Gelli Plate Printmaking – Online – afternoon session Thursdays, 1–4pm 9/17–10/8 with Ingrid Booz Morejohn Learn the (3) basic gelli plate printmaking techniques plus how to push your designs further in this online Zoom class. Create dozens of patterned and textured prints that can be used as stand-alone works of art or for journaling, collaging, […]
Architectural Drawing Your Way – Online via zoom Tuesdays, 6–9pm 9/15–10/6 with Julia Nelson Learn how to handle drawing buildings within larger scenes, how to depict buildings without including every detail, and how to make your depiction of a variety of buildings more effective in your artwork. Learn how to suggest detail without drawing all […]
Beginning Drawing – in-person in Lemont Tuesdays, 6:30–9pm at the Art Center in Lemont with Erica Parsons This drawing class will focus on different techniques to help improve your skills to create more realistic works of art. It will teach perspective through shading and gradation techniques using graphite pencils to achieve more life-like imagery within […]
Gelli Plate Printmaking – Online – evening session Thursdays, 6–9pm 9/17–10/8 with Ingrid Booz Morejohn Program Description Learn the (3) basic gelli plate printmaking techniques plus how to push your designs further in this online Zoom class. Create dozens of patterned and textured prints that can be used as stand-alone works of art or for […]
Bookbinding: 4 Simple Techniques – Online – evening session Thursdays, 6–9pm 10/15–11/5 with Ingrid Booz Morejohn There is something special about gathering loose pieces of paper into bound form, finishing them with a beautiful cover and holding the result in the hand that made it. Do you have a pile of gelli plate prints you […]
Drawing With Inks – Online via zoom Tuesdays, 1–4pm 9/15–11/3 with Jennifer Kane A fun class that will feature India and watercolor inks. You will be drawing with Chinese brushes and dip pens as well as exploring a variety of techniques for creating washes and areas of texture. This is a medium that allows the […]
Fall Colors in Watercolor – in-person in Lemont Wednesdays, 1–4pm Art Center in Lemont with Lena Thynell During this four week watercolor class, we will paint our beautiful Pennsylvania landscape in fall colors. Students are welcome to bring their own photos. Beginners as well as more experienced students are welcome. Required Supplies For list of […]
Stained Glass – in-person in Lemont Wednesdays, 6–9pm 9/16–11/4 with Ken Plattner All levels welcome. Beginners will make a small project to learn the basics of copper foil and stained glass work. Experienced and returning students can continue with prior pieces or begin a new project. Call Ken about materials before the first class. Ken […]
Acrylic Painting 2.0 – online via zoom Thursdays, 9am–12pm 9/17–11/5 with Bob Placky This class is recommended for seasoned artists and students who have taken Acrylic 101 and feel comfortable painting with acrylics. This class will focus on idea development using a theme while we survey three major art styles. Explorations in Realism, Abstraction and […]
Bookbinding: 4 Simple Techniques – Online – afternoon session Thursdays, 1–4pm 10/14–11/5 with Ingrid Booz Morejohn Program Description There is something special about gathering loose pieces of paper into bound form, finishing them with a beautiful cover and holding the result in the hand that made it. Do you have a pile of gelli plate […]
A fun class that will feature India and watercolor inks. You will be drawing with Chinese brushes and dip pens as well as exploring a variety of techniques for creating washes and areas of texture. This is a medium that allows the artist to work quickly and enjoy spontaneous results. Welcoming returning and new students, […]
Intro to Linocut Relief: Afternoon Class Sept 14–Sept 28, Tuesdays, 1–4pm with instructor Ingrid Booz Morejon Program Description In this class you will learn the basics of relief printmaking, one of the oldest, most versatile and affordable printmaking methods. You will learn how to design, carve, ink, register and print single color linocuts. You […]
Soapstone Carving Sept 13 – October 4, 6–8pm, Mondays with instructor Chris Bittner Program Description Soapstone is a soft, natural stone that has been carved by people for thousands of years. In this class, students will start with a 12 pound chunk of soapstone and carve a piece of free-standing sculpture. We will utilize a […]
Pen & Ink & Watercolor Sept 15 – Oct 20, Wednesdays, 9:30am–12:30pm with instructor Mary McGuire Program Description In this class using both pen and ink and watercolor, all levels of experience can find a relaxed space to be creative. With these media you can create controlled or loose and fluid results. Special Notes Beginners […]
Multi Block Linocut Printmaking: Afternoon Class Oct 5 – 26, Tuesdays, 1–4pm with instructor Ingrid Booz Morejohn Program Description Learn multi block relief printmaking, where each carved plate is inked with a separate color. When all plates have been printed in the order you decide your final print will have multiple colors and a finished […]
Multi Block Linocut Printmaking: Evening Class October 5 – 26, Tuesdays, 6–9pm with instructor Ingrid Booz Morejohn Program Description Learn multi block relief printmaking, where each carved plate is inked with a separate color. When all plates have been printed in the order you decide your final print will have multiple colors and a finished […]
Basic Drawing: An Introduction to 2D Sept 13 – Nov 1 (8 weeks) with instructor Peter Frantz In this course, students will develop basic drawing skills as they learn 2D design concepts and color theory primarily through drawing. Course Objectives: Develop an understanding of creative process (brainstorming, idea development, seeing an idea through a […]
Painting with Gouache Sept 15–Nov 2, Tuesdays, 1–4pm with instructor Jennifer Kane via ZOOM Program Description Create beautiful works on paper with this easy to use water based medium. Learn how to handle the paint with fun exercises, then move into making finished pieces. We will complete four small paintings: a landscape, a portrait, a […]
Stained Glass Sept 15 – Nov 3, Wednesdays, 6–9pm with instructor Ken Plattner Program Description For beginning and advanced students. Beginners make a small project and learn the basics of copper foil and stained glass work.