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May 5 - June 28
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"


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FAQ
Art classes run in 6-8 week sessions all year round
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 contact instructors for 4 week availability.  INSTRUCTORS
art class age limits
Age Limits
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
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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.

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Class Schedule (scroll down for more details and pricing)
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Art Classes


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YOUNG ARTISTS step-by-step art, AGES 4-8
Crystal Lake studio


Please note: Full session signups only for Young Artists classes listed below (no 4-week signups available).
full - ABC's of art - tues 4:15PM
ABC's of Art - FULL
Kieran Ruddy
TUES 4:00-5:00pm Age 4-5
Different fee: 1-hour class $75 for 7 weeks

Explore a wide variety of painting, drawing, and mixed media art projects. New projects every session. Develop problem-solving skills and expand your creativity. Drop-off class.

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draw it - mon or tues 4:15pm
Draw It
Juno Jensen

MON 4:15-5:15pm   Age 6-8
TUES 4:15-5:15pm   Age 6-8

Please note:
This 1-hour class is $85 for 8 weeks (not $130)
This class starts at 4:15pm (not 4:00pm)


Follow along as a class as we sketch and draw a variety of subjects, such as animals, plants, and more. Students will turn simple shapes into complex objects.  NEW drawings taught every session.  This is a step-by-step project-based class.

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mini-monet - WED 4:15pm or sat 9:30am
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Mini-Monet
Kieran Ruddy & Thomas Egger

WED 4:15-5:30pm  Age 6-8
SAT 9:30-10:50am  Age 6-8
$130 for 8 weeks

Create art using a variety of techniques and mediums. Explore drawing, painting, mixed media and more.  New skills & projects taught each session.  This is a step-by-step project-based class. Drop-off class.

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let's sculpt - sat 11:00am
Let's Sculpt 
Kieran Ruddy
SAT 11:00am-12:20pm Age 6-8
$130 for 8 weeks
Crystal Lake studio


Learn how to design and sculpt, then paint your creations.  Try animals, characters, mini food, more! Build skills and have fun.  New projects every session.  This is a step-by-step project-based class. Drop-off class.

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DIGITAL ART open studio art, AGES 10 & up
Crystal Lake studio


digital art - tues 4pm or 5:30pm
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Digital Art 
Scott Little

TUES  4:00-5:20pm  Ages 9-12
TUES  5:30-6:50pm  Ages 11-17
$130 for 8 weeks; $65 for 4 weeks
Crystal Lake studio


Create characters, creatures and concept art!  Bring your own device to create digital art, or use our iPads with Procreate.  Open studio class - students decide on projects and instructor assists with technique, composition, and color choices. Students can also print stickers of their own design in this class.

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Character design - wed 4:00PM
Character Design
Juno Jensen
WED 4:00-5:20pm Ages 13-17
$130 for 8 weeks
Crystal Lake studio


Draw, paint and create your own character & creature designs!  Use paper & pencil or iPad & Apple Pen.  Learn  how to draw hair, clothing, hands/paws, and more.  All supplies provided - including watercolor, colored pencil, markers and iPads.  Open studio class - students decide on projects and instructor assists.

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draw & animate - FRI 4:00pm
Draw & Animate 
Max Ray
FRI 4:00-5:20pm age 10 & up
$130 for 8 weeks
Crystal Lake studio


Learn how to draw cartoons, superheroes, or manga with digital or traditional tools, plus explore 2D animation with Procreate Dreams.  Bring your own device, or use our studio iPads to make your art.  Students can also choose to draw on paper with colored pencil and markers.  Some step-by-step instruction for character design, world design, and use of digital tools in Procreate, plus open studio time for students to freely create.
3d Printing - FRI 4:30pm
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3D Printing
Jackson Carter
FRI 4:30-5:50pm Age 13+
$160 for 8 weeks
Crystal Lake studio

Learn how to design and print in 3D with our studio iPads, or bring your own device (with Nomad Sculpt installed).  Create characters, mini creatures, dragons. more! Build skills and have fun.  Students take home  3D prints of their creations. Step-by-step project-based class.

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YOUTH ART CLASSES
Woodstock studio

SCULPT IT - thurs 6pm
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Sculpt It
Thomas Egger
THURS 6:00-7:20pm Age 9-14
$130 for 8 weeks; $65 for 4 weeks
Woodstock studio


Learn how to design and sculpt, then paint your creations.  Try animals, characters, mini food, more! Build skills and have fun.  New projects every session.

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art EXPLORATION - Mon 4PM or thurs 4:30pm
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Art Exploration
Thomas Egger

MON 4:00-5:20pm   Age 9-14
THURS 4:30-5:50pm   Age 9-14
$130 for 8 weeks; $65 for 4 weeks
Woodstock studio


Create art using a variety of techniques and mediums. Explore drawing, painting, sculpting, mixed media and more.  Fun & educational!

New skills & projects taught each session.

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SEWING Thurs - coming soon!
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Sewing
Staff

THURS tba, age 10 & up
$130 for 8 weeks; $65 for 4 weeks
Woodstock studio


Learn sewing skills with hand sewing and machine sewing instruction.  All skill levels are welcome.

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TEEN ART CLASSES
127 E. Calhoun St, Woodstock (just off The Square)
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Painting
Woodstock studio

Oil & acrylic painting - mon or SAT 11am/1:15pm
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Oil & Acrylic Painting
Kathie Jagman

MON 11:00am-12:30pm Age 16 & up
$130 for 8 weeks

MAY
SAT
  11:00am-12:30pm (1.5 hour class)
$130 for 8 weeks; $65 for 4 weeks

JUNE-AUGUST - schedule change
SAT
1:15-2:45pm (1.5 hour class)
$130 for 8 weeks; $65 for 4 weeks

SAT 1:15-3:15pm (2 hour class)
$180 for 8 weeks; $88 for 4 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


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DRAWING & PAINTING open studio art, AGES 8-12, 13-17
Crystal Lake studio


creative choice - TUES or SAt
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Creative Choice
Therese Wiser

TUES 5:30-6:50pm Age 8-12/13-17
SAT 9:30-10:50am Age 8-12/13-17
SAT 11:00am-12:20pm Age 10 & up
$130 for 8 weeks

Choose to draw, paint, and explore!  Select your subject, then create with acrylics, watercolors, oil pastels, graphite, colored pencil, charcoal & more. Open studio class - students decide on projects and instructor assists.

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homeschool Art Connection - THURS 12pm
Art Connection
Staff

THURS 12:00-1:30pm   Age 6-13 
$65 for 4 weeks, runs May only

Explore a variety of mediums such as watercolor and acrylic painting, sculpting, and more!  This class is geared towards homeschool students who would like to connect with other kids and make art together.  Start with step-by-step instruction with each medium, then create your own unique artwork using your imagination.

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art studio - thurs 4:00pm
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Art Studio
Scott Little

THURS 4:00-5:20pm   Age 9-14
$130 for 8 weeks ; $65 for 4 weeks

Explore different subjects and art media, and create finished artwork with instructor guidance. Students will sketch ideas on the first day, then can choose to complete their artwork with acrylics, watercolor, markers, colored pencils, graphite, and more.  Instructor will demonstrate techniques with media as needed to assist students succeed in their art.  Open studio class - students decide on projects and instructor assists.

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mythical creatures - Thurs 5:30pm
Mythical Creatures
Scott Little

THURS 5:30-6:50pm   Age 9-14
$130 for 8 weeks ; $65 for 4 weeks

Learn to draw dragons, unicorns, fairies, ogres, and more! Explore Norse and Celtic mythology to find inspiration for your original characters and creatures. Open studio class with instructor guidance in anatomy, shading, and design.

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DRAWING open studio art, AGES 11-17
Crystal Lake studio


draw manga - wed 5:30pm
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Draw Manga
Sam Sieber & Max Ray
WED 5:30-6:50pm   Age 11-18
$130 for 8 weeks

Learn to draw manga/anime original characters, animals, creatures, and scenes.  Design from reference or your imagination, and use marker, colored pencil, watercolor, and more.  Open studio class with some step-by-step instruction on how to draw eyes, hands, animals, and poses. 

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drawing studio - thurs 4:00pm
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Drawing Studio
Janet Balboa

THURS 4:00-5:20pm, age 11-18
$130 for 8 weeks ; $65 for 4 weeks
Crystal Lake studio


Explore different forms of drawing, such as graphite, colored pencil, marker, or pen & ink.  Instructor will demonstrate techniques and guide students to complete individual artwork, using professional supplies. You bring your imagination, and we provide everything else.  Open studio class - students decide on projects and instructor assists.

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Drawing
Woodstock studio

character DRawing - coming soon!
Character Drawing
Staff

TBA  Age 11+
$130 for 8 weeks, $65 for 4 weeks

Learn to draw characters in this focused class using pencil or colored pencil.  Practice faces, bodies, clothing, and hair, then bring it all together for a finished, shaded character design. Start with step-by-step instruction, then create your own unique artwork using your imagination.

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3D ART Sculpt, Sew & Crochet, AGES 9 & up
Crystal Lake studio

sculpting - WED 4:00pm
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Sculpting
Juno Jensen
WED 5:30-6:50pm Ages 11-17
$130 for 8 weeks; $65 for 4 weeks

Learn to sculpt with polymer clay! Make mini characters, creatures, plants & mushrooms, or anything you can imagine.  Students will build wire or foil bases, then wrap clay around their form to shape with clay tools.  Then instructor will bake clay and students will paint with acrylics for an amazing finished creation.

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crochet - wed/fri/sat
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Beginning Crochet
Alisia Duran
WED 5:30-6:50pm
FRI 4:00-5:20pm
SAT 9:30-10:50am
SAT 11am-12:20pm
Age 10-14
$130 for 8 weeks
Crystal Lake studio


Learn to crochet in this fun class.  Start with a simple chain bracelet, then crochet circles and squares.  After that, repeat students can learn more advanced patterns to make plushies, scarves, and more!

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sew it - thurs 4pm or 5:30pm
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Sew It

TUES 4:00-5:20pm age 10 & up -Sue Jensen 
THURS 5:30pm-6:50 age 11 & up -Torie Mertens
$130 for 8 weeks

Waitlist only - THURS 4:00-5:20pm age 9 & up -Torie Mertens
$130 for 8 weeks

Learn to sew using a hand needle and sewing machine.  Start with a simple project with step-by-step help from your instructor.  Then design your own patterns to create plushies, pillows, hats, totes, and more!

Also available: Cosplay Sewing, WED 4:00pm, age 13 & up

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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!

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cosplay sewing - WED 4:00pm
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Cosplay Sewing
Torie Mertens

WED 4:00-5:20pm Age 13+
$130 for 8 weeks
Crystal Lake studio

Let's cosplay (costume + play)! What character would you like to be? Use a pattern and build costume accessories with instructor help, or learn to alter existing clothing. Students can also learn to sew everyday clothing from a pattern.   Step-by-step instruction on machine and hand sewing. Hot glue guns will be available for building accessories from EVA foam and gemstones.

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Please CONTACT your instructor with specific questions about medium, classes, or absences.

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Want to take an art class, but not sure where to start?
Contact us at [email protected] or (815) 219-9243


Attendance & Make-up Classes
Make up classes or class credit are available when you need to miss a class; contact the instructor for details. 
Please note: Make up classes or class credit must be completed with original instructor.


Online Classes
Live classes available online through Discord.  Contact instructor for online class availability. Download Discord free HERE

Cancellations
If classes are cancelled due to weather or other factors, notice will be posted on this website, on our social media, or you can call 815.219.9243 for information.  Instructors will also call/text students individually if classes are cancelled.

Scholarships
Scholarship applications available on our About page.
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