Lillstreet Fall Catalog 2016

2016 Fall Class Catalog

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First-Time Artists 4401 N. Ravenswood Chicago, Il 60640 773.769.4226 LILLSTREET.COM

Class Listings First-Time Artists Workshops

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Eager to try something new? Our First-Time programs are an excellent way to learn and create in a relaxed environment. These classes are designed for those who have never taken an art class or are looking to discover a new medium. With seven departments to choose from, you can learn to throw a pot in Ceramics, 3D print in our Digital Lab or make jewelry in our Metalsmithing studios, just to name a few.

Ceramics First-Time Potter See Page 6

First-Time Handbuilding

Ceramics Digital Arts, Fabrication & Photography Drawing & Painting Metalsmithing, Jewelry & Glass Printmaking & Book Arts

Textiles

Teens

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See Page 6

Digital Arts, Fabrication & Photography First-Time 3D Scan & Print See Page 10

Lil’ Kidstreet

See Page 20

First-Time Enameling See Page 20

First-Time Beadmaking See Page 20

Printmaking & Book Arts First-Time Screenprinting on Paper

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First-Time 3D Model, Print & Cut

First-Time Letterpress

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First-Time Photoshop

First-Time Etching

First-Time Illustrator

First-Time Bookmaking

See Page 11

See Page 26

First-Time Digital Photography

Textiles

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See Page 12

First-Time Lightroom

Kidstreet

First-Time Jeweler

See Page 10

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First-Time Cut & Plot

Metalsmithing, Jewelry & Glass

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See Page 12

Drawing & Painting

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First-Time Sewing See Page 26

First-Time Embroidery See Page 26

First-Time Screen Printing on Fabric See Page 26

First-Time Drawing into Painting See Page 16

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Fall Classes Begin the Weeks of September 12 & October 17

Ceramics See page 9

Soda Fired Bonsai Planters September 17

Finding your Artistic Muse November 12

Fall Mugs: Stoneware Textured Mugs October 1

Terra Cotta Jack-o-Lanterns October 8

Thanksgiving Plates October 29

Digital Arts, Fabrication & Photography

Drawing & Painting See page 16

Drop-In Figure Drawing Wednesdays & Sundays

October 20

Master Class Workshop— A Skills Tune Up October 8

September 25

Group Critique

Create Your Own Stencils

October 23

October 23

Using Your Flex Shaft

Create Your Own 3D Printed Stamp

September 25

November 13

Blown Glass Ornament Workshop

Crash Course in Photoshop

October 28, 29, 30, November 4, 5, 6, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20

September 18

Etsy 101: How to Set-up Shop & Start Selling

September 2-4

Piecing Curves

Etching: 3D Imagery in Metal

November 5

See page 27

October 15 & 22

Social Marketing 101

Dyes to the Rescue

Running your own Jewelry Business—How To’s, Hang Ups and Home Truths

See pages 24 & 25

Create Your Own Stickers

November 20

Mokume-gane: Wood Grain Pattern in Metal

Metalsmithing, Jewelry & Glass

See page 14

Crash Course in Illustrator

Textiles

See page 16

September 9-11

Working with Precious Metal—Gold

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Visiting Artists

Workshops

Workshops

Get creative! Explore new materials and techniques while having fun in a supportive and friendly community. Whether registering with friends, family or going it alone, these hand’s-on workshops are designed to not only teach you something new but to help spark creativity.

See page 30 October 1

Exotic Natural Dye: LAC & Madder November 12

Printmaking & Book Arts

Foundation Paper Piecing

Photoshop for Printmakers

See page 35

September 24, October 29

Printing with the Sun: Cyanotypes September 17 Longstitch Bookbinding October 8, November 12

Kitchen Table Monotype October 22

November 19

Kidstreet Ghost in the Graveyard October 16

Yarnies September 18, November 19

Getting Ready For Baby September 17

Fear of Commitment: Glass Fusing September 19

Fused Glass Halloween Treat Tray October 17

October 16

Ghosts and Goblins

Etsy 201: How to use Promoted Listings to Market Your Shop

Fused Glass Thanksgiving Treat Tray

October 21

November 6

November 7

Shooting DSLR Video Sunday

Harvest-Time in Glass

October 30

Electro-Etching

November 11 November 19

Saw-Piercing Techniques October 11, November 12

Click Here to Register Today! Visit Lillstreet.com or Call 773.769.4226

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Ceramics page 6

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

First-Time Handbuilding, 10am–1pm

First-Time Potter, 10am–1pm

Beginning/Advanced Beginning Wheelthrowing, 10am–1pm

Intermediate Wheelthrowing, 10am–1pm

Beginning/Advanced Beginning Wheelthrowing, 10am–1pm

Free Wheelin’, 10am–1pm

Beginning/Advanced Beginning Handbuilding, 1:30–4:30pm

Advanced Handbuilding, 10am–1pm

Figurative Sculpture, 2–5pm

Home & Garden Pottery, 1:30-4:30pm

Intermediate Wheelthrowing, 6:30–9:30pm

First-Time Handbuilding, 6:30 –9:30pm

Small Sculptures, Figurines & Dolls, 6:30–9:30pm

Dreams, Myths & Stories in Clay, 6:30–9:30pm

Beginning/Advanced Beginning Wheelthrowing, 7–10pm

Intermediate Wheelthrowing, 6:30–9:30pm

Beginning/Advanced Beginning Handbuilding, 7–10pm

Beginning/Advanced Beginning Handbuilding, 10am–1pm Tile Making, 10am–1pm Print on Clay, 6:30–9:30pm Advanced Topics in Soda: A Scientific Approach, 6:30–9:30pm Advanced Handbuilding, 7–10pm Beginning/Advanced Beginning Wheelthrowing, 7–10pm First-Time Handbuilding, 7–10pm

Refining the Thrown Form, 6:30–9:30pm Advanced Wheelthrowing, 7–10 pm

Digital Arts, Fabrication& Photography page 10

Fundamentals of Digital Photography, 10am–1pm

Image Transfer for Multimedia Artists, 10am–1pm

First-Time Photoshop, 10am–1pm

Fundamentals of Digital Photography: Skill Expansion, 10am–1pm

Intermediate/Advanced Digital Photography, 10am–1pm

Exploring Chicago, 10am–1pm

First-time 3D Scan & Print, 6:30–9:30pm

Design Your Online Portfolio Using Squarespace, 2–5pm

Documentary Photography: Creating a Personal Project, 10am–1pm

First-time Cut & Plot, 6:30–9:30pm First-Time Digital Photography, 6:30–9:30pm

3D Modelling & Casting for Jewelry, 7–10pm

First-time Lightroom, 6:30–9:30pm

First-Time Photoshop, 6:30–9:30pm

Botanical Illustration, 10am–1pm

First-Time Drawing into Painting, 10am–1pm

Illustration Survey, 10am–1pm

Acrylic Studio: Still Life to Abstraction, 10am–1pm

Exploration with Pen & Ink, 10am–1pm

Problem Solving for Oil Painters, 10am–1pm

Advanced Beginning to Intermediate Watercolor, 2–5pm

Imagined Landscapes, 10am–1pm

First-Time Drawing into Painting, 6:30–9:30pm

Painting the Figure Alla Prima, 10am–1pm

Beginning Painting, 6:30–9:30pm

iPhoneography, 6:30–9:30pm The Photographic Portrait, 6:30–9:30pm

First-Time Illustrator, 6:30–9:30pm

The Photographic Book, 6:30–9:30pm

Drawing & Painting page 16

Cabinet of Curiosities, 2–5pm Introduction to Watercolor, 2–5pm First-Time Drawing into Painting, 6:30–9:30pm Beginning Drawing, 6:30–9pm

Sumi-e Ink-Painting, 2–5pm Beginning Drawing, 6:30–9:30pm First-Time Drawing into Painting, 6:30–9:30pm Introduction to Painting Techniques, 6:30–9:30pm Introduction to Pastels, 6:30–9:30pm

Drawing II, 6:30–9:30pm

Drawing II, 6:30–9:30pm

Pastel, Oil Painting Portrait & Figure Studio, 6:30–9:30pm

The Figure in Action, 6:30–9:30pm

Practical Anatomy, 6:30–9:30pm

Cabinet of Curiosities, 6:30–9:30pm

Metalsmithing, Jewelry & Glass page 20

Beginning Metalsmithing, 10am-1pm

Advanced Topics In Metals, 1-4pm

Beginning Metalsmithing, 6:30-9:30pm

Intermediate Metalsmithing, 6:30-9:30pm

Creative Setting: Setting By Any Means Necessary, 6:30-9:30pm

Designing Jewelry for Men, 6:30-9:30pm

Working With Wax And Casting, 6:30-9:30pm

Pressure Fit Boxes, 6:30-9:30pm

Rendering/Illustration for Metals & Jewelry, 10am-1pm First-Time Jeweler, 2-5pm Beginning Metalsmithing, 6:30-9:30pm Advanced Beginning Metalsmithing, 6:30-9:30pm Enameling: Beyond the Basics, 6:30-9:30pm Experimental Enameling: Going Out of Bounds, 6:30-9:30pm Rendering/Illustration for Metals & Jewelry, 6:30-9:30pm 3D Modeling & Casting for Jewelry, 7-10pm

Printmaking & Book Arts page 26

Textiles page 28

Acrylic Resist Etching, 2–5pm

First-Time Letterpress, 10am–1pm

First-Time Letterpress, 2–5pm

First-Time Screenprinting on Paper, 6:30–9:30pm

Relief, Collagraph & Found Object Monotypes, 2–5pm

Beyond Beginner: Letterpress II, 2–5pm

Reduction Linocut, 6:30–9:30pm

First-Time Bookmaking, 6:30–9:30pm

Monotype, Collage & More, 6:30–9:30pm

Print on Clay, 6:30–9:30

First-Time Sewing, 10am–1pm

Design, Print & Sew: Pillows, 10am–1pm

First-Time Screen Printing on Fabric, 10am–1pm

Zippers & Buttons, 10am–1pm

First-Time Sewing, 2–5pm

Design, Print & Sew: Pillows, 6:30-9:30pm

Button Up Shirt, 6:30-9:30pm

Zippers & Buttons, 2–5pm

Natural Dye, 6:30–9:30pm

Embroidery & Beyond, 6:30–9:30pm

First-Time Screen Printing on Fabric, 6:30pm–9:30pm

Sew Your Own Leather Tote, 6:30–9:30pm

First-Time Embroidery, 6:30–9:30pm

Sewing with Commercial Patterns, 6:30–9:30pm Design, Print & Sew: Pillows, 6:30–9:30pm

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Developing Your Voice II, 10–1pm

Intermediate Handbuilding, 10am–1pm

Beginning/Advanced Beginning Wheelthrowing, 10am–1pm

First-Time Potter, 10am–1pm

Simply Soda: Beginning Soda, 10am–1pm

Intermediate Wheelthrowing, 10am–1pm

Traditional Figure Sculpture, 10am–1pm

Intermediate Wheelthrowing, 10am–1pm The Body in Space, 10am–1pm Best of Both, 12-3pm

First-Time Handbuilding, 10am–1pm Advanced Topics, 10am–1pm

Sculptural Narratives in Clay, 1–4pm

Beginning/Advanced Beginning Handbuilding, 1–4pm

Beginning/Advanced Beginning Wheelthrowing, 2–5pm Beginning/Advanced Beginning Wheelthrowing, 6:30–9:30pm

Intermediate Wheelthrowing, 10am–1pm Advanced Wheelthrowing, 11am–2pm Beginning/Advanced Beginning Wheelthrowing, 2–5pm Simply Soda: Beginning Soda, 3–6pm Surface Decoration, 2–5pm First-Time Potter, 5–8pm

Beginning Figure, 7–10pm Slip Casting, 7–10pm First-Time Potter, 7–10pm Fully Functional, 7–10pm Fundamentals of Digital Photography, 10am–1pm

Photoshop: Digging Deeper, 10am–1pm

First-time 3D Scan & Print, 10am–1pm

Fundamentals of Digital Photography: Skill Expansion, 10am–1pm

Taking Photography Beyond the Page, 10am–1pm

First-Time Digital Photography, 10am–1pm

Beginning Illustrator, 6:30–9:30pm

First-Time 3D Model, Print & Cut, 10am-1pm

First-time Cut & Plot, 10am–1pm Small Batch Manufacturing, 2–5pm Graphic Novel Studio, 2–5pm

Digital Photography for the Advanced Beginner, 6:30–9:30pm

Introduction to Oil Painting, 10am–1pm

Drawing III, 10am–1pm

First-Time Drawing into Painting, 10am–1pm

Beginning Drawing, 10am–1pm

Oil Painting II, 10am–1pm

Intermediate Portrait & Costumed Figure, 10am–1pm

Advanced Beginning to Intermediate Watercolor, 10am–1pm

Children’s Book Illustration, 10am–1pm

Abstract Acrylic Painting Studio, 10am–1pm

Introduction to Watercolor, 10am–1pm

Drawing II, 10am–1pm

Drawing & Painting the Nude Figure, 10am–1pm Seeing the Body: Anatomical Figure Drawing, 2–5pm

Introduction to the Portrait & Figure, 10am–1pm Hands on Anatomy, 2–5pm

Drawing at the Art Institute of Chicago, 5–8pm

Introduction to Colored Pencil, 10am–1pm Introduction to Oil Painting, 2–5pm

Drawing & Painting the Nude Figure, 2–5pm

Beginning Painting, 6:30–9:30pm Introduction to Watercolor, 6:30–9:30pm Ink & Watercolor Collide, 6:30–9:30pm Create Your Own Comic, 6:30–9:30pm Comic Storytelling, 6:30–9:30pm

Intermediate Metalsmithing, 2-5pm

Wire Wrapped Rings, 2-5pm

Beginning Metalsmithing, 10am-1pm

First-Time Jeweler, 10am-1pm

First-Time Jeweler, 6:30-9:30pm

Wire Wrapped Pendants, 2-5pm

Intermediate Metalsmithing, 10am-1pm

Advanced Beginning Metalsmithing, 10-1pm

First-Time Glass Beadmaking, 6:30–9:30pm

First-Time Enameling, 2-5pm

Beginning Metalsmithing, 2-5pm

Resin Jewelry, 6:30–9:30pm

Advanced Beginning Metalsmithing, 2-5pm

Working With Wax And Casting, 2-5pm

Resin Jewelry, 2–5pm

Cloisonné Enameling, 2-5pm

The Art of Production, 6:30-9:30pm

Intermediate Metalsmithing, 2-5pm

Displays and Mount Making for Jewelry, 6:30-9:30pm Bezels, Bezels & More Bezels, 6:30-9:30pm Chainmaille, 6:30-9:30pm First-Time Screenprinting on Paper, 2–5pm Bookbinding: Up-cycled Coptic Journals, 6:30–9:30pm

First-Time Letterpress, 10am–1pm

First-Time Etching, 10am–1pm

Beyond Beginner: Letterpress II, 10am–1pm

First-Time Screenprinting on Paper, 2–5pm Bookbinding: Up-cycled Coptic Journals, 2–5pm

Multilevel Screenprinting on Paper, 6:30–9:30pm

Beginner Quilting, 10am–1pm Independent Printing Projects, 10am–1pm Production Printing, 6:30–9:30pm First-Time Sewing, 6:30–9:30pm

Developing a Journal & Sketchbook, 2–5pm

Sew Your Own Underwear, 6:30pm–9:30pm

First-Time Screen Printing on Fabric, 10am–1pm

Quilting: Design & Construction, 10am–1pm

Independent Sewing Projects, 10am–1pm

Surface Design, 10am–1pm

Design, Print & Sew: Pillows, 10am–1pm

Repairs & Alterations, 1:30–4:30pm Zippers & Buttons, 1:30–4:30pm First-Time Sewing, 5:30–8:30pm Design, Print & Sew: Pillows, 5:30–8:30pm

Ceramics

Lillstreet’s long-established clay department offers classes for all skill levels in wheelthrowing, handbuilding and sculpture. Advanced students can fine-tune their work or experiment with soda firing. Take advantage of over 200 glaze combinations, firings and state-of-the-art equipment during our generous open studio hours.

Beginner/ Advanced Beginner Beginning/Advanced Beginning Wheelthrowing 10 Weeks Beginning students will develop fundamental throwing techniques while returning students refine their techniques to create more complex forms. Be inspired by those around you and challenged by your personal goals. Teacher demonstrations are designed for multilevel students.

Class fee includes one 25-pound bag of clay.

First-Time Artist First-Time Potter 5 Weeks Dress for mess and spin the wheel to shape clay into the basic forms of mugs and bowls. You will work with various tools and later glaze your pottery. Learn a little handbuilding too, such as pinch pots, bowls and small serving trays. Plan to purchase a clay tool kit at Lillstreet. Class fee includes one 12-pound bag of clay.

First-Time Handbuilding 5 Weeks Learn the timeless handbuilding techniques of attaching pinch pots, coils and slabs to make pottery, art objects or sculptures. Use of tools such as molds, slab roller and extruder will be demonstrated. Plan to purchase a clay tool kit at Lillstreet.

Class fee includes one 12-pound bag of clay.

Monday 10am-1pm Les Orenstein Starts September 12 Tuesday 7-10pm Gary Jackson Starts September 13 Wednesday 10am-1pm Susan McBride Starts September 14

Monday 10am-1pm Joe Kraft Session I: Starts September 12 Session II: Starts October 17

Wednesday 7-10pm David Hartshorne & Sharon Hartshorne Starts September 14

Tuesday 10am-1pm Susan McBride

Session I: Starts Sept. 13 Session II: Starts Oct. 18

Monday 6:30 -9:30pm Lauren Faust Session I: Starts September 12 Session II: Starts October 17

Thursday 2-5pm Sam Hostert Starts September 15

Thursday 7-10pm Mary Drabik Session I: starts Sept. 15 Session II: starts Oct. 20

Wednesday 7-10pm

Sean Clute Session I: Starts September 14 Session II: Starts October 19

Sunday 10am-1pm Kyle Johns Session I: starts Sept. 18 Session II: starts Oct. 23

Saturday 10am-1pm Charity White Session I: starts September 17 Session II: starts October 22

Sunday 5-8pm Kyle Johns Session I: starts Sept. 18 Session II: starts Oct. 23

$180, Members $175

Thursday 6:30-9:30pm Nolan Baumgartner Starts September 15 Saturday 10am-1pm Catherine Tweedie Starts September 17 Sunday 2-5pm Nolan Baumgartner Starts September 18 $340, Members $330

Beginning/Advanced Beginning Handbuilding 10 Weeks Whether your aim is functional or sculptural ceramics, learn the basic techniques of handbuilding as you work with slabs, coils and pinching to create virtually anything you can dream up. Use of tools such as molds, slab roller and extruder will be demonstrated. Class fee includes one 25-pound bag of clay.

Tuesday 1:30-4:30pm Lisa Harris Starts September 13 Tuesday 7-10pm Nicole Paulina Starts September 13 Wednesday 10am-1pm Charity White Starts September 14 Saturday 1-4pm Mary Drabik Starts September 17 $340, Members $330

Multilevel Beginning Figure 10 Weeks Begin to explore the human body.

This class will introduce how to develop the human form. We will break down multiple ways to construction a hand, a self portrait and a full figure. A nude model will be present during the second half of the session and fee will be collected in class for his and her services.

All levels welcome.

Thursday 7-10pm Sean Clute Starts September 15 $350, Members $340

$180, Members $175

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Fall Classes Begin the Weeks of September 12 & October 17

Dreams, Myths & Stories in Clay 10 Weeks

All levels welcome.

Monday 6:30-9:30pm Corinne D. Peterson Starts September 12 $350, Members $340

Small Sculptures, Figurines & Dolls 10 Weeks Imagination flows as you create abstract, realistic and anthropomorphic or animal sculptures. You may choose to articulate your figures through the application of kinetic elements to create a doll.

All levels welcome.

Tuesday 6:30-9:30pm Robin Power Starts September 13 $350, Members $340

Sculptural Narratives in Clay 10 Weeks What story do you have to tell? Learn handbuilding techniques to develop your ideas into clay sculpture while maturing your creative thinking process. By using research materials and asking appropriate questions, you will bring clarity to your story.

This group shares ideas and process development with each other.

All levels are welcome.

Thursday 1-4pm Sean Clute Starts September 15 $350, Members $340

10 Weeks Looking for something unique to adorn your kitchen, bathroom or fireplace? Learn to make decorative tiles from a slab of clay. We’ll teach you how to build up and carve into the clay then make a plaster mold from your tile to make multiples.

Firing and glazing will be discussed.

All levels welcome.

Wednesday 10am-1pm Michael Skiersch Starts September 14 $350, Members $340

Figurative Sculpture 10 Weeks Explore a step-by-step approach to body proportions, construction problem solving and internal armature, the planes of the figure, human expression and body gesture.

There will be class discussions on surface treatment for sculpture. A model will be used as needed and fee collected in class.

All levels welcome.

Tuesday 2-5pm Robin Power Starts September 13 $350, Members $340

Intermediate/ Advanced Classes Home & Garden Pottery 10 Weeks This independently driven class begins each week with a potluck and group discussion about ongoing projects. Instructor is on hand to guide you through your projects, problem solve and demonstrate as needed.

Prerequisite: Two Beginning Wheel/ Handbuilding & One Intermediate Ceramics Class

Monday 1:30-4:30 pm Karen Avery Starts September 12 $375, Members $365

Traditional Figure Sculpture 10 Weeks Working weekly from a nude model, you will take a methodical approach to sculpting the figure. You may choose to sculpt a head, torso or full figure. Focus will be given to anatomy, body proportions, poses and gesture. Building techniques and observational skills will be emphasized. Special attention will be given to traditional and nontraditional finishing techniques for sculpture.

Sunday 10am-1pm Robin Power Starts September 18 $375, Members $365 $60 Lab fee

Simply Soda: Beginning Soda

Print on Clay 10 Weeks Print repeatable images on leatherhard clay tiles, vessels and sculptural forms. Learn relief, screenprinting and paper lithography techniques that can be applied directly and indirectly to greenware. Transfer images, textures and patterns to your clay pieces using slips, stains and special inks.

Most techniques can be adapted for earthenware.

Prerequisite: One year of ceramics classes or instructor approval.

Wednesday 6:30-9:30pm Judy Zeddies Starts September 14 $375, Members $365 $35 Lab fee

Advanced Handbuilding

10 Weeks

10 Weeks

Experience flashes of color, textured surfaces and the excitement of unpredictable results utilizing the distinct atmospheric qualities of the soda kiln. Weekly wheelthrowing or handbuilding demonstrations will encourage more complex forms.

Using slips and glazes, the soda-firing process becomes accessible and understandable. You will participate in all stages of the process including required kiln loading and unloading outside of class time.

Increase your clay skills while building functional and sculptural objects. Weekly demonstrations will teach more complex techniques to manipulate clay and allow further development of your handbuilt work.

Prerequisite: One year of experience working with clay or instructor approval.

Friday 10am-1pm Catherine Tweedie Starts September 16 Sunday 3-6pm Sam Hostert Starts September 18 $375, Members $365 $60 Lab fee

SOCIAL MARKETING

101 S E E PAG E 1 4 F O R M O R E I N F O.

Ceramics

Explore personal stories, dreams and myths in hand-built clay forms.

You will learn to form, texture and finish work bringing your ideas to life. Each class includes time for you to share insights, inspirations or ask questions. In the final session we will view and discuss everyone’s work in terms of the dreams, myths or stories expressed.

Tile Making

Prerequisite: One year of Handbuilding.

Monday 10am-1pm Patrick Miceli Starts September 12 Wednesday 7-10pm David Trost Starts September 14 $375, Members $365

Developing Your Voice II 10 Weeks Building on what you started in Developing Your Voice I, you will have the chance to focus on ideas you want to flesh out thru a series of creativity exercises and informal critiques. You are encouraged to bring in ongoing or past works that you feel have potential. Hand builders and throwers welcome.

Prerequisite: At least two Beginning/ Advanced Beginning Wheelthrowing or Handbuilding classes

Thursday 10-1pm Lisa Harris Starts September 15 $375, Members $365

Click Here to Register Today! Visit Lillstreet.com or Call 773.769.4226

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Ceramics

Intermediate Handbuilding

Advanced Wheelthrowing

Advanced Topics

Refining the Thrown Form

10 Weeks

10 Weeks

10 Weeks

10 Weeks

You’ve mastered the basics, now it’s time to increase your clay skills while building functional and sculptural objects. Weekly demonstrations will teach more complex techniques to manipulate clay and allow further development of your handbuilt work. Discussions of contemporary approaches will help the you to find their voice in clay.

Demonstrations of more complex forms will encourage you to expand your repertoire of pots and build confidence. Throw taller, bigger pieces with nuance. Try new and advanced glazing techniques to create pots of your own design and aesthetic.

This class is designed primarily for students who want to develop specific ideas, refine techniques and pursue independent projects.

Form can anchor, uplift and elicit an emotional response from the viewer.

By looking at your thrown forms critically and with attention to detail, you can create subtle and overt changes to the aesthetic. Expect to be pushed out of your comfort zone.

Prerequisite: At least two Beginning/ Advanced Beginning Handbuilding

Friday 10am-1pm TBD Starts September 16 $375, Members $365

Intermediate Wheelthrowing

Prerequisite: Beginning/Advanced Beginning Wheelthrowing and Intermediate Wheelthrowing.

Monday 7-10 pm David Trost Starts September 12 Sunday 11am-2pm Patty Kochaver Starts September 18 $375, Members $365

10 Weeks You have mastered the basics, now challenge yourself to throw a better pot. Design pottery and develop a personal aesthetic while learning techniques to make complex forms. Weekly demonstrations and experimentation with new glaze combinations will help develop your signature look.

Prerequisite: Beginning/Advanced Beginning Wheelthrowing.

Monday 6:30-9:30pm Jayson Lawfer Starts September 12 Tuesday 10am-1pm Lisa Harris Starts September 13 Tuesday 6:30-9:30pm Karen Avery Starts September 13 Thursday 10am-1pm Patty Kochaver Starts September 15 Saturday 10am-1pm Les Orenstein Starts September 17 Sunday 10am-1pm David Trost Starts September 18 $375, Members $365

Best of Both 10 Weeks

Prerequisite: One year of Handbuilding or Wheelthrowing.

Saturday 10am-1pm Lisa Harris Starts September 17 $375, Members $365

Free Wheelin’ 10 Weeks All throwing, all the time You will get quick tips and tricks to get where you want to go. Make simple tools to help with glazing. Emphasis will be on the destination so you can get on your wheel and ride!

Prerequisite: One year of Handbuilding or Wheelthrowing.

If you have basic throwing skills and want to learn about handbuilding, this is the class for you. Throw pots and embellish with handbuilt elements, throw forms and use sections of them in your handbuilt vessels. Coils, slabs and pinch pots can add another dimension to your thrown work.

Monday 10am-1pm David Bromley Starts September 12

Prerequisite: Beginning/Advanced Beginning Wheelthrowing.

Learn to freshen up your clay surfaces by exploring a variety of decorative styles such as mono printing, mishima and slip trailing. Most techniques work well for both high or low fire clay.

Thursday 12-3 pm Mary Drabik Starts September 15 $375, Members $365

Slip Casting 10 Weeks Want to make multiples of that favorite cup, vase or other sculptural or functional forms? Learn to make 2-part plaster molds of objects to use for slip casting. With this technique you pour specially formulated liquid clay into your mold to create multiple instances of the same object.

Prerequisite: One year of Handbuilding or Wheelthrowing.

Thursday 7–10pm Michael Skiersch Starts September 15 $375, Members $365

$375, Members $365

Surface Decoration 10 Weeks

Prerequisite: One year of Handbuilding or Wheelthrowing.

Prerequisite: One year of Handbuilding or Wheelthrowing.

Monday 6:30-9:30pm Patty Kochaver Starts September 12 $375, Members $365

Advanced Topics in Soda: A Scientific Approach 10 Weeks Analyze the critical steps necessary to create dynamic and inventive ceramic works. Discuss concepts relating to clay body, flashing slip formulation, kiln firing, and reduction philosophies. Explore the idea of “painting with fire” by employing the atmospheric firing process of Lillstreet’s urban soda kiln. You will participate in all stages of the process including required kiln loading and unloading outside of class time.

Prerequisite: Two sessions of Simply Soda or instructor approval.

Wednesday 6:30-9:30pm Chris Chaney Starts September 14 $375, Members $365 $60 Lab fee

Sunday 2-5pm Nicole Paulina Starts September 18 $375, Members $365

Fully Functional 10 Weeks Brush up on hand building skills while learning new ways to build pots.

Review the basics before making all sorts of fun stuff from butter dishes and mugs to stackable plates.

Prerequisite: One year of Handbuilding or Wheelthrowing.

Thursday 7-10pm Nicole Paulina Starts September 15 $375, Members $365

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Fall Classes Begin the Weeks of September 12 & October 17

Adult Workshops Family Workshops Soda Fired Bonsai Planters Ages 8 and above

Bonsai is the art of nurturing potted plants to make them resemble trees in nature. There will be a brief talk on bonsai and then you will make a small bonsai pot out of clay using slabs or pinching techniques that compliment the bonsai. Pots will be soda-fired, an atmospheric process that creates random variations on the surface of the piece.

Fall Mugs: Stoneware Textured Mugs

No experience necessary.

Saturday, September 17 2-5pm Fred Follansbee $75, Members $70

Finding your Artistic Muse

1 Day Create your own mug to warm those fall nights with hot cocoa, hot cider or your favorite beverage. Working with stoneware slabs, learn to construct your own mug, texture, decorate and carve to make it your own functional piece of art. You will get to choose a glaze that will be applied to the mug after its final firing.

A DEPARTMENT OF KIDSTREET

Saturday, October 1 2-4pm Maureen Duffy-Daugavietis

A CREATIVE COMMUNIT Y FOR OUR YOUNGEST MEMBERS

$60, Members $55

NEWBORN TO 4 YEARS

1 Day

Terra Cotta Jack-o-Lanterns

Do you have Artist’s Block? Let’s discuss how to break it down to find your own artistic muse. With a journal in hand, we’ll gather, develop and visually organize ideas, images and words with mind mapping. This process accesses a larger understanding of your artistic information and should help generate new ideas. Bring a pen and paper.

1 Day

Saturday, November 12 1-4pm Sean Clute $75, Members $70

Ceramics

1 Day

Get ready for Halloween in this family fun workshop by creating pinch pot pumpkin lanterns. Make your own clay pumpkin using low fire clay and decorating them by drawing and carving on the clay. Pumpkins can be painted any color and a hole will be cut to hold a candle. Jack-o-Lanterns will be ready for pick up in time for Halloween.

Saturday, October 8 2-4pm Maureen Duffy-Daugavietis $60, Members $55

Thanksgiving Plates 1 Day Eat your turkey and fixings on a plate made by you. Utilizing a mold, learn to form a plate using terracotta clay.

The use of textures and glazes will be demonstrated. Plates will be fired and ready in time for Thanksgiving.

No experience necessary

Saturday, October 29 2-4pm Maureen Duffy-Daugavietis $60, Members $55

Lil’ Kidstreet inspires your child’s natural

delight for song, rhythm, color and texture.

We combine visual art and music to encourage developmentally appropriate learning through original songs, musical instruments, rhythm-based activities, paint, clay and collage. These classes are the first step in the foundation of exploration, creativity and enthusiasm for art and music.

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Digital Arts, Fabrication & Photography

Construct a framework for creative exploration using a variety of technological tools and processes. Our current classes offer students the opportunity to refine their skills as a photographer, graphic artist, animator or explore 3D modeling and digital fabrication. Like digital media, our department is always changing as we innovate with this dynamic means of expression.

Fabrication First-Time Artist First-Time 3D Scan & Print 5 Weeks Learn the basics of 3D scanning, modeling and printing. Gain foundation modeling skills by modifying scanned objects, and add to your digital skill set by 3D printing your models. Imagine everything you can invent with these exciting new tools. Some PLA included in fee.

No experience necessary but basic computer skills preferred.

Tuesday 6:30-9:30pm Rebecca Orth Session I: Starts September 13 Saturday 10am-1pm Session II: Starts October 22 $180, Members $175 $20 Material fee

First-Time Cut & Plot 5 Weeks Develop foundation skills needed to expertly operate a Graphtec cutter plotter. Cut stencils from acetate or vinyl, produce intricate paper cutouts, and create professional quality stickers or experiment with digital drawing. A selection of materials for printing and cutting provided with material fee.

No experience necessary but basic computer skills preferred.

Saturday 10am-1pm Rebecca Orth Session I: Starts September 17 Tuesday 6:30–9:30pm Session II: Starts October 18 $180, Members $175 $15 Material fee

First-Time 3D Model, Print & Cut 5 Weeks Learn the basics of 3D modeling using Autodesk 123D Design. Gain foundation experience operating 3D printers and a desktop CNC to create sculptural, functional and wearable objects. These are great tools to help enhance your “analog” practice.

Material fee covers 3D printing and milling done in class.

No experience necessary but basic computer skills preferred.

Sunday 10am-1pm Cody Norman Session I: Starts September 18 Session II: Starts October 23 $180, Members $175 $25 Material fee

Multilevel 3D Modeling & Casting for Jewelry 10 Weeks Learn the basics of 3D modeling for jewelry using 123D Design. 3D print your design in PLA plastic to cast in metal using the lost wax method.

Build on fundamental designs as you work up to more advanced models.

Open up a new world of designing and making as you explore these contemporary tools.

All levels welcome but basic computer skills preferred.

Wednesday 7-10pm Mike Stromberg Starts September 14 $350, Members $340 $30 Material fee

Small Batch Manufacturing 5 Weeks Dive into the skills and methodology of craft manufacturing and learn how to start making in batches of 100+.

This course is devoted to process - professional and recreational.

Bring efficiency to applications in jewelry making, small-scale sculpture woodworking and handmade paper goods. Learn how to create timesaving work jigs, customize your workspace, find and use the right adhesives for each job, hunt down or create your perfect tool and utilize the digital lab for specific projects.

All levels welcome but basic computer skills preferred.

Saturday 2-5pm Peter DePasquale Session I: Starts September 17 Session II: Starts October 22 $190, Members $185 $25 Material fee

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Fall Classes Begin the Weeks of September 12 & October 17

Digital Arts First-Time Artist First-Time Photoshop

Beginner/ Advanced Beginner

5 Weeks Master the essentials of Photoshop (crop, brushes and selection tools) needed for making simple image adjustments, understanding differences between file formats and saving images. Learn the basics including brushes, selection tools, image adjustments and masks.

Wednesday 10am-1pm Randee Ladden Session I: Starts September 14 Session II: Starts October 19

$180, Members $175

First-Time Illustrator

10 Weeks This indispensable software allows you to turn visual ideas into stunning digital designs. Learn to work with line, shapes, shading, paths, text and much more. Convert your basic sketches into graphics and illustrations that can be used in your artwork, graphic design, or promotional materials. Appropriate for beginners and those with basic skills wanting to expand their knowledge.

Thursday 6:30–9:30pm Cameron Keleher Starts September 15 $340, Members $330

5 Weeks Turn analog sketches and ideas into stunning digital designs. We will utilize the fundamental Illustrator tools (fill, color, swatches, text, lines and brushes) to make complex patterns out of simple shapes, while exploring and customizing workspace to manage projects. Perfect primer for Beginning Illustrator.

Wednesday 6:30-9:30pm Jessi Meliza Session II: Starts October 19 $180, Members $175

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Multilevel Image Transfer for Multimedia Artists 5 Weeks Image transfer techniques allow multimedia artists to reproduce images and apply them to a myriad of surfaces. Explore a new transfer method each week and discover the unique characteristics intrinsic to each process. Learn to combine image and collage techniques to create layered compositions.

All levels welcome

Tuesday 10am-1pm Kimberly Pancoast Session I: Starts September 13 Session II: Starts October 18 $190, Members $185 $25 Material fee

Design Your Online Portfolio Using Squarespace 5 Weeks Share your artwork with the world using Squarespace. This easy and elegant online platform takes the guesswork out of designing and building your portfolio website.

Create web-ready files using Photoshop to refine and optimize your existing images. Then the fun begins. Register for a Squarespace account before the first class, and bring images of your work (preferably digital) to get started.

Prerequisite: Working knowledge of Photoshop

Wednesday 2-5pm Randee Ladden Session I: Starts September 14 Session II: Starts October 19 $190, Members $185

Graphic Novel Studio 5 Weeks Learn the steps involved in sharing your own story. You’ll go step-by-step to learn narrative story structure, writing, scripting, thumbnailing, penciling, layout, inking and coloring a complete comic. Digital drawing and painting techniques, webcomics and self-publishing will also be explored. Graphic novelist as well as those with no drawing or comic experience are welcome. Open to students 14+.

Photoshop: Digging Deeper 5 Weeks Are you looking to freshen up your Photoshop skills? Are you comfortable with layers and selection tools? You will work on independently conceived Photoshop-based projects and receive personalized instruction.

Appropriate for artists working in any media.

Prerequisite: Working knowledge of Photoshop

Friday 10am-1pm Jessi Meliza Session I: Starts September 16 Session II: Starts October 21 $190, Members $185

One-on-one: Independent Projects in Design & Animation Need to design a business card or an animated GIF for your website but aren’t sure how to make your idea a reality? Book a two-hour session with one of our digital art, animation or 3D modeling faculty and receive individualized instruction that will help you achieve your personal and professional goals. Registration not available online, please call to book your session.

Digital Arts, Fabrication & Photography

Wednesday 6:30-9:30pm Jessi Meliza Session I: Starts September 14

Beginning Illustrator

$150 per 2-hour session

All levels welcome

Saturday 2-5pm Sheika Lugtu Session I: Starts September 17 Session II: Starts October 22 $190, Members $185 $10 Material Fee

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Digital Photography First-Time Artist First-Time Digital Photography

Beginner/ Advanced Beginner

5 Weeks With easy technical explanations, shooting exercises and a review of student images, you will learn how to find, compose and capture compelling photographs. Camera with manual settings required, DSLR preferred. Please bring a USB drive.

Digital Arts, Fabrication & Photography

Tuesday 6:30-9:30pm Jeanne Donegan Session I: Starts September 13 Saturday 10am-1pm Sarah Hiatt Session I: Starts September 17 Session II: Starts October 22 $180, Members $175 $10 Print fee

First-Time Lightroom 5 Weeks Lightroom is powerful and affordable software for enhancing photographs, cataloging, printing and more. This overview will teach you to organize, develop and print your images. This is a perfect follow up to First-Time Digital Photography or can be taken on its own. Basic computer skills required. You should bring highresolution JPGs on a USB drive to the first class.

Fundamentals of Digital Photography 5 Weeks

Fundamentals of Digital Photography: The Next Step 5 Weeks We’ll start with a quick review of the basic fundamentals then expand to learn about light qualities, working with RAW images, basic editing and exporting in Lightroom. Primary knowledge of camera settings and the exposure triangle is required.

DSLR camera, memory card and owner’s manual for your camera required.

Prerequisite: Fundamentals of Digital Photography or equivalent experience.

You will explore the fundamentals of photography while you work with functions and shooting modes on your digital camera. Learn about the variables that determine the exposure of a photograph and how to control and manipulate them to get the image you want to see. DSLR camera, memory card and owner’s manual for your camera required.

Monday 10am-1pm Jordan Scott Session II: Starts October 17

Monday 10am-1pm Jordan Scott Session I: Starts September 12

Digital Photography for the Advanced Beginner

Thursday 10am-1pm Jordan Scott Session I: Starts September 15

Build your camera and postproduction skills by learning how your camera and printer can work together to produce professional results.

Explore composition, subject choice and thematic ideas. The course will also cover the fundamentals of image enhancement in the digital lab. Develop printing techniques and strategies for color correction. DSLR camera and USB drive required.

$185, Members $180 $10 Print fee

Thursday 10am-1pm Jordan Scott Session II: Starts October 20 $185, Members $180 $10 Print fee

10 Weeks

Prerequisite: First-Time Digital Photography and Fundamentals of Digital Photography or equivalent experience.

Tuesday 6:30-9:30pm Jeanne Donegan Session II: October 18

Thursday 6:30-9:30pm Eileen Walsh Starts September 15

$180, Members $175 $10 Print fee

$340, Members $330 $20 Print fee

Multilevel iPhoneography 5 Weeks Examine the camera phone as a tool and method of picture making. You’ll review basic iPhone or Smartphone functions and explore applications used to manipulate and edit images.

Engage in creative assignments and discussions of image sharing and sourcing to broaden our understanding of technology and photography. Bring a camera phone and USB cord or charger to class.

Monday 6:30-9:30pm Eileen Walsh Session I: Starts September 12 Session II: Starts October 17 $190, Members $185

Exploring Chicago 10 Weeks Improve your travel photography while visiting different neighborhoods, learning their history and geography, photographing each place to capture their unique sights, sounds, people and even tastes.

Each outing will finish with lunch at a unique restaurant. Every third week will be a review session to give feedback. You should bring a digital camera (DSLR preferred). Cost of lunch is not included.

Wednesday 10am-1pm Christopher Schneberger Starts September 14 $350, Members $340

The Photographic Portrait 5 Weeks Push your photographic portraiture beyond “snapshot” mode. In-class exercises, assignments and critiques will direct you through the exploration of composition, light, positioning and environment. Image based lectures will introduce you to the work of various portrait artists. DSLR and tripod are highly recommended.

Prerequisite: First-Time Digital Photography and Fundamentals of Digital Photography or equivalent experience.

Monday 6:30-9:30pm Jeanne Donegan Session I: Starts September 12 $190, Members $185

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Fall Classes Begin the Weeks of September 12 & October 17

Intermediate/ Advanced Intermediate/Advanced Digital Photography 10 Weeks

The Photographic Book 5 Weeks

Prerequisite: Beginning Digital Photography or equivalent experience. Familiarity with Lightroom preferred but not required.

Monday 6:30-9:30pm Jeanne Donegan Session II: Starts October 17 $190, Members $185

10 Weeks This work-intensive class will provide the motivation, guidance and feedback as you develop your own photographic skills to produce a cohesive body of work based upon an idea or subject that is important to you. We will examine significant documentary projects, discuss techniques and approaches that are essential to visual communication and how to apply them to your own ideas

Prerequisite: First-Time Digital Photography, Beginning Digital Photography and photography for the Advanced Beginner or equivalent experience.

Want to make prints from your paintings, share your work online, apply to shows or simply keep a record of your projects before you sell them? Book a two-hour session with one of our photography faculty and receive individualized instruction to achieve your personal and professional goals. Registration not available online, please call to book your session.

$150 per 2-hour session

Photography Studio Rental Studio rental available for students who have taken How to Photograph Artwork or another studio lighting classes. Registration not available online, please call to book your session.

$60 per hour $75 per hour includes instructor assistance

Tuesday 10am-1pm Chris Schneberger Starts September 13 $375, Members $365

All levels welcome

Monday 10am-1pm David Gremp Starts September 12 $350, Members $340

Taking Photography Beyond the Page 5 Weeks Explore moving beyond the traditional print as a final project form. We will look at artists who use photo material to create installations, sculptures and collages in their work.

Suited for curious image makers that have a project in mind and are interested in challenging boundaries and willing to take risks.

Digital Arts, Fabrication & Photography

Start a new project or continue an existing one for weekly critiques.

Examine a variety of unique photography books by renowned artists. Your project will conclude with a book layout designed using Lightroom that will be uploaded and printed through Blurb, a high quality book making company. Class fee does not cover cost of printing your book.

Documentary Photography: Creating a Personal Project

Designed for the intermediate, advanced amateur or budding professional looking to refine their photographic skills. Come with project ideas you wish to develop for exhibition, publication or other goals. Topics will include portfolio development, gallery exhibition, flash, long exposure, HDR, advanced digital editing, printing and book publishing. Class allows for plenty of one-on-one instruction without assignment constraints.

One-On-One Independent Projects in Photography

Prerequisite: First-Time Digital Photography and Fundamentals of Digital Photography or equivalent experience.

Friday 10am-1pm Eileen Walsh Session I: Starts September 16 Session II: Starts October 21 $190, Members $185

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Workshops Create Your Own Stickers 1 Day Print high quality color images on sticker sheets and run them through the digital cutter to instantly produce individual stickers. Hand them out to your friends or add them to your sketchbook. After all, who doesn’t love a good sticker? All materials included No experience necessary but basic computer skills preferred.

Sunday, September 25 2-5pm Rebecca Orth $85, Member $80

Create Your Own Stencils

Digital Arts, Fabrication & Photography

1 Day Use Adobe software and a vinylcutter to create adhesive vinyl elements you can adhere to a variety of surfaces including ceramics, metal and elements for your paintings and collage work. Stencils can be used to add a professional quality custom element to work in any discipline. All materials included No experience necessary but basic computer skills preferred.

Sunday, October 23 2-5pm Rebecca Orth $85, Member $80

Create Your Own 3D Printed Stamp 1 Day Scan your signature or a drawing and turn it into a 3D modeled stamp using Tinkercad. Print your stamp using the 3D printers in Lillstreet’s digital fabrication studio. You will take home stamps in several sizes. All materials included.

No experience necessary but basic computer skills preferred.

Sunday, November 13 2-5pm Rebecca Orth $85, Member $80

Crash Course in Photoshop 1 Day Learn the essentials of working with Photoshop workspace and tools including brushes, paint and flow. Edit imagery on screen with adjustments such as levels, curves, hue/saturation and selectively apply those adjustments. Composite different image elements together and conclude with a lesson on printing. You should bring a flash drive with 5-10 images to edit.

Basic computer skills required.

Sunday, October 2 2-6pm Jessi Meliza $95, Members $90

Crash Course in Illustrator 1 Day Illustrator is indispensable for graphic artists to create designs. This course will teach you about vector-based graphics and how to create and edit paths, work with type, use live trace, paint and fill objects and much more.

Basic computer skills required.

Sunday November 20 2-6pm Jessi Meliza

Etsy 201: How to use Promoted Listings to Market Your Shop 1 Day Take your Etsy shop sales to the next level. This workshop will dive into the mysteries of promoted listings, daily budgets, bid management, search term analytics and the usefulness of shop updates.

All levels welcome.

$95, Members $90

Sunday, November 6 2-5pm Rachel Stoltz

Social Marketing 101

$75, Members $70

1 Day Learn to increase your presence, gain followers and drive sales on social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Pinterest.

Learn the dos and don’ts of paying to promote posts, the secrets of hashtags, what makes a good photo and how to make the most of 140 characters.

All levels welcome.

Sunday September 18 2-5pm Rachel Stoltz $75, Members $70

Etsy 101: How to Set-up Shop & Start Selling 1 Day Ready to start selling your art but not sure where to start? This workshop will cover the basics of how to set up an online Etsy shop. Topics such as photographs, listing descriptions, seller policies, shipping and customer communication will be discussed as well as step-by-step instruction on how to list an item and publish your shop.

Shooting DSLR Video 1 Day Does your DSLR camera have video capability? Learn how to fully operate your camera’s video functions to capture HD moving images. Film your own footage and learn how to control ISO and aperture to create well exposed videos. You will begin with a focus on shooting and then address editing, cuts and presenting your videos using iMovie and Adobe Premiere. Tripod highly recommended.

Prerequisite: First-Time Digital Photography and Fundamentals of Digital Photography or equivalent experience.

Sunday, October 30 2-6pm Jeanne Donegan $95, Members $90

All levels welcome.

Sunday, October 16 2-5pm Rachel Stoltz $75, Members $70

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Fall Classes Begin the Weeks of September 12 & October 17

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Drawing & Painting Open Studio If you have taken a class in Drawing and Painting and would like to continue developing your work independently, open studio is for you.

This option allows former students the opportunity to use the classroom as your studio.

$40, Member $35 per week

Drop-In Figure Drawing Drop-in figure drawing sessions offer an excellent opportunity for beginning to advanced students to practice their perception and drawing skills. We supply drawing benches, easels, tables, clips and backup support boards for pads. Please bring your own drawing materials.

Instruction and critique are not included.

Pre-registration for the drop-in figure sessions is not required.

If you have any questions or want more information, please email lillstreet@lillstreet.com or call us at 773-769-4226. Drop-in figure drawing is located at our Drawing and Painting West Wing Studio, 4410 N. Ravenswood Avenue, on the other side of the train tracks from our main facility.

Wednesdays 6:30-9:30pm Sundays 10:30am-1:30pm $20 per session or $180 for a 10 session package.

Explore pen and ink, acrylics, watercolor, gouache, oils, pastels or encaustic techniques. Drawing and Painting classes are divided into beginning, intermediate, multi-level or advanced classes. Use these designations and class descriptions to create a custom curriculum that best fits your interests.

First-Time Artist First-Time Drawing into Painting 5 Weeks Combine basic drawing with the fundamentals of painting in this introductory class. You will become acquainted with line, value and composition while learning to combine them into successful drawings. These fundamental elements will then be integrated into compositional strategies for creating acrylic paintings. The First-Time Drawing into Painting kit is available for purchase on the first day of class.

Monday 6:30-9:30pm Annie York Session I: Starts September 12 Session II: Starts October 17 Tuesday 10am-1pm Patrick Miceli Session I: Starts September 13 Session II: Starts October 18 Tuesday 6:30-9:30pm Annie York Session I: Starts September 13 Wednesday 6:30-9:30pm Amanda Mulcahy Session I: Starts September 14 Session II: Starts October 19 Saturday 10am-1pm Annie York Session I: Starts September 17 Session II: Starts October 22 $180, Members $175 $40 First-Time Drawing and Painting Kit

Beginner/ Advanced Beginner Beginning Drawing 5 Weeks If you are new to drawing or would like to refresh your drawing skills you will discover something useful in this entry-level class. The use of value, line and proportion will be demonstrated and provide the foundation of balanced compositions.

The Beginning Drawing kit is available for purchase on the first day of class.

Monday 6:30-9:30pm Patrick Miceli Session I: Starts September 12 Session II: Starts October 17 Tuesday 6:30-9:30pm Jordan Lentz Session I: Starts September 13 Sunday 10am-1pm Patrick Miceli Session I: Starts September 18 $150, Members $145 $20 Beginning Drawing kit

Beginning Painting 10 Weeks Experience mixing colors, determine the best type of brush to use, and learn techniques for working with paint. This class is ideal for those who have taken First-Time Drawing into Painting or have previous experience and want to expand their skills. The Beginning Painting kit is available for purchase on the first day of class.

Introduction to Painting Techniques 5 Weeks Develop and refine painting techniques as you build on basic skills. Explore brush and palette knife approaches, incorporate painting mediums, and investigate the importance of a color plan.

Prerequisite: First-Time Drawing into Painting or prior experience.

Tuesday 6:30-9:30pm Annie York Session II: Starts October 18 $185, Members $180

Introduction to Watercolor 5 Weeks Learn the fundamentals of watercolor painting. Composition, color mixing, brush style, shape and form, light and value, paint application and layering will be explored. You should have basic skills in painting and drawing.

The Watercolor kit and additional materials are available for purchase.

Monday 2-5pm Tom Dieschbourg Session I: Starts September 12 Thursday 6:30-9:30pm Maira Egan Session I: Starts September 15 Saturday 10am-1pm Tom Dieschbourg Session I: Starts September 17 $185, Members $180 $95 Watercolor kit

Wednesday 6:30-9:30pm Melanie Brown Starts September 14 Thursday 6:30-9:30pm Annie York Starts September 15 $340, Members $330 $70 Beginning Painting Kit

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Fall Classes Begin the Weeks of September 12 & October 17

Introduction to Oil Painting

Drawing III

5 Weeks

5 Weeks

New students will learn the fundamentals of oil painting as more experienced painters continue to develop and refine their skills.

Experiment with color mixing and painting techniques that accumulate to enhance skill and provide a foundation for confident painting with oils. The Oil Painting kit is available for purchase on the first day of class.

Continue to expand your drawing skills in this experimental drawing class. You work on developing personal narratives in his or her work, while exploring alternative approaches in mixed media drawing techniques and applications.

Prerequisite: Beginning Drawing, Drawing II or equivalent experience

Sunday 2–5pm Patrick Miceli Session I: Starts September 18 Session II: Starts October 23 $185, Members $180 $90 Oil Painting Kit

Introduction to Pastels 5 Weeks Pastels, being both a painting and drawing medium, helps the drawing student to begin working in color.

Layering and blending techniques will help you understand how to mix colors directly on the paper. Discover why the medium inspired great artists for its quickness in capturing visual effects and color intensity. The class will work with still life subjects. A supply list will be provided on the first day.

Tuesday 6:30-9:30pm Ken Minami Session I: Starts September 13 Session II: Starts October 18 $185, Members $180

Introduction to Colored Pencil 5 Weeks The knowledge of basic drawing fundamentals and skills are all you need to produce stunning works using colored pencil. Exercises help you develop skills for mixing and blending color, creating tonal grayed under painting and taking advantage of the semi-transparent qualities of colored pencil.

Sunday 10am-1pm Tracy Frein Session I: Starts September 18 Session II: Starts October 23 $185, Members $180

Drawing II 5 Weeks Continue to develop your drawing skills as you are introduced to different media including pastel, conte and pen and ink. The topics of color, drawing glass, fabric and the rudiments of portraiture will be covered. Materials are available for purchase on the first day of class.

Prerequisite: Beginning Drawing or equivalent experience

Tuesday 6:30-9:30pm Jordan Lentz Session II: Starts October 18 Sunday 10am-1pm Patrick Miceli Session II: Starts October 23 $185, Members $180 $10 Drawing II kit $20 Beginning Drawing kit

Oil Painting II 5 Weeks Continue your study of oils as you expand your practice with advanced techniques and challenges. Projects include using complementary colors, copying a master and creating both a palette knife painting and an all white painting. Some oil painting experience is required.

Prerequisite: Oil I or equivalent experience

Thursday 10am-1pm Patrick Miceli Session II: Starts October 20 $185, Members $180 $90 Oil Painting Kit

Multilevel

$190, Members $185

Advanced Beginning to Intermediate Watercolor 5 Weeks

Introduction to the Portrait & Figure 5 Weeks Explore the fundamentals of drawing portraits and figures while working from a nude model. Weekly demonstrations and structured exercises will emphasize observation, proportion, measuring, anatomy and seeing the figure and face as a combination of integrated shapes.

You will work in charcoal and conté and must supply your own materials.

A material list is available online.

Prerequisite: First-Time Drawing into Painting, Beginning Drawing or equivalent experience

Saturday 10am-1pm Bob Horn Session I: Starts September 17 Session II: Starts October 22 $190, Members $185 $30 model fee

Watercolor is a versatile medium that allows the artist a range of expression including representational, fluid sketches and improvisational abstracts. You will receive a comprehensive introduction to watercolor techniques such as blending and glazing.

Representational techniques will be expanded upon as special effects with the medium are explored. Watercolor kit and additional materials are available for purchase.

Prerequisite: Introduction to Watercolor or equivalent experience

Monday 2-5pm Tom Dieschbourg Session II: Starts October 17 Saturday 10am-1pm Tom Dieschbourg Session II: Starts October 22 $190, Members $185 $95 Watercolor Kit

Pastel, Oil Painting Portrait & Figure Studio

Ink & Watercolor

5 Weeks

5 Weeks

This class will focus on rendering the model directly in color in either soft pastel or in an alla prima oil painting style. There will be a 2-week portrait pose and a 3-week figure pose.

Color relationships, the importance of relative values and lost and found edges will be investigated.

Expand your knowledge of watercolor techniques by introducing ink pen and brush into your work. Learn how these two mediums can work together to create more complex and thoughtful compositions. A great continuation to Introduction to Watercolor.

Prerequisite: Figure drawing and previous pastel or painting experience recommended.

Prerequisite: Introduction to Watercolor or equivalent experience

Monday 6:30-9:30pm Ken Minami Session I: Starts September 12 Session II: Starts October 17

Drawing & Painting

Friday 10am-1pm Pam Baumgartner Session I: Starts September 16 Session II: Starts October 21

Thursday 10am-1pm Patrick Miceli Session I: Starts September 15

Thursday 6:30-9:30pm Maira Egan Session II: Starts October 20 $190, Members $185

$190, Members $185 $30 Model fee

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Botanical Illustration

Cabinet of Curiosities

Create Your Own Comic

Practical Anatomy

10 Weeks

5 Weeks

5 Weeks

5 Weeks

Learn the techniques necessary to accurately render botanical subjects using graphite and watercolor. You will keep a sketchbook to record details and test techniques, then apply those skills to more considered and developed pieces. Some class periods will be spent at local conservatories practicing out artistry in the field.

Cabinets of Curiosities are small collections of extraordinary objects and oddities of the natural world.

This drawing class will improve your proportion and rendering skills while focusing on unusual subject matters including bones, insects, flora and fauna, taxidermy and other natural specimens.

Learn to create your own comic books beginning with a simple strip and ending with a full-fledged short story. Inspiration can come from real life experiences, dreams or story ideas you’ve always wanted to create.

Students of all levels with an interest in sequential art are welcome. Bring a sketchbook (8x10 or larger), pencil and eraser to the first class.

Delve deeper into rendering the human anatomy. Each week the class will begin with drawing from a live model, focusing on a different part of the body. This class is designed for the illustrator or cartoonist interested in building skills and learning how to simplify the human form. You should bring an 18”x24” pad of paper and 4B-6B drawing pencils to the first class.

Drawing & Painting

Prerequisite: Beginning drawing

Monday 10am-1pm Jordan Lentz Starts September 12 $350, Members $340

Illustration Survey 10 Weeks You will be introduced to many different styles of illustration including children’s book, fashion, comic and movie poster illustration. Through demonstrations in using graphite, ink, watercolor and markers, you will be encouraged to explore both wet and dry media in your work All levels welcome.

Wednesday 10am-1pm Jordan Lentz Starts September 14 $350, Members $340 $10 Model fee

Children’s Book Illustration 5 Weeks Celebrate the whimsical worlds of children’s literature as you translate written word into visual language through creative illustration. Explore different approaches to interpreting and illustrating children’s stories.

Create unique and memorable character designs while bringing depth and personality to your favorite story environments and developing your own style.

All levels welcome.

Sunday 10am-1pm Scott Shellhamer Session I: Starts September 18 Session II: Starts October 23 $190, Members $185

Prerequisite: First-Time Drawing into Painting, Beginning Drawing, Figure Drawing experience or instructor approval

Monday 6:30-9:30pm Jordan Lentz Session I: Starts September 12 Monday 2-5pm Jordan Lentz Session II: Starts October 17 $190, Members $185

Exploration with Pen & Ink 5 Weeks Explore permanent mark making with multiple techniques, such as hatching, cross-hatching, contour hatching, stippling and scumbling. Ink and brush and ink pen will be explored in this experimental class.

Prerequisite: Introduction to Watercolor or equivalent experience

Monday 10am-1pm Sarah Kaiser Session I: Starts September 12 Session II: Starts October 17 $190, Members $185

Sumi-e Ink Painting 5 Weeks Experience the meditative practice of traditional Japanese ink painting, sumi-e, the art of painting using a brush (fude), ink (sumi) and thin, absorbent “rice-paper” (washi).

Fundamental brushstrokes will be reviewed and insights into the “way of the brush” will be discussed, while students experiment with his or her original work.

Tuesday 2-5pm Patricia Larkin Green Session II: Starts October 18 $190, Members $185

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Thursday 6:30-9:30pm Mike Freiheit Session I: September 15 $190, Members $185

Comic Storytelling

Tuesday 6:30-9:30pm Mike Freiheit Session I: Starts September 13 $190, Members $185 $30 Model Fee

5 Weeks Designed for students who are interested in delving deeper into comic book making or for those who already have a small body of work and would like to create longer, more elaborate stories. This class is a perfect follow-up to Create Your Own Comic.

Thursday 6:30-9:30pm Mike Freiheit Session II: Starts October 20 $190, Members $185

Hands-on Anatomy 5 Weeks Don’t be afraid to draw hands. Master this necessary skill as you draw from a live model. Handouts and exercises break the form of the hand into understandable shapes while teaching the mechanics behind this puzzling appendage. For first class: you should bring 18x24 pad of paper, newsprint is fine and 4B-6B drawing pencils.

Saturday 2-5pm Mike Freiheit Session I: Starts September 17 Session II: Starts October 22 $190, Members $185 $30 model fee

Seeing the Body: Anatomical Figure Drawing 5 Weeks Learn to recognize anatomical landmarks including bone and muscle structures evident on the live model.

Charcoal and graphite are explored and short and long poses will enable you to focus on gesture and material exploration. You will have access to live models in each class and focus on specific parts of the body.

Prerequisite: Introduction to Figure and Portrait or equivalent experience

Thursday 2-5pm Sarah Kaiser Session I: Starts September 15 Session II: Starts October 20 $190, Members $185 $30 Model fee

The Figure in Action 5 Weeks Working from live models, you will achieve a sense of life, power, strength and overall movement in your figure drawings. The class will focus on the tensions, musculature, cohesiveness and individuality each model brings. You should bring an 18”x24” pad of paper and 4B-6B drawing pencils to the first class.

Tuesday 6:30-9:30pm Mike Freiheit Session II: Starts October 18 $190, Members $185 $30 Model Fee

Fall Classes Begin the Weeks of September 12 & October 17

Drawing at the Art Institute of Chicago

10 Weeks

5 Weeks

Focusing on a new still life each session, emphasis will be on composition, color and the importance of equal attention to background and foreground. Within the group setting, there will be a focus on the level and interest of each individual. Through group discussion and evaluation, we will build common vocabulary and explore a variety of styles and methods.

Each week you will learn to draw from many different historical periods in art history. Areas of study may include the Old Masters, Greek and Roman sculpture, the modernists and the museum’s most contemporary works.

Learn about composition, pictorial organization, and subject matter alongside discussions on the lives, methods, strategies and historical impact of the various artists. Class meets each week at the Art Institute of Chicago. Admission is free on Thursdays (must present valid Illinois ID).

Mondays 10am-1pm Yvette Weijergang Starts September 12 $350, Members $340

Imagined Landscapes 10 Weeks Explore the landscape in nontraditional ways while experimenting with mark making, materials and color. You will be introduced to a new artist each week and investigate different strategies for abstracting from the landscape.

Prerequisite: First-Time Drawing into Painting, Beginning Painting or equivalent experience.

Tuesday 10am-1pm Melanie Brown Starts September 13 $350, Members $340

Intermediate/ Advanced Painting the Figure Alla Prima

Prerequisite: Two beginning or multilevel classes

Thursday 5-8pm Brenda Moore Session I: Starts September 15 Session II: Starts October 20 $195, Members $190

Problem Solving for Oil Painters 10 Weeks Your ideas become the subject of individualized instruction as you expand your skills as a painter. If you choose, a still life setup will be available each week to further develop your skills in representational painting. [This is a class for students with previous painting experience.]

Please come to the first class prepared to work in oils on a 16”x20” canvas.

Wednesday 10am-1pm Bob Horn Starts September 14 $375, Members $365

10 Weeks Building an understanding of visual concepts enables you to paint directly in color. The bravura strokes of a Velazquez or Sargent require an intimate knowledge of how light travels across a form, how values shift, the interconnectedness of color and the varied quality of edges. This class is ideal for oil painters and pastel artists.

Prerequisite: Introduction to Figure and Portrait or equivalent experience

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Drawing & Painting the Nude Figure

Abstract Acrylic Painting Studio

10 Weeks

10 Weeks

Individualized instruction helps you develop new skills and styles as you work from the nude model. Poses are extended through multiple sessions and provide extended opportunities for developing more considered drawings and/or paintings.

Conventional materials including oils, pastels or other drawing media and are supplied by the student.

Expand your vision in a lively, interactive environment using all forms of abstraction and nonobjective painting. Focus will be on formal issues, exploring and encouraging skill development, techniques and materials. Individual needs will be addressed. Works of influential artists will be discussed and visits to galleries encouraged. This class will help you develop and refine your personal creative goals.

Prerequisite: Introduction to the Portrait and Figure or instructor approval

Thursday 10am-1pm Bob Horn Starts September 15 Saturday 2-5pm Bob Horn Starts September 17 $375, Members $365 $60 model fee

Intermediate Portrait & Costumed Figure

Drawing & Painting

Acrylic Studio: Still Life to Abstraction

Prerequisite: Beginning Painting, two sessions of drawing and painting classes, experience in abstraction or equivalent experience.

Friday 10am-1pm Cynthia Vaicunas Starts September 16 $375, Members $365

Teens

10 Weeks Those who would like to paint or draw from the clothed figure will benefit from working from the same pose over multiple sessions. You will have the option to work on portraits or full figure composition.

Individualized instruction supports the development of personal skills and styles. Come to the first class prepared to work in your medium of choice.

Prerequisite: Introduction to the Portrait and Figure or instructor approval

Tuesday 10am-1pm Ken Minami Starts September 13

Friday 10am-1pm Bob Horn Starts September 16

$375, Members $365 $60 model fee

$375, Members $365 $60 model fee

Intro to Drawing & Painting Ages 10-13 5 Weeks Experience basic drawing and painting methods in this fun introductory class. Students will learn about composition, line, value and techniques in acrylic painting.

Wednesday 4:30-6pm Annie York Session I: Starts September 14 Session II: Starts October 19 $120, Members $115 $15 Material Fee

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Metalsmithing, Jewelry & Glass

Make wearable pieces of art and learn to create unique designs in our fully equipped classrooms. Closed-toe shoes are required in both the Metals & Glass studios. Metals, enamels, glass and mandrels are available for sale during class time and open studio hours from the instructor or monitor. Please note that monitors are present to answer questions but not instruct. Given fluctuating metals prices, all material costs are approximate and subject to change.

We use COE 104 for beadmaking and COE 90 for fusing.

First-Time Artist First-Time Jeweler 5 Weeks This class is designed for beginning jewelers who want to sample basic skills. Saw piercing, texturing, cold connections and a soldered band ring will be covered. A material kit is required and can be purchased on the first day of class.

Wednesday 2-5 pm Peter Antor Session I: Starts September 14 Session II: Starts October 19 Thursdays 6:30-9:30pm AurĂŠlie Guillaume Session I: Starts September 15 Session II: Starts October 20 Sunday 10am-1pm Susan Franker Session I: Starts September 18 Session II: Starts October 23 $180, Members $175 $15 First-Time Jewelers Kit

First-Time Enameling 5 Weeks Through this class students will learn basic enamelling techniques by kiln-firing colorful powdered glass enamels on copper. Various techniques such as sifting, sgraffito, stenciling and basse taille will be covered. You will acquire a range of skills to create unique colorful and vibrant designs of their own. An enamel kit and additional materials will be available for purchase.

Saturday 2-5pm AurĂŠlie Guillaume Session I: Starts September 17 Session II: Starts October 22 $180, Members $175 $25 First-Time Enameling Kit

First-Time Glass Beadmaking 5 Weeks Learn basic torch techniques while creating simple, decorative bead shapes. Shaping, heat control, color, use of tools, classroom equipment and studio safety will be covered.

Classes will involve demonstrations, discussions, individual instruction and practice time. An overview of how to finish your beautiful beads will be discussed. A kit is recommended and available for purchase on the first day of class.

Ages 16 yrs and up welcome.

Thursday 6:30-9:30pm Cynthia McEwen Session I: Starts September 15 $180, Members $175 $40 First-Time Glass kit

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Fall Classes Begin the Weeks of September 12 & October 17

Resin Jewelry

Beginner / Advanced Beginner

5 Weeks Learn the ins and outs of resins or expand on your existing knowledge to add color to your pieces.

Experiment with form construction, mixing pigment using eye shadow, spices, pastels and simulating enameling with pre-colored resins.

The use of photographs, papers and objects into the resin will be discussed. Learn basic molding techniques that can then be tab, bezel or prong set.

Beginning Metalsmithing 10 Weeks Design and create jewelry in silver, copper and brass. Learn basic skills such as sawing, texturing, soldering and polishing. You will also learn simple forming techniques and how to bezel-set stones. A material kit is recommended and available for purchase on the first day of class.

Monday 10am-1pm Jessica Armstrong Starts: September 12 Monday 6:30-9:30pm Neil Kraus Starts: September 12 Wednesday 6:30-9:30pm Darlys Ewoldt Starts: September 14

Sunday 2-5pm Susan Franker Starts: September 18 $340, Members $330 $30 Beginning Metals Kit

Thursday 6:30-9:30pm Carla Nessa Session I: Starts September 15

Advanced Beginning Metalsmithing

Experimental Enameling: Going Out of Bounds

Saturday 2-5pm Carla Nessa

10 Weeks

5 Weeks

Session II: Starts October 22

Develop and achieve higher skill levels of design, soldering, stone setting and finishing. You will also explore patinas and other means of joining metals. This is the perfect class for those students not yet comfortable enough to move into an intermediate level class.

Go beyond the basics and explore techniques like deliberate under and over-firing, torch firing, fusing and embedding glass and metals, inscribing surface designs, working with firescale and oxides, firing onto wire and mesh and more. Novice and experienced students alike will expand their skills while redefining enameling beyond its traditional boundaries. Enamels, metal and additional materials available for purchase.

$185, Members $180 $30 Material fee

Prerequisite: First-Time Enameling or basic level enameling experience.

Prerequisite: One session Beginning Metalsmithing

Wednesday 6:30-9:30pm Mary Laskey Session II: Starts October 19

Thursday 6:30-9:30pm Jessica Armstrong Session I: Starts September 15

$185, Members $180

$185, Members $180

Creative Setting: Setting

By Any Means Necessary

Bezels, Bezels & More Bezels

Prerequisite: Two sessions of Beginning Metalsmithing.

Wednesday 6:30-9:30 pm Neil Kraus Starts September 14 Saturday 2-5pm Jessica Armstrong Starts: September 17 Sunday 10-1pm Neil Kraus Starts September 18 $340, Members $330

Enameling: Beyond the Basics 5 Weeks Take your enameling skills to the next level while you work independently on projects and receive individualized instruction. Demonstrations will be tailored to focus on the development and advancement of your designs and technical skills. Metal and enamels will be available for purchase.

The Art of Production 5 Weeks This class will focus on tactics that will help you move faster and more comfortably in your making process while creating a cohesive line of jewelry. The expected outcome in this class will yield a variety of several finished jewelry pieces.

10 Weeks

10 Weeks

Do you have stones, found objects or something that you’ve always wanted to set? Bring those items to class and incorporate them into a piece of jewelry. We’ll investigate multiple setting techniques to get them to stay in place. Demonstrations will include tab setting, prong setting, flush setting and others.

Be more proficient at stone setting and soldering by focusing on bezel setting. Learn to create bezels more quickly, with ease and improve skills learned in beginning metals. Step bezels and decorative bezels will also be covered in this class. Bring cabochon stones to the first class.

Materials may be purchased from the instructor.

Prerequisite: One session of Beginning Metalsmithing.

Prerequisite: First-Time Enameling or basic level enameling experience with instructor’s approval.

Mondays 6:30-9:30pm Mike Stromberg Starts: September 12

Wednesday 6:30-9:30pm Mary Laskey Session I: Starts September 14

$340, Members $330

Metalsmithing, Jewelry & Glass

Saturday 10am-1pm Jessica Armstrong Starts: September 17

Prerequisite: One Beginning Metalsmithing or First-Time Jeweler.

Prerequisite: One session of Beginning Metalsmithing.

Thursday 6:30-9:30pm Susan Franker Starts: September 15 $340, Members $330

$185, Members $180

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Multilevel Working With Wax And Casting 10 Weeks Explore the three-dimensional possibilities of hard waxes for carving and soft waxes for modeling. You can expect to complete two small pieces such as rings, charms or miniature sculptures. Two castings will be done in class or waxes may be brought to a production caster for a nominal fee.

5 Weeks Learn the basics of hand rendering and develop your ability to communicate 3D forms accurately using paint, ink, and paper. This class is designed for those ready to refine their sketching skills, economize on their ideation time, and impress potential clients without a computer.

A kit will be available for purchase.

All levels welcome.

All levels welcome

Wednesday 10am-1pm Maura Lenahan Session I: Starts September 14

Monday 6:30-9:30pm Pam Robinson Starts September 12

Wednesday 6:30-9:30pm Maura Lenahan Session II: Starts October 19

Sunday 2-5 pm Neil Kraus Starts September 18 $350, Members $340 $25 Material Fee

Metalsmithing, Jewelry & Glass

Rendering/Illustration for Metals & Jewelry

3D Modeling & Casting for Jewelry 10 Weeks Learn the basics of 3D modeling for jewelry using 123D Design. 3D print your design in PLA plastic to cast in metal using the lost wax method.

Build on fundamental designs as you work up to more advanced models.

Open up a new world of designing and making as you explore these contemporary tools.

All levels welcome but basic computer skills preferred.

Wednesday 7-10pm Mike Stromberg Starts September 14 $350, Members $340 $30 Material fee

$190, Members $185 $55 Kit fee

Displays and Mount Making for Jewelry 5 Weeks How to display your jewelry can be almost as challenging as creating it.

Learn to make a variety of handmade displays and mountings for both the wall and table top that will make your jewelry look its best. A variety of materials will be discussed All levels welcome.

Thursday 6:30-9:30pm Jessica Armstrong Session II: Starts October 20 $190, Members $185 $15 Material Fee

Cloisonné Enameling 5 Weeks Cloissoné is a technique of enameling in which brilliant colors are separated by fine silver wires, fired in a kiln and appear as delicate lines on the finished piece. This process can be done on copper or silver. Learn to form and manipulate wires to create beautiful contemporary designs while using traditional technique. Enamels and metals available for purchase from instructor.

All levels welcome.

Sundays 2-5pm Aurélie Guillaume Session II: Starts October 23

5 Weeks Learn to use sterling silver wire and stones to create beautiful wire wrapped rings. Several styles and techniques such as coiling and weaving will be taught, using only hand tools and wire - no heat or power tools needed. Students can expect to complete four or more rings in class and the skills to complete limitless rings at home.

All levels welcome

Friday 2-5pm Cassie Chamness Starts: September 16

$190, Members $185

$190, Members $185 $25 Material fee

Chainmaille

Wire Wrapped Pendants

5 Week Learn various weaves such as Helm Weave, Celtic Visions, Full-Persian, Bicubix Blocks and Jens Pind Linkage 3. You’ll see samples and explore how slight variations change the look of the weave. Material fee covers enough jump rings for 5 bracelets and full-color step-by-step tutorials. Aluminum, copper and anodized aluminum rings will be used. Instructor will bring pliers for use in class.

All levels welcome

Thursday 6:30-9:30pm Kat Wisniewski Session II: Starts October 20 $190, Members $185 $45 Material fee paid to instructor

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Wire Wrapped Rings

5 Weeks Learn to set any size/shape cabochons into beautiful sterling silver wire wrapped pendants. A few basic styles will be taught, along with various techniques to add variations and style, such as coils, weaves, swirls and beads. No heat or power tools needed - just hand tools and wire.

Students can expect to complete 2-3 pendants in class, and the skills to create limitless pendants at home.

All levels welcome.

Friday 2-5pm Cassie Chamness Starts: October 21 $190, Members $185 $25 materials fee

Fall Classes Begin the Weeks of September 12 & October 17

Intermediate/ Advanced Intermediate Metalsmithing 10 Weeks Develop your ability to solder, create three-dimensional forms and set stones. Design, craftsmanship, and refining techniques will be discussed.

This class is for those who are ready to expand and hone their skills.

Prerequisite: Two sessions of Beginning/Advanced Beginning Metalsmithing or instructor approval.

Tuesday 6:30-9:30pm Susan Franker Starts: September 13 Thursday 2-5pm Susan Franker Starts: September 15

Sunday 2-5pm Peter Antor Starts September 18 $375, Members $365

10 Weeks Concentration will be on the thematic exploration of the research, design and fabrication of jewelry and accessories for men. Learn traditional wear: cufflinks, lapel pins, tie bars, stick pins, key chains and money clips as well as modern trends such as wrist and neck wear. Materials are available for purchase from the instructor.

Prerequisite: At least two classes of Beginning Metals are required.

Tuesday 6:30-9:30pm Neil Kraus Starts September 13 $375, Members $365

Advanced Topics In Metals 10 Weeks Students work independently on projects and receive individualized attention. This class focuses on design and development of more advanced technical skills.

Prerequisite: Two sessions of Beginning Metalsmithing and one Intermediate Metalsmithing or instructor approval.

Tuesday 1-4pm Pam Robinson Starts September 13 $375, Members $365

Pressure Fit Boxes

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5 Weeks This class will allow students to hone their soldering, fabrication and surface-finishing skills to hollowconstruct pressure fit containers. A variety of construction methods will be discussed and demonstrated.

Prerequisite: Two sessions of Beginning/Advanced Beginning Metalsmithing or instructor approval.

Tuesday 6:30-9:30pm Meghann Sottile Session I: Starts September 13 Session II: Starts October 18 $195, Members $190

Featured Jewelry Artists Sam Skelton September 1-30 Tree Trunk Arts October 1-31 Joanna Gollberg November 1-30

Metalsmithing, Jewelry & Glass

Saturday 10am-1pm Pam Robinson Starts: September 17

Designing Jewelry for Men

Olivia Shih November 25-27 Emiko Oye December 2-4 Lisette Fee December 9-11 Molly Dingledine December 16-18

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Workshops Running your own Jewelry Business—How To’s, Hang Ups and Home Truths 1 Day This course offers students a real world insight into running a jewelry-based business. Whether for a primary source of income or hobby, this seminar gives attendees a good idea of how to run their business and what to expect. Topics will include business plans, start-up, income, branding, pricing, building relationships, designs, galleries, customer relations, finances, outsourcing, etc.

Thursday, October 20 10am-3pm David Parker $150 Members $145

Working with Precious Metal—Gold 2 Days This course offers students a guided workshop designed to explore and understand the unique attributes and techniques involved in working with gold. Creating a pair of small gold hoop earrings, this project covers techniques involved in goldsmithing, weight estimation, reclaiming and re-smelting gold, metal rolling and drawing. Previous experience with silver or copper is required.

All materials in 14kt will be purchased from instructor – Approx $140 Prerequisite: 2 Beginning metalsmithing classes

Saturday, October 15 & 22 9:30am-1:30pm David Parker $145, Members $140

Group Critique 1 Day

Metalsmithing, Jewelry & Glass

Master Class Workshop— A Skills Tune Up 1 Day Set your creativity free and take your skills to the next level. Tips, tricks and exercises are designed to improve your proficiency, precision and finish.

Remove restrictions, improve your work and increase satisfaction. We’ll cover elemental metal working skills such as saw piercing, soldering, filing, sanding and polishing. Time will also be set aside to investigate areas of individual interest.

Materials to bring with you: 3” x 3” 20 gauge silver sheet & 6” of 10 gauge square silver wire and all materials dealing with areas of your specific interest.

Prerequisite: 2 Beginning metalsmithing classes

Saturday, October 8 9:30am-5:30pm David Parker $145, Members $140

Now that you have finished your jewelry pieces, gain valuable, constructive feedback from your peers to help your work grow. This process will also help you evaluate and talk about your work with others.

Bring your finished pieces or those still in progress you would like to discuss.

All levels welcome.

Sunday, October 23 10am-1pm Jessica Armstrong $75, Members $70

Using Your Flex Shaft 1 Day Learn how to become more confident and use one of the best tools the studio has to offer. Foredom has an array of equipment that can help eliminate hand filing or sanding, help buff smaller pieces, set stones or eliminate metal faster.

All levels welcome.

Sunday, September 25 10am-1pm Jessica Armstrong $75, Members $70

Blown Glass Ornaments 1.5 Hours A holiday favorite! We’ll teach you how to blow your very own ornament.

You choose the colors, heat them and inflate. It’s that easy. Pre-made glass points and colored glass frit are turned into beautiful, round ball ornaments. Take them with you at the end of the class. All materials included.

No experience necessary.

Ages 14 yrs and up are welcome.

Friday, October 28 November 4, 18 6-7:30pm and 8:30-10pm Saturday, October 29 November 5, 12, 19 9:30-11am and 12-1:30pm Sunday, October 30 November 6, 13, 20 9:30-11am and 12-1:30pm $75, Members $70

Fear of Commitment: Glass Fusing 1 Day Join us for an evening to explore what glass fusing is all about. Learn how to cut glass and put together several fused pieces you can keep for yourself or give as a gift. Fired pieces will be available for pick up approximately two weeks after workshop.

Fused Glass Halloween Treat Tray Workshop 1 Day Learn how to properly cut glass and assemble several fused pieces to create a Halloween themed plate to serve your treats. Great to give as a gift or keep for yourself. Fired pieces will be available for pick up before Halloween. Materials and firings are included in fee.

No experience necessary.

Monday, October 17 6:30–9:30pm Sarah Beth Tanner $100, Members $95

Ghosts and Goblins 1 Day Witches, pumpkins and ghosts oh my! It’s time to make some fun glass art to celebrate All Hallows’ Eve. Working on a hot head torch, learn to make candy corn, a witches hat, scull or even a ghost or goblin. Samples will be on hand for inspiration. Basic sculptural techniques will be covered.

No prior glass experience needed but helpful.

Ages 16 yrs and up welcome.

Friday, October 21 6:30-9:30pm Cynthia McEwen $100, Members $95

Materials and firings are included in fee. Extra glass can be purchased from instructor.

No experience necessary.

Monday, September 19 6:30–9:30pm Sarah Beth Tanner $100, Members $95

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Fall Classes Begin the Weeks of September 12 & October 17

Fused Glass Thanksgiving Treat Tray 1 Day Learn how to properly cut glass and assemble several fused pieces to create a fall-themed dish to decorate your Thanksgiving table. Great to bring to a holiday dinner or keep for yourself. Fired pieces will be ready in time for Thanksgiving festivities.

Materials and firings are included in fee.

No experience necessary.

Monday, November 7 6:30-9:30pm Sarah Beth Tanner $100, Members $95

Harvest-Time in Glass 1 Day Celebrate the fall harvest by creating glass bead shaped pumpkins, gourds, wheat, corn, pilgrims and turkeys in glass. Samples will be on hand for inspiration. Basic sculptural techniques will be covered.

Friday, November 11 6:30-9:30pm Cynthia McEwen $100, Members $95

1 Day Learn about the electrolytic process to etch designs in metal. This metal etching process uses salt water or copper sulfate and batteries. The result is similar to chemical etching but without the hazardous acid etching mordant. Come prepared with small PNP transfer images, vinyl stencils or your own designs. Bring 2 medium glass jars. Kit included. Metal available for purchase.

Prerequisite: Beginning Metalsmithing

Tuesday November 1 6:30-9:30pm Rachel Stork Stoltz Saturday November 19 10am-1pm Rachel Stork Stoltz $100, Members $95

Saw-Piercing Techniques 1 Day Improve your saw-piercing skills by understanding the jeweler’s saw and the techniques used to pierce intricate designs in metal. Practice using a range of saw blades from 1 to 8/0 and what designs work best for each size. Included are saw blades, metal and some designs. Please bring a small, but detailed design of your own.

All levels welcome

Tuesday October 11 6:30-9:30pm Rachel Stork Stoltz Saturday November 12 2-5pm Rachel Stork Stoltz $100, Members $95

Visiting Artist Workshops Mokume-gane: Wood Grain Pattern in Metal 3 Day Copper and sterling are fusion bonded through compression and high heat to form a solid billet with alternating layers of metal. Billet is fired in a refractory brick mini-furnace with a torch. After forging to a predetermined thickness, the billet can be made into twisted ring stock or patterned sheet metal. Raw material is made in conjunction with a jewelry project; a seamless washer formed ring or forged band ring, both lined with sterling.

Friday-Sunday, September 2-4 9am-5pm Eric Burris $495 $35 Material fee

A handout with additional materials/tools needed will be given upon registration.

Etching: 3D Imagery in Metal 3 Day Learn to etch through copper based alloys to achieve a 3-dimensional layered look. This design-oriented exploration of 3-D etching introduces skills and resources for metal and to combine images for layering artwork.

Instruction covers step-by-step methods for table etching and spray etching to completely pierce through sheets of copper based alloys. Red, black and green patinas will be discussed.

Friday-Sunday, September 9-11 9am-5pm Carol Webb $650 $50 Material fee

A handout with additional materials/tools needed will be given upon registration.

Teens Ages 10 and up Teen Metals 5 Weeks Create cool metal jewelry or small sculpture out of brass and copper sheet & wire. You will learn various skills such as piercing, forming, texturing and soldering, leading to the creation of their own designs.

Saturday 10am-1pm Susan Franker Session I: Starts September 17 Session II: Starts October 22

Metalsmithing, Jewelry & Glass

No prior glass experience needed but helpful.

Ages 16 yrs and up welcome.

Electro-Etching

$180 Members $175

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Printmaking & Book Arts First-Time Artist First-Time Screenprinting on Paper 5 Weeks Learn to craft colorful prints of your own designs to hang on your walls or turn into handmade notecards.

Learn the photo-emulsion process to print from your own drawings or digital files. Material fee includes ink, newsprint and some paper.

Monday 6:30-9:30pm Matthew Ginsberg Session I: Starts September 12 Session II: Starts October 17 Thursday 2-5pm Matthew Ginsberg Session I: Starts September 15 Session II: Starts October 20 Sunday 2-5pm Katie Chung Session I: Starts September 18 $180, Members $175 $25 Material fee

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Explore printmaking and handmade books in our fully-equipped studio. Letterpress and bookbinding complement techniques such as etching, relief and screenprinting. Get creative with traditional, contemporary and experimental approaches to printmaking.

With generous open studio time and non-toxic inks and solvents, printmaking has something for students of all skill levels. Additional materials and paper are available for sale from instructors and monitors.

Open Studio is included with tuition.

First-Time Letterpress

First-Time Bookmaking

5 Weeks

5 Weeks

Explore both classic letterpress techniques and contemporary practices on different types of presses. This technique uses movable type to create an impression on the paper when printed. Projects are designed to showcase type, color and the printed form. Material fee includes ink, newsprint and a sampling of specialty paper.

Learn the basic skills, tools and vocabulary of bookbinding and book arts. You will create simple folded books, pamphlets, Japanese stab bindings, accordion and Coptic books.

Tuesday 10am-1pm Judy Zeddies Session I: Starts September 13 Session II: Starts October 18 Wednesday 2-5pm Judy Zeddies Session I: Starts September 14 Saturday 10am-1pm Alyse Benenson Session I: Starts September 17 $180, Members $175 $20 Material fee

First-Time Etching 5 Weeks Explore contemporary and traditional methods of intaglio printmaking including line etching, aquatint and drypoint on copper plates to create an edition. Utilize etching’s distinctive qualities to produce multiples, creating beautiful handmade prints in single or multiple colors.

Sunday 10am-1pm Katie Chung Session I: Starts September 18 Session II: Starts October 23 $180, Members $175 $20 Material fee

Wednesday 6:30-9:30pm Jenna Rodriguez Session I: Starts September 14 Session II: Starts October 19 $180, Members $175 $20 Material fee

Beginning/ Advanced Beginning Bookbinding: Up-cycled Coptic Journals 5 Weeks Make use of vintage paper items you have collected and turn them into journal covers. Using the Coptic stitch, this course will incorporate recycled items such as record sleeves, boxes, posters, etc. Learn bookbinding basics to create your own sketchbooks or journals.

All levels welcome.

Thursday 6:30-9:30pm Katie Chung Session I: Starts September 15 Session II: Starts October 20 Sunday 2-5pm Katie Chung Session II: Starts October 23 $185, Members $180 $20 Material fee

Beyond Beginner: Letterpress II 5 Weeks Explore classic letterpress techniques and contemporary monotype practices on three types of presses.

Projects will showcase hand-set type, color and the printed form, including monotype and pressure printing of color fields. You will be encouraged to explore more in-depth, complex and larger-scale works. Material fee includes some paper and most printing supplies, additional paper may be purchased in class.

Prerequisite: First-Time Letterpress or instructor approval.

Wednesday 2-5pm Judy Zeddies Session II: Starts October 19 Saturday 10am-1pm Alyse Benenson Session II: Starts October 22 $185, Members $180 $20 Material fee

Multilevel Reduction Linocut 5 Weeks Create a print in multiple colors from just one block of linoleum.

This technique, invented by Picasso, involves successively cutting away pieces of the block after printing each color, resulting in vibrant, multicolored prints.

All levels welcome.

Tuesday 6:30-9:30pm Philip Hartigan Session I: Starts September 13 $190, Members $185 $20 Material fee

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Fall Classes Begin the Weeks of September 12 & October 17

Acrylic Resist Etching 10 Weeks Explore the latest discoveries in how to make hard ground, soft ground and drypoint intaglio prints without using any of the toxic materials associated with traditional etching.

All resists, inks and cleaning agents are completely non-toxic. You can make beautiful intaglio prints and simultaneously help to save the planet.

All levels welcome..

Monday 2-5pm Philip Hartigan Starts September 12 $350, Members $340 $35 Material fee

Relief, Collagraph & Found Object Monotypes 10 Weeks

All levels welcome.

Tuesday 2-5pm Judy Zeddies Starts September 13 $350, Members $340 $35 Material fee

Monotype, Collage & More 5 Weeks Combine various contemporary painting and printmaking processes with monotype and collage to create unique, mixed media prints. The notion of the “artist as the inventor” will be stressed as you experiment with collage, stamping and stenciling in their work. Plates, all inks and some paper will be supplied, additional paper may be purchased in class.

10 Weeks Multilevel Screenprinting caters to those who have screenprinted before or those interested in refining their skills. You will learn new tricks such as color fades and watercolor monoprinting while focusing on projects such as poster runs, handmade cards and fine art editions.

All inks and some paper included in materials fee.

All levels welcome.

Thursday 6:30-9:30pm Matthew Ginsberg Starts September 15 $350, Members $340 $35 Material fee

Developing a Journal & Sketchbook 5 Weeks The journals and sketchbooks of Kafka, Goya, Faulkner and others have been inspired by the intersection of word and image.

Open to those interested in writing and/or visual art, the class uses an interdisciplinary approach to help you better “see” your narrative work, considering your written and visual work fully through personal observation, imagination and memory.

All levels welcome.

Sunday 2-5pm Philip Hartigan Session I: Starts September 18 $190, Members $185 $10 Material fee

Intermediate/ Advanced Print on Clay 10 Weeks

Tuesday 6:30-9:30pm Judy Zeddies Session I: Starts October 18

Print repeatable images on leatherhard clay tiles, vessels and sculptural forms. Gain relief, screenprinting and paper lithography techniques that can be applied directly and indirectly to greenware. Transfer images, textures and patterns to your clay pieces using slips, stains and special inks.

Most techniques can be adapted for earthenware.

$190, Members $185 $20 Material fee

Prerequisite: One year of ceramics classes or instructor approval.

All levels welcome.

Workshops Photoshop for Printmakers 1 Day Take your monotypes, pronto plates and silk screens to the next level.

Learn to manipulate your imagery in Photoshop to correct values, balance hot spots and color separate. Take your revised imagery back to your printmaking classes. No previous Photoshop experience needed. Bring a flash drive with a few JPG images to this digital workshop.

Prerequisite: Basic knowledge how to operate a Mac interface and computer.

Saturday, September 24 2-6pm Saturday, October 29 2-6pm Sanya Glisi $105, Members $100

Printing with the Sun: Cyanotypes 1 Day Learn the process of cyanotype printing and the contemporary artists using this historic alternative photographic process. Explore the basics of mixing chemistry, sensitizing the best materials and printing with the most accurate exposure times.

Come with a photograph on a USB drive to make into a transparency.

Walk away with multiple prints and photograms in iconic Prussian blue.

All levels welcome.

Saturday, September 17 2-6pm Hannah McMaster $105, Members $100

Longstitch Bookbinding Workshop 1 Day This one-day workshop will introduce you to the longstitch binding method.

Once you’ve mastered this exposed binding classic, you’ll be able to take on all of the variations this technique has to offer.

No prior bookmaking experience necessary.

Saturday, October 8 2-6pm Saturday, November 12 2-6pm Amanda Mulcahy $105, Members $100

Crash Course: Monotype Printmaking 1 Day Create one-of-a-kind prints or notecards using plastic plates as a printing surface. Paint, roll and stencil onto plates before transferring to paper. Mark making, found object plates and a variety of other techniques will be covered. Perfect for artists and non-artists. Materials are included in fee. You should bring sketches or photographs as source material.

Printmaking & Book Arts

Learn to cut linoleum blocks for printing multiples and then combine them with collagraphs—plates made by collaging materials together—to create background textures and direct compositions. You will also experiment with inking found objects to add to their composition.

Additional creative monotype techniques will be explored. Plates, inks and some paper are available for student use.

Multilevel Screenprinting on Paper

Saturday, October 15 2-6pm Philip Hartigan $105, Members $100

Kitchen Table Monotype 1 Day Spend a day creating one-of-a-kind prints using equipment and materials that you can use at home, without requiring specialized printmaking equipment. This workshop is suitable for beginners who want to explore monotype printmaking, as well as experienced printmakers who want to vary their techniques.

Wednesday 6:30-9:30pm Judy Zeddies Starts September 14

Saturday, October 22 2-6pm Philip Hartigan

$375, Members $365 $35 Material fee

$105, Members $100

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Textiles

The Textile Department welcomes students of all levels whether you sew, print, dye or collect fabric. Our student population is diverse—from professional artists who sell at artisan fairs, online shops and consignment, to those who enjoy working with their hands and want to explore something new. Our instructors will guide you as you turn your project ideas into one-of-a-kind completed works of functional, decorative or fine art.

First-Time Screen Printing on Fabric 5 Weeks Whether you are interested in onesies, yardage or band T-shirts, this class shows how easy it can be to put designs onto fabric. Our studio is equipped with a UV exposure unit, aluminum screens and large print tables. Projects can include tote bags, gifts or fabric for sewing and quilting.

Material fee includes some ink and general printing supplies. Students provide fabric.

Beginners welcome.

First-Time Artists First-Time Sewing 5 Weeks Perfect for someone who doesn’t know how to thread a machine or stray from the straight stitch. Formal instruction includes operating a sewing machine, cutting patterns and learning sewing vocabulary. Everyone leaves with an apron and a lined grocery tote in their favorite fabrics.

No materials needed on the first day.

Material fee includes thread and some notions.

Monday 10am-1pm Rachel Wallis Session I: Starts September 12

First-Time Embroidery 5 Weeks Meet new friends while learning embroidery with a contemporary spin. Each week practice stitches such as the chain stitch, bullion knot and turkey work onto a custom sampler designed and printed by the teaching artist. Build layers of thread onto your cloth, leaving with a finished sampler to show off your skills. Material fee includes all supplies.

Beginners welcome.

Monday 6:30-9:30pm Timothea Canny Session I: Starts September 12 $180, Members $175 $15 Material Fee

Wednesday 10am-1pm Allison Rose Session I: Starts September 14 Tuesday 6:30-9:30pm Tabor Shiles Session II: Starts October 18 Saturday 10am-1pm Allison Rose Session I: Starts September 17 Session II: Starts October 22 $180, Members $175 $30 Material Fee

Beginner/ Advanced Beginner Zippers & Buttons 5 Weeks Reinforce the basics while learning new skills. Take home a set of coordinating pillows, a zip pouch, and a bunch of other small, skill-building projects. Self-taught stitchers with basic knowledge are welcome to take this class for formal instruction.

Material fee includes thread and some notions. No materials needed on the first day.

Prerequisite: First Time Sewing or equivalent experience.

Monday 10am-1pm Rachel Wallis Session II: Starts October 17 Tuesday 2-5pm Rachel Wallis Session I: Starts September 13 Sunday 1:30-4:30pm Nico Gardner Session I: Starts September 18 $185, Members $180 $15 Material Fee

Tuesday 2-5pm Rachel Wallis Session II: Starts October 18 Thursday 6:30-9:30pm Kendra DeKuiper Session I: Starts September 15 Session II: Starts October 20 Sunday 5:30-8:30pm Nico Gardner Session I: Starts September 18 Session II: Starts October 23 $180, Members $175 $15 Material Fee

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Fall Classes Begin the Weeks of September 12 & October 17

Natural Dye 5 Weeks Investigate how to apply beautiful, rich color to various fabrics while exploring the foundations of natural dyes and their relevance in contemporary practice. Experience this incredible process through various methods of dyeing and resist techniques. You provide fabrics after the first week of class. Material fee includes all dyes and fabric on the first day.

Wednesday 6:30-9:30pm Amy Taylor Session II: Starts October 19

Is quilting something you want to try, but embarking on a large project seems intimidating? This class introduces quilting basics, covering six types of patterns to create a small quilted project giving you the confidence to start larger projects. No materials needed on the first day. You’re invited to bring in sample fabrics and ideas. Material fee includes some thread and notions.

Prerequisite: First-Time Sewing or similar experience.

Thursday 10am-1pm Nora Renick Rinehart Session I: Starts September 15 Session II: Starts October 20

5 Weeks You’ve got the sewing basics down; take the next step to complete a leather tote. Learn the foundations of working with leather on a home sewing machine. Work on perfecting your sewing skills while developing new ones like rivets and professional finishing. Everyone leaves with a handmade leather tote bag. Students provide materials with guidance from the instructor.

Prerequisite: First-Time Sewing or equivalent experience.

Wednesday 6:30-9:30pm Nico Gardner Session I: Starts September 14

$185, Members $180 $10 Material Fee

$185, Members $180 $10 Material Fee

Sew Your Own Underwear

Repairs & Alterations

5 Weeks

5 Weeks

Whether you’ve run out of clean laundry or you just can’t find anything that fits right, join us and learn how to make your own underwear. It’s easier than you think! You’ll use both the sergers and the home-sewing machines to create custom underwear in a variety of styles. Materials provided on the first day.

Save a few dollars by making your own clothing alterations. Learn to take shirts in, jeans up, mend holes, fix hems and sew on buttons.

Come to class the first day with your uncompleted mending and alterations projects. We’ll complete them together with necessary demonstrations.

Prerequisite: First-Time Sewing or similar experience.

Prerequisite: First-Time Sewing or equivalent experience.

Friday 6:30pm–9:30pm Nora Renick Rinehart Session II: Starts October 21

Sunday 1:30-4:30pm Nico Gardner Session II: Starts October 23

$185, Members $180 $10 Material Fee

$185, Members $180 $10 Material Fee

10 Weeks Design your own fabric from the ground up! Learn how to mix any color with repeatable results. Explore surface design techniques like shibori resist and screen print images with inks and dye. Full access to dye equipment available during class and open studio. Materials provided for the first day of class.

All levels welcome.

Sunday 10am-1pm Tabor Shiles Starts September 18

Production Printing

$350, Members $340 $15 Material Fee

Holiday craft fair season is upon us.

Learn from a professional screen printer how to “knock out” large stacks of t-shirts, tote bags and tea towels more efficiently than ever before. Master the art of perfect multi-color registration. Take your business to the next level or get a jump on your holiday gift list. Some ink provided on the first day.

Prerequisite: First-Time Screen Printing

Thursday 6:30-9:30pm Nora Renick Rinehart Session II: Starts October 20 $185, Members $180 $10 Material Fee

Embroidery & Beyond 5 Weeks Break away from tradition with this contemporary take on embroidery.

Topics covered include hand and machine embroidery, image transfers with screen printing, beading and fabric collage. Experienced stitchers can bring ideas on the first day.

Material fee includes some inks and notions.

Intermediate/ Advanced

Textiles

5 Weeks

Sew Your Own Leather Tote

Surface Design

$185, Members $180 $20 Material Fee

5 Weeks

Beginner Quilting

Multilevel

Button Up Shirt 10 Weeks Master this sewing staple and fill your closet with custom shirts. Using commercial patterns, an instructor will demystify each step while you gain skills that get you closer to couture garment construction. Customize your shirt for the perfect style and fit.

Prerequisite: Two department sewing classes or similar experience.

Monday 6:30-9:30pm Nora Renick Rinehart Starts September 12 $375, Members $365 $10 Material Fee

All levels welcome.

Monday 6:30-9:30pm Timothea Canny Session II: Starts October 17 $185, Members $180 $15 Material Fee

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Design, Print & Sew: Pillows

Independent Printing Projects

10 Weeks

10 Weeks

Add a personal touch to your home with pillows made from hand printed fabrics. Build confidence in your design/printing skills and create custom fabrics with inks or dyes. Learn basic sewing techniques needed to transform your fabric into pillows. Come prepared to work with your own fabrics, designs and materials on the first day.

While reinforcing the basics we’ll introduce you to some new techniques including a comparison of inks versus thickened dyes, which yield different results depending on fabric types. Utilize equipment and open studio time to perfect the process and “knock out” projects.

Material fee includes some dyes in class.

Prerequisite: First-Time Screen Printing. No sewing experience necessary.

Prerequisite: First-Time Screen Printing.

Textiles

Tuesday 10am-1pm Elizabeth Kumor Starts September 13 Wednesday 6:30-9:30pm Tabor Shiles/Rachel Wallis Starts September 14 $375, Members $365 $15 Material Fee

Sewing with Commercial Patterns 10 Weeks Trying to read a commercial sewing pattern for the first time can be daunting and frustrating. With the help of an experienced instructor, you’ll quickly learn to master both the language of sewing and the techniques required to complete a project of your choice. Come with ideas. Resources will be provided on the first day.

Prerequisite: First-Time Sewing or similar experience.

$375, Members $365 $15 Material Fee

Independent Sewing Projects 10 Weeks You’ve got the sewing basics down; take the next step to complete oneof-a-kind sewing projects. You will discuss serger instruction, sewing machine feet attachments, buttonhole stitches and additional topics as they relate to individual student projects.

Material fee covers thread and notion use in class and open studio.

Prerequisite: First-Time Sewing.

Saturday 10am-1pm TBD Starts September 17 $375, Members $365 $10 Material Fee

Workshops Dyes to the Rescue 1 Day Bring new life to old garments in your closet by giving them a color boost. This easy and fun technique of immersion dyeing with MX dyes can be cathartic. Bring one to three items made of 100% cotton, linen, viscose, bamboo or other all cellulose based fiber and we’ll transform as many as time permits. Dress for mess, dyes are permanent.

No experience necessary

Saturday, October 1 2-5pm Elizabeth Kumor $75, Members $70

Tuesday 6:30-9:30pm Kendra DeKuiper Starts September 13

Quilting: Design & Construction

$375, Members $365 $10 Material Fee

Work with a talented quilting artist as you make your next quilt. You can expect to focus on developing designs for large scale quilts, how to incorporate quilting techniques into art practice in other media and how to conquer the range of technical issues that will arise as you take your ideas from concept to quilt.

From gentle waves to a full on drunkards path, introducing curves into your quilts will help send your designs in a whole new direction.

This workshop introduces students to basic techniques used to piece curves and explore the design possibilities of adding curves to a straight edged piecing vocabulary.

Prerequisite: First-Time Quilting or similar experience.

Prerequisite: First-Time Sewing or similar sewing or quilting experience.

Sunday 10am-1pm Nora Renick Rinehart Starts September 18

Saturday, November 5 2-6pm Sarah Nishiura

$375, Members $365 $15 Material Fee

$95, Members $90

SOCIAL MARKETING

101 S E E PAG E 1 4 F O R M O R E I N F O.

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Thursday 10am-1pm Elizabeth Kumor Starts September 15

10 Weeks

Piecing Curves 1 Day

Exotic Natural Dye: LAC & Madder 1 Day Around us there are various flowers, tree barks and fruits that can be used as natural dyes. Learn the basics of the natural dyeing process to create color that doesn’t fade away. Mordant process, Shibori and over-dyeing techniques will be demonstrated. All materials provided.

No experience necessary

Saturday, November 12 2-6pm Akemi Cohn $105, Members $100

Foundation Paper Piecing 1 Day Foundation paper piecing is a technique that every quilter should try. It can be used to construct everything from crazy quilts and string quilts to extraordinarily intricate blocks. Students will learn the basics of paper piecing while exploring the potential of the technique through both individual and group exercises.

Prerequisite: First-Time Sewing or similar sewing or quilting experience.

Saturday, November 19 2-6pm Sarah Nishiura $95, Members $90

Fall Classes Begin the Weeks of September 12 & October 17

Creative Brunch Series: Brunch & Workshop Lillstreet invites you to spend a day immersing yourself in the creative process at our inviting, private Loft space.

Each workshop starts with brunch catered by a favorite local caterer. Enjoy a mimosa as you prepare to embrace your creativity with a hands-on workshop.

Workshops in our Brunch Series are designed for students of all skill levels and are led by an accomplished teaching artist. (Must be 21 + to be served mimosas.)

Origami Flower Crown

Fall Wreath Making

Origami is the ancient art of Japanese paper folding. Our instructor will teach you the foundations as you learn the basic folds. Use your new skills to fold a variety of flowers, which you’ll assemble into a lovely floral crown that will never wilt.

Welcome the change of season by creating your own handmade wreath to display at home or give as a gift.

Highlighting autumn’s vibrant hues, we will use natural materials to create fall inspired wreaths focusing on color and texture variation.

Materials provided, but students are encouraged to bring additional materials to enhance and personalize their wreath.

All levels welcome

Saturday, October 8, 11am-4pm Katy Higgins $100, Members $95

Sumi-e Ink Painting Experience the meditative practice of traditional Asian ink painting.

Fundamental brushstrokes will be reviewed and insights into the “way of the brush” will be discussed.

Assistance will be provided for those who want to experiment with their own original work. Japanese washi paper, ink, and brushes are provided.

Those who are more advanced are welcome to bring their own brushes and larger paper.

All levels welcome

Saturday, October 15, 11am-4pm Faith Zabin $100, Members $95

Improv Workshop with Dina Facklis Delve into the fundamentals of improvisation and how it makes one a better listener, thinker, speaker and general life participant. Get ready to give your mind a work out, laugh at yourself and learn great tools and exercises for team-building and creative connecting.

All levels welcome.

This is a two-hour improv workshop.

Saturday, November 5, 11am – 2pm Dina Facklis $100, Members $95

All levels welcome

Sunday, September 25, 11am-4pm Patricia Larkin Green $100, Members $95 $15 Material Fee

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Pre-teen & Teens Digital Arts, Fabrication & Photography First-Time 3D Scan & Print 5 Weeks Learn the basics of 3D scanning, modeling and printing. Gain foundation modeling skills by modifying scanned objects, and add to your digital skill set by 3D printing your models. Imagine everything you can invent with these exciting new tools. Some PLA included in fee.

No experience necessary but basic computer skills preferred.

Tuesday 6:30-9:30pm Rebecca Orth Session I: Starts September 13 Saturday 10am-1pm Session II: Starts October 22 $180, Members $175 $20 Material fee

First-Time Cut & Plot 5 Weeks Develop foundation skills needed to expertly operate a Graphtec cutter plotter. Cut stencils from acetate or vinyl, produce intricate paper cutouts, and create professional quality stickers or experiment with digital drawing. A selection of materials for printing and cutting provided with material fee.

No experience necessary but basic computer skills preferred.

Saturday 10am-1pm Rebecca Orth Session I: Starts September 17 Tuesday 6:30–9:30pm Session II: Starts October 18 $180, Members $175 $15 Material fee

Our teen program helps encourage independent thinking and nurtures creativity. With a focus on developing technical skills and motivating student driven projects, these classes help set a foundation for life long artistic curiosity.

First-Time 3D Model, Print & Cut 5 Weeks Learn the basics of 3D modeling using Autodesk 123D Design. Gain foundation experience operating 3D printers and a desktop CNC to create sculptural, functional and wearable objects. These are great tools to help enhance your “analog” practice.

Material fee covers 3D printing and milling done in class.

No experience necessary but basic computer skills preferred.

Sunday 10am-1pm Cody Norman Session I: Starts September 18 Session II: Starts October 23 $180, Members $175 $25 Material fee

Graphic Novel Studio 5 Weeks Learn the steps involved in sharing your own story. You’ll go step-by-step to learn narrative story structure, writing, scripting, thumbnailing, penciling, layout, inking and coloring a complete comic. Digital drawing and painting techniques, webcomics and self-publishing will also be explored. Graphic novelist as well as those with no drawing or comic experience are welcome. Open to students 14+.

All levels welcome

Saturday 2-5pm Sheika Lugtu Session I: Starts September 17 Session II: Starts October 22 $190, Members $185 $10 Material Fee

Drawing & Painting Intro to Drawing & Painting Ages 10-13 5 Weeks Experience basic drawing and painting methods in this fun introductory class. Students will learn about composition, line, value and techniques in acrylic painting.

Wednesday 4:30-6pm Annie York Session I: Starts September 14 Session II: Starts October 19 $120, Members $115 $15 Material Fee

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Metalsmithing, Jewelry & Glass Ages 10 and up Teen Metals 5 Weeks Create cool metal jewelry or small sculpture out of brass and copper sheet & wire. You will learn various skills such as piercing, forming, texturing and soldering, leading to the creation of their own designs.

Saturday 10am-1pm Susan Franker Session I: Starts September 17 Session II: Starts October 22 $180 Members $175

Fall Classes Begin the Weeks of September 12 & October 17

Schubas & Lillstreet Art Center Present

Music, Art, Fun Saturday, Sept. 17 | 10:30am - 12:00pm at Schubas Tavern 3159 N. Southport Ave. Chicago, IL $10 ages 1+ (kids under 1 are FREE!) Advance tickets available at www.lh-st.com

Kidstreet Ages 4-6 Children enjoy these classes on their own, however parents may stay for the first class. Classes are limited to 12 children.

Clay Tea Party 5 Weeks This class will explore form and function in clay only. Handbuilding techniques such as coils, slabs, pinch pots, surface design and glazing will be covered. Children will create cups. plates and a teapot. The class will culminate in the last week with a tea party. Whimsical ideas encouraged.

Dress for mess!

Thursday 9-10:30am Susan Tecktiel Starts September 15 $120, Members $115

Palettes & Paint 5 Weeks Are you ready to paint? Young artists will explore a variety of painting methods and techniques. This class will build their awareness of composition, color mixing, shapes, layering and textures while looking at the work of past artists for inspiration.

Thursday 9-10:30am Susan Tecktiel Starts October 20 $120, Members $115

Young artists become explorers as they investigate a variety of media and creative processes. We present opportunities for students to develop critical thinking skills, enhance creativity and build confidence. Students are encouraged to discover their own artistic interests while refining technical abilities. Our classes are kept small and taught by talented teaching artists.

Young Illustrators 10 Weeks Get inspired while using well known children’s stories to enter the creative world of art. Learning from illustrators’ ideas and techniques, children will express their unique ideas in a wide range of media. Let’s get inventive while exploring the fundamentals of artistic techniques.

Wednesday 4:30–5:30pm Emily Pick Starts September 14 $210, Members $200

Clay Time 5 Weeks Clay Time is a chance for little ones to get to know ceramics in its many forms. Students will have the opportunity to work with press molds, coil building and slab-built structures to create playful sculpture and functional wares. This will help sharpen their motor skills as they use their hands as a primary tool.

Wednesday 2-3:30pm Marissa Neuman Session I: Starts September 14 Session II: Starts October 19 Thursday 2-3:30pm Marissa Neuman Session I: Starts September 15 Session II: Starts October 20 Friday 12:15-1:45pm Marissa Neuman Session I: Starts September 16 Session II: Starts October 21 Friday 2-3:30pm Marissa Neuman Session I: Starts September 16 Session II: Starts October 21 $120, Members $115

Ages 5-7 years Make A Masterpiece 5 Weeks Students will create a project that is inspired by artists such as Chihuly, Klee, Pollack, Calder and Picasso.

Utilizing both clay and multimedia, your young artist will create 5 unique masterpieces while learning about these influential artists.

Tuesday 4:15-5:45pm Susan Tecktiel Starts September 13 $120, Members $115

Dream On 5 Weeks Dreams and imagination have been the cornerstone of Surrealism.

Students will use both clay and multimedia to realize their artist inspired projects. Referenced artists will be: Chagall, Dali, Miro, Magritte and Giacometti.

Some projects will include: a sculpture of Dali’s painting, Persistence of Memory, a collage of Chagall’s windows and a clay figure inspired by Giacometti’s slight, elongated figures.

Tuesday 4:15-5:45pm Susan Tecktiel Starts October 18 $120, Members $115

Puppets & Adventure Time 5 Weeks Learn about puppet making through play. You will learn how to construct a variety of puppet styles including sock, finger and hand puppets and engage in fun puppet play with your creations.

Thursday 4:15-5:45pm TBD Session I: Start September 15 Session II: Starts October 20 $120, Members $115

Build Your Own Superhero 5 Weeks The world could always use new superheroes, and we’ll teach you how to create them. Be inspired to create your own superhero for a unique and original comic book. You’ll make them come to life as you construct capes, masks and perform action role-play.

Friday 4:15-5:45pm TBD Session I: Starts September 16 Session II: Starts October 21 $120, Members $115

Ages 8-10 years Drawing & Cartooning 5 Weeks Explore the world of cartooning. We will cover our favorite TV and comic book friends and animals. You’ll get to develop your own individual characters, incorporating drawing and cartooning techniques.

Tuesdays 4:30-6pm Anne York Session I: September 13 Session II: October 18 $120, Members $115

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Fall Classes Begin the Weeks of September 12 & October 17

Ages 8-12 years Artistic Forces Awaken 10 Weeks Become a Jedi Artist, a force sensitive individual, by developing your 6 senses to gain inspiration from the ordinary world. Jedi Artists will make mistakes, work together and test their senses by making process-oriented, multi-media art.

Monday 4:30-6pm Cheryl Casden Starts September 12 $240, Members $230

Pieced Paper Self-Portraits 10 Weeks Explore the fun and challenging art of portraiture through collage and torn paper. Students will learn how geometric and organic shapes of colors can come together to form a recognizable image and create a self-portrait utilizing this process.

Saturday 9-10am Hallie Morrison Starts September 17 $210, Members $200

Artistic Connections: Visual Art & Music 10 Weeks

Friday 4:30-6pm Hallie Morrison Starts September 16 $240, Members $230

5 Weeks This class is a great opportunity to try your hand at clay. We will spend time learning the basic techniques of hand building, then move onto the wheel, while making great pots and unique sculptures.

Thursday 4:15-6:15pm Kristen August Session I: September 15 Session II: October 20 $140, Members $135

Ages 10-14 years Drawing & Cartooning 5 Weeks Explore the world cartooning. We will cover our favorite TV and comic book friends and animals. You’ll get to develop your own individual characters, incorporating drawing and cartooning techniques.

Monday 4:30-6pm Anne York Session I: September 12 Session II: October 17 $120, Members $115

Academic Enrichment Ages 14-18 years History of Culture Through Art 10 Weeks

Family Workshops These workshops are a wonderful opportunity to work together on theme projects and bring laughter, smiles, and art into your life.

All workshops are 2 hours long and meant for children ages 5+, accompanied by a paying adult.

$60, Members $55 for one adult and one child. $30 for each additional family member.

Ghost in the Graveyard 1 Day Create spooky individual or family gravestones to make a graveyard in clay filled with ghosts and goblins.

Sunday, October 16, 10:30am-12:30pm Amy Anderson

Yarnies Workshop 1 Day Design and hand sew your very own plush creature. Doodle a perfect world for your new friend and create a silly comic book outlining its adventures.

Sunday, September 18 1-3pm Saturday, November 19 9-11am Mikey Anderson

School’s Out Camp: Columbus Day Ages 5-7 years 1 Day Design and construct your own costume, make a clay haunted ship and paint spooky scenes in this one day Halloween themed camp.

Monday, October 10 9am-3:30pm Susan Tecktiel $85/Members $80

School’s Out Camp Ages 5-7 years 1 day Explore the third dimension in this one day camp. Use cardboard boxes, tubes, wood, styrofoam plaster cloth, wire and more to create sculptures that will have a real presence in your room.

Friday, November 11 9am-3:30pm Friday, November 25 9am-3:30pm $85/Members $80

Getting Ready For Baby 1 Day Whether you’re looking for that perfect baby gift or just feeling creative, join us for a fun morning making an origami mobile and a personalized printed onesie. Meet expectant parents and enjoy a unique experience. All materials included No experience required

Saturday, September 17 9:00am-12pm $90/Members $85

Using the evolution and development of art as a platform, we’ll look at the values, economics and politics of European cultures from antiquity to modernity. Each week there will be a short reading and writing assignment.

Class time focuses on art, cultural history and group discussions.

Additionally, you will create your own artistic works to mirror the forms and styles you studied in class.

Kidstreet

Make connections between art and music via projects that visualize sound and sonify visual art through investigating the works of artists and children’s literature. Through painting, drawing, collaging, instrument making, dancing, listening and more, young artists will create sensational illustrations of songs and make musical beats from their visual work.

Handbuilding & Wheelthrowing

Saturday 10:30am-12pm Jesse Shelton Starts September 17 $300, Members $290

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Lil’Kidstreet

A creative community for our youngest members: 0-4 years old Lil’ Kidstreet inspires your child’s natural delight for song, rhythm, color and texture. We combine visual art and music to encourage developmentally appropriate learning through original songs, musical instruments, rhythm-based activities, paint, clay and collage. These classes are the first step in the foundation of exploration, creativity and enthusiasm for art and music. *A caregiver participates with the child in these classes. In order to provide the best quality time with your toddler, we ask that you refrain from bringing other children over 6 months to class.

Twin Discount: $220 for 10 Weeks

Ages 0-5 months

Ages 5-12 months

Lil’ Melodies 10 Weeks Listen, sway and cuddle to original lullabies written by Jessica Risker. She will play delicate, sweet melodies on her hand held music box, perfect for your baby’s ears. Bond with other parents, caregivers and your baby while exploring a different art project each week.

Monday 12-12:45pm Jessica Risker Starts September 12 Wednesday 12-12:45pm Jessica Risker Starts September 14 $160, Members $155

Lil’ Movers 10 Weeks This class focuses on music and rhythm through original songs, new activities and shaker instruments.

There will also be fun and safe art activities for your baby. Begin building a creative foundation captivated by the world of music and art.

Monday 3:15-4pm Rachel Gansner Starts September 12 Tuesday 11-11:45am Anna Soltys Starts September 13 $160, Members $155

Ages 1-2 years

Ages 2-4 years

Lil’ Learners

Lil’ Artists: Music & Art

10 Weeks

10 Weeks

Bring your child to this class and learn about the journey of language in a creative setting. Each week focuses on a different theme, infused with stories, rhyme, song and fingerplay to encourage the love of language and literacy. Families will also create pages to a unique story to read and enjoy with your child as a keepsake.

Music and art collide in this fun and creative combination class. We’ll begin with songs, instruments and dance before moving to the art table to explore paint, collage and clay.

Encourage motor development, social skills and visual thinking through an inspiring and art-filled time.

Wednesday 4-4:45pm Amy Fatall Starts September 14

Monday 10-10:45am Hallie Morrison and TBD Starts September 12

$160, Members $155

Tuesday 9-9:45am Lara Miller and Jessica Robbins Starts September 13

Lil’ Artists: Music & Art 10 Weeks

$160, Members $155

Music and art collide in this fun and creative combination class. We’ll begin with songs, instruments and dance before moving to the art table to explore paint, collage and clay.

Encourage motor development, social skills and visual thinking through an inspiring and art-filled time.

Monday 11-11:45am Hallie Morrison and Jessica Robbins Starts September 12 Thursday 11-11:45am Jessica Robbins and Anna Soltys Starts September 15 Friday 11-11:45am TBD Starts September 16 $160, Members $155

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Fall Classes Begin the Weeks of September 12 & October 17

Lil’ Studio: Art 10 Weeks This arts-based class nurtures creativity while introducing your child to clay, collage, paint and print with developmentally appropriate experiences and projects exploring various mediums and techniques.

Monday 9-9:45am Hallie Morrison Starts September 12 Tuesday 10-10:45am Lara Miller Starts September 13 Wednesday 9:00-9:45am Mikey Anderson Starts September 14 Wednesday 10-10:45am Mikey Anderson Starts September 14

Thursday 9:00-9:45am Paulina Lopez Starts September 15 Thursday 10-10:45am Sam Hostert Starts September 15 Thursday 4-4:45pm Mikey Anderson Starts September 15

Ages 0-4 years Drop in, $5 per day

Friday 10-10:45am Paulina Lopez Starts September 16 Saturday 9:30-10:15am Alexandra Albert Starts September 17

5-12 month olds

Lil' Movers 3:15-4pm

1-2 year olds

Lil' Artists 11-11:45am

2-4 year olds

• Activities • Sensory Experiences • Arts-based Learning

Tuesday

Fall Class Calendar 2016

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Open Art Play 11am-12pm

Open Art Play 3-4pm

Open Art Play 3-4pm

Lil' Artists 11-11:45am

Lil' Artists 11-11:45am

Saturday

Sunday

Lil' Studio 9:30-10:15am

Lil' Studio 9:30-10:15am

Lil' Melodies 12:00pm-12:45pm

Lil’Kidstreet

Lil' Melodies 12:00pm 12:45pm

No pre-registration necessary.

$160, Members $155

Open to all 0-4 year olds 0-5 month olds

Join a 10-week Lil’Kidstreet class, and you can drop in to any of our open studio sessions!

Sunday 9:30-10:15am Alexandra Albert Starts September 18

A CREATIVE COMMUNIT Y FOR OUR YOUNGEST MEMBERS.

Monday

Open Art Play for Lil’ Kids!

Lil' Movers 11-11:45pm

Lil' Learners 4-4:45pm

Lil' Artists 10-10:45am

Lil' Artists 9-9:45am

Lil' Studio 9-9:45am

Lil' Studio 9-9:45am

Lil' Studio 10-10:45am

Lil' Studio 10-10:45am

Lil' Studio 9-9:45am Lil' Studio 10-10:45am

Lil' Studio 10-10:45am

Lil' Studio 4-4:45pm

Click Here to Register Today! Visit Lillstreet.com or Call 773.769.4226

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WHI LE AT

LILLSTREET LILLSTREET LOFT Events, Meetings & Celebrations

Support the community while enjoying delicious pie and other tasty treats. Every purchase helps fund outreach efforts, serving nearly 4,000 meals each month to Chicago’s hungry. firstslice.org

The Loft is a unique event venue designed to transport you and your guests into the heart of an artist’s studio.

Complete with a unique collection of furnishings and eclectic artwork, the space can be easily arranged to accomodate a variety of functions and events.

BOOK YOUR EVENT TODAY! Contact events@lillstreet.com 4437 N Ravenswood

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ArtReach brings the Lillstreet programs you love to over sixty different underserved educational, residential, and social service communities throughout Chicago. Support our work with a 100% tax-deductible donation. artreachatlillstreet.org

Lillstreet Studios is a unique community of 40+ artists working side by side throughout the 2nd and 3rd floors of Lillstreet Art Center. lillstreet.com/studios

L E ARN M O RE AT L I L L STREET.COM

Fall Classes Begin the Weeks of September 12 & October 17

Membership Benefits

Policies & Procedures

Be a part of the Lillstreet Community by becoming a member today. You will join a supportive and friendly art community and have access to all the great benefits listed below:

Office & Gallery Fall Hours:

Artist Membership: $40/year • Discounts on classes and workshops • VIP membership card • Discounts at participating art supply stores and other community services • 10% off of gallery purchases

Household Membership: $75/year (for 2 people)

Monday-Thursday: 10am-7:30pm Friday: 10am-6pm Saturday: 10am-6pm Sunday: 10am-5pm Register Early! Classes Fill Quickly. We strongly encourage you to preregister to ensure a space in class. Registration is accepted on a firstcome, first-served basis with a 50% deposit required. Workshops must be paid in full at time of registration. Balance is due on the first day of class.

Lillstreet accepts payments by visa, master card, american express or discover. Checks should be made payable to lillstreet art center.

Receive all the benefits of an Artist Membership plus: • Attend an available workshop and receive a 2-for-1 offer (One per year, some restrictions apply) • Members’ price on children’s camps (for 2 people) Family Membership: $110/year (for 3 or more people) Receive all of the benefits above plus: • One free family workshop per year, some restrictions apply • Member’s price on children’s camps (entire family)

Private Lessons Would you prefer individualized instruction over a classroom situation? Is there a specific technique you’ve always wanted to learn but don’t have the time to commit to a 10 week class? If this is what you’ve been looking for we have some options for you to choose from.

• A two-hour minimum commitment is required.

• Your customized lesson can be for one person, two or three.

• No previous experience necessary.

Holidays And Missed Classes: For classes that fall on holidays, it is up to individual teachers and students to decide whether to hold the class or to schedule a make up class later in the session. Missed classes may only be made up within the same class session.

Tools And Materials: Students may be required to purchase a tool kit from lillstreet, or other materials in order to complete class work. Unless otherwise specified, materials will be provided for the first class session and students will receive a supply list for purchase.

Cancellations & Refunds (Please Read Carefully)

Cancellations: Classes are canceled when enrollment minimums are not reached. Students will be notified if classes are canceled and will be eligible for a full refund or class credit. Tuition credits are good indefinitely toward any classes, workshops or gallery items and are not redeemable for cash under any circumstances.

• Private classes can be set up in any of our departments.

Refund Policy For Dropped Classes And Workshops:

• Your lesson includes open studio time on the day of your

Tuition is refundable for all classes and workshops dropped more than one week prior to the session start date, minus a $40 processing fee. Classes dropped during the week prior to the start of the class session are eligible for a studio credit only (no refunds). Classes dropped during the first week of the session are eligible for a 50% studio credit (no refund). Classes dropped after the first week of the session are not eligible for a credit or refund except in cases of documented medical emergency with physician’s note. Students are responsible for notifying the lillstreet staff that they wish to drop a class or workshop. Not attending class does not constitute an official withdrawal or cancellation of tuition or fees. Creative retreats, visiting artist workshops, and summer camps have separate cancellation policies. Please see each class for their individual policies. See complete policy information at lillstreet.com.

lesson only; it does not include open studio for the week.

Pricing structure: $75 per hour for one-on-one instruction $60 per hour, per student for two $50 per hour, per student for three Contact us for more information: customclasses@lillstreet.com

Getting To Lillstreet We are located on the northeast corner of Montrose and Ravenswood.

Public Transportation: Take the CTA Brown Line to Montrose, or use Montrose Bus #78. The Metra Union Pacific North line Ravenswood stop is located four blocks north of Lillstreet.

Car: We are three blocks west of Ashland and four blocks east of Damen.

On-street parking is available. Complete directions at lillstreet.com/ directions.

FALL SESSION Adult/Child Classes

Dropped on or before 9/4/16 Refund minus $40 or full class credit

Dropped between 9/5/16-9/11/16

Dropped between 9/12/16-9/18/16

Dropped after 9/19/16

No refund – class credit only

No refund – half class credit

No refund or class credit

Refund Policy For Dropped Workshops: • If dropped one full week prior to start date, refund minus $40 or full class credit.

• If dropped 3-6 days before start date, no refunds – class credit only.

• If dropped less than 3 days before start of workshop, no refund or class credit.

Click Here to Register Today! Visit Lillstreet.com or Call 773.769.4226

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L I L L S T R E E T. C O M Fall Classes Begin the Weeks of September 12 & October 17

SAVE UP TO $20 ON CLASSES WHEN YOU REGISTER AND PAY IN FULL BY August 29

FALL 2016

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Lillstreet Gallery

ROOFTOP PROJECT SPACE

Love: The Water of Life

by Sarvin Haghighi September 2- October 9

L I L L ST R E E T M A I N G A L L E RY

Something Ventured Ceramic works by Bryan

Hopkins and Peter Pincus September 2- October 9

LILLSTREET’S ROOFTOP PROJECT SPACE

A satellite gallery and outdoor installation space, displays work May through December from artists around the country.

Work can be viewed from the street, train or atop our rooftop deck and garden.

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