Art Classes

Healing Through Art

Art is a beautiful way to express yourself, explore untapped creativity, manage stress and connect with others. All Living Well classes are led by our art instructor, Cheri Hunt. No previous art experience is needed. We encourage you to attend all classes in a series, but it is not required.

Register for classes at livingwell.nm.org at least 24 hours before class starts.

 

September

 

Virtual Classes

 

Mixed Media

Virtual: Thursdays, September 5 – 26, 6:00 – 7:30 pm

Relax and let your imagination guide you in expressing your creativity through mixed media: collage, abstract art, decoupage, layering, stenciling and a fun use of

ephemera. After you register, we will send you an email with a list of the supplies you will need.

 

Warrenville Classes

 

Emotional Release and Journaling

In Person (Warrenville): Thursdays, September 5 – 26, 10:00 am – Noon

Cheri Hunt, Art Instructor, Northwestern Medicine Living Well Cancer Resources

Missy Petty, LCPC, Lead Counselor, Northwestern Medicine Living Well Cancer Resources

Join us for a creative exploration with others who are ready to inspire and encourage one another to go deeper with their art and find insight and clarity while facing cancer.

 

Open Studio

In Person (Warrenville): Thursdays, September 5 – 26, 1:00 – 3:00 pm

Bring your unfinished projects (from home or class) to work on in this open-to-anything class.

 

Woodburning

In Person (Warrenville): Mondays, September 9 – 30, 1:00 – 3:00 pm

Curious about woodburning? Try it and see where it takes your creativity! Learn the free-handed art of decorating wood.

 

Geneva Classes

 

Jewelry

In Person (Geneva): Tuesdays, September 3 – 24, 10:00 am – Noon

Create one-of-a-kind pieces of jewelry with beads, wire, repurposed jewelry and shrinky dinks.

 

Open Studio

In Person (Geneva): Tuesdays, September 3 – 24, 1:00 – 3:00 pm

Bring your unfinished projects (from home or class) to work on in this open-to-anything class.

 

Mixed Media

In Person (Geneva): Wednesdays, September 4 – 25, 10:00 am – Noon

Relax and let your imagination guide you in expressing your creativity through mixed media: collage, abstract art, decoupage, layering, stenciling and a fun use

of ephemera.

 

Alcohol Inks

In Person (Geneva): Wednesdays, September 4 – 25, 1:00 – 3:00 pm

Learn basic techniques of using alcohol and acrylic inks. Use different papers, tiles, glass and metal to create unique art.

 

October

 

Warrenville Classes

 

Woodburning

In Person (Warrenville): Mondays, October 7 – 28, 1:00 – 3:00 pm

Curious about woodburning? Try it and see where it takes your creativity! Learn the free-handed art of decorating wood.

 

Meditative Drawing

In Person (Warrenville): Thursdays, October 10, 17 and 31, 10:00 am – Noon

Explore Zendoodle, neurographic and meditative coloring. Seek stillness and silence the soul while awakening the mind. Boost your creativity through this relaxing art.

 

Open Studio

In Person (Warrenville): Thursdays, October 10, 17 and 31, 1:00 – 3:00 pm

Bring your unfinished projects (from home or class) to work on in this open-to-anything class.

 

Geneva Classes

 

Needle Felting

In Person (Geneva): Tuesdays, October 8 – 29, 10:00 am – Noon

In this class, you will use a felting needle to create 2D and 3D objects. Felting needles will also be used to create unique sculptures, jewelry and trinkets.

 

Gelli Printing

In Person (Geneva): Tuesdays, October 8 – 29, 1:00 – 3:00 pm

Discover the art of gelli printing using nature as your backdrop.

 

Meditative Drawing

In Person (Geneva): Wednesdays, October 9 – 30, 10:00 am – Noon

Explore Zendoodle, neurographic and meditative coloring. Seek stillness and silence the soul while awakening the mind. Boost your creativity through this relaxing art.

 

November

 

Virtual Classes

 

Mixed Media

Virtual: Thursdays, November 7 and 14, 6:00 – 7:30 pm

Relax and let your imagination guide you in expressing your creativity through mixed media: collage, abstract art, decoupage, layering, stenciling and a fun use

of ephemera. After you register, we will send you an email with a list of the supplies you will need.

 

Warrenville Classes

 

Journaling and Collage

In Person (Warrenville): Mondays, November 4 – 25, 1:00 – 3:00 pm

Use this creative space to combine writing and visual art to express yourself and document your personal experiences.

 

Needle Felting

In Person (Warrenville): Thursdays, November 7 – 21, 10:00 am – Noon

In this class, you will use a felting needle to create 2D and 3D objects. Felting needles will also be used to create unique sculptures, jewelry and trinkets.

 

Woodburning

In Person (Warrenville): Thursdays, November 7 – 21, 1:00 – 3:00 pm

Curious about woodburning? Try it and see where it takes your creativity! Learn the free-handed art of decorating wood.

 

Geneva Classes

 

Meditative Drawing

In Person (Geneva): Tuesdays, November 5 – 26, 10:00 am – Noon

Explore Zendoodle, neurographic and meditative coloring. Seek stillness and silence the soul while awakening the mind. Boost your creativity through this relaxing art.

 

Jewelry

In Person (Geneva): Tuesdays, November 5 – 26, 1:00 – 3:00 pm

Create one-of-a-kind pieces of jewelry with beads, wire, repurposed jewelry and shrinky dinks.

 

Alcohol Inks

In Person (Geneva): Wednesdays, November 6 – 20, 10:00 am – Noon

Learn basic techniques of using alcohol and acrylic inks. Use different papers, tiles, glass and metal to create unique art.

 

Open Studio

In Person (Geneva): Wednesdays, November 6 – 20, 1:00 – 3:00 pm

Bring your unfinished projects (from home or class) to work on in this open-to-anything class.

 

 

December

 

Virtual Classes

 

Mixed Media

Virtual: Thursdays, December 5 and 19, 6:00 – 7:30 pm

Relax and let your imagination guide you in expressing your creativity through mixed media: collage, abstract art, decoupage, layering, stenciling and a fun use

of ephemera. After you register, we will send you an email with a list of the supplies you will need.

 

Warrenville Classes

 

Vision Boards

In Person (Warrenville): Mondays, December 2, 9, 16 and 30, 1:00 – 3:00 pm

Try envisioning and manifesting your dreams and goals for a new year by creating your personal vision board.

 

Jewelry

In Person (Warrenville): Thursdays, December 5 and 19, 1:00 – 3:00 pm

Create one-of-a-kind pieces of jewelry with beads, wire, repurposed jewelry and shrinky dinks.

 

Geneva Classes

 

Gelli Printing

In Person (Geneva): Tuesdays, December 3 – 17, 1:00 – 3:00 pm

Discover the art of gelli printing using winter as your backdrop.

 

Open Studio

In Person (Geneva): Wednesdays, December 4 – 18, 1:00 – 3:00 pm

Bring your unfinished projects (from home or class) to work on in this open-to-anything class.

 

Holiday Classes

 

Needle Felting

In Person (Geneva): Tuesdays, December 3 – 17, 10:00 am – Noon

Use felting needles to create unique ornaments and trinkets in time for the holidays.

 

Jewelry

In Person (Geneva): Wednesdays, December 4 – 18, 10:00 am – Noon

Create one-of-a-kind pieces of jewelry for the holidays with beads, wire and repurposed jewelry.

 

Open Studio

In Person (Warrenville): Thursdays, December 5 and 19, 10:00 am – Noon

Have a holiday project you’re working on? Bring your projects (from home or class) to make progress during this open-to-anything class.

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