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Fundamentals of Drawing and Painting
Robert Krajecki (bio) & Dale Popovich (bio)
(630) 557-2027 & (219) 838-8645
kanevillefolk@aol.com & www.dalepopovich.com
101: September 9 - November 20, (No class Oct. 7 & 9)
10 weeks, Tuesdays & Thursdays, 10:30 am - 1:00 pm
102: September 9 - November 20, (No class Oct. 7 & 9)
10 weeks, Tuesdays & Thursdays, 10:30 am - 1:00 pm
103: September 9 - November 20, (No class Oct. 7 & 9)
10 weeks, Tuesdays & Thursdays, 10:30 am - 1:00 pm
101: December 2 - February 19, 2009 (No class Dec. 23 & 25, Dec. 30 & Jan 1)
10 weeks, Tuesdays & Thursdays, 10:30 am - 1:00 pm
102: December 2 - February 19, 2009 (No class Dec. 23 & 25, Dec. 30 & Jan 1)
10 weeks, Tuesdays & Thursdays, 10:30 am - 1:00 pm
103: December 2 - February 19, 2009 (No class Dec. 23 & 25, Dec. 30 & Jan 1)
10 weeks, Tuesdays & Thursdays, 10:30 am - 1:00 pm
Tuesdays & Thursdays 10:30 am - 1:00pm
Tuition: Each ten week session is $550. Class size: 16
"We will be accepting students as independent study students on an individual basis depending on enrollment in the Fundamentals 101,102 and 103 classes. Please contact either instructor for more information."
Class Description:
This unique course was designed by Mr. Guenther when the American Academy of Art first opened its doors in 1923. It was continuously developed and refined by Mr. Robert Krajecki and Mr. Dale Popovich during a 22-year collaborative effort while teaching at the Academy. Each assignment is designed specifically for both the beginning fine art student as well as intermediate students. This course covers the basics of color theory and practice, composition, linear perspective, and many of the various techniques of painting. Former students who have taken this course as a basis of their successful art careers are: David Becker, Clayton J. Beck III, Rose Frantzen, Nancy Guzik, Scott Burdick, Ralph Feyl, Alex Ross, Diane Rath, James Wisnowski, Sue Lyon, Jayne Bellows and Romel de la Torre, to name just a few. This course is vital to all students wishing to pursue a successful art career, as well as students who wish to improve their drawing and painting skills.
Due to limited classroom space, this class is limited to 16 students. Priority will be given to students who have completed Fun. 101 or 102. To reserve a place in the class, tuition must be paid in full.
*Due to limited classroom space, this class is limited to 14 students. Priority will be given to students who have completed Fun. 101 or 102. To reserve a place in the class, tuition must be paid in full.
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Perspective
Robert Krajecki (bio) & Dale Popovich (bio)
(630) 557-2027 & (219) 838-8645
kanevillefolk@aol.com & www.dalepopovich.com
Class 104: September 9 - November 20, (No class Oct. 7 & 9) 10 weeks
Tuesdays & Thursdays: 2:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Tuition: $550
Course description:
The ability to perceive in three dimensions is the key to accurate drawing. Linear perspective is the traditional method of acquiring this skill. In this course you will learn the mechanics of linear perspective in a step-by-step format that is followed by practical exercises from life..
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Watercolor - From Start to Finish
Robert Krajecki (bio) (630) 557-2027 kanevillefolk@aol.com
Class #236: December 2 - February 17, 2008 (No class Dec. 23 or 30), 10 weeks
Tuesdays, 1:30 pm - 4:00 pm
Class #237: March 3 - May 5, 2008, 10 weeks
Tuesdays, 1:30 pm - 4:00 pm
Tuition $300.00
Class Description: Watercolor painting is not just the process of applying pigment to paper. It is knowing what color, what value, what temperature and what intensity to use to create form, depth and rhythm to create a work of art.
A demonstration of a composition in a step-by-step format is given each class. I will explain the process and the techniques as I paint and then the students will apply them in their paintings each class.
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Chinese Brush Painting
Andy Chan (bio) 312-225-1988
Class #728: September 15 - November 17, 10 weeks
Mondays 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Class #729: December 1 - February 2, 10 weeks
Mondays, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Tuition: $200 ($190 for members)
Course Description:
This class will be held at Andy's studio in Chinatown. This course is for both beginning and advanced students. It starts with basic brush strokes emphasizing the controlled use of water & media to create flowers, landscapes or animal paintings. Class instruction will be supplemented with videos.
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Drawing-Life
Phil Renaud (bio) (773) 583-2681 www.philliprenaud.com
Class #134: September 11 - November 13, 10 weeks
Thursdays, 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Tuition $245 ($225 members), Includes model fee
Course Description:
The class will focus on modified contour drawing and utilizing old masters' concepts. A model will be provided. Thirty minutes of gesture poses, three 10-minute poses and 25-minute poses for the remainder will be the structure of each class.
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Drawing-Life
Max Ranft (bio) (847) 823-4599
Class #132: September 16 - November 18, 10 weeks
Tuesdays, 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Class #133: November 25 - January 27, 2009, 10 weeks
Tuesdays, 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Tuition: $245 ($225 members), includes model fee
Course Description:
Drawing from the live model. The first half hour is devoted to quick sketch. The remaining time is generally a long pose that may run for two consecutive evenings. Occasionally a full evening is devoted to quick sketch and memory drawing. Class emphasis is on drawing accuracy and working from large and small shapes. Measurement, construction, rhythm and action are stressed.
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Drawing-Life
Don Yang (bio) (312) 487-2020 don@donyang.com
Class #135: December 4 - February 19, (No class Dec. 25 or Jan. 1) 10 weeks
Thursdays, 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Tuition: $245 ($225 members), includes model fee
Course Description:
The class is structured for both beginners and the experienced. For the beginners, the main focus of the class will be drawing a convincing human figure with structural and anatomical accuracy. Accurate measurement, proportion and tonal rendering will be emphasized.
For the experienced, exploring various drawing media and the individual style will be added. The class will begin with gesture/contour drawings followed by long pose drawing from a live model that may run for multiple weeks.
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Drawing - Head Construction
Robert Pernau (bio) (312) 280-1789
Class #926: September 13 - November 15, 10 weeks
Saturdays, 10:00 am -1:00 pm
Class #927: November 22 - January 24, 10 weeks
Saturdays, 10:00 am -1:00 pm
$245 ($225 members), includes model fee
Class Description:
Like the human figure, if one can draw or paint the head, he can probably draw or paint anything. This course is designed to help the student achieve that goal. Thus, basic knowledge of the bone and muscle structure of the head is essential in creating a convincing painting or drawing. Working from a live model, the student will work at their own pace and instruction will be one-on-one.
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Oil Painting-Still Life
Marci Oleszkiewicz (bio) 708-369-2901 www.marcioleszkiewicz.com
Class #422: September 24 - December 3, (3 weeks off), 8 weeks
Wednesdays, 9:00 am- 12:00 pm
Tuition fee: $230 ($220 members)
Class #423: January 7 - February 11, (no class 1/14), 5 weeks
Wednesdays, 9:00 am- 12:00 pm
Tuition fee: $140 ($130 members)
Course Description:
This class is for the beginning and advanced student of all ages. Painting from the still life is an excellent starting point to begin to see as a painter. It is also a challenge to the advanced student as they begin to see more and experiment with different ways of approaching a painting. The focus will be on drawing, values and edges as well as design and composition. Students are encouraged to bring in their own still life objects to paint.
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Oil Painting Portraits and Costume
Marci Oleszkiewicz (bio) 708-369-2901 www.marcioleszkiewicz.com
Class #478: September 25 - December 4, (3 weeks off), 8 weeks
Thursdays, 9:00 am- 12:00 pm
Tuition fee: $250 ($240 members) includes model fee. Non-refundable.
Class #479: January 8 - February 12, (no class 1/15), 5 weeks
Thursdays, 9:00 am-12:00 pm
Tuition fee: $160 ($150 members) includes model fee. Non-refundable.
Class Description
Painting the portrait can be a daunting task, yet an exciting feat to accomplish, and well worth the effort. Learning to paint portraits and people will add a whole new dimension to your painting as people tell stories and can breathe life into your work. We will paint in one-day poses as well as in multiple sessions. Emphasis will be on drawing, design, values and edges.
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Oil Painting-Still Life
Michael Van Zeyl (bio) 312-953-4648 www.michaelvanzeyl.com
Class #529: September 30 - December 2, 10 weeks
Tuesdays, 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Class #530: December 9 - February 24 , (No class December 23 or 30), 10 weeks
Tuesdays, 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Tuition: 10 weeks: $250 ($240 members)
Open to all levels, this class will introduce painting materials including: surfaces, grounds and oil painting media. With emphasis on chiaroscuro painting (the distribution of light and shadow in a picture), students will learn about the essentials for creating dimensional, life-like paintings including: composition and design, values, edges, color harmony and color temperature, and paint application. Students are welcome to bring in their own objects to paint from life
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Oil Painting or Pastel - Life & Still Life
Phil Kantz 847-677-9007 www.philkantz.com
Class #329: September 13 - November 15, 10 weeks
Saturdays, 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Tuition $350 ($330 members) (Plus shared model fee when used)
Course Description:
Discover the limitless world of color, particularly the myriad hues found "under the lights". Phil will help you discover how to "push" color as you develop a more impressionistic style in your oil and pastel paintings. Working both from the model and with still lifes, Phil uses dramatic lighting to bring out sparkling color in each and every subject. Using his lifelong experience as a sought after illustrator, Phil works closely with each student to help them create paintings that truly stand out. Not every individual studio has the luxury of natural north light. Phil's techniques of painting under artificial light will guide you to better usage of your own personal studio.
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Oil Painting - Still Life
Helen Oh (773) 338-3781, hoh1@fastmail.us, www.ohandconklin.com
Class #253: September 19 - November 21, 10 weeks
Friday, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Class #254: December 5 - February 20, (No class Dec.26 and Jan.2), 10 weeks
Friday, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Class #255: February 27 - May 8 (no class on April 10) 10 weeks
Friday, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Tuition Fee: $310 ($300 for members)
Course Description:
This still life class introduces multi-layered oil painting techniques perfected by Dutch and Italian masters of the 17th century. Students learn about historical painting material and supports: preparation of linen, copper, and wood panel, and the use of pigmented grounds and imprimatura. Each session begins with a demonstration of traditional procedures, such as underdrawing, form rendering, warm and cool color applications, and paint handling techniques of impasto, scumbling and glazing. The class produces two still life paintings, each taking five sessions to complete. Open to all levels.
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All Media (still life, photo and/ or life)
Romel de la Torre (bio) (847) 253-9763, artist@romeldelatorre.com www.romeldelatorre.com
Class #327: September 8 - December 8, (4 weeks off), 10 weeks
Mondays, 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Class #328: December 15 - March 9, 2009, (3 weeks off) , 10 weeks
Mondays, 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Tuition: $270 ($255 Members)
$145 for 1st five weeks or 2nd five weeks
Tuition includes model fee. Non Refundable
Course Description:
This class is open to beginning and advanced students. The teacher will provide one-on-one instruction to each student as well as critiques. Students are allowed to work in media of preference. Subject matter is also open and varied, including still life, landscape, and portrait/figure from life or photo.
Accurate drawing, values, clean color and edges are the main principles that will be stressed. As the student advances, composition, simplification, technique, strong design, etc. are introduced. A model is provided for 10 sessions.
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Sculpture - Figurative
Ralph Cossentino (bio) (847) 529-6335 cossentino@cooperbussmann.com
Class# 610: September 18 - November 20, 10 weeks
Thursdays, 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Class# 611: January 15 - March 19, 10 weeks
Thursdays, 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Tuition: $250 ($240 members)
Additional $50 model fee $10 firing fee payable to instructor
Class Description:
All levels welcome. In this class, students will work from a live model and complete a 1/3 life size sculpture using water-based clay. Special focus will be given to bone and muscle structure as well as expression conveyed through the model's pose.
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Sculpture - Figure
Audry Cramblit (bio) (312) 342-7131 audry1266@yahoo.com www.audryc.com
Class #628: September 15 - November 10, 9 weeks
Mondays, 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Tuition Fee: $225($215 members) Additional $50 model fee
$10 firing fee payable to instructor. Tool kits are available for purchase.
Course Description:
This 9-week fundamental course is designed for beginning and intermediate students to gain a framework for sculpting the human form by working with water-based clay from a live model. Emphasis will be placed on proportion, building the figure as a whole and interpreting the feel of the pose and the likeness of the model. Beginners welcome. Students may choose to sculpt a portrait.
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Sculpture Techniques
Janel Rouge (bio) silentviolet2001@yahoo.com
Class# 707: Class is ongoing. Join anytime (4 week minimum)
Sundays, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Tuition Fee: $40 per class ($35 members) plus occasional shared model fee. Firing fee is included
Class description:
This course is designed to introduce the materials and techniques used to hand-build a sculpture from start to finish. Emphasis will be on tools, techniques and surface treatment. The objective of this class will be to gain an understanding of the fundamentals of clay sculpture. All levels are welcome.
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Watercolor
Tom Francesconi (bio) (708) 799-8161 francesconiart@sbcgloabal.net
Class #810: September 6 - December 20, (No classes Sept. 20, Oct. 4, 18 and Nov. 8, 15, 29), 10 weeks
Saturdays, 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Class #811: January 10 - March 21, (No class Jan 17), 10 weeks
Saturdays, 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Tuition $300
Saturdays, 2:00 - 5:00pm
Course description:
In order to accommodate his workshop commitments and our classes, an expanded fall session will be scheduled with several "off" dates. We are offering students who enroll in the fall class the opportunity to use the classroom space on those particular dates as an open studio. Feel free to bring your gear and work on projects that Tom will have prepared for you. Now there's a great opportunity!
Tom brings his passion for watercolor and teaching to the Palette and Chisel Academy. This class is open to all levels of painters. Any artist looking to break free of a careful, timid painting process will find Tom's direct, loose and representational approach very inspirational. Through Tom's lectures, demonstrations and personal instruction, students will be exposed to such topics as concept, value relationships, planning a painting, design and its application, along with color and its usage. The beginning painter will find Tom's sensitivity and experience invaluable in overcoming the common hurdles associated with watercolor, while the more experienced painter will be challenged to reach beyond the ordinary in an effort to stretch personal horizons. Tom endeavors to create an atmosphere of exploration and growth where student painting time and individual direction/guidance is always a priority. Group critiques will be periodically scheduled in order that all students may gain from the works of others.
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Watercolor
Ingrid Albrecht (bio) (773) 728-8715 ingrid@ingridsoriginals.com
Class #564: September 17 - November 5, 8 weeks
Wednesdays, 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Class #565: September 17 - November 5, 8 weeks
Wednesdays, 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Class #566: January 7 - February 25, 8 weeks
Wednesdays, 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Class #567: January 7 - February 25, 8 weeks
Wednesdays, 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Tuition $260
Course Description:
This watercolor course is designed to help those new to watercolor, as well as for those who have been painting for some time. Each three-hour class begins with a demonstration of the lesson to be taught. Students will learn the basics of watercolor painting throughout the eight weeks with emphasis on design and composition, color mixing, unusual techniques and expressive painting. Individual help throughout each class is prevalent, and at the end of each session, there's a critique where students learn from each other.
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Watercolor - Children's Class - Ages 7 & Up
Edwin Wentz 312.642.5939
Class #376: September 13 - November 15, 10 weeks
Saturdays, 10:00 am -1:00 pm
Class #377: November 22 - January 24, 10 weeks
Saturdays, 10:00 am -1:00 pm
Tuition $175
Course Description:
Discover whether your child is a potential Picasso! This class, taught by a former director of the American Academy of Art, uses an unusual approach to painting with watercolors. Ed works with each student to bring out their unique talent and creativity. And learning art his way is always fun. Mr. Wentz taught classes at Daniel Wright Woods "Art in the Woods" where his students looked forward to each session with anticipation. At the end of the class, each student will go home with a Picasso of their own.
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Watercolor
David R. Becker (bio) (312) 425- 6408 david@davidrbecker.com
Class #900: Wednesdays, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Class is full. Contact the office to get on waiting list.
Course Description:
Becker teaches beginner students to use the medium of watercolor from the basics to the advanced. For the seasoned student, he pushes them to reach one step ahead by encouraging and instructing them to improve their skills as a watercolorist.
He usually has 15 to 19 students but instructs his class by teaching each student at his or her level and speed. A one-on-one approach in a class with many different student levels.
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