Arts Art and Visual Programs CHINESE BRUSH PAINTING Learn the basics of Chinese in painting in this multigenerational class. Participants will be shown how to hold the brush and create simple pictures of grass, bamboo and fruit. You will find your inner artist in this workshop. Supplies included and this class will be taught by Kathy Gemperle. Location: Robert Crown Community Center Age: 10 yrs and up Fee, 1 session: $17R/$17NR Class # Dates Days Time 233622A1 Nov 14 Su 3-4:30pm 233622B1 Nov 21 Su 3-4:30pm
FAMILY CLAY SCULPTURE A child and parent work as a team to create clay pieces that they’ll always treasure. Registration will be under the child’s name; enrollment is limited to ensure individualized instruction. Location: Robert Crown Community Center Age: 5 yrs. and up Fee, 6 sessions: $60 R/$75 NR Class # 232621A1 232621B1 232621C1 232621D1
Dates Sept 15-Oct 20 Oct 27-Dec 1 Sept 13-Oct 25 Nov 1-Dec 6
Days W W M M
Time 6-7pm 6-7pm 6-7pm 6-7pm
YOUTH POTTERY Have you ever squeezed wet clay through your fingers? Do you want to turn your idea for a sculpture into a real piece or art? Students expand their imagination as they create clay sculptures, elbow pots, coils and more. No class Oct. 11. Location: Robert Crown Community Center Age: 5-10 yrs. Fee, 6 sessions: $60 R/$75 NR Class # 232620A1 232620B1 232620C1 232620D1
Dates Sept 15-Oct 20 Oct 27-Dec 1 Sept 13-Oct 25 Nov 1-Dec 6
Days Time W 4:45-5:45pm W 4:45-5:45pm M 4:45-5:45pm M 4:45-5:45pm
ADULT POTTERY
INCREDIBLE ANIMALS IN PAPIER MACHE
You will make sculptures, pots, plates and other items by hand-building and using the wheel. Make delightful gifts or create something for yourself. Fee includes materials, firings and one hour of studio time following each class. Location: Robert Crown Community Center Age: 17 yrs. and up Fee, 6 sessions: $60 R/$75 NR
A child and parent work together in a 2 step workshop exploring the fun of making exotic and imaginary animals based on the creatures of Oaxaca, Mexico in Papier-Mache. Registration will be under the child name; enrollment is limited to ensure individualized instruction. All supplies are included with this class except for newspaper. Instructor: Kathy Gemperle. Location: Robert Crown Community Center Age: 8 yrs. and up Fee, 3 sessions: $45 R/$65 NR
Class # 233603A1 233603B1 233603C1 233603D1
Dates Sept 15-Oct 20 Oct 27-Dec 1 Sept 13-Oct 25 Nov 1-Dec 6
Days Time W 7:15-9:15pm W 7:15-9:15pm M 7:15-9:15pm M 7:15-9:15pm
MINI TREE HOUSE Bring a small branch and any scraps of materials, string, bits of screen or small pieces of wood. Bring a branch that is 12-18 inches long and has branches. The instructors will provide some materials for participants and a hot glue gun will be used during the class. Location: Robert Crown Community Center Age: 8 yrs. and up Fee, 1 session: $14 R/18 NR Class # Dates 232652A1 Oct 24 232652A1 Nov 7
Days Su Su
Time 3-4:30pm 3-4:30pm
MAGIC CLASS You will have fun as they learn fascinating tricks from the Magic Team of Gary Kantor. Some tricks may appear difficult but they are quick to learn and easy to perform. Tricks could involve cards, ropes, coins, or mind reading. All materials are provided and each child receives a magic kit. Sign up again and again since new tricks are taught at each session. Location: Robert Crown Community Center Age: 5-12 yrs. Fee, 1 session: $20 R/$20 NR Class # Dates Days Time 232106A1 Oct 15 Th 6:45-7:40pm 232106B1 Nov 19 Th 6:45-7:40pm
DROP-IN POTTERY Use this time specifically to hone your pottery skills at your own pace. Instruction is not provided and finished pottery pieces will be fired in the regular fire rotation. Location: Robert Crown Community Center Age: 17 yrs. and up Drop-in fee: $14 R/NR Dates Day Time Sept 12,26 Su 1-3pm Oct 3,10,17,24 Su 1-3pm Nov 7,14 21,28 Su 1-3pm
6 Evanston Parks and Recreation Fall Program Guide 2021
Class # Dates 232623A1 Sept 12-Oct 3
Days Su
Time 3-5pm
ART & STORY Support your kids as artists in our highly engaging visual arts programs in an open, playful, noncritical atmosphere, kids exercise & harness their imaginations. They will experience drawing, painting, sculpture, creative writing, as well as art-themed books; a wide variety of 2d and 3d projects. No class Nov. 6 and 27. Location: Robert Crown Community Center Age: 6-12 yrs. Fee, 4 session: $100 R/$125 NR Fee, 7 session: $175 R/$219 NR Fee, 8 session: $200 R/$250 NR Class # 232630A1 232630B1 232630C1 232630D1
Dates Sept 7-28 Oct 5-Nov 23 Sept 11-Oct 2 Oct 9-Dec 4
Days Tu Tu Sa Sa
Time 4-5:30pm 4-5:30pm 1-2:30pm 1-2:30pm
