Lillstreet 2013 Fall Catalogue

2013

FALL CATALOGUE

Fall Classes begin the weeks of September 9 & October 14

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WELCOME TO LILLSTREET ART CENTER

4401 N. Ravenswood Chicago, IL 60640

Lillstreet loves Ravenswood. We want to write it all over our notebooks and scratch our devotion into nearby park benches and trees.

This August marks the 10th year in our current Ravenswood location, and we couldn’t be happier about choosing to spend the past decade in this cheerful, inspiring neighborhood. To celebrate this anniversary, we’re hosting a weekend of festivities in August, just before the start of the fall class session. We sure hope you’ll join us.

773.769.4226 www.lillstreet.com

CLASS LISTINGS 6

Ceramics Metalsmithing

10

Glass

16

Painting & Drawing

20

Gallery

24

Printmaking

26

On Friday, August 23rd, come out to Lillstreet Gallery’s opening reception for Best Served Hot: Ceramics for the Coffee Ritual. We’ve collaborated with Intelligentsia Coffee (yum!) to showcase select ceramic works, both traditional and innovative, that celebrate the coffee ritual.

After the show, we’ll kick off the next class session with our Fall Open House on Saturday, August 24th. Come explore the Art Center and try your hand at making something new through our free workshops for adults and kids of all ages.

After the Fall Open House, stick around for our Lillstreet + Ravenswood 10-Year Anniversary Block Party at the Lillstreet Loft. This family friendly celebration will have something for everyone—from live entertainment and refreshments to interactive art projects and a photobooth. We’ve also got a special gift for early guests! Oooohhh… what could it be?

Then on Sunday, August 25th, we’re pumped to partner with Renegade Craft Fair and Dabble to host the Makers Mini Conference, offering valuable information and insight into the crafts industry for Chicago’s artisan entrepreneurs.

Textiles

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So join us for one or all of these events, and then discover a class at Lillstreet to keep you creative all fall. See other fall exhibitions, important dates, and noteworthy events at Lillstreet on the back page of this catalogue or online at Lillstreet.com/calendar.

Digital Arts & Photography

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Here’s to the next 10 years in Ravenswood!

Creative Retreats

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Kidstreet Classes

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

Bruce Robbins, Chief Executive Officer Eric Tschetter, Executive Director Sarah Ervin, Director of Marketing & Communications Jessica Mott Wickstrom, Gallery Director Pam Robinson, Education Director Michelle Starbuck Amos, Administrative Director Claire Hurwitz, Director of Business Programs 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

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NOT SURE WHERE TO START? Explore a new medium in a no-pressure environment. Each of our adult departments offers five-week introductory classes for beginning students with no previous experience. Get comfortable with the basics before you decide on a full-length class! Some materials are included, and you’ll have access to open studio during your class.

Additional introductory classes and workshops are also available and are listed by department in this catalog.

All first-time classes are 5 weeks and begin the weeks of September 9 and October 14.

FIRST TIME ENAMELING SEE PAGE 10 Wednesday 6:30-9:30pm $175, Members $170 $40 Materials Fee

FIRST-TIME SCREENPRINTING ON FABRIC

FIRST-TIME LETTERPRESS

SEE PAGE 28

Ryan Basile

SEE PAGE 26 Saturday 10am-1pm

Monday 6:30-9:30pm

$175, Members $170

Tuesday 10am-1pm

$20 Materials fee

FIRST-TIME POTTER

FIRST-TIME DRAWING INTO PAINTING

Sunday 2-5pm $175, Members $170

FIRST-TIME BOOKMAKING

SEE PAGE 6

SEE PAGE 20

$25 Materials fee

SEE PAGE 26

Monday 6:30-9:30pm

FIRST-TIME QUILTING

Tuesday 10am-1pm

Tuesday 10am-1pm

Thursday 7-10pm

Tuesday 6:30-9:30pm

SEE PAGE 28

Robert Smith

Wednesday 6:30-9:30pm

Monday 6:30-9:30pm

Sunday 10am-1pm

Saturday 10am-1pm

$175, Members $170

New Time! Sunday 5-8pm

Sunday 10am-1pm

$175, Members $170

Sunday 5:30-8:30pm

$20 Clay tool kit

$175, Members $170

FIRST-TIME HANDBUILDER

FIRST-TIME SCREENPRINTING ON PAPER

$35 Beginning Painting & Drawing Kit

Wednesday 6:30-9:30pm

$190, Members $185

Tuesday 2-5pm (Session I

Sunday 5-8pm

$20 Clay tool kit

only)

Andrew Campbell

Tuesday 6:30-9:30pm

$175, Members $170

(Session I only)

$20 Materials fee

$15 Materials fee

SEE PAGE 34

Matthew Ginsberg

$175, Members $170

$175 Members $170

FIRST TIME DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY

Sunday 2-5pm

SEE PAGE 28

Sunday 2-5pm

$15 Materials fee

Monday 6:30-9:30pm

Monday 7-10pm

Friday 2-5pm

$175, Members $170

Saturday 10am-1pm

FIRST-TIME SEWING

SEE PAGE 10

Sunday 10am-1pm

SEE PAGE 26

SEE PAGE 6.

FIRST-TIME JEWELER

Tuesday 6:30-9:30

Thursday 2-5pm

Sarah Montgomery Session I: Starts September 10 Thursday 10am-1pm Sunday 2-5pm (Session II only) Sunday 5:30-8:30pm (Session I only) $175, Members $170 $10 materials fee

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

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CLASSES CERAMICS

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FALL CLASSES BEGIN THE WEEKS OF September 9 & October 14

MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

Beginning Wheelthrowing, 10am-1pm

First-Time Potter, 10am-1pm

Beginning Wheelthrowing, 10am-1pm

Beginning Handbuilding, 1:30-4:30pm

Tile Making, 10am-1pm

Home & Garden Pottery, 1:30-4:30pm Beginning Wheelthrowing, 6:30-9:30pm Dreams, Myths, Stories, 6:30-9:30pm First-Time Handbuilder, 7-10pm Advanced Wheelthrowing, 7-10pm

Intermediate Wheelthrowing, 10am-1pm Figurative Sculpture, 2-5pm

Intermediate Wheelthrowing, 6:30-9:30pm Small Sculptures, Figurines & Dolls, 6:309:30pm

METALSMITHING

Simply Soda, 2-5pm

Beginning Wheelthrowing, 7-10pm Advanced Handbuilding, 7-10pm

Beginning Wheelthrowing, 7-10pm

Throwing for the Soda Kiln (Adv. Soda), 7-10pm

Beginning Metalsmithing, 11am-2pm

Multilevel Metalsmithing, 1-4pm

Architectural Jewelry, 2-5pm

Beginning Forging & Forming, 2-5pm

Beginning Metalsmithing, 6:30-9:30pm

Beginnning Metalsmithing, 6:30-9:30pm

Beginning Handbuilding, 7-10pm

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Advanced Handbuilding, 10am-1pm

Advanced Beginning Metalsmithing, 2-5pm Beginning Metalsmithing, 6:30-9:30pm

Working with Wax and Casting, 6:30-9:30pm Intermediate Enameling, 6:30-9:30pm

Metals for Young Adults, 4-6pm Bracelets, 6:30-9:30pm

Intermediate Metalsmithing, 6:30-9:30pm

First-Time Enameling, 6:30-9:30pm (I)

Advanced Beginning Metalsmithing, 6:309:30pm

Fused Glass Cabochon Jewelry, 6:30-9:30pm (II) Working with Wax and Casting, 6:30-9:30pm Experimental Enameling, 6:30-9:30pm (II)

GLASS

Beginning/Advanced Beginning Glass Fusing, 6:30-9:30pm

PAINTING & DRAWING

Botanical Illustration, 10am-1pm

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Beadmaking & Jewelry Design, 6:30-9:30pm (I) Fused Glass Cabochon Jewelry, 6:30-9:30pm (II)

Introduction to Pastels, 10am-1pm

First-Time Drawing into Painting, 10am1pm

Drawing and Painting the Nude Figure, 10am1pm

Beginning Drawing, 6:30-9:30pm

Large Scale Painting, 10am-1pm

Anatomy Drawing, 6:30-9:30pm

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

Painting the Figure Alla Prima, 10am-1pm

Alla Prima Painting, 6:30-9:30pm

First-Time Drawing into Painting, 6:309:30pm (I)

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

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

Introduction to Painting Techniques, 6:309:30pm (II) Portrait Drawing, 6:30-9:30pm

PRINTMAKING

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TEXTILES

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First-Time Screenprinting on Paper, 6:309:30pm

First-Time Screenprinting on Fabric, 6:30-9:30pm First-Time Quilting, 6:30-9:30pm

Intaglio and Relief, 1-4pm

Monotype: The One of a Kind Print, 10am-1pm

Contemporary Printmaking, 6:30-9:30pm

Pockets, Folds & Hidden Treasures, 2-5pm (II)

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

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

First-Time Sewing, 2-5pm (I)

Zippers & Buttons, 2-5pm (II)

Non-Adhesive Book Binding, 2-5pm (I) Unique Prints, 6:30-9:30pm

Introduction to Textiles, 10am-1pm

Contemporary Cross-Stitch, 6:30-9:30pm T-Shirt Printing, 6:30-9:30pm (I) MX Dyes, 6:30-9:30pm (II)

First-Time Sewing, 6:30-9:30pm (I)

Zippers & Buttons, 6:30-9:30pm (II)

Multilevel Printing on Fabric, 6:30-9:30pm

DIGITAL ARTS & PHOTOGRAPHY

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Beginning Photoshop, 10am-1pm (I)

Intermediate Photoshop, 10am-1pm (II)

Beginning Digital Photography, 6:30-9:30pm Digital Photo Restoration, 6:30-9:30pm (I) Studio Lighting, 6:30-9:30pm (II)

Exploring Chicago, 10am-1pm

Beginning Digital Photography, 10am-1pm

Architectural Photography: Interiors, 6:30-9:30pm (II)

First-Time Digital Photography, 6:30-9:30pm

Architectural Photography: Exteriors, 6:30-9:30pm (I)

Crash Courses, 1-5pm

Beginning InDesign, 6:30-9:30pm (I)

Beginning Illustrator, 6:30-9:30pm (II)

View Cameras & Large Format Photography, 10am-1pm Intermediate/Advanced Digital Photography, 7-10pm

EARLY REGISTRATION DISCOUNT THURSDAY

FRIDAY

Intermediate Wheelthrowing, 10am-1pm Arts & Crafts II, 10am-1pm

New!

SAVE $20 on 10-week classes and $10 on 5-week classes when you register and pay in

Creative Retreats

full by AUGUST 26.

One day art & yoga classes at Lillstreet Loft See page 38

SATURDAY

SUNDAY

Beginning Wheelthrowing, 10am-1pm

First-Time Potter, 10am-1pm

Best of Both, 12-3pm

Intermediate Wheelthrowing, 10am1pm

Simply Soda, 7-10pm

Beginning Handbuilding, 1-4pm

First-Time Potter, 7-10pm

Advanced Topics, 10am-1pm

Altered Forms & Progressive Thinking, 7-10pm

Workshops

Figure Sculpture, 10am-1pm

Intermediate Wheelthrowing, 10am-1pm Advanced Wheelthrowing, 11am-2pm Beginning Wheelthrowing, 2-5pm First-Time Potter, 5-8pm Workshops

Hand Building New Forms, 7-10pm Tile Making, 7-10pm

Let’s Get Soldering, 10am-1pm

Intermediate Metalsmithing, 2-5pm

Bezels, Bezels & More Bezels, 6:30-9:30pm

Advanced Beginning Metalsmithing, 10am-1pm

First-Time Jeweler, 2-5pm

Continuing Forming, Forging & Construction, 6:30-9:30pm

Beginning Glass Beadmaking, 10am-1pm

Beginning Metalsmithing, 10am-1pm

Fabricated Setting for Stones, 10am-1pm

Intermediate Metalsmithing, 10am1pm

Working with Wax and Casting, 5-8pm

Enamel on Steel, 10am-1pm

First-Time Jeweler, 2-5pm

Wire Construction for Jewelry, 2-5pm

Friday Night Workshops, 6:309:30pm Blown Glass Ornament Workshops

Introduction to Glass Arts, 10am-1pm (2-day Workshop) Screen Print on Fusible Glass, 2-5pm (II)

Blown Glass Ornament Workshops Workshops

Blown Glass Ornament Workshops Workshops

Introduction to Nude Figure Drawing, 10am-1pm

Contemporary Graffiti Styles, 10am-1pm Problem Solving for Oil Painters, 10am1pm Beginning Painting, 6:30-9:30pm Oil Painting, 6:30-9:30pm

Blurring the Boundaries of Still Life, 6:309:30pm

Abstract Painting Studio, 10am-1pm

Experimental Collage, 10am1pm (I) Understanding Color, 10am1pm (II) Learning from the Masters, 10am-1pm

Multilevel Screenprint on Paper, 6:309:30pm

DIY Upholstery, 6:30-9:30pm

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

Introduction to Portrait Drawing, 2-5pm

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

Landscape Painting, 10am-1pm Beginning Painting, 2-5pm Oil Painting, 2-5pm

Encaustic Painting, 2-5pm

Beginning to Intermediate Watercolor, 2-5pm

First-Time Drawing into Painting, 5:30-8:30pm

First-Time Letterpress, 10am-1pm

First-Time Bookmaking, 10am-1pm

Multilevel Sewing Projects, 10am-1pm

The Perfect Easy Dress, 10am-1pm (I)

Drawing & Painting the Nude Figure, 2-5pm

First-Time Screenprinting on Paper, 2-5pm

First-Time Sewing, 10am-1pm

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

Screen Print on Fusible Glass, 2-5pm (II)

Workshops

Garment Construction II, 2-5pm

CMYK Printing, 6:30-9:30pm

First-Time Screenprinting on Paper, 5-8pm

Customer Messenger Bag, 10am-1pm (II) Nuno Felting, 10am-1pm (II)

Zippers & Buttons, 2-5pm (I)

First-Time Sewing, 2-5pm (II)

First-Time Screenprinting on Fabric, 2-5pm First-Time Sewing, 5-8pm (I)

Hand-Carved Blockprints, 5:30-8:30pm

Easy Hoodie Sweatshirts, 5:30-8:30pm (II) History & Practice: Landscape Photography, 10am-1pm (I)

History & Practice: Portrait Photography, 10am-1pm (II) Night & Astro Photography, 6:30-9:30pm (I) Product Photography, 6:30-9:30pm (II)

Crash Courses, 1-5pm Experimental Video, 6:30-9:30pm (I)

First-Time Digital Photography, 10am1pm Workflow for Digital Photographers, 10am-1pm (I) Color Management for Digital Photographers, 10am-1pm (II)

Beginning Digital Photography, 2-5pm

Urban Landscape Photography, 2-5pm

Street Photography, 10am-1pm (I) Crash Courses, 1-5pm

First-Time Digital Photography, 2-5pm

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.

BEGINNER / ADVANCED BEGINNER FIRST-TIME POTTER ( 5 WEEKS ) Not ready for the 10-week commitment? 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 is not a prerequisite for the 10-week Beginning Wheelthrowing or Handbuilding classes. Beginning students should plan to purchase a clay tool kit ($20). Includes 12 pounds of clay.

FIRST-TIME HANDBUILDER ( 5 WEEKS )

BEGINNING/ ADVANCED BEGINNING WHEELTHROWING ( 10 WEEKS )

Want to have some fun but not ready to commit to a 10-week class? Dress for mess and come to handbuild objects in clay.

Learn timeless techniques, such as attaching coils and slabs, to make pots. 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 at Lillstreet. Includes 12 pounds of clay.

Delve in and explore the mystery of the potter’s wheel.

New beginning students will develop fundamental potthrowing techniques while returning students will refine their technique to create more complex forms. Be inspired by other students’ progress as well as be challenged by your goals.

Teachers demo for multi-levels and assist all students. Beginning students should plan to purchase a clay tool kit at Lillstreet.

Monday 7-10pm

Monday 10am-1pm

Joe Kraft Session I: Starts September 9 Session II: Starts October 14 $175, Members $170 Clay tool kit, $20

Tuesday 10am-1pm

Karen Avery Session I: September 10 Session II: October 15 Thursday 7-10pm

Robert Smith Session I: September 12 Session II: Starts October 17 Sunday 10am-1pm

Mary Drabik Session I: Starts September 15 Session II: Starts October 20 New Time! Sunday 5-8pm

Mary Drabik Session I: Starts September 15 Session II: Starts October 20 $175, Members $170 Clay tool kit, $20

6 FALL CLASSES BEGIN THE WEEKS OF SEPTEMBER 9 AND OCTOBER 14.

Les Orenstein Starts September 9 Monday 6:30-9:30pm

Jayson Lawfer Starts September 9 Tuesday 7-10pm

Gary Jackson Starts September 10 Wednesday 10am-1pm

Karen Avery Starts September 11 Wednesday 7-10pm

Sharon and David Hartshorne Starts September 11 Saturday 10am-1pm

Catherine Tweedie Starts September 14 Sunday 2-5pm

David Trost Starts September 15 $330, Members $320 Clay tool kit, $20

NEW! BEST OF BOTH ( 10 WEEKS ) If you have basic throwing skills and want to learn about handbuilding, then this is the class for you! You will throw pots and learn to add handbuilt elements, and also to throw a form and use sections of that as part of your handbuilt vessel. Learn how the handbuilding techniques of coils, slabs and pinch pots can add another dimension to your thrown work. Prerequisite: Beginning/Advanced Beginning Wheelthrowing Thursday 12-3pm

Mary Drabik Starts September 12 $330, Members $320 Clay tool kit, $20

DREAMS, MYTHS, STORIES IN CLAY SCULPTURE

INTERMEDIATE WHEELTHROWING

( 10 WEEKS )

( 10 WEEKS )

People are drawn to the timeless, quiet, direct contact of handbuilding in clay. Whether your aim is functional or sculptural ceramics, master the basics to learn ways to work with slabs, coils and pinching to create virtually anything you can dream up. Then, build more! Learn to use the larger tools of the Handbuilder: molds, slab roller, and extruder. Beginning students should plan to purchase a clay tool kit at Lillstreet.

Explore personal stories, dreams and myths in handbuilt clay forms. Ways to form, texture and finish work will be taught to enable your ideas to come to life, whether in works large or small, flat or tall. Every class member has the opportunity to share insights, inspirations or questions during a weekly period of sharing.

In the final session, all students’ work is viewed and discussed in terms of the dreams, myths or stories they express. All students from beginners to advanced are welcome.

You have mastered the basics; now challenge yourself to throw a better pot. Articulate what a better pot means to you! Design your own pottery and develop a personal aesthetic, while learning techniques to make complex forms. Weekly demos and experimenting with new glaze combinations will help you to develop your signature look.

Tuesday 1:30-4:30pm

Lisa Harris Starts September 10 Tuesday 7-10pm

Marjorie Woodruff Starts September 10 Saturday 1-4pm

Mary Drabik Starts September 14 $330, Members $320 Clay tool kit, $20

MULTILEVEL, INTERMEDIATE AND ADVANCED HOME & GARDEN POTTERY ( 10 WEEKS ) Work independently and in collaboration with the instructor and classmates on home and garden projects.

Monday 1:30-4:30pm

Karen Avery Starts September 9 $360, Members $350

( 10 WEEKS )

Corinne D. Peterson Starts September 9

Tuesday 6:30-9:30pm

Patty Kochaver Starts September 12

SMALL SCULPTURES, FIGURINES AND DOLLS ( 10 WEEKS ) 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.

$360, Members $350

Lisa Harris Starts September 10

Thursday 10am-1pm

$360, Members $350

Robin Power Starts September 10

Tuesday 10am-1pm

Karen Avery Starts September 10

Monday 6:30-9:30pm

Tuesday 6:30-9:30pm

CERAMICS

BEGINNING/ ADVANCED BEGINNING HANDBUILDING

Saturday 10am-1pm

Joe Kraft Starts September 14 New Time! Sunday 10am-1pm

David Trost Starts September 15 $360, Members $350

NEW! ALTERED FORMS AND PROGRESSIVE THINKING ( 10 WEEKS ) This course will take you through many aspects of creating altered utilitarian pottery.

While you will go over some basic forms, students will be encouraged to push those forms to a new and more creative level.

Concentration on altered forms and new throwing techniques will take the basic pot and turn it into a vessel with a new and special form.

Thursday 7-10pm

Jayson Lawfer Starts September 12 $360, Members $350

ADVANCED WHEELTHROWING ( 10 WEEKS ) Demonstrations of more complex forms will encourage you to expand your repertoire of pots and build confidence to throw taller and bigger and to create pieces with nuance. Try new and more advanced glazing techniques in a class designed to help you create pots of your own design and aesthetic.

Monday 7-10pm

David Trost Starts September 9 Sunday 11am-2pm

Patty Kochaver Starts September 15 $360, Members $350

ADVANCED HANDBUILDING ( 10 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 September 11 Wednesday 7-10pm

David Trost Starts September 11 $360, Members $350

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

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(Cont. Multilevel, Intermediate & Advanced)

NEW! HAND BUILDING NEW FORMS

CERAMICS

( 10 WEEKS ) This hand-building class will develop the skills will need to know to make any type of sculpture in clay. The progression of the class will build your knowledge from pinch pots to coil building to building with slabs to working from a solid form. You will understand how to build the forms you have in mind. It will open your process up to creative freedom.

Clay sculptures have a wide range of possibilities. Each possibility comes with its own process and techniques. By developing a wide range of techniques, you will be able to work faster and cater the project to your skill set. Sean will break down multiple avenues in the clay process throughout the class, so we can build on our progression. You will own the “ins and outs” of sculpture in clay and be able to break into your own direction. It will help you find what process works for you.

Thursday 7-10pm

Sean Clute Starts September 12 $360, Members $350

ARTS & CRAFTS II ( 10 WEEKS ) Back by popular demand! This class will explore the Arts and Crafts period of the early 20th century, which encompassed a wide range of decorative techniques, motifs, and styles.

Pottery from Teco, whose designers included Frank Lloyd Wright and Louis Sullivan, to Grueby tiles and vessels to Rookwood pottery will be explored.

Thursday 10am-1pm

Lisa Harris Starts September 12 $360, Members $350

TILE MAKING ( 10 WEEKS ) Ride the wave of the popular trend and interest in art tiles. Whether for gifts or to beautify your own walls, learn to create an art form for the ages. You will learn different techniques in tile making and mold making, with an end result of beautiful piece of functional art. For beginning to advanced students.

Wednesday 10am-1pm

Mike Skiersch Starts September 11 Thursday 7-10pm

Mike Skiersch Starts September 12 $360, Members $350

ADVANCED TOPICS IN TRADITIONAL FIGURE SODA FIRING: THROWING SCULPTURE FOR THE SODA KILN ( 10 WEEKS ) ( 10 WEEKS ) Get ready for 10 weeks of soda form exploration! In this class, students will place emphasis on the creation and exploration of forms that best utilize the atmospheric firing process involved with Lillstreet’s urban soda kiln. As this class is for the advanced student, we will take a critical look at what makes a great piece of pottery by allowing students to analyze and refine their throwing style. The goal of this class is for students to expand their throwing repertoire in a qualitative manner. Open to intermediate and advanced students having completed two sessions of Simply Soda or instructor’s permission.

New Time!

SIMPLY SODA: BEGINNING Wednesday 6:30-9:30pm Chris Chaney SODA

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.

Sunday, 10am–1pm

Robin Power Starts September 15 $360, Members $350 $60 model fee

( 10 WEEKS )

Starts September 11

Be prepared for flashes of color, textured surfaces and the excitement of unpredictable results utilizing the distinct atmospheric qualities of Lillstreet’s soda kiln. 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.

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

$360, Members $350

ADVANCED TOPICS

$60 soda firing fee

( 10 WEEKS )

FIGURATIVE SCULPTURE

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

( 10 WEEKS ) 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.

Tuesday 2-5pm

New Time!

Robin Power Starts September 10

Wednesday 2-5pm

$360, Members $350

Chris Chaney Starts September 11 Thursday 7-10pm

Adam August Starts September 12 $360, Members $350 $60 soda firing fee

8 FALL CLASSES BEGIN THE WEEKS OF SEPTEMBER 9 AND OCTOBER 14.

Saturday 10am-1pm

Lisa Harris Starts September 14 $360, Members $350

CHOOSE FIVE ( 5 WEEKS ) 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. $325, Members $320

SCULPTING BUDDHA’S HEAD ( 1 DAY ) Sculpt your interpretation of a traditional Buddha’s head with his all-hearing elongated earlobes, enlarged crown of the head of wisdom, shaven curly locks and the all-seeing eye of the forehead. Attention will be giving to finishing techniques and surface treatment.

FIRE THIS KILN ( 1 DAY ) Turn the dials. Watch red heat glow. See the green flame. Learn the fundamentals of firing Lillstreet’s Bailey kilns by firing your own and others’ glazed work. This is the first step toward understanding the firing process and being able to fire the kilns at Lillstreet. Firing starts at 8am and usually lasts 13 hours.

Saturday, October 5, 8am

Karen Avery $140, Members $135

Saturday September 14, 2-5pm

Robin Power $50, Members $45

SCULPTING TREES ( 1 DAY ) “I think that I will never see a poem as lovely as a tree.” Trees have always been a source for creative expression. Trees are filled with organic shapes and rich with surface texture. Come and let your imagination flow.

Saturday September 28, 2-5pm

Robin Power $50, Members $45

DAY OF THE DEAD MEXICAN SKULLS ( 1 DAY ) A Calaveras or skull is commonly used for decoration during the Mexican Day of the Dead festival on November 1st. They are frequently shown with marigold flowers and foliage and are generally depicted as joyous rather than mournful to indicate a happy afterlife. The Mexican belief is that no dead soul likes to be thought of sadly, and that death should be a joyous occasion.

( 1 DAY )

( 1 DAY ) Construct a vase using slabs, add coiled decorative elements, and use thick soda slips for color and texture. Then, your vase will experience the transformation of the atmospheric firing of the Soda Kiln.

Working with terra cotta clay students will learn to sculpt basic feline anatomy. Students are encouraged to bring a photograph of their favorite cat for glazing reference.

Saturday October 26,

Sunday October 6, 2-4pm

2-5pm

Karen Avery

Robin Power

$65, Members $60

$50, Members $45

ALTERED FORMS- CUPS, MUGS, AND TEABOWLS

FEAR NO GLAZE

( 1 DAY )

Use provided bisque or bring your own from Lillstreet classes to try the Cone 10 glaze combinations you’ve always wondered about.

Demonstrations will include learning to judge combinations, creating test pieces, and wax, brush, and scratch techniques.

Come experience a hands on workshop focused on the drinking vessel! Learn new styles to create cups, mugs and tea bowls. We will spend the three hours with a mix of throwing, handbuilding and altering forms to create unusual and new ideas.

Thinking outside of your comfort zone and learning new tricks and techniques is what this session is all about. A workshop like this allows the individual artist to work in a group setting and experiment along side others!

Must have a little bit of wheel throwing experience.

Tuesday October 22, 7-10pm Saturday October 26,

2-5 pm

7-10pm

Saturday October 19,

Jayson Lawfer

2-5 pm

$50, Members $45

$50, Members $45

CATS IN CLAY

SODA FIRED VASES

Saturday October 5,

Robin Power

CERAMICS

WORKSHOPS

( 1 DAY )

Saturday, October 26, 1-3pm

Karen Avery

LESS IS MORE: HANDBUILT VESSELS WITH JOE PINTZ ( 1 DAY ) In this one-day, hands-on workshop, we’ll explore hand built vessels from initial construction to final finishes.

In addition to utilizing additive and reductive handbuilding techniques, participants will learn to use and make their own bisque molds to create an assortment of utilitarian and sculptural forms. There will be a strong emphasis on surface and form, not as an afterthought, but as an essential design element.

Finishes that highlight the rich surface of earthenware such as terra sigillata will also be covered.

Workshop will focus on creative experimentation. Open to all skill levels.

Saturday, August 24, 9am-5pm

Joe Pintz $125, Members $120

$40, Members $35

GARDEN GNOMES ( 1 DAY ) Does your garden seem a little lonely? Does it seem like someone should be living there? Make your own garden gnome and decorate it with slips. We’ll high-fire gnomes so they can live in the garden all year.

Saturday November 9,

EARLY REGISTRATION DISCOUNT SAVE $20 ON 10-WEEK

CLASSES AND $10 ON 5-WEEK CLASSES WHEN YOU REGISTER AND PAY IN FULL BY AUGUST 26.

2-5pm

Robin Power $50, Members $45

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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.

BEGINNER / ADVANCED BEGINNER FIRST-TIME JEWELER ( 5 WEEKS ) This class is designed for beginning jewelers who want to sample basic skills. Saw piercing, texturing, cold connections, and a soldered band ring will be covered. A materials kit is required and is available for purchase from the instructor on the first day of class. Silver and additional materials may be purchased from the instructor.

Friday 2-5pm

FIRST TIME ENAMELING ( 5 WEEKS ) Create beautiful decorative art and jewelry designs by kiln-firing colorful powdered glass enamels onto copper. No previous art experience is required. Students will learn basic enameling techniques and acquire a range of skills to create their own vibrantly colored designs for the projects of their choice. Copper sheet and pre-cut shapes are available for purchase from the instructor. Wednesday 6:30-9:30pm

Mary Laskey Session I: September 11 $175, Members $170 $40 Materials Fee

Neil Kraus Session I: Starts September 13 Session II: Starts October 18 Sunday 2-5pm

Susan Franker Session I: Starts September 15 Session II: Starts October 20 $175 Members $170 $15 Materials fee

BEGINNING METALSMITHING

ADVANCED BEGINNING METALSMITHING

( 10 WEEKS )

( 10 WEEKS )

Design and create jewelry in silver, copper and brass. Learn basic skills such as sawing, texturing, soldering, and polishing. Students will also learn simple forming techniques and how to bezel set stones. A materials kit is required, and is available for purchase from the instructor on the first day of class.

This advanced beginner class will help students be able to develop and achieve higher skill levels of design, soldering, stone setting and finishing. Students will also be able to explore patinas and other means of joining metals. This is also the perfect class for those students not yet comfortable enough to move into an intermediate level class. Materials are available for purchase from the instructor.

Prerequisite: Beginning Metalsmithing

Monday 11am-2pm

Rachelle Stromberg Starts September 9 Monday 6:30-9:30pm

Neil Kraus Starts September 9 Tuesday 6:30-9:30pm

Rachelle Stromberg Starts September 10 Wednesday 6:30-9:30pm

Darlys Ewoldt Starts September 11 Saturday 10am-1pm

Anne Schafer Starts September 14 $330, Members $320 $30 Materials Fee

10 FALL CLASSES BEGIN THE WEEKS OF SEPTEMBER 9 AND OCTOBER 14.

Monday 2-5pm

Neil Kraus Starts September 9 Wednesday 6:30-9:30pm

Susan Franker Starts September 11 Friday 10am-1pm

Neil Kraus Starts September 13 $330, Members $320

LET’S GET SOLDERING! ( 5 WEEKS )

Thursday 10am-1pm

Rachelle Stromberg Session I: September 12 Session II: October 17 $175, Members, $170

WIRE CONSTRUCTION FOR JEWELRY ( 5 WEEKS ) This class explores wire construction for jewelry.

Experiment with a variety of ways to create forms in wires such as steel, brass and/or copper.

Learn fiber techniques such as crocheting and knitting for simple structure in a unique way.

Fabricating of simple catches and chains will be covered. Additional materials and silver will be available for sale. All levels welcome.

Saturday 2-5pm

Heejin Hwang Session I: Starts September 14 Session II: Starts October 19 $175 Members $170 $20 Material fee

( 5 WEEKS ) In the first class, students will become familiar with the use of tools, materials and the basic techniques for creating fused glass cabochons. Learn proper cutting, layout, design and firing procedures. Students will then learn how to make bezel and simple prong or “turtle” settings for their glass creations. Sawpiercing, texturing, soldering and cold connections will be discussed.

Fusible glass, firings, copper and brass are included. Dichroic glass and silver may be purchased from instructor.

Wednesdays 6:30-9:30pm

Pam Robinson & Judy Zeddies Session II: Starts October 16 $180, Members, $175

METALSMITHING

Do you want to hone you soldering skills? Have you been challenged by those hard to solder items? In this 5 week class we will explore soldering with sheet and wire solder and multiple soldering methods. We will use basic soldering jigs as well as more advanced set ups for the successful soldering of your pieces. Materials are available for purchase from the instructor.

Prerequisite: Beginning Metalsmithing or First Time Jeweler

FUSED GLASS CABOCHON JEWELRY

MULTILEVEL

BRACELETS: CUFFS, BANGLES AND LINKS

WORKING WITH WAX AND CASTING

( 10 WEEKS )

( 10 WEEKS )

EARLY REGISTRATION DISCOUNT

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 castings will be done in class or waxes may be brought to a production caster for a nominal fee. Silver and bronze available for sale.

SAVE $20 ON 10-WEEK

Monday 6:30-9:30pm

$25 Materials fee

CLASSES AND $10 ON 5-WEEK CLASSES WHEN YOU REGISTER AND PAY IN FULL BY AUGUST 26.

Pam Robinson Starts September 9 Wednesday 6:30-9:30pm

Mike Stromberg Session I: September 11 Sunday 5-8pm

Neil Kraus Starts September 15 $330, Members $320

This class allows students to learn the basics of metalworking, saw, pierce, form, texture, solder, and finish, while concentrating on the bracelet. We will explore different styles and construction of bracelets, which will be made of copper or brass. Sterling silver will be available for purchase.

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

Tuesday 6:30-9:30pm

Neil Kraus Starts September 10 $330, Members $320 $25 Materials fee

ENAMEL ON STEEL ( 5 WEEK ) Explore a non-traditional enameling process with steel.

Through drawings or found objects, we will collect a range of marks. A series of demonstrations will be shown and students will explore drawing and collage.

Additional materials available for sale from instructor. Beginners welcome.

Saturday 10am-1pm

Heejin Hwang Session I: Starts September 14 Session II: Starts October 19 $175 Members $170 $50 Materials fee

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(Cont. Intermediate & Advanced)

INTERMEDIATE / ADVANCED INTERMEDIATE METALSMITHING

METALSMITHING

( 10 WEEKS ) Build upon skills learned in Beginning Metals by working on projects that develop your ability to solder, create threedimensional forms, and set stones. Design, craftsmanship, and refining techniques will be discussed. This class is for advanced beginners who want to expand and hone their skills.

Prerequisite: At least two sessions of Beginning Metalsmithing or instructor approval.

Tuesday 6:30-9:30pm

Susan Franker Starts September 10 Thursday 2-5pm

Susan Franker Starts September 12 Saturday 10am-1pm

Pam Robinson Starts September 14 $350, Members $340

MULTILEVEL METALSMITHING ( 10 WEEKS ) Students work independently on projects and receive individualized attention. This class focuses on the design and development of more advanced technical skills.

Demonstrations and projects will be chosen during the first class. Prerequisite: two sessions of Beginning and one of Intermediate Metalsmithing or instructor’s permission.

Tuesday 1-4pm

Pam Robinson Starts September 10

BEGINNING FORGING AND EXPERIMENTAL FORMING: MOVING METAL ENAMELING: GOING OUT WITH HAMMERS OF BOUNDS

ARCHITECTURAL JEWELRY

( 10 WEEKS )

( 5 WEEKS )

Experience the magic of wielding a hammer to coax metal into flowing lines and sensuous forms.

This class is an introduction in learning to create new shapes for your work not easily achieved by other techniques. A variety of processes will be demonstrated.

Forge wire or rod into linear earrings, rings, or flatware.

Foldform metal to create organic textures and three-dimensional forms. Transform metal sheet into bracelets or even a teapot – the possibilities are endless!

This class takes enameling enthusiasts on a journey beyond the basics and explores innovative, non-traditional techniques such as deliberate under and over-firing, torch firing, fusing and embedding glass and metals, inscribing surface designs, working with fire scale and oxides, extreme textures, firing onto wire and mesh, and alternative surface finishes. Novice and experienced students alike will expand their skills and personal style while redefining enameling beyond it’s traditional boundaries.

Through discussion, demonstration, samples and images, students will learn to develop an understanding of 3-dimensional forms and how to combine that with the creativity from within you. Techniques including marriage of metals, folding, and cold connections along with repetition will be emphasized. Design will be discussed and students will create their models from paper before constructing their designs in metal. Challenge yourself!

Prerequisite: Two sessions of Beginning Metals or instructor approval.

Monday 2-5pm

Darlys Ewoldt Starts September 9 $350, Members $340

CONTINUING FORMING, FORGING, AND CONSTRUCTION ( 10 WEEKS ) Build upon your metalsmithing skills and acquire a few new techniques! The instructor will review and demonstrate numerous metalsmithing and construction processes. Never tried a seamed or anticlastic form? This is your opportunity!

Students will be encouraged to design and complete projects of their choice – jewelry, objects, or sculpture.

Materials available for purchase from the instructor.

Prerequisite: Forging and Forming or Forming and Construction for Jewelry Thursday 6:30-9:30pm

Darlys Ewoldt Starts September 12 $350, Members $340

$350, Members $340

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

Wednesday 6:30-9:30pm

Mary Laskey Session II: Starts October 16 $175, Members $170 $25 Materials Fee

INTERMEDIATE ENAMELING ( 10 WEEKS ) Enameling is the ancient art of fusing colorful powdered glass onto copper to create decorative art and jewelry designs. In this multi-level class students with prior enameling experience will continue to enhance their enameling skill level to enliven their small-scale art and jewelry projects. The class will also cover more advanced traditional kiln-fired enameling techniques such as basse taille, champlevé, sgraffito, en ronde bosse, limoges, paillon and cloisonné. Metal and additional materials will be available for purchase from the instructor.

Prerequisite: First-Time Enameling or basic level enameling experience. Basic metalsmithing skills are helpful, but not essential.

Monday 6:30-9:30pm

Mary Laskey Starts September 9 $350, Members $340 $50 Materials Fee

12 FALL CLASSES BEGIN THE WEEKS OF SEPTEMBER 9 AND OCTOBER 14.

( 10 WEEKS )

Wednesday 2-5pm

Heejin Hwang Starts September 11 $350, Members $340

BEZELS, BEZELS AND MORE BEZELS ( 10 WEEKS ) Learn to be more proficient at stone setting and soldering by focusing on the technique of bezel setting. This class will teach the student to create bezels quicker and with ease as well as improve upon the skills learned in beginning metals. Step bezels and decorative bezels will also be covered in this class. Bring cabochon stones to the first class.

Materials may be purchased from the instructor.

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

Susan Franker Starts September 12 $350, Members $340

COPPER ENAMEL BOWL WORKSHOP ( 2 DAYS )

Prerequisite: Students should have basic level enameling and metalsmithing experience.

Saturday September 28 & Sunday September 2-5pm

Mary Laskey $30 Material Fee

*Please note that all metal clay can be purchased from the instructor. Art Clay, not PMC is used in these workshops.

GIRLS NIGHT OUT: SILVER METAL CLAY JEWELRY ( 1 DAY ) Come alone or bring your friends to a creative girl’s night out.

Walk away with a one-of-a-kind pendant or earrings using fine silver metal clay. Learn how to work with this innovative material using basic techniques such as texturing, firing and finishing. Anyone can learn no artistic or creative ability required! Feel free to bring snacks and/or wine and make it a party!

METALSMITHING

This workshop will give experienced metalsmith and enamel students an opportunity to learn to enamel on larger scale dimensional surfaces. Day 1 will be devoted to creating a bowl form from copper sheet metal using simple metal forming techniques and Day 2 will be devoted to learning how to apply enamels to the dimensional surfaces of the bowl. All students will complete at least one unique enamel vessel.

METAL CLAY WORKSHOPS

Friday November 8,

FABRICATED SETTINGS FOR STONES

WORKSHOPS

( 10 WEEKS )

TORCH FIRED COPPER ENAMEL BEAD WORKSHOP

Students will learn how to fabricate settings for both facetted and cabochon cut stones.

Bezels, tube settings, step bezels, combination prong and bezel settings, gypsy settings, and basket settings will be covered.

Students can also create settings for unusually shaped stones and found objects. Additionally, bench tricks and setting tips, and making your own setting tools will be discussed. Students should bring cabochon stones to the first class. Metal will be available for purchase from instructor.

Prerequisite: Intermediate Metalsmithing Sunday 10am-1pm

Susan Franker Starts September 15 $350, Members, $340

( 1 DAY ) Create dynamic one-of-a-kind beads with copper, silver foil and glass enamel. Students will learn a variety of ways to make copper cores for beads and methods of making beautiful torch fired beads with glass enamels.

Prerequisite: Students should have experience using small torches.

Thursday October 24, 6:30-9:30pm

Mary Laskey $50, Members $45 $15 Materials Fee

TO FLEX SHAFT OR NOT TO FLEX SHAFT

6:30 - 9:30pm

( 2 DAYS )

$65, Members $60

Frustrated with trying to get that mirror finish on your pieces?

Not sure what all those bits do on the flexshaft? This workshop will help you better understand the challenges of how to get the finish you desire on your jewelry or small sculpture. The first week you will learn techniques on how to finish those pieces by hand.

Week two will cover the use of the flexshaft and the many different accessories that attach to it. Bring a few pieces the first day so we can discuss them with the class.

$25 Materials fee

Prerequisite: Beginning Metalsmithing or First Time Jeweler Saturday September 21 & 28, 2-5pm

Pam Robinson $85 Members $80

MaryEllen Giffels

SILVER CLAY JEWELRY WITH KEUM-BOO ( 1 DAY ) Keum-boo is the Korean art of applying pure gold to the surface of another metal, in this case, pure silver. This technique has been practiced for centuries, but we’re able to create beautiful jewelry in just hours from start to finish. During this workshop, we’ll practice techniques such as texturing, shaping, refinement, torch-firing, keum-boo application, gemstone setting, patination, and others.

All tools provided by the instructor. Materials will be available for purchase on the day of class. This project uses 10-20g silver clay (depending on number/size of desired pieces), 3-4mm CZs (optional), and 24k gold foil.

Sunday November 3, 10am-2pm

Katie Baum $75, Members $70

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SILVER BOWL RING

METALSMITHING

( 1 DAY ) Sculptural rings are eye-catching and super-trendy, and this ring is amazingly comfortable, too!

Learn to form band rings with silver clay, embellishing them with a silver bowl holding a glittering gemstone. Students will also learn to create dimensional forms without fireable apertures and gem-setting techniques.

All tools provided by the instructor. Materials will be available for purchase on the day of class. This project uses 10-20g silver clay (depending on ring size) and 1 CZ (3-6mm).

Sunday November 10, 10am-4pm

Katie Baum $125, Members $120

“ANCIENT” PURE COPPER BRACELET ( 1 DAY ) We imagine copper as we see a penny: shiny and pink-ish. But antiqued copper has a rainbow of color opportunities, which we will explore in this workshop. Create a textured, slabbed bracelet using pure Copper Art Clay. When the “clay” is fired, it is done so with a modified firing schedule, allowing the copper to oxidize specifically to retain amazing color. The bracelet is then assembled with chain and a clasp that fit the style of the piece.

All tools provided by the instructor. Materials will be available for purchase on the day of class. This project uses one package Art Clay Copper, copper chain, copper jump rings, and a copper toggle.

Sunday November 17, 10am-4pm

Katie Baum $125, Members $120

VISITING ARTIST WORKSHOPS SILVER GRANULATION: METHODS AND TECHNIQUES ( 2 DAYS ) Granulation is the process of fusing tiny metal spheres of silver or gold, in a decorative pattern, to a surface of the same metal.

When making granulated jewelry, all connections are fused, not soldered.

This weekend workshop will investigate and compare various ways of performing granulation.

Simple torch firing methods as well as the use of kilns and fusion furnaces will be discussed. The emphasis will be on learning the “How’s” and “Why’s” of this ancient technique and it’s applications for the contemporary metalsmith. We will look at performing granulation primarily in silver but will also discuss gold.

Working in gold will be strictly optional.

Saturday September 7 & Sunday September 8, 9am-5pm

Doug Harling $350

ANTICLASTIC RAISING WITH KEVIN O’DWYER ( 3 DAY ) In this workshop you will learn the basics of anticlastic raising.

A flat sheet of metal shaped by compressing its edges and stretching the center so the surface develops two curves at right angles to each other.

Students will have a short time to practice each stage of demonstration before moving to the next exercise. The goal is for students to gain enough of a foundation to be able to continue creating on their own. By the end of workshop, students will have the opportunity to create a series of small sculptural forms that can be developed into jewelry, hollowware handles and sculptural forms.

Friday-Sunday, 10am-5pm

Kevin O’Dwyer October 25-27 Member/Non-Member $450

14 FALL CLASSES BEGIN THE WEEKS OF SEPTEMBER 9 AND OCTOBER 14.

BEYOND THE BEZEL – CARVED AND PIERCED DECORATIVE SETTINGS ( 3 DAYS ) Bezels can be far more than just a ring of metal enclosing a stone. This three day intensive workshop elevates the bezel into a self-supporting design element. With dividers, saw, and files, a bezel can become a skillfully decorated setting. Learn to transform a common thick walled bezel into the elaborately carved and pierced centerpiece of a jewel. Create alternative setting designs by articulating bezels into prongs, tabs, channels, serrated and scalloped patterns.

Demonstration and instruction is followed by each participant’s hands-on exploration and adaptation of process and technique. The course curriculum covers forming, shaping, and soldering heavy stock into bezels; precision layout and execution of patterns and repetitive design elements; and setting stones with pushers, burnishers, hammer and punch.

This is an intermediate level class with emphasis on the refinement of hand skills with traditional tools. Students should possess basic soldering skills, and the ability to saw and file with accuracy. Prior stone setting experience is not required.

Friday July 11 Sunday July 13, 2014 10am-5pm

Michael David Sturlin $650 until January 1 $700 January 2-May 15 $750 May 16- July 10

FACULTY FOCUS: PAM ROBINSON JEWELRY & METALS DEPARTMENT HEAD

The creative process Pam uses finds its grounding in the large network of experience and passion that she so willingly shares. On making wedding rings, generally a three-month process, she says, “My favorite clients are the ones who come to me because they like the style of my work. It’s really fun when you get to work with somebody, get to know what they like. I have them look through catalogues, and most exciting is when they go ‘Oh my god! That’s exactly what I was thinking!

How did you see inside my head?’ Well, that’s my job!

That’s really rewarding.”

The process is the same with students. For Pam, teaching is not only about the skills to be learned but also about creativity. “When a student comes in and says ‘I’m not creative. I have no idea how to do this.’

Well, everyone is creative; everyone has creativity in them. It’s the educator’s job to pull that out. We can teach them technique; we can physically show them.

It’s hard to teach people how to be creative, but you can teach them how to see things creatively.”

In a metals studio, Pam Robinson looks at home. Here there are no computers or emails, things the director of the Metalsmithing & Jewelry Department at Lillstreet could do without. That’s how we began our conversation actually: I asked what she thought was beautiful. “Being away from a computer is a beautiful thing. A big shiny piece of metal is beautiful, big shiny sparkly stones, great colors, that’s beautiful,” she offers, pausing, smiling.

Pam is a good example of a holistic person—her personality, her thoughts on being a teacher, her generosity and sense of fascination, her jewelry—they all begin to make sense together sitting across the table from her, listening to her explain her work.

Twenty-one years at Lillstreet, 18 in her studio, and just finishing up 10 years as an instructor at Loyola University Chicago. This just begins to demonstrate the breadth and depth of Pam’s talent and experience. A degree in art, a study in gemology, a fascination with history, and a love of Calder and O’Keeffe all are pieces of the mosaic. It takes that kind of breadth to make up a person who can create over 100 individually designed wedding rings. Think of the responsibility crafting a wedding ring requires!

It is clear Pam brings the same philosophy of creativity to her own work, using the work of Alexander Calder especially as an inspiration. “With Calder, it’s about what the metal can do—the majority of his pieces are experiments. He sat in his studio, pulled out some wire and started hammering on that, and I really admire and enjoy that. For me, I do the same thing because it’s exciting to see what the metal can do! You have a big hammer, pound, go at it, and see what direction the metal will go. That’s what he did, it’s simple, yet elegant.”

Pam’s work as an educator and her big personality are clearly a part of the energy behind the growth of the Metalsmithing & Jewelry Department at Lillstreet, but she is also clearly making people think differently on a personal basis. Even in just our time together, I had learned not only facts (Calder started out as a toy maker) but also why they matter (kids who make toys at Lillstreet Kids Camps work in the same way Calder did—just going at it, not overthinking, working with joy). She brings her whole person to what she does, how she talks, how she teaches. What more could you want in an educator? [written by Anthony Betori, Marketing Intern, Summer 2013]

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GLASS 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.

GLASS BEADMAKING & FUSING

GLASS FUSING OPEN STUDIO

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.

Work on projects outside of class in open studio exclusively for fusing. This time is for students who have taken at least one 5 week fusing class in the past year.

For $30, students receive one

We only use COE 104 for Flameworking and COE 90 for Fusing.

GLASS BEAD OPEN STUDIO Work on projects and improve skills outside of class in our highly recommended open studio. Punch cards are available for students enrolled in a class at the reduced cost $60 (5 sessions for $12 each); current students may also purchase single sessions for $14 each. Punch cards are also available for those not enrolled in a class for $85 (5 sessions for $17 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.

8 ½ x 11 box to fill, the use of tools, firings and scrap glass. An extra $20 will be charged for each additional 8 ½ x 11 box filled.

Sheet glass is available for sale in the studio. A monitor is on hand to help answer questions but not to instruct. You must sign up at least one week prior to your session and pre-pay the OS fee.

Prerequisite: One glass fusing class.

Sunday, October 6, 10am-1pm Sunday, November 10, 10am-1pm

LeJean Easley

16 FALL CLASSES BEGIN THE WEEKS OF SEPTEMBER 9 AND OCTOBER 14.

BEGINNER/ ADVANCED BEGINNER INTRODUCTION TO GLASS ARTS ( 2 DAYS ) Interested in taking a class in the Glass Department but not sure where to start? In this 2 day workshop you will learn basic glass history, chemistry, and safety. On the first day, students will explore cutting techniques and fusing sheet glass to make beautiful cabochons and tiles.

Week two, you will get instruction and hands-on experience with a table-mounted bead-making torch. Learn to form hot glass into basic bead shapes and execute fun decorating techniques. Finish the workshop with various handmade glass pieces, a basic knowledge of glass arts, and inspiration for your next projects.

Saturday, September 28 & October 5, 10am-1pm

Sarah Beth Tanner $120, Members $115 $35 Material fee

BEGINNING GLASS BEADMAKING ( 5 WEEKS ) No experience required for this true beginner hot-glass class!

Learn basic torch techniques to create simple bead shapes with a variety of fundamental decorating styles. We will cover glass and studio safety and the properties and uses of soft glass, hand tools, and classroom equipment. Classes will involve demonstrations, individual instruction, and lots of practice time. Material fee includes soft glass rods, mandrels, and use of studio gas and tools. Finish your beads with confidence and ready to take home to wear or proudly display!

Thursday, 6:30-9:30pm

Sarah Beth Tanner Session I: Starts September 12 Session II: Starts October 17 $180, Members $175 $40 Material fee

FUSED GLASS CABOCHON JEWELRY

( 5 WEEKS )

In the first class, students will become familiar with the use of tools, materials and the basic techniques for creating fused glass cabochons. Learn proper cutting, layout, design and firing procedures. Then students will learn how to make bezel and simple prong settings for their glass creations. Saw-piercing, texturing, soldering and cold connections will be discussed.

Students will become familiar with the tools, materials, and basic techniques for fusing glass, and learn to properly cut, design and lay out glass. Materials fee includes kiln firings, clear, white and black glass, and a variety of scrap glass, frit and stringers.

Additional glass is available for purchase. No experience required.

Monday 6:30-9:30pm

Brian Butterfield Session I: Starts September 9 Session II: Starts October 14 $180, Members $175 $60 Materials fee

BEADMAKING AND JEWELRY DESIGN ( 5 WEEKS )

( 5 WEEKS )

Fusible glass, firings, copper and brass are included. Dichroic glass and silver may be purchased from instructor.

Wednesdays 6:30-9:30pm

Pam Robinson & Judy Zeddies Session II: Starts October 16

MULTILEVEL TO INTERMEDIATE PATE DE VERRE VESSEL ( 1 DAY ) Learn how to create custom vessels using the pate de verre (glass paste) method. These glass vessels have a beautiful sugarlike finish and appear delicate but once fired are sturdier than they appear. All aspects of this technique will be covered from design to mold making, preparing and packing glass to firing. No prior glass experience required.

Sunday, October 20,

Robin Kittleson $125, Members $120 $50 Material fee

NEW: SCREEN PRINT ON FUSIBLE GLASS

Students will develop a foundation for creating flame worked beads using glass rods.

Topics will include safety, properties of the material, applying the glass to the rod and reactions of different colors.

Learn to shape your beads with consistency and confidence.

Students will then use their beads to create jewelry, key chains, etc. using basic wire wrapping techniques, twisting and hammering of copper & brass wire.

( 5 WEEKS )

No glass experience required.

Saturday 2-5pm

Wednesday 6:30-9:30pm

Dobrila Pintar Session I: Starts September 11

( 1 DAY ) Make your own custom glass tiles using the open faced casting process. Students will learn to build one time use plaster molds created from individually designed clay positives.

Calculating glass volume, firing schedules and finishing steps will be covered. No prior glass experience required.

Sunday, November 3, 10am-4pm

Robin Kittleson $125, Members $120 $50 Material fee

10am-4pm

$180, Members, $175 $25 Materials fee

HIGH RELIEF GLASS TILE

GLASS

BEGINNING/ADVANCED BEGINNING GLASS FUSING

Learn to print drawings and patterns on fusible glass, plus incorporate photographic images!

Print using special inks onto clear or colored glass. Layer images for deeper effects. Make jewelry components, glass tiles or slumpable shapes. No prior glass or printing experience needed. Materials fee includes all inks plus some glass. Additional glass can be purchased from the instructor.

INDEPENDENT STUDY ( 5 OR 10 WEEKS ) Recommended for students who work well independently.

Includes unlimited access to the studio when classes and workshops are not in session.

Students provide their own glass and mandrels (available for sale during open studio). Kiln access and hand tools are included.

Permission from the department head is required.

Starts September 9 $280, Members $275 (5 weeks) $510, Members $500 (10 weeks)

Judy Zeddies Session II: Starts October 19 $180, Members $175 $30 Materials fee

$180, Members $175 $40 Material Fee includes glass and copper & brass. Silver may be purchased for an additional fee.

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WORKSHOPS FOR BEGINNERS FUN NIGHT OUT: GLASS FUSING

GLASS

( 1 DAY ) Grab your favorite bottle of wine or beer, some munchies and your friends and have a fun evening out in our glass department. It’s a crash course in glass fusing where you’ll learn the basics of cutting and assembling glass to potentially make a small plate, tile, or pieces for magnets or jewelry. Materials fee includes all glass, tools, and kiln firing.

Finished pieces may be picked up two weeks after class ends. No experience necessary.

GLASS BEAD EARRINGS

HALLOWEEN BEADS

( 1 DAY )

( 1 DAY )

Interested in learning to make your own earrings? This workshop is for you. Cynthia will guide you step-by-step on how to create matching glass beads on a torch. After the beads have cooled, you’ll learn how to use pliers and wire to create your own earring design.

Witches, pumpkins and ghosts oh my! It’s time to make some fun accessories to celebrate All Hallows’ Eve! Working on a Hot Head torch, learn to make a pumpkin, candy corn, a witches hat or even a ghost or goblin.

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

No experience necessary. Glass and copper & brass wire included.

Silver available for sale.

Saturday, September 14,

Sunday, October 13,

10am-1pm

10am-2pm

Saturday, October 12,

Saturday, October 19,

Cynthia McEwen

10am-2pm

Cynthia McEwen

6:30-9:30pm

$65, Members $60

Sunday, October 27, 5-8pm

$15 materials fee

$65, Members $60 $25 materials fee

DATE NIGHT GLASS FUSING ( 1 DAY ) Looking for something different, fun, and memorable to do on a Friday night? Bring friends or a date and spend the evening creating with glass! This crash course in glass fusing will teach you the basics of cutting and assembling glass for the kiln.

Make a small plate, coaster, or pieces for jewelry. Materials fee includes all glass, tools, and kiln firing. Finished pieces may be picked up 1 to 2 weeks after class ends. No experience required.

Priced per person.

Friday, September 13,

Dobrila Pintar

10am-1pm

Friday, September 27,

LeJean Easley

Glass included. No prior glass experience necessary.

FLAMEWORK GLASS CRITTERS: FISH ( 1 DAY ) Something’s fishy in the glass studio! Learn to sculpt a fish out of glass on a Hot Head torch.

Your fish will have a hole through it and can be worn as a pendant or be decorative on a stand. This workshop will cover fundamental techniques and use of color.

After a demonstration, students will create their first finned fish.

Samples of different types of fish will be available for inspiration.

Glass included. No experience necessary Saturday September 21, 10am-2pm

Dobrila Pintar $85, Members $80 $20 Materials Fee

6:30-9:30pm Friday, October 18, 6:309:30pm

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

18 FALL CLASSES BEGIN THE WEEKS OF SEPTEMBER 9 AND OCTOBER 14.

$85, Members $80 $20 Materials Fee

FLAMEWORK GLASS CRITTERS: BIRDS, CATS & DOGS

BLOWN GLASS ORNAMENT WORKSHOP ( 1 DAY ) 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.

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

( 1 DAY ) Love your pet? Learn how to create one in glass to wear or display. This class will discuss basic sculptural hot glass techniques for creating creatures, with the focus on small animals and birds. Examples of each will be on hand for inspiration.

Glass included. No experience necessary.

Saturday, November 2, 10am-2pm

Dobrila Pintar $85, Members $80 $20 Materials Fee

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

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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.

BEGINNING

(Cont. First-Time Drawing into Painting)

Saturday 10am-1pm

FIRST-TIME DRAWING INTO PAINTING ( 5 WEEKS ) This introductory class combines basic drawing with the fundamentals of painting.

It will begin by introducing the student to line, value and composition, and how they combine to compose a successful drawing. They will then use this experience to see how those visual building blocks translate into painting, introducing the student to the basic tools used in acrylic painting, and their use in composing and executing a painting. Purchase your beginning kit on the first night.

Monday 6:30-9:30pm

Annie York Session I: Starts September 9 Session II: Starts October 14 Tuesday 10am-1pm

Patrick Miceli Session I: Starts September 10 Session II: Starts October 15 Tuesday 6:30-9:30pm

Annie York Session I: Starts September 10 Wednesday 6:30-9:30pm

Gwendolyn Zabicki Session I: Starts September 11 Session II: Starts October 16

Annie York Session I: Starts September 14 Session II: Starts October 19 Sunday 10am-1pm

Randall Miller Session I: Starts September 15 Session II: Starts October 20 Sunday 5:30-8:30pm

Randall Miller Session I: Starts September 15 Session II: Starts October 20 $175, Members $170 $35 Beginning Painting & Drawing Kit

INTRODUCTION TO PORTRAIT DRAWING ( 5 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.

Saturday 2-5pm

Tony Porter Session I: Starts September 14 Session II: Starts October 19 $180, Members $175 $15 Beginning Drawing Kit

20 FALL CLASSES BEGIN THE WEEKS OF SEPTEMBER 9 AND OCTOBER 14.

BEGINNING / ADVANCED BEGINNING INTRODUCTION TO PAINTING TECHNIQUES ( 5 WEEKS ) This class is for those who want to develop their painting technique. It will focus on developing your painting skills, the importance of a color plan in a painting, brush and pallet knife use and how to incorporate painting mediums to create a visually engaging painting.

Prerequisite: First Time Drawing into Painting or prior experience Tuesday 6:30-9:30pm

Annie York Session II: Starts October 15 $175, Members $170

EARLY REGISTRATION DISCOUNT SAVE $20 ON 10-WEEK

CLASSES AND $10 ON 5-WEEK CLASSES WHEN YOU REGISTER AND PAY IN FULL BY AUGUST 26.

BEGINNING/ADVANCED BEGINNING DRAWING ( 5 WEEKS ) This entry level class is suited for those who have had some or no drawing experience or are painting and want to brush up on their drawing skills. It covers the use of value, line and proportion in the development of realistic and balanced compositions.

Purchase your beginning drawing kit on the first night of class.

Monday 6:30-9:30pm

Patrick Miceli Session I: Starts September 9 Session II: Starts October 14 Sunday 10am-1pm

Patrick Miceli Session I: Starts September 15 Session II: Starts October 20 $175, Members $170 $15 Beginning Drawing Kit

INTRODUCTION TO NUDE FIGURE DRAWING ( 5 WEEKS ) This beginning/advanced beginning level class teaches the fundamentals of drawing the nude figure, working from a live model. Working with charcoal and graphite, the class will explre the basics of gesture and contour drawing and how they are used to create the image of a figure. The class will also cover techniques for determining correct proportions, anatomy, and the use of conte and pastels to bring your drawings to life. Some previous drawing experience helpful. Drawing kits will be available for purchase.

Thursday 10am-1pm

INTRODUCTION TO THE PORTRAIT AND FIGURE

EXPERIMENTAL COLLAGE

( 10 WEEKS )

( 10 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.

In this multi-level class, we will collect various materials then layer them together to explore how the characteristics of the various collage materials create beautiful and thoughtful artwork.

Each week we will focus on a new technique, material and idea as the organizing elements for our experimental projects. Students should bring items and images from home to make these projects personally engaging.

This class is for students with some drawing or painting experience. Watercolor is a versatile painting medium that allows the artist a range of expression from tight, representational work to loose, fluid sketches and more improvisational abstracts.

The class will provide a comprehensive introduction to watercolor, and watercolor techniques such as blending, glazing and representation as well as fun, special effects with the medium. Supply kits and additional materials available for purchase.

$175, Members $170 $30 Model fee

$330, Members $320

( 5 WEEKS ) This introductory class will cover the fundamentals of working with watercolors. Each class will focus on a basic watercolor practice beginning with how to use your brushes, the use of value and shape in composing a balanced composition and finishing up with color plans and mixing and its importance in establishing a cohesive painting. Students should have some painting and drawing experience. Supply kits will be available for sale.

Tuesday 6:30-9:30pm

Patrick Miceli Session I: Starts September 10 Session II: Starts October 15 $175, Members $170

$330, Members $320

MULTILEVEL TO INTERMEDIATE

Expanded drawing kit $35

INTRODUCTION TO WATERCOLOR

Bob Horn Starts September 14 $60 model fee

Saturday 2-5pm

Tom Dieschbourg Starts September 14

Saturday 10am-1pm

BEGINNING/ADVANCED BEGINNING PAINTING ( 5 OR 10 WEEKS ) This beginning level class is recommended for those who have taken First Time Drawing into Painting or have had previous experience and want to expand their painting skills in various acrylic mediums. Supply kits and additional materials available for purchase.

Thursday 6:30-9:30pm ( 10 WEEKS )

Annie York Starts September 12

INTRODUCTION TO PASTELS ( 5 WEEKS ) Pastels have been a favorite drawing material of many 19th and 20th century artists, from Degas to O’Keefe to Lucian Freud, because of their quick application and intense colors.

We will learn the basics of working with pastels, the perfect medium for creating quick sketches or developing more complex drawings. A supply list will be provided on the first day of class.

$330, Members $320

Monday 10am-1pm

Sunday 2-5pm ( 5 WEEKS )

Pawel Kupiec Session I: Starts September 9 Session II: Starts October 14

Randall Miller Session I: Starts September 15 Session II: Starts October 20

( 5 WEEKS )

Friday 10am-1pm

Kimberly Pancoast Session I: Starts September 13 $175, Members $170

UNDERSTANDING COLOR ( 5 WEEKS ) For beginning through intermediate students, basic color principles, color interactions, and color harmony are explored through a sequence of small studies, paintings, and collage work. This will be followed by self-directed color experiments to enlarge upon each student’s understanding of color principles.

Friday 10am-1pm

Kimberly Pancoast Session II: Starts October 18

Painting & Drawing

Celeste Rapone Session I: Starts September 12 Session II: Starts October 17

BEGINNING TO INTERMEDIATE WATERCOLOR

$175, Members $170

$175, Members $170

$175, Members $170

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PAINTING & DRAWING

(Cont. Multilevel to Intermediate)

LANDSCAPE PAINTING

ENCAUSTIC PAINTING

LARGE SCALE PAINTING

OIL PAINTING

( 10 WEEKS )

( 5 WEEKS )

( 10 WEEKS )

( 5 OR 10 WEEKS )

In this class, students will explore the endless possibilities of landscape painting. A variety of brushwork and color schemes will be taught from Art Historical examples such as Claude Monet, Camille Corot, and Gustave Courbet. The primary focus in this class will be on learning to create the illusion of deep space using value color, and various perspective techniques. Either acrylic or oil paints may be used.

Bring a medium sized canvas and paints to the first class.

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.

Stretch the boundaries of your painting practice by working on a large scale. Going big will challenge your creativity and your body as you learn the tools and techniques needed for creating paintings on a 4 x 5 foot canvas or larger. Whether you make landscapes, figurative, or abstract paintings, this class will provide students with how to physically make large work, and what materials are necessary for converting big ideas into larger than life reality. The course is designed for students with oil or acrylic painting experience.

This multi level class teaches the basics of oil painting as well as helping those with more experience develop their skills.

It will provide the student with the necessary information and experience in the area of color mixing and painting techniques that will enhance skill and provide a foundation for successful painting in oils.

Supply kits will be available for purchase.

Thursday 6:30-9:30pm ( 10 WEEKS )

Patrick Miceli Starts September 12

Sunday 10am-1pm

Rick Laurent Starts September 15 $330, Members $320

$330, Members $320 Sunday 2-5pm ( 5 WEEKS )

Patrick Miceli Session I: Starts September 15 Session II: Starts October 20 $175, Members $170

ANATOMY DRAWING ( 5 WEEKS ) Painting, drawing and sculpture students improve your figurative work through deeper understanding of human anatomy. Each week a different area of the body will be discussed then explored with drawing. The class will start by drawing from the skeleton so students will gain a greater understanding of the body’s delicate framework.

Next, working with the model, we will explore the body’s surface muscles and their function.

Wednesday 6:30-9:30pm

Sunday 2-5pm

NEW! CONTEMPORARY GRAFFITI STYLES

Jenny Learner Session I: Starts September 15 Session II: Starts October 20

( 5 WEEKS )

$175, Members $170

Contemporary Graffiti Styles is an exploration into the world of 3D graffiti painting. This course will cover traditional graffiti letter painting and drawing evolving into contemporary 3D graffiti painting. This will be achieved by observation and practice of traditional graffiti style, combined with still life painting. From this you will achieve the hybrid still life/ graffiti painting. The art works and styles developed during this course can be used as your design for a graffiti mural.

Thursday 10am-1pm

Rahmaan Statik Session I: Starts September 12 Session II: Starts October 17 $175, Members $170

Robin Power Session I: Starts September 11 Session II: Starts October 16 $175, Members $170 $30 Model fee

Tuesday 10am-1pm

Randall Miller Starts September 10 $330, Members $320

BOTANICAL ILLUSTRATION ( 10 WEEKS )

PAINTING THE FIGURE ALLA PRIMA ( 10 WEEKS ) A direct approach to painting requires the student to see the world in terms of painterly concepts. The bravura strokes of a Velazquez or Sargent require an intimate knowledge of how light travels across a form, values, color relations and the quality of edges.

This class will focus on building an understanding of these visual concepts to enable the student to paint in a direct manner in full color from the start. The class will paint some two week and tree week poses involving some nude and clothed poses. There will be a few value studies done with conte crayon on paper. This class is ideal for oil painters and can also be pursued with pastel.

Tuesday 10am-1pm

Ken Minami Starts September 10 $330, Members $320 $60 model fee

Designed for beginners to advanced students, this class will introduce the student to techniques to accurately render botanical subjects using graphite and watercolor. We will keep a sketchbook to record details and test techniques, and then apply those skills to more considered and developed pieces. Some class periods will be spent at local conservatories practicing our artistry in the field.

Monday 10am-1pm

Kimberly Pancoast Starts September 9 $330, Members $320

PORTRAIT DRAWING ( 10 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 September 10 $330, Members $320 $60 model fee

22 FALL CLASSES BEGIN THE WEEKS OF SEPTEMBER 9 AND OCTOBER 14.

ALLA PRIMA PAINTING ( 10 WEEKS ) Alla Prima, meaning “at once”, is a way of seeing, as much as a method.

INTERMEDIATE / ADVANCED INTUITIVE PAINTING ( 5 WEEKS )

Saturday 10am-1pm

Gwendolyn Zabicki Session I: Starts September 14 Session II: Starts October 19 $175, Members $170

BLURRING THE BOUNDARIES OF THE STILL LIFE ( 5 WEEKS ) This course is designed to expand students’ ideas of what a still life painting can be, and how it can cross genres into both the figurative and the landscape.

Working from observation and through various assignments, students will learn how to stretch the boundaries of the still life. The class will discuss both older and contemporary artists including Manet, Giorgio Morandi, Jeff Koons and Philip Pearlstein to gain an understanding of how the genre has been stretched and blurred, making it one of the most challenging and complex traditions in painting today.

Thursday 6:30-9:30pm

Celeste Rapone Session I: Starts September 12 Session II: Starts October 17

( 5 WEEKS ) This class is for those students who are interested in developing techniques for abstract painting.

Working with each student, the instructor will help you to discover your artistic vision with individually designed projects, exercises, and techniques. The class will have periodic critiques and discussions about relevant Artists’ work and shows. Move from where you are in your work with the goal of refining your artistic vision.

Friday 10am-1pm

Cynthia Vaicunas Session I: Starts September 13 Session II: Starts October 18 $175, Members $170

EXPERIMENTS IN DRAWING ( 5 WEEKS ) In this intermediate to advanced class, students will explore contemporary drawing through a mixture of traditional and nontraditional drawing materials and methods. Through project-based assignments, we will draw from both life and imagination to create singular images, largescale works and installations.

This class is best for students with drawing experience who would like to examine new ways of seeing and thinking about drawing. A supply list will be provided.

Monday 6:30-9:30pm

Ken Minami Starts September 9 $330, Members $320 $30 model fee

DRAWING AND PAINTING THE NUDE FIGURE ( 5 OR 10 WEEKS ) This advanced class is for those who have had previous experience working from the nude model.

Students are expected to have some competency in drawing or have completed Introduction to Portrait or Figure. In the 10 week course, poses are scheduled for two weeks so that a painting or drawing can be fully developed.

The 5 week course will consist of 1, two-week and 1, three-week pose giving the students plenty of time to fully develop their work. Typically students work in oil, pastels or other drawing media and receive individualized instruction to develop their skills and individual styles. Students supply their own materials and supplies.

Wednesday 10am-1pm ( 5 WEEKS )

Bob Horn Session I: September 11 Session II: October 16

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.

Friday 10am-1pm

Bob Horn Starts September 13 $330, Members $320

PROBLEM SOLVING FOR OIL PAINTERS ( 10 WEEKS ) 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 September 12 $330, Members $320

FOR ALL STUDENTS OPEN STUDIO 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. $40, Member $35 per week $350 per ten-week session.

$175, Members $170

Wednesday 6:30-9:30pm

$30 model fee

Brenda Moore Session I: Starts September 11 Session II: Starts October 16

Saturday 2-5pm ( 10 WEEKS )

$175, Members $170

( 10 WEEKS )

Painting & Drawing

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.

ABSTRACT PAINTING STUDIO

This intermediate/advanced oil painting class will teach you the alla prima technique of focusing on the big relations of shape, value, hue, and definition, draw with a brush, and paint wet into wet. It will liberate you from the coloring book way of drawing outlines and filling them in with color. Learn to see the alla prima way. The first half of the class will focus on still life and the last half on the human figure.

LEARNING FROM THE MASTERS

Bob Horn Starts September 14 $330, Members $320 $60 model fee

$175, Members $170

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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.

FIRST-TIME SCREENPRINTING ON PAPER

IT’S BACK! FIRST-TIME LETTERPRESS

FIRST-TIME BOOKMAKING MONOTYPE: THE ONE OF A KIND PRINT ( 5 WEEKS )

( 5 WEEKS )

( 5 WEEKS )

Learn the basics of how to print hand-set type with a range of image options using our collection of wood and metal type. Students will make business cards or letterhead with lead type, make a collaborative poster with wood type plus a final project including some fun, experimental printing techniques. Materials fee includes some paper and most other materials. Additional paper available from the instructor.

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.

Learn to craft colorful prints of your own designs to hang on your walls, or turn into hand-made notecards. Learn photo-emulsion process to print on paper from your own drawings or digital files. Our high-tech UV vacuum exposure unit makes exposing a screen faster and easier!

Materials fee includes inks and some paper. Plus Open Studio time is included so you can translate all your ideas into print.

Monday 6:30-9:30pm

Matthew Ginsberg Session I: Starts September 9 Session II: Starts October 14 Thursday 2-5pm

Saturday 10am-1pm

Ryan Basile Session I: Starts September 14 Session II: Starts October 19 $175, Members $170 $20 Materials fee

Matthew Ginsberg Session I: Starts September 12 Session II: Starts October 17 Sunday 5-8pm

Andrew Campbell Session I: Starts September 15 Session II: Starts October 20 $175, Members $170 $20 Materials fee

26 FALL CLASSES BEGIN THE WEEKS OF SEPTEMBER 9 AND OCTOBER 14.

Tuesday 6:30-9:30

Kathryn Drury Session I: Starts September 10 Session II: Starts October 15 Sunday 10am-1pm

Liz Nielsen Session I: Starts September 15 Session II: Starts October 20 $175, Members $170 $15 Materials fee

( 5 WEEKS ) Monotypes are often described as “painterly prints,” and the possibilities for creating imagery using this method are endless.

This class is perfect for painters and printmakers alike who are intrigued by the process of creating one-of-a-kind prints.

Stencil methods are introduced as well as mark-making processes, background blends, gum Arabic transfers and other fascinating monotype techniques.

Students have the opportunity to translate drawings, paintings and photographs into the print form using Plexiglas plates as a printing surface. Plates & some paper are available for student use, additional paper is available for purchase from the instructor.

Wednesdays, 10am-1pm

Kathryn Drury Session I: September 11 Session II: October 16 $175, Members $170 $15 Materials fee

UNIQUE PRINTS: TONER TRANSFER PROCESS

NON-ADHESIVE BOOK BINDING

( 10 WEEKS )

( 5 WEEKS )

Explore contemporary printmaking techniques with a concentration on the Xerox Transfer Process. Students will learn how to combine the transfer process with stencils, chine collé, and monoprinting.

Experimentation and individual expression are encouraged. All levels of students are welcome.

Utilizing previously developed basic bookbinding skills, students will delve further into three slightly more complex and beautiful structures that involve binding without the use of adhesives other than adding decorative cover elements of their choice. History and traditional techniques will be discussed, and innovative modification can be explored from there. Structures will include Japanese side-stitch, Coptic, and elegant techniques for stitching through the spine for decorative effect.

Wednesday 6:30-9:30pm

Lea Basile Lazarus Starts September 11 $330, Members $320 $25 Materials fee

MULTILEVEL CONTEMPORARY PRINTMAKING ( 10 WEEKS )

Tuesday 6:30-9:30pm

NEW: SCREEN PRINT ON FUSIBLE GLASS

( 10 WEEKS )

Learn to print drawings and patterns on fusible glass, plus incorporate photographic images!

Print using special inks onto clear or colored glass. Layer images for deeper effects. Make jewelry components, glass tiles or slumpable shapes. No prior glass or printing experience needed. Materials fee includes all inks plus some glass. Additional glass can be purchased from the instructor.

( 5 WEEKS )

A perfect class for those who have screen printed before and would like to continue, Multi Level Screen caters to students of all skill levels. Students will become reacquainted with the updated facilities, learn some new tricks, and focus on in-depth projects such as poster runs, handmade cards and fine art editions.

Generous open studio is included, as well as ink and some paper with materials fee of $20.

Thursday 6:30-9:30pm

Matthew Ginsberg Starts September 12

INTAGLIO AND RELIEF

$330, Members $320

( 10 WEEKS )

$20 Materials fee

This multilevel course explores traditional methods of intaglio printmaking including hard and soft ground etching, aquatint, drypoint, engraving, monotype and monoprint. Methods for woodblock relief printing including woodblock preparation and cutting as well as press and hand printing methods will also be covered.

Megan Sterling Starts September 10

Judy Zeddies Session II: Starts October 19

POCKETS, FOLDS, & HIDDEN TREASURES ( 5 WEEKS ) This next step from basic bookbinding will further explore different folding and construction techniques that combine with different book structures to create a variety of fun and imaginative books that take on another dimension. Basic bookbinding skills desirable.

Wednesday 2-5pm

Megan Sterling Session II: Starts October 16 $175, Members $170 $15 Materials fee

Judy Zeddies Starts September 10

Tuesday 1-4pm

Saturday 2-5pm

$30 Materials fee

$30 Materials fee

$175, Members $170 $15 Materials fee

$180, Members $175

$330, Members $320

Megan Sterling Session I: Starts September 11

PRINTMAKING

Learn to make relief prints from linoleum blocks, as well as create of one-of-a-kind monoprints.

Detailed instruction on tools, cutting techniques, and the translation of ideas will be covered. Explore single and multiple block approaches, collage techniques, plus the opportunity to incorporate monoprint techniques including xerox transfer. Works can be printed with the press or by hand.

Some materials are included, a supply list will be provided on the first day. Additional supplies may be purchased from instructor.

MULTILEVEL SCREENPRINTING ON PAPER

Wednesday 2-5pm

EARLY REGISTRATION DISCOUNT SAVE $20 ON 10-WEEK

CLASSES AND $10 ON 5-WEEK CLASSES WHEN YOU REGISTER AND PAY IN FULL BY AUGUST 26.

$330, Members $320 $25 Materials Fee

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

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TEXTILES THE LILLSTREET TEXTILE & FIBER ARTS DEPARTMENT is a growing

TEXTILES

community interested in traditional and contemporary craft media. Our newly renovated sewing studio offers more class space and upgraded equipment including an industrial sewing machine, overlock and serger machines.

OUR PRINT ON FABRIC CLASSES feature a remodeled dark room with a state-of-the-art UV vacuum exposure unit.

Students also now have access to a computer station with a laser printer for prepping images! Students can achieve professional results in our bullet steamer when setting dyes, and the new dye station set up makes immersion dyeing more user friendly.

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!

BEGINNER/ ADVANCED BEGINNER FIRST-TIME SEWING ( 5 WEEKS ) Perfect for someone who doesn’t know how to thread a machine or stray from the straight stitch.

Formal instruction includes 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 notions provided with materials fee. This class is a prerequisite for intermediate/advanced classes and equipment.

Tuesday 2-5pm

Paige Fetchen Session I: Starts September 10 Tuesday 6:30-9:30pm

Sarah Montgomery

FIRST-TIME SCREENPRINTING ON FABRIC ( 5 WEEKS ) 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.

Monday 6:30-9:30pm

Camille Canales/ Keeley Stitt Session I: Starts September 9 Session II: Starts October 14 Tuesday 10am-1pm

Session I: Starts September 10

Camille Canales/ TBD Session I: Starts September 10

Thursday 10am-1pm

Session II: Starts October 15

Amanda Franck Session I: Starts September 12

Sunday 2-5pm

Session II: Starts October 17 Sunday 2-5pm

Sarah Montgomery Session II: Starts October 20 Sunday 5:30-8:30pm

Nora Renick-Rinehart Session I: Starts September 15 $175, Members $170 $10 materials fee

28 FALL CLASSES BEGIN THE WEEKS OF SEPTEMBER 9 AND OCTOBER 14.

Camille Canales/Keeley Stitt Session I: Starts September 15 Session II: Starts October 20 $175, Members $170 $25 Materials fee

FIRST-TIME QUILTING ( 5 WEEKS ) Have all of those beautiful hand-made quilts on Pinterest and Instagram been catching your eye? This five-week class provides hands-on experience in all steps required to make a fully functional quilt. Students will be encouraged to experiment and get creative with patterns and color! We will cover six block patterns and create a quilted hot-mitt out of your favorite two blocks. The class will also include a number of slide presentations and instruction on how to plan out larger projects for the future.

Master the basics of quilting before our 10 week classes offered in the Winter.

Monday 6:30-9:30pm

Nora Renick-Rinehart Session I: Starts September 9 Session II: Starts October 14 $175, Members $170

ZIPPERS & BUTTONS ( 5 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 one-of -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.

Tuesday 2-5pm

Paige Fetchen Session II: Starts October 15 Tuesday 6:30-9:30pm

THE PERFECT EASY DRESS

INTRODUCTION TO TEXTILES

MULTILEVEL

( 5 WEEKS )

( 10 WEEKS )

Leave this class with at least one hand-made skirt and dressideal layering pieces for fall and winter! Individualize each pattern by choosing your size and picking unique fabrics and embellishments. This class will reinforce beginner sewing skills while introducing basic pattern making. Students should bring in 3 yards of muslin fabric to the first class. No sewing experience needed! Sewing machines, thread and some notions provided with materials fee.

Survey techniques the Textile Department offers in this combo class held in both print and sewing studios! The class will spend the first 5 weeks introducing themselves to the dye and screenprinting processes, and afterwards work in the sewing studio sewing a beginner project.

You will feel confident tackling DIY projects at home and be ready for more advanced classes in the department. Materials fee includes ink supplies during class and all dyes. Students provide fabric after the first class.

HAND-CARVED BLOCKPRINTS

Sunday 10am-1pm

Paige Fetchen Session I: Starts September 15

Wednesday 10am-1pm

$175, Members $170

Paige Fetchen Starts September 11

$15 materials fee

$340, Members $330 $35 Materials fee

( 5 WEEKS ) Draw, transfer, carve and print your designs onto fabric and paper through this traditional art. This course will introduce a variety of print processes that can be easily adapted to suit homestudio printing. Personalize your favorite tea towel, eco-friendly grocery bag or note cards with your hand-carved blockprints.

Some materials provided with fee, instructor will have a resource list the first day of class. No experience required!

Sunday 5:30-8:30pm

Keeley Stitt Session I: Starts September 15 Session II: Starts October 20

Sarah Montgomery

$175, Members $170

Session II: Starts October 15

$15 Materials fee

Sunday 2-5pm

CUSTOM MESSENGER BAG: HARDWARE + POCKETS

Sarah Montgomery Session I: Starts September 15 $175, Members $170 $15 materials fee

( 5 WEEKS )

TEXTILES

Do you need a bag that fits both your sense of style and all of your belongings? Sew your very own messenger bag while picking up some new skills such as zippers, zip pockets, adjustable straps and buckles! The class will cover design, selection of proper materials and hardware and introduction to sewing with heavy-weight fabrics on the industrial machine. Students provide fabric and hardware after the first class. Sewing machines, thread and some notions provided with materials fee.

Prerequisite: First Time Sewing or equivalent experience.

Sunday 10am-1pm

Paige Fetchen Session II: Starts October 20 $175, Members $170 $15 materials fee

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

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NUNO FELTING

TEXTILES

( 5 WEEKS ) Nuno felting is back just in time for the cooler weather. Learn how to create lace-like, textural Nuno from silk and wool roving.

Felting the wool onto silk creates a lovely and unique puckering texture. You’ll begin by making samples and end up creating a unique scarf or Nuno fabric of your own. Students will provide materials after the first week of class. Materials fee includes one silk scarf and some wool roving on the first day.

Sunday 10am-1pm

Akemi Nakano Cohn Session II: Starts October 20 $175, Members $170 $15 materials fee

DIY UPHOLSTERY ( 5 WEEKS ) Customize your space with a unique piece of furniture! Using fabrics and decorative decisions students will assemble and upholster their very own stool.

With the use of a simple form students will grasp the ideas of armature and upholstery within functional furniture. Topics such as basic sewing skills, pattern making, and a brief introduction to fabric printing will be covered while looking at examples of other upholstery techniques..

Bonus! Learn how to use a piping foot and try your hand at the new industrial machine. Materials fee includes wooden pieces for stool. (Students can make more stools for an extra fee during open studio hours.) Basic sewing experience recommended.

CONTEMPORARY CROSSSTITCH: POP CULTURE, REPETITION AND EMBROIDERY ( 5 WEEKS ) Work and socialize with our newest instructor, Stacia, as she shares her ideas on entertainment, meditation and relaxation- all themes relevant to working in cross-stitch embroidery. Using pattern making software (MacStitch), students will transform an image into a printed pattern and begin stitching a photo-realistic cross-stitch embroidery. We will cover all you need to know about the basics-from materials, techniques and history to the the creation of a counted cross-stitch from a digital image of your choosing. Beyond the formal instruction group stitch time will be accompanied by a series of podcasts, movies, TV episodes, stories and music related to the theme of repetition. You may not finish your piece by the end of the class, but you will leave with the desire to keep stitching! Access to software , aida cloth and some embroidery floss provided with materials fee.

Wednesday 6:30-9:30pm

Stacia Yeapanis Session I: Starts September 11 Session II: Starts October 16

T-SHIRT PRINTING ( 5 WEEKS ) Print on several types of t-shirts or other garments in this fastpaced class. Instructor will focus on developing designs that work well for all styles and sizes, and examples will be shown of popular shirts sold at craft fairs and independent online shops. You can make your own band tees, onesies or tote bags! Students can walk away with dozens of shirts each week, even more if they work during open studio hours. Great for true beginners and experienced printers looking to crank out some work! Materials fee includes most inks and printing supplies, students provide fabric blanks.

Wednesday 6:30-9:30pm

Nora Renick-Rinehart Session I: Starts September 11 $175, Members $170 $25 materials fee

NEW! MX DYES: A TEA TOWEL EXCHANGE ( 5 WEEKS ) Inspired by contemporary textile design, students will work through printing one or two color repeat patterns onto tea towels with fiber reactive dyes.

In comparison to inks, which sit on the surface of your cloth and can sometimes leave a stiff hand, dyes go into the fabric therefore leaving your fabric feeling soft and maintaining maximum absorbency. The class will culminate with an exchangestudents will leave with a whole stack of tea towels printed by their classmates. Print gorgeous, professional looking products just in time for the Holiday Season while learning how to use dyes. First Time Screenprinting experience is not required, but suggested. Two tea towels and all dyes provided with materials fee. Additional towels will be available to purchase through the studio or students may bring in their own.

Wednesday 6:30-9:30pm

Nora Renick-Rinehart Session II: Starts October 16 $175, Members $170 $35 materials fee

$175, Members $170

MULTILEVEL PRINTING ON FABRIC

$15 Materials fee

( 10 WEEKS )

Tuesday 10am-1pm

Paige Fetchen Session I: Starts September 10 Session II: Starts October 15 Thursday 6:30-9:30pm

Paige Fetchen Session I: Starts September 12 Session II: Starts October 17 $175, Members $170 $35 Materials fee

A perfect class for those who have completed First Time Screenprint on Paper or Fabric, and would like to continue to hone their skills and work with new materials. Using a variety of fabrics and pigments such as water based inks, MX and acid dyes, resists and discharges, students will print plenty of printed yardage and fabric blanks. Inks and dyes available for purchase during class and open studio. Students should come to the first class prepared with one yard of cotton muslin. Prerequisite: First Time Screenprint on Paper or Fabric.

Tuesday 6:30-9:30pm

Elizabeth Kumor Starts September 10 $340, Members $330

30 FALL CLASSES BEGIN THE WEEKS OF SEPTEMBER 9 AND OCTOBER 14.

GARMENT CONSTRUCTION II ( 10 WEEKS )

INTERMEDIATE/ ADVANCED

MULTILEVEL SEWING PROJECTS

NEW! CMYK PRINTING

Have you taken First Time Sewing, and want to work on your own projects now? Want to learn how to use a serger for a more professional finish? Maybe you are a self-taught sewer, but would like some professional guidance.

This class allows students to choose individual projects and work closely with the guidance of the instructor to complete oneof-a-kind sewing projects. Bonus topics covered: serger instruction, sewing machine feet attachments, button-hole stitches, and topics as they relate to student’s projects.

Prerequisite: First Time Sewing or equivalent experience.

( 5 WEEKS )

Thursday 6:30-9:30pm

Allison Rose & Nora Renick-Rinehart Session I: Starts September 12 Session II: Starts October 17 $175, Members $170 $30 materials fee

Saturday 10am-1pm

Nora Renick-Rinehart Starts September 14 $340, Members $330

EARLY REGISTRATION DISCOUNT SAVE $20 ON 10-WEEK

CLASSES AND $10 ON 5-WEEK CLASSES WHEN YOU REGISTER AND PAY IN FULL BY AUGUST 26.

CRASH COURSE IN DYES: OMBRE COTTON JERSEY SCARF ( 1 DAY ) Cooler weather is approaching, and it’s the perfect time to show off your hand-dyed scarf!

This crash course introduces students to the rainbow of dyes in Lillstreet’s Textile department, allowing students to mix their own color for a unique scarf. No experience necessary. One 100% cotton jersey scarf provided, more available for purchase if time allows. Rubber gloves recommended.

Saturday, October 12, 2-6pm

Saturday 2-5pm

Elizabeth Kumor

Amanda Franck Starts September 14

$75, Members $70

$340, Members $340

POCKET SKIRT WORKSHOP

EASY HOODIE SWEATSHIRT

( 1 DAY )

( 5 WEEKS ) Come take advantage of our new equipment: two sergers and a coverstitch machine! Using a simple pattern you can create your own custom sweatshirt and practice working with knits!

Instruction will also include basic pattern alterations including how to make hoods and inserting pockets and zippers. Get creative with color and structure and leave with a fully functional garment that is a Fall weather staple! A resource list will be handed out during the first class.

Sunday 5:30-8:30pm

Nora Renick-Rinehart Session II: Starts October 20 $175, Members $170 $10 materials fee

Get ready for Fall layers with an elastic band skirt with complimentary exterior pockets!

In this crash course in sewing, learn how to put in elastic and finish your skirt with fancy french seams and a custom hem length. You’ll learn the basics of taking body measurements and get a taste of what our Textile Department class are like. No sewing experience necessary!

Students should bring in 2.5 yards of fabric, and matching spool of thread if desired, as well as 1/4 yard of a fun print for the exterior pockets!. Sewing machines, thread in various colors and notions provided.

Please wash, dry and iron your fabric before workshop!

TEXTILES

Print full-color photo-realistic images onto fabric and paper! In this class we will easily screenprint halftone photographs with the four color process printing- also known as CMYK printing. Bring your own color photograph to the first class (printed or on a flash drive), and we will spend the first two weeks in the digital studio creating halftone separations in Photoshop. In the Textile studio we will burn screens and master registration to produce outstanding photorealistic prints. Students must provide second screen or rent from studio, and all process inks and tape included with materials fee during class and open studio. A resource list will be handed out during the first class.

( 10 WEEKS )

Are you ready to take our sewing skills up a level? You’ve made that first skirt and can put in a zipper, but now it’s time to perfect those techniques while picking up some new skills for creating professional finished garments.

We’ve listened to your requests and are now happy to offer a more advanced garments class for repeat students. Individual projects will be designed and completed with the guidance of the instructor, while trying out new skills such as continuous thread darts, godets, plackets and working with fabric on the bias. Prerequisite: Two First time sewing classes or Garment Construction.

WORKSHOPS

Friday, September 20, 6:30-10pm

Paige Fetchen $75, Members $70

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

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INTRODUCTION TO SERGERS WORKSHOP

TEXTILES

( 1 DAY ) Have you taken classes in our department and want the professional finish to your garments that a serger can provide? This three hour workshop will demystify the threading of a 4 thread serger, one of the new pieces of equipment in our Textile lab. Students enrolled in classes will be authorized to use machines during open studio after completing the workshop.

Students who are not enrolled may sign up for open studio time for an additional fee. Learn how to serge placements and tea towels for gifts, or finish up that messenger bag or garment from previous classes. Students should be confident on a traditional sewing machine before taking this course.

Wednesday, Septmeber 25, 2-5pm

Paige Fetchen Friday, October 4, 6:30-

CREATIVE RETREAT HAND EMBROIDERY: REPETITION AND RELAXATION The art of hand embroidery has been admired for centuries and is currently popular in the DIY scene. It’s repetitive nature and rewarding textures make this craft irresistible to put down! In this retreat, relax and socialize with classmates as you master popular stitches such as French knots, bullions knots, turkey work and the spider web. You’ll work on a cotton 13’’ x 20’’ banner-style wall hanging with a design of your choosing and leave compelled to stitch more!

At this retreat you will: • Be in the moment • Realize the therapeutic nature of quiet repetition • Learn how to properly embroider onto cloth. (No more messy knots or tangled threads!)

9:30pm

• Make a completed wall hanging with a design of your choice

Nora Renick-Rinehart

• Relax and socialize

$55, Members $50

Skill level: No experience needed.

Materials list: Bring an image or idea for your embroidery pattern on 8 ½ x 11 paper Saturday, September 14 10am-4pm

Camille Canales $120, $115 Members

ROOFTOP INSTALLATION Lillstreet’s Textile Department hosts artists from around the country and invites them to install work onto four, 9-foot flag poles on top of Lillstreet’s rooftop deck. Work can be seen from the CTA Montrose Brown Line elevated tracks and Metra Train tracks, as well as driving or walking down Montrose and Ravenswood Avenues.

Installations rotate monthly, May through December, and flags are displayed in the Textile Department’s hallway gallery prior to install date.

Since 2011, the installation space also serves as competition for artists, with Lillstreet awarding cash prizes for Best in Show and Honorable Mention installations.

Visit our blog www.lillstreettextiles.blogspot.com for more information or to apply.

32 FALL CLASSES BEGIN THE WEEKS OF SEPTEMBER 9 AND OCTOBER 14.

IGNITE ARTS-BASED TEAM BUILDING TO FUEL CREATIVITY

EMPOWER YOUR WORKFORCE

THROUGH HANDS-ON, CREATIVE TEAM BUILDING FROM THE LARGEST VISUAL ARTS CENTER IN CHICAGO.

Lillstreet Ignite offers team building through fun and simple visual arts activities designed to energize and inspire. Don’t be intimidated—no experience required! Each activity is led by a professional teaching artist who expertly guides participants through the creative process. Select

your activity and choose the full-day or half-day package that works for your budget. Custom activities and private rental of the Lillstreet Loft are also available. Explore the team building activities and learn more at visit lillstreet.com/ignite.

LILLSTREET IGNITE | 4401 N RAVENSWOOD AVE CHICAGO, IL 60640 | 773.769.4226 | LILLSTREET.COM/IGNITE

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

DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY FOR CLASSES IN DIGITAL ARTS SEE PAGE 36.

BEGINNER/ ADVANCED BEGINNER FIRST TIME DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY ( 5 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.

Wednesday 6:30-9:30pm

Alyce McQueen Session I: Starts September 11 Session II: Starts October 16 Saturday 10am-1pm

Alyce McQueen Session I: Starts September 14 Session II: Starts October 19

BEGINNING DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY ( 10 WEEKS ) Are you afraid of getting away from the “automatic” mode?

Learn how to use your camera with all of its various settings.

Learn about composition, subject choice and thematic ideas. Clear lectures and hands-on exercises will have you shooting like a pro.

The course will also cover the basics of image enhancement in the digital lab. Basic computer skills and a digital camera with manual controls (DSLR preferred) are required.

Monday 6:30-9:30pm

Christopher Schneberger Starts September 9 Wednesday 10am-1pm

Casey Smallwood Starts September 11 Saturday 2-5pm

Alyce McQueen Starts September 14 $360, Members $350

Sunday 2-5pm

Garrett Baumer Session I: Starts September 15 Session II: Starts October 20 $190, Members $185

STUDIO LIGHTING ( 5 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 camera flash, hot lights, strobes, soft boxes, colored gels, and reflectors. Students will light their own portraits and table top set-ups.

Monday 6:30-9:30pm

Garrett Baumer Session II: Starts October 14 $190, Members $185

EXPERIMENTAL VIDEO ( 5 WEEKS ) Have you ever wanted to make a short video, documentary, or cutting edge video art? Explore the potential of digital video for creative expression. This class will include techniques in sound, video and their combinations.

Learn examples of contemporary works and the history of timebased art for inspiration and precedent. You will explore the formal, contextual, conceptual, and technical aspects of timebased sequences. This class assumes no prior knowledge of video editing or the use of video cameras. Please bring a basic digital camcorder to class, most compact still cameras are sufficient. Basic computer skills required.

Friday 6:30-9:30pm

Cameron Keleher Session I: Starts September 13 $190, Members $185

34 FALL CLASSES BEGIN THE WEEKS OF SEPTEMBER 9 AND OCTOBER 14.

MULTILEVEL (ADVANCED BEGINNER TO ADVANCED) EXPLORING CHICAGO ( 10 WEEKS ) In this course we’ll learn about travel photography and about Chicago, a city of neighborhoods. We’ll visit different neighborhoods around Chicago, each one with its own colorful identity, and learn their histories and geographies.

We’ll photograph each place capturing the sights, the people, even the sounds and tastes. Each outing will finish with lunch at a unique restaurant in the neighborhood. Every third week will be a review session to give feedback. Improve your travel photography, or just learn about your city and taste some great food. DSLR cameras preferred.

Tuesday 10am-1:30pm

Christopher Schneberger Starting September 10 $380, Members $370

HISTORY & PRACTICE: LANDSCAPE PHOTOGRAPHY

ARCHITECTURAL PHOTOGRAPHY: EXTERIORS

NIGHT AND ASTRO PHOTOGRAPHY

STREET PHOTOGRAPHY

( 5 WEEKS )

( 5 WEEKS )

( 5 WEEKS )

The landscape is a subject that has evolved over the history of photography – from the early explorations of the American West, to the classic images of Ansel Adams, to the New Topographic photographers, to the invented and conceptual environments of the contemporary avant garde. In this course you’ll learn about the styles of different eras and the prominent photographers of their time. Then you’ll make photographs with the styles and techniques those artists used.

DSLR camera preferred.

This class will teach techniques for photographing buildings and other architectural exteriors.

We’ll visit and photograph commercial, educational, and religious spaces. We’ll learn about vantage points, time of day, lenses and cameras, composition, and how to balance interior and exterior lighting. Students should have a DSLR camera with a lens capable of wide angle, and a tripod.

Learn how to make stunning, luminous photographs when it’s dark out. You will be amazed at how the night can come alive through your camera with the proper techniques. This class will show you how to shoot in different nighttime environments, natural and urban. You will also learn how to make spectacular photographs of the night sky, filled with stars. You’ll get to use special astrophotography equipment, but also produce results with your own camera.

Basic photography skills and DSLR cameras preferred.

The roaming photographer catches life in flux in the urban environment. Those moments where the transient elements of a chaotic world fall into just the right place can only be captured by a photographer who has both technical skill and a keen observant eye. This course will get you our into the streets of Chicago, on the hunt for those elusive moments that make for amazing photographs. Camera technique, shooting strategies, and history of the genre will all be covered. Full knowledge of your camera functions required.

Thursday 10am-1pm

$190, Members $185

Kevin Malella Session I: Starts September 12 $190, Members $185

HISTORY & PRACTICE: PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPHY ( 5 WEEKS ) Portraits have been a constant in the history of photography.

In this course we’ll learn about the significant portrait photographers and styles over the years. Then we’ll put those styles and techniques into practice. 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.

DSLR camera preferred.

Tuesday 6:30-9:30pm

Rebecca Reuland Session I: Starts September 10

Thursday 6:30-9:30pm

Scott Bittinger Session I: Starts September 12

ARCHITECTURAL PHOTOGRAPHY: INTERIORS

$190, Members $185

( 5 WEEKS )

( 5 WEEKS )

This class will teach techniques for photographing architectural interior spaces. We’ll visit and photograph commercial, educational, and religious spaces.

We’ll learn about lenses and cameras, composition, and how to work with both available and supplemental lighting. Students should have a DSLR camera with a lens capable of wide angle, and a tripod.

This course will teach you how to properly light and photograph products so that they look amazing for advertising, documentation, or websites.

Whether you’re selling something on eBay, or need great shots of your ceramics or jewelry, this class will show you the techniques and materials needed to showcase what you’re marketing. Some basic photography skills and DSLR cameras are preferred.

PRODUCT PHOTOGRAPHY

Tuesday 6:30-9:30pm

Rebecca Reuland Session II: Starts October 15 $190, Members $185

Scott Bittinger Starts September 15 $190, Members $185

INTERMEDIATE TO ADVANCED VIEW CAMERA AND LARGE FORMAT PHOTOGRAPHY ( 10 WEEKS )

URBAN LANDSCAPE PHOTOGRAPHY ( 10 WEEKS )

Wednesday 10am-1pm

You don’t have to visit a national park to make landscape photographs. Many contemporary photographers have found that the urban world is a compelling landscape on its own. You’ll look at the city as a space with man-made mountains, canyons, and rivers. You’ll photograph on location, as well as review work in the classroom.

Kevin Malella Starts September 11

Thursday 6:30-9:30pm

Rebecca Reuland Session II: Starts October 17 $190, Members $185

DIGITAL

$190, Members $185

Sunday 10am-1pm

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.

Thursday 10am-1pm

Kevin Malella Session II: Starts October 17

( 5 WEEKS )

$360, Members $350

Saturday 2-5pm

Kevin Malella Starts September 14 $360, Members $350

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DIGITAL ARTS & PHOTOGRAPHY

(Cont. Digital Photoagraphy)

INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY ( 10 WEEKS ) This course is for the intermediate or advanced amateur, or budding professional who wants to take their photography that one next step. Come with project ideas you wish to develop into portfolios for exhibition, publication, or other goals. Topics will include portfolio development, gallery exhibition, advanced shooting techniques, advanced digital editing and printing, book publishing, and more.

This free-form class allows for plenty of one-on-one instruction, free from assignment constraints.

Wednesday 7-10pm

Christopher Schneberger Starts September 11 $360, Members $350

DIGITAL ARTS FOR CLASSES IN DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY SEE PAGE 34.

BEGINNER/ ADVANCED BEGINNER BEGINNING PHOTOSHOP ( 5 WEEKS ) 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.

Monday 10am-1pm

Randee Ladden Session I: Starts September 9 $190, Members $185

BEGINNING INDESIGN ( 5 WEEKS ) InDesign is a powerful graphic design and page layout software used by professionals and desktop publishers alike to create brochures, business cards, magazines and more. This course will show you how to integrate layouts, type, and graphics. Basic computing skills required.

Tuesday 6:30-9:30pm

Katie Mills Session I: Starts September 10 $190, Members $185

BEGINNING ILLUSTRATOR ( 5 WEEKS ) Illustrator is an indispensable software for graphic artists. It allows you to turn visual ideas into stunning digital designs.

In this course you’ll learn to work with line, shapes, shading, paths, text and much more. See how easy it is to convert your basic sketches into graphics and illustrations that you can use in your artwork, graphic design, or promotional materials.

Tuesday 6:30-9:30pm

Katie Mills Session II: Starts October 15 $190, Members $185

DIGITAL PHOTO RESTORATION

INTERMEDIATE TO ADVANCED INTERMEDIATE PHOTOSHOP ( 5 WEEKS ) This class will go into more depth with Photoshop tools and help you gain control of advanced functions such as selections, layers masks, and composites.

Learn how to change perspective, add drop shadows, transform objects, use blending modes, and various types of filters to construct individualized images. Basic computer skills and beginning knowledge of Photoshop required. Please bring a small flash drive to class. Basic Photoshop skills required.

Monday 10am-1pm

Randee Ladden Session II: Starts October 14 $190, Members $185

( 5 WEEKS ) Those tattered and faded photos in the album don’t need to stay that way. In this course you’ll learn how to scan an old photograph, improve its contrast and color, repair things like scratches creases and stains, and make a print that is superior to the original. This is a great skill to have for archiving and restoring your own precious family photos. You could also go into business doing restoration for others! Basic computer skills required. Please bring a few photos to restore.

Monday 6:30-9:30pm

Garrett Baumer Session I: Starts September 9 $190, Members $185

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EARLY REGISTRATION DISCOUNT SAVE $20 ON 10-WEEK

CLASSES AND $10 ON 5-WEEK CLASSES WHEN YOU REGISTER AND PAY IN FULL BY AUGUST 26.

WORKFLOW FOR DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHERS ( 5 WEEKS ) Taking the photos is just one part of being a serious photographer.

You also need to know the best way to import your images, catalog and edit them. This course will show you a smooth, organized workflow which will get you from import to edit to print with ease and keep your files organized at the same time.

File naming and cataloging will be discussed, as well as drive formatting and back-up. Basic photography and computer skills required. Please bring a new external drive of 500GB+ to class along with images to import.

Saturday 10am-1pm

Garrett Baumer Session I: Starts September 14 $190, Members $185

COLOR MANAGEMENT FOR DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHERS ( 5 WEEKS ) One of the most frustrating aspects about digital photography is getting consistent colors from the camera to the screen to the print. In this course you’ll learn easy systems for getting accurate color capture, monitor calibration, and how to profile your printer for different papers.

Basic photography and computer skills required.

Saturday 10am-1pm

Garrett Baumer Session II: Starts October 19 $190, Members $185

WORKSHOPS

CRASH COURSE IN DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY

CRASH COURSE IN PHOTOSHOP

CRASH COURSE IN ILLUSTRATOR

ANIMATED GRAPHIC NOVEL

( 1 DAY )

( 1 DAY )

( 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.

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.

Friday September 13,

Tuesday October 29, 1-5pm

( 3 WEEKS ) Create your own comic book or graphic novel, but bring it to life through animation! This course will take you from illustration to multimedia with use of software like Adobe’s After Effects.

Thursday 6:30-9:30pm

Cameron Keleher Starts September 26 $150, Members $145

VIDEO MIXING AND PROJECTION ( 2 WEEKS ) Today’s concerts and clubs aren’t just about the music, they’re about the visuals. Nowadays it isn’t just the DJ mixing records, but the VJ mixing video imagery above the crowd or over the band. This course will show you how to find, edit, mix, and loop video, using simple free software.

Pacing and visual effects will be discussed. Students will have the opportunity to do live mixing and projection to music. Basic computer skills required.

Thursday 6:30-9:30pm

Cameron Keleher Starts November 7 $120, Members $115

1-5pm Tuesday October 1, 1-5pm Sunday October 20, 1-5pm

Tuesday September 17, 1-5pm

Sunday November 17, 1-5pm $120, Members $115

$120, Members $115

CRASH COURSE IN DIGITAL VIDEO

CRASH COURSE IN LIGHTROOM ( 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.

Tuesday September 10, 1-5pm

Friday October 25, 1-5pm $120, Members $115

CRASH COURSE IN INDESIGN ( 1 DAY ) InDesign software allows you to easily bring together type, graphics, and photographs, to create excellent layouts. Learn to design business cards, posters, and more, in this introduction to this software and its capabilities.

Basic computer skills required.

Tuesday September 24,

( 1 DAY )

1-5pm

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. Please bring a basic digital camcorder to class, most compact still cameras are sufficient.

Friday October 18, 1-5pm $120, Members $115

Sunday September 29,

Friday October 11, 1-5pm

1-5pm $120, Members $115

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DIGITAL

$120, Members $115

Tuesday October 8, 1-5pm

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CREATIVE RETREATS

AUTUMN IS A WONDERFUL SEASON FOR SELF-REFLECTION and letting go. Lillstreet welcomes you to retreat with us as you balance your busy holiday schedule with a little creative “me time.”

Pajaki Chandelier Retreat

HAND EMBROIDERY: REPETITION AND RELAXATION

ONE-DAY CREATIVE RETREATS AT LILLSTREET LOFT Our one-day retreats offer you the chance to relax and renew as you immerse yourself in the creative process. Retreats will be a unique combination of a 75-minute yoga class (for all levels), healthy and delicious catered lunch and three to six hours of hands-on art instruction (some retreats are six hours of art instruction, no yoga).

Yoga class will be taught by Bloom Yoga© instructors in a hatha/gentle vinyasa style with appropriate modifications offered for students of all levels. Class will focus on connecting breath and movement in a conscious way to prime the body and mind for a creative afternoon. Accomplished Lillstreet teaching artists will instruct each retreat.

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includes lu

The art of hand embroidery has been admired for centuries and is currently popular in the DIY scene. It’s repetitive nature and rewarding textures make this craft irresistible to put down! In this retreat, relax and socialize with classmates as you master popular stitches such as French knots, bullions knots, turkey work and the spider web. You’ll work on a cotton 13’’ x 20’’ banner-style wall hanging with a design of your choosing and leave com-

CREATIVE BOOKMAKING: FALL COLOR EXPLORING PHOTOGRAPHY RETREAT CONNECTIONS BETWEEN Discover the secrets to VISUAL ART AND WRITING professional quality photos

• Learn how to properly embroider onto cloth. (No more messy knots or tangled threads!)

This full-day art retreat is a hands-on collaborative art and creative writing session in which participants will make their own sculptural handmade books based around the fall season. The retreat will begin by making lists, or collections, of seasonal images and memories, and then will turn to creating poetry, visual art, and journaling. Drawing, painting, collaging, and stenciling are a few of the techniques that will be offered throughout the session.

Each participant will spend the day filling his/her book with their own unique style, reflecting upon the relationship between writing and art. We will conclude the day by sharing our books and telling the stories and memories that inspired this project.

• Make a completed wall hanging with a design of your choice

At this retreat you will: • Be in the moment

• Relax and socialize

• Create your own book and/or journal with reflections on your life

pelled to stitch more!

At this retreat you will: • Be in the moment • Realize the therapeutic nature of quiet repetition

Skill level: No experience needed.

Materials list: Bring an image or idea for your embroidery pattern on 8 ½ x 11 paper Saturday, September 14 10am-4pm

Camille Canales $120, $115 Members

• Combine imagery with writing • Experiment with a variety of art supplies

excursion.

At this retreat you will: • see familiar situations from new perspectives • explore texture and form • observe your surroundings • learn photo skills to make your colors and scenes look amazing • earn to see compositions • find great light • get familiar with your camera and your eye • be inventive Skill Level: Must be familiar with your cameras operations

• Share ideas, memories, thoughts

Material List

and inspirations

• Digital camera (DSLR preferred, Point & Shoot okay)

Skill level: No experience needed.

Materials list: Optional – please bring photocopies of images and quotes that have a personal meaning, fabric, ribbon, decorative paper, etc…

Co-Teachers: Lea Lazarus, Susan Gundlach Saturday, September 21 and Sunday, November 3 $120, $115 Members

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and learn how to make one of photography’s favorite seasons come to life with your camera.

This retreat includes discussion, hands-on instruction, a guided tour and photo shoot opportunity at the Montrose Beach Nature Preserve and surrounding area, along with a friendly group critique of photos from your local

• Extra battery, empty or extra memory card Sunday, September 29 10am-4pm

Kevin Malella $120, $115 Members

EXPRESSIVE PAINTING: MIXED MEDIA WORD ART Each student will be guided through experimental and expressive painting techniques with a wide variety of tools, colors, textures, and mediums.

We will find unexpected imagery and beauty as we create without self-judgment or preoccupation with the end result. Each student should bring photocopies of images and quotes that have a personal meaning: places, animals, maps, poems, etc. We will be altering the images and using them in mixed media collages, so please do bring copies rather than originals.

At this retreat you will: • be in the moment • paint with unusual tools • let go of the outcome • mix color, create textures • mix media • cut, tear, and layer paper • be inventive, have fun Skill level: No experience needed Materials list: bring photocopies of images and quotes that have a personal meaning: places, animals, maps, poems, etc.

Saturday, October 19 10am-4pm

Gwen Zabicki $120, $115 Members

FOLK ART & PAPER CRAFT: PAJAKI CHANDELIERS A pajaki is a beautiful and charming Old-World folk art that has been reinterpreted and transformed into a contemporary piece of décor. There is a Polish expression: blessed is the home with a spider web in it.

Traditionally pajaki (pronounced Pie-Yonky), which translates to spider of straw, is a hanging decoration for health, happiness and luck. It’s lavishly decorated with paper flowers, felt and other found objects. At this retreat, participants will create their own pajaki chandelier. While traditional Pajakis are full of color, there are others done in neutrals and even pastels and you will be given the tools and guidance to focus on constructing and decorating your pajaki to match your own vision. So whether its full of bright colors or more subdued lets bring some old-world well wishes and good luck into our homes this season!

At this retreat you will: • Learn basic elements of design through color, texture and composition • Create your own contemporary version of Old-World folk art • Build and construct decor with the simplest of materials • Relax and re-charge in a positive creative environment Skill level: No experience needed Materials list: Optional - please bring various paper scraps, tissue paper, felt balls, ribbon, upholstery thread and decorative paper punches.

CREATING RETREATS

Saturday, November 9 10am-4pm

Gwen Terry $120, $115 Members

CANCELLATION POLICY Retreats dropped 15 days or more prior to the scheduled date are eligible for a full studio credit or a refund minus a $40 processing fee. Retreats dropped 8-14 days prior to the scheduled date will receive a full credit for another retreat. Retreats dropped 7 days or less prior to the scheduled date are not eligible for refunds, studio credits, or alternative retreat dates.

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LOFT LET LILLSTREET LOFT INSPIRE YOUR CREATIVE EVENT

The 1800-sq. ft. loft is designed to transport you into the center of an artist’s studio, complete with handcrafted furnishings, striking artwork, and even art supplies for adding a fun, personal touch to your event.

CAPACITY: • COCKTAIL STYLE RECEPTION: 150 • THEATER STYLE: 75 • CLASSROOM STYLE: 65

PRICING: • HOURLY RENTAL: $250

( TWO HOUR MINIMUM ON WEEKDAYS/ THREE HOURS ON WEEKENDS )

• 8-HOUR WEEKDAY RENTAL: $1200 • 8-HOUR WEEKEND RENTAL: $1600

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: MARIE STRAQUADINE ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF EVENTS, MARIE@LILLSTREET.COM 773-769-4226 LILLSTREET.COM/LOFT

KIDSTREET MONDAY

TUESDAY

CLASSES ARE 5 WEEKS AND BEGIN THE WEEKS OF

SEPTEMBER 9 AND OCTOBER 14.

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

Adventures in Clay, 10-11:30am

Paint & Stories, 10-11:30am

Toddler Clay & Multimedia, 10:30-11:30am

Multimedia Art, 10-11:30am

Kinderclay, 2-3:30pm

Under Construction, 4-5:30pm

All Things Messy, 4-5:30p

All Things Messy, 4-5:30p

Ages 8-12

Paint & Stories, 10-11am

Kinderclay, 2-3:30pm

Handbuilding in Clay, 4-5:30pm

Drawing & Painting, 4-5:30pm

Drawing into Painting, 4-5:30pm

Ages 8-10

Ages 5-7

Ages 3-5

Ages 2-4

18-30 Months

Colored Textures, 10-10:45am

Drawing & Cartooning, 4-5:30pm

Drawing & Cartooning, 4-5:30pm

Handbuilding & Wheelthrowing, 4:30-6:30pm Living Drawings: Drawn Animation, 4-6pm

Ages Ages 10-16 10-14 Ages 13+

FRIDAY

Metals for Young Adults, 4-6pm

Digital Photography, 4-6pm

WEEKEND

SIDE-BY-SIDE DROP-IN Every Saturday, 10-11am

(Ages 2+)

DRAWING INTO PAINTING Saturday, 10am-12pm

(Ages 10-14)

FAMILY WORKSHOPS Saturday or Sunday Throughout the Fall

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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.

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.

TODDLER CLAY AND MULTIMEDIA

COLORED TEXTURES

( 5 WEEKS )

( 5 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.

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.

Friday 10-10:45am

Wednesday 10:30-11:30am

Session I: Starts September 13 Session II: Starts October 18 $75, Members $70

PAINT & STORIES

ADVENTURES IN CLAY

( 5 WEEKS )

( 5 WEEKS )

Each class begins with a story to inspire our paintings. We will use many different textures of paints and a variety of tools to create our messy masterpieces. Come ready to work alongside your child throughout the class.

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

Tuesday 10-11:30am

Kimberly Pancoast Session I: Starts September 10 Session II: Starts October 15 Thursday 10-11:30am

Kimberly Pancoast Session I: Starts September 12 Session II: Starts October 17

Monday 10-11:30am

Session I: Starts September 9 Session II: Starts October 14 $100, Members $95

$100, Members $95

Susan Tecktiel Session I: Starts September 11 Session II: Starts October 16 $95, Members $90

EARLY REGISTRATION DISCOUNT SAVE $20 ON 10-WEEK

CLASSES AND $10 ON 5-WEEK CLASSES WHEN YOU REGISTER AND PAY IN FULL BY AUGUST 26.

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AGES 3-5 Children enjoy these classes on their own, however parents may stay for the first class. Classes are limited to 12 children.

MULTIMEDIA ART

UNDER CONSTRUCTION ( 5 WEEKS ) For the junior architect! We’ll use clay and mixed media to construct fantastic buildings and environments. Come and invent a world of your own.

( 5 WEEKS )

Wednesday 4-5:30pm

This class is designed to allow children to express themselves individually while learning new techniques with a variety of materials including fabric, collage, paint (tempera and watercolor), drawing, clay, pipe cleaner sculpting and more! While experimenting with these mediums, we will discover new ways of constructing. Children will use their fine motor abilities, imaginative minds and creativity to express their great thoughts artistically.

Susan Tecktiel Session I: Starts September 11 Session II: Starts October 16

Monday 10-11:30am

Susan Tecktiel Session I: Starts September 9 Session II: Starts October 14 $100, Members $95

KINDERCLAY ( 5 WEEKS ) Each week will provide an opportunity for creative expression through the shaping of clay. This class will provide individual attention and enable each child to develop his or her personal style.

Monday 2-3:30pm

Susan Tecktiel Session I: Starts September 9 Session II: Starts October 14 Tuesday 2-3:30pm

Roz Adams Session I: Starts September 10 Session II: Starts October 15

$100, Members $95

ALL THINGS MESSY

AGES 5-7 DRAWING AND PAINTING ( 5 WEEKS ) We’ll explore the world of color and line with paint, collage and other drawing materials. Students will be introduced to some of the ‘the greats’ and be encouraged to express their own creativity.

Thursday 4:30-6pm

Amber Weatherford Session I: Starts September 12 Session II: Starts October 17

( 5 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 well as learning about different artists and art movements. Each session will focus on a different theme, so no two will be alike!

Tuesday 4-5:30pm

$100, Members $95

Roz Adams Session I: Starts September 10 Session II: Starts October 15

HANDBUILDING IN CLAY

Wednesday 4-5:30pm

( 5 WEEKS ) A lump of clay offers a whole new world of creative possibilities.

Discover how slabs and coils become interesting shapes and forms. We’ll explore these new skills in handbuilding and learn decorative techniques using textures and colorful underglazes.

AGES 8-10 DRAWING INTO PAINTING ( 5 WEEKS ) Learn to see color in new ways and discover the joy of the tactile experience of working with charcoal, pastel, watercolor, and acrylic paint.

WEDNESDAY 4-5:30PM

Session I: Starts September 11 Session II: Starts October 16 $100, Members $95

Session I: Starts September 11 Session II: Starts October 16 $100, Members $95

Monday 4-5:30pm

Marian Castro-Palanyk Session I: Starts September 9 Session II: Starts October 14 $100, Members $95

$100, Members $95

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

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AGES 10-16 METALS FOR YOUNG ADULTS ( 10 WEEKS ) This class is designed for young, aspiring jewelers who want to learn the basics of metalsmithing/jewelry making or improve the knowledge they already have. Saw-piercing, texturing, forming, cold connections and a soldered band ring will be covered. Most materials included. Additional materials and silver may be purchased from instructor.

Tuesday 4-6pm

Kara Hetz Starts September 10

AGES 8-12 DRAWING AND CARTOONING ( 5 WEEKS ) Explore the world of cartooning!

We will cover our favorite TV and comic book friends and animals. You’ll get to develop your own individual characters, incorporating drawing and cartooning techniques.

Monday 4-5:30pm

Annie York Session I: Starts September 9 Session II: Starts October 14 Tuesday 4-5:30pm

Annie York Session I: Starts September 10 Session II: Starts October 15 $100, Members $95

YOUNG ADULTS AGES 10-14

( 5 WEEKS ) This class is a great opportunity to try your hand at clay. We will spend time learning the basic techniques of handbuilding, then move onto the wheel, while making great pots and unique sculpture!

Thursday 4:30-6:30pm

Karen Avery Session I: Starts September 12 Session II: Starts October 17 $120, Members $115

DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY ( 10 WEEKS ) Come explore self expression through photography. This course will show you how photography can be a medium to connect with the world around you, display unique points of view, and capture your own identity. The course will get you working with the settings of your camera, and teach you how to organize, edit, and print those images using Lightroom software.

From the beautiful to the bizarre, from the intimate to the edgy, come learn to portray your self through the lens.

Monday 4-6pm

Starts September 9 $330, Members $320

LIVING DRAWINGS: DRAWN ANIMATION ( 5 WEEKS ) Do you ever look at your drawings and doodles and wish you could watch them wiggle, kick, wink, or shake? With animation, you can!

We will watch drawn animations from different times and places, have workshops and assignments that cover basic techniques, and do LOTS and LOTS of drawing!

Three projects will be completed throughout the course: a classcollaborative “Exquisite Corpse” morph animation, an abstract “doodle” cycled animation, and a short looped animation of your own imagined character walking.

Lots of hard work, and lots of fun!

Wednesday 4-6pm

HANDBUILDING & WHEELTHROWING

$330, Members $320

AGES 13+

Gwyneth Anderson Session I: Starts September 11 Session II: Starts October 16 $130, Members $125

DRAWING INTO PAINTING ( 5 WEEKS ) Learn to see color in new ways and discover the joy of the tactile experience of working with charcoal, pastel, watercolor, and acrylic paint.

Saturday 10am-12pm

Session I: Starts September 14 Session II: Starts October 19 $120, Members $115

44 FALL CLASSES BEGIN THE WEEKS OF SEPTEMBER 9 AND OCTOBER 14.

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 Melanie Brown at melanie@lillstreet.com

THANKSGIVING PLATTERS

FAMILY CLASSES FAMILY SIDE-BY-SIDE FAMILY WORKSHOPS DROP-IN

( ADULTS AND CHILDREN AGES 2+ ) Drop-in to create with clay as a family! Our teacher will guide you and your family in a clay project that is appropriate for all ages. Reservations are encouraged, as there is limited space.

Saturday 10-11am Members/Non-member $10 per person per class

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+. $30, Members $25 Priced per person. Children must be accompanied by at least one paying adult.

GHOULISH GRAVEYARDS Set the scene for a spooky Halloween. Make a scary ceramic graveyard to decorate your table or porch, or a candle holder to really spook up your lair!

Sunday, October 13, 2-4pm

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 goards or serve Thanksgiving turkey!

Roz Adams Sunday, November 3, 2-4pm

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!

FAMILY MENORAH

October 14: Columbus Day

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

November 11: Veterans Day

Sunday, October 27, 2-4pm

WHEELTHROWING CAMP

CLAY ORNAMENTS

AGES 9-12

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

Roz Adams Saturday, November 23, 2-4pm

9am-3:30pm $85, Members $80

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

October 14: Columbus Day November 11: Veterans Day 9am-3:30pm $85, Members $80

ART BIRTHDAY PARTIES FOR KIDS Lillstreet offers a special way to celebrate your child’s special day, from toddlers to teenagers! Your child and their friends will have a wonderful time exploring the word of art! Kids ages 3+ can choose from clay or multimedia projects. Projects might include: masks,outer space clay, shrinky dinks, bowls, mugs, clay animals, miniature worlds, and awesome accessories.

Metalsmithing parties are available for kids, ages 12-18. Projects might include: jewelry or small sculptures in silver, brass, copper, or nickel.

Parties are usually scheduled for Saturday afternoons from 12-2 or 3-5 or Sunday afternoons from 11-1, 2-4, or 5-7. If you have a special theme, we’ll develop a special project just for your party!

Visit our website for current pricing and to fill out a party request form.

KIDSTREET

Lillstreet provides:

Invitations Goodie bags for each guest Two private rooms Teachers & assistants Project supplies Refrigerator and freezer Firing & glazing for all clay projects

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STUDENT SPOTLIGHT: TARO TAKIZAWA

A complex glazing technique, but a good demonstration of where a few classes at Lillstreet can get you. Taro has been taking pottery classes at Lillstreet for about a year. “I took a semester in college at the very end, after I took all my major classes and I figured I wanted to do something fun. Then I moved to Chicago last summer, and I found out about Lillstreet because my other pottery friends were like, ‘You should go there!’”

Taro focuses heavily on printmaking as well. “I actually work on printmaking primarily. Multiple color relief prints. That’s why I incorporate a lot of carvings and drawings into ceramics. After I got comfortable throwing, I just wanted to add more to it.”

“Pottery is just like—I wanted to do something 3D.” And his 3D work is incredible! “Since I’m from Japan, we’re surrounded by the ocean, so it’s a really huge part of our daily life,” he continues.

“Usually those [swirl carvings on his cups] are a representation of the oceans, water, waves. They could be either waves or mountains. Whales, I don’t know, I think they’re really divine creatures… I’ve used whales in my prints as well, so it just came naturally, like, what do I want to draw?”

Taro Takizawa, Equilibrium

Lillstreet is bursting with art. Everywhere, all the time, there are pots being fired, prints hung to dry, jewelry hammered out. On the shelves in the ceramics studios, you might spot a piece

by Taro Takizawa—perhaps one of his beautiful, blue-glazed porcelain mugs with some clever carvings of triangular forms on the side. A simple, profound use of blue and white against each other.

Taro has a lot to say about the community at Lillstreet, too, not just the work to be done there. “The artist community here is a bunch of people that are friendly, weird, goofy,” he laughs, then continues, “willing to help.”

“Going to Lillstreet is nice,” he says, “because it’s a fun community with a lot of artists with different backgrounds. Even if you’re not that great, like, some glaze combinations will come out randomly and people will see it and be like, ‘How did you do that?’ That’s how you start building up relationships.”

Looking forward, Taro will keep working on his printmaking and hopes to take more ceramics classes at Lillstreet. We expect more great things from him.

Of his technique, Taro explains, “Once I put the handles on, they’re all trimmed and carved but still leather hard, I apply wax to the surface. I’ll carve with a needle tool. You can use underglaze and even some slip to fill in the carvings and wipe away the glaze with a sponge, and that is where the wax will resist, or the glaze won’t stick to the surface… I just started using porcelain. It’s kind of heavy. Basically, I concentrate on handles that are comfortable to hold, rims that feel good on you when you’re drinking, the bottom nice and smooth.”

Taro Takizawa, Home remember remember remember

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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 • Free gift

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.

• 10% off of gallery purchases

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

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.

Receive all of the benefits above plus:

CANCELLATIONS AND REFUNDS

• One free family workshop per year, subject to availability

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY

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

CANCELLATIONS

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

• A two-hour minimum commitment is required.

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

• No previous experience necessary.

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

• Your lesson includes open studio time on the day of your lesson only; it does not include open studio for the week.

Pricing structure:

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.

REFUND POLICY FOR DROPPED CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS Tuition is refundable for all classes and workshops dropped more than one week prior to the session start date, minus a $40 processing fee.

Classes dropped during the week prior to the start of the class session are eligible for a studio credit only (no refunds). Classes dropped during the first week of the session are eligible for a 50% studio credit (no refund). Classes dropped after the first week of the session are not eligible for a credit or refund except in cases of documented medical emergency with physician’s note. Students are responsible for notifying the Lillstreet staff that they wish to drop a class or workshop. Not attending class does not constitute an official withdrawal or cancellation of tuition or fees. Creative Retreats and Visiting Artist Workshops have separate cancellation policies. Please see each class for their individual policies. See complete policy information at lillstreet.com.

$75 per hour for one-on-one instruction $60 per hour, per student for two

FALL SESSION

$50 per hour, per student for three

GETTING TO LILLSTREET We are located on the northeast corner of Montrose and Ravenswood. Public Transportation: Take the CTA Brown Line to Montrose, or use Montrose Bus #78. The Metra Union Pacific North line Ravenswood stop is located four blocks north of Lillstreet. 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.

Dropped on or before 9/1/13

Dropped between 9/2/13-9/8/13

Dropped between 9/9/13-9/15/13

Dropped after 9/15/13 No refund or class credit

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.

School’s Out and Holiday Camps

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

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GALLERY | CLASSES | STUDIOS

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

FALL CLASSES BEGIN THE WEEKS OF SEPTEMBER 9 & OCTOBER 14

UPCOMING EVENTS August LILLSTREET + RAVENSWOOD 10-YEAR ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION: AUGUST 23 BEST SERVED HOT: CERAMICS FOR THE COFFEE RITUAL OPENING RECEPTION 6-8PM AUGUST 24 FALL OPEN HOUSE AND ANNIVERSARY BLOCK PARTY 12-7PM AUGUST 25 MAKERS MINI CONFERENCE PANEL & WORKSHOP 1-5PM AUGUST 28 EMERGING ARTIST LECTURE BY TIM NICKODEMUS 7PM

September

October

SEPTEMBER 7-8 LILLSTREET AT RENEGADE CRAFT FAIR

OCTOBER 5-6 LILLSTREET AT RAVENSWOOD ARTWALK

SEPTEMBER 9 FALL CLASS SESSION I BEGINS

OCTOBER 11 LILLSTREET STUDENT MEMBER SHOW OPENING RECEPTION 6-10PM

SEPTEMBER 14 FALL CREATIVE RETREATS BEGIN

OCTOBER 14 FALL CLASS SESSION II BEGINS

November NOVEMBER 22 LET THERE BE LIGHT: OPENING RECEPTION & HOLIDAY PARTY 6-10PM NOVEMBER 22-23 LILLSTREET HOLIDAY ART FAIR NOVEMBER 26 EARLY WINTER CLASS SESSION BEGINS

OCTOBER 25 WILL YOU STEP INTO MY PARLOUR: NICOLE HOLLANDER’S LIVING ROOM OPENING RECEPTION 6-8PM

Join us throughout December for holiday events and shopping!