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

Parties offered:

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Children’s themed parties such as Harry Potter or Star Wars. Artistic experiences for all ages and curiosities...welding, creative ladies night out, jewelry, and more.

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

For more information or to schedule a party, please visit waterstreetstudios.com, call 630.761.9977 or email SoA@waterstreetstudios.com. You may also complete a party booking form online and mail or deliver it with your deposit during regular gallery hours.

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Water Street Studios

School of Art

160 S. Water St. Batavia, IL 60510 630.761.9977 waterstreetstudios.com

The Water Street Studios Community Outreach Program

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.

We would like to thank our sustaining partner:

Our artistic development partners:

Water Street Studios has fully funded scholarships for more than 96 students 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 also offers Art Flow, our community outreach arts education program that brings high quality art classes taught by professional artists to students and women at local shelters, low-income housing, and community organizations. Our new Art Flow teen program brings 6 :6 students from surrounding communities together to experience art and cultural activities in our classrooms at Water Street (see page 1).

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 our programs, contact Jim Kirkhoff, Director of Development, development@waterstreetstudios.com or call 630.761.9977.

For more information about Art Flow please email artflow@waterstreetstudios.com.

To register: complete the registration form located in the center of this Our Gallery hospitality partner:

booklet and mail or deliver to Water Street Studios School of Art Registration Director 160 S. Water St., Batavia, IL 60510 Please make checks payable to Water Street Studios

This program is partially supported by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council, a state agency.

@BAT Water Street Studios is located by the corner of First and Water Streets in the heart of downtown Batavia, Illinois; less than one block south east of the Batavia Public Library.

Rt. 64

@STC PrintLab is located at 117 W. Main Street in St. Charles in the same building as Szechwan.

The entrance is downstairs, just behind the courtyard patio of Biggby Coffee.

Forever Yogurt

Rt. 31 Geneva Rd.

The following foundations have graciously joined the Water Street Studios community by supporting our operations or community outreach programming:

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Private Bank

Walnut St.

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Got Talent?

160 S. Water St. ▪ Batavia, IL 60510 ▪ 630.761.9977 ▪ www.waterstreetstudios.com

Interested in teaching? Artists/teachers please visit the School of Art tab at www.waterstreetstudios.com to submit your class proposal.

Questions? Email SoA@waterstreetstudios.com.

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Table of Contents Children Ages 3+ ................................................................................ 2 Ages 6+ ................................................................................ 3 Youth & Adult Variety ................................................................................... 5 Clay....................................................................................... 7 Drawing ................................................................................. 8 Jewelry.................................................................................. 9 Painting ............................................................................... 12 Photography ........................................................................ 13 Printmaking ......................................................................... 13

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Hosted in both locations: Water Street Studios in Batavia + PrintLab in St. Charles. □ 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 Be creative and spend quality time with the ones you love.

Community Outreach ■ Art Flow for Teens (7th-12th grade) Our community outreach arts education program is open to all students in the surrounding area and seeks to bring together boys 6 :6 and girls interested in exploring all forms of visual art. Individual work, community projects, cultural experiences and movie nights will be part of the Art Flow experience. Visiting professional artists will engage and teach in ways that allow the students’ self-expression to emerge. □ $130 - financial scholarships available □ Thursdays Sept 12-Dec 12 (no class Oct 31, Nov 28) ► 6:30-8p @BAT

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We are pleased to announce that beginning this fall, SoA classes are offered in two locations Water Street Studios 160 S. Water St., Batavia (BAT) PrintLab 117 W. Main, St. Charles (STC) Please note @BAT or @STC for your location.

Children’s Classes Ages 3+ ■ Mini Matisse (4-6) Students will explore a variety of materials from watercolors to clay, wire to colored pencil and more. Possible projects include masks, puppets, portraiture and more. Each session offers different projects so this class can be taken again and again with no repeat masterpieces. □ Instructor Kari Kraus □ M $55/NonMembers $65 □ Sa Sept 7, 14, 21, Nov 5 (no class Sept 28) ► 11:30-12:30p KID3303-A @STC □ Sa Oct 12, 19, 26, Nov 2 ► 11:30a -12:30p KID3303-B @BAT ■ Beginning Printmaking (5-8) This class is an introduction to the world of printmaking. Students will explore stamping and printing with items such as leaves, fruit, vegetables, string, and fingers! Everyday objects with unexpected results! □ Instructor Allison Cannon □ M $40/NonMembers $50 □ Tu Nov 5, 12, 19, 26 ► 5-6p KID3327-A @STC

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Ages 6+ ■ Kandinsky Kids (7-11) Students will explore a wide variety of media, from various papers and paint, to fabric and wire. These investigations will lead us to sculpt, experience printmaking and more.

Projects are not repeated so this class can be taken again and again. □ Instructor Kari Kraus □ M $55/NonMembers $65 □ Sa Sept 7, 14, 21, Oct 5 (no class Sept 28) ► 10-11a KID3307-A @STC □ Sa Oct 12, 19, 26, Nov 2 ► 10-11a KID3307-B @BAT ■ Mixed Media (8-11) Students will learn to SEE, draw and think like artists.

Black, white and color will be explored. Examples will be presented at the onset of each class to further expand the student’s exposure to visual ideas, materials and methods.

Art history and artists will be discussed in conjunction with assignments. Students may be asked to bring in still life.

A cover-up smock is advised. Projects will not be duplicated across sessions so the class can be repeated. □ Instructor Barbara Stark □ M $150/NonMembers $170 + supplies (list available online) □ Tu Sept 17, 24, Oct 1, 8, 15 ► 4:30-6p VRY3334-A @BAT □ Tu Oct 22, 29, Nov 5, Nov 19, Dec 3 (no class Nov 12, 26) ► 4:30-6p VRY3334-B @BAT ■ Padawans, is the Force with you? (6-10) Ever dream of being a Jedi? If so, join us for this Jedi workshop, by the end you will have all you need to possess the Force. We will design our own droids and make a Han Solo inspired low relief metal sculpture. We’ll snack on edible lightsabers and Jedi juice while creating a Dagobah Terrarium. We will experiment and learn to control the Force and ensure the Padawans leave class as Jedi. Don’t forget a sack lunch. □ Instructor Kari Kraus □ M $42/NonMembers $52 □ Sa Sept 28 ► 10a-2p KID3316-A @BAT □ Sa Dec 7 ► 10a-2p KID3316-B @STC

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■ Play with Clay, Get a Snapshot! (8-12) Working with clay, students will explore three methods of hand building ceramics. We will construct a mug as well as other vessels using pinch, coil, and slab construction. In the first class, students will work on producing their pieces while learning about the properties of clay. In the second class, students will learn about the kiln firing process and we will glaze our pieces. We will then adjourn to the main gallery to photograph our newly constructed works. □ Instructor Kari Kraus and Joe Kraft □ M $65/NonMembers $75 □ Su Oct 20 ► 1:00-4:00p and Su Nov 3 ► 1-2:30p KID3333-A @BAT Glazed work will be available to pick up only between Nov 16-30, 2013.

■ Drawing Foundations (7-11) Drawing is the first art we all produce as children ,* it is the most fundamental form of art as well as the foundation to all other artistic disciplines. It’s also just fun! Students will explore a variety of drawing materials from charcoal to pencils and pens. Drawing exercises may include but are not limited to drawing from observation to learn perspective, contour line, shading and more. If you have a sketchbook that you work in, please bring it to class. If not, please come to class with a 9x12 sketchbook. □ Instructor Allison Cannon □ M $60/NonMembers $70 □ M, W Oct. 21, 23, 28, 30 ► 6-7p KID3305-A @BAT □ W Sept 4, 11, 18, 25 ► 6-7p KID3305-B @STC ■ Art and Grand Adventures (10-14) Come along on an exciting adventure and see what tales your artwork will tell. We will explore the creative connection between stories and art through the making of maps, marrionettes, and more! Bring a snack and a drink each day. □ Instructor Allison Cannon □ M $50/NonMembers $60 □ Sa Nov. 2, 9, 16, 23 ► 10a-12p KID3329-A @STC

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—Elliot Eisner

* Excerpt from Drawing is the New Painting by Karen KurczynskiArt Journal, Vol. 70, No. 1, Spring 2011, College Art Association, NY.

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Youth & Adult Variety ■ Plays Well with Others: The Fine Art of Collaboration (minimum of 5 students) Artists at all stages of their career can benefit from working and playing with others.

During class sessions we will experiment with a variety of techniques, creating small artwork experiments both in teams and as individuals. Guest artists will be invited to demonstrate their expertise on at least three occasions during this 12 class session.

Outside of class, each member will be involved in a course-long exchange with a remote artist. The course will culminate in all artists involved mounting a group show of work created in tandem with an anonymous partner. The show is slated to open in the Kane County Chronicle Gallery at Water Street Studios simultaneously with the WSS Winter show on January 17th, 2014. Supplies for in-class experiments included. in order to create a truly collaborative environment, enrollment is limited to 10 students and will only run with a minimum of 5. □ Instructor Rita Grendze □ M $270/NonMembers $300 □ Tu Sept 17, 24 Oct 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 Nov 5, 12, 19, Dec 3, 10 (no class Nov. 26) ► 7-9p VRY3314-A @BAT ■ Acrylic Painting (12-15) This is a painting class in which we will explore acrylic paints which are water based. The nature of acrylic painting allows for short drying times as well as great material versatility.

Acrylic paints are easy to clean up, pose low toxicity exposure and lend themselves to endless creative possibilities. Class may be repeated. Max 7. □ Instructor Barbara Stark □ M $200/NonMembers $220 + supplies (list available online) □ W Sept 18, 25, Oct 2, 9, 16 ►4:15-6p PNT3310-A @ BAT □ W Oct 23, 30, Nov 6, 20 (no class Nov 13, 27) Dec 4 ►4:15-6p PNT3310-B @ BAT

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■ Mixed Media (12-15) Students will learn to SEE, draw and think like artists.

Black, white and color will be explored. Examples will be presented at the onset of each class to further expand the student’s exposure to visual ideas, materials and methods. Art history and artists will be discussed in conjunction with assignments. Students may be asked to bring in still life. A cover-up smock is advised. Projects will not be duplicated across sessions so the class can be repeated. □ Instructor Barbara Stark □ M $150/NonMembers $170 + supplies (list available online) □ Th Sept 19, 26, Oct 3, 10, 17 ► 4:30-6p VRY3310-A @BAT □ Th Oct 24, Nov 7, 21, Dec 5, 12 (no class Oct 31, Nov 14, 28) ► 4:30-6p VRY3310-B @BAT □ M Sept 16, 23, 30, Oct 7, 21 (no class Oct 14) ► 4:30-6p VRY3310-C @STC □ M Oct 28, Nov 4, Nov 18, Dec 2, 9 (no class Nov 11, 25) ► 4:30-6p VRY3310-D @STC ■ Poetry: Finding that Creative Spark (minimum of 2 students) Have you ever been inspired so much by something that you had to sit down and write a poem? This workshop will explore that magical moment or feeling when inspiration takes over. What do Rumi, Robert Frost, and Gwendolyn Brooks have in common? We will explore how poets find their inspiration, in addition to doing some exercises to help us find that energy within. We will also do some writing. Participants will come away with several drafts of poems, and hopefully some ideas for more. Beginners and more experienced poets welcome. A minimum of 2 students is required. □ Instructor Caroline Johnson □ M $30/NonMembers $40 □ Sa Sept 21, 28 ► 1-2:30p VRY3313-A @BAT ■ Elements of Composition Regardless of what media you work in, composition is the foundation of creating great art. Students will review the basic elements of composition (line, shape, form and color) and lead the student into more advanced concepts (unity, balance, movement, rhythm, focus, contrast, pattern and proportion). Study of well-known and not so well known works of art will allow us to see these their value. In-class critiques of student work will take place to help improve the artists ‘eye’ and execution of strong composition.

Perfect for both the casual art lover as well as the artist working in any media such as painting, photography, graphic design or sculpture. □ Instructor CJ Hungerman □ M $175/NonMembers $195 □ Su Sept 22, 29, Oct 6, 13 ► 6-8p VRY3308-A @BAT □ Su Nov 3, 10, 17, 24 ► 6-8p VRY3308-B @BAT

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■ Writing in the Gallery (18+) (minimum of 2 students) Writers find inspiration in everything they encounter; come write fiction in a worldclass art gallery where the lines between the visual and written arts begin to parallel, blur, spin, and illuminate each other. As you write many short pieces in and out of class, the walls fall down to reveal the greater gallery all around you. For beginners or writers who want to renew voice and vision. All feedback will be non-destructive. (In addition to classes, please attend Waterline Writers readings in the gallery on Sunday, Oct. 20th @7p www.waterlinewriters.org.) A maximum of 4 and a minimum of 2 students is required. □ Instructor Anne Veague □ M $70/NonMembers $80 □ W Oct 2, 9, 16, 23 ► 7-9p VRY3301-A @BAT ■ Intro to Welding & Metal Sculpture (10+) Learn the fundamental skills of sculptural metal fabrication. These sessions are suited for beginners who have never worked with metal, or experienced artists who want to brush up on their skills. Learn to use the tools associated with metal working such as a Mig welder, angle grinder, cut off chop saw, and jig saw to develop an artistic design. Learn how to weld in one hour. Those interested in creating a sculpture can present their ideas, learn how to advance their concept into a 3D form and complete a finished product with ongoing one-on-one instruction. Instructor website: www.stevenlockwood.com □ Instructor Steven Lockwood □ $45 per hr PVT3303-A @BAT □ Contact SoA@waterstreetstudios.com or 630.761.9977 to arrange date(s) and time.

Clay Equipment for these classes was made possible through a grant from the Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley and the Kane County Riverboat program.

■ Basic Ceramics on the Wheel (16+) Have you always been curious about working on the wheel, or are you ready to “get back into it”? Whatever the reason, this class is for you. During this six-week session students will explore and practice basic wheel throwing techniques to create a collection of functional pottery. Dress to get messy and bring an apron or an old towel to each class. Feel free to repeat this class to build skill level. Max 5. □ Instructor Eddie Johnson □ M $245/NonMembers $275 (includes 12.5# of clay, use of tools, firing and some glazes. Additional clay available for purchase.) □ Th Sept 26,Oct 3, 10, 17, 24, Nov 7 (no class Oct 31) ► 6:30-9p CLY3302-A @BAT

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Drawing ■ Life Drawing (minimum of 4 students) 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 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 accurate representation of the live model. This is a wonderful opportunity to develop and nurture your drawing skills! Some basic drawing skills are helpful, though not necessary. A maximum of 4 students is required for this class. □ Instructor Deb DiVita Glascott □ M $100/NonMembers $115 + supplies (list available online) □ Th Sept 5, 12, 19, 26 ► 6:30-8:30p DRW3305-A @BAT □ Th Oct 10, 17, 24, Nov 7 (no class Oct 31) ► 6:30-8:30p DRW3305-B @BAT ■ Mixed Media (16+) Students will learn to SEE, draw and think like artists. Black, white and color will be explored.

Examples will be presented at the onset of each class to further expand the student’s exposure to visual ideas, materials and methods. Art history and artists will be discussed in conjunction with assignments. Students may be asked to bring in still life.

A cover-up smock is advised. Projects will not be duplicated across sessions so the class can be repeated. □ Instructor Barbara Stark □ M $150/NonMembers $170 + supplies (list available online) @ BAT □ M Sept 16, 23, 30, Oct 7, 21 (no class Oct 16) ► 6:15-7:45p VRY3310-A @STC □ M Oct 28, Nov 4, Nov 18, Dec 2, 9 (no class Nov 11, 25) ► 6:15-7:45p VRY3310-B @STC ■ Drawing and Composition (16+) This black and white drawing and design class will cover line, composition, value and shape as well as volume. Materials will primarily be graphite, charcoal, black and white acrylic paint and ink. Examples will be presented at the onset of each class to further expand the student’s exposure to visual ideas, materials and methods. Students may be asked to bring in still life. A cover-up smock is advised. Different drawing assignments will be given out over the sessions so the class can be repeated. □ Instructor Barbara J. Stark □ M $150/NonMembers $170 + supplies (list available online) □ Tu Sept 17, 24, Oct 1, 8, 15 ► 6:15-7:45p DRW3311-A @BAT □ Tu Oct 22, 29, Nov 5, 19 (no class Nov 12, 26) Dec 3 ► 6:15-7:45p DRW3311-B @BAT

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■ Drawing and Color Theory (16+) This class will cover drawing principles along with color theory and application. Materials will be color chalk, oil pastels and color pencils. Examples will be presented at the onset of each class to further expand the student’s exposure to visual ideas, material and methods.

Students may be asked to bring in still life. A cover-up smock is advised. Different drawing assignments will be given out over the sessions so the class can be repeated. □ Instructor Barbara J. Stark □ M $150/NonMembers $170 + supplies (list available online) □ Th Sept 19, 26, Oct 3, 10, 17 ► 6:15-7:45p DRW3312-A @BAT □ Th Oct 24, Nov 7, 17, 21, Dec 5, 12 (no class Oct 31, Nov 14, 28) ► 6:15-7:45p DRW3312-B @BAT ■ Comics Workshop (10+) A fun and entertaining workshop for the curious to the experienced. We will explore all approaches...comic books (cover art & inside story), storyboards (geared towards animation) caricatures (funny family or celebrity pix), greeting cards (set-up/punch line) comic strips (3 panels) gag cartoons (1 panel) anime, graphic novel...or anything that students would like to try. 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 snack or sack lunch. □ Instructor Michael Glascott □ M $35/Nonmember $45 □ Sa Sept 21 ►10a-1p DRW3306-A @STC □ Sa Dec 14 ►10a-1p DRW3306-B @BAT □ Sa Nov 2 ►10a-1p DRW3306-C @BAT

Jewelry ■ Metalsmithing for Jewelry Fabrication (16+) Explore jewelry fabrication using basic metalsmithing techniques to design and create one-of-a-kind personalized jewelry. This course will cover sawing, piercing, sanding, hand stamping, texturing, forming, and finishing. Each week students can 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 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 □ M $150/NonMembers $170 (includes $25 for supplies) □ W Sept 4, 11, 18, 25 ► 6-9p JWL3303-A @BAT □ Sa Sept 7, 14, 21, 28 ► 1-4p JWL3303-B @BAT

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■ Beginning Lampwork Glass Beadmaking (16+ and teens w/parent permission) In six-sessions, learn how to make beautiful lampworked glass beads using the old Venetian technique of layering molten glass on a rod to make a bead. Learn the basic skills used to manipulate glass and concentrate on cultivating a mastery of those skills.

We will cover 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 not required 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. Max 7. Students should bring note-taking supplies and wear close fitting cotton clothing and closed toe shoes. Long hair should be tied back. □ Instructor Victoria Belz □ M $210/NonMembers $240 (includes 12 mandrels as well as $20 worth of glass to be used in the class.) □ M Sept 9,16,23,30, Oct 7, (no class Oct 14) 21 ► 6-9p JWL3310-A @BAT □ M Nov 4, 11, 18 (no class Nov 25) Dec 2, 9 ► 6-9p JWL3310-B @BAT □ Su Sept 22,29, Oct 6,20,27 and Nov 3(no class Oct 13) ► 2-5p JWL3310-C @BAT ■ Lampwork Beadmaking Workshop (16+ and teens w/parent permission) Learn how 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 instructor guidance.

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. Max 7. Please bring note-taking supplies and wear close fitting cotton clothing and closed toe shoes.

Long hair should be tied back. □ Instructor Victoria Belz □ M $65/NonMembers $75 □ Su Sept 16 ► 1-4p JWL3302-A @BAT □ Sa Nov 2 ► 1-4p JWL3302-B @BAT tal allergies □ Su Dec 15 ► 2-5p JWL3302-C @BAT If you are aware of any me instructor or have any special needs, the e to make must know in advanc TE: Neither accommodations. PLEASE NO Studios eet Str the instructor nor Water metal any can be held responsible for cial spe If a allergies/allergic reactions. er, niobium, metal is required (sterling silv d) additional 14k gold filled or 14k gol st be conmu tor cost may occur. Instruc s alternacus tacted prior to class to dis tives. 630.761.9977 ■

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

Refining techniques will be encouraged. Prerequisite: Metalsmithing for Jewelry Fabrication. Feel free to repeat class to master skills. □ Instructor Lisa Dienst-Thomas □ M $150/NonMembers $170 (includes $25 for supplies) □ W Oct 9, 16, 23, 30 ► 6-9p JWL3309-A @BAT □ Sa Oct 12, 19, 26, Nov 2 ► 1-4p JWL3309-B @BAT ■ Awesome Earrings for Beginners (13+) Learn the fundamental techniques needed to create awesome earrings. Once loop forming and a little bit of wire wrapping are mastered, the sky’s the limit. Supplies for creating up to three pairs of pierced dangle earrings with sterling silver and various beads are provided. All necessary tools available to use during class time. No previous experience necessary. □ Instructor Lisa Dienst-Thomas □ M $35/NonMembers $45 (includes $7 for supplies) □ Su Oct 20 ► 4-6p JWL3313-A @BAT □ Su Dec 2 ► 6-8p JWL3313-B @BAT ■ Make It, Take It Cuff Bracelet Workshop (16+) Students will make their own unique copper cuff bracelet with precut shapes (hearts, shapes, geometrics) that they stamp with a word or short message. Lots of room for individuality. No prior metalsmithing experience is necessary. All materials and tools are supplied during class time. □ Instructor Lisa Dienst-Thomas □ M $40/NonMembers $50 (includes $10 for supplies) □ Su Nov 3 ► 2-4p JWL3318-A @BAT □ Th Dec 5 ► 6-8p JWL3318-B @BAT ■ Cold Connections In Metalsmithing (16+) 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 □ M $150/NonMembers $170 (includes $25 for supplies) □ W Nov 13, 20, 27, Dec 4 ► 6-9p JWL3304-A @BAT □ Sa Nov 16, 23, 30, Dec 7 ► 1-4p JWL3304-B @BAT

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■ Freeform Wire and Bead Collage Earrings (16+) Make two pair of super fun and funky earrings from scratch. Using sterling silver wire and beads of your choice you can make unique exquisite earrings. No previous experience necessary. All tools provided for use during class time. Excellent for gift giving. □ Instructor Lisa Dienst-Thomas □ M $35/NonMembers $45 (includes $7 for supplies) □ Su Nov 17 ► 3-5p JWL3303-A @BAT □ Th Dec 12 ► 6-8p JWL3303-B @BAT

Painting ■ Oil Painting (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 Deb DiVita Glascott □ M $100/NonMembers $115 + supplies (list available online) □ Sa Sept 7, 14, 21, 28 ► 9-11:30a PNT3301-A @BAT □ Sa Nov 16, (no class Nov 23) 30, Dec 7, 14 ► 9-11:30a PNT3301-B @BAT ■ Acrylic Painting (16+) This is a painting class in which we will explore acrylic paints which are water based.

The nature of acrylic painting allows for short drying times as well as great material versatility. Acrylic paints are easy to clean up, pose low toxicity exposure and lend themselves to endless creative possibilities. Class may be repeated. Max 7. □ Instructor Barbara Stark □ M $200/NonMembers $220 + supplies (list available online) □ W Sept 18, 25, Oct 2, 9, 16 ►6:15-8p PNT3311-A @ BAT □ W Oct 23, 30, Nov 6, 20, Dec 4 (no class Nov 13, 27) ►6:15-8p PNT3311-B @ BAT ■ 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 Deb DiVita Glascott □ M $100/NonMembers $115 + supplies (list available online) □ Sa Oct 12, 19, 26, Nov 2 ► 9-11:30a PNT3303-A @BAT

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Photography ■ Private Photography Study Do you have a digital camera, but are struggling to understand the instructions? Or have you had one for a while and are 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. These private lessons will help. 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. □ Instructor Jim Kirkhoff □ $80/90 minute package or $150/180 minute package PVT3306-A @BAT and @STC

Printmaking Note: all printmaking classes will meet at PrintLab 117 W. Main Street in St. Charles.

Printmaking equipment for these classes was made possible through grants from the Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley and the Kane County Riverboat program.

■ Screen Print Workshop (13+) Around the late 18th century, silk mesh became more available for trade to Western Europe. Since then, screen printing has taken off as a a wonderfully versatile and affordable form of printmaking. Today, screen print serves a remarkable aesthetic seen in underground art and DIY culture. The screen printing process involves applying a stencil to a tightly stretched mesh fabric. The mesh allows ink to flow through the open areas of the stencil. An image can be printed on anything that is flat! In this workshop, students will learn the foundations of screen printing to create a unique work of art. Class may be repeated. Recommended Materials: Micron pens, Sharpie markers, clear packing tape, clear cellulose acetate sheet, sketchbook and pencils. Max 5. □ Instructor: Kimberly Fredricks □ M $25/NonMembers $35 □ F Sept 13 ► 7-9p PRT3308-A @STC PrintLab □ Su Sept 15 ► 5:30-7:30p PRT3308-B @STC PrintLab □ F Sept 20 ► 7-9p PRT3308-C @STC PrintLab □ F Oct 4 ► 7-9p PRT3308-D @STC PrintLab □ F Oct 18 ► 7-9p PRT3308-E @STC PrintLab □ F Oct 25 ► 7-9p PRT3308-F @STC PrintLab

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■ Relief Printmaking (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 □ M $145/NonMembers $165 □ M, W Sept 16, 18, 23, 25, 30, Oct 2, 7, 9 ► 7-8:30p PRT3301-A @STC PrintLab □ T, Th Oct 10, 15, 17, 22, 24, 29, Nov 5, 7 ► 6-7:30p PRT3301-B @STC PrintLab ■ Linocut Collage Lab (12+) Linocut is a variant of woodcut in which the relief printing matrix is made of softer linoleum. A design is drawn onto the surface which is then cut with gouges, v-tools and chisels. The uncarved areas yield a mirrored image when printed. Students will learn to create imagery on linoleum, pink erasers, and flat rubber discs which will be used to experiment in print collage. Required materials: Speedball lino cutter set. Recommended materials: sketchbook, pencil, extra fine sharpie markers. □ Instructor Kimberly Fredricks □ M $125/NonMembers $145 (includes mounted linoleum block(s), paper, pink erasers, lino discs) □ T, Th Sept 19, 24, 26, Oct 1, 3, 8 ► 6-7:30p PRT3304-A @STC PrintLab ■ Collagraph (13+) Collagraph is a type of printing matrix that results in an impression that is texturally and tonally rich. The word collagraph derives from the Greek kolla, meaning “glue,” and graphos, “to write”. Creating a collagraph is a constructive process: pieces of cardboard, tin foil, feathers, tape, fibers, fabrics, string and so on are glued to a base plate so that objects are in low relief on the surface. Ink is wiped into the collaged features of the plate. When printing, the paper is forced to stretch into the nooks and crannies to grab the ink. Students will create a variety of collagraph plates and learn to print them with intaglio and relief printing processes. Required materials: small bottle acrylic gloss medium, Krylon crystal clear acrylic coating #1303. Recommended materials: sketchbook, xacto knife or box cutter, flat or bastard file, 5 piece woodcarving tool set, Elmer’s glue, spackling paste, fabrics, ribbons, leaves, tin foil, feathers, sand paper, various textured tapes, or any other interesting textured items no thicker than a penny. □ Instructor Kimberly Fredricks □ M $145/NonMembers $165 □ Su Sept 22, 29, Oct 6, 13, 20, 27 ► 6-7:30p PRT3303-A @STC PrintLab □ M, W Oct 21, 23, 28, 30, Nov 4, 6 ► 7-8:30p PRT3303-B @STC PrintLab

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■ Color Screen Printing (13+) This class takes screen printing to the next level! Students will apply skills acquired from the screen print workshop to create colorful screen printed works. In class, students may prepare hand drawings of each color layer or design it on your laptop. A variety of registration techniques will be taught to keep imagery tight throughout each stage of printing.

Class may be repeated. Recommended Materials: Micron pens, Sharpie markers, clear packing tape, masking tape, clear cellulose acetate sheets, sketchbook and pencils. Max 5 students. □ Instructor Kimberly Fredricks □ M $125/NonMembers $145 □ Su, F Nov 3, 8, 10, 15, 17, 22 ► 7-8:30p PRT3309-A @STC PrintLab □ T, Th, F Dec 3, 5, 6, 10, 12, 13 ► 7-8:30p PRT3309-B @STC PrintLab ■ Color Relief Printmaking (13+) 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 s/he 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 □ M $220/NonMembers $250 □ M, W Nov 11, 13, 18, 20, 25, 27, Dec 2, 4, 9, 11, 16, 18 ► 7-8:30p PRT3302-A @STC PrintLab

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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! In addition, classes that have been offered previously may be arranged. If you have something on your mind, please email SoA@ waterstreetstudios.com.

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I N D I V I D UA L & FA M I LY M E M B E R S H I P S

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Members also receive reduced pricing on classes and workshops. Step up, show your support and save some ca$h! An Individual or Family Membership can pay for itself in as little as one class.

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Water Street Studios Memberships come in a variety of sizes: S Individual $30 m Artist $45 (open to anyone) L Family $75 XL Sponsor $250, $500, $1000

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The Water Street Studios Community Outreach Program

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.

We would like to thank our sustaining partner:

Our artistic development partners:

Water Street Studios has fully funded scholarships for more than 96 students 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 also offers Art Flow, our community outreach arts education program that brings high quality art classes taught by professional artists to students and women at local shelters, low-income housing, and community organizations. Our new Art Flow teen program brings 6 :6 students from surrounding communities together to experience art and cultural activities in our classrooms at Water Street (see page 1).

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 our programs, contact Jim Kirkhoff, Director of Development, development@waterstreetstudios.com or call 630.761.9977.

For more information about Art Flow please email artflow@waterstreetstudios.com.

To register: complete the registration form located in the center of this Our Gallery hospitality partner:

booklet and mail or deliver to Water Street Studios School of Art Registration Director 160 S. Water St., Batavia, IL 60510 Please make checks payable to Water Street Studios

This program is partially supported by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council, a state agency.

@BAT Water Street Studios is located by the corner of First and Water Streets in the heart of downtown Batavia, Illinois; less than one block south east of the Batavia Public Library.

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@STC PrintLab is located at 117 W. Main Street in St. Charles in the same building as Szechwan.

The entrance is downstairs, just behind the courtyard patio of Biggby Coffee.

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Rt. 31 Geneva Rd.

The following foundations have graciously joined the Water Street Studios community by supporting our operations or community outreach programming:

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Questions? Email SoA@waterstreetstudios.com.

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Parties offered:

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For more information or to schedule a party, please visit waterstreetstudios.com, call 630.761.9977 or email SoA@waterstreetstudios.com. You may also complete a party booking form online and mail or deliver it with your deposit during regular gallery hours.

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