MAKEart: Weekly studio art lessons developed for Middle School Students.

Select Tuesday evenings from 5:30-6:45pm

Studio time will be spent familiarizing the student with a variety of materials and processes. Working both on technique and content, students will be exposed to a variety of practices and materials that will help them find the best way to express themselves.
Subject matter, material, and conversation are more student led in this class than in the hour and 15 minute long MAKEart classes. With students in 6th, 7th, 8th, and 9th grade mixing the conversations and artistic topics will lean to the more mature side of middle school. Teacher and student led in content; relationships and contrasts will be connected to other creative expression such as music, theatre, film, and architecture.

Enrollment fee at registration and then $20 cash per class attended
The expectation is that students will come the majority of the time, however - I find that this age group is extremely busy and if they have to skip every now and then due to conflicts, it's not a problem.You only pay for sessions that you attend plus the non refundable enrollment fee. Classes are held when there are 6 or more confirmed attendees, every now and then we hit a week where the majority of people can’t come, usually on a night of a large school event. In the rare case of fewer than 6 attendees confirmed, class will be canceled. You do not pay for the classes that you don’t attend, other than the non refundable enrollment fee.

Small Group Instruction. A minimum 8 people must be registered for the class to run, maximum of 12 in class.

Late Fall Session meets on Tuesdays, Nov. 10, 17 and Dec. 1, 8, and 15th

Enrollment Fee: $50

All supplies included, though students are encouraged to bring a sketchbook if they have one. Email: makeartstudios@gmail.com with any questions

MAKEart: Weekly studio art lessons developed for creative teens ages 13-15

Select Tuesday evenings from 6:45-8:00

Studio time will be spent familiarizing the student with a variety of materials and processes. Working both on technique and content, students will be exposed to a variety of practices and materials that will help them find the best way to express themselves.

Subject matter, material, and conversation are more student led in this class than in the hour and 15 minute long MAKEart classes. With students in junior and senior high mixing the conversations and artistic topics will lean to the more mature side. Teacher and student led in content; relationships and contrasts will be connected to other creative expression such as music, theatre, film, and architecture.

Enrollment fee at registration and then $20 cash per class attended
The expectation is that students will come the majority of the time, however - I find that this age group is extremely busy and if they have to skip every now and then due to conflicts, it's not a problem.You only pay for sessions that you attend plus the non refundable enrollment fee. Classes are held when there are 6 or more confirmed attendees, every now and then we hit a week where the majority of people can’t come, usually on a night of a large school event. In the rare case of fewer than 6 attendees confirmed, class will be canceled. You do not pay for the classes that you don’t attend, other than the non refundable enrollment fee.

Small Group Instruction. A minimum 8 people must be registered for the class to run, maximum of 12 in class.

Late Fall Session meets on Tuesdays, Nov. 10, 17 and Dec. 1, 8, and 15th

Enrollment Fee: $50

All supplies included, though students are encouraged to bring a sketchbook if they have one. Email: makeartstudios@gmail.com with any questions

MAKEart High School Studio

Select Wednesdays | 7:00-8:30 pm

High School Studio is designed for students who enjoy making art and want dedicated weekly studio time in a creative, encouraging environment. Working with a variety of professional materials, techniques, and themes, students strengthen their technical skills while developing their own artistic voice and creative confidence.

Projects are guided by student interests rather than everyone creating the same piece. Along the way, students are introduced to contemporary and local working artists, explore connections between art and other creative fields such as music, film, theatre, and architecture, and gain experience working in a real studio environment alongside other young artists.

This class is ideal for students who want to continue growing as artists, whether they simply enjoy creating or are considering taking their artwork further in the future.

Small group instruction (minimum of 6 students for class to run, maximum of 12).

Enrollment Fee: $55 per session

Studio Fee: $20 cash per class attended

The expectation is that students attend most weeks, but high school schedules are busy. If you need to miss an occasional class due to school activities, sports, work, or other commitments, that's completely understandable. The enrollment fee reserves your place in the studio, and you only pay the weekly studio fee for the classes you attend.

Early Fall Session meets on: August 19, 26 + September 2, 9, 16th

Late Fall Session meets on Nov. 4, 11, 18 + Dec. 2, 9th

All supplies included, though students are encouraged to bring a sketchbook if they have one.

Please Note: Ongoing street construction may make parking and access to the studio a little different than usual this early Fall. Please allow a few extra minutes for arrival and dismissal.

Email: makeartstudios@gmail.com with any questions

MAKEart Portfolio Studio

Select Wednesdays | 5:30-7:00 pm

Portfolio Studio is designed for dedicated high school artists who are ready to pursue more independent work and build a cohesive body of artwork. Students develop individualized projects with guidance tailored to their goals while strengthening technical skills, creative problem-solving, and conceptual thinking.

Working in a collaborative studio environment, students receive one-on-one mentoring, participate in thoughtful critique, and refine both their ideas and craftsmanship over time. Students are introduced to contemporary and local working artists, explore professional creative practices, and develop work that reflects their own interests and artistic voice.

This studio is well suited for students preparing portfolios for college admissions, scholarships, competitions, or simply those looking for a more rigorous and focused studio experience.

Students should have a solid foundation in drawing and painting and be comfortable working with increasing independence.

Small group instruction (minimum of 6 students for class to run, maximum of 12).

Enrollment Fee: $55 per session

Studio Fee: $20 cash per class attended

The enrollment fee reserves your place in the studio. Students are expected to attend consistently, though occasional conflicts are understandable. You only pay the weekly studio fee for the classes you attend.

Late Fall Session meets on Nov. 4, 11, 18 + Dec. 2, 9th

Enrollment Fee: $55/ 5wk session

All supplies included, though students are encouraged to bring a sketchbook if they have one.

Email: makeartstudios@gmail.com with any questions

Gift Certificates Give the gift of creativity this holiday season.

Gift certificate comes boxed and tightly tied to a golden delivery animal. + $10 -or- free for gift certificates valued at $200 or more.

Certificate is good towards any kid, teen, or adult class or group workshop that is offered at make art studios in Downers Grove. Please note that classes need minimum enrollment to run and this certificate cannot be used for private workshops or lessons.

Gift certificate will expire one year from date received.

Choose amount below.

Gift certificates are printed on high quality paper and will be popped in a box, wrapped in string, and strapped for delivery upon a golden animal’s back (sorry no choice in what animal - equal opportunity gift delivery employer)

Please allow three business days for pickup 

Packaged gift certificates must be picked up from the studio porch in DG. You will receive an email when it is ready with instructions for porch pick up. Please allow a couple of days.

*If you are out of town and purchasing for someone local to Downers Grove, please email me directly after purchasing for arrangement of alternative pickup or delivery. makeartstudios@gmail.com

Gift Certificate ‍ ‍Give the gift of creativity.

Certificate is good towards any kid, teen, or adult class or group workshop that is offered at make art studios in downers grove. Please note that classes need minimum enrollment to run and this certificate cannot be used for private workshops or lessons.

Gift certificate will expire one year from date received.

Choose amount below.

Gift certificates will be printed on high quality paper and must be picked up from the studio porch.

Please note that the pattern will vary

You will receive an email when it is ready with instructions for porch pick up. Please allow a couple of days.

*If you are out of town and purchasing for someone local to Downers Grove, please email me directly after purchasing for arrangement of alternative pickup, delivery, or, to arrange to receive the certificate by email. makeartstudios@gmail.com

Boxed Gift Certificate Give the gift of creativity this holiday season.

Your gift certificate will be boxed + bowed, ready to gift upon pickup.

Certificate is good towards any kid, teen, or adult class or group workshop that is offered at make art studios in downers grove. Please note that classes need minimum enrollment to run and this certificate cannot be used for private workshops or lessons.

Gift certificate are sold in increments below with an additional $5 charge for the box and bow on gift certificates less than $200. Gift certificates will expire one year from date received.

Choose amount below.

Gift certificates will be printed on high quality paper, popped into a box and topped with a merry bow.

You will receive an email when it is ready with instructions for porch pick up. Please allow a couple of days.

*If you are out of town and purchasing for someone local to Downers Grove, please email me directly after purchasing for arrangement of alternative pickup or delivery. makeartstudios@gmail.com