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!
FALL CLASSES 2022 (September - December)
Mondays Ongoing 6:30 pm -- 8:30 pm Open Studio - Evening
Thursdays September 1-22 11:00 am -- 1:00 pm Watercolor/Acrylic Painting
Thursdays Sept. 8 – Oct. 13 1:00 pm -- 2:00 pm Drone Pilot Class Series – 6 weeks
Fridays Sept. 9 - 30 10:00 am -- 1:00 pm Mosaic Fun Fridays
Saturdays Sept. 10 – Oct. 1 10:00 am -- 1:00 pm Realism in Oil Portraits
Tuesdays Sept. 13 – Oct. 18 10:00 am –- 11:00 am Procreate Class - CANCELLED
Tuesdays September 13-27 6:30 pm -- 8:30 pm Beginning Oil/Acrylic Painting
Wednesday September 14-28 10:00 am -- 12:00 pm Beginning Oil/Acrylic Painting
Thursday September 15 2:00 pm -- 3:30 pm Photography Class - CANCLELLED
Thursdays Sept. 29-Oct. 20 11:00 am -- 1:00 pm Watercolor/Acrylic Painting
Wednesday October 5 10:00 am -- 1:00 pm Mosaic Pumpkin
Tuesdays October 11-25 6:30 pm -- 8:30 pm Beginning Oil/Acrylic Painting
Wednesday October 12-26 10:00 am -- 12:00 pm Beginning Oil/Acrylic Painting
Thursday October 13 2:00 pm -- 3:30 pm Photography Class
Thursday & Friday October 14 & 15 10:00 am -- 3:00 pm Image Transfer Collage Workshop
Thursdays October 20 – Nov.10 1:00 pm -- 2:00 pm Video Editing with Adobe Premier Pro
Friday October 21 10:00 am -- 1:00 pm Mosaic Halloween-Skeleton
Saturdays Oct. 22 - Nov. 12 10:00 am -- 2:00 pm Portrait Painting in Oil
November 5 10:00 am -- 4:00 pm
November 12 2:00 pm -- 4:00 pm
Tuesday October 25 10:00 am -- 1:00 pm Mosaic Pumpkin
Thursdays Oct. 27-Nov.17 11:00 am -- 1:00 pm Watercolor/Acrylic Painting
Friday October 28 10:00 am -- 1:00 pm Mosaic Halloween-Spiders
Tuesdays Nov. 1 – Dec. 6 10:00 am -- 11:00 am Procreate Class
Wednesday November 2 10:00 am -- 1:00 pm Mosaic Christmas
Thursday November 3 2:00 pm -- 3:30 pm Photography Class
Tuesdays November 8-22 6:30 pm -- 8:30 pm Beginning Oil/Acrylic Painting
Wednesday November 9-23 10:00 am -- 12:00 pm Beginning Oil/Acrylic Painting
Saturday November 12 10:00 am -- 1:00 pm Mosaic Christmas
Saturday November 19 10:00 am -- 1:00 pm Mosaic Christmas
Saturdays Nov. 19- Dec. 10 2:00 pm -- 4:00 pm Portrait Painting in Oil
November 26 10:00 am -- 2:00 pm
December 3 1:00 pm -- 4:00 pm
December 10 1:00 pm -- 4:00 pm
Wednesday November 30 10:00 am -- 1:00 pm Mosaic Christmas
Thursday December 1 2:00 pm -- 3:30 pm Photography Class
Thursdays December 1-15 11:00 am -- 1:00 pm Watercolor/Acrylic Painting
Wednesday December 7 10:00 am -- 1:00 pm Mosaic Class
Tuesday December 13 10:00 am -- 1:00 pm Mosaic Class
Tuesdays December 13-27 6:30 pm -- 8:30 pm Beginning Oil/Acrylic Painting
Wednesday December 14-28 10:00 am -- 12:00 pm Beginning Oil/Acrylic Painting
Tuesday December 20 10:00 am -- 1:00 pm Mosaic Class
Thursdays September 1-22 11:00 am -- 1:00 pm Watercolor/Acrylic Painting
Thursdays Sept. 8 – Oct. 13 1:00 pm -- 2:00 pm Drone Pilot Class Series – 6 weeks
Fridays Sept. 9 - 30 10:00 am -- 1:00 pm Mosaic Fun Fridays
Saturdays Sept. 10 – Oct. 1 10:00 am -- 1:00 pm Realism in Oil Portraits
Tuesdays Sept. 13 – Oct. 18 10:00 am –- 11:00 am Procreate Class - CANCELLED
Tuesdays September 13-27 6:30 pm -- 8:30 pm Beginning Oil/Acrylic Painting
Wednesday September 14-28 10:00 am -- 12:00 pm Beginning Oil/Acrylic Painting
Thursday September 15 2:00 pm -- 3:30 pm Photography Class - CANCLELLED
Thursdays Sept. 29-Oct. 20 11:00 am -- 1:00 pm Watercolor/Acrylic Painting
Wednesday October 5 10:00 am -- 1:00 pm Mosaic Pumpkin
Tuesdays October 11-25 6:30 pm -- 8:30 pm Beginning Oil/Acrylic Painting
Wednesday October 12-26 10:00 am -- 12:00 pm Beginning Oil/Acrylic Painting
Thursday October 13 2:00 pm -- 3:30 pm Photography Class
Thursday & Friday October 14 & 15 10:00 am -- 3:00 pm Image Transfer Collage Workshop
Thursdays October 20 – Nov.10 1:00 pm -- 2:00 pm Video Editing with Adobe Premier Pro
Friday October 21 10:00 am -- 1:00 pm Mosaic Halloween-Skeleton
Saturdays Oct. 22 - Nov. 12 10:00 am -- 2:00 pm Portrait Painting in Oil
November 5 10:00 am -- 4:00 pm
November 12 2:00 pm -- 4:00 pm
Tuesday October 25 10:00 am -- 1:00 pm Mosaic Pumpkin
Thursdays Oct. 27-Nov.17 11:00 am -- 1:00 pm Watercolor/Acrylic Painting
Friday October 28 10:00 am -- 1:00 pm Mosaic Halloween-Spiders
Tuesdays Nov. 1 – Dec. 6 10:00 am -- 11:00 am Procreate Class
Wednesday November 2 10:00 am -- 1:00 pm Mosaic Christmas
Thursday November 3 2:00 pm -- 3:30 pm Photography Class
Tuesdays November 8-22 6:30 pm -- 8:30 pm Beginning Oil/Acrylic Painting
Wednesday November 9-23 10:00 am -- 12:00 pm Beginning Oil/Acrylic Painting
Saturday November 12 10:00 am -- 1:00 pm Mosaic Christmas
Saturday November 19 10:00 am -- 1:00 pm Mosaic Christmas
Saturdays Nov. 19- Dec. 10 2:00 pm -- 4:00 pm Portrait Painting in Oil
November 26 10:00 am -- 2:00 pm
December 3 1:00 pm -- 4:00 pm
December 10 1:00 pm -- 4:00 pm
Wednesday November 30 10:00 am -- 1:00 pm Mosaic Christmas
Thursday December 1 2:00 pm -- 3:30 pm Photography Class
Thursdays December 1-15 11:00 am -- 1:00 pm Watercolor/Acrylic Painting
Wednesday December 7 10:00 am -- 1:00 pm Mosaic Class
Tuesday December 13 10:00 am -- 1:00 pm Mosaic Class
Tuesdays December 13-27 6:30 pm -- 8:30 pm Beginning Oil/Acrylic Painting
Wednesday December 14-28 10:00 am -- 12:00 pm Beginning Oil/Acrylic Painting
Tuesday December 20 10:00 am -- 1:00 pm Mosaic Class
Oil/Acrylic Painting - Class Full
10/11-25/2022
6:30-8:30pm
Supply list: 3 EACH – Minimum size of 16X20 canvas; Set of flat 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.
10/11-25/2022
6:30-8:30pm
Supply list: 3 EACH – Minimum size of 16X20 canvas; Set of flat 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.
Beginning Oil/Acrylic Painting, October 12-26, (10am-12pm), Wednesdays
Instructor: Christopher Hughes
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 flat 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.
2 spots left
Supply list: 3 EACH – Minimum size of 16X20 canvas; Set of flat 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.
Supply list: 3 EACH – Minimum size of 16X20 canvas; Set of flat 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-Your Personal Style, October 13 (2-3:30pm), Thursday
Instructor: Michelle Rae Sobi
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.
Image Transfer Collage - Class Full
October 14 & 15
October 14 & 15
Mosaic Halloween-Skeleton, October 21, (10am-1pm), Friday
Instructor: Lisa Tolbert
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: $75.00 (payable to the teacher)
Portrait Painting in Oil, October 22 - November 12, (various times, please see below), Saturdays
Instructor: Denise Laurin
October 22: 10am-2pm
November 5: 10am-4pm
November 12: 2-4pm
Realist portrait and figurative artist Denise Laurin will guide students of all levels toward success in traditional oil portrait painting. The objective of this course is to introduce observational strategies that help achieve likeness and realistic accuracy. Students will learn proportion basics, value, color mixing, color temperature and oil technique. Bring two or three 8” x 10” photo references of your subject’s head and neck area. Choose a photo with a range of values and clear detail. One will be chosen for painting. New and continuing students are welcome. Supply list on the website or at the gallery.
Mosaic Pumpkin, October 25 (10am-1pm), Tuesday
Instructor: Lisa Tolbert
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: $75.00 (payable to the teacher)
Watercolor/Acrylic Painting, October 27-November 17 (11am-1pm), Thursdays
Instructor: Carmelo Schifano
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. Supply list: see below.
Mosaic Halloween, October 28, (10am-1pm), Friday
Instructor: Lisa Tolbert
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: $75.00 (payable to the teacher)
Mosaic Christmas, November 2, (10am-1pm), Wednesday
Instructor: Lisa Tolbert
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: $75.00 (payable to the teacher)
Photography Class-How to Decide on Composition, November 3 (2-3:30pm), Thursday
Instructor: Michelle Rae Sobi
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.
Beginning Oil/Acrylic Painting, November 8-22, (6:30-8:30pm), Tuesdays
Instructor: Christopher Hughes
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 flat 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.
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Supply list: 3 EACH – Minimum size of 16X20 canvas; Set of flat 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.
Supply list: 3 EACH – Minimum size of 16X20 canvas; Set of flat 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.
Beginning Oil/Acrylic Painting, November 9-23, (10am-12pm), Wednesdays
Instructor: Christopher Hughes
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 flat 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.
Supply list: 3 EACH – Minimum size of 16X20 canvas; Set of flat 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 Christmas, November 12, (10am-1pm), Saturday
Instructor: Lisa Tolbert
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: $75.00 (payable to the teacher)
Mosaic Christmas, November 19, (10am-1pm), Saturday
Instructor: Lisa Tolbert
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: $75.00 (payable to the teacher)
Portrait Painting in Oil, November 19 - December 10, (various times, please see below), Saturdays
Instructor: Denise Laurin
November 19: 2-4pm
November 26: 10am-2pm
December 3: 1-4pm
December 10: 1-4 pm
Realist portrait and figurative artist Denise Laurin will guide students of all levels toward success in traditional oil portrait painting. The objective of this course is to introduce observational strategies that help achieve likeness and realistic accuracy. Students will learn proportion basics, value, color mixing, color temperature and oil technique. Bring two or three 8” x 10” photo references of your subject’s head and neck area. Choose a photo with a range of values and clear detail. One will be chosen for painting. New and continuing students are welcome. Supply list on the website or at the gallery.
Mosaic Christmas, November 30, (10am-1pm), Wednesday
Instructor: Lisa Tolbert
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: $75.00 (payable to the teacher)
Watercolor/Acrylic Painting, December 1-15 (11am-1pm), Thursdays
Instructor: Carmelo Schifano
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. Supply list: see below.
Photography Class-Your Personal Style, December 1 (2-3:30pm), Thursday
Instructor: Michelle Rae Sobi
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 Class, December 7, (10am-1pm), Wednesday
Instructor: Lisa Tolbert
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: $75.00 (payable to the teacher)
Mosaic Class, December 13, (10am-1pm), Tuesday
Instructor: Lisa Tolbert
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: $75.00 (payable to the teacher)
Beginning Oil/Acrylic Painting, December 13-27, (6:30-8:30pm), Tuesdays
Instructor: Christopher Hughes
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 flat 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.
Supply list: 3 EACH – Minimum size of 16X20 canvas; Set of flat 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.
Beginning Oil/Acrylic Painting, December 14-28, (10am-12pm), Wednesdays
Instructor: Christopher Hughes
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 flat 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.
Supply list: 3 EACH – Minimum size of 16X20 canvas; Set of flat 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 Class, December 20, (10am-1pm), Tuesday
Instructor: Lisa Tolbert
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: $75.00 (payable to the teacher)
WINTER CLASSES 2023 (January - March)
Wednesdays Ongoing 6:30 pm -- 8:30 pm Open Studio - Evening
Tuesdays Jan. 3 - Feb. 7 3:30 pm -- 3:55 pm Paint Meditations with Acrylics
Fridays January 6 - 27 10:00 am -- 1:00 pm Realism in Oil Portrait Painting
Tuesdays January 10 - 24 6:30 pm -- 8:30 pm Oil/Acrylic Painting
Wednesdays January 11 - 25 10:00 am -- 12:00 pm Oil/Acrylic Painting
Saturday January 14 10:00 am -- 1:00 pm Mosaic Class
Thursdays Jan. 5 – 26 11:00 am -- 1:00 pm Watercolor & Acrylic Painting
Thursday January 12 2:00 pm -- 3:30 pm Photography Class
Saturday January 28 10:00 am -- 1:00 pm Mosaic Valentine's
Thursdays February 2 – 23 11:00 am -- 1:00 pm Watercolor & Acrylic Painting
Fridays February 3 - 24 10:00 am -- 1:00 pm Realism in Oil Portrait Painting
Thursday February 9 2:00 pm -- 3:30 pm Photography Class
Saturday February 11 10:00 am -- 1:00 pm Mosaic Heart
Tuesdays Feb. 21 - March 28 3:00 pm -- 3:55 pm Paint Meditations with Acrylics
Saturday February 25 10:00 am -- 1:00 pm Mosaic Shamrock
Thursdays March 2 – 23 11:00 am -- 1:00 pm Watercolor & Acrylic Painting
Fridays March 3 - 24 10:00 am -- 1:00 pm Realism in Oil Portrait Painting
Thursday March 9 2:00 pm -- 3:30 pm Photography Class
Tuesdays March 14 - 28 6:30 pm -- 8:30 pm Oil/Acrylic Painting
Wednesdays March 15 - 29 10:00 am -- 12:00 pm Oil/Acrylic Painting
Saturday March 18 10:00 am -- 1:00 pm Mosaic Garden Art
Thursdays March 30 – April 20 11:00 am -- 1:00 pm Watercolor & Acrylic Painting
Tuesdays Jan. 3 - Feb. 7 3:30 pm -- 3:55 pm Paint Meditations with Acrylics
Fridays January 6 - 27 10:00 am -- 1:00 pm Realism in Oil Portrait Painting
Tuesdays January 10 - 24 6:30 pm -- 8:30 pm Oil/Acrylic Painting
Wednesdays January 11 - 25 10:00 am -- 12:00 pm Oil/Acrylic Painting
Saturday January 14 10:00 am -- 1:00 pm Mosaic Class
Thursdays Jan. 5 – 26 11:00 am -- 1:00 pm Watercolor & Acrylic Painting
Thursday January 12 2:00 pm -- 3:30 pm Photography Class
Saturday January 28 10:00 am -- 1:00 pm Mosaic Valentine's
Thursdays February 2 – 23 11:00 am -- 1:00 pm Watercolor & Acrylic Painting
Fridays February 3 - 24 10:00 am -- 1:00 pm Realism in Oil Portrait Painting
Thursday February 9 2:00 pm -- 3:30 pm Photography Class
Saturday February 11 10:00 am -- 1:00 pm Mosaic Heart
Tuesdays Feb. 21 - March 28 3:00 pm -- 3:55 pm Paint Meditations with Acrylics
Saturday February 25 10:00 am -- 1:00 pm Mosaic Shamrock
Thursdays March 2 – 23 11:00 am -- 1:00 pm Watercolor & Acrylic Painting
Fridays March 3 - 24 10:00 am -- 1:00 pm Realism in Oil Portrait Painting
Thursday March 9 2:00 pm -- 3:30 pm Photography Class
Tuesdays March 14 - 28 6:30 pm -- 8:30 pm Oil/Acrylic Painting
Wednesdays March 15 - 29 10:00 am -- 12:00 pm Oil/Acrylic Painting
Saturday March 18 10:00 am -- 1:00 pm Mosaic Garden Art
Thursdays March 30 – April 20 11:00 am -- 1:00 pm Watercolor & Acrylic Painting
Paint Mediations with Acrylics # (coming soon through the NPD)
January 3 - February 7
Instructor: Michelle Rae Sobi
January 3 - February 7
Instructor: Michelle Rae Sobi
Watercolor/Acrylic Painting, January 5-26 (Thursdays), 11am-1pm
Instructor: Carmelo Schifano
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. Supply list: see below.
Realism in Oil Portrait Painting, January 6-27, (10am-1pm), Fridays
Instructor: Denise Laurin
Realist portrait and figurative artist Denise Laurin will guide students toward success in traditional oil portrait painting. The objective of this course is to introduce observational strategies that help achieve likeness and realistic accuracy. Students will learn proportion basics, value, color mixing, color temperature and oil technique. Bring two or three 8” x 10” photo references of your subject’s head and neck area and a sturdy piece of cardboard. Choose a photo with a range of values and clear detail. One will be chosen for painting.
Supply list: see below.
Beginning Oil/Acrylic Painting, January 10-24, (6:30-8:30pm), Tuesdays
Instructor: Christopher Hughes
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.
Supply list: 3 EACH – Minimum size of 16X20 canvas; Set of flat 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.
Beginning Oil/Acrylic Painting, January 11-25, (10am-12pm), Wednesdays
Instructor: Christopher Hughes
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.
Supply list: 3 EACH – Minimum size of 16X20 canvas; Set of flat 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, January 12 (2-3:30pm), Thursday
Instructor: Michelle Rae Sobi
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 Class, January 14 (10am-1pm), Saturday
Instructor: Lisa Tolbert
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: $75.00 (payable to the teacher)
Mosaic Valentine's, January 28 (10am-1pm), Saturday
Instructor: Lisa Tolbert
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: $75.00 (payable to the teacher)
Watercolor/Acrylic Painting, February 2-23, (Thursdays), 11am-1pm
Instructor: Carmelo Schifano
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. Supply list: see below.
Realism in Oil Portrait Painting, February 3-24, (10am-1pm), Fridays
Instructor: Denise Laurin
Realist portrait and figurative artist Denise Laurin will guide students toward success in traditional oil portrait painting. The objective of this course is to introduce observational strategies that help achieve likeness and realistic accuracy. Students will learn proportion basics, value, color mixing, color temperature and oil technique. Bring two or three 8” x 10” photo references of your subject’s head and neck area and a sturdy piece of cardboard. Choose a photo with a range of values and clear detail. One will be chosen for painting.
Supply list: see below.
Photography Class, February 9 (2-3:30pm), Thursday
Instructor: Michelle Rae Sobi
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 Heart, February 11 (10am-1pm), Saturday
Instructor: Lisa Tolbert
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: $75.00 (payable to the teacher)
Paint Mediations with Acrylics # (coming soon through the NPD)
February 21 - March 28
Instructor: Michelle Rae Sobi
February 21 - March 28
Instructor: Michelle Rae Sobi
Mosaic Shamrock, February 25 (10am-1pm), Saturday
Instructor: Lisa Tolbert
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: $75.00 (payable to the teacher)
Watercolor/Acrylic Painting, March 2-23, Thursdays (11am-1pm)
Instructor: Carmelo Schifano
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. Supply list: see below.
Realism in Oil Portrait Painting, March 3-24, (10am-1pm), Fridays
Instructor: Denise Laurin
Realist portrait and figurative artist Denise Laurin will guide students toward success in traditional oil portrait painting. The objective of this course is to introduce observational strategies that help achieve likeness and realistic accuracy. Students will learn proportion basics, value, color mixing, color temperature and oil technique. Bring two or three 8” x 10” photo references of your subject’s head and neck area and a sturdy piece of cardboard. Choose a photo with a range of values and clear detail. One will be chosen for painting.
Supply list: see below.
Photography Class, March 9 (2-3:30pm), Thursday
Instructor: Michelle Rae Sobi
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.
Beginning Oil/Acrylic Painting, March 14-28, (6:30-8:30pm), Tuesdays
Instructor: Christopher Hughes
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.
Supply list: 3 EACH – Minimum size of 16X20 canvas; Set of flat 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.
Beginning Oil/Acrylic Painting, March 15-29, (10am-12pm), Wednesdays
Instructor: Christopher Hughes
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.
Supply list: 3 EACH – Minimum size of 16X20 canvas; Set of flat 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 Garden Art, March 18 (10am-1pm), Saturday
Instructor: Lisa Tolbert
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: $75.00 (payable to the teacher)
SPRING CLASSES 2023 (April - May)
Wednesdays Ongoing 6:30 pm -- 8:30 pm Open Studio - Evening
Saturday April 1 10:00 am -- 1:00 pm Easter Mosaic
Tuesdays April 4 - 25 10:00 am -- 1:00 pm Realism in Oil Portrait Painting
Tuesdays April 11 – 25 6:30 pm -- 8:30 pm Beginning Oil/Acrylic Painting
Wednesdays April 12 – 26 10:00 am -- 12:00 pm Beginning Oil/Acrylic Painting
Thursday April 13 2:00 pm -- 3:30 pm Photography Class
Friday & Saturday April 14-15 10:00 am -- 1:00 pm Mosaic Fun Weekend
Thursdays April 27 – May 18 11:00 am -- 1:00 pm Watercolor & Acrylic Painting
Friday & Saturday April 28 - 29 9:30 am -- 4:00 pm One Artist Journal Collage Workshop
Tuesdays May 2 - 23 10:00 am -- 1:00 pm Realism in Oil Portrait Painting
Tuesdays May 9 - 23 6:30 pm -- 8:30 pm Beginning Oil/Acrylic Painting
Wednesdays May 10 - 24 10:00 am -- 12:00 pm Beginning Oil/Acrylic Painting
Thursday May 11 2:00 pm -- 3:30 pm Photography Class
Friday & Saturday May 19-20 10:00 am -- 1:00 pm Mosaic Garden Art
Thursdays May 25 -June 8 11:00 am -- 1:00 pm Watercolor & Acrylic Painting
Saturday April 1 10:00 am -- 1:00 pm Easter Mosaic
Tuesdays April 4 - 25 10:00 am -- 1:00 pm Realism in Oil Portrait Painting
Tuesdays April 11 – 25 6:30 pm -- 8:30 pm Beginning Oil/Acrylic Painting
Wednesdays April 12 – 26 10:00 am -- 12:00 pm Beginning Oil/Acrylic Painting
Thursday April 13 2:00 pm -- 3:30 pm Photography Class
Friday & Saturday April 14-15 10:00 am -- 1:00 pm Mosaic Fun Weekend
Thursdays April 27 – May 18 11:00 am -- 1:00 pm Watercolor & Acrylic Painting
Friday & Saturday April 28 - 29 9:30 am -- 4:00 pm One Artist Journal Collage Workshop
Tuesdays May 2 - 23 10:00 am -- 1:00 pm Realism in Oil Portrait Painting
Tuesdays May 9 - 23 6:30 pm -- 8:30 pm Beginning Oil/Acrylic Painting
Wednesdays May 10 - 24 10:00 am -- 12:00 pm Beginning Oil/Acrylic Painting
Thursday May 11 2:00 pm -- 3:30 pm Photography Class
Friday & Saturday May 19-20 10:00 am -- 1:00 pm Mosaic Garden Art
Thursdays May 25 -June 8 11:00 am -- 1:00 pm Watercolor & Acrylic Painting
Watercolor/Acrylic Painting, March 30 - April 20, Thursdays (11am-1pm)
Instructor: Carmelo Schifano
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. Supply list: see below.
Instructor: Lisa Tolbert
Easter Mosaic Project...coming soon through the NPD
April 1 (10am-1pm)
Easter Mosaic Project...coming soon through the NPD
April 1 (10am-1pm)
Realism in Oil Portrait Painting, April 4-25, (10am-1pm), Tuesdays
Instructor: Denise Laurin
Realist portrait and figurative artist Denise Laurin will guide students toward success in traditional oil portrait painting. The objective of this course is to introduce observational strategies that help achieve likeness and realistic accuracy. Students will learn proportion basics, value, color mixing, color temperature and oil technique. Bring two or three 8” x 10” photo references of your subject’s head and neck area and a sturdy piece of cardboard. Choose a photo with a range of values and clear detail. One will be chosen for painting.
Supply list: see below.
Beginning Oil/Acrylic Painting, April 11-25, (6:30-8:30pm), Tuesdays
Instructor: Christopher Hughes
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.
Supply list: 3 EACH – Minimum size of 16X20 canvas; Set of flat 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.
Beginning Oil/Acrylic Painting, April 12-26, (10am-12pm), Wednesdays
Instructor: Christopher Hughes
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.
Supply list: 3 EACH – Minimum size of 16X20 canvas; Set of flat 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, April 13 (2-3:30pm), Thursday
Instructor: Michelle Rae Sobi
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 Weekend, April 14 & 15, (10am-1pm), Friday & Saturday
Instructor: Lisa Tolbert
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: $125.00 (payable to the teacher)
Watercolor/Acrylic Painting, April 27 - May 18, Thursdays (11am-1pm)
Instructor: Carmelo Schifano
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. Supply list: see below.
One Artist Journal Collage Workshop, April 28-29, (9:30am-4pm), Friday & Saturday
Instructor: Laura Lein Svencner
There are some wonderful tactile feelings we can receive when we hold a book in our hands. A sense of comfort, safety and the connects like a dear friend. Most books we just hold and open it up to the pages but a book that has a closure attach take more attention. When opened and closed many times it will create a pattern that awaken our sense to be present in the moment. And to close the journal the sense of being done for the moment is a sign of letting go. Letting go your thoughts, your words, your creative essence on the pages.
This workshop will have you repurposing papers, using found papers and altering with inks and acrylic paints to make gestural marks with collage elements throughout. Pamphlet stitch will hold it all together. Please Join me in this two-day workshop.
Supply list: see below.
Realism in Oil Portrait Painting, May 2-23, (10am-1pm), Tuesdays
Instructor: Denise Laurin
Realist portrait and figurative artist Denise Laurin will guide students toward success in traditional oil portrait painting. The objective of this course is to introduce observational strategies that help achieve likeness and realistic accuracy. Students will learn proportion basics, value, color mixing, color temperature and oil technique. Bring two or three 8” x 10” photo references of your subject’s head and neck area and a sturdy piece of cardboard. Choose a photo with a range of values and clear detail. One will be chosen for painting.
Supply list: see below.
Beginning Oil/Acrylic Painting, May 9-23, (6:30-8:30pm), Tuesdays
Instructor: Christopher Hughes
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.
Supply list: 3 EACH – Minimum size of 16X20 canvas; Set of flat 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.
Beginning Oil/Acrylic Painting, May 10-24, (10am-12pm), Wednesdays
Instructor: Christopher Hughes
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.
Supply list: 3 EACH – Minimum size of 16X20 canvas; Set of flat 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, May 11 (2-3:30pm), Thursday
Instructor: Michelle Rae Sobi
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 19 & 20 (10am-1pm), Friday & Saturday
Instructor: Lisa Tolbert
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: $125.00 (payable to the teacher)
Watercolor/Acrylic Painting, May 25 - June 8, Thursdays (11am-1pm)
Instructor: Carmelo Schifano
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. Supply list: see below.
SUMMER CLASSES 2023 (June - August)
Wednesdays Ongoing 6:30 pm -- 8:30 pm Open Studio
Thursday June 8 2:00 pm -- 3:30 pm Photography Class
Friday & Saturday June 9-10 10:00 am -- 1:00 pm Mosaic Garden Art
Tuesdays June 13-27 6:30 pm -- 8:30 pm Beginning Oil/Acrylic Painting
Tuesdays July 11-25 6:30 pm -- 8:30 pm Beginning Oil/Acrylic Painting
Thursday July 13 2:00 pm -- 3:30 pm Photography Class
Tuesday-Friday July 18-21 10:00 am -- 1:00 pm Mosaic Art Camp
Thursdays August 3-24 11:00 am -- 1:00 pm Watercolor/Acrylic Painting
Tuesdays August 8-22 6:30 pm -- 8:30 pm Beginning Oil/Acrylic Painting
Wednesdays August9-23 10:00 am -- 12:00 pm Beginning Oil/Acrylic Painting
Thursday August 10 2:00 pm -- 3:30 pm Photography Class
Friday & Saturday August 11-12 10:00 am -- 1:00 pm Summer Fun Mosaic
Thursday June 8 2:00 pm -- 3:30 pm Photography Class
Friday & Saturday June 9-10 10:00 am -- 1:00 pm Mosaic Garden Art
Tuesdays June 13-27 6:30 pm -- 8:30 pm Beginning Oil/Acrylic Painting
Tuesdays July 11-25 6:30 pm -- 8:30 pm Beginning Oil/Acrylic Painting
Thursday July 13 2:00 pm -- 3:30 pm Photography Class
Tuesday-Friday July 18-21 10:00 am -- 1:00 pm Mosaic Art Camp
Thursdays August 3-24 11:00 am -- 1:00 pm Watercolor/Acrylic Painting
Tuesdays August 8-22 6:30 pm -- 8:30 pm Beginning Oil/Acrylic Painting
Wednesdays August9-23 10:00 am -- 12:00 pm Beginning Oil/Acrylic Painting
Thursday August 10 2:00 pm -- 3:30 pm Photography Class
Friday & Saturday August 11-12 10:00 am -- 1:00 pm Summer Fun Mosaic
Photography Class, June 8 (2-3:30pm), Thursday
Instructor: Michelle Rae Sobi
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, June 9 & 10 (10am-1pm), Friday & Saturday
Instructor: Lisa Tolbert
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: $125.00 (payable to the teacher)
Beginning Oil/Acrylic Painting, June 13-27, (6:30-8:30pm), Tuesdays
Instructor: Christopher Hughes
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.
Supply list: 3 EACH – Minimum size of 16X20 canvas; Set of flat 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.
Beginning Oil/Acrylic Painting, July 11-25, (6:30-8:30pm), Tuesdays
Instructor: Christopher Hughes
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.
Supply list: 3 EACH – Minimum size of 16X20 canvas; Set of flat 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, July 13 (2-3:30pm), Thursday
Instructor: Michelle Rae Sobi
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.
Instructor: Lisa Tolbert
Mosaic Art Camp...coming soon through the NPD
July 18-20 (10am-1pm)
Mosaic Art Camp...coming soon through the NPD
July 18-20 (10am-1pm)
Watercolor/Acrylic Painting, August 3 - 24, Thursdays (11am-1pm)
Instructor: Carmelo Schifano
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. Supply list: see below.
Beginning Oil/Acrylic Painting, August 8-22, (6:30-8:30pm), Tuesdays
Instructor: Christopher Hughes
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.
Supply list: 3 EACH – Minimum size of 16X20 canvas; Set of flat 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.
Beginning Oil/Acrylic Painting, August 9-23, (10am-12pm), Wednesdays
Instructor: Christopher Hughes
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.
Supply list: 3 EACH – Minimum size of 16X20 canvas; Set of flat 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 10 (2-3:30pm), Thursday
Instructor: Michelle Rae Sobi
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.
Summer Fun Mosaic, August 11 & 12 (10am-1pm), Friday & Saturday
Instructor: Lisa Tolbert
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: $125.00 (payable to the teacher)
FALL CLASSES 2023 (September - December)
Mondays Ongoing 6:30 pm -- 8:30 pm Open Studio - Evening
Thursdays August 31 – Sept. 21 11:00 am -- 1:00 pm Watercolor/Acrylic Painting
Friday & Saturday September 1-2 10:00 am -- 1:00 pm Mosaic Fun Weekend
Tuesdays September 12-26 6:30 pm -- 8:30 pm Beginning Oil/Acrylic Painting
Wednesdays September 13-27 10:00 am -- 12:00 pm Beginning Oil/Acrylic Painting
Thursday September 14 2:00 pm -- 3:30 pm Photography Class
Thursdays Sept. 28 - Oct. 19 11:00 am -- 1:00 pm Watercolor/Acrylic Painting
Friday & Saturday October 6-7 10:00 am -- 1:00 pm Mosaic Fun Weekend
Tuesdays October 10-24 6:30 pm -- 8:30 pm Beginning Oil/Acrylic Painting
Wednesdays October 11-25 10:00 am -- 12:00 pm Beginning Oil/Acrylic Painting
Thursday October 12 2:00 pm -- 3:30 pm Photography Class
Thursdays Oct. 26 – Nov. 16 11:00 am -- 1:00 pm Watercolor/Acrylic Painting
Friday & Saturday November 3-4 10:00 am -- 1:00 pm Mosaic Fun Weekend
Thursday November 9 2:00 pm -- 3:30 pm Photography Class
Tuesdays November 14-28 6:30 pm -- 8:30 pm Beginning Oil/Acrylic Painting
Wednesdays November 15-29 10:00 am -- 12:00 pm Beginning Oil/Acrylic Painting
Thursdays Nov. 30 – Dec. 14 11:00 am -- 1:00 pm Watercolor/Acrylic Painting
Friday & Saturday December 1-2 10:00 am -- 1:00 pm Mosaic Fun Weekend
Tuesdays December 12-26 6:30 pm -- 8:30 pm Beginning Oil/Acrylic Painting
Wednesdays December 13-27 10:00 am -- 12:00 pm Beginning Oil/Acrylic Painting
Thursday December 14 2:00 pm -- 3:30 pm Photography Class
Thursdays August 31 – Sept. 21 11:00 am -- 1:00 pm Watercolor/Acrylic Painting
Friday & Saturday September 1-2 10:00 am -- 1:00 pm Mosaic Fun Weekend
Tuesdays September 12-26 6:30 pm -- 8:30 pm Beginning Oil/Acrylic Painting
Wednesdays September 13-27 10:00 am -- 12:00 pm Beginning Oil/Acrylic Painting
Thursday September 14 2:00 pm -- 3:30 pm Photography Class
Thursdays Sept. 28 - Oct. 19 11:00 am -- 1:00 pm Watercolor/Acrylic Painting
Friday & Saturday October 6-7 10:00 am -- 1:00 pm Mosaic Fun Weekend
Tuesdays October 10-24 6:30 pm -- 8:30 pm Beginning Oil/Acrylic Painting
Wednesdays October 11-25 10:00 am -- 12:00 pm Beginning Oil/Acrylic Painting
Thursday October 12 2:00 pm -- 3:30 pm Photography Class
Thursdays Oct. 26 – Nov. 16 11:00 am -- 1:00 pm Watercolor/Acrylic Painting
Friday & Saturday November 3-4 10:00 am -- 1:00 pm Mosaic Fun Weekend
Thursday November 9 2:00 pm -- 3:30 pm Photography Class
Tuesdays November 14-28 6:30 pm -- 8:30 pm Beginning Oil/Acrylic Painting
Wednesdays November 15-29 10:00 am -- 12:00 pm Beginning Oil/Acrylic Painting
Thursdays Nov. 30 – Dec. 14 11:00 am -- 1:00 pm Watercolor/Acrylic Painting
Friday & Saturday December 1-2 10:00 am -- 1:00 pm Mosaic Fun Weekend
Tuesdays December 12-26 6:30 pm -- 8:30 pm Beginning Oil/Acrylic Painting
Wednesdays December 13-27 10:00 am -- 12:00 pm Beginning Oil/Acrylic Painting
Thursday December 14 2:00 pm -- 3:30 pm Photography Class
Watercolor/Acrylic Painting, August 31 - September 21, Thursdays (11am-1pm)
Instructor: Carmelo Schifano
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. Supply list: see below.
Mosaic Fun Weekend, September 1-2, (10am-1pm), Friday & Saturday
Instructor: Lisa Tolbert
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: $125.00
Beginning Oil/Acrylic Painting, September 12-26, (6:30-8:30pm), Tuesdays
Instructor: Christopher Hughes
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.
Supply list: 3 EACH – Minimum size of 16X20 canvas; Set of flat 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.
Beginning Oil/Acrylic Painting, September 13-27, (10am-12pm), Wednesdays
Instructor: Christopher Hughes
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.
Supply list: 3 EACH – Minimum size of 16X20 canvas; Set of flat 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 22 (2-3:30pm), Thursday
Instructor: Michelle Rae Sobi
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, September 28 - October 19, Thursdays (11am-1pm)
Instructor: Carmelo Schifano
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. Supply list: see below.
Mosaic Fun Weekend, October 6-7, (10am-1pm), Friday & Saturday
Instructor: Lisa Tolbert
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: $125.00
Beginning Oil/Acrylic Painting, October 10-24, (6:30-8:30pm), Tuesdays
Instructor: Christopher Hughes
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.
Supply list: 3 EACH – Minimum size of 16X20 canvas; Set of flat 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.
Beginning Oil/Acrylic Painting, October 11-25, (10am-12pm), Wednesdays
Instructor: Christopher Hughes
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.
Supply list: 3 EACH – Minimum size of 16X20 canvas; Set of flat 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, October 12 (2-3:30pm), Thursday
Instructor: Michelle Rae Sobi
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, October 26 - November 16, Thursdays (11am-1pm)
Instructor: Carmelo Schifano
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. Supply list: see below.
Mosaic Fun Weekend, November 3-4, (10am-1pm), Friday & Saturday
Instructor: Lisa Tolbert
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: $125.00
Photography Class, November 9 (2-3:30pm), Thursday
Instructor: Michelle Rae Sobi
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.
Beginning Oil/Acrylic Painting, November 14-28, (6:30-8:30pm), Tuesdays
Instructor: Christopher Hughes
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.
Supply list: 3 EACH – Minimum size of 16X20 canvas; Set of flat 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.
Beginning Oil/Acrylic Painting, November 15-29, (10am-12pm), Wednesdays
Instructor: Christopher Hughes
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.
Supply list: 3 EACH – Minimum size of 16X20 canvas; Set of flat 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, November 30 - December 14, Thursdays (11am-1pm)
Instructor: Carmelo Schifano
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. Supply list: see below.
Mosaic Fun Weekend, December 1-2, (10am-1pm), Friday & Saturday
Instructor: Lisa Tolbert
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: $125.00
Beginning Oil/Acrylic Painting, December 12-26, (6:30-8:30pm), Tuesdays
Instructor: Christopher Hughes
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.
Supply list: 3 EACH – Minimum size of 16X20 canvas; Set of flat 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.
Beginning Oil/Acrylic Painting, December 13-27, (10am-12pm), Wednesdays
Instructor: Christopher Hughes
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.
Supply list: 3 EACH – Minimum size of 16X20 canvas; Set of flat 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, December 14 (2-3:30pm), Thursday
Instructor: Michelle Rae Sobi
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.