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!
WINTER CLASSES 2026 (January - March)
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Paint Like the Impressionists #111740
February 5-26, 2026, (2-4pm), 4 Thursdays Instructor: Karen Raidy Inspired by the Master Impressionists, students will be encouraged to create their own version of the featured painting. Included are art history discussions which will be enriching! Instructor Karen Raidy has studied painting for many years. After learning “Color Theory” at “Cape Cod School of Art” she became a 5th generation artist in the line of Claude Monet’s teaching. She delights in showing her education with others. Any questions—text the instructor at: 512.635.7521. Supplies to bring with you: paper towels, baby wipes, acrylic brushes (1in flat, ½ in flat, small round brush #4). |
Drawing for Adults I., February 5-March 12, 2026, (6:30-8:30pm), 6 Thursdays
Demystify the drawing process with a retired art professor using a classic approach pioneered by author, Betty Edwards. You’ll be using her workbook, listed in SUPPLIES below. You’ll soon learn that anyone can be an artist. If you can hold a pencil, you can draw! Hone your innate abilities to the point where you love what you create. Even if you’ve delayed learning how to draw to your retirement years, now you can get caught up without intimidation. Please bring the supplies listed below to the first class.
Supply list:
Book: DRAWING ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE BRAIN by Betty Edwards–Workbook version (ISBN: 978-1585429226); available on AMAZON; Two each of these pencils: 2B and 6B; Strathmore sketch pad 9” x 12”; Kneadable and standard erasers.
3 spots left
Creative Flow, February 7-28, 2026, (10am-12pm), 4 Saturdays
In this gentle, intuitive class, artist and teacher Victoria Isikman guides students into Creative Flow through simple warm-ups, expressive mark-making, color play, and mixed-media exploration.
Each week introduces a theme—such as calm, joy, or resilience—and students learn to express these feelings through abstract forms without pressure or self-judgment. The emphasis is on trusting your impulses, loosening perfectionism, and allowing creativity to unfold naturally. No previous art experience required. All supplies included.
Steep & Paint the Art of Presence, February 7, 2026, (1-3pm), Saturday
Instructor: Forouzan Shemirani
Steep & paint is a gentle, process-based painting experience rooted in presence, intuition, and care. We begin with a few minutes of breathing exercises, followed by steeping tea together, allowing time to slow and the nervous system to settle. From this place, participants-beginners or advanced painters are invited to paint intuitively. This painting session is about listening, responding, and being with what emerges on the canvas.
The instructor provides all the supplies.
Steep & Paint the Art of Presence, February 28, 2026, (1-3pm), Saturday
Instructor: Forouzan Shemirani
Steep & paint is a gentle, process-based painting experience rooted in presence, intuition, and care. We begin with a few minutes of breathing exercises, followed by steeping tea together, allowing time to slow and the nervous system to settle. From this place, participants-beginners or advanced painters are invited to paint intuitively. This painting session is about listening, responding, and being with what emerges on the canvas.
The instructor provides all the supplies.
Secrets for Painting Successful Landscapes, March 3-24, 2026, (1-3pm), 4 Tuesdays
This four-class session will study how Master Landscape Artists used the basics of successful painting to achieve their extraordinary landscapes. After studying the famous artist, students will work on their paintings. Instructor has been trained in watercolor, acrylic, pastel and oil, so bring your favorite!
Supply Fee: $5.00 (payable to the teacher)
(Picture is not the teacher's painting, using just for reference. No copyright infringement intended, all rights to the rightful owner.)
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Intuitive Painting, March 4-18, 2026, (10am-12pm), 3 Wednesdays #111730
Instructor: Forouzan Shemirani In this transformative class, you'll explore intuitive painting as a way to quiet the mind and follow the natural energy of your body. Rather than focusing on technique or outcome, you'll engage in open ended, process-based exploration, allowing images and emotions to emerge freely on the page. Whether you're new to painting or returning to your creative roots, this practice invites spontaneity, reflection, and personal insight. Supply list: Bring your choice of painting medium, or basic set such as: a pack of 12 tempera or acrylic paints, brushes in various sizes, paint paper or canvas. |
Watercolor Painting (basic), March 5,19,26/2026, (9-11am), 3 Thursdays
NO CLASS on March 12!!!
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.
Watercolor Painting (intermediate), March 5,19,26/2026, (11am-1pm), 3 Thursdays
NO CLASS on March 12!!!
Participants will dive into a more advanced lecture with various watercolor techniques 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.
Supply list: See below.
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Paint Like the Impressionists #111741
March 5-26, 2026, (2-4pm), 4 Thursdays Instructor: Karen Raidy Inspired by the Master Impressionists, students will be encouraged to create their own version of the featured painting. Included are art history discussions which will be enriching! Instructor Karen Raidy has studied painting for many years. After learning “Color Theory” at “Cape Cod School of Art” she became a 5th generation artist in the line of Claude Monet’s teaching. She delights in showing her education with others. Any questions—text the instructor at: 512.635.7521. Supplies to bring with you: paper towels, baby wipes, acrylic brushes (1in flat, ½ in flat, small round brush #4). |
St. Patrick's Mosaic, March 7, 2026, (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, March 10-24, 2026, (10am-12pm), 3 Tuesdays
Painting classes for oil or acrylic. Focus on how to mix colors and create works from your reference photos or studio still life or your imagination. Will use the concepts of composition, values, complementary colors, and fun to create your works of art.
Supply list: 3 each – minimum size of 16x20 canvas, set of paint brushes in variety of sizes (#8, #12, #14, #16); palette & palette knives (#4, #6); acrylic, or oil paints with minimum of your primary colors and add some of your favorite colors as well in tubes, get brands made in UK, USA or France; rags or towels.
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Oil Painting March 10-24, 6:30-8:30pm
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Art Meditations, March 11, 2026, (2-3pm), Wednesday
Find your inner stillness in our art meditation classes. Each class, we will explore different art mediums to help you relax and de-stress.
Supplies are included. No experience needed. We will enjoy art with soft lights and relaxing music. All are welcome.
Friday Fusion Collage, March 13-April 17, 2026 (10:30am-1:00pm) 6 Fridays
Instructor: Laura Lein-Svencner
Working with Springs inspiring colors and gestural graphite pencils as another element. 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: see below.
An instructor fee of $10.00 (is payable to the teacher) and this will include use of tack irons, tissue paper, assortment of papers, handout packets and anything else the instructor brings to share.
Calligraphy for Beginners, March 14, 2026, (10am-12:30pm), Saturday
This workshop will get the student acquainted with calligraphy pens and a beginner font. We will begin with a calligraphy marker to learn the strokes for each letter and then move on to learning how to use the metal pen. Each student will be given a blank card and envelope to calligraph. The students will need to purchase their own calligraphy markers and metal tip pens. These can be purchased at Michaels or Hobby Lobby. Metal pens are not mandatory.
Art Meditations, March 18, 2026, (2-3pm), Wednesday
Find your inner stillness in our art meditation classes. Each class, we will explore different art mediums to help you relax and de-stress.
Supplies are included. No experience needed. We will enjoy art with soft lights and relaxing music. All are welcome.
Drawing for Adults I., March 19-April 23, 2026, (6:30-8:30pm), 6 Thursdays
Demystify the drawing process with a retired art professor using a classic approach pioneered by author, Betty Edwards. You’ll be using her workbook, listed in SUPPLIES below. You’ll soon learn that anyone can be an artist. If you can hold a pencil, you can draw! Hone your innate abilities to the point where you love what you create. Even if you’ve delayed learning how to draw to your retirement years, now you can get caught up without intimidation. Please bring the supplies listed below to the first class.
Supply list:
Book: DRAWING ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE BRAIN by Betty Edwards–Workbook version (ISBN: 978-1585429226); available on AMAZON; Two each of these pencils: 2B and 6B; Strathmore sketch pad 9” x 12”; Kneadable and standard erasers.
Creative Flow: Awakening & Renewal, March 21, 2026, (12:30-3pm)
In this gentle, intuitive workshop, artist and teacher Victoria Isikman invites participants into Creative Flow through guided warm-ups, expressive mark-making, color exploration, and mixed-media play.
The March session focuses on awakening and renewal—letting go of winter heaviness, reconnecting with inner energy, and opening space for fresh beginnings. Participants will explore movement, color, and abstract expression as a way to reset creatively and emotionally.
This workshop emphasizes presence, intuition, and process over outcome. No pressure, no judgment, just an open invitation to trust your impulses and reconnect with your creative flow. All materials are provided. No prior art experience required.
Drawing for Adults II., March 21-April 25, 2026, (4:30-6:30pm), 6 Saturdays
Intermediate level: Continuation of demystifying the drawing process with a retired art professor using a classic approach pioneered by author, Betty Edwards. You’ll be using her workbook, listed in SUPPLIES below. Hone your innate abilities to the point where you love what you create. Please bring the supplies listed below to the first class.
Supply list:
Book: DRAWING ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE BRAIN by Betty Edwards–Workbook version (ISBN: 978-1585429226); available on AMAZON; Two each of these pencils: 2B and 6B; Strathmore sketch pad 9” x 12”; Kneadable and standard erasers.
Art Meditations, March 25, 2026, (2-3pm), Wednesday
Find your inner stillness in our art meditation classes. Each class, we will explore different art mediums to help you relax and de-stress.
Supplies are included. No experience needed. We will enjoy art with soft lights and relaxing music. All are welcome.
SPRING CLASSES 2026 (April - May)
Anyone Can Draw People, April 1-29, 2026, (10am-12pm), 5 Wednesdays
Supply Fee: $20.00
Discover drawing people isn’t as intimidating as you thought. Over these five weeks, you’ll learn: Using the head to measure the body; Putting the figure in an “envelope”, Drawing a person from life and Using light and shade to capture a likeness.
Supply fee of $20.00 is payable to the teacher.
Art Meditations, April 1, 2026, (2-3pm), Wednesday
Find your inner stillness in our art meditation classes. Each class, we will explore different art mediums to help you relax and de-stress.
Supplies are included. No experience needed. We will enjoy art with soft lights and relaxing music. All are welcome.
Watercolor Painting (Basic level), April 2-23, 2026, (9-11am), 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 out 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
Watercolor Painting (intermediate level), April 2-23, 2026, (11am-1pm), 4 Thursdays
Participants will dive into a more advanced lecture with various watercolor techniques 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.
Supply list see below.
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Paint Like the Impressionists #...coming soon through NPD
April 2-23, 2026, (2-4pm), 4 Thursdays Instructor: Karen Raidy Inspired by the Master Impressionists, students will be encouraged to create their own version of the featured painting. Included are art history discussions which will be enriching! Instructor Karen Raidy has studied painting for many years. After learning “Color Theory” at “Cape Cod School of Art” she became a 5th generation artist in the line of Claude Monet’s teaching. She delights in showing her education with others. Any questions—text the instructor at: 512.635.7521. Supplies to bring with you: paper towels, baby wipes, acrylic brushes (1in flat, ½ in flat, small round brush #4). |
Mosaic Garden Art, April 4, 2026, (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.
Secrets for Painting Successful Landscapes, April 7-28, 2026, (1-3pm), 4 Tuesdays
This four-class session will study how Master Landscape Artists used the basics of successful painting to achieve their extraordinary landscapes. After studying the famous artist, students will work on their paintings. Instructor has been trained in watercolor, acrylic, pastel and oil, so bring your favorite!
Supply Fee: $5.00 (payable to the teacher)
(Picture is not the teacher's painting, using just for reference. No copyright infringement intended, all rights to the rightful owner.)
Art Meditations, April 8, 2026, (2-3pm), Wednesday
Find your inner stillness in our art meditation classes. Each class, we will explore different art mediums to help you relax and de-stress.
Supplies are included. No experience needed. We will enjoy art with soft lights and relaxing music. All are welcome.
Oil/Acrylic Painting, April 14-28, 2026, (10am-12pm), 3 Tuesdays
Painting classes for oil or acrylic. Focus on how to mix colors and create works from your reference photos or studio still life or your imagination. Will use the concepts of composition, values, complementary colors, and fun to create your works of art.
Supply list: 3 each – minimum size of 16x20 canvas, set of paint brushes in variety of sizes (#8, #12, #14, #16); palette & palette knives (#4, #6); acrylic, or oil paints with minimum of your primary colors and add some of your favorite colors as well in tubes, get brands made in UK, USA or France; rags or towels.
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Oil/Acrylic Painting, April 14-28, 2026, (6:30-8:30pm), 3 Tuesdays
Painting classes for oil or acrylic. Focus on how to mix colors and create works from your reference photos or studio still life or your imagination. Will use the concepts of composition, values, complementary colors, and fun to create your works of art.
Supply list: 3 each – minimum size of 16x20 canvas, set of paint brushes in variety of sizes (#8, #12, #14, #16); palette & palette knives (#4, #6); acrylic, or oil paints with minimum of your primary colors and add some of your favorite colors as well in tubes, get brands made in UK, USA or France; rags or towels.
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Art Meditations, April 15, 2026, (2-3pm), Wednesday
Find your inner stillness in our art meditation classes. Each class, we will explore different art mediums to help you relax and de-stress.
Supplies are included. No experience needed. We will enjoy art with soft lights and relaxing music. All are welcome.
Creative Flow: Joy, Play & Expansion, April 18, 2026, (12:30-3pm)
This April Creative Flow workshop centers on joy, play, and creative expansion. Guided by artist and teacher Victoria Isikman, participants will explore intuitive mark-making, playful color combinations, and mixed-media experimentation in a relaxed and supportive environment.
Designed to encourage curiosity and lightness, this session helps loosen control and perfectionism while reigniting creative confidence. The focus is on exploration, freedom, and rediscovering the pleasure of making art without expectations.
No previous art experience is needed—just openness and curiosity.
All materials are provided.
Art Meditations, April 22, 2026, (2-3pm), Wednesday
Find your inner stillness in our art meditation classes. Each class, we will explore different art mediums to help you relax and de-stress.
Supplies are included. No experience needed. We will enjoy art with soft lights and relaxing music. All are welcome.
Pastel Pet Portrait Workshop, April 24, 2026, (10am-1:30pm), Friday
Students should email a photo of a pet taken without flash, using natural light only. Please email the photo to the teacher at [email protected]. For questions, you may also text 512-635-7521. The teacher will print an enlarged copy of the photo. Students will trace the image and paint it in a “coloring book” style. No drawing is required.
A $15.00 supply fee is payable to the teacher.
Art Meditations, April 29, 2026, (2-3pm), Wednesday
Find your inner stillness in our art meditation classes. Each class, we will explore different art mediums to help you relax and de-stress.
Supplies are included. No experience needed. We will enjoy art with soft lights and relaxing music. All are welcome.
Watercolor Painting (basic level), April 30-May 21, 2026, (9-11am), 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 out 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.
Watercolor Painting (intermediate level), April 30-May 21, 2026, (11am-1pm), 4 Thursdays
Participants will dive into a more advanced lecture with various watercolor techniques 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.
Supply list: see below.
Drawing for Adults I. (beginners), April 30-June 4, 2026, (6:30-8:30pm), 6 Thursdays
Demystify the drawing process with a retired art professor using a classic approach pioneered by author, Betty Edwards. You’ll be using her workbook, listed in SUPPLIES below. You’ll soon learn that anyone can be an artist. If you can hold a pencil, you can draw! Hone your innate abilities to the point where you love what you create. Even if you’ve delayed learning how to draw to your retirement years, now you can get caught up without intimidation. Please bring the supplies listed below to the first class.
Supply list:
Book: DRAWING ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE BRAIN by Betty Edwards–Workbook version (ISBN: 978-1585429226); available on AMAZON; Two each of these pencils: 2B and 6B; Strathmore sketch pad 9” x 12”; Kneadable and standard erasers.
Mosaic Garden Art, May 2, 2026, (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.
Secrets for Painting Successful Landscapes, May 5-26, 2026, (1-3pm), 4 Tuesdays
This four-class session will study how Master Landscape Artists used the basics of successful painting to achieve their extraordinary landscapes. After studying the famous artist, students will work on their paintings. Instructor has been trained in watercolor, acrylic, pastel and oil, so bring your favorite!
Supply Fee: $5.00 (payable to the teacher)
(Picture is not the teacher's painting, using just for reference. No copyright infringement intended, all rights to the rightful owner.)
Anyone Can Draw People, May 6-27, 2026, (10am-12pm), 4 Wednesdays
Supply Fee: $20.00
Discover drawing people isn’t as intimidating as you thought. Over these four weeks, you’ll learn: Using the head to measure the body; Putting the figure in an “envelope”, Drawing a person from life and Using light and shade to capture a likeness.
Supply fee of $20.00 is payable to the teacher.
Art Meditations, May 6, 2026, (2-3pm), Wednesday
Find your inner stillness in our art meditation classes. Each class, we will explore different art mediums to help you relax and de-stress.
Supplies are included. No experience needed. We will enjoy art with soft lights and relaxing music. All are welcome.
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Paint Like the Impressionists #...coming soon through NPD
May 7-28, 2026, (2-4pm), 4 Thursdays Instructor: Karen Raidy Inspired by the Master Impressionists, students will be encouraged to create their own version of the featured painting. Included are art history discussions which will be enriching! Instructor Karen Raidy has studied painting for many years. After learning “Color Theory” at “Cape Cod School of Art” she became a 5th generation artist in the line of Claude Monet’s teaching. She delights in showing her education with others. Any questions—text the instructor at: 512.635.7521. Supplies to bring with you: paper towels, baby wipes, acrylic brushes (1in flat, ½ in flat, small round brush #4). |
Oil/Acrylic Painting, May 12-26, 2026, (10am-12pm), 3 Tuesdays
Painting classes for oil or acrylic. Focus on how to mix colors and create works from your reference photos or studio still life or your imagination. Will use the concepts of composition, values, complementary colors, and fun to create your works of art.
Supply list: 3 each – minimum size of 16x20 canvas, set of paint brushes in variety of sizes (#8, #12, #14, #16); palette & palette knives (#4, #6); acrylic, or oil paints with minimum of your primary colors and add some of your favorite colors as well in tubes, get brands made in UK, USA or France; rags or towels.
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Oil/Acrylic Painting, May 12-26, 2026, (6:30-8:30pm), 3 Tuesdays
Painting classes for oil or acrylic. Focus on how to mix colors and create works from your reference photos or studio still life or your imagination. Will use the concepts of composition, values, complementary colors, and fun to create your works of art.
Supply list: 3 each – minimum size of 16x20 canvas, set of paint brushes in variety of sizes (#8, #12, #14, #16); palette & palette knives (#4, #6); acrylic, or oil paints with minimum of your primary colors and add some of your favorite colors as well in tubes, get brands made in UK, USA or France; rags or towels.
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Art Meditations, May 13, 2026, (2-3pm), Wednesday
Find your inner stillness in our art meditation classes. Each class, we will explore different art mediums to help you relax and de-stress.
Supplies are included. No experience needed. We will enjoy art with soft lights and relaxing music. All are welcome.
Creative Flow: Inner Bloom & Expression, May 16, 2026, (12:30-3pm)
The May Creative Flow workshop invites participants into inner blooming and authentic expression. Led by artist and teacher Victoria Isikman, this session focuses on finding personal creative voice through layered color, bold mark-making, and intuitive mixed-media techniques.
This workshop celebrates growth, visibility, and creative presence. Participants are encouraged to express what has been quietly forming within—translating inner awareness into abstract visual language. A welcoming space for reflection, confidence, and creative expansion.
All materials are provided. No prior art experience required.
Art Meditations, May 20, 2026, (2-3pm), Wednesday
Find your inner stillness in our art meditation classes. Each class, we will explore different art mediums to help you relax and de-stress.
Supplies are included. No experience needed. We will enjoy art with soft lights and relaxing music. All are welcome.
Art Meditations, May 27, 2026, (2-3pm), Wednesday
Find your inner stillness in our art meditation classes. Each class, we will explore different art mediums to help you relax and de-stress.
Supplies are included. No experience needed. We will enjoy art with soft lights and relaxing music. All are welcome.
Watercolor Painting (basic level), May 28-June 4, 2026, (9-11am), 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 out 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.
Watercolor painting (intermediate level), May 28-June 4, 2026, (11am-1pm), 2 Thursdays
Participants will dive into a more advanced lecture with various watercolor techniques 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.
Supply list: see below.
Pastel Pet Portrait Workshop, May 29, 2026, (10am-1:30pm), Friday
Students should email a photo of a pet taken without flash, using natural light only. Please email the photo to the teacher at [email protected]. For questions, you may also text 512-635-7521. The teacher will print an enlarged copy of the photo. Students will trace the image and paint it in a “coloring book” style. No drawing is required.
A $15.00 supply fee is payable to the teacher.
SUMMER CLASSES 2026 (June - August)
Art Meditations, June 3, 2026, (2-3pm), Wednesday
Find your inner stillness in our art meditation classes. Each class, we will explore different art mediums to help you relax and de-stress.
Supplies are included. No experience needed. We will enjoy art with soft lights and relaxing music. All are welcome.
Mosaic Garden Art, June 6, 2026, (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, June 8-22, 2026, (10am-12pm), 3 Mondays
Painting classes for oil or acrylic. Focus on how to mix colors and create works from your reference photos or studio still life or your imagination. Will use the concepts of composition, values, complementary colors, and fun to create your works of art.
Supply list: 3 each – minimum size of 16x20 canvas, set of paint brushes in variety of sizes (#8, #12, #14, #16); palette & palette knives (#4, #6); acrylic, or oil paints with minimum of your primary colors and add some of your favorite colors as well in tubes, get brands made in UK, USA or France; rags or towels.
10 spots left
Oil/Acrylic Painting, June 9-23, 2026, (6:30-8:30pm), 3 Tuesdays
Painting classes for oil or acrylic. Focus on how to mix colors and create works from your reference photos or studio still life or your imagination. Will use the concepts of composition, values, complementary colors, and fun to create your works of art.
Supply list: 3 each – minimum size of 16x20 canvas, set of paint brushes in variety of sizes (#8, #12, #14, #16); palette & palette knives (#4, #6); acrylic, or oil paints with minimum of your primary colors and add some of your favorite colors as well in tubes, get brands made in UK, USA or France; rags or towels.
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Drawing for Adults I. (beginners), June 11-July 16, 2026, (6:30-8:30pm), 6 Thursdays
Demystify the drawing process with a retired art professor using a classic approach pioneered by author, Betty Edwards. You’ll be using her workbook, listed in SUPPLIES below. You’ll soon learn that anyone can be an artist. If you can hold a pencil, you can draw! Hone your innate abilities to the point where you love what you create. Even if you’ve delayed learning how to draw to your retirement years, now you can get caught up without intimidation. Please bring the supplies listed below to the first class.
Supply list:
Book: DRAWING ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE BRAIN by Betty Edwards–Workbook version (ISBN: 978-1585429226); available on AMAZON; Two each of these pencils: 2B and 6B; Strathmore sketch pad 9” x 12”; Kneadable and standard erasers.
Art Meditations, June 17, 2026, (2-3pm), Wednesday
Find your inner stillness in our art meditation classes. Each class, we will explore different art mediums to help you relax and de-stress.
Supplies are included. No experience needed. We will enjoy art with soft lights and relaxing music. All are welcome.
Art Meditations, July 8, 2026, (2-3pm), Wednesday
Find your inner stillness in our art meditation classes. Each class, we will explore different art mediums to help you relax and de-stress.
Supplies are included. No experience needed. We will enjoy art with soft lights and relaxing music. All are welcome.
Mosaic Garden Art, July 11, 2026, (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 13-27, 2026, (10am-12pm), 3 Mondays
Painting classes for oil or acrylic. Focus on how to mix colors and create works from your reference photos or studio still life or your imagination. Will use the concepts of composition, values, complementary colors, and fun to create your works of art.
Supply list: 3 each – minimum size of 16x20 canvas, set of paint brushes in variety of sizes (#8, #12, #14, #16); palette & palette knives (#4, #6); acrylic, or oil paints with minimum of your primary colors and add some of your favorite colors as well in tubes, get brands made in UK, USA or France; rags or towels.
Oil/Acrylic Painting, July 14-28, 2026, (6:30-8:30pm), 3 Tuesdays
Painting classes for oil or acrylic. Focus on how to mix colors and create works from your reference photos or studio still life or your imagination. Will use the concepts of composition, values, complementary colors, and fun to create your works of art.
Supply list: 3 each – minimum size of 16x20 canvas, set of paint brushes in variety of sizes (#8, #12, #14, #16); palette & palette knives (#4, #6); acrylic, or oil paints with minimum of your primary colors and add some of your favorite colors as well in tubes, get brands made in UK, USA or France; rags or towels.
Art Meditations, July 22, 2026, (2-3pm), Wednesday
Find your inner stillness in our art meditation classes. Each class, we will explore different art mediums to help you relax and de-stress.
Supplies are included. No experience needed. We will enjoy art with soft lights and relaxing music. All are welcome.
Drawing for Adults I. (beginners), July 23-August 27, 2026, (6:30-8:30pm), 6 Thursdays
Demystify the drawing process with a retired art professor using a classic approach pioneered by author, Betty Edwards. You’ll be using her workbook, listed in SUPPLIES below. You’ll soon learn that anyone can be an artist. If you can hold a pencil, you can draw! Hone your innate abilities to the point where you love what you create. Even if you’ve delayed learning how to draw to your retirement years, now you can get caught up without intimidation. Please bring the supplies listed below to the first class.
Supply list:
Book: DRAWING ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE BRAIN by Betty Edwards–Workbook version (ISBN: 978-1585429226); available on AMAZON; Two each of these pencils: 2B and 6B; Strathmore sketch pad 9” x 12”; Kneadable and standard erasers.
Mosaic Garden Art, August 1, 2026, (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.
Art Meditations, August 5, 2026, (2-3pm), Wednesday
Find your inner stillness in our art meditation classes. Each class, we will explore different art mediums to help you relax and de-stress.
Supplies are included. No experience needed. We will enjoy art with soft lights and relaxing music. All are welcome.
Oil/Acrylic Painting, August 11-25, 2026, (10am-12pm), 3 Tuesdays
Painting classes for oil or acrylic. Focus on how to mix colors and create works from your reference photos or studio still life or your imagination. Will use the concepts of composition, values, complementary colors, and fun to create your works of art.
Supply list: 3 each – minimum size of 16x20 canvas, set of paint brushes in variety of sizes (#8, #12, #14, #16); palette & palette knives (#4, #6); acrylic, or oil paints with minimum of your primary colors and add some of your favorite colors as well in tubes, get brands made in UK, USA or France; rags or towels.
Oil/Acrylic Painting, August 11-25, 2026, (6:30-8:30pm), 3 Tuesdays
Painting classes for oil or acrylic. Focus on how to mix colors and create works from your reference photos or studio still life or your imagination. Will use the concepts of composition, values, complementary colors, and fun to create your works of art.
Supply list: 3 each – minimum size of 16x20 canvas, set of paint brushes in variety of sizes (#8, #12, #14, #16); palette & palette knives (#4, #6); acrylic, or oil paints with minimum of your primary colors and add some of your favorite colors as well in tubes, get brands made in UK, USA or France; rags or towels.
Art Meditations, August 12, 2026, (2-3pm), Wednesday
Find your inner stillness in our art meditation classes. Each class, we will explore different art mediums to help you relax and de-stress.
Supplies are included. No experience needed. We will enjoy art with soft lights and relaxing music. All are welcome.
Watercolor Painting (basic), August 13-September 3, 2026, (9-11am), 4 Saturdays
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 out 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.
Watercolor Painting (intermediate), August 13-September 3, 2026, (11am-1pm), 4 Saturdays
Participants will dive into a more advanced lecture with various watercolor techniques 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.
Supply list: see below.
Concertina Sketchbook Collage Art, August 14-October 2, 2026, (10am-1pm), 8 Fridays
Instructor: Laura Lein-Svencner
Learn how to create your own hard cover sketchbook that will unfold into a piece of art. Learn collage and art journaling techniques as you stretch your intuitive creativity over many pages.
Supplye Fee: $20.00 (payable to the teacher)
Supply list: see below.
Art Meditations, August 19, 2026, (2-3pm), Wednesday
Find your inner stillness in our art meditation classes. Each class, we will explore different art mediums to help you relax and de-stress.
Supplies are included. No experience needed. We will enjoy art with soft lights and relaxing music. All are welcome.
Art Meditations, August 26, 2026, (2-3pm), Wednesday
Find your inner stillness in our art meditation classes. Each class, we will explore different art mediums to help you relax and de-stress.
Supplies are included. No experience needed. We will enjoy art with soft lights and relaxing music. All are welcome.
FALL CLASSES 2026 (September - December)
Art Meditations, September 2, 2026, (2-3pm), Wednesday
Find your inner stillness in our art meditation classes. Each class, we will explore different art mediums to help you relax and de-stress.
Supplies are included. No experience needed. We will enjoy art with soft lights and relaxing music. All are welcome.
Drawing for Adults I. (beginners), September 3-October 8, 2026, (6:30-8:30pm), 6 Thursdays
Demystify the drawing process with a retired art professor using a classic approach pioneered by author, Betty Edwards. You’ll be using her workbook, listed in SUPPLIES below. You’ll soon learn that anyone can be an artist. If you can hold a pencil, you can draw! Hone your innate abilities to the point where you love what you create. Even if you’ve delayed learning how to draw to your retirement years, now you can get caught up without intimidation. Please bring the supplies listed below to the first class.
Supply list:
Book: DRAWING ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE BRAIN by Betty Edwards–Workbook version (ISBN: 978-1585429226); available on AMAZON; Two each of these pencils: 2B and 6B; Strathmore sketch pad 9” x 12”; Kneadable and standard erasers.
Mosaic, September 5, 2026, (10am-1pm), Saturday
This informative and fun class is intended for beginning or self-taught students who want to learn the best practice in creating a mosaic piece, cutting china and glass, types and proper use of adhesives, china chard layout, and grouting. Students will complete a mosaic of their choice to introduce them to materials such as art glass, a variety of dishware such as porcelain or ceramic, glass and ceramic tiles, glass balls, stringed glass beads amongst a variety of odds and ends. Students are encouraged to experiment with color and texture as well as how to manipulate the materials to conform to their mosaic piece. All materials and use of tools are included. Tools are also available for purchase. Students will take home their finished mosaic as well as an instructional guide summarizing information taught during class.
Supply Fee: $85.00 (payable to the teacher).
Oil/Acrylic Painting, September 8-22, 2026, (10am-12pm), 3 Tuesdays
Painting classes for oil or acrylic. Focus on how to mix colors and create works from your reference photos or studio still life or your imagination. Will use the concepts of composition, values, complementary colors, and fun to create your works of art.
Supply list: 3 each – minimum size of 16x20 canvas, set of paint brushes in variety of sizes (#8, #12, #14, #16); palette & palette knives (#4, #6); acrylic, or oil paints with minimum of your primary colors and add some of your favorite colors as well in tubes, get brands made in UK, USA or France; rags or towels.
Oil/Acrylic Painting, September 8-22, 2026, (6:30-8:30pm), 3 Tuesdays
Painting classes for oil or acrylic. Focus on how to mix colors and create works from your reference photos or studio still life or your imagination. Will use the concepts of composition, values, complementary colors, and fun to create your works of art.
Supply list: 3 each – minimum size of 16x20 canvas, set of paint brushes in variety of sizes (#8, #12, #14, #16); palette & palette knives (#4, #6); acrylic, or oil paints with minimum of your primary colors and add some of your favorite colors as well in tubes, get brands made in UK, USA or France; rags or towels.
Art Meditations, September 9, 2026, (2-3pm), Wednesday
Find your inner stillness in our art meditation classes. Each class, we will explore different art mediums to help you relax and de-stress.
Supplies are included. No experience needed. We will enjoy art with soft lights and relaxing music. All are welcome.
Art Meditations, September 16, 2026, (2-3pm), Wednesday
Find your inner stillness in our art meditation classes. Each class, we will explore different art mediums to help you relax and de-stress.
Supplies are included. No experience needed. We will enjoy art with soft lights and relaxing music. All are welcome.
Art Meditations, September 23, 2026, (2-3pm), Wednesday
Find your inner stillness in our art meditation classes. Each class, we will explore different art mediums to help you relax and de-stress.
Supplies are included. No experience needed. We will enjoy art with soft lights and relaxing music. All are welcome.
Art Meditations, September 30, 2026, (2-3pm), Wednesday
Find your inner stillness in our art meditation classes. Each class, we will explore different art mediums to help you relax and de-stress.
Supplies are included. No experience needed. We will enjoy art with soft lights and relaxing music. All are welcome.
Mosaic, October 3, 2026, (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).
Art Meditations, October 7, 2026, (2-3pm), Wednesday
Find your inner stillness in our art meditation classes. Each class, we will explore different art mediums to help you relax and de-stress.
Supplies are included. No experience needed. We will enjoy art with soft lights and relaxing music. All are welcome.
Oil/Acrylic Painting, October 13-27, 2026, (10am-12pm), 3 Tuesdays
Painting classes for oil or acrylic. Focus on how to mix colors and create works from your reference photos or studio still life or your imagination. Will use the concepts of composition, values, complementary colors, and fun to create your works of art.
Supply list: 3 each – minimum size of 16x20 canvas, set of paint brushes in variety of sizes (#8, #12, #14, #16); palette & palette knives (#4, #6); acrylic, or oil paints with minimum of your primary colors and add some of your favorite colors as well in tubes, get brands made in UK, USA or France; rags or towels.
Oil/Acrylic Painting, October 13-27, 2026, (6:30-8:30pm), 3 Tuesdays
Painting classes for oil or acrylic. Focus on how to mix colors and create works from your reference photos or studio still life or your imagination. Will use the concepts of composition, values, complementary colors, and fun to create your works of art.
Supply list: 3 each – minimum size of 16x20 canvas, set of paint brushes in variety of sizes (#8, #12, #14, #16); palette & palette knives (#4, #6); acrylic, or oil paints with minimum of your primary colors and add some of your favorite colors as well in tubes, get brands made in UK, USA or France; rags or towels.
Art Meditations, October 14, 2026, (2-3pm), Wednesday
Find your inner stillness in our art meditation classes. Each class, we will explore different art mediums to help you relax and de-stress.
Supplies are included. No experience needed. We will enjoy art with soft lights and relaxing music. All are welcome.
Drawing for Adults, I. (beginners), October 15-November 19, 2026, (6:30-8:30pm), 6 Thursdays
Demystify the drawing process with a retired art professor using a classic approach pioneered by author, Betty Edwards. You’ll be using her workbook, listed in SUPPLIES below. You’ll soon learn that anyone can be an artist. If you can hold a pencil, you can draw! Hone your innate abilities to the point where you love what you create. Even if you’ve delayed learning how to draw to your retirement years, now you can get caught up without intimidation. Please bring the supplies listed below to the first class.
Supply list:
Book: DRAWING ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE BRAIN by Betty Edwards–Workbook version (ISBN: 978-1585429226); available on AMAZON; Two each of these pencils: 2B and 6B; Strathmore sketch pad 9” x 12”; Kneadable and standard erasers.
Art Meditations, October 21, 2026, (2-3pm), Wednesday
Find your inner stillness in our art meditation classes. Each class, we will explore different art mediums to help you relax and de-stress.
Supplies are included. No experience needed. We will enjoy art with soft lights and relaxing music. All are welcome.
Collage: Sketchbook to Wood Panels, October 23-December 11, 2026, (10:30am-1pm)
Instructor: Laura Lein-Svencner
NO CLASS: November 27, 2026
Everyone wants to create a nice piece of artwork, but composition is the stumbling block in most cases. In this class we will first work in a sketchbook with magazines exploring the process of how some compositions work and others don't. Students will move their sketches to the substrates of watercolor paper, by creating papers in likeness to their sketches with the option to mount them on the wood panels. A personal collage palette will be created using the tack iron method of collage application.
Supply list: see below
Supply fee: $10.00 (is payable to the instructor at first class).
Art Meditations, October 28, 2026, (2-3pm), Wednesday
Find your inner stillness in our art meditation classes. Each class, we will explore different art mediums to help you relax and de-stress.
Supplies are included. No experience needed. We will enjoy art with soft lights and relaxing music. All are welcome.
Art Meditations, November 4, 2026, (2-3pm), Wednesday
Find your inner stillness in our art meditation classes. Each class, we will explore different art mediums to help you relax and de-stress.
Supplies are included. No experience needed. We will enjoy art with soft lights and relaxing music. All are welcome.
Mosaic, November 7, 2026, (10am-1pm), Saturday
This informative and fun class is intended for beginning or self-taught students who want to learn the best practice in creating a mosaic piece, cutting china and glass, types and proper use of adhesives, china chard layout, and grouting. Students will complete a mosaic of their choice to introduce them to materials such as art glass, a variety of dishware such as porcelain or ceramic, glass and ceramic tiles, glass balls, stringed glass beads amongst a variety of odds and ends. Students are encouraged to experiment with color and texture as well as how to manipulate the materials to conform to their mosaic piece. All materials and use of tools are included. Tools are also available for purchase. Students will take home their finished mosaic as well as an instructional guide summarizing information taught during class.
Supply Fee: $85.00 (payable to the teacher).
Oil/Acrylic Painting, November 10-24, 2026, (10am-12pm), 3 Tuesdays
Painting classes for oil or acrylic. Focus on how to mix colors and create works from your reference photos or studio still life or your imagination. Will use the concepts of composition, values, complementary colors, and fun to create your works of art.
Supply list: 3 each – minimum size of 16x20 canvas, set of paint brushes in variety of sizes (#8, #12, #14, #16); palette & palette knives (#4, #6); acrylic, or oil paints with minimum of your primary colors and add some of your favorite colors as well in tubes, get brands made in UK, USA or France; rags or towels.
Oil/Acrylic Painting, November 10-24, 2026, (6:30-8:30pm), 3 Tuesdays
Painting classes for oil or acrylic. Focus on how to mix colors and create works from your reference photos or studio still life or your imagination. Will use the concepts of composition, values, complementary colors, and fun to create your works of art.
Supply list: 3 each – minimum size of 16x20 canvas, set of paint brushes in variety of sizes (#8, #12, #14, #16); palette & palette knives (#4, #6); acrylic, or oil paints with minimum of your primary colors and add some of your favorite colors as well in tubes, get brands made in UK, USA or France; rags or towels.
Oil/Acrylic Painting, December 1-15, 2026, (10am-12pm), 3 Tuesdays
Painting classes for oil or acrylic. Focus on how to mix colors and create works from your reference photos or studio still life or your imagination. Will use the concepts of composition, values, complementary colors, and fun to create your works of art.
Supply list: 3 each – minimum size of 16x20 canvas, set of paint brushes in variety of sizes (#8, #12, #14, #16); palette & palette knives (#4, #6); acrylic, or oil paints with minimum of your primary colors and add some of your favorite colors as well in tubes, get brands made in UK, USA or France; rags or towels.
Oil/Acrylic Painting, December 1-15, 2026, (6:30-8:30pm), 3 Tuesdays
Painting classes for oil or acrylic. Focus on how to mix colors and create works from your reference photos or studio still life or your imagination. Will use the concepts of composition, values, complementary colors, and fun to create your works of art.
Supply list: 3 each – minimum size of 16x20 canvas, set of paint brushes in variety of sizes (#8, #12, #14, #16); palette & palette knives (#4, #6); acrylic, or oil paints with minimum of your primary colors and add some of your favorite colors as well in tubes, get brands made in UK, USA or France; rags or towels.
Drawing for Adults I. (beginners), December 3-17, 2026, (6:30-8:30pm), 3 Thursdays
Demystify the drawing process with a retired art professor using a classic approach pioneered by author, Betty Edwards. You’ll be using her workbook, listed in SUPPLIES below. You’ll soon learn that anyone can be an artist. If you can hold a pencil, you can draw! Hone your innate abilities to the point where you love what you create. Even if you’ve delayed learning how to draw to your retirement years, now you can get caught up without intimidation. Please bring the supplies listed below to the first class.
Supply list:
Book: DRAWING ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE BRAIN by Betty Edwards–Workbook version (ISBN: 978-1585429226); available on AMAZON; Two each of these pencils: 2B and 6B; Strathmore sketch pad 9” x 12”; Kneadable and standard erasers.
Mosaic, December 5, 2026, (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).