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ADULT ART CLASSES
July 7 - August 30 8-week session, $130 for most classes Crystal Lake & Woodstock locations available Please see listings below to check if classes are FULL or "waitlist only" 
Please note: Studio CLOSED June 29-July 6
Current art class session: May 5 - June 28 Contact Instructor View Instructor Bios 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. 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. 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. GIFT CERTIFICATES
Give the gift of art Gift Certificates Class Schedule at a glance (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 MON 4:00-5:20pm (1.5 hour class) - OPEN $130 for 8 weeks; $65 for 4 weeks MON 5:30-6:50pm (1.5 hour class) - waitlist $130 for 8 weeks; email Scott Little to get on waitlist MON 5:30-7:20pm (2 hour class) - waitlist $180 for 8 weeks; email Scott Little to get on waitlist Crystal Lake studio 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 GOUACHE PAINTING - TUES 5:30PM
Gouche Painting - starts July 8th
Scott Little TUES 5:30-6:50pm $130 for 8 weeks; $65 for 4 weeks (1.5 hour class) Crystal Lake studio Explore gouache painting, a fascinating medium that can be transparent or opaque depending on how much water is used to paint. It is easy to use, water-soluble, and can be used for a variety of art styles REGISTER 
WATERCOLOR - WED 11AM OR 1:30PM
Watercolor
Darlene Bremer Please note: JUNE 4-AUGUST 4 this class will be located at the Woodstock studio WED 11:00am-1:00pm - waitlist only WED 1:30-3:30pm - waitlist only $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. Contact the instructor Darlene for more info at: 847.431.4009 [email protected] 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 Join this open studio class to explore all kinds of art! Try watercolor & gouache, acrylics & oils, markers & pens, and other combinations of drawing and painting art mediums to achieve a unique artwork. A fun, creative class with instructor demonstration of specific techniques for you to try. REGISTER NOW DRAWING CLASSES
Crystal Lake studio
ART FOR RELAXATION - TUES 10:30AM OR 7:00PM
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 TUES 7:00-8:30pm $130 for 8 weeks; $65 for 4 weeks (flex attendance) Location: Crystal Lake studio - 400 Highland Ave, Crystal Lake 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 5:25PM OR FRI 10:30AM
Drawing
Drawing
Sam Sieber TUES 3:00-4:20pm (Woodstock studio) TUES 5:25-6:45pm Crystal Lake studio FRI 10:30am-12:00pm Crystal Lake 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 ART FOUNDATIONS - THURS 5:30PM
Art Foundations - starts July 10th
Scott Little THURS 5:30-6:50pm $130 for 8 weeks; $65 for 4 weeks (1.5 hour class) Crystal Lake studio Step-by-step class to learn the elements & principles of design. Enjoy this graphite, colored pencil, marker, watercolor, mixed media exploration! REGISTER DRAWING STUDIO - 5:30PM
Drawing Studio
Janet Balboa THURS 5:30-6:50pm $130 for 8 weeks; $65 for 4 weeks (1.5 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 - digital painting, character design, illustrations, tattoo art, and more. Get beginning or intermediate instruction in Procreate with Apple Pencil, or using Adobe Photoshop/Illustrator/InDesign on your device. Open studio class; students decide on a project, and instructor assists to bring their idea to the next level. NOTE: Studio can provide an iPad with Procreate upon request for student use during class. REGISTER 3D ART CLASSES
Crystal Lake studio
CROCHET TOGETHER - TUES 5:30PM
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 CLAY HANDBUILDING - COMING SOON!
Clay Handbuilding
Julie Nagle BEGINS IN FALL 2025 WED 5:30-6:50pm age 16 & up $180 for 8 weeks Crystal Lake studio Learn clay handbuilding techniques in this introductory class. Create your clay bowl, vase, or other home decor project, then glaze for colorful results. All supplies and kiln-firing fee included. Registration not yet open |
Woodstock studio classes
OIL & ACRYLIC PAINTING - MON 11AM OR SAT 1:15PM
Oil Painting
Oil & Acrylic Painting
Kathie Jagman MON 11:00am-12:30pm $130 for 8 weeks; $65 for 4 weeks SAT 1:15-2:45pm (1.5 hour class) $114 for 7 weeks; $65 for 4 weeks (no class August 16th) SAT 1:15-3:15pm (2 hour class) $160 for 7 weeks; $88 for 4 weeks (no class August 16th) 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 included, or bring your own if preferred. WOODSTOCK location: Creative Arts Studio, 127 E. Calhoun St., Woodstock, IL REGISTER ART FUNDAMENTALS - TUES 6:00PM
Fundamentals of Drawing & Painting
Kathie Jagman TUES 6:00-7:30pm $130 for 8 weeks; age 16 & up 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 WATERCOLOR WORKSHOPS - SAT 4:00PM
Watercolor Workshops
Venarella Hinkle SAT 4:00-6:00pm $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. SAT 4:00-6:00pm June 7 & 14 - Carpenter Bee July 12 & 19 - Monarch Butterfly August 23 & 30 - Calf 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 REGISTER WATERCOLOR CLASS - 11:00AM OR 1:30PM
Watercolor Open Studio
Darlene Bremer JUNE 4, 11, 18, 25; July TBA 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] 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 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 FIBER ART - FRI 4:00PM
Fiber Arts
Kimmarie Rosa FRI 4-6pm (2 hours) $30/class or $195/8-week punchcard Adult, or adult with youth age 16 & up Join the fun! 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. Examples: Wool coasters, decorated dryer balls, small animals/figures, etc. Continuing students can choose their own projects or expand on existing projects with instructor guidance. Continuing students can also explore other fiber arts such as knitting or crochet with step-by-step instruction. Woodstock Studio REGISTER 
STAINED GLASS - SUN, MON, WED, THURS, FRI
Stained Glass
Stained Glass
Pam Magnuson 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) OPEN - THURS 1:00-3:00pm (Beginning) OPEN - 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 REGISTER |
