Fall-escapes in Watercolors with Michele Rivera The amazing colors of Autumn will be the focus in painting landscapes. Emphasis placed on color mixing, color relationships, and visual impact, as well as psychological and symbolic uses of color. Course open for the novice to experienced painter. $60 (members) $75 (non-members) 3 week session 9:00am–12:00pm Thursdays: October […]
Pen & Ink Landscape with Nicole Packard Join us for an evening of relaxation and drawing from the comfort of your home. Learn how to draw with pen, create different textures and effects through layering and applying various types of lines. Required Supplies: You will need a sheet of mixed media or drawing paper, micron […]
Narrative Figures in Oil or Acrylic with Joanne Landis Join Joanne Landis (previously) in this 1-day workshop to practice painting narrative figures. The workshop will begin with drawing warm-ups in pencil with a rapid understanding of the figure and layout. This will be followed by a series of small paintings in black and white and […]
Pastels with Anne Kenyon Pastel, pure pigment in stick form, is an immediate and versatile medium. Using sanded paper and underpainting techniques, a wide variety of effects are possible. The focus in this class will be on the landscape with particular attention to value, composition, and use of color to convey light in the natural […]
Draw and Paint with India Ink with Jennifer Kane Join us for a lively class from the comfort of your own home. Discover, practice and apply various India ink techniques in an interactive online setting. Work with a nib pen, glass pen, ink brushes and more, to develop your ideas into beautiful works of art. […]
Fall-escapes in Watercolors with Michele Rivera This is a second offering of this class, also scheduled for this October. The amazing colors of Autumn will be the focus in painting landscapes. Emphasis placed on color mixing, color relationships, and visual impact, as well as psychological and symbolic uses of color. Course open for the novice […]
Intermediate Drawing with Julia Nelson In this class we will review the basic concepts of value and composition. We will delve further into creating portraits, landscapes, and still life that have better proportions and are more visually appealing. We will learn more about your style of drawing and use that to create more satisfying pieces. […]
A Beginner’s Class in Digital Art with Kara Ballenger Digital Illustration is an amazing achievement of the 20th and 21st centuries, and it is here to stay! A majority of professional art and animation studios expect their employees to be proficient in digital art, due to how quickly artists can complete pieces digitally, and how […]
Stained Glass with Ken Plattner For beginning and advanced students. Beginners will make a small project and learn the basics of copper foil and stained glass work. Advanced or repeat students will continue with previous or personal projects. $140 (members) $170 (non-members) 8 week session Sept. 14–Nov. 9 6-9:00 pm Art Alliance Center Register by […]
Fall-escapes in Watercolors with Michele Rivera The amazing colors of Autumn will be the focus in painting landscapes. Emphasis placed on color mixing, color relationships, and visual impact, as well as psychological and symbolic uses of color. Course open for the novice to experienced painter. $60 (members) $75 (non-members) 3 week session 9:00am–12:00pm Thursdays: October […]
Pastels with Anne Kenyon Pastel, pure pigment in stick form, is an immediate and versatile medium. Using sanded paper and underpainting techniques, a wide variety of effects are possible. The focus in this class will be on the landscape with particular attention to value, composition, and use of color to convey light in the natural […]
Draw and Paint with India Ink with Jennifer Kane Join us for a lively class from the comfort of your own home. Discover, practice and apply various India ink techniques in an interactive online setting. Work with a nib pen, glass pen, ink brushes and more, to develop your ideas into beautiful works of art. […]
Fall-escapes in Watercolors with Michele Rivera This is a second offering of this class, also scheduled for this October. The amazing colors of Autumn will be the focus in painting landscapes. Emphasis placed on color mixing, color relationships, and visual impact, as well as psychological and symbolic uses of color. Course open for the novice […]
Intermediate Drawing with Julia Nelson In this class we will review the basic concepts of value and composition. We will delve further into creating portraits, landscapes, and still life that have better proportions and are more visually appealing. We will learn more about your style of drawing and use that to create more satisfying pieces. […]
A Beginner’s Class in Digital Art with Kara Ballenger Digital Illustration is an amazing achievement of the 20th and 21st centuries, and it is here to stay! A majority of professional art and animation studios expect their employees to be proficient in digital art, due to how quickly artists can complete pieces digitally, and how […]
Stained Glass with Ken Plattner For beginning and advanced students. Beginners will make a small project and learn the basics of copper foil and stained glass work. Advanced or repeat students will continue with previous or personal projects. $140 (members) $170 (non-members) 8 week session Sept. 14–Nov. 9 6-9:00 pm Art Alliance Center Register by […]
Fall-escapes in Watercolors with Michele Rivera The amazing colors of Autumn will be the focus in painting landscapes. Emphasis placed on color mixing, color relationships, and visual impact, as well as psychological and symbolic uses of color. Course open for the novice to experienced painter. $60 (members) $75 (non-members) 3 week session 9:00am–12:00pm Thursdays: October […]
The SQUARE Show is an eclectic array of small works of arts created by Art Alliance members and friends. The show starts with a preview the day before the SQUARES are available for purchase. All SQUARES are the same price and sold on a first-come-first-serve basis. In a fun twist, all SQUARES are priced the […]
The SQUARE Show is an eclectic array of small works of arts created by Art Alliance members and friends. The show starts with a preview the day before the SQUARES are available for purchase. All SQUARES are the same price and sold on a first-come-first-serve basis. In a fun twist, all SQUARES are priced the […]
Watercolor Fox with Nicole Packard Join us for an evening of relaxation and painting from the comfort of your home. Learn how to mix watercolor with black pen to add a bold technique to any of your watercolors. Supplies: You will need a sheet of watercolor paper, watercolor paints (tubes or palettes at fine), paint […]
Draw and Paint with India Ink with Jennifer Kane Join us for a lively class from the comfort of your own home. Discover, practice and apply various India ink techniques in an interactive online setting. Work with a nib pen, glass pen, ink brushes and more, to develop your ideas into beautiful works of art. […]
A Beginner’s Class in Digital Art with Kara Ballenger Digital Illustration is an amazing achievement of the 20th and 21st centuries, and it is here to stay! A majority of professional art and animation studios expect their employees to be proficient in digital art, due to how quickly artists can complete pieces digitally, and how […]
Stained Glass with Ken Plattner For beginning and advanced students. Beginners will make a small project and learn the basics of copper foil and stained glass work. Advanced or repeat students will continue with previous or personal projects. $140 (members) $170 (non-members) 8 week session Sept. 14–Nov. 9 6-9:00 pm Art Alliance Center Register by […]
About While school is closed for inservice, your little ones will be creating exploring cartoons and comics with Adam Swartz of Adam Swartz Puppetry. All art supplies will be provided. Register by October 22. Details Children should bring a peanut-free snack and a water bottle. Make sure they are dressed in clothes that can get […]
About While school is closed for inservice, your little ones will be creating spooky things for Halloween! Projects will include Anatomical Skeleton paintings, Life Sized Frankenstein Creatures, Mexican Style Tin Skulls and more! Sign up for this SPOOKtacular Day Camp that will decorate your home with BOO-tiful art for the occasion! Taught be retired SCASD […]
Draw and Paint with India Ink with Jennifer Kane Join us for a lively class from the comfort of your own home. Discover, practice and apply various India ink techniques in an interactive online setting. Work with a nib pen, glass pen, ink brushes and more, to develop your ideas into beautiful works of art. […]
Purchased SQUARES may be picked up at the Art Alliance Center in Lemont on November 1 between 4:00 – 6:00 pm. Please bring your purchase receipt with you. Artists should pick up any unsold SQUARES at this time also.
A Beginner’s Class in Digital Art with Kara Ballenger Digital Illustration is an amazing achievement of the 20th and 21st centuries, and it is here to stay! A majority of professional art and animation studios expect their employees to be proficient in digital art, due to how quickly artists can complete pieces digitally, and how […]
Stained Glass with Ken Plattner For beginning and advanced students. Beginners will make a small project and learn the basics of copper foil and stained glass work. Advanced or repeat students will continue with previous or personal projects. $140 (members) $170 (non-members) 8 week session Sept. 14–Nov. 9 6-9:00 pm Art Alliance Center Register by […]
Watercolor Violin with Nicole Packard Join us for an evening of relaxation and painting from the comfort of your home. Learn how to mix watercolor, use masking fluid to create sharp white highlights, and blend colors softly. Supplies: You will need a sheet of watercolor paper, watercolor paints (tubes or palettes at fine), paint brushes, […]
Opening Night Art Alliance members, family, friends, and the community are invited to the Opening Reception of the 2022 Abstraction Show this Friday, November 11 from 7–9:00pm at the Art Alliance Center in Lemont. Meet the artists, peruse the artwork, and stay awhile. Show juror, Zsuzsanna Nagy, will present awards to show winners and honorable […]
About the Abstraction Show Wassily Kandinsky (1866-1944) stated “Form itself, even if completely abstract…has its own inner sound.” Stop by the Art Alliance Center to view the various ways local artists interpret the meaning of abstract art! Gallery Hours The show will be open for visitors: 1–4:00 pm Saturday & Sunday, November 12 & 13 […]
About the Abstraction Show Wassily Kandinsky (1866-1944) stated “Form itself, even if completely abstract…has its own inner sound.” Stop by the Art Alliance Center to view the various ways local artists interpret the meaning of abstract art! Gallery Hours The show will be open for visitors: 1–4:00 pm Saturday & Sunday, November 12 & 13 […]
About the Abstraction Show Wassily Kandinsky (1866-1944) stated “Form itself, even if completely abstract…has its own inner sound.” Stop by the Art Alliance Center to view the various ways local artists interpret the meaning of abstract art! Gallery Hours The show will be open for visitors: 1–4:00 pm Saturday & Sunday, November 12 & 13 […]
About the Abstraction Show Wassily Kandinsky (1866-1944) stated “Form itself, even if completely abstract…has its own inner sound.” Stop by the Art Alliance Center to view the various ways local artists interpret the meaning of abstract art! Gallery Hours The show will be open for visitors: 1–4:00 pm Saturday & Sunday, November 12 & 13 […]
Watercolor Flowers with Nicole Packard Join us for an evening of relaxation and painting from the comfort of your home. Learn how to layer colors, blend, and use other watercolor techniques as you create your own version of this flower painting. Supplies: You will need a sheet of watercolor paper, watercolor paints (tubes or palettes […]
