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 **No class April 24 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 & ACRYLIC - ADULTS
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Beginning Watercolor & Acrylic - Adults
Instructor: Carmelo Schifano Thursdays | March 28 - May 9 9 - 11am Fee: $180 / 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. Following Spring Class Session: Thursdays | May 16 – June 13 9 - 11am Fee: $150.00 / session or $30 per class Intermediate Watercolor & Acrylic - Adults
Instructor: Carmelo Schifano Thursdays | March 28 - May 9 11:30am - 1:30pm Fee: $180 / 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. Following Spring Class Session: Thursdays | May 16 – June 13 11:30am - 1:30pm Fee: $150.00 / session or $30 per class |
BEGINNER / ADVANCED METAL CROCHET WORKSHOP - ADULTS
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Beginner Metal Crochet Workshop - Adults
Instructor: Marita Valdizan Saturday | March 23 1 - 3:30pm Fee: $65 / class Supply Fee: $20 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. Advanced Metal Crochet - Adults
Instructor: Marita Valdizan Saturday | March 30 10am - 1pm 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. |
DRAWING SQUARED - ADULTS
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Drawing Squared - Adults
(ID#36346) Register through the Naperville Park Dist. 630-848-5000 Instructor: Bill Donnelly Wednesdays | April 3, 10, 17 10am – 12pm Fee: Res.$68.00/Non.$98.00 Ages: Adult Min.3/Max.12 Register through the NPD at 630.848.5000 Class code: Ask for the supply list at the gallery (630.355.2530). 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 students welcome. |
OIL PAINTING FOR ENJOYMENT - ADULTS
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Oil Painting for Enjoyment - Adults
(ID# 34922) Register through the Naperville Park Dist. 630-848-5000 Instructor: Marilyn Dale Thursdays | April 4, 11, 18, May 2, 9, 16 *NO CLASS: April 25 7 – 9pm Fee: Res.$188.00/Non.$218.00 Min.6/Max.12 Learn the basics or improve on what you know with lots of individual help. Learn about color mixing, underpaintings, value and design. Discussion builds the foundation, then you receive personal instruction on your projects at your own level and pace in an enthusiastic, relaxed and supportive setting. Some subject matter will be provided as well as painting from your own photographs. Throughout the class period, you get all your questions answered and plenty of individual attention. Contact the Naperville Art League for a list of supplies. |
MIXED MEDIA MASTER CLASS IN COLLAGE - ADULTS
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Mixed Media Master Class in Collage - Adults
Instructor: Laura Lein – Svencner Fridays | April 5, 12, 19, 26, May 3, 10 Fee: $185 / session 9:30 am – 12:30 pm Register through NAL at 630.355.2530 Min.5/Max.12 This class will take all other collage classes to a new level of experimentation. Students move through process and practice, explore new levels of multimedia materials. Adding and subtracting art materials, blocking off and pushing back, scribing into painted surfaces, gesturing lines under and on the surface. The Integration and fusion of collage papers with a heat seal iron will be taught. Students will work on a substrate of watercolor paper in a fast pace with their own coated papers- (collage papers coated with Golden’s Gloss Medium) Interchanging steps, breaking rules which lead to new direction in our own art making. Supply list at the gallery. |
MOSAIC CONCRETE TURTLES - ADULTS
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Mosaic Concrete Turtles - Adults
(ID# 34918) Register through the Naperville Park Dist. 630-848-5000 Instructor: Lisa Tolbert Saturday | April 6 10am – 1pm Fee: Res.$21.00/Non.$32.00 Supply Fee: $75 Min.3/Max.20 Class code: 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” turtle exploring both traditional and contemporary techniques. Supply Fee: $75.00. Fee payable to instructor at class. All materials, supplies and use of tools are provided. Come experience the endless possibilities of this beautiful art form. |
INTRO / ADVANCED MICRO MOSAICS - ADULTS
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Intro to Micro Mosaics - Adults
(ID# 34913) Register through the Naperville Park Dist. 630-848-5000 Instructor: Savas Arazbey Friday | April 19 1 – 4:30pm 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. Following Spring Class: Saturday | May 11 10am – 2pm Fee: Res.$146.00/Non.$176.00 Min.3/Max.5 Register through the NPD at 630.848.5000 Class code: (ID# 34914) Micro Mosaics -- Advanced -- Adults
(ID# 34911) Register through the Naperville Park Dist. 630-848-5000 Instructor: Savas Arazbey Tues. & Wed.: May 7 - 8 10am – 1pm 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. |
MOSAIC FLOWER STAKES - ADULTS
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Mosaic Flower Stakes - Adults
(ID# 34919) Register through the Naperville Park Dist. 630-848-5000 Instructor: Lisa Tolbert Saturday | April 20 10am - 1pm 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. |
MOSAIC 3-D HYDRANGEAS - ADULTS
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Mosaic 3D Hydrangeas - Adults
(ID# 34917) Register through the Naperville Park Dist. 630-848-5000 Instructor: Lisa Tolbert Tuesday | April 30 10am - 1pm Fee: Res.$21.00/Non.$32.00 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. |
MOSAIC TEA CUP PLANTER - ADULTS
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Mosaic Tea Cup Planter - Adults
(ID# 34920) Register through the Naperville Park Dist. 630-848-5000 Instructor: Lisa Tolbert Saturday | May 4 1 – 4pm Fee: Res.$21.00/Non.$32.00 Supply Fee: $75 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 oneof-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 supply fee payable to the instructor at the class. |
LANDSCAPE PAINTING WITH A TWIST - ADULTS
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Landscape Painting with a Twist - Adults
(ID# 36340) Register through the Naperville Park Dist. 630-848-5000 Instructor: Bill Donnelly Tuesdays | May 7, 14, 21 1 – 3:30pm Fee: Res.$84.00/Non.$114.00 Min.3/Max.12 Oil over acrylic – use acrylic underpainting to eliminate long drying times and produce vibrant floral paintings with fresh, rich brush strokes or palette knife strokes. Create pleasing compositions using healthier water-mixable acrylics and oils. For beginner to advanced students. Supply list available on-line. |
photography class: way better family and vacation photos - adults
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Photography Class: Way Better Family and Vacation Photographs - Adult
Tuesdays | 10–11:30am May 14 & 28 Instructor: John Hershey Fee: $120 / session Register thru NAL 630-355-2530 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. |
MOSAIC 3-DIMENSIONAL DAISIES - ADULTS
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Mosaic 3-Dimensional Daisies - Adults
(ID# 34916) Register through the Naperville Park Dist. 630-848-5000 Instructor: Lisa Tolbert Friday | May 17 10:00am - 1pm 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”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. |
FELTED LANDSCAPE - HS to ADULTS
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Felted Landscape - HS to Adults
(ID# 36333) Register through the Naperville Park Dist. 630-848-5000 Instructor: Cynthia Boudreau Friday | May 24 10am – 4pm Fee: Res.$99/Non.$129 Supply Fee: $30 Min.4/Max.8 Learn basic dry and wet felting techniques as you create your own felted landscape. Bring a favorite photo or choose from a selection of photos from instructor to create a small felted landscape approximately 12 by 18 inches. You will work with a pre-felt background and layout your background design with a variety of wool roving and pre-felt colors. This will then be wet felted. After the wet felting you will embellish with needle felting details including wool roving, silks, yarns and some beads if desired. There will be discussion about options for mounting the piece for display that you would complete at home. All materials provided by instructor. There is a $30 material fee payable to instructor at the time of the class. Materials to bring: 2 old large towels. |
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