Visual Art Classes

Intro to Silkscreening
6 Weeks
Wednesdays 6-9 PM
Beginning Wednesday April 14
$180 ($160 with valid student ID)

Screenprinting is a printing method that allows the artist to reproduce images in mass quantities on materials ranging from paper to fabric. Gaining popularity in the last decade, this craft can be used in the creation of original clothing, poster art and fine-art production. During this 6-week class students will learn the basics of screenprinting to translate their skills at home or in their studios. Beginning with the building of screens and culminating in multi-colored photo-emulsion prints, students of any skill level are welcomed to join. Students are expected to supply their own ink and printable surfaces; all other supplies are provided. Katy Keefe is an artist and screenprinter in Chicago who has been teaching at The Galaxie for 3 years.

Katy began and operated her clothing business KK Shirts! for 8 years which consisted of hand-dyed and screenprinted clothing. You can find her artwork at www.katykeefe.com.

Want to save $30 on this class? Buy a Galaxie Voucher!

Pricing

General $180.00 Students (with valid ID) $160.00

Beginning Oil Painting
6 Weeks
Tuesdays 7-10 PM
Beginning Tuesday April 13
$160 ($140 with valid student ID)

Whether you are an experienced or beginning painter, this 6-week course offers students the resource to engage their painting practice with artist Ron Ewert. Students will begin with the basics of painting; building canvases, painting still-lifes, color studies, glazing, and layering techniques. With this experience, they will move on to apply these techniques to their personal painting choices. Ron will assist in the development of style, composition, and technique. This is a great chance to learn new skills or brush up on old habits. Students must provide their own brushes and paints.

Ron Ewert is a working artist in Chicago who aside from his own painting practice, runs The Hills Esthetic Center, an artist-run gallery space. Ron has taught in art galleries in Chicago and around the US. His artwork can be found at www.ronewert.com

Pricing

General $160.00 Student (with valid ID) $140.00

Overview of Adobe Creative Suite
6 Weeks:
Wednesdays 6-9 PM
Beginning Wednesday April 14
$140 ($120 with valid student ID)

This introductory class guides students through the three main applications in Adobe Creative Suite including Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign. By the end of this course, students will understand the basic functions of this program with the ability to apply those skills to their own digital design projects. Students will be required to bring their own laptops with Creative Suite Software installed. (Mac platforms and Adobe CS1 or higher preferred) Kenton Quatman is a working graphic designer in Chicago. Kenton specializing in graphic design and logo branding for musicians and art magazines; in his free time, he works as a stand-up comedian. Kenton’s work can be viewed at www.kentonquatman.com.

Pricing

General $140.00 Student (with valid ID) $120.00

Relief Block Printing
6 Weeks:
Mondays 7-10 PM
Beginning Monday April 12
$180 ($160 with valid student ID)

In this course, students will learn all aspects of block printing, including drawing or transferring an image on the block, carving design, and printing techniques for black and white and color prints. The class will focus on techniques that can be accomplished by hand and without a press, making use of both linoleum and wood blocks. During the six weeks, students will advance to more complicated processes such as editioning prints, reductive, multiple plate, and color methods of printing. Relief blocks can be printed on paper or fabric and allow for a wide variety of projects. Participants are required to bring their own cutting tools and paper. Jessica Taylor is a working artist who in addition to creating installation, silkscreen, and relief block printed work, teaches full-time throughout Chicago. More of her work can be found at www.jessica-taylor.org.

Pricing

General $180.00 Students (with valid ID) $160.00

Embroidery
6 Weeks
Monday 7-10 PM
Beginning Monday April 12
$140 ($120 with valid student ID)

The traditional art of embroidery, a decorative craft that through delicate needlework enriches fabric, has come back into style and this course takes these basics into less traditional, more modern creations. Image transfer methods, as well as discussions on utilizing texture, depth, and transforming images into patterns will be covered. Students will need to bring a notepad and embroidery hoop to class; all other materials will be provided.

Beth Cummings is a full-time crafter, and owner/operator of Diffraction Fiber. Specializing in embroidery, felt creations, knitting and applique, her unique style offers superior craft with quirky humor. Her creations can be found at www.etsy.com/shop/diffractionfiber.

Pricing

General $140.00 Student (with valid ID) $120.00

Advanced Portrait Painting
6 Weeks
Thursdays 7-10 PM
Beginning Thursday April 15
$160 ($140 with valid student ID)

This course is designed to familiarize the student with the basic approach and production of portrait painting. They will be introduced to a multitude of tools, materials, mediums and surfaces, as well as various techniques, tips and tricks. Understanding the portrait is a skillful and tactful process that allows room for experimentation and stylistic methods. This course is designed to assist students with this duality. Throughout the course, students will be exposed to historical and contemporary artists working within the portrait field. Students are expected to bring brushes and paints.

Rory Coyne is a full-time painter that teaches at arts centers around Chicago. His work can be seen at www.rorycoyneart.com.

Pricing

General $160.00 Student (with valid ID) $140.00

Collage Exploration
6 Weeks
Thursdays 7-10 PM
Beginning Thursday April 15
$140 ($120 with valid student ID)

This interactive course walks students through the different techniques of collage, mixed media, pop-ups, paper and book making techniques. Gaining such skills as paper marbling, stamping, monochromatic prints, and general collage design, the class will culminate with an original altered collage accordion book. This course stretches artists and non-artists to explore the possibilities of re-use, alteration, and re-creation of material usage. Laura Wennstrom is a working collage artist who has taught at art centers through Chicago, North Dakota and Ecuador. Her work can be seen at www.flickr/com/photos/lauraprentice.

Pricing

General $140.00 Student (with valid ID) $120.00

Figure Drawing (Walk-ins Welcome)
Every Saturday 9:30-12:30 pm
$15 for one session
$50 for five

Start the weekend off with a cup of coffee and a three hour drawing session meant to keep your artistic eye sharp and your drawing skills fresh. The classic drawing session will evolve from shorter poses to longer ones, and will give you the opportunity to experiment with the media of your choice. We’ll serve the coffee; you bring your art tools!

Figure Drawing $15

The Word Shop for Teens

No Classes Currently Scheduled


Do you like to make up stories? Consider yourself a “good liar?” Then join the Word Shop and put those skills to use! We’ll help develop your creativity and build self-confidence through creative writing and story-telling. Explore your imagination, discover your stories and sharpen your writing skills with us this summer at Galaxie Chicago.

Painting with Wax Encaustics
No Classes Currently Scheduled

Encaustic (hot colored wax) is a flourishing versatile medium in the contemporary art world, but has its roots in ancient times. In this six-week class, students learn fusing techniques, mark-making, layering, scraping, transfer, collage, building surfaces, creating textures, incorporating other media. Since it’s possible to use stencils, photocopies and magazine imagery, drawing skills are not required for this class. Palettes, supports, tools, and on-line technical information will be covered. Safe studio practice will be emphasized. Bring your curiosity; this class is about exploring a new medium. Experienced students are also welcome.

Please wear studio clothes. To each class, bring paper towel roll, several inexpensive bristle brushes (flat, ½”, 1”, 2” – no nylon or synthetic), a large metal spoon. For the first class, please also bring 4 clean tuna cans (5-oz.) with lid removed. We will discuss other materials needed for upcoming classes; costs will be minimal.

Collage and Assemblage

No Classes Currently Scheduled


Through self-directed projects and exploration of individual themes students use collage to explore specific problems relative to imagery, form, and content. This course includes individual and group critiques, lecture, readings, and discussion. Topics include the sociopolitical history of collage and its significance as a tool of social criticism. This course explores alternatives to image making involving recycled and found imagery and materials. Students incorporate methods of cut and paste, rubbings, and transfer techniques with drawing and painting, patterning, and narration.

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Relief Sculpture & Moldmaking

No Classes Currently Scheduled

Relief sculpture is a type of sculpture that uses raised and lowered surface structure to define space within a two – dimensional background. Relief sculpture has been practiced for over 20,000 years in both Eastern and Western cultures. This class will provide a brief history of relief sculpture, and students will have the opportunity to design and sculpt their own relief sculpture, make a mold of their sculpture, and develop a final cast of their original art work from the mold they created.

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Relief Sculpture 4 weeks $160

Pulp Fiction Figure Drawing

No Classes Currently Scheduled

The Galaxie's inviting fine artists to partake in the black n white world of the pulps.
Live models will recreate hard-boiled dime novel scenes and hold the action long enough for artists to recreate the image on paper or canvas.

Pulp Fiction Figure Drawing $15

American Comics & Manga Studio For Teens

No Classes Currently Scheduled

Hey kids lookout! It’s the American Comics & Manga Studio [A.M.S.] The ultimate art class for teens is also the premier comics/animation fan club. Explore the popular Japanese Manga and American style comics’ characters. Learn to draw the heroic figure and anime’ style characters in action. Over the course of six weeks you’ll develop drawing skills that will amaze even you. A portion of each session will be devoted to sharing news and current events in the fantastic world of comics’ art. Please bring two #2 pencils, an eraser, and one ring-bound sketchbook, and two of you’re favorite comics to the first session.

American Comics and Manga Studio $95

Instructor
Tom Hicke

Beginning Silkscreen

No Classes Currently Scheduled

Explore the art of silkscreen! Delve into the stencil process! Explore the basic history of screen printing from Chinese to Post WW2 and create your own edition! Materials and techniques will be covered including creating drawn and photo stencils and will allow you the knowledge and time to create and print at least 1 three color/stencil print. By the end of the course students should have a basic knowledge of screen printing and want to pursue more!

Beginning Silkscreen $185

Instructor
Zissou Tasseff-Elenkoff

The Galaxie will have tables to work on, cutting boards and cutters and a couple of machines- if you have a machine of your own, please feel free to bring it.

Introduction to Stained Glass

No Classes Currently Scheduled

No Classes Currently Scheduled

"Comic Books: From Start To Print!" takes the artist through every necessary step to write, draw, and self-publish a professional quality comic book. In just six weeks, artist, David Downs will teach you how to write a script, translate a script into sequential frames, pencil great looking scenes, ink like a pro, color using both Photoshop and watercolor, properly scan your work, and publish it in print and on the web. Whether you?re into narratives, fantasy, or super-heros, this class will help you get started making and publishing comics on your own!