Weaving (WS) - Loraine Stillman

Beginning to advanced, we will explore different weave structures, have class challenges, and do individual projects in a warm and creative environment. Join the class at any time during the session! Classes are held at Lake Forest West Campus Administrative Center, 300 S. Waukegan Rd., Lake Forest.

Members: $275; Non-Members: $300

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Mondays, Dec 5 - Apr 9

9:30am - 12:30pm

New students welcome after Jan. 6

Drawing and Painting (DP) - Skip Wiese

Can't draw a straight line? Learn not only how to draw a straight line, but a curved, crooked or jagged line. Paint in any medium—oil, pastel, watercolor or mixed media. All levels of expertise.

Members: $160; Non-Members: $180

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Mondays, Jan 16 - Apr 2

9:30am - 12:30pm

Taste of Weaving (TW) - Loraine Stillman

A hands-on exposure to basic weaving on a tabletop loom provided by the Art League. Learn about yarn sizes, ends per inch and picks per inch. Create a sampler of basic patterns: plain weave, basket weave, twills, and some lace techniques.

Members: $55; Non-Members: $65 (per class)

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Feb. 13, 20, 27

1:30-4:00pm

Beginning Knitting - Loraine Stillman

Knitting is very much in vogue right now. Come learn the basics in three sessions. Week 1: Learn the continental way to caste on, how to read yarn labels, needle sizes, and patterns. Also learn basic stitch. Week 2: Learn how to purl and do garter stitch. Week 3: Learn how to do ribs, basket weaves, and seed stitch.

Materials: You will need size 8 short knitting needles—bamboo preferred. Also a ball of worsted weight yarn.

Members: $55; Non-Members: $65 (per class)

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March 5, 12, 19

1:30-4:00pm

Painting - Start From Where You Are (PA) - Doris Volpe
 

Start on your painting journey! Use color, composition, creativity and choice of subject material to make a unique image glow with your paint application. Learn about art world news in short weekly discussions. Help is available for beginners and experienced painters can develop personal styles. Just start! It’s fun!

Members: $160; Non-Members: $180

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Tuesdays, Jan 17 - Apr 3

9:30am - 12:30pm

Paint-Painter-Painting (PPP) - Lars-Birger Sponberg

A studio workshop where members of the class learn from their own experiences. The instructor guides and encourages each student individually. Whether beginner or advanced, students advance at whatever degree their efforts allow.

Members: $160; Non-Members: $180

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Tuesdays, Jan 17 - Apr 3

7:00 - 9:30pm

Fearless Watercolor (FW) - Barbara Farrell
 

Barbara will share creative watercolor techniques that will take the scare out of watercolor. She will share her favorite techniques with demos and paint-along sessions.

Members: $160; Non-Members: $180

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Wednesdays, Jan 18 - Apr 4

9:30am - 12:30pm

Etching and Printmaking (EP) - Helen LaCroix

A variety of graphic techniques are available. Students will learn how to create monotype prints, a collograph and/or traditional etchings. The course focus will be idea development and technical application.

Members: $160; Non-Members: $180

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Wednesdays, Jan 18 - Apr 4

9:00am - 12:00pm

Young Artist Studio (Ages 3-6) (YA) – Lezlie Lenz & Carole Perlman

Young Artist's Studio for budding artists age 3 - 6 years in conjunction with the Lake Forest Community Drop in Center. Lezlie and Carole will pick up or drop off your artist at the Drop in Center. They will spend time with drawing, a story and working on a project to take home. Both teachers have early childhood teaching experience and a passion for the arts and literacy.

Children will have fun learning, with an emphasis on drawing and painting techniques, using observation and imagination. Creative thinking and a little art history will tie into drawings and a variety of projects every week.

Members: $150; Non-Members: $170 (per session)

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Session 1: Dec 7, 14, 21, 28

Session 2: Jan 4, 11, 18, 25

Session 3: Feb 1, 8, 15, 22

1:30 - 3:30pm

After School Art Club (K-3rd Grade) (ASAC) – Lezlie Lenz

This class has an emphasis on drawing and a project every week. Creative thinking, interesting materials, and a story with some art history. Class starts with a free drawing then a project followed by a draw along.

Members: $95; Non-Members: $110 (per session)

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Session 1: Dec 7, 14, 21, 28

Session 2: Jan 4, 11, 18, 25

Session 3: Feb 1, 8, 15, 22

3:45 - 5:00pm

Realistic Watercolor (RW) – David Dallison

Have you found yourself in some breathtaking location, clicking your camera, while thinking to yourself, 'I should be painting this right now'? This class will build your confidence to capture the magical beauty of the great outdoors through plein-air painting. Feel the light, the energy, and the ambiance and learn how to translate these elements into a great painting.

Whether you are a highly accomplished or a beginner painter, you can take your skills to the next level. You will learn bold and decisive methods for painting in watercolor. And, you will learn how to develop a portable system that will allow you to paint anywhere, anytime. We will work on location when possible and as much as possible. If we have inclement weather, then we will work in class from still life. www.davidedallison.com

Members: $80; Non-Members: $95

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Thursdays, Jan 12 - Feb 16

9:30am - 12:30pm

Digital Photography with Adobe Photoshop or Photoshop Elements (PHO) - David Roth

Are you dissatisfied with your digital photos? Are you unable to email, display or print your images to your satisfaction? We will cover the basics of digital photography, software, the digital darkroom and printing. Discover how to edit, resize photos, adjust colors and add special effects. Requirements: a digital camera, Adobe Photoshop, or Photoshop Elements, Laptop computer (either PC or Mac) or pencil and paper.

Members: $85; Non-Members: $100

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Thursdays, Jan 19 - Feb 23

7:00 - 9:00pm

Pastel Painting (PP) – Ben Jurecivius

Experience for yourself why pastels are one of the fastest growing media in the arts. With vibrant, rich colors that can be combined over multiple layers, pastels are a natural for those who enjoy drawing and painting. Come and join us as we explore various pastel application techniques such as wet and dry pastels, under-painting and toning, and color compliments. Over the course of this class, we will also discuss and apply the various aspects of proportion, perspective, composition, values, and color. Appropriate for beginning through advanced painters, each person is encouraged to develop proficiency within their own style and technique of painting in a positive and fun environment with lots of individual attention and instruction.

Members: $135; Non-Members: $150

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7:00 - 9:00pm

Collage & Mixed Media (W-CMM) - Lezlie Lenz

Anyone can collage. All you need is a glue stick a scissors and some interesting stuff. Create a mixed media masterpiece with collage we will combine watercolor and paper arts techniques to explore the hidden creativity inside yourself with collage. All supplies will be available from the instructor. There is no wrong way to collage---Except to not start now!

Members: $25; Non-Members: $35 (per class)

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Fridays, Jan 13, Feb 10, Mar 9

9:30 to 11:30am

 

Abstract Painting (W-AP) - Doris Volpe

An intensive study for students wishing to expand their abstract painting skills. Class is limited to 8 students, which allows an exceptional opportunity for closely-monitored development. Students may use oil or acrylic paint.

Members: $175; Non-Members: $200

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Jan 20, Feb 3, 17, Mar 2, 9, 23, Apr 6

10:30am - 3:00pm
 

Landscape Painting (W-LP) - Jacqui Blatchford

Spend an exciting and enlightening day painting with acrylics. Be prepared for concentrated instruction covering all phases in this medium. Beginning, intermediate and advanced students are welcome and will be encouraged to develop their own style. Workshop limited to 10 students.

Members: $45; Non-Members: $60 (per class)

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Saturdays: Jan 14, 21, Feb 11, 18, Mar 10, 17

9:00am - 1:00pm
 

Fresh Prints: the New "open" paint (FP) - Sandra Bacon

Using the new Open acrylic (which will be supplied for you), this workshop will present various ways of printing on paper and on fabrics. Sgraffitto (like scratchboard with the feel of etching), stamping and monoprinting will be highlighted- that is, painting on a glass or wood plate and then transferring the images, for a fresh spontaneous feel. This is for a "two for one" process- an opportunity to work on both the print and develop the plate itself into a small painting. For any level of artist, this is an opportunity for both fine artists and fiber /mixed media artists alike!!!!!

Members: $45; Non-Members: $55 (per class)

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1-4:00pm

Sensuous Surfaces : Acrylics from the Ground Up (SS) - Sandra Bacon

From gritty drawing grounds, to "transparent gessos" and beautiful grounds for water media, this is a class to sample acrylic grounds and gels for artists of all media. Prepared boards will be handed out, as well as a chance to develop your own surfaces. From working on paper, to canvas, to fabric, to unusual substrates ... your questions will be answered and a wide sampling of interesting products will be supplied by Golden Paints. Note: bring a couple small (8" X 10" ) canvases or canvas boards, acrylic brushes (if you have them)

Members: $45; Non-Members: $55 (per class)

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9:30am-12noon

FREE Winter Class Lecture with Sandra Bacon

A fun, fast paced lecture/demo on acrylic paint. This talk is filled with “need to know” information for artists of all skill levels. With the benefit of visual examples, hands-on samples of products and explanations on the science of paint, you will spend an informative, fast-paced hour and a half, being immersed in the world of creating art with acrylics.

You will learn more about:

• Mineral and Modern Pigments –Color theory that relates to clean color mixing, glazing and creation of new colors.

• The difference between “heavy body” and “fluid” acrylics.

• Using innovative effects with interference and iridescent colors to expand your palette.

• Discovering how acrylics can simulate oil, watercolor, even encaustic techniques, yet are infinitely more versatile.

You will also be introduced to “Open”-a slow drying acrylic and Digital Mixed Media to use with your ink jet printer.
All participants will receive free product samples and a literature packet.

10:30-12pm