This is a special Spring stuffie workshop!

This class will teach students how to make their own unique artistic  stuffie by learning to hand sew monster and stuffed animal toys! Students will explore their own creativity and imagination in this two hour workshop. This is a great class for students of 7 - 11, as it requires both creativity and fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, and problem solving.  

• Students will turn their own 2-D drawings into 3 -D stuffies.
• Students will learn basic sewing skills, learn how to hand sew!

Students will be guided to create their own one of a kind stuffed animal and leave with new art skills.  This will be a fun two hour workshop for beginners. 

*All materials are included. Class can be repeated to build skills. Sewing safety skills will be practiced at all times. 

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This FUN one day workshop led by artist Kelley Cappell will introduce you to the beautiful art of acrylic 'pour' painting and help you to create finished compositions!

Acrylic pour painting is a technique used to create paintings with flowing abstract patterns. The effect is created by combining acrylic paint with a liquid medium. This mixture is then “poured” onto a surface and spread around by means of tilting the surface or manually manipulating the paint.

The results are FUN and abstract! You will complete 4 paintings!

No previous art experience is required. (for 16+)

Included in class registration:

• Four 11" x 14" primed(painted white) canvases. 
• WSS will provide instruction and other art materials in registration.

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Think, draw, and paint expressively in this four-session course. 

No class May 25th, class will resume the following week.

Do you want to loosen up, and paint more expressively, intuitively, and abstractly with confidence?

This four-week course led by Artist and local Art Educator, Lacy Foy will introduce you to the beauty of freeform/abstract/expressive mark acrylic painting and help you to create several finished compositions.

A focus on simple art concepts such as color, expressive mark making, physical movement, and other Elements and Principles of Composition, while tapping into your subconscious, intuitive brain ensures that you can confidently learn and practice basic expressive abstract acrylic techniques.

No previous art experience is required. for adults 18+

*If a repeat session is offered, it could be ongoing for students to continue their projects and refine skills.

During the course, you’ll be encouraged to try new things as a way to experience artistic breakthroughs! 

Please Purchase the following art supplies before your first class:

• One 11" x 14" or larger Mixed Media Paper Pad 
• Set of student grade acrylic paint (minimum of red, blue, yellow, black, and white)75 mL
•  Larger Brush set (multiple sizes for painting).
• One roll painter's tape.

Optional supplies: Your instructor, Lacy Foy will discuss these in person at first session.

• Paint Markers (Posca Preferred)
• Fluorescent Paint Set
• Metallic Paint Set or Paint Markers,
• Washi Tape,
• Collaging Items 
• old rags and towels for cleaning the paint brushes
• alternative tools to paint with
• sharpie markers for collage items,
• a journal for documenting helpful "in progress" critique discussions, a pencil and other items you may want to incorporate into your work.

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Would you like to have time to develop new artwork ideas and practice your drawing skills with a live costumed dancer?

Join Water Street Studios for this special drawing session in the main gallery. In this session artists of different skill levels can practice their figure drawing skills with a live costumed dancer. The live costumed dancer will pose from short to long poses over the course of 45 minutes. Class will be in the main gallery with floor easels, and horses available. Please come at 12:45pm to set up your art materials and work area. Dancer will begin promptly at 1 pm.

Bring your own art supplies and paper. Dry art materials allowed, such as charcoal, pencils, pastels, conte crayon etc. 

Typically, a class will begin with a series of quick 'gesture drawings' These are poses tend toward being dramatic and action oriented. Capturing a moment frozen in time for students to draw. Following the gesture drawing sketches, the model will hold longer poses for the remainder of the figure drawing practice session. 

Dancer Model, Danielle Wilson, will be clothed and in an interesting costume. Students must be 14+ to register. Danielle has performed with Chicago Dance Crash, Curmudgeon group, Nomi Dance Chicago, and more!

*Direct drawing instructions are not provided. This is an open studio session for artists to practice drawing the human figure. 

For beginner to advanced students.

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Private drawing instruction will teach you many important drawing fundamentals such as perspective, form and structure, lighting and shadow and the use various drawing materials. 

*Timing of Class sessions will be set up with Instructor and Student after student registers for class, does not need to be consecutive weeks. This class runs for 2 hours for 4 weeks.

Each session will include exercises that help flex creative muscles and nurture artist intuition to activate lifelong skills for observation and self-expression.

Overall, this private instruction aims to build fundamental skills, enhance creativity, and empower students to express themselves through drawing. 

*Continued instruction optional, class can be repeated to build skill set.

Experience presence, focus and flow through painting with watercolors and mark making.  Engage in painting as a relaxing, meditative way practice.

In this class you will learn to explore and experience watercolors as a creative process, letting go of desired outcomes and finding beauty in unexpected results.

No experience Is required, for 16+

*Art materials use and sketchbook included in registration.

Immortalize your beloved furry friend create your own one-of-a-kind masterpiece!

Join us for a delightful pet portrait art class designed exclusively for adults ages 16 and up.

In this fun and imaginative workshop, you'll embark on a journey of artistic expression as you capture the unique personality and charm of your pet. Guided by experienced instructor, Kelley Cappell, you'll learn essential techniques in portrait drawing and painting, tailored specifically for capturing the essence of your companion.

No prior art experience is necessary – just bring your love for your pet and an open mind! Throughout the workshop, you'll enjoy a relaxed and supportive atmosphere, perfect for unleashing your inner artist and exploring different mediums and styles.

Best yet, You will leave the class with a heartfelt keepsake to cherish for years to come!

*Materials are included, Please bring a large 8.5 x 11 photo of your pet, preferrably a head shot. (The bigger the photo the better.) 

The North Classroom will have open studio time Sundays 1 - 3pm during Summer. 

Enrolled art students 16+ can use the classroom to work on ongoing art projects. 

Please register so we know you are coming, there is no charge or art instructor. Easels and Tables in the North Classroom are available for use. 

Art supplies not provided please bring your own.

*Please clean up after yourself after your session!