Ongoing Adult Classes
Wednesday Open Studio - 1 visit (6:30-8:30pm)
Work on your own project in a relaxed atmosphere and enjoy the flexibility of the open studio. Join the session when it fits your schedule. Receive inspiration from classmates that share your passion. Bring your art, your supplies & your creativity!
Wednesday Open Studio-10 visit punch card for NON-MEMBERS (6:30-8:30pm)
Work on your own project in a relaxed atmosphere and enjoy the flexibility of the open studio. Join the session when it fits your schedule. Receive inspiration from classmates that share your passion. Bring your art, your supplies & your creativity!
Wednesday Open Studio - 10 visit punch card for MEMBERS (6:30-8:30pm)
Work on your own project in a relaxed atmosphere and enjoy the flexibility of the open studio. Join the session when it fits your schedule. Receive inspiration from classmates that share your passion. Bring your art, your supplies & your creativity!
SUMMER CLASSES 2022 (June - August)
Basics of Photography, July 7 (2-3:30pm), Thursday
In this small classroom setting, we will explore theme-based projects for the photography enthusiast, small business owner, to students looking to craft their lifelong profession in photography. Bring your favorite camera, whether it be a smartphone, DSLR, mirrorless or compact camera for individual mentorship with Michelle Rae Sobi. Let’s explore the world of photography together!
Required Gear: Smartphone, DSLR, Mirrorless Camera, or Compact Camera. We will review the basic functions of your favorite gear to complete the planned theme. Please bring your manual for your device for specific guidance for your gear.
Oil/Acrylic Painting, July 11 - 25, Mondays (10am-12pm)
Beginning classes for oil or acrylic. Focus on how to mix colors and creating works from your reference photos or studio still life or your imagination. Will use the concepts of composition, values, complementary colors, and fun to create your works of art.
Supply list: 3 EACH – Minimum size of 16X20 canvas; Set of flat paint brushes in variety of sizes (#8, #12, #14, #16); Palette & Palette knives (#4, #6); Acrylic or oil paints with minimum of your primary colors and add some of your favorite colors as well in tubes, get brands made in UK, USA, or France; Rags or towels.
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Oil/Acrylic Painting, July 12-26, Tuesdays (6:30-8:30pm)
Beginning classes for oil or acrylic. Focus on how to mix colors and creating works from your reference photos or studio still life or your imagination. Will use the concepts of composition, values, complementary colors, and fun to create your works of art.
Supply list: 3 EACH – Minimum size of 16X20 canvas; Set of flat paint brushes in variety of sizes (#8, #12, #14, #16); Palette & Palette knives (#4, #6); Acrylic or oil paints with minimum of your primary colors and add some of your favorite colors as well in tubes, get brands made in UK, USA, or France; Rags or towels.
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Create Your Photography, July 14 (2-3:30pm), Thursday
In this small classroom setting, we will explore theme-based projects for the photography enthusiast, small business owner, to students looking to craft their lifelong profession in photography. Bring your favorite camera, whether it be a smartphone, DSLR, mirrorless or compact camera for individual mentorship with Michelle Rae Sobi. Let’s explore the world of photography together!
Required Gear: Smartphone, DSLR, Mirrorless Camera, or Compact Camera. We will review the basic functions of your favorite gear to complete the planned theme. Please bring your manual for your device for specific guidance for your gear.
Mosaic Camp-Christmas in July, July 19-22 (10am-1pm), Tuesday-Friday
This informative and fun class is intended for beginning or self-taught students who want to learn the best practice in creating a mosaic piece, cutting china and glass, types and proper use of adhesives, china chard layout, and grouting. Students will complete a mosaic of their choice to introduce them to materials such as art glass, a variety of dishware such as porcelain or ceramic, glass and ceramic tiles, glass balls, stringed glass beads amongst a variety of odds and ends. Students are encouraged to experiment with color and texture as well as how to manipulate the materials to conform to their mosaic piece. All materials and use of tools are included. Tools are also available for purchase. Students will take home their finished mosaic as well as an instructional guide summarizing information taught during class.
Supply Fee: $160.00 (payable to the teacher)
Photography Class-Your Personal Style, July 21 (2-3:30pm), Thursday
In this small classroom setting, we will explore theme-based projects for the photography enthusiast, small business owner, to students looking to craft their lifelong profession in photography. Bring your favorite camera, whether it be a smartphone, DSLR, mirrorless or compact camera for individual mentorship with Michelle Rae Sobi. Let’s explore the world of photography together!
Required Gear: Smartphone, DSLR, Mirrorless Camera, or Compact Camera. We will review the basic functions of your favorite gear to complete the planned theme. Please bring your manual for your device for specific guidance for your gear.
Mosaic Garden Art, July 23 (10am-1pm), Saturday
This informative and fun class is intended for beginning or self-taught students who want to learn the best practice in creating a mosaic piece, cutting china and glass, types and proper use of adhesives, china chard layout, and grouting. Students will complete a mosaic of their choice to introduce them to materials such as art glass, a variety of dishware such as porcelain or ceramic, glass and ceramic tiles, glass balls, stringed glass beads amongst a variety of odds and ends. Students are encouraged to experiment with color and texture as well as how to manipulate the materials to conform to their mosaic piece. All materials and use of tools are included. Tools are also available for purchase. Students will take home their finished mosaic as well as an instructional guide summarizing information taught during class.
Supply Fee: $75.00 (payable to the teacher)
Photography Class-Blurry Backgrounds with Aperture, July 28 (2-3:30pm), Thursday
In this small classroom setting, we will explore theme-based projects for the photography enthusiast, small business owner, to students looking to craft their lifelong profession in photography. Bring your favorite camera, whether it be a smartphone, DSLR, mirrorless or compact camera for individual mentorship with Michelle Rae Sobi. Let’s explore the world of photography together!
Required Gear: Smartphone, DSLR, Mirrorless Camera, or Compact Camera. We will review the basic functions of your favorite gear to complete the planned theme. Please bring your manual for your device for specific guidance for your gear.
Mosaic Garden Art, July 30 (10am-1pm), Saturday
This informative and fun class is intended for beginning or self-taught students who want to learn the best practice in creating a mosaic piece, cutting china and glass, types and proper use of adhesives, china chard layout, and grouting. Students will complete a mosaic of their choice to introduce them to materials such as art glass, a variety of dishware such as porcelain or ceramic, glass and ceramic tiles, glass balls, stringed glass beads amongst a variety of odds and ends. Students are encouraged to experiment with color and texture as well as how to manipulate the materials to conform to their mosaic piece. All materials and use of tools are included. Tools are also available for purchase. Students will take home their finished mosaic as well as an instructional guide summarizing information taught during class.
Supply Fee: $75.00 (payable to the teacher)
Watercolor/Acrylic Painting, August 4-25, (11am-1pm), Thursdays
Artist Carmelo Schifano takes the fear out of watercolor as he invites his students to relax and get loose. Participants will learn the basic technique and take home completed works. Helpful critiques will ensure that class members get the most out of their lessons. Create your own compositions using your own photo references. Develop simple concept sketches coupled with value studies. Find how the principles and elements of design greatly affect your outcome. Manipulate simple guidelines for developing your great work of art, while leaving your fear home and having fun at the Naperville Fine Art Center & Gallery with Carmelo. Supply list see below.
Photography Class-Let the Light in with Shutter Speed, August 4 (2-3:30pm), Thursday
In this small classroom setting, we will explore theme-based projects for the photography enthusiast, small business owner, to students looking to craft their lifelong profession in photography. Bring your favorite camera, whether it be a smartphone, DSLR, mirrorless or compact camera for individual mentorship with Michelle Rae Sobi. Let’s explore the world of photography together!
Required Gear: Smartphone, DSLR, Mirrorless Camera, or Compact Camera. We will review the basic functions of your favorite gear to complete the planned theme. Please bring your manual for your device for specific guidance for your gear.
Mosaic Fun Fridays, August 5-26 (10am-1pm), Fridays
This informative and fun class is intended for beginning or self-taught students who want to learn the best practice in creating a mosaic piece, cutting china and glass, types and proper use of adhesives, china chard layout, and grouting. Students will complete a mosaic of their choice to introduce them to materials such as art glass, a variety of dishware such as porcelain or ceramic, glass and ceramic tiles, glass balls, stringed glass beads amongst a variety of odds and ends. Students are encouraged to experiment with color and texture as well as how to manipulate the materials to conform to their mosaic piece. All materials and use of tools are included. Tools are also available for purchase. Students will take home their finished mosaic as well as an instructional guide summarizing information taught during class.
Supply Fee: $160.00 (payable to the teacher)
Beginning Oil/Acrylic Painting, August 9-23, (6:30-8:30pm), Tuesdays
Beginning classes for oil or acrylic. Focus on how to mix colors and creating works from your reference photos or studio still life or your imagination. Will use the concepts of composition, values, complementary colors, and fun to create your works of art.
Supply list: 3 EACH – Minimum size of 16X20 canvas; Set of flat paint brushes in variety of sizes (#8, #12, #14, #16); Palette & Palette knives (#4, #6); Acrylic or oil paints with minimum of your primary colors and add some of your favorite colors as well in tubes, get brands made in UK, USA, or France; Rags or towels.
Beginning Oil/Acrylic Painting, August 10-24, (10am-12pm), Wednesdays
Beginning classes for oil or acrylic. Focus on how to mix colors and creating works from your reference photos or studio still life or your imagination. Will use the concepts of composition, values, complementary colors, and fun to create your works of art.
Supply list: 3 EACH – Minimum size of 16X20 canvas; Set of flat paint brushes in variety of sizes (#8, #12, #14, #16); Palette & Palette knives (#4, #6); Acrylic or oil paints with minimum of your primary colors and add some of your favorite colors as well in tubes, get brands made in UK, USA, or France; Rags or towels.
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Photography Class-How to Decide on Composition, August 11 (2-3:30pm), Thursday
In this small classroom setting, we will explore theme-based projects for the photography enthusiast, small business owner, to students looking to craft their lifelong profession in photography. Bring your favorite camera, whether it be a smartphone, DSLR, mirrorless or compact camera for individual mentorship with Michelle Rae Sobi. Let’s explore the world of photography together!
Required Gear: Smartphone, DSLR, Mirrorless Camera, or Compact Camera. We will review the basic functions of your favorite gear to complete the planned theme. Please bring your manual for your device for specific guidance for your gear.
Basics of Photography, August 18 (2-3:30pm), Thursday
In this small classroom setting, we will explore theme-based projects for the photography enthusiast, small business owner, to students looking to craft their lifelong profession in photography. Bring your favorite camera, whether it be a smartphone, DSLR, mirrorless or compact camera for individual mentorship with Michelle Rae Sobi. Let’s explore the world of photography together!
Required Gear: Smartphone, DSLR, Mirrorless Camera, or Compact Camera. We will review the basic functions of your favorite gear to complete the planned theme. Please bring your manual for your device for specific guidance for your gear.
Create Your Photography, August 25 (2-3:30pm), Thursday
In this small classroom setting, we will explore theme-based projects for the photography enthusiast, small business owner, to students looking to craft their lifelong profession in photography. Bring your favorite camera, whether it be a smartphone, DSLR, mirrorless or compact camera for individual mentorship with Michelle Rae Sobi. Let’s explore the world of photography together!
Required Gear: Smartphone, DSLR, Mirrorless Camera, or Compact Camera. We will review the basic functions of your favorite gear to complete the planned theme. Please bring your manual for your device for specific guidance for your gear.
FALL CLASSES 2022 (September - December)
Watercolor/Acrylic Painting, September 1-22 (11am-1pm), Thursdays
Artist Carmelo Schifano takes the fear out of watercolor as he invites his students to relax and get loose. Participants will learn the basic technique and take home completed works. Helpful critiques will ensure that class members get the most out of their lessons. Create your own compositions using your own photo references. Develop simple concept sketches coupled with value studies. Find how the principles and elements of design greatly affect your outcome. Manipulate simple guidelines for developing your great work of art, while leaving your fear home and having fun at the Naperville Fine Art Center & Gallery with Carmelo. Supply list see below.
Photography Class-Your Personal Style, September 1 (2-3:30pm), Thursday
In this small classroom setting, we will explore theme-based projects for the photography enthusiast, small business owner, to students looking to craft their lifelong profession in photography. Bring your favorite camera, whether it be a smartphone, DSLR, mirrorless or compact camera for individual mentorship with Michelle Rae Sobi. Let’s explore the world of photography together!
Required Gear: Smartphone, DSLR, Mirrorless Camera, or Compact Camera. We will review the basic functions of your favorite gear to complete the planned theme. Please bring your manual for your device for specific guidance for your gear.
Mosaic Fun Weekend, September 2-3, (10am-1pm), Friday & Saturday
This informative and fun class is intended for beginning or self-taught students who want to learn the best practice in creating a mosaic piece, cutting china and glass, types and proper use of adhesives, china chard layout, and grouting. Students will complete a mosaic of their choice to introduce them to materials such as art glass, a variety of dishware such as porcelain or ceramic, glass and ceramic tiles, glass balls, stringed glass beads amongst a variety of odds and ends. Students are encouraged to experiment with color and texture as well as how to manipulate the materials to conform to their mosaic piece. All materials and use of tools are included. Tools are also available for purchase. Students will take home their finished mosaic as well as an instructional guide summarizing information taught during class.
Supply Fee: $125.00 (payable to the teacher)
Mosaic Birch Trees, September 6-7, (10am-1pm), Tuesday & Wednesday
This informative and fun class is intended for beginning or self-taught students who want to learn the best practice in creating a mosaic piece, cutting china and glass, types and proper use of adhesives, china chard layout, and grouting. Students will complete a mosaic of their choice to introduce them to materials such as art glass, a variety of dishware such as porcelain or ceramic, glass and ceramic tiles, glass balls, stringed glass beads amongst a variety of odds and ends. Students are encouraged to experiment with color and texture as well as how to manipulate the materials to conform to their mosaic piece. All materials and use of tools are included. Tools are also available for purchase. Students will take home their finished mosaic as well as an instructional guide summarizing information taught during class.
Supply Fee: $125.00 (payable to the teacher)
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Drone Pilot Class Series (coming soon through NPD)
September 8 -October 13 (6 weeks) 1-2pm |
Photography Class-Blurry Backgrounds with Aperture, September 8 (2-3:30pm), Thursday
In this small classroom setting, we will explore theme-based projects for the photography enthusiast, small business owner, to students looking to craft their lifelong profession in photography. Bring your favorite camera, whether it be a smartphone, DSLR, mirrorless or compact camera for individual mentorship with Michelle Rae Sobi. Let’s explore the world of photography together!
Required Gear: Smartphone, DSLR, Mirrorless Camera, or Compact Camera. We will review the basic functions of your favorite gear to complete the planned theme. Please bring your manual for your device for specific guidance for your gear.
Let’s begin again with the art form of Collage and Mixed Media. Students will work with the basics of design in playful abstract approaches while learning about glues, different art mediums and papers. Small assignments in sketchbook will be given each week to keep a creative flow. The study of any artform especially collage can open the doors in so many inspiring ways. Let’s call it a creative overload of intuitive stimulation. It’s time to explore the surface of paper and use our expressive means to layer richness, honesty, and great compassion. The series of class are not for light dabblers, there created for those that are wanting to really go deep in creative. New or returning students will understand as few others can what heart tugging creative session are all about.
Creating a Collage Palette, Sept. 9-Oct. 14, (9:30am-12:30pm), Fridays-6 weeks
Repurpose, alter, and transform old and new pages by layering up resist mediums, shapes, lines, and color. This course is about making a large amount of collage papers and preparing them for use of the tack Iron or your regular house iron. You can use these papers without coating them for your art journaling or wet gluing collage process also. Either way it has a way of stimulating a sleepy creative creature in you. Each week we will be working on selection of different papers.
Supply Fee: $20
Realism in Oil Portraits, Sept. 10 - Oct. 1, (10am-1pm), Satrurdays
Realist portrait and figurative artist Denise Laurin will guide students toward success in traditional oil portrait painting. The objective of this course is to introduce observational strategies that help achieve likeness and realistic accuracy. Students will learn proportion basics, value, color mixing, color temperature and oil technique. Bring two or three 8” x 10” photo references of your subject’s head and neck area. Choose examples with a range of values and clear detail. One will be chosen for painting. (Supply list: see below.)
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Procreate Class (coming soon through NPD)
September 13 - October 18 (Tuesdays) 10-11am |
Beginning Oil/Acrylic Painting, September 13-27, (6:30-8:30pm), Tuesdays
Beginning classes for oil or acrylic. Focus on how to mix colors and creating works from your reference photos or studio still life or your imagination. Will use the concepts of composition, values, complementary colors, and fun to create your works of art.
Supply list: 3 EACH – Minimum size of 16X20 canvas; Set of flat paint brushes in variety of sizes (#8, #12, #14, #16); Palette & Palette knives (#4, #6); Acrylic or oil paints with minimum of your primary colors and add some of your favorite colors as well in tubes, get brands made in UK, USA, or France; Rags or towels.
Beginning Oil/Acrylic Painting, September 14-28, (10am-12pm), Wednesdays
Beginning classes for oil or acrylic. Focus on how to mix colors and creating works from your reference photos or studio still life or your imagination. Will use the concepts of composition, values, complementary colors, and fun to create your works of art.
Supply list: 3 EACH – Minimum size of 16X20 canvas; Set of flat paint brushes in variety of sizes (#8, #12, #14, #16); Palette & Palette knives (#4, #6); Acrylic or oil paints with minimum of your primary colors and add some of your favorite colors as well in tubes, get brands made in UK, USA, or France; Rags or towels.
Photography Class-Let the Light in with Shutter Speed, September 15 (2-3:30pm), Thursday
In this small classroom setting, we will explore theme-based projects for the photography enthusiast, small business owner, to students looking to craft their lifelong profession in photography. Bring your favorite camera, whether it be a smartphone, DSLR, mirrorless or compact camera for individual mentorship with Michelle Rae Sobi. Let’s explore the world of photography together!
Required Gear: Smartphone, DSLR, Mirrorless Camera, or Compact Camera. We will review the basic functions of your favorite gear to complete the planned theme. Please bring your manual for your device for specific guidance for your gear.
Photography Class-How to Decide on Composition, September 22 (2-3:30pm), Thursday
In this small classroom setting, we will explore theme-based projects for the photography enthusiast, small business owner, to students looking to craft their lifelong profession in photography. Bring your favorite camera, whether it be a smartphone, DSLR, mirrorless or compact camera for individual mentorship with Michelle Rae Sobi. Let’s explore the world of photography together!
Required Gear: Smartphone, DSLR, Mirrorless Camera, or Compact Camera. We will review the basic functions of your favorite gear to complete the planned theme. Please bring your manual for your device for specific guidance for your gear.
Watercolor/Acrylic Painting, September 29-October 20 (11am-1pm), Thursdays
Artist Carmelo Schifano takes the fear out of watercolor as he invites his students to relax and get loose. Participants will learn the basic technique and take home completed works. Helpful critiques will ensure that class members get the most out of their lessons. Create your own compositions using your own photo references. Develop simple concept sketches coupled with value studies. Find how the principles and elements of design greatly affect your outcome. Manipulate simple guidelines for developing your great work of art, while leaving your fear home and having fun at the Naperville Fine Art Center & Gallery with Carmelo. Supply list: see below.
Basics of Photography, September 29 (2-3:30pm), Thursday
In this small classroom setting, we will explore theme-based projects for the photography enthusiast, small business owner, to students looking to craft their lifelong profession in photography. Bring your favorite camera, whether it be a smartphone, DSLR, mirrorless or compact camera for individual mentorship with Michelle Rae Sobi. Let’s explore the world of photography together!
Required Gear: Smartphone, DSLR, Mirrorless Camera, or Compact Camera. We will review the basic functions of your favorite gear to complete the planned theme. Please bring your manual for your device for specific guidance for your gear.
Mosaic Pumpkin, October 5, (10am-1pm), Wednesday
This informative and fun class is intended for beginning or self-taught students who want to learn the best practice in creating a mosaic piece, cutting china and glass, types and proper use of adhesives, china chard layout, and grouting. Students will complete a mosaic of their choice to introduce them to materials such as art glass, a variety of dishware such as porcelain or ceramic, glass and ceramic tiles, glass balls, stringed glass beads amongst a variety of odds and ends. Students are encouraged to experiment with color and texture as well as how to manipulate the materials to conform to their mosaic piece. All materials and use of tools are included. Tools are also available for purchase. Students will take home their finished mosaic as well as an instructional guide summarizing information taught during class.
Supply Fee: $75.00 (payable to the teacher)
Create Your Photography, October 6 (2-3:30pm), Thursday
In this small classroom setting, we will explore theme-based projects for the photography enthusiast, small business owner, to students looking to craft their lifelong profession in photography. Bring your favorite camera, whether it be a smartphone, DSLR, mirrorless or compact camera for individual mentorship with Michelle Rae Sobi. Let’s explore the world of photography together!
Required Gear: Smartphone, DSLR, Mirrorless Camera, or Compact Camera. We will review the basic functions of your favorite gear to complete the planned theme. Please bring your manual for your device for specific guidance for your gear.
Beginning Oil/Acrylic Painting, October 11-25, (6:30-8:30pm), Tuesdays
Beginning classes for oil or acrylic. Focus on how to mix colors and creating works from your reference photos or studio still life or your imagination. Will use the concepts of composition, values, complementary colors, and fun to create your works of art.
Supply list: 3 EACH – Minimum size of 16X20 canvas; Set of flat paint brushes in variety of sizes (#8, #12, #14, #16); Palette & Palette knives (#4, #6); Acrylic or oil paints with minimum of your primary colors and add some of your favorite colors as well in tubes, get brands made in UK, USA, or France; Rags or towels.
Beginning Oil/Acrylic Painting, October 12-26, (10am-12pm), Wednesdays
Beginning classes for oil or acrylic. Focus on how to mix colors and creating works from your reference photos or studio still life or your imagination. Will use the concepts of composition, values, complementary colors, and fun to create your works of art.
Supply list: 3 EACH – Minimum size of 16X20 canvas; Set of flat paint brushes in variety of sizes (#8, #12, #14, #16); Palette & Palette knives (#4, #6); Acrylic or oil paints with minimum of your primary colors and add some of your favorite colors as well in tubes, get brands made in UK, USA, or France; Rags or towels.
Photography Class-Your Personal Style, October 13 (2-3:30pm), Thursday
In this small classroom setting, we will explore theme-based projects for the photography enthusiast, small business owner, to students looking to craft their lifelong profession in photography. Bring your favorite camera, whether it be a smartphone, DSLR, mirrorless or compact camera for individual mentorship with Michelle Rae Sobi. Let’s explore the world of photography together!
Required Gear: Smartphone, DSLR, Mirrorless Camera, or Compact Camera. We will review the basic functions of your favorite gear to complete the planned theme. Please bring your manual for your device for specific guidance for your gear.
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Video Editing with Adobe Premier Pro (coming soon through NPD)
October 20 - November 10 (4 weeks) 1-2pm |
Photography Class-Blurry Backgrounds with Aperture, October 20 (2-3:30pm), Thursday
In this small classroom setting, we will explore theme-based projects for the photography enthusiast, small business owner, to students looking to craft their lifelong profession in photography. Bring your favorite camera, whether it be a smartphone, DSLR, mirrorless or compact camera for individual mentorship with Michelle Rae Sobi. Let’s explore the world of photography together!
Required Gear: Smartphone, DSLR, Mirrorless Camera, or Compact Camera. We will review the basic functions of your favorite gear to complete the planned theme. Please bring your manual for your device for specific guidance for your gear.
Mosaic Halloween-Skeleton, October 21, (10am-1pm), Friday
This informative and fun class is intended for beginning or self-taught students who want to learn the best practice in creating a mosaic piece, cutting china and glass, types and proper use of adhesives, china chard layout, and grouting. Students will complete a mosaic of their choice to introduce them to materials such as art glass, a variety of dishware such as porcelain or ceramic, glass and ceramic tiles, glass balls, stringed glass beads amongst a variety of odds and ends. Students are encouraged to experiment with color and texture as well as how to manipulate the materials to conform to their mosaic piece. All materials and use of tools are included. Tools are also available for purchase. Students will take home their finished mosaic as well as an instructional guide summarizing information taught during class.
Supply Fee: $75.00 (payable to the teacher)
Mosaic Pumpkin, October 25 (10am-1pm), Tuesday
This informative and fun class is intended for beginning or self-taught students who want to learn the best practice in creating a mosaic piece, cutting china and glass, types and proper use of adhesives, china chard layout, and grouting. Students will complete a mosaic of their choice to introduce them to materials such as art glass, a variety of dishware such as porcelain or ceramic, glass and ceramic tiles, glass balls, stringed glass beads amongst a variety of odds and ends. Students are encouraged to experiment with color and texture as well as how to manipulate the materials to conform to their mosaic piece. All materials and use of tools are included. Tools are also available for purchase. Students will take home their finished mosaic as well as an instructional guide summarizing information taught during class.
Supply Fee: $75.00 (payable to the teacher)
Watercolor/Acrylic Painting, October 27-November 17 (11am-1pm), Thursdays
Artist Carmelo Schifano takes the fear out of watercolor as he invites his students to relax and get loose. Participants will learn the basic technique and take home completed works. Helpful critiques will ensure that class members get the most out of their lessons. Create your own compositions using your own photo references. Develop simple concept sketches coupled with value studies. Find how the principles and elements of design greatly affect your outcome. Manipulate simple guidelines for developing your great work of art, while leaving your fear home and having fun at the Naperville Fine Art Center & Gallery with Carmelo. Supply list: see below.
Photography Class-Let the Light in with Shutter Speed, October 27 (2-3:30pm), Thursday
In this small classroom setting, we will explore theme-based projects for the photography enthusiast, small business owner, to students looking to craft their lifelong profession in photography. Bring your favorite camera, whether it be a smartphone, DSLR, mirrorless or compact camera for individual mentorship with Michelle Rae Sobi. Let’s explore the world of photography together!
Required Gear: Smartphone, DSLR, Mirrorless Camera, or Compact Camera. We will review the basic functions of your favorite gear to complete the planned theme. Please bring your manual for your device for specific guidance for your gear.
Mosaic Halloween-Spiders, October 28, (10am-1pm), Friday
This informative and fun class is intended for beginning or self-taught students who want to learn the best practice in creating a mosaic piece, cutting china and glass, types and proper use of adhesives, china chard layout, and grouting. Students will complete a mosaic of their choice to introduce them to materials such as art glass, a variety of dishware such as porcelain or ceramic, glass and ceramic tiles, glass balls, stringed glass beads amongst a variety of odds and ends. Students are encouraged to experiment with color and texture as well as how to manipulate the materials to conform to their mosaic piece. All materials and use of tools are included. Tools are also available for purchase. Students will take home their finished mosaic as well as an instructional guide summarizing information taught during class.
Supply Fee: $75.00 (payable to the teacher)
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Procreate Class (coming soon through NPD)
November 1 - December 8 (Tuesdays) 10-11am |
Mosaic Christmas, November 2, (10am-1pm), Wednesday
This informative and fun class is intended for beginning or self-taught students who want to learn the best practice in creating a mosaic piece, cutting china and glass, types and proper use of adhesives, china chard layout, and grouting. Students will complete a mosaic of their choice to introduce them to materials such as art glass, a variety of dishware such as porcelain or ceramic, glass and ceramic tiles, glass balls, stringed glass beads amongst a variety of odds and ends. Students are encouraged to experiment with color and texture as well as how to manipulate the materials to conform to their mosaic piece. All materials and use of tools are included. Tools are also available for purchase. Students will take home their finished mosaic as well as an instructional guide summarizing information taught during class.
Supply Fee: $75.00 (payable to the teacher)
Photography Class-How to Decide on Composition, November 3 (2-3:30pm), Thursday
In this small classroom setting, we will explore theme-based projects for the photography enthusiast, small business owner, to students looking to craft their lifelong profession in photography. Bring your favorite camera, whether it be a smartphone, DSLR, mirrorless or compact camera for individual mentorship with Michelle Rae Sobi. Let’s explore the world of photography together!
Required Gear: Smartphone, DSLR, Mirrorless Camera, or Compact Camera. We will review the basic functions of your favorite gear to complete the planned theme. Please bring your manual for your device for specific guidance for your gear.
Let’s begin again with the art form of Collage and Mixed Media. Students will work with the basics of design in playful abstract approaches while learning about glues, different art mediums and papers. Small assignments in sketchbook will be given each week to keep a creative flow. The study of any artform especially collage can open the doors in so many inspiring ways. Let’s call it a creative overload of intuitive stimulation. It’s time to explore the surface of paper and use our expressive means to layer richness, honesty, and great compassion. The series of class are not for light dabblers, there created for those that are wanting to really go deep in creative. New or returning students will understand as few others can what heart tugging creative session are all about.
Collage with an Iron, Nov. 4 - Dec. 16, (9:30am - 12:30pm), Fridays -- (NO CLASS ON: Nov. 25)
Whenever you use an iron, tack iron or house iron the dried layers of gloss medium work as a fusing element. This process allows you to create beautiful abstract layered composition on watercolor paper, ready to frame. Study of composition will be emphasized, though assignments in sketchbooks, building a meaningful understand of self-expression.
Beginning Oil/Acrylic Painting, November 8-22, (6:30-8:30pm), Tuesdays
Beginning classes for oil or acrylic. Focus on how to mix colors and creating works from your reference photos or studio still life or your imagination. Will use the concepts of composition, values, complementary colors, and fun to create your works of art.
Supply list: 3 EACH – Minimum size of 16X20 canvas; Set of flat paint brushes in variety of sizes (#8, #12, #14, #16); Palette & Palette knives (#4, #6); Acrylic or oil paints with minimum of your primary colors and add some of your favorite colors as well in tubes, get brands made in UK, USA, or France; Rags or towels.
Beginning Oil/Acrylic Painting, November 9-23, (10am-12pm), Wednesdays
Beginning classes for oil or acrylic. Focus on how to mix colors and creating works from your reference photos or studio still life or your imagination. Will use the concepts of composition, values, complementary colors, and fun to create your works of art.
Supply list: 3 EACH – Minimum size of 16X20 canvas; Set of flat paint brushes in variety of sizes (#8, #12, #14, #16); Palette & Palette knives (#4, #6); Acrylic or oil paints with minimum of your primary colors and add some of your favorite colors as well in tubes, get brands made in UK, USA, or France; Rags or towels.
Basics of Photography, November 10 (2-3:30pm), Thursday
In this small classroom setting, we will explore theme-based projects for the photography enthusiast, small business owner, to students looking to craft their lifelong profession in photography. Bring your favorite camera, whether it be a smartphone, DSLR, mirrorless or compact camera for individual mentorship with Michelle Rae Sobi. Let’s explore the world of photography together!
Required Gear: Smartphone, DSLR, Mirrorless Camera, or Compact Camera. We will review the basic functions of your favorite gear to complete the planned theme. Please bring your manual for your device for specific guidance for your gear.
Mosaic Christmas, November 12, (10am-1pm), Saturday
This informative and fun class is intended for beginning or self-taught students who want to learn the best practice in creating a mosaic piece, cutting china and glass, types and proper use of adhesives, china chard layout, and grouting. Students will complete a mosaic of their choice to introduce them to materials such as art glass, a variety of dishware such as porcelain or ceramic, glass and ceramic tiles, glass balls, stringed glass beads amongst a variety of odds and ends. Students are encouraged to experiment with color and texture as well as how to manipulate the materials to conform to their mosaic piece. All materials and use of tools are included. Tools are also available for purchase. Students will take home their finished mosaic as well as an instructional guide summarizing information taught during class.
Supply Fee: $75.00 (payable to the teacher)
Create Your Photography, November 17 (2-3:30pm), Thursday
In this small classroom setting, we will explore theme-based projects for the photography enthusiast, small business owner, to students looking to craft their lifelong profession in photography. Bring your favorite camera, whether it be a smartphone, DSLR, mirrorless or compact camera for individual mentorship with Michelle Rae Sobi. Let’s explore the world of photography together!
Required Gear: Smartphone, DSLR, Mirrorless Camera, or Compact Camera. We will review the basic functions of your favorite gear to complete the planned theme. Please bring your manual for your device for specific guidance for your gear.
Mosaic Christmas, November 19, (10am-1pm), Saturday
This informative and fun class is intended for beginning or self-taught students who want to learn the best practice in creating a mosaic piece, cutting china and glass, types and proper use of adhesives, china chard layout, and grouting. Students will complete a mosaic of their choice to introduce them to materials such as art glass, a variety of dishware such as porcelain or ceramic, glass and ceramic tiles, glass balls, stringed glass beads amongst a variety of odds and ends. Students are encouraged to experiment with color and texture as well as how to manipulate the materials to conform to their mosaic piece. All materials and use of tools are included. Tools are also available for purchase. Students will take home their finished mosaic as well as an instructional guide summarizing information taught during class.
Supply Fee: $75.00 (payable to the teacher)
Mosaic Christmas, November 30, (10am-1pm), Wednesday
This informative and fun class is intended for beginning or self-taught students who want to learn the best practice in creating a mosaic piece, cutting china and glass, types and proper use of adhesives, china chard layout, and grouting. Students will complete a mosaic of their choice to introduce them to materials such as art glass, a variety of dishware such as porcelain or ceramic, glass and ceramic tiles, glass balls, stringed glass beads amongst a variety of odds and ends. Students are encouraged to experiment with color and texture as well as how to manipulate the materials to conform to their mosaic piece. All materials and use of tools are included. Tools are also available for purchase. Students will take home their finished mosaic as well as an instructional guide summarizing information taught during class.
Supply Fee: $75.00 (payable to the teacher)
Watercolor/Acrylic Painting, December 1-15 (11am-1pm), Thursdays
Artist Carmelo Schifano takes the fear out of watercolor as he invites his students to relax and get loose. Participants will learn the basic technique and take home completed works. Helpful critiques will ensure that class members get the most out of their lessons. Create your own compositions using your own photo references. Develop simple concept sketches coupled with value studies. Find how the principles and elements of design greatly affect your outcome. Manipulate simple guidelines for developing your great work of art, while leaving your fear home and having fun at the Naperville Fine Art Center & Gallery with Carmelo. Supply list see below.
Photography Class-Your Personal Style, December 1 (2-3:30pm), Thursday
In this small classroom setting, we will explore theme-based projects for the photography enthusiast, small business owner, to students looking to craft their lifelong profession in photography. Bring your favorite camera, whether it be a smartphone, DSLR, mirrorless or compact camera for individual mentorship with Michelle Rae Sobi. Let’s explore the world of photography together!
Required Gear: Smartphone, DSLR, Mirrorless Camera, or Compact Camera. We will review the basic functions of your favorite gear to complete the planned theme. Please bring your manual for your device for specific guidance for your gear.
Mosaic Class, December 7, (10am-1pm), Wednesday
This informative and fun class is intended for beginning or self-taught students who want to learn the best practice in creating a mosaic piece, cutting china and glass, types and proper use of adhesives, china chard layout, and grouting. Students will complete a mosaic of their choice to introduce them to materials such as art glass, a variety of dishware such as porcelain or ceramic, glass and ceramic tiles, glass balls, stringed glass beads amongst a variety of odds and ends. Students are encouraged to experiment with color and texture as well as how to manipulate the materials to conform to their mosaic piece. All materials and use of tools are included. Tools are also available for purchase. Students will take home their finished mosaic as well as an instructional guide summarizing information taught during class.
Supply Fee: $75.00 (payable to the teacher)
Photography Class-Blurry Backgrounds with Aperture, December 8 (2-3:30pm), Thursday
In this small classroom setting, we will explore theme-based projects for the photography enthusiast, small business owner, to students looking to craft their lifelong profession in photography. Bring your favorite camera, whether it be a smartphone, DSLR, mirrorless or compact camera for individual mentorship with Michelle Rae Sobi. Let’s explore the world of photography together!
Required Gear: Smartphone, DSLR, Mirrorless Camera, or Compact Camera. We will review the basic functions of your favorite gear to complete the planned theme. Please bring your manual for your device for specific guidance for your gear.
Mosaic Class, December 13, (10am-1pm), Tuesday
This informative and fun class is intended for beginning or self-taught students who want to learn the best practice in creating a mosaic piece, cutting china and glass, types and proper use of adhesives, china chard layout, and grouting. Students will complete a mosaic of their choice to introduce them to materials such as art glass, a variety of dishware such as porcelain or ceramic, glass and ceramic tiles, glass balls, stringed glass beads amongst a variety of odds and ends. Students are encouraged to experiment with color and texture as well as how to manipulate the materials to conform to their mosaic piece. All materials and use of tools are included. Tools are also available for purchase. Students will take home their finished mosaic as well as an instructional guide summarizing information taught during class.
Supply Fee: $75.00 (payable to the teacher)
Beginning Oil/Acrylic Painting, December 13-27, (6:30-8:30pm), Tuesdays
Beginning classes for oil or acrylic. Focus on how to mix colors and creating works from your reference photos or studio still life or your imagination. Will use the concepts of composition, values, complementary colors, and fun to create your works of art.
Supply list: 3 EACH – Minimum size of 16X20 canvas; Set of flat paint brushes in variety of sizes (#8, #12, #14, #16); Palette & Palette knives (#4, #6); Acrylic or oil paints with minimum of your primary colors and add some of your favorite colors as well in tubes, get brands made in UK, USA, or France; Rags or towels.
Beginning Oil/Acrylic Painting, December 14-28, (10am-12pm), Wednesdays
Beginning classes for oil or acrylic. Focus on how to mix colors and creating works from your reference photos or studio still life or your imagination. Will use the concepts of composition, values, complementary colors, and fun to create your works of art.
Supply list: 3 EACH – Minimum size of 16X20 canvas; Set of flat paint brushes in variety of sizes (#8, #12, #14, #16); Palette & Palette knives (#4, #6); Acrylic or oil paints with minimum of your primary colors and add some of your favorite colors as well in tubes, get brands made in UK, USA, or France; Rags or towels.
Photography Class-Let the Light in with Shutter Speed, December 15 (2-3:30pm), Thursday
In this small classroom setting, we will explore theme-based projects for the photography enthusiast, small business owner, to students looking to craft their lifelong profession in photography. Bring your favorite camera, whether it be a smartphone, DSLR, mirrorless or compact camera for individual mentorship with Michelle Rae Sobi. Let’s explore the world of photography together!
Required Gear: Smartphone, DSLR, Mirrorless Camera, or Compact Camera. We will review the basic functions of your favorite gear to complete the planned theme. Please bring your manual for your device for specific guidance for your gear.
Mosaic Class, December 20, (10am-1pm), Tuesday
This informative and fun class is intended for beginning or self-taught students who want to learn the best practice in creating a mosaic piece, cutting china and glass, types and proper use of adhesives, china chard layout, and grouting. Students will complete a mosaic of their choice to introduce them to materials such as art glass, a variety of dishware such as porcelain or ceramic, glass and ceramic tiles, glass balls, stringed glass beads amongst a variety of odds and ends. Students are encouraged to experiment with color and texture as well as how to manipulate the materials to conform to their mosaic piece. All materials and use of tools are included. Tools are also available for purchase. Students will take home their finished mosaic as well as an instructional guide summarizing information taught during class.
Supply Fee: $75.00 (payable to the teacher)
Photography Class-How to Decide on Composition, December 22 (2-3:30pm), Thursday
In this small classroom setting, we will explore theme-based projects for the photography enthusiast, small business owner, to students looking to craft their lifelong profession in photography. Bring your favorite camera, whether it be a smartphone, DSLR, mirrorless or compact camera for individual mentorship with Michelle Rae Sobi. Let’s explore the world of photography together!
Required Gear: Smartphone, DSLR, Mirrorless Camera, or Compact Camera. We will review the basic functions of your favorite gear to complete the planned theme. Please bring your manual for your device for specific guidance for your gear.
Basics of Photography, December 29 (2-3:30pm), Thursday
In this small classroom setting, we will explore theme-based projects for the photography enthusiast, small business owner, to students looking to craft their lifelong profession in photography. Bring your favorite camera, whether it be a smartphone, DSLR, mirrorless or compact camera for individual mentorship with Michelle Rae Sobi. Let’s explore the world of photography together!
Required Gear: Smartphone, DSLR, Mirrorless Camera, or Compact Camera. We will review the basic functions of your favorite gear to complete the planned theme. Please bring your manual for your device for specific guidance for your gear.
WINTER CLASSES 2023 (January - March)
Watercolor/Acrylic Painting, January 5-26 (Thursdays), 11am-1pm
Artist Carmelo Schifano takes the fear out of watercolor as he invites his students to relax and get loose. Participants will learn the basic technique and take home completed works. Helpful critiques will ensure that class members get the most out of their lessons. Create your own compositions using your own photo references. Develop simple concept sketches coupled with value studies. Find how the principles and elements of design greatly affect your outcome. Manipulate simple guidelines for developing your great work of art, while leaving your fear home and having fun at the Naperville Fine Art Center & Gallery with Carmelo. Supply list: see below.
Let’s begin again with the art form of Collage and Mixed Media. Students will work with the basics of design in playful abstract approaches while learning about glues, different art mediums and papers. Small assignments in sketchbook will be given each week to keep a creative flow. The study of any artform especially collage can open the doors in so many inspiring ways. Let’s call it a creative overload of intuitive stimulation. It’s time to explore the surface of paper and use our expressive means to layer richness, honesty, and great compassion. The series of class are not for light dabblers, there created for those that are wanting to really go deep in creative. New or returning students will understand as few others can what heart tugging creative session are all about.
Collage & Image Transfers, Jan. 13 - Feb. 3, 2023, (9:30am-12:30pm), Fridays
What is an image transfer you might be asking? It is a secured layer of acrylic medium with an image printed, minus the paper backing glued or fused to your collage paper surfaces. Using a laser printer copy of an image we will prepare it for wet collage and fused collage artworks. Plus, one more image transfer technique for art journaling. Gather up your coated collage papers and let’s learn about seeing through some great imagery creating new illustrative artistic illusions. Tack iron method will be used in this class. (Instructor will provide images printed from laser printer.)
Watercolor/Acrylic Painting, February 2-23, (Thursdays), 11am-1pm
Artist Carmelo Schifano takes the fear out of watercolor as he invites his students to relax and get loose. Participants will learn the basic technique and take home completed works. Helpful critiques will ensure that class members get the most out of their lessons. Create your own compositions using your own photo references. Develop simple concept sketches coupled with value studies. Find how the principles and elements of design greatly affect your outcome. Manipulate simple guidelines for developing your great work of art, while leaving your fear home and having fun at the Naperville Fine Art Center & Gallery with Carmelo. Supply list: see below.
Let’s begin again with the art form of Collage and Mixed Media. Students will work with the basics of design in playful abstract approaches while learning about glues, different art mediums and papers. Small assignments in sketchbook will be given each week to keep a creative flow. The study of any artform especially collage can open the doors in so many inspiring ways. Let’s call it a creative overload of intuitive stimulation. It’s time to explore the surface of paper and use our expressive means to layer richness, honesty, and great compassion. The series of class are not for light dabblers, there created for those that are wanting to really go deep in creative. New or returning students will understand as few others can what heart tugging creative session are all about.
Mixing the Media and Collage, Feb. 24 - March 31, (9:30am - 12:30pm), Fridays
Mixing colors, stenciling, stamping, making marks with drawing mediums, coated collage papers, and repeating the process over again presents rich artistic layers. Some of these layers will be so simple others so intricate. Arrangement and placement will be emphasized to create abstract composition.
Watercolor/Acrylic Painting, March 2-23, Thursdays (11am-1pm)
Artist Carmelo Schifano takes the fear out of watercolor as he invites his students to relax and get loose. Participants will learn the basic technique and take home completed works. Helpful critiques will ensure that class members get the most out of their lessons. Create your own compositions using your own photo references. Develop simple concept sketches coupled with value studies. Find how the principles and elements of design greatly affect your outcome. Manipulate simple guidelines for developing your great work of art, while leaving your fear home and having fun at the Naperville Fine Art Center & Gallery with Carmelo. Supply list: see below.
SPRING CLASSES 2023 (APRIL - MAY)
Watercolor/Acrylic Painting, March 30 - April 20, Thursdays (11am-1pm)
Artist Carmelo Schifano takes the fear out of watercolor as he invites his students to relax and get loose. Participants will learn the basic technique and take home completed works. Helpful critiques will ensure that class members get the most out of their lessons. Create your own compositions using your own photo references. Develop simple concept sketches coupled with value studies. Find how the principles and elements of design greatly affect your outcome. Manipulate simple guidelines for developing your great work of art, while leaving your fear home and having fun at the Naperville Fine Art Center & Gallery with Carmelo. Supply list: see below.
Watercolor/Acrylic Painting, April 27 - May 18, Thursdays (11am-1pm)
Artist Carmelo Schifano takes the fear out of watercolor as he invites his students to relax and get loose. Participants will learn the basic technique and take home completed works. Helpful critiques will ensure that class members get the most out of their lessons. Create your own compositions using your own photo references. Develop simple concept sketches coupled with value studies. Find how the principles and elements of design greatly affect your outcome. Manipulate simple guidelines for developing your great work of art, while leaving your fear home and having fun at the Naperville Fine Art Center & Gallery with Carmelo. Supply list: see below.
Watercolor/Acrylic Painting, May 25 - June 8, Thursdays (11am-1pm)
Artist Carmelo Schifano takes the fear out of watercolor as he invites his students to relax and get loose. Participants will learn the basic technique and take home completed works. Helpful critiques will ensure that class members get the most out of their lessons. Create your own compositions using your own photo references. Develop simple concept sketches coupled with value studies. Find how the principles and elements of design greatly affect your outcome. Manipulate simple guidelines for developing your great work of art, while leaving your fear home and having fun at the Naperville Fine Art Center & Gallery with Carmelo. Supply list: see below.
SUMMER CLASSES 2023 (JUNE - AUGUST)
Watercolor/Acrylic Painting, August 3 - 24, Thursdays (11am-1pm)
Artist Carmelo Schifano takes the fear out of watercolor as he invites his students to relax and get loose. Participants will learn the basic technique and take home completed works. Helpful critiques will ensure that class members get the most out of their lessons. Create your own compositions using your own photo references. Develop simple concept sketches coupled with value studies. Find how the principles and elements of design greatly affect your outcome. Manipulate simple guidelines for developing your great work of art, while leaving your fear home and having fun at the Naperville Fine Art Center & Gallery with Carmelo. Supply list: see below.
FALL CLASSES 2023 (SEPTEMBER - DECEMBER)
Watercolor/Acrylic Painting, August 31 - September 21, Thursdays (11am-1pm)
Artist Carmelo Schifano takes the fear out of watercolor as he invites his students to relax and get loose. Participants will learn the basic technique and take home completed works. Helpful critiques will ensure that class members get the most out of their lessons. Create your own compositions using your own photo references. Develop simple concept sketches coupled with value studies. Find how the principles and elements of design greatly affect your outcome. Manipulate simple guidelines for developing your great work of art, while leaving your fear home and having fun at the Naperville Fine Art Center & Gallery with Carmelo. Supply list: see below.
Watercolor/Acrylic Painting, September 28 - October 19, Thursdays (11am-1pm)
Artist Carmelo Schifano takes the fear out of watercolor as he invites his students to relax and get loose. Participants will learn the basic technique and take home completed works. Helpful critiques will ensure that class members get the most out of their lessons. Create your own compositions using your own photo references. Develop simple concept sketches coupled with value studies. Find how the principles and elements of design greatly affect your outcome. Manipulate simple guidelines for developing your great work of art, while leaving your fear home and having fun at the Naperville Fine Art Center & Gallery with Carmelo. Supply list: see below.
Watercolor/Acrylic Painting, October 26 - November 16, Thursdays (11am-1pm)
Artist Carmelo Schifano takes the fear out of watercolor as he invites his students to relax and get loose. Participants will learn the basic technique and take home completed works. Helpful critiques will ensure that class members get the most out of their lessons. Create your own compositions using your own photo references. Develop simple concept sketches coupled with value studies. Find how the principles and elements of design greatly affect your outcome. Manipulate simple guidelines for developing your great work of art, while leaving your fear home and having fun at the Naperville Fine Art Center & Gallery with Carmelo. Supply list: see below.
Watercolor/Acrylic Painting, November 30 - December 14, Thursdays (11am-1pm)
Artist Carmelo Schifano takes the fear out of watercolor as he invites his students to relax and get loose. Participants will learn the basic technique and take home completed works. Helpful critiques will ensure that class members get the most out of their lessons. Create your own compositions using your own photo references. Develop simple concept sketches coupled with value studies. Find how the principles and elements of design greatly affect your outcome. Manipulate simple guidelines for developing your great work of art, while leaving your fear home and having fun at the Naperville Fine Art Center & Gallery with Carmelo. Supply list: see below.