Lillsteet Art Center Summer 2012 Course Catalogue by Lillstreet Art Center

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2012 SUMMER CATALOGUE Four and eight week classes begin the weeks of June 4, July 9, & August 6 EARLY REGISTRATION

DISCOUNT $10 off

4 week classes

$20 off

8 week classes when registered & paid in full by

June 18th

4401 N Ravenswood Ave • Chicago, IL 60640 | 773.769.4226 | lillstreet.com

HELLO, FRIENDS!

Welcome to Lillstreet Art Center. Artists of all backgrounds, from novice to master, can find a place to learn inside our welcoming community. We began as an alternative arts space in a converted horse barn on Lill Street in 1975 and gradually evolved in to Chicago’s largest art center with 40,000 square feet to explore and create. We encourage you to spend time, interact, and learn more about our 8 departments, 50 plus studios, gallery, and artisan gift shop.

4401 N. Ravenswood Chicago, IL 60640 773.769.4226 www.lillstreet.com

CLASS LISTINGS

Our classes, workshops, and camps provide hands-on experiences for individuals of all ages to discover and develop their creative potential. In addition to 5 and 10-week class sessions every year, we bring in visiting artists from all over the world every month to conduct workshops in an effort to augment the artistic education at Lillstreet. Don›t hesitate to bring your friends as we frequently host teambuilding sessions, private art parties, and other group outings.

Ceramics

Metalsmithing & Jewelry

Looking to become more involved in cultural events with us? We regularly host gallery openings, First Fridays, parties, lectures, and many other community events throughout the year to help Lillstreet stay connected to the neighborhood and the wider Chicago population.

Glass

Textiles

Inside our departments, meet the instructors, department heads, and artists-in-residence who provide mentorship to our students. Our Artist-in-Residence program offers working artists an opportunity to grow in their own medium, while offering inspiration, assistance, and new perspective to students.

Printmaking

Painting & Drawing

This summer, we are excited to offer new classes, thrilling events, and dynamic exhibitions to make your experience more enjoyable. We are grateful for your involvement and contribution to our community, and look forward to learning and creating with you as we continue to bring art to Chicago.

Digital Arts & Photography

Please let us know how we can make your experience at Lillstreet the most enjoyable as possible and we hope you have a fantastic class.

Bruce Robbins, Chief Executive Officer Eric Tschetter, Executive Director Julia Zema, Director of Marketing & Communications Jessica Mott Wickstrom, Gallery Director Pam Robinson, Director of Education Programming Michelle Starbuck Amos, Office & Customer Service Manager Claire Hurwitz, Community Outreach & Special Events Manager

For KIDSTREET summer classes, see page 44

Barbara Kurtz, Custom Class & Administrative Assistant Abi Gonzales, Custom Class & Administrative Assistant Joe Tighe, Membership Coordinator

Host Your • Company Meeting • Brainstorming Session • Ideation Session • Team-building Outing • Board Meeting • Company Retreat • Private Party • Birthday Party • Bachelor/Bachelorette • Bridal/Wedding Shower

“I just wanted to thank you for putting together the retreat for my department. All of the goals we set out in regards to this activity were met and exceeded. The teacher was great and had a really good repertoire with the staff, in addition lunch was amazing!” -- The Rotary Foundation

We are excited to customize a memorable event for your group! Whether you come to Lillstreet Art Center to bond with co-workers, innovate with your business team, or celebrate a special event with friends, you’ll leave inspired to take your creativity to the next level. Private groups can soak up the artistic experience during a team-building workshop, company meeting or private art party.

For more information please contact Special Events Manager, Claire Hurwitz at Claire@lillstreet.com or visit www.lillstreet.com/privateevents

ADULT CLASSES CERAMICS

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MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

Beginning Wheelthrowing, 10am-1pm (A, B)

First-Time Potter, 1:30-4:30pm (B, C)

First-Time Potter, 10am-1pm (A)

Home & Garden Pottery,1:30-4:30pm (B)

Throwing with Terra Cotta, 10am-1pm (A)

Beginning Wheelthrowing, 10am-1pm (B)

Intermediate Wheelthrowing, 10am-1pm (B)

Advanced Handbuilding, 10am-1pm (A, B)

Beginning Handbuilding, 1:30-4:30pm (B)

Simply Soda, 3-6pm (B)

Intermediate Wheelthrowing, 6:30-9:30pm (B)

Multi-Level Print on Clay, 6:30-9:30pm (B)

Beginning Wheelthrowing, 7-10pm (A, B)

Beginning Wheelthrowing, 7-10pm (B)

The Art of Food, 7-10pm (B)

Beginning Handbuilding, 7-10pm (A, B)

Plates-A-Plenty (Adv. Soda), 7-10pm (B)

Nested Forms, 7-10pm (A)

Small Figures & Dolls, 7-10pm (A, B)

Beginning Metalsmithing,1:30-4:30pm (B)

First-Time Jeweler, 2-5pm (B, C)

First-Time Jeweler, 6:30-9:30pm (A)

First-Time Enameling, 6:30-9:30pm (A, B, C)

Instructional Open Studio, 2-5pm (A)

Beginnning Metalsmithing, 6:30-9:30pm (B)

Beginning Metalsmithing, 6:30-9:30pm (B)

Multilevel Metalsmithing, 2-5pm (B)

Intermediate Metalsmithing, 6:30-9:30pm (B)

Working with Wax & Casting, 6:30-9:30pm (A, B)

Silver Band Rings, 6:30-9:30pm (A)

Chain Making I, 6:30-9:30pm (B)

Bezels, 6:30-9:30pm (A)

Chain Making II, 6:30-9:30pm (C)

Beginning Wheelthrowing, 6:30-9:30pm (A, B) First-Time Handbuilder, 7-10pm (A, B, C) Bath Accents, 7-10pm (B)

METALSMITHING & JEWELRY page 12

A: 4-WEEK CLASSES START THE WEEK OF JUNE 4 B: 4- AND 8-WEEK CLASSES START THE WEEK OF JULY 9 C: 4-WEEK CLASSES START THE WEEK OF AUGUST 6

Beginning Metalsmithing, 6:30-9:30pm (B) Ring, Rings & More Rings, 6:30-9:30pm (B) Ring-O-Rama, 6:30-9:30pm (C)

GLASS

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TEXTILES

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2-in-1 Glass Survey, 6:30-9:30pm (A)

Advanced Glass Fusing, 6:30-9:30pm (A)

First-Time Glass Beadmaking, 6:30-9:30pm (A)

First-Time Glass Beadmaking, 6:30-9:30pm (B)

First-Time Glass Fusing, 6:30-9:30pm (B)

Glass Casting Survey, 6:30-9:30pm (B)

All Levels Glass Flameworking, 6:30-9:30pm (C )

Intermediate Glass Fusing, 6:30-9:30pm (C )

Sewing Housewares, 6:30-9:30pm (A)

First-Time Sewing, 6:30-9:30pm (A, B, C)

Multilevel Printing 6:30-9:30pm (A, B)

Crash Course in Repeats, 6:30-9:30pm (A)

6:30-9:30pm (A, B, C)

Multilevel Sewing Projects, 6:30-9:30 (B)

Resists & Removals, 6:30-9:30pm (B)

First-Time Embroidery,

Crash Course in Printing with Dyes,

6:30-9:30pm (B, C)

First-Time Screenprinting on Fabric,

6:30-9:30pm (C )

PRINTMAKING

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Beginning Etching & Relief Printmaking, 6:30-9:30pm

First-Time Screenprinting on Paper, 6:309:30pm (A, B, C)

Introduction to Letterpress Image & Text,

First-Time Letterpress, 6:30-9:30 (A, B, C)

Multilevel Print on Clay,

6:30-9:30pm (B) 6:30-9:30pm (B)

PAINTING & DRAWING

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Botanical Illustration, 10am-1pm (B)

Plein Air, 10am-1pm (B)

First-Time Drawing, 6:30-9:30pm (A, B, C)

Beginning Acrylic Painting, 10am-1pm (A, B)

10am-1pm (A, B)

First-Time Painter, 6:30-9:30pm (A, B, C)

First-Time Drawing, 2-5pm (B, C)

First-Time Painter,

The Language of Painting, 6:30-9:30pm (B)

Beginning Drawing, 6:30-9:30pm (A, B)

6:30-9:30pm (A, B, C)

Portrait Drawing, 6:30-9:30pm (A, B)

Experimental Still Life Painting,

Intuitive Painting & Drawing, 6:30-9:30pm (B)

6:30-9:30pm (A, B, C)

Introduction to the Portrait and Figure,

Ink Brushwork, 6:30-9:30pm (A) Understanding Color, 6:30-9:30pm (B, C)

DIGITAL ARTS & PHOTOGRAPHY

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Beginning Photoshop, 10am-1pm (A, B) Intermediate Photoshop, 10am-1pm (C ) Intermediate Digital Photography, 10am-1pm (B) Website Design for Artists, 2-5pm (A) Introduction to Website Design, 2-5pm (B, C) First-Time Digital Photography, 6:30-9:30pm (A) Camera Flash, 6:30-9:30pm, (A) Beginning Digital Photography, 6:30-9:30pm (B) Modern Landscape, 6:30-9:30pm (B)

First-Time Digital Photography, 10am-1pm (A, B, C)

First-Time Illustrator, 10am-1pm (A)

Lighting & Portraiture, 6:30-9:30pm (A)

Architectural Photography, 6:30-9:30pm (A)

Digital Tools for Artists, 6:30-9:30pm (A) Photoshop for Artists, 6:30-9:30pm (B) Illustrator for Artists, 6:30-9:30pm (C ) First-Time Digital Photography, 6:30-9:30pm (B, C)

Exploring Chicago, 10am-1pm (A, B) Advanced Digital Photography, 7-10pm (A, B)

SATURDAY

SUNDAY

Urban Archaeology (Int. Handbuilding),

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

Altered & Assembled, 10am-1pm (A)

First-Time Potter, 10am-1pm (A, B, C)

10am-1pm (A)

Beginning Wheelthrowing, 10am-1pm (A, B)

Figure Sculpture, 10am-1pm (A, B)

Intermediate Wheelthrowing, 10am-1pm (B)

Ceramics & Mixed Media, 11am-2pm (B)

Intermediate Wheelthrowing, 10am-1pm (B) Altered Forms, 10am-1pm (B)

Advanced Topics, 10am-1pm (B)

Metal Meets Clay, 2-5pm (B)

First-Time Handbuilder, 1-4pm (A)

Figure Sculpture, 3-6pm (A, B)

Large Platters & Bowls, 11am-2pm (A) Advanced Wheelthrowing, 11am-2pm (B) Beginning Wheelthrowing, 2-5pm (A, B)

First-Time Potter, 7-10pm (A, B, C) Simply Soda, 7-10pm (A, B) Intermediate Metalsmithing, 1:30-4:30pm (B)

Riveting, 2-5pm (A)

Beginning Metalsmithing, 10am-1pm (B)

Metal Meets Clay, 2-5pm (B)

Beginning Metalsmithing,

Intermediate Metalsmithing, 10am-1pm (B)

First-Time Jeweler, 6:30-9:30pm (B, C)

2-5pm (B)

Experimental Enameling, 2-5pm (B, C)

Bracelets, Cuffs, Bangles & Links,

Advanced Beginning Metalsmithing, 10am-1pm (B) Metal Coloration: Patina Process, 10am-1pm (B) Intermediate Metalsmithing, 1:30-4:30pm (B) Beginning Metalsmithing, 2-5pm (B)

6:30-9:30pm (A, B)

Working with Wax and Casting, 2-5pm (B)

Metal Coloration: Patina Process, 6:30-9:30pm (B) Riveting, 6:30-9:30pm (C) First-Time Glass Fusing, 6:30-9:30pm (A)

Friday Night Workshops,

Intermediate Flameworking, 6:30-9:30pm (B, C)

6:30-9:30pm (A, B, C)

First-Time Sewing, 6:30-9:30pm (B, C)

Workshops (A, B, C)

Rooftop Knitting, 10am-1pm (B, C)

First-Time Sewing,

Indigo & Sashiko Stitching, 10am-1pm (B)

2-5pm (A, B, C)

Immersion Dyeing, 10am-1pm (C )

First-Time Screenprinting on Fabric,

Fun with Pockets, 2-5pm (A)

2-5pm (B, C)

Garment Alterations, 2-5pm (B)

Digital Imagery for Print on Fabric, 2-5pm (B)

Intermediate to Advanced Etching & Relief,

Handmade Books, 10am-1pm (B)

10am-1pm (B)

Mezzotint Printmaking, 2-5pm (B, C)

Survey of Printmaking Techniques for Teachers, 10am-1pm

First-Time Letterpress, 2-5pm (B, C)

First-Time Screenprinting on Paper, 5-8pm (A, B, C)

The Art of the Linocut, 6:30-9:30pm (A) Contemporary Practices in Printmaking, 6:309:30pm (B) Multilevel Screenprint on Paper, 6:30-9:30pm (B) Problem Solving for Oil Painters, 10am-1pm (A, B)

Explore Abstract Acrylic Painting, 10am-1pm (A, B, C)

First-Time Drawing, 10am-1pm (A, B, C)

First-Time Painter, 10am-1pm (A, B, C)

Learning from the Masters,

Introduction to the Portrait and Figure, 10am-1pm (A, B)

Beginning Acrylic Painting, 6:30-9:30pm (B)

Beginning Drawing, 10am-1pm (A, B)

Intermediate Oil Painting, 6:30-9:30pm (B)

10am-1pm (A, B)

Adventures in Drawing, 10am-1pm (A)

Figure Drawing, 6:30-9:30pm (B)

Collage,

Pastels, 10am-1pm (B, C)

Beginning Acrylic Painting, 2-5pm (A, B)

2-5pm (B, C)

First-Time Portrait Drawing, 2-5pm (A, B, C)

Encaustic Painting, 2-5pm (B, C)

Advanced Portrait Drawing, 10am-1pm (B) Beginning Oil Painting, 2-5pm (A, B) Encaustic Painting, 2-5pm (A, B, C)

Beginning to Intermediate Watercolor, 2-5pm (A, B) Drawing & Painting the Nude Figure, 2-5pm (A, B)

First-Time Lightroom, 10am-1pm (A, B, C)

First-Time Digital Photography,

Introduction to Website Design,

10am-1pm (A)

10am-1pm (B, C)

Street Photography, 2-5pm (B)

First-Time Lightroom,

Beginning Photoshop,

Digital Video Art, 6:30-9:30pm (A, C)

2-5pm (A)

Introduction to Website Design,

Digital Imagery for Print on Fabric,

10am-1pm (A)

2-5pm (B)

Digital Promotion for Artists, 10am-1pm (A)

First-Time Digital Photography, 10am-1pm (B, C)

Exploring Chicago, 10am-1pm (B) Beginning Digital Photography, 2-5pm (B)

LIL

CERAMICS

LILLSTREET ’S long-

LSTRE

CENT

established clay department offers classes for all skill levels in wheelthrowing, handbuilding, and sculpture. Advanced students can finetune their work or experiment with soda fireing.

TAKE ADVANTAGE OF OVER 200 glaze combinations, firing, & state-of-the-art equipment in our generous open studio hours. 8-week classes including 25 pounds of clay.

JUNE OPEN STUDIO Work at your own pace, practice, refine your technique and enjoy unstructured time. No classroom instruction, but monitors will be present for some of those hours. Students can pay by the week and weeks run Monday through Sunday. Open to students who have taken classes in the last year.

June 4 – July 8 $40, Members $35 per week

BEGINNER / ADVANCED BEGINNER FIRST-TIME POTTER ( 4 WEEKS ) Not ready for an 8-week commitment? Try your hand at a variety of clay techniques, and learn the basics of wheelthrowing. This class is not a prerequisite for the 8-week Beginning Wheelthrowing class. Beginning students should plan to purchase a clay tool kit at Lillstreet ($20). Includes 12 pounds of clay.

Wednesday 10am-1pm Mary Drabik Starts June 6 Thursday 7-10pm Robert Smith Starts June 7

FIRST-TIME HANDBUILDER ( 4 WEEKS ) Not ready for the 8-week commitment? Using slabs and coils, learn handbuilding techniques to make pots. Techniques include molds, slab roller, and extruder. This is not a prerequisite for the 8-week Beginning Handbuilding classes. Beginning students should plan to purchase a clay tool kit at Lillstreet ($20). Includes 12 pounds of clay.

Monday 7-10pm Matthew Dercole Starts June 4 New Time! Saturday 1-4pm Matthew Dercole Starts June 9 $150, Members $145

Sunday 10am-1pm Mary Drabik Starts June 10

$150, Members $145

BEGINNING/ ADVANCED BEGINNING WHEELTHROWING ( 4 WEEKS ) Explore the mystery of the potter’s wheel and develop fundamental pot- throwing techniques. Returning students can refine their technique and create more complex forms. Beginning students should plan to purchase a clay tool kit at Lillstreet ($20). Includes 12 pounds of clay.

Monday 10am-1pm Les Orenstein Starts June 4 Monday 6:30-9:30pm Jayson Lawfer Starts June 4 Tuesday 7-10pm Gary Jackson Starts June 5 Saturday 10am-1pm Mary Drabik Starts June 9 Sunday 2-5pm David Trost Starts June 10 $170, Members $165

JUNE CLASSES BEGIN JUNE 4. JULY/AUGUST CLASSES BEGIN JULY 9 & AUGUST 6.

( 4 WEEKS ) Whether your aim is functional or sculptural ceramics, master the basics and learn ways to work with slabs, coils and pinching to create virtually anything you can dream up. Beginning students should plan to purchase a clay tool kit at Lillstreet ($20). Includes 12 pounds of clay.

Tuesday 7-10pm Marjorie Woodruff Starts June 5

SMALL FIGURES AND DOLLS

SIMPLY SODA: BEGINNING SODA

LARGE PLATTERS AND BOWLS

( 4 WEEKS ) This class is all about using the figure creatively and sculpting “outside the box”. Applying a basic knowledge of the figure, students may choose to create a static fantasy sculpture or add kinetic elements to their work through figure articulation. It’s all about playing. All levels welcome.

( 4 WEEKS ) Be prepared for flashes of color, textured surfaces and the excitement of unpredictable results. You’ll make pots for the soda kiln, and weekly wheelthrowing or handbuilding demonstrations will increase your knowledge of more complex forms. You’ll also learn the uses of soda slips and glazes, and the class will make the soda firing process accessible and understandable. Participation in all stages of the process, including some kiln loading, introduction to firing, and unloading outside of class time, is required. Prerequisite: at least one year of experience working with clay or instructor’s permission.

( 4 WEEKS ) With a focus on platters and bowls, this class will challenge the intermediate/advanced student to work larger than usual. Students will learn wedging, centering and forming techniques specific to working with large amounts of clay, and will be encouraged push their own boundaries. Using slips and glazes we’ll also explore the opportunities these forms offer for surface design.

Thursday 7-10pm Patty Kochaver Starts June 7

( 4 WEEKS ) Learn the basic anatomy landmarks of the human body, including proportions, along with distinctions, like ethnicity and gender. Students will start with basic geometric forms and learn to sculpt the human body. Models will be arranged as a class at the first meeting.

Tuesday 7-10pm Robin Power Starts June 5 $185, Members $180

$170, Members $165

INTERMEDIATE/ ADVANCED THROWING WITH TERRA COTTA ( 4 WEEKS ) In this Intermediate class, explore the chocolatey world of terra cotta as we make urns and planters. We will use terra sigilatta and fire in the gas kiln at Cone 1 for a very interesting metallic finish.

Tuesday 10am-1pm Lisa Harris Starts June 5 $185, Members $180

NESTED FORMS (4 WEEKS)

This wheelthrowing class will present tools and instruction necessary for the intermediate level student to use in the production of elegantly nested forms ranging from mixing bowls, to pouring vessels and lidded jars.

Monday 7-10pm David Trost Starts June 4

ADVANCED HANDBUILDING ( 4 WEEKS ) Increase your clay skills while building functional and sculptural objects. Weekly demonstrations will teach you more complex techniques to manipulate clay and allow you to develop your handbuilt work.

Wednesday 10am-1pm Matthew Dercole Starts June 6

ALTERED AND ASSEMBLED

$185, Members $180

INTERMEDIATE HANDBUILDING: URBAN ARCHEOLOGY

( 4 WEEKS ) Collect images and textures of the city and integrate them into sculptural and functional pieces. We will also make stamps and home –made textures.

Thursday 10am-1pm Lisa Harris Starts June 7 $185, Members $180

$185, Members $180 $40 soda firing fee

( 4 WEEKS ) This intermediate level class will focus on what can be done after the clay has come off the wheel. Demonstrations will focus on darting, combining and disassembling wheelthrown forms for added levels of intricacy and depth.

Saturday 10am-1pm David Trost Starts June 9 $185, Members $180

CERAMICS

BEGINNING/ ADVANCED BEGINNING HANDBUILDING

Sunday 11am-2pm Patty Kochaver Starts June 10 $185, Members $180

FIGURE SCULPTURE

Thursday 3-6pm Sergio Ceron Starts June 7 $185, Members $180

NEW! CERAMIC CRITIQUE Bring your sculptures or functional pottery to this critique. Learn how you might achieve your goals by talking about the next step to make that change. Come to discuss ceramics in a supportive atmosphere. Free for currently enrolled students

Saturday, June 16, 2-4pm William J. O’Brien $185, Members $180

$185, Members $180

CERAMICS

(June Ceramics CONT.)

FIGURE SCULPTURE: WORKING CREATIVELY ( 4 WEEKS ) Working from nude model students will use their knowledge of human anatomy to work creatively. Pushing the limits of surface muscles, skeletal structure and figure proportions students may choose to sculpt a full figure, head or torso. Building techniques problem solving, observational skills, internal armature, human expression and gesture will be emphasized. Special attention will be given to traditional and untraditional finishing techniques for sculpture.

Sunday, 10am – 1pm Robin Power Starts June 10 $185, Members $180 $30 model fee

CHOOSE FIVE ( 5 WEEKS ) Choose five consecutive weeks within the term and an instructor to offer individual tutelage for one hour per week. Fee does not include clay or open studio time outside of the five weeks. Approval of the program coordinator, Karen Avery, required. $275, Members $265

WORKSHOPS EGYPTIAN CANOPIC JARS ( 1 DAY ) The Egyptians originally used Canopic Jars during the mummification process to store and preserve the viscera of their owners for the afterlife. Today these objects of antiquity are viewed for their beauty and interest. In this workshop students will use hand building to make a traditional jar or create their own contemporary design.

JULY/AUGUST

Saturday, June 23, 2-5pm Robin Power $45, Members $40

PRINTMAKING ON CLAY ( 1 DAY) Get a basic introduction to printmaking on clay. Create clay prints, platters, and vessels. Drawings, text and photographic Images can be incorporated. The fundamentals of screenprinting and lithography as well as printing both directly and indirectly on clay will be covered. All supplies provided. Bring several 8.5x11” black and white photocopies of images you would like to use.

Sunday, June 24, 10am-3pm Tom Lucas $85, Members $80

BEGINNER / ADVANCED BEGINNER FIRST-TIME POTTER ( 4 WEEKS ) Not ready for an 8-week commitment? Try your hand at a variety of clay techniques, and learn the basics of wheelthrowing. This class is not a prerequisite for the 8-week Beginning Wheelthrowing classes. Beginning students should plan to purchase a clay tool kit at Lillstreet ($20). Includes 12 pounds of clay.

Tuesday 1:30-4:30pm Mary Drabik Session I: Starts July 10 Session II: Starts August 7 Thursday 7-10pm Robert Smith Session I: Starts July 12 Session II: Starts August 9 Sunday 10am1pm Session I: Starts July 15 Session II: Starts August 12 Mary Drabik $150, Members $145

JUNE CLASSES BEGIN JUNE 4. JULY/AUGUST CLASSES BEGIN JULY 9 & AUGUST 6.

Monday 7-10pm Session I: Starts July 9 Session II: Starts August 6 Matthew Dercole $150, Members $145

BEGINNING/ ADVANCED BEGINNING HANDBUILDING

( 8 WEEKS ) Explore the mystery of the potter’s wheel and develop fundamental pot- throwing techniques. Returning students can refine their technique and create more complex forms. Beginning students should plan to purchase a clay tool kit at Lillstreet ($20).

( 8 WEEKS ) Whether your aim is functional or sculptural ceramics, master the basics and learn ways to work with slabs, coils and pinching to create virtually anything you can dream up. Beginning students should plan to purchase a clay tool kit at Lillstreet ($20).

Monday 10am-1pm Les Orenstein Starts July 9

Tuesday 1:30-4:30pm Lisa Harris Starts July 10

Monday 6:30-9:30pm Jayson Lawfer Starts July 9

Tuesday 7-10pm Matthew Dercole Starts July 10

Tuesday 7-10pm Gary Jackson Starts July 10

$280, Members $270

Wednesday 10am-1pm Les Orenstein Starts July 11

HOME & GARDEN POTTERY

Wednesday 7-10pm David and Sharon Hartshorne Starts July 11 Saturday 10am-1pm Catherine Tweedie Starts July 14

THE ART OF FOOD

MULTILEVEL ( 8 WEEKS ) Work independently and in collaboration with the instructor and classmates on home and garden projects.

Monday 1:30-4:30pm Karen Avery Starts July 9 $310, Members $300

Sunday 2-5pm David Trost Starts July 15 $280, Members $270

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The word community absolutely defines the center. I learn from everyone around me. No animosity or competition, everyone is there to help.

( 8 WEEKS ) This class will center on rituals of every day eating and the making of hand made vessels to meld the experience. The context of discussions will include exploring your own history of food, family and the use of local or homegrown ingredients. Students will be encouraged to explore and share their perspective on the hottest topics of food systems, eating, and growing while creating hand built, functional vessels for their own use. One class will be a private, guided tour of some of the Rogers Park community gardens through the Summer of Solutions Program:(http:// solutionaries.net/2012/01/15/ live-streaming-from-thesummer-of-solutions-midwestgathering-in-chicago/). The class will culminate in a summer feast as an expression of the best of what the season brings (one guest per student).

Monday 7-10pm Cathi Schwalbe Starts July 9 $310, Members $300

SMALL FIGURES AND DOLLS ( 8 WEEKS ) This class is all about using the figure creatively and sculpting “outside the box”. Applying a basic knowledge of the figure, students may choose to create a static fantasy sculpture or add kinetic elements to their work through figure articulation. It’s all about playing. All levels welcome.

MULTILEVEL PRINT ON CLAY ( 8 WEEKS ) Print images on clay using a range of techniques from screenprinting to lithography. Investigate a variety of transfer techniques to allow for the creation of tiles, vessels and sculpture. Use different clay slips, stains, and glazes, and expect a wide range of images, texture, pattern, and color. A materials list will be provided the first day of class.

CERAMICS

BEGINNING/ ADVANCED BEGINNING WHEELTHROWING

Wednesday 6:30-9:30pm Tom Lucas Starts July 11 $310, Members $300

METAL MEETS CLAY ( 8 WEEKS ) Learn to create unique functional and/or sculptural works by combining metal and clay. Projects such as tea strainers, bowls and small sculpture can be created. Students are encouraged to bring their own ideas and will be shown a variety of techniques though demonstrations. In ceramics, basic hand building techniques such as coiling, pinch pot, slab construction and various surface techniques will be covered. The metals component will introduce students to saw piercing, cold connections, light torch work and basic forging techniques. In addition, students will be able to incorporate other found materials into their works. Additional materials may be purchased from instructor.

Tuesday 7-10pm Robin Power Starts July 10

Thursdays 2 -5pm Mary Drabik and Michelle Sallemi Starts July 12

$310, Members $300

$310, Members $300 $10 Metals kit fee, $20 Clay kit fee

- Elise Glickman-Rao, ceramics student

CERAMICS SIMPLY SODA: BEGINNING SODA ( 8 WEEKS ) Be prepared for flashes of color, textured surfaces and the excitement of unpredictable results. You’ll make pots for the soda kiln, and weekly wheelthrowing or handbuilding demonstrations will increase your knowledge of more complex forms. You’ll also learn the uses of soda slips and glazes, and the class will make the soda firing process accessible and understandable. Participation in all stages of the process, including some kiln loading, introduction to firing, and unloading outside of class time, is required. Prerequisite: at least one year of experience working with clay or instructor’s permission.

New Time! Wednesday 3-6pm Chris Chaney Starts July 11 Thursday 7-10pm Patty Kochaver Starts July 12 $310, Members $300 $60 soda firing fee

INTERMEDIATE/ ADVANCED INTERMEDIATE WHEELTHROWING ( 8 WEEKS ) Design your own pots and develop a personal aesthetic, while learning techniques to make complex forms. Weekly demos and trying new glaze combinations will help you to develop a signature look.

Tuesday 10am-1pm Lisa Harris Starts July 10 Tuesday 6:30-9:30pm Karen Avery Starts July 10 Thursday 10am-1pm Katie Biderbost Starts July 12 Saturday 10am-1pm David Trost Starts July 14 $310, Members $300

BATH ACCENTS

PLATES-A-PLENTY

( 8 WEEKS ) Today our homes have become our sanctuaries, providing much needed escape from the outside world. This class will focus on accents to enhance your everyday experience of your home spa - the bathroom. Custom design and make anything from a vessel sink to a soap dish. We’ll also cover the design and execution of lotion dispensers, bath salt bottles with stoppers, tissue box covers, accent tiles, candleholders, and anything else you can think of to personalize your bathroom. This class is for both hand builders and wheel throwers with some experience in clay.

( 8 WEEKS )

Monday 7-10pm Patty Kochaver Starts July 9 $310, Members $300

Wednesday 7-10pm Chris Chaney Starts July 11

ADVANCED HANDBUILDING

$310, Members $300 $60 soda firing fee

( 8 WEEKS ) Increase your clay skills while building functional and sculptural objects. Weekly demonstrations will teach you more complex techniques to manipulate clay and allow you to develop your handbuilt work.

Wednesday 10am-1pm Matthew Dercole Starts July 11 $310, Members $300

ADVANCED WHEELTHROWING ( 8 WEEKS ) Demonstrations of more complex forms will encourage you to expand your repertoire of pots and build confidence to throw taller and bigger, and to create pieces with nuance. Try new and more advanced glazing techniques in a class designed to help you create pots of your own design and aesthetic.

Monday 7-10pm David Trost Starts July 9

FIGURE SCULPTURE ( 8 WEEKS ) Learn the basic anatomy landmarks of the human body, including proportions, along with distinctions, like ethnicity and gender. Students will start with basic geometric forms and learn to sculpt the human body.

Thursday 3-6pm Sergio Ceron Starts July 12 $310, Members $300

ALTERED FORMS: A PERENNIAL FAVORITE ( 8 WEEKS ) We will focus on various altered forms and look at Japanese Oribe ceramics for inspiration. Open to intermediate through advanced students and those interested in the history of pottery.

Thursday 10am–1pm Lisa Harris Starts July 12 $310, Members $300

Sunday 11am-2pm Patty Kochaver Starts July 15 $310, Members $300 10

In honor of Lillstreet’s upcoming 5th International Exhibition: Perfect Plates, we are offering this course focused on the creation of plates and platters for firing in Lillstreet’s soda kiln. Students will have the opportunity to explore the plate form as a canvas for decoration by creating pieces both on the wheel and off. Additionally, you will learn how to make useful tools such as plaster hump molds and foam trimming bats to aid in your plate making experience. Participation in all stages of the process, including some kiln loading, firing, and unloading outside of class time, is required. Prerequisite: two Simply Soda classes or instructor’s permission.

JUNE CLASSES BEGIN JUNE 4. JULY/AUGUST CLASSES BEGIN JULY 9 & AUGUST 6.

EARLY REGISTRATION

DISCOUNT $10 off

4 week classes

$20 off

8 week classes

CERAMICS AND MIXED MEDIA

( 8 WEEKS ) Working from nude model students will use their knowledge of human anatomy to work creatively. Pushing the limits of surface muscles, skeletal structure and figure proportions students may choose to sculpt a full figure, head or torso. Building techniques problem solving, observational skills, internal armature, human expression and gesture will be emphasized. Special attention will be given to traditional and untraditional finishing techniques for sculpture.

( 8 WEEKS ) In this class we will explore the endless possibilities of ceramic art and the incorporation of different media. Taking a concept, you can integrate a wide variety of media, images, words or surfaces into a vessel or sculpture, as a single piece or an installation. We will work mostly with clay as our foundation, and create attachments and adornments that offer new textures, colors, and balance to the ceramic work. We will learn attachment methods and learn new methods of various art forms including fabric work, found objects, and non-traditional finishes.

Sunday, 10am – 1pm Robin Power Starts July 15 $40 model fee

Sunday 11am-2pm Matthew Dercole Starts July 15

ADVANCED TOPICS

$310, Members $300

( 8 WEEKS ) This class is designed primarily for students who want to develop specific ideas, refine techniques, and pursue independent projects.

Saturday 10am-1pm Lisa Harris Starts July 14 $310, Members $300

CLAY DWELLINGS

KOKESHI DOLLS IN CLAY

( 1 DAY ) A dwelling is a living space. In this workshop dwellings may be imaginary or realistic, elaborate or minimal in design. Miniature homes, cottages, public buildings, bird houses or spirit houses… wherever your imagination lives. Working in terra cotta clay, you, the architect will incorporate slab, coil and hand building techniques. Dwellings may be finished with glaze or left natural. All levels welcome.

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Saturday, July 28, 2-4pm Robin Power $35, Members $30

SELF PORTRAIT IN CLAY ( 1 DAY ) Who knows how to sculpt you better than you? In this workshop students will be their own model. Working with a mirror students will create a clay portrait of themselves. Special attention will be given to anatomy, skeletal structure and facial expression. Upon completion of your self-portrait you will learn how to prepare your work for kiln firing.

Kokeshi (pronounced ko-keshee) are dolls from northern Japan. Traditionally handmade from wood, they have a simple trunk and an enlarged head with a few thin, painted lines to define the face. The body has a floral design painted in red, black, and sometimes yellow, and covered with a layer of wax. One characteristic of Kokeshi dolls is their lack of arms or legs. The bottom is marked with the signature of the artist. In this workshop we will be making our Kokeshi dolls out of clay with emphasis on doll construction and surface treatment. All levels welcome.

CERAMICS

FIGURE SCULPTURE: WORKING CREATIVELY

Saturday, August 25, 2-4pm Robin Power $35, Members $30

Saturday, August 18, 2-4pm Robin Power $35, Members $30

$275, Members $265

WORKSHOPS GARDEN GNOMES ( 1 DAY ) Does your garden seem a little lonely? Does it seem like someone should be living there? Make your own garden gnome and decorate it with slips. We’ll high-fire gnomes so they can live in the garden all year.

Saturday, July 21, 2-5pm Robin Power $45, Members $40

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METALSMITHING & JEWELRY

MAKE WEARABLE PIECES OF ART and learn to create unique designs in our four fully equipped classrooms Closed-toe shoes are required in the studio. Metals are available for sale during class time from the instructor or monitor. Given fluctuating metals prices, all material costs are approximate and subject to change..

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JUNE OPEN STUDIO This session is an opportunity for you to finish up those ‘pending’ projects or start new ones. Monitors are present for safety and are not there for instruction or cleanup. Please be respectful of their time and presence. Available to students enrolled in spring classes or by instructor approval. Please note that students pay by the week only and weeks run Monday through Sunday.

June 4-July 1 $40, Members $35 per week

BEGINNER FIRST-TIME JEWELER ( 4 WEEKS ) This class is designed for beginning jewelers who want to sample basic skills. Saw piercing, texturing, cold connections, and a soldered band ring will be covered. A materials kit is required and is available for purchase from the instructor on the first day of class. Silver and additional materials may be purchased from the instructor.

Wednesday 6:30-9:30pm Rachelle Stromberg Starts June 6 $150, Members $145 $10 Materials fee

FIRST-TIME ENAMELING ( 4 WEEKS ) Create beautiful decorative art and jewelry designs by kiln-firing colorful powdered glass enamels onto copper. No previous experience required. Students will learn basic enameling techniques such as sifting, stenciling & sgraffito and acquire a range of skills to create their own vibrantly colored designs for the projects of their choice. Additional copper is available from the instructor.

Monday 6:30-9:30PM Mary Laskey Starts June 4 $150, Members $145 $15 Materials fee

MULTILEVEL, INTERMEDIATE & ADVANCED WORKING WITH WAX AND CASTING ( 4 WEEKS ) This multilevel workshop explores the three-dimensional possibilities of both hard and soft wax techniques, creating rings, charms or miniature sculptures. Students can complete 1 or 2 small pieces using the lost wax process and centrifugal casting. Work can also be brought to a production caster for a nominal fee. Silver and bronze casting grain is available for purchase.

Monday 6:30 - 9:30pm Neil Kraus Starts June 4 $150, Members $145

JUNE CLASSES BEGIN JUNE 4. JULY/AUGUST CLASSES BEGIN JULY 9 & AUGUST 6.

( 4 WEEKS ) Open to beginners with no experience or those wishing to hone their skills. This class will focus on ring design and cover the basics of metalworking such as saw piercing, texturing, soldering, and finishing. Students will be able to complete at least two rings, one single and one double layer. Additional materials will be available for purchase.

Tuesday 6:30 - 9:30pm Neil Kraus Starts June 5 $150, Members $145 $25 Materials fee

BRACELETS, CUFFS, BANGLES & LINKS ( 4 WEEKS ) This workshop allows students to learn the basics of metalworking, saw, pierce, form, texture, solder, and finish, while concentrating on the bracelet. Each week we will explore a different style and construction of bracelet, which will be made of copper or brass. Sterling silver will be available for purchase. Open to beginners with no experience or those wishing to hone their skills.

Thursday 6:30 - 9:30pm Neil Kraus Starts June 7 $150, Members $145 $10 Materials fee

RIVETING: COLD CONNECTIONS

BEZELS!

( 4 WEEKS ) This beginning workshop allows students to learn basic metalworking techniques such as saw-piercing, filing, and finishing using the cold connection of riveting. A materials kit is required and available from the instructor on the first day of class. Additional materials are available for purchase.

Friday 2-5pm Neil Kraus Starts June 8

Tuesday 6:30-9:30pm Pam Robinson Starts June 5

$150, Members $145 $10 Materials fee

INSTRUCTIONAL OPEN STUDIO ( 4 WEEKS ) Need some help finishing your projects? How about a little more guidance than working on your own during open studio? Do you have questions about soldering, setting or overall finishing of your pieces? This class is for you! I will be available for individualized assistance, answering questions and troubleshooting any problems you’ve experienced with your projects Prerequisite: Two sessions of Beginning Metalsmithing or instructor’s approval.

Tuesday 2-5pm Pam Robinson Starts June 5

( 4 WEEKS ) So many bezels, so little time! This class will cover the basics of making bezels for both cabochon and facetted stones. You’ll learn to create plain bezels, textured bezels, pierced bezels, serrated bezels and step bezels. Soldering and setting techniques will be discussed. Bring your cabochons to the first day of class. Metal is available for purchase from instructor. Prerequisite: One session of Beginning Metals or instructor’s approval.

$150, Members $145

WORKSHOPS GARDEN STAKE WORKSHOP

SAW PIERCING WORKSHOP ( 2 DAYS ) Learn to fine-tune your sawing and piercing skills in this twoday workshop. Examine how and when to use the correct size blades for sawing different gauges of metal and intricate patterns. Proper holding of the saw frame and tightness of the blade will be covered. Drilling dos and don’ts and students concerns will also be addressed. Materials fee includes all blades & metal needed. Additional materials may be purchased from instructor.

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SILVER BAND RING

Prerequisite: First-time Jeweler or Beginning Metalsmithing

Sunday 11am-1pm Michelle Sallemi June 17 & 24 $70, Members $65 $25 Materials fee

( 4 HOURS ) Create unique handmade metal decorations for your garden or potted plants. Using copper and/or brass, learn to saw, texture and shape the metal. Wires will be attached with the use of low temperature solder. No previous metals experience necessary. Students can expect to make 1-2 stakes. Materials are included in cost.

Saturday 1-5pm Debbie Solomon June 16 $80 Members $75

$150, Members $145

METALSMITHING & JEWELRY

JULY/AUGUST BEGINNER FIRST-TIME JEWELER ( 4 WEEKS ) This class is designed for beginning jewelers who want to sample basic skills. Saw piercing, texturing, cold connections, and a soldered band ring will be covered. A materials kit is required and is available for purchase from the instructor on the first day of class. Silver and additional materials may be purchased from the instructor.

BEGINNER/ ADVANCED BEGINNER FIRST-TIME ENAMELING

Session I: Starts July 10 Session II: Starts August 7

( 4 WEEKS ) Create beautiful decorative art and jewelry designs by kiln-firing colorful powdered glass enamels onto copper. No previous experience required. Students will learn basic enameling techniques such as sifting, stenciling & sgraffito and acquire a range of skills to create their own vibrantly colored designs for the projects of their choice. Additional copper is available from the instructor.Â

Thursday 6:30-9:30pm Alisa Miller

Monday 6:30-9:30PM Mary Laskey

Session I: Starts July 12 Session II: Starts August 9

Session I: July 9 Session II: August 6

$150 Members $145

$150, Members $145 $15 Material fee

Tuesday 2-5pm Neil Kraus

$10 Materials fee

BEGINNING METALSMITHING

ADVANCED BEGINNING METALSMITHING

( 8 WEEKS ) Design and create jewelry in silver, copper and brass. Learn basic skills such as sawing, texturing, soldering, and polishing. Students also will learn simple forming techniques and how to bezel set stones. A materials kit is required, and is available for purchase from the instructor on the first day of class.

( 8 WEEKS ) In this class, students will be able to develop and achieve higher skill levels of design, soldering, stone setting and finishing. Students will also be able to explore patinas and other means of coloring metal. This class is perfect for students not yet comfortable enough to move into intermediate level or have not taken a class in some time. Materials are available for purchase from instructor.

Monday 1:30-4:30pm Rachelle Stromberg Starts July 9 Monday 6:30-9:30pm Neil Kraus Starts July 9 Tuesday 6:30-9:30pm Alisa Miller Starts July 10 Wednesday 6:30-9:30pm Darlys Ewoldt Starts July 11 Friday 2-5pm Neil Kraus Starts July 13 Saturday 10am-1pm Anne Schafer Starts July 14 Sunday 2-5pm Rachelle Stromberg Starts July 15 $280, Members $270 $25 Materials fee

Sunday 10am-1pm Susan Franker Starts July 15 $280, Members $270

METAL MEETS CLAY ( 8 WEEKS ) Learn to create unique functional and/or sculptural works by combining metal and clay. Â Projects such as tea strainers, bowls and small sculpture can be created. Students are encouraged to bring their own ideas and will be shown a variety of techniques though demonstrations. In ceramics, basic hand building techniques such as coiling, pinch pot, slab construction and various surface techniques will be covered. The metals component will introduce students to saw piercing, cold connections, light torch work and basic forging techniques. In addition, students will be able to incorporate other found materials into their works. Additional materials may be purchased from the instructor.

Thursdays 2 -5pm Mary Drabik & Michelle Sallemi Starts July 12 $310, Members $300 $10 Metals kit fee, $ 20 Clay kit fee

JUNE CLASSES BEGIN JUNE 4. JULY/AUGUST CLASSES BEGIN JULY 9 & AUGUST 6.

MULTILEVEL METALSMITHING

( 8 WEEKS ) Students work independently on projects and receive individualized attention. This class focuses on the design and development of more advanced technical skills. Demonstrations and projects will be chosen during the first class.

Thursday 6:30-9:30pm Neil Kraus Session II: Start Aug 9 $150 Members $145 $10 Materials fee

MULTILEVEL WORKING WITH WAX AND CASTING ( 8 WEEKS ) This multilevel class explores the three-dimensional possibilities of hard waxes for carving and soft waxes for modeling. Students can expect to complete two small pieces, such as rings, charms, or miniature sculptures. Two castings will be done in class, and work also can be brought to a production caster for a nominal fee.

Monday 6:30-9:30pm Pam Robinson Starts July 9 Sunday 2-5pm Mike Stromberg Starts July 15 $280, Members $270

RINGS, RINGS & MORE RINGS! ( 4 WEEKS ) Textured rings, pierced rings, stacking rings, spinning rings, sculptural rings, oh the possibilities! Students will explore techniques such as saw-piercing, texturing, filing, finishing and basic forming. All levels welcome. Additional materials are available for purchase from the instructor.

Tuesday 6:30-9:30pm Rachelle Stromberg Session I: Starts July 10 $150, Members $145 $15 materials fee

RING-O-RAMA!

Prerequisite: two sessions of Beginning and one session of Intermediate Metalsmithing or instructor’s permission.

Tuesday 2-5pm Pam Robinson Starts July 10 $280, Members $270

( 4 WEEKS ) So you thought you were done making rings in the last session? Oh no, the possibilities are endless! Build upon the techniques learned in the previous session while incorporating beginning stone setting into your designs. Prerequisite: one session of Beginning Metalsmithing, First-Time Jeweler, or Session 1 of Rings, Rings & More Rings. Materials are available for purchase from the instructor.

Tuesday 6:30-9:30pm Rachelle Stromberg

INTERMEDIATE / ADVANCED INTERMEDIATE METALSMITHING ( 8 WEEKS ) Build upon skills learned in Beginning Metals by working on projects that develop your ability to solder, create threedimensional forms, and set stones. Design, craftsmanship, and refining techniques will be discussed. This class is for advanced beginners who want to expand and hone their skills.

$150, Members $145

Prerequisite: two sessions of Beginning Metalsmithing or instructor approval.

BRACELETS, CUFFS, BANGLES & LINKS

Wednesday 6:30-9:30pm Susan Franker Starts July 11

Session II: Starts August 7

( 4 WEEKS ) This workshop allows students to learn the basics of metalworking, saw, pierce, form, texture, solder, and finish, while concentrating on the bracelet. Each week we will explore a different style and construction of bracelet, which will be made of copper or brass. Sterling silver will be available for purchase. Open to beginners with no experience or those wishing to hone their skills.

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RIVETING: COLD CONNECTIONS

CHAIN MAKING I ( 4 WEEKS ) This class will focus on some traditional and as well as modern chain styles. We will fabricate loop in loop chains, play with varieties of cable chains and cover some neck wire designs. A great way to show off that amazing pendant you made. Handmade chains can take your work to a whole new level. Materials are available for purchase from instructor. Prerequisite: one session of First-time Jeweler or Beginning Metalsmithing.

Wednesday 6:30- 9:30pm Alisa Miller Session I: Starts July 11 $150, Members $145

Thursday 1:30-4:30pm Susan Franker Starts July 12 Saturday 10am-1pm Pam Robinson Starts July 14 Sunday 1:30-4:30pm Darlys Ewoldt Starts July 15 $280, Members $270

Thursday 6:30-9:30pm Neil Kraus Session I: Starts July12 $150 Members $145 $10 Materials fee

METALSMITHING & JEWELRY

“ CHAIN MAKING II ( 4 WEEKS ) This class will focus on the design of more complex chains. We will discuss balling up wire, making hollow forms, riveted chains, and findings to match your chains. Materials are available for purchase from the instructor.

Wednesday 6:30- 9:30pm Alisa Miller Session II: Starts Aug 8 $150, Members $145

METAL COLORATION – PATINA PROCESSES ( 4 WEEKS ) Enhance your jewelry and objects by learning to achieve rich and diverse colorations on metal. In this “hands on” class, students will create a series of color studies on copper and brass using both hot and cold patina processes. Buried, wrapped, fumed, sprayed, and brushed application methods will be demonstrated. Learn to incorporate dyes, pigments, metal leaf, and colored waxes to achieve dazzling results! Use of creative cold connections will be discussed. Students can expect to create a series of color samples and completion of simple jewelry or object forms. Explore the possibilities! Copper and brass are available for purchase from the instructor. Prerequisite: One session of Beginning Metalsmithing.

Thursday 6:30-9:30pm Darlys Ewoldt Session I: Starts July 12 Sunday 10am-1pm Session I: Starts July 15

EXPERIMENTAL ENAMELING: GOING OUT OF BOUNDS ( 4 WEEKS ) This class takes enameling enthusiasts on a journey beyond the basics and explores innovative, non-traditional techniques such as deliberate under and over-firing, surface manipulation, embedding metals, inscribing surface designs, working with fire scale and oxides, extreme textures, firing onto wire and mesh, and alternative surface finishes. Novice and experienced students alike will expand their skills and personal style while redefining enameling beyond its traditional boundaries. Prerequisite: First-Time Enameling or basic level enameling experience. Metal is available for purchase from the instructor.

Saturday 2-5pm Mary Laskey Session I: Starts July 14 Session II: Starts August 11 $150, Members $145 $15 Material fee

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DISCOUNT $10 off

4 week classes

$20 off

8 week classes

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JUNE CLASSES BEGIN JUNE 4. JULY/AUGUST CLASSES BEGIN JULY 9 & AUGUST 6.

There is always more to learn because every class has at least 10 different other students with ten different perspectives.” -Peter Hauschild, Metalsmithing

visiting artist workshops are designed to provide supplemental information and education to student artists from within our community as well as from outside, bring a greater understanding of their processes and inspiration for beginners as well as seasoned artists

FOR MORE INFORMATION

or to register visit http://lillstreet.com/ department/visitingartist-workshop

SAM CHUNG SLAB DESIGN: MAKING POURING FORMS Sam will be using paper patterns with slabs to construct hand-built pouring forms. Over the course of two days, he will demonstrate the construction of a teapot, pitcher and ewer using customized paper templates. This process begins with sketching forms and translating these two-dimensional ideas into templates that will then be used to create three-dimensional slab form. Drawing is a key component to the making of forms, so one’s creativity is only limited by the ability to draw. Almost any form can be realized with this process, whether it is a body, lid, spout or handle. Discussion will focus on how ideas for pouring forms can be generated from a variety of sources, including function, ergonomics, history and design. This process incorporates the more intuitive act of drawing with the more mechanical method of building with predetermined parts. Additionally, he will discuss construction strategies that can simplify one’s approach to slab building.

HEATHER MAE ERICKSON PLASTER ON PLASTER: PROTOTYPING & MOLDMAKING SYSTEMS FOR FUNCTION, SCULPTURE & INSTALLATION Heather Mae Erickson will demonstrate various methods of creating prototypes with wood and plaster. Basic to advanced mold making will be demonstrated with an emphasis on creating your own objects from which to create molds. This workshop is half working with plaster to create objects and half engineering molds. Students will learn about systems of creating models/molds and will be shown how to create tools for fabrication. Heather Mae will demonstrate and lecture on a variety of processes with plaster and its many stages of workability. She will share with you her drafting skills and planning out designs with special drawing devices and stencils.

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JOSH DEWEESE POTTERY AS EXPRESSION This workshop will include demonstrations of throwing, altering and constructing a variety of pottery forms, and will include discussion of issues involved with making pottery as an expressive art form in a contemporary context. Information concerning clay bodies, glazes, and firing techniques will be shared. Slide lectures will include historical and contemporary references as well as a historical account of the Archie Bray Foundation and its contribution to the field of ceramic art.

Saturday & Sunday, August 11 & 12, 10am-5pm $125 Members/Non-Members

Saturday & Sunday, July 14 & 15, 10am-5pm $125 Members/Non-Members

Saturday & Sunday, September 15 & 16, 10am5pm $125 Members/Non-Members

Explore several different glass techniques such as bead making, fusing, kiln casting and sculpture. All levels of students are supported in an educational and relaxed setting. Join us on the third floor to create beautiful glass forms. Closed toe shoes and cotton clothing required.

GLASS BEAD OPEN STUDIO Work on projects and improve skills outside of class in our highly recommended open studio. Punch cards for currently enrolled students cost $50 for 5 sessions; single sessions cost $12. Previous students not currently enrolled in a class may purchase punch cards for $80 for 5 sessions. Glass and mandrels are available for sale; tools will be available for use. A monitor will be on hand to answer questions but not instruct.

( 1 DAY ) This is a crash course in glass bead making. We’ll cover basic techniques and surface designs including dots and stripes. Leave with finished beads and a zipper pull, or key chain or simple pendant. No experience required. Materials fee includes all glass, tools, fuel and kiln firing.

Friday, June 22, 6:30-9:30pm $80, Members $75 $15 Materials fee

DATE NIGHT: GLASS FUSING ( 1 DAY ) Looking for something new, fun, and memorable to do on a Friday night? Bring friends or a date and spend the evening creating with glass! In this crash course in glass fusing, you’ll learn the basics of cutting and assembling glass for the kiln. Make a small plate, coaster, or pieces for jewelry. Materials fee includes all glass, tools, and kiln firing. Finished pieces may be picked up 1 to 2 weeks after class ends. No experience required.

Friday, June 29, 6:309:30pm $80, Members $75

FEAR OF COMMITMENT: GLASS FUSING

$20 Materials fee

( 1 DAY ) In this crash course in glass fusing, you’ll learn the basics of cutting and assembling glass for the kiln. Make a small plate, tile, or pieces for jewelry. Materials fee includes all glass, tools, and kiln firing. Finished pieces may be picked up 1 to 2 weeks after class ends. No experience required.

GLASS BEAD JEWELRY

Friday, June 15, 6:309:30pm $80, Members $75 $20 Materials fee

( 1 DAY ) Learn how to make a pair of glass earrings or simple necklace. First learn how to make beads on the torch. Then finish the night with a crash course on wirework to turn your first beads into wearable art; perfect for gifts or as a present for yourself. Materials fee includes glass, wire, findings and tools. No experience necessary.

Friday, June 8, 6:309:30pm $80, Members $75 $15 Materials fee

JUNE CLASSES BEGIN JUNE 4. JULY/AUGUST CLASSES BEGIN JULY 9 & AUGUST 6.

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FRIDAY NIGHT WORKSHOPS FOR BEGINNERS FEAR OF COMMITMENT: GLASS BEADMAKING

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GLASS FLAMEWORKING, FUSING & CASTING Explore several different glass techniques such as bead making, fusing, kiln casting and sculpture. All levels of students are supported in an educational and relaxed setting. Join us on the third floor to create beautiful glass forms. Closed toe shoes and cotton clothing required.

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BEGINNER / ADVANCED BEGINNER FIRST-TIME GLASS BEADMAKING ( 4 WEEKS ) Start by making beautiful glass beads on the torch using basic techniques for shaping and surface design. You will then take those skills and create small wearable glass objects like hearts, fish and glass drops. Instruction will also be given on how to create a simple necklace or a pair of earrings. Materials fee includes tools, mandrels, and assorted glass colors. No experience required.

Wednesday 6:30-9:30pm Leslie Speicher Starts June 6 $165, Members $160 $35 Materials fee

2 IN 1 GLASS SURVEY ( 4 WEEKS ) In this class you’ll be introduced to two glass techniques: glass fusing, and flameworking with a torch. Become familiar with the tools and materials needed to create projects such as glass beads for jewelry and functional fused pieces. Color, decoration, design and process will be covered. No experience needed. The materials fee includes assorted glass colors, tools, mandrels, fuel and kiln firings.

Monday 6:30-9:30pm Leslie Speicher Starts June 4

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WORKSHOPS

ADVANCED GLASS FUSING

NEW! MAKING CANE - COMPLEX TWISTIES, LATTICINO, AND FLOWER CAN

Thursday 6:30-9:30 Nick Paul Starts June 7

Tuesday 6:30-9:30pm Robin Kittleson Starts June 5

$90, Members $85

$165, Members $160

$50 Materials fee

NEW! FATHERS’ DAY FAMILY FUSING

$165, Members $160 $50 Materials fee

FIRST-TIME GLASS FUSING

INDEPENDENT STUDY EARLY REGISTRATION

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4 week classes

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8 week classes

( 4 WEEKS ) Recommended for students who work well independently. Includes unlimited access to the studio when classes and workshops aren’t in session. Students provide their own glass and mandrels (available for sale during open studio hours). Kiln access and hand tools are included. Permission from the department head is required.

June 4-July 1 $225, Members $220

( 1 DAY ) Looking for new ways to add complex patterns to your beads and sculptures? Learn how twisties and cane can really add a whole new dimension to your glass creations. You will learn how to make 5 color twisties and encased cane that can be used for complex flowers adding depth to petals and stems. Prerequisite: one 5-week flameworking class or instructor’s permission.

Saturday, June 16, 2-6pm Dobrila Pintar $15 Materials fee

( 1 DAY ) Do something extra special with your family on Fathers’ Day! Bring your children and help them make their first glass piece! Projects include pendants, sun catchers, coasters and small bowls. Glass is already cut into a variety of shapes and sizes; you will create a design and glue the pieces together. Great for presents or show-and-tell! Workshop fee includes glass, glue and firing. Finished pieces can be picked up 1 to 2 weeks after the workshop. Suitable for ages 6+. 2 pieces per person.

Sunday, June 17, 1011:30am, 12-1:30pm or 2-3:30pm

( 1 DAY ) Celebrate our nation’s birthday with a one-of-a-kind functional small glass tray, plate, bowl or set of coasters inspired by red, white and blue! Fireworks can also be an inspiration when making your pieces. You will learn the basics of cutting and assembling your glass for the kiln. Pieces will be ready for pick up one week after the workshop just in time to use for the 4th of July. Materials fee includes all glass, tools, and kiln firings. No experience necessary.

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( 4 WEEKS ) Beginning students will get familiar with the tools, materials, and basic techniques for fusing glass, and learn to properly cut, design for and lay out glass. Materials fee includes kiln firings, clear, white and black glass, and a variety of scrap glass, frit, and stringers. Other glass is available for purchase. No experience required.

( 4 WEEKS ) Explore your passion for glass by pushing the limits of this versatile material. New fusing techniques, tips and samples will be introduced each week, challenging you to rethink your design aesthetic and approach to fusing. You will receive personalized instruction and plenty of time to work and ask questions during class. Bring an open mind and basic glass cutting skills. Materials fee includes kiln firings, clear, white and black glass, and a variety of scrap glass, frit, and stringers. Other glass is available for purchase. Prerequisite: two 5-week fusing classes or instructor’s permission.

NEW! 4TH OF JULY FUSING

Saturday, June 23, 2-5pm Nick Paul $80, Members $75 $20 Materials fee

NEW! PRINT ON GLASS WORKSHOP ( 1 DAY ) Explore the possibilities of screenprinting images, drawings and pattern on glass. Learn how to incorporate photographic images as well. The prints will remain when the glass is fused. Clear, opaque and color glasses can be used. Demos on glass preparation and cutting will be shown. Expect interesting and unique results. No experience necessary.

Friday June 29, 10-4pm Tom Lucas and Leslie Speicher $130, Members $125 $35 materials fee

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GLASS

JULY/AUGUST GLASS BEAD OPEN STUDIO Work on projects and improve skills outside of class in our highly recommended open studio. Punch cards for currently enrolled students cost $50 for 5 sessions; single sessions cost $12. Previous students not currently enrolled in a class may purchase punch cards for $80 for 5 sessions. Glass and mandrels are available for sale; tools will be available for use. A monitor will be on hand to answer questions but not instruct.

NEW! GLASS FUSING OPEN STUDIO Work on projects outside of class in our Sunday Fusing Open Studio. This time is for students who have taken at least two 5-week fusing classes in the past 6 months. The fee is $22 and includes one 8.5”x11” box to fill, the use of tools, firings and scrap glass. An extra $16 fee will be charged for every 8.5”x11” box filled. There is a variety of sheet glass for sale in the studio. There will be a monitor on hand to help answer questions but not to instruct. You must register and pay ahead of time.

Sunday, July 15, 22, 29 & August 5,12, 26 10am-1pm

FRIDAY NIGHT WORKSHOPS FOR BEGINNERS FEAR OF COMMITMENT: GLASS BEADMAKING ( 1 DAY ) This is a crash course in glass bead making. We’ll cover basic techniques and surface designs including dots and stripes. Leave with finished beads and a zipper pull, or key chain or simple pendant. No experience required. Materials fee includes all glass, tools, and kiln firing.

Friday, July 20 or August 31, 6:30-9:30pm $80, Members $75 $15 Materials fee

FEAR OF COMMITMENT: GLASS FUSING ( 1 DAY ) In this crash course in glass fusing, you’ll learn the basics of cutting and assembling glass for the kiln. Make a small plate, tile, or pieces for jewelry. Materials fee includes all glass, tools, and kiln firings. Finished pieces can be picked up 1 to 2 weeks after the workshop. No experience required.

Friday, July 13, or August 17, 6:30-9:30pm $80, Members $75 $20 Materials fee

Friday, July 27, August 24 6:30-9:30pm

BEGINNER / ADVANCED BEGINNER FIRST-TIME GLASS BEADMAKING ( 4 WEEKS ) Make beautiful glass beads to wear this summer! Learn to use the torch using basic techniques for shaping and decorating with twisties, dots, and stringers. Leave the class with a finished necklace, pair of earrings, or bracelet. Materials fee includes tools, mandrels, and assorted glass colors. No experience required.

$80, Members $75

Monday 6:30-9:30pm Leslie Speicher

$20 Materials fee

Session I: Starts July 9 $165, Members $160

NEW! GLASS BEAD JEWELRY ( 1 DAY ) In this crash course in glass fusing, you’ll learn the basics of cutting and assembling glass for the kiln. You will learn how to assemble your pieces to make a focal pendant, earrings or bracelet. Materials fee includes all glass, tools and kiln firing. 3 bails are also included and bracelet findings can be purchased at a reduced price. Glass pieces can be picked up 1 to 2 weeks after the workshop. No experience required.

$35 Materials fee

FIRST-TIME GLASS FUSING ( 4 WEEKS ) Beginning students will get familiar with the tools, materials, and basic techniques for fusing glass, and learn to properly cut, design for and lay out glass. Materials fee includes kiln firings, clear, white and black glass, and a variety of scrap glass, frit, and stringers. Other glass is available for purchase. No experience required.

Friday, August 10, 6:309:30pm

Tuesday 6:30-9:30pm Nick Paul Session I: Starts July 10

$80, Members $75

$165, Members $160

$20 Materials fee

$50 Materials fee

JUNE CLASSES BEGIN JUNE 4. JULY/AUGUST CLASSES BEGIN JULY 9 & AUGUST 6.

MULTILEVEL INTERMEDIATE GLASS FUSING ( 4 WEEKS ) Ready to take the next steps with kiln forming but not quite ready for an advanced class? Build on what you already know and learn new skills including creating pattern bars, using reactive glass, raking and using larger slumping forms. Materials fee includes use of tools, kiln firings, clear, white and black glass, and a variety of scrap glass, frit, and stringers. Other glass is available for purchase. Prerequisite: one 5-week fusing class or instructor’s permission.

Tuesday 6:30-9:30pm Nick Paul

ALL LEVELS GLASS FLAMEWORKING

INDEPENDENT STUDY

( 4 WEEKS ) Beginning students will get familiar with the tools, materials, and basic techniques for using the torch, and learn to properly manipulate and design glass in the flame. More advanced students will broaden their skills and explore new techniques to make intricately designed beads, small sculpture, and hollow forms. Materials fee includes glass, mandrels and firings. No experience required.

Monday 6:30-9:30pm Leslie Speicher Session II: Starts August 6

NEW! GLASS CASTING SURVEY ( 8 WEEKS ) In this new multilevel class you will learn three kinds of glass casting techniques and basic mold making skills. Open-face, lost-wax and Pate de Verre casting techniques will be explored in order to create cabochons, relief tiles and sculptures. Students can expect to make 3 small pieces. Materials fee includes, glass, mold materials, wax, tools and firings. No experience required.

Thursday 6:30-9:30pm Leslie Speicher Starts July 12 $300, Members $290 $50 Materials Fee

$225, Members $220 for 4 weeks $410, Member $400 for 8 weeks

$35 Materials fee

GETTING TECHNICAL: INTERMEDIATE FLAMEWORKING ( 4 WEEKS ) Ready to take the next steps at the torch but not quite ready for an advanced class? Improve your skills by learning new techniques including hollow, off-mandrel and sculptural beads and vessels. Use your tools and torch in new ways to create one of a kind pieces or sets for jewelry design. Materials fee includes assorted colors of glass, use of tools, fuel and firings. Prerequisite: two 5-week sessions of Flameworking or Beadmaking.

Wednesday 6:30-9:30pm John Landin Session I: Starts July 11 Wednesday 6:30-9:30pm Dobrila Pintar Session II: Starts August 8 $165, Members $160 $35 Materials fee

WORKSHOPS NEW! FUSED GLASS BRACELETS ( 2 DAYS ) Make your own glass cuff bracelets in this new 2-day workshop! Saturday will be spent learning to cut and assemble glass into wide strips called blanks. Sunday you will learn to bend your fused “blanks” around a metal form to create one-of-a-kind jewelry for your wrists. Expect to make 2 bracelets; they may be picked up the following week. Materials fee includes use of tools, forms, kiln firings and a variety of colored glass. No experience required.

YOUNG ADULTS GLASS BEAD MAKING FOR YOUNG ADULTS

Saturday August 18 & Sunday August 19, 2-5pm each day Nick Paul

( 1 DAY ) A crash course in glass bead making for teenagers! Learn basic techniques and have beads to take home at the end of the day. Make earrings, necklaces, key chains, or zipper pulls. No experience needed. All materials included. Open to young adults ages 14+.

$130, Members $125

Saturday, July 28, 2-5pm Nick Paul $80, Members $75

GLASS FUSING FOR YOUNG ADULTS ( 1 DAY ) In this crash course in glass fusing, teenagers will learn the basics of cutting and assembling glass for the kiln. Make a small plate, tile, or pieces for jewelry. Materials fee includes all glass, tools, and kiln firing. Finished pieces may be picked up 1 to 2 weeks after class ends. All materials included. No experience required. Open to young adults ages 14+.

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$50 Materials fee

Starts July 9

$165, Members $160

Session II: Starts August 7 $165, Members $160

( 4 OR 8 WEEKS ) Recommended for students who work well independently. Includes unlimited access to the studio when classes and workshops aren’t in session. Students provide their own glass and mandrels (available for sale during open studio hours). Kiln access and hand tools are included. Permission from the department head is required.

$20 Materials fee

NEW! APPLE AND HONEY DISH: FUSING ( 1 DAY ) Join Lillstreet Glass Studio for a sweet afternoon of fusing for the Jewish holidays. Learn to cut and assemble glass and beautify your holiday table with a handmade apple tray and honey dish. Materials fee includes all glass, tools, and kiln firing. Finished pieces may be picked up 1 to 2 weeks after class ends. No experience required, just a desire to create!

Sunday, August 19, 10am1pm Myra Shoub $80, Members $75 $20 Materials fee

Sunday August 12, 2-5pm Nick Paul $80, Members $75

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JUNE CLASSES BEGIN JUNE 4. JULY/AUGUST CLASSES BEGIN JULY 9 & AUGUST 6.

NEW! MAKE YOUR OWN GLASS GARDEN: INTRODUCTION TO SCULPTURE ( 1 DAY ) Let’s jump, crawl, and flutter into summer! This class will build on basic glass flameworking techniques, including shaping, pattern application, precision sculpting, and proper heating. Students will create seasonal-themed beads and wearable small sculptures such as flowers, birds and bees. Materials fee includes tools, mandrels, and assorted glass colors. Prerequisite: One 5-week flameworking class or instructor’s permission.

( 1 DAY ) Bring your children and help them make their first glass piece! Projects include pendants, sun catchers, coasters and small bowls. Glass is already cut into a variety of shapes and sizes; you will create a design and glue the pieces together. Great for presents or show-and-tell! Workshop fee includes glass, glue and firing. Finished pieces can be picked up 1 to 2 weeks after the workshop. Open to adults and children ages 6+ (an adult must accompany any children). Includes two 2 pieces per person.

Saturday August 25, 1011:30am, 12-1:30pm or 2-3:30pm

$15 Materials fee

$35, Members $30

NEW! PRINT ON GLASS WORKSHOP

CRAFT FAIR BASICS

Friday, August 17, 10am4pm Tom Lucas & Leslie Speicher $130, Members $125 $35 materials fee

Join us in the glass studio from 6:30-9:30pm on Friday, August 3, and watch us play with fire! Enjoy snacks and libations while watching current students, monitors and instructors work to create oneof-a-kind beads and sculptures on the torch. Finished work will also be in display. Feel free to watch demos and ask questions.

Sunday, July 15, 1:303:00pm or 3:30-5:00pm

$90, Members $85

( 1 DAY ) Explore the possibilities of screenprinting images, drawings and pattern on glass. Learn how to incorporate photographic images as well. The prints will remain when the glass is fused. Clear, opaque and color glasses can be used. There will be a range of color to use for printing. Demos on glass preparation and cutting will be shown. Expect interesting and unique results. No experience necessary.

NEW! FIRST FRIDAY MEET & GREET

( 1 DAY ) So you’re an artist and want to know how to take your work to market? In this workshop, you will learn everything from how to find and apply to shows to displaying your work and knowing what to bring. You’ll also learn some great tips about saving time, avoiding headaches, and selling your art while having a good time. No experience necessary. Artists working in all mediums are welcome.

Sunday, July 22, 2-5pm Nick Paul $55, Members $50

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Saturday, August 11, 2-6pm John Landin

NEW! FAMILY FUSING

I recently retired so Lillstreet Art Center has become my escape, where I like to spend my time because it provides me with mental relaxation.” - Daniela Zaluda, Glass

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Textile Department is a growing doit-yourself community interested in traditional and contemporary craft media. Our renovated studios offer classes for all levels in a variety of techniques: sewing and garment construction, quilting, screen-printing, dyes, knitting and much more.

NEW STUDENTS can join a class confident that they will learn the basic skills required to complete one-of-a-kind pieces. Returning students use our space to prepare for craft fairs, produce inventory for online sales, or to continue the development of their fine art portfolio.

JUNE OPEN STUDIO

BEGINNER/ ADVANCED BEGINNER FIRST-TIME SCREENPRINTING ON FABRIC

Monitored studio time is available for a weekly rate for previously enrolled students and includes access to both printing and sewing studios. Students provide personal screens or rent from studio for a nominal fee. Inks/dyes and fabric blanks available for purchase. Sewing studio provides access to machines, rotary tools and floor standing embroidery hoops. Hours will be posted as date approaches. Instructor’s approval required.

( 4 WEEKS ) Combine stencil and photoemulsion techniques to create layered, multi-colored prints. Learn how to transfer drawings and designs onto loose yardage and fabric blanks. New aluminum screens make handsilkscreening faster and easier. Materials fee includes most materials.

June 4 - July 1

$160, Members $155

$35 per week

Wednesday 6:30-9:30pm Camille Canales Starts June 6

FIRST-TIME SEWING

MULTILEVEL

( 4 WEEKS ) Perfect for someone who doesn’t know how to thread a machine or stray from the straight stitch. This class gives formal instruction on how to operate a sewing machine, basic techniques and sewing vocabulary. Sewing machines provided. Thread and notions provided with materials fee.

SEWING HOUSEWARES: PILLOWS

$150, Members $145

( 4 WEEKS ) Decorate your home with hand-picked fabrics and trim. Construct a pillow of your own design and make it unique by using various methods or piecing and embellishment. Topics covered are techniques such as zipper and button enclosures. Also become familiar with various finishing techniques such as flanges, binding and welts. Students provide their own materials and are encouraged to use their previously silkscreened fabrics if applicable. Prerequisite: First Time Sewing or equivalent experience.

$10 materials fee

Monday 6:30-9:30pm

Tuesday 6:30-9:30pm Nora Renick-Rinehart Starts June 5 Sunday 2-5pm Melissa Leandro Starts June 10

$20 Materials fee

$40, Members

Sarah Montgomery Starts June 4 $150, Members $145

UPDATED STUDIO FEATURES: lightweight aluminum frames, bullet steamer, floor standing embroidery & quilting hoops. All classes include open studio in a positive, relaxed environment.

JUNE CLASSES BEGIN JUNE 4. JULY/AUGUST CLASSES BEGIN JULY 9 & AUGUST 6.

MULTILEVEL PRINTING ( 4 WEEKS ) Whether your working on tshirts or printing with dyes, this class is for students to work on personal projects while refining skills under the guidance of the instructor. Topics covered include ink-to-extender ratios, transparent versus opaque inks, and others as they relate to studentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s projects. Additional fee for students choosing to work with dye. Prerequisite: First Time Screenprinting on Fabric.

Monday 6:30-9:30pm Camille Canales Starts June 4 $160, Members $155

CRASH COURSE IN REPEATS ( 4 WEEKS ) Canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t find that perfect fabric for a messenger bag, jacket, table cloth or drapery? Translate your own designs into repetitive patterns and screenprint them onto cloth. This crash course focuses on straight repeats and half drops, and by the end of this short class you will be on your way to understanding and developing beautiful handmade yardage. Prerequisite: First Time Screenprinting on Fabric

Tuesday 6:30-9:30pm Elizabeth Kumor Starts June 5 $160, Members $155

( 4 WEEKS ) Have some garment construction experience but are interested in learning how to incorporate pockets? This four week primer will teach you everything you need to know: patch pockets, welt pockets and invisible side pockets, plus some creative problem solving and experimentation! Sewing experience required.

PRINTING T-SHIRTS WORKSHOP

Nora Renick-Rinehart Starts June 9

( 1 DAY ) Print on several types of t-shirts or fabric blanks in this fastpaced workshop. You can make your own band tees or tote bags. Instructor will email instructions on image preparation one week prior to workshop. Most materials and inks provided, additional fabric blanks available for purchase. Students bring in their own fabrics to the workshop. T-Shirts are available for purchase. All levels welcome.

$150, Members $145

Saturday June 16, 2-6pm

Saturday 2-5pm

Steve Amos $70, Members $65

WORKSHOPS SPECIAL WORKSHOP: A STUDY IN NATURAL DYES ( 4 DAYS ) Students will learn how to obtain eco-friendly color on a variety of materials through research, experimentation and the collaborative proccess. We will start by learning the foundations of natural dyeingexperimenting with raw dyes, extracts and the indigo process. Continuing in the collaborative process, students will create a book of dye samples. Discussion topics, such as dye history, gardens and techniques, will be supplemented with detailed handouts. All dyes and some fabrics are provided. A list of other supplies will be mailed to students before the first day of class. Open to all levels.

TEXTILES

INTERMEDIATE / ADVANCED

FUN WITH POCKETS

Monday- Thursday 10am4pm Pamela Feldman June 25-28 $320, Members $310 $50 Materials Fee

TEXTILES

JULY/AUGUST BEGINNER/ ADVANCED BEGINNER FIRST-TIME EMBROIDERY ( 4 WEEKS ) Every student receives a hand silkscreened sampler and learns a new stitch vocabulary. Learn how to embroider basic and complex stitches like the bullion knot, spider web and padded satin stitch. Most materials provided. Floor standing hoops make it easy to stitch comfortably during class and open studio.

Wednesday 6:30-9:30pm Camille Canales Session I: Starts July 11 Session II: Starts August 8 $150, Members $145

FIRST-TIME SCREENPRINTING ON FABRIC ( 4 WEEKS ) Combine stencil and photoemulsion techniques to create layered, multi-colored prints. Learn how to transfer drawings and designs onto loose yardage and fabric blanks. New aluminum screens make silkscreening by hand faster and easier. Materials fee includes most materials.

Wednesday 6:30-9:30pm Steve Amos Session I: Starts July 11 Session II: Starts August 8 Sunday 2-5pm Heather Bella Session I: Starts July 15 Session II: Starts August 12 $160, Members $155 $20 Materials fee

FIRST-TIME SEWING ( 4 WEEKS ) Perfect for someone who doesn’t know how to thread a machine or stray from the straight stitch. This class gives formal instruction on how to operate a sewing machine, basic techniques and sewing vocabulary. Sewing machines provided. Thread and notions provided with materials fee.

ROOFTOP KNITTING

Thursday 6:30-9:30pm

( 4 WEEKS ) It’s never too early to start your holiday knitting. This beginner knitting class combines the portable nature of knitting with Lillstreet’s beautiful rooftop deck. Work closely with the instructor and be inspired by fellow students while learning techniques such as casting on, casting off, knits/purls/ and some basic embellishments. Every student gets a pair of knitting needles to keep and yarn provided on the first day of class. Instructor will advise students on yarn selection for use during the remainder of the class.

Sarah Montgomery

Saturday 10am-1pm

Session I: Starts July 12 Session II: Starts August 9

Nora Renick-Rinehart

Tuesday 6:30-9:30pm Nora Renick-Rinehart Session I: Starts July 10 Melissa Leandro Session II: Starts August 7

Sunday 2-5pm Melissa Leandro Session I: Starts July 15 Session II: Starts August 12 $150, Members $145 $10 materials fee

EARLY REGISTRATION

DISCOUNT $10 off

4 week classes

$20 off

8 week classes

Session I: Starts July 14 Session II: Starts August 11

( 8 WEEKS ) Do you have a sewing project that you started, and can’t quite figure out how to finish? Maybe you are a self-taught sewer, but would like some professional guidance on advanced finishing techniques. This class allows students to choose individual projects, garments or house-ware based, and work closely with the guidance of the instructor to complete one-of-a-kind sewing projects. Also excellent for independent quilting projects! Bonus topics covered: sewing machine feet attachments, button-hole stitches, and topics as they relate to student’s projects. Prerequisite: First Time Sewing or equivalent experience.

Monday 6:30-9:30pm

$155, Members $150

Nora Renick-Rinehart Starts July 9

MULTILEVEL

$290, Members $280

INDIGO AND SASHIKO STITCHING

MULTILEVEL PRINTING

( 4 WEEKS ) Historically women in Japan collected fabrics and stitched them together to make their families’ clothes and interior decorations, known as “Sashiko” stitching. The stitched cloth was sometimes a reflection of personal stories expressing their lives. Participate in this tradition by creating imagery from your personal narratives onto hand indigo dyed cloth, then learn and apply Sashiko stitches to your project. Most materials provided.

Saturday 10am-1pm Akemi Cohn Session I: Starts July 14 $160, Members $155

MULTILEVEL SEWING PROJECTS

JUNE CLASSES BEGIN JUNE 4. JULY/AUGUST CLASSES BEGIN JULY 9 & AUGUST 6.

( 8 WEEKS ) Whether your working on tshirts or printing with dyes, this class is for students to work on personal projects while refining skills under the guidance of the instructor. Topics covered include ink-to-extender ratios, transparent versus opaque inks, and others as they relate to student’s projects. Additional fee for students choosing to work with dye. Prerequisite: Firsttime Screenprinting on Fabric.

Monday 6:30-9:30pm Camille Canales Starts July 9 $300, Members $290

IMMERSION DYEING

RESISTS AND REMOVAL

(4 WEEKS)

( 4 WEEKS ) This course is for the screenprinter experienced with fiber reactive dyes, ready to add another level to their fabric design. Introducing resists and discharge paste into printed work allows the student to create even more depth and dimension to their work. Water soluble resists will be applied to fabrics at various stages of the printing, and discharge paste will strategically remove color from dyed fabric. Materials fee includes dyes, resists and pastes during class and open studio.

DIGITAL IMAGERY FOR PRINT ON FABRIC

Elizabeth Kumor

Sunday 2-5pm

Session I: Starts July 10

Allison Rose

Saturday 10am-1pm

$160, Members $155

Session Starts July 15

Camille Canales

$30 Materials fee

$300, Members $290

CRASH COURSE IN PRINTING WITH DYES

WORKSHOPS

Session II: Starts August 11 $160, Members $155 $30 Materials fee

INTERMEDIATE / ADVANCED GARMENT ALTERATIONS ( 8 WEEKS ) Turn items from the back of your closet or finds from thrift stores into perfectly fitting clothes. You’ll learn to mend and alter clothing as we focus on finishing techniques and hand sewing for a professional look. Great for students looking to refine their craftsmanship before taking other advanced classes. Prerequisite: First-Time Sewing or basic sewing experience.

( 4 WEEKS ) Have you been printing with inks in our FIRST TIME SCREENPRINTING ON FABRIC or T-SHIRT classes, but want to find out more about dyes? This is a four week intensive where we will cover printing with thickened procion dyes. Students provide natural fabrics after first night. Materials fee includes unlimited use of dyes during class and open studio. Prerequisite: First Time Screenprint on Fabric or Tshirt class.

Tuesday 6:30-9:30pm Nora Renick-Rinehart Session II: Starts August 7

Saturday 2-5pm

$160, Members $155

Nora Renick-Rinehart Starts July 14

$30 Materials fee

$290, Members $280

NASSEN: COLOR RICE PASTE RESIST ON SILK ( 4 DAYS ) Color rice paste resist printing, “Nassen”, is the contemporary application of Japanese rice paste resist technique for simultaneous color and resist. Nassen has been applied on kimonos dominantly in the early 20th century. Students will experience the entire process of color rice paste resist printing including making rice paste, color paste, and applying pastes with various stamps onto silk. “Katagami” (cut-out stencils), “tsutsu” and various applications will also be instructed. Advanced students will be given individual projects to develop their own ideas at appropriate levels of creativity and experience.

August 6-9, 10am-4pm Akemi Cohn $280, Members $275

Saturday August 11, 2-6pm Camille Canales $70, Members $65

COMMUNITY FLAG PROJECT ( 1 DAY ) Be one of the artists participating in Lillstreet’s rooftop installation space! Each month, May through December, a new set of flags is installed on Lillstreet’s rooftop deck. Flags can be seen from the Montrose brown line tracks, Metra tracks, and driving down both Montrose and Ravenswood. Students will work as a group to come up with concept and design for each flag. Everyone should bring in approximately 3 yards of their favorite fabrics, which can include prints from the studio or favorite cloths from home. We will cut and quickapplique your fabrics onto the four flags using fusible web, creating a collaged “fabricmosaic”. After the workshop, Lillstreet will prep them for install and the Chicago weather! Every student will also receive one photo documenting the flag installation. Make it a family event to participate in the creation, and return in August to see them flying. No experience needed. For adults and children ages 6+.

TEXTILES

Tuesday 6:30-9:30pm

( 8 WEEKS ) Work in Lillstreet’s digital lab to create dynamic imagery, patterns and graphic images in preparation for screenprinting on fabric. Learn how to digitally generate imagery and manipulate photographs using Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator. Students will have access to both the digital lab and Textile open studios. Jump drive and a $12 print card purchased from the front desk required. Prerequisite: First Time or Beginning Screenprint of Fabric and basic computer knowledge.

There are so many ways to add color to fabric. This class experiments the uses of Fiber Reactive dyes on natural fabrics like cotton, bamboo, rayon, linen and silk. Also try out new alter-ego dyes to achieve beautiful 2 tones in one bath. Students will come away with yards of beautifully dyed fabrics as well as fabric blanks like silk scarves, tea towels, etc. Excellent for generating your own fabrics for quilts, garments and interior goods. Materials fee includes unlimited usage of dyes during class and open studio. Students provide fabrics and rubber gloves. All levels welcome.

PRINTING T-SHIRTS

Saturday July 28, 10am4pm Camille $40, Members $35

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such as etching, woodcut, lithography, screenprinting, and letterpress.

WE ALSO OFFER INSTRUCTION IN contemporary, experimental and mixedmedia approaches—such as applying printmaking techniques to ceramics and other non-traditional surfaces.

JUNE PRINTMAKING OPEN STUDIO IN JUNE Take this opportunity to start something new or finish that series of etching or to drop that last layer of letterpress or screenprint. Open Studio is available to students who have taken a class in the Printmaking Department at Lillstreet within the last year. Schedule will be posted on the Printmaking Department Blog and on the doors of Shop A and B at the beginning of the term. Space and equipment are available on a first come, first served basis. Screenprinters must provide their own water-based inks and screens (up to 20”x30” only). Shop screens can be rented for $3 each. Photoemulsion, squeegees and hinge boards are provided. Everyone must factor in clean-up time. Participants must follow the print shop rules and etiquette for each printmaking medium from flyers posted in the shop. Clay and Print participants must be enrolled in a clay class or clay open studio. There is no clay storage in the print shops. Contact Thomas Lucas, Director of Printmaking, at:

BEGINNER / ADVANCED BEGINNER FIRST-TIME SCREENPRINTING ON PAPER ( 4 WEEKS ) Prepare a screen and print an image on paper using stencils and photo-emulsion. Most equipment and paper provided. There’s an additional fee for inks.

Tuesday 6:30-9:30pm Andrew Campbell Starts June 5 Sunday 5 - 8pm Matt Ginsberg Starts June 10 $150, Members $145 $15 materials fee

FIRST-TIME LETTERPRESS ( 4 WEEKS ) Learn the absolute fundamentals of how to print letterpress with a range of press options using our collection of wood type. Also incorporate basic image ideas through linocuts. Materials fee includes most materials and inks.

hummingbird@lillstreet.com for additional information.

Tuesday 6:30-9:30pm Tom Lucas Starts June 5

June 4-July 1

$150, Members $145

$50, Members $45 per week

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NEW! THE ART OF THE LINOCUT ( 4 WEEKS ) Discover the potential in layering images and color with creating linoleum cut blocks and printing them on the press. Multi-block registration and reduction cut printing will be covered. Make prints, greeting cards or even wallpaper. Material fee includes ink and tools, and paper and linoleum are available for purchase..

Thursday 6:30-9:30pm Tom Lucas Starts June 7 $150, Members $145 $10 materials fee

WORKSHOPS PRINTS INTO SCULPTURE ( 1 DAY ) Join the Printmaking Department’s Artist-in-Residence, Kate McQuillen on a journey towards creating sculpture with prints. Learn double-sided printing and registration as well as how to use your “misprints” and paper scraps to create work in the third dimension. Look forward to interesting results. Most materials provided.

Tuesday June 12, 10am2pm Kate McQuillen $80, Members $75

$15 materials fee

JUNE CLASSES BEGIN JUNE 4. JULY/AUGUST CLASSES BEGIN JULY 9 & AUGUST 6.

LETTERPRESS BROADSIDES ( 1 DAY ) A broadside is a letterpress poster that incorporates underlying layers of color, texture and image with the text content of the broadside printed over the top. In this workshop students will work in production teams with our two cylinder letterpresses. Recent visiting artist, Amos Kennedy, inspired this workshop.

Saturday, June 16 or 30, 10am-4pm Celene Aubry & Tom Lucas $120, Members $115

MEZZOTINT IN ONE DAY ( 1 DAY ) Mezzotint is a process that can create velvety, tonal prints that can achieve photorealistic qualities comparable to charcoal drawings. This class will cover techniques required for preparing a mezzotint surface on copper plates as well as burnishing and scraping your images onto this surface.

Friday June 15, 10am3pm Connie Wolf $80, Members $75

NEW! MEZZOTINT PRINTMAKING

PRINT ON GLASS ( 1 DAY ) Explore the possibilities of screenprinting images, drawings and pattern on glass. Learn how to incorporate photographic images as well. The prints will remain when the glass is fused. Clear, opaque and color glasses can be used. Demos on glass preparation and cutting will be shown. Expect interesting and unique results. No experience necessary.

BEGINNER / ADVANCED BEGINNER

Friday June 29, 104pm Tom Lucas & Leslie Speicher

FIRST-TIME SCREENPRINTING ON PAPER

$130, Members $125 $35 materials fee

PRINTMAKING ON CLAY

Sunday, June 24, 10am-4pm Tom Lucas $85, Members $80

BOOKMAKING 101 ( 1 DAY ) Students will learn basic book structures to create their own artist’s books. Traditional book structures will be covered, and students will be encouraged to view the book as conceptual space and leave preconceived notions about books at the door. All materials included.

Friday June 29 103pm Connie Wolfe $80, Members $75

BEGINNING ETCHING AND RELIEF PRINTMAKING

( 4 WEEKS ) Prepare a screen and print an image on paper using stencils and photo-emulsion. Most equipment and paper provided. There’s an additional fee for inks.

Tuesday 6:30-9:30pm Andrew Campbell Session I: Starts July 10 Session II: Starts August 7 Sunday 5 - 8pm Matt Ginsberg Session I: Starts July 15 Session II: Starts August 12 $150, Members $145 $15 materials fee

Tuesday 6:30-9:30pm Tom Lucas Session I: Starts July 10 Session II: Starts August 7 Saturday 2-5pm Tom Lucas Session I: Starts July 14 Session II: Starts August 11 $150, Members $145

( 8 WEEKS Traditional techniques of etching, drypoint, aquatint, and the use of soft and hard grounds will be demonstrated in this class. We will also explore the fundamentals of relief printmaking as well. Basic shop tools provided. Plates and paper are available for purchase.

Monday 6:30-9:30pm Tom Lucas Starts July 9 $280, Members $270

MULTILEVEL INTRODUCTION TO LETTERPRESS IMAGE & TEXT ( 8 WEEKS ) Calling all fans of heavy metal! The outmoded technology of letterpress printing lives: The craft carries on in shops and studios and has become a medium of artistic expression. This course prepares you to move beyond the basics and gain facility with the tools and equipment so you can pursue your own projects. Learn typesetting by hand, locking up, and the basics of cylinder (Vandercook), platen, and sign presses. Incorporating imagery into the design and printing, and experimentation with ink and paper are encouraged. Materials fee includes inks.

Wednesday 6:30-9:30pm TBA Starts July 11 $280, Members $270 $15 Materials fee

Friday 2-5pm Connie Wolf Session I: Starts July 13 Session II: Starts August 10 $150, members $145

HANDMADE BOOKS ( 8 WEEKS ) Students will learn how to modify basic book structures and focus on content to create their own artist’s books. Traditional book structures will be covered, and students will be encouraged to view the book as conceptual space and leave preconceived notions about books at the door. Previous binding experience is helpful, but not necessary. A supply list will be provided on the first day of class.

Friday 10am-1pm Connie Wolf Starts July 13

PRINTMAKING

( 1 DAY ) Learn techniques through a basic introduction to the various printmaking processes on clay. Create clay prints, platters and vessels. The fundamentals of printing both directly and indirectly on clay will be covered. All printmaking tools provided.

JULY/AUGUST

( 4 WEEKS ) Mezzotint is a process that can create velvety, tonal prints that can achieve photorealistic qualities comparable to charcoal drawings. This class will cover techniques required for preparing a mezzotint surface on copper plates as well as burnishing and scraping your images onto this surface.

$280, Members $270

Wednesday 6:30-9:30pm Tom Lucas Starts July 11 $310, Members $300

$15 materials fee

PRINTMAKING PRINTMAKING

INTERMEDIATE / ADVANCED NEW! CONTEMPORARY PRACTICES IN PRINTMAKING ( 8 WEEKS ) Contemporary Practices In Printmaking will explore the latest methods of non-toxic photo-polymer etching, relief, collage printmaking and lithography. There will be lots of opportunity to experiment with mixing printmaking techniques together. Techniques using viscosity printing, chine colle, and photocopy transfer will be covered. More in-depth plate work will allow the combination of techniques on a single plate, as well as multiple color printing. This is an opportunity to look at printmaking in a fresh way.

Thursday 6:30-9:30pm Tom Lucas Starts July 12 $280, Members $270

INTERMEDIATE TO ADVANCED ETCHING AND RELIEF ( 8 WEEKS ) Continue your exploration with etching, dry point, relief, and more. Using the latest in nontoxic methods, under expert guidance this printmaking course introduces the hands-on processes used on metal plates and blocks to create images with line, tone, and texture. Students will use traditional methods that use black and white and color.

MULTILEVEL SCREENPRINT ON PAPER ( 8 WEEKS ) Create personal projects, print editions, portfolio pieces, or go beyond paper to print on other surfaces. Learn the art of the split-fountain and other alternative techniques, such as flocking and gold leaf. The use of cut stencils, drawn marks, photographic images, and text will be introduced. Basic tools are provided. A supply list will be provided.

Thursday 6:30-9:30pm Matt Ginsberg Starts July 12

PRINTS INTO SCULPTURE Join the Printmaking Department’s Artist-in-Residence, Kate McQuillen on a journey towards creating scupture with prints. Learn double-sided printing and registration as well as how to use your “misprints” and paper scraps to great work in the third dimension. Look forward to interesting results. Most materials provided.

Tuesday July 10,

SURVEY OF PRINTMAKING TECHNIQUES FOR TEACHERS ( 8 WEEKS ) Use this course as a resource to bring printmaking to your classroom in this survey designed specifically for teachers. We’ll cover several fundamental approaches to printmaking and place an emphasis on easy set up in the classroom. Discover the best ways to manage the printmaking process if you have the desire but are plagued with limited time and resources. Develop lesson plans as we cover a range of non-toxic printmaking techniques safe for students of all ages including printmaking on clay. Teachers can receive CPDU credits for this course.

Wednesday 10am-1pm Tom Lucas Starts July 11 $280, Members $270

EARLY REGISTRATION

DISCOUNT $10 off

4 week classes

PRINT ON GLASS Explore the possibilities of screenprinting images, drawings and pattern on glass. Learn how to incorporate photographic images as well. The prints will remain when the glass is fused. Clear, opaque and color glasses can be used. There will be a range of color to use for printing. Demos on glass preparation and cutting will be shown. Expect interesting and unique results. No experience necessary.

10am-2pm Kate McQuillen

Friday, August 17, 10am-4pm Tom Lucas and

$80, Members $75

Leslie Speicher

$280, Members $270

Thursday 10am-1pm Julian Cox Starts July 12 $280, Members $270

WORKSHOPS

$130, Members $125

PAPERMAKING ON THE ROOFTOP ( 1 DAY ) Enjoy creating unique handmade paper for cards, printing, or simply as art objects suitable for framing. In this class you will learn about the tools and tradition of the process, using cotton, abaca and recycled fibers. Materials fee includes most materials.

Saturday July 21 or August 18, 10am-3pm Heather Bella $100, Members $95 $15 Materials fee

$35 materials fee

PRINTMAKING ON CLAY ( 1 DAY ) Get a basic introduction to printmaking on clay. Create clay prints, platters, and vessels. Drawings, text and photographic Images can be incorporated. The fundamentals of screenprinting and lithography as well as printing both directly and indirectly on clay will be covered. All supplies provided.

Sunday, August 5, 10am-3pm Tom Lucas $85, Members $80

PHOTOCOPY TRANSFER ( 1 DAY ) Explore the potential of lithographic printmaking with an alternative technique that is more user-friendly. Pull impressions from photocopied images ranging from drawings in a sketchbook to photographs. We’ll work with a complete range of color. Bring photocopies of images no bigger than 8.5”x11”. All other materials included.

Sunday, August 26, 10am-2pm Tom Lucas $75, Members $70

$20 off

8 week classes

LONGSTITCH BOOKBINDING ( 1 DAY ) Create a lovely journal with a visible elegantly stitched spine in this one-day workshop! The historical Longstitch and Linkstitch bookbinding techniques utilize a soft, heavy paper cover, stitching the pages directly into the spine with waxed linen thread that can be adorned with beads, weaving and knot work. No experience necessary, but some familiarity with a needle and thread is helpful. All materials will be provided.

Heather Bella Saturday, July 28 or August 25, 10am-3pm $85 members $80 $10 materials fee

JUNE CLASSES BEGIN JUNE 4. JULY/AUGUST CLASSES BEGIN JULY 9 & AUGUST 6.

PRINTMAKING REGISTER TODAY! VISIT WWW.LILLSTREET.COM OR CALL 773.769.4226

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EXPRESS YOURSELF IN TWO DIMENSIONS with acrylics, watercolor, gouache, oils, pastels, pen & ink, or encaustic techniques. Painting & Drawing classes are divided Into Beginning, Intermediate, Multilevel or Advanced classes. Use these designations and the class descriptions to create a curriculum for yourself.

TAKING CLASSES A LEVEL AT A TIME will help you to build both skill and confidence. As in life, anything we do well, we do well because we practice it. Good painting and drawing skills take time to develop, so be patient, consistent, and above all, enjoy.

JUNE BEGINNING FIRST-TIME DRAWING This entry-level class is for those with little or no drawing experience. Learn the use of value, line, and proportion to create realistic drawings. Purchase your beginning drawing kit on the first night.

Monday 6:30-9:30pm Steve Amos Starts June 4 Saturday 10am-1pm Tony Porter Starts June 9 $150, Members $145 $15 First-Time Drawing Kit

FIRST-TIME PAINTER This entry-level class is for those with little or no experience painting. It will take you step by step through the basic use of materials for acrylic painting. Purchase your beginning painting kit on the first night.

Monday 6:30-9:30pm Annie York Starts June 4 Wednesday 6:30-9:30pm Patrick Miceli Starts June 6 Sunday 10am-1pm Steve Amos Starts June 10

FIRST-TIME PORTRAIT DRAWING This entry-level course is designed for those students with little or no experience. The primary focus is placement and how the various facial features come into play in creating a portrait drawing. Supply kits and additional materials available for purchase.

Saturday 2-5pm Tony Porter Starts June 9 $165, Members $160 $15 First-Time Drawing Kit

$150, Members $145 $35 First-Time Painting Kit

BEGINNING / ADVANCED BEGINNING BEGINNING DRAWING This beginning level class is recommended for students who have completed First-Time Painter or First-Time Drawing. The student will be introduced to a variety of drawing materials as they learn formal drawing techniques like shading, perspective, proportion and composition while working from still life and other source materials. Emphasis will be on developing observational skills. Supply kits and additional materials available for purchase.

Tuesday 6:30-9:30pm Jeriah Hildwine Starts June 5 Sunday 10am-1pm Patrick Miceli Starts June 10 $150, Members $145

JUNE CLASSES BEGIN JUNE 4. JULY/AUGUST CLASSES BEGIN JULY 9 & AUGUST 6.

BEGINNING TO INTERMEDIATE WATERCOLOR This class is for students with some drawing or painting experience. Watercolor is a versatile painting medium that allows the artist a range of expression from tight, representational work to loose, fluid sketches and more improvisational abstracts. The class will provide a comprehensive introduction to watercolor, and watercolor techniques such as blending, glazing and representation as well as fun, special effects with the medium. Supply kits and additional materials available for purchase.

INTRODUCTION TO THE PORTRAIT AND FIGURE This beginning to intermediate level drawing class teaches the fundamentals of drawing portraits and figures while working from a nude model. Weekly demonstrations and structured exercises will emphasize observation, proportion, measuring, and anatomy. Students begin with charcoal, move to conté, and eventually learn to use pastels. Supply kits and additional materials available for purchase.

Wednesday 10am-1pm Bob Horn Starts June 6

Saturday 2-5pm Tom Dieschbourg Starts June 9

Saturday 10am-1pm Bob Horn Starts June 9

$150, Members $145

BEGINNING OIL PAINTING

Learn how to paint with wax in this multi-level class. Use pigments, damar crystals, various types of waxes as well as other ingredients to create multi-layered, heavily textured to paint on a variety of surfaces. Work with metals tools and special brushes as well as torches, heat guns and irons. Encapsulate additional materials and collage the surface. Artists of all media will enjoy the limitless possibilities of working in encaustics. A supply list will be provided one week before class begins.

Sunday 2-5pm Steve Amos Starts June 10

Sunday 2-5pm Patrick Miceli Starts June 10

$150, Members $145

$160, Members $155

INK BRUSHWORK In this beginning class learn traditional Asian painting techniques on rice paper. This brushwork can also be used to adorn ceramic work or move into contemporary painting. No experience necessary. Allison will lead you step by step through the therapeutic process of mark making. A supply list will be provided on the first day of class.

Wednesday 6:30-9:30pm Allison Svoboda Starts June 6 $150, Members $145

PORTRAIT DRAWING This intermediate course is for those who have had some experience or have taken First Time Portrait Drawing. It will build upon your basic understanding by showing you placement, various in-depth shading techniques, and the art of seeing. A supply list will be provided on the first day of class.

Tuesday 6:30-9:30pm Starts June 5 $150, Members $145 $20 model fee

INTERMEDIATE / ADVANCED NEW! ADVENTURES IN DRAWING In this intermediate to advanced class, students will use nature as a source material to develop large-scale drawings. Under the guidance of the instructor, you will experiment with charcoal, ink, and collage and hone mark making to ultimately explore issues of abstraction. This class will include visits to Chicago’s conservatories. Bring a sketchbook and drawing materials.

Saturday 10am-1pm Barbara Cooper Starts June 9 $150, Members $145

EXPLORE ABSTRACT ACRYLIC PAINTING Starting with exercises designed to generate imagery and identify theme and concepts, we will use these discoveries to begin painting. In one class, we will use still life as reference to explore principals of design and art elements as applied to abstraction. Working from the inside out to free your intuitive self and find you’re abstract voice. Bring a medium size canvas and paint to first class.

PA I N T I N G & D R AW I N G

Tuesday 10am-1pm Jeriah Hildwine Starts June 5

This class is recommended for students who have completed beginning drawing and want to learn the fundamentals of oil painting. This class will cover the basics of laying out a palette, mixing colors, and brush and palette knife use in the process of creating realistic paintings that capture light and space. Supply kits and additional materials available for purchase.

This class is recommended for those who have taken FirstTime Painter or First-Time Drawing or have had previous experience and want to expand their painting skills in various acrylic mediums. Supply kits and additional materials available for purchase.

ENCAUSTIC PAINTING

Sunday 2-5pm Jenny Learner Starts June 10

$30 model fee

BEGINNING ACRYLIC PAINTING

MULTILEVEL TO INTERMEDIATE

Friday 10am-1pm Cynthia Vaicunas Starts June 8 $150, Members $145

PAINTING PRINTMAKING & DRAWING

EXPERIMENTAL STILLLIFE PAINTING

LEARNING FROM THE MASTERS

This is not just another stilllife class. No wine bottles. No plastic fruit. No flowers. We’ll take a completely different approach to the still-life. You’ll think outside the box and push the limits of how we define still-life painting for ourselves and as a culture. Directed projects will refine your ideas while building your painting skills. Come prepared to paint in acrylics.

Learn classical painting techniques from art history in this advanced class. You’ll study the works of Rembrandt, Chardin, and Van Eyck, and directed projects will help improve your oil painting skills. Projects will address color, light, composition, glazing, and brushwork. Drawing experience is recommended. Come to the first class prepared to work in oils and bring a 16” x 20” canvas.

Wednesday 6:309:30pm Annie York Davis Starts June 6

Friday 10am-1pm Bob Horn Starts June 8

$150, Members $145

DRAWING AND PAINTING THE NUDE FIGURE

PROBLEM SOLVING FOR OIL PAINTERS

This advanced class is for those students who have previous experience working from nude models. Poses will be scheduled for two weeks, so that a painting or drawing can be fully developed. Individualized instruction supports students in developing their skills and their individual styles. Come prepared to work in the medium of your choice.

Saturday 2-5pm Bob Horn Starts June 9 $150, Members $145 $30 model fee

JULY/AUGUST

This advanced class is for students who have previous experience in oil painting. Students will work on directed projects and individual projects. The directed projects will focus on improving the core skills of representational painting. Please come to the first class prepared to work in oils with a 16” x 20” canvas.

Thursday 10am-1pm Bob Horn Starts June 7 $150, Members $145

FOR ALL STUDENTS OPEN STUDIO If you have taken a class and need a place to work, open studio is for you. This option allows you to use the classroom as your studio. $35, Members $30 per week

BEGINNING FIRST-TIME DRAWING ( 4 WEEKS ) This entry-level class is for those with little or no drawing experience. Learn the use of value, line, and proportion to create realistic drawings. Purchase your beginning drawing kit on the first night.

Monday 6:30-9:30pm Steve Amos Session I: Starts July 9 Session II: Starts August 6 Tuesday 2-5pm Jeriah Hildwine Session I: Starts July 10 Session II: Starts August 7 Saturday 10am-1pm Tony Porter

( 4 WEEKS ) This entry-level class is for those with little or no experience painting. It will take you step by step through the basic use of materials for acrylic painting. Purchase your beginning painting kit on the first night.

Monday 6:30-9:30pm Annie York Session I: Starts July 9 Session II: Starts August 6 Wednesday 6:30-9:30pm Patrick Miceli Session I: Starts July 11 Session II: Starts August 8 Sunday 10am-1pm Steve Amos

Session I: Starts July 14

Session I: Starts July 15 Session II: Starts August 12

Session II: Starts August 11

$150, Members $145

$35 First-Time Painting Kit

$15 First-Time Drawing Kit

FIRST-TIME PAINTER

JUNE CLASSES BEGIN JUNE 4. JULY/AUGUST CLASSES BEGIN JULY 9 & AUGUST 6.

FIRST-TIME PORTRAIT DRAWING ( 4 WEEKS ) This entry-level course is designed for those students with little or no experience. The primary focus is placement and how the various facial features come into play in creating a portrait drawing. Supply kits and additional materials available for purchase.

Saturday 2-5pm Tony Porter Session I: Starts July 14 Session II: Starts August 11 $165, Members $160 $15 First-Time Drawing Kit

BEGINNING / ADVANCED BEGINNING BEGINNING DRAWING

Tuesday 6:30-9:30pm Jeriah Hildwine Starts July 10 Sunday 10am-1pm Patrick Miceli Starts July 15 $280, Members $270

( 8 WEEKS )

This class is for students with some drawing or painting experience. Watercolor is a versatile painting medium that allows the artist a range of expression from tight, representational work to loose, fluid sketches and more improvisational abstracts. The class will provide a comprehensive introduction to watercolor, and watercolor techniques such as blending, glazing and representation as well as fun, special effects with the medium. Supply kits and additional materials available for purchase. Saturday 2-5pm Tom Dieschbourg Starts July 14 $280, Members $270

( 8 WEEKS ) This class is recommended for those who have taken FirstTime Painter or First-Time Drawing or have had previous experience and want to expand their painting skills in various acrylic mediums. Supply kits and additional materials available for purchase.

Tuesday 10am-1pm Jeriah Hildwine Starts July 10

Saturday 10am-1pm Bob Horn

NEW! UNDERSTANDING COLOR ( 4 WEEKS ) Learn about the importance of color and the power it can give you to improve your work. This color class is intended for the beginner, intermediate or advanced level student interested in enhancing their understanding and perception of color. A supply list will be provided on the first day of class.

Wednesday 6:30-9:30pm Pawel Kupiec Session I: Starts July 11 Session II: Starts August 8 $150, Members $145

Starts July 14 $280, Members $270

ENCAUSTIC PAINTING

$50 model fee

( 4 WEEKS ) Learn how to paint with wax in this multi-level class. Use pigments, damar crystals, various types of waxes as well as other ingredients to create multi-layered, heavily textured to paint on a variety of surfaces. Work with metals tools and special brushes as well as torches, heat guns and irons. Encapsulate additional materials and collage the surface. Artists of all media will enjoy the limitless possibilities of working in encaustics. A supply list will be provided one week before class begins.

( 8 WEEKS ) This class is recommended for students who have completed beginning drawing and want to learn the fundamentals of oil painting. This class will cover the basics of laying out a palette, mixing colors, and brush and palette knife use in the process of creating realistic paintings that capture light and space. Supply kits and additional materials available for purchase.

Sunday 2-5pm

Thursday 6:30-9:30pm Annie York Davis Starts July 12

$280, Members $270

Wednesday 10am-1pm Bob Horn Starts July 11

BEGINNING OIL PAINTING

BEGINNING ACRYLIC PAINTING

Sunday 2-5pm Steve Amos Starts July 15

( 8 WEEKS ) This beginning to intermediate level drawing class teaches the fundamentals of drawing portraits and figures while working from a nude model. Weekly demonstrations and structured exercises will emphasize observation, proportion, measuring, and anatomy. Students begin with charcoal, move to contĂŠ, and eventually learn to use pastels. Supply kits and additional materials available for purchase.

MULTILEVEL TO INTERMEDIATE

Patrick Miceli Starts July 15 $280, Members $270

Friday 2-5pm Jenny Learner Session I: Starts July 13 Session II: Starts August 10

PA I N T I N G & D R AW I N G

( 8 WEEKS ) This beginning level class is recommended for students who have completed First-Time Painter or First-Time Drawing. The student will be introduced to a variety of drawing materials as they learn formal drawing techniques like shading, perspective, proportion and composition while working from still life and other source materials. Emphasis will be on developing observational skills. Supply kits and additional materials available for purchase.

INTRODUCTION TO THE PORTRAIT AND FIGURE

BEGINNING TO INTERMEDIATE WATERCOLOR

Sunday 2-5pm Jenny Learner Session I: Starts July 15 Session II: Starts August 12 $160, Members $155

PAINTING & DRAWING

INTUITIVE PAINTING AND DRAWING ( 8 WEEKS ) Develop your own language of mark making. Learn to trust your intuition while generating original ideas and expressing the unconscious. A development of color, compositions and themes will be explored. Recommended for students who have completed beginning-level courses. A supply list will be provided on the first day of class.

Tuesday 6:30-9:30pm Cynthia Vaicunas Starts July 10 $280, Members $270

PORTRAIT DRAWING ( 8 WEEKS ) This intermediate course is for those who have had some experience or have taken First Time Portrait Drawing. It will build upon your basic understanding by showing you placement, various in-depth shading techniques, and the art of seeing. A supply list will be provided on the first day of class.

Tuesday 6:30-9:30pm Tony Porter Starts July 10 $280, Members $270 $40 model fee

FIGURE DRAWING ( 8 WEEKS ) This intermediate class offers an in-depth study of the human figure, stressing an understanding of anatomical structures, proportion, and tonal values. Students of all levels can explore drawing techniques in charcoal, pencil, and pastels. Learn about head lengths, construction line drawing, bone structure, and more. Please bring a newsprint pad and a drawing pencil to the first class.

Thursday 6:30-9:30pm Sarah Kaiser Starts July 12

NEW! THE LANGUAGE OF PAINTING ( 8 WEEKS ) This intermediate painting class will take students through a series of projects, from simple to more complex, and show them how to translate the world around them into the language of value and color using brush and paint. Learn how to simplify the world into manageable visual units and relate them in terms of hue, value and edge. The class will start with a simple arrangement of colored geometric shapes and progress to more complex texture and color arrangements. The last project will involve a live model and props. This class is ideal for oil painting, but pastel and acrylic paints are welcome as well. Please come prepared to work in the medium of your choosing.

Monday 6:30-9:30pm Ken Minami Starts July 9 $280, Members $270 $15 model fee

NEW! PLEIN AIR ( 8 WEEKS ) Any artist interested in learning to paint or draw landscapes has to experience working from sight in the open air (plein air) and what better time to do this but in the summer. This landscape painting & drawing class will focus on how to do that using the neighborhoods around us for inspiration. The class will explore several locations close to Lillstreet including its rooftop. Work in of medium of your choice.

INTERMEDIATE / ADVANCED PASTELS ( 4 WEEKS ) Although they are often undervalued, Pastels have been a favorite drawing material of many 19th and 20th century artists, from Degas to O’Keefe to Lucian Freud, because of their quick application and intense colors. We’ll learn the basics of working with pastels, the perfect medium for creating quick sketches or developing more complex drawings. A supply list will be provided on the first day of class.

Saturday 10am-1pm Patrick Miceli Session I: Starts July 14 Session II: Starts August 11 $150, Members $145

EXPLORE ABSTRACT ACRYLIC PAINTING ( 4 WEEKS ) Starting with exercises designed to generate imagery and identify theme and concepts, we will use these discoveries to begin painting. In one class, we will use still life as reference to explore principals of design and art elements as applied to abstraction. Working from the inside out to free your intuitive self and find you’re abstract voice. Bring a medium size canvas and paint to first class.

( 4 WEEKS ) Identify your visual voice through imagery and collage using a variety of surfaces. Incorporate paint, drawing, patterning and narration. Use recycled and found materials, cutting pasting, rubbing and transfer techniques. A supply list will be provided on the first day of class.

Friday 2-5pm Cynthia Vaicunas Session I: Starts July 13 $150, Members $145

EXPERIMENTAL STILL-LIFE PAINTING ( 4 WEEKS ) This is not just another still-life class. No wine bottles. No plastic fruit. No flowers. We’ll take a completely different approach to the still-life. You’ll think outside the box and push the limits of how we define still-life painting for ourselves and as a culture. Directed projects will refine your ideas while building your painting skills. Come prepared to paint in acrylics.

Wednesday 6:30-9:30pm Annie York Davis Session I: Starts July 11 $150, Members $145

Friday 10am-1pm Cynthia Vaicunas Session I: Starts July 13 Session II: Starts August 10 $150, Members $145

Tuesday 10am-1pm Pawel Kupiec Starts July 10

EARLY REGISTRATION

DISCOUNT

$280, Members $270

$280, Members $270 $50 model fee

COLLAGE

JUNE CLASSES BEGIN JUNE 4. JULY/AUGUST CLASSES BEGIN JULY 9 & AUGUST 6.

$10 off

4 week classes

$20 off

8 week classes

INTERMEDIATE OIL PAINTING

DRAWING AND PAINTING THE NUDE FIGURE

PROBLEM SOLVING FOR OIL PAINTERS

( 8 WEEKS ) Expand your skills and learn new techniques in both traditional and contemporary approaches to painting in oil. Open to students who have completed Beginning Oil or with similar experience. A supply list will be provided on the first day of class.

( 8 WEEKS ) This advanced class is for those students who have previous experience working from nude models. Poses will be scheduled for two weeks, so that a painting or drawing can be fully developed. Individualized instruction supports students in developing their skills and their individual styles. Come prepared to work in the medium of your choice.

( 8 WEEKS )

Saturday 2-5pm Bob Horn Starts July 14

Thursday 10am-1pm Bob Horn Starts July 12

NEW! ADVANCED PORTRAIT DRAWING

$280, Members $270

( 8 WEEKS ) This course is designed for the intermediate to advanced art student. The focus of this class will be the use of color for creating specific flesh tones. As part of learning how color is used to create life like tones, you will also discover how to integrate warm and cool colors as a method of shading to capture the essence of realistic portraits in color pastel and color pencils.

LEARNING FROM THE MASTERS

Thursday 6:30pm-9:30pm Patrick Miceli Starts July 12 $280, Members $270

$280, Members $270 $40 model fee

$60 model fee

FOR ALL STUDENTS OPEN STUDIO

( 8 WEEKS ) Learn classical painting techniques from art history in this advanced class. You’ll study the works of Rembrandt, Chardin, and Van Eyck, and directed projects will help improve your oil painting skills. Projects will address color, light, composition, glazing, and brushwork. Drawing experience is recommended. Come to the first class prepared to work in oils and bring a 16” x 20” canvas.

Friday 10am-1pm Bob Horn Starts July 13 $280, Members $270

If you have taken a class and need a place to work, open studio is for you. This option allows you to use the classroom as your studio. $35, Member $30 per week $210 per eight-week session.

BOTANICAL ART

PA I N T I N G & D R AW I N G

Sunday 10am-1pm Tony Porter Starts July 15

( 8 WEEKS ) Learn this step-by-step approach to drawing from plants and flowers. Create observational studies with graphite, watercolor and color pencil. Two classes will be held at the Lincoln Park Conservatory as an introduction to field study. Bring pencils and sketchbooks on the first day of class.

Monday 10am-1pm Richard Laurent Starts July 9 $280, Members $270

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KEEP UP WITH EMERGING ART FORMS or just sharpen your ability to capture life’s important moments with your camera.

JUNE BEGINNER FIRST-TIME DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY ( 4 WEEKS ) Before that new digital camera becomes an expensive paperweight, learn how it works and how to make beautiful images with it. We’ll use easy technical explanations, shooting exercises, and a review of student images to teach you how to find, compose and capture compelling photographs. Digital camera with manual controls required (DSLR preferred). Please bring a small flash drive.

FIRST-TIME LIGHTROOM

FIRST-TIME ILLUSTRATOR

( 4 WEEKS ) Lightroom is powerful and affordable software for enhancing photographs, cataloging, printing, and more. In this overview class you’ll learn how to organize, develop, and print your images. See why professional photographers everywhere are hooked on Lightroom. This is a perfect follow-up to First-Time Digital Photography or can be taken on its own. Basic computer skills required.

( 4 WEEKS ) Illustrator is an indispensable software for graphic artists. It allows you to turn visual ideas into stunning digital designs. In this course you’ll learn to work with line, shapes, shading, paths, text and much more. See how easy it is to convert your basic sketches into graphics and illustrations that you can use in your artwork, graphic design, or promotional materials.

Saturday 2-5pm Starts June 9

Wednesday 10am-1pm Katie Mills Starts June 6

Kevin Malella

$170, Members $165

Monday 6:30-9:30pm Christopher Schneberger Starts June 4 Tuesday 10am-1pm Tommy Reyes Starts June 5 Saturday 10am-1pm Kevin Malella Starts June 9 $170, Members $165

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JUNE CLASSES BEGIN JUNE 4. JULY/AUGUST CLASSES BEGIN JULY 9 & AUGUST 6.

BEGINNER/ ADVANCED BEGINNER BEGINNING PHOTOSHOP ( 4 WEEKS ) Photoshop is an advanced software program used by artists, graphic designers, and photographers to create and manipulate graphic and photographic imagery. In this course you’ll learn the basics of the software including brushes, selection tools, image adjustments, and masks. This is a good followup to First Time Lightroom, Digital Photography I, or taken on its own. Basic computer skills required.

Monday 10am-1pm Randee Ladden Starts June 4 Sunday 2-5pm Carisa Mitchell Starts June 10 $170, Members $165

DIGITAL TOOLS FOR ARTISTS ( 4 WEEKS ) Today’s artists increasingly are using digital tools for creating art. In this course you’ll learn how to use both Illustrator and Photoshop software to generate graphic designs, collage, and alter imagery with fantastic effects. Create artwork from scratch, manipulate existing imagery, or create a blend of technical approaches. You’ll print your art on various papers and learn how that can be the basis for mixed media works, or simply stand on its own.

Tuesday 6:30-9:30pm Steve Amos Starts June 5 $170, Members $165

DIGITAL VIDEO ART

Thursday 6:30-9:30pm Jeff Kolar Starts June 7 $170, Members $165

CAMERA FLASH

EXPLORING CHICAGO ( TWICE A WEEK, 4 WEEKS ) Summer is here and it’s time to get outside and do some photography! This course will visit different neighborhoods around Chicago, learning their histories and geographies. We’ll capture a sense of each place - the sights, the people, even the sounds and tastes. Each outing will finish with lunch at a unique restaurant in the neighborhood. Every third class will be a review session to give feedback. This is a great course for improving your travel photography, or just learning about your city as you taste some great food. Students should bring a digital camera with manual controls (DSLR cameras preferred).

Wednesday and Friday 10am-1pm Christopher Schneberger Starts June 6 $300, Members $290

LIGHTING & PORTRAITURE ( 4 WEEKS ) Would you like to really capture somebody’s personality with your camera? In this course you’ll elevate your snapshots into portraits. Students will learn how to coax expression out of blank faces and how to put subjects at ease. We will consider the power of a portrait in conveying meaning, as well as its limitations. We’ll work with locations and available light, but then move into the studio to learn about artificial light and flash. Lightroom will also be covered along with inclass shooting assignments, and critiques. Basic computer skills required, digital SLR camera preferred.

Tuesday 6:30-9:30pm Rebecca Reuland Starts June 5

( 4 WEEKS ) Create professional looking images using on-camera flash. This course will show you simple and effective techniques for getting great light from your flash. You’ll learn the basics of metering for flash, use of fill flash, how to balance it with available light, and more advanced techniques. DSLR camera and attachable flash required, flash with pivoting head and power settings preferred.

Monday 6:30-9:30pm TBA Starts June 4 $170, Members $165

ARCHITECTURAL PHOTOGRAPHY ( 4 WEEKS ) Chicago is a city of architectural treasures, but those buildings aren’t always easy to photograph. In this course you’ll learn the secrets to making dynamic photographs of buildings. Classes will cover shooting techniques during on-location meetings. You’ll photograph and learn about some outstanding architecture. Classroom time will be used to process and print your images and survey some great examples of architecture in photography.

Wednesday 6:30-9:30pm Rebecca Reuland Starts June 6 $170, Members $165

INTERMEDIATE / ADVANCED ADVANCED DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY ( 4 WEEKS ) This course is for the advanced amateur, or budding professional who wants to take their photography that one next step. Come with project ideas you wish to develop into portfolios for exhibition, publication, or other goals. Topics will include portfolio development, gallery exhibition, advanced shooting techniques, advanced digital editing and printing, book publishing, and more. This freeform class allows for plenty of one-on-one instruction, free from assignment constraints.

Wednesday 7-10pm Christopher Schneberger Starts June 6 $170, Members $165

FOR ALL ARTISTS INTRODUCTION TO WEBSITE DESIGN ( 4 WEEKS ) It’s time to finally get your work on the web! This course will show you how easily you can create and manage your own artist’s website. We’ll start with very simple online tools to create a site with galleries of images. Then we’ll learn how to take more control by using Dreamweaver software to create stunning designs and interactive pages. Basic computer skills required.

Monday 2-5pm Randee Ladden Starts June 4 Saturday 10am-1pm TBA Starts June 9 $170, Members $165

$170, Members $165

D I G I TA L A R T S & P H O T O G R A P H Y

( 4 WEEKS ) Explore digital video as an artistic medium. Develop a new understanding of non-traditional time-based artwork and learn how to shoot, edit, colorcorrect, and export video for the web and to DVD. An emphasis will be placed on editing techniques and post-production processes using Final Cut Express and Audacity. Topics will include documentary, video installation, experimental film, and glitch. This class assumes no prior knowledge of video editing or the use of video cameras. Please bring a basic digital camcorder to class; most compact still cameras are sufficient. Basic computer skills required.

MUTILEVEL

DIGITAL ARTS PRINTMAKING & PHOTOGRAPHY

DIGITAL PROMOTION FOR ARTISTS ( 4 WEEKS ) You’ve got great artwork and the world needs to see it. But how do you present yourself? This course will show you how to showcase your artwork by creating promotional materials like postcards, logos, business cards and letterhead. You’ll learn how to use simple software like Adobe Illustrator and its typographic and layout functions. Preparation for printing will be covered as well. Basic computer skills required.

Thursday 10am-1pm Katie Mills Starts June 7

CRASH COURSE IN PHOTOSHOP ( 1 DAY ) Learn the essentials of Photoshop, the powerful image creation and editing software used by photographers and graphics professionals everywhere. You’ll get an introduction to the various tools and menus. In-class exercises will show you how you can scan, paint, cut, collage, and adjust imagery to create stunning new works of art.

Thursday, 6-10pm Sunday, 1-5pm $120, Members $115

$170, Members $165

CRASH COURSE IN LIGHTROOM

NEW! CRASH COURSE WORKSHOPS IN DIGITAL ARTS & PHOTOGRAPHY

( 1 DAY ) Lightroom is powerful and affordable software for enhancing photographs, cataloging, printing, and more. In crash course you’ll get and overview of how to organize, develop, and print your images. This is a great introduction to digital photo editing. Basic computer skills required.

Join us for a quick, in-depth introduction to digital media. Choose from digital photography, Photoshop or Lightroom. Crash courses cover the basics reinforced through in-class exercises. Please check our web site for specific dates for each workshop.

Thursday, 6-10pm Sunday, 1-5pm $120, Members $115

Thursday, 6-10pm Sunday, 1-5pm

BEGINNER FIRST-TIME DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY ( 4 WEEKS ) Before that new digital camera becomes an expensive paperweight, learn how it works and how to make beautiful images with it. We’ll use easy technical explanations, shooting exercises, and a review of student images to teach you how to find, compose and capture compelling photographs. Bring a digital camera with manual controls (DSLRs preferred) and a small flash drive.

Tuesday 10am-1pm Tommy Reyes Session I: Starts July 10 Session II: Starts August 7 Tuesday 6:30-9:30pm Joe Tighe

CRASH COURSE IN DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY ( 1 DAY ) Learn the basic controls of your camera, including ISO, shutter speeds, apertures, and the various shooting modes. You’ll learn how to take control of your camera and get the photos you want. We’ll discuss auto and manual focus, depth of field, capturing motion, and do several in-class exercises to learn these concepts in a hands-on way.

JULY/AUGUST

Session I: Starts July 10 Session II: Starts August 7

EARLY REGISTRATION

DISCOUNT

Friday 10am-1pm Kevin Malella Session I: Starts July 13 Session II: Starts August 10

$10 off

4 week classes

$20 off

8 week classes

$120, Members $115

JUNE CLASSES BEGIN JUNE 4. JULY/AUGUST CLASSES BEGIN JULY 9 & AUGUST 6.

FIRST-TIME LIGHTROOM ( 4 WEEKS ) Lightroom is powerful and affordable software for enhancing photographs, cataloging, printing, and more. In this overview class you’ll learn how to organize, develop, and print your images. See why professional photographers everywhere are hooked on Lightroom. This is a perfect follow-up to First-Time Digital Photography or can be taken on its own. Basic computer skills required.

Thursday 10am-1pm Joe Tighe Session I: Starts July 12 Session II: Starts August 9 $170, Members $165

BEGINNER/ ADVANCED BEGINNER PHOTOSHOP FOR ARTISTS ( 4 WEEKS ) Photoshop is one of the most powerful and useful computer programs used by photographers, artists and designers. Learn many aspects of the software such as brushes and paint, image enhancement, type, collage, printing and much more. Basic computer skills required.

Tuesday 6:30-9:30pm Steve Amos Session I: Starts July 10 $170, Members $165

ILLUSTRATOR FOR ARTISTS

BEGINNING DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY

( 4 WEEKS ) Illustrator is the premiere graphics and illustration program used by artists and designers alike. This course will introduce you to using Illustrator into your artistic practice, integrating it with drawing, painting, and other media. Learn how to turn simple sketches into rich digital designs, and then print them onto materials for further work. Basic computer skills required.

( 8 WEEKS ) Are you afraid of getting away from the “automatic” mode? Learn how to use your camera with all of its various settings. Learn about composition, subject choice and thematic ideas. Clear lectures and hands-on exercises will have you shooting like a pro. The course will also cover the basics of image enhancement in the digital lab. Basic computer skills and a digital camera with manual controls (DSLR preferred) are required.

Tuesday 6:30-9:30pm Steve Amos Session II: Starts August 7 $170, Members $165

BEGINNING PHOTOSHOP ( 4 WEEKS ) Photoshop is an advanced software program used by artists, graphic designers, and photographers to create and manipulate graphic and photographic imagery. In this course you’ll learn the basics of the software including brushes, selection tools, image adjustments, and masks. This is a good followup to First Time Lightroom, Digital Photography I, or taken on its own. Basic computer skills required.

Session I: Starts July 9 $170, Members $165

Saturday 2-5pm Kevin Malella Starts July 14

EXPLORING CHICAGO

INTERMEDIATE DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY

( 8 WEEKS ) What a better way to enjoy your summer – getting outside with your camera! This course will visit different neighborhoods around Chicago, learning their histories and geographies. We’ll capture a sense of each place - the sights, the people, even the sounds and tastes. Each outing will finish with lunch at a unique restaurant in the neighborhood. Every third week will be a review session to give feedback. This is a great course for improving your travel photography, or just learning about your city while tasting some great food. Students should bring a digital camera (DSLR preferred).

Wednesday 10am-1pm Christopher Schneberger Starts July 11

$300, Members $290

DIGITAL VIDEO ART ( 4 WEEKS ) Explore digital video as an artistic medium. Develop a new understanding of non-traditional time-based artwork and learn how to shoot, edit, colorcorrect, and export video for the web and to DVD. An emphasis will be placed on editing techniques and post-production processes using Final Cut Express and Audacity. Topics will include documentary, video installation, experimental film, and glitch. This class assumes no prior knowledge of video editing or the use of video cameras. Please bring a basic digital camcorder to class; most compact still cameras are sufficient. Basic computer skills required.

Thursday 6:30-9:30pm Jeff Kolar Session II: Starts August 9 $170, Members $165

INTERMEDIATE / ADVANCED

Saturday 10am-1pm Christopher Schneberger Starts July 14 $300, Members $290

SHORT PARAGRAPH: MODERN LANDSCAPE ( 4 WEEKS ) Would you like to create landscapes photographs with meaning? This course will explore the landscape photograph by looking at how other artists have dealt with the concept. Students will learn how to compose landscape photographs as well as how to incorporate long exposure, flash, and other artificial light. Lightroom will also be covered along with in-class shooting assignments and critiques. Basic camera and flash knowledge is helpful, but not essential.

Monday 6:30-9:30pm Tommy Reyes

( 8 WEEKS ) If you know your apertures and shutter speeds pretty well, but you’re looking to advance your photography to the next level, this course is for you. You’ll learn more advanced shooting techniques like long exposure, HDR, and using flash. The course will go into depth using Photoshop to enhance your images and printing them with professional quality. A perfect course for the knowledgeable amateur, of as a follow-up to the Beginning Digital Photography course. Basic photo and computer skills required, digital SLR camera highly recommended.

Wednesday 6:30am-9:30pm Kevin Malella Starts July 9 $300, Members $290

ADVANCED DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY ( 8 WEEKS ) This course is for the advanced amateur, or budding professional who wants to take their photography that one next step. Come with project ideas you wish to develop into portfolios for exhibition, publication, or other goals. Topics will include portfolio development, gallery exhibition, advanced shooting techniques, advanced digital editing and printing, book publishing, and more. This freeform class allows for plenty of one-on-one instruction, free from assignment constraints.

Wednesday 7-10pm Christopher Schneberger Starts July 11 $300, Members $290

Session I: Starts July 9 $170, Members $165

D I G I TA L A R T S & P H O T O G R A P H Y

Monday 10am-1pm Randee Ladden

Monday 6:30-9:30pm Christopher Schneberger Starts July 9

MUTILEVEL

DIGITAL ARTS PRINTMAKING & PHOTOGRAPHY

STREET PHOTOGRAPHY ( 8 WEEKS ) The roaming photographer catches life in flux in the urban environment, moments where the transient elements of a chaotic world fall into just the right place can only be captured by a photographer who has both technical skill and a keenly observant eye. This course will get you on the streets of Chicago, hunting for those elusive moments that make amazing photographs. Camera technique, shooting strategies, and history of the genre will all be covered.

Thursday 2-5pm Brian Sokolowski Starts July 12 $300, Members $290

INTERMEDIATE PHOTOSHOP ( 4 WEEKS ) Go beyond the basics of Photoshop and learn the techniques and skills to expand your digital horizons. This course will teach you how to manipulate and blend imagery with precise control using advanced tools like clipping paths, blending modes, and much more. Basic Photoshop skills required.

Monday 10am-1pm Randee Ladden Session II: Starts August 6 $170, Members $165

FOR ALL ARTISTS INTRODUCTION TO WEBSITE DESIGN ( 4 WEEKS ) It’s time to finally get your work on the web! This course will show you how easily you can create and manage your own artist’s website. We’ll use very simple online tools to create a site with galleries of images. Then we’ll learn how to take more control and create stunning designs and interactive pages. Basic computer skills required.

Monday 2-5pm Randee Ladden Session I: Starts July 9 Session II: Starts August 6 Sunday 10am-1pm TBA Session I: Starts July 15 Session II:Starts August 12 $170, Members $165

NEW! CRASH COURSE WORKSHOPS IN DIGITAL ARTS & PHOTOGRAPHY Join us for a quick, in-depth introduction to digital media. Choose from digital photography, Photoshop or Lightroom. Crash courses cover the basics reinforced through in-class exercises. Please see our web site for specific dates for each workshop.

Thursday, 6-10pm Sunday, 1-5pm $120, Members $115

CRASH COURSE IN LIGHTROOM ( 1 DAY ) Lightroom is powerful and affordable software for enhancing photographs, cataloging, printing, and more. In crash course you’ll get and overview of how to organize, develop, and print your images. This is a great introduction to digital photo editing. Basic computer skills required.

Thursday, 6-10pm Sunday, 1-5pm $120, Members $115

JUNE CLASSES BEGIN JUNE 4. JULY/AUGUST CLASSES BEGIN JULY 9 & AUGUST 6.

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SUMMER CLASSES

AGES 18-30 MONTHS A parent or babysitter stays 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. Class size limited to 8 children.

COLORED TEXTURES ( 4 WEEKS ) Soft yellow, bumpy red, and scratchy blue! In this new class we’ll discover different textures and colors while building language, fine motor skills, and creative thinking. We’ll use our hands, tools, textured paint, and clay to create messy masterpieces. Dress for mess!

Saturday 10-10:45am Session I: Starts June 9 Session II: Starts July 14 Session III: Starts August 11 $65, Members $60

AGES 2-4 In all toddler classes, a parent or babysitter stays with the child. In order to provide the best quality time with your toddler, we ask that you refrain from bringing other children to class. Class size limited to 8 children.

TODDLER CLAY ( 4 WEEKS ) Discover clay as a wonderfully expressive and creative material for the young chilxd! This class provides special time for parent and child to work in clay, together, and independently. The process of exploring with clay, rather than the end product, is emphasized.

TODDLER CLAY & MULTIMEDIA ( 4 WEEKS ) Can’t decide whether to explore clay or paint? In this class, we get to do both plus a lot more. Work together and independently painting and building with clay and other materials. Exploration, rather than the end product, is emphasized.

Wednesday 4-5pm Session I: Starts June 6 Session II: Starts July 11 Session III: Starts August 8 $65, Members $60

Monday 4-5pm Session I: Starts June4 Session II: Starts July 9 Session III: Starts August 6 $65, Members $60

JUNE CLASSES BEGIN JUNE 4. JULY/AUGUST CLASSES BEGIN JULY 9 & AUGUST 6.

AGES 3½-6 Children enjoy these classes on their own, however parents may stay for the first class. Classes are limited to 10 children.

KINDERCLAY ( 4 WEEKS ) Each week will provide an opportunity for creative expression through the shaping of clay. This class will provide individual attention and enable each child to develop his or her personal style. The emphasis is on making unique pieces rather than all the children making the same project.

Friday 4-5:30pm Christine Bespalec-Davis Session I: Starts June 8 Session II: Starts July 13 Session III: Starts Aug 10 $80, Members $75

AGES 5-8

AGES 8-12

HANDBUILDING IN CLAY

DRAWING AND CARTOONING

( 4 WEEKS ) A lump of clay offers a whole new world of creative possibilities. Discover how slabs and coils become interesting shapes and forms. We’ll explore these new skills in handbuilding and learn decorative techniques using textures and colorful underglazes.

Wednesday 4-5:30pm Session I: Starts June 6 Session II: Starts July 11 Session III: Starts August 8 $80, Members $75

MONSTERS! ( 4 WEEKS ) Monsters are our friends! We will be inspired by books, cartoons, movies and our imaginations to create a world of new friends. Each week we will be creating and building a monster, fairy, gnome or other unique friend from textiles, building them a home out of clay, using found objects from nature to make a village, have a monster party and other fun adventures!

Tuesday 4-5:30pm Christine Bespalec-Davis Session I: Starts June 5 Session II: Starts July 10 Session III: Starts August 7

( 4 WEEKS ) Explore the world of cartooning! We will cover our favorite TV and comic book friends and animals. You’ll get to develop your own individual characters, incorporating drawing and cartooning techniques.

Monday 4-5:30pm Session I: Starts June 4 Session II: Starts July 9 Session III: Starts August 6 $80, Members $75

LANDSCAPE DRAWING INTO PAINTING ( 4 WEEKS ) Spend some time sketching and painting outdoors this summer in our new plein air painting and drawing class! We’ll walk to areas in the Lillstreet neighborhood and work onsite with charcoal, pastel, watercolor, and acrylic paint.

Wednesday 4-6:00pm Allison Svoboda Session I: Starts June 6 TBA Session II: Starts July 11 Session III: Starts August 8 $80, Members $75

$80, Members $75

FAMILY CLASSES SIDE-BY-SIDE FAMILY DROP-IN ( 1 DAY ) Drop-in to create with clay as a family! Our teacher will guide you and your family in a clay project that is appropriate for all ages. Reservations are encouraged, as there is limited space. For adults and children ages 2+ (parents much attend with children)

Saturday 10-11am Starts June 9 $10 per person per class *No class on July 7.

at Lillstreet

Ar t Re ach at Lillstreet is the non-profit sister organization of Lillstreet. STANDING UPON THE STRONG SHOULDERS OF THE ARTISTIC COMMUNITY AT LILLSTREET, ArtReach develops and amplifies the artistic voice of under-served populations that cannot access spaces like Lillstreet. We serve over 6000 people each year in schools, residential centers for the elderly and adults with vision loss, community centers, and social service agencies.

ArtReach students are equipped to explore the world without fear and use art to organize their experience of the world. The creative process teaches them to respect one another's differences and work together in spite of those differences. For more than 25 years (and still counting) ArtReach has inspired people of all ages and backgrounds to learn, create, and engage through artistic expression.

HELP ARTREACH SPREAD OUR TRANSFORMATIVE ART COMMUNITY: Contact us about bringing ArtReach into your community

VOLUNTEER YOUR TIME AND EXPERTISE Visit our website and help with our Wish List Donate art materials Become a sponsor STUDENT- For $50 one student will receive 8 weeks of art instruction CLASS- For $150 one class group will receive a one-time arts experience PROGRAM- For $1000 one class group will receive 8 weeks of art instruction SCHOOL-For $3000 an entire school/ organization will receive a full year of art instruction All donations are tax deductible as allowed by law. Please donate via check, cash, or online with PayPal at www.artreachatlillstreet.org SPREAD THE WORDâ&#x20AC;Ś

JUNE CLASSES BEGIN JUNE 4. JULY/AUGUST CLASSES BEGIN JULY 9 & AUGUST 6.

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 listed below:

OFFICE & GALLERY HOURS:

Artist Membership: $40/year

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

• Discounts on classes and workshops • VIP membership card • Discounts at participating art supply stores and other community services • Invitations to exciting and unique workshops and events • Free gift • 10% off of gallery purchases

Household Membership: $75/year (for 2 people) Receive all the benefits of an Artist Membership plus:

MONDAY-THURSDAY: 10AM-7:30 PM FRIDAY & SATURDAY: 10AM-6PM SUNDAY: 10AM-5PM

HOLIDAYS AND MISSED CLASSES For classes that fall on holidays, it is 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.

• Members’ price on children’s camps (for 2 people)

TOOLS AND 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.

Family Membership: $110/year (for 3 or more people)

CANCELLATIONS AND REFUNDS

Receive all of the benefits above plus:

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY

• Attend an available workshop and receive a 2-for-1 offer (one per year)

• One free family workshop per year, subject to availability • Member’s price on children’s camps (entire family) Please note that the membership discounts only apply to the person or people whose names are on the membership card.

GE TTI N G TO LILL ST R E E T 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. By Car: We are three blocks west of Ashland and four blocks east of Damen. On-street parking is available. Find directions online at our website lillstreet.com.

CUSTOM CL ASSES, CORPORATE EVENTS, A N D P R I V A T E PA R T I E S Lillstreet Art Center is the perfect place for your next office retreat, class field trip, family reunion, girls night out, team-building event . . . any type of gathering! Our creative staff is eager to customize a special class to fit the needs of your group. Enjoy a creative, hands-on artmaking experience with friends or coworkers. No experience necessary! Just call or stop by the front desk to make arrangements for your unique event. 773-769-4226.

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 any classes, workshops or gallery items and are not redeemable for cash under any circumstances.

REFUND POLICY FOR DROPPED CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS

Tuition is refundable for all classes and workshops dropped one week prior to the 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. See complete policy information at lillstreet.com JUNE SESSION

Dropped on or before 5/27/12

Dropped between 5/28/12-6/3/12

Dropped between 6/4/12-6/10/12

Dropped after 6/10/12

JULY/AUGUST SESSION

Dropped on or before 7/1/12

Dropped between 7/2/12-7/8/12

Dropped between 7/9/12-7/15/12

Dropped after 7/15/12

Adult/Child Classes

Refund minus $40 or full class credit

No refund – class credit only

No refund – half class credit

No refund or class credit

Workshops

If dropped one full week prior to start date, refund minus $40 or full class credit.

If dropped 3-6 days before start date, no refunds – class credit only

If dropped less than 3 days before start of workshop, no refund or class credit

Camps

If dropped before May 23rd 2011, Refund minus $40 processing fee or full class credit.

If dropped after May 23rd, 4 days before or more before camp start date: no refund/full class credit.

Dropped 3 days or less before first day of camp: no refund or class credit.

Sam Chung

Neha Vedpathak

Matthew Dercole

THE LANGUAGE OF LINE:

Sam Chung, Josh DeWeese, Heather Mae Erickson, & Neha Vedpathak June 8 - July 8 Reception: Friday, June 8

LILLSTREET ARTIST IN RESIDENCE SHOWCASE

July 13 – August 5 Reception: Friday, July 13

Sandy Simon

LILLSTREET GALLERY enhances the educational mission of Lillstreet Art Center by offering students and visitors an opportunity to explore and be inspired by the work of emerging and established artists. This summer, experience three exciting exhibitions that feature new works by potters, painters, printmakers and more.

5TH ANNUAL LILLSTREET INTERNATIONAL:

The Perfect Plate Juried by Sandy Simon August 17 – September 14 Reception: Friday, August 17

Visit us today at: www.lillstreetgallery.com