Ongoing Adult Classes
Wednesday Open Studio - 1 visit (6:30-8:30pm)
Work on your own project in a relaxed atmosphere and enjoy the flexibility of the open studio. Join the session when it fits your schedule. Receive inspiration from classmates that share your passion. Bring your art, your supplies & your creativity!
Wednesday Open Studio-10 visit punch card for NON-MEMBERS (6:30-8:30pm)
Work on your own project in a relaxed atmosphere and enjoy the flexibility of the open studio. Join the session when it fits your schedule. Receive inspiration from classmates that share your passion. Bring your art, your supplies & your creativity!
Wednesday Open Studio - 10 visit punch card for MEMBERS (6:30-8:30pm)
Work on your own project in a relaxed atmosphere and enjoy the flexibility of the open studio. Join the session when it fits your schedule. Receive inspiration from classmates that share your passion. Bring your art, your supplies & your creativity!
FALL CLASSES 2026 (September - December)
Zinnia in Watercolor Painting, September 23-30, 2026, (1:30-3:30pm), 2 Wednesdays
Instructor: Jonnette Maslowski
Jonnette will demonstrate and teach you how to create a unique floral watercolor painting. Beginning with sketches of zinnias, you will develop a tonal, value study of the flowers. She will guide you to create a pleasing composition. Using your value sketches as a reference, basic knowledge of color mixing, and watercolor techniques, your floral arrangement will be loose and vibrant.
Supplies: see below. Or: Two weeks before the start of class you may request to use instructor’s supplies for a $10.00 fee per class. All supplies needed will be provided.
Shibori Workshop, September 26, 2026, (10am-12pm), Saturday
Shibori is the Japanese art of resist dyeing—where cloth is folded, bound, and awakened through color. Explore simple techniques to create bold, luminous patterns that are never quite predictable. In this introductory workshop, participants will learn the basics of acid dyeing on silk while experimenting with modern takes on traditional resist methods. Students will create small, dyed silk pieces that can be displayed, or used as hair ties, pocket squares, bracelets, bag wraps, or other wearable accessories. The workshop will also introduce possibilities for further exploration! Designed for beginners and curious makers alike, this class emphasizes process, experimentation, and creative discovery. No prior experience is necessary, and joy is a likely outcome!
All supplies, including materials for three silk samples to keep and wear.
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Landscape Secrets, October 2-30, 2026, (1:30-3:30pm), 5 Fridays #117901
Instructor: Karen Raidy These five weeks-class sessions 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! |
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).
Where Color Lives, October 5-19, 2026, (10am-12pm), 3 Mondays
Instructor: Gergana Horozova
Where Color Lives is a watercolor class for artists of all levels ready to explore color in new ways. Rooted in Albert H. Munsell’s color system, you’ll master hue, value, and chroma to create depth and luminous atmosphere. You’ll mix luminous grays, develop expressive greens, and emphasize strong dark values to build form. Using your own supplies, you’ll master your palette. Each session starts with a journal warm-up to sharpen daily practice. Any subject can become an extraordinary painting when you understand how to use color with intention.
Supply list: see below.
Where Color Lives is a watercolor class for artists of all levels ready to explore color in new ways. Rooted in Albert H. Munsell’s color system, you’ll master hue, value, and chroma to create depth and luminous atmosphere. You’ll mix luminous grays, develop expressive greens, and emphasize strong dark values to build form. Using your own supplies, you’ll master your palette. Each session starts with a journal warm-up to sharpen daily practice. Any subject can become an extraordinary painting when you understand how to use color with intention.
Supply list: see below.
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Intuitive Painting, October 6-27, 2026, (1-3pm), 4 Tuesdays #117808
Instructor: Forouzan Shemirani |
Botanical Oil Painting in Layers, October 7-November 4, 2026, (10am-1pm), 5 Wednesdays
Step-by-step techniques for all levels. This 5-week class introduces oil painting techniques through botanical subjects such as leaves, flowers, and organic forms. The class is structured step by step, making it accessible for beginners while offering depth and refinement for advanced painters. Students will explore layering, color mixing, brushwork, and composition while developing their own botanical style. Individual guidance is provided throughout the process.
Materials: Students bring their own oil painting materials.
Watercolor Painting (beginner), October 8-29, 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), October 8-29, 2026, (11:15am-1:15pm), 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
Creative Flow, October 8-29,2026, (2-4pm), 4 Thursdays
Creative Flow is a guided, process-based art experience designed to support relaxation, self-expression, and creative confidence. No prior art experience is required. Through abstract mark-making, shapes, symbols, and color exploration, participants are gently guided into a creative flow state where the focus is on the creative process rather than the final artwork.
Materials: All materials are provided.
Shibori Workshop, October 9, 2026, (10am-12pm), Friday
Shibori is the Japanese art of resist dyeing—where cloth is folded, bound, and awakened through color. Explore simple techniques to create bold, luminous patterns that are never quite predictable. In this introductory workshop, participants will learn the basics of acid dyeing on silk while experimenting with modern takes on traditional resist methods. Students will create small, dyed silk pieces that can be displayed, or used as hair ties, pocket squares, bracelets, bag wraps, or other wearable accessories. The workshop will also introduce possibilities for further exploration! Designed for beginners and curious makers alike, this class emphasizes process, experimentation, and creative discovery. No prior experience is necessary, and joy is a likely outcome!
All supplies, including materials for three silk samples to keep and wear.
The Art of Entertaining-Fall & Halloween, October 10, 2026, (10-11:30am), Saturday
Jazz up your dining area for Fall & Halloween. Enjoy a special seasonal dessert at the end of class. Learn tablescaping, napkin folds & edible arrangements to add fun and flavor to the season.
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.
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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.
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Art Meditations, October 14, 2026, (2-3:00pm), 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, 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 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.
Supply list to bring: 8b, 6b, 2b, 2h, 4h, pencils, a 9x12 drawing pad, kneaded eraser, white eraser, pink eraser.
Landscape in Watercolor, October 21-28, 2026, (1:30-3:30pm), 2 Wednesdays
Instructor: Jonnette Maslowski
Jonnette will demonstrate and teach you how to create a unique watercolor landscape painting. Beginning with sketches of deciduous trees, you will develop a tonal, value study of a simple landscape. She will guide you to create a pleasing composition incorporating aerial perspective. Using your value sketches as a reference, basic knowledge of color mixing, and watercolor techniques, your landscape will be loose and vibrant.
Supplies: see below. Or: Two weeks before the start of class you may request to use instructor’s supplies for a $10.00 fee per class. All supplies needed will be provided.
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).
Critique Session for All Levels, October 24, 2026, 10-11:30am, (Saturday)
Looking for insights on how to make your artwork even better? Experienced teacher Denise Laurin leads the critique session for all levels of artists. Whether you're a beginner or a long-time practitioner, Denise can offer helpful guidance on your work. With a relaxed and encouraging classroom approach, Denise will review your art and answer your questions. Bring up to three pieces of work for review.
Where Color Lives, November 2-16, 2026, (10am-12pm), 3 Mondays
Where Color Lives is a watercolor class for artists of all levels ready to explore color in new ways. Rooted in Albert H. Munsell’s color system, you’ll master hue, value, and chroma to create depth and luminous atmosphere. You’ll mix luminous grays, develop expressive greens, and emphasize strong dark values to build form. Using your own supplies, you’ll master your palette. Each session starts with a journal warm-up to sharpen daily practice. Any subject can become an extraordinary painting when you understand how to use color with intention.
Supply list: see below.
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Intuitive Painting, November 3-24, 2026, (1-3pm), 4 Tuesdays #117809
Instructor: Forouzan Shemirani |
Art Meditations, November 4, 2026, (2-3:00pm), 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), November 5-19, 2026, (9-11am), 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 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), November 5-19, 2026, (11:15am-1:15pm), 3 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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Landscape Secrets, November 6-20, 2026, (1:30-3:30pm), 3 Fridays #117902
Instructor: Karen Raidy This three-week 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! |
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.
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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.
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Greeting Cards in Watercolor, November 11-18, 2026, (1:30-3:30pm), 2 Wednesdays
Instructor: Jonnette Maslowski
Jonnette will demonstrate and teach you how to create unique watercolor greeting/holiday cards. These can be given as gifts, and she will show you how the recipient can frame their card as a keepsake.
Supplies: see below. Or: Two weeks before the start of class you may request to use instructor’s supplies for a $10.00 fee per class. All supplies needed will be provided.
The Art of Entertaining-Thanksgiving, November 14, 2026, (10-11:30am), Saturday
Entertain with flair this Thanksgiving. Give family and friends a visual treat as they dine in style. Create a memorable table with beautiful table setting, centerpieces and more. Enjoy a holiday treat at the end of class and get the recipe.
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.
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Intuitive Painting, December 1-22, 2026, (1-3pm), 4 Tuesdays #117814
Instructor: Forouzan Shemirani |
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.
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Watercolor Painting (basic), December 3-17, 2026, (9-11am), 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 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), December 3-17, 2026, (11:15am-1:15pm), 3 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, 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 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.
Supply list to bring: 8b, 6b, 2b, 2h, 4h, pencils, a 9x12 drawing pad, kneaded eraser, white eraser, pink eraser.
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).
Where Color Lives, December 7-21, 2026, (10am-12pm), 3 Mondays
Where Color Lives is a watercolor class for artists of all levels ready to explore color in new ways. Rooted in Albert H. Munsell’s color system, you’ll master hue, value, and chroma to create depth and luminous atmosphere. You’ll mix luminous grays, develop expressive greens, and emphasize strong dark values to build form. Using your own supplies, you’ll master your palette. Each session starts with a journal warm-up to sharpen daily practice. Any subject can become an extraordinary painting when you understand how to use color with intention.
Supply list: see below.
Greeting Cards in Watercolor, December 9-16, 2026, (1:30-3:30pm), 2 Wednesdays
Instructor: Jonnette Maslowski
Jonnette will demonstrate and teach you how to create unique watercolor greeting/holiday cards. These can be given as gifts, and she will show you how the recipient can frame their card as a keepsake.
Supplies: see below. Or: Two weeks before the start of class you may request to use instructor’s supplies for a $10.00 fee per class. All supplies needed will be provided.
The Art of Entertaining-Christmas & New Year's, December 12, 2026 (10-11:30am), Saturday
“Nutcracker Sweets” helps you create a fabulous dining experience at home for Christmas and New Year’s. Edible treats, napkin folds, centerpiece ideas and more. End class with a holiday treat and take home the recipe. Elevate your entertaining artistry!
WINTER CLASSES 2027 (January - March)
Watercolor Painting (basic), January 7-28, 2027, (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), January 7-28, 2027, (11:15am-1:15pm), 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, January 7-February 11, 2027, (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 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.
Supply list to bring: Two each of these pencils: 2B and 6B; Strathmore sketch pad 9” x 12”; kneadable and standard erasers.
Vision Board Workshop, January 9, 2027, (9:30am-3:00pm), Saturday
Instructor: Laura Lein-Svencner
Start your New Year out a little be differently.
A gift to yourself, day long creative retreat. You already have the wisdom and knowledge in you to inspire direction for the New Year; with a vision board you allow creativity to enter from the very beginning. This one-day workshop will involve a variety of tools to ignite creative insight through writing, gesture mark making and the gathering of images and inspiring words. Individually each student will look at areas of change, adventure, and personal interests. Creating a vision board with the intention has special magic all into itself. Gathering in circle to begin the morning meditation to our present moment of wellbeing, self-care. Open discussion will be open through our time together. By the end of the day, we view our year ahead and where steps can be taken to execute these exciting new ideas and growth.
Supply list that students need to bring:
4-5 magazines of your own interest, some with sayings and some with images, 3 glue sticks, scissors, pack of lunch and drinks, coffee and snacks will be provided. Print out a recent photo of yourself no larger than 3” on all sides. Think about a word for the year that can guide you and challenge you to grow. Wear comfortable clothes, shoes and bring an apron. The rest of the art materials will be provided for you by the instructor.
Critique Session for All Levels, January 16, 2027, (10-11:30am), Saturday
Looking for insights on how to make your artwork even better? Experienced teacher Denise Laurin leads the critique session for all levels of artists. Whether you're a beginner or a long-time practitioner, Denise can offer helpful guidance on your work. With a relaxed and encouraging classroom approach, Denise will review your art and answer your questions. Bring up to three pieces of work for review.
Paper Palette Building for Collage, January 22- February 26, 2027, (10:30am-1pm), 6 Fridays
Instructor: Laura Lein-Svencner
Collage means to glue or paste but before a collage can be made you need collage papers and this class will give the largest amount of collage paper you’ve ever had. Working from found papers, magazines, tissue papers to the surface of maps and Kraft papers. Students will make their own tools to create unique expressions for future collage art. This class will focus only on building a palette of papers for all your collage art needs and gear you up for the next class that follows-All About Collage.
Supply fee: $10.00
Supply list: see below.
Watercolor Painting (basic), February 4-25, 2027, (9-11am), 4 Thursdays
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), February 4-25, 2027, (11:15am-1:15pm), 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, February 18-March 25, 2027, (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 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.
Supply list to bring: Two each of these pencils: 2B and 6B; Strathmore sketch pad 9” x 12”; kneadable and standard erasers.
Watercolor Painting (basic), March 4-25, 2027, (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), March 4-25, 2027, (11:15am-1:15pm), 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.
All About Collage, March 12-May 7, 2027, (10:30am-1pm), 8 Fridays
Instructor: Laura Lein Svencner
NO CLASS: April 16!!!
Layers of papers, coated with gloss medium, fused with an iron to watercolor paper. This method of college doesn’t involve wet adhesives. The coated papers fuse with heat, allowing students to explore the surface of the collage papers by working with the elements and principles of design. Exercise will be explored at first to loosen up any tightness and uncertainty of all the materials being used. Students will also explore other mixed media methods like stamping, stenciling, splattering and gestural marks on the surface of the collage papers to embellish even further. Papers made in the class before this one- Paper Palette Building for Collage will be welcomed.
Supply list: see below.
SPRING CLASSES 2027 (April - May)
Watercolor Painting (basic), April 1-22, 2027, (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), April 1-22, 2027, (11:15am-1:15pm), 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, April 1-May 6, 2027, (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 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.
Supply list to bring: Two each of these pencils: 2B and 6B; Strathmore sketch pad 9” x 12”; kneadable and standard erasers.
Watercolor Painting (basic), April 29-May 20, 2027, (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), April 29-May 20, 2027, (11:15am-1:15pm), 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, May 13-June 17, 2027, (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 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.
Supply list to bring: Two each of these pencils: 2B and 6B; Strathmore sketch pad 9” x 12”; kneadable and standard erasers.
Watercolor Painting (basic), May 27-June 3, 2027, (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), May 27-June 3, 2027, (11:15am-1:15pm), 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.
SUMMER CLASSES 2027 (June-August)
Drawing for Adults, (June 24-July 29, 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 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.
Supply list to bring: Two each of these pencils: 2B and 6B; Strathmore sketch pad 9” x 12”; kneadable and standard erasers.
Drawing for Adults, August 5-September 9, 2027, (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 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.
Supply list to bring: Two each of these pencils: 2B and 6B; Strathmore sketch pad 9” x 12”; kneadable and standard erasers.
FALL CLASSES 2027 (September-December)
Drawing for Adults, September 16-October 21, 2027, (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 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.
Supply list to bring: Two each of these pencils: 2B and 6B; Strathmore sketch pad 9” x 12”; kneadable and standard erasers.
Drawing for Adults, October 28-December 9, 2027, (6:30-8:30pm), 6 Thursdays
NO CLASS on: November 25
Demystify the drawing process with a retired art professor using a classic approach pioneered by author, Betty Edwards. 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.
Supply list to bring: Two each of these pencils: 2B and 6B; Strathmore sketch pad 9” x 12”; kneadable and standard erasers.