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Adult Classes

Ongoing Adult Classes at NAL:

Mondays                          Ongoing                        6:30 pm - 8:30 pm      Painting Outside the Box     NEW!!!
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
                                          Ongoing                        11:30 am -   1:30 pm      Intermediate Watercolor & Acrylic

UPCOMING CLASSES IN SPRING:
Micro Mosaic Classes
Beginning Oil/Acrylic Classes
Watercolor/Acrylic classes for beginners and intermediate level students
Mosaic Concrete Turtles Classes
Mosaic Stepping Stone Classes
Mosaic Birdhouse Classes
Mosaic Flower Stakes Classes
Mosaic Teacup Planter Classes

UPCOMING CLASSES IN SUMMER:
Mosaic Flowerpot
Watercolor Classes (Beginners, Intermediate level)
Oil/Acrylic Painting

UPOMING CLASSES IN FALL:
Oil/Acrylic Painting
Watercolor Classes (Beginners, Intermediate level)
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...and many more will be added later.

Ongoing Adult Classes

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Painting Outside the Box (Mondays 6:30pm - 8:30pm)

$20.00
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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*

Painting Outside the Box (Punch Card-10 classes) Mondays: 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

$98.00
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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

$5.00
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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

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Wednesday Open Studio 10am - 1pm

$5.00
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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

$30.00
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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

$30.00
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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.


Beginning Oil/Acrylic (Tues. April 13 - 27, 6:30pm - 8:30pm)

$84.00
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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.


Beginning Oil/Acrylic Painting, May 11 - 25, (6:30 pm - 8:30 pm)

$84.00
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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.



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​Micro Mosaic #57780
April 17 (10am - 2pm) $156.00, supply fee $10
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​Micro Mosaic #57781
May 1    (10am - 2pm) $156.00, supply fee $10
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Micro Mosaic #57782
May 15  (10am - 2pm) $156.00, 
supply fee $10
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​Micro Mosaic #57783
May 29 (10am - 2pm) $156.00, ​supply fee $10
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 Mosaic Concrete Turtles #58098
 May 22  (10am - 1pm) $22.00, supply fee $75

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Mosaic Stepping Stone #58106
April 16  (10am - 1pm) $22.00, supply fee $75
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Mosaic Birdhouse #57971   
April 24  (10am - 1pm) $22.00, supply fee $75
                                   
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Mosaic Birdhouse #58099
May 28   (10am - 1pm) $22.00, supply fee $75
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Mosaic Flower Stakes #57972 
May 8  (10am - 1pm) $22.00, supply fee $75
                                       

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Mosaic Teacup Planter #57974 
May 14  (10am - 1pm) $22.00, supply fee $75

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COMING SOON in SUMMER
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Mosaic Flowerpot
June 5 (10am - 1pm) $22.00, supply fee $75

Beginning Oil/Acrylic Painting (June 8-22, 3 (weeks) 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

$84.00
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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.


Registration through the Naperville Park District is May 3rd for residents and May 6th for non-residents.

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Mosaic Address Plaque
June 19 (10am - 1pm) $22.00, supply fee $75

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Mosaic Bowling Ball
July 3 (10am - 1pm) $22.00, supply fee $75

Oil/Acrylic Painting-Tuesdays (6:30 pm - 8:30 pm), July 13-27

$84.00
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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.



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Mosaic Flowerpot
July 17 (10am - 1pm) $22.00, supply fee $75

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Mosaic Address Plaque
July 31 (10am - 1pm) $22.00, supply fee $75

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Mosaic Bowling Ball
August 7 (10am - 1pm) $22.00, supply fee $75

Oil/Acrylic Painting, Tuesdays (6:30 pm - 8:30 pm), August 10 - 24

$84.00
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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.



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Mosaic Flowerpot
August 21 (10am - 1pm) $22.00, supply fee $75
FALL CLASSES:

Oil/Acrylic Painting (Tuesdays), September 14 - 28 (6:30 pm - 8:30 pm)

$84.00
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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.


Oil/Acrylic Painting (Tuesdays), October 12 - 26 (6:30 pm - 8:30 pm)

$84.00
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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.


Oil/Acrylic Painting (Tuesdays), November 9 - 23 (6:30 pm - 8:30 pm)

$84.00
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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.


Oil/Acrylic Painting, (Tuesdays) December 14 - 28 (6:30 pm - 8:30 pm)

$84.00
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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.


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    • Ammara Alvi
    • Maritza Bermudez
    • George Ceffalio
    • Marilyn Dale
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    • David Gray
    • Ariana Poe
    • Carl Valentine
    • Charles Williams, Jr.
    • Kim Yench
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