West Ridge Classes Chicago, IL

Successfully complete a 75-Hour Broker Pre-License course, which requires a passing score on the proctored exam. The 60-Hour portion of this course can be completed in a live class/webinar, online, or as a homestudy. The homestudy option provides access to instructors with on-demand videos of the classes. These videos include instructor explanations...

Start with casting your own face for two mask making matrices, then learn sculpting and casting your own creations in paper mache'. Note: You should take beginner mask making before this class. Session price includes materials.

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

More experienced mask makers get involved with more expensive materials, develop their own tool kit and pursue projects of their own with guidance from our resident master Jeff Semmerling. Note:  You should already took intermediate course. Price does not include the materials fee.

Develop Seeing as a practice of mindfulness through drawing and painting, based on the work of Ellen J. Langer,  “All it takes to become an artist is to start doing art.” –from On Becoming an Artist

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

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...

Fun, Cooperative & Inspiring! Learn Art history and terminology while practicing important skills. Imagine making fun art all day. Never more than 12 students per teacher means individual attention from professional teaching/artists. Note: BYOL (Bring Your Own Lunch & Water Bottle)

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...

We will make involved masks with advanced materials. Class includes Sculpting, crafting, drawing and painting, art history and technical skills.

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 

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.

The requirement for obtaining a Real Estate License in Illinois is to successfully complete a 90 hour pre-license broker course and pass an examination administered by AMP testing services. This course is divided into a 75 hour course which can be completed in a live class, as a homestudy or online. The 15 hour interactive portion of the course must...

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.