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Fall 2020 Classes (All Via Zoom)

 Please join us for art classes from your own home. You must be registered to get the class link and supply list. 
NOTE THAT A MINIMUM OF 3 REGISTRANTS ARE REQUIRED TO RUN THE CLASSES. 
REGISTER HERE
Studio Art Hangout (Ages 9-18)
Bring your current projects, or join us in drawing games. This is an open space to gather with other artists.

Friday Night Workshops (Adults)
​Invite your friends, enjoy a  beverage of choice and draw along with your instructor.
​9/25 Paper cut art
10/23 Watercolor pumpkins
11/20 Leaf drawing in ink
12/18- Winter landscapes

PRIOR OFFERINGS
​Family Art (Ages 3-6)
Work together with your child to create art! We will explore materials and have fun with projects aimed towards preschool ages.

Drawing basics: Landscapes (Ages 8-11)
Learn how to draw and color landscapes using colored pencils. We will cover techniques to simplify shapes and colors and how to work from reference photos.
Thursday 6:30-7:30 pm
Ongoing with open enrollment
$10 Per Class  

Friday 6:30-8:00 pm
Adults
$15 Per Workshop






Monday 9:30-10:15 am
5 weeks  9/21-10/19
$40 for 5 classes

Tuesday 4:00-5:00 pm
5 weeks  9/22-10/20
$45 for 5 Classes
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STUDIO ART (Ages 10-17)
Thursdays
Taught by Lyndsay Murphree
Classes Meet at Creativo Too

6324 N Central Ave
Chicago, Illinois 6064

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Studio Art offers individualized art instruction in a group setting.  Students work side-by-side, but the instructor focuses on the abilities and interests of each student.  Students are encouraged through individual attention to pursue their own goals of creativity. An instructor and an assistant are on hand to guide students in using new techniques and new media to help students turn ideas into reality. This class helps artists take their work to the next level. Great for students trying to build a portfolio.
Per Class Cost:  $25
Class Packs offer discounted pricing and flexibility. Classes must be taken within 4 months of purchasing the class pack.
8-Pack $160 ($20 per class)
10-Pack $180 ($18 per class)
12-Pack $192 ($16 per class)​ ​
Studio Art



PRIOR OFFERINGS

CROCHETING FOR BEGINNERS (18+)  
Sun 9/16- 10/21 10am-12pm
Taught by Layhao Chung

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3D PRINTING (Ages 11-17) 
Sundays 9/16 - 10/21 1pm-3pm
Must have own laptop
Taught by Rosalia Marzullo


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HAND-BUILDING w/DRY AIR CLAY (Ages 7-10)
Tuesdays 9/18-10/23 4pm-6pm
Taught by Carly Connelly












ADULT SONGWRITING
(Ages 18+)

Wednesdays 9/19-10/24 7pm-9pm
Taught by Loretta Meideros








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ART EXPLORERS (Ages 7-11)
Thursdays 9/20- 10/25 4pm-6pm
Taught by Lyndsay Murphree


MOMMY (or Daddy) & ME (Ages 3-5)
Tues 9/25, 10/2, 10/9 & 10/16
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9am-9:45am
Taught by Lyndsay Murphree
 ​​Come and learn the basic crochet stitches.  This class will give you the basic skills to crochet.  Learn the basic stitches and you will be on your way to making potholders, scarves and hats!  Layhao has been crocheting for years and is excited to share her skills with you! Cost: $160

In this class we will bring digital creations into our 3D world. We will spend time designing items our world is missing. You will sketch your designs as well as learn to build 3D objects in Tinkercad, a 3D modeling software. You will also have hands on experience utilizing and printing with a 3D printer. You will be challenged to brainstorm gadgets and tools for our everyday lives. How else can a spoon look? How will your design change how we use everyday objects?
 
About the Instructor: Rosalia Marzullo is a digital based artist as well as an Art Educator. Marzullo graduated from The School of the Art Institute of Chicago in 2017 with a Bachelors in Fine Arts with an Emphasis in Art Education. Currently facilitating classes at Lakeview High school and Marwen.  ​Cost: $160  
 
In this class, we will learn basic hand-building skills utilizing air-dry clay.  We will learn both coil building and slab rolling to build dimensionally. Over the course of the several weeks we will discuss the methods of making with clay and work to create sculptures. On the first day we will sketch several creatures and in the following weeks, we will work to construct them in clay. Once they dry, the pieces will be painted and finalized. The course aims to reveal basic methods in clay and allow the students to use their imaginations to build their own fantastic creatures. Cost: $170
 
About the instructor:  Carly Connelly has been teaching art to young people since 2015. She worked at a children’s art studio in Roscoe Village as a lead teacher and taught art at Jahn Elementary over the 2017-2018 school year. Having worked in clay the past several years, she is proficient in hand-building and wheel-throwing. She aims to share her knowledge and love for clay and sculpting with her students.

Join us for our 6-week session and enjoy Special Guest Artists, Take-Home Toolkit, and individual coaching discounts on private lesson packages! Cost: $150 6-week workshops /Drop-in rate $35. Bring a Friend (one time visit) for $20.
 
About the Instructor:  Loretta Medeiros Teaching Artist Loretta Medeiros, a Boston native, has nurtured her music career for 15 years. As a voice specialist and audio engineer, she has a passion for project based learning. Loretta opened her private studio 11 years ago, helping artists of all ages to find their voice through music. Partnering with North Branch Arts, Loretta strives to help musicians of all musical backgrounds and instrumentation to find their flow and build their toolkit for some of the most important moments of their career.
 
Paint, pastel, charcoal, and more! In this class your child will learn new ways to create. We will look at the ways famous artists worked to inspire our own explorations. Each week is a new adventure. Cost:  $150

Come create with North Branch! You (or a caregiver) and your child will work together to make a piece of art. We will also sing, read, dance, color and play. Dress for a mess! Cost: $75 

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​MUSIC TOGETHER
(Infant - 5 yrs with parent)
Taught by Harmonious Horizons
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When:  Saturdays at 9:00 and 10:00am; Sundays at 9:00 and 10:00am
Twelve children (infants - 5 year olds) and their parents or caregivers meet for 45 minutes each week and are immersed in a complete musical experience from beginning to end. It's a community of children and their families and teachers sharing songs, instrument play, rhythm chants, and movement activities in a relaxed, playful, non-performance-oriented setting. Music is learned through developmentally appropriate activities that support and respect the unique learning styles of very young children. Each child can participate at their own level and are able to explore in a variety of ways with the example of the adults' participation in and joy of making music. These classroom activities serve as a springboard for further music-making at home. 
Please check the Harmonious Horizons website at http://www.harmonious-horizons.com/classes.htm to check dates, cost, and to register.  


Jan 2018

EXPLORING GREAT ARTISTS
(Ages 6-12)
Taught by Maria Guasso
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When: Saturdays from 11:30 - 1:00 pm
From 1/6 through 2/10
This class will offer an intensive study on various artists -- this 6-week session is all about Van Gogh.  Students will explore an artist's style and work with different media for each project.  We'll focus on the artist while learning a little history in a fun session! Students will learn about color theory, perspective, and how to create movement in art.

​Cost: $180
HIGH SCHOOL PORTFOLIO
(Age - for High School Students)
When:
 Tuesdays from 6:30 - 8:30pm
From 1/9 through 3/13 ​
Do you have a high school student taking AP Art or is interested in building a portfolio for college submission? This class is great for building individual portfolios or simply for collaborating with the instructor and/or other students as a creative outlet. All materials are provided. 
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​LEARN TO DRAW
(Adults 18+)
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When: Wednesdays, 10:00am - 12:00
From 1/10 - 2/14
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This 6-week class will cover shape, form, line, lighting, shading, blending, texture and value. All materials provided.
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Cost: $200
​INTRODUCTION TO WATERCOLOR
(Adults 18+)
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When: Fridays, 10:00am - 12:00
From 1/12 - 2/16
This 6-week class will teach students basic watercolor techniques including some experimental applications.  All materials provided.

​Cost: $200

2017
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​WINTER BREAK ART CAMP
(Ages KG - 6th Grade)
Taught by Lyndsay Murphree






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MUSIC AUDITION TECHNIQUES
(Middle School, High School, College Students, and Adults!)
Taught by Loretta Medeiros






MEDITATION AND TEA CIRCLE
(All Ages)
Taught by Loretta Medeiros








​Our Winter Art Camp will keep your child busy and engaged during the break.  They will bring home a couple completed art projects each day and explore new media with some free-choice art stations. We will also provide them with a healthy mid-morning nut-free snack.
When:  Session 1 -- Tuesday 12/26 through Friday 12/29, 9:00am - 12:00
​              Session 2 -- Tuesday 1/2 through Friday 1/5, 9:00am - 12:00
Cost: $180 per session, or $50/day to drop in (please give us 24 hours notice to drop in)


​Join us for this 6-week session and enjoy individual and collaborative coaching to prepare you for that next audition or live performance, whether it be for an arts or selective enrollment high school, college, a new ensemble, a TV performance, or the Broadway stage! Loretta shares tips and tricks for you to try out in a safe space. She will also provide a Take-Home Toolkit and bring in special guest artists.  Bring your own instrument and a piece or two -- be ready to rock out!
When: Fridays from 6:30 - 7:30 pm
​From 11/17 through 12/29 (no class 11/24)
Cost: $150, or Drop in for a class for $35
          Bring a Friend (one-time visit) for $20

Our instructor, Loretta, invites you to join her in breathing through the chaotic energy of the holiday season to remain calm, centered, and happy. You will learn breathing and relaxation techniques that can help you decrease stress, increase sleep, feel more grounded and focused, and increase self-awareness. Bring a blanket and pillow to get cozy as we take some time each week for ourselves.
When: Mondays from 10:00 - 11:00 am ​From 11/27 through 12/18
Cost: $100, 
or Drop in for a class for $25
          Bring a Friend (one-time visit) for $20




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