West Ridge Classes Chicago, IL

Students learn fundamental mask construction, making masks in cardboard, Venetian Style papier mache', found objects and plaster gauze. Please note: Most materials are included.

Return to the studio and learn what’s next after the “Shaping Leather “ workshop. Sculpting, Skiving & New Sizing Methods will be taught. Feel free to bring projects you are working on. Students will sculpt one leather clown nose as the main focus of our class. Prerequisite : Shaping Leather Class 

Learn the Semmerling methods for shaping leather masks. Jeff will show you what you need to know about leather how to shape masks from it and 2 basic methods for sizing and finishing them that will get you started making fabulous masks.  In two days you will make and finish two to three leather masks and leave with a list of sources for materials...

Summer, Winter, Spring Breaks, Columbus days... if kids aren't in school, we probably are having an art camp. Fun, cooperative and inspiring! Learn art history, develop skills while we let your young one's imagination run wild! Imagine making fun art all day. Never more than 12 students per teacher that means your kid gets more attention from...

Imagine making fun art all day. Never more than 12 students per teacher means individual attention from professional teaching/artists. Fun, Cooperative & Inspiring! Learn Art history and terminology while practicing important skills.

Artists 5 to 7 years old will practice skills and learn art history and vocabulary while creating fun projects.  Projects will include: Painting, drawing, sculpture, masks and puppets!

Take advantage of this windows of opportunity and give your child a head start by providing them with Mandarin classes! We will learn in a fun, interactive and enjoyable environment by discovering the Chinese language and culture through songs, arts and crafts, games, and dances.

Fun, cooperative and inspiring! Imagine making fun art all day. Never more than 12 students per Teaching/Artist means individual attention to your child's needs. Learn Art history and terminology while practicing important skills. Note: Bring lunch and we will make all kinds of art for 4 hours/day.

This class is intended to get our Grewbies (beginning gardeners) settled into their new garden plots with some basic information.  This demo class will take place outside in the garden, and will cover: Prepping and tending your raised garden bed How to care for your soil How to direct-sow seeds How to transplant tomato seedlings How to...

Artists Ages 8 and Up will practice drawing with pencil & charcoal as well as paints. Lessons will stress color theory, still life drawing and painting, art history and technical skills.