Art Classes

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.

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

 

Art in Progress
September: Thursday, 3, 1:15 – 3:15 pm
October: Thursday, 22, 1:15 – 3:15 pm
December: Thursdays, 3, 31, 10:15 am – 12:15 pm

Fiber Arts: Wet Felting
October: Monday, 12, 1:15 – 3:15 pm

Art Journaling: Reflect, Create, Discover
October: Thursdays, 1, 8, 22, 29, 10:15 am – 12:15 pm
December: Mondays, 7, 28, 1:15 – 3:15 pm

Bingo Night: Laughter and Connection
September: Monday, 28, 5:30 – 6:30 pm

Cardmaking: The Art of Quilling
November: Thursdays, 5, 12, 19, 10:15 am – 12:15 pm

Clay Creations
November: Tuesdays, 3, 10, 17, 24, 1:15 – 3:15 pm

Colored Pencils: Layers of Color and Creativity
September: Wednesdays, 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, 12:00 – 2:00 pm

Painted Aprons and Tea Towels
September: Mondays, 14, 21, 28, 10:15 am – 12:15 pm

Printmaking and Flowing Inks
October: Wednesdays, 7, 21, 28, 1:15 – 3:15 pm

Jewelry Studio
September: Thursdays, 3, 10, 17, 24, 10:15 am – 12:15 pm
October: Tuesdays, 6, 13, 20, 27, 12:00 – 2:00 pm

Jewelry: Holiday Sparkle
November: Mondays, 2, 9, 16, 23, 10:15 am – 12:15 pm
December: Tuesdays, 1, 8, 29, 12:00 – 2:00 pm

Knitting for Beginners: A Cozy Scarf
October: Mondays, 5, 12, 26, 10:15 am – 12:15 pm
November: Tuesdays, 3, 10, 17, 24, 10:15 am – 12:15 pm

Light for the New Year
December: Wednesdays, 2, 9, 30, 10:15 am – 12:15 pm

Weaving an Amulet Bag
December: Mondays, 7, 28, 10:15 am – 12:15 pm

Quilted Pillow Workshop
November: Monday, 23, 1:15 – 4:15 pm

Abstract Painting
September: Tuesdays, 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, 1:15 – 3:15 pm

Watercolor and Spirals
December: Wednesdays, 2, 9, 30, 1:15 – 3:15 pm

Watercolor: Calming Brushstrokes
September: Tuesdays, 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, 10:15 am – 12:15 pm
October: Wednesdays, 7, 21, 28, 10:15 am – 12:15 pm

Watercolor: Holiday Cards
November: Wednesdays, 4, 11, 18, 25, 12:00 – 2:00 pm

 

 

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

 

Alcohol Ink: Flowing Color, Free Expression
October: Mondays, 5, 12, 19, 26, 1:00 – 3:00 pm
November: Thursdays, 5, 12, 19, 10:15 am – 12:15 pm

Art in Progress
September: Thursdays, 3, 10, 17, 24, 10:15 am – 12:15 pm
October: Tuesdays, 6, 13, 20, 27, 6:00 – 7:30 pm
November: Thursdays, 5, 12, 19, 6:00 – 7:30 pm
December: Wednesdays, 2, 9, 16, 23, 1:00 – 3:00 pm

Art Journaling: Hope in the Margins
December: Wednesdays, 2, 9, 16, 23, 10:15 am – 12:15 pm

Decorated Candles and Containers: Light Up Your Creativity
November: Tuesdays, 3, 10, 17, 24, 10:15 am – 12:15 pm

Card Making: Send a Little Joy by Hand
December: Tuesdays, 1, 8, 15, 22, 10:15 am – 12:15 pm

Clay: Shaping Art With Your Hands
October: Wednesdays, 14, 21, 28, 1:00 – 3:00 pm
December: Mondays, 7, 14, 21, 10:15 am – 12:15 pm

Handmade for the Holidays
December: Tuesdays, 1, 8, 15, 22, 6:00 – 7:30 pm

Jewelry: Wearable Art From the Heart
September: Thursdays, 3, 10, 17, 24, 6:00 – 7:30 pm
October: Mondays, 5, 12, 19, 26, 10:15 am – 12:15 pm
November: Wednesdays, 4, 11, 18, 1:00 – 3:00 pm
December: Thursdays, 3, 17, 10:15 am – 12:15 pm

Kinusaiga: Painting With Fabric
September: Tuesdays, 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, 1:00 – 3:00 pm
November: Mondays, 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, 6:00 – 7:30 pm

Macramé and Weaving: The Art of Creative Knotting
September: Wednesdays, 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, 10:15 am – 12:15 pm

Meditative Art: Finding Calm Through Creative Flow
October: Tuesdays, 6, 13, 20, 27, 10:15 am – 12:15 pm

Mosaics: Color in Pieces
September: Wednesdays, 2, 9, 16, 23, 6:00 – 7:30 pm
October: Thursdays, 1, 8, 22, 29, 10:15 am – 12:15 pm
November: Wednesdays, 4, 11, 18, 10:15 am – 12:15 pm

String Art: Drawing With Thread
September: Mondays, 14, 21, 28, 10:15 am – 12:15 pm
November: Mondays, 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, 10:15 am – 12:15 pm

Textile Stamping and Painting: Stamp Away Stress, Paint in a Little Peace
September: Mondays, 14, 21, 28, 1:00 – 3:00 pm
December: Mondays, 7, 14, 21, 1:00 – 3:00 pm

Woodburning: Draw With Fire, Create With Heart
September: Tuesdays, 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, 10:15 am – 12:15 pm
October: Wednesdays, 7, 14, 21, 28, 10:15 am – 12:15 pm
November: Tuesdays, 3, 10, 17, 1:00 – 3:00 pm
December: Thursdays, 3, 17, 6:00 – 7:30 pm

Wood Flower Painting and Bouquets: Serenity in Bloom
October: Thursdays, 1, 8, 22, 29, 6:00 – 7:30 pm

AYA Hangout
October: Thursday, 22, 6:00 – 8:00 pm

 

 

Orland Park Classes
Olivia Rusch, Living Well Cancer Resources

 

Coloring Club
September: Thursday, 17, 1:30 – 3:30 pm

Jewelry: Halloween Edition
October: Wednesday, 28, 12:30 – 2:30 pm

Paint by Number
November: Thursday, 19, 1:30 – 3:30 pm

Holiday Card Making
December: Wednesday, 9, 12:30 – 2:30 pm

 

 

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

 

Art Journaling: Reflect, Create, Discover
October: Tuesdays, 6, 13, 20, 27, 3:00 – 5:00 pm
December: Tuesdays, 1, 8, 29, 6:00 – 8:00 pm

Colored Pencils: Layers of Color and Creativity
September: Wednesdays, 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, 6:00 – 8:00 pm
December: Tuesdays, 1, 8, 29, 3:00 – 5:00 pm

Watercolor: Calming Brushstrokes
September: Wednesdays, 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, 3:00 – 5:00 pm
October: Tuesdays, 6, 13, 20, 27, 6:00 – 8:00 pm

Watercolor: Holiday Cards
November: Wednesdays, 4, 11, 18, 3:00 – 5:00 pm
November: Wednesdays, 4, 11, 18, 6:00 – 8:00 pm