For more information, or to enroll in a class/workshop, please
contact the Academy main office at
630-551-4321
or at
info@foxriveracademy.com.
Private Art Instruction Available-
contact our office for details
ART ADVENTURES
(a.k.a. ‘Mrs. Z’s Wacky World of Art’)
For Ages 8-12
12:30pm-3:30pm
YMCA: June 14-18; July 19-23; Aug. 9-13 FRA: June
21-25; July 12-16; Aug. 2-6
Instructor:
Cheryl Ziegler Class Cost: $130 per session
($110 with $20 materials fee included in total cost)
ART ADVENTURES
(a.k.a. ‘Mrs. Z’s Wacky World of Art’)
For children ages 5-7
Our
popular summer sessions feature a new, fun 2-D or 3-D project each day
that invites your child to express themselves artistically while learning
specific art techniques. Students will use a variety of art materials as
they draw on the artistic influences of different cultures (such as
Mexican paper mache or Australian dot painting). At the class conclusion
student works are part of an art exhibit for parents, family and friends!
10:00am-12:00pm
YMCA: June 14-18; July 19-23; Aug. 9-13
FRA:
June 21-25; July 12-16; Aug. 2-6
Instructor: Cheryl Ziegler Class Cost: $110 per session
($90 with $20 materials fee included in total cost)
Plein-Air Watercolors
Intermediate Level
For Adult
(ages 14+)
Class fee: $75; Supply Cost: $15 Instructor:
Heidi Miller
Location: Fox River Academy
Landscape Painting Camp
For Ages 10+
Learn to paint breathtaking impressionistic and realistic landscapes.
Develop your understanding of the art of composition and color
theory as it relates to landscape. Study the natural elements that make
up a landscape, and also use designer’s gouache (a medium that is well
suited to beginner and intermediate painters and used by professional
artists worldwide). This is a precursory class and is ideal for students
wishing to continue on to be successful at acrylic and oil painting.
Week of August 9-13 10:00am-11:30am
Class fee: $68; Supply Cost: $27
Instructor:
Jane Wilcoxson
Location: Fox River Academy
Fundamentals of Calligraphy-
Beautiful Writing/Lettering (3 class series)
Students
will learn the history, basic terms and styles of calligraphy. They will
practice the techniques on Chancery, Cursive, Gothic (Old English) and
Uncial Hand Lettering Styles.
Class fee: $75; Supply Cost: $20
Adult (ages 14+)--6:00-7:15
Instructor: Terry Sandusky
Location: FRA
Knitting I, II (2 class series)
Learn (or freshen up) the centuries-old skills involved in the art of
knitting. Learn the basics of this practical, yet relaxing art form while
you create a beautiful neck wrap made from luxurious Fair Trade handspun
alpaca imported from Bolivia. Both Continental and English knitting
styles will be demonstrated.
Session I: July 10, 17 Session II: July 24, 31
Adult (14+)
Class fee: $40; Supply Cost:$17
Instructor: Traci Frederick
Location: FRA
Sculpting with Paper (4 class series)
Students will learn different paper manipulation techniques to sculpt
creative three dimensional forms. Three projects will be created and
completed.
Mondays & Thursdays: July 19, 22, 26, 29
Young Adult (10-14)-- 1:00pm-2:00pm
Class fee: $60; Supply Cost: $10
Location: FRA
Instructor: Tricia Mucklow
Paper Possibilities-Create Your Own Paper
(4 class series)
“Go Green” and have fun doing it! Learn the basic techniques and
processes involved in paper making.
Add your own personal touch and creativity when you create your
own stationary, greeting cards and envelopes.
Bring a smock to wear.
Class fee: $50; Supply Cost: $15
Location: FRA
Fine Art Photography (4 class series)
This
4-week course is for students who have an interest in making fine art
photographs and would like to gain experience making their own fine art
prints. Students will participate in lectures and work along side a fine
art photographer in the field, in a lightroom at his studio, and at his
darkroom in Geneva, Illinois.
Students will need a notebook for all 4 sessions, camera equipment,
lenses (as needed), film & storage media for a half day of shooting.
NOTE: Students should have own transportation
or plan to carpool together to Batavia and Geneva two of the four
Saturdays.
Class fee: $100; Supply Cost: $15
Instructor: Fred Ullrich
Location: FRA
Understanding Abstract Workshop (1 day class)
This workshop covers an overview on theory, composition, color
application, acrylic painting techniques and much more. Work from your
imagination or from a composition of geometric shapes.
Students will explore the acrylic medium and the purpose and
theory behind abstract. Students will learn how to look differently at
the world around them and explore more detail in their environment.
Abstract can be very geometric or fluid and students will explore both
these avenues.
Friday, June 4
Adult (14+)-- 6:30pm-9:00pm
Class fee: $55; Supply Cost:$15
Instructor: Maureen Gasek
Location: FRA
Acrylic Techniques I (4 class series)
This class is dedicated to developing your personal connection to acrylic
paint and to expand your understanding of how they work. We will explore
the many different ways paint can be applied. Color mixing and basic
design elements will be presented through demonstration and visual aids.
We will look at and learn different techniques as lifting, staining,
alcohol resolve, layering, gel mediums etc… The primary focus is
abstract; however, combining abstract with realistic elements is a
transformation that can happen.
Mondays: June 14, 21, 28, July 5 (July 12)
Young Adult (10-14)-- 4:30pm-6:00pm;
Class fee:
$50; Supply Cost: $15
Adult (14+)-- 6:30pm-8:00pm
Instructor:
Maureen Gasek
Location: FRA
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