Ongoing Adult Classes
Wednesday Open Studio - 1 visit (6:30-8:30pm)
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!
Wednesday Open Studio-10 visit punch card for NON-MEMBERS (6:30-8:30pm)
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!
Wednesday Open Studio - 10 visit punch card for MEMBERS (6:30-8:30pm)
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!
Please provide your phone number with your purchase, no text fee will be applied to your text messages, because NAL will never text you. Thank you.
Photography Class, March 22, (2-3pm), Friday
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, March 23, (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: $85.00 (payable to the teacher).
Watercolor/Acrylic Painting, March 28-April 18, (11am-1pm), 4 Thursdays
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 work. 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 at home and having fun at the Naperville Fine Art Center & Gallery with Carmelo.
Supply list: see below or by email.
Please provide your phone number with your purchase, no text fee will be applied to your text messages, because NAL will never text you. Thank you.
Planning & Painting in Watercolor, April 2-23, (12:30-3pm), 4 Tuesdays
This class is best suited for students who have some experience with watercolor painting. Each project will be divided into two parts (2 paintings in the 4-week class). The first part will focus on the planning stage such as gathering reference material, making composition and value sketches, and choosing colors. The second part will explore painting techniques such as: underpainting, wet-on-wet, glazing, or dry brush. Benita will provide instruction and reference material for each project, but students are welcome to use their own references and work on independent projects.
Supply list: see below.
Collage--Paper & Tacking Down, April 4-May 9 (1:30-3:30pm), 6 Thursdays
Instructor: Laura Lein-Svencner
Collage, in its finest, will blur the boundaries of possibilities, exposing rich storylines of experimentation and aiding in each student’s visual vocabulary. The use of color, texture and imagery will be emphasized through the layering of altered collage papers and with acrylics. Students will be encouraged to build their own palette of collage papers, making each collage unique. The connections to composition through design principles will be taught along with the intuitive process visually associated collage. The irons will be used to fuse the collage papers to a variety of desired surfaces. Whether new to collage or more experienced, this workshop is designed to engage all levels of interest in the contemporary medium of collage.
Supply list: see below.
Intro to Micro Mosaic, April 6, (10am-3pm), Saturday
If you’re looking to make mosaic art but you do not know where to start, here is an opportunity to take a beginner’s 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. Students will receive samples of glass and try several different types of cutters. Many finishing techniques and how to color your grout in a rainbow of colors will be discussed.
Savas will guide you in how to simplify your cutting techniques. This class tools and material included.
No glass cutting or mosaic experience necessary.
If you want to improve your skills, an advanced class will be available after beginning class.
TOOLS: Glass cutter, Mosaics nippers (2Wheels), Glass breaker, Glue, Tweezers, Safety glasses, Running pliers.
MATERIALS: Laminate or woods, Color Glass.
Supply Fee: $10.00 (payble to the teacher).
Oil/Acrylic Painting (all levels), April 9-23, (10am-12pm), Tuesday mornings
Painting classes for oil or acrylic. Focus on how to mix colors and create 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 (#8, #12, #14, #16); palette & palette knives (#4, #6); acrylic, or oil paints with minimum of your primary colors and add some of your favorite colors as well in tubes, get brands made in UK, USA or France; rags or towels.
Oil/Acrylic Painting (all levels), April 9-23, (6:30-8:30pm), Tuesday evenings
Painting classes for oil or acrylic. Focus on how to mix colors and create 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 (#8, #12, #14, #16); palette & palette knives (#4, #6); acrylic, or oil paints with minimum of your primary colors and add some of your favorite colors as well in tubes, get brands made in UK, USA or France; rags or towels.
Mosaic Fun for Everyone, April 13, (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: $85.00 (payable to the teacher).
Watercolor/Acrylic Painting, April 25-May 16, (11am-1pm), 4 Thursdays
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 work. 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 at home and having fun at the Naperville Fine Art Center & Gallery with Carmelo.
Supply list: see below or by email.
Photography Class, April 19, (2-3pm), Friday
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 Fun for Everyone, April 27, (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: $85.00 (payable to the teacher).
Intro to Micro Mosaic, May 4, (10am-3pm), Saturday
If you’re looking to make mosaic art but you do not know where to start, here is an opportunity to take a beginner’s 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. Students will receive samples of glass and try several different types of cutters. Many finishing techniques and how to color your grout in a rainbow of colors will be discussed.
Savas will guide you in how to simplify your cutting techniques. This class tools and material included.
No glass cutting or mosaic experience necessary.
If you want to improve your skills, an advanced class will be available after beginning class.
TOOLS: Glass cutter, Mosaics nippers (2Wheels), Glass breaker, Glue, Tweezers, Safety glasses, Running pliers.
MATERIALS: Laminate or woods, Color Glass.
Supply Fee: $10.00 (payable to the teacher).
Mosaic Garden Art, May 11, (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: $85.00 (payable to the teacher).
Oil/Acrylic Painting (all levels), May 14-28, (10am-12pm), Tuesday mornings
Painting classes for oil or acrylic. Focus on how to mix colors and create 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 (#8, #12, #14, #16); palette & palette knives (#4, #6); acrylic, or oil paints with minimum of your primary colors and add some of your favorite colors as well in tubes, get brands made in UK, USA or France; rags or towels.
Oil/Acrylic Painting (all levels), May 14-28, (6:30-8:30pm), Tuesday evenings
Painting classes for oil or acrylic. Focus on how to mix colors and create 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 (#8, #12, #14, #16); palette & palette knives (#4, #6); acrylic, or oil paints with minimum of your primary colors and add some of your favorite colors as well in tubes, get brands made in UK, USA or France; rags or towels.
Watercolor/Acrylic Painting, May 23 & June 6, (11am-1pm), 2 Thursdays
NO CLASS: May 30
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 work. 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 at home and having fun at the Naperville Fine Art Center & Gallery with Carmelo.
Supply list: see below or by email.
Photography Class, May 24, (2-3pm), Friday
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, May 25, (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: $85.00 (payable to the teacher).
Please provide your phone number with your purchase, no text fee will be applied to your text messages, because NAL will never text you. Thank you.
Intro to Micro Mosaic, June 1, (10am-3pm), Saturday
If you’re looking to make mosaic art but you do not know where to start, here is an opportunity to take a beginner’s 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. Students will receive samples of glass and try several different types of cutters. Many finishing techniques and how to color your grout in a rainbow of colors will be discussed.
Savas will guide you in how to simplify your cutting techniques. This class tools and material included.
No glass cutting or mosaic experience necessary.
If you want to improve your skills, an advanced class will be available after beginning class.
TOOLS: Glass cutter, Mosaics nippers (2Wheels), Glass breaker, Glue, Tweezers, Safety glasses, Running pliers.
MATERIALS: Laminate or woods, Color Glass.
Supply Fee: $10.00 (payable to the teacher).
Mosaic Garden Art, June 7, (10am-1pm), Friday
Supply Fee: $85.00
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.
The supply fee of $85.00 is payable to the teacher.
Photography Class, June 7, (2-3pm), Friday
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 (all levels), June 10-24, (10am-12pm), Mondays
Painting classes for oil or acrylic. Focus on how to mix colors and create 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 (#8, #12, #14, #16); palette & palette knives (#4, #6); acrylic, or oil paints with minimum of your primary colors and add some of your favorite colors as well in tubes, get brands made in UK, USA or France; rags or towels.
Oil/Acrylic Painting (all levels), June 11-25, (6:30-8:30pm), Tuesdays
Painting classes for oil or acrylic. Focus on how to mix colors and create 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 (#8, #12, #14, #16); palette & palette knives (#4, #6); acrylic, or oil paints with minimum of your primary colors and add some of your favorite colors as well in tubes, get brands made in UK, USA or France; rags or towels.
Oil/Acrylic Painting (all levels), July 8-22, (10am-12pm), Mondays
Painting classes for oil or acrylic. Focus on how to mix colors and create 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 (#8, #12, #14, #16); palette & palette knives (#4, #6); acrylic, or oil paints with minimum of your primary colors and add some of your favorite colors as well in tubes, get brands made in UK, USA or France; rags or towels.
Oil/Acrylic Painting (all levels), July 9-23, (6:30-8:30pm), Tuesdays
Painting classes for oil or acrylic. Focus on how to mix colors and create 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 (#8, #12, #14, #16); palette & palette knives (#4, #6); acrylic, or oil paints with minimum of your primary colors and add some of your favorite colors as well in tubes, get brands made in UK, USA or France; rags or towels.
3-Day Art Journaling Workshop, July 11-13 (9am-3:30pm), Thursday-Saturday
Instructor: Laura Lein-Svencner
This workshop will have you repurpose paper, using found papers and altering with inks and acrylic paints to make gestural marks with collage elements throughout. You will learn the pamphlet stitch of book binding which will hold it all together. The technique of letting go and allowing oneself to be imperfect is a very large order to fill. This process will help you do just that in a small playful art journal. Paper for the inside will be created to add interest and spark inspiration along with other mixed media materials. Your journal will be a soft cover pamphlet stitch, 4 x 6 inches in size, perfect to pop in your purse or a backpack for spontaneous art journaling. There are so many ways to create a closure to your journal. You will be shown the wrapping process that will allow you a beginning and end to your journaling experience.
Some supplies will be included but make sure you look at the supply list for what you must bring below.
Photography Class, July 19, (4-5pm), Friday
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 Painting, August 8-29, (11am-1pm), 4 Thursdays
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 work. 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 at home and having fun at the Naperville Fine Art Center & Gallery with Carmelo.
Supply list: see below or by email.
Mosaic Garden Art, August 9, (10am-1pm), Friday
Supply Fee: $85.00
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.
The supply fee of $85.00 is payable to the teacher.
Oil/Acrylic Painting (all levels), August 13-27, (10am-12pm), Tuesday mornings
Painting classes for oil or acrylic. Focus on how to mix colors and create 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 (#8, #12, #14, #16); palette & palette knives (#4, #6); acrylic, or oil paints with minimum of your primary colors and add some of your favorite colors as well in tubes, get brands made in UK, USA or France; rags or towels.
Oil/Acrylic Painting (all levels), August 13-27, (6:30-8:30pm), Tuesday evenings
Painting classes for oil or acrylic. Focus on how to mix colors and create 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 (#8, #12, #14, #16); palette & palette knives (#4, #6); acrylic, or oil paints with minimum of your primary colors and add some of your favorite colors as well in tubes, get brands made in UK, USA or France; rags or towels.
Photography Class, August 23, (4-5pm), Friday
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, August 24, (10am-1pm), Saturday
Supply Fee: $85.00
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.
The supply fee of $85.00 is payable to the teacher.
Please provide your phone number with your purchase, no text fee will be applied to your text messages, because NAL will never text you. Thank you.
Watercolor/Acrylic Painting, September 5-26, (11am-1pm), 4 Thursdays
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 work. 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 at home and having fun at the Naperville Fine Art Center & Gallery with Carmelo.
Supply list: see below or by email.
Mosaic, September 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: $85.00 (payable to the teacher).
Oil/Acrylic Painting (all levels), September 10-24, (10am-12pm), Tuesday mornings
Painting classes for oil or acrylic. Focus on how to mix colors and create 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 (#8, #12, #14, #16); palette & palette knives (#4, #6); acrylic, or oil paints with minimum of your primary colors and add some of your favorite colors as well in tubes, get brands made in UK, USA or France; rags or towels.
Oil/Acrylic Painting (all levels), September 10-24, (6:30-8:30pm), Tuesdays evenings
Painting classes for oil or acrylic. Focus on how to mix colors and create 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 (#8, #12, #14, #16); palette & palette knives (#4, #6); acrylic, or oil paints with minimum of your primary colors and add some of your favorite colors as well in tubes, get brands made in UK, USA or France; rags or towels.
Photography Class, September 27, (2-3pm), Friday
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 Pumpkin, September 28, (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: $85.00 (payable to the teacher).
Watercolor/Acrylic Painting, October 3-24, (11am-1pm), 4 Thursdays
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 work. 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 at home and having fun at the Naperville Fine Art Center & Gallery with Carmelo.
Supply list: see below or by email.
Mosaic Pumpkin, October 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: $85.00 (payable to the teacher).
Oil/Acrylic Painting (all levels), October 8-22, (10am-12pm), Tuesday mornings
Instructor: Chris Hughes
Painting classes for oil or acrylic. Focus on how to mix colors and create 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 (#8, #12, #14, #16); palette & palette knives (#4, #6); acrylic, or oil paints with minimum of your primary colors and add some of your favorite colors as well in tubes, get brands made in UK, USA or France; rags or towels.
Oil/Acrylic Painting (all levels), October 8-22, (6:30-8:30pm), Tuesday evenings
Painting classes for oil or acrylic. Focus on how to mix colors and create 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 (#8, #12, #14, #16); palette & palette knives (#4, #6); acrylic, or oil paints with minimum of your primary colors and add some of your favorite colors as well in tubes, get brands made in UK, USA or France; rags or towels.
Mosaic, October 18, (10am-1pm), Friday
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: $85.00 (payable to the teacher).
Photography Class, October 25, (2-3pm), Friday
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, October 26, (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: $85.00 (payable to the teacher).
Watercolor/Acrylic Painting, October 31-November 21, (11am-1pm), 4 Thursdays
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 work. 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 at home and having fun at the Naperville Fine Art Center & Gallery with Carmelo.
Supply list: see below or by email.
Mosaic, November 1, (10am-1pm), Friday
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: $85.00 (payable to the teacher).
Photography Class, November 1, (4-5pm), Friday
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 (all levels), November 12-26, (10am-12pm), Tuesday mornings
Painting classes for oil or acrylic. Focus on how to mix colors and create 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 (#8, #12, #14, #16); palette & palette knives (#4, #6); acrylic, or oil paints with minimum of your primary colors and add some of your favorite colors as well in tubes, get brands made in UK, USA or France; rags or towels.
Oil/Acrylic Painting (all levels), November 12-26, (6:30-8:30pm), Tuesday evenings
Painting classes for oil or acrylic. Focus on how to mix colors and create 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 (#8, #12, #14, #16); palette & palette knives (#4, #6); acrylic, or oil paints with minimum of your primary colors and add some of your favorite colors as well in tubes, get brands made in UK, USA or France; rags or towels.
Mosaic, November 16, (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: $85.00 (payable to the teacher).
Mosaic, November 23, (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: $85.00 (payable to the teacher).
Oil/Acrylic Painting (all levels), December 3-17, (10am-12pm), Tuesday mornings
Painting classes for oil or acrylic. Focus on how to mix colors and create 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 (#8, #12, #14, #16); palette & palette knives (#4, #6); acrylic, or oil paints with minimum of your primary colors and add some of your favorite colors as well in tubes, get brands made in UK, USA or France; rags or towels.
Oil/Acrylic Painting (all levels), December 3-17, (6:30-8:30pm), Tuesday evenings
Painting classes for oil or acrylic. Focus on how to mix colors and create 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 (#8, #12, #14, #16); palette & palette knives (#4, #6); acrylic, or oil paints with minimum of your primary colors and add some of your favorite colors as well in tubes, get brands made in UK, USA or France; rags or towels.
Watercolor/Acrylic Painting, December 5-19, (11am-1pm), 3 Thursdays
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 work. 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 at home and having fun at the Naperville Fine Art Center & Gallery with Carmelo.
Supply list: see below or by email.
Photography Class, December 6, (2-3pm), Friday
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, December 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: $85.00 (payable to the teacher).
Mosaic, December 13, (10am-1pm), Friday
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: $85.00 (payable to the teacher).