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Youth Art Class Session Feb 26-April 27 (no class Spring Break March 25-30) Art class 8-week session $130 for most classes See descriptions and class fees below or click button to register now. 
Classes located at:
Creative Arts Studio, 400 Highland Ave, Crystal Lake, IL |
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
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 & up FULL - TUES 5:30-6:50pm Ages 11 & 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
Max Ray & Sam Sieber 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
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Art Fundamentals
Thomas Egger MON 4:00-5:20pm Age 8-10 $130 for 8 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 FULL - TUES 4:30-5:30pm 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. 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
SAT 9:30-10:50am Age 6-8 -Thomas Egger THURS 5:30-6:50pm Age 6-8 -Linda Cannizzo $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 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. 
Let's Sculpt
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DRAWING & PAINTING open studio art, AGES 8-12, 13-17, or 16 & up
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Creative Choice
Therese Wiser FULL -MON 5:30-6:50pm OPEN - TUES 5:30-6:50pm FULL -SAT 9:30-10:50am FULL -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
Max Ray MON 4:00-5:20pm Age 9-14 $130 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 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. 
Oil Painting
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Art Connection
Scott Little TUES 12:00-1:30pm Age 6-13 $65 for 4 weeks, February 6, 13, 20, 27 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. Draw Manga
Sam Sieber, Thomas Egger, 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. 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 11 & 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
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. 
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. |
3D ART - sculpting, sewing & more
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Sculpting
Juno Jensen MON 4:00-5:20pm Age 11-17 TUES 4:00-5:20pm Age 10-14 FRI 4:00-5:20pm Age 13-17 $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, using a wire and foil base, then building with clay, and finally baking and painting with acrylics. tudents choose subject matter. Open studio class with some step-by-step instruction. 
Sculpt Fantasy/Sci-Fi
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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. 
Crochet
Crochet Together
Alisia Duran TUES 5:30-6:50pm 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. |
Sew It
Sam Sieber Email [email protected] to get on Waitlist FULL - THURS 4:00-5:20pm Age 9-14 FULL - THURS 5:30-6:50pm Age 11-17 (Continuing sewing students may register - no new student spots available for Thursday classes) $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. |
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.
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.