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Family & Adult Fine Arts
Program Ages Day(s) & Date(s) Time(s) Location # of Weeks Activity # Res/NR
Try-it Wheel Throwing 9 + Th, June 29 6:00-8:00P Dole Center 1 362296-01 $27/41
Try-it Wheel Throwing 9 + Th, Jul 27 6:00-8:00P Dole Center 1 362296-02 $27/41
Try-it Wheel Throwing 9 + Th, Aug 31 6:00-8:00P Dole Center 1 362296-03 $27/41
Adult Ceramics 15 + W, June 14 - Jul 19 6:30-9:30P Dole Center 6 362333-01 $198/297
Adult Ceramics 15 + W, Jul 26 - Aug 30 6:30-9:30P Dole Center 6 362333-02 $198/297
Family Wheel Throwing 5-11 M, Jul 10 - Aug 14 6:00-7:15P Dole Center 6 362336-01 $109/164
Stained Glass 16 + Tu, Jul 11 - Aug 8 7:00-8:30P Fox Center 6 362314-01 $231/347
Art in the Park: Cheney Mansion 21 + Th, June 22 6:00-9:00P Cheney Mansion 1 362350-02 $43/65
Art in the Park: Conservatory 21 + Th, Jul 20 6:00-9:00P Oak Park Conservatory 1 362350-03 $43/65
Art in the Park: Austin Gardens 21 + Th, Aug 17 6:00-9:00P Austin Gardens 1 362350-01 $43/65
Intermediate Ballet 15 + M, June 19 - Jul 10 7:20-8:45P Stevenson Center 4 362281-01 $64/96
Baby Wearing Ballet All Sa, June 24 - Aug 12 9:40-10:40A RCRC 8 362216-01 $128/192
Try-it Wheel Throwing Workshop
Supervisor: Amanda Heiman
Want to give the wheel a try? Join us for an
introduction to wheel techniques, discovery and
exploration as you experience the Park District's
ceramics studio at Dole Center. Come ready to get
messy and learn the basics. Space is limited. No
take home projects in this class, as it is purely an
exploration workshop.
Min 2/Max 4
Adult Ceramics
Supervisor: Amanda Heiman
Get creative and express yourself in this fun-filled
program that will focus on basic wheel throwing
and hand building techniques. e teacher will
provide instruction each week along with ideas
for projects you can individualize: tiles, mugs,
bowls, teapots, and more. Continuing students are
encouraged to register and use this class to enhance
their skills. Clay, glazes, and firing are included in
the fee. Depending on where your creativity takes
you . . . class time allows for both wheel throwing
and hand building opportunities.
Please note the studio only has 6 wheels for use
during class hours. All skill levels welcome!
Min 4/Max 6
Art in the Park
Paint or draw
Supervisor: Amanda Heiman
Spend an evening this summer with
one of our experienced art instructors
finding the perfect spot in our park . . .
to create art. Each month we will take our easels
and paints to another Park District space to
observe, relax, and create in the great outdoors.
e instructor will support and guide you as you
select your materials and subject matter for your
unique piece using either watercolor, pencil, or
acrylic. At the end of the class, artists will meet
indoors to share their art, their experience, and a
glass of wine! All materials provided.
Min 6/Max 16
Need more time to get your ceramics projects done?
Come during designated Open Studio times, offered once a month for
current students – no need to sign up, just stop on in Thursdays, June 29,
July 27 and August 31, 5:00-9:00P.
Family Wheel Throwing
Supervisor: Amanda Heiman
Explore the use of the wheel and basic throwing
techniques in a family-friendly class. Wheel
practice will take place weekly in addition to
learning the basics of glazing and pottery creation.
Fee covers one child and one adult.
Please note the studio only has 6 wheels; therefore
space is limited. Sign up today! When registering
please enroll child only.
Min 4/Max 6
Stained Glass
Supervisor: Amanda Heiman
is is a beginner course to introduce you to the
basics of stained glass from safety to design to
hands-on craing. e instructor will work with
individual students as they fashion the perfect piece
from start to finish for their home, office or special
someone! $25 materials fee is included in the price
of the class to cover the cost of glass, equipment,
and tools.
Have you taken this course with us before . . . no
problem! Join us again as the instructor will work
with you to continue your progress in the art of
stained glass! All skill levels welcome!
Min 5/Max 15
Family Art Night For some creative family fun, see page 60.
Intermediate Ballet
Supervisor: Candace Lee
Reveal your inner ballerina. Ballet is a rhythmical
dance that enriches the soul and is an excellent form
of exercise. You will tone, strengthen and lengthen
your body while exploring basic ballet movements
and beyond. Previous ballet experience required to
join this class. Instructor: Catherine Tully
Min 6/Max 14
Baby Wearing Ballet
Supervisor: Candace Lee
A Beginner Ballet class for childcare providers
and child. Wear your baby as you tone, stretch and
strengthen as your baby enjoys the gentle rocking,
music and motion that soothes and calms.
Min 4/Max 8
