Visual arts program

CSA's Visual Art program is ideal for students who want to explore art on a deeper level with the guidance of an experienced professional. Our classes are designed to provide a rigorous, graduated study of visual art, beginning at a foundational level, with studies of elements such as perspective, value, color theory and proportion. Instruction is divided into levels by age and experience, blending required projects and open studio opportunities. Students have the opportunity to exhibit their work in at least one art show per semester.

Visual Art Classes & Workshops meet at CSA's Visual Art Studio:
1825 College Ave, Wheaton, IL

VISUAL ART CLASSES (PRESCHOOL–ADULT)

VISUAL ART WORKSHOPS (GR 6–ADULT)

VISUAL ART CLASSES (PRESCHOOL–ADULT)

Artful Play (3–4 yrs)

$220/15 weeks | Materials fee $12
WED 10:35–11:20am | Pierce 104 | Nagle

Basic skills in composition and uses of color, texture and space are covered through imaginative and fun projects using various mediums including ceramics. Parents welcome.

Music+Art: Preschool (3–4 yrs)

$396/15 weeks | Materials fee $52
WED 9:45–11:20 am | Pierce 108/104 | Storm/Nagle

Enjoy instruments, singing and creative expression with your child in these two
45-minute classes exploring music and art. Parent attends class with child.

Color My World (5–7 yrs)
$245/15 weeks | Materials fee $12
MON 4–5 pm | Visual Art Studio | Nagle
WED 9:30–10:30 am | Pierce 104 | Nagle
SAT 9–10 am | Visual Art Studio | Rau

Imaginations and creativity develop as students explore multiple artistic mediums, such as ceramics, painting and pastels. Projects are designed to improve drawing and composition while having fun. Parents welcome.

Music+Art: Pre-K (4.5–5 yrs)
$441/15 weeks | Materials fee $87
WED 9:30–11:40 am | Pierce 104/108 | Nagle/Storm

Two 60-minute classes offer your child more focused activities in music and art.
Parent attends last 15 minutes of music class.

Artistic Impressions (gr 2–3)
$245/15 weeks | Materials fee $12
MON 5–6 pm | Visual Art Studio | Nagle
TUE 4–5 pm | Visual Art Studio | Nagle
SAT 9–10 am | Visual Art Studio | Rau

Students explore many mediums such as charcoal, paint, ceramics and sculpture. They learn about great artists and discover how to incorporate basic principles of line, color and composition. This class builds a solid foundation for further study in visual art.

Foundations in Art: Levels 1–5 (gr 4–8)
$245/15 weeks | Materials fee $12

Foundations 1
THU 5–6 pm | Visual Art Studio | Nagle
SAT 11–12 pm | Rau

Foundations 2–5*
MON 6–7 pm | Visual Art Studio | Nagle
THU 4–5 pm | Visual Art Studio | Nagle
SAT 10–11 am | Visual Art Studio | Rau
*Prerequisite: 2 semesters of prior level.

Students develop essential skills through fun yet challenging assignments. These introduce basic concepts such as perspective, value, color studies and body proportions, and expose students to a variety of materials including ceramics, paint, pastels and charcoal. Studio time is divided between required assignments and open studio.
Drawing (gr 9–12)
$245/15 weeks | Materials fee $12
THU 6:30–8:30 pm | Visual Art Studio | Nagle

Students expand their understanding of value, shape, line and composition through projects designed to develop their drawing ability, a skill which provides the basis for most visual art forms. Class meets every other week.

Acrylic Painting (gr 9–12)
$245/15 weeks | Materials fee $12
THU 6:30–8:30 pm | Visual Art Studio | Nagle

Through the use of color theory, value studies and instruction in composition, students learn techniques to better express themselves through acrylic paints. Class meets every other week.

Open Studio (gr 9–12)
$245/15 weeks | Materials fee $12
THU 6:30–8:30 pm | Visual Art Studio | Nagle

Following completion of several required assignments, students begin choosing projects from multiple mediums and receiving individualized attention from the instructor in an open studio atmosphere. Class meets every other week.

NEW! Ceramics (gr 3–6)
$245/15 weeks | Materials fee $30
TUE 5–6 pm | Visual Art Studio | Nagle

Enjoy the century-old art of working with clay. Students learn various ceramics techniques, while creating objects with clay. Projects cover both handbuilding techniques, using the wheel and multiple glazing methods.

NEW! Ceramics (gr 7–12)
Ceramics A 9/10/13 – 10/29/13
Ceramics B 11/5/13 – 1/14/14
$245/7 weeks | Materials fee $30
TUE 6:30–8:30 pm | Visual Art Studio | Nagle

See description above. Seven 2-hour sessions plus a 1-hour class critique.

VISUAL ART WORKSHOPS (GR 6–ADULT)
last workshop of semester–may 4
chinese paper cuts
SAT MAY 4 | 1–4 pm | Visual Art Studio | Nagle
Paper was invented in China, where papercuts have evolved into a graceful art form. Artists invoke emotions or images of nature and geometry with a simple piece of paper. Concentrating on the beauty of form, using scissors and a knife, students will create their own paper cut. Call the CSA office to register.

Fall 13 Workshop schedule out soon!

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