Saturday Workshop with Julia Licht
September 30 10:30 - 2:00
Bring your lunch and join us for a one day workshop! Julia Licht will be here to show us how to make our own scrap glass mirror! Everyone will make their own unique frame using scrap glass and soldering! Bring your friends and spend the day with us! Once you have taken this class, you will be able to continue to make similar items in our open studio for just the cost of supplies.
$75/person
September 30 10:30 - 2:00
Bring your lunch and join us for a one day workshop! Julia Licht will be here to show us how to make our own scrap glass mirror! Everyone will make their own unique frame using scrap glass and soldering! Bring your friends and spend the day with us! Once you have taken this class, you will be able to continue to make similar items in our open studio for just the cost of supplies.
$75/person
Watercolor Class $20/class with Jean Weiner
Wednesdays, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Students work independently so there is no set session. Plan to complete your first painting in 3 lessons (6 hours). Supplies are included for your first painting while you try the medium. Learn the watercolor techniques Jean uses to create detailed watercolor paintings. Classes are designed for beginner – intermediate watercolor artists. Drawing/sketching skills are not required. Students will follow Jean’s step by step examples and demonstrations to create a watercolor painting.
Wednesdays, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Students work independently so there is no set session. Plan to complete your first painting in 3 lessons (6 hours). Supplies are included for your first painting while you try the medium. Learn the watercolor techniques Jean uses to create detailed watercolor paintings. Classes are designed for beginner – intermediate watercolor artists. Drawing/sketching skills are not required. Students will follow Jean’s step by step examples and demonstrations to create a watercolor painting.
Watercolor Workshop 2018
June 5 - 7, 2018, 9am - 4pm
Meet & Greet June 4, 6:30 PM
$275/person
David R. Becker, TWSA Artist, Illustrator, and Art Instructor.
Since 1961, David has spent all of his artistic life and career in the city of Chicago. Becker studied at American Academy of Art in Chicago, and is the reason that a large majority of his subject matter comes from his life here in the city that he loves so much.
After studing at The American Academy of Art in Chicago, Becker went into illustrating for a major advertising agency J. Walter Thompson and later for Foote Cone and Belding. He also started teaching around the country, right out of school, but always found time for his favorite ambition, creating fine art paintings.
Becker is the author of Watercolor Composition Made Easy, and How to Sketch with Watercolor. He has had two different articles published in International Artist Magazine and in Watercolor Magic. Has reached signature status to the Transparent Watercolor Society of America, and has won numerous awards for his work from watercolor societies around the country.
A minimum deposit of $50 is required for registration for this class. Balance will be due no later than May 1, 2018 and no refunds will be given after this date.
June 5 - 7, 2018, 9am - 4pm
Meet & Greet June 4, 6:30 PM
$275/person
David R. Becker, TWSA Artist, Illustrator, and Art Instructor.
Since 1961, David has spent all of his artistic life and career in the city of Chicago. Becker studied at American Academy of Art in Chicago, and is the reason that a large majority of his subject matter comes from his life here in the city that he loves so much.
After studing at The American Academy of Art in Chicago, Becker went into illustrating for a major advertising agency J. Walter Thompson and later for Foote Cone and Belding. He also started teaching around the country, right out of school, but always found time for his favorite ambition, creating fine art paintings.
Becker is the author of Watercolor Composition Made Easy, and How to Sketch with Watercolor. He has had two different articles published in International Artist Magazine and in Watercolor Magic. Has reached signature status to the Transparent Watercolor Society of America, and has won numerous awards for his work from watercolor societies around the country.
A minimum deposit of $50 is required for registration for this class. Balance will be due no later than May 1, 2018 and no refunds will be given after this date.
Intro to Oil Painting with Hope Tuesdays 6:30 - 8:30 PM
We are excited to offer this great opportunity to try a new medium for an affordable cost! Hope will introduce you to oils and how to use them successfully! Basic demonstrations and exercises using oils and everyone will paint their own canvas.
Class is ongoing each month
$86/person for each 4 week session, includes ALL supplies!
$22/person for a drop in class on Thursday evenings after a full session has been completed
We are excited to offer this great opportunity to try a new medium for an affordable cost! Hope will introduce you to oils and how to use them successfully! Basic demonstrations and exercises using oils and everyone will paint their own canvas.
Class is ongoing each month
$86/person for each 4 week session, includes ALL supplies!
$22/person for a drop in class on Thursday evenings after a full session has been completed
Pottery with Gene Polson $75/person
We have created a wonderful new space in our lower level that is just for pottery! We have 4 wheels setup and Gene Polson will again be here for beginner to intermiediate instruction on throwing clay on a wheel.
All supplies and clay included, opportunity to make several items. Studio/practice time available between classes. Space is limited in order to give you maximum time on the wheel and for individual attention. Classes held 3 Thursdays each month from 6:00 - 9:00 PM
Registration for January 2018 is now taking place.
We have created a wonderful new space in our lower level that is just for pottery! We have 4 wheels setup and Gene Polson will again be here for beginner to intermiediate instruction on throwing clay on a wheel.
All supplies and clay included, opportunity to make several items. Studio/practice time available between classes. Space is limited in order to give you maximum time on the wheel and for individual attention. Classes held 3 Thursdays each month from 6:00 - 9:00 PM
Registration for January 2018 is now taking place.
Pottery with Paul Adamson
8 weeks of learning wheel and hand building techniques with Potter Paul!
Tuesdays starting March 6! 6:00 - 9:00 PM
Last Class Tuesday, April 24
Make several pottery pieces! Learn building and glazing techniques. All supplies, firings and up to 25lbs of clay included!
$125/person
6 minimum/8maximum - early registration is encouraged!
This class can be taken separately or in addition to the class with Gene Polson.
8 weeks of learning wheel and hand building techniques with Potter Paul!
Tuesdays starting March 6! 6:00 - 9:00 PM
Last Class Tuesday, April 24
Make several pottery pieces! Learn building and glazing techniques. All supplies, firings and up to 25lbs of clay included!
$125/person
6 minimum/8maximum - early registration is encouraged!
This class can be taken separately or in addition to the class with Gene Polson.
Song Writing Workshop with Danika Portz
Saturday, March 10, 2018, 1:00 - 3:00
Must Pre-Register $40/person
Workshop will include small group exercises and break out sessions with an end participant performance. Goals of the class include learning the structure of most songs, dissect favorite song both lyrically and melodically, understand the basics of what makes a song marketable, creative tactics to help with writer's block and foster relationships between local songwriters to hopefully lead to future co-writes and collaborations in the community.
Saturday, March 10, 2018, 1:00 - 3:00
Must Pre-Register $40/person
Workshop will include small group exercises and break out sessions with an end participant performance. Goals of the class include learning the structure of most songs, dissect favorite song both lyrically and melodically, understand the basics of what makes a song marketable, creative tactics to help with writer's block and foster relationships between local songwriters to hopefully lead to future co-writes and collaborations in the community.
