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ART CLASSES IN THE OAK PARK ART LEAGUE STUDIO & GALLERY
Since 1921, the Oak Park Art League has been developing artistic talent in our community through exhibition opportunities and quality art education programs. Art classes and workshops in the OPAL studio are offered in a variety of mediums to students of all ages and abilities, from emerging to experienced artists.  Refer to the schedule below for upcoming classes and follow the link for expanded class descriptions and registration.

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5 Week Winter I Session:  January 16 - February 18
MONDAY 10:00-12:00 ADULTS
Beginning/Intermediate Drawing | Instr: Jesse Howard - Learn fundamental techniques and artistic concepts/expand existing skills in a variety of media to discover Note: 4 week class, runs Jan. 22 - Feb. 12
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MONDAY 1:00-2:30 ADULTS
Painting with Fiber | Instr: Pam Penney - Artists of all skill levels can discover new processes through fiber media, exploring various wool felting techniques to create fiber paintings in both realistic and abstract expressions.Note: 4 week class, runs Jan. 22 - Feb. 12
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MONDAY 4:30- 6:00 KIDS 9 - 14 The Wonders of Wool: 2D & 3D Fiber Art | Instr: Pam Penney - Kids learn how to paint with fiber medium, exploring various wool felting techniques while learning 2D & 3D principles. Note: 4 week class, runs Jan. 22 - Feb. 12  
MONDAY 6:30- 9:00 TEENS-
ADULTS
Oil Painting Principles & Technique | Instr:  Amalia Kouvalis - Explore color theory,light, texture, composition, transparency/impasto and the fundamentals of artistic expressionNote: 4 week class, runs Jan. 22 - Feb. 12
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TUESDAY 9:30-12:30 ADULTS Drop-in Figure Drawing | Draw or paint from a live model  Fee: $10 Members/$15 NM  MORE INFO
TUESDAY 1:00- 3:00  ADULTS Building Foundations in Acrylic Paint | Instr: Rob HoganThrough the versatility of the acrylic medium, students learn foundation skills to develop their unique artistic voice  
TUESDAY 3:30- 5:00 KIDS 5 - 10
Kaleidoscope! | Instr: Nancy Jensen - Colorful, playful and fun projects in a variety of media and materials for kids to explore self-expression and discover their artistic voice

TUESDAY 6:30-9:30  ADULTS Drop-in Figure Drawing & Sculpting | Draw or sculpt from a live model  Fee: $10M/$15NM  MORE INFO
WEDNESDAY 9:30- 12:00 ADULTS Painting in Oil & Cold Wax | Instr: Pam Peterson - Explore the creative medium of oil and cold wax painting CLASS INFO/REGISTRATION
WEDNESDAY 12:30-3:30  ADULTS
When Composition Meets Color: Alla Prima Painting | Instr: Kathy Hirsh - Working from still life on a small canvas or board, students will develop skills in composition, brushwork, value and color-mixing

WEDNESDAY 4:30-6:30  KIDS 9 - 13  Thinking 3D | Instr: Carolyn McDonald - This introductory sculpture class will teach students the fundamentals of working in 3D with an array of materials and processes 
WEDNESDAY  7:00-9:00  ADULTS 
Intermediate/Advanced Drawing Instr: Jesse Howard - Working from still life or live model, students will learn how to bring clarity and consistency to their subject matter 
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THURSDAY  9:30-12:30  ADULTS
Fundamentals of Portraiture & Figure for Drawing and PaintingInstr: Kathy Hirsh - Work from a live model to develop observational skills, while learning drawing and painting techniques

THURSDAY 1:00- 4:00 ADULTS  Not Just Another Pretty Face: Painting with An Edge Instr: Richard Laurent - Materials, processes, and approaches to making artwork in a contemporary vein.
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THURSDAY 4:30 - 6:00 KIDS 5 - 7 Artists Play House | Instr: Rhona Taylor - Using creativity and imaginations, children design costumes and sets, write and star in their own play!  
THURSDAY  6:30-8:30  TEENS-
ADULTS

Fundamentals of Drawing & Painting | Instr: Kathy Hirsh - Would you like to learn to draw and paint? Were you an artist in your previous life and would like to get started again?
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FRIDAY 9:00-12:00  ADULTS Abstract Mixed Media Instr: Alfredo Martinez - For intermediate to advanced artists looking to push the boundaries of their processes while exploring a range of media, this class is designed for experimentation that helps advance artistic skills to new levels.    
FRIDAY 1:00- 3:00  ADULTS 
Soulful Explorations Instr: Stephanie Rose Bird - This painting class encourages you to look within, to uncover and then refine new ways of working.
 
FRIDAY  4:00-6:00  TEENS-
ADULTS
Building Foundations in Acrylic Paint | Instr: Rob Hogan - Through the versatility of the acrylic medium, students learn foundation skills to develop their unique artistic voice
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SATURDAY 9:00-10:00
KIDS 6- 12
Kaleidoscope! Instr:  Nancy JensenEco-art projects, medium exploration, free self-expression!
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SATURDAY  10:30-12:30 TEENS-
ADULTS
Mixed Media Discoveries  | Instr: Stephanie Rose Bird - Designed for the curious painter looking for ways to enrich their repertoire of techniques and sources for imagery. CLASS INFO/REGISTRATION
SATURDAY  1:00-3:00 TEENS- ADULTS
Watercolor Studio Instr: Maureen Boylan - Learn techniques for achieving luminous impressionistic watercolor paintings!
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SUNDAY 1:00-4:00  ADULTS Drop-in Figure DrawingDraw or paint from a live model  Fee: $10 Members/$15 Non-Members MORE INFO