CLASSES and WORKSHOPS
Oil/Acrylic Painting Classes
Watercolor/Acrylic Classes
Mosaic Workshops and Camps
Photography Classes
Shibori Scarf Dyeing Workshop
Felted Vessel Workshop
RAW (Real Awesome and Whole) Journal Workshop (8 weeks)
Procreate for Beginners Classes
...and many more will be added later.
Oil/Acrylic Painting Classes
Watercolor/Acrylic Classes
Mosaic Workshops and Camps
Photography Classes
Shibori Scarf Dyeing Workshop
Felted Vessel Workshop
RAW (Real Awesome and Whole) Journal Workshop (8 weeks)
Procreate for Beginners Classes
...and many more will be added later.
Ongoing Adult Classes
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
Winter Classes (January - March)
Photography Class - Your Personal Style, February 3 (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.
Mosaic Garden Art, February 5, 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 (payable to the teacher)
RAW Journal Class, February 7 - March 28 (8 weeks), 10am-1pm, Mondays
This class will get you started, and settled in, for some intense and self-expressive art journaling. It’s called RAW for a reason, Real, Awesome, and Whole. Students will make their own soft cover journal, using found papers that will become altered as we work each week on different mixed media techniques. Longer hours are put in place for deeper creative journaling time. This isn’t your basic art journaling class we use sewing machines to attach our papers along with glues and all the other mixed media we can find. The main idea for this journal is to create something that you can bring to the coffee shop, on vacation or hanging with friends creating on a whim or with dedication. Guaranteed to fulfill all your creative and tactile needs. Let the healing begin with our creative gateway to self-expression.
No sewing experience needed; this will be taught in class.
Sewing machines available to use in class. Bring a lunch. Supply list see below!
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Beginning Oil/Acrylic Painting, February 8-22 (3 weeks)
CLASS FULL 6:30-8:30pm 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. |
Beginning Oil/Acrylic Painting, February 9-23 (3 weeks), 10am-12pm, Wednesdays
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 to bring: 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.
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Photography Class - Create Your Photography Portfolio #67630
February 10, (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. |
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Felted Vessel #66642
February 12, (10am-4pm) Learn basic dry and wet felting techniques as you create your own felted vessel. You will begin by layering various wool and silk fibers onto a foam base by needle felting. You will then wet the felt and shape your work onto a glass vase shape of your choice with various folds to create an organic shape that can be used with the vase for flowers or plants or a stand-alone sculpture. Instructor provides all needles, base for felting and all wool and novelty fibers. Bring: 2 large old towels, 1 small plastic grocery bag, glass vase (the ones you get from flower delivery or Goodwill is perfect or any shape you want to use, approximately 10 in. high) Bring your lunch. Bring a waterproof apron if desired (optional). |
Watercolor/Acrylic Classes (all levels), February 17 - March 24 (6-week session), 11am - 1pm
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.
Photography Class - Basics of Photography, February 17 (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.
Mosaic Garden Art, February 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 (payable to the teacher)
Photography Class - Blurry Background with Aperture, February 24 (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, March 3 (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.
Shamrock Mosaic, March 5 (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 (payable to the teacher)
Beginning Oil/Acrylic Painting, March 8-22 (Tuesdays 6:30-8:30pm)
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 - How to Decide on Composition, March 10 (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.
Glass on Glass Mosaic, March 19, 10am-2pm, 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 (payable to the teacher)
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Photography Class - Blurry Backgrounds with Aperture #67667
March 24 (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. |
Watercolor/Acrylic Classes (all levels), March 31 - May 5 (6-week session), 11am - 1pm
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.
SPRING CLASSES (April - May)
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Procreate for Beginners Class # coming soon
April 1 - May 6 (6 weeks) 10-11:30am Fee: $120.00 (+small NPD fee) 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. |
Easter Mosaic, April 2, 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 (payable to the teacher)
Easter Mosaic, April 9, 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 (payable to the teacher)
Beginning Oil/Acrylic Painting, April 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 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.
Garden Art Mosaic, May 7, 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 (payable to the teacher)
Beginning Oil/Acrylic Painting, May 10 - 24 (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 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.
Watercolor/Acrylic Classes (5 weeks), May 12 - June 9, 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.
Garden Art Mosaic, May 21, 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 (payable to the teacher)
SUMMER CLASSES (June - August)
Oil/Acrylic Painting, June 14-28, 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 you bring: 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.
Mosaic Art Camp # coming soon through the NPD
June 21 - 24 (Tuesday - Friday)
10am-1pm
Fee: $40.00 (+small NPD fee)
Supply Fee: $160.00 (payable to the teacher)
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.
June 21 - 24 (Tuesday - Friday)
10am-1pm
Fee: $40.00 (+small NPD fee)
Supply Fee: $160.00 (payable to the teacher)
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.
Mosaic Art Camp # coming soon through the NPD
July 19 - 22 (Tuesday - Friday)
10am-1pm
Fee: $40.00 (+small NPD fee)
Supply Fee: $160.00 (payable to the teacher)
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.
July 19 - 22 (Tuesday - Friday)
10am-1pm
Fee: $40.00 (+small NPD fee)
Supply Fee: $160.00 (payable to the teacher)
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.