LeVan SAT 11:00am-12:30pm (18 & up) $65 for 4 weeks Woodstock studio Go beyond the "Auto" setting on your camera, experiment, and have fun. See professional examples to help you compose and crop your images, learn step-by-step skills with your camera's manual settings, and get comfortable with your digital camera so you can take the photos you want. No experience necessary, just bring your DSLR camera, and your instructor will guide you to making your good photos into great ones. REGISTER IMPROV ACTING - coming soon
Improv Acting
Cheryl Cox Workshops coming soon! 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!” 
fiber art fridays - FRI 4-6PM
Fiber Art Fridays Kimmarie Rosa Friday 4:00-6:00pm Adult, or adult with youth age 16 & up $130 for 8 weeks Woodstock studio Learn creative skills with wool in this beginner to intermediate felting workshop. Both dry and welt felting projects available. Beginners will have a step-by-step project demonstrated to learn specific techniques, which can be completed in a single workshop. Examples: Wool coasters, decorated dryer balls, sculpting small figures, etc. Continuing students can choose their own projects or expand on existing projects with instructor guidance. Plan to sign up for 2-3 workshops if working on a more advanced project. So join the fun on Friday nights and pick from a selection of already-planned projects, or come in with your own idea, and your instructor will work with you to see your vision become reality. Jan 10 - Snowflakes Jan 17 - Mobile Sculpture Jan 24 - Frame Scene Jan 31 - Wet Felt Lantern Feb 7 - Valentine Feb 28 - Bird Sculpture No Class Feb 14 or 21 $35 per workshop Combo Special! $30 each workshop if signing up for more than one workshop on a single registration form ($60 for 2, $90 for 3, $120 for 4) REGISTER |
