FALL 2017 - Fall Session begins Tuesday September 5th! Art Classes & Workshops for Kids, Teens and Adults! BRICKTON ART CENTER 306 Busse Highway Park Ridge, IL 60068 Phone: (847) 823-6611 Email:bricktondirector@gmail.com Website: bricktonartcenter.org Facebook: Brickton Art Center Instagram: bricktonartcenter BAC is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) organization serving the surrounding communities with year-round fine art classes, outreach, special programs, lectures,and workshops. Brickton's mission is to support and enhance art education, art appreciation, and the opportunity for artistic expression, thereby enriching the quality of life for people of all ages. Did you know that ANYONE can become a member of Brickton Art Center? One of the benefits of a BRICKTON MEMBERSHIP is a 15% discount on all classes and workshops! Become a member today and start to save while you support the arts! Birthday Parties Host your next birthday at Brickton! We offer tons of fun projects for kids parties as well as adults! We recommend contacting the center 4-6 weeks ahead to secure a date/time. Call the Center at 847/823-6611 Private Lessons Brickton offers Private Lessons in a variety of media such as ceramics, drawing, painting and mixed media for artists of all ages who want individual guidance. Can be customized to fit your interests and schedule. KIDS AGES 2-3YRS LITTLE ARTISTS Ages 2-3 with adult This art-based class nurtures creativity while introducing your child to clay, collage, paint and print with developmentally appropriate projects exploring various mediums and techniques. A caregiver participates with the child in these classes. In order to provide the best quality time with your toddler, we ask that you refrain from bringing other children to class. Note: Children must be 2 years old before class begins. (Minimum 5 students) Monday Sept 11 - Oct 2 11:00am - 11:30am Wednesday Oct 4 - Oct 25th 11:00am - 11:30am 4 Week Class Fee: $55 non-member/$47.50 BAC member KIDS AGES 3-5 YRS THE KIDS & I Ages 3-5 with adult Adults and artists come together in this unique class to create masterpieces! This class will use a variety of art mediums and techniques such as clay, watercolors, collage, and pastels, with the focus on the colorful process of art! Great way for Caregivers to bond with children creatively! In order to provide the best quality time with your child, we ask that you refrain from bringing other children to class. Note: Children must be 3 years old before class begins. (Minimum 5 students) Monday Sept 11 - Oct 2 10:00am 10:50am Monday Oct 9 - Oct 30th 10:00am - 10:50am Monday Nov 6 - Dec 4th 10:00am - 10:50am Thursday Sept 7 - Sept 28th 10:00am 10:50am Thursday Oct 5 - Oct 26th 10:00am 10:50am 4-week Class Fee: $55 non-member / $47.50 BAC member Thursday Nov 2 - Dec 14 10:00am - 10:50am No Class Monday November 20 and Thursday November 23rd 6-week Class Fee: $72.50 non-member / $63 BAC member THE KIDS AND I: CLAY EDITION Ages 3-5 with adult Adults and artists come together in this unique class to create masterpieces! This class will use a variety of clays and focus on the colorful processes of art! Great way for Caregivers to bond with children creatively! In order to provide the best quality time with your child, we ask that you refrain from bringing other children to class. Note: Children must be 3 years old before class begins. (Minimum 5 students) Saturday Sept 9 - Oct 14th 9:30am-10:20am Saturday Oct 21 - Dec 2nd 9:30am-10:20am No class Saturday November 25th 6-week Class Fee: $75 non-member /$64 BAC member
CREATIVE KIDS Ages 3-5 Join a Brickton classic! Tots come to have some fun at the gallery learning the basics of creating art. We ll paint, draw, glue, cut paper, and form clay. These small artists are learning and progressing while having a colorfully good time! Note: Children must be 3 years old before class begins. (Minimum 5 students) Tuesday Sept 5 - Oct 24th 1:00pm-1:50pm Friday Sept 8 - Oct 27th 9:30am-10:20am 8-week Class Fee: $95 non-member /$80.75 BAC member Tuesday Oct 31 - Dec 12 1:00pm - 1:50pm Friday Nov 3 - Dec 15th 9:30am - 10:20am No Class Tuesday November 21st and Friday November 24th 6-week Class Fee: $72.50 non-member / $63 BAC member ART FOR THE YOUNGER SET Ages 3-5 We will introduce various art materials to your child using tempera paint, markers, glue, fabric and other safe materials. Each week a new project will be created. This is a good opportunity for kids to be creative and build their socialization skills. Note: Children must be 3 years old before the class begins. (Minimum 5 students) Wednesday Sept 6 - Oct 25th 10:00am -10:50am Wednesday Nov 1 - Nov 29 10:00am - 10:50am No Class Wed Nov 22 4-week Class Fee: $55 non-member /$47.50 BAC member MINI MONSTERS Ages 3-5 Come create some monster inspired artwork as we approach the scariest time of year! Prefect for your little ghost of goblin. Perfect class for preschool age children. Note: Children must be 3 years old before the class begins. (Minimum 5 students) Wednesday Oct 4 - Oct 25th 10:00am - 10:50am 4-week Class Fee: $55 non-member /$47.50 BAC member ART ACADEMY Ages 3-5 Join us for a curriculum designed class especially for the preschool and pre-kindergarten age children. We introduce color, shape, alphabet, numbers with all kinds of art materials. Our program helps children prepare for preschool and kindergarten through creative exploration of stories, art and play. A mixed media class using watercolors, oil pastels, tempera paint, collage, clay, and more. A new project every week! Note: All students must be 3 yrs old and completely toilet trained to participate. (minimum 5 students) Tuesday Sept 5 - Oct 24th 9:30am-11:30am 8-week Class Fee: $200 non-member /$170 BAC member Tuesday Oct 31 - Dec 12 9:30am-11:30am No Class Tues Nov 21st 6 Week Class Fee: $150 non-member/$ $127.50 BAC Member KIDS AGES 4-6 YRS CRAZY ABOUT FALL Ages 4-5yrs Celebrate the colors of fall by creating artwork with some friends. Inspired by the beautiful autumn colors we will use various media; painting, drawing, ceramics, printmaking, and more. Note: Students must be 4 yrs old at start of class. (minimum 5 students) Monday Sept 11 - Oct 30 4:00pm - 4:50pm 8-week Class Fee: $95 non-member /$80.75 BAC member
MINI MASTERS Ages 4-5yrs We will look at works by a famous artist each week, create a project inspired by their work, and learn why they were important to culture and history. With the help of Picasso, Monet, and many others who inspired the world, young artists will experience many mediums, from drawing, painting, and clay to watercolor and sculpture! Note: Student must be 4yrs old at the start of class (minimum 5 students) Thursday Sept 7 - Oct 26th 4:00pm-4:50pm 8-week Class Fee: $95 non-member /$80.75 BAC member PEE WEE PICASSOS Ages 4-5yrs We will look at works by a famous artist each week, create a project inspired by their work, and learn why they were important to culture and history. With the help of Picasso, Monet, and many others who inspired the world, young artists will experience many mediums, from drawing, painting, and clay to watercolor and sculpture! Note: Student must be 4yrs old at the start of class (minimum 5 students) Monday Nov 6 - Dec 11 4:00pm - 4:50pm Thursday Nov 9 - Dec 14 4:00pm-4:50pm No Class Monday November 20th & Thursday November 23rd 5-week Class Fee: $60 non-member /$51 BAC members KIDS CLASSES AGES 5-8yrs KINDERARTIST Ages Kindergarteners Kindergarten is a special time for kids to grow socially, developmentally, and artistically so we designed a class exclusively for the kindergarten kids! This wonderful art program challenges students at their level using a variety of mediums such as pastels, clay, paint, wire, foam and more! We offer two different times to accommodate both afternoon and morning kindergarten. Note: Children must be 5 years old before the class begins. (Minimum 5 students) Tuesday Sept 5 - Oct 24th 1:00pm-1:50pm Friday Sept 8 - Oct 27th 9:30am-10:20am 8-week Class Fee: $95 non-member /$81.50 BAC member Tuesday Oct 31 - Dec 12 1:00pm - 1:50pm Friday Nov 3 - Dec 15th 9:30am - 10:20am No Class Tuesday November 21 & Friday November 24th 6-week Class Fee: $72.50 non-member / $63 BAC member SEE & DRAW Ages 5-8 Finally, a class to introduce the fundamentals of drawing to younger children and help them grow in their understanding, ability, and confidence. We will use visuals to strengthen our artistic hand-eye coordination as we explore the fundamentals of drawing. Each week we will pick an object, animal, or scene and learn how to draw it. Note: Children must be 5 years old before the class begins. (Minimum 5 students) Tuesday Sept 5 - Oct 24th 4:00pm-4:50pm 8-week Class Fee: $95 non-member /$80.75 BAC member Tuesday Nov 7 - Dec 12 4:00pm-4:50pm No Class Tuesday Nov 21st 6-week Class Fee: $72.50 non-member /$63 BAC member
ADVENTURES IN ART Ages 5-8 This class is a staple in our curriculum for a reason! Here is a wonderful opportunity for this age group to get their hands in a little bit of everything. Learn a bit about every art medium, from drawing to clay to watercolor to sculpture! We will use ink, graphite, pastel, paints, and clay as we really get our creativity pumping! Note: Student must be 5 years old before the class begins (Minimum 5 student) Monday Sept 11 - Oct 30 4:00pm-4:50pm Saturday Sept 9 - Oct 28 10:30am-11:30am 8-week Class Fee: $95 non-member /$80.75 BAC member Monday Nov 6 - Dec 11 4:00pm-4:50pm No Class Monday November 20th 5 Week Class Fee: $60 non-member /$51 BAC members Saturday Nov 4 - Dec 16 10:30am-11:30am No Class Saturday Nov 25 6-week Class Fee: $72.50 non-member /$63 BAC member KIDS CLAY Ages 5-8 Calling all clay crazy kids! We ll use hand building techniques as we create pinch pots, animals, tiles, masks, unusual objects, vessels and more in this fun class! Safe glazes will be used to add color to your work. Each week will offer a new project. There is no such thing as too much clay! Note: Children must be 5 years old before the class begins. (Minimum 5 students) Wednesday Sept 6 - Oct 25th 4:00pm-4:50pm 8-week Class Fee: $100 non-member /$85 BAC member Wednesday Nov 1 - Dec 13 4:00pm - 4:50pm No Class Wednesday November 22nd 6-week Class Fee: $72.50 non-member /$63 BAC member FALL INTO ART Ages 5-8 Celebrate the colors of fall by creating artwork with some friends. Inspired by the beautiful autumn colors we will use various media; painting, drawing, ceramics, printmaking, and more. Note: Students must be 5 yrs old at start of class. (minimum 5 students) Thursday Sept 7 - Oct 26 4:00pm-4:50pm 8-week Class Fee: $95 non-member /$80.75 BAC member DRAW ME A STORY Ages 5-8yrs Watch your favorite stories come to life! Class will begin with a story to which we will create our own artwork based on the characters, settings, and events of the story. The following mediums will be used pencils, pastel, and paint! Note: Student must be 5yrs old at the start of class (minimum 5 students) Thursday Nov 2 - Dec 14 4:00pm-4:50pm No Class Thursday November 23rd 6-week Class Fee: $72.50 non-member /$63 BAC member
KIDS WORKSHOPS ART ALL DAY! SCHOOL S OUT & HOLIDAY DAY-WORKSHOPS (10:00am - 2:00pm) Ages 5-12 Don t stay home bored on a day off of school come spend it with us making ART ALL DAY! Bring a peanut-free lunch and we ll take care of the rest! Art projects, movie during lunch, and games! Must register 24 hours in advance. Note: Children must be 5 years old before the class begins. (Minimum 7 students) - Art Center will be closed (Thursday Nov 23 thru Sun Nov 26th/December 22 - December 25) Day Date Monday October 9th Monday November 20th Tuesday November 21st Wednesday November 22nd Tuesday December 26th Wednesday December 27th Thursday December 28th Friday December 29th Class Fee: $50 non-member /$42.50 BAC member ONE DAY WORKSHOPS GHOULS, GHOSTS & GOBLINS AGES 5-10 Who thought Art could be so spooky? Come and have a blast making some Halloween Art! Note: Must register for this workshop 24 hours in advance. Saturday October 28th 11:00 am - 12:00pm $25 non-member/$21 non-member PUMPKIN PAINTING Ages 5 and up (5-8 year old children need to accompanied by adult) Start October off with a Festive family time painting pumpkins We will use bright paints and interesting patterns to create a lovely decorations that will last until Halloween! Pumpkins included in the cost. Note: Must register for this workshop by Wednesday October 18th. Saturday October 21st 11:30am - 1:00pm Class Fee: $40 non-member/$32 member per family of 4 FAMILY THANKSGIVING Ages 6-10 with adult Celebrate Thanksgiving early by making table decorations together! We will use a variety of materials to create display items that your guests will be taking home. Note: Must register for these workshops at least 24 hours in advance! Saturday November 18th 11:30am - 12:30pm Class Fee: $35 non-member/$29 member per family of 4 HOLIDAY GINGERBREAD HOUSES Ages 6-10 with adult Candy Cane Lanes, gum drop roofs and frosting snow drifts will part of our creation in this fantastic holiday workshop. Gingerbread houses included in the cost of the workshop! Note: Materials for this workshop are purchased ahead of time. Please register for this workshop by Friday December 1st! Saturday December 9th 11:00am - 12:30pm Class Fee: $50 non-member/$45 member per family of 4
HANDMADE FOR THE HOLIDAYS Ages 5-7 yrs/ages 8-12 yrs Santa s Elves would be jealous of the wonderful art pieces we make as a gift for our families in these great work- shops! Note: Must register for these workshops at least 24 hours in advance! Ages 5-7 yrs Saturday December 2nd & Saturday December 9th 10:30am - 11:30am Class Fee: $25 per person per session non-member/$20 per person per session member Ages 8-12 yrs Saturday December 2nd & Saturday December 9th 11:30am -12:30pm Class Fee: $25 per person per session non-member/$20 per person per session member KIDS CLASSES AGES 8-12 MIXED MEDIA Ages 8-12 Project based class using primarily colored pencil, chalk pastel and charcoal. Students will be exposed to media using these materials Note: Students must be 8 years old before class begins. (minimum 5 students) Monday Sept 11 - Oct 30 5:00pm-6:00pm 8-week Class Fee: $95 non-member /$80.75 BAC member Monday Nov 6 - Dec 11 5:00pm - 6:00pm No Class Monday November 20th 5 Week Class Fee: $56.25 non-member/$48 BAC member COOL CLAY Ages 8-12 This fun class is designed to be challenging and fun for older children. We will do a variety of projects which use the basic techniques of ceramics and grow from there. Students will be taught to embellish clay surfaces with unusual materials like rice and popcorn and use wire and screen on supports for elaborate clay sculptures. Students will be led in a series of projects and end this session with a project they design themselves. Note: Students must be 8 at the start of class (Minimum 5 students) Wednesday Sept 6 - Oct 25 5:00pm - 6:00pm 8-week Class Fee: $100 non-member /$85 BAC member Wednesday Nov 1 - Dec 13 5:00pm - 6:00pm No Class Wednesday November 22nd 6 Week Class Fee: $75.25 non-member/$65 BAC member FALL INTO ART FOR OLDER KIDS Ages 8-12 yrs Celebrate the colors of fall by creating artwork with some friends. Inspired by the beautiful autumn colors we will use various media; painting, drawing, ceramics, printmaking and more. Note: Students must be 8 yrs old before the start of class (5 student minimum) Tuesday Sept 5 - Oct 24th 5:00pm - 6:00pm 8-week Class Fee: $95 non-member /$80.75 BAC member
NEW INTRODUCTION TO PASTELS Ages 8-up Discover why pastels inspired great artists for its quickness in capturing visual effects and color intensity. Layering and blending techniques will help you understand how to mix colors directly on the paper. The class may work with still life objects. Note: Students must be 8 yrs old at the start of class (Minimum 5 students) Tuesday Nov 7 - Dec 12th 5:00pm - 6:00pm No Class Tuesday Oct 31 or Tuesday November 21 5 Week Class Fee: $56.25 non-member/$48 BAC member CARTOONING Ages 8-12 Explore the possibilities of storytelling through character development and skilled artwork within the comic book format, basic drawing skills are stressed while learning how to construct a character utilizing modes of expression and exaggeration. The emphasis is on having fun while drawing. Note: Students must be 8 yrs olds at the start of the class. (Min 5) Wednesday Sept 6 - Oct 25 4:30pm - 5:30pm Saturday Sept 9 - Oct 28th 10:30am - 11:30am 8-week Class Fee: $100 non-member /$85 BAC member Wednesday Nov 1 - Dec 13 4:30pm - 5:30pm Saturday Nov 4 - Dec 16 10:30am - 11:30am No Class Wednesday November 22nd & Saturday November 25th 6 Week Class Fee: $75.25 non-member/$65 BAC member MASTER CLASS Ages 8-12 History comes alive in this class! We will look at works by famous artists each week, create a project inspired by their work, and learn why they were important to culture and history. With the help of Picasso, Monet, Matisse and others who inspire the world. Young artists will experience many mediums from drawing, painting and clay to watercolor. Note Student must be 8 yrs old at the start of class (Minimum of 5 students) Thursday Sept 7 - Oct 26 5:00pm - 6:00pm 8 week Class Fee: $95 non-member/$81.50 BAC member Thursday Nov 2 - Dec 14th 5:00pm - 6:00pm No Class Thursday November 23rd 6 Week Class Fee: $56.25 non-member/$48 BAC member PRE-TEEN/TEEN FINE ART CLASSES MULTI ARTS STUDIO SESSION Ages 11 - up Here an opportunity for artists to exercise their creative ideas while receiving instruction on the foundations of drawing, painting, and conceptual thinking. Run as studio session, students will explore their own ideas. Instructor will work with students as a group and then work individually to develop ideas and emotion in visual art. Note: Students must be 11 at the start of class (Minimum 5 students) Saturday Sept 9 - Oct 28th 11:30am - 12:30pm 8 Week Class Fee: $166 non-member/$142 BAC member Saturday Nov 4 - Dec 16th 11:30am - 12;30pm No Class Saturday November 25th 6 Week Class Fee: $124.50 non-member/$106.50 BAC members
BRICKTON ART ACADEMY I Ages 9 - up This Class is ideal for those students who would like to learn or build upon their Fundamentals of Drawing skills, but are in need of the right environment to motivate themselves. During this 8 week studio session, students will be guided as they build their partnership between mind and materials. Students will become acquainted with line, value, proportion and composition to create successful drawings. Black and white drawing materials such as pencil, charcoal and paint will be used primarily for this session. Students will be introduced to color drawing materials in our upcoming drawing sessions. Weekly exercises will include still-life set up and portraiture using photos to explore art. Basic drawing materials will be provided for the first couple classes, additional materials may need to be purchased by the student. A Material list may be provided on the day of class. Students must be 9 at the start of this class & have completed the Drawing I Session. Minimum of 5 - Maximum 10 students for this class. Taught by artist Tom Dieschbourg. Tuesday Sept 12 - Oct 24th 5:00pm - 6:30pm No Class Tuesday October 31st 8-week Class Fee: $125 non-member /$107 BAC member ADULT FINE ART CLASSES ADULT CLASSES START THE WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 11TH! CREATIVE CERAMICS Ages 15-Adult Whether you are an old pro, or have never touched clay, there is a place for you in this wonderful class! Learn and refine clay hand building skills using coil and slab, pinch and drape construction techniques to create relief and three-dimensional ceramic forms. Learn the basics of forming pottery on the wheel. Color glazes will be used for embellishment. Use your own creative ideas to design functional and decorative art works for you and your home! Taught by artist Vijay V. Paniker. Tuesday Sept 12 - December 12 7:00pm - 9:00pm No Class Tuesday Oct 31 and November 21st 12 week Class Fee: $220 non-member/$200 BAC Members Tuesday Sept 12 - November 7 7:00pm - 9:00pm No Class Tuesday Oct 31 8 Week Class Fee: $160 non-members/$150 BAC members Tuesday November 14 - December 12 7:00pm - 9:00pm No Class Tuesday November 21st 4 Week Class Fee: $100 non-member/$80 BAC members PAINTING & DRAWING STUDIO Ages 15-Adult For all levels of experience and run as a studio session, students will explore their own ideas for painting and drawing, using a variety of drawing and paint techniques and medium. Instructor will work briefly with students as a group, and then work with students individually while they develop their ideas. Materials provided first class, with a supply list for remainder of classes. Taught by artist Tom Dieschbourg. Thursday Sept 14 - December 14 7:00pm - 9:00pm No Class Thursday November 2 and November 23rd 12 week Class Fee: $198 non-members/$169 BAC members Thursday Sept 14 - November 9 7:00pm - 9:00pm No Class Thursday November 2nd 8 Week Class Fee: $140 non-members/$119 BAC members Thursday November 16 - December 14 7:00pm - 9:00pm No Class Thursday November 23rd 4 Week Class Fee: $70 non-member/$59.50 BAC members
QUENCH YOUR PALETTE Ages 21 - up Quench your palette is an art class where you can sip your favorite beverage while our instructor shows you step-by-step how to paint a masterpiece worthy to hang on the wall at home. Its a productive and entertaining night with friends or a chance to meet new ones. Toast your artistic abilities or at least the willingness to do something different with your night out in this 2 hour class. Thursday September 14th 7:00pm - 9:00pm Thursday October 12th 7:00pm - 9:00pm Thursday November 9th 7:00pm - 9:00pm Thursday December 14th 7:00pm - 9:00pm Per Person Class Fee: $30 non-member/$27.50 BAC member Additional Information ARTSY BIRTHDAY PARTY FUN Ages 5 & up Come see what all the rave is about and ask for some information regarding our Artsy Birthday Parties! Choose your Space rental time; either 1.5 hours or 2 hours time; 70-75 minutes of instruction by one of our experienced artists and 20-45 minutes reserved for your refreshments & gift opening. Established in a gallery setting. All art project supplies will be included by Brickton. We recommend booking your party 4-6 weeks in advance to insure your preferred time is available. To confirm availability and schedule your party please call us at 847/823-6611. Fee contingent on type of party scheduled. Saturday availability: 1:00pm - 3:00pm or 3:30pm - 5:30pm Sunday availability 10:00am - 12:00pm Note: Other days and times may be available, please contact the Center to confirm. PRIVATE LESSONS Brickton Art Center offers Private lessons in a variety of media such as ceramics, drawing, painting, and mixed media for artists of all ages who want individual guidance. It can be customized to fit your interest and schedule. Please contact us to set up a time with our instructor 847/823-6611 CLASS REFUND AND CREDIT POLICY All Refund requests should be directed to Brickton via email, in person or over the phone. If class is cancelled, or schedule of class is changed & student can longer attend. BAC will fully refund the tuition of that class. If a student withdraws from a course anytime between the 1st and 4th class BAC will retain tuition for classes attended but will refund the rest. Not attending a class does NOT constitute an official withdrawal from the course or cancellation of tuition and fees. Makeup classes are handled on an individual basis. Brickton staff will attempt to accommodate missed classes but there is no guarantee. Requests made within 10 business days after the last class meeting will be refunded. Your account will be credited in the manner it was received; credited online or check made payable to the original payee and mailed within 15 business days. Brickton Art Center is partially funded by the Illinois Art Council Agency, our membership, and donations. Please continue to support us.