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 2024 CLASSES (September - December)
Oil Painting, December 3-17, 2024 evenings
Full Class
Full Class
Watercolor/Acrylic Painting, December 5-19, 2024, (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.
2 spots left
Mosaic, December 7, 2024, (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).
How to Create a Mandala, December 11, 2024, (2-3pm), Wednesday
Learn the art of creating beautiful mandalas in this hands-on workshop!
Join us at the Naperville Art League for a fun and creative workshop on How to Create a Mandala! This in-person event will guide you through the mesmerizing process of designing your own mandala art piece. Learn about the history and significance of mandalas while letting your creativity flow onto paper. No prior art experience necessary – just bring your imagination and a willingness to explore. Don't miss this opportunity to relax, unwind, and create something beautiful! Limited spots available, so be sure to reserve your spot today.
Supplies will be offered and will rotate mediums to create multi-media Mandalas. No experience is required to make your mandala in this social community event. Let’s celebrate the arts as we make season-themed mandalas that you are sure to enjoy creating. Students may also choose to bring their own supplies, if preferred.
Mosaic, December 13, 2024, (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).
How to Create a Mandala, December 18, 2024, (2-3pm), Wednesday
Learn the art of creating beautiful mandalas in this hands-on workshop!
Join us at the Naperville Art League for a fun and creative workshop on How to Create a Mandala! This in-person event will guide you through the mesmerizing process of designing your own mandala art piece. Learn about the history and significance of mandalas while letting your creativity flow onto paper. No prior art experience necessary – just bring your imagination and a willingness to explore. Don't miss this opportunity to relax, unwind, and create something beautiful! Limited spots available, so be sure to reserve your spot today.
Supplies will be offered and will rotate mediums to create multi-media Mandalas. No experience is required to make your mandala in this social community event. Let’s celebrate the arts as we make season-themed mandalas that you are sure to enjoy creating. Students may also choose to bring their own supplies, if preferred.
WINTER CLASSES 2025 (January - March)
Paint Meditation, January 3, 2025, (2-3pm), Friday
If you have a hard time relaxing your mind, try abstract painting with us! You will receive all you need to paint a small canvas, soft lights and relaxing music. Feel free to chat or take the time to take a break from talking. Your Instructor, Michelle Rae Sobi, has been leading meditation classes for over fifteen years and is excited to share her process with you. All are welcome. No experience is needed.
Oil/Acrylic Painting, January 6-20, 2025, (10am-12pm), 3 Monday 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, January 6-20, 2025, (6:30-8:30pm), 3 Monday 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.
9 spots left
Watercolor/Acrylic Painting, January 9-30, 2025, (11am-1pm), 4 Thursdays
Artist Carmelo Schifano takes 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.
Collage Demo with Laura, January 11, 2025, (2-3:30pm), Saturday
Instructor: Laura Lein-Svencner
Door prizes!!
1-piece will be a framed Collage, Original
1-piece will be a matted Collage, Original
1-piece will be a 2025 Calendar.
Laura Lein-Svencner is an Abstract Mixed Media Collage Artist. She will present the process of heat fusion with coated collage papers to many surfaces. She will also share the process of creating your own collage papers, assembling a collage with a tack iron and the application of an image transfer.
She will bring samples of her work; papers she uses and will show how to create surface designs. Laura has taught many classes and workshops in Illinois, Michigan and Wisconsin and is a member Midwest Collage Society. She currently teaches in person and online classes.
This demonstration is a must-see if you are interested in beginning collage or have had some experience with collage. Laura is a National Award Winner and National Collage Society Signature member and co-founder of the Midwest Collage Society.
As a self-taught artist, Laura has been working in the medium of hand papermaking and collage for 30 years, learning and exploring all the ins and outs of paper itself.
Photography for the Small Business Owner #100297
January 17, 2025, (2-3pm), Friday Instructor: Michelle Rae Sobi |
National Vision Board-Collage, January 25, 2025, (9:30am-3:30pm), Saturday
Instructor: Laura Lein-Svencner
Vision Boards can be created at any time of the year. A Vision Board has a way of guiding and providing insight while helping you pull focus on your life. We already have the wisdom and knowledge inside each of us. Cutting magazine images from our favorite magazines allows us the connection to our souls longing. We will glue the images on a large board, the process of selected the images is personal, powerful, and contemplative. This one-day workshop will involve a variety of tools to ignite creative Inspiration. Open discussion in areas of transformation, adventure, interests, and our intention for the New Year. The Vision Board workshop will be set in a sacred manner to connect in a spiritual way with soft music and gentle smells awakening our innermost side of us that has been closed off this past year.
Supply list: see below
Watercolor/Acrylic Painting, February 6-27, 2025, (11am-1pm), 4 Thursdays
Artist Carmelo Schifano takes 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.
Collage Meditation in Sketchbook, February 7-March 7, 2025, (10:30am - 1:00pm), 5 Fridays
Instructor: Laura Lein-Svencner
This class will have you approach design in a playful and passionate way, while creating in your sketchbook. As we explore the collage and mixed media along with the guidelines of design. Elements and principles will be introduced in a way to align balance. Learning to create in this way can offer opportunities in personal style and creative voice. Those who are new to collage and mixed media and those with experience can gain a deeper trust in their own abilities and good art practice in their sketchbooks.
Supply list: see below.
Paint Meditation, February 7, 2025, (2-3pm), Friday
If you have a hard time relaxing your mind, try abstract painting with us! You will receive all you need to paint a small canvas, soft lights and relaxing music. Feel free to chat or take the time to take a break from talking. Your Instructor, Michelle Rae Sobi, has been leading meditation classes for over fifteen years and is excited to share her process with you. All are welcome. No experience is needed.
Mosaic Valentines, February 8, 2025, (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 of $85.00 is payable to the teacher.
Oil/Acrylic Painting, February 11-25, 2025, (10am-12pm), 3 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, February 11-25, 2025, (6:30-8:30pm), 3 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.
9 spots left
Movie Screening with Norman!
February 15, 2025 (1-2pm)
...more info coming soon.
February 15, 2025 (1-2pm)
...more info coming soon.
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Photography for the Small Business Owner #100298
February 21, 2025, (2-3pm), Friday Instructor: Michelle Rae Sobi |
Watercolor/Acrylic Painting, March 6-27, 2025, (11am-1pm), 4 Thursdays
Artist Carmelo Schifano takes 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.
Paint Meditation, March 7, 2025, (2-3pm), Friday
If you have a hard time relaxing your mind, try abstract painting with us! You will receive all you need to paint a small canvas, soft lights and relaxing music. Feel free to chat or take the time to take a break from talking. Your Instructor, Michelle Rae Sobi, has been leading meditation classes for over fifteen years and is excited to share her process with you. All are welcome. No experience is needed.
Oil/Acrylic Painting, March 11-25, 2025, (10am-12pm), 3 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, March 11-25, 2025, (6:30-8:30pm), 3 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.
St. Patrick's Mosaic, March 15, 2025, (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 of $85.00 is payable to the teacher.
Friday Fusion-Collage, March 21-April 25, 2025, (10:30am-1:00pm), 6 Fridays
Instructor: Laura Lein-Svencner
Working with the season of Spring and the softer colors, students will learn how to collage with the process of tacking down collage papers with a house iron instead of wet glue. We will create our own collage papers from repurposed sources of found papers. Arranging them in nice compositions and tacking them down on substrates of watercolor paper or wood panels. We will also be extending our knowledge of good design with the elements and principles weaved in our foundation.
Instructor fee, $10.00 payable to the teacher, and this will include use of tack irons, tissue paper, assortment of papers, hand-out packet and anything else the instructor brings to share.
Supply list: see below.
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Photography for the Small Business Owner #100299
March 21, 2025, (2-3pm), Friday Instructor: Michelle Rae Sobi |
SPRING CLASSES 2025 (April - May)
Watercolor/Acrylic Painting, April 3-24, 2025, (11am-1pm), 4 Thursdays
Artist Carmelo Schifano takes 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.
Paint Meditations, April 4, 2025, (2-3pm), Friday
If you have a hard time relaxing your mind, try abstract painting with us! You will receive all you need to paint a small canvas, soft lights and relaxing music. Feel free to chat or take the time to take a break from talking. Your Instructor, Michelle Rae Sobi, has been leading meditation classes for over fifteen years and is excited to share her process with you. All are welcome. No experience is needed.
Oil/Acrylic Painting, April 8-22, 2025, (10am-12pm), 3 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, April 8-22, 2025, (6:30-8:30pm), 3 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 Garden Art, April 12, 2025, (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.
The supply fee of $85.00 is payable to the teacher.
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Photography for the Small Business Owner...coming soon through NPD
April 18, 2025, (2-3pm), Friday Instructor: Michelle Rae Sobi |
Watercolor/Acrylic Painting, May 1-22, 2025, (11am-1pm), 4 Thursdays
Artist Carmelo Schifano takes 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.
Paint Meditations, May 2, 2025, (2-3pm), Friday
If you have a hard time relaxing your mind, try abstract painting with us! You will receive all you need to paint a small canvas, soft lights and relaxing music. Feel free to chat or take the time to take a break from talking. Your Instructor, Michelle Rae Sobi, has been leading meditation classes for over fifteen years and is excited to share her process with you. All are welcome. No experience is needed.
Mosaic Garden Art, May 9, 2025, (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.
The supply fee of $85.00 is payable to the teacher.
Oil/Acrylic Painting, May 13-27, 2025, (10am-12pm), 3 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, May 13-27, 2025, (6:30-8:30pm), 3 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.
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Photography for the Small Business Owner...coming soon through NPD
May 16, 2025, (2-3pm), Friday Instructor: Michelle Rae Sobi |
Watercolor/Acrylic Painting, May 29-June 5, 2025, (11am-1pm), 2 Thursdays
Artist Carmelo Schifano takes 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.
Mosaic Garden Art, May 31, 2025, (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.
The supply fee of $85.00 is payable to the teacher.
SUMMER CLASSES 2025 (June - August)
Oil/Acrylic Painting, June 9-23, 2025, (10am-12pm), 3 Monday 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, June 10-24, 2025, (6:30-8:30pm), 3 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 Garden Art, June 14, 2025, (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.
The supply fee of $85.00 is payable to the teacher.
Oil/Acrylic Painting, July 7-21, 2025, (10am-12pm), 3 Monday 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, July 8-22, 2025, (6:30-8:30pm), 3 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 Garden Art, July 12, 2025, (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.
The supply fee of $85.00 is payable to the teacher.
Mosaic Garden Art, August 9, 2025, (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.
The supply fee of $85.00 is payable to the teacher.
Oil/Acrylic Painting, August 12-26, 2025, (10am-12pm), 3 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, August 12-26, 2025, (6:30-8:30pm), 3 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, August 14-September 4, 2025, (11am-1pm), 4 Thursdays
Artist Carmelo Schifano takes 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.
FALL CLASSES 2025 (September - December)
Paint Meditations, September 5, 2025, (2-3pm), Friday
If you have a hard time relaxing your mind, try abstract painting with us! You will receive all you need to paint a small canvas, soft lights and relaxing music. Feel free to chat or take the time to take a break from talking. Your Instructor, Michelle Rae Sobi, has been leading meditation classes for over fifteen years and is excited to share her process with you. All are welcome. No experience is needed.
Oil/Acrylic Painting, September 9-23, 2025, (10am-12pm), 3 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, September 9-23, 2025, (6:30-8:30pm), 3 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, September 11-October 2, 2025, (11am-1pm), 4 Thursdays
Artist Carmelo Schifano takes 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.
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Photography for the Small Business Owner...coming soon through NPD
September 19, 2025, (2-3pm), Friday Instructor: Michelle Rae Sobi |
Mosaic Fall Art, September 26, 2025, (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.
The supply fee of $85.00 is payable to the teacher.
Friday Fusion-Collage, October 3-November 7, 2025, (10:30am-1:00pm), 6 Fridays
Instructor: Laura Lein-Svencner
Working with the season of Fall and the richness of color students will learn how to collage with the process of tacking down collage paper with a house iron instead of wet glue. We will create our own collage papers from repurposed sources of found papers. Arranging them in nice compositions and tacking them down on substrates of watercolor paper or wood panels. We will also be extending our knowledge of good design with the elements and principles weaved in our foundation.
Supply list: on the website or ask by email.
An instructor fee of $10.00 (is payable to the teacher) and this will include use of tack irons, tissue paper, assortment of papers, hand-out packets and anything else the instructor brings to share.
Paint Meditations, October 3, 2025, (2-3pm), Friday
If you have a hard time relaxing your mind, try abstract painting with us! You will receive all you need to paint a small canvas, soft lights and relaxing music. Feel free to chat or take the time to take a break from talking. Your Instructor, Michelle Rae Sobi, has been leading meditation classes for over fifteen years and is excited to share her process with you. All are welcome. No experience is needed.
Watercolor/Acrylic Painting, October 9-30, 2025, (11am-1pm), 4 Thursdays
Artist Carmelo Schifano takes 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.
Oil/Acrylic Painting, October 14-28, 2025, (10am-12pm), 3 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, October 14-28, 2025, (6:30-8:30pm), 3 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.
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Photography for the Small Business Owner...coming soon through NPD
October 17, 2025, (2-3pm), Friday Instructor: Michelle Rae Sobi |
Mosaic Pumpkin Art, October 18, 2025, (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.
The supply fee of $85.00 is payable to the teacher.
Watercolor/Acrylic painting, November 6-20, 2025, (11am-1pm), 3 Thursdays
Artist Carmelo Schifano takes 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.
Paint Meditations, November 7, 2025 (2-3pm), Friday
If you have a hard time relaxing your mind, try abstract painting with us! You will receive all you need to paint a small canvas, soft lights and relaxing music. Feel free to chat or take the time to take a break from talking. Your Instructor, Michelle Rae Sobi, has been leading meditation classes for over fifteen years and is excited to share her process with you. All are welcome. No experience is needed.
Oil/Acrylic Painting, November 11-25, 2025, (10am-12pm), 3 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, November 11-25, 2025, (6:30-8:30pm), 3 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.
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Photography for the Small Business Owner...coming soon through NPD
November 21, 2025, (2-3pm), Friday Instructor: Michelle Rae Sobi |
Mosaic Winter, November 22, 2025, (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.
The supply fee of $85.00 is payable to the teacher.
Oil/Acrylic Painting, December 2-16, 2025, (10am-12pm), 3 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, December 2-16, 2025, (6:30-8:30pm), 3 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 4-18, 2025, (11am-1pm), 3 Thursdays
Artist Carmelo Schifano takes 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.
Paint Meditation, December 5, 2025, (2-3pm), Friday
If you have a hard time relaxing your mind, try abstract painting with us! You will receive all you need to paint a small canvas, soft lights and relaxing music. Feel free to chat or take the time to take a break from talking. Your Instructor, Michelle Rae Sobi, has been leading meditation classes for over fifteen years and is excited to share her process with you. All are welcome. No experience is needed.
Mosaic Christmas, December 13, 2025, (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.
The supply fee of $85.00 is payable to the teacher.
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Photography for the Small Business Owner...coming soon through NPD
December 19, 2025 (2-3pm), Friday Instructor: Michelle Rae Sobi |