P o s i t i v e S t r o k e s A r t S c h o o l & Gallery Summer 2018 Classes, camps & Workshops 125 W. Colfax St. P a l a t i n e, I l 6 0 0 6 7 8 4 7 7 0 5-7 1 3 0 w w w. p o s i t i v e s t r o k e s a r t s c h o o l. c o m Think Art...the gift that lasts forever
Positive Strokes Art School and Gallery offers classes and workshops to artists of all ages. Classes are geared toward the individual, allowing artists to begin at their own level, be it beginning through advanced. As teachers invested in helping others to expand their own creative selves, our intention is to offer a comfortable space where learning and self expression come naturally. May & June Conceptual Realities Featuring watercolors, pastels, sculpture, and mixed media by local artist Joseph Burlini Reception: Sunday, June 24 1:00-4:00 Featuring world known sculptor, all medium artist, and humanitarian, Joseph Burlini. Known for his one-of-a-kind sculptures, Joe s works can be found worldwide in the form of small works to 70 foot tall outdoor sculptures.. A humble and sharing individual, Joe s life works span over 50 years. Don t miss this phenomenal showing and the chance to meet the artist who created a world beyond his own. July & August Through the Eyes of an Artist Featuring local watercolor artist Moonja Park Reception: Sunday, August 5 1:00-4:00 Featuring the awe-inspiring watercolors by Moonja Park. Moonja s passion for both learning and gaining expertise is easily seen in her magnificent paintings! She has been asked multiple times to share her paintings and artistic visions. It is an honor to have Moonja finally agree to do so! Join us to view Moonja s watercolors and feel the strength and beauty she elicits through her paintings. Stop by our Gallery anytime to see and purchase original fine art, prints, pottery, jewelry, wood and soapstone carvings and more! Be sure to join us at our bi-monthly openings! Page 2
R e g i s t r a t i o n To register for classes and workshops, please call (847) 705-7130 to be placed on a class roster. You must then confirm your registration with your payment within a week of your phone registration or your space will be given to another student, Classes are filled on a first come, first serve basis. We accept cash, checks and charges (in person only). We will call you only if you have NOT gotten into the class of your choice or if a class is canceled. Summer Classes, camps, workshops June 13 August 8 (closed July 4) To allow for flexibility during busy summers schedules, students may make up TWO missed classes (regular classes only) during the 8 week summer session. Make-ups must be in a class of the same or similar type. (please arrange this with the owner). Children & Teen Classes & Workshops pp. 4-9 Adult Classes, Workshops & Retreats pp. 10-15 Time for a Night Out pp. 16 Includes Unique events such as Raku, Plein Aire Painting Outings and outside fun events! Registration Form pp. 18 & 19 You are responsible for class dates. Classes are limited to between 8-12 students depending on age. There will be no refunds after the first day of class. Please drop off and pick up students no more that 10 minutes before or after each class. We will store artwork for 2 weeks into the next session only. We offer parties, group outings & play days Page 3
Oil & Pastel Painting, ages 8-18 all levels, 4:30-6:30 Emphasis will be on drawing and seeing correctly, use of medium, painting styles, value, and techniques. New students will learn in both mediums. Continuing students have their choice of medium. **Students may also choose to concentrate on drawing skills with pencil or charcoal. Individual attention given. Teacher: Marlene Wood fees: $145 plus $30 material fee Oil & Pastel Painting ages 8-18 all levels 7:00 9:00 p.m. See above description and fees. Teacher: Marlene Wood Play with Clay MONDAYS Acrylic Painting ages 15-adult all levels 10:00-12:00 Learn to compose and paint in acrylics from still life and photos. Emphasis will also be on drawing correctly, painting styles, value and techniques. Teacher: Lori Boxer fees: $140 plus $35 material fee (material fee waived if you have ALL your own materials) ages 8-14 4:00-5:30 Students have fun learning a variety of hand building and clay decorating techniques. A great place to have young students learn and develop the art of pottery both for fun and/or as a foundation to enter the world of wheel throwing!. Teacher: Ms. Rachel $140 includes all materials (clay, glazes, paint, firing) Little Picassos ages 5-9 6:30-8:00 Students have fun learning a variety of drawing, painting and various 3D projects to create personal masterpieces. Young students learn and develop the basics of art in a positive and encouraging environment. $120 + $15 material fee Teacher: Ms. Kayla TUESDAYS Drawing Essentials 14-adult 6:30-8:30 All levels Students will concentrate on the correct way to draw using charcoal, pencil, colored pencil and other dry mediums through both group and independent projects. Special focus on observation, proportion, value, and perspective. Individual attention given. Teacher: Ms. Rachel $150 includes all materials Page 4
WEDNESDAYS Let s Draw ages 10-17 4:00-6:00 Students will concentrate on the correct way to draw using charcoal, pencil, colored pencil and other dry mediums through both group and independent projects. Special focus on observation, proportion, value, and perspective. Individual attention given. Teacher: Julia Azzerello $145 includes all materials THURSDAYS Oil, Pastel, Drawing Studio ages 8-18 all levels 4:00-6:00 See Monday description. We will also be working on becoming more skilled at drawing using charcoal, pencil, and other mediums based on students personal choices. Teacher: Julia Azzerello fees: $145 plus $30 material fee Oil, Pastel, Drawing Studio ages 10-18 all levels 7:00-9:00 Teacher: Marlene Wood See above description & fees Little Picassos ages 5-9 4:00-5:30 Students have fun learning a variety of drawing, painting and various 3D projects to create personal masterpieces. Young students learn and develop the basics of art in a positive and encouraging environment. $120 + $15 material fee Teacher: Rachel Curid Little Picassos ages 5-9 6:00-7:30 See description above. Teacher: Rachel Curid $120 + $15 material fee Ceramics Studio ages 12-adult 6:30-8:30 All levels Explore the potters wheel & learn various techniques of hand building, throwing & altering. Includes instruction, clay, glazes & firing. No experience necessary! Students may also come on Sat. 1:00-3:00 Teacher: John Blackwood Punch Card 4 punches-$90 8 punches-$175 ***Students have 8 weeks to complete 4 punches or 16 weeks to complete 8 punches Page 5
FRIDAYS Friday is left open for parties (scouts, birthdays, girls day out, etc. and workshops) Call us to host SATURDAYS Acrylic Painting ages 15-adult 10:00-12: Beginner, intermediate Students will focus on (or strengthen) the fundamentals of painting as they learn various techniques and styles of acrylic painting. Teacher: Sharron Boxenbaum $145 includes 1st day materials only. Material list given 1st day or use our materials for $35 per session Play With Clay (Ceramics Studio) 1:00-3:00 ages 12-adult Busy schedule but would like to get in some fun and learning time? Stop by to try your hand at hand building, wheel throwing and getting creative! Instruction, clay and glazes (or Paint) and firing provided. Teacher: TBA Punch card class 4 punches- $90 8 punches- $175 Students may also come Thurs. from 6:30-8:30. We offer parties and art outings for all ages - birthdays, scouts, play dates, etc. Our most popular parties are painting, Pottery and mosaics. Parties are 2 hours long - 1 1/2 hrs. for the project and 1/2 hr. for cake, etc. We supply all materials, our space and step by step instruction. Parents are responsible for any food, cake, etc. Minimum of 8 children at $15 per child. Scout outings are for 1 1/2 hours at $12 per child ($15 for pottery). Page 6
Children and Teens Camps & Workshops *Siblings may sign up for camp together regardless of age* New projects (no repeats) throughout the summer, allowing students to participate all summer! Students experience a variety of 2D and 3D art projects including painting, drawing, clay and more! 2 Week Multi Media Camps Mon, Wed, & Fri. (6 days) Fee: $145 Session 1: June 18 29 Session 2: July 9-July 20 Session 3: July 23-Aug. 3 10:00-noon-ages 5-9 1:00-3:00-ages 9-13 Tuesdays & Thursdays (4 days) Fee: $100 Session 1: June 19-28 Session 2: July 10-July 19 Session 3: July 24-Aug. 2 10:00-noon-ages 9-13 1:00-3:00-ages 5-9 Page 7
And More... Arts and Crafts Nights Tuesdays 6:30-8:00 ages 6-14 Have fun experiencing creative art projects! Fees: $20 All materials included June 19 - Mask Making - Using various materials, students will design & create personal masks! July 10 - Acrylic Painting on canvas - Step by step July 24 - Painting t-shirts - bring a prewashed white or light color t-shirt Aug.7 - Mixed Media /Acrylic Painting on Wood People Made Easy Workshop Saturday, June 23 10:00 12:00 ages 12 18 Join us and find out how easy people really are to draw. We will work in charcoal or graphite pencil and will focus on seeing correctly, drawing, values, & being creative. Teacher: Marlene Wood Fee: $40 Page 8
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MONDAYS Adventures in Acrylic 10:00-12:00 ages 15-adult All levels Learn to paint or expand on your present skills using this versatile and forgiving medium. Class will cover how to handle acrylics, color theory, composition and critique. All levels welcome Teacher: Lori Boxer $140 plus $35 material fee (material fee waived if students have materials) TUESDAYS Transparent Watercolor 9:00-12:00 summer hours will include 4 days only weekly classes will resume in the fall. June 19, June 26, July 17, July 24 Designed for those with some previous watercolor experience, but welcomes beginners with desire to learn. Focus on learning/practicing various techniques & ideas. Teacher demos & critique. Materials not included Teacher: Jeanne Clohisy $100 {stay all day for $50 more} Transparent Watercolor 1:00-4:00 all levels summer hours will include 4 days only-weekly classes will resume in the fall. June 20, June 27, July 18, July 25 This class will cover materials, color, composition, value & techniques. Class projects & instructor demos and critique. More advanced students may use this as an open studio/critique class or join class projects. Materials not included. Teacher: Jeanne Clohisy $100 {stay all day for $50 more} Oil & Pastel Painting all levels 10:00-12:00 Ongoing classes Students may begin at any time. Emphasis on drawing, seeing correctly, use of medium, value, composition, color & techniques. Strengthen your ability to draw & paint what you see or want to see and become a more dynamic artist. Individual attention. Teacher: Marlene Wood $145 for 8 classes / $135 senior fee (65 +) A $35 material fee will be added to new students without materials (does Page 10
WEDNESDAYS Oil & Pastel Painting all levels 10:00 am - noon Ongoing classes - Students may begin at any time. Class emphasis on drawing, seeing correctly, use of medium, technique, value, composition and color. Whatever your level, learn and/or strengthen your ability to draw what you see or would like to see and become a more dynamic artist. Individual attention. A $35 material fee will be added to new students without materials (canvas not included). Teacher: Marlene Wood Fee: $145for 8 classes $135senior fee (65 +) Oil & Pastel Painting all levels 7:00-9:00 pm Ongoing classes - Students may begin at any time. See description above. Teacher: Marlene Wood Fee: $145 for 8 classes/$135 seniors fee (65 +) Oil & Pastel Painting all levels 10:00-12:00 Ongoing classes Students may begin at any time. Emphasis on drawing, seeing correctly, use of medium, value, composition, color & techniques. Strengthen your ability to draw & paint what you see or want to see and become a more dynamic artist. Individual attention. Teacher: Marlene Wood $145 for 8 classes / $135 senior fee (65 +) A $35 material fee will be added to new students without materials (does not include canvas). Ceramics Studio 1:30-3:30 All levels Explore the potter s wheel, hand build or combine the two! Learn various techniques such as adding and altering to thrown pieces. Students may also come Thurs. 6:30-8:30 or Sat. 1:00-3:00 Teacher: Jan Anderson includes clay, glazes, firing Punch Card 4 punches-$90 8 punches-$175 ***students have 8 weeks to complete 4 punches, 16 weeks to complete 8 punches Page 11
THURSDAYS Oil & Pastel Open Studio 1:00-3:00 PM Open to existing students from Wed. & Thurs. Oil and Pastel classes. Bring lunch & stay at the studio after Thursday s class! Teacher available for critique only. Students may also opt to join the Back to Basics drawing class below. Fee: $15 Anyone Can Learn to Draw or Back to Basics 1:00-3:00 Designed for the non-artist & those who wish to strengthen existing skills or become a more dynamic artist. We will work in charcoal or pencil & focus on seeing correctly, drawing, value, & composition. Both still life & photos used. Drawing people will also be offered to those interested. Teacher: Marlene Wood Fee: $20 per class Ceramics Studio ages 12-Adult 6:30-8:30 All levels. Explore the potters wheel & learn various techniques of throwing, altering and hand building. Includes instruction, 2 pugs of clay, glazes & firing. No experience necessary! May also come Thurs. 1:30-3:30 or Sat.. 1:00-3:00 Teacher: John Blackwood Punch Card 4 punches-$90 8 punches $175 SATURDAY Acrylic Painting ages 16-adult 10:00-12:00 Beginner, intermediate Students will focus on (or strengthen) the fundamentals of painting as they learn various techniques and styles of acrylic painting. Teacher: Sharron Boxenbaum $145 includes beginning materials only (you may bring your own or pay $35 material charge to use our materials (does not include canvas) Page 12
ADULT WORKSHOPS - ages 17-adult The Raku Experience! Saturday, May 19 1:00-4:00 Adults and children over 14 with a parent. Raku is a pottery technique in which pots (previously high fired) are glazed with special glazes, fired in a raku kiln, removed redhot & reduction cooled. Done outdoors - creates a unique metallic, crackle or iron look.. The process takes about 2 hours so you may come anytime, stay as long as you want, but must arrive no later than 2:00. Instructors: John Blackwood / Stephanie Kowalcyk Fee: $45 to fire two pieces of your own (must be high fire clay that has been fired once) Includes glazes. $60 to choose and fire 2 pieces of ours. Samples in Gallery. Plein Aire Painting Fridays June 15 and July 13 9:30-12:30 Time to get outside and paint! Capture the essence of the beauty around you on canvas! Join instructor Marlene Wood to paint outdoors! Painters will meet at Positive Strokes at 9:00 and drive to a nearby area. A suggested supply list will be available to those who register, via email, or by calling Positive Strokes. Fees: $40 per day. Painting With a Palette Knife Sat., June 16 9:30-12:30 Bring a picture of your favorite landscape or still life (or choose one of ours) and learn the fun techniques of painting oils with a palette knife. Bring a stretched canvas or canvas board and oils. (palette knives available to use at studio) Teacher: Marlene Wood Fee: $50 Limited Palette Painting Saturday, July 14 9:30-2:30 Ever wonder how some artists come up with colors that you ve never seen? Learn to paint with a limited palette to create beautiful natural colors and grey tones that are unachievable in ready made tubes. Bring a small canvas or board and palette knives (available to use at studio). A list of colors will be available when you register. Teacher: Marlene Wood Fee: $65 Page 13
ADULT WORKSHOPS - ages 17-adult True Color Workshop with nationally renowned artist Tim Chambers June 20-22 (Wed., Thurs., Fri.) 9:00-12:00 $275 Opportunity to stay and paint on your own in the afternoon on Wednesday and Thursday for following day critique Workshop to be held at a setting close to Palatine equipped with shade and bathroom facilities information upon registration. Timothy Chambers is a life-long artist, growing up under the guidance and inspiration of his father, Bill Chambers, also an esteemed artist. Tim continued to learn from others: form and design from Cedric and Joanette Egeli, draftsmanship and execution from Richard Lack of the Boston School, watercolor and planning from Irviing Shapiro, anatomy from the New York Academy of Fine Art. It was his foray into Impressionism with American master Henry Hensche that truly sets his colorful landscapes and portraits apart from the crowd. Few artists are able to marry color and draftsmanship in such a passionate embrace. Tim believes that more than talent it is enthusiasm and joy that are integral to good art. He loves helping others to find delight in seeing, responding, and painting the world around them. Art is better if you're having a good time. Workshop description: A delightful, fun, engaging, insightful "True Color Workshop" with nationally-recognized artist Tim Chambers. Tim has helped open the eyes of hundreds of students to see the beauty of natural color. In this fun workshop, Tim offers group and one-onone guidance to help you learn to see and paint true color as well as share insights on design, knowing when a painting is complete, tricks for more accurate draftsmanship and values. You'll learn how Tim recognizes the amazing color nuances in nature, how to mix paints to achieve those colors, how to capture the essence of hot sunlight, subtle shadows, overcast skies. You'll also learn tips on composition, visualization, using contrast, edges, texture, and color to achieve a three-dimensional quality to your work. Join us for a memorable workshop. You'll enjoy Tim's kind, engaging, encouraging, effective instruction.. Page 14
Supply list: We will be working outdoors in sun and/or shade. Dress for comfort and sun protection. Wear neutral colors (bright colors reflect unfavorably into your paint surface). For supply list please go to http:// timothychambers.com/pleinair-supply-list/ All mediums and levels welcome Please call to register or for more information Thank You Samples of Tim s artwork Page 15
Adult Retreats GONE UP NORTH Whether you re a seasoned artist or just starting out, join us for one of our annual retreats where artists of all levels can awaken their creative juices. Call for info or a full brochure Sept. 30 - October 6, 2018 Located on the shores of Lake Superior in Michigan s Magnificent Upper Peninsula. An unforgettable artist retreat. Paint, draw, hike, tour, relax and enjoy beautiful fall surroundings. Instruction & critique in drawing, painting, composition and plein air oils & pastels. All levels welcome! Instructor: Marlene Wood Water media artists and friends of the artists welcome. (plenty to do for a friend or spouse) $700 includes workshop & cabin. Non-participant fee: $550 Call for a full brochure! Page 16
Time for a Night Out Grab some friends or loved ones and have a wine and painting, clay or mosaics party at Positive Strokes! You ll learn, have fun and go home with a finished masterpiece. BYOB and snacks 2 1/2 hours- $30 per person 3 hrs. - $35 per person 6 person minimum We host all types of parties - adults, ladies night out, couples outings, bachelorette parties and more!
Parties & Outings We offer parties and art outings for all ages - birthdays, scouts, play dates, adult and couples nights out, event parties, etc. Our most popular parties are painting, Pottery, wine parties and mosaics. Kids parties are 2 hours long - 1 1/2 hrs. for the project and 1/2 hr. for cake, etc. We supply all materials, our space and step by step instruction. Parents are responsible for any food, cake, etc. Minimum of 8 children at $15 per child. Scout outings are for 1 1/2 hours at $12 per child ($15 for pottery). Call for info on adult outings! Pag
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Positive Strokes Art School & Gallery 125 W. Colfax St.. Palatine, Illinois 60067 (847) 705-7130