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Young Rembrandts Double the Fun Drawing • AGES 6-11 Here’s an exciting experience for your imaginative child that is sure to awaken their inner artist! We’ll explore all the basics of visual arts in a fun and confident setting that ensures success for every child, focusing on basic drawing, portraits, action, and cartooning. Students complete several different projects and learn to draw whimsical characters, animals, everyday objects, and action scenes. Young Rembrandts artists gain so much confidence. Double your child’s creative spirit and art skills. Add this workshop to your child’s schedule. Don’t miss out, sign up today! (bd) CODE DATE DAY TIME R/N 95th Street Classroom 207 • 2244 West 95th St. 107901 Sep 5-26 F 4:30-6:30 pm $149/$179 107902 Oct 3-24 F 4:30-6:30 pm $149/$179 107903 Nov 7-21 F 4:30-6:30 pm $113/$143 107904 Dec 5-19 F 4:30-6:30 pm $113/$143 ARRCC Classroom 202 • 305 W. Jackson Ave. 107905 Sep 6-27 Sa 10:00 am-12:00 pm $149/$179 ARRCC Classroom 206 • 305 Jackson Ave. 107906 Oct 4-25 Sa 10:00 am-12:00 pm $149/$179 107907 Nov 1-22 Sa 10:00 am-12:00 pm $149/$179 107908 Dec 6-20 Sa 10:00 am-12:00 pm $113/$143 ADULT Advanced Pottery and Sculpture • AGES 18 AND UP Challenge your hand-building and surface decorating skills in a relaxed studio atmosphere with guidance provided based on individual needs and requests. Class work explores unity of form and surface treatment with more complex forms using texture, color, scale and series of objects. Although the class title is “Advanced,” only a beginning level of clay work and familiarity with the studio is required. Your inspiration may start with Pinterest, but you will leave the class with art that is uniquely yours. Bring your inspiration, sense of humor and desire to explore your creativity in an environment that fosters personal growth. Each participant receives an individual space to store work. All supplies are included. Prerequisite: participation in a previous Naperville Park District pottery class. (bd) CODE DATE DAY TIME R/N Studio One • 604 Sindt Court 107578 Sep 15-Oct 20 M 6:00-9:00 pm $164/$194 107579 Oct 27-Dec 8 M 6:00-9:00 pm $164/$194 Crochet: Beginner • AGES 14 AND UP Learn the basic stitches, concepts and components of crochet and pattern reading. We will cover chain stitches, single and half-double crochet stitches; when and how to use magic rings and slipknots; how to decipher pattern abbreviations and yarn wrapper information; and several ways to seam a square. All materials and gadgets to use in class will be supplied on the first day. Instructor cannot guarantee you will walk away with a finished item. Everyone learns at their own pace and that’s okay. (bd) CODE DATE DAY TIME R/N 95th Street Classroom 207 • 2244 West 95th St. 107638 Sep 15-Oct 13 M 6:30-8:00 pm $171/$201 107639 Oct 20-Nov 17 M 6:30-8:00 pm $171/$201
Decorative Folk Art Painting for Beginners • AGES 18 AND UP Folk Art painting is a skill-based art form that uses simple brush strokes to create a design. Folk Art painting takes the mystery out of learning, unlike something that is talent-based, this technique can easily be taught one step at a time. Participants will receive a solid foundation for this wonderful decorative art form. No previous painting or drawing skills required. Practice and a desire to learn is all that is needed to succeed. All supplies are available for a fee of $25 payable to instructor at the first class. (bd) CODE DATE DAY TIME R/N ARRCC Craft Room 201 • 305 Jackson Ave. 107628 Oct 11-25 Sa 10:00 am-12:00 pm $74/$104 One-Stroke Painting for Beginners • AGES 18 AND UP Build your painting skills by learning and applying techniques made famous by Donna Dewberry. Through practice, become proficient in proper brush loading, which is the key to one-stroke painting success! Then, test your artistry to create a variety of leaves and flowers with shading and highlighting effects using just one stroke of the brush. You’ll want to paint everything you can get your hands on! All supplies are available for a fee of $25 payable to instructor at the first class. (bd) CODE DATE DAY TIME R/N ARRCC Craft Room 201 • 305 Jackson Ave. 107629 Sep 6-20 Sa 10:00 am-12:00 pm $74/$104 Painting: English Roses & Daisies • AGES 18 AND UP NEW Also know as English Canal Boat Painting, this bright, bold painting style was developed in the 19th century. This folk art acrylic painting class will introduce you to the lovely decorations which once adorned the floating homes of canal boat families in England. You will learn the stroke techniques required to paint the stylized roses, daisies and leaves, as well as how to prepare a surface that is to be painted. No previous painting experience is required. You will learn this lovely technique in this step-by- step class. All supplies are available for a fee of $25 payable to instructor at the first class. (bd) CODE DATE DAY TIME R/N ARRCC Craft Room 201 • 305 Jackson Ave. 107888 Nov 8-22 Sa 10:00 am-12:00 pm $74/$104 Photography for the Small Business Owner • AGES 18 AND UP Small business owners often find themselves wearing many hats. Join this class to learn basic fundamentals on how to capture your offerings with a smartphone and publish them on social media. Seasons and styles change, so taking your own pictures is paramount to keeping your social media relevant. If a picture is worth a thousand words, imagine the conversations you can have with your customers online! (bd) CODE DATE DAY TIME R/N Naperville Fine Art Center & Gallery • 508 N. Center St. 107621 Sep 19 F 2:00-3:00 pm $37/$56 107622 Oct 17 F 2:00-3:00 pm $37/$56 107623 Nov 21 F 2:00-3:00 pm $37/$56 107890 Dec 19 F 2:00-3:00 pm $37/$56
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