Healing Through Art

Art is a beautiful way to express yourself, explore untapped creativity, manage stress and connect with others. Each Living Well class is part of a four-week course (unless otherwise indicated) that is led by one of our art instructors, Eva Coker, Olivia Rusch or Bridget Stern. No previous art experience is needed.

Warrenville Classes
Bridget Stern, Art Instructor, Living Well Cancer Resources

Art in Progress
April: Mondays, 6, 13, 20, 27, 6:00–7:30 pm

Mosaics: Color in Pieces
April: Thursdays, 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, 10:00 am–Noon

Decorative Glass Jars: Keepsakes of Light
April: Tuesdays, 7, 14, 21, 28, 1:00–3:00 pm

Macramé: The Art of Creative Knotting
April: Mondays, 6, 13, 20, 27, 10:00 am–Noon

Alcohol Ink: Flowing Color, Free Expression
August: Wednesdays, 5, 12, 19, 26, 10:15 am–12:15 pm

Art in Progress
May: Mondays, 4, 11, 18, 10:15 am–12:15 pm
June: Mondays, 15, 22, 29, 10:15 am–12:15 pm
July: Tuesdays, 7, 14, 21, 28, 1:00–3:00 pm
August: Thursdays, 6, 13, 20, 27, 10:15 am–12:15 pm

Art Journaling: Hope in the Margins
June: Thursdays, 11, 18, 25, 6:00–7:30 pm
August: Tuesdays, 4, 11, 18, 25, 10:15 am–12:15 pm

Candle Decorating: Light Up Your Creativity
June: Thursdays, 11, 18, 25, 10:15 am–12:15 pm

Clay: Shaping Art With Your Hands
April: Tuesdays, 7, 14, 21, 28, 10:00 am–Noon
May: Tuesdays, 5, 12, 19, 26, 10:15 am–12:15 pm
June: Wednesdays, 10, 17, 24, 1:00–3:00 pm
July: Tuesdays, 7, 14, 21, 28, 10:15 am–12:15 pm
August: Mondays, 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, 1:00–3:00 pm

Decorated Containers: Functional Art With a Personal Touch
August: Tuesdays, 4, 11, 18, 25, 6:00–7:30 pm

Jewelry: Wearable Art From the Heart
May: Tuesdays, 5, 12, 19, 26, 6:00–7:30 pm
June: Wednesdays, 10, 17, 24, 10:15 am–12:15 pm
July: Mondays, 6, 13, 20, 27, 10:15 am–12:15 pm
August: Wednesdays, 5, 12, 19, 26, 1:00–3:00 pm

Macramé and Weaving: The Art of Creative Knotting
April: Mondays, 6, 13, 20, 27, 10:00 am–Noon
May: Wednesdays, 6, 13, 20, 27, 1:00–3:00 pm
July: Wednesdays, 1, 8, 22, 29, 10:15 am–12:15 pm

Meditative Drawing: Finding Calm Through Creative Flow
May: Wednesdays, 6, 13, 20, 27, 10:15 am–12:15 pm

Mosaics: Color in Pieces
April: Thursdays, 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, 10:00 am–Noon
May: Thursdays, 7, 21, 28, 6:00–7:30 pm
July: Mondays, 6, 13, 20, 27, 1:00–3:00 pm

Open Terrariums and Fairy Garden: Miniature Gardens, Big Creativity
June: Mondays, 15, 22, 29, 6:00–7:30 pm
August: Thursdays, 6, 13, 20, 27, 6:00–7:30 pm

Painted Bags: Tote-ally Creative
May: Thursdays, 7, 14, 21, 28, 10:15 am–12:15 pm
July: Thursdays, 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, 6:00–7:30 pm

String Art: Drawing With Thread
April: Thursdays, 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, 6:00–7:30 pm
June: Tuesdays, 9, 16, 23, 30, 1:00–3:00 pm
July: Thursdays, 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, 10:15 am–12:15 pm

Woodburning: Draw With Fire, Create With Heart
April: Wednesdays, 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, 10:00 am–Noon
May: Mondays, 4, 11, 18, 1:00–3:00 pm
June: Tuesdays, 9, 16, 23, 30, 10:15 am–12:15 pm
July: Wednesdays, 1, 8, 22, 29, 6:00–7:30 pm
August: Mondays, 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, 10:15 am–12:15 pm

AYA Hangout
May: Thursday, 14, 6:00–8:00pm

Geneva Classes
Eva Coker, PhD, Art Instructor, Living Well Cancer Resources

Meditative Morning Art
April: Thursdays, 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, 10:00 am–Noon
May: Monday, 4, 11, 18, 10:15am–12:15pm

Cardmaking: The Art of Quilling
April: Mondays, 6, 13, 20, 27, 10:00 am–Noon
May: Wednesdays, 6, 13, 20, 27, 12:00–2:00 pm
July: Mondays, 6, 13, 20, 10:15 am–12:15 pm

Mandala Art: Patterns of Calm
April: Wednesdays, 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, 1:00–3:00 pm
May: Thursdays, 7, 14, 21, 28, 10:15am–12:15pm

Vision Boards: Healing and Hope
April: Wednesdays, 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, 10:00 am–Noon

Watercolor: Calming Brushstrokes
April: Tuesdays, 7, 14, 21, 28, Noon–2:00 pm
May: Tuesdays, 5, 12, 19, 26, 10:15 am –12:15 pm
July: Tuesdays, 7, 14, 21, 10:15 am –12:15 pm

Abstract Painting: Exploring Mediums and Materials
May: Tuesdays, 5, 12, 19, 26, 1:00–3:00 pm
June: Tuesdays, 2, 9, 16, 23, 12:00–2:00 pm
July: Tuesdays, 7, 14, 21, 1:00–3:00 pm

Art in Progress
August: Tuesdays, 4, 11, 18, 25, 12:00–2:00 pm

Art Journaling: Reflect, Create, Discover
June: Mondays, 1, 8, 15, 22, 10:15 am–12:15 pm

Bracelets and Origami Keepsakes
June: Wednesdays, 3, 10, 17, 24, 1:00–3:00 pm

Clay: Shaping Art with Your Hands
August: Monday, 10, 17, 24, 10:15 am–12:15 pm

Fiber Arts: Embroidery and Weaving
July: Wednesdays, 1, 8, 22, 12:00–2:00 pm
August: Thursdays, 6, 13, 20, 27, 10:15 am–12:15 pm

Jewelry: Beads of Joy
June: Wednesdays, 3, 10, 17, 24, 10:15 am–12:15 pm

Nature Journaling: Inspired by the Garden
August: Wednesdays, 5, 12, 19, 26, 10:15 am–12:15 pm

Painting on Glass: Light, Color and Reflection
June: Thursdays, 4, 11, 18, 25, 10:15 am–12:15 pm

Printmaking: Gelli Plates and Linoleum Blocks
July: Thursdays, 2, 9, 16, 23, 10:15 am–12:15 pm

Watercolor and Quilling Creations
August: Wednesdays, 5, 12, 19, 26, 1:00–3:00 pm

Orland Park Classes
Olivia Rusch, Living Well Cancer Resources

Paint by Number
May: Monday, 18, 10:00 am–Noon

Geometric Art
June: Thursday, 11, 10:00 am–Noon

Watercolor Cards
July: Monday, 13, 10:00 am–Noon

Yarn Canvases
August: Monday, 10, 10:00am–Noon

Virtual Classes
Eva Coker, PhD, Art Instructor, Living Well Cancer Resources

Vision Boards: Healing and Hope
May: Wednesdays, 6, 13, 20, 27, 6:00–8:00 pm
August: Tuesdays, 4, 11, 18, 25, 3:00–5:00 pm

Art Journaling: Reflect, Create, Discover
May: Wednesdays, 6, 13, 20, 27, 3:00–5:00 pm
July: Wednesdays, 1, 8, 22, 6:00–8:00 pm

Mixed Media Collage: Layers of Expression
July: Wednesdays, 1, 8, 22, 3:00–5:00 pm

Watercolor: Calming Brushstrokes
June: Tuesdays, 2, 9, 16, 23, 3:00–5:00 pm

Mandala Art: Patterns of Calm
August: Tuesdays, 4, 11, 18, 25, 6:00–8:00 pm

Nature Journaling: Inspired by the Garden
June: Tuesdays, 2, 9, 16, 23, 6:00–8:00 pm