Fall 2012 Class Offerings

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Creative Parties, fiestas, celebrations, fetes, bashes or shindigs - whatever you call it let the good times roll and create a positively unique party at Water Street Studios.

Creative Parties, fiestas, celebrations, fetes, bashes or shindigs - whatever you call it let the good times roll and create a positively unique party at Water Street Studios.

Creative Parties, fiestas, celebrations, fetes, bashes or shindigs - whatever you call it let the good times roll and create a positively unique party at Water Street Studios.

Inspire guests and create memories by having your next party at the most creative place in the Fox River Valley.

Inspire guests and create memories by having your next party at the most creative place in the Fox River Valley.

Inspire guests and create memories by having your next party at the most creative place in the Fox River Valley.

Parties offered:

Parties offered:

Parties offered:

Childrens themed parties such as Harry Potter, as well as artistic experiences for all ages and curiosities. Welding, Creative Ladies Night out, Jewelry, and more. Visit us and www. waterstreetstudios.com or for questions, contact 630-761-9977.

Childrens themed parties such as Harry Potter, as well as artistic experiences for all ages and curiosities. Welding, Creative Ladies Night out, Jewelry, and more. Visit us and www. waterstreetstudios.com or for questions, contact 630-761-9977.

Childrens themed parties such as Harry Potter, as well as artistic experiences for all ages and curiosities. Welding, Creative Ladies Night out, Jewelry, and more. Visit us and www. waterstreetstudios.com or for questions, contact 630-761-9977.

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The Water Street Studios Community Outreach Program

Thank you Sponsors: Water Street Studios is an all volunteer 501(c)3 organization. As such, the organization depends on support from individuals, corporations, state and local government and grant foundations.

Water Street Studios excels through the dedication of our resident artists, volunteers and a wide community of supporters who are passionate about the arts. The following individuals and businesses have graciously joined the Water Street Studios community and shown their support by joining as a Sponsor.

has fully funded scholarships for 75 children to attend art classes since the fall of 2010. Through these scholarships, students without financial means to pay have explored drawing, ceramics, mixed media, painting, photography, printmaking and welding. In addition to these funded classes, Water Street Studios also offers Art Flow, an afterschool art program. Art Flow provides art activities to pre-K through 8th grade students at Batavia Apartments and reaches area high school students every Thursday afternoon at Water Street Studios. All of these programs exemplify our mission to bring art education and appreciation to all residents of the Fox Valley area. For more information about Community Outreach or if you are interested in helping to support the program, please contact Jim Kirkhoff, Director of Development, development@waterstreetstudios.com or 630.761.9977.

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Contact Jim Kirkhoff, Water Street Studios Director of Development 630.761.9977.

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Admire Amazing Art in the gallery. Be creative and spend quality time with the ones you love. □ Agenda: All about Art. Activities include: drawing, coloring, pasting & painting. □ Assorted art supplies available at no charge. □ Atmosphere: Aspiring Artists Family program. □ All Ages: Best for ages 3 and up accompanied by an adult at all times.

Teens welcome with parent permission. □ Admission: FREE □ Sundays: 1-3p

Looking for a Special Gift? gallery

Water Street’s retail store, adjacent to the fine art gallery, offers quality artistic items for your everyday shopping needs. Original art at gift giving prices!

Open during gallery hours.

■ Looking for a Custom Class to fit your schedule? Private classes can be arranged for most of the classes offered. Simply gather a minimum of 3 students and we will work with you to create a private class that fits into your schedule!

Teen and Adult Classes All Adult classes are ages 17 and up unless otherwise noted.

Clay

■ Beginning Ceramics On the Wheel (Ages 16+) Have you always been curious to work on the wheel, or are you ready to “get back into it”?

Whatever the reason, this class is for you! During the six-week session we will discuss, explore and practice basic wheel throwing techniques and create a collection of functional pottery. Exercise the right and left hemispheres of your brain and experience the joy of creating something from a simple mound of clay. Dress to get messy and bring an apron or an old towel. Feel free to repeat this class to build skill level. Register early, class size limited to 3. Various instructors. □ Instructor Caroline Baty-Barr □ Session 1 Th Sept 6, 13, 20, 27, Oct 4, 11 ► 6-8:30p CLY2302-A □ Session 2 Sat Oct 13, 20, 27, Nov 3, 10, 17 ►1-3:30p CLY2302-B □ Instructor Eddie Johnson □ Session 3 Tu Nov 6, 13, 20, 27, dec 4, 11►7-9:30p CLY2302-C □ Cost: M $220/NonMembers $250 (includes 12.5# of clay, use of tools, firing and some glazes. Additional clay available for purchase. ) ■ Private Lessons on the Wheel One-on-one instruction based on availability of individual instructors. □ Cost: M $35/hr PVT2301-A (includes firing fee and some glazes, does not include clay) □ Contact SoA Director to schedule dates and times: SoA@waterstreetstudio.com or 630.761.9977.

Drawing

NEW at WSS this Fall!

We are happy to include a few new drawing classes in our fall lineup. Whether novice or skilled, the goal of these sessions is to provide an opportunity to practice and understand drawing principles, techniques, and composition that will benefit any student, especially helpful when moving on to other classes that WSS offers!

■ Life Drawing (Ages 18+) Working from live models, students will experience one of the oldest and most valued forms of study and discovery. Using traditional drawing mediums such as pencil, charcoal, conte or pastel, students will translate the understanding of the human form into a work that communicates life. Basic principles of proportion and gesture as well as details of line

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Life Drawing continued quality, light and shadow, positive and negative space and contour will be explored. Classes will include discussions on anatomy and how to utilize reference to enable acurate representation of the live model.

This is a wonderful opportunity to develop and nurture your drawing skills! Some previous drawing skills are helpful, though not necessary. □ Instructor Deborah DiVita/Glascott □ Cost: M $100/NonMembers $115 (plus supplies – supply list available on request) □ Session 1 Th Sept. 6, 13, 20, & 27 ► 6-8p DRW2305-A □ Session 2 Th Oct. 11, 18, 25, Nov. 1 ► 6-8p DRW2305-A ■ Drawing through History (Ages 15+) This studio drawing course is for anyone wishing to strengthen and develop their drawing skills. Individual attention will be paid to each student to fit their needs within the curriculum. Through the use of still life and copying master drawings (student’s choice) they will build on a strong traditional foundation. We will focus on working from life and building artistic confidence which will mature into individual expression. Students will use visual elements such as line and tone to create successful compositions. Historical references will be discussed in class to encourage a broad understanding of drawing. Group discussions of works shown as well as class work and optional home assignments will help propel our progress. Come to class with objects for still life and preferred drawing materials. Supply list on WSS website. □ Instructor August Vollbrecht □ Cost: M $125/NonMembers $145 □ Tu Sept 11, 18, 25, Oct 2, 9, 16 ► 6-8p DRW2304-A ■ Figure Drawing Workshops (Ages 18+) The goal of these sessions is to provide ongoing visual & perceptual understanding of the figure. Spending time with the figure will aid artistic confidence in drawing, which encourages and enables personal creative expression. Intuition is the key to artistic expression, achieved through a developed/sensitized connection of the hand and eye. Working from the figure/life is critical to all perceptual practices by aiding our ability to see. Supply list on WSS website. Preregistration required due to the cost of the model. □ Facilitator August L. Vollbrecht □ Cost: M $20 per session/NonMembers $25 per session □ Session 1 Sun Sept 30 ► 1-4p DRW2303-A □ Session 2 Sun Oct 14 ► 1-4p DRW2303-B

■ Private Lessons (Ages 16+) Private lessons are now available in Drawing, Painting (oil, acrylic, etc.) and/or Portfolio Preparation for youth or adults wanting to pursue art through higher education. The curriculum and schedule will be tailored to meet the student’s needs and skill level. □ Instructor August L. Vollbrecht □ Cost: M $45/hr PVT2302-A

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Jewelry

■ Lampwork Beadmaking Workshop (Ages 16+ teens w/parent permission) Students will learn to make glass beads in this introductory “tour” of lampwork beadmaking using the old Venetian technique of layering molten glass on a rod to form a glass bead. There will be a brief discussion on safety, tools, and technique, followed by a demonstration. Students will then have time to explore their own creativity by manipulating the glass to create one-of-a-kind handmade glass beads with the guidance of the instructor. Each student will be supplied with a special Nortel Minor glass working torch, safety glasses, various colors of Moretti soft Italian glass and all the tools needed. Each student should bring note-taking supplies and wear close fitting cotton clothing and closed toe shoes. Long hair should be tied back. □ Instructor Victoria Belz □ Cost: M $65/NonMembers $75 □ Mon Aug 20 ► 6-9p JWL2302-A □ Wed Sept 5 ► 6-9p JWL2302-B □ Wed Nov 14 ► 6-9p JWL2302-C ■ Beginning Lampwork Glass Beadmaking (Ages 16+ teens w/parent permission) In this six-segment class, students will learn to make lampworked glass beads using the old Venetian technique of layering molten glass on a rod to make a bead. You will learn the basic skills used to manipulate glass and concentrate on cultivating a mastery of those skills. Students will learn basic bead shapes, layering of glass, dots, basic flower designs, frit (the use and making of), stringer pulling and how to make and pull twisty canes. It is recommended that students have attended a Lampwork Beading Workshop, but it’s not a requirement. Each student will be supplied with a special Nortel Minor glass working torch, safety glasses, and all the tools needed for use in shaping glass. Various colors of Moretti, soft Italian glass will be available for purchase. PLEASE NOTE: Long hair should be tied back. Closed toe shoes only. Close fitting, cotton or natural fiber clothing recommended. Bring a notebook for note taking. □ Instructor Victoria Belz □ Cost: M $205/NonMembers $235 (includes 12 mandrels as well as $20 worth of glass to be used in the class.) □ Mon Sept 10, 17, 24, Oct 1, 8, 15 ► 6-9p JWL2310-A

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■ Metalsmithing for Jewelry Fabrication (Ages 16+) Design and create one-of-a-kind personalized jewelry. Explore jewelry fabrication using basic metalsmithing techniques. This four-week course will cover sawing, piercing, sanding, hand stamping, texturing, forming, and finishing. Each week you will create at least one unique piece of copper or sterling silver jewelry. Projects may include earrings, pendants, bracelets, or rings. Metal to complete at least four projects included in the class fee. Students have access to studio tools and equipment. No prior experience necessary. Feel free to repeat class to master skills.□ Instructor Lisa Dienst-Thomas □ Cost: M $150/NonMembers $170 (incl. $25 for supplies) □ Wed Sept 12, 19, 26, Oct 3 ► 9a-12p JWL2303-A or □ Wed Sept 12, 19, 26, Oct 3 ► 6-9p JWL2303-B ■ Cold Connections in Metalsmithing (Ages16+) This four-week course will build upon the metalsmithing techniques you learned in the first metalsmithing class. Students will learn wire rivets, tube rivets, tab settings and more ways to connect without using a torch. Prerequisite: Metalsmithing for Jewelry Fabrication. Feel free to repeat class to master skills. □ Instructor Lisa Dienst-Thomas □ Cost: M $150/NonMembers $170 (incl. $25 for supplies) □ Sat Sept 15, 22, 29, Oct 6 ► 1-4p JWL2304-A ■ Textured Copper Riveted Ring (Ages 16+) Create a fantastic unique handcrafted ring for yourself or someone special. You start with a strip of copper, choose a texture or pattern, finalize with a rivet, and at the end you have a masterpiece. □ Instructor Lisa Dienst-Thomas □ Cost: M $35/NonMembers $40 □ Tu Sept 18 ► 6-8p JWL2312-A ■ Awesome Earrings For Beginners (Ages 13+) This is an excellent beginners class that will teach you the fundamental techniques to create awesome earrings. Once you master loop forming and a little bit of wire wrapping you can make countless pairs of earrings. These If you are aware of any metal allergies earrings are great for gift giving. In the class or have any special needs, the instructor you will receive all supplies necessary for up to must know in adva nce to make three pairs of pierced dangle earrings with steraccommodations. PLEASE NOTE: Neither ling silver and various beads. All tools needed the instructor nor Water Street Studios are available to use during the class time. No can be held responsible previous experience necessary. for any metal allergies/allergic reactio □ Instructor Lisa Dienst-Thomas ns. If a special metal is required (sterlin □ Cost: M $35/NonMembers $40 g silver, niobium, 14 k gold filled or 14k go □ Sun Sept 23 ► 3-5p JWL2313-A ld) additional cost may occur. Instructo r must be contacted prior to class to discuss alternatives. 630.761.9977 ■

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■ Beyond Beginner Metalsmithing (Ages 16+) This four-week course will build upon the metalsmithing techniques you learned in the first metalsmithing class. Students will learn proper soldering techniques and so much more.

Refining techniques will be encouraged. Prerequisite: Metalsmithing for Jewelry Fabrication. Feel free to repeat class to master skills. □ Instructor Lisa Dienst-Thomas □ Cost: M $150/NonMembers $170 (incl. $25 in supplies) □ Wed Oct 10, 17, 24, Nov 7 (no Oct 31) ► 6-9p JWL2309-A ■ Copper Inspiration Cuff (Ages 13+) Students will make their own textured or stamped copper cuff bracelet with a sterling silver plate that they have hand stamped with their own word or short message. Beads may be added if you desire. No prior metalsmithing experience is necessary. All materials and tools are supplied during class time. Great for Ladies Night Out! □ Instructor Lisa Dienst-Thomas □ Cost: M $45/NonMembers $55 □ Th Oct 18 ► 6-8p JWL2314-A ■ Freeform Wire and Bead Collage Earrings (Ages 16+) Make two pair of super fun and funky earrings from scratch. Using sterling silver wire and beads of your choice you can make very unique earrings. No previous experience necessary. All tools provided for use during class time. □ Instructor Lisa Dienst-Thomas □ Cost: M $35/NonMembers $40 □ Mon Nov 5 ► 6-8p JWL2311-A

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Painting

■ Oil Painting (Ages 17+) For painters of all levels, skills and disciplines, the focus of this class is to nurture the individual creative process. Color mixing and basic oil painting techniques will be covered. Participants will explore traditional and alternative styles in oil painting while developing an understanding of basic drawing and composition skills.

Emphasis is placed on discovering individual strengths and styles that will enable each to complete a final painting reflecting those characteristics. This class is structured for enjoyment in a relaxed format to allow creativity to surface naturally. □ Instructor Deborah DiVita/Glascott □ Cost: M $100/NonMembers $115 (+ supplies, list available online or upon request) □ Session 1: Sat Sept 1, 8, 15, 22 ► 9-11:30a PNT2301-A □ Session 2: Sat Oct 27, Nov 3, 10, 17 ► 9-11:30a PNT2301-B ■ Acrylics Workshop (Ages 16+) Acrylics are a great media because they are inexpensive, dry quickly, and do not require serious ventilation. The instructor will be covering color theory, scumbling, sgraffito, spraying, pouring, xerox transfer, and mixed media techniques. Bring an interesting or cherished object to this workshop to serve as a personal still life. Students are encouraged to bring their own paintbrushes. Don’t forget to bring a lunch. □ Instructor Jen Evans □ Cost: M $60/NonMembers $70 □ Sat Sept 8 ► 10a-2p PNT2304-A ■ Oil Painting Techniques For anyone who wishes to brush up on basic oil painting techniques, we will focus on producing “mini-works” that demonstrate different techniques. These may include glazing, impasto, dry brush, and simple blending and shading techniques. We will work from a single object or shape to easily visualize the different effects that can be achieved simply by changing the application. Color mixing and brush use will also be covered. □ Instructor Deborah DiVita/Glascott □ Cost: M $100/NonMembers $115 (+ supplies, list available online or upon request) □ Sat Sept 29, Oct 6, 13, 20 ► 9-11:30a PNT2303-A

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Photography

■ Digital Photography Basics ((Ages 13+) This class is perfect for anyone who has a digital camera and loves to take pictures, but is not really sure what all of those buttons and knobs do. If you do not know the difference between “aperture priority” and “shutter priority” or why white balance is important (but you want to), this is a great class for you. The instructor will take you through the basics of the world of digital photography to help you make the most of your camera. Students are asked to bring in examples of pictures they have taken in the past and what they like about them.

This will lead into discussion on the importance of different camera controls like aperture, shutter speed, ISO and white balance. Class exercises will be planned to exploit all of these different elements -leading up to the final session where students will go on a photo safari and come back to WSS for a critique. □ Instructor Jim Kirkhoff □ Cost: M $60/NonMembers $70 □ Adult (18+) Mon, Wed, Fri Oct 1, 3, 5 ► 11a-1:30p PHO2302-A □ Teens (13-18) Mon, Wed, Fri Oct 8, 10, 12 ► 4-6:30p PHO2302-B

Variety

■ Color Relief Printmaking (Ages 16+) This class will take relief printmaking to the next level with the introduction and exploration of color relief printmaking, Students will learn the reductive woodcut process and multiple block printing process to achieve a multicolored image. The reduction woodcut process allows the printmaker to print as many colors as he/she wishes, yet only uses one block to print all the colors from. The multiple block process uses a separate block for each color with a final key block to bring the image together. Students will also learn registration techniques to keep imagery tight throughout each stage of printing. Required materials: 5 piece Mikisyo Power Grip set.

Recommended materials: sketchbook, pencils, fine and extra fine point Sharpie marker, and soft rubber brayer. □ Instructor Kimberly Fredricks □ Cost: M $145/NonMembers $165 □ M Sept 10, 12, 17, 19, 24, 26, Oct 1, 3, 8, 10, 15, 17 ► 7-8:30p VRY2305-A ■ Experimental Embroidery (Ages 15+) Students in this class will explore the embroidery medium in a non-traditional light from unexpected and found surfaces to the incorporation of found objects and materials. We will explore new artistic dimensions to a traditional craft. □ Instructor Tessa Shackelford □ Cost: M $125/NonMembers $145 □ Tu Oct 2, 9, 16, 23 ► 6-8:30p VRY2306-A

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■ Fiction Writing: The White Page (Ages 18+) The white page is a place of unknowns, an opening to other worlds. It thrills some; it scares others. This October, as ghosts dance across the dying lawn’s rustling leaves, and sharptoothed grins flicker from the shadows, dare to take your writing skills to a higher level. In these four weeks, you will write many short pieces, and get to know yourself as a writer.

You may share certain pieces with the class or just the instructor, but all feedback will be descriptive and non-destructive. Not as scary as you think! Waterline Writers invites the students to join them on Sunday October 21st for more of the writing experience. □ Instructor Anne Veague □ Cost: M $60/Nonmember $70 □ Session 1 Sun Oct 7, 14, 28 ► 3-5p VRY2301-A □ Sun Oct 21 ► 7p Waterline Writers Open Event FREE ■ Relief Printmaking (Ages 13+) Relief printing is a form of expression in which the surface of a block yields the image and the areas that do not print are cut away. It is the oldest form of printmaking and is used to communicate ideas through symbols, imagery and printed words.

Ink is rolled onto the block, paper is placed upon it and pressure is applied to transfer ink from block to paper. The class will focus on woodcut relief print techniques to create engaging imagery. Required materials: 5 piece Mikisyo Power Grip woodcarving tool set. Recommended materials: sketchbook, pencil, fine and extra fine point Sharpie marker, and soft rubber brayer. □ Instructor Kimberly Fredricks □ Cost: M $145/NonMembers $165 □ Tu/Th Oct 23, 25, 30, Nov 1, 6, 8, 13, 15 ► 7-8:30p VRY2302-A ■ Controlling the Spark (Ages 18+) In this class you will learn the fundamental skills of sculptural metal fabrication. This can be 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 3-D 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, and jig saw to develop their artistic design. You can learn how to weld in one hour or continue the class and create your own sculpture with one-on-one instruction. □ Instructor Steven Lockwood □ Cost: M $55 per hr PVT2303-A □ Contact SoA Director to schedule dates and times: SoA@waterstreetstudio.com or call 630.761.9977.

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Children’s Classes Young Ones: Ages 3+

■ Mini Matisse (Ages 4-6) This is an exciting class in which students can explore a variety of media ranging from watercolors, clay, masks, puppets, portraiture and more. Each session has different projects so this class can be taken again and again with no repeat masterpieces. □ Instructor Kari Kraus □ Cost: M $55/NonMembers $65 □ Sat Oct 6, 13,20, 27 ► 12-1p KID2303-A □ Th Oct 25, Nov 1, 8, 15 ► 10-11a KID2303-B □ Th Oct 25, Nov 1, 8, 15 ► 12:30-1:30p KID2303-C

Star Wars Themed

■ May The Force Be With You (Ages 6-10) All that is loved about Star Wars: An Art Experience is now condensed into one glorious day!

We will make lightsabers, design our own droids, and paint our own ship creations. Don’t forget to bring a dark colored tee as we will use “the force” to decorate it. Snacks of yoda soda and wookie cookies provided. □ Instructor Kari Kraus □ Cost: M $40/NonMembers $50 □ Sat Sept 29 ► 10a-2p KID2316-A

Older Ones: Ages 7+

■ Beginning Pottery On the Wheel for Small Hands (Ages 10-15) Young potters, come try your hand working with clay on an electric wheel. Instructors will assist small hands as they open a centered piece of clay on the wheel, and then guide them through pulling the clay into a tall form. This small class will allow instructors to work closely with small hands and be available to assist students during this experience. If your child is curious about working on the wheel, this is the perfect class. (For curious adults, Water Street offers a variety of adult clay classes, listings begin on page 2). The last 15 minutes of class time will be spent cleaning up. Wear clothes that can get messy and bring and old towel. The final session will be spent glazing pieces and a pickup date will be determined for small hands to return for their finished pieces. Maximum 3 students. (Small hands aged 7-9 would be best served by private sessons, information on pages 2 and 12.) □ Instructors Kari Kraus and Caroline Baty-Barr □ Cost: M $95/NonMembers $110 (incl. clay, firing and some glazes) □ Session 1: Sun Sept 2, 9 glaze date Sun Sept 23 ► 1-2:45p KID2310-A □ Session 2: Sun Oct 7, 14 glaze date Mon Nov 4 ► 1-2:45p KID2310-B □ Session 3: Mon Oct 22, 29 glaze date Mon Nov 12 ► 6-7:45p KID2310-C

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■ Drawing Foundations (Ages 7-11) Drawing is the foundation to creating great artworks. We will work on exploring a variety of drawing materials from pastels to pencils and pens. Students will do exercises in drawing from observation to learn perspective, shading, and more. □ Instructor Kari Kraus □ Cost: M $55/Nonmember $65 □ Tu Sept 4, 11, 18, 25 ► 6-7p KID2305-A

■ Oil Pastel Palooza (Ages 6-11) Oil pastels are a very versatile medium to work with.

We will get the chance to experiment will all of the effects oil pastels can archive with projects based on the work of Master Artists. Our mini works will then be ready to hang in your own home gallery! □ Instructor Kari Kraus □ Cost: M $60/Nonmember $70 □ Th Sept 6, 13, 20 ► 6-7:30p KID2317-A ■ Kandinsky Kids (Ages 7-11) In this popular class, students will create using a wide range of media including but not limited to all types of paint, clay, fabric, sculpture, printmaking, etc. Similar to our Mini Matisse class in that no projects are repeated so you can retake this class often. □ Instructor Kari Kraus □ Cost: M $55/NonMembers $65 □ Sat Oct 6, 13, 20, 27 ► 10:30-11:30a KID2307-A □ Sat Nov 17, 24, Dec 1, 8 ► 10a-11a KID2307-B ■ Green Eggs, Caterpillars and Wild Things (Ages 6-9) Using Dr. Seuss, Eric Carle, and Maurice Sendak as inspiration, students will create artworks inspired by the books created by these wonderful authors. This is the first in a series of upcoming classes which will be based on the illustrations in children’s books. □ Instructor Kari Kraus □ Cost: M $45/Nonmember $55 □ Wed Nov 7, 14, 28 (No class Nov. 21) ► 6-7p KID2318-A ■ Muggles Making Art Workshop (Ages 7-12) Come join us at Water Street Studios as we hop the train to Hogwarts. This exciting workshop wraps up the true Harry Potter experience of our class, but in one day! We will split into the different houses and follow along with the different courses offered at Hogwarts. There will be a “potions and herbology” lesson along with transfiguration, defense against the dark arts, and care of magical creatures’ courses. We will create fabulous art while enjoying a snack of chocolate “frogs”. Please bring a sack lunch! □ Instructor Kari Kraus □ Cost: M $40/Nonmember $50 □ Sat Nov 3 ► 10a-2p KID2319-A

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■ Comics Workshop A fun and entertaining class that will explore anything from comic books, comic strips, graphic novels, storyboards and animated characters. Students are encouraged to incorporate their creative ideas into their work and then watch how their own characters and stories come to life! Please bring paper, pens, sharpies, and a sack lunch. □ Instructor Michael Glascott □ Cost: M $35/Nonmember $45 □ Sat Nov 10 ► 10a-1p KID2306-A ■ Private Lessons Looking to expand your child’s artistic talent? Private lessons are a fantastic way to do so. With one-on-one attention your child can grow at their own pace while receiving valuable individual instruction. Private lessons are available for hand built ceramics, drawing, painting, fiber, sculpture, and more. All supplies included. □ Instructor Kari Kraus □ Cost: M $35 per hr PVT2304-A

Guest Artist

Space is limited!

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■Emotion and Movement Figurative Watercolor Workshop Jeannie McGuire developed her unique approach to the figure by exploring a freer application of paint and pushing her style to the limits of expression Her narrativetype paintings are referenced from photos or sketches that spark her interest, followed by drawing a strong design structure which sets the stage for the painting process to develop, change and unfold into a story or persona. Workshop instruction focuses on creating paintings of people as works of art versus formal portraits and on developing backgrounds that encourage a story, feeling or purpose to emerge.

Each day begins with a demo pertaining to the day’s project such as: explore eyes and faces in an unconventional way, focus on a single figure with an obscure background, and intertwine a group of people with their background elements. Artists receive plenty of personal attention and painting time. A group critique is reserved for the last afternoon. □ Instructor Jeannie McGuire □ Cost: M $385/NonMembers $415 (supply list available online or upon request) □ Fri, Sat, Sun Sept 14, 15, 16 ► 9:30a-4p (Please bring a bag lunch) WRK2302-A

Still Looking

for something that fits your schedule...?

■ After all of these classes and workshop listings, are our schedules still not compatible?

If that is the case, just give us a call. Private classes can be arranged for most of the classes offered. Simply gather a minimum of 3 students and we will work with you to create a private class that fits into your schedule! Email SoA@waterstreetstudios.com.

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The Water Street Studios Community Outreach Program

Thank you Sponsors: Water Street Studios is an all volunteer 501(c)3 organization. As such, the organization depends on support from individuals, corporations, state and local government and grant foundations.

Water Street Studios excels through the dedication of our resident artists, volunteers and a wide community of supporters who are passionate about the arts. The following individuals and businesses have graciously joined the Water Street Studios community and shown their support by joining as a Sponsor.

has fully funded scholarships for 75 children to attend art classes since the fall of 2010. Through these scholarships, students without financial means to pay have explored drawing, ceramics, mixed media, painting, photography, printmaking and welding. In addition to these funded classes, Water Street Studios also offers Art Flow, an afterschool art program. Art Flow provides art activities to pre-K through 8th grade students at Batavia Apartments and reaches area high school students every Thursday afternoon at Water Street Studios. All of these programs exemplify our mission to bring art education and appreciation to all residents of the Fox Valley area. For more information about Community Outreach or if you are interested in helping to support the program, please contact Jim Kirkhoff, Director of Development, development@waterstreetstudios.com or 630.761.9977.

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our community by becoming Ja oin Corporate Partner or a Water Street Studios Member.

Contact Jim Kirkhoff, Water Street Studios Director of Development 630.761.9977.

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Registration:

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School of Art Registration Director W Wilson St Batavia 160 S. Water St., Batavia, IL 60510

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Water Street Studios is located by the corner of First and Water Streets in the heart of downtown ď‚ŤW Batavia, Illinois. We are less than one block south east Main St S S

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Interested in teaching? Artists/teachers please visit the School of Art tab at www.waterstreetstudios.com for a teacher application and a class proposal form from. Questions? Contact School of Art W Director, Caroline SSBaty-Barr via email SoA@waterstreetstudios.com.

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Creative Parties, fiestas, celebrations, fetes, bashes or shindigs - whatever you call it let the good times roll and create a positively unique party at Water Street Studios.

Creative Parties, fiestas, celebrations, fetes, bashes or shindigs - whatever you call it let the good times roll and create a positively unique party at Water Street Studios.

Creative Parties, fiestas, celebrations, fetes, bashes or shindigs - whatever you call it let the good times roll and create a positively unique party at Water Street Studios.

Inspire guests and create memories by having your next party at the most creative place in the Fox River Valley.

Inspire guests and create memories by having your next party at the most creative place in the Fox River Valley.

Inspire guests and create memories by having your next party at the most creative place in the Fox River Valley.

Parties offered:

Parties offered:

Parties offered:

Childrens themed parties such as Harry Potter, as well as artistic experiences for all ages and curiosities. Welding, Creative Ladies Night out, Jewelry, and more. Visit us and www. waterstreetstudios.com or for questions, contact 630-761-9977.

Childrens themed parties such as Harry Potter, as well as artistic experiences for all ages and curiosities. Welding, Creative Ladies Night out, Jewelry, and more. Visit us and www. waterstreetstudios.com or for questions, contact 630-761-9977.

Childrens themed parties such as Harry Potter, as well as artistic experiences for all ages and curiosities. Welding, Creative Ladies Night out, Jewelry, and more. Visit us and www. waterstreetstudios.com or for questions, contact 630-761-9977.

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