Adult Pottery
This will be a class focusing on coil and hand building functional pottery with a little wheel time too. The wheels are available for practice outside of class* as well. We will be forming usable pots. We will also look at different clay types, glazes and techniques, various kilns and firing techniques, and any other questions or areas of interest you may have. We’ll have a lot of fun, develop our creativity and come away with a good foundation in pottery. Instructor: Jim Smith
Ages 12 to adult.        
Tuesdays 6:00 - 8:00
*You may need to purchase extra clay to practice more or the wheel.
I. Pottery Jan 15 - Feb 19

Advanced Pottery**
March 4, 11, 18, (skip 25 spring break) Apr 1, 8, 15
**Must have completed one pottery session and have approval from instructor to join.Class Fee: $90 includes clay, firing, glazing with glaze fire.

Cartooning
Learn the art of cartooning using drawing, shading and coloring techniques. Use basic shapes and guide lines to help you create exciting characters, learn to draw some of your favorite characters and then create some of your own. We will use pencils, markers and colored pencils. FUN FUN! All suppliesare included!

Instructor: Andy Hognisto    
Ages: 9 and up
Thursdays 6:00 – 7:30,  $60, Feb21 – Mar 13

Drawing Fundamentals
Have you always wanted to take an art class but weren't sure where to start? In our new Drawing Fundamentals class, beginning artists can study the basics of drawing as a preparation for painting, sculpture, and other visual arts as well as a creative visual medium in its own right.  Intermediate level artists can expand and practice their skills in the fundamentals of drawing.  Explore the creative uses of such drawing tools as pencils, charcoal, and brush and ink.  Minimal supplies required, list will be provided at registration. Instructor: Phil Cuthbert
Ages 12 to Adult,        
Mondays 7:00 to 9:00 pm
Class Fee: $75 (6 weeks)
Jan 7 – Feb 11

Phil Cuthbert graduated from the University of Illinois with a Bachelor Degree in Fine Arts.  He has taught courses in drawing, painting, computer based design and airbrush.  His latest works in figurative sculpture have won him numerous awards including the Artists Choice Awards for Excellence and the Artdolls Scholarship Competition (First Place).  He has participated in several national shows including IDEX- Orlando and EXPO - Washington D.C.  as well as regional and local art exhibitions. Last year he was commissioned by The Walt Disney Company to produce a set of limited edition figurines representing Fess Parker as Davy Crockett. These figures were approved by Mr. Parker himself.  Currently Phil resides in Sycamore with his family. 

Human Figure Drawing
The human figure is one of the most drawn subjects and can be rewarding when mastered. We will focus on the basics of the body structure for the first two weeks. Then draw simple sketches from life and books for one and for the final three we will draw from life. Same tools as above required. Instructor: Phil Cuthbert
Ages 12 to Adult        
Mondays 7:00 to 9:00 pm
Class Fee: $75 (6 weeks)
Feb 18 – Mar 24

Advanced Drawing
Take your drawing to the next level with this class designed for those who have some experience to advanced skill level. Drawing tools such as pencils, charcoal, and brush and ink will be used. Instructor: Phil Cuthbert
Ages 12 to Adult     
Mondays 7:00 to 9:00 pm
Class Fee: $75 (6 weeks)
April 7 – May 12

Beginner Watercolor
We will learn the basics of watercolor. From stretching the paper and different characteristics to color dynamics: what mixes well and over laying, and building from light to dark. Learning what equipment to use and composing paintings and more ideas.
Instructor: Susan Edwards      
Ages: 12 to Adult
Tuesdays, Jan 15, 22, 29, Feb 5, 12, 19;  7:00 – 9:00
Class Fee: $80* (*10 supplies cost, you may chose to buy more on your own)

Oil and Watercolor Painting
Interested in learning to paint? Or need some brushing up? Or would you just like to have some guidance? Bob Holmes will be teaching two sessions of painting focusing on oil or watercolor. Among the topics covered will be: how to compose a painting, the use of shapes, how values are used to simplify and add impact, making use of a sketch book, the basic of perspective, color mixing and color schemes. Instructor: Bob Holmes
Oil painting Jan 24, 31, Feb 7, 14, 21, 28
Watercolor April 3, 10, 17, 24, May 1, 8
Class Fee: $75
Ages 12 to Adult

Watercolor with Connie Glowacki
Painters of all levels of experience are welcome. Bring your own watercolor materials. The recommended watercolor paper for class is 300 lb press rough surface D'Arches and is available through Art Attack. It is heavy and easy to work with. It also lends itself to her scrumbling technique. The class votes on the image we paint each day from a choice of five or six photos. Each student will receive a copy photo for close reference. Using a paint-along teaching technique, she will list the basic steps in creating the painting. Then draw the essentials of the image, explaining how and why so we can draw simultaneously. Next, she begins to paint. You may duplicate her techniques, explore your own, or modify the subject. It is your choice. As we progress, Connie will make positive suggestions, demonstrate special techniques, and try to answer your questions. We begin class at 9 a.m. and end at 4 p.m. We take an hour for lunch if desired. The photos we select are from her own collection. They include florals, landscapes, seascapes, figures, and others.
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April 17, 18, 19; 9:00 to 4:00 each day
Ages 15 to Adult             
Class Fee: $145 for 3 days

Basics of Beading w/ Diane Hongisto
Do you love beautiful beaded jewelry? Then come learn the basics of beading with us. We will learn the basic steps of beading such as stringing, crimping, and wire wrapping to end earrings.

Diane is a jewelry designer who has been designing jewelry for many years. She works in a unique jewelry shop, K. Hollis Jewelers in Batavia, IL. She loves to create one of kind pieces that incorporate vintage beads, freshwater pearls, crystal and silver.
Starts: Schedule to come...
Cost: $60 includes lots of beads but you may want to add your own.
Ages: 12 & up (9 and up with Parent)

Redesigning Beading w/ Diane Hongisto
Garage sale finds, Grandma's old jewels, strings of beads that need to be renewed are all great things to use for this class. You will learn the art of mixing and reusing beads from many different sources. It is fun and exciting to add new life to Grandma's old beads and take them to new heights!
Instructor: Diane Hognisto
Schedule to come...
Cost: $35 includes beads but you may want to add your own