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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
This class will return in the fall.
Tuesdays and Thursdays 10:30 am - 1:00 pm
Tuition: $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 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.
The course begins with Fundamentals 101, which stresses drawing and composition, then continues with Fundamentals 102, stressing color theory and application. In 103, students put into practice theories and applications learned in the 101 and 102 classes through several landscape painting studies.
- 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.
- Following the tradition of the Academy method of instruction, all three levels are taught in the same classroom, which encourages reinforcement of theories and practices within all levels.
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.
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Perspective
Robert Krajecki (bio) & Dale Popovich (bio)
(630) 557-2027 & (219) 838-8645
kanevillefolk@aol.com & www.dalepopovich.com
This Class Will Return in the Fall
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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Chinese Brush Painting
Andy Chan (bio) 312-225-1988
Class #731: May 18 - July 20, 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
Max Ranft (bio) (847) 823-4599
Class #135: May 12 - July 14, 10 weeks
Tuesdays, 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Tuition: $245 ($225 members), includes model fee
Class #136: July 28 - September 8, 7 weeks
Tuesdays, 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Tuition: $185 ($165 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. Limit 14 Students
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Drawing-Life
Don Yang (bio) (312) 497-2020 www.donyang.com, don@donyang.com
Class #137: May 14 - July 16, 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 #929: May 9 - July 18 (no class on July 4), 10 weeks
Saturdays, 10:00 am -1:00 pm
$245 ($225 members), model fee payable to instructor
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
This class will return in the fall
Wednesdays, 9:00 am- 12:00 pm
Tuition fee: $175 ($165 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) 708-369-2901www.marcioleszkiewicz.com
This class will return in the fall
Thursdays, 9:00 am- 12:00 pm
Tuition fee: $195 ($185 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 #533: May 19 - July 28, 10 weeks
Tuesdays, 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Class #534: May 19 - July 28, 10 weeks
Tuesdays, 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Tuition: 5 weeks: $150
10 weeks: $250
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 (bio) 847-677-8987 pkantz@sbcglobal.net, www.philkantz.com
Class #331: May 23 - August 1 (no class on July 4), 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 (bio) (773) 338-3781, hoh1@fastmail.us, www.ohandconklin.com
Class #256: May 22 - June 19, 5 weeks
Fridays, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Class #257: June 26 - July 31 (no class on July 3), 5 weeks
Fridays, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Tuition Fee: $160 ($150 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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Painting from Life
Clayton J. Beck III (bio), 708-717-4388
claytonbeck.com, myartist2@aol.com
Class #850: May 20 - June 10, 4 weeks
Wednesdays: 9 am - 12 pm
Tuition: $150, model fee payable to the instructor
All levels welcome. The model is provided for each of the morning sessions. The emphasis will be on one-on-one relationships with the students.
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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 #329: March 23 - June 15, (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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All Media - All Subjects
Clayton J. Beck III (bio), 708-717-4388
claytonbeck.com, myartist2@aol.com
Class #860: May 20 - June 10, 4 weeks
Wednesdays: 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Tuition: $150, model fee payable to the instructor
All levels welcome. In the evening class, students will be encouraged to work from the model, but will also be encouraged to work from the still-life or their own photographs.
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Sculpture - Figurative
Ralph Cossentino (bio) (847) 529-6335
Class# 612: March 15 - May 17, 10 weeks
Sundays, 9:30 am - 12:00 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
audry@audryc.com, audryc.com
Class #630: April 13 - May 11, 5 weeks
Mondays, 6:30pm - 9:30pm
Class #631: July 6 - August 3, 5 weeks
Mondays, 6:30pm - 9:30pm
Tuition: $150 includes model and firing fee.
Tools, clay and supplies available for purchase in class.
This fundamental, ongoing course is for students to gain a feel for modeling the human form. Sculpting with water-based clay from a seated female nude or draped model. Emphasis will be placed on proportion, building the figure as a whole and interpreting the feel of the pose. Students may choose to sculpt a portrait. Beginners welcome.
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Watercolor
Tom Francesconi (bio) (708) 799-8161 francesconiart@sbcgloabal.net
Class #812: April 4 - May 30 (No class May 9), 8 weeks
Saturdays, 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Class #813: July 11 - August 29, 8 weeks
Saturdays, 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Tuition: $250
Course description:
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 - From Start to Finish
Robert Krajecki (bio) (630) 557-2027 kanevillefolk@aol.com
Class #239: May 19 - July 21, 10 weeks
Tuesdays, 10:30 am - 1:00 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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Watercolor
Ingrid Albrecht (bio) (773) 728-8715 ingrid@ingridsoriginals.com
Class #570: June 3 - July 22, 8 weeks
Wednesdays, 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Class #571: June 3 - July 22, 8 weeks
Wednesdays, 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Tuition $270
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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Children's Watercolor Painting Camp
Edwin Wentz 312.642.5939
Class #378: April 18 - June 6, 8 weeks
Saturdays, 10:00 am -12:00 pm
Class #379: June 20 - August 15, 8 weeks (No class on July 4)
Saturdays, 10:00 am -12:00 pm
Tuition $185 ($175 members)
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. Limit 7 Students, Ages 7 - 12 Art Supplies Included
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Watercolor
David R. Becker (bio) (312) 425- 6408 david@davidrbecker.com
Class #901: 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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