Lillstreet winter 2014 catalog

2014

WINTER CATALOGUE Classes begin the weeks of January 13 & February 17

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WELCOME, FRIENDS. We would like to wish all of you happy holidays and best wishes for the New Year.

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

CLASS LISTINGS Ceramics

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Metalsmithing

12

Glass

16

Painting & Drawing

20

The Drawing Workshop

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Textiles

26

Printmaking

30

Digital Arts & Photography

34

Creative Retreats

38

Kidstreet Classes

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See back page for a listing of Lillstreet’s upcoming events Photos provided by Lillstreet Media Interns: Laine Heuer, Alli Rooney, David Velasco

It’s been an amazing year, filled with new opportunities and a few challenges. We’re really excited about new spaces and new (or newly revitalized) programs that have become a part of Lillstreet. The printmaking department has made a big leap in the newly remodeled studio, and we’re glad to see an ever-growing group of students make use of the new press and equipment. The Loft and Ignite are great additions to the community as well. The Loft offers a fantastic space for private events, special classes, guest lectures, arts-based professional development, and teambuilding, creative retreats, and more. The Ignite teambuilding programs have been a big hit, and we’ve been excited to welcome Kraft, Google, The University of Chicago, and Wrigley among many others to Lillstreet. If you haven’t had a chance to see the Loft, make the trip up the street and take a peek.

The Drawing Workshop also joined Lillstreet this year. For almost 40 years, the workshop offered a serious, classically oriented program and studio for drawing and paining. With the retirement of founder George Sotos, Lillstreet took over the reins and will continue to offer programming based in his principles. The workshop offers a great space for working with the figure as well as all other forms of painting and drawing. We will be offering the twice weekly open drop-in figure drawing sessions and a roster of classes for beginning to advanced students interested in a classic approach to drawing and painting.

We will also start an illustration program in 2014, and will be offering some great new classes in the spring. The Drawing Workshop is just across the tracks at 4410 North Ravenswood Avenue, and I hope that you’ll take time to stop in when you have the chance.

As 2014 approaches, we’re looking forward to a new season of making art and creating and sharing new ideas. Community has always been important at Lillstreet, and we’re thankful and grateful for the continuing support and constant inspiration offered by all of our students. We can’t wait to see what’s next.

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

2 WINTER CLASSES BEGIN THE WEEKS OF JANUARY 13 AND FEBRUARY 17

The Drawing Workshop WORKSHOPS & CLASSES

THE DRAWING WORKSHOP IS THE NEWEST PART OF LILLSTREET ART CETNER. Founded 40 years ago by George Sotos at Tree Studios,, the workshop is curently located at 4410 North Ravenswood Avenue, right across the train tracks from Lillstreet. The Drawing Workshop offers classes and drop-in drawing sessions for amateur and professional artists looking a for a classic approach to drawing & painting, and has strong emphasis on foundational work and life drawing.

The Drawing Workshop foundation focuses on perception, on teaching students see. Artists draw, paint, and sculpt at the workshop, and the classes seek to develop a strong visual vocabulary, allowing understanding of the 3-dimensional framework and harmony of the natural form.

With the retirement of George Sotos, Lillstreet stepped in and offered to continue both the facility and the education programs of the workshop. We strive to continue his legacy and offer a serious venue for life drawing and classical arts education in painting and drawing. The workhsop students are excited for the conintuation of the workshop and the presence and leadership of Lillstreet Art Center. We will both continue and enrich the opportunities offereed at the workshop with our quality instruction and unflagging supporting for the arts isntruction in a professional but warm, engaging environment.

Open drop-in figure drawing session featuring a live model are offeren on Wednesday evening and Sunday monring. For a full roster of classes offered at the Drawing Workshop in the Winter 2014 session, please see page 24.

BECOME A MEMBER

FIRST-TIME ARTISTS

Members form the backbone of the Lillstreet community, and the Membership program offers a great opportunity for students and community participants to get involved while supporting Lillstreet.

What does Membership offer? The program allows students meaningful discounts on classes and workshops – and on open studio weeks during the early winter/holiday interim period. Class discounts will more than pay for the membership over the year, but you’ll also save 10% on all of your gallery purchases and receive discounts at partner organizations around town.

One of the biggest benefits offered to Members is the right to apply to be in our annual Members & Student Show and Sale that happens every fall. This show highlights the work of 60 or more artists working at Lillstreet – and only Members are eligible to participate. It’s a chance for our Members to really show their new work to the community, their friends and family, and Chicago in general.

This year we’ll be adding new members benefits including free access to artist talks, a summer barbeque or ice cream social, special members only shopping opportunities, and much more. We want to make Membership at Lillstreet an exciting opportunity, and you’re suggestions on what we can do to add value are always welcome.

The final reason to consider becoming a Member today is to support Lillstreet. Our facility and programs are a huge commitment, and we couldn’t have come this far without the amazing support of all of our students, staff, faculty, and studio members. Becoming a member helps us grow and gives us stability as we try to update classrooms, modernize systems, install a new elevator, and generally continue to make Lillstreet the amazing place that it is.

Not sure where to start? Explore a new medium in a no-pressure environment with our first-time artists classes offered in every department.

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

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CLASSES CERAMICS

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WINTER CLASSES BEGIN THE WEEK OF JANUARY 13 AND FEBRUARY 17

MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

Beginning Wheelthrowing, 10am-1pm

First-Time Potter, 10am-1pm

Beginning Wheelthrowing, 10am-1pm

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

Intermediate Wheelthrowing,

Advanced Handbuilding, 10am-1pm

10am-1pm

Tile Making, 10am-1pm

Beginning Handbuilding, 1:30-4:30pm

Beginning Wheelthrowing, 7-10pm

Figurative Sculpture, 2-5pm

Advanced Handbuilding, 7-10pm

Intermediate Wheelthrowing, 6:30-9:30p

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

Beginning Wheelthrowing, 6:30-9:30pm Dreams, Myths, Stories, 6:30-9:30pm Inspired Surfaces, 6:30-9:30pm First-Time Handbuilder, 7-10pm Advanced Wheelthrowing, 7-10pm

Small Sculptures, Figurines & Dolls, 6:309:30pm Beginning Wheelthrowing, 7-10pm Beginning Handbuilding, 7-10pm

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Beginning Metalsmithing, 11am-2pm

Multilevel Metalsmithing, 1-4pm

First-Time Jeweler, 10am-1pm

Advanced Beginning Metalsmithing, 2-5pm

Beginning Metalsmithing, 6:30-9:30pm

Building Your Skills: Soldering, 2-5pm

Beginning Forging & Forming, 2-5pm

Creative Settings, 6:30-9:30pm

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

Beginning Metalsmithing, 6:30-9:30pm

Intermediate Metalsmithing,

Experimental Enameling, 6:30-9:30pm (II)

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

6:30-9:30pm

Beginnning Metalsmithing, 6:30-9:30pm Advanced Beginning Metalsmithing, 6:30-9:30pm

Intermediate Enameling, 6:30-9:30pm

GLASS

Beginning Glass Beadmaking, 6:30-9:30pm

Beyond Beginner:

Beginning Glass Fusing, 2-5pm

Elements of Bead Design, 6:30-9:30pm

Beadmaking & Jewelry Design, 6:30-9:30pm

PAINTING & DRAWING

Botanical Illustration, 10am-1pm

First-Time Drawing into Painting, 10am1pm

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

Painting the Figure Alla Prima, 10am-1pm

Introduction to Painting Techniques, 10am-1pm (II)

Intermediate Portraiture, 10am-1pm*

Problem Solving for Oil Painters, 10am-1pm

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Introduction to Pastels, 10am-1pm First-Time Drawing into Painting, 6:30-9:30pm Beginning Drawing, 6:30-9:30pm Landscape Painting, 6:30-9:30pm Alla Prima Painting, 6:30-9:30pm*

Figure & Portrait Foundations, 2-5pm* First-Time Drawing into Painting, 6:30-9:30pm (I) Introduction to Painting Techniques, 6:30-9:30pm (II)

First-Time Drawing into Painting, 6:30-9:30pm Drop-in Figure Drawing Workshop, 6:30-9:30pm (Weekly)*

Introduction to Watercolor, 6:30-9:30pm Advanced Portrait Drawing & Painting, 6:30-9:30pm*

TEXTILES

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First-Time Embroidery, 10am-1pm New Recipes:Printing with Thickened Dyes, 6:30-9:30pm Quilting: Start to Finish, 6:30-9:30pm

First-Time Screenprinting on Fabric, 10am-1pm First-Time Sewing, 2-5pm(I)

Garment Construction, 6:30-9:30pm Special Topics in Printing on Fabric, 6:30-9:30pm

Zippers & Buttons, 2-5pm (II) First-Time Sewing, 6:30-9:30pm (I) Zippers & Buttons, 6:30-9:30pm (II) First-Time Screenprinting on Fabric, 6:309:30pm

PRINTMAKING

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DIGITAL ARTS & PHOTOGRAPHY

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

Intaglio & Relief, 1-4pm Contemporary Printmaking, 6:30-9:30pm

Monotype: the One of a Kind Print, 10am-1pm First-Time Bookmaking, 6:30pm-9:30pm Alternative Printmaking, 6:30-9:30pm

Beginning Photoshop, 10am-1pm (I)

Poster Design, 10am-1pm

Beginning Digital Photography, 10am-1pm

Intermediate Photoshop, 10am-1pm (II)

View Cameras & Large Format Photography, 10am-1pm

Architectural Photography: Interiors, 10am1pm

Beginning Digital Photography, 6:30-9:30pm

Photographic Abstraction, 6:30-9:30pm (I)

Digital Photography, 4-6pm (Ages 10-14)

How to Photograph Artwork, 6:30-9:30pm (I)

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

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

Product Photography, 6:30-9:30pm (II)

Studio Lighting, 6:30-9:30pm

Intermediate/Advanced Digital Photography, 7-10pm

Crash Courses

EARLY REGISTRATION DISCOUNT THURSDAY

Save $20 on 10-week classes and $10 on 5-week classes when you register and pay in full by December 23.

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SATURDAY

SUNDAY

Intermediate Wheelthrowing, 10am-1pm

Beginning Wheelthrowing,

First-Time Potter, 10am-1pm

Inspired by Architecture, 10am-1pm

10am-1pm

Figure Sculpture, 10am-1pm

Best of Both, 12-3pm

Intermediate Wheelthrowing,

Intermediate Wheelthrowing, 10am-1pm

Sculptural Narratives in Clay, 1-4pm

10am-1pm

Advanced Wheelthrowing, 11am-2pm

First-Time Potter, 7-10pm

Advanced Topics, 10am-1pm

Beginning Wheelthrowing, 2-5pm

Simply Soda, 7-10pm

Beginning Handbuilding, 1-4pm

First-Time Potter, 5-8pm

Constructing Wheel & Handbuilt Forms, 7-10pm

Clay Workshops

Clay Workshops

First-Time Enameling, 10am-1pm (II)

Bracelets: Cuffs, Bangles, and Links, 10am-1pm

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Handbuilding New Forms, 7-10pm Tile Making, 7-10pm

Intermediate Metalsmithing, 2-5pm Beginning Chainmaille, 6:30-9:30pm (I) Continuing Forming, Forging & Construction, 6:30-9:30pm

Advanced Beginning Metalsmithing, 10am-1pm First-Time Jeweler, 2-5pm

Beginning Metalsmithing, 10am-1pm Intermediate Metalsmithing, 10am-1pm All Linked Up, 2-5pm

Workshops, 6:30-9:30pm

Workshops, 6:30-9:30pm

Beginning Glass Beadmaking, 10am1pm (II)

Bezels, Bezels, and More Bezels, 10am-1pm First-Time Jeweler, 2-5pm Forming & Torch/Kiln Enameling, 2-5pm

Workshops

Screen Print on Fusible Glass, 2-5pm (II) Workshops Introduction to Nude Figure Drawing, 10am-1pm

Abstract Painting Studio, 10am-1pm

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

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

Drawing & Painting the Nude Figure, 10am1pm*

Experimental Collage, 10am-1pm

Beginning Drawing, 10am-1pm

Beginning Painting, 6:30-9:30pm

The Portrait & Costumed Figure, 10am-1pm*

Drop-in Figure Drawing Workshop, 10:30am1:30pm (Weekly)*

Oil Painting, 6:30-9:30pm Beginning Figure Drawing, 6:30-9:30pm*

Encaustic Painting, 2-5pm

Introduction to the Portrait and Figure, 10am-1pm* Introduction to Portrait Drawing, 2-5pm Beginning to Intermediate Watercolor, 2-5pm Drawing & Painting the Nude Figure, 2-5pm*

Beginning Drawing, 10am-1pm

Beginning Painting, 2-5pm Oil Painting, 2-5pm Encaustic Painting, 2-5pm First-Time Drawing into Painting, 5:30-8:30pm

*Classes offered at The Drawing Workshop, 4410 North Ravenswood Avenue First-Time Sewing, 10am-1pm Repeat Designs on Fabric, 10am-1pm Screenprinted Fabric Wallpaper,

Introduction to Sergers Workshop, 6:30-9:30pm (February 7)

First-Time Quilting, 10am-1pm

Multilevel Sewing Projects, 10am-1pm

Working with Knitwear, 2-5pm

Indigo Shibori & Natural Dyes, 10am-1pm

Workshops

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

6:30-9:30pm

Zippers & Buttons, 2-5pm (II)

Crochet, 6:30-9:30pm (I)

First-Time Screenprinting on Fabric, 2-5pm

Contemporary Cross-Stitch, 6:30-9:30pm (II)

First-Time Sewing, 5:30-8:30pm

Non-Adhesive Book Binding, 10am-1pm (I)

First-Time Letterpress, 10am-1pm

First-Time Bookmaking, 10am-1pm (I)

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

Pockets, Folds, & Hidden Treasures, 10am-1pm (II)

Workshops, 2-6pm

First-Time Screenprinting on Paper, 5-8pm

Experimental Drawn Animation, 6:30-9:30pm

First-Time Digital Photography,

First-Time Digital Photography, 2-5pm (I)

View Camera & Large Format Photography, 10am-1pm (I)

10am-1pm

Workflow for Digital Photographers, 2-5pm (II)

Experimental Video, 10am-1pm (I)

Crash Courses

Pockets, Folds, & Hidden Treasures, 10am1pm (II) First-Time Screenprinting on Paper, 2-5pm Multilevel Screenprint on Paper, 6:30-9:30pm First-Time Lightroom, 10am-1pm History & Practice: Portrait Photography, 10am-1pm (I) Studio Portraiture, 10am-1pm (II) Beginning Photoshop, 6:30-9:30pm (I) Intermediate Photoshop, 6:30-9:30pm (II)

Animated Graphic Novel, 10am-1pm (II) Beginning Digital Photography, 2-5pm Photography Appreciation, 2-4pm Photography Critique, 2-5pm (II)

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.

Tuesday 10am-1pm

Karen Avery Session I: Starts January 14 Session II: Starts February 18 Thursday 7-10pm

Robert Smith Session I: Starts January 16 Session II: Starts February 20 Sunday 10am-1pm

FIRST-TIME HANDBUILDER ( 5 WEEKS )

BEGINNING/ ADVANCED BEGINNING WHEELTHROWING

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.

( 10 WEEKS )

Monday 7-10pm

Monday 10am-1pm

Sean Clute Session I: Starts January 13 Session II: Starts February 17 $175, Members $170 Clay tool kit, $20

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.

Les Orenstein Starts January 13 Monday 6:30-9:30pm

Jayson Lawfer Starts January 13 Tuesday 7-10pm

EARLY REGISTRATION DISCOUNT SAVE $20 ON 10-WEEK

CLASSES AND $10 ON 5-WEEK CLASSES WHEN YOU REGISTER AND PAY IN FULL BY DECEMBER 23.

Gary Jackson Starts January 14 Wednesday 10am-1pm

Karen Avery Starts January 15 Wednesday 7-10pm

David Hartshorne Starts January 15

Susan McBride Session I: Starts January 19 Session II: Starts February 23

Saturday 10am-1pm

Sunday 5-8pm

Sunday 2-5pm

Mary Drabik Session I: Starts January 19 Session II: Starts February 23

David Trost Starts January 19 $330, Members $320

$175, Members $170

Clay tool kit, $20

Clay tool kit, $20

6 WINTER CLASSES BEGIN THE WEEKS OF JANUARY 13 AND FEBRUARY 17

Catherine Tweedie Starts January 18

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 January 16 $330, Members $320 Clay tool kit, $20

CONSTRUCTING WHEEL & HANDBUILT FORMS

( 10 WEEKS )

( 10 WEEKS )

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.

In this class we will explore the notion of what round can be off the wheel. We will construct our own bisque molds to create handbuilt forms off of them.

Cups, bowls, plates and handles will be taught and discussed in a way that handbuilding and the wheel can both be utilized.

Time will be taken to create the bisque molds that will be used to construct our final pieces of work. Wheel and handbuilt construction will both be utilized.

Tuesday 10am-1pm

Lisa Harris Starts January 14 Tuesday 6:30-9:30pm

Karen Avery Starts January 14

BEGINNING/ ADVANCED BEGINNING HANDBUILDING ( 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.

Tuesday 1:30-4:30pm

Lisa Harris Starts January 14 Tuesday 7-10pm

Marjorie Woodruff Starts January 14 Saturday 1-4pm

INSPIRED SURFACES

Thursday 10am-1pm

( 10 WEEKS )

Patty Kochaver Starts January 16

This class will give inspiration and ideas to those who struggle with glazing. How the surface of a pot or sculpture is treated is so important, it can make or break a piece. Many of us approach this part of the process with dread.

We’ll explore the evolution and development of ideas while incorporating design principles, application techniques and processes borrowed from other mediums to achieve interesting and inspired surfaces. Students will deepen their understanding of the glaze materials they are using, in turn expanding the potential of their designs. We’ll have regular individual and group critiques.

CERAMICS

INTERMEDIATE WHEELTHROWING

Thursday 7-10pm

Joe Kraft Starts January 16 $360, Members $350

Saturday 10am-1pm

Joe Kraft Starts January 18 Sunday 10am-1pm

David Trost Starts January 19 $360, Members $350

Monday 6:30-9:30pm

Patty Kochaver Starts January 13 $360, Members $350

Mary Drabik Starts January 18

SMALL SCULPTURES, FIGURINES AND DOLLS

$330, Members $320

( 10 WEEKS )

Clay tool kit, $20

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.

Tuesday 6:30-9:30pm

Robin Power Starts January 14 $360, Members $350

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

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CERAMICS

ADVANCED WHEELTHROWING

ADVANCED HANDBUILDING

INSPIRED BY ARCHITECTURE

SIMPLY SODA: BEGINNING SODA

( 10 WEEKS )

( 10 WEEKS )

( 10 WEEKS )

( 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.

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.

For both wheel-throwers and handbuilders, this class will explore a variety of architectural forms and structures such as arches, houses, bridges, ornamental tiles, huts, temples, etc. Students will create functional/sculptural forms incorporating aspects of these ideas.

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.

Monday 7-10pm

David Trost Starts January 13 Sunday 11am-2pm

Wednesday 10am-1pm

Joe Kraft Starts January 15 Wednesday 7-10pm

David Trost Starts January 15

Patty Kochaver Starts January 19

$360, Members $350

$360, Members $350

HANDBUILDING NEW FORMS ( 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. 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 January 16 $360, Members $350

8 WINTER CLASSES BEGIN THE WEEKS OF JANUARY 13 AND FEBRUARY 17

Thursday 10am-1pm

Lisa Harris Starts January 16 $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 January 15 Thursday 7-10pm

Mike Skiersch Starts January 16 $360, Members $350

Thursday 7-10pm

Amanda Syler Starts January 16 $360, Members $350 $60 soda firing fee

( 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

Robin Power Starts January 14 $360, Members $350

ADVANCED TOPICS IN SODA FIRING: THROWING SCULPTURAL FOR THE SODA KILN NARRATIVES IN CLAY ( 10 WEEKS )

$360, Members $350

A narrative is open to expressing oneself through a story or an event, and you will learn to translate that into sculpture.

This class will help you be able to reflect yourself or elements you observe in your life and begin to incorporate it in your clay work.

You will learn to interpret the world around you and develop that information in a constructive way. As we develop your projects, you will begin to understand what topics concern you and begin to find your voice in clay.

By gathering your observations through writing, we will be able translate your artist’s journal to create your vision of how you see yourself and your world. As a narrative artist, I will break down my process and show successful examples that different forms narratives can take. All levels are welcome. Technical skills will not be a factor in class.

$60 soda firing fee

Thursday 1-4pm

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.

Wednesday 7-10pm

Sharon Hartshorne Starts January 15

Sean Clute Starts January 16 $360, Members $350

TRADITIONAL FIGURE SCULPTURE ( 10 WEEKS ) Working weekly, from a nude model, students will take a methodical and anatomical approach to sculpting the figure realistically. Students may choose to sculpt a head, torso of full figure. Focus will be given to anatomy, skeletal structure, body proportions and pose gesture. Building techniques problem solving, observational skills, internal armature, will be emphasized. Special attention will be given to traditional and untraditional finishing techniques for sculpture.

Students are encouraged to creatively finish their sculpture.

WORKSHOPS MORE THAN A PINCH POT ( 1 DAY ) During this demonstration workshop, Artist -in-Resident, Joe Kraft will show his construction process and surface treatment techniques. He will cover the very first steps of pinching forms all the way to the final steps of glazing. In depth he will talk about form, mark making and terra sigillata treatment.

Saturday February 22, 2-4pm

Joe Kraft

Sunday, 10am–1pm

$45, Members $40

Robin Power Starts January 19

GARDEN GNOMES

$360, Members $350

( 1 DAY )

$60 model fee

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.

ADVANCED TOPICS ( 10 WEEKS ) This class is designed primarily for students who want to develop specific ideas, refine techniques, and pursue independent projects.

CERAMICS

FIGURATIVE SCULPTURE

Saturday February 1, 2-5pm

Saturday 10am-1pm

Robin Power

Lisa Harris Starts January 18

$55, Members $50

$360, Members $350

DOLL MAKING 101 ( 1 DAY )

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

Dolls have always been part of culture. In this workshop will begin with a class discussion about dolls and the doll making process. Working with low fire terra cotta clay we will sculpt a simple articulated figure. All levels welcome.

Saturday February 8, 2-5pm

Robin Power $55, Members $50

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

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ALL HANDS IN

CERAMICS

( 1 DAY ) How well do you know the back of your hand? The hand can be an intimate extension of oneself. It has been shown to direct, hold or show emotion.

By understanding the gesture and anatomy, you can develop a hand’s physicality successfully in clay.

Saturday February 15, 2-5pm

Sean Clute $55, Members $50

ALTERED FORMS- CUPS, MUGS, AND TEABOWLS

SODA FIRED VASES

( 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.

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.

Saturday February 22, 4-7pm Sunday March 2, 3-6pm

Jayson Lawfer $55, Members $50

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.

( 1 DAY )

Sunday March 2, 2-4pm

BIRDMAKING: THINK SPRING ( 1 DAY ) Learn to sculpt a bird out of clay. You may choose to create a realistic bird or let your imagination take flight with a fantasy bird creation. Clay, tools, glaze and firing included. No experience necessary.

Karen Avery

Sunday March 23, 2-5pm

$65, Members $60

Robin Power

THOSE ARE HANDLES

$55, Members $50

( 1 DAY ) Come take this two hour workshop focused on the “handle”. Handles are one of the most important parts of the pot.

A handle must feel good in order for pots to be successful! In this workshop we will go through lots of different instructions to form and make handles- pulling, pushing, making templates, hollow forms, etc. Bring your trimmed, leather-hard mugs and/ or cups.

Tuesday March 4, 1-3pm

Jayson Lawfer $45, Members $40

Saturday March 1, 1-3pm

Karen Avery $45, Members $40

10 WINTER CLASSES BEGIN THE WEEKS OF JANUARY 13 AND FEBRUARY 17

CREATIVE RETREAT Interested in yoga and hand building? Missed the Buddha sculpting workshop? Check out the upcoming yoga & ceramics retreat on page 38.

SCULPTURE AND WEARABLE ART

J A N U A RY 2 4 - M A R C H 2

L E A R N M O R E AT L I L L S T R E E T G A L L E RY. C O M

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.

Wednesday 10am-1pm

Rachezlle Stromberg Session I: Starts January 15 Session II: Starts February 19 Friday 2-5pm

Neil Kraus Session I: Starts January 17 Session II: Starts February 21 Sunday 2-5pm

Susan Franker Session I: Starts January 19 Session II: Starts February 23 $175 Members $170 $15 Materials fee

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: Starts January 15 Saturday 10am-1pm

Mary Laskey Session II: Starts February 22 $175, Members $170 $25 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.

Monday 11am-2pm

Rachelle Stromberg Starts January 13 Monday 6:30-9:30pm

Neil Kraus Starts January 13 Tuesday 6:30-9:30pm

Rachelle Stromberg Starts January 14 Wednesday 6:30-9:30pm

Darlys Ewoldt Starts January 15 Saturday 10am-1pm

Anne Schafer Starts January 18 $330, Members $320 $30 Materials Fee

12 WINTER CLASSES BEGIN THE WEEKS OF JANUARY 13 AND FEBRUARY 17

Prerequisite: Beginning Metalsmithing Monday 2-5pm

Neil Kraus Starts January 13 Wednesday 6:30-9:30pm

Susan Franker Starts January 15 Friday 10am-1pm

Neil Kraus Starts January 17 $330, Members $320

BUILDING YOUR SKILLS: SOLDERING ( 5 WEEKS )

Wednesday 2-5pm

BEGINNING CHAINMAILLE ( 5 WEEKS ) This comprehensive course is for beginners to chainmaille and it covers several basic weaves, along with tips for “speedweaving.”

You’ll see many samples and explore how slight variations change the look of the weave.

Students will receive enough jump rings for 5 bracelets, and full-color step-by-step tutorials for each weave. Throughout the length of the 5-weeks, you will work with aluminum, copper, jewelry brass, and anodized aluminum. Instructor will bring pliers to use in class. This course covers the following weaves: Double Spiral, European 4-in-1, Byzantine, Japanese 12-in-2 and Jens Pind Linkage 3 .

Thursday 6:30-9:30pm

Kat Wisniewski Session I: January 16 $175, Members $170 $40 Material fee paid to instructor

Rachelle Stromberg Session I: Starts January 15 Session II: Starts February 19

MULTILEVEL

$175, Members, $170

WORKING WITH WAX AND FORMING & TORCH AND CASTING KILN FIRED ENAMELING ( 10 WEEKS )

( 10 WEEK )

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.

Learn to hammer, and manipulate copper into threedimensional forms without soldering. Enhance these amazing metal structures be applying enamels (ground glass) and firing with a torch or in a kiln. Rich colors and exquisite surfaces are the result! Forming and torch/kiln firing are both very direct techniques that will enable you to see results of your efforts very quickly. Methods of cold joining will be implemented to transform your creations into jewelry, ornaments, or objects for your home. Metal and enamel available for purchase.

Monday 6:30-9:30pm

Pam Robinson Starts January 13 $330, Members $320

INTERMEDIATE 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.

METALSMITHING

This class will explore the various ways to solder silver, brass and copper. Multiple techniques such as sweat, butt and pick soldering using sheet and wire solder will be demonstrated. Basic soldering jigs as well as more advanced set ups for successful soldering of your pieces will be discussed. Materials are available for purchase. Prerequisite: First Time Jeweler or Beginning Metalsmithing

INTERMEDIATE / ADVANCED

Prerequisite: Two sessions of Beginning Metalsmithing or instructor approval.

Tuesday 6:30-9:30pm

Susan Franker Starts January 14 Thursday 2-5pm

Susan Franker Starts January 16 Saturday 10am-1pm

Pam Robinson Starts January 18 $350, Members $340

SUCCESSFULLY SE LL ON

Prerequisite: Beginning Metalsmithing.

BRACELETS: CUFFS, BANGLES AND LINKS

Sunday 2-5pm

( 5 WEEKS ) 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.

Darlys Ewoldt and Neil Kraus Start January 19

S E E PAG E 1 5 F OR M OR E IN F O.

$330 Members $320

Sunday 10am-1pm

Neil Kraus Session I: Starts January 19 Session II: Starts February 23 $175, Members $170 $25 Materials fee

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EXPERIMENTAL ENAMELING: GOING OUT OF BOUNDS

METALSMITHING

( 5 WEEKS )

ADVANCED TOPICS IN METALS

CREATIVE SETTINGS

( 10 WEEKS )

Do you have any stones, found objects, or anything that you’ve always wanted to set? Have you been challenged by those hard to set items? Well, bring them to class and we’ll get them incorporated into a piece of jewelry! We’ll investigate bezels, prongs, tabs and anything else we can come up with to get them to stay in place.

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: 2 Sessions of Intermediate Metalsmithing or instructor’s permission.

Tuesday 1-4pm

Pam Robinson Starts January 14 $350, Members $340

( 10 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!

Prerequisite: Two sessions of Beginning Metalsmithing or instructor approval.

Monday 2-5pm

Darlys Ewoldt Starts January 13

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

Wednesday 6:30-9:30pm

Mary Laskey Session II: Starts February 19

Prerequisite: Beginning Metalsmithing

$175, Members $170

Tuesday 6:30-9:30pm

INTERMEDIATE ENAMELING

Mike Stromberg Starts January 14 $350 Members $340

BEGINNING FORGING AND CONTINUING FORMING, FORMING: MOVING METAL FORGING, AND WITH HAMMERS CONSTRUCTION ( 10 WEEKS )

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. Enamels and metals will be available for purchase.

( 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.

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

Darlys Ewoldt Starts January 16

( 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 enamels will be available for purchase. 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 January 13 $350, Members $340

$350, Members $340

$350, Members $340

14 WINTER CLASSES BEGIN THE WEEKS OF JANUARY 13 AND FEBRUARY 17

ALL LINKED UP ( 10 WEEKS ) Links, loop-in-loop, woven, Etruscan and Byzantine are just a few of the chains that will be discussed and demonstrated in this class. You’ll make your own jump rings and learn multiple ways to solder them and even fuse them. Finishing techniques will be covered.

Additional materials will be available for purchase.

Prerequisite: Two sessions of Beginning Metalsmithing or instructor approval.

Saturday 2-5pm

Pam Robinson Starts January 18 $350, Members $340 $25 Materials fee

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 Sunday 10am-1pm

Susan Franker Starts January 19 $350, Members $340

EARLY REGISTRATION DISCOUNT SAVE $20 ON 10-WEEK

CLASSES AND $10 ON 5-WEEK CLASSES WHEN YOU REGISTER AND PAY IN FULL BY DECEMBER 23.

WORKSHOPS CHAINS OF STEEL Explore the use of steel as an affordable, lightweight alternative material for a variety of chains.

Learn, experiment with, and apply different soldering and riveting methods with 20g-10g steel wires. Personalize your chain(s) with handy, non-toxic finishing techniques and added accents of your choice. All levels are welcome.

Steel will be included in your materials fee. You are welcome to bring other metals (silver, brass, copper) and found materials to use as accents or they will be available for purchase.

Friday January 17, 12-7pm

Maia Leppo $145, Members $140 $15 Materials Fee

SUCCESSFULLY SELL ON ETSY

( 1 DAY )

( 1 DAY )

The perfect class if you are curious about learning chainmaille! You also get to play with pretty shiny glass rings and beads! This is a beginner level class where you will learn how to correctly open & close jump rings seamlessly and learn how to do basic chainmaille weaving. You will use the shaggy loops pattern, which is a very popular weave for its fullness and fun fringe. Choose from aluminum or copper and a variety of glass ring colors to accent your bracelet. Instructor will bring pliers to use in class.

This workshop will teach students how to successfully sell their work on Etsy. We will start with how to open a shop, set your policies, and add items. You will learn the importance of good pictures and how it is possible to take them yourself. Learn tips and tricks as well as applications to make selling on Etsy easier.

Finally we will talk about the Etsy culture and how to get noticed in the sea of millions of other items.

Saturday March 8, 11am1pm

METALSMITHING

( 1 DAY )

DECADENT CONFECTION GLASS CHAINMAILLE BRACELET-

Thursday February 6,

Kat Wisniewski

6:30-9:30pm

$55, Members $50

Sunday March 9,

$10 Materials fee paid to instructor

11am-2pm

Karla Wheeler

COPPER ENAMEL BOWL WORKSHOP ( 1 DAY ) This workshop will give experienced metalsmith and enamel students an opportunity to learn to enamel on larger scale dimensional surfaces. The first segment of the workshop will be devoted to creating a bowl form from copper using simple forming techniques and second segment will be devoted to learning how to apply enamels to the dimensional surfaces of the bowl and all students will complete a unique enamel bowl or vessel.

INCLINED TO SHINE PENDANT & EARRINGS

$75, Members $70

( 1 DAY ) This intermediate level project builds upon the European 4-in-1 chainmaille weave allowing students to learn how to incorporate glass & beads with chainmaille. Students will have enough materials to create a gorgeous diamond-shaped pendant and pair of earrings.

Students will work in bright silver aluminum, but can customize their pieces with a variety of colors of glass & beads.

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

Prerequisite: Knowledge of at least two chainmaille weaves, one of which must be European 4-in-1.

Saturday February 8,

Saturday March 15,

10am-4pm

11am-1pm

Mary Laskey

Kat Wisniewski

$125, Members $120

$55, Members $50

$30 Materials Fee

$11 Materials fee paid to instructor

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GLASS

GLASS BEADMAKING, FUSING & CASTING explore several different glass techniques such as beadmaking, fusing, kiln casting and sculpture. All levels of students are supported in an educational and relaxed setting. Join us on the third floor to create beautiful glass forms. Closed toe shoes and cotton clothing are required. We only use COE 104 for Flameworking and COE 90 for Fusing.

GLASS BEAD OPEN STUDIO

BEGINNING GLASS BEADMAKING

January 13-March 23

( 5 WEEKS )

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

No experience required for this beginner hot-glass class! We will move slowly to master basic torch techniques while creating simple bead shapes with a variety of fundamental decorating styles. Shaping, heat control, color, use of tools and classroom equipment and studio safety will be covered. Classes will involve demonstrations, discussions, individual instruction, and plenty of practice time. An overview of what to make with your beautiful beads will be discussed.

Materials fee includes soft glass rods and mandrels.

EARLY REGISTRATION DISCOUNT SAVE $20 ON 10-WEEK

CLASSES AND $10 ON 5-WEEK CLASSES WHEN YOU REGISTER AND PAY IN FULL BY DECEMBER 23.

Monday 6:30-9:30pm

Sarah Beth Tanner Session I: Starts January 13 Session II: Starts February 17 Saturday, 10am-1pm

Cynthia McEwen Session II: Starts February 22 $180, Members $175 $40 materials fee

BEGINNING/ADVANCED BEGINNING GLASS FUSING

BEADMAKING & JEWELRY DESIGN

( 5 WEEKS )

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 and decorate your beads with consistency and confidence. Now that you have a good collection of glass beads, learn how to create jewelry, key chains, rings, etc. using basic wire wrapping techniques, twisting and hammering of copper & brass. Materials fee includes glass, copper, and brass. Silver may be purchased for an additional fee. No glass experience required.

Students will become familiar with the tools, materials, and basic techniques for fusing glass, and learn to properly cut, design and lay out glass. Pendants, key chains, coasters and small trays are a few examples of what can be made in this class. 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.

Wednesday, 2-5pm

Judy Zeddies Session I: Starts January 15 Session II: Starts February 19 $180, Members $175 $50 Materials fee

( 10 WEEKS )

Wednesday 6:30-9:30pm

Dobrila Pintar Starts January 15 $360, Members $350 $40 materials fee

16 WINTER CLASSES BEGIN THE WEEKS OF JANUARY 13 AND FEBRUARY 17

BEYOND BEGINNER: ELEMENTS OF BEAD DESIGN ( 5 WEEKS )

WORKSHOPS

DATE NIGHT: GLASS FUSING

( 5 WEEKS )

UNIQUE FUSED GLASS MEDALLION WORKSHOP

( 1 DAY )

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.

Saturday 2-5pm

( 1 DAY ) Make your own glass medallion.

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

Students will be emailed when pieces can be picked up, approximately two weeks after class. No glass experience necessary.

Judy Zeddies Session II: Starts February 22

Thursday February 20,

$180, Members $175

LeJean Easley

$40 Materials fee

$65, Members $60

6:30-9:30pm

$25 materials fee

Tuesday 6:30-9:30pm

Sarah Beth Tanner Session I: Starts January 14 Session II: Starts February 18 $180, Members $175

GIRL’S NIGHT OUT: GLASS FUSING ( 1 DAY ) Explore what the wonderful world of fusing is all about. No experience necessary. Learn how to cut glass and assemble shapes to create pendants, key chains or small coasters. Tools and materials are provided.

Extra glass can be purchased from instructor. Students will be emailed when pieces can be picked up, approximately two weeks after class. No glass experience necessary.

Friday January 24, 6:309:30pm Friday February 21, 6:309:30pm

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

Have fun with your sweetie.

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

No experience necessary. Learn how to cut glass and put together several pieces such as pendants, keychains or even coasters or small trays. Tools and materials are provided. Extra glass can be purchased from instructor.

Students will be emailed when pieces can be picked up, approximately two weeks after class. No glass experience necessary.

GLASS

Ready to hone your bead basics into skillfully designed work featuring precise shapes and patterns? This class is for you! We’ll start by reviewing beginning torch techniques, and continue with a focus on heat control, consistency, and confidence. Explore exciting color combinations and experiment with composition and shaping. Learn methods for creating patterns with dots and stringers, and spend plenty of time perfecting your encasing techniques. Prior knowledge of torch-working fundamentals required. Mandrels and glass available for purchase from instructor.

SCREEN PRINT ON FUSIBLE GLASS

Friday January 31, 6:309:30pm Saturday March 1, 5-8pm

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

GLASS FUSING OPEN STUDIO 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 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 session of glass fusing Thursday February 27, 6:30-9:30pm Sunday March 9, 11am-2pm

LeJean Easley

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

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BE MY VALENTINE

GLASS

( 1 DAY )

THE MAGIC OF COPPER & GLASS

Want to create a Valentine in glass for that special someone?

We’ll make heart inspired beads using basic lampworking techniques. Whether it’s a heartshaped bead or beads with hearts inside, they’ll show how much you care. We’ll then hang them from a leather cord or do some simple wire working techniques with copper and brass to make a pendant or key chain. Silver available for purchase from instructor. Materials fee includes glass, findings, and cord.

( 1 DAY )

Friday February 7,

Thursday March 6, 6:30-

6:30-9:30pm

Cynthia McEwen $65, Members $60 $15 materials fee

Copper does magical things when combined with glass. Whether encased in a transparent or applied to the bead surface, interactions occur and unique effects happen. Think verdigrisblueish/greenish patina, rather than shiny metallic. This class will focus on using copper leaf to make stunning effects in your beads. You won’t know it’s copper but you’ll love the look! No experience required. Materials fee includes glass and tools.

Cynthia McEwen $65, Members $60 $15 Materials fee

PARTIES

( 1 DAY )

Prerequisite: Beginning Glass Beadmaking

PRIVATE RENTALS

9:30pm

WORKING PAST WONKY BEADS Having trouble with even bead shapes? Not getting good donut-y ends? Dots uneven in size and spacing? Expand your glass beadmaking skills with this class focused on your problem areas.

Bring beads you’ve made to share and ask questions about. We’ll discuss and demo how to improve your skills with tips and tricks.

Students should bring their 104 COE glass and mandrels to class as well as their beads. Additional glass and mandrels are available for sale.

LOF T

SUCCESSFULLY S EL L ON

Thursday January 30,

MEETINGS

6:30-9:30pm

Cynthia McEwen $65, Members $60 S E E PAGE 1 5 FO R M O RE IN F O.

TEAM BUILDING

LILLSTREET.COM/LOFT 18 WINTER CLASSES BEGIN THE WEEKS OF JANUARY 13 AND FEBRUARY 17

I GN I T E

S P OT L I G HT O N LILLSTRE E T IG NITE Art-Based P ro f essi o n al Deve lop me nt to Fue l Cre ativity

Client Story: University of Chicago

T H I S S E P T E M B E R, T W E N T Y-S I X S TA F F E R S F R O M T H E U N I V E R S I T Y O F C H I C AG O Division of the Humanities filed into the Lillstreet Loft for a creative retreat. Because these twenty six individuals serve as core support for over three hundred other staff members, it was important to the dean that they were able to have a day to relax and get to know each other better.

Sam Hostert, established ceramicist and Lillstreet faculty led the group in building their own ceramic mugs. Sam is no stranger to making beautiful mugs and the group could not have been in more capable hands. By the end of the day, the dean’s core staff, some of whom had never worked with clay before, had each created their own souvenir from the retreat, complete with happy memories. Event organizer, Carl N., stated that this “event was the best retreat our dean’s staff in the Division of the Humanities has had.”

Retreats are held in the cozy and eclectic Lillstreet Loft, which has enough space to hold both art activities and lunch.

This space worked very well for the dean’s staff, who wanted to have an emphasis on conversation and bonding over a meal, in addition to the activity.

Minor changes are bound to happen when organizing a retreat for mid-size groups. Even so, Carl said, “working with Lillstreet was great. They were quick to respond when I had questions and helped to accommodate several changes in our schedule.” The Lillstreet Ignite team strives to be as flexible as possible to create the perfect retreat for any group. When you work with Lillstreet, you work with creative individuals eager to help design a customized activity that fits the needs and wants of your workforce, and provide the best retreat possible.

By: Adrienne Teeley

TO LEARN MORE ABOUT LILLSTREET IGNITE VISIT LILLSTREET.COM/IGNITE OR EMAIL IGNITE@LILLSTREET.COM

PAINTING & DRAWING

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 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 January 13 Session II: Starts February 17 Tuesday 10am-1pm

BEGINNING / ADVANCED BEGINNING

Patrick Miceli Session I: Starts January 14 Session II: Starts February 18

INTRODUCTION TO PAINTING TECHNIQUES

Tuesday 6:30-9:30pm

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.

Annie York Session I: Starts January 14 Wednesday 10am-1pm

Patrick Miceli Session I: Starts January 15 Wednesday 6:30-9:30pm

Gwendolyn Zabicki Session I: Starts January 15 Session II: Starts February 19 Saturday 10am-1pm

Annie York Session I: Starts January 18 Session II: Starts February 22 Sunday 10am-1pm

Randall Miller Session I: Starts January 19 Session II: Starts February 23

( 5 WEEKS )

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

Annie York Session II: Starts February 18 Wednesday 10am-1pm

Patrick Miceli Session II: Starts February 19 $175, Members $170

Sunday 5:30-8:30pm

Randall Miller Session I: Starts January 19 Session II: Starts February 23 $175, Members $170 $35 Beginning Painting & Drawing Kit

20 WINTER CLASSES BEGIN THE WEEKS OF JANUARY 13 AND FEBRUARY 17

EARLY REGISTRATION DISCOUNT SAVE $20 ON 10-WEEK

CLASSES AND $10 ON 5-WEEK CLASSES WHEN YOU REGISTER AND PAY IN FULL BY DECEMBER 23.

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 January 13 Session II: Starts February 17 Saturday 10am-1pm

Vesna Jovanovic Session I: Starts January 18 Session II: Starts February 22 Sunday 10am-1pm

Patrick Miceli Session I: Starts January 19 Session II: Starts February 23 $175, Members $170 $15 Beginning Drawing Kit

BEGINNING PAINTING ( 5 OR 10 WEEKS ) Good paintings are the result of experience and knowledge. This class will help you develop both.

You will learn more about mixing colors, the best type of brush to use and different techniques for working with paint. This class is ideal for those who have taken first time drawing into painting or have had previous experience and want to expand their skills.

Supply kits and additional materials available for purchase.

INTRODUCTION TO WATERCOLOR

( 5 WEEKS )

( 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.

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.

Saturday 2-5pm

TBA Session I: Starts January 18 Session II: Starts February 22 $180, Members $175 $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 explore 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 contĂŠ and pastels to bring your drawings to life. Some previous drawing experience helpful. Drawing kits will be available for purchase.

Saturday 10am-1pm

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

$175, Members $170

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

Randall Miller Session I: Starts January 19 Session II: Starts February 23 $175, Members $170

Tuesday 6:30-9:30pm

Patrick Miceli Session I: Starts January 14 Session II: Starts February 18 $175, Members $170

BEGINNING TO INTERMEDIATE WATERCOLOR

CREATIVE RETREAT

( 10 WEEKS )

Pawel Kupiec Session I: Starts January 16 Session II: Starts February 20 $175, Members $170

Saturday 2-5pm

$30 Model fee

Tom Dieschbourg Starts January 18

Expanded drawing kit $35

In this beginning class learn traditional ink painting combined with exciting experimentation with watercolor. No experience necessary, just a willingness to delve into the process. Supply kits and additional materials available for purchase.

Alison Svoboda Session l: Starts January 18 Session ll: Starts February 22

Annie York Starts January 16

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.

Thursday 10am-1pm

( 5 WEEKS )

Painting & Drawing

INTRODUCTION TO PORTRAIT DRAWING

EXPERIMENTING WITH INK AND WATERCOLOR

Interested in the asian sumi-e ink painting, and enjoy yoga? Experience both in one day! Check out the Art of Asian Ink retreat on page 38.

The Drawing Workshop WORKSHOPS & CLASSES

See page 24 for more Painting & Drawing classes offered at The Drawing Workshop.

$330, Members $320

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PAINTING & DRAWING

OIL PAINTING

ENCAUSTIC PAINTING

( 5 WEEKS )

( 5 WEEKS )

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.

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.

Thursday 6:30-9:30pm

ADVANCED BEGINNING TO INTERMEDIATE 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.

Monday 10am-1pm

Pawel Kupiec Session I: Starts January 13 Session II: Starts February 17 $175, Members $170

EXPERIMENTAL COLLAGE ( 10 WEEKS ) 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.

Friday 10am-1pm

Kimberly Pancoast Starts January 17 $330, Members $320

Patrick Miceli Session I: Starts January 16 Session II: Starts February 20 Sunday 2-5pm

Patrick Miceli Session I: Starts January 19 Session II: Starts February 23 $175, Members $170

LANDSCAPE PAINTING ( 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.

Monday 6:30-9:30pm

Richard Laurent Starts January 13 $330, Members $320

Friday 2-5pm

Jenny Learner Session I: Starts January 17 Session II: Starts February 21 Sunday 2-5pm

Jenny Learner Session I: Starts January 19 Session II: Starts February 23 $175, Members $170

BOTANICAL ILLUSTRATION ( 10 WEEKS ) 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 January 13 $330, Members $320

22 WINTER CLASSES BEGIN THE WEEKS OF JANUARY 13 AND FEBRUARY 17

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.

SUCCESSFULLY SE LL ON

$40, Member $35 per week $350 per ten-week session.

INTERMEDIATE / ADVANCED ( 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 conté crayon on paper. This class is ideal for oil painters and can also be pursued with pastel.

ABSTRACT PAINTING STUDIO ( 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 January 17 Session II: Starts February 21 $175, Members $170

PROBLEM SOLVING FOR OIL PAINTERS

Tuesday 10am-1pm

( 10 WEEKS )

Ken Minami Starts January 14

This intermediate/advanced class is an opportunity for students to bring their own projects and ideas for paintings and to work on them with individualized instruction. There will also be still life set ups available for those students who would like to work from life and further develop their skills in representational painting. This is a class for students with previous painting experience. Please come to the first class prepared to work in oils with a 16” x 20” canvas.

$330, Members $320 $60 model fee

Painting & Drawing

PAINTING THE FIGURE ALLA PRIMA

S E E PAG E 1 5 F OR M OR E IN F O.

The Drawing Workshop WORKSHOPS & CLASSES

Wednesday 10am-1pm

Bob Horn Starts January 15 $330, Members $320

See page 24 for more Painting & Drawing classes offered at The Drawing Workshop.

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The Drawing Workshop WORKSHOPS & CLASSES

THE DRAWING WORKSHOP, FOUNDED 40 YEARS AGO by George Sotos, has joined Lillstreet Art Center as a new venue for classical instruction in drawing and painting, primarily from the figure but also from still-life and landscape. The workshop offers the perfect working environment for budding amateurs to established professionals seeking to develop a strong visual vocuablary and understanding of the three-dimensional form. Perception, the art of seeing, forms the underlying foundation of the classes offered at the workshop.

Below you will find a roster of classes being offered at The Drawing Workshop, including both drop-in figure drawing sessions and longer classes focused on specific media or subjects. The Drawing Workshop is located at 4410 North Ravenswood Avenue, on the other side of the train tracks from our main facility.

The studio is a large, open work room offering a perfect setting for figure work.

If you have any questions or just want more information about classes, please email thedrawingworkshop@lillstreet.com or call us at 773.769.4226.

DROP-IN FIGURE DRAWING Drop-in figure drawing sessions offer an excellent opportunity for beginning to advanced students to practice their perception and drawing skills. Each session is three hours long and divided up in the following way, moving through a sequence of short poses to longer, sustained poses: The first 15 minutes are comprised of very short poses of 20 to 40 seconds. This is followed by a series of 1, 3, 5, and 10 minute poses. The final section of the class is devoted to three poses of 15, 20, and 25 minutes. Breaks for the model and class occur throughout the entire session.

The drop-in sessions do not include instruction or critique.

We supply drawing benches, easels, tables, back-up support boards for pads, and clips. Please bring your own drawing materials although a limited supply of pads and charcoal will be available for purchase.

BEGINNING FIGURE AND PORTRAIT DRAWING & PAINTING FOUNDATION ( 10 WEEKS ) Drawing or painting a lifelike, vibrant portrait or figure requires a very specific set of skills and knowledge which will be presented sequentially in this ten week studio class. Sources include the writings of famous art instructors Andrew Loomis, George Bridgman and John Howard Sanden. The goal of the class is for each student to acquire all the basic tools needed for approaching life drawing sessions and personal painting with confidence and enthusiasm.

Bring a notebook and pencils to the first class.

BEGINNING FIGURE DRAWING ( 10 WEEKS ) Students are introduced to basic drawing concepts and traditional methods. Activities encourage the understanding of anatomy while increasing powers of observation and control of materials. Students will work with graphite, charcoal, contĂŠ, and chalk pastel.

Thursday 6:30-9:30pm

Sarah Kaiser Starts January 16 $330, Members $320 $60 model fee

Tuesday 2-5pm

Ann Ponce Starts January 14 $330, Members $320

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

Drop-in session run year round except on holidays.

Wednesdays 6:30-9:30pm Sundays 10:30am-1:30pm $20 per session

24 WINTER CLASSES BEGIN THE WEEKS OF JANUARY 13 AND FEBRUARY 17

BEGINNING TO INTERMEDIATE INTRODUCTION TO THE PORTRAIT AND FIGURE ( 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 contĂŠ, and eventually learn to use pastels.

Supply kits and additional materials available for purchase.

Saturday 10am-1pm

Bob Horn Starts January 18 $330, Members $320 $60 model fee

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

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.

Monday 6:30-9:30pm

Ken Minami Starts January 13 $30 model fee

EARLY REGISTRATION DISCOUNT SAVE $20 ON 10-WEEK

CLASSES AND $10 ON 5-WEEK CLASSES WHEN YOU REGISTER AND PAY IN FULL BY DECEMBER 23.

THE PORTRAIT AND COSTUMED FIGURE

INTERMEDIATE PORTRAITURE

( 10 WEEKS )

( 10 WEEKS )

This intermediate/advanced class is for those students who DRAWING AND PAINTING would like to paint or draw from the clothed figure. The pose THE NUDE FIGURE will be 2-3 weeks long so that ( 10 WEEKS ) a painting or drawing can be fully developed. Students have This advanced class is for those the option to work on a portrait who have had previous experience or a full figure composition. working from the nude model.

Individualized instruction Students are expected to have supports students in developing some competency in drawing or their skills and their own style. have completed Introduction to The instructor is a painter with Portrait or Figure. In the 10 week experience in commissioned course, poses are scheduled for portraits. Come to the first class two weeks so that a painting or prepared to work in your medium drawing can be fully developed. of choice.

The 5 week course will consist of 1, two-week and 1, three-week Friday 10am-1pm pose giving the students plenty Bob Horn of time to fully develop their Starts January 17 work. Typically students work in oil, pastels or other drawing $330, Members $320 media and receive individualized instruction to develop their skills $60 model fee and individual styles. Students supply their own materials and supplies.

Students work from a costumed model over a two week period. While the emphasis is on observation and perceptual drawing and painting, students are encouraged to develop their own approach. Instruction is one on one at the level of each student, taught by a Portrait Artist. Students with less experience will receive structured lessons and demos.

Experienced students are given continuous feedback at their level. Students may work in the medium of their choice: charcoal, conte, pastels, or oils.

Thursday 10am-1pm

ADVANCED PORTRAIT DRAWING AND PAINTING

Bob Horn Starts January 15 Saturday 2-5pm

Bob Horn Starts January 18 $330, Members $320 $60 model fee

Tuesday 10am-1pm

Bob Horn Starts January 14 $330, Members $320 $30 model fee

( 10 WEEKS ) This class will study the portrait with drawings to analyze the forms of the head and color studies in oil paint to establish a palette. A direct method will be pursued to bring these two skills together. Poses last three weeks. Previous drawing and painting experience suggested.

THE DRAWING WORKSHOP

$330, Members $320

INTERMEDIATE TO ADVANCED

Tuesday 6:30-9:30pm

Ken Minami Starts January 14 $330, Members $320

$60 model fee

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TEXTILES

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

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

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

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 grocery 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. No materials needed on the first day.

Tuesday 2-5pm

Paige Fetchen Session I: Starts January 14 Tuesday 6:30-9:30pm

Sarah Montgomery Session I: Starts January 14 Thursday 10am-1pm

Amanda Franck Session I: Starts January 16 Session II: Starts February 20 Sunday 2-5pm

Sarah Montgomery Session I: Starts January 19 Sunday 5:30-8:30pm

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 yourself, friends, or to get a head start on craft fair season!

Tuesday 10am-1pm

Paige Fetchen Session I: Starts January 14 Camille Canales Session II: Starts February 18 Tuesday 6:30-9:30pm

Nora Renick Rinehart Session I: Starts January 14 Camille Canales Session II: Starts February 18 Sunday 2-5pm

Allison Rose Session I: Starts January 19 Session II: Starts February 23 $175, Members $170 $25 Materials fee

Paige Fetchen Session I: Starts January 19 Session II: Starts February 23 $175, Members $170 $10 materials fee 26 WINTER CLASSES BEGIN THE WEEKS OF JANUARY 13 AND FEBRUARY 17

FIRST-TIME QUILTING

FIRST-TIME EMBROIDERY

( 5 WEEKS )

( 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 later in the year. No materials needed on the first day.

Socialize with classmates while learning traditional embroidery with a contemporary spin. Each week students practice new stitches such as the chain stitch, bullion know and couching onto a newly designed screen-printed sampler. Build up layers of thread on your own cloth, and leave the class with a finished sampler to show off your skills.

All materials provided in class, including floor standing hoops.

All levels welcome.

Saturday 10am-1pm

Nora Renick-Rinehart Session I: Starts January 18 Session II: Starts February 22 $175, Members $170

ZIPPERS & BUTTONS 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 a set of coordinating pillows and a zip pouch, plus the confidence to keep sewing! Students with basic at-home sewing knowledge looking for formal instruction are welcome in this class. No materials needed on the first day. Sewing machines, thread and some notions provided with materials fee. Prerequisite: First Time Sewing or equivalent sewing experience.

Tuesday 2-5pm

Paige Fetchen Session II: Starts February 18 Tuesday 6:30-9:30pm

Camille Canales Session I: Starts January 13 Session II: Starts February 17 $175, Members $170

NEW! CROCHET ( 5 WEEKS ) Once you know the basics, you can crochet anything- functional or sculptural. Every advanced stitch is just a combination of the basic stitches. During the first three weeks, you’ll learn the basics: how to crochet in the round, how to read a basic pattern, and some advanced stitches. For the last two weeks students will work with the instructor to begin their own project: a hat, scarf or collection of “granny squares” for an afghan, or bring your own ideas to the table! Hook and starter yarn supplied with materials fee.

Thursday 6:30-9:30pm

Stacia Yeapanis Session I: Starts January 16

QUIILTING: START TO FINISH ( 10 WEEKS )

$175, Members $170

The ultimate beginner quilt class!

Whether you’ve experimented with quilting on your own or gazed at the quilting Pinterest boards, by the end of this 10 week class you’ll have made a completely functional lap quilt.

Each student will be able to put their own twist on a deceptively simple pattern by experimenting with color, pattern and geometry.

Together, we’ll work through the designing, piecing and finishing processes. All levels welcome.

Some sewing experience suggested but not required. No materials needed on the first day.

$10 Materials fee

Monday 6:30-9:30pm

Nora Renick-Rinehart Starts January 13 $340, Members $330

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REPEAT DESIGNS ON FABRIC ( 5 WEEKS ) Translate your designs into repeating patterns by mastering registration, straight repeats, half drops and composition. Learn the importance of scale and color, as well as several experimental techniques to create larger prints and unique yardage. The goal is to get you well on your way to understanding the art of repeat patterns. Perfect for students who have just completed FirstTime Screenprinting and want to make more than one color prints.

Students should come prepared to print with either inks or dyes on the first class.

Whether you are new to dyes or want to expand your range of fiber techniques, this class explores natural dyes and the various shades of indigo blues.

By applying Shibori resist techniques to natural fabrics such as silk, cotton and linen, you can achieve rich painterly shades on your fabrics. Indigo and natural dyes have been applied to clothes and interiors for over 700 years in Japan, though the harmoniously beautiful colors appear contemporary in modern fabric designs. Instructor will present visual resources and samples, and briefly cover some of the history of techniques. Shibori techniques include stitching, pleating, twisting and clamping, to name a few. Students will provide fabrics after the first week of class.

Materials fee includes all dyes and fabric on first day.

Sunday 10am-1pm

Akemi Nakano Cohn Session I: Starts January 19 Session II: Starts February 23 $175, Members $170 $30 materials fee

Thursday 10am-1pm

Elizabeth Kumor Session I: Starts January 16 Session II: Starts February 20

Sunday 2-5pm

$175, Members $170

$175, Members $170

( 5 WEEKS )

Prerequisite: First-Time Screenprint on Fabric or permission of instructor.

Sarah Montgomery Session II: Starts February 18 Sarah Montgomery Session II: Starts February 23

INDIGO SHIBORI + NATURAL DYES

TEXTILES

( 5 WEEKS )

Monday 10am-1pm

MULTILEVEL

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$15 materials fee

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MULTILEVEL SEWING PROJECTS ( 10 WEEKS )

TEXTILES

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.

Sunday 10am-1pm

Nora Renick-Rinehart Starts January 19 $340, Members $330

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.

Thursday 6:30-9:30pm

Stacia Yeapanis Session II: Starts February 20 $175, Members $170

SPECIAL TOPICS IN PRINTING ON FABRIC ( 10 WEEKS ) Use this class to take your printing on fabric skills even further! Whether you work in inks or dyes, print yardage or t-shirts, or maybe have printed on paper and want to try fabric, this class will get you plenty of studio time to perfect your skills and learn some new tricks. Tackle tight registration, be introduced to printing with thickened dyes, and hang out with fellow printers in a fun, relaxed environment.

Instructor will focus on demos as they relate to student’s personal projects, as well as provide several slide shows of contemporary and historical printed works on fabrics. Students should come to the first class prepared to print on fabric! Prerequisite: First Time Screenprint on Fabric or Paper.

Wednesday 6:30-9:30pm

Paige Fetchen Starts January 15 $340, Members $330

INTERMEDIATE/ ADVANCED SCREENPRINTED FABRIC WALLPAPER ( 10 WEEKS ) Fanciful wallpaper is back in vogue. Get one step up on this hot trend by printing your very own fabric wallpaper. Installed with corn-starch, this technique makes wallpaper temporary and completely non-destructive: perfect for accent walls in rented apartments. The class will take a look at the history of wallpaper, check out contemporary styles and learn all the skills necessary to design and print enough large-scale yardage to cover a small wall. (Bonus, learn how to use a T-square registration bar.)

The class will culminate with a group installation at Lillstreet Art Center. We’ll also experiment with printing onto paper and coordinate a field trip to a local hand-printed wallpaper company.

A resource list for materials will be presented on the first day.

Prerequisite: Two sessions of Screenprinting on Fabric classes Thursday 6:30-9:30pm

Nora Renick-Rinehart Starts January 16 $340, Members $330

$15 Materials fee 28 WINTER CLASSES BEGIN THE WEEKS OF JANUARY 13 AND FEBRUARY 17

GARMENT CONSTRUCTION ( 10 WEEKS ) Master the sewing machine while completing at least one garment, either recreated from a favorite clothing item or following an existing pattern. Bonus! Students will also learn to mend and alter clothing as they relate to working projects. Expect to come away with hand-made garments that fit your figure just right! A resource list will be provided during the first class.

Prerequisite: First-Time Sewing or basic sewing experience.

Wednesday 6:30-9:30pm

TBD Starts January 15 $340, Members $330

WORKING WITH KNITWEAR: SERGERS AND STRETCH ( 10 WEEKS ) Without the proper equipment, sewing with knits can be frustrating to say the least. Our new sergers and coverstitch machines make it easy to devote a class to knits, stretch and professional finishes. During the class students will become familiar with the new materials and equipment by working on their own custom fit jersey t-shirt. Instruction will also cover sewing with a range of other materials, designing for knits and troubleshooting issues as they relate to projects. Sample material provided, students will provide material for their own projects. Prerequisite: First Time Sewing or equivalent experience.

This class authorizes students to use advanced equipment for open studio use.

Saturday 2-5pm

Nora Renick-Rinehart Starts January 18

NEW RECIPES: PRINTING WITH THICKENED DYES ( 10 WEEKS ) Survey dye printing techniques with our newest resident artist, Keeley Marie Stitt. A recent graduate of The Glasgow School of Art, Keeley is excited to introduce a variety of dye applications from mono-printing to layered repeat patterns in this class. Starting this Winter Session, our dye lab is switching over to new recipes that will produce more accurate and reliable colors for dyeing and printing. Students will learn a variety of techniques while sampling our new dye recipes!

Materials fee includes all dyes during class and open studio.

Come prepared to work with 1 to 2 yards of pre-washed cotton or linen fabric on the first night.

Prerequisite: First Time Screen Printing on Fabric Monday 6:30-9:30pm

Keeley Marie Stitt Starts January 13 $340, Members $330

VISITING ARTIST WORKSHOP WITH STEVEN DRISCOLL HIXSON: URBAN EROSION: SILKSCREEN MONOPRINTING Monoprinting is a painterly process of creating original prints. This workshop invites participants to break traditional printmaking forms through expressive techniques onto both fiber and paper. Broaden your printmaking techniques in this special one day workshop at Lillstreet Art Center!

The workshop begins with a presentation of urban inspired fiber and paper works from Steven’s portfolio. Participants will then create imagery, develop silkscreens, and print onto fiber and paper. Building images through layering of ink will showcase manipulation of the print medium. The workshop departs from traditional repeat/ edition printmaking for a more painterly approach. Screens, inks and some papers and fabrics provided for printing. Students should plan on bringing in some of their favorite materials to create one-of-a-kind prints.

CRASH COURSE IN DYES: OMBRE COTTON JERSEY SCARF

INTRODUCTION TO SERGERS WORKSHOP

( 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.

The cold weather is here to stay, 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.

Rubber gloves recommended.

Saturday February 1, 2-5pm Saturday March 1, 2-5pm

Elizabeth Kumor $75, Members $70

EARLY REGISTRATION DISCOUNT SAVE $20 ON 10-WEEK

( 1 DAY )

Friday February 7, 6:309:30pm

Paige Fetchen $65, Members $60

CLASSES AND $10 ON 5-WEEK CLASSES WHEN YOU REGISTER AND PAY IN FULL BY DECEMBER 23.

TEXTILES

$340, Members $320

WORKSHOPS

Saturday March 8, 10am-4pm

Steven Driscoll Hixson $200, Members $195

CREATIVE RETREATS LOVE YOGA & SEWING We’ve got the retreat for you! Check out the Honor Your Mat Retreat on page 38.

GAIN BASIC KNITTING SKILLS Create a cozy cowl scarf at the Warm Up Knitting Retreat on page 38.

HOW DOES AN EMBROIDERY LESSON, LUNCH, AND A MASSAGE SOUND? Experience all three in one day! Check out the Repetition & Relaxation retreat on page 39.

$35 Materials fee

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

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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 ( 5 WEEKS ) 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 January 13 Session II: Starts February 17

FIRST-TIME LETTERPRESS ( 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.

Saturday 10am-1pm

Ryan Basile Session I: Starts January 18 Session II: Starts February 22 $175, Members $170 $20 Materials fee

Thursday 2-5pm

Matthew Ginsberg Session I: Starts January 16 Session II: Starts February 20 Sunday 5-8pm

Andrew Campbell Session I: Starts January 19 Session II: Starts February 23 $175, Members $170 $20 Materials fee

EARLY REGISTRATION DISCOUNT SAVE $20 ON 10-WEEK

CLASSES AND $10 ON 5-WEEK CLASSES WHEN YOU REGISTER AND PAY IN FULL BY DECEMBER 23.

FIRST-TIME BOOKMAKING MONOTYPE: THE ONE OF A KIND PRINT ( 5 WEEKS ) Learn the basic skills, tools, and vocabulary of bookbinding and book arts. Students will create simple folded books, pamphlets, Japanese stab bindings, accordion and Coptic books.

All levels welcome.

Wednesday 6:30-9:30

Liz Nielsen Session I: Starts January 15 Session II: Starts February 19 Sunday 10am-1pm

Session I: Starts January 19 $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.

Wednesday, 10am-1pm

Judy Zeddies Session I: Starts January 15 Session II: Starts February 19 $175, Members $170 $15 Materials fee

30 WINTER CLASSES BEGIN THE WEEKS OF JANUARY 13 AND FEBRUARY 17

MULTILEVEL CONTEMPORARY PRINTMAKING ( 10 WEEKS ) 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.

Tuesday 6:30-9:30pm

MULTILEVEL SCREENPRINTING ON PAPER ( 10 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.

Thursday 6:30-9:30pm

Matthew Ginsberg Starts January 16

SCREEN PRINT ON ALTERNATIVE PRINTMAKING: FOCUS ON FUSIBLE GLASS THE PHOTOGRAPH ( 5 WEEKS )

$330, Members $320 $30 Materials fee

( 10 WEEKS )

INTAGLIO AND RELIEF

$330, Members $320

( 10 WEEKS )

$25 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.

SUCCESSFULLY SELL ON

$330, Members $320

Beginners to experienced printmakers will focus on integrating your photographic images with contemporary printmaking techniques, including monoprinting, Xerox transfers, and polyester plate litho. Use one, two, or more of these techniques to compose one of a kind prints or a varied edition. Exploration and experimentation are encouraged.

Plexiglas plates, ink and some paper are available for student use, additional paper and plates can be purchased during class.

Open Studio time will allow students to continue to explore ideas and experiment with the various processes.

$25 Materials Fee

Wednesday 6:30-9:30

Tuesday 1-4pm S E E PAG E 15 F OR MO R E I N F O.

Megan Sterling Starts January 14

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.

Saturday 2-5pm

Judy Zeddies Session II: Starts February 22 $180, Members $175 $40 Materials fee

PRINTMAKING

Judy Zeddies Starts January 14

Lea Basile Lazarus Starts January 15 $330, Members $320 $25 Materials fee

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

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PRINTMAKING

NON-ADHESIVE BOOK BINDING

WORKSHOPS

( 5 WEEKS )

HANDMADE SKETCHBOOK WORKSHOP

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.

Thursday 10am-1pm

Megan Sterling Session I: Starts January 16 $175, Members $170 $15 Materials fee

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. 
 This class is a great follow up to First Time Bookmaking.

Thursday 10am-1pm

Megan Sterling Session II: Starts February 20 Sunday 10am-1pm

Liz Nielsen Session II: Starts February 23 $175, Members $170 $15 Materials fee

( 1 DAY ) Make an elegant exposed spine, easy-open sketchbook. Students will hand tear and fold paper, cover boards with decorative paper or cloth and sew a custom sketchbook. The journal will be bound with a Coptic stitch.

Simple sewing skills are helpful, but not required. Materials provided, but students should come with any decorative or printed paper they might want to use to cover their book.

No experience necessary, hand sewing experience helpful.

Saturday February 8, 2-6pm

Matt Bodett $75, Members $70 Materials fee $10

CRASH COURSE: MONOTYPE PRINTMAKING ( 1 DAY ) Monotypes offer a speedy introduction into the world of printmaking. Students will create one-of-a-kind prints or notecards using plastic plates as a printing surface. Images will be painted, rolled & stenciled onto unprocessed plates before transferring to paper. Markmaking processes, found-object plates, and other fascinating monotype techniques will be covered. This introduction is perfect for artists and non-artists alike. All materials included; students are encouraged to bring sketches or photographs as source material for the workshop.

SPLIT FOUNTAIN SCREEN PRINTING ( 1 DAY ) Learn to screen print beautiful color fades using the split fountain technique in this fun one-day workshop. You’ve seen your favorite poster artists do it, now you can learn their secrets!

Using prepared screens and cut stencils, participants will create an edition that incorporates this dazzling approach to printing several blended colors at once.

A skill every printmaker should know, and one that is bound to impress! All ink and paper provided. Students may bring xeroxes or transparencies to incorporate their own imagery.

Previous screenprinting experience preferred.

Saturday February 15, 2-6pm

Matt Ginsberg $75, Members $70 Materials fee $10

Saturday January 25, 2-6pm

Judy Zeddies $75, Members $70 Materials fee $10

32 WINTER CLASSES BEGIN THE WEEKS OF JANUARY 13 AND FEBRUARY 17

CREATIVE RETREAT Make your own journal using bookbinding techniques and enjoy a relaxing yoga class at the DIY Journaling Retreat on page 38.

EXHIBITIONS WINTER /SPRING 2014

2ND FLOOR

P H OTO BY J O E T I G H E

L U K E ST ROS N I D E R

ANNEX

1ST FLOOR H E E J I N H WA N G

G A L L E RY

I WISH YOU WERE HERE January 10 – February 9 SENSE OF SCALE: M E TA L S C U L P T U R E A N D W E A R A L B E A R T

Luke Strosnider presents a series of photographs that

ART & THE URBAN GARDEN April 25 – June 1

explore his brief time living in Amsterdam.

January 24 – March 2

large and small. These four metalsmiths all share a connec tion to the Lillstreet community as past

come together to provide inspiration to gardening

ST E V E N D R I SCO L L H I X SO N

S arah C . Chapman, Darlys Ewoldt, Heejin Hwang, and Stacey Lee Webber present new works, both

For the third year, ar tists who work with a range of materials

enthusiasts and ar t lovers alike.

K AT E RO B E RTS , M AT T H E W D E RCO L E A N D L I L LY Z U C K E R M A N

or present teachers and resident ar tists.

URBAN EROSION February 14 – March 9

EMERGED: AFTER THE RESIDENCY March 7 – April 20 Curated by Arrowmont’s Bill Griffith, this exhibition features eleven ar tists who have recently completed ceramic residencies: H.P. Bloomer, Chandra DeBuse, Mat thew Dercole, Virginia Jenkins, Peter Christian Johnson, Megan Mitchell, Linds ay Pichaske + Jess Riva Cooper, Kate Rober ts, Kensuke Yamada, and Lilly Zuckerman.

Steven Driscoll Hixson is inspired by the challenge of walking in an urban landscape.

He integrates printmaking, fiber and graphics to translate pedestrian paths, physical barriers, traffic signage, and crosswalks into his designs.

J O I N U S I N M I LWAU K E E F O R N C E C A 2 0 1 4 M I DW E S T E D U C ATO R S A N D S T U D E N T S March 19 -23 Lillstreet’s booth at NCECA will feature the work of eighteen Midwestern ceramics faculty members and more than thir ty of their past and present students.

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

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 January 15 Session II: Starts February 19 Saturday 10am-1pm

Alyce McQueen Session I: Starts January 18 Session II: Starts February 22

BEGINNING DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY

FIRST TIME LIGHTROOM

EXPERIMENTAL VIDEO

( 5 WEEKS )

( 5 WEEKS )

( 10 WEEKS )

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

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.

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 January 13 Wednesday 10am-1pm

Kevin Malella Starts January 15 Saturday 2-5pm

Alyce McQueen Starts January 18 $360, Members $350

Garrett Baumer Session I: Starts January 19

EARLY REGISTRATION DISCOUNT

$190, Members $185

SAVE $20 ON 10-WEEK

Sunday 2-5pm

CLASSES AND $10 ON 5-WEEK CLASSES WHEN YOU REGISTER AND PAY IN FULL BY DECEMBER 23.

Thursday 10am-1pm

Christopher Schneberger Session I: Starts January 16 Session II: Starts February 20

STUDIO LIGHTING ( 5 WEEKS )

Saturday 10am-1pm

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.

Cameron Keleher Session I: Starts January 18

Tuesday 6:30-9:30pm

Rebecca Reuland Session I: Starts January 14 Session II: Starts February 18 $190, Members $185

34 WINTER CLASSES BEGIN THE WEEKS OF JANUARY 13 AND FEBRUARY 17

$190, Members $185

MULTILEVEL (ADVANCED BEGINNER TO ADVANCED) 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.

PHOTOGRAPHIC ABSTRACTION

HISTORY & PRACTICE: PRODUCT PHOTOGRAPHY PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPHY ( 5 WEEKS )

( 5 WEEKS )

( 5 WEEKS )

Push your creative photography in new directions. You’ll learn how to subvert the representational nature of photography and create stunning abstract images. We’ll learn about photographers like Aaron Siskind, Chema Madoz, Adam Fuss, Arno Minkinnen, and Uta Barth - artists who used their cameras to transform ordinary subjects around them into works of strange beauty. Basic photography skills recommended.

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

Kevin Malella Session I: Starts January 16

Scott Bittinger Session I: Starts January 14

ARCHITECTURAL PHOTOGRAPHY: INTERIORS

PHOTOGRAPHY APPRECIATION ( 5 WEEKS )

( 10 WEEKS )

Thursday 10am - 1pm

Saturday 2-4pm

$190, Members $185

STUDIO PORTRAITURE ( 5 WEEKS )

Kevin Malella Session II: Starts February 20 $190, Members $185

Garrett Baumer Session II: Starts February 17 $190, Members $185

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.

PHOTOGRAPHY CRITIQUE GROUP ( 5 WEEKS ) Discuss your work with other photographers and your instructor. Develop new ideas and projects or get feedback about older images. Bring prints or digital files each week, bring snacks and drinks too.

Saturday 2-5pm

Rebecca Reuland Session II: Starts February 22 $190, Members $185

Wednesday 10am-1pm

Rebecca Reuland Starts January 15

DIGITAL

Learn how to make stunning portraits in the studio. This course will show you how to use professional studio lighting, both hot lights and strobes. Topics will include working with models, lighting for mood, and creative concepts. Basic camera skills required.

Garrett Baumer Session II: Starts February 23

Monday 6:30-9:30pm

$190, Members $185

$190, Members $185

Gain an appreciation for of photography and leading contemporary artists working with this medium. This course will take you to the major galleries and museums showing photography. You’ll meet gallery directors and museum curators, and discuss the works on display.

This is a great introduction to the Chicago fine art photography scene - perfect for emerging artists, budding collectors, or art lovers looking for new discoveries. Each class meeting will visit one or two exhibitions, mostly in River North or downtown. Transit will be by CTA from Lillstreet, or students may meet on location.

Sunday 2-5pm

Thursday 10am-1pm

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.

$360, Members $350

Rebecca Reuland Session I: Starts January 18 $170, Members $165

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

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

DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY 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 yourself through the lens.

Tuesday 10am-1pm

$360, Members $350

INTERMEDIATE/ ADVANCED DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY

SUCCESSFULLY S EL L O N

Wednesday 7-10pm

BEGINNER/ ADVANCED BEGINNER

INTERMEDIATE TO ADVANCED

BEGINNING PHOTOSHOP

( 5 WEEKS )

( 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 January 13 Thursday 6:30-9:30pm

Alyce McQueen Session I: Starts January 16

( 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, flash, long exposure, HDR, 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.

FOR CLASSES IN DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY SEE PAGE 34.

( 10 WEEKS )

World famous art photographers like Andreas Gursky, Edward Burtynski, Sally Mann, and Ansel Adams all have used view cameras to get exceptionally sharp images. This class will show you how to operate such a camera and get amazing results.

We will shoot film, then scan for resolution that no DSLR can come close to. Photographs will then be edited digitally and printed on our state of the art printers. Camera techniques such Wednesday 4-6pm as perspective control and tilt/ Stephanie Taiber shift will be discussed. Students will need to purchase film and Starts January 15 pay for film processing. $330, Members $320

Kevin Malella Starts January 14

DIGITAL ARTS

AGES 10-14

$190, Members $185 S E E PAGE 1 5 FO R M O RE I N F O.

POSTER DESIGN Haven’t you been wanting to design your own posters for your band’s show, or art sale you’re having, or maybe just to decorate your place with something cool? This course will show you how to take your ideas and turn them into really cool posters.

You’ll use found imagery, your own photographs, and designs you make yourself. Basic Photoshop and Illustrator skills recommended. Computer skills required.

Tuesday 10am-1pm

Randee Ladden Session I: Starts January 14 Session II: Starts February 18 $190, Members $185

INTERMEDIATE PHOTOSHOP ( 5 WEEKS )

BEGINNING ILLUSTRATOR 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.

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.

Tuesday 6:30-9:30pm

Monday 10am-1pm

( 5 WEEKS )

Christopher Schneberger Starts January 15

Cameron Keleher Session II: Starts February 18

Randee Ladden Session II: Starts February 17

$360, Members $350

$190, Members $185

Thursday 6:30-9:30pm

Alyce McQueen Session II: Starts February 20 $190, Members $185

36 WINTER CLASSES BEGIN THE WEEKS OF JANUARY 13 AND FEBRUARY 17

WORKSHOPS

CRASH COURSE IN DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY

HOW TO PHOTOGRAPH ARTWORK

( 1 DAY )

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

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

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.

Monday 6:30-9:30pm

Tuesday January 21, 1-5pm

Garrett Baumer Session I: Starts January 13

Sunday February 2, 1-5pm Friday February 21, 1-5pm

$165, Members $160

Sunday March 9, 1-5pm

( 4 WEEKS )

$120, Members $115

ANIMATED GRAPHIC NOVEL ( 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.

Cameron Keleher Session II: Starts February 22 $150, Members $145

COLOR MANAGEMENT FOR DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHERS

( 1 DAY ) Lightroom is a powerful and affordable software for enhancing photographs, cataloging printing, and more. In this crash course you’ll get an 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.

Sunday January 26, 1-5pm Friday February 14, 1-5pm

CRASH COURSE IN ILLUSTRATOR

( 1 DAY )

( 1 DAY )

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 January 24, 1-5pm

CRASH COURSE IN INDESIGN

Sunday February 16, 1-5pm Sunday March 16, 1-5pm $120, Members $115

CRASH COURSE IN DIGITAL VIDEO

Sunday March 23, 1-5pm

( 1 DAY )

$120, Members $115

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.

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 February 28, 1-5pm

Friday January 31, 1-5pm

( 1 DAY )

Christopher Schneberger $120, Members $115

Tuesday February 18, 1-5pm Friday March 14, 1-5pm $120, Members $115

( 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.

DIGITAL

Saturday 10am-1pm

CRASH COURSE IN LIGHTROOM

CRASH COURSE IN PHOTOSHOP

Tuesday February 25, 1-5pm $120, Members $115

Sunday March 3, 1-5pm $120, Members $115

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

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CREATIVE RETREATS

LILLSTREET WELCOMES YOU TO RETREAT WITH US as you balance your bustling schedule with a little creative and relaxing, “me time.”

All retreats take place at Lillstreet Loft (4437 N Ravenswood Ave, 2nd Fl.)

THE BUDDHA & YOU: A CERAMICS & YOGA RETREAT Relax your body, mind, and spirit during a retreat filled with yoga and creating with clay. The retreat begins with a 75 minute all levels yoga class. After a break for a tasty catered lunch, you will 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. Your work will be fired and ready for pick-up in a few weeks and your Buddha can be proudly displayed in your home or meditation corner!

WARM UP: COZY KNITTING RETREAT Get warm and stay warm in the middle of winter with this relaxing one-day retreat in Lillstreet’s gorgeous new loft space. Participants will begin with learning the essential knitting basics. After a tasty catered lunch, the group will re-center around a knitting project: a fast and easy cowl or scarf. Working closely with an instructor, students at any skill level can bask in the meditative nature of this highly rewarding craft. You’ll even get an afternoon mini massage break with a 10 minute therapeutic chair massage! Please bring needles and a yarn of your choosing to the retreat (materials list below).

At this retreat you will:

At this retreat you will: - Enjoy a relaxing 75-minute yoga class - Learn basic hand building skills with terra cotta clay - Push, pull and form clay into your perfect Buddha - Relax and enjoy a peaceful day of creating!

Skill Level: No experience needed.

Saturday, January 25 10am - 4pm

HONOR YOUR MAT: A YOGA AND SEWING RETREAT

DIY JOURNALING: A JOURNAL MAKING & YOGA RETREAT

Stretch your muscles and your creativity with this relaxing retreat! Gift yourself a three day weekend and start it with a yoga practice in Lillstreet’s beautiful new loft space. After a break for lunch, the group will head down the street to Lillstreet’s Textile Studio and spend the afternoon sewing their very own yoga mat bag. Using your own design mentality and working closely with an instructor, students will leave this workshop with a simple yet fully functional accessory.

As wonderful as all of our electronics are, there comes a time to slow down, put aside the iPad, take a breath, and get reacquainted with paper and pen -- and ourselves. Recuperate from post-holiday madness by spoiling yourself with relaxing yoga, a healthy lunch, and creating a handmade, personalized journal using time-honored techniques.

The tradition of bookmaking goes back centuries, each part of the world adding their own flavor to basic binding methods. In this workshop we will investigate some of these traditions as we create a hand-bound journal or sketchbook of our own. In addition to binding our journals, we will add personal touches with handmade paper inserts, painted pages, stamping, and collage.

At this retreat you will: - Enjoy a relaxing 75-minute yoga class

- Learn basic knitting terms and skills

- Have the opportunity to entwine your yoga practice to your creative practice

- Add techniques to your knitting skill-set

- Learn the basic skills necessary to use a sewing machine

- Leave cozier than you came with a one-of-a-kind accessory

- Leave with a fully functional and one-of-a-kind yoga mat bag

- Enjoy a relaxing massage and meet fellow knitters!

Skill Level: Some prior sewing experience will be helpful but beginners are welcome.

Skill Level: No experience needed.

Materials:

Materials List: One-yard cotton quilt weight fabric in design and color of your choice for project

2 Skeins Super Chunky Yarn, any color and material.

Friday, February 21

Robin Power

Knitting needles: Single pointed, 10” long, size 17 (12.75mm)

10am - 4pm

$100, Members $95

Sunday, January 26

$100, Members $95

Paige Fetchen

At this retreat you will: - learn basic bookbinding techniques - create a handmade journal/s - experiment with a variety of materials to personalize your journal - enjoy a relaxing yoga class Skill Level: No experience needed.

Materials List: Participants are encouraged to bring paper and other flat mementos from home to embellish their journals.

10am - 4pm

Saturday, February 15

Nora Renick-Rienhart

10am - 4pm

$100, Members $95

Rochelle Borrett $100, Members $95

38 WINTER CLASSES BEGIN THE WEEKS OF JANUARY 13 AND FEBRUARY 17

THE ART OF ASIAN INK PAINTING RETREAT Learn the art of Asian sumi-e ink painting and the symbolism behind it. Spend time experimenting with basic sumi-e brush strokes and techniques.

Each participant will create several small paintings of the traditional Asian flora bamboo, plum blossom, chrysanthemum and orchid. Then use your new brush stroke skills and apply them to silk to create your own colorful hand-painted silk scarf. This retreat also includes a morning guided meditation session and delicious catered lunch.

At this retreat you will: - enjoy a relaxing guided meditation - learn the basic sumi-e brush strokes - experiment with mark making - create small ink paintings - experiment with various painting techniques on silk - take home a hand painted silk scarf Skill level: No experience needed.

Saturday. March 1

HAND EMBROIDERY RETREAT: 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 hand screen-printed sampler, designed by the instructor exclusively for the retreat, and leave compelled to stitch more of your own designs!

This retreat also includes a healthy and tasty catered lunch, plus 10 minute chair massages for a little afternoon break from stitching!

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!)

- Embroider onto a unique sampler, with demos on how to begin your own designs.

- Enjoy a relaxing massage and socialize with classmates

10am - 4pm

Allison Svoboda

Skill level: No experience needed.

$100, Members $95

Saturday, March 15

$10 materials fee

10am - 4pm

Camille Canales $100, Members $95 $10 materials fee

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CANCELLATION POLICY

CREATING RETREATS

ats All Retre are 4pm 10am to

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 of their choosing. 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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Art

BIRTHDAY PARTIES

FOR KIDS

L I L L S T R E E T O F F E R S A S P E C I A L WAY T O C E L E B R AT E Y O U R C H I L D ’ S S P E C I A L D AY !

F R O M T O D D L E R S T O T E E N A G E R S , 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.

LILLSTREET PROVIDES: • INVITATIONS • GOODIE BAGS FOR EACH GUEST • TWO PRIVATE ROOMS • TEACHERS & ASSISTANTS

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

• PROJECT SUPPLIES

Visit our website for current pricing. Please call the front desk to plan and book your party.

• FIRING & GLAZING FOR ALL CLAY PROJECTS

• REFRIGERATOR AND FREEZER

LILLSTREET.COM/BIRTHDAY-PARTIES

4401 N. RAVENSWOOD | CHICAGO | 773 769 4226 | LILLSTREET.COM

KIDSTREET MONDAY

TUESDAY

CL ASS ES ARE 5 WEEK S AN D B EGI N TH E WEEK S O F JA N UA RY 13 A N D FEB RU A RY 17

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

18-30 Months

Colored Textures 10-11am

Ages 2-4

Paint & Stories 10-11:30am

Adventures in Clay 10-11:30am

Clay & Multimedia 1-2:30pm

Astro Tots 10-11:30am

Handbuilding in Clay 4-5:30pm

Impressive Impressionist 4-5:30pm

Water Houses 4-5:30pm

Drawing & Painting 4-5:30pm

Drawing & Cartooning 4-5:30pm

Drawing & Cartooning 4-5:30pm

Once Upon a Time 4-5:30pm

Art Around the World: Japan 4-5:30pm

Ages 3.5-5 Ages 5-7 Ages 8-12 Ages 10-14

FRIDAY

Toddler Clay 2-3pmam

Kinderclay 10-11:30am

Handbuilding & Wheelthrowing 4:30-6:30pm Warm Winter Knits 4-5:30pm

Digital Photography 4-6pm

DRAWING INTO PAINTING 10-12pm

SATURDAY

(Ages 10-14)

FAMILY WORKSHOPS Selected Saturdays

(2-4pm)

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KIDSTREET YOUNG ARTISTS BECOME EXPLORERS as they investigate a variety of media and creative processes. We present opportunities for students to enhance problem-solving skills as they discover their own artistic interests and refine technical abilities.

AGES 18-30 MONTHS A parent or babysitter stays with the child in these classes. In order to provide the best quality time with your toddler, we ask that you refrain from bringing other children to class. Class size limited to 10 children.

COLORED TEXTURES ( 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.

Friday 10-11:00 am

Melanie Brown Session I: Starts January 17 Session II: Starts February 21 $100, Members $95

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.

PAINT & STORIES ( 5 WEEKS ) Each class begins with story time. These stories will be used as inspiration for works of art that place emphasis on the experimental and tactile qualities of paint. We’ll mix colors, create different textures of paint, and explore new ways of applying these mixtures to our masterpieces. Come ready to work alongside your child throughout class.

ADVENTURES IN CLAY ( 5 WEEKS ) 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. Come ready to work alongside your child throughout the class.

Thursday 10-11:30am

Amber Weatherford Session I: Starts January 16 Session II: Starts February 20 $120, Members $115

AGES 3 1/2-5 Children enjoy these classes on their own, however parents may stay for the first class. Classes are limited to 12 children.

ASTRO TOTS ( 5 WEEKS ) Using clay, painting, and sculpture we will take a extraterrestrial trip through the galaxy. Planets, stars, rocketships, and googly eyed space creatures will be the subjects or our creations.

Wednesday 10-11:30am

Susan Tecktiel Session I: Starts January 15 Session II: Starts February 19 $120, Members $115

Tuesday 10-11:30am

KINDERCLAY

Kimberly Pancoast Session I: Starts January 14 Session II: Starts February 18

( 5 WEEKS )

$120, Members $115

EARLY REGISTRATION DISCOUNT SAVE $20 ON 10-WEEK

CLASSES AND $10 ON 5-WEEK CLASSES WHEN YOU REGISTER AND PAY IN FULL BY DECEMBER 23.

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

Friday 10-11:30am

Amber Weatherford Session I: Starts January 17 Session II: Starts February 21 $120, Members $115

42 WINTER CLASSES BEGIN THE WEEKS OF JANUARY 13 AND FEBRUARY 17

CLAY AND MULTIMEDIA ( 5 WEEKS ) This class is designed to allow children to express themselves individually while learning new techniques. We’ll us a variety of materials including fabric, collage, paint, drawing, clay, and more! Children will use their fine motor skills, imaginations, and creativity to express their thoughts artistically.

Tuesday 1-2:30pm

Emily Poole Session I: Starts January 14 Session II: Starts February 18 $120, Members $115

AGES 5-7 WINTER HOUSES ( 5 WEEKS ) This multimedia class uses clay, recycled materials, and other art making materials to investigate places people and animals live when it’s cold outside. Students learn about a variety of cold climates by building homes and constructing environments.

Wednesday 4-5:30pm

Susan Tecktiel Session I: Starts January 15 Session II: Starts February 19 $120, Members $115

IMPRESSIVE IMPRESSIONIST

HANDBUILDING IN CLAY

( 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.

( 5 WEEKS )

Monday 4-5:30pm

Monday 4-5:30pm

( 5 WEEKS )

Create your own Impressionist masterpieces, just like Monet and Van Gogh. Paint floating flowers, learn about warm and cool colors, and study line as you learn about a variety of expressive media.

Explore optical mixing through the creation of dot paintings based on the work of Seurat. We’ll end the class by creating our own dancing marionettes based on the work of Degas.

Marian Castro-Palanyk Session I: Starts January 13 Session II: Starts February 17

DRAWING AND CARTOONING Explore the world of cartooning.

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

Annie York Session I: Starts January 13 Session II: Starts February 17

$120, Members $115

Jennifer Stocker Session I: Starts January 14 Session II: Starts February 18

Tuesday 4-5:30pm

AGES 8-12

DRAWING AND PAINTING

ART AROUND THE WORLD : JAPAN

Annie York Session I: Starts January 14 Session II: Starts February 18

Tuesday 4-5:30pm

( 5 WEEKS )

( 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.

Explore the traditions, art methods, and themes in Japanese art through a series of multimedia projects. We’ll create kimono inspired block prints, sumi-e landscape scrolls, origami crane mobiles and other projects inspired by the land of the rising sun.

Thursday 4:30-6pm

Amber Weatherford Session I: Starts January 16 Session II: Starts February 20 $120, Members $115

Thursday 4-5:30pm

Jennifer Stocker Session I: Starts January 16 Session II: Starts February 20 $120, Members $115

$120, Members $115

HANDBUILDING & WHEELTHROWING ( 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 January 16 Session II: Starts February 20 $140, Members $135

KIDSTREET

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

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TODDLER FAMILY WORKSHOPS AGES 2+ PLAY WITH YOUR FOOD

KIDSTREET

This special toddler workshop is designed to give families with children younger than 5 an opportunity to spend an afternoon creating with clay. We will make hamburgers, slices of delicious pie, messy bowls of spaghetti and meatballs; anything yummy you can imagine.

Saturday March 22, 2-4pm

Amber Weatherford

ANIMAL SAFARI ONCE UPON A TIME ( 5 WEEKS ) Let’s spend 5 weeks in a world of our own creation, using fairy tales for inspiration. As a class, we will use basic storytelling fundamentals to brainstorm a new fairy tale and construct a book with our own illustrations.

Influenced by our hero / heroine, villain, sidekicks and magical elements, we will use clay, fabric, paint and other mixed media to bring our story to life.

Wednesday 4-5:30pm

Rebecca Orth Session I: Starts January 15 Session II: Starts February 19 $120, Members $115

This special toddler workshop is designed to give families with children younger than 5 an opportunity to spend an afternoon creating with clay. Imagine you are on a safari and record the animals you see in clay.

YOUNG ADULTS

Saturday March 1, 2-4pm

AGES 10-14

Amber Weatherford

WARM WINTER KNITS FOR BEGINNERS ( 5 WEEKS ) Winter is here! Wouldn’t it be nice to have a warm, homemade scarf to keep out the winter chill? Students will have the opportunity to make their own scarf in this early winter session for beginners. Learn the basics from casting on, to knitting, pearling, and casting off. It might take a little homework, but you’ll be a knitter in no time!

Wednesday 4-5:30pm

Emily Poole Session I: Starts January 15 Session II: Starts February 19 $120, Members $115

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.

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 yourself through the lens.

Wednesday 4-6pm

Stephanie Taiber Starts January 15 $330, Members $320

Saturday 10am-12pm

Melanie Brown Session I: Starts January 18 Session II: Starts February 22 $140, Members $135

44 WINTER CLASSES BEGIN THE WEEKS OF JANUARY 13 AND FEBRUARY 17

FAMILY WORKSHOPS These workshops are a wonderful opportunity to work together on theme projects, and bring laughter, smiles, and great new crafts into your life! All workshops are 2 hours long and meant for adults and children to participate together. $30, Members $25 Priced per person. Children must be accompanied by at least one paying adult.

AGES 5+ CHINESE NEW YEAR MASK Welcome the Chinese New Year with your family. Taking inspiration from traditional Chinese dances, celebrate by making a luck dragon mask out of a variety of paper media.

Saturday January 25, 2-4pm

Jennifer Stocker

SCHOOL’S OUT CAMPS AGES 5-8 CLAY & MULTIMEDIA CAMP 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!

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

January 20: M.L. King Day February 12: Lincoln’s Birthday 9am-3:30pm $85, Members $80

January 20: M.L. King Day February 12: Lincoln’s Birthday 9am-3:30pm $85, Members $80

CUSTOM CLASSES SEDER PLATES

What’s a Valentine’s Day without flowers? Spend a special afternoon with your family while you make a bud vase with a decorative base out of clay. A perfect gift for a special Valentine.

Make your own Seder plate. Use it to serve a special dish, and proudly display your creation the rest of the year. Come with family to work together on your heirloom plate using personal imagery and text. Embellish your plate with color and texture.

You will learn handbuilding techniques to create a one-of-akind clay plate that is beautiful and food-safe.

Saturday February 1, 2-4pm

Rebecca Orth

SPRING BIRDHOUSES Take a break from the cold and snow with this Spring-themed project. Give a bird a new home made out clay and glazed with a variety of bright spring colors.

By the time the ice melts and green returns to the yards and trees, you’ll be ready to hang your birdhouse and roll out the welcome mat...one you made yourself.

Sunday March 23, 2-4pm

KIDSTREET

VALENTINES DAY VASE

Our teachers and staff will work with you to create a custom class or camp tailored to your interests and availability. For more information call the front desk at 773.769.4226 or email Abi Gonzales at abi@lillstreet.com or Barbara Kurtz at barbara@lillstreet.com

Shira Leon

Saturday March 8, 2-4pm

Rebecca Orth

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SPONSORSHIP SUPPLIES: For $25 you can provide clay and materials for a 2 hour workshop for 15 participants CLASS: For $150 you can provide a one-time arts program to an entire class group SCHOOL: For $1000 one class group will receive eight weeks of art instruction ALL DONATIONS ARE 100% TAX DEDUCTIBLE.

WHO ARE WE? A dynamic team of professional teaching artists that bring the programs you love from

Lillstreet to underserved communities throughout Chicago.

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POLICIES & PROCEDURES

MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS

OFFICE & GALLERY HOURS:

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:

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)

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.

• Members’ price on children’s camps (for 2 people)

Family Membership: $110/year (for 3 or more people) Receive all of the benefits above plus:

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

Classes are canceled when enrollment minimums are not reached.

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

PRIVATE CLASSES 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.

REFUND POLICY FOR DROPPED CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS

• 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:

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

WINTER 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 1/5/14

Dropped between 1/6/14-1/12/14

Dropped between 1/13/14-1/19/14

Dropped after 1/19/14

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

WINTER CLASSES BEGIN THE WEEKS OF JANUARY 13 AND FEBRUARY 17

LILLSTREET UPCOMING EVENTS: WINTER CLASS SESSION BEGINS

URBAN EROSION

MONDAY, JANUARY 13

FEBRUARY 14 – MARCH 9

I WISH YOU WERE HERE

Steven Driscoll Hixson integrates printmaking, fiber and graphics in designs inspired by the challenge of walking in an urban landscape.

In the Gallery Annex.

JANUARY 10 – FEBRUARY 9 Luke Strosnider presents a series of photographs in the Gallery Annex that explore his brief time living in Amsterdam.

EMERGED: AFTER THE RESIDENCY

LILLSTREET AT NCECA 2014 MARCH 19 -23 Lillstreet’s booth at NCECA will feature the work of eighteen Midwestern ceramics faculty members and more than thirty of their past and present students.

MARCH 7 – APRIL 20

SENSE OF SCALE: METAL SCULPTURE AND WEARALBE ART JANUARY 24 – MARCH 2

Curated by Arrowmont’s Bill Griffith, this exhibition features eleven artists who have recently completed ceramic residency programs.

Sarah C. Chapman, Darlys Ewoldt, Heejin Hwang, and Stacey Lee Webber present new works, both large and small.

FRIDAY, APRIL 11

SATURDAY, MARCH 8

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 17

Monday, March 24

EMPTY BOWLS SPRING OPEN HOUSE

WINTER CLASS SESSION II BEGINS

SPRING CLASS SESSION BEGINS

Sample our spring class offerings with complimentary, hands-on workshops for all ages.

Empty Bowls, a benefit for First Slice Pie Cafe, features handmade bowls and homemade soup to benefit Chicago’s neediest communities.