Chesterton Art Center’s (CAC) fall classes for both youth and adult students are now open for registration. In addition to our popular standard classes, we are excited to share some news related to our studio art education programs!
Over the summer, CAC acquired a printmaking press, and with the help of some dedicated volunteers, we successfully installed the press in our upstairs classroom. The addition of the printmaking press will make it possible for CAC to build a more robust printmaking program. This fall, students can sign up for “Exploring Monotype + Relief Printmaking,” August 13–September 3, from 1:30 to 3:30 PM, and “Drypoint Intaglio Printmaking Workshop,” September 17 and 24, from 5:30–7:30 PM.
More information about these and all other adult classes can be found at www.ChestertonArt.org/adult-classes-and-workshops!
Following a packed Youth + Teen Summer Programming schedule of Youth Art Camps and Teen Studio Intensives, our normal youth programming schedule resumes in September with After School Art classes and one-session opportunities, such as workshops and Preschool Pop-Ins. After School Art classes are offered every month from September–May for ages 5–18. Each four-session class is designed to teach students valuable artmaking skills, in a safe and supportive environment that emphasizes creative play. Because each monthly class focuses on a different theme with new projects, families are welcome to register for one or several classes throughout the programming year! Classes through November are already listed and open for registration. For more information and to register, visit www.ChestertonArt.org/youth-and-teen-classes!
Finally, we are thrilled to announce the launch of ArtsConnect, a new series of classes for adults ages 60 and over. ArtsConnect classes are scheduled during the daytime, are offered at a lower tuition, and include all supplies. Cara Schmitt, CAC Education Director, identified the need for the class series and developed the new program because of her experience teaching “Creative Aging: Exploring Drawing and Creative Expression.” That class was made possible through a Lifelong Arts Indiana Fellowship awarded to Schmitt by the Indiana Arts Commission (IAC). The first class in the new ArtsConnect series, “ArtsConnect: Watercolor Fundamentals,” started earlier this month and has been hugely successful. The next class in the series is “ArtsConnect: Exploring Gouache,” September 8–29, from 2:30 to 4 PM. Each week, instructor Jen Aitchison will lead students through the basics—how to handle brushes, mix colors, build layers, and add texture.
Lessons are thoughtfully paced to support all experience levels, with plenty of time for individual guidance and group discussion. If you are interested in registering for “ArtsConnect: Exploring Gouache,” visit www.ChestertonArt.org/adult-classes-and-workshops or call (219) 926-4711.
There is so much happening at Chesterton Art Center this fall, and we hope to see you in our classrooms!
Chesterton Art Center - Adult Class, Exploring Monotype + Relief Printmaking
Chesterton Art Center - Adult Class, ArtsConnect: Exploring Gouache
Chesterton Art Center – After School Art, Printmaking with Matisse + Picasso