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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 Registration open now Scroll down to see class listings 
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 |
Half Sessions
Some instructors permit 4 week (1/2 session) signups for $65 if the class curriculum permits; please contact creativeartsclasses@gmail.com or text/call 815.219.9243 if you would like to check availability for a 4-week session for a specific class. Drop-ins $18 drop-ins to Creative Choice or Studio Art classes are available if there is space in the class. Please contact creativeartsclasses@gmail.com or text/call 815.219.9243 if you would like to check availability for a drop-in. 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
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
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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 style class; students design projects and instructor assists. Draw & Animate Sam Sieber FRI 4:00-5:20pm age 10 & up $130 for 8 weeks Learn how to draw digitally or traditionally, plus explore animation using 2D animation techniques with Procreate. Bring your own device, or use our studio iPads with Apple Pencil to make your art, or draw with colored pencil and markers. Stop-motion animation now available! |
Digital Art & Anatomy
Juno Jensen WED 5:30-6:50pm Ages 13 & up $130 for 8 weeks Learn digital or traditional art with a focus on anatomy; design your own characters and creatures in this fun class. Use Procreate on our studio iPads, or bring your own choice of tablet. Students may also draw with pencil, colored pencil, pen or art markers. Open studio style class; students design projects and instructor assists. Character Design
Juno Jensen WED 4:00-5:20pm Ages 13 & up - FULL SAT 1:30-3:30pm Ages 12 & up - coming soon in March! $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. This class is open studio, where students decide on projects and the instructor assists with bringing their ideas to life. |
YOUNG ARTISTS step-by-step art, AGES 4-10
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Draw It
Hannah Daley FULL - MON 4:30-5:30pm Age 6-8 (Monday late-start class begins Jan 9th) Different fee (1-hour class) $75 for 7 weeks FULL - WED 5:30-6:30pm 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. Step-by-step class. Art Fundamentals
Thomas Egger TUES 5:30-6:50pm Age 8-10 $130 for 8 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. |
ABC's of Art
Linda Cannizzo FULL - 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 FULL - 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 FULL - WED 4:00-5:20pm Age 6-8 FULL - 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. 
Let's Sculpt!
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DRAWING & PAINTING open studio art, AGES 8-17
Creative Choice
FULL - MON 5:30-6:50pm Age 8-12 -Hannah Daley (Monday late-start class begins Jan 9th); Different fee: $115 for 7 weeks FULL - TUES 4:00-5:20pm Age 8-12 -Hannah Daley FULL - TUES 5:30-6:50pm Age 8-12/13-17 -Therese Wiser FULL - SAT 9:30-10:50am Age 8-12/13-17 -Therese Wiser $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. This class style is open studio, where students decide on projects and the instructor assists with bringing their idea to life. Acrylic Painting Scott Little MON 5:30-6:50pm Age 16 & up (Monday late-start class begins Jan 9th); Different fee: $115 for 7 weeks THURS 4:00-5:20pm Age 9 & up (Thursday late-start class begins Jan 12th); Different fee: $115 for 7 weeks Learn acrylic painting techniques like composition, blending, and blocking in colors, then add detail for a finished artwork. Instructor will demonstrate specific techniques step-by-step, with time in class to work on your own compositions using the techniques you've learned. Character Design Juno Jensen WED 4:00-5:20pm Ages 13 & up FRI 1:30-3:30pm Ages 12 & up $130 for 8 weeks Draw, paint and create your own character & creature designs! Use paper & pencil or iPad & stylus. Learn anatomy, how to draw clothing, and more. All supplies provided - including watercolor, colored pencil, markers or iPad. This class is open studio, where students decide on projects and the instructor assists with bringing their ideas to life. |
Draw Manga
Sam Sieber WED 5:30-6:50pm Age 11-17 - FULL THURS 4:00-5:20pm Age 9-12 - FULL $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. 
Drawing Studio
Janet Balboa THURS 4:00-5:20pm Age 11-16 $130 for 8 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. Studio Art Scott Little THURS 5:30-6:50pm Age 12 & up $130 for 8 weeks Open studio class for art students to explore drawing, painting, & polymer clay sculpture. Create from your imagination, and learn techniques to render with oils, acrylics, watercolor, markers, pencils, or polymer clay. Great class to explore different forms of art. Students decide on their unique projects and the instructor assists with bringing their idea to the next level. 
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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. Magical Creatures Hannah Daley FRI 4:00-5:20pm Ages 10-14 $130 for 8 weeks Draw dragons, unicorns, monsters and more using art markers, colored pencils, gel pens, and watercolors. Build skills in shading, textures, and color while drawing magical creatures. Some step-by-step demonstrations; final projects are designed by the student with instructor assistance. 
Illustrate Nature
Draw Nature - coming soon!
Mary Kate Thompson Learn to draw realistic plants & animals in this open studio class. See how to add interesting textured backgrounds and words to create your own scientific illustrations. Instructor will bring in real animal skulls and specimens to draw. Students can use colored pencil, art markers, or studio iPads to create their artwork. View instructor art: artofmarykatethompson.com Story Factory - coming soon! Bianca Jimenez Learn how to take your story or illustration ideas and create a mini 'zine, comic or picture book by drawing or using our iPads. Express your creativity and self-publish your mini book! Open studio class - students bring their idea and instructor shows techniques to develop their original printed book. |
3D ART - sculpting, sewing & more
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Sculpt Fantasy/Sci-Fi
Scott Little MON 4:00-5:20pm Age 11-17 (Monday late-start class begins Jan 9th); Different fee: $115 for 7 weeks Make 3D characters, objects & creatures from your imagination! Make a 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 - students create and instructor assists. Clay Art Tami McMillan MON 4:00-5:20pm Age 8-14 (Monday late-start class begins Jan 9th); Different fee: $135 for 7 weeks Step-by-step introduction to kiln-fired clay art. Learn to hand-build cute clay animals and decorations. Instructor will lead projects, then students can add their own creative flair and glaze for colorful effects. 3D Art
Thomas Egger TUES 4:00-5:20pm Age 8-12 $130 for 8 weeks Create polymer clay sculptures and paint wood projects in this fun class. From mini animals to shadow boxes, learn to make tiny 3D worlds! A variety of projects demonstrated, students choose subject matter. Step-by-step instruction. |
Sew It
Sam Sieber TUES 4:00-5:20pm Age 8-12 - FULL THURS 5:30-6:50pm Age 10 & up - FULL $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 design and instructor assists. Note: Supplies included for most projects; advanced students may need to purchase additional supplies. Cosplay Accessories -coming soon!
Vaughn McMillan WED 5:30-6:50pm Age 12 & up $130 for 8 weeks Learn to create items to help dress up as your favorite characters. Options include masks, props & hats, plus try out simple sewing techniques to transform your own clothes or thrift store finds into the ultimate cosplay. Tabletop Game Design -coming soon!
Thomas Egger Age 12 & up $130 for 8 weeks Learn about game design by playing a variety board/tabletop games, designing boards and game pieces, and setting up the playing rules for a fun game you can play with your friends and family. |
Beginner Crochet
Alisia Duran WED 5:30-6:50pm Age 10-14 FRI 4:00-5:20pm 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. Crochet Together
Alisia Duran FRI 5:30-6:50pm Adults, or adult with child age 10 & up Parents/guardians with youth welcome $260 per pair/8 weeks; individuals $130/8 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. Step by step instruction. |
Attendance & Make-up Classes
DO NOT COME TO CLASS IF YOU ARE SICK. Please call or email the instructor if you will not be able to come to class. Make up classes or class credit are available when you need to miss a class; contact the instructor for details. KEEP OUR STUDIO INSTRUCTORS & STUDENTS HEALTHY - STAY HOME IF YOU ARE COUGHING, SNEEZING, HAVE A FEVER OR OTHER SYMPTOMS.
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.
DO NOT COME TO CLASS IF YOU ARE SICK. Please call or email the instructor if you will not be able to come to class. Make up classes or class credit are available when you need to miss a class; contact the instructor for details. KEEP OUR STUDIO INSTRUCTORS & STUDENTS HEALTHY - STAY HOME IF YOU ARE COUGHING, SNEEZING, HAVE A FEVER OR OTHER SYMPTOMS.
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.