McHenry Times

Crystal Lake Park District issued the following announcement on June 18.

Explore your creative side and open the door to a new hobby with Crystal Lake Park District art classes for ages 4-adult. Registration in advance is required for all classes. Register online at www.crystallakeparks.org or in person at the Crystal Lake Park District Administrative Office, One East Crystal Lake Avenue, Crystal Lake. For more information contact Sam Thompson at (815) 459-0680, ext. 1220.

 

Young Rembrandts-If You Give a Mouse a Cookie

Ages 4-6                                                   

Preschool children will explore the world of Laura Numeroff in this three day workshop full of art and reading. Each day a different Laura Numeroff book will be read with the students. Afterwards, students will draw a Young Rembrandts lesson which incorporates one feature of the book just read together. Students will create wonderful drawings and bring their favorite stories to life by combining creativity and imagination! Sign up your reading artist today!

Location: Administrative Building                

Program Fee: $81, Resident Discount Fee: $71

320318-01      Tu-Th         Jul 24-26              9-10:30 am

 

Young Rembrandts-Curious George

Ages 4-6                                                   

Preschool children will explore the world of H.A. and Margaret Rey in this three day workshop full of art and books. Each day a different Curious George book will be read with the students. Afterwards, children will draw a Young Rembrandts lesson which incorporates one aspect of the book just read together. Children’s creativity and imagination will play together as students bring their favorite books to life through their detailed drawings! Enroll your curious artist today!

Location: Administrative Building                

Program Fee: $81, Resident Discount Fee: $71

320319-01      Tu-Th         Aug 7-9                9-10:30 am

 

Young Rembrandts-Fashion Runway

Ages 5-12                                                  3 Classes

Fashion Runway is back with all new artwork and all new fashions! Join us for 3 days of fashion design and drawing, layering, styling and tons of dazzling accessories. This is the perfect workshop for the fashionista in your family. Students will learn to draw portraits, figures and tons of the latest tween fashion trends. Hurry and enroll now, this workshop favorite fills up fast!

Location: Administrative Building                      

Program Fee: $104, Resident Discount Fee: $94

320317-01      Tu-Th         Jul 17-19              9-11 am      

 

Kids Paint Art Attack

Ages 5-11                                                 

It’s never too early to nurture the love of art! Simple to follow, stroke-by-stroke age appropriate directions make creating your artwork easy. We supply the 11x14 canvas and acrylic paint. You bring friends, snack and beverage. Together we will explore your inner talent! Painting selections can be found at crystallakeparks.org under the art tab.

Location: Administrative Building                

Program Fee: $20 (same fee res/non-res)

320313-02      Sa             Jul 7                    10 am-Noon

 

Club House Artists-Art Camp

Ages 6-12                                                  Learn to draw in 3-D. Students will learn how to draw more realistically, using perspective techniques. From felting cute creatures to art bots that draw. Sign up for more than one class! Materials will be provided.

Location: Administrative Building                

Program Fee: $40 (same fee res/non-res)

320312-02         M         Jul 9     9 am-Noon

 

Mindfulness through Art

Ages 15 & Up                                             1 Class

Join instructor, Julie Kukreja, as she walks you through learning to be more mindful using different types of art mediums and styles. A great class to clear your mind and mediate using art. Classes will meet in different parks. Each class will demonstrate different art techniques. Please bring a pencil, eraser and a fine point sharpie. Other materials will be provided.

Location: see below                                    Program Fee: $20 (same fee res/no-res)

Location: Main Beach

330314-02      Th              Jun 21                  7-8 pm        

Location: West Beach

330314-03      M,Tu          Jul 3                    7-8 pm        

Location: Sterne’s Woods

330314-04      Th              Jul 19                   7-8 pm

 

Watercolor Painting

Ages 18 & Up                                             6 Classes

Marge will guide you through creating lovely paintings using watercolors.  Experience or no experience-paint and have a good time socializing with the class!  Picture painted will be determined at the first class. 

Location: Grand Oaks Recreation Center     

Program Fee: $53 (same fee res/non-res)

330105-03      Th              Jun 21 - Jul 26      9:30 am-Noon

330105-04      F               Jun 22 - Jul 27      9:30 am-Noon

330105-05      Th              Aug 2 - Sep 6       9:30 am-Noon

330105-06      F               Aug 3 - Sep 7       9:30 am-Noon

Original source can be found here.