Ongoing Adult Classes
Wednesday Open Studio - 1 visit (6:30-8:30pm)
Work on your own project in a relaxed atmosphere and enjoy the flexibility of the open studio. Join the session when it fits your schedule. Receive inspiration from classmates that share your passion. Bring your art, your supplies & your creativity!
Wednesday Open Studio-10 visit punch card for NON-MEMBERS (6:30-8:30pm)
Work on your own project in a relaxed atmosphere and enjoy the flexibility of the open studio. Join the session when it fits your schedule. Receive inspiration from classmates that share your passion. Bring your art, your supplies & your creativity!
Wednesday Open Studio - 10 visit punch card for MEMBERS (6:30-8:30pm)
Work on your own project in a relaxed atmosphere and enjoy the flexibility of the open studio. Join the session when it fits your schedule. Receive inspiration from classmates that share your passion. Bring your art, your supplies & your creativity!
Please provide your phone number with your purchase, no text fee will be applied to your text messages, because NAL will never text you. Thank you.
Oil/Acrylic Painting (all levels), July 15-29, (10am-12pm), Mondays
Painting classes for oil or acrylic. Focus on how to mix colors and create works from your reference photos or studio still life or your imagination. Will use the concepts of composition, values, complementary colors, and fun to create your works of art.
Supply list: 3 each – minimum size of 16x20 canvas, set of paint brushes in variety of sizes (#8, #12, #14, #16); palette & palette knives (#4, #6); acrylic, or oil paints with minimum of your primary colors and add some of your favorite colors as well in tubes, get brands made in UK, USA or France; rags or towels.
Photography Class, July 19, (4-5pm), Friday
In this small classroom setting, we will explore theme-based projects for the photography enthusiast, small business owner, to students looking to craft their lifelong profession in photography. Bring your favorite camera, whether it be a smartphone, DSLR, mirrorless or compact camera for individual mentorship with Michelle Rae Sobi. Let’s explore the world of photography together!
Required Gear: Smartphone, DSLR, Mirrorless Camera, or Compact Camera. We will review the basic functions of your favorite gear to complete the planned theme. Please bring your manual for your device for specific guidance for your gear.
Mosaic Garden Art, July 20, (10am-1pm), Saturday
This informative and fun class is intended for beginning or self-taught students who want to learn the best practice in creating a mosaic piece, cutting china and glass, types and proper use of adhesives, china chard layout, and grouting. Students will complete a mosaic of their choice to introduce them to materials such as art glass, a variety of dishware such as porcelain or ceramic, glass and ceramic tiles, glass balls, stringed glass beads amongst a variety of odds and ends. Students are encouraged to experiment with color and texture as well as how to manipulate the materials to conform to their mosaic piece. All materials and use of tools are included. Tools are also available for purchase. Students will take home their finished mosaic as well as an instructional guide summarizing information taught during class.
The supply fee of $85.00 is payable to the teacher.
Oil/Acrylic Painting (all levels), August 05-19, (10am-12pm), Monday mornings
Painting classes for oil or acrylic. Focus on how to mix colors and create works from your reference photos or studio still life or your imagination. Will use the concepts of composition, values, complementary colors, and fun to create your works of art.
Supply list: 3 each – minimum size of 16x20 canvas, set of paint brushes in variety of sizes (#8, #12, #14, #16); palette & palette knives (#4, #6); acrylic, or oil paints with minimum of your primary colors and add some of your favorite colors as well in tubes, get brands made in UK, USA or France; rags or towels.
Oil/Acrylic Painting (all levels), August 05-19, (6:30-8:30pm), Monday evenings
Painting classes for oil or acrylic. Focus on how to mix colors and create works from your reference photos or studio still life or your imagination. Will use the concepts of composition, values, complementary colors, and fun to create your works of art.
Supply list: 3 each – minimum size of 16x20 canvas, set of paint brushes in variety of sizes (#8, #12, #14, #16); palette & palette knives (#4, #6); acrylic, or oil paints with minimum of your primary colors and add some of your favorite colors as well in tubes, get brands made in UK, USA or France; rags or towels.
Watercolor/Acrylic Painting, August 8-22, (11am-1pm), 3 Thursdays
Artist Carmelo Schifano takes the fear out of watercolor as he invites his students to relax and get loose. Participants will learn the basic technique and take home completed work. Helpful critiques will ensure that class members get the most out of their lessons. Create your own compositions using your own photo references. Develop simple concept sketches coupled with value studies. Find how the principles and elements of design greatly affect your outcome. Manipulate simple guidelines for developing your great work of art, while leaving your fear at home and having fun at the Naperville Fine Art Center & Gallery with Carmelo.
Supply list: see below or by email.
Mosaic Garden Art, August 9, (10am-1pm), Friday
Supply Fee: $85.00
This informative and fun class is intended for beginning or self-taught students who want to learn the best practice in creating a mosaic piece, cutting china and glass, types and proper use of adhesives, china chard layout, and grouting. Students will complete a mosaic of their choice to introduce them to materials such as art glass, a variety of dishware such as porcelain or ceramic, glass and ceramic tiles, glass balls, stringed glass beads amongst a variety of odds and ends. Students are encouraged to experiment with color and texture as well as how to manipulate the materials to conform to their mosaic piece. All materials and use of tools are included. Tools are also available for purchase. Students will take home their finished mosaic as well as an instructional guide summarizing information taught during class.
The supply fee of $85.00 is payable to the teacher.
Please provide your phone number with your purchase, no text fee will be applied to your text messages, because NAL will never text you. Thank you.
Watercolor/Acrylic Painting, September 12-26, (11am-1pm), 3 Thursdays
Artist Carmelo Schifano takes the fear out of watercolor as he invites his students to relax and get loose. Participants will learn the basic technique and take home completed work. Helpful critiques will ensure that class members get the most out of their lessons. Create your own compositions using your own photo references. Develop simple concept sketches coupled with value studies. Find how the principles and elements of design greatly affect your outcome. Manipulate simple guidelines for developing your great work of art, while leaving your fear at home and having fun at the Naperville Fine Art Center & Gallery with Carmelo.
Supply list: see below or by email.
Mosaic, September 14, (10am-1pm), Saturday
This informative and fun class is intended for beginning or self-taught students who want to learn the best practice in creating a mosaic piece, cutting china and glass, types and proper use of adhesives, china chard layout, and grouting. Students will complete a mosaic of their choice to introduce them to materials such as art glass, a variety of dishware such as porcelain or ceramic, glass and ceramic tiles, glass balls, stringed glass beads amongst a variety of odds and ends. Students are encouraged to experiment with color and texture as well as how to manipulate the materials to conform to their mosaic piece. All materials and use of tools are included. Tools are also available for purchase. Students will take home their finished mosaic as well as an instructional guide summarizing information taught during class.
Supply Fee: $85.00 (payable to the teacher).
Oil/Acrylic Painting (all levels), September 10-24, (10am-12pm), Tuesday mornings
Painting classes for oil or acrylic. Focus on how to mix colors and create works from your reference photos or studio still life or your imagination. Will use the concepts of composition, values, complementary colors, and fun to create your works of art.
Supply list: 3 each – minimum size of 16x20 canvas, set of paint brushes in variety of sizes (#8, #12, #14, #16); palette & palette knives (#4, #6); acrylic, or oil paints with minimum of your primary colors and add some of your favorite colors as well in tubes, get brands made in UK, USA or France; rags or towels.
Oil/Acrylic Painting (all levels), September 10-24, (6:30-8:30pm), Tuesdays evenings
Painting classes for oil or acrylic. Focus on how to mix colors and create works from your reference photos or studio still life or your imagination. Will use the concepts of composition, values, complementary colors, and fun to create your works of art.
Supply list: 3 each – minimum size of 16x20 canvas, set of paint brushes in variety of sizes (#8, #12, #14, #16); palette & palette knives (#4, #6); acrylic, or oil paints with minimum of your primary colors and add some of your favorite colors as well in tubes, get brands made in UK, USA or France; rags or towels.
Mini Abstract Collage Landscapes, Sept. 12 - Oct. 17, (1:30-3:30pm), 6 Thursdays
Instructor: Laura Lein Svencner
Abstract art in any form has the power to show us something we may not have seen before. It implies both thought and no thought. Working in a small vertical format with collage papers each student will make on their own from found paper materials. Creating unique statements that are bound to spark more creative ideas. Students will layer horizontally, building perspective in background, middle ground, and foreground. The heat seal method of adhering collage papers will be taught during this class.
A small supply of $5.00 will be collected in first class.
Photography Class, September 27, (2-3pm), Friday
In this small classroom setting, we will explore theme-based projects for the photography enthusiast, small business owner, to students looking to craft their lifelong profession in photography. Bring your favorite camera, whether it be a smartphone, DSLR, mirrorless or compact camera for individual mentorship with Michelle Rae Sobi. Let’s explore the world of photography together!
Required Gear: Smartphone, DSLR, Mirrorless Camera, or Compact Camera. We will review the basic functions of your favorite gear to complete the planned theme. Please bring your manual for your device for specific guidance for your gear.
Mosaic Pumpkin, September 28, (10am-1pm), Saturday
This informative and fun class is intended for beginning or self-taught students who want to learn the best practice in creating a mosaic piece, cutting china and glass, types and proper use of adhesives, china chard layout, and grouting. Students will complete a mosaic of their choice to introduce them to materials such as art glass, a variety of dishware such as porcelain or ceramic, glass and ceramic tiles, glass balls, stringed glass beads amongst a variety of odds and ends. Students are encouraged to experiment with color and texture as well as how to manipulate the materials to conform to their mosaic piece. All materials and use of tools are included. Tools are also available for purchase. Students will take home their finished mosaic as well as an instructional guide summarizing information taught during class.
Supply Fee: $85.00 (payable to the teacher).
Watercolor/Acrylic Painting, October 3-24, (11am-1pm), 4 Thursdays
Artist Carmelo Schifano takes the fear out of watercolor as he invites his students to relax and get loose. Participants will learn the basic technique and take home completed work. Helpful critiques will ensure that class members get the most out of their lessons. Create your own compositions using your own photo references. Develop simple concept sketches coupled with value studies. Find how the principles and elements of design greatly affect your outcome. Manipulate simple guidelines for developing your great work of art, while leaving your fear at home and having fun at the Naperville Fine Art Center & Gallery with Carmelo.
Supply list: see below or by email.
Mosaic Pumpkin, October 5, (10am-1pm), Saturday
This informative and fun class is intended for beginning or self-taught students who want to learn the best practice in creating a mosaic piece, cutting china and glass, types and proper use of adhesives, china chard layout, and grouting. Students will complete a mosaic of their choice to introduce them to materials such as art glass, a variety of dishware such as porcelain or ceramic, glass and ceramic tiles, glass balls, stringed glass beads amongst a variety of odds and ends. Students are encouraged to experiment with color and texture as well as how to manipulate the materials to conform to their mosaic piece. All materials and use of tools are included. Tools are also available for purchase. Students will take home their finished mosaic as well as an instructional guide summarizing information taught during class.
Supply Fee: $85.00 (payable to the teacher).
Word Portraits Plus, October 5-19, (1:30-3:30pm), 3 Saturdays
Learn how to create a unique portrait incorporating drawing, hand-written text and color to portray features, hair, clothing, and shadows. Wes Douglas will explain word sources, photo sizes, planning, and tools, showing many types of portrait examples. Portraits can be of any favorite people, pets, or object (for example a car, boat, or house). All skill levels welcome; legible handwriting is helpful but not necessary. Must be 18+ years old.
Supplies List:
• Select a clear 8” x 10” or 9” x 12” headshot of your chosen subject
• One pad or several sheets of 9” x 12” tracing paper
• Pencil and eraser
• One black fine line pen (such as Micron 1.0, Pilot Razorpoint, Flair fine point)
• One 11” x 14” white illustration sheet or board, cold press (smooth)
• OPTIONAL: One roll of SARAL blue transfer paper
• OPTIONAL: assortment of color fine point color pens (Sharpie, Tombow, etc.)
• OPTIONAL: assortment of bold point color pens (Sharpie, Prismacolor, etc.)
Oil/Acrylic Painting (all levels), October 8-22, (10am-12pm), Tuesday mornings
Instructor: Chris Hughes
Painting classes for oil or acrylic. Focus on how to mix colors and create works from your reference photos or studio still life or your imagination. Will use the concepts of composition, values, complementary colors, and fun to create your works of art.
Supply list: 3 each – minimum size of 16x20 canvas, set of paint brushes in variety of sizes (#8, #12, #14, #16); palette & palette knives (#4, #6); acrylic, or oil paints with minimum of your primary colors and add some of your favorite colors as well in tubes, get brands made in UK, USA or France; rags or towels.
Oil/Acrylic Painting (all levels), October 8-22, (6:30-8:30pm), Tuesday evenings
Painting classes for oil or acrylic. Focus on how to mix colors and create works from your reference photos or studio still life or your imagination. Will use the concepts of composition, values, complementary colors, and fun to create your works of art.
Supply list: 3 each – minimum size of 16x20 canvas, set of paint brushes in variety of sizes (#8, #12, #14, #16); palette & palette knives (#4, #6); acrylic, or oil paints with minimum of your primary colors and add some of your favorite colors as well in tubes, get brands made in UK, USA or France; rags or towels.
Mosaic, October 18, (10am-1pm), Friday
This informative and fun class is intended for beginning or self-taught students who want to learn the best practice in creating a mosaic piece, cutting china and glass, types and proper use of adhesives, china chard layout, and grouting. Students will complete a mosaic of their choice to introduce them to materials such as art glass, a variety of dishware such as porcelain or ceramic, glass and ceramic tiles, glass balls, stringed glass beads amongst a variety of odds and ends. Students are encouraged to experiment with color and texture as well as how to manipulate the materials to conform to their mosaic piece. All materials and use of tools are included. Tools are also available for purchase. Students will take home their finished mosaic as well as an instructional guide summarizing information taught during class.
Supply Fee: $85.00 (payable to the teacher).
Photography Class, October 25, (2-3pm), Friday
In this small classroom setting, we will explore theme-based projects for the photography enthusiast, small business owner, to students looking to craft their lifelong profession in photography. Bring your favorite camera, whether it be a smartphone, DSLR, mirrorless or compact camera for individual mentorship with Michelle Rae Sobi. Let’s explore the world of photography together!
Required Gear: Smartphone, DSLR, Mirrorless Camera, or Compact Camera. We will review the basic functions of your favorite gear to complete the planned theme. Please bring your manual for your device for specific guidance for your gear.
Mosaic, October 26, (10am-1pm), Saturday
This informative and fun class is intended for beginning or self-taught students who want to learn the best practice in creating a mosaic piece, cutting china and glass, types and proper use of adhesives, china chard layout, and grouting. Students will complete a mosaic of their choice to introduce them to materials such as art glass, a variety of dishware such as porcelain or ceramic, glass and ceramic tiles, glass balls, stringed glass beads amongst a variety of odds and ends. Students are encouraged to experiment with color and texture as well as how to manipulate the materials to conform to their mosaic piece. All materials and use of tools are included. Tools are also available for purchase. Students will take home their finished mosaic as well as an instructional guide summarizing information taught during class.
Supply Fee: $85.00 (payable to the teacher).
Watercolor/Acrylic Painting, October 31-November 21, (11am-1pm), 4 Thursdays
Artist Carmelo Schifano takes the fear out of watercolor as he invites his students to relax and get loose. Participants will learn the basic technique and take home completed work. Helpful critiques will ensure that class members get the most out of their lessons. Create your own compositions using your own photo references. Develop simple concept sketches coupled with value studies. Find how the principles and elements of design greatly affect your outcome. Manipulate simple guidelines for developing your great work of art, while leaving your fear at home and having fun at the Naperville Fine Art Center & Gallery with Carmelo.
Supply list: see below or by email.
Floating Collage Compositions, Oct. 31 - Dec. 12, (1:30-3:30pm), 6 Thursdays
Instructor: Laura Lein Svencner
NO CLASS: 11/28/2024!!!
Collage is about the paper, glue, and how you apply it to a surface. In this workshop we will explore first the making of our own unique papers. From repurposing found papers to creating new marks and designs. Allowing our outer surroundings to inspire the inner works of assembling the mixture of mind and materials. Creation of a palette of papers will involve the use of many tools that may flash us back to our younger days. Though we know so much more now as adults, we may have forgotten how important it is to know the tools we are working with. Being aware of all aspects from the edges of the papers to the center of the collage work we will draw our vision into focus around the entire surface. For sure to challenge the best creative. The study of composition never grows old, working on wood panels will emphasis placement and arrangement to size and series. The wood panels will allow for insightful opportunities to add nails, tacks, thread and dangly bits.
Supply Fee: $5.00 (payable to the teacher first class)
Mosaic, November 1, (10am-1pm), Friday
This informative and fun class is intended for beginning or self-taught students who want to learn the best practice in creating a mosaic piece, cutting china and glass, types and proper use of adhesives, china chard layout, and grouting. Students will complete a mosaic of their choice to introduce them to materials such as art glass, a variety of dishware such as porcelain or ceramic, glass and ceramic tiles, glass balls, stringed glass beads amongst a variety of odds and ends. Students are encouraged to experiment with color and texture as well as how to manipulate the materials to conform to their mosaic piece. All materials and use of tools are included. Tools are also available for purchase. Students will take home their finished mosaic as well as an instructional guide summarizing information taught during class.
Supply Fee: $85.00 (payable to the teacher).
Photography Class, November 1, (4-5pm), Friday
In this small classroom setting, we will explore theme-based projects for the photography enthusiast, small business owner, to students looking to craft their lifelong profession in photography. Bring your favorite camera, whether it be a smartphone, DSLR, mirrorless or compact camera for individual mentorship with Michelle Rae Sobi. Let’s explore the world of photography together!
Required Gear: Smartphone, DSLR, Mirrorless Camera, or Compact Camera. We will review the basic functions of your favorite gear to complete the planned theme. Please bring your manual for your device for specific guidance for your gear.
Oil/Acrylic Painting (all levels), November 12-26, (10am-12pm), Tuesday mornings
Painting classes for oil or acrylic. Focus on how to mix colors and create works from your reference photos or studio still life or your imagination. Will use the concepts of composition, values, complementary colors, and fun to create your works of art.
Supply list: 3 each – minimum size of 16x20 canvas, set of paint brushes in variety of sizes (#8, #12, #14, #16); palette & palette knives (#4, #6); acrylic, or oil paints with minimum of your primary colors and add some of your favorite colors as well in tubes, get brands made in UK, USA or France; rags or towels.
Oil/Acrylic Painting (all levels), November 12-26, (6:30-8:30pm), Tuesday evenings
Painting classes for oil or acrylic. Focus on how to mix colors and create works from your reference photos or studio still life or your imagination. Will use the concepts of composition, values, complementary colors, and fun to create your works of art.
Supply list: 3 each – minimum size of 16x20 canvas, set of paint brushes in variety of sizes (#8, #12, #14, #16); palette & palette knives (#4, #6); acrylic, or oil paints with minimum of your primary colors and add some of your favorite colors as well in tubes, get brands made in UK, USA or France; rags or towels.
Mosaic, November 16, (10am-1pm), Saturday
This informative and fun class is intended for beginning or self-taught students who want to learn the best practice in creating a mosaic piece, cutting china and glass, types and proper use of adhesives, china chard layout, and grouting. Students will complete a mosaic of their choice to introduce them to materials such as art glass, a variety of dishware such as porcelain or ceramic, glass and ceramic tiles, glass balls, stringed glass beads amongst a variety of odds and ends. Students are encouraged to experiment with color and texture as well as how to manipulate the materials to conform to their mosaic piece. All materials and use of tools are included. Tools are also available for purchase. Students will take home their finished mosaic as well as an instructional guide summarizing information taught during class.
Supply Fee: $85.00 (payable to the teacher).
Mosaic, November 23, (10am-1pm), Saturday
This informative and fun class is intended for beginning or self-taught students who want to learn the best practice in creating a mosaic piece, cutting china and glass, types and proper use of adhesives, china chard layout, and grouting. Students will complete a mosaic of their choice to introduce them to materials such as art glass, a variety of dishware such as porcelain or ceramic, glass and ceramic tiles, glass balls, stringed glass beads amongst a variety of odds and ends. Students are encouraged to experiment with color and texture as well as how to manipulate the materials to conform to their mosaic piece. All materials and use of tools are included. Tools are also available for purchase. Students will take home their finished mosaic as well as an instructional guide summarizing information taught during class.
Supply Fee: $85.00 (payable to the teacher).
Oil/Acrylic Painting (all levels), December 3-17, (10am-12pm), Tuesday mornings
Painting classes for oil or acrylic. Focus on how to mix colors and create works from your reference photos or studio still life or your imagination. Will use the concepts of composition, values, complementary colors, and fun to create your works of art.
Supply list: 3 each – minimum size of 16x20 canvas, set of paint brushes in variety of sizes (#8, #12, #14, #16); palette & palette knives (#4, #6); acrylic, or oil paints with minimum of your primary colors and add some of your favorite colors as well in tubes, get brands made in UK, USA or France; rags or towels.
Oil/Acrylic Painting (all levels), December 3-17, (6:30-8:30pm), Tuesday evenings
Painting classes for oil or acrylic. Focus on how to mix colors and create works from your reference photos or studio still life or your imagination. Will use the concepts of composition, values, complementary colors, and fun to create your works of art.
Supply list: 3 each – minimum size of 16x20 canvas, set of paint brushes in variety of sizes (#8, #12, #14, #16); palette & palette knives (#4, #6); acrylic, or oil paints with minimum of your primary colors and add some of your favorite colors as well in tubes, get brands made in UK, USA or France; rags or towels.
Watercolor/Acrylic Painting, December 5-19, (11am-1pm), 3 Thursdays
Artist Carmelo Schifano takes the fear out of watercolor as he invites his students to relax and get loose. Participants will learn the basic technique and take home completed work. Helpful critiques will ensure that class members get the most out of their lessons. Create your own compositions using your own photo references. Develop simple concept sketches coupled with value studies. Find how the principles and elements of design greatly affect your outcome. Manipulate simple guidelines for developing your great work of art, while leaving your fear at home and having fun at the Naperville Fine Art Center & Gallery with Carmelo.
Supply list: see below or by email.
Photography Class, December 6, (2-3pm), Friday
In this small classroom setting, we will explore theme-based projects for the photography enthusiast, small business owner, to students looking to craft their lifelong profession in photography. Bring your favorite camera, whether it be a smartphone, DSLR, mirrorless or compact camera for individual mentorship with Michelle Rae Sobi. Let’s explore the world of photography together!
Required Gear: Smartphone, DSLR, Mirrorless Camera, or Compact Camera. We will review the basic functions of your favorite gear to complete the planned theme. Please bring your manual for your device for specific guidance for your gear.
Mosaic, December 7, (10am-1pm), Saturday
This informative and fun class is intended for beginning or self-taught students who want to learn the best practice in creating a mosaic piece, cutting china and glass, types and proper use of adhesives, china chard layout, and grouting. Students will complete a mosaic of their choice to introduce them to materials such as art glass, a variety of dishware such as porcelain or ceramic, glass and ceramic tiles, glass balls, stringed glass beads amongst a variety of odds and ends. Students are encouraged to experiment with color and texture as well as how to manipulate the materials to conform to their mosaic piece. All materials and use of tools are included. Tools are also available for purchase. Students will take home their finished mosaic as well as an instructional guide summarizing information taught during class.
Supply Fee: $85.00 (payable to the teacher).
Mosaic, December 13, (10am-1pm), Friday
This informative and fun class is intended for beginning or self-taught students who want to learn the best practice in creating a mosaic piece, cutting china and glass, types and proper use of adhesives, china chard layout, and grouting. Students will complete a mosaic of their choice to introduce them to materials such as art glass, a variety of dishware such as porcelain or ceramic, glass and ceramic tiles, glass balls, stringed glass beads amongst a variety of odds and ends. Students are encouraged to experiment with color and texture as well as how to manipulate the materials to conform to their mosaic piece. All materials and use of tools are included. Tools are also available for purchase. Students will take home their finished mosaic as well as an instructional guide summarizing information taught during class.
Supply Fee: $85.00 (payable to the teacher).
Please provide your phone number with your purchase, no text fee will be applied to your text messages, because NAL will never text you. Thank you.
Watercolor/Acrylic Painting, January 9-30, (11am-1pm), 4 Thursdays
Artist Carmelo Schifano takes fear out of watercolor as he invites his students to relax and get loose. Participants will learn the basic technique and take home completed work. Helpful critiques will ensure that class members get the most out of their lessons. Create your own compositions using your own photo references. Develop simple concept sketches coupled with value studies. Find how the principles and elements of design greatly affect your outcome. Manipulate simple guidelines for developing your great work of art, while leaving your fear at home and having fun at the Naperville Fine Art Center & Gallery with Carmelo.
Supply list: see below.
Oil/Acrylic Painting, January 14-28, (6:30-8:30pm), 3 Tuesdays
Painting classes for oil or acrylic. Focus on how to mix colors and create works from your reference photos or studio still life or your imagination. Will use the concepts of composition, values, complementary colors, and fun to create your works of art.
Supply list: 3 each – minimum size of 16x20 canvas, set of paint brushes in variety of sizes (#8, #12, #14, #16); palette & palette knives (#4, #6); acrylic, or oil paints with minimum of your primary colors and add some of your favorite colors as well in tubes, get brands made in UK, USA or France; rags or towels.
Watercolor/Acrylic Painting, February 6-27, (11am-1pm), 4 Thursdays
Artist Carmelo Schifano takes fear out of watercolor as he invites his students to relax and get loose. Participants will learn the basic technique and take home completed work. Helpful critiques will ensure that class members get the most out of their lessons. Create your own compositions using your own photo references. Develop simple concept sketches coupled with value studies. Find how the principles and elements of design greatly affect your outcome. Manipulate simple guidelines for developing your great work of art, while leaving your fear at home and having fun at the Naperville Fine Art Center & Gallery with Carmelo.
Supply list: see below.
Oil/Acrylic Painting, February 11-25, (6:30-8:30pm), 3 Tuesdays
Painting classes for oil or acrylic. Focus on how to mix colors and create works from your reference photos or studio still life or your imagination. Will use the concepts of composition, values, complementary colors, and fun to create your works of art.
Supply list: 3 each – minimum size of 16x20 canvas, set of paint brushes in variety of sizes (#8, #12, #14, #16); palette & palette knives (#4, #6); acrylic, or oil paints with minimum of your primary colors and add some of your favorite colors as well in tubes, get brands made in UK, USA or France; rags or towels.
Watercolor/Acrylic Painting, March 6-27, (11am-1pm), 4 Thursdays
Artist Carmelo Schifano takes fear out of watercolor as he invites his students to relax and get loose. Participants will learn the basic technique and take home completed work. Helpful critiques will ensure that class members get the most out of their lessons. Create your own compositions using your own photo references. Develop simple concept sketches coupled with value studies. Find how the principles and elements of design greatly affect your outcome. Manipulate simple guidelines for developing your great work of art, while leaving your fear at home and having fun at the Naperville Fine Art Center & Gallery with Carmelo.
Supply list: see below.
Oil/Acrylic Painting, March 11-25, (6:30-8:30pm), 3 Tuesdays
Painting classes for oil or acrylic. Focus on how to mix colors and create works from your reference photos or studio still life or your imagination. Will use the concepts of composition, values, complementary colors, and fun to create your works of art.
Supply list: 3 each – minimum size of 16x20 canvas, set of paint brushes in variety of sizes (#8, #12, #14, #16); palette & palette knives (#4, #6); acrylic, or oil paints with minimum of your primary colors and add some of your favorite colors as well in tubes, get brands made in UK, USA or France; rags or towels.
Watercolor/Acrylic Painting, April 3-24, (11am-1pm), 4 Thursdays
Artist Carmelo Schifano takes fear out of watercolor as he invites his students to relax and get loose. Participants will learn the basic technique and take home completed work. Helpful critiques will ensure that class members get the most out of their lessons. Create your own compositions using your own photo references. Develop simple concept sketches coupled with value studies. Find how the principles and elements of design greatly affect your outcome. Manipulate simple guidelines for developing your great work of art, while leaving your fear at home and having fun at the Naperville Fine Art Center & Gallery with Carmelo.
Supply list: see below.
Oil/Acrylic Painting, April 8-22, (6:30-8:30pm), 3 Tuesdays
Painting classes for oil or acrylic. Focus on how to mix colors and create works from your reference photos or studio still life or your imagination. Will use the concepts of composition, values, complementary colors, and fun to create your works of art.
Supply list: 3 each – minimum size of 16x20 canvas, set of paint brushes in variety of sizes (#8, #12, #14, #16); palette & palette knives (#4, #6); acrylic, or oil paints with minimum of your primary colors and add some of your favorite colors as well in tubes, get brands made in UK, USA or France; rags or towels.
Watercolor/Acrylic Painting, May 1-22, (11am-1pm), 4 Thursdays
Artist Carmelo Schifano takes fear out of watercolor as he invites his students to relax and get loose. Participants will learn the basic technique and take home completed work. Helpful critiques will ensure that class members get the most out of their lessons. Create your own compositions using your own photo references. Develop simple concept sketches coupled with value studies. Find how the principles and elements of design greatly affect your outcome. Manipulate simple guidelines for developing your great work of art, while leaving your fear at home and having fun at the Naperville Fine Art Center & Gallery with Carmelo.
Supply list: see below.
Oil/Acrylic Painting, May 13-27, (6:30-8:30pm), 3 Tuesdays
Painting classes for oil or acrylic. Focus on how to mix colors and create works from your reference photos or studio still life or your imagination. Will use the concepts of composition, values, complementary colors, and fun to create your works of art.
Supply list: 3 each – minimum size of 16x20 canvas, set of paint brushes in variety of sizes (#8, #12, #14, #16); palette & palette knives (#4, #6); acrylic, or oil paints with minimum of your primary colors and add some of your favorite colors as well in tubes, get brands made in UK, USA or France; rags or towels.
Watercolor/Acrylic Painting, May 29-June 5, (11am-1pm), 2 Thursdays
Artist Carmelo Schifano takes fear out of watercolor as he invites his students to relax and get loose. Participants will learn the basic technique and take home completed work. Helpful critiques will ensure that class members get the most out of their lessons. Create your own compositions using your own photo references. Develop simple concept sketches coupled with value studies. Find how the principles and elements of design greatly affect your outcome. Manipulate simple guidelines for developing your great work of art, while leaving your fear at home and having fun at the Naperville Fine Art Center & Gallery with Carmelo.
Supply list: see below.
Oil/Acrylic Painting, June 10-24, (6:30-8:30pm), 3 Tuesdays
Painting classes for oil or acrylic. Focus on how to mix colors and create works from your reference photos or studio still life or your imagination. Will use the concepts of composition, values, complementary colors, and fun to create your works of art.
Supply list: 3 each – minimum size of 16x20 canvas, set of paint brushes in variety of sizes (#8, #12, #14, #16); palette & palette knives (#4, #6); acrylic, or oil paints with minimum of your primary colors and add some of your favorite colors as well in tubes, get brands made in UK, USA or France; rags or towels.
Oil/Acrylic Painting, July 8-22, (6:30-8:30pm), 3 Tuesdays
Painting classes for oil or acrylic. Focus on how to mix colors and create works from your reference photos or studio still life or your imagination. Will use the concepts of composition, values, complementary colors, and fun to create your works of art.
Supply list: 3 each – minimum size of 16x20 canvas, set of paint brushes in variety of sizes (#8, #12, #14, #16); palette & palette knives (#4, #6); acrylic, or oil paints with minimum of your primary colors and add some of your favorite colors as well in tubes, get brands made in UK, USA or France; rags or towels.
Oil/Acrylic Painting, August 12-26, (6:30-8:30pm), 3 Tuesdays
Painting classes for oil or acrylic. Focus on how to mix colors and create works from your reference photos or studio still life or your imagination. Will use the concepts of composition, values, complementary colors, and fun to create your works of art.
Supply list: 3 each – minimum size of 16x20 canvas, set of paint brushes in variety of sizes (#8, #12, #14, #16); palette & palette knives (#4, #6); acrylic, or oil paints with minimum of your primary colors and add some of your favorite colors as well in tubes, get brands made in UK, USA or France; rags or towels.
Watercolor/Acrylic Painting, August 14-September 4, (11am-1pm), 4 Thursdays
Artist Carmelo Schifano takes fear out of watercolor as he invites his students to relax and get loose. Participants will learn the basic technique and take home completed work. Helpful critiques will ensure that class members get the most out of their lessons. Create your own compositions using your own photo references. Develop simple concept sketches coupled with value studies. Find how the principles and elements of design greatly affect your outcome. Manipulate simple guidelines for developing your great work of art, while leaving your fear at home and having fun at the Naperville Fine Art Center & Gallery with Carmelo.
Supply list: see below.
Oil/Acrylic Painting, September 9-23, (6:30-8:30pm), 3 Tuesdays
Painting classes for oil or acrylic. Focus on how to mix colors and create works from your reference photos or studio still life or your imagination. Will use the concepts of composition, values, complementary colors, and fun to create your works of art.
Supply list: 3 each – minimum size of 16x20 canvas, set of paint brushes in variety of sizes (#8, #12, #14, #16); palette & palette knives (#4, #6); acrylic, or oil paints with minimum of your primary colors and add some of your favorite colors as well in tubes, get brands made in UK, USA or France; rags or towels.
Watercolor/Acrylic Painting, September 11-October 2, (11am-1pm), 4 Thursdays
Artist Carmelo Schifano takes fear out of watercolor as he invites his students to relax and get loose. Participants will learn the basic technique and take home completed work. Helpful critiques will ensure that class members get the most out of their lessons. Create your own compositions using your own photo references. Develop simple concept sketches coupled with value studies. Find how the principles and elements of design greatly affect your outcome. Manipulate simple guidelines for developing your great work of art, while leaving your fear at home and having fun at the Naperville Fine Art Center & Gallery with Carmelo.
Supply list: see below.
Watercolor/Acrylic Painting, October 9-30, (11am-1pm), 4 Thursdays
Artist Carmelo Schifano takes fear out of watercolor as he invites his students to relax and get loose. Participants will learn the basic technique and take home completed work. Helpful critiques will ensure that class members get the most out of their lessons. Create your own compositions using your own photo references. Develop simple concept sketches coupled with value studies. Find how the principles and elements of design greatly affect your outcome. Manipulate simple guidelines for developing your great work of art, while leaving your fear at home and having fun at the Naperville Fine Art Center & Gallery with Carmelo.
Supply list: see below.
Oil/Acrylic Painting, October 14-28, (6:30-8:30pm), 3 Tuesdays
Painting classes for oil or acrylic. Focus on how to mix colors and create works from your reference photos or studio still life or your imagination. Will use the concepts of composition, values, complementary colors, and fun to create your works of art.
Supply list: 3 each – minimum size of 16x20 canvas, set of paint brushes in variety of sizes (#8, #12, #14, #16); palette & palette knives (#4, #6); acrylic, or oil paints with minimum of your primary colors and add some of your favorite colors as well in tubes, get brands made in UK, USA or France; rags or towels.
Watercolor/Acrylic painting, November 6-20, (11am-1pm), 3 Thursdays
Artist Carmelo Schifano takes fear out of watercolor as he invites his students to relax and get loose. Participants will learn the basic technique and take home completed work. Helpful critiques will ensure that class members get the most out of their lessons. Create your own compositions using your own photo references. Develop simple concept sketches coupled with value studies. Find how the principles and elements of design greatly affect your outcome. Manipulate simple guidelines for developing your great work of art, while leaving your fear at home and having fun at the Naperville Fine Art Center & Gallery with Carmelo.
Supply list: see below.
Oil/Acrylic Painting, November 11-25, (6:30-8:30pm), 3 Tuesdays
Painting classes for oil or acrylic. Focus on how to mix colors and create works from your reference photos or studio still life or your imagination. Will use the concepts of composition, values, complementary colors, and fun to create your works of art.
Supply list: 3 each – minimum size of 16x20 canvas, set of paint brushes in variety of sizes (#8, #12, #14, #16); palette & palette knives (#4, #6); acrylic, or oil paints with minimum of your primary colors and add some of your favorite colors as well in tubes, get brands made in UK, USA or France; rags or towels.
Oil/Acrylic Painting, December 2-16, (6:30-8:30pm), 3 Tuesdays
Painting classes for oil or acrylic. Focus on how to mix colors and create works from your reference photos or studio still life or your imagination. Will use the concepts of composition, values, complementary colors, and fun to create your works of art.
Supply list: 3 each – minimum size of 16x20 canvas, set of paint brushes in variety of sizes (#8, #12, #14, #16); palette & palette knives (#4, #6); acrylic, or oil paints with minimum of your primary colors and add some of your favorite colors as well in tubes, get brands made in UK, USA or France; rags or towels.
Watercolor/Acrylic Painting, December 4-18, (11am-1pm), 3 Thursdays
Artist Carmelo Schifano takes fear out of watercolor as he invites his students to relax and get loose. Participants will learn the basic technique and take home completed work. Helpful critiques will ensure that class members get the most out of their lessons. Create your own compositions using your own photo references. Develop simple concept sketches coupled with value studies. Find how the principles and elements of design greatly affect your outcome. Manipulate simple guidelines for developing your great work of art, while leaving your fear at home and having fun at the Naperville Fine Art Center & Gallery with Carmelo.
Supply list: see below.