Fall Class Schedule

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Adult & Teen - here are just a few of the fall class offerings:

Figurative Watercolors for Adults
Create strong watercolor paintings of people from your photo references and snap shots. This workshop is intended to encourage and challenge students through design and contrast, to explore character and play with persona. Students will learn the versatility of watercolor when employing a higher ratio of pigment to water, different paper surfaces and pigment properties. (Suggested Materials to bring: Photo/snap shot reference of one or several people. Pre-drawing allows more painting time but is optional. Good watercolor paper such as Arches or Lanaquarelle, to name a few, 140 lb. weight. Palette with large wells and mixing space. Tubes of watercolor paints so fresh paint may be used instead of dried paint. Variety of pigments; transparent through opaque, values and fun colors, include titanium white watercolor. Brush collection to include some flats and at least one 1½" or 2" wide flat brush.)
Instructor: Jeannie McGuire
Cost: $250
Dates: November 12, 13, 14 10am-4pm
Ages: All levels, 18+

Controlling the Spark
In this class you will learn the fundamental skills of metal fabrication. This is a class for beginners who have never worked with metal, or experienced artists who want to brush up on their skills. Students will present their sculpture ideas, learn how to advance their concept into a 3D form and complete a finished product. In this class students will learn to use the tools associated with metal working such as a Mig welder, angle grinder, chop saw, jig saw etc. to develop their artistic design.
Instructor: Steven Lockwood
Cost: $35/hr (some materials provided, add'l supplies available for purchase)
Dates: Sign up for a date and time by contacting Steven Lockwood at sparktosparks@yahoo.com
Ages: 18+

Painting With Pastels:
Learn how to express the artist in you using the rich, intense colors of soft pastels.  This course is designed for adults who have some painting or drawing experience, who want to learn about pastel methods and materials.  We will discuss the various types of pastels available, appropriate pastel support surfaces, and pastel painting techniques.  We will work from still-life set-ups and/or from photos to learn about composition, color theory and application, and blending, and create richly colored works of art.  A supply list is available upon request.  Please bring all supplies the first day of class.
Instructor: Barbara Lipkin
Days:  Wednesdays Oct 27, Nov 3, 10, 17 from 10a-12:30p
Ages: 18 and up
Cost:  $120.00

Recycled Wool Felted Flower Pins
Brighten up a winter coat or hat with these lively blooms. Create two colorfull flower pins out of recycled felted wool sweaters. Embellish with beads and embroidery thread. Instructor: Sharon P. Sychta
Cost: $35.00
Wed Oct 20 6-8:30p
Sat Nov 13 2-4:30p
Ages: 15+

Painting the Portrait Alla Prima
Working in oils students will learn how to establish a likeness by quickly blocking in value and shape, building a portrait from general forms to specific detail. The workshop will begin with a demonstration in the morning and then allow for students to work independently with critique and instruction during the afternoon. There is no cost for the class, but there is a 20 dollar model fee. Materials list will be mailed to registrants. Register early as class space is limited!
Instructor: Leah Mitchell
Model fee: $20 
Saturday September 4th 9a-5p

Mural Painting
Learn how to paint murals from the ground up! Starting with sketches, students will work collaboratively and create something really BIG, hand painted, right on the wall for everyone to see. If you're afraid of paint and worried about painting big this is the class for you! If you're curious as to how murals are put together and like to have fun this is the class for you! Instructor: Michael Glascott
Cost: $100 plus supplies
Sat Oct 9, 16, 23, 30 9-11a

This mural is located in Oak Park's Scoville Park at Lake St. & Oak Park Ave. It was completed by artist, Michael Glascott in June, 2010.

Children's classes - here are just a few of the fall class offerings:

Video Editing 101
This class will provide students with a basic understating of editing film.  We will work on making a music video as well as creating videos of comedy shorts.  We will combine acting and prop making with learning how to edit the footage we get into movies. Also reviewed will be incorporating sound effects and music. Instructors: Kari Kraus and Cassie Sychta
Cost: $70
Mondays Sept 27, Oct 4, 11, 18 6:30-8p
Ages: 8-12 yrs

Radiant Tween Yoga (ages 8-11)
Through posture, breathwork, meditation and games, students will learn to incorporate the principals of yoga (balance, focus, flexability, strength) into their school and home life. Specific attention is given to learning body awareness, improving self-esteem, and learning how to cope with life challenges. Mats and props provided. Instructor: Jenny Glick
Cost: $80
Sept 30, Oct 7, 14, 21, 28 Nov 4 4:30-5:30p

Monsters, Goblins and Orcs
In this class students will use many art forms to create creatures that are creepy, kooky and spooky! A fun time for exploring sculpture, photography and drawing with music, movie clips and food to enhance the experience. Instructor: Katherine Kratzer
5 weeks, an hour each class, two sessions according to age
Ages 5-7 4:30-5:30p Wed Sept 15, 22, 29, Oct 6, 13
Ages 8-12 6-7p Wed Sept 15, 22, 29, Oct 6, 13


Junior Mask Making
Put on a mask and be transformed. You can move, act, and think differently when disguise. Roar like a lion, twitter like a bird, or experience life as another person. Each class will offer a technique in mask making: feather/embellishments, construction, foam, and paper mache. Note: The paper mache masks take up two classes to allow for drying time. Instructor: Sharon P. Sychta
$25.00 per class ($90.00 for all four)
Mondays Oct 4, 11, 18, 25 4- 5:30p
Ages: 8-12 yrs