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Youth Art Class Session

Jan 2 - Feb 24
Art class 8-week session; $130 for most classes
(MONDAY classes will begin Jan 8th, and most are 7 weeks for $114)

See descriptions and class fees below
or click button to register now


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Note:
Previous class session ends Dec 16th


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.

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 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.




DIGITAL ART open studio art, AGES 10 & up

Digital Art 
Scott Little
TUES  4:00-5:20pm  Ages 11-17 
TUES  5:30-6:50pm  Ages 13 & up
$130 for 8 weeks

Create characters, creatures and concept art!  Bring your own device to create digital art, or use our iPads with Procreate, or iMacs with Photoshop & Illustrator (using Wacom tablet & stylus).  Open studio class - students decide on projects and instructor assists.

Character Design
Juno Jensen
WED 4:00-5:20pm Ages 13-17
$130 for 8 weeks

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.

Digital Illustration
Juno Jensen
THURS 4:00-5:20pm Ages 13-17
$130 for 8 weeks

Learn the ins and outs of Procreate on the iPad. This class is for beginners, pros, and anyone in between. We will cover digital specific techniques like how to use layers and digital effects, as well as general art elements like color theory and composition. Students will be encouraged to incorporate storytelling and action based elements into their pieces.  Use the studio's iPads or bring your own.

Draw & Animate 
Sam Sieber & Max Ray
WED 4:00-5:20pm age 10 & up - NEW TIME ADDED!
FRI 4:00-5:20pm age 10 & up
$130 for 8 weeks

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.


YOUNG ARTISTS step-by-step art, AGES 4-10

Art Fundamentals
Thomas Egger
MON 4:00-5:20pm Age 8-10
$114 for 7 weeks; ; $65 for 4 weeks


Make art using a variety of mediums and techniques while exploring the elements of art: line, color, value, texture, form,and shape.  New skills & projects taught each session.  This is a step-by-step project-based class.

Draw It
Hannah Daley
FULL - MON 5:30-6:30pm   Age 6-8
Different fee (1-hour class) $75 for 7 weeks


TUES 4:00-5:00pm   Age 6-8
Different fee (1-hour class) $85 for 8 weeks

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.

Let's Crochet
Hannah Daley
FULL -  TUES 5:30-6:50pm   Age 7-9
$130 for 8 weeks

Follow along with the instructor to learn crochet.  Learn to hold a crochet hook, make simple stitches, tie a slip knot, and make looped fabric out of yarn.  Crochet can be tricky at first but once you learn a few techniques, it is so much fun!  This is a step-by-step project-based class.

ABC's of Art
Linda Cannizzo
2 spots left -  THURS 4:00-5:00pm Age 4-5

Different fee (1-hour class) $85 for 8 weeks

Build art-making skills in this class. Create artwork and have fun by exploring a variety of mediums and projects designed to develop fine motor skills. Use, watercolor, tempera, pastels and more.  New skills & projects taught each session.  This is a step-by-step project-based class.

Mini-Monet
FULL -  THURS 5:30-6:50pm Age 6-8  -Linda Cannizzo
$130 for 8 weeks

SAT 9:30-10:50am  Age 6-8   -Thomas Egger
$130 for 8 weeks


Learn about famous artists and 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.

Let's Sculpt 
Thomas Egger
WED 4:00-5:20pm Age 6-8
$130 for 8 weeks

SAT 11:00am-12:20pm Age 6-8
$130 for 8 weeks

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.


DRAWING & PAINTING open studio art, AGES 8-12, 13-17, or 16 & up

Creative Choice
Therese Wiser
MON 5:30-6:50pm Age 8-12/13-17
$114 for 7 weeks


TUES 5:30-6:50pm Age 8-12/13-17
​$130 for 8 weeks

Limited space - SAT 9:30-10:50am  Age 8-12/13-17
(Continuing students may register - no new student spots available for this class)
$130 for 8 weeks


SAT 11:00am-12:20pm Age 8-12/13-17
$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.

Story Workshop
- NEW CLASS!
Scott Little & Max Ray
MON 4:00-5:20pm   Age 9-14 
$114 for 8 weeks; $65 for 4 weeks

Start your creative writing and illustration adventure! Using our imaginations, we will develop our own worlds and characters. Write with fun prompts, learn about the history of comics and story structure, and create your own comic or storybook illustrations! Open studio class - begins with group time; students decide on personal projects and instructor assists.

Oil Painting
Kathie Jagman
MON 11:00am-12:30pm Age 16 & up
$114 for 7 weeks

SAT  1:00-2:20pm Age 16 & up
$130 for 8 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.

Art Connection
- NEW CLASS!
Thomas Egger
TUES 12:00-1:30pm   Age 6-13 
$65 for 4 weeks; Nov 14, 28 & Dec 5, 12

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.

Draw Manga
Sam Sieber
WED 4:00-5:20pm   Age 10 & up
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. 

Art Studio
Scott Little
THURS 4:00-5:20pm   Age 9-14
THURS 5:30-6:50pm   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.

Drawing Studio
Janet Balboa
THURS 4:00-5:20pm, age 12 & up
$130 for 8 weeks ; $65 for 4 weeks

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.

Draw Portraits - NEW CLASS!
Willow Broussard
THURS 5:30-6:50pm    Age 13-17
$130 for 8 weeks; $65 for 4 weeks


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. Open studio class with some step by step instruction - students decide on projects and instructor assists.

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Draw Portraits
Magical World
Hannah Daley
FRI 4:00-5:20pm Ages 9-14
$130 for 8 weeks ; $65 for 4 weeks

Explore magical creatures and the magic of the world around you.  Build skills in shading, textures, and color while drawing, painting and creating your original artwork.  Open studio class - students decide on projects and instructor assists.

Mixed Media - coming soon!

Age 14 & up

Great class for teens and adults!  Explore watercolor painting combined with pen, colored pencil, and gouche.  All supplies provided.


3D ART - sculpting, sewing & more

Sculpt Fantasy/Sci-Fi
Scott Little
MON 4:00-5:20pm  Age 11-17
$114 for 7 weeks

Make 3D characters, objects & creatures from your imagination!  Make elves, mermaids, dragons & more.  Sculpt with polymer clay, then bake & paint.  We'll start with a wire base, then wrap clay around it and add details like scales, fur & feathers.  Last, we will paint with acrylics to add shine and more details.  Open studio class - students decide on projects and instructor assists.

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Sculpt Fantasy/Sci-Fi
Sculpting
TUES 4:00-5:20pm Age 8-12 -Thomas Egger
FRI 4:00-5:20pm Age 13-17 -Juno Jensen
$130 for 8 weeks; $65 for 4 weeks

Learn to sculpt using polymer clay.  Make 3D animals, characters, and more.  A variety of projects demonstrated, students choose subject matter.  Step-by-step instruction.

Beginner Crochet
Alisia Duran
WED 5:30-6:50pm Age 10-14
FRI 4:00-5:20pm Age 10-14
SAT 9:30-10:50am  Age 10-14
SAT 11:00am-12:20pm Age 10-14
$130 for 8 weeks

Fun with yarn!  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, plushies, and more!  Step by step instruction.

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Crochet
Sew It 
Sam Sieber
Limited space - THURS  4:00-5:20pm   Age 9-14
Limited space - THURS 5:30-6:50pm  Age 11-17
(Continuing sewing students may still register - no new student spots available for Thursday classes)
Email creativeartsclasses@gmail.com to get on Waitlist

$130 for 8 weeks

Learn to hand and machine sew, plus design your own patterns.  Sample projects include hats, scarves, mini plushies, pillows, and more.  Class can be repeated to learn new skills - students decide on new projects every class session.  Open studio class - students decide on projects and instructor assists.
Note: Supplies included for most projects; advanced students may need to purchase additional supplies.

Crochet Together
Alisia Duran
FRI 5:30-6:50pm
Adults, or adult with youth age 10 & up
$130 for 8 weeks per participant

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.  Step by step instruction.


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


Attendance & Make-up Classes
Do not come to class when sick.  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 Zoom.  Art supply kits provided as needed.  Contact instructor for online class availability. Download Zoom free here: zoom.us/download

Cancellations
If classes are cancelled due to weather or other factors, notice will be posted on this website, on our Facebook page or call 815.219.9243.  Instructors will also call/text students individually.

Scholarships
Scholarship applications available on our About page.
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