Visual Arts Programs
Considered the community’s premiere arts facility, the Art Studio offers creative classes, workshops and birthday parties. Adult classes are taught by professional artists. Popular birthday party packages for girls and boys preschool through teens. Offering a wide variety of summer, school-year, and school-break programs.
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Family Open Paint Day (Ages 3+)
Family time in the Art Studio! Choose the projects you want to paint alongside the ones you love most! This is the perfect way to spend quality time bonding in color with your family; moms, dads, grandparents, aunts, uncles, the more the merrier. Plan to spend an hour with us. Register individually to paint one item. We do have paint shirts, but wear clothing suitable for permanent paint. Children must be accompanied by an adult. No drop off.
Sunday, April 23 | 1:00-4:00 PM | R $15 NR $17
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Join us for a creative adventure designed specifically for Kindergarteners. We’ll discover artistic outlets with art and crafts projects for all seasons. Painting, crafting, creating with clay, plaster art, watercolors, holiday decor and more! Emphasis is on providing a stress free complement to a kindergartener’s day. Stay with us all year, no projects repeat. Instructor Emily Laffey Instructor Kristin W. Instructor Susan Egea Do you enjoy art at school and wish the class would last longer? This class introduces you to the world of art including a variety of art and craft projects. Class focuses on skill development and technique. A perfect class to supplement school art curriculum and grow your confidence. Stay with us all year, no projects repeat. Instructor Susan Egea Instructor Emily Laffey Explore the various mediums available; pencil, chalk, watercolor, acrylic and more while learning about concepts, such as, line, shape, texture and color. Direction is provided towards completed projects. A true enhancement and skill development to supplement school art curriculum. Stay with us all year, no projects repeat. Instructor Leslie Menarik Looking for a new medium to explore? Oil painting allows for greater flexibility, richer and denser colors, the use of layers, and a wider range from light to dark in colors. We will combine lesson time with free paint time giving students an opportunity to apply what they’ve learned. Class is suitable for all levels and supplies will be provided. Instructor Emily Laffey Learn and improve drawing skills through practice and understanding of the step-by-step approach. Specific tips take drawings to the next level. Use a variety of media, including chalk, pastels, charcoal and watercolor. All supplies included. Instructor Emily Laffey Learn three aspects of the medium of pastel-color, drawing and mixing. Work from photos or still life. Suitable for beginners and intermediate/advanced levels. Click Here for the supply list. Instructor Leslie Menarik Like to oil paint, but don’t have the room? Seeking artistic guidance, but don’t necessarily need intense lessons? Enjoy painting and socializing with other artists? Studio time is for you! Work on your own subject matter, at your own pace, with guidance when you need it. Recommended for beginners through experienced artists. Instructor Leslie Menarik Do you enjoy watercolor painting? Seeking artistic guidance, but don’t necessarily need intense lessons? Enjoy painting and socializing with other artists? Studio time is for you! Work on your own subject matter, at your own pace, with guidance when you need it. Recommended for beginners through experienced artists. A supply is available upon registration for new students. Instructor Kristin W. Dive into the world of colored pencils. Develop your own style while exploring the values, intensity, and temperature of colors. Learn how to layer, blend, burnish and use intermediate/advanced levels. Instructor Leslie Menarik Spring is in the air and the Art Studio is blooming with color, hopping bunnies, Easter eggs and more. Design and decorate wonderful homemade crafts to brighten your home for springtime after the long cold winter. Sunday, March 19 | 1:00-3:00 PM | R $33 NR $38 Let’s take a journey with bunny to find a home of his own and craft along the way. Where will bunny find a home? With you of course! Decorate your adorable bunny craft and more! Sunday, April 2 | 1:00-3:15 PM | R $40 NR $45 How about a homemade gift for your hard working Mom? Choose 3 of several possible gifts to compliment your Mom’s style from a variety of themes: kitchen, garden, jewelry, organization or relaxation to name a few! Great for moms, grandmas, aunts and all the special “ladies” in your life! Plenty of time to mail out gifts to far away relatives. No peeking before Mother’s Day! Sunday, April 16 | 1:00-3:30 PM | R $40 NR $45 Students are guided through a planned acrylic canvas on tabletop easels, while adding many individual touches to make the piece their own. The results are amazing. Friday, March 3 | 4:30-6:15 PM | R $27 NR $32 Friday, April 21 | 4:30-6:15 PM | R $27 NR $32 Escape the cold, put away the screen and get creative. Choose projects from a huge assortment of wood, plaster and more! New selections and items suitable for gift giving available. Ages 5 and up are welcome, but must be able to sit and work independently. Registration required for each attendee. Come in for 1.5 hours, arrive by 1:30 PM. 10:00 AM-3:00 PM | R $18 NR $20 Our popular “all inclusive” art camp combines both art and crafts. If you’re looking for an overall “art experience” this is the camp for you. Painting, drawing, design, color, dimension, clay, and more; an “eclectic” combination of instruction, technique and individual exploration! Campers grouped and challenged by age and skill. Must work independently and be 7 by the start of camp. All supplies included. Tuesday-Wednesday, 9:30-12:00 PM | March 28-29 | R $76 NR $79 $25 per child – Minimum 8 children, Maximum 20 A ‘one-of-a-kind’ birthday experience! Choose a quality project, custom theme and colors for boys and girls. Instruction provided. No two parties are ever the same! Parties are two hours long. Call the Art Studio for details 847-342-0573.Youth Weekly Classes
Kindergarten Art Adventure (Ages 5-6)
Wednesday, 4:30-5:40 PM | April 5-May 24 | R $155 NR $165
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Thursday, 9:30-10:45 AM | April 6-May 25 | R $159 NR $169
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Thursday, 1:30-2:45 PM | April 6-May 25 | R $159 NR $169
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Introduction to Art Academy (Grades 1-4)
Monday, 4:15-5:30 PM | April 3-May 22 | R $165 NR $175
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Thursday, 4:15-5:30 PM | April 6-May 25 | R $165 NR $175
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Intermediate Art Academy (Grades 5-8)
Tuesday, 4:15-5:45 PM | April 4-May 23 | R $175 NR $185
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Youth Oil Painting Class (Ages 12-18)
Saturday, 10:00-11:30 AM | April 1-May 20 | R $175 NR $185
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Learn to Draw (Ages 7-14)
Thursday, 5:45-6:45 PM | April 6-May 25 | R $135 NR $145
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Exploring Pastels (Ages 18+)
Tuesday, 1:00-3:30 PM | April 4-May 23 | R $135 NR $145
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Oil Painting Studio Time (Ages 18+)
Wednesday, 12:30-3:00 PM | April 5-May 24 | R $135 NR $145
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Watercolor for Adults (Ages 18+)
Tuesday, 9:30 AM-12:00 PM | April 4-May 23 | R $135 NR $145
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Drawing with Colored Pencils for Adults (Ages 18+)
Wednesday, 10:00 AM-12:00 PM | April 5-May 24 | R $108 NR $118
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Spring Fling Art (Ages 5-11)
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Home for a Bunny (Ages 5-11)
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Magnificent Moms (Ages 5-12)
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Step-By-Step Canvas (Ages 7-14)
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School’s Out Open Studio (Ages 5-16)
Art Camp
Art Start Camp (Ages 7-14)
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Arts & Crafts (Ages 5-16)
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Attention Girl Scout, Boy Scout & Indian Princess Programs!
Try something “creatively” different and plan your next outing with us! Weeknights and some weekends are available with themed projects for all ages. Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts of all levels can earn various artistic merit badges through The Art Studio as well as celebrate end of year or holiday parties.
For scheduling and more details, call the Studio 847-342-0573