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!
SUMMER CLASSES 2025 (June - August)
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.
9 spots left
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.
4 spots left
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.
10 spots left
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.
5 spots left
How to Create a Mandala, August 13, 2025, (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.
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.
Friday Fusion Collage, August 15-September 12, 2025, (10:30am-1:00pm), 5 Fridays
Instructor: Laura Lein Svencner
Working in a vertical format 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.
Don’t forget to download your supply list 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.
Intuition Painting, September 6, 13, 27, 2025 (11am-1pm), 3 Saturdays
Instructor: Forouzan Shemirani
NO CLASS: 09/20/2025!!!
Unlock your creativity with the process of painting, a journey of expression and reflection. Process Painting is the process of painting intuitively where we follow the energy of our body versus the voices of our mind. Using open-ended techniques, process painting frees us to see what naturally emerges on the paper without constraint.
Supplies: Bring your own choice of painting medium or pack of 12-tempera paint, different size brushes, paint paper or canvas.
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.
9 spots left
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.
10 spots left
How to Create a Mandala, September 10, 2025, (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.
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), 5 Fridays
Instructor: Laura Lein-Svencner
NO CLASS on October 24!!!
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.
How to Create a Mandala, October 8, 2025, (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.
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.
Intuition Painting, October 18-November 1, 2025, (1:30-3:30pm), 3 Saturdays
Instructor: Forouzan Shemirani
Unlock your creativity with the process of painting, a journey of expression and reflection. Process Painting is the process of painting intuitively where we follow the energy of our body versus the voices of our mind. Using open-ended techniques, process painting frees us to see what naturally emerges on the paper without constraint.
Supplies: Bring your own choice of painting medium or pack of 12-tempera paint, different size brushes, paint paper or canvas.
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.
Intuition Painting, November 8-22, 2025, (1:30-3:30pm), 3 Saturdays
Instructor: Forouzan Shemirani
Unlock your creativity with the process of painting, a journey of expression and reflection. Process Painting is the process of painting intuitively where we follow the energy of our body versus the voices of our mind. Using open-ended techniques, process painting frees us to see what naturally emerges on the paper without constraint.
Supplies: Bring your own choice of painting medium or pack of 12-tempera paint, different size brushes, paint paper or canvas.
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.
How to Create a Mandala, November 12, 2025, (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.
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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.
Intuition Painting, December 6-20, 2025, (1:30-3:30pm), 3 Saturdays
Instructor: Forouzan Shemirani
Unlock your creativity with the process of painting, a journey of expression and reflection. Process Painting is the process of painting intuitively where we follow the energy of our body versus the voices of our mind. Using open-ended techniques, process painting frees us to see what naturally emerges on the paper without constraint.
Supplies: Bring your own choice of painting medium or pack of 12-tempera paint, different size brushes, paint paper or canvas.
How to Create a Mandala, December 10, 2025, (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 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 |
WINTER CLASSES 2026 (January - March)
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Intuitive Painting, January 7-21, 2026, (10am-12pm), 3 Wednesdays #...coming soon through NPD
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 (all levels), January 8-29, 2026, (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, February 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, January 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, January 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.
Friday Fusion Collage, January 23 - February 27, 2026 (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: 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.
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Intuitive Painting, February 4-18, 2026, (10am-12pm), 3 Wednesdays #...coming soon through NPD
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 (all levels), February 5-26, 2026, (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, February 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.
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Intuitive Painting, March 4-18, 2026, (10am-12pm), 3 Wednesdays #...coming soon through NPD
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 (all levels), March 5-26, 2026, (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, 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.
Oil/Acrylic Painting, March 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.
Friday Fusion Collage, March 13-April 17, 2026 (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: 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.
SPRING CLASSES 2026 (April - May)
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.
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.
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.
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.
SUMMER CLASSES 2026 (June - August)
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.
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.
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.
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.
FALL CLASSES 2026 (September - December)
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.
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.
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.