NAL Class Registration:
Register by calling 630.355.2530 or download the registration form below and send check to:
Naperville Fine Art Center and Gallery
508 North Center Street l Naperville, IL 60563 | Questions? Naperartleague@aol.com
Naperville Fine Art Center and Gallery
508 North Center Street l Naperville, IL 60563 | Questions? Naperartleague@aol.com
NAperville Park District Class Registration:
Register by calling 630.848.5000 or go to www.napervilleparks.org | Questions? Naperartleague@aol.com
ADULT CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS:
All NAL classes are held in the Naperville Art League Classroom
OPEN STUDIO - ADULTS
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Open Studio - Adults
Wednesdays (on-going) @ 6:30pm - 9:00pm Fee: $5 per class / $40 for a 10 class session — $30 for Adult NAL members 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! |
FIGURE DRAWING - ADULTS
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Figure Drawing - Adults
Facilitator: Lucas Leonard Sundays (on-going) @ 9:00am – 12:00pm 18 and older only Fee: $15 / class Come draw with us! Artists of all skill levels are welcome to join our non-instructed, live model, open studio figure drawing sessions. Please bring your own art materials. Tables and easels are available. We start with short poses and work our way to progressively longer poses throughout the session. There is an optional review and discussion at the end of each class. One model will be provided per session, male or female, according to model availability. Students must be at least 18 years old and able to provide valid ID. Your name and address will be required. Models will be nude. |
Beginning & INTERMEDIATE Watercolor - ADULTS
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Beginning Watercolor - Adults
Instructor: Carmelo Schifano Thursdays | Jan 10 - Feb 7 @ 9:00am - 11:00am Fee: $150 / session or $30 per class 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. Next Winter Class Session: Thursdays | Feb 14 - Mar 21 @ 9:00am - 11:00am Fee: $180 / session or $30 per class Following Winter Class Session: Thursdays | Mar 28 - May 9 @ 9:00am - 11:00am Fee: $180 / session or $30 per class Intermediate Watercolor - Adults
Instructor: Carmelo Schifano Thursdays | Jan. 10 - Feb. 7 @ 11:30am - 1:30pm Fee: $150 / session or $30 per class 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 final 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. Next Winter Class Session: Thursdays | Feb 14 - Mar 21 @ 11:30am - 1:30pm Fee: $180 / session or $30 per class Following Winter Class Session: Thursdays | Mar 28 - May 9 @ 11:30am - 1:30pm Fee: $180 / session or $30 per class |
FLORAL PAINTING WITH A TWIST - ADULTS
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Floral Painting with a Twist - Adults
Instructor: Bill Donnelly Fridays | Jan 18, 25, Feb 1 @ 1:30pm - 3:30pm Fee: $75 / session or $25 per class Student Count: Min 3/Max 12 Floral painting with a twist, oil over acrylic: Use acrylic underpainting to eliminate long drying times and produce vibrant floral paintings with fresh Rich brush or palette knife strokes and pleasing composition using healthier water mixable acrylics and oils. Beginner to advanced. |
EBRU ART 3 WEEK WORKSHOP - AGES 12 TO ADULTS
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Ebru Art - 3 Week Workshop - Ages 12 to Adults
Instructor: Sevim Surucu Wednesdays | Jan 23, 30, Feb 6 @ 11:00am - 1:00pm Fee: $300 / session Student Count: Min 6/Max 8 Ebru, referred to as the “dance of colors on water”, is an art that has been considered a spiritual art for centuries. This unique art form is produced by sprinkling color pigments on to thickened water and utilizing special brushes to create various designs then transferred onto a sheet of paper or other surfaces. Week 1: Abstract Style Marbling: This class will cover a variety of techniques including the preparation of paints, adjusting the marbling solution for abstract design, creating abstract stone marbling such as stone, shawl, combed, peacock, shell, somaki designs. Students will create and keep their own unique art pieces. Week 2: Floral Designs: This class will cover a variety of techniques including the preparation of paints, adjusting the marbling solution for floral design, creating flower-styled marbling such as tulips, hyacinths, daisies, violets, carnations, and roses. Students will create and keep their own unique art pieces. Week 3: Review: This class will cover a variety of techniques including the finishing and traditional framing techniques for the marbled papers and review of drawing techniques of previous 2 weeks classes. Students will create and keep their own unique art pieces. Class fee includes all materials, open to all skill levels. |
MOSAIC TEA CUP PLANTER - ADULTS
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Mosaic Tea Cup Planter - Adults
Register through the Naperville Park Dist. 630-848-5000 Instructor: Lisa Tolbert Saturday | Jan 26 @ 1:00pm – 4:00pm (ID# 31883) Fee: $21 Resident/$32 NR Supply Fee: $75 Student Count: Min 3/Max 20 Class is geared toward beginners who want to learn about basic techniques, tools and materials to gain confidence and a solid foundation with new skills. This class covers cutting, proper adhesives, substrates, design/layout and grouting. Students will create a one-of-a-kind mosaic wall hanging 12" X 12", with a cut tea cup to hold small plants or air plants. You can bring your own and drop it off prior to class and I will cut it for you. Supplies: All materials, supplies and use of tools are provided. Come experience the endless possibilities of this beautiful art form. There is a $75.00 supply fee payable to the instructor at the class. |
INTRO TO FLORAL DESIGN 4-PART WORKSHOP - ADULTS
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Intro to Floral Design 4-Part Workshop - Adults
Instructor: Kristen Janes Fridays | Feb 1, 8, 15, Mar 1 (*No Class Feb 22) @ 6:30pm – 8:30pm Fee: $350 / session Student Count: Min 4/Max 12 Students will learn the basics of floral design with instruction lead by floral designer Kristen Janes of Kio Kreations. This is a 4-part workshop in which will cover design fundamentals, flower selection, processing flowers, wiring and taping, bow-making, making corsages and boutonnières, creating a hand-tied bouquet, centerpiece techniques for both water and foamed designs and will include an optional field trip (date TBD by the class) to a wholesale florist in Chicago with the Instructor. * Supplies: All supplies will be provided by instructor. Supplies students can keep include: fresh flowers and foliage, pipe cleaner/wire, floral tape, binding tape, ribbon, floral foam, vases, pins, and other containers. Supplies to be used during class only (students do not get to keep) include: cold tube glue, hot glue guns, bunch cutters/clippers, scissors, pliers, and wire cutters. Any students who have their own bunch cutters/clippers, scissors, pliers, and wire cutters may bring them to use during class. |
WOOD SIGNS - ADULTS
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Wood Signs - Adults
Instructor: Beth Lesniak Tuesday | Feb 5 @ 1:00pm – 3:00pm Fee: $30 / class Supply Fee: $10 Student Count: Min 6/Max 18 Learn how to stencil and paint like a pro and create a wonderful, custom wood sign that will look great in your home or make a great gift! This class offers lots of template choices and stenciling instruction, as well as decoupage instructions and papers for the option of adding decoupaged images to your sign, along with glitter, and/or other embellishments! Each student will get to design, paint, stencil, and/or decoupage one 12"x16" wood sign to take home. Supplies: Provided by the instructor for a $10 fee, payable to instructor at class. Next Winter Class: Wednesday | March 22 @ 10:00am - 12:00pm Fee: $30 / class Supply Fee: $10 Student Count: Min 6/Max 18 |
PHOTOGRAPHY CLASS: "WAY BETTER" FAMILY AND VACATION PHOTOGRAPHY - ADULTS
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Photography Class: "Way Better" Family and Vacation Photographs - Adults
Instructor: John Hershey Fridays | Feb 8 & 22 @ 10:00am – 11:30am Fee: $120 / session Student Count: Min 4/Max 20 This class is designed to improve the quality of the photographs you take of special moments with your family, vacations, and other events. Simple compositional and lighting techniques, often overlooked or unknown, will make your photos more pleasing to the eye. Applicable for your phone, point and shoot, and more sophisticated cameras. This is not a technical discussion about your camera. We'll be focusing more on the creative aspects you can easily use with your phone and cameras. Bring an 8x10 if you are willing to share and have discussed. One image only please. For the second session I will ask you to bring 2-3 8x10 photos you have taken after our first get together and we will talk about them. You can get inexpensive prints made at Walgreen's, etc. Should be fun! No supplies needed other than note taking materials. |
ADVANCED METAL CROCHET - ADULTS
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Advanced Metal Crochet - Adults
Instructor: Marita Valdizan Saturday | Feb 9 @ 10:00am – 1:00pm Fee: $65 / class Supply Fee: $20 Student Count: Min 3/Max 6 Did you enjoy the beginner class of Peruvian Stitch using wire and crochet hook? If your answer is Yes, this class is special designed for you! In this 2nd level you will learn with the stitch how to make a circle bracelet or pendant, pair of earrings and a 3D pendant. Instructor Marita Valdizan will teach you everything you need to know to make jewelry with crystals without hole like a marble! Create your own designs and create original jewelry pieces with a simple crochet hook, wire and beautiful beads. Previous experience in beginner workshop is necessary. You are welcome to learn an amazing technique! Supplies: Provided by instructor for $20.00, payable the day of class. Next Winter Class: Saturday | March 30 @ 10:00am - 1:00pm Fee: $65 / class Supply Fee: $20 Student Count: Min 3/Max 6 |
MOSAIC 3-D HYDRANGEAS - ADULTS
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Mosaic 3D Hydrangeas - Adults
Register through the Naperville Park Dist. 630-848-5000 Instructor: Lisa Tolbert Monday | Feb 11 @ 10:00am – 1:00pm (ID# 31850) Fee: $21 Resident /$32 NR Supply Fee: $75 Student Count: Min 3/Max 20 Class is geared toward beginners who want to learn about basic techniques, tools and materials to gain confidence and a solid foundation with new skills. This class covers cutting, proper adhesives, substrates, design/layout and grouting. Students will be introduced to a wide variety of materials and will complete a 12”X12” framed wooden wall hanging creating 3-dimensional hydrangea blooms. Supplies: All materials, supplies and use of tools are provided. Come experience the endless possibilities of this beautiful art form. There is a $75.00 supply fee payable to the instructor at the class. |
ONE-STROKE ADVANCED CLASS: ROSES ON THE VINE - ADULTS
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One Stroke Advanced Class: Roses on the Vine - Adults
Register through the Naperville Park Dist. 630-848-5000 Instructor: Sherry DeFillippo Saturday | Feb 16 @ 10:00am – 12:30pm (ID# 31851) Fee: $21 Resident /$32 NR Supply Fee: $10 Student Count: Min 3/Max 10 This class is designed for the student that has had some experience painting the Donna Dewberry One-Stroke Method. We will build on the skills you have to create vines, leaves, rosebuds, and full roses, in a fun, relaxing atmosphere. You will leave with a competed project. Supply fee: $10.00 supply fee, payable to the instructor at the first class. Supplies: Bring your #12 flat and your liner one-stroke brushes. Bring any Folk-Art paint you have in shades of green, white, yellow, burgundy, etc., or whichever colors you would like to use for the roses. PLEASE bring your Folk-Art paint only and your Donna Dewberry One-Stroke (green handle) brushes only! |
MICRO MOSAICS - ADVANCED CLASS FOR ADULTS
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Micro Mosaics -- Advanced -- Adults
Register through the Naperville Park Dist. 630-848-5000 Instructor: Savas Arazbey Tues. & Wed.: Feb 19 & 20 @ 10:00am – 1:00pm (ID# 31890) Fee: $146 Resident /$176 NR Student Count: Min 3/Max 5 Some experience is necessary to be successful in this class. Learn more detailed glass cutting techniques and design options. You will gain confidence as you progress in this relaxed, comfortable setting. All supplies and tools will be provided. |
DECORATIVE GLASS TECHNIQUES - ADULTS
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Decorative Glass Techniques - Adults
Instructor: Shannon Johnson Mondays: Feb 25, March 4, 11, 18 9:30 – 11:30am Fee: $100 / session Supply fee: $20 Student Count: Min 4/Max12 Students will explore various techniques for creating one-of-a-kind decorative glass pieces. The course will feature 4 completed projects, utilizing different glass mediums, decoupage, bonding agents, salts and decorative trims. Each class will have samples, a short demonstration and working lab time. Some supplies will be provided. A list with supplies for the student to obtain will follow upon registration. Additional supplies are provided by the instructor for a one time fee of $20.00, to be paid the first day of class. |
DRAWING SQUARED - ADULTS
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Drawing Squared - Adults
Instructor: Bill Donnelly Wednesdays | Feb 27, March 6, 13 @ 10:00am – 12:00pm Fee: $60 / session Student Count: Min 3/Max 12 Take your drawing skills to a more professional level, learn 2 grid methods to construct more accurate illustrations, learn blending, shading, positive and negative shape and texture using traditional drawing materials. Bring a favorite photo with good detail to draw from. Beginner to advanced. *$10 Supply fee to teacher at first class, not required if you bring your own supplies. |
FELTED VESSEL - ADULTS
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Felted Vessel - Adults
Register through the Naperville Park Dist. 630-848-5000 Instructor: Cynthia Boudreau Saturday | March 2 @ 10:00am - 4:00pm (ID# 31852) Fee: $99 Residents /$129 NR Supply Fee: $35 Student Count: Min 4/Max 8 Learn basic dry and wet felting techniques as you create your own felted vessel. You will design your vessel and learn how to needle felt on a foam form. Then you will learn how to wet felt and shape your piece onto a glass shape for a very special art piece that can stand alone as a felt sculpture or to use with the glass vase inside for an artistic floral display. Supplies: All materials supplied by instructor including a choice of a glass shape for your vessel. If you have a shape in mind, please bring a glass vase approx. 10 inches tall. They can be found at Goodwill or craft store. There is a $35 material fee payable to instructor at time of the class. Materials to bring: 2 old larger towels, 1 plastic grocery bag. |
MIXED MEDIA PAINTING CLASS - ADULTS
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Mixed Media Painting Class - Adults
Register through the Naperville Park Dist. 630-848-5000 Instructor: Nancy D'Agostino Tuesdays | March 5, 12, 19 @ 10:00am - 12:00pm (ID# 31888) Fee: $78 Residents /$108 NR Supply Fee: $30 Student Count: Min 3/Max 8 We'll complete three very different paintings using mixed media, collage, acrylic paint and open the door to expressing yourself in a variety of techniques. This class is for the beginner, intermediate and experienced artist who has the desire to experiment with a variety of materials. Supply fee of $30 due to instructor first day of class. |
MOSAIC FLOWER STAKES - ADULTS
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Mosaic Flower Stakes - Adults
Register through the Naperville Park Dist. 630-848-5000 Instructor: Lisa Tolbert Friday | March 8 @ 10:00am - 1:00pm (ID# 31889) Fee: $21 Residents /$32 NR Supply Fee: $75 Student Count: Min 3/Max 20 Class is geared toward beginners who want to learn about basic techniques, tools and materials to gain confidence and a solid foundation with new skills. This class covers cutting, proper adhesives, substrates, design/layout and grouting. Students will be introduced to a wide variety of materials and will complete a 12" wooden flower attached to a 5ft green painted rebar pole, exploring both traditional and contemporary techniques. All materials, supplies and use of tools are provided. Come experience the endless possibilities of this beautiful art form. There is a $75 supply fee due at the beginning of class. |
NUNO FELTED SILK SCARF - ADULTS
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Nuno Felted Silk Scarf - Adults
Register through the Naperville Park Dist. 630-848-5000 Instructor: Cynthia Boudreau Saturday | March 9 @ 12:00pm - 4:00pm (ID# 31846) Fee: $73 Residents /$103 NR Supply Fee: $25 Student Count: Min 4/Max 8 Create a beautiful one-of-a-kind scarf and learn the Nuno felting process of laminating wool and silk onto a silk base. Instructor will bring a lovely selection of hand dyed silk chiffon that are approximately 14”x72” for you to choose from as your scarf base. Your creativity ensues as you lay out merino and other wool and silk fibers to laminate onto the silk. The result is a beautiful soft draping scarf that is truly a one of a kind wearable art piece! Instructors’ own scarf creations are at the Naperville Fine Art Center and Gallery if you would like to see a finished piece. A $25 supply fee payable to the instructor is due at the time of the class. Instructor provides all materials for the scarf creation. Supplies to bring: 2 large old towels, 1 small plastic grocery bag. Note: this class requires some physical arm strength and standing. No experience necessary. |
MIXED MEDIA ILLUSTRATION SKETCHBOOK - 16+ ADULTS
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Instructor: Kristen Janes
Tuesdays | March 12, 19, 26, April 9,16, 30 NO CLASS: April 2 & 23 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm Fee: $150.00 Min.4/Max.14 Students will learn a combination of foundation drawing techniques and art principals while exploring a variety of media in this fun sketchbook class with instruction lead by illustrator & graphic designer Kristen Janes. Media used in class will include watercolor paints, watercolor pens, acrylics, paper collage, Prisma color markers, colored pencil, graphite and pen & ink. Projects will include portraiture, landscape, still life, drawing from photos and storytelling through art. Supplies: SUPPLY LIST at gallery. Any Additional supplies not on list will be provided by Instructor during class. |
ONE STROKE ADVANCED CLASS: pretty pansies - ADULTS
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One Stroke Advanced Class: Pretty Pansies - Adults
Register through the Naperville Park Dist. 630-848-5000 Instructor: Sherry DeFillippo Friday | March 15 @ 10:00am - 12:30pm (ID# 31891) Fee: $21 Residents /$32 NR Supply Fee: $10 Student Count: Min 3/Max 10 This class is designed for the student that has had some experience painting the Donna Dewberry One-Stroke Method. We will build on the skills you have to create vines, leaves, and pretty pansies, in a fun, relaxing atmosphere. You will leave with a completed project. There is a $10.00 supply fee, payable to the instructor at the first class. Supplies: Bring your #12 flat and your liner one-stroke brushes. Bring any Folk-Art paint that you have in shades of green, white, purple, yellow, or whichever colors you would like to use for the pansies. PLEASE bring your Folk-Art paint only and your Donna Dewberry One-Stroke (green handle) brushes only. |
INTRO TO MICRO MOSAICS - ADULTS
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Intro to Micro Mosaics - Adults
Register through the Naperville Park Dist. 630-848-5000 Instructor: Savas Arazbey Saturday | March 16 @ 10:00am - 1:30pm (ID# 31543) Fee: $146.00 Residents /$176.00 NR Student Count: Min 3/Max 5 If you're looking to make mosaic art but you do not know where to start, here is an opportunity to take a beginners class that will help you! This one-day class will provide thorough instructions and demonstration of micro mosaic technique. Savas will demonstrate techniques to cut accurately and easily with a variety of glass cutters. Class tools and material included. |
MOSAIC 3-DIMENSIONAL DAISIES - ADULTS
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Mosaic 3-Dimensional Daisies - Adults
Register through the Naperville Park Dist. 630-848-5000 Instructor: Lisa Tolbert Wednesday | March 20 @ 10:00am - 1:30pm (ID# 31887) Fee: $21 Residents /$32 NR Supply Fee: $75 Student Count: Min 3/Max 10 Class is geared toward beginners who want to learn about basic techniques, tools and materials to gain confidence and a solid foundation with new skills. This class covers cutting, proper adhesives, substrates, design/layout and grouting. Students will be introduced to a wide variety of materials and will complete a 12”x12” framed wooden wall hanging creating 3-dimensional daisies. Supplies: All materials, supplies and use of tools are provided. Come experience the endless possibilities of this beautiful art form. There is a $75.00 supply fee payable to the instructor the day of the class. |
BEGINNER METAL CROCHET WORKSHOP - ADULTS
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Beginner Metal Crochet Workshop - Adult
Instructor: Marita Valdizan Saturday | March 23 @ 1 - 3:30pm Instructor: Marita Valdizan Register through NAL 630-355-2530 Student Count: Min3/Max6 Create an amazing pendant, necklace, earring or bracelet using a Peruvian stitch wire crochet technique! Instructor Marita Valdizan will teach you everything you need to know to create your own designs for use in constructing original jewelry pieces with simple crochet wire and beautiful beads. No previous experience in jewelry making or crochet required. Beginners welcome! Supplies provided by instructor for $20 payable day of class. |
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