Ongoing Adult Classes at NAL:
Mondays Ongoing 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Painting Outside the Box NEW!!! (ATTENTION: no classes on 4th Mondays!)
Wednesdays Ongoing 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm Open Studio
NEW!!! Ongoing 10:00 am - 1:00 pm Open Studio NEW!!!!!
Thursdays Ongoing 9:00 am - 11:00 am Beginning Watercolor & Acrylic (please call or email a day before for your attendance)
Ongoing 11:30 am - 1:30 pm Intermediate Watercolor & Acrylic (please call or email a day before for your attendance)
CLASSES IN FALL:
Oil/Acrylic Painting
Watercolor Classes (Beginners & Intermediate level)
Collage Sketchbook to Wood Panels
Procreate for Beginners
Mosaic (Intro)
Photography Class
...and many more will be added later.
Mondays Ongoing 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Painting Outside the Box NEW!!! (ATTENTION: no classes on 4th Mondays!)
Wednesdays Ongoing 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm Open Studio
NEW!!! Ongoing 10:00 am - 1:00 pm Open Studio NEW!!!!!
Thursdays Ongoing 9:00 am - 11:00 am Beginning Watercolor & Acrylic (please call or email a day before for your attendance)
Ongoing 11:30 am - 1:30 pm Intermediate Watercolor & Acrylic (please call or email a day before for your attendance)
CLASSES IN FALL:
Oil/Acrylic Painting
Watercolor Classes (Beginners & Intermediate level)
Collage Sketchbook to Wood Panels
Procreate for Beginners
Mosaic (Intro)
Photography Class
...and many more will be added later.
Ongoing Adult Classes
NO CLASSES ON 4th MONDAYS!!! (no class on September 27!!!)
Painting Outside the Box (Mondays 6:30pm - 8:30pm)
Register through NAL 630-355-2530 - Open Walk-in sign up call prior to attending.
Discover something new every day! Learn new techniques, new mediums, new substrates, new styles.
We will discover the wonders of oil pastels, oil sticks and oil and cold wax techniques as well as mixed media to add to your repertoire. We will create abstract landscapes, explore new ways to create a still life, learn how to paint the figure in a new light and more. We will explore new ways to add to an old work. Let your imagination go!
Supplies: The instructor will have supplies available to use and explore. Bring your own inspiration. Each week will be something new so call ahead to see what you can bring from home or call ahead to reserve a kit*
NO CLASSES ON 4th MONDAYS!!! (no class on September 27!!!)
Painting Outside the Box (Punch Card-6 classes) Mondays: 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Discover something new every day! Learn new techniques, new mediums, new substrates, new styles.
We will discover the wonders of oil pastels, oil sticks and oil and cold wax techniques as well as mixed media to add to your repertoire. We will create abstract landscapes, explore new ways to create a still life, learn how to paint the figure in a new light and more. We will explore new ways to add to an old work. Let your imagination go!
Supplies: The instructor will have supplies available to use and explore. Bring your own inspiration. Each week will be something new so call ahead to see what you can bring from home or call ahead to reserve a kit*
*a new kit will be available each week for a nominal cost $...
Wednesday Open Studio - 6:30pm - 8:30pm - Adult
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!
Adult Open Studio - Wednesdays - Punch Card (10 sessions)
$40.00
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!
To register over the phone, please call the Naperville Art League 630-355-2530
Wednesday Open Studio 10am - 1pm
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!
Beginning Watercolor & Acrylic - Adults
Beginning Watercolor & Acrylic - Adults
Instructor: Carmelo Schifano
Thursdays: 9:00 am - 11:00 am
Fee: $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.
To register over the phone, please call the Naperville Art League 630-355-2530
Intermediate Watercolor & Acrylic
Ongoing class on Thursdays. 11:30 am - 1:30 pm
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. To register over the phone, please call the Naperville Art League 630-355-2530, or pay on-line.
FALL CLASSES:
Collage: Sketchbook to Wood Panels, Tuesdays (Sept. 28 - Nov. 9), 9:30 am - 12:30 pm
Everyone wants to create a nice piece of artwork, but it seems composition is the stumbling block. In this class we will first work in a sketchbook with magazines exploring the process of how some compositions work and others do not. Student will move their sketches to the substrates of watercolor paper, by creating papers in likeness to their sketches to canvas or wood panels. A personal collage palette will be created the tack Iron method of collage application.
There is a $10 supply fee payable to instructor at first class.
(Supply list see below.)
Photography Class-Blurry Backgrounds with Aperture, September 23, Thursday (2-3:30pm)
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-Let the Light In with Shutter Speed, September 30, Thursday (2-3:30 pm)
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.
Procreate for Beginners (Fridays) Oct. 1 - Nov. 5, 10-11:30am
Learn digital illustration with one of the best art programs on the market today. Students create original works of art with digital brushes that imitate pencil gestures, watercolor marks, acrylic strokes and more! Each student needs an iPad, an Apple pencil, and a one-time $10 download of Procreate (lifetime ownership thereafter). We will progress step-by-step to make learning this program logical and accessible for all. Whether you have tried Procreate on your own only to be overwhelmed by all the features, or just want to learn something new, this class is for you. It opens doors of artistic expression that you never knew existed.
Mosaic (Intro) October 1, (12-3pm)
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 (payable to the teacher)
Mosaic (Intro) October 5, (1-4pm)
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 (payable to the teacher)
Photography Class-How to Decide on Composition, October 7, Thursday (2-3:30 pm)
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 (Tuesdays), October 12 - 26 (6:30 pm - 8:30 pm)
Techniques for beginners and intermediate oil painters to produce great and fun results. Any subject matter is fine, except portraits. Students can bring in their own photos to paint from or use one provided by instructor.
Supply list: 3 each – minimum size of 16x20 canvas, set of paint brushes in variety of sizes, palette & palette knives, acrylic or oil paints with minimum of your primary colors and add some of your favorite colors as well, rags or towels.
Photography Class-Your Personal Style, October 14, Thursday (2-3:30 pm)
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, October 21, Thursday (2-3:30 pm)
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, October 28, Thursday (2-3:30 pm)
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, November 4, Thursday (2-3:30 pm)
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 (Intro) November 6, (12-3pm)
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 (payable to the teacher)
Oil/Acrylic Painting (Tuesdays), November 9 - 23 (6:30 pm - 8:30 pm)
Techniques for beginners and intermediate oil painters to produce great and fun results. Any subject matter is fine, except portraits. Students can bring in their own photos to paint from or use one provided by instructor.
Supply list: 3 each – minimum size of 16x20 canvas, set of paint brushes in variety of sizes, palette & palette knives, acrylic or oil paints with minimum of your primary colors and add some of your favorite colors as well, rags or towels.
Photography Class, November 11, Thursday (2-3:30 pm)
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 (Intro) November 13, (10am - 1pm)
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 (payable to the teacher)
Photography Class, November 18, Thursday, (2-3:30 pm)
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, December 2, Thursday, (2-3:30 pm)
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, December 9, Thursday, (2-3:30 pm)
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, (Tuesdays) December 14 - 28 (6:30 pm - 8:30 pm)
Techniques for beginners and intermediate oil painters to produce great and fun results. Any subject matter is fine, except portraits. Students can bring in their own photos to paint from or use one provided by instructor.
Supply list: 3 each – minimum size of 16x20 canvas, set of paint brushes in variety of sizes, palette & palette knives, acrylic or oil paints with minimum of your primary colors and add some of your favorite colors as well, rags or towels.
Photography Class, December 16, Thursday, (2-3:30 pm)
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.