Lillstreet Early Winter Catalog 2018

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Class Listings First-Time Artists

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Workshops

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Class Calendar

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Ceramics

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Digital Arts & Photography

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Drawing & Painting

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Metalsmithing, Jewelry & Glass

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Printmaking & Book Arts

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Textiles

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Kidstreet

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Lil’ Kidstreet

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OPEN STUDIO AT LILLSTREET ART CENTER Free open studio is offered to students currently enrolled in: • Ceramics • Digital Arts & Photography • Drawing & Painting • Metalsmithing & Jewelry • Printmaking & Book Arts • Textiles

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2 EARLY WINTER CLASSES BEGIN THE WEEKS OF NOVEMBER 19 & NOVEMBER 26

First-Time Artists

Get creative! Explore new materials and techniques while having fun in a supportive and friendly community. Whether registering with friends, family or doing it alone, these hands-on workshops are designed to not only teach you something new but to help spark creativity.

Ceramics

Textiles

Date Night:Throwdown

Quilted Fabric Baskets

Holiday Mugs

Introduction to Spinning Yarn

Digital Art & Photography

Paper-Pieced Quilting: Gnomes

Teen Workshop: Light Painting with Photography

English Paper Pieced Flowers

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Digital Photographic Printing Workshop Night Photography: Zoolights

Ceramics Page 6

First-Time Potter First-Time Handbuilding

Digital Arts & Photography

Printmaking & Book Arts Page 22

First-Time Screen Printing on Paper

Metalsmithing, Jewelry & Glass Page 18-19

Fused Glass Ornaments

First-Time Letterpress

Electroforming Copper: Folded Foil Cuffs & Rings

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First-Time Etching

Fun with Fused Glass

First-Time Digital Photography

First-Time Bookmaking

Sterling Silver Charm Bracelet

First-Time Photoshop

Textiles

Fun Night Out: Textured Silver Bangle Set

First-Time Lightroom

Drawing & Painting Page 12

First-Time Drawing First-Time Painting

Metalsmithing, Jewelry & Glass Page 16

First-Time Metalsmithing

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Glass Bead Jewelry

First-Time Sewing

Fun Night Out: Synclastic Silver Cuff

First-Time Screen Printing on Fabric First-Time Embroidery First-Time Knitting First-Time Crochet First-Time Frame Loom Weaving

Holiday Beads Enameled Steel Earrings Fused Glass Bowls Blown Glass Ornaments

Printmaking & Book Arts

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Block Printed Fabric Gift Wrapping

Indigo Extravaganza How to Start a CraftsBased Business

First-Time Artists & Workshops

Eager to try something new? Our First-Time programs are an excellent way to learn and create in a relaxed environment. These classes are designed for those who have never taken an art class or are looking to discover a new medium.

With seven departments to choose from, you can learn to throw a pot in Ceramics or make jewelry in our Metalsmithing studios, just to name a few.

Workshops

Family Workshops Page 28

A Hug in a Mug Pinch Pot Snowmen Cookie Plates Yeti Plushies

Visiting Artist Workshops Metalsmithing, Jewelry & Glass Page 20

Fused Glass Gingerbread Houses Glass Beadmaking Tips, Tricks & Techniques Custom Clasps: Key & Box Clasp Faceted Stone Setting Theory & Applications: Round Stones

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First-Time Enameling

Miniature Book Pendant Workshop

First-Time Glass Beadmaking

Paper Flower Bouquets

Clamshell Box

Register Today! Visit LILLSTREET.COM or Call 773.769.4226

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Ceramics page 6

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

First-Time Handbuilding, 10am-1pm

Beginning/Advanced Beginning Wheelthrowing, 10am-1pm

Collaborative Clay, 10am-1pm

Beginning/Advanced Beginning Wheelthrowing, 10am-1pm

Low Fire I, 10am-1pm

First-Time Handbuilding, 7-10pm

Form Focus: Bowls, 10am-1pm

Beginning/Advanced Beginning Wheelthrowing, 6:30-9:30pm

Sculpt and Design, 10am-1pm

Advanced Wheelthrowing, 7-10pm

Figure Sculpture, 2-5pm

Bas-Relief Tiles, 1:30-4:30pm Form Focus: Bottles, 6:30-9:30pm

Home & Garden Pottery, 10am-1pm Form Focus: Hand Built Cups, 2-5pm Beginning/Advanced Beginning Wheelthrowing, 6:30-9:30pm Beginning/Advanced Beginning Handbuilding, 6:30-9:30pm Advanced Handbuilding, 6:30-9:30pm

Small Sculptures, Figurines & Dolls, 6:30-9:30pm Intermediate Wheelthrowing, 6:30-9:30pm

Digital Arts & Photography page 10

First-Time Photoshop, 10am-1pm Introduction to Studio Lighting, 6:30-9:30pm Websites For Artists, 6:30-9:30pm

Drawing & Painting page 12

Independent Projects in Photography, 10am-1pm Special Topic in Photography: Documentary Media, 6:30-9:30pm

First-Time Painting, 10am-1pm

Problem Solving for Oil Painters, 10am-1pm

The Traveling Sketchbook, 10am-1pm

Figure Painting in Oils: Wet on Wet, 10am-1pm

Introduction to Scratchboard, 10am-1pm

Introduction to Painting Techniques, 6:30-9:30pm

Abstract Expressionism: The New York School, 2-5pm Introduction to Watercolor, 6:30-9:30pm

First-Time Drawing, 6:30-9:30pm

First-Time Drawing, 6:30-9:30pm

Pastel & Oil Portrait and Figure, 6:30-9:30pm

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Printmaking & Book Arts page 22

Advanced Photoshop, 6:30-9:30pm

Acrylic Studio: Still Life to Abstraction, 10am-1pm Botanical Illustration, 2-5pm

Metalsmithing, Jewelry & Glass

First-Time Digital Photography, 6:30-9:30pm

Metalsmithing II, 10am-1pm

Metalsmithing I, 10am-1pm

Metalsmithing II, 6:30-9:30pm

First-Time Metalsmithing, 2-5pm

Advanced Topics in Metal, 1-4pm

Copper Electroforming, 6:30-9:30pm

First-Time Enameling, 6:30-9:30pm

First-Time Metalsmithing, 6:30-9:30pm

Metalsmithing I, 6:30-9:30pm

First-Time Glass Beadmaking, 6-9pm

Working with Wax & Casting, 6:30-9:30pm

Metalsmithing III, 6:30-9:30pm

First-Time Letterpress, 10am-1pm

First Time Screen Printing on Paper, 10am-1pm

Acrylic Resist Etching, 2-5pm

Monotype, Collage & More, 2-5pm

First-Time Screen Printing on Paper, 6:30-9:30pm

First-Time Letterpress, 6:30-9:30pm

Introduction to Monotype, 6:30-9:30pm

First-Time Bookmaking, 6:30-9:30pm

Textiles page 24

First-Time Sewing, 10am-1pm

First-Time Crochet, 10am-1pm

Quilting Projects: Notebook Cover, 10am-1pm

Quilting I, 2-5pm

First-Time Frame Loom Weaving, 2-5pm

Guided Studio Projects: Print and/or Sew, 2-5pm

Millinery Basics: Feathers & Fur, 6:30–9:30pm

First-Time Embroidery, 6:30-9:30pm

First-Time Screen Printing on Fabric, 6:30-9:30pm

Guided Sewing Projects, 6:30-9:30pm

Sew Your Own Underwear, 6:30-9:30pm

Fashion I: It’s Got Pockets!, 6:30-9:30pm

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Intermediate Wheelthrowing, 10am-1pm

Beginning/Advanced Beginning Wheelthrowing, 10am-1pm

Beginning/Advanced Beginning Handbuilding, 1-4pm

Advanced Wheelthrowing, 10am-1pm

Beginning/Advanced Beginning Wheelthrowing, 2-5pm

Intermediate Wheelthrowing, 10am-1pm Drawing on Pots, 2-5pm

Toner Litho Transfer on Clay, 2-5pm

Beginning/Advanced Beginning Wheelthrowing, 2-5pm

Slip Casting: Design a Cup, 6:30-9:30pm First-Time Potter, 6:30-9:30pm Form Focus: Handles, 7-10pm

First-Time Digital Photography, 10am-1pm

First-Time Lightroom, 10am-1pm

Building a Photography Portfolio, 2-5pm

Portrait Photography, 2-5pm

Landscape Painting in the Studio, 10am-1pm

Beginning Figure and Portrait Drawing, 10am-1pm

First-Time Painting, 10am-1pm

Portrait and Costumed Figure, 10am-1pm

First-Time Painting, 10am-1pm

Working The Frame: New Ways of Seeing, 6:30-9:30pm

Beginning Oil Painting, 10am-1pm Independent Painting Projects, 10am-1pm First-Time Painting, 6:30-9:30pm

First-Time Drawing, 2-5pm

Beginning Drawing, 10am-1pm Beginning Oil Painting, 2-5pm

Introduction to Color Pencils, 6:30-9:30pm

Drawing and Painting Nude Figure, 2-5pm

First-Time Metalsmithing, 10am-1pm

Metalsmithing I, 10am-1pm

First-Time Metalsmithing, 10am-1pm

Glass Fusing, 6:30-9:30pm

Metalsmithing III, 10am-1pm

Metalsmithing II, 10am-1pm

Metalsmithing III, 6:30-9:30pm

Teen Metalsmithing, 10am-1pm

Working with Wax & Casting, 2-5pm

Metalsmithing II, 2-5pm

Metalsmithing I, 5-8pm

Toner Litho Transfer on Clay, 2-5pm

Stitched Sketchbooks, 6:30–9:30pm

Multilevel Screen Printing on Paper, 6:30-9:30pm

Play with Dye: Scarves, 10am-1pm First-Time Sewing, 6:30-9:30pm Surface Design I: Dye & Surface Exploration, 6:30-9:30pm

First-Time Knitting, 6:30-9:30pm

Exploring Letterpress: The Broadside, 2-5pl;pm

Reduction Linocut, 10am-1pm First-Time Etching, 2-5pm

First-Time Screen Printing on Fabric, 10am-1pm

First-Time Sewing, 10am-1pm

Sewing II: Holiday Tablescapes, 10am-1pm

Indigo & Natural Dye, 10am-1pm Sewing II: Zippers & Buttons, 1:30–4:30pm Screen Print with Dye, 1:30–4:30pm

Ceramics

Ceramics First-Time Artist First-Time Potter

LILLSTREET’S LONG-ESTABLISHED CERAMICS DEPARTMENT offers classes for all skill levels in wheelthrowing, handbuilding, sculpture and more. Advanced students can fine-tune their work or experiment with soda firing. Take advantage of over 200 glaze combinations, firings and state-ofthe-art equipment during our generous, free open studio hours.

Beginning/Advanced Beginning Handbuilding

Beginner/ Advanced Beginner

5 Weeks Whether your aim is functional or sculptural ceramics, learn the basic techniques of handbuilding as you work with slabs, coils and pinching to create virtually anything you can dream up. Use of tools such as molds, slab roller and extruder will be demonstrated. Class fee includes one 12-pound bag of clay.

4 or 5 Weeks Dress for mess, and spin the wheel to shape clay into the basic forms of mugs and bowls. Work with various tools and later glaze your pottery.

Learn a little handbuilding too, such as pinch pots, bowls and small serving trays. Plan to purchase a clay tool kit at Lillstreet. Class fee includes one 12-pound bag of clay.

4 Weeks Thursday 6:30–9:30pm Nicole Paulina Starts November 29 $145, Members $140 5 Weeks Sunday 10am–1pm Aaron Becker Starts November 25

Beginning/ Advanced Beginning Wheelthrowing 4 or 5 Weeks Beginning students will develop fundamental throwing techniques while returning students refine their techniques to create more complex forms. Be inspired by those around you and challenged by your personal goals. Teacher demonstrations are designed for multilevel students.

Class fee includes one 12-pound bag of clay.

4 Weeks Thursday 2–5pm Sam Hostert Starts November 29

Tuesday 7–10pm Nicole Paulina Starts November 20 Wednesday 6:30-9:30pm Mary Drabik Starts November 21 Saturday 1-4pm Shiyuan Xu Starts November 24 $185, Members $180

5 Weeks Learn handbuilding techniques such as pinch pots, coils and slabs that can be made into functional pottery, art objects or sculptures. Use molds, slab roller and extruder will be demonstrated. Plan to purchase a clay tool kit at Lillstreet. Class fee includes one 12-pound bag of clay.

Monday 10am-1pm Marissa Neuman Starts November 19 Monday 7-10pm Joe Kraft Starts November 19

$150, Members $145

$180, Members $175

5 Weeks Monday 10am–1pm David Trost Starts November 19 Monday 6:30-9:30pm Jayson Lawfer Starts November 19 Wednesday 6:30–9:30pm Aaron Becker Starts November 21 Friday 10am–1pm Aaron Becker Starts November 23 Sunday 2–5pm Levi Yastrow Starts November 25

Small Sculptures, Figurines & Dolls 5 Weeks Imagination flows as you create figurative, abstract, anthropomorphic or animal sculptures. Exploring a variety of hand building techniques you may also choose to articulate your figures to create a moving doll.

For this five week session we will be exploring the bright and colorful surfaces that can be produced with terra cotta low fire clay and electric kiln firings.

All levels welcome

Tuesday 6:30–9:30pm Robin Power Starts November 20 $190, Members $185

$180, Members $175

First-Time Handbuilding

Multilevel

$180, Members $175

6 EARLY WINTER CLASSES BEGIN THE WEEKS OF NOVEMBER 19 & NOVEMBER 26

Figurative Sculpture 5 Weeks

Ceramics

Explore a step-by-step approach to body proportions, construction problem solving and internal armature, the planes of the figure, human expression and body gesture.

There will be class discussions on surface treatment for sculpture.

All levels welcome

Tuesday 2–5pm Robin Power Starts November 20 $190, Members $185 $30 Model fee

Collaborative Clay 5 Weeks Share some of your best clay tricks and techniques in a collaborative learning setting. Instructor demonstrations centered around form and surface techniques learned through recent workshop experiences.

Prerequisite: One beginner level class

Wednesday 10am-1pm Susan Messer-McBride Starts November 21 $190, Members $185

Drawing on Pots 5 Weeks Learn many ways to draw and decorate clay! Learn to use your functional pottery as a threedimensional drawing surface.

Demonstrations will include use of underglazes, slips and glazes to create illustrated surfaces for either pattern or narrative elements. Other techniques demonstrated include Mishima, inlay, and mono print.

All levels welcome

Sunday 2-5pm Nicole Paulina Starts November 25 $190, Members $185

Intermediate/ Advanced Classes Home & Garden Pottery 5 Weeks This independently driven class begins each week with a potluck and group discussion about ongoing projects. Instructor is on hand to guide you through your projects, problem solve and demonstrate as needed.

Prerequisite: Two Beginning Wheelthrowing or Handbuilding and one intermediate ceramics class

Monday 1:30-4:30pm Karen Avery Starts November 19 $195, Members $190

Intermediate Handbuilding 5 Weeks You’ve mastered the basics, now it’s time to improve your clay skills while building functional and sculptural objects. Weekly demonstrations will teach more complex techniques to manipulate clay and allow further development of your handbuilt work. Discussions of contemporary approaches will help the you to find their voice in clay.

Prerequisite: Two Beginning/ Advanced Beginning Handbuilding classes

Wednesday 10am–1pm Shiyuan Xu Starts November 21 $195, Members $190

Advanced Handbuilding 5 Weeks Further refine your clay skills while building functional and sculptural objects. Weekly demonstrations will teach more complex techniques to manipulate clay and allow further development of your handbuilt work.

Prerequisite: One year of handbuilding classes

Wednesday 6:30-9:30pm Shiyuan Xu Starts November 21

5 Weeks Demonstrations of more complex forms will encourage you to expand your repertoire of pots and build confidence. Throw taller, bigger pieces with nuance. Try new and advanced glazing techniques to create pots of your own design and aesthetic.

Prerequisite: Beginning/Advanced Beginning Wheelthrowing and Intermediate Wheelthrowing

$195, Members $190

Monday 7–10 pm Nolan Baumgartner Starts November 19

Intermediate Wheelthrowing 4 or 5 Weeks You have mastered the basics, now challenge yourself to throw a better pot. Design pottery and develop a personal aesthetic while learning techniques to make complex forms. Weekly demonstrations and experimentation with new glaze combinations will help develop your signature look.

Prerequisite: Beginning/Advanced Beginning Wheelthrowing

4 Weeks Thursday 10am–1pm Patty Kochaver Starts November 29

Sunday 10am–1pm David Trost Starts November 25

$195, Members $190

Low Fire I 5 Weeks Explore the rich history and bright color palette of low-fired ceramic surface decorations. Demonstrations and discussions will involve the use of terra sigilata, underglazes, slips and glazes on terra cotta.

Tuesday 10am–1pm David Trost Starts November 20

$160, Members $155 5 Weeks Tuesday 6:30–9:30pm Karen Avery Starts November 20

Advanced Wheelthrowing

$195, Members $190

Sunday 10am–1pm Levi Yastrow

Starts November 25 $195, Members $190

Register Today! Visit LILLSTREET.COM or Call 773.769.4226

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Ceramics

Form Focus: Bowls

Bas-Relief Tiles

5 Weeks

5 Weeks

Improve your throwing skills by focusing on a specific form to learn to throw beautiful, elegant, and larger bowls. Explore a variety of shapes and finishes to serve specific functions around the home.

Learn to transfer an image and the various ways to model it in low relief.

Choose an image of your choice such as a repeating pattern or portrait from which to make a simple plaster press mold of the tile.

Prerequisite: Two beginner-level wheelthrowing classes

Prerequisite: Two beginner-level handbuilding classes

Tuesday 10am–1pm Lisa Harris Starts November 20

Tuesday 1:30–4:30pm Lisa Harris Starts November 20

$195, Members $190

$195, Members $190

Sculpt and Design 5 Weeks Explore the intersection of sculpture and utility within your process as a maker. Through exercises and discussions, learn to develop not only the object but the idea behind it.

Prerequisite: Two beginner-level handbuilding classes

Tuesday 10am–1pm Marissa Neuman Starts November 20 $195, Members $190

Form Focus: Bottles 5 Weeks The bottle form challenges the wheel thrower technically and aesthetically.

This class will push the student’s throwing skills and help develop the eye for proportion. Continuing self critique will broaden the students decision making and problem solving skills.

Prerequisite: Two beginner-level wheelthrowing classes

Tuesday 6:30–9:30pm Patty Kochaver Starts November 20 $195, Members $190

Form Focus: Hand Built Cups

Toner Litho Transfer on Clay

5 Weeks

4 Weeks

Get back to basics in this class, and learn the ins and outs of hand building cups and mugs. Each class will focus on using a different, established ceramic artist’s handbuilt cup and the techniques used to make it. You will learn through constructing with intention how to recreate cups and mugs to strengthen your own building process.

Print repeatable images on greenware or leather-hard clay tiles, vessels and sculptural forms. Use paper lithography techniques that can be applied directly to clay at many stages using special oil-based inks. Learn surface design techniques that can be adapted for wheel-thrown or hand-built forms, for low or high fire clay bodies.

Wednesday 2-5pm Mary Drabik Starts November 21 $195, Members $190

Form Focus: Handles 4 Weeks Learn the ins and outs of creating mugs, tumblers and cups of all shapes and sizes. We will cover techniques such as throwing off the hump as well as a variety of surface decorations.

Prerequisite: Two beginner-level wheelthrowing classes

Thursday 7–10pm Sam Hostert Starts November 29 $160, Members $155

(Added bonus: you can keep your shelves in the ceramics department!)

Prerequisite: One year of ceramics classes or instructor approval

Thursday 2–5pm Judy Zeddies Starts November 29 $160, Members $155

Slip Casting: Design a Cup 4 Weeks Design a cup for reproduction using plaster molds and casting slip.

Using clay and plaster to develop a functional cup form we will refine and troubleshoot our designs so that we can make matching sets.

Prerequisite: One year of handbuilding or wheelthrowing classes

Thursday 6:30–9:30pm David Trost Starts November 29 $160, Members $155

8 EARLY WINTER CLASSES BEGIN THE WEEKS OF NOVEMBER 19 & NOVEMBER 26

Workshops Date Night: Throwdown

Holiday Mugs

Grab your sweetie, bestie or buddies for a Friday night “throwdown.” Join us for a fun evening of getting a little messy, and try your hands at wheelthrowing. Learn basic techniques, and throw as much clay as you can with the help of our skilled instructors. At night’s end, pick two pieces to have glazed.

Each participant must register and pay the workshop fee. BYOB, Must be 21+ to consume alcohol.

Create your own functional mug to warm up those cold holiday nights with your favorite hot beverage.

Working with stoneware slabs, you will construct your own mug and then use texture, decoration and carving techniques to make it your own functional piece of art.

Choose your own color of glaze to finish the piece.

Friday, December 7 6:30–9:30pm Maureen Duffy Daugavietis $65, Members $60

Saturday, December 8 1–4 pm Maureen Duffy-Daugavietis $65, Members $60

A DEPARTMENT OF KIDSTREET

A CREATIVE COMMUNIT Y FOR OUR YOUNGEST MEMBERS

AGES 1 TO 4TO YEARS OLD NEWBORN 4 YEARS

Lil’ Kidstreet inspires your child’s natural

delight for song, rhythm, color and texture.

We combine visual art and music to encourage developmentally appropriate learning through original songs, musical instruments, rhythm-based activities, paint, clay and collage. These classes are the first step in the foundation of exploration, creativity and enthusiasm for art and music.

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4401 N RAVENSWOOD LILLSTREET.COM/LILKIDSTREET Register Today! Visit LILLSTREET.COM or Call 773.769.4226

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Digital Arts & Photography

Lillstreet’s Digital Arts & Photography program offers artisttaught classes that cover topics from basic technical introduction to advanced creative projects. We engage in conversations surrounding contemporary digital media and facilitate students’ critical thinking skills when it comes to reading the image. Equipped with Adobe software, Epson printers, and a large lighting studio, we’re here to help you master the tools and concepts necessary to create meaningful images that stand out in a culture in which everyone has access to a camera.

Digital Arts & Photography

Beginner/ Advanced Beginner Introduction to Studio Lighting 5 Weeks

First-Time Artist First-Time Digital Photography 4 and 5 Weeks This class is designed specifically for those who are brand new to digital photography. Get to know your DSLR with the help of an experienced instructor who will guide you through how your camera works and how to control its various exposure settings.

Learn the functions of aperture, ISO and shutter speed while you explore the visual elements of image making.

USB drive and camera with manual settings required, DSLR preferred.

4 Weeks Wednesday 6:30–9:30pm Rachel Schafer Starts November 28 $145, Members $140 5 Weeks Saturday 10am–1pm Rebecca Memoli Starts November 24 $180, Members $175

First-Time Photoshop 5 Weeks Master the essentials of Photoshop.

Learn the basic tools needed for making simple image adjustments including cropping, brushes, selection tools, layer adjustments and masks. You’ll also gain a thorough understanding of different file formats and proper image saving/ storage. Please bring a USB or a Mac compatible external hard drive to save your work.

Monday 10am–1pm Randee Ladden Starts November 19 $180, Members $175

First-Time Lightroom

This introductory course focuses on the technical aspects of studio equipment and different approaches to photographing in the studio.

Steady lights, speedlights, strobes and reflectors will be discussed throughout this course; we’ll also study how to best utilize lighting for studio portraiture and still life photography. DSLR and basic knowledge of camera functions required.

Prerequisite: First-Time Digital Photography or Fundamentals of Digital Photography I

Monday 6:30–9:30pm Kat Liu Starts November 19 $185, Members $180

5 Weeks Lightroom is powerful and affordable software for cataloging, enhancing, and preparing digital photographs.

This overview will teach you to organize, develop, and print your images. Basic computer skills required. You should bring 20-30 high resolution images on an external hard drive (500GB or more).

Sunday 10am–1pm Kat Liu Starts November 25 $180, Members $175

10 EARLY WINTER CLASSES BEGIN THE WEEKS OF NOVEMBER 19 & NOVEMBER 26

Websites For Artists 5 Weeks Have artwork and need a way to show it to the world? This course gives students the skills to make artwork web-ready and display it on a custom built artist website using Squarespace.

This class is open to photographers and artists of all mediums who want to learn to digitally document their work in the studio. Squarespace subscription required.

Prerequisite: Computer competency and basic web literacy required.

Monday 6:30–9:30pm Paal Williams Starts November 19 $185, Members $180

Working The Frame: New Ways of Seeing 4 Weeks Learn to work the frame and understand the visual elements of photography. Broaden your creative approach as you explore the many ways of seeing. Learn how to compose an image using concepts like the Rule of Thirds and the Golden Ratio, and understand how line, shape, color, and perspective impact our photographs. No matter what kind of camera you’re working with, this class will expand your visual vocabulary.

All levels welcome.

Thursday 6:30–9:30pm Paal Williams Starts November 29 $150, Members $145

Intermediate/ Advanced Independent Projects in Photography 5 Weeks Have a photographic project you’ve been working on or an idea that you’re not quite sure how to start?

This independently driven course will allow you the freedom to work on your photos without assignment constraints and will provide you with access to Lillstreet’s facilities, guidance from an experienced instructor, and helpful feedback from peers.

Building a Photography Portfolio 5 Weeks This class will explore the trajectory from making your art to having it exhibited or published. A course for creatives (focused in photography/ digital art) interested in disseminating their work and ideas in print and online. Get your portfolio ready to be viewed by editors, learn how to cultivate your artist network, and engage in affordable resources to broaden your audience.

Prerequisite: Basic inkjet printing experience required. Must have an existing body of images to work with.

Saturday 2–5pm Marissa Dembkoski Starts November 24 $195, Members $190

Tuesday 10am–1pm Rebecca Memoli Starts November 20

Advanced Photoshop

$195, Members $190

Special Topic in Photography: Documentary Media 5 Weeks This special topic course will introduce you to the nature of documentary media. In addition to investigating the roles of truth and narrative in multimedia storytelling, in-class exercises and lectures will cover a broad range of media to experiment with, including photography, writing, audio and video. Students will be encouraged to explore a single topic in-depth from different angles throughout the course.

Prerequisite: First-Time Digital Photography, First-Time Photoshop, First-Time Lightroom or equivalent experience

Tuesday 6:30–9:30pm Kristina Pedersen Starts November 20 $195, Members $190

4 Weeks

Workshops

Dive deeper into Adobe Photoshop and build on your foundational skills through instruction on creating layer masks, selective color correction, skin retouching, HDR and focus stacking.

This class will also teach you advanced printing techniques for the most accurate reproduction of your images.

Teen Workshop: Light Painting with Photography 1 Day Ages 13 - 18 Join us for a fun night of painting with light! Learn all about long exposure and bulb photography while you create unique and fleeting designs in the darkness using flashlights, glow sticks, cellphones, and more! We will provide DSLR cameras and tripods but feel free to bring your own.

Prerequisite: Photoshop I: Next Steps, or equivalent experience

Wednesday 6:30–9:30pm Rebecca Memoli Starts November 28 $160, Members $155

Portrait Photography 5 Weeks Push your photographic portraiture beyond snapshot mode. In-class exercises, assignments and critiques will direct you through the exploration of composition, light, positioning and environment. Image-based lectures will introduce you to the work of various portrait artists. DSLR and tripod are highly recommended.

Prerequisite: First-Time Digital Photography, Fundamentals of Digital Photography I or equivalent experience

Sunday 2–5pm Shawn Rowe Starts November 25 $195, Members $190

Friday, November 30 6–9pm Rachel Schafer $75, Members $70

Digital Photographic Printing Workshop 1 Day Skeptical of 1-hour photo printer quality? No time for online print services? Do you miss having hard copies of your precious moments?

Or maybe your photos are floating in social media or the digital cloud?

Join us for this 1-day workshop and gain full control over the delivery and quality of your photos as you learn to print images on your own.

Night Photography: Zoolights 1 Day There’s no better place to experiment with long exposure than at Lincoln Park’s annual Zoolights! This visually stunning group workshop meets on location in front of Lincoln Park Conservatory. Share ideas and techniques while receiving handson guidance from an experienced instructor on the ins and outs of night photography. Walk away with new skills and gorgeous pictures that can even be used for holiday cards! Tripod and DSLR or camera with manual functions required. Please note: this class will meet on location.

Digital Arts & Photography

Prerequisite: First-Time Digital Photography or equivalent experience

Friday, December 7 6–9pm Rachel Schafer $75, Members $70

All levels welcome

Saturday, December 1 10am–1pm Jeanne Donegan $75, Members $70

Register Today! Visit LILLSTREET.COM or Call 773.769.4226

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Drawing & Painting First-Time Artist First-Time Drawing 3 or 4 Weeks

Drawing & Painting

Learn the use of value, line and proportion to create realistic drawings. This entry-level class is designed for those with little or no drawing experience. Purchase your First-Time Drawing kit on the first day of class. $25 kit fee.

3 Weeks Saturday 2-5 pm Alex Boersma Starts December 1 $110, Members $105 $25 First-Time Drawing Kit 4 Weeks Monday 6:30–9:30pm Patrick Miceli Starts November 26 Wednesday 6:30–9:30pm Steve Amos Starts November 28 $145, Members $140 $25 First-Time Drawing Kit

Explore pen and ink, acrylics, watercolor, gouache, oils or pastels.

Drawing and Painting classes are divided into beginning, intermediate, multi-level or advanced classes. Use these designations and class descriptions to create a custom curriculum that best fits your interests.

First-Time Painting 4 Weeks This class will introduce you to the process of painting in acrylics.

Starting with an introduction to the basic materials, students will learn how to use brushes and paint together to begin, develop and finish a painting so even a novice will find success in this direct and engaging class. Purchase your First-Time Painting kit on the first day of class. $45 kit fee.

Tuesday 10am–1pm Patrick Miceli Starts November 27 Thursday 6:30–9:30pm Annie York Starts November 29 Saturday 10am–1pm Annie York Starts December 1 Sunday 10am–1pm TBD Starts December 2 $145, Members $140 $45 First-Time Painting Kit

Beginner/ Advanced Beginner Beginning Drawing 4 Weeks If you are new to drawing or would like to refresh your drawing skills, you will discover something useful in this entry-level class. The use of value, line and proportion will be demonstrated and provide the foundation of balanced compositions.

A Beginning Drawing kit is available for purchase on the first day of class.

Sunday 10am- 1pm Patrick Miceli Starts December 2 $150, Members $145 $25 Beginning Drawing kit

Introduction to Painting Techniques 4 Weeks Develop and refine acrylic painting techniques as you build on basic skills. Explore brush and palette knife approaches, incorporate painting mediums and investigate the importance of a color plan.

Prerequisite: Beginning Drawing or prior figure experience

Tuesday 6:30-9:30pm Annie York Starts November 27 $150, Members $145

12 EARLY WINTER CLASSES BEGIN THE WEEKS OF NOVEMBER 19 & NOVEMBER 26

Beginning Oil Painting 4 Weeks Learn the fundamentals of oil painting, a standard for professional painters since the 12th century.

Experiment with color mixing and painting techniques that accumulate to enhance skill and provide a foundation for confident painting with oils. An oil painting kit is available for purchase on the first day of class.

Thursday 10am–1pm Patrick Miceli Starts November 29 Sunday 2- 5pm Patrick Miceli Starts December 2 $150, Members $145 $90 Oil Painting Kit

Abstract Expressionism: The New York School 4 Weeks In this hands-on oil painting class, you will explore painting techniques used by artists in the Abstract Expressionist movement. Through an immersion in the artistic styles of Pollock, de Kooning, Rothko, Frankenthaler and others, you will learn alternative ways of using color and manipulating oil paint that you can apply to a variety of other painting styles.

Prerequisite: Beginning Oil Painting, Beginning Acrylic Painting or prior experience

Wednesday 2–5pm David Downs Starts November 28 $150, Members $145

Multilevel Acrylic Studio: Still Life to Abstraction 4 Weeks

Drawing & Painting

Focusing on a new still life each session, emphasis will be on composition, color and the importance of equal attention to background and foreground. Within the group setting, there will be a focus on the level and interest of each individual. Through group discussion and evaluation, we will build common vocabulary and explore a variety of styles and methods.

Introduction to Scratchboard

Introduction to Watercolor

4 Weeks

4 Weeks

4 Weeks

Create landscape paintings from photographs and your imagination, and you’ll gain an understanding of the benefits and challenges of photo reference. We will discuss the best way to gather reference photos, and how to modify your painting for success. Composition, value and color principles will be discussed as we bring together an effective landscape. We’ll also consider how light reveals form and how to accentuate that.

Learn how to create dramatic blackand-white images using scratchboard.

The board itself is a panel covered with a thin layer of white China clay, and then coated with black India ink.

Scratching tools are used to scrape away the ink layer, revealing the white underneath. A great experiment for those with experience in pen and ink who wish to add to their toolbox, and those who are interested in the style of woodcuts, but without the printing process.

Learn the fundamentals of watercolor painting. Composition, color mixing, brush style, shape and form, light and value, paint application and layering will be explored. Students should have basic skills in painting and drawing. A watercolor kit and additional materials are available for purchase.

Prerequisite: First-Time Painting, Beginning Acrylic Painting or prior experience

Wednesday 10am–1pm Alex Boersma Starts November 28

Friday 10am–1pm John Fleck Starts November 30

$150, Members $145

$150, Members $145

Beginning Figure & Portrait Drawing 4 Weeks Venture beyond the still life and explore the fundamentals of drawing portraits and figures while working from a nude model. Weekly demonstrations and structured exercises will emphasize observation, proportion, measuring, anatomy and seeing the figure and face as a combination of integrated shapes.

You will work in charcoal and conté and must supply your own materials.

Prerequisite: Beginning Drawing or prior figure experience

Introduction to Color Pencils 4 Weeks Learn the fundamentals of drawing with colored pencils to produce stunning works of art. Exercises in color blending, application techniques and portraying different subject matters – while taking advantage of the semi-transparent qualities of colored pencil – will help individuals master this diverse medium.

Prerequisite: Beginning Drawing, or equivalent experience recommended.

Wednesday 6:30–9:30pm Amanda Mulcahy Starts November 28 $150, Members $145

Botanical Illustration 4 Weeks Discover multiple techniques, and develop the skills necessary to render botanicals. Draw from life both in the studio and at the local botanical gardens. Demonstrations include pencil, ink, watercolor and colored pencil to create realistic and scientific works of art.

Prerequisite: Beginning Drawing, Introduction to Watercolor, Introduction to Color Pencils or equivalent experience

Prerequisite: First-Time Painting, Beginning Acrylic Painting or equivalent experience recommended.

Monday 10am–1pm Yvette Weijergang Starts November 26 $155, Members $150

The Traveling Sketchbook 4 Weeks The sketchbook is a site of brainstorming, experimentation and observation. We will utilize the sketchbook to its fullest potential by exploring all of these themes in various locations throughout the city as well as in the classroom. Using the sketchbook as your visual diary, you will draw directly from life, reference and your imagination in a variety of media.

Drawing & Painting

Landscape Painting in the Studio

Please bring a sketchbook and drawing medium of your choice to the first class.

Monday, 10am– 1pm Philip Hartigan Starts November 26 $155, Members $150

Monday 2–5pm Emmett Baggett Starts November 26 $150, Members $145

Thursday 6:30–9:30pm Tracy Frein Starts November 29 $150, Members $145

Saturday 10am–1pm Bob Horn Starts December 1 $150, Members $145 $30 Model Fee

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Intermediate/ Advanced Pastel & Oil Painting: Portrait & Figure 4 Weeks Learn to focus on rendering the model directly in color in either soft pastel or in an alla prima oil painting style. There will be a 2-week portrait pose and a 3-week figure pose.

Color relationships, the importance of relative values and lost and found edges will be investigated.

Prerequisite: Figure drawing and previous pastel or painting experience recommended.

Monday 6:30- 9:30pm Ken Minami Starts November 26 $160, Members $155 $30 Model fee

Figure Painting in Oils: Wet on Wet

Drawing & Painting

4 Weeks Building an understanding of visual concepts enables you to paint directly in color. The bravura strokes of a Velazquez or Sargent require an intimate knowledge of how light travels across a form, how values shift, the interconnectedness of color and the varied quality of edges. This class is ideal for oil painters and pastel artists.

Independent Painting Projects 4 Weeks Work one on one with your instructor to develop a project of personal interest, be it a portrait of a family member, pet, place you have visited, or any project which needs further development. This class meets the needs of oil painters with emphasis on classical painting techniques used in representational painting.

Come to the first class prepared with your ideas, photos and painting supplies.

Prerequisite: Beginning Acrylic Painting, Beginning Oil Painting or equivalent experience.

Thursday 10am–1pm Bob Horn Starts November 29 $160, Members $155

Portrait and Costumed Figure 4 Weeks Those who would like to paint or draw from the clothed figure will benefit from working from the same pose over multiple sessions. You will have the option to work on portraits or full figure composition. Individualized instruction supports the development of personal skills and styles. Come to the first class prepared to work in your medium of choice.

Prerequisite: Beginning Figure and Portrait Drawing or equivalent experience.

Prerequisite: Beginning Figure and Portrait Drawing or equivalent experience.

Tuesday 10am–1pm Ken Minami Starts November 27

Friday 10am–1pm Bob Horn Starts November 30

$160, Members $155 $30 Model Fee

$160, Members $155 $30 Model Fee

Problem Solving for Oil Painters

Drawing & Painting the Nude Figure

4 Weeks

4 Weeks

Your ideas become the subject of individualized instruction as you expand your skills as a painter. If you choose, a still life setup will be available each week to further develop your skills in representational painting. This is a class for students with previous painting experience.

Individualized instruction helps you develop new skills and styles as you work from the nude model. Poses are extended through multiple sessions and provide extended opportunities for developing more considered drawings and/or paintings.

Conventional materials including oils, pastels or other drawing media and are supplied by the student.

Please come to the first class prepared to work in oils on a 16"x 20" canvas.

Prerequisite: Beginning Oil Painting, Beginning Acrylic Painting, Project Based Oil Painting or equivalent experience.

Wednesday 10am–1pm Bob Horn Starts November 28 $160, Members $155

Prerequisite: Beginning Figure and Portrait Drawing or instructor approval.

Saturday 2–5pm Bob Horn Starts December 1 $160, Members $155 $30 Model Fee

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Metalsmithing, Jewelry & Glass

Interested in making jewelry, wearable art or small sculpture?

Our Metalsmithing, Jewelry and Glass department has a wide range of workshops, classes, tools and materials for all skill levels.

Whether you’re a first-time creator or you have been working with metals for years, our teaching artists are here to help develop and nurture your growing skills. With 5 dedicated classrooms and a group studio for artists working in metal, there is sure to be a class and open studio time to fit your schedule.

First-Time Artist First-Time Metalsmithing 4 or 5 Weeks

Metalsmithing, Jewelry & Glass

This class is a project-based introduction to basic metalworking skills. Each week, you will create a new project ranging from band rings to bracelets. Each project is designed to be completed within that class. A material kit is required and can be purchased on the first day of class.

Paid Open Studio

Glass Open Studio

This is a great option if you have experience working in a metals studio but can’t find a class that fits your schedule, or you just need to finish up a project. There are approximately 55 hours of monitored open studio hours available each week at varying times, Monday through Sunday.

A punch card must be purchased at the front desk.

For those who have registered in a class within the last year. No approval needed.

$50, Members $45 per week $20 per day

Students must have previous experience or Director approval.

Glass Bead: $75 for 5 sessions $20 per individual session Enamel: $50 for 5 sessions $15 per individual session

4 Weeks Thursday 10am–1pm Joshua Herman Starts November 29 $145, Members $140 $15 First-Time Metalsmithing Kit 5 Weeks Monday 2–5pm

Danni Xu Starts November 19 Tuesday 6:30-9:30pm Meghann Sottile Starts November 20 Sunday 10am–1pm Younha Jung Starts November 25 $180, Members $175 $15 First-Time Metalsmithing Kit

For those who have not been registered in a class within the last year. Director approval is required.

$75, Members $70 per week $30 per day For those not able to register for a full session but need instructor guidance during a scheduled class time. Intermediate to advanced levels only. Director approval required.

$45 per class

16 EARLY WINTER CLASSES BEGIN THE WEEKS OF NOVEMBER 19 & NOVEMBER 26

First-Time Enameling 5 Weeks Sifting, stenciling and sgraffito are just a few enameling methods you’ll learn in this project-focused class.

You’ll use both a kiln and a torch to fire your colorful powdered glass enamels on copper or fine silver.

Combine these techniques and have fun experimenting to create unique, colorful jewelry or small sculpture.

Metalsmithing experience is helpful but not required.

Additional copper and enamel are available for purchase from instructor.

Monday, 6:30–9:30pm Danni Xu Starts November 19 $180, Members $175 $20 First-Time Enameling Kit

First-Time Glass Beadmaking 4 Weeks Learn basic torch techniques while creating simple, decorative bead shapes. Shaping, heat control, color, use of tools, classroom equipment and studio safety will be covered.

Classes will involve demonstrations, discussions, practice time and individual instruction. An overview of how to finish your beads will be discussed. A kit is required if you haven’t taken this class before and available for purchase on the first day of class.

Ages 16 years and up welcome.

Tuesday 6-9pm Cynthia McEwen Starts November 27 $180, Members $175 $40 Glass Bead Kit

Beginner/ Advanced Beginner Metalsmithing I 5 Weeks This is the perfect opportunity for beginners wanting to learn basic skills such as sawing, texturing, soldering and polishing and returning students looking to refine these skills and finish projects. Demonstrations are conducted each week based on class needs to expand skills and inspire.

A material kit is recommended and available for purchase on the first day of class for first-time students.

Monday 6:30-9:30pm Neil Kraus Starts November 19 Tuesday 10am–1pm Joshua Herman Starts November 20

Sunday 5–8pm Younha Jung Starts November 25 $185, Members $180 $30 Beginning Metals Kit

Glass Fusing 4 Weeks Develop familiarity with the tools, materials and basic techniques for fusing glass. Learn to properly cut, design and layout glass to create jewelry, accessories or small trays.

Material fee includes kiln firings, clear, white and black glass along with a variety of scrap glass, frit and stringers.

Thursday 6:30–9:30pm LeJean Easley Starts November 29 $150, Members $145 $60 Material Fee

Multilevel

5 Weeks EElectroforming is a metal plating process that slowly deposits copper on to the surface of your work to create more density and support.

We’ll start by exploring a variety of processes of plating on copper foils, waxes and plastics. We’ll then move to more complex processes that relate to particular interests, like jewelry making and sculpture.

Working with Wax & Casting 5 Weeks Explore the three-dimensional possibilities of hard waxes for carving and soft waxes for modeling. You can expect to complete two small pieces, such as rings, charms or miniature sculptures. Two castings will be done in class, or waxes can be brought to a production caster for a nominal fee.

Prerequisite: One Beginning Metalsmithing, Metalsmithing I or instructor approval

Wednesday 6:30–9:30pm Cat Bowyer Starts November 21

Metalsmithing II 5 Weeks This is the perfect class if you are looking to gain more confidence with design and the fundamentals when taking a project from start to finish.

Refine skills and finish projects started in a previous class. Gain confidence with soldering, basic stone setting and finishing. Demonstrations will be conducted based on class needs and inspire new directions for your work.

Prerequisite: Two sessions of Beginning Metalsmithing and one Intermediate Metalsmithing, or instructor approval

Tuesday 1–4pm Pam Robinson Starts November 20 $195, Members $190

Ages 10-16

Sunday 2–5 pm Neil Kraus Starts November 25

Teen Metalsmithing

$190, Members $185 $25 Material Fee

Intermediate/ Advanced Metalsmithing III 4 or 5 Weeks

Wednesday 6:30–9:30pm Neil Kraus Starts November 21 Saturday 2–5pm Carla Nessa Starts November 24

Prerequisite: Two sessions of Beginning/Advanced Beginning Metalsmithing, Metalsmithing II or instructor approval

Sunday 10am–1pm Neil Kraus Starts November 25

4 Weeks Thursday 6:30–9:30pm Neil Kraus Starts November 29

$185, Members $180

You will work independently on projects and receive individualized attention. This class focuses on design and development of more advanced technical skills.

Monday 6:30–9:30pm Pam Robinson Starts November 19

Expand your skills and focus on design and craftsmanship. Challenge yourself with a new project or technique, or finish projects started in a previous class. Customized class demos and individualized instruction will be available as needed.

Monday 10am–1pm Joshua Herman Starts November 19

5 Weeks

All levels welcome

$185, Members $180 $45 Material Fee

Prerequisite: Two sessions of Beginning Metalsmithing or Metalsmithing I

Advanced Topics in Metal

5 Weeks Create metal jewelry or small sculpture out of brass and copper sheet & wire. You will learn various skills such as piercing, forming, texturing and soldering, leading to the creation of your own designs.

Saturday 10am-1pm Cat Bowyer Starts November 24 $180, Members $175

Metalsmithing, Jewelry & Glass

Saturday 10am–1pm Carla Nessa Starts November 24

Copper Electroforming

$160, Members $155 5 Weeks Tuesday 6:30–9:30pm Younha Jung Starts November 20 Saturday 10am–1pm Pam Robinson Starts November 24 $195, Members $190

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Workshops Fused Glass Ornaments 1 Day Get festive this holiday season and decorate your home with fused glass ornaments for your window or tree.

Learn glass cutting, nipping, gluing, and embellishing skills to create fun shapes. Ornaments will be fired in the kiln, hangers will be attached, and will be ready for pick up approximately two weeks after workshop.

No experience necessary

Saturday, November 24 6pm–9pm LeJean Easley Monday, December 3 2–5pm Nonnie Lyketsos $75, Members $70 $10 Material Fee

Metalsmithing, Jewelry & Glass

Electroforming Copper: Folded Foil Cuffs & Rings 2 Days Electroforming is a metal plating process that deposits copper on to the surface of your work to create more density and support. Learn to create copper cuffs and rings by manipulating copper foils with a variety of tools. Our jewelry will be plated overnight, and day 2 we will prepare, patina, polish and seal our freshly formed work.

Prerequisite: Metalsmithing I, Metalsmithing II class or instructor approval

Thursday–Friday, November 29–30 6:30-9:30pm Cat Bowyer $135, Members $130 $15 Material Fee

Fused Glass Bowls 1 Day You will create their own beautiful fused glass bowls, perfect for holiday tables and gift giving. No experience necessary--glass cutting, nipping, gluing, and embellishing skills will be taught. Bowls will be fired in the kiln and ready for pick up in approximately two weeks.

No experience necessary.

Saturday, December 1 2–5pm Nonnie Lyketsos $75, Members $70 $10 Material Fee

Sterling Silver Charm Bracelet 1 Day Make a unique gift for the holidays.

Create a sterling silver charm bracelet with 2 personalized silver charms using hammered textures, stamps and sawing techniques. Participants can make up to 4 additional charms from copper or brass.

Thursday, December 6 6:30–9:30pm Deborah Solomon $75, Members $70 $25 Material Fee

Fun Night Out: Textured Silver Bangle Set 1 Day Create your own set of sterling silver bangles from start to finish.

Learn to measure, texture, form and solder wire, which you will then finish by oxidizing with a satin finish or applying a high polish. You will leave with three sterling silver bangles that are a custom fit for your wrist.

Fun with Fused Glass

All levels welcome

1 Day

Friday, December 7 7–9:30pm Carla Nessa

Learn how to create small dishes and tiles out of glass. Cut and arrange the glass for the kiln to melt together.

Glass should be ready to be picked up two weeks after workshop.

$65, Members $60 $25 Material Fee

Glass Bead Jewelry

Holiday Beads

1 Day

1 Day

Learn to make glass beads for earrings, a pendant and/or bracelet.

Handling the torch, wrapping molten glass around a mandrel, applying decoration, cooling and cleaning the beads and attaching findings will be demonstrated. Samples will be available for inspiration. All materials included. Prior glass bead making experience is helpful but not required. Ages 16 and up welcome.

The holiday season is coming and we’re making beads to celebrate!

Working on a Hot Head torch, learn to make a Christmas tree, snowman, stocking, even a candy treat or Santa. Samples will be on hand for inspiration. Basic sculptural techniques will be covered. All materials included.

Prior glass bead making experience is helpful but not required.

Friday, December 7 6:30–9:30pm Cynthia McEwen $75, Members $70 $10 Material Fee

Fun Night Out: Synclastic Silver Cuff 1 Day Create your own synclastic silver cuff bracelet from start to finish. Learn to measure, texture, form and finish. You will leave with sterling silver cuff perfect for dressing up any holiday outfit.

All levels welcome

Friday, December 14 7–9pm Carla Nessa $55, Members $50 $30 Material Fee

No experience necessary

Friday, November 30 6:30–9:30pm LeJean Easley $75, Members $70 $25 Material Fee

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Prior glass experience is helpful but not required.

Friday, December 14 6:30–9:30pm Cynthia McEwen $75, Members $70 $5 Material Fee

Enameled Steel Earrings 1 Day Create a lightweight pair of colorful enameled earrings on pre-enameled steel plates. Steel is lightweight and strong, so you can make a big statement without them being too heavy. Explore color with liquid form enamels and dry sifted enamel using stencils. You can expect to leave with one to two pairs of earrings.

Prerequisite: First-Time Metalsmithing.

Friday, December 21 6–10pm Cat Bowyer $95, Members $90 $20 Material Fee

Blown Glass Ornaments 1 Day A holiday favorite! Join us as we teach you how to blow glass on a torch using pre-made glass “points� and colored glass to create beautiful, round ball ornaments.

You will have the opportunity to make five ornaments, each finished with a metal hook.

Please bring a bag to transport your glass home.

No experience necessary. $75, Members $70 Friday, November 23 6-7:30pm 8:30-10pm Saturday, November 24 10-11:30am 12:30-2pm 3-4:30pm Sunday, November 25 11am-12:30pm 1:30-3pm 4-5:30pm

Saturday, December 15 10-11:30am 12:30-2pm 3-4:30pm

Saturday, December 22 10-11:30am 12:30-2pm 3-4:30pm

Sunday, December 16 11am-12:30pm 1:30-3pm 4-5:30pm

Sunday, December 23 11am-12:30pm 1:30-3pm 4-5:30pm

Friday, December 21 6-7:30pm 8:30-10pm

Metalsmithing, Jewelry & Glass

Sunday, December 2 11am-12:30pm 1:30-3pm 4-5:30pm

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Visiting Artists Workshops Custom Clasps: Key & Box Clasp 3 Days Create clasps that are safe, secure and truly one-of-a-kind. Learn and make both the key and box clasp. We’ll discuss customizing terminals and findings to unify your art jewelry and explore solutions to link your clasp to your piece. You are expected to work with your own design style to explore new ideas in finishing your jewelry.

Prerequisite: Two Beginning Metalsmithing or Metalsmithing I classes, or instructor approval

Sunday–Tuesday, May 19-21, 2019 Alison Antelman

Fused Glass Gingerbread Houses

Metalsmithing, Jewelry & Glass

2 Days Get a jump on your holiday decorating and learn to construct a Gingerbread house made with glass. You’ll start with design, cutting techniques and decorations, to prepare for firing. After the magic happens in the kiln, you’ll assemble your creations and embellish with the trimmings of your choice. Light your house for extra flair!

10am–5pm

$25 Material fee payable to the instructor $500 if registered by January 1, 2019 $550 if registered January 2 – May 5, 2019 $600 if registered after May 6, 2019

No experience necessary, but previous cake decorating or glass cutting experience helpful.

Faceted Stone Setting Theory & Applications: Round Stones

One gingerbread house per registration.

2 Days

This workshop is open to adult and child pairs (e.g. parent/child, grandparent/grandchild). A registered adult may bring one child (age 10+), and together they can complete a shared gingerbread house. It is not necessary for the child to register separately, but must be noted at time of registration.

Seattle-based stone setter, Kirk Lang, will teach you how to set round faceted gemstones safely, securely and with confidence. Prong, flush, and heavy-walled bezel setting will be demonstrated. In addition, you will learn the theory behind stone-setting, gemstone characteristics, how to make setting tools and design. Prefabricated rings will be provided or you may bring a setting of your own.

Saturday, November 3 & 10 10am–3pm Nonnie Lyketsos

Prerequisite: Two Beginning Metalsmithing or Metalsmithing I classes, or instructor approval

$350 $60 Material fee includes glass, firings, cutting boards, caulk, glitter, lights with cords, and decorating equipment.

Saturday-Sunday, September 7 & 8, 2019 10am-5pm Kirk Lang

Glass Beadmaking Tips, Tricks & Techniques

$400 if registered by April 1, 2019 $450 if registered between April 2-August 15, 2019 $500 if registered after August 16, 2019 $95 Material fee payableto the instructor

2 Days Expand your flameworking skills, and pick up some new tips and tricks. Demonstrations will include sculpting and texturing, blown beads, surface decoration, and tips for maximizing heat control on the Hot Head torch. Day two will include plenty of practice time and techniques for finishing glass beads into jewelry. Bring your favorite tools, glass and plenty of 3/32” mandrels.

Prerequisite: Some experience required, and makers of all skill levels will learn techniques to advance their practice.

Saturday-Sunday, December 8 & 9 10am-4pm Amy Lemaire $395

20 EARLY WINTER CLASSES BEGIN THE WEEKS OF NOVEMBER 19 & NOVEMBER 26

Free Open Studio at Lillstreet

Free open studio is offered to students currently enrolled in: ・Ceramics ・Digital Arts & Photography ・Drawing & Painting ・Metalsmithing & Jewelry ・Printmaking & Book Arts ・Textiles

Open Studio Policies Open studio hours vary within each department, and schedules change with each session. Paid open studio is offered to glass and enameling students. Lillstreet also offers a paid open studio option in our Metals studios, even if you're not enrolled in a class (see page 16 18 for details).

Kidstreet

When you register for a Lillstreet class, you can practice in your medium all session long. Currently enrolled students can drop in during open studio hours to share our space, use our equipment and work independently alongside other students and community members.

Open studio is not available for teen classes, Kidstreet and Lil' Kidstreet classes.

For more information, call or email us at lillstreet@lillstreet.com.

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Printmaking & Book Arts First-Time Artist First-Time Screen Printing on Paper

Printmaking & Book Arts

5 Weeks Learn to craft colorful prints of your own designs to hang on your walls or turn into handmade notecards.

Learn the photo-emulsion process to print from your own drawings or digital files. Material fee includes ink, newsprint and some paper.

Monday 6:30–9:30pm Matthew Ginsberg Starts November 19 Tuesday 10am–1pm Rachelle Hill Starts November 20 $180, Members $175 $20 Material Fee

First-Time Letterpress 5 Weeks Explore both classic letterpress techniques and contemporary practices on different types of presses. This technique uses movable type to create an impression on the paper when printed. Projects are designed to showcase type, color and the printed form. Material fee includes ink, newsprint and a sampling of specialty paper.

Explore printmaking and handmade books in our fully-equipped studio. Letterpress and bookbinding complement techniques such as etching, relief and screenprinting. Get creative with traditional, contemporary and experimental approaches to printmaking. With generous open studio time and non-toxic inks and solvents, printmaking has something for students of all skill levels. Additional materials and paper are available for sale from instructors and monitors. Open Studio is included with tuition.

First-Time Etching 4 Weeks Explore contemporary and traditional methods of intaglio printmaking including line etching, aquatint and drypoint on copper plates to create an edition. Utilize etching’s distinctive qualities to produce multiples, creating beautiful handmade prints in single or multiple colors.

Sunday 2–5pm Katie Chung Starts December 2 $145, Members $140 $20 Material Fee

First-Time Bookmaking 5 Weeks Learn the basic skills, tools and vocabulary of bookbinding and book arts. You will create simple folded books, pamphlets, Japanese stab bindings, accordion and Coptic books.

Monday 6:30–9:30pm Emily Culbert Starts November 19 $180, Members $175 $20 Material Fee

Beginner / Advanced Beginner

Multilevel Acrylic Resist Etching 5 Weeks

Exploring Letterpress: The Broadside 3 Weeks Give your loved ones something handmade this holiday season.

Explore the classic typographic form of the broadside or poster.

Using a combination of wood type, metal type and imagery, watch your broadside come to life using traditional letterpress printing techniques. Material fee includes some paper and most printing supplies. Additional paper may be purchased in class.

Prerequisite: First-Time Letterpress or instructor approval

Saturday 2–5pm Alyse Benenson Starts December 1 $115, Members $110 $20 Material Fee

Monday 10am–1pm Judy Zeddies Starts November 19 Tuesday 6:30–9:30pm Judy Zeddies Starts November 20 $180, Members $175 $20 Material Fee

22 EARLY WINTER CLASSES BEGIN THE WEEKS OF NOVEMBER 19 & NOVEMBER 26

Explore the latest discoveries in how to make hard ground, soft ground and drypoint intaglio prints without using any of the toxic materials associated with traditional etching.

All resists, inks and cleaning agents are completely non-toxic. You can make beautiful intaglio prints and simultaneously help to save the planet.

All levels welcome

Monday 2–5pm Philip Hartigan Starts November 19 $190, Members $185 $20 Material Fee

Stitched Sketchbooks 3 Weeks Learn the basic skills, tools and vocabulary of bookbinding and book arts. You will create simple pamphlets books, Japanese stab bindings and long stitch books.Make them as gifts or keepsakes for yourself. Material fee includes use of tools plus all necessary materials, but students are welcome to bring decorative papers if desired.

All levels welcome

Friday 6:30–9:30pm Amanda Mulcahy Starts November 30 $120, Members $115 $15 Material Fee

Reduction Linocut 4 Weeks Create a print in multiple colors from just one block of linoleum. This technique, popularized by Picasso, involves successively cutting away pieces of the block after printing each color, resulting in vibrant, multicolored prints.

All levels welcome

Sunday 10am–1pm Philip Hartigan Starts December 2

Multilevel Screen Printing on Paper 4 Weeks Multilevel screen printing caters to those who have screen printed before or those interested in refining their skills. You will learn new tricks such as color fades and watercolor monoprinting while focusing on projects such as poster runs, handmade cards and fine art editions.

All inks and some paper included.

All levels welcome

$155, Members $150 $20 Material Fee

Thursday 6:30–9:30pm Matthew Ginsberg Starts November 29

Monotype, Collage & More

$155, Members $150 $20 Material Fee

5 Weeks

Intermediate Toner Litho Transfer on Clay

Workshops

4 Weeks

$190, Members $185 $20 Material Fee

Print repeatable images on greenware or leather-hard clay tiles, vessels and sculptural forms. Use paper lithography techniques that can be applied directly to clay at many stages using special oil-based inks.

Learn surface design techniques that can be adapted for wheel-thrown or hand-built forms, for low or high fire clay bodies.

Introduction to Monotype

(Added bonus: you can keep your shelves in the ceramics department!)

All levels welcome

Tuesday 2–5pm Judy Zeddies Starts November 20

4 Weeks Explore painting and printmaking processes with monotype to create one-of-a-kind prints. Experiment with additive and subtractive techniques, stenciling and “trace” monotypes as you build unique imagery. Create your own prints, decorative notecards or even a set of coasters. Plates, all inks and some paper is included.

Additional paper may be purchased in class.

All levels welcome

Wednesday 6:30–9:30pm Rachelle Hill Starts November 28 $155, Members $150 $20 Material Fee

Prerequisite: One year of ceramics classes or instructor approval

Thursday 2–5pm Judy Zeddies Starts November 29 $160, Members $155

Miniature Book Pendant Workshop

Paper Flower Bouquet

1 Day

Paper flowers can be turned into keepsakes and bouquets that last for years. Use this class to create a variety of handmade flowers for your home or as a gift. Materials will be provided but students are welcome to bring their own materials as well.

Make miniature book pendants as part of a unique, handmade accessory or gift! The instructor will also introduce methods of closures for a leather cord to complete the necklace. Miniature cased in drum-leaf and coptic bound books will be introduced and supplies will be provided.

Students are of course welcome to bring their own supplies as well.

All levels welcome

1 Day

Printmaking & Book Arts

Combine various contemporary painting and printmaking processes with monotype and collage to create unique, mixed media prints. The notion of the “artist as the inventor” will be stressed as you experiment with collage, stamping and stenciling in your work. Plates, all inks and some paper is included. Additional paper may be purchased in class.

All levels welcome

Saturday December 15 10am–1pm Millicent Kennedy $85, Members $80

Saturday, December 1 10am–1pm Millicent Kennedy $85, Members $80

Clamshell Box 1 Day In this one-day workshop, you’ll learn to make a gorgeous box that fits your favorite books, keepsakes, photos and more. Students will learn methods for measuring and constructing archival boxes that will last for generations. All supplies will be provided.

All levels welcome

Saturday, December 8 10am–1pm Millicent Kennedy $85, Members $80

Register Today! Visit LILLSTREET.COM or Call 773.769.4226

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Textiles

The Textiles Department welcomes students of all levels whether you sew, print, dye or collect fabric. Our student population is diverse — from professional artists who sell at artisan fairs, online shops and consignment, to those who enjoy working with their hands and want to explore something new. Our instructors will guide you as you turn your project ideas into one-of-a-kind completed works of functional, decorative or fine art.

First-Time Embroidery

First-Time Crochet

4 Weeks

4 Weeks

Make new friends while learning embroidery with a contemporary spin. Each week we’ll practice stitches such as chain stitch, French knots and turkey work on a custom sampler designed and printed by the teaching artist. Build layers of thread onto your cloth, leaving with a finished sampler to show off your skills. Material fee includes all supplies.

All it takes is a hook and a ball of yarn, and soon you’ll be crocheting your way to scarves, blankets and other cozy projects! Learn how to hold your hook and make a basic stitch. Using new skills like increasing, decreasing and stitching in the round, leave with at least one finished project to wear or gift. One hook and yarn for your first day will be provided.

Tuesday 6:30–9:30pm Marcy Thomas Starts November 27

First-Time Artist First-Time Sewing

Textiles

4 Weeks We get it, it’s not easy to stray from the straight stitch or learn to thread the machine on your own. This class is here to help. Formal instruction includes operating a sewing machine, cutting patterns and expanding your sewing vocabulary. Everyone leaves with an apron and a lined grocery tote in their favorite fabrics. No materials needed on the first day.

Material fee includes thread and some notions.

Monday 10am–1pm Nora Renick Rinehart Starts November 26 Thursday 6:30–9:30pm Shannon Thompson Starts November 29

First-Time Screen Printing on Fabric

$145, Members $140 $10 Material Fee

4 Weeks Whether you are interested in onesies, custom yardage or band t-shirts, this class shows how easy it can be to put your designs onto fabric. Our studio is equipped with a UV exposure unit, aluminum screens and large print tables. Projects can include tote bags, gifts or fabric for sewing and quilting. Material fee includes some ink and general printing supplies. Students provide fabric.

Wednesday 6:30-9:30pm Shannon Thompson Starts November 28 Saturday 10am–1pm Tabor Shiles Starts December 1

First-Time Knitting 4 Weeks Cast on, knit and purl are a few basic techniques that are taught in this class. A new technique is demonstrated each week. You’ll be able to create a scarf and hat and build the skills needed for future projects. Material fee includes two sets of needles and some yarn.

Students provide additional materials.

Friday 6:30–9:30pm Lisa Whiting Starts November 30 $145, Members $140 $25 Material Fee

$145, Members $140 $25 Material Fee

Sunday 10am–1pm Jennifer Hanna Starts December 2 $145, Members $140 $5 Material Fee

24 EARLY WINTER CLASSES BEGIN THE WEEKS OF NOVEMBER 19 & NOVEMBER 26

Tuesday 10am–1pm Rivven Prink Starts November 27 $145, Members $140 $10 Material Fee

First-Time Frame Loom Weaving 4 Weeks Develop the skills to make your own wall hangings and beyond by learning the basics of needle weaving. Start by building your own traditional — and not so traditional — looms. Each week, practice popular techniques like plain weave, twill, soumak, circular weaving and more.

We will also discuss weaving history, terminology, tools, and finishing.

You’ll leave with skills and samples to be proud of.

Tuesday 2–5pm Marcy Thomas Starts November 27 $145, Members $140 $15 Material Fee

Beginner/ Advanced Beginner Sewing II: Zippers & Buttons 5 Weeks Reinforce the basics while learning new skills. Take home a set of coordinating pillows, a zip pouch and additional smaller, skill-building projects. Self-taught stitchers with basic knowledge are welcome to take this class for formal instruction.

Material fee includes thread and some notions. No materials needed on the first day.

Prerequisite: First-Time Sewing or equivalent experience.

Sunday 1:30–4:30pm Nora Renick Rinehart Starts December 2 $150, Members $145 $10 Material Fee

Sewing II: Holiday Tablescapes 4 Weeks

Prerequisite: First-Time Sewing or similar experience.

Saturday 10am–1pm Jennifer Hana Starts December 1 $150, Members $145 $5 Material Fee

Play with Dye: Scarves

4 Weeks

4 Weeks

Is quilting something you want to try, but embarking on a large project seems intimidating? Become acquainted with quilting basics, covering six block patterns to create a small quilted project. You’ll gain the confidence to start larger projects. No materials needed on the first day. You are invited to bring in sample fabrics and ideas. Material fee includes some thread and notions.

Transform a plain scarf into a colorful creation of self expression. Explore the bountiful world of MX dyes using several techniques of applying thickened dyes to print with stencils, stamping and rolling. Moving between these modes results in beautiful, complex layers of colors.

Create one-of-a-kind pieces to gift to special friends or keep for yourself.

Prerequisite: First-Time Sewing or similar experience.

Monday 2–5pm Heather Kinion Starts November 26 $150, Members $145 $5 Material Fee

Quilting Projects: Notebook Cover 4 Weeks Using quilting techniques such as piecing and free-motion machine quilting, make a beautiful and reusable fabric notebook cover. We will provide direction and patterns that can be adapted to books of various sizes for the future. These make wonderful gifts for those who keep a journal! Students will provide fabric; we will provide one notebook per student.

Prerequisite: First-Time Sewing or equivalent experience.

Wednesday 10am–1pm Sarah Evans Starts November 28 $150, Members $145 $10 Material Fee

Surface Design I: Dye & Surface Exploration 4 Weeks Explore a range of dye methods including immersion, painting and resists to create color and patterns. Develop a foundational understanding of various dye chemistry, types of fiber and techniques.You’ll leave with beautiful samples and larger fabrics to take into your sewing and other textile practices. Fabric for experimentation will be provided on the first day.

Thursday 6:30–9:30pm Marcy Thomas Starts November 29

Millinery Basics: Feathers & Fur 4 Weeks

No experience necessary

Up-level your handmade or storebought hats! This course will cover hat making techniques and the basics of working with feathers and fur. You’ll learn the ins and outs of dyeing and shaping feathers to make a custom fascinator. You will also work with fur (faux or real), using traditional hand sewing methods to create a flatpatterned toque hat or headband.

Thursday 10am–1pm Elizabeth Kumor Starts November 29

Monday 6:30–9:30pm DJ DeGayner Starts November 26

$150, Members $145 $20 Material Fee

$150, Members $145 $20 Material Fee

Screen Print with Dye 4 Weeks You’ve learned the basics of printing with inks, now you’re ready to move to the next level. Printing with dyes is like printing with super saturated, gorgeous watercolors; full of endless, creative opportunities. In this class, you will get a crash course in printing with dyes, layering colors, dyeing fabric, creating resists and monoprints.

Prerequisite: First-Time Screen Printing

Sunday 1:30–4:30pm Tabor Shiles Starts December 2 $150, Members $145 $30 Material Fee

Textiles

Bring the holiday spirit to the table with a handmade, holiday-themed tablescape. Projects will include napkins, a table runner and a stocking-shaped utensil holder.

Practice making perfectly square, mitered corners and additional professional finishing techniques.

Bring your own fabric that matches your style and vision; a materials list will be provided.

Quilting I

Indigo & Natural Dye 4 Weeks Investigate how to apply beautiful, rich color to various fabrics while exploring the foundations of natural dyes and their relevance in contemporary practice. Experience this incredible process through various methods of dyeing and resist techniques. Material fee includes all dyes and sample fabric. You provide additional fabrics after the first week.

No experience necessary

Sunday 10am–1pm Amy Taylor Starts December 2 $150, Members $145 $30 Material Fee

$150, Members $145 $30 Material Fee

Register Today! Visit LILLSTREET.COM or Call 773.769.4226

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Intermediate/ Advanced Fashion I: It’s Got Pockets!

4 Weeks Upgrade any outfit with pockets!

Learn how to draft patterns and sew a variety of pocket styles, including slash, hip, side-seam, patch and welt.

Pattern techniques will accommodate both commercial and self-drafted patterns, and sewing techniques can be practiced on scraps or applied to in-progress garments.

Prerequisite: Two department sewing classes or equivalent sewing experience. Ages 13+

Monday 6:30–9:30pm Holly Greenhagen Starts November 26 $160, Members $155 $5 Material Fee

Guided Sewing Projects

Textiles

4 Weeks You’ve got the sewing basics down; take the next step to complete your one-of-a-kind sewing projects! An experienced instructor will help you choose an appropriate project and work through every step. Instruction will include serger use, following commercial patterns and additional topics. Material fee covers thread and notion use in class.

Prerequisite: First-Time Sewing or similar experience

Tuesday 6:30–9:30pm Claire Wolfe Boockmeier Starts November 27

Guided Studio Projects: Print and/or Sew 4 Weeks We’re taking open studio and adding a dedicated instructor to help walk you through projects... what’s not to love? Working independently, you’ll challenge your skills and tackle new projects with the help of an instructor.

Combine your techniques with access to the print, dye and sewing studios. This class is the perfect chance to tackle that holiday custom gift list.

Prerequisite: One Textiles department class in any topic.

Wednesday 2–5pm Nora Renick Rinehart Starts November 28 $160, Members $155

Sew Your Own Underwear 4 Weeks Whether you’ve run out of clean laundry or you just can’t find anything that fits right, join us and learn how to make your own underwear. It’s easier than you think! You’ll use sergers and the home sewing machines to create custom underwear in a variety of styles. Some materials provided on the first day.

Prerequisite: Two department sewing classes or similar experience

Wednesday 6:30–9:30pm Amy Taylor Starts November 28 $160, Members $155 $20 Material Fee

$160, Members $155 $5 Material Fee

26 EARLY WINTER CLASSES BEGIN THE WEEKS OF NOVEMBER 19 & NOVEMBER 26

Workshops Quilted Fabric Baskets 1 Day Who doesn’t need an extra basket to put things into? Learn to make one yourself out of fabric in just one afternoon! With the use of interfacing, these baskets have stiff sides and the pattern can be used to make multiple baskets in the future. Perfect for gift-giving or organizing your sewing stash! Students will provide fabric; a materials list will be provided.

Prerequisite: First-Time Sewing or similar sewing experience.

Saturday, December 1 1–5pm Sarah Evans $95, Members $90 $10 Material Fee

Introduction to Spinning Yarn 1 Day

No experience necessary

Friday, December 7 6:30–9:30pm Marcy Thomas $75, Members $70 $10 Material Fee

Paper-Pieced Quilting: Gnomes 1 Day There’s no place like gnome for the holidays! This workshop introduces a paper piecing technique that uses a sewing machine and printed paper patterns to make tiny, mischievous sprites. Use your finished panel in any small project, or make a bunch for a quilt! Students will provide fabric; a materials list will be provided prior to the workshop.

1 Day Gift wrap can be gorgeous and sustainable. Inspired by furoshiki, or traditional Japanese gift wrapping cloths, block print your own cloth that your recipients will enjoy passing along. Carve your own block and customize each piece by playing with color and pattern.

We will also discuss methods of wrapping and tying to make the package complete.

No experience necessary

Friday, December 14 6:30–9:30pm Marcy Thomas $75, Members $70 $20 Material Fee

English Paper Pieced Flowers 1 Day English Paper Piecing (EPP) is a portable project that engages your mind and your hands. Learn how to prepare your fabric, use stencils and execute traditional hand sewing techniques; leave with a completed flower. Once you learn, any place is game for EPP: planes, trains, automobiles, even your couch.

No experience necessary

Saturday, December 15 1–4pm Sarah Evans $75, Members $70

Indigo Extravaganza 1 Day Explore the history and techniques of indigo dye. We will apply shibori resist techniques to silk and cotton, learn how to build an indigo bath, and see visual resources and samples of this exceptional dye. Some sample fabric will be provided, but please bring any prewashed natural fibers you’d like to dye. Dress for mess.

No experience necessary

Saturday, December 15 2–6pm Amy Taylor $95, Members $90 $20 Material Fee

How to Start a CraftsBased Business 1 Day Take your business to the next level in this 1-day intensive. This comprehensive workshop will cover topics such as working with stores and/or choosing a direct selling platform, brand development, managing social media, pricing goods, time management, basic start-up needs, applying and selling at craft fairs, and more. Work with a successful crafts business owner who will help you advance toward your personal goals.

Textiles

This crash course will introduce you to the basics of creating your own yarn for weaving, knitting, crocheting and more. We will discuss fiber types, history and the process of spinning.

You will learn that it takes very little to get started, and even assemble a DIY drop spindle at the beginning of class.

Block Printed Fabric Gift Wrapping

No experience necessary

Sunday, December 16 1–5pm Claire Wolfe Boockmeier $95, Members $90

Prerequisites: First-Time Sewing or similar sewing experience.

Saturday, December 8 1–5pm Sarah Evans $95, Members $90

Register Today! Visit LILLSTREET.COM or Call 773.769.4226

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Young artists become explorers as they investigate a variety of media and creative processes. We present opportunities for students to develop critical thinking skills, enhance creativity and build confidence. Students are encouraged to discover their own artistic interests while refining technical abilities. Our classes are kept small and taught by talented teaching artists.

Ages 3-5 Children enjoy these classes on their own, however parents may stay for the first class. Classes are limited to 12 children. Students must be potty trained before they can attend.

Mixed Media Exploration 4 Weeks In this class, children engage in the intuitive play of form and color through individual and group projects including mural painting, collage, handbuilding in clay and bookmaking.

Tuesday 1–2pm Neva Sills Session l: Starts November 27 $80, Members $75

Ages 9-13

Ages 5-18 Drawing & Cartooning 4 Weeks Come explore the world of cartooning with us! You’ll learn the process of writing and drawing a complete short story and find inspiration in popular culture and comics. Inspirations can be based on real life experiences, dreams or an idea you’ve always wanted to put into words and images.

Tuesday 4:30–6pm Sheika Lugtu Session l: Starts November 27 $100, Members $95

Handbuilding & Wheelthrowing 4 Weeks

Ages 6-8 Plushies

Kidstreet

4 Weeks In this class, you’ll learn how to imagine, design and hand sew your very own plush creature. From there, we’ll create the perfect 3D world for your new friend, along with a comic book outlining your plushie’s adventure.

Monday 5–6:30pm Mikey Anderson Session l: Starts November 26

Family Workshops

This class is a great opportunity to try your hands at clay. We’ll spend time learning the basic techniques of handbuilding, then practice making pottery on the wheel. The combination of techniques will prepare you to make great pots and unique sculptures.

Wednesday 4:30–6:30pm Amelia Bell Session l: Starts November 28 $115, Members $110

Ages 13-18

These workshops are a wonderful opportunity to work together on themed projects designed to bring laughter, smiles and art into your life.

All workshops are two hours long, and children must be accompanied by a paying adult.

$30 per person, Members $25 At least one child and one adult must register

A Hug in a Mug 1 Day Cold weather is the perfect time to appreciate the warmth of clay! In this fun, creative workshop, we’ll learn to make mugs for cocoa, bowls for soup and other objects to wrap your hands around on a cold winter day.

Saturday, November 24 10am–12pm TBD

Pinch Pot Snowman 1 Day Keep your hands warm in our studios this winter by making snowmen out of clay instead of snow. It’s a snowman that stands the test of time! We’ll create a variety of characters to build a family of many shapes and sizes using clay and colorful glazes.

Saturday, December 1 10am–12pm TBD

$100, Members $95

Drawing & Painting Thursday 4:30–6pm Mikey Anderson Session l: Starts November 29 $100, Members $95

4 Weeks Learn how to paint with a variety of mediums such as pastels, watercolors, tempera and acrylics. A variety of application methods, color mixing and paint layering will be explored.

Wednesday 5–6:30pm Sheika Lugtu Session I: Starts November 28 $100, Members $95

28 EARLY WINTER CLASSES BEGIN THE WEEKS OF NOVEMBER 19 & NOVEMBER 26

Cookie Plates 1 Day Create a keepsake for holidays to come! Your own, handmade, ceramic plates are the perfect place for yummy holiday cookies. Join us as we create a plate form and decorate the surface with patterns, textures and glazes. It makes a great holiday gift, but you’ll probably want to keep it for yourself!

Saturday, December 8 10am–12pm Molly Eisenberg

Yeti Plushie 1 Day Call it what you will...Bigfoot, Yeti, the Abominable Snowman, they all exist in our Kidstreet studios! Design and hand sew your very own plush version of this legendary creature.

Using different shapes, colors and expressions, your interpretation of the mythical Yeti knows no bounds!

Saturday, December 15 10am–12pm Mikey Anderson

School’s Out Camp Head into 2019 with resolutions to make more art. Join us during winter break as we keep warm, stay busy and create fearlessly all day long. We’ll explore handbuilding with clay, printmaking, large 3D sculptures and fiber art.

Ages 3-5 Winter Break Camp December 26–28 9am–1pm TBD $155, Members $150 Winter Break Camp January 2–4 9am–1pm TBD $155, Members $150

Ages 6-10 Winter Break Camp December 26–28 9am–3:30pm TBD $165, Members $160 Winter Break Camp January 2–4 9am–3:30pm TBD $165, Members $160

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2018 Early Winter Class Calendar Tuesday

1-2 year-old

Lil’ Artists 11:30am–12:15pm

Lil’ Artists 10:30-11:15am

1-3 year-old

Lil’ Artists 9:30–10:15am

2-4 year-old

Lil’ Artists 10:30-11:15am

3-5 year-old 6-8 year-old 9-13 year-old 13-18 year-old

Wednesday

Thursday Lil’ Artists 10:30–11:15am

Friday

Saturday

Lil’ Artists 11:30am–12:15pm

Lil’ Artists 9:30–10:15am

Lil’ Studio 9:30–10:15am 11:30 am–12:15 pm

Lil’ Studio 9:30–10:15am 11:30 am–12:15 pm

Sunday

Lil’ Artists 10:30-11:15am

Lil’ Artists 9:30–10:15am

Kidstreet

Monday

Lil’ Studio 9:30–10:15am

Mixed Media Explorations 1-2:00pm Plushies 5-6:30pm

Plushies 4:30-6pm Drawing & Cartooning 4:30-6pm

Handbuilding & Wheelthrowing 4:30-6:30pm Drawing & Painting 5-6:30pm

Register Today! Visit LILLSTREET.COM or Call 773.769.4226

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A creative community for our youngest members: 1-4 years old

A creative community for our youngest members: ages 1-4 years old. Lil’ Kidstreet inspires your child’s natural delight for song, rhythm, color and texture.

We combine visual art and music to encourage developmentally appropriate learning through original songs, musical instruments, rhythm-based activities, paint, clay and collage. These classes are the first steps in the foundation of exploration, creativity and enthusiasm for art and music.

Each class is 45 minutes and includes both music and art.

A caregiver participates with the child in these classes. In order to provide the best quality time with your toddler, we ask that you refrain from bringing other children to class.

Lil’ Artists

Lil’ Studio

Music and art collide in this fun, creative combination class.

We’ll begin with songs, instruments and dance before moving to the art table to explore paint, collage and clay.

Encourage motor development, social skills and visual thinking through an inspiring and art-filled time.

Explore various mediums and techniques in developmentallyappropriate experiences and projects. This arts-based class nurtures creativity while introducing your child to clay, collage, paint and print.

Ages 1-2 years

Ages 1-3 years

Ages 2–4 years

4 Weeks

5 Weeks

4 Weeks

5 Weeks

Thursday 10:30–11:15 am TBD Starts November 29

Monday 9:30–10:15 am K.C. Dix Starts November 19

Thursday 9:30–10:15 am Emily Goldin Starts November 29

Tuesday 9:30-10:15 am Emily Goldin Starts November 20

$70, Members $65

Friday 9:30–10:15 am K.C. Dix Starts November 23

Thursday 11:30 am–12:15 pm Finlay Markham Starts November 29

Tuesday 11:30 am-12:15 pm Finlay Markham Starts November 20

Sunday 9:30–10:15 am K.C. Dix Starts November 25

$70, Members $65

Saturday 9:30–10:15 am K.C. Dix Starts November 24

4 or 5 Weeks

5 Weeks Monday 11:30 am–12:15 pm K.C. Dix Starts November 19 Tuesday 10:30-11:15 am TBD Starts November 20

Lil’Kidstreet

Friday 11:30 am–12:15 pm K.C. Dix Starts November 23 $85, Members $80

4 or 5 Weeks

$85, Members $80

$85, Members $80

Ages 2–4 years 5 Weeks Monday 10:30–11:15 am K.C. Dix Starts November 19 Friday 10:30–11:15 am K.C. Dix Starts November 23 $85, Members $80

Come see what Lil’Kidstreet classes are all about!

Drop-in For Ages 1-4 Years

We offer the opportunity to drop in at a fee of $25 per class.

To register, call 773-769-4226 or email lillstreet@lillstreet.com 24 hours in advance to confirm availability as spaces are limited.

30 EARLY WINTER CLASSES BEGIN THE WEEKS OF NOVEMBER 19 & NOVEMBER 26

Membership Benefits

Policies & Procedures

Be a part of the Lillstreet Community by becoming a member today.

You will join a supportive and friendly art community and have access to all the great benefits:

Office & Gallery Early Winter Hours:

• Discounts on classes and camp workshops • VIP membership card

Register Early! Classes fill quickly. We strongly encourage you to preregister to ensure a space in class. Registration is accepted on a firstcome, first-served basis with a 50% deposit required. Balance is due on the first day of class. Workshops must be paid in full at time of registration. Lillstreet accepts payments by Visa, Master Card, American Express or Discover. Checks should be made payable to Lillstreet Art Center.

• Discounts at participating art supply stores and other community services • 10% off of Gallery shop purchases

ARTIST MEMBERSHIP

HOUSEHOLD MEMBERSHIP

40

$

YEAR

for 1 person

Holidays & Missed Classes: For classes that fall on holidays, it is

FAMILY MEMBERSHIP

75 110 $

YEAR

for 2 people

Monday - Thursday: 10am - 7:30pm Friday: 10am - 6pm Saturday: 10am - 6pm Sunday: 10am - 5pm

$

YEAR

for 3 or more people

Private Lessons Would you prefer individualized instruction over a classroom situation? Is there a specific technique you’ve always wanted to learn but don’t have the time to commit to a 10 week class? If this is what you’ve been looking for we have some options for you to choose from.

• A two-hour minimum commitment is required.

up to individual teachers and students to decide whether to hold the class or to schedule a make up class later in the session. Missed classes may only be made up within the same class session.

Class Age Restrictions: All classes are for ages 16 years and older unless otherwise noted.

Tools & Materials: Students may be required to purchase a tool kit from Lillstreet, or other materials in order to complete class work. Unless otherwise specified, materials will be provided for the first class session and students will receive a supply list for purchase.

Cancellations & Refunds (Please Read Carefully)

Cancellations: Classes are canceled when enrollment minimums are not reached. Students will be notified if classes are canceled and will be eligible for a full refund or class credit. Tuition credits are good indefinitely toward classes and workshops. Credits are not redeemable for cash under any circumstances.

• Your customized lesson can be for one person, two or three.

• No previous experience necessary.

• Private classes can be set up in any of our departments.

• Your lesson includes open studio time on the day of your lesson only; it does not include open studio for the week.

Pricing structure: $75 per hour for one-on-one instruction $60 per hour, per student for two $50 per hour, per student for three Contact us for more information: customclasses@lillstreet.com

Getting To Lillstreet We are located on the northeast corner of Montrose and Ravenswood.

Public Transportation: Take the CTA Brown Line to Montrose, or use Montrose Bus #78. The Metra Union Pacific North line Ravenswood stop is located four blocks north of Lillstreet.

Car: We are three blocks west of Ashland and four blocks east of Damen.

On-street parking is available.

Refund Policy For Dropped Classes: Tuition is refundable for all classes and workshops dropped more than one week prior to the session start date, minus a $40 processing fee. Classes dropped during the week prior to the start of the class session are eligible for a studio credit only (no refunds). Classes dropped during the first week of the session are eligible for a 50% studio credit (no refund). Classes dropped after the first week of the session are not eligible for a credit or refund except in cases of documented medical emergency with physician’s note. Students are responsible for notifying the Lillstreet staff that they wish to drop a class or workshop. Not attending class does not constitute an official withdrawal or cancellation of tuition or fees. Visiting artist workshops and summer camps have separate cancellation policies.

See complete policy information at lillstreet.com.

EARLY WINTER SESSION Adult/Child Classes

Dropped on or before 11/11/18 Refund minus $40 or full class credit

Dropped between 11/12/1811/18/18 No refund – class credit only

Dropped between 11/19/1811/25/18 No refund – half class credit

Refund Policy For Dropped Workshops: • If dropped at least two weeks prior to start date, refund minus $40 or full class credit.

• If dropped 7-14 days prior to start date, no refunds – class credit only.

• If dropped within 6 days prior to start date, no refund or class credit.

Dropped after 11/26/18 No refund or class credit

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LILLSTREET ART CENTER PRESENTS

2018 Holiday Party & Open House Friday, November 30 6 - 9pm Don't miss it! Join us for an evening of mingling, jingling and festivity.

Shop our collection of artisan gifts, stop in our 2nd and 3rd floor open studios for independent artists' sales, and don't miss hands-on art experiences throughout the building.

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