Enriching Lives Through Visual Arts
501c3 Non for Profit
847-381-4840
Adult Classes
Fall 2023
Fall Two: October 2- November 4
$40 per week, plus supplies
Monday-
10:00-12:00 Multilevel Printmaking with Alison- Meets Oct 2, 16, 23, 30; No class Oct 9
1:00-3:00 Weaving with Carla- Meets Oct 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
1:30-3:30 Acrylic Workshop for Beginners with Carmella- Meets Oct 16, 23, 30
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Tuesday-
10:00-12:00 Multilevel Acrylic with Carmella- Meets Oct 17, 24, 31
12:30-2:30 Intermediate Watercolor with Megan - Meets Oct 3, 10, 17, 24
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Wednesday
10:00-12:00 Adult Open Paint Studio No Instructor- Meets Oct 4, 11, 18, 25 & Nov 1
** Must be concurrently enrolled in an Adult Class ($100/ 5 weeks)
1:00-3:00 Multilevel Pastel with Carmella- Meets Oct 18, 25 & Nov 1
6:30-8:30 Multilevel Clay Studio with Karen- Meets Oct 4, 11, 18, 25 & Nov 1
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Thursday
11:00-1:00 Intro to Drawing with Carmella- Meets Oct 19, 26 & Nov 2
1:30-3:30 Intro to Watercolor with Carmella- Meets Oct 19, 26 & Nov 2
1:00-3:00 Multilevel Mosaic with Karen- Meets Oct 5, 12, 19, 26 & Nov 2
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Friday
9:00-11:00 Multidisciplinary Studio with Alison- Meets Oct 6, 13, 20, 27 & Nov 3
Fall Three: November 6- December 16
No class the week of Thanksgiving
$40 per week, plus supplies
Monday-
10:00-12:00 Multilevel Printmaking with Alison- Meets Nov 6, 13, 27; Dec 4, 11
1:00-3:00 Weaving with Carla- Meets Nov 6, 13, 27; Dec 4, 11
1:30-3:30 Acrylic Paint for Beginners with Carmella- Meets Nov 6, 13, 27; Dec 4, 11
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Tuesday-
10:00-12:00 Multilevel Acrylic with Carmella- Meets Nov 7, 14, 28: Dec 5, 12
12:30-2:30 Intermediate Watercolor with Megan - Meets
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Wednesday
10:00-12:00 Adult Open Paint Studio No Instructor- Meets Nov 8, 15, 29; Dec 6, 13
** Must be concurrently enrolled in an Adult Class ($100/ 5 weeks)
1:00-3:00 Multilevel Pastel with Carmella- Meets Nov 8, 15, 29; Dec 6, 13
6:30-8:30 Multilevel Clay Studio with Karen- Meets Nov 8, 15, 29; Dec 6, 13
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Thursday
11:00-1:00 Intro to Drawing with Carmella- Meets Nov 9, 16, 30; Dec 7, 14
1:30-3:30 Intro to Watercolor with Carmella- Meets Nov 9, 16, 30; Dec 7, 14
1:00-3:00 Multilevel Mosaic with Karen- Meets Nov 9, 16, 30; Dec 7, 14
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Friday
9:00-11:00 Multidisciplinary Studio with Alison- Meets Nov 10, 17; Dec 1, 8, 15

Explore classical and contemporary painting, techniques and concepts. Using Acrylic and Oil paints! These paints give a bold appearance to the art piece.

Water colors are paints that are water soluble and are typically used on paper. The effects created from this medium are usually transparent, and also opaque depending on the amount of water and technique used.

Drawing techniques start with development of observational skills an employ a wide range of drawing media including charcoal, graphite, and ink. Students in these course will develop both technical abilities and creative responses to material and subject matter. The focus for these classes would be realism.

A mosaic uses a technique that uses tiny parts to create a whole image. Mosaics are usually assembled using small tiles that are made of glass, stone, or other materials.

Unique and interesting, mixed media art uses a variety of mediums. Mixed media is an artwork in which more than one medium or material has been employed. Different projects will make use of different materials including cloth, paper, pastels, ink, wood, found objects, etc.

This class will introduce students to building with clay. Emphasis will be placed on the design elements; line, shape, texture, and color. Focus will be on the hand building techniques; pinch, coil and slabs. Students will be introduced to the craft of wheel thrown pottery on a limited basis.