Visual Arts Programs
Considered the community’s premiere arts facility, the Art Studio at Melas Park 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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Sunny, funny seasonal craft to make you smile! Nature, colorful creations, indoor/outdoor decor; things that wiggle, giggle and squiggle, splash and garden and much more! The only all-inclusive art and craft class for the young ones! Wednesday, 9:15-10:30 AM | June 11-July 16 | R $117 NR $127 Looking for a fun and creative hobby to explore this summer? Printmaking is an exciting new medium where the possibilities are endless! In this weekly workshop, we’ll explore different types of printmaking, including screen printing, linocut/block printing, and more. Please note that some techniques involve the use of sharp tools. Once you know the basics, you can print as many copies of your artwork as you like to give out to friends and family, or create custom t-shirts or bags! Tuesday, 4:30-6:30 PM | July 8-July 29 | R $150 NR $160 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. A supply list is available upon registration Thursday, 1:00-3:30 PM | June 12-August 7 | R $130 NR $140 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. Wednesday, 12:30-3:00 PM | June 11-August 6 | R $130 NR $140 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. Thursday, 9:30 AM-12:00 PM | June 12-August 7 | R $130 NR $140 How about a quality homemade gift for your hard working Dad? We can provide a variety or unique and exclusive gifts to match your Dad’s style. Choose from sports, executive, grill master, handyman, relaxation or a little of each. Great gifts for dads, uncles, grandpas, papas or any great guy in your life! #1 Daddy (Ages 1-5 w/ Adult) #1 Dad (Ages 6-14) Hooray for the USA! Celebrate the 4th with indoor/outdoor decorations and patriotic projects for all! Think stars and stripes, fireworks, American Flags, Uncle Sam and three cheers for the red, white and blue! Monday, June 30 | 9:30 AM-11:30 AM | R $38 NR $41 Magical fairies have taken flight to transform our art studio into a beautiful fairy garden! Create a secret garden for our fairy friends including a fairy house, glittered trees, stone path, flower petals and more. This beautiful set is perfect for play or display! Bring a nut free lunch, water bottle and towel to sit on for a picnic lunch outside! A magical experience and an Art Studio favorite! Thursday, June 12 | 12:30-4:30 PM | R $71 NR $76 Spend a magical afternoon full of sparkle and shine at the Studio! Design royal accessories fit for a princess, make mermaid treasure crafts, or bring unicorns to life using paint, glitter and more. Perfect for fairy-tale lovers, this class is sure to ignite your imagination and creativity. Join us for a glitter-filled adventure you won’t forget! Wednesday, June 18 | 1:00-3:00 PM | R $37 NR $40 Let your creativity defy gravity in this one-day adventure inspired by the magical world of “Wicked!” Make a variety of crafts and accessories based on the musical, like Glinda’s wand, Elphaba’s broomstick and more. Listen to your favorite songs from the musical while you create and see for yourself how much pink “goes good” with green! Friday, June 20 | 9:30 AM-12:00 PM | R $42 NR $47 This popular program returns and is a chance for you and your child to work together at your own creative pace. The new format offers you the chance to sign up for the days that work for your schedule. Each class combines a variety of media with unique and imaginative art and craft projects. A wonderful chance to share quality time with your budding artist! Fun projects geared for summer! Register each child please, adults are included at no charge. Saturday, June 21 | 9:30-10:45 AM | R $26 NR $29 Have you ever seen beautiful jewelry in a display case and thought “Wow, I bet I could make that!” but you just don’t know where to start? Join us at the Studio where our instructors can help guide you in crafting the perfect pieces to gift to others (or keep them for yourself!) Together, we will make earrings, necklaces and bracelets that are ready to wear. Friday, June 27 | 9:30 AM-12:00 PM | R $41 NR $46 Explore the art of making a variety of slime, while having ooey gooey slimy fun! We’ll master making a mess, learn some pretty cool art, even science stuff, and have so much fun doing it! Please dress for the mess. Monday, June 30 | 1:00-3:30 PM | R $35 NR $38 Cruel Summer? More like COOL summer! Shiny things and paper rings? Yes please! Head to the Studio in celebration of all things Taylor Swift. We’ll sing along to Taylor for creative inspiration! Monday, July 14 | 9:30 AM-12:00 PM | R $42 NR $47 The summer isn’t complete without tie dye fun! Taste the rainbow in this single-day workshop and tie dye your choices of T-shirts and other cloth items. With vibrant colors and endless possibilities, it’s the perfect way to express your style while making lasting memories with your friends. Don’t miss out on the colorful fun! Friday, July 18 | 1:00-3:30 PM | R $45 NR $50 Channel your inner jedi (and LEGO master) in this exciting afternoon workshop! Paint your favorite Star Wars and LEGO characters in plaster form, while enjoying epic soundtracks from the movie to fuel your creativity. Unleash your artistic power, and may the Force be with you as you bring your LEGO and Star Wars masterpieces to life! Tuesday, July 29 | 1:00-3:00 PM | R $39 NR $43 $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
Sun-Sational (Ages 4-8)
No Class July 2
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Mixed Media/Printmaking Workshop (Suggested ages 10-16)
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Exploring Pastels (Ages 18+)
Instructor Leslie Menarik
No Class July 3
Location Friendship Park Conservatory
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Oil or Acrylic Painting Studio Time (Ages 18+)
Instructor Leslie Menarik
No Class July 2
Location Friendship Park Conservatory
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Watercolor for Adults (Ages 18+)
Instructor Leslie Menarik
No Class July 3
Location Friendship Park Conservatory
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Father’s Day Gifts
Monday, June 9 | 9:30-10:45 AM | R $26 NR $29
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Wednesday, June 11 | 1:00-3:00 PM | R $40 NR $43
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Hooray for the U.S.A. (Ages 5-11)
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Fairy Garden (Ages 7-12)
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All That Sparkles (Ages 5-10)
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Wicked Art (Ages 6-12)
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Create With Me (Ages 2-5 w/ Adult)
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Jewelry Making Workshop (Ages 8-15)
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Slime-a-torium (Ages 6-10)
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The Art Studio (Taylor’s Version) (Ages 7-12)
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Tie Dye (Ages 6-10)
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Lego Star Wars (Ages 6-12)
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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