Monday - Friday, April 8-12
6:15-7:15 pm
Community Center
April 8: Recycled Window Chimes
April 9: Cardboard as Canvas
April 10: Sun Catcher Garland
April 11: Paint and Pot a Plant
April 12: Egg Carton Flower Wreath Instructor: Tara Tischer
5 Days
Ages: 4+
R/NR Fee: $1.00 per class
*Pre-registration is required
This class will present students with a weekly lesson in art and art history. Multiple painting techniques and mediums will be covered during the 8 week timeline, giving participants the opportunity and freedom to explore the many options a painter has to choose from. Instructor: Tara Tischer
6 weeks
Ages: 6-16
Day: Thursdays
Dates: 4/11-5/16
Time: 4:30-6:00 pm
Location: Community Center
R/NR Fee: $30/$35
Min 6/Max 15
Code: 152103A
If your child is a shutterbug, then our photography class is the perfect place for them to learn the basics of photography! Weekly lessons are designed to teach students the principles and rules of photography while giving them the freedom to choose their subject matter and style. Whether students have a DSLR, point and shoot, or a phone camera, they will be shown how to take clear concise pictures.
Instructor: Olga Coronado
6 weeks
Ages: 9-17
Day: Wednesdays
Dates: 4/10-5/15
Time: 4:30-6:00 pm
Location: Community Center
R/NR Fee: $30/$35
Min 6/Max 15
Code: 152115A
If your child is just as creative as they are inquisitive, then this class is perfect for them! The Art of Science will guide your child through a weekly lesson that incorporates science to stimulate their love of learning while producing beautiful works of art. We will be creating a painting pendulum, make paint that fizzes, and more!
Instructor: Tara Tischer
6 weeks
Ages: 7-16
Day: Mondays
Dates: 4/8-5/13
Time: 4:30-6:00 pm
Location: Community Center
R/NR Fee: $30/$35
Min 6/Max 15
Code: 152114A
Join us for some Pinspiration! Each week we will take some of the top trends from Pinterest and turn them into reality! Projects will include framed jewelry holders, printed silk scarves and marbelized note cards, to name a few. Don’t worry about having a Pinterest fail, you will be guided step by step through each project and take home some beautiful works of art!
Instructor: Tara Tischer
6 weeks
Ages: 7-16
Day: Tuesdays
Dates: 4/9-5/14
Time: 4:30-6:00 pm
Location: Community Center
R/NR Fee: $40/$45
Min 6/Max 15
Code: 152104A
In the art world there are no limits, so why limit yourself to one medium? In this class, students will have the opportunity to sculpt, collage, paint, draw, and more! Weekly lessons will be presented at class time, giving participants the opportunity to explore the wide world of mixed media art, where the only limitation is your imagination.
Instructor: Tara Tischer
6 weeks
Ages: 6-16
Day: Fridays
Dates: 4/12-5/17
Time: 4:30-6:00 pm
Location: Community Center
R/NR Fee: $30/$35
Min 6/Max 15
Code: 152116A
If your hectic schedule has prevented you from committing to our 8 week long classes, then our new drop in open studio hours are perfect for your creative family! Simply purchase a punch card good for 5 visits from our front desk and drop in when the mood strikes. Basic materials for painting and drawing projects will be provided, but participants are welcome to bring materials from home as long as they are non-toxic and do not require specialized ventilation. Please see below for more information.
Studio Guidelines
∙ While this is not an instructor lead class, each Open Studio session will be staffed by park district personnel who will assist the artists with materials and offer advice and guidance as needed.
∙ Parents of participants under the age of 14 must sign them in and out of the Open Studio program.
∙ Participants are not allowed to return to the Open Studio session once they have signed out.
∙ There will be a limit of 1 canvas per visit.
∙ Each person attending Open Studio hours must register for a 5 visit punch card at the front desk before attending. Punch cards can be used on any session day.
∙ Open Studio participants are able to store current projects at the studio, finished pieces must be taken home.
∙ Participants are expected to clean and put away any materials used, and clean up their work space before leaving.
∙ The park district reserves the right to close Open Studio if participants have not arrived within 45 minutes of session time.
Session Dates Session Dates
Ages: 8+ Ages: 8+
Day: Tuesdays or Thursdays Day: Saturdays
Date: 4/9-5/16 Date: 4/13-5/18
Time: 6:30-8:00 pm Time: 10:00 am-12:00pm
Location: Community Center Location: Community Center
R/NR Fee: $25/$30 punch card R/NR Fee: $25/$30 punch card
Min 6/Max 15 Min 6/Max 15
Code: 152100A Code: 152100B
Our One Day Workshops offer young artists a chance to test a new type of art or gain more experience with something they already enjoy. Check out our list of workshops below!
Workshops
Marbelized Easter Egg *April 19, 2019
Kids will be sure to have a great time using shaving cream and food coloring to create a one of a kind marbelized garland!
Mother's Day Keepsake Box *May 10, 2019
Participants will paint and decorate a wooden keepsake box for Mother's Day!
Ages: 6-16
Day: Fridays
Dates: see above
Time: 6:30-7:45 pm
Location: Community Center
R/NR Fee: $10/$13
Min 6/Max 20
Code: 152110A-B
*Pre-registration is required
Kids will enjoy pizza for dinner and milk and cookies for dessert while they create original works of art in a fun and upbeat environment. With a different theme each session, your child is guaranteed to have a good time.
* Please notify staff if your child has food allergens.
Ages: 6-16
Day: Saturday
Date: 5/4
Time: 12:00-3:00 pm
Location: Community Center
R/NR Fee: $25/$30
Min 8 /Max 20
Code: 152109A
Register by: 1 week prior to class date
*Pre-registration is required
Enjoy a night of creativity as we take you through all of the necessary steps to create your personalized wine glass. All materials, instruction, and wine will be provided, all we need is you and maybe a few friends!
Ages: 21+
Day: Friday
Date: 4/26
Time: 6:00-8:00 pm
Location: The old VFW building at 1529 Harlem Ave.
R/NR Fee: $20/$25 per person
Min 8 /Max 20
Code: 152700A
Register by: 1 week prior to class date
*Pre-registration is required
Private Parties available! Contact Tara for info (708)749-4900 X 15
Bring the whole family out for our new ceramics painting sessions! Simply pick out your favorite piece of pottery, pay for it at our front desk, then sit down to paint using our wide selection of acrylic paints. With over 25 items to choose from, everyone is sure to find something they love! Some of the ceramic pieces offered include: various figurines and animals, an assortment of piggy banks, decorative plates, bowls, coasters, and trinket boxes. All pieces are available on a first come, first served basis.
*Ceramic painting is for decorative use only, items are not food/water safe
*Children under the age of 6 must be accompanied by an adult
Ages: 4+
Day: Fridays
Date: April 12, 26, May 17, 24
Time: 6:30-7:45 pm
Location: Community Center
R/NR Fee: Pricing per piece begins at $5
Min 6 /Max 15
Code: 152113A-D
Register by: 1 week prior to class date
*Pre-registration is required
Community Center
Address: 1619 Wesley Avenue
Berwyn, IL 60402
Phone: (708) 749-4900
Fax: (708) 749-4966
Hours:
Monday - Friday: 8:30 am – 8:00 pm
Saturday: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Sunday: Closed
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