Lillstreet Early Winter Catalogue 2013

2013

EARLY WINTER CATALOGUE Classes begin the weeks of November 25 & December 2

LET THERE BE LIGHT!

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Lillstreet’s 38th Annual Holiday Show & Sale Join us for our Holiday Party on Friday, November 22, 6-10pm

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773 769 4226

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L I L L S T R E E T. C O M

WELCOME, FRIENDS. The early winter session begins in mid-November, offering a unique opportunity for students to experiment with new mediums in 3- or 4-week classes, pursue their own projects during dedicated open studio in every department, or take special classes and workshops not offered at other times of the year.

4401 N. Ravenswood Chicago, IL 60640 773.769.4226 www.lillstreet.com

CLASS LISTINGS Holiday Workshops & Classes

4

Ceramics

8

Metalsmithing

12

Glass

14

Painting & Drawing

16

Textiles

20

Printmaking

24

Digital Arts & Photography Kidstreet Classes

26 28

See back page for a listing of Lillstreet’s upcoming events

As the seasons have shifted, our community has expanded, making great strides for art education in Chicago. ArtReach at Lillstreet, our not-forprofit sister organization, recently celebrated the completion of a public art project in partnership with Ravenswood Elementary—you can see the students’ beautiful mosaic planters outside the school. We invite you to learn more about ArtReach while supporting their programming and mission at Art to the People, the annual fundraiser, on November 9. Live music, inventive cocktails & hors d’oeuvres, a silent auction, and much more will make for a memorable evening.

Lillstreet is especially excited to add The Drawing Workshop to our community. For 40 years, The Drawing Workshop, now located across the tracks at 4410 N Ravenswood, has offered a unique program that prepares the serious art student to develop a strong visual vocabulary in a classical, atelier style environment. By bringing Lillstreet’s painting and drawing classes into the wonderful space that houses The Drawing Workshop and adding new classes to enhance the already existing traditions, we will continue the serious environment and instruction offered by this Chicago institution.

On November 22 and 23, join us as we celebrate the season with the kickoff of Let There Be Light, our 38th Annual Holiday Show & Sale, featuring our holiday exhibition opening, great new gift items in the shop, the holiday party, the 2nd annual holiday art fair, and free art workshops in the Lillstreet Loft.

We look forward to another year of growing our creative community with new and old friends alike.

Bruce Robbins, Chief Executive Officer Eric Tschetter, Executive Director Jessica Mott Wickstrom, Gallery Director Pam Robinson, Education Director Michelle Starbuck Amos, Administrative Director Claire Hurwitz, Director of Business Programs Marie Straquadine, Special Events Coordinator Barbara Kurtz, Custom Class Coordinator & Class Advisor Abi Gonzales, Custom Class Coordinator & Class Advisor Joe Tighe, Customer Service Manager Andy Rohr, Graphic Designer Brian Malnassy, Membership Coordinator & Class Advisor English Prevo, Class Advisor Tracey Morrison, Gallery Assistant Bartholomew J. Conklin, Man of All Work

2 EARLY WINTER CLASSES BEGIN THE WEEKS OF NOVEMBER 25 AND DECEMBER 2

Make this giving season your most creative yet.

Lillstreet Gallery is overflowing with artisan items brought in just for the holidays, with new pieces arriving daily. From handmade ceramics and jewelry, to books, cards, ornaments and more, impress those on your list with a distinctive gift

LILLSTREET’S 38TH ANNUAL HOLIDAY SHOW & SALE

that supports artists working across the nation.

38th Annual Holiday Party F R I D AY , N O V E M B E R 2 2 , 6 - 1 0 P M

Enjoy complimentary refreshments and music while browsing the curated artworks and handcrafted wares on view and for sale in the Let There Be Light exhibition and the Holiday Art Fair.

Ashleigh Long

Shopping Events at Listreet

LET THERE BE LIGHT EXHIBITION

No v em ber 2 2 – Dec ember 31

L I L L S T R E E T H O L I D AY ART FAIR

Friday, No v. 2 2 : 6 - 10 p m Sat u rda y, No v. 2 3 : 10 am - 4p m

This special holiday show features new

JEWELRY TRUNK SHOW SERIES

No ve m b e r 2 8 – De c e m b e r 2 2 Each weekend, Thanksgiving through

work by more than 35 ceramic artists

Sixty local artists will transform our

Christmas, enjoy a different selection of

including Sam Chung, Mel Griffith,

classrooms into a vibrant marketplace

jewelry from Lynn Floriano, Karyn

Sean O’Connell, and Justin Rothshank.

filled with one-of-a-kind gifts.

Haney, Pam Robinson and Lisa Slodki.

Shop online at

LILLSTREETGALLERY.COM

L I L L S T R E E T G A L L E R Y enhances the educational mission of Lillstreet Art Center by offering students and visitors an opportunity to explore and be inspired by the work of emerging and established artists working in ceramics, textiles, photography, painting, drawing, metalsmithing, and more.

Holiday Gift Making WORKSHOPS & CLASSES

GIVE A CREATIVE GIFT THIS HOLIDAY SEASON or add a personal element to your holiday decorations by making gifts and accessories in in one of our special workshops or classes. Workshops and classes are also a great time to be with friends and share the experience of blowing glass ornaments, making a felted stocking, or printing your own holiday paper goods.

HOLIDAY MUGS

HOLIDAY BEADS

( 1 DAY )

( 1 DAY )

In this workshop students will be able to create a one of kind ceramic mug great for the cold winter months. Using terra cotta slabs of clay students will build the cup form and add handles. After the basic mug form is created, the possibilities for decoration are endless. We can add names to personalize the mugs, draw winter themed images or just paint the mugs in different colors. Add a packet of cocoa and these mugs will make the perfect gift.

The holiday season is coming and we’re making beads to celebrate! Working on a Hot Head torch, learn to make a Christmas tree, snowman, stocking, a candy treat or Santa.

Samples will be on hand for inspiration. Basic sculptural techniques will be covered.

Materials fee includes all glass and tools. All levels welcome.

Wednesday December 4,

Cynthia McEwen

6-8pm

$65, Members $60

Mary Drabik

$20 materials fee

Wednesday 6:30-9:30pm December 4 or December 18

$35, Members $30

PRINT AND DYE TEA TOWELS WORKSHOP ( 1 DAY ) Spend your morning creating a set of tea towels for your holiday guests! We will do a quick dye from our assortment of MX dyes, and then screenprint with ink onto your towels with stock images and patterns. A set of 4 tea towels provided in the workshop. Dress for mess!

FELTED ORNAMENTS AND STOCKINGS WORKSHOP

BLOWN GLASS ORNAMENT WORKSHOP

( 1 DAY )

( 1 DAY )

Make your own ornaments for this holiday season in this one-day wet felting workshop. Explore the possibilities of wet felting techniques and create oneof-kind ornaments such as color beads and miniature socks. Everyone will walk away with several pieces to use as gifts and home decorations. Students can choose to apply small sculpture with the same techniques and materials in the future. All materials are provided. We provide some wool roving, but colors are limited. You may purchase color wool roving before the workshop. Children must be accompanied by adult. Ages 10+.

Priced per person.

A holiday favorite! In this workshop, students will have the opportunity to blow glass on a torch. Pre-made glass “points” and colored glass turn into beautiful, round holiday ball ornaments. Each student can make approximately five ornaments, each finished with a metal hook. Everything is finished and ready to bring home at the end of the class. All materials included.

Saturday December 7,

Fridays, 6-7:30pm or

2-5pm

8:30-10pm

Akemi Nakano Cohn

October 25-December 20

$65, Members $60

Saturdays, 10-11:30am,

Sunday December 8, 10am-1pm

Allison Rose $75, Members $70

No experience necessary. Ages 14+.

Please visit our website for the full schedule. We can schedule additional dates and times for groups of 5 or more. Call the front desk at 773-769-4226 for more details.

12:30-2pm, or 3-4:30pm October 26- December 14 Sundays, 10-11:30am, 12:30-2pm, or 3-4:30pm October 27- December 15

LeJean Easley, Neil Kraus & Dobrila Pintar $75, Members $70

4 EARLY WINTER CLASSES BEGIN THE WEEKS OF NOVEMBER 25 AND DECEMBER 2

SCREENPRINTED HOLIDAY CARDS

MULTILEVEL PRINTINGHOLIDAY GIFTS

( 4 WEEKS )

( 3 WEEKS ) No matter what holiday you celebrate, everyone could stand to have gifts stashed away for special friends and loved ones. In this fast paced class, students will be in production mode cranking out gifts such as tea towels, t-shirts, bags or other goodies from our well-stocked sales locker. Great for returning students looking for a fun atmosphere during class and access to weekly open studio.

Come prepared with images to burn as well as inks/dyes and fabrics to print on.

Prerequisite: First-Time Screenprinting on Paper or Fabric Thursday 6:30-9:30pm

FAMILY WORKSHOPS CLAY ORNAMENTS ( 1 DAY ) Make beautiful ceramic ornaments to decorate your tree or give as special stocking stuffers.

Saturday November 23, 2-4pm Saturday December 7, 2-4pm

Roz Adams

HOLIDAY MUGS ( 1 DAY )

FAMILY WORKSHOP: SEW YOUR OWN STOCKINGS

Nora Renick-Rinehart Starts December 5

Just in time for the Holidays and the New Year, come to Lillstreet and print up some greeting cards. This class will use Screen Printing techniques to create a set of unique and individual cards and matching envelopes. Using hand drawn or digitally produced imagery, we will investigate pattern, image, and text to create one of a kind gifts. This class is accessible to both first time printers and those with some experience. Students will also be offered open studio time to explore the process on their own.

Material fee covers ink and a set of cards and envelopes.

HOLIDAY WORKSHOPS

CLASSES

Sunday 2-5pm

Andrew Douglas Campbell Starts December 1 $150, Members $145 $20 Materials fee

$115, Members $110

( 1 DAY ) Everyone can make their own stocking in this family workshop!

Choosing from a special selection of materials, kids and parents alike will design and create unique holiday ornaments. A pattern template will be provided, as well as all materials including felt and accessories. Instruction will include basic sewing and easy applique. Children must be accompanied by adult. Ages 6+.

Priced per person.

Saturday December 14, 2-5pm Nora Renick-Rinehart $45, Members $40

Give those on your list the opportunity to express their own creativity with a gift certificate for classes or the gallery. Gift certificates can be purchased in any amount. Visit lillstreet.com to purchase or call our front desk at 773.769.4226.

In this workshop, families will learn to make beautiful holiday mugs together. Explore coil and slab building techniques and learn to use glazes and slips to decorate your functional objects. Learn a variety of ways to personalize your holiday mug with hand-built attachments.

Sunday November 24, 2-4pm Sunday December 8, 2-4pm

Amber Weatherford

REGISTER TODAY! VISIT WWW.LILLSTREET.COM OR CALL 773.769.4226

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CLASSES CERAMICS

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EARLY WINTER CLASSES BEGIN THE WEEKS OF November 25 & December 2 MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

Beginning Wheelthrowing, 10am-1pm

First-Time Potter, 10am-1pm

Beginning Wheelthrowing, 10am-1pm

Beginning Wheelthrowing, 6:30-9:30pm

Handbuilt Mugs, 1:30-4:30pm

Simply Soda, 7-10pm

Plates & Platters, 6:30-9:30pm

Saggar Firing, 1:30-4:30pm

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GLASS

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Advanced Handbuilding, 10am-1pm

First-Time Handbuilder, 7-10pm

Figurative Sculpture, 2-5pm

Alternative Handles, Alternate Endings, 7-10pm

Clay for the Longest Night, 7-10pm*

Small Figures & Dolls, 6:30-9:30pm

Holiday Mugs Workshop, 6-8pm

Not Round Pots, 7-10pm

METALSMITHING & JEWELRY

Miniatures, 10am-1pm

Slump and Hump Molds, 7-10pm

First-Time Potter, 7-10pm

Beginning Wheelthrowing, 7-10pm

(*5 weeks beginning November 18)

Beginning/Intermediate Handbuilding, 7-10pm

Introduction to Metalsmithing, 10am-1pm

Instructional Open Studio, 1-4pm

Wearable Objects, 2-5pm

Baubles for the Arm, 6:30-9:30pm

Intermediate Metalsmithing, 6:309:30pm

Introduction to Metalsmithing, 2-5pm

Beginning Glass Beadmaking, 6:309:30pm

Fused Glass Medallion Workshop, 6:309:30pm

Enameling with Graphite Workshop, 6:309:30pm

Ring in the New Year, 6:30-9:30pm

A Whole Lotta Bezels, 6:30-9:30pm

Working with Wax and Casting, 6:309:30pm

Encasing Your Beads Workshop, 6:309:30pm Hollow Beads Workshop, 6:30-9:30pm

Holiday Beads Workshop, 6:30-9:30pm

PAINTING & DRAWING

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First-Time Drawing into Painting, 6:309:30pm Beginning Drawing, 6:30-9:30pm

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

Traditional Portrait Painting, 10am-1pm

Introduction to Watercolor, 6:30-9:30pm

Drawing & Painting the Nude Figure, 10am1pm First-Time Drawing into Painting, 6:309:30pm

Introduction to Painting Technique, 6:30-9:30pm

Experiments in Drawing, 6:30-9:30pm

First-Time Sewing, 2-5pm

Design Your Own T-Shirts, 4-6pm (Ages 10-14)

Portrait Drawing, 6:30-9:30pm

TEXTILES

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First-Time Sewing, 10am-1pm Zippers & Buttons, 2-5pm

Nuno Felting, 6:30-9:30pm

First-Time Screenprinting on Fabric, 10am-1pm

Embroidery, 6:30-9:30pm

Introduction to Dyes, 6:30-9:30pm

Easy Garment Construction, 6:30-9:30pm

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

PRINTMAKING

Introduction to Screenprinting on Paper, 6:30-9:30pm

Intermediate Printmaking, 1-4pm Non-Adhesive Bookbinding, 6:309:30pm

Monotype Manie: Painterly Prints, 2-5pm The Art of Relief Printing, 6:30-9:30pm

DIGITAL ARTS & PHOTOGRAPHY

Beginning Photoshop, 10am-1pm

Digital Collage, 10am-1pm

How to Photography Artwork, 6:30-9:30pm

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First-Time Digital Photography, 6:309:30pm View Camera & Large Format Photography, 6:30-9:30pm

KIDSTREET

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Toddler Clay & Multimedia, 10-11:30am (Ages 2-4)

Winter Wonderland, 2-3:30pm (Ages 3.5-5) Deck the Walls, 4-5:30pm (Ages 5-7)

Drawing & Cartooning, 4-5:30pm (Ages 8-12)

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

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

Abstract Photography, 6:30-9:30pm

Paint & Stories, 10-11:30am (Ages 2-4)

Adventures in Clay, 10-11:30am (Ages 2-4)

Snow Villages, 4-5:30pm (Ages 5-7)

Snow Villages, 4-5:30pm (Ages 5-7)

Kinderclay, 2-3:30pm (Ages 3.5-5)

Drawing & Cartooning, 4-5:30pm (Ages 8-12)

6 EARLY WINTER CLASSES BEGIN THE WEEKS OF NOVEMBER 25 AND DECEMBER 2

Let it Snow, 2-3:30pm (Ages 3.5-5)

Drawing into Painting, 4-5:30pm (Ages 8-12)

Design Your Own T-Shirts, 4-6pm (Ages 10-14)

THE WINTER 2014 SESSION will begin the weeks of January 13 & February 17 with a full roster of 5- and 10-week classes. The catalog will be available in late November.

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

Bas-Relief Tiles, 10am-1pm Handle This, 7-10pm

Intermediate Metalsmithing, 1-4pm

SATURDAY

SUNDAY

Beginning Wheelthrowing, 10am1pm

Figure Sculpture, 10am-1pm

Beginning/Intermediate Handbuilding, 1-4pm

First-Time Jeweler, 10am1pm Cold Connections, 2-5pm

Wire Construction for Jewelry, 10am-1pm Enamel on Steel, 2-5pm

It’s a Cover Up, 10am-1pm

Beginning Wheelthrowing, 2-5pm Imagery & the Tile, 10am-1pm

Fold Forming and Torch Fired Enameling, 5-8pm

Textures on Metal Workshop, 10am1pm

Glass Earrings, Bracelets & Pendants, 6:30-9:30pm

Friday Night Workshops, 6:30-9:30pm

Blown Glass Ornament Workshops

Blown Glass Ornament Workshops

Problem Solving for Oil Painters, 10am1pm

Acrylic Glazing, 10am-1pm

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

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

Blown Glass Ornament Workshops

Learning from the Masters, 10am-1pm

Date Night Fusing, 5-8pm

Introduction to the Portrait and Figure, 10am-1pm Intuitive Painting, 10am-1pm

Introduction to Portrait Drawing, 2-5pm

Family Fusing, 5-8pm

Beginning Drawing, 10am-1pm Beginning Painting, 2-5pm Encaustic Painting, 2-5pm Oil Painting, 2-5pm

Drawing & Painting the Nude Figure, 2-5pm Watercolor in a Day Workshop, 10am-4pm Warm Winter Knits, 4-5:30pm (Ages 10-14)

First-Time Knitting, 10am-1pm

Zippers & Buttons, 10am-1pm

Felted Ornaments & Stockings Workshop, 2-5pm

First-Time Screenprinting on Fabric, 2-5pm

Winter Pajamas, 10am-1pm

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

Multilevel Printing, 6:30-9:30pm

Sew Your Own Stockings Workshop, 2-5pm

First-Time Sewing, 2-5pm

Print & Dye Tea Towels Workshop, 10am1pm

Intermediate Screenprinting on Paper, 6:30-9:30pm

Beginning Bookmaking, 10am-1pm

Monotype with Wood Type, 10am-1pm

Crash Course in Digital Photography, 6-10pm

First-Time Studio Lighting, 10am1pm

Crash Course in Digital Photography, 1-5pm

Introduction to Screenprinting on Paper, 2-5pm

First-Time Digital Photography, 10am-1pm

Crash Course in Photoshop, 6-10pm

Crash Course in Digital Video, 6-10pm

Multimedia Art, 10-11:30am (Ages 3.5-5) Ornament Factory, 4-5:30pm (Ages 5-7) Handmade Gifts, 4-5:30 (Ages 8-12)

Warm Winter Knits, 4-5:30pm (Ages 10-14)

Screenprinted Holiday Cards, 2-5pm

Crash Course in Lightroom, 1-5pm Crash Course in Illustrator, 1-5pm

Portrait Photography, 2-5pm Colored Textures, 1010:45am (Ages 18-30 months)

Family Workshops, 2-4pm

Family Workshops, 2-4pm

Kinderclay, 2-3:30pm (Ages 3.5-5) All Things Messy, 4-5:30pm (Ages 5-7)

REGISTER TODAY! VISIT WWW.LILLSTREET.COM OR CALL 773.769.4226

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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, firing, and state-of-the-art equipment in our generous open studio hours.

OPEN STUDIO Enjoy the quietest time in the studio to work on your projects.

Students must have taken at least one ceramic class in 2013.

Available by the week from November 18 - January 5, 2014.

Weeks run Monday-Sunday. $38, Members $33 Soda firing fee, $40

BEGINNER / ADVANCED BEGINNER FIRST-TIME POTTER ( 4 WEEKS ) Try your hand at a variety of clay techniques, and learn the basics of handbuilding and wheelthrowing. You will learn to center the clay on the wheel as you begin to throw the basic forms of mugs and bowls, learn to trim, and then glaze your pots.

Handbuilding projects might include pinch pot bowls, bud vases or small serving trays. This class is not a prerequisite for the Winter 10-week Beginning Wheelthrowing or Handbuilding classes. Beginning students should plan to purchase a clay tool kit ($20) at Lillstreet.

Includes 12 pounds of clay.

Tuesday 10am-1pm

FIRST-TIME HANDBUILDER ( 4 WEEKS ) Want to have some fun? Dress for mess and come to handbuild objects in clay. Learn timeless techniques, such as attaching coils and slabs, to make pots and artwork. You will also learn to use other larger tools, including molds, slab roller, and extruder.

This is not a prerequisite for the 10-week Beginning Handbuilding classes. Beginning students should plan to purchase a clay tool kit ($20) at Lillstreet.

Includes 12 pounds of clay.

Monday 7-10pm

Joe Kraft Starts November 25 $145, Members $140

BEGINNING / ADVANCED BEGINNING WHEELTHROWING

BEGINNING / INTERMEDIATE HANDBUILDING

( 4 WEEKS )

( 4 WEEKS )

Explore the mystery of the potter’s wheel and develop fundamental pot- throwing techniques. Returning students can refine their technique and create more complex forms.

Beginning students should plan to purchase a clay tool kit ($20) at Lillstreet. Includes 12 pounds of clay.

Whether your aim is functional or sculptural ceramics, master the basics and learn ways to work with slabs, coils and pinching to create virtually anything you can dream up. Beginning students should plan to purchase a clay tool kit ($20) at Lillstreet.

Includes 12 pounds of clay.

Monday 10am-1pm

Marjorie Woodruff Starts November 26

Les Orenstein Starts November 25 Monday 6:30-9:30pm

Jayson Lawfer Starts November 25 Tuesday 7-10pm

Mary Drabik Starts November 26 Wednesday 10am-1pm

Karen Avery Starts November 27 Saturday 10am-1pm

Les Orenstein Starts November 30 Sunday 2-5pm

David Trost Starts December 1 $150 Members $145

Karen Avery Starts November 26 Tuesday 7-10pm

Robert Smith Starts November 26 $145, Members $140

8 EARLY WINTER CLASSES BEGIN THE WEEKS OF NOVEMBER 25 AND DECEMBER 2

Tuesday 7-10pm

Saturday 1-4pm

Sean Clute Starts November 30 $150, Members $145

CLAY FOR THE LONGEST NIGHT ( 5 WEEKS ) Use clay to explore the meaning of the year’s longest night, when, in the northern hemisphere, increasing darkness changes to increasing light. Consider how people around the world have marked the significance of the winter solstice and shape a special object for personal use.

We will use these objects in our own celebration during the final class.

Monday 7-10pm

Corinne Peterson Starts November 18 $180, Members $175

NOT ROUND POTS

FIGURATIVE SCULPTURE

PLATES AND PLATTERS

( 4 WEEKS )

( 4 WEEKS )

( 4 WEEKS )

So, you’ve got all the techniques down to make perfectly symmetrical pots and now you’re sick of it. Good news, this class will teach a variety of techniques for making balanced yet asymmetrical forms.

The focus of this class is figurative work. Students will 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.

Take the challenge of throwing bigger plates and platters and keep them light by learning to trim the excess weight.

Monday 7-10pm

David Trost Starts November 25 $165, Members $160

Tuesday 2-5pm

Robin Power Starts November 26

MINIATURES ( 4 WEEKS ) Throw or handbuild miniature vessels, sets or trays that can be used for ornaments or children’s toys.

( 4 WEEKS ) Here’s your chance to get a taste of an alternate form of firing. Saggars are refractory containers; fine Chinese porcelain work was fired inside saggars to keep fly ash and other impurities off during firing. Today the same method is used to contain combustibles and organic materials to encourage interesting surfaces on the work inside. We’ll talk about the best forms for this kind of low temperature firing and explore surface preparation as well as do in class loading and firing. Work is non-functional, and there may be some outside class time required.

Monday 1:30-4:30pm

Patty Kochaver Starts November 25

SMALL FIGURES AND DOLLS

Tuesday 10am-1pm

( 4 WEEKS )

Lisa Harris Starts November 26

Allowing your imagination to flow, students may create an abstract, realistic, anthropomorphic or animal sculpture. Students may choose to apply a kinetic element to their work through figure articulation to create a doll. All levels welcome.

$165, Members $160

SAGGAR FIRING

$165, Members $160

HANDBUILT MUGS ( 4 WEEKS ) This class will focus on one of the most basic functional forms in clay, the mug. Students will learn the basics of how to build a mug using the techniques of pinch, coil and slab building. There will also be a focus on individualizing one’s wares by the use of textures and defining a form. Discussions will be held on the function and the aesthetics of mugs. Whether you want to focus on refining your handbuilding techniques or simply learn how to make one, this class is great for beginners and advanced students alike.

Tuesday 6:30-9:30pm

CERAMICS

MULTILEVEL, INTERMEDIATE AND ADVANCED

Karen Avery Starts November 26 $165, Members $160

INTERMEDIATE/ ADVANCED HANDBUILDING ( 4 WEEKS ) Increase your clay skills while building functional and sculptural objects. Weekly demonstrations will teach you more complex techniques to manipulate clay and allow you to develop your handbuilt work.

Wednesday 10am-1pm

Sean Clute Starts November 27 $165, Members $160

Tuesday 6:30-9:30pm

Robin Power Starts November 26 $165, Members $160

Tuesday 1:30-4:30pm

Mary Drabik Starts November 26 $165, Members $160

$165, Members $160

REGISTER TODAY! VISIT WWW.LILLSTREET.COM OR CALL 773.769.4226

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CERAMICS

ALTERNATIVE HANDLES, ALTERNATE ENDINGS

BAS-RELIEF TILES

IT’S A COVER UP

CHOOSE FIVE

( 3 WEEKS )

( 4 WEEKS )

( 4 WEEKS )

Explore surface treatment as we make one bas-relief repeating tile that we will cast in plaster for a press mold. Students will need to bring some carving tools.

This class will explore a variety of lidded forms created using the potters’ wheel including jars, casseroles, and tureens. This intensive class will address many forms with lids that can be made with clay.

Choose five consecutive weeks within the term and an instructor to offer individual tutelage for one hour per week. Fee does not include clay or open studio time outside of the five weeks. Approval of the program coordinator, Karen Avery, required.

Students will take their wheel throwing skills to the next level. We will create an object using wheelthrowing and/or handbuilding techniques, then investigate and alter the piece. A pinched piece could become the container and the wheel thrown elements could become attachments for handles. Our skills will be put to the test by using new modes of construction.

Wednesday 7-10pm

Joe Kraft Starts November 27 $165, Members $160

HUMP AND SLUMP MOLDS ( 4 WEEKS ) This class is for the student who is interested in creating a relatively simple mold to be used for creating functional ceramic bowls, plates, and platters.

Wednesday 7-10pm

Sean Clute Starts November 27

All levels welcome.

Thursday 10am–1pm

Lisa Harris Starts December 5 $125, Members $120

HANDLE THIS ( 3 WEEKS ) We all love to lift up pots. But how do they feel in our hands? This 3-week course allows students to create the “perfect” handle for their vessels.

Demos will include a complete array of techniques for building handles- pulled, pinched, precut, and templates. And don’t forget, you will have the 3 weeks to make handles, but also to make glorious vessels on the pottery wheel.

Thursday 7-10pm

Jayson Lawfer Starts December 5 $125, Members $120

$165, Members $160

Sunday 10am-1pm

David Trost Starts December 1 $165, Members $160

TRADITIONAL FIGURE SCULPTURE ( 4 WEEKS ) Working weekly, from a nude model, students will take a methodical and anatomical approach to sculpting the figure realistically. Students may choose to sculpt a head, torso of full figure. Focus will be given to anatomy, skeletal structure, body proportions and pose gesture. Building techniques problem solving, observational skills, internal armature, will be emphasized. Special attention will be given to traditional and untraditional finishing techniques for sculpture.

Students are encouraged to creatively finish their sculpture. A model will be used as needed and fee collected in class.

IMAGERY AND THE TILE

SIMPLY SODA: BEGINNING SODA

( 4 WEEKS )

( 4 WEEKS )

Sunday 10am–1pm

Students will explore how an image can translate to line, shape, form or pattern. Taking these inspirations from an image, we will translate them onto a clay tile. We often think of tiles as squares, but the shape is limitless.

Red earthenware will be used along side colored slips and glazes.

Be prepared for flashes of color, textured surfaces and the excitement of unpredictable results. You’ll make pots for the soda kiln, and weekly wheelthrowing or handbuilding demonstrations will increase your knowledge of more complex forms. You’ll also learn the uses of soda slips and glazes, and the class will make the soda firing process accessible and understandable. Participation in all stages of the process, including some kiln loading, introduction to firing, and unloading outside of class time, is required.

Robin Power Starts December 1

Sunday 10am-1pm

Joe Kraft Starts December 1 $165, Members $160

$165, Members $160

Prerequisite: at least one year of experience working with clay or instructor’s permission.

Monday 7-10pm

Adam August Starts November 25 $165, Members $160 $40 soda firing fee

10 EARLY WINTER CLASSES BEGIN THE WEEKS OF NOVEMBER 25 AND DECEMBER 2

$275, Members $265

WORKSHOPS

HOLIDAY MUGS ( 1 DAY ) In this workshop students will be able to create a one of kind ceramic mug great for the cold winter months. Using terra cotta slabs of clay students will build the cup form and add handles. After the basic mug form is created, the possibilities for decoration are endless. We can add names to personalize the mugs, draw winter themed images or just paint the mugs in different colors. Add a packet of cocoa and these mugs will make the perfect gift.

Wednesday December 4, 6-8pm

Mary Drabik $35, Members $30

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EE VV EE N N TT H O S T Y O U R H O L I D AY E V E N T in an inspiring new space, the Lillstreet Loft, designed to transport you into the center of an artist's studio. The flexible space can be easily arranged to accommodate any private celebration, corporate meeting, or public event, from an intimate gathering to an extravagant affair! Our in-house event experts can make your planning a breeze and help you add a hands-on art project to create a fun, memorable experience for your guests.

THE 2,000 SQUARE FOOT SPACE CAN HOLD UP TO 175 FOR A COCKTAIL-STYLE PARTY.

ASK TO SPEAK TO MARIE, SPECIAL EVENTS COORDINATOR | 773.769.4226 | LILLSTREET.COM/HOLIDAYPARTIES

METALSMITHING MAKE WEARABLE PIECES OF ART and learn to create unique designs in our four fully equipped classrooms closed-toe shoes are required in the studio. Metals are available for sale during class time from the instructor or monitor. Given fluctuating metals prices, all material costs are approximate and subject to change.

OPEN STUDIO November 25-January 5 This session is an opportunity for you to finish up those ‘pending’ projects or start new ones.

Monitors are present for safety and are not there for instruction or cleanup. Please be respectful of their time and presence. Available to students enrolled in fall classes or by instructor approval. Please note that students pay by the week only and weeks run Monday through Sunday. $38, Members $33/week

INTRODUCTION TO METALSMITHING ( 4 WEEKS ) This class is an introduction to the fundamental skills of metal working for jewelry making.

You will learn saw piercing, filing, texturing, soldering and polishing. The techniques covered in this class can be used to make earrings, pendants, rings and bracelets. No previous metals experience needed. Silver and additional materials may be purchased.

Monday 10am–1pm

Rachelle Stromberg Starts November 25 Wednesday 2-5pm

Neil Kraus Starts November 27 $145 Members $140 $10 Materials fee

BAUBLES FOR THE ARM

WIRE CONSTRUCTION FOR JEWELRY

ENAMEL ON STEEL

This class allows students to learn the basics of metalworking- saw piercing, forming, texturing, soldering, and finishing, while focusing on creating bracelets.

We will explore a different style and construction each week such as cuffs, links & bangles.

Bracelets will be made using copper or brass. Sterling silver will be available for purchase.

Open to beginners with no experience or those wishing to hone their skills.

( 4 WEEKS )

Explore a non-traditional enameling process using liquid enamel on steel. Use of assorted steel materials, metal preparation, sandblasting as well as application, texturing and firings will be demonstrated.

Design and drawing in the enamel will be discussed. All levels welcome.

Monday 6:30-9:30pm

Heejin Hwang Starts November 30

( 4 WEEKS )

Neil Kraus Starts November 25 $150, Members $145

This class will explore wire construction for jewelry.

Experiment with a variety of ways to create forms in wire using steel, brass and/or copper.

Fabrication of simple structures, chains and catches as well as basic soldering will be discussed.

Additional materials and silver will be available for sale. All levels welcome.

Saturday 10am-1pm

$150, Members $145 $15 Material fee

$25 Materials fee

RING IN THE NEW YEAR

WORKING WITH WAX AND CASTING

( 4 WEEKS )

( 4 WEEKS )

What a great time to make you or a loved one a new ring or two.

We’ll start off making a simple band ring and then jump right in, make bezel settings and set a cabochon stone on our creations. Sources for stones will be discussed on first day as you will need your stone on week two.

Silver and additional metal will be available for purchase from instructor. All levels welcome.

This multilevel class explores the three-dimensional possibilities of hard waxes for carving and soft waxes for modeling. Students can expect to complete two small pieces, such as rings, charms, or miniature sculptures. Two- three castings will be done in class, and work also can be brought to a production caster for a nominal fee.

Tuesday 6:30-9:30pm

Neil Kraus Starts November 27

Pam Robinson Starts November 26

Wednesday 6:30-9:30pm

$150, Members $145

$150, Members $145 $10 material fee

12 EARLY WINTER CLASSES BEGIN THE WEEKS OF NOVEMBER 25 AND DECEMBER 2

( 4 WEEKS )

Saturday 2-5pm

Heejin Hwang Starts November 30 $150, Members $145 $40 Material fee

INTERMEDIATE METALSMITHING ( 3 OR 4 WEEKS )

Prerequisite: Intermediate Metalsmithing Tuesday 6:30-9:30pm (4 weeks)

A WHOLE LOTTA BEZELS ( 4 WEEKS ) Through discussion and demonstration, students will design a simple production line focusing on the technique of creating bezels for stone setting. This is a great class to become more confident with your soldering skills.

Prerequisite: Beginning Metalsmithing Wednesday 6:30-9:30pm

Susan Franker Starts November 27 $150, Members $145

FOLD FORMING AND TORCH FIRED ENAMELING ( 4 WEEKS ) Learn to hammer, fold and manipulate copper into threedimensional forms without soldering. Enhance these amazing metal structures be applying enamels (ground glass) and firing with a torch. Rich colors and exquisite surfaces are the result! Fold forming and torch firing are both very direct techniques that will enable you to see results of your efforts very quickly. Methods of cold joining will be implemented to transform your creations into jewelry, ornaments, or objects for your home. Metal and enamels available for purchase from the instructor.

Prerequisite: Beginning Metalsmithing Sunday 5-8pm

Darlys Ewoldt and Neil Kraus Starts December 1

INSTRUCTIONAL OPEN STUDIO ( 4 WEEKS ) Need some help finishing your projects? How about a little more guidance than working on your own during open studio?

Do you have questions about soldering, setting or overall finishing of your pieces? This class is for you! I will be available for individualized assistance, answering questions and troubleshooting any problems you’ve experienced with your projects.

Prerequisite: Two sessions of Beginning Metalsmithing or instructor’s permission

Susan Franker Starts November 26 $150, Members $145 Thursday 1-4pm (3 weeks)

Susan Franker Starts December 5 $115, Members $110

ENAMELING WITH GRAPHITE WORKSHOP ( 1 DAY ) Create a unique new look for copper enamel designs by drawing with graphite pencils directly onto fired glass enamel surfaces. Drawing skills are helpful, but not essential. This little known technique is easy to learn and will reward students with a very diverse new skill to enhance their enamel designs.

Students will learn the technique step-by-step to create small-scale samples which may become stand alone art pieces or be incorporated into future jewelry projects. Metal is available for purchase.

METALSMITHING

This class is perfect for the intermediate student that wants to continue expanding their skills.

In this class students will work on their projects of choice while still learning new techniques.

WORKSHOPS

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

Monday December 16, 6:30-9:30pm

Mary Laskey $65, Members $60 $15 Materials Fee

TEXTURES ON METAL ( 2 DAYS )

Tuesday 1-4pm

Want to add a bit more visual interest to your jewelry? This workshop will focus on a variety of methods used for adding texture to metal including, hammering, use of pattern stamps, roller printing and embossing. Metal is available for purchase from the instructor.

Pam Robinson Starts November 26 $150 Members $145

WEARABLE OBJECTS ( 4 WEEKS ) This class will allow you to have a better understanding how jewelry is worn on the body.

Challenge yourself to make a piece of jewelry that has a strong visual character, is well made and responds to the idea of transformation. Don’t be afraid to think larger in scale, something beyond the traditional size of the jewelry you already make or own. Metals available for sale from instructor.

Prerequisite: Beginning Metalsmithing or First Time Jeweler Saturday 10am–1pm

Rachelle Stromberg December 7 & 14 $95, Members $90

Prerequisite: Two sessions of Beginning Metalsmithing Wednesday 2-5pm

Heejin Hwang Starts November 27 $150, Members $145

$150 Members $145 $15 Materials fee

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GLASS GLASS BEADMAKING, FUSING & CASTING explore several different glass techniques such as beadmaking, fusing, kiln casting and sculpture. All levels of students are supported in an educational and relaxed setting. Join us on the third floor to create beautiful glass forms. Closed toe shoes and cotton clothing are required.

DATE NIGHT: GLASS FUSING

GLASS BEAD OPEN STUDIO

GLASS EARRINGS, BRACELETS & PENDANTS

FAMILY NIGHT FUSING

November 25-December 22

( 3 WEEKS )

Work on projects and improve skills outside of class in our highly recommended open studio. Punch cards are available for $60 (5 sessions for $12 each); students may also purchase single sessions for $14 each. Glass and mandrels are available for sale; tools will be available for use. A monitor will be on hand to answer questions but not instruct. Punch cards may be purchased at the front desk.

Bring one or the whole family and explore what glass fusing is all about. No experience necessary. Learn how to cut glass and assemble several pieces that can be used as gifts. Tools and materials are provided.

Additional glass available for purchase. Ages 12+. Priced per person.

( 1 DAY )

Earrings, pendants, bracelets, oh my! So many fun accessories can be made from glass beads. Learn to shape, mold and decorate molten glass using stringers, dots, wraps and more. Instruction will include lecture, demonstration, safety and lots of hands-on torch time. Using basic wire wrapping techniques, we’ll make earrings, pendants, key chains, etc. Materials fee includes tools, mandrels, assorted soft glass and copper & brass. Silver may be purchased for an additional fee.

All levels welcome.

Sunday 5-8pm

Saturday December 21,

BEGINNING GLASS BEADMAKING ( 3 WEEKS ) No experience required for this hot-glass class! We will cover basic torch techniques to create simple bead shapes with a variety of fundamental decorating styles.

Demonstrations, individual instruction, and lots of torch time will help you create those one-of-a-kind beads! Glass and studio safety, the properties and uses of soft glass, hand tools, and classroom equipment will be discussed. Materials fee includes soft glass rods, mandrels, and use of studio gas and tools.

Additional glass and mandrels available for purchase.

Monday 6:30 - 9:30pm

Sarah Beth Tanner Starts December 2

Thursday 6:30–9:30pm

Cynthia McEwen Starts December 5

( 1 DAY )

November 24 or December 8

LeJean Easley $65, Members $60 $25 materials fee

$120, Members $115

FUSED GLASS MEDALLION WORKSHOP

$35 Materials fee

( 1 DAY ) Make your own glass medallion.

Carve a small custom shape out of plaster and fill in with glass frit. Your finished medallion can be used in jewelry or left as is. All tools and materials are supplied.

Medallions can be picked up two weeks after class.

Tuesday December 3, 6:30-9:30pm

LeJean Easley

Have fun with your sweetie.

Experience what glass fusing is all about in a relaxed environment.

No experience necessary. Learn how to cut glass and put together several pieces that can be used as gifts. Tools and materials are provided. Additional glass available for purchase.

5-8pm

LeJean Easley $65, Members $60 $25 materials fee

ENCASING YOUR BEADS ( 1 DAY ) In this class, you will learn various techniques to add depth and new color to your beads.

Techniques include encasing foils, dichroic, grit, and other bead designs in soft glass. Your beads will look like a very tiny paperweight with a hole in it!

Some bead making experience is required. Glass and mandrels available for purchase.

Wednesday November 27, 6:30-9:30pm

$65, Members $60

Dobrila Pintar

$25 materials fee

$65, Members $60

$120, Members $115 $35 Materials fee

14 EARLY WINTER CLASSES BEGIN THE WEEKS OF NOVEMBER 25 AND DECEMBER 2

BLOWN GLASS ORNAMENT WORKSHOP

( 1 DAY )

( 1 DAY )

Love the look of larger beads but feel they are just too heavy to wear? Learn how to create chunky beads without the weight.

You can make hollow beads or miniature vessels on mandrels using soft glass. Some bead making experience is required.

Glass and mandrels available for purchase.

A holiday favorite! In this workshop, students will have the opportunity to blow glass on a torch. Pre-made glass “points” and colored glass turn into beautiful, round holiday ball ornaments. Each student can make approximately five ornaments, each finished with a metal hook. Everything is finished and ready to bring home at the end of the class. All materials included.

Wednesday December 11, 6:30-9:30pm

Dobrila Pintar $65, Members $60

HOLIDAY BEADS ( 1 DAY ) The holiday season is coming and we’re making beads to celebrate! Working on a Hot Head torch, learn to make a Christmas tree, snowman, stocking, a candy treat or Santa.

Samples will be on hand for inspiration. Basic sculptural techniques will be covered.

Materials fee includes all glass and tools. All levels welcome.

Wednesday 6:30-9:30pm December 4 or December 18

Cynthia McEwen $65, Members $60 $20 materials fee

No experience necessary. Ages 14+.

Please visit our website for the full schedule. We can schedule additional dates and times for groups of 5 or more. Call the front desk at 773-769-4226 for more details.

Fridays, 6-7:30pm or 8:30-10pm October 25-December 20

IGNITE ARTS-BASED TEAM BUILDING TO FUEL CREATIVITY

Empower Your Workforce

GLASS

HOLLOW BEADS AND VESSELS

Through hands-on, creative team building from the largest visual arts center in chicago.

Saturdays, 10-11:30am, 12:30-2pm, or 3-4:30pm October 26- December 14 Sundays, 10-11:30am, 12:30-2pm, or 3-4:30pm October 27- December 15

LeJean Easley, Neil Kraus & Dobrila Pintar $75, Members $70

Explore the team building activities and learn more at lillstreet.com/ignite.

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PAINTING & DRAWING EXPRESS YOURSELF IN TWO DIMENSIONS with acrylics, watercolor, gouache, oils, pastels, pen & ink, or encaustic techniques. Painting & drawing classes are divided into beginning, intermediate, multilevel or advanced classes. Use these designations and the class descriptions to create a curriculum for yourself.

INTRODUCTION TO PAINTING TECHNIQUES

OPEN STUDIO

INTRODUCTION TO PORTRAIT DRAWING

If you have taken a class and need a place to work, open studio is for you. This option allows you to use the classroom as your studio.

( 4 WEEKS )

( 4 WEEKS )

This entry-level course is designed for those students with little or no experience. The primary focus is placement and how the various facial features come into play in creating a portrait drawing. Supply kits and additional materials available for purchase.

With the cold weather upon us you have more time to focus on your painting. This class will help you to take it to the next level. You will learn the importance of a color plan in your painting, brush and pallet knife techniques and using painting mediums to create visually engaging work.

$38, Members $33

BEGINNING/ADVANCED BEGINNING FIRST-TIME DRAWING INTO PAINTING ( 4 WEEKS ) Shake off the early winter frost and enjoy a class that combines the fundamentals of drawing with the expressiveness of painting. In this class you will be introduced to the visual building blocks of drawing and painting, and the tools used to create successful works of art.

Purchase your beginning kit on the first night.

Saturday 2-5pm

Tony Porter Starts November 30 $160, Members $155

Monday 6:30-9:30pm

Annie York Starts November 25 Tuesday 10am-1pm

Patrick Miceli Starts November 26 Wednesday 6:30-9:30pm

Gwendolyn Zabicki Starts November 27 Saturday 10am-1pm

Annie York Starts November 30 Sunday 10am-1pm

Tuesday 6:30-9:30pm

Annie York Starts November 26 $150, Members $145

BEGINNING/ADVANCED BEGINNING DRAWING ( 4 WEEKS ) Drawing is the foundation of most other creative pursuits. As you have the time this season, brush up on your drawing skills.

This class will teach you the critical information necessary to execute effective drawings.

Your eye cannot see things out of context. Learn this and other key components that factor into developing your drawing skill.

Monday 6:30-9:30pm

Randall Miller Starts December 1

Patrick Miceli Starts November 25

$145, Members $140

Sunday 10am-1pm

$35 Beginning Painting & Drawing Kit

Patrick Miceli Starts December 1 $150, Members $145 $15 Beginning Drawing Kit

16 EARLY WINTER CLASSES BEGIN THE WEEKS OF NOVEMBER 25 AND DECEMBER 2

INTRODUCTION TO WATERCOLOR ( 4 WEEKS ) Watercolors are a light and sensitive painting medium that lend themselves well to the winter landscape, or a still life of tea and scones, as you sit inside on a winters day. This class will introduce you to the basics of this medium, from how to use your brushes to the relationship between value and color in composing a balanced painting.

Materials fee includes all supplies for class.

Tuesday 6:30-9:30pm

Patrick Miceli Starts November 26 $150, Members $145 $30 Materials fee

( 4 WEEKS ) This class will give you the opportunity to develop or brush up on your painting skills. Learn how to develop visual complexity into your paintings by using a few simple color plans and brush techniques. Supply kits and additional materials available for purchase.

Sunday 2-5pm

Randall Miller Starts December 1 $150, Members $145

INTRODUCTION TO THE PORTRAIT AND FIGURE ( 4 WEEKS ) This beginning to intermediate level drawing class teaches the fundamentals of drawing portraits and figures while working from a nude model.

Weekly demonstrations and structured exercises will emphasize observation, proportion, measuring, and anatomy. Students begin with charcoal, move to conté, and eventually learn to use pastels.

Supply kits and additional materials available for purchase.

Saturday 10am-1pm

Bob Horn Starts November 30 $150, Members $145 $30 model fee

OIL PAINTING ( 4 WEEKS ) This multilevel class teaches the basics of oil painting as well as helping those with more experience develop their skills.

We will paint two paintings, a color still life and a palette knife painting. With the first painting students will learn how to work with a brush to do wet into wet glazing techniques. The second painting will teach palette knife techniques in applying the paint onto the canvas.These skills will provide a foundation for successful painting in oils.

Supply kits will be available for purchase.

Sunday 2-5pm

Patrick Miceli Starts December 1 $150, Members $145

ENCAUSTIC PAINTING ( 4 WEEKS ) Learn how to paint with wax in this multi-level class. Use pigments, damar crystals, various types of waxes as well as other ingredients to create multi-layered, heavily textured to paint on a variety of surfaces.

Work with metals tools and special brushes as well as torches, heat guns and irons.

Encapsulate additional materials and collage the surface. Artists of all media will enjoy the limitless possibilities of working in encaustics. A supply list will be provided one week before class begins. *Due to the nature this medium, open studio is not available for students working with encaustic paints.

Sunday 2-5pm

Jenny Learner Starts December 1 $160, Members $155

TRADITIONAL PORTRAIT PAINTING ( 4 WEEKS ) Explore the potential of oil painting through traditional portraiture. Working on a single painting for the length of the class, students will learn a variety of useful techniques, from simple composition and shading techniques, to the more advance processes of creating a grisaille under painting and glazing color.

The combined effects will yield a beautiful image and reveal the magic of oil painting.

Tuesday 10am-1pm

Randall Miller Starts November 26 $150, Members $145 $30 model fee

PORTRAIT DRAWING ( 4 WEEKS ) This intermediate course is for those who have had some experience or have taken First Time Portrait Drawing.

It will build upon your basic understanding by showing you placement, various in-depth shading techniques, and the art of seeing. A supply list will be provided.

Tuesday 6:30-9:30pm

Tony Porter Starts November 26 $150, Members $145 $30 model fee

INTERMEDIATE / ADVANCED INTUITIVE PAINTING ( 4 WEEKS ) In this intermediate class, develop your own language of mark-making. Learn to trust your intuition while generating original ideas and expressing the unconscious. A development of color, compositions and themes will be explored. Recommended for students who have completed beginning level courses. A supply list will be provided.

Painting & Drawing

BEGINNING/ADVANCED BEGINNING PAINTING

MULTILEVEL TO INTERMEDIATE

Saturday 10am-1pm

Gwendolyn Zabicki Starts November 30 $150, Members $145

ACRYLIC GLAZING ( 3 WEEKS ) This workshop is for students interested in learning and experimenting with laying techniques in acrylics. Rather than rendering objects, the focus will be on simple shapes, marks, and colors while building varying degrees of transparent paint. Experimentation will be encouraged to see the effects of laying one color over another, transparency vs. opacity, tin laying or scraping, wiping away and the use of medium in this process. Bring three small canvases to start, 9”x12” or 12”x12”.

Friday 10am-1pm

Cynthia Vaicunas Starts December 6 $115, Members $110

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PAINTING & DRAWING

EXPERIMENTS IN DRAWING

LEARNING FROM THE MASTERS

WORKSHOPS

( 3 WEEKS )

( 3 WEEKS )

Come free yourself of your inhibitions and preconceptions of drawing. This one-day experiments in drawing workshop will feature a circuit training approach to drawing using unconventional tools and applications. What does a push broom, a tennis ball and racket, a sewing machine and remote control toy have to do with drawing? Come and find out and be ready to go beyond the conventional.

Learn classical painting techniques from art history in this advanced class. You’ll study the works of Rembrandt, Chardin, and Van Eyck, and directed projects will help improve your oil painting skills.

Projects will address color, light, composition, glazing, and brushwork. Drawing experience is recommended. Come to the first class prepared to work in oils and bring a 16” x 20” canvas.

WATERCOLOR IN A DAY

Wednesday 6:30-9:30pm

Bob Horn Starts December 6

Brenda Moore Starts December 4

Friday 10am-1pm

$115, Members $110

$115, Members $110

DRAWING AND PAINTING THE NUDE FIGURE ( 3 OR 4 WEEKS ) This advanced class is for those students who have previous experience working from nude models. Poses will be scheduled for two weeks, so that a painting or drawing can be fully developed. Individualized instruction supports students in developing their skills and their individual styles. Come prepared to work in the medium of your choice.

Wednesday 10am-1pm ( 3 WEEKS )

Bob Horn Starts December 4

PROBLEM SOLVING FOR OIL PAINTERS ( 3 WEEKS )

( 1 DAY ) In this one day workshop you will learn the steps necessary to take a watercolor from beginning to end and finishing with a matted painting suitable for framing.

Working from a choice of still lives or reference material, you will begin with a preliminary sketch and then be shown how to develop your painting through the application of washes building to value and color all the while developing a practical understanding of this beautiful transparent medium. Supply kits available for purchase or come with your own supplies.

Saturday December 7, 10am-4pm

Tom Dieschbourg $95, Members $90

This advanced class is for students who have previous experience in oil painting.

Students will work on directed projects and individual projects.

The directed projects will focus on improving the core skills of representational painting. Please come to the first class prepared to work in oils with a 16” x 20” canvas.

Thursday 10am-1pm

Bob Horn Starts December 5 $115, Members $110

$115, Members $110 $20 model fee Saturday 2-5pm ( 4 WEEKS )

Bob Horn Starts November 30 $150, Members $145 $30 model fee

18 EARLY WINTER CLASSES BEGIN THE WEEKS OF NOVEMBER 25 AND DECEMBER 2

TEXTILES

LILLSTREET TEXTILE ARTS is a growing community interested in traditional and contemporary craft media. Our expanded sewing studio offers more class space and upgraded equipment, including an industrial sewing machine, overlock and serger machines. Our print on paper and fabric classes feature a dark room with a state-ofthe-art UV vacuum exposure unit. Students have access to a computer station with a laser printer and the Adobe suite for prepping images, as well as generous open studio time to work independently. We offer classes in a range of topics including dyes, screenprinting, sewing, and even digital printing onto fabric.

Our student population is diverse- from professional artists who sell at artisan fairs, online shops, and consignment, to all levels of artists developing skills to develop their portfolio and continue their creative education.

Make our space your space by taking advantage of free open studio when enrolled in one of our Textile Arts classes. With the holiday season right around the corner, you can make plenty of hand-made gifts or inventory for the craft fair season!

OPEN STUDIO Gain access to our UV exposure unit, print tables, dye stations, and sewing equipment while working in our newly renovated space. Monitored open studio time is available to previously enrolled students within the past year for a weekly rate.

Students provide personal screens or rent from studio for an additional fee. Inks/dyes and fabric blanks available for purchase. Sewing studio provides access to machines, rotary tools and floor standing embroidery hoops. Authorization is required for use of serger, overlock and industrial machine. Hours will be posted as date approaches.

Please note that students pay by the week only and weeks run Monday through Sunday.

December 23, 2013- January 12, 2014 $38, Members $33

BEGINNER/ADVANCED BEGINNER

FIRST-TIME SCREENPRINTING ON FABRIC ( 4 WEEKS )

FIRST-TIME SEWING ( 4 WEEKS ) Perfect for someone who doesn’t know how to thread a machine or stray from the straight stitch.

Formal instruction includes how to operate a sewing machine, basic techniques and learning sewing vocabulary. Walk away with a completed apron and tote bag to show off your newly acquired skills! Sewing machines provided. Thread and most notions provided with materials fee. This class is a prerequisite for intermediate/advanced classes and equipment.

Monday 10am-1pm

Paige Fetchen Starts November 25 Tuesday 2-5pm

Paige Fetchen Starts November 26 Tuesday 6:30-9:30pm

Sarah Montgomery Starts November 26 Sunday 2-5pm

Sarah Montgomery Starts December 1 $145, Members $140 $10 materials fee

20 EARLY WINTER CLASSES BEGIN THE WEEKS OF NOVEMBER 25 AND DECEMBER 2

Master the photo-emulsion process, basic registration techniques, and pulling clean prints while working in a studio equipped with a professional UV vacuum exposure unit and new aluminum screens. Learn how to turn any drawing or design into a print onto t-shirts, bags or almost any fabric. Materials fee includes most supplies and access to film positive printing on our laser printer, students provide fabric.

Take advantage of our generous open studio time to walk away with lots of printed goodies for the holidays.

Tuesday 10am-1pm

Paige Fetchen Starts November 26 Tuesday 6:30-9:30pm

Keeley Marie Stitt Starts November 26 Sunday 2-5pm

Nora Renick- Rinehart Starts December 1 $145, Members $140 $25 Materials fee

EMBROIDERY

( 4 WEEKS )

( 3 WEEKS )

Learn to knit some great additions to your collection of winter wear! Enjoy working closely with the instructor and fellow students to create warm accessories for yourself or for a friend. Walk away from the class with a completed beginner project, a warm and cozy hat!

Students can bring in bamboo knitting needles (size 4.5 US) or purchase in class. Yarns provided, however students may want to bring in their own selection.

Work with our new resident artist as you learn some popular embroidery stitches. Develop your own imagery and transfer it onto cloth, filling it in with textured lines and stitches.

Demos will also include introductory applique techniques.

Students should come prepared with ideas and images on the first night, and most supplies provided, including floorstanding embroidery hoops. All levels welcome.

Saturday 10am-1pm

Wednesday 6:30-9:30pm

Nora Renick-Rinehart Starts November 30

Keeley Marie Stitt Starts December 4

$145, Members $140

$115, Members $110

ZIPPERS & BUTTONS

WINTER PAJAMAS

( 4 WEEKS )

( 3 WEEKS )

Have you taken First-Time Sewing but want more practice before tackling our 10 week classes? Use this class to reinforce the basics while picking up some new skills such as sewing zippers and buttonholes.

You’ll leave the class with oneof-a-kind pillow and zip bag and the confidence to keep sewing! If class time allows, students may start on a project of their choice.

Students with basic at-home sewing knowledge looking for formal instruction are welcome in this class. Sewing machines, thread and some notions provided with materials fee.

Make something cozy for the winter months! We’ll start with the basics of using patterns and operating a sewing machine, then move right on to draft a simple pattern for a pair of elastic waist pajama bottoms in your own size and choice of fabric (cotton, flannel, even polar fleece!) Students will leave with a finished pattern and at least one set of pajamas. Make more if you take advantage of open studio hours in the sewing lab. No experience necessary! Sewing machines, thread and some notions provided with materials fee. No materials needed on the first day. Instructor will show fabric samples during first class before students make decisions on fabric purchases.

Monday 2-5pm

Nora Renick-Rinehart Starts November 25 Sunday 10am-1pm

Saturday 10am-1pm

Paige Fetchen Starts December 1

Amanda Franck Starts December 7

$145, Members $140

$115, Members $110

$15 materials fee

$10 materials fee

MULTILEVEL

NUNO FELTING

MULTILEVEL PRINTINGHOLIDAY GIFTS!

Nuno felting is back just in time for the cold winter weather.

You’ll begin by making samples and end up creating a unique scarf or Nuno fabric of your own, and can walk away with more if you take advantage of open studio hours. Create lace-like, textural Nuno from silk and wool roving.

Felting the wool onto silk creates a lovely and unique puckering texture. Students will provide materials after the first week of class. Materials fee includes one silk scarf and some wool roving on the first day.

( 3 WEEKS ) No matter what holiday you celebrate, everyone could stand to have gifts stashed away for special friends and loved ones. In this fast paced class, students will be in production mode cranking out gifts such as tea towels, t-shirts, bags or other goodies from our well-stocked sales locker. Great for returning students looking for a fun atmosphere during class and access to weekly open studio.

Come prepared with images to burn as well as inks/dyes and fabrics to print on.

Prerequisite: First-Time Screenprinting on Paper or Fabric Thursday 6:30-9:30pm

( 4 WEEKS )

TEXTILES

FIRST-TIME KNITTING

Monday 6:30-9:30pm

Akemi Nakano Cohn Starts November 25 $150, Members $145 $15 materials fee

Nora Renick-Rinehart Starts December 5 $115, Members $110

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TEXTILES

INTRODUCTION TO DYES: SILK + SCARVES

GRAINLINE STUDIO: ARCHER BUTTON-UP

FAMILY WORKSHOP: SEW YOUR OWN STOCKINGS

( 3 WEEKS )

( 4 WEEKS )

( 1 DAY )

Step into the world of MX dyes by trying both immersion and screenprinting with thickened dye. Each student receives one 100% silk scarf to become familiar with these techniques, which are processes that can also be used to print beautiful yardage beyond scarves and wearable garments. Moving back and forth between the processes creates complex layers of colors, unleashing the color craver in you! Materials fee unlimited use of dye supplies in class and open studio. Instructor will provide resource list for fabrics and additional scarves.

Everyone can make their own stocking in this family workshop!

Choosing from a special selection of materials, kids and parents alike will design and create unique holiday ornaments. A pattern template will be provided, as well as all materials including felt and accessories. Instruction will include basic sewing and easy applique. Children must be accompanied by adult. Ages 6+.

Priced per person.

Wednesday 6:30-9:30pm

Jenn Beeman is a designer and patternmaker living and working in Chicago, working under the name of Grainline Studio. Spend time with Jenn this Winter creating a staple item for your wardrobe, the Archer Button Up! This loosely fitted button-up shirt has long sleeves, (think flannel!) and a contemporary fit. The garment will be constructed with a custom pattern printed and provided by Grainline Studio.

Techniques involved include setting sleeves, continuous button plackets, adding a shirt collar, buttons and buttonholes.

Instructor will email students with fabric yardage and notions needed for first day.

Elizabeth Kumor Starts December 4

Prerequisite: Multilevel Sewing or Garment Construction

PRINT AND DYE TEA TOWELS WORKSHOP

$115, Members $110 $25 materials fee

INTERMEDIATE/ ADVANCED EASY GARMENT ALTERATIONS ( 4 WEEKS ) Make that almost-perfect thrift store find fit you perfectly! Learn to mend and alter clothing as we focus on finishing techniques and hand sewing for a professional look. Great for students looking to refine their craftsmanship before taking other advanced classes.

Prerequisite: First-Time Sewing Monday 6:30-9:30pm

Nora Renick-Rinehart Starts November 25 $150, Members $145

Thursday 6:30-9:30pm

Jennifer Beeman Starts November 28 $150, Members $145

Saturday December 14, 2-5pm

Nora Renick-Rinehart $45, Members $40

( 1 DAY ) Spend your morning creating a set of tea towels for your holiday guests! We will do a quick dye from our assortment of MX dyes, and then screenprint with ink onto your towels with stock images and patterns. A set of 4 tea towels provided in the workshop. Dress for mess!

YOUNG ADULTS 10-14 DESIGN YOUR OWN T-SHIRTS ( 3 WEEKS ) Make personalized t-shirts, bags or iron-on patches with your very own designs! Watch the ‘magic‘ of the photo-emulsion process when burning screens, and get some registration tips for multi-color prints. One t-shirt is provided, students provide fabrics after first class. Walk away with lots of unique clothes for the new year!

Wednesday 4-6pm

Nora Renick-Rinehart Starts December 4 $75, Members $70

WARM WINTER KNITS ( 3 WEEKS )

( 1 DAY )

1pm

Make your own ornaments for this holiday season in this one-day wet felting workshop. Explore the possibilities of wet felting techniques and create oneof-kind ornaments such as color beads and miniature socks. Everyone will walk away with several pieces to use as gifts and home decorations. Students can choose to apply small sculpture with the same techniques and materials in the future. All materials are provided. We provide some wool roving, but colors are limited. You may purchase color wool roving before the workshop. Children must be accompanied by adult. Ages 10+.

Priced per person.

Allison Rose

Winter is coming! Wouldn’t it be nice to have a warm, homemade scarf to keep out the winter chill? Students will have the opportunity to make their own scarf in this early winter session for beginners. Learn the basics from casting on, to knitting, pearling, and casting off. It might take a little homework, but you’ll be a knitter in no time!

$75, Members $70

Thursday 4-5:30pm

WORKSHOPS FELTED ORNAMENTS AND STOCKINGS WORKSHOP

Sunday December 8, 10am-

Saturday December 7, 2-5pm

Akemi Nakano Cohn $65, Members $60

22 EARLY WINTER CLASSES BEGIN THE WEEKS OF NOVEMBER 25 AND DECEMBER 2

Emily Poole Starts December 5 $65, Members $65

PRINTMAKING THE PRINTMAKING & BOOK ARTS DEPARTMENT has expanded its class options in our recently renovated printmaking studio. We’ve added letterpress to the mix, to complement traditional techniques such as etching, relief and screenprinting. We also offer hand-made books, as well as 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.

OPEN STUDIO Take this opportunity to start something new, finish that series of etchings or to drop on that last layer of screenprint color.

Monitored Open Studio time is available between regular sessions to students who have taken a class in the Printmaking Department at Lillstreet within the last year for a weekly rate.

All students provide their own paper; some papers are available for purchase from monitors.

Screenprinters provide their own inks and screens (up to 20”x30” only). Shop screens can be rented for $10 per week. Photoemulsion, squeegees and hinge boards are provided. Everyone must factor in clean-up time.

Participants must follow the print shop rules and etiquette for each printmaking medium from flyers posted in the shop. Please note that students pay by the week only and weeks run Monday through Sunday.

INTRODUCTION TO SCREENPRINTING ON PAPER ( 4 WEEKS ) The perfect introduction to the world of screen-printing!

Students will learn all of the fundamentals of screen on paper, including stencil preparation and proper squeegee technique.

Every step is explained in a simple, straightforward way, and students will create beautiful multi-layered prints employing the same photo emulsion process the professionals use. All inks and some paper included in materials

BEGINNING BOOKMAKING SCREENPRINTED HOLIDAY CARDS ( 4 WEEKS ) Learn the basic skills, tools, and vocabulary of bookbinding and book arts. Students will create simple folded books, pamphlets, Japanese stab bindings, accordion and Coptic books. All levels welcome.

Saturday 10am-1pm

Matt Bodett Starts November 30 $145, Members $140 $15 Materials fee

fee.

Monday 6:30-9:30pm

Matthew Ginsberg Starts November 25 Saturday 2-5pm

Starts November 30 $145, Members $140 $20 Materials fee

December 23, 2013January 12, 2014 $38, Members $33

24 EARLY WINTER CLASSES BEGIN THE WEEKS OF NOVEMBER 25 AND DECEMBER 2

( 4 WEEKS ) Just in time for the Holidays and the New Year, come to Lillstreet and print up some greeting cards. This class will use Screen Printing techniques to create a set of unique and individual cards and matching envelopes. Using hand drawn or digitally produced imagery, we will investigate pattern, image, and text to create one of a kind gifts. This class is accessible to both first time printers and those with some experience. Students will also be offered open studio time to explore the process on their own.

Material fee covers ink and a set of cards and envelopes.

Sunday 2-5pm

Andrew Douglas Campbell Starts December 1 $150, Members $145 $20 Materials fee

INTERMEDIATE/ ADVANCED INTERMEDIATE PRINTMAKING ( 4 WEEKS )

THE ART OF RELIEF PRINTING

MONOTYPE WITH WOOD TYPE

( 3 WEEKS )

( 4 WEEKS )

Discover the potential in layering color by carving soft-cut blocks, and printing them to create greeting cards or unique art prints. Multi-block registration and reduction cut printing will be covered. Materials fee includes one 2-sided block and ink and tool use. Paper and additional blocks are available for purchase.

Monotypes encourage creative freedom in the printmaking medium. This class will teach students to combine painterly monotype techniques with printed wood type elements used as legible words or simply as graphic icons. Reductive & additive techniques, plus stencils, pressure prints and type to plate registration will be included.

Plates & some paper are available for student use, additional paper is available for purchase from the instructor.

Wednesday 6:30-9:30pm

Lea Basile Lazarus Starts December 4 $115, Members $110 $15 Materials fee

Sunday 10am-1pm

MONOTYPE MANIA: PAINTERLY PRINTS

$150, Members $145

Monotypes are known as “painterly prints.” This class is designed for anyone intrigued by the process of creating unique works on paper using transfer methods. Reductive & additive techniques, plus stencils, pressure prints and multiple plate registration will be included.

Translate drawings, paintings and photographs into the print form using plastic plates as a printing surface. Plates & some paper are available for student use, additional paper is available for purchase from the instructor. All levels welcome.

Wednesday 2-5pm

Judy Zeddies Starts November 27 $150, Members $145 $15 Materials fee

Tuesday 1-4pm

Megan Sterling Starts November 26 $150, Members $145 $20 Materials Fee

( 3 WEEKS ) Know the basics of screen on paper and want to jump right in?

Intermediate Screen is a great way for those with experience to continue printing and learn some new tricks such as the color fade technique. Hone your skills further and receive plenty of oneon-one guidance while creating projects such as poster runs and handmade gifts. Generous open studio time allows students to create editions outside of class, and all inks and supplies are included with materials fee.

Students supply their own paper or purchase from instructor.

Thursday 6:30-9:30pm

Matthew Ginsberg Starts December 5 $115, Members $110 $20 Materials Fee

Judy Zeddies Starts December 1

PRINTMAKING

( 4 WEEKS )

Continue your printmaking projects or start something new. This intermediate course is designed for students with at least a little previous printmaking experience who are ready to tackle new or more complex projects. Intaglio or relief, monoprint or monotype, the instructor will guide you as you progress to the next level.

INTERMEDIATE SCREENPRINTING ON PAPER

$15 Materials fee

NON-ADHESIVE BOOKBINDING ( 4 WEEKS ) Utilizing previously developed basic bookbinding skills, students will delve further into two slightly more complex and beautiful structures that involve binding without the use of adhesives other than adding decorative cover elements of their choice. Structures will include Japanese side-stitch and Coptic, discussing history and potential alternative approaches. Some previous bookbinding experience preferred.

Tuesday 6:30-9:30pm

Megan Sterling Starts November 26 $150 Members $145 $15 Materials fee

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DIGITAL ARTS & PHOTOGRAPHY KEEP UP WITH EMERGING ART FORMS or just sharpen your ability to capture life’s important moments with your camera.

OPEN STUDIO

FIRST-TIME LIGHTROOM

BEGINNING PHOTOSHOP

( 4 WEEKS )

( 4 WEEKS )

Students who have taken a class using the digital lab in the past year may sign up to use the digital lab. The lab includes Mac computers, Adobe Creative Suite software, and Epson 3880 professional printers, and an Epson V700 Scanner.

Lightroom is powerful and affordable software for enhancing photographs, cataloging, printing, and more. In this overview class you’ll learn how to organize, develop, and print your images. See why professional photographers everywhere are hooked on Lightroom. This is a perfect follow-up to First-Time Digital Photography or can be taken on its own. Basic computer skills required.

Photoshop is an advanced software program used by artists, graphic designers, and photographers to create and manipulate graphic and photographic imagery. In this course you’ll learn the basics of the software including brushes, selection tools, image adjustments, and masks. This is a good follow-up to First Time Lightroom, Digital Photography I, or taken on its own. Basic computer skills required.

November 25 December 22 $38, Members $33

BEGINNER FIRST-TIME DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY ( 4 WEEKS ) Before that new digital camera becomes an expensive paperweight, learn how it works and how to make beautiful images with it. We’ll use easy technical explanations, shooting exercises, and a review of student images to teach you how to find, compose, and capture compelling photographs. Camera with manual settings required, DSLR preferred. Please bring a small flash drive.

Monday 6:30-9:30pm

Christopher Schneberger Starts November 25 Saturday 10am-1pm

Alyce McQueen Starts November 30

Tuesday 6:30-9:30pm

Kevin Malella Starts November 26 $170, Members $165

Monday 10am-1pm

Randee Ladden Starts November 25 $170, Members $165

FIRST-TIME STUDIO LIGHTING ( 4 WEEKS ) Good lighting is often the difference between an average photograph and a great one.

Serious photographers like to control their light in a professional studio. This course will teach you the basic concepts of studio lighting design, and give you hands-on instruction with hot lights, strobes, soft boxes, colored gels, and reflectors.

Students will light their own portraits and table top set-ups.

Saturday 10am-1pm

Garrett Baumer Starts November 30 $170, Members $165

DIGITAL COLLAGE ( 4 WEEKS ) Take all sorts of found imagery and make a brand new work of art. You’ll learn to seamlessly blend images using Photoshop, Illustrator, and other software.

Source imagery will be scanned from books and magazines, pulled from the Internet, or designed by you. The process and software are easy to learn with a little instruction and results will amaze you. Basic computer skills required.

Tuesday 10am-1pm

Randee Ladden Starts November 26 $170, Members $165

$170, Members $165

26 EARLY WINTER CLASSES BEGIN THE WEEKS OF NOVEMBER 25 AND DECEMBER 2

MULTILEVEL (ADVANCED BEGINNER TO ADVANCED) PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPHY ( 4 WEEKS ) Would you like to really capture somebody’s personality with your camera? This course will elevate your snapshots into portraits. You’ll learn how to coax expression out of blank faces and put subjects at ease.

We’ll consider the power of portraits in conveying meaning.

We’ll work with locations and available light, but then move into the studio to learn about artificial lighting. There will also be in-class shooting assignments, and critiques. DSLR camera preferred.

Saturday 2-5pm

Alyce McQueen Starts November 30 $170, Members $165

ABSTRACT PHOTOGRAPHY

WORKSHOPS

CRASH COURSE IN LIGHTROOM

CRASH COURSE IN ILLUSTRATOR

( 4 WEEKS )

HOW TO PHOTOGRAPH ARTWORK

( 1 DAY )

( 1 DAY )

Lightroom is a powerful and affordable software for enhancing photographs, cataloging printing, and more. In this crash course you’ll get ann overview of how to organize, develop, and print your images. This is a great introduction to digital photo editing. Basic computer skills required. Basic computer skills required.

Illustrator is an indispensable software for graphics artists to create designs. In this course you’ll learn about vector-based graphics, how to create and edit paths, work with type, how to use live trace, how to paint and fill objects, and much more. Basic computer skills required.

This class is a chance for you to explore your creative side and take photos that escape everyday reality. The class will cover a brief history of abstract art, then give instruction and techniques to achieve results in-camera. The class will also give instruction on how to take your everyday photos and use Photoshop to transform them into beautiful abstract art.

DSLR camera preferred, but compact is okay.

Tuesday 6:30-9:30pm

Scott Bittinger Starts November 26 $170, Members $165

INTERMEDIATE TO ADVANCED

( 3 WEEKS ) Artists need photographs of their work, but it can be expensive to have done, and frustrating to do it yourself. This class will show you how to make effective photographs of your paintings, ceramics, or jewelry, with a few simple lighting techniques and understanding of your camera.

You’ll also learn how to use the computer to adjust, crop, and resize your images for websites and juried shows. Please bring your digital camera, a small piece of your artwork to photograph, and a flash drive.

Wednesday 6:30-9:30pm

Garrett Baumer Starts December 4

Kevin Malella Starts November 25 $170, Members $165

Alyce McQueen $120, Members $115

CRASH COURSE IN PHOTOSHOP

$120, Members $115

( 1 DAY ) Learn about your camera and take better pictures as we learn about digital photography. We’ll start with the essential camera controls like ISO, aperture, shutter speed, shooting modes, and focus. Then we’ll put these lessons into practice with some in-class exercises. We’ll discuss composition and how to shoot thematically. To round out the class, there will be a demonstration of editing images using Lightroom software and the basics of printing. Students should bring a digital camera (DSLR preferred) with a fully charged battery and memory card with plenty of space.

This class will teach students the essentials of working with Photoshop. We’ll start by learning the workspace and all the tools, including brushes, paint, and flow. Next we’ll edit imagery on screen with adjustments such as levels, curves, hue/saturation, and how to selectively apply those adjustments. We’ll composite different image elements together. And we’ll conclude with a lesson on printing. Students should bring a flash drive with 5-10 images to edit. Basic computer skills required.

Cameron Keleher $120, Members $115

CRASH COURSE IN DIGITAL VIDEO ( 1 DAY ) Learn to take excellent quality videos with simple cameras and edit them to create professional quality projects. We’ll cover camera controls and settings, importing to the computer, editing software, working with sound and soundtrack, and outputting completed projects to DVD or the internet. Basic computer skills required.

Thursday December 12, 6-10pm

Cameron Keleher $120, Members $115

Thursday December 5, 6-10pm

Alyce McQueen

DIGITAL

Monday 6:30-9:30pm

1-5pm

( 1 DAY )

VIEW CAMERA AND LARGE CRASH COURSE IN FORMAT PHOTOGRAPHY DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY ( 4 WEEKS ) World famous art photographers like Andreas Gursky, Edward Burtynski, Sally Mann, and Ansel Adams all have used view cameras to get exceptionally sharp images. This class will show you how to operate such a camera and get amazing results.

We will shoot film, then scan for resolution that no DSLR can come close to. Photographs will then be edited digitally and printed on our state of the art printers. Camera techniques such as perspective control and tilt/ shift will be discussed. Students will need to purchase film and pay for film processing.

Sunday December 15,

Sunday December 8, 1-5pm

$120, Members $115

Sunday December 1, 1-5pm

Alyce McQueen Thursday December 19, 6-10pm

Scott Bittinger $120, Members $115

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KIDSTREET YOUNG ARTISTS WILL BUILD CONFIDENCE

and critical thinking

skills while creating astounding works of art

AGES 18-30 MONTHS A parent or babysitter stays 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 to class. Class size limited to 10 children.

COLORED TEXTURES ( 3 WEEKS ) Soft yellow, bumpy red, and scratchy blue! Using a variety of materials, we’ll discover different textures and colors while building language, fine motor skills, and creative thinking. Dress for mess!

Friday 10-10:45am

Emily Poole Starts December 6 $45, Members $40

AGES 2-4 In all toddler classes, a parent or babysitter stays with the child. In order to provide the best quality time with your toddler, we ask that you refrain from bringing other children to class. Class size limited to 10 children.

ADVENTURES IN CLAY ( 3 WEEKS ) This class focuses on the material qualities of clay giving young sculptors the opportunity to create without limits. We will pinch, pound, and roll clay to develop unique pieces. Children use their imagination and refine their fine motor skills while playfully experiencing the plastic and tactile qualities of clay.

Wednesday 10-11:30am

Amber Weatherford Starts December 4 $65, Members $60

PAINT & STORIES

KINDERCLAY

( 3 WEEKS )

( 4 WEEKS )

Young artists will listen to stories about Snowmen at Night, Three Snowbears, and a young boy who wakes to discover a snowy day. These stories will be used as inspiration for works of art that place emphasis on the experimental and tactile qualities of paint. We’ll mix colors, create different textures of paint, and explore new ways of applying these mixtures to our masterpieces. Come ready to work alongside your child throughout class.

Each week will provide an opportunity for creative expression through the shaping of clay. In Kinderclay, each child learns basic handbuilding skills and receives the individual attention necessary to help projects that reveal the thoroughness of their imaginations.

Tuesday 10-11:30am

Kimberly Pancoast Starts December 3 $65, Members $60

AGES 31/2-5 Children enjoy these classes on their own, however parents may stay for the first class. Classes are limited to 12 children.

TODDLER CLAY AND MULTIMEDIA

MULTIMEDIA ART

( 3 WEEKS ) Can’t decide whether to explore clay or paint? In this class, we get to do both plus a lot more.

Work together and independently to paint and build with clay and other materials. Exploration, rather than the end product, is emphasized.

This class is designed to allow children to express themselves individually while learning new techniques. We’ll us a variety of materials including fabric, collage, paint, drawing, clay, and more! Children will use their fine motor skills, imaginations, and creativity to express their thoughts artistically.

Monday 10-11:30am

Thursday 10-11:30am

Amber Weatherford Starts December 2 $65, Members $60

( 3 WEEKS )

Emily Poole Starts December 5 $65, Members $60

28 EARLY WINTER CLASSES BEGIN THE WEEKS OF NOVEMBER 25 AND DECEMBER 2

Tuesday 2-3:30pm

Roz Adams Starts December 3 Friday 2-3:30pm

Emily Poole Starts December 6 $65, Members $60

WINTER WONDERLAND ( 3 WEEKS ) Creating projects that reflect the season, we will examine clay using handbuilding techniques.

Basic clay construction and glazing are used to make a mug for cocoa, a snow village, an assortment of ornaments, and candleholders or menorahs.

Monday 2-3:30pm

Susan Tecktiel Starts December 2 $65, Members $60

LET IT SNOW

ORNAMENT FACTORY

DRAWING INTO PAINTING

WARM WINTER KNITS

( 3 WEEKS )

( 3 WEEKS )

( 3 WEEKS )

( 3 WEEKS )

Young artists will be given the opportunity to explore winter themes through collage and painting. Mobiles will be created to capture the wintery season.

Using paint, paper, ink and sparkly materials we will make snowflakes, snowballs and snowmen. We’ll print on paper to make our own special paper to wrap your works of art.

Ready to roll up your sleeves and churn out some ornaments? In this class, we will use clay, fabric and mixed media to create fun and timeless ornaments that any Christmas tree would be proud to hang on his branches. A Spirit of Christmas is required!

Thursday 4-5:30pm

Learn to see color in new ways, learn about artist, and experience the tactile qualities of paint using charcoal, pastel, watercolor, and acrylic paint.

Rebecca Orth

$65, Members $60

Winter is coming! Wouldn’t it be nice to have a warm, homemade scarf to keep out the winter chill? Students will have the opportunity to make their own scarf in this early winter session for beginners. Learn the basics from casting on, to knitting, pearling, and casting off. It might take a little homework, but you’ll be a knitter in no time!

Wednesday 2-3:30pm

Susan Tecktiel Starts December 4 $65, Members $60

AGES 5-7

DECK WITH WALLS ( 3 WEEKS ) Young artists will capture the wintry feeling of the season using fabric, paint, and ink to create a wallhanging, a painting and a mobile. Students will make use of a variety of tools such as stamps, rollers, and paintbrushes to create finished masterpieces that will be wonderful additions to any home.

$65, Members $60

HANDMADE GIFTS

$65, Members $60

( 3 WEEKS )

ALL THINGS MESSY ( 3 WEEKS ) We’ll be up to our elbows in gloriously messy creation!

Work with paint, clay, and other goopy materials. We will be experimenting with many different handbuilding and paint application techniques as as learning about different artists and art movements. Each session will focus on a different theme, so not two will be alike.

Friday 4-5:30pm

( 3 WEEKS ) Create your own light-up snow village! We’ll use clay to create little houses and buildings complete with doors, windows, and chimneys. On the last day we’ll assemble our creations on a wooden platform and have a lighting ceremony.

Tuesday 4-5:30pm

Kimberly Pancoast Starts December 3 Wednesday 4-5:30pm

Rebecca Orth Starts December 4 $75, Members $70

Learn a variety of hand building techniques while making gifts for your family. From Mugs, jewelry boxes, pictures frames, sugar and creamer set, knitting bowl, Coasters. We can wrap the presents with our very own custom made wrapping paper and get it all ready for the holidays.

$65, Members $60

Thursday 4-5:30pm

Amber Weatherford Starts December 5

$65, Members $60

AGES 10-14

AGES 8-12

SCREENPRINTED SCHOOL CLOTHES

DRAWING AND CARTOONING

( 3 WEEKS )

( 3 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.

Annie York Starts December 2

Emily Poole Starts December 5

$65, Members $60

Roz Adams Starts December 6

Monday 4-5:30pm

Thursday 4-5:30pm

Make personalized t-shirts, bags or iron-on patches with your very own designs! Watch the ‘magic‘ of the photo-emulsion process when burning screens, and get some registration tips for multi-color prints. One t-shirt is provided, students provide fabrics after first class. Walk away with lots of unique clothes for the new year!

KIDSTREET

SNOW VILLAGES

Shelley Rosenstein Starts December 4

Starts December 5

Monday 4-5:30pm

Susan Tecktiel Starts December 2

Wednesday 4-5:30pm

Wednesday 4-6pm

Nora Renick-Rinehart Starts December 4 $75, Members $70

Tuesday 4-5:30pm

Annie York Starts December 3 $65, Members $60

SCHOOL’S OUT CAMPS Are there other days you’d like to have a school’s out camp? Let us design a School’s Out camp for your child and his schoolmates.! Custom Camps are available for 5 or more students. For more information call the front desk at 773.769.4226 or email Kimberly Pancoast at kimberly@lillstreet.com

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FAMILY CLASSES

FAMILY WORKSHOPS

These workshops are a wonderful opportunity to work together on theme projects, and bring laughter, smiles, and great new crafts into your life! All workshops are 2 hours long and meant for adults and children ages 5+.

KIDSTREET

$30, Members $25 per person

HOLIDAY MUGS In this workshop, families will learn to make beautiful holiday mugs together. Explore coil and slab building techniques and learn to use glazes and slips to decorate your functional objects. Learn a variety of ways to personalize your holiday mug with hand-built attachments.

Sunday November 24, 2-4pm Sunday December 8, 2-4pm

THANKSGIVING PLATTERS Amber Weatherford Autumn is in the air and the rich fall colors compliment the warm tones of stoneware. Using the handbuilding technique of slumping clay into a form, create a platter to hold centerpiece gourds or serve Thanksgiving turkey!

Sunday November 3, 2-4pm

Roz Adams

FAMILY MENORAH One of our most popular family workshops! Learn simple handbuilding techniques to design and create a beautiful and unusual heirloom.

Sunday October 27, 2-4pm

CLAY ORNAMENTS Make beautiful ceramic ornaments to decorate your tree or give as special stocking stuffers.

Saturday November 23, 2-4pm Saturday December 7, 2-4pm

Roz Adams

SCHOOL’S OUT CAMPS CLAY & MULTIMEDIA CAMP AGES 5-8 Children spend the day working in clay and other media, developing handbuilding skills and working in multimedia to create fantastic pots, critters, and other creations!

November 11: Veterans Day 9am-3:30pm $85, Members $80

WHEELTHROWING CAMP

CUSTOM CLASSES Our teachers and staff will work with you to create a custom class or camp tailored to your interests and availability.

For more information call the front desk at 773.769.4226 or email Abi Gonzales at abi@lillstreet.com or Barbara Kurtz at barbara@lillstreet.com

AGES 9-12 Learn the exciting skill of wheelthrowing! Campers will learn the basics required to throw pottery and express their personal ideas on the wheel.

November 11: Veterans Day 9am-3:30pm $85, Members $80

30 EARLY WINTER CLASSES BEGIN THE WEEKS OF NOVEMBER 25 AND DECEMBER 2

POLICIES & PROCEDURES

MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS 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 HOURS:

MONDAY-THURSDAY: 10AM-7:30 PM FRIDAY & 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 first-come, 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.

Artist Membership: $40/year • Discounts on classes and workshops • VIP membership card • Discounts at participating art supply stores and other community services • Invitations to exciting and unique workshops and events

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.

• Free gift • 10% off of gallery purchases

Household Membership: $75/year (for 2 people) Receive all the benefits of an Artist Membership plus:

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.

• Attend an available workshop and receive a 2-for-1 offer (one per year) • Members’ price on children’s camps (for 2 people)

Family Membership: $110/year (for 3 or more people)

CANCELLATIONS AND REFUNDS

Receive all of the benefits above plus:

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY

• One free family workshop per year, subject to availability

CANCELLATIONS

• Member’s price on children’s camps (entire family)

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.

Please note that the membership discounts only apply to the person or people whose names are on the membership card.

GETTING TO LILLSTREET

REFUND POLICY FOR DROPPED CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS

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. By Car: We are three blocks west of Ashland and four blocks east of Damen. On-street parking is available. Find directions online at our website lillstreet.com.

CUSTOM CLASSES, CORPORATE EVENTS, AND PRIVATE PARTIES

Tuition is refundable for all classes and workshops dropped 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. See complete policy information at lillstreet.com

FALL SESSION

Lillstreet Art Center is the perfect place for your next office retreat, class field trip, family reunion, girls night out, team-building event . . . any type of gathering! Our creative staff is eager to customize a special class to fit the needs of your group. Enjoy a creative, hands-on artmaking experience with friends or coworkers. No experience necessary! Just call or stop by the front desk to make arrangements for your unique event. 773-769-4226.

Dropped on or before 11/17/13

Dropped between

Dropped between

Dropped after

11/18/13-11/24/13

11/25/13-12/1/13

12/1/13

Adult/Child Classes

Refund minus $40 or full class credit

No refund – class credit only

No refund – half class credit

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.

No refund or class credit

REGISTER TODAY! VISIT WWW.LILLSTREET.COM OR CALL 773.769.4226

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GALLERY | CLASSES | STUDIOS

4401 N. Ravenswood Chicago, IL 60640 773.769.4226 www.lillstreet.com

EARLY WINTER CLASSES BEGIN THE WEEKS OF NOVEMBER 25 AND DECEMBER 2

LILLSTREET UPCOMING EVENTS: ART TO THE PEOPLE: ARTREACH ANNUAL FUNDRAISER

HOLIDAY WORKSHOP: CARDS & GARLANDS

WINTER OPEN HOUSE

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 7-10PM

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 12-4PM

You don’t want to miss this evening of hand-crafted cocktails, hors d’oeuvres and a silent auction full of high-end art. Tickets at artreachchicago.org.

Drop in down the street at Lillstreet Loft and create your own festive greeting card or paper garland.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 14, 12-4PM

MIDEWIN PRAIRIE: WHERE EARTH MEETS SKY NOVEMBER 22 - DECEMBER 31 Nora Renick Rinehart and Liz Anna Kozik create a landscape with handmade wallpaper and photographs in the Gallery Annex.

38TH ANNUAL HOLIDAY PARTY FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 6-10PM Enjoy complimentary refreshments and music while browsing handcrafted wares on view and for sale in the “Let there Light” exhibition and Lillstreet Holiday Art Fair.

EARLY WINTER CLASS SESSION BEGINS MONDAY, NOVEMBER 25

LYNN FLORIANO JEWELRY TRUNK SHOW NOVEMBER 29-31

KARYN HANEY JEWELRY TRUNK SHOW

Sample our winter class offerings with complimentary, handson workshops for all ages.

FAMILY HOLIDAY PARTY SATURDAY, DECEMBER 14, 12-4PM This free afternoon will include cookie decorating with First Slice Pie Cafe, clay ornaments to personalize and take home, and delicious cold weather treats.

DECEMBER 6-8

LILLSTREET HOLIDAY ART FAIR FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 6-10PM SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 10AM-4PM Sixty artists transform Lillstreet’s classrooms into a vibrant urban marketplace.

PAM ROBINSON JEWELRY TRUNK SHOW DECEMBER 13-15

LISA SLODKI TRUNK SHOW DECEMBER 20 - 22