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6676 W. Howard Street, Niles, IL 60714 (847) 967-6633
Art Classes
Handsewn Buddies
Ages 7-10: Learn how to design and construct your own mini plushies! Students will begin by learning basic hand-stitching techniques, leading to the creation of simple keychain plushies with felt and embrodery floss! Max of 8.
Ages 11-15: Learn how to design and construct your own mini plushies! Students will begin by learning basic hand-stitching techniques, moving to exploration of different types of fabric and materials. The final project will involve the creation of keychain plushies and basic plushie clothing! Max of 8.
Location: Howard Leisure Center (No class March 26)
| Age | Code | Day | Date (5 wks) | Time | Resident/Non-Res |
| 7-10 | 110109-20 | Wed | Jan 15-Feb 12 | 4:00-5:00 pm | $120/$144 |
| 7-10 | 110109-21 | Wed | Feb 26-Apr 9 | 4:00-5:00 pm | $120/$144 |
| 11-15 | 110109-22 | Wed | Jan 15-Feb 12 | 5:30-6:30 pm | $120/$144 |
| 11-15 | 110109-23 | Wed | Feb 26-Apr 9 | 5:30-6:30 pm | $120/$144 |
Intro to Watercolor- School's Out Art Class!
Ages 7-12
Learn the basics of watercolor through introductory painting exercises leading to the creating of a sunset mountain range painting (January 20) and landscape sky painting (February 17). Max of 8.
Location: Howard Leisure Center
| Code | Day | Date | Time | Resident/Non-Res |
| 110109-24 | Mon | Jan 20 | 11:00 am-1:00 pm | $35/$40 |
| 110109-25 | Mon | Feb 17 | 11:00 am-1:00 pm | $35/$40 |
Pop Art with Paint Pens- School's Out Art Class!
Ages 11-15
Explore color by learning to use paint markers. This workshop will include introductory activities using the markers leading up to small portrait projects on paint chips! Max of 8.
Location: Howard Leisure Center
| Code | Day | Date | Time | Resident/Non-Res |
| 110109-26 | Mon | Jan 20 | 2:00-4:00 pm | $35/$40 |
| 110109-27 | Mon | Feb 17 | 2:00-4:00 pm | $35/$40 |