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The LGAL provides artists an opportunity to create, exhibit and continue a fine arts education, no matter where you are on your creative path.

Our instructors are working professionals including pastel artists, oil painting artists, watercolor artists, designers, and photographers. They mentor and train students to develop a diverse set of skills that foster imagination, concentration, leadership, teamwork, and creativity.

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You can register online, by mail, in person at the gallery or over the phone with a credit card by calling the gallery at 708.352.3101

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Workshops

Papel Picado - Mexican Tissue Paper Flags

$10.00

Date: Saturday, September 30th

Time: 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.

Join Instructor Carolyn Thomas-Davidoff to celebrate Mexican Heritage Month by making Mexican decorative flags from Tissue paper.

Ages: 11 yrs. to adult

$10/person, everything needed will be supplied

Students will be using papel picado ('punched' or 'perforated' paper) to make Mexican tissue paper decorative flags. This traditional cut paper folk art is found throughout Mexico and the former colonies of Spain as well as in the folk traditions of many other countries.

One-Day Workshop: Botanical Printing on Paper: Steam Method

$125.00 - $150.00

Instructor Sarah Rehmer

Paper Printing Alchemy: an intro to eco-prints

1-day workshop

Sunday, October 15

10am - 3:30pm

Limit 8 students

This workshop is for the artist who loves the unexpected alchemy that can happen when a little time and some heat are applied to plants, flowers, and papers to make a unique eco-dyed print. We will explore the steam method for printing, as well as modifiers to change the colors of our final prints. You will come away from the workshop with a treasure trove of papers that can be used in collage, book making, or even stand on their own as a beautiful finished botanical print.

Most supplies are included with registration fee.

Limit 8 students

Cost: $125M/$150NM

Supply List

Please bring:

scissors
a roll of paper towels
roll of parchment paper
notebook
papers: anything you have in your studio – I will have lots with me, but they will also be basic white paper, so if you want to try and print on something decorative, bring it with
plants from your yard. I will email you more info closer to the date of class with the types that print well.
A few pairs of gloves, vinyl or nitrile
Apron or studio smock

One-Day Workshop: Intro To Gel Printing

$50.00 - $70.00

Instructor: Cynthia Riccolo

Intro To Encaustic Painting Workshop

Date: Saturday, 10/21/23

10am - 12:30pm

Limit 12 students

Adults

Want to learn something fun and unique? Gelli/Gel printing is a form of art that allows you to make vibrant prints using a plate made out of gelatine. It’s done by transferring the paints from the plate to the paper. Previously in order to make monoprints, you had to have a press but this fun way of making prints just got easier. The gelli plate is a soft silicone plate that allows to you create beautiful, one-of-a-kind prints to be used in collage, card making as well as wall art. The possibilities are endless.

The painterly approach to monotypes (gel printing) can range from loose and spontaneous to structured and carefully planned…and everything in between. In other words – this technique is for everyone!!! Come get your art on with us!

Student supply list:

One Gel Press Monoprinting Plate 5" x 7"

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01F26UZZQ

One roller brayer

https://www.amazon.com/Ranger-Roller-Brayer-Medium-16-Inch/dp/B000S13H42

Paper and acrylic paint will be provided.

Photo + Encaustic: Into the Blues

$455.00 - $485.00

3 -Day Workshop by Sarah Rehmer

Fri-Sunday 9-4

12/1-12/3/23

$455 members/$485 non-members

This workshop is designed for both painters and photographers interested in gaining new skills and pushing the boundaries of their studio practice through the combination of encaustic, collage, and photography.

Demonstrations introduce you to the basics of encaustic painting and digital printing, while we will explore ways to further alter our photographic images through a series of markings and underpainting combined with monochromatic imagery that borrowers from the look and feel of traditional cyanotypes. We will focus on incorporating embedded photo prints on thin papers such as tissue and Japanese papers, creating ethereal and richly detailed works.

We will start off with Sarah’s steps for creating and isolating images in photoshop to get the look and feel of cyanotypes, and then move on to building up underpaintings.

Rehmer-studio.com

info@rehmer-studio.com

Supply List:

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Roll of paper towels. These should be Viva brand or shop towels from the hardware store. Hot wax soaks through others too quickly.
Roll of 1” 3M blue painter’s tape. Do not buy the Duck brand, it does not have enough tack.
Jump drive with your images for printing onsite. Bring a variety of subject matters to pock from Photos should be sized at 11x14”, 300ppi resolution. We will adjust for final print size during the workshop.
3-4 birch panels to work on. I suggest ordering these from cheapjoes.com or dickblick.com, (specifically the Joe’s Prime Cradled Painting Panels (standard or extra-deep) or Blick has various brands) in various sizes. The maximum size should be 11x14 / 12x12- cradled panels on these please. Consider getting some rectangular and some square boards so you can explore various layouts.
1- or 2-Ampersand Encausticboards- same max size note as above
Sketchbook and pencil for sketching and note taking
Apron or smock
Roll of baking parchment paper
Optional: a laptop with image editing software to work on converting your files to blues!

You can purchase your materials at your local art supply store or any of the following:

Dick Blick | www.dickblick.com

Jerry’s Art-a-rama | www.jerrysartarama.com

Cheap Joes | www.cheapjoes.com

Fall

Monday

Monday FUNdamentals of Acrylics with Mark Tobin - Late Fall

$126.00 - $144.00

Create your own personal masterpiece!

Ages 18+

Maximum: 12 Students

Instructor: Mark Tobin

Day/Time: Mondays 10am - 12:30pm

6 Weeks

October 30

November 6, 13, 20, 27

December 4

Member $126 / Non-member $144

Paint your own personal masterpiece using the basic fundamentals of painting, including composition, value, color, lights, and shadows. Painting made easy using these guidelines while developing your own style.

Take advantage of member pricing. Membership starts at $35 annually. Learn more or sign up here:

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Monday Portrait Drawing- Late Fall Sessions

$126.00 - $144.00

Portrait Drawing

Instructor: Tony Crnkovich

Late fall

(6 week class)

October 30

November 6, 13, 20, 27

December 4

Member $126 / Non-member $144

Time: 10am - 12:30pm, downstairs studio

Ages 18+

Max: 10 Students

With the portrait drawing class, students will be helped to understand and execute the basic principles involved in capturing a likeness on paper. These principles include hand/eye coordination, gesturing, and shading to achieve solidity of form. Students must supply a photo of someone of their choice to draw from.

Max: 10 students

Take advantage of member pricing. Memberships starts at $35 annually. Learn more or sign up here:

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Monday Colored Pencil Drawing- Late Fall

$126.00 - $144.00

Instructor: Tony Crnkovich

Time: Mondays, 1pm - 3:30pm, downstairs studio

Ages 18+

Max: 10 students

Late fall

(6 week class)

October 30

November 6, 13, 20, 27

December 4

Member $126 / Non-member $144

In this class, students will be helped to understand and execute the basic

principles involved in creating tight, realistic colored pencil renderings. The

importance of beginning with an accurate drawing will be stressed before proceeding to color, which is applied progressively in layers and blended through burnishing until a painterly result is achieved. Portraits are the main focus, and the various subject matter is open to choice.

Supply List:

Prismacolor Colored Pencil set 24 count or up

11"× 14" Bristol paper pad

11"× 14" Tracing pad

Kneaded eraser

Pencil sharpener

Blending stomps

Graphite pencil set

Color photo reference

Take advantage of member pricing. Memberships starts at $35 annually. Learn more or sign up here:

Tuesday

Drawing and Sketching for Youth: Fall

$210.00

Instructor: Christina Angelos

Day: Tuesdays

Time: 4:00-5:30 pm

Ages 10 - 13

Spring:

September 12, 19, 26

October 3, 10, 17, 24

$210

This class is an enjoyable way to start your sketch practice. Students will learn to draw through observations, discerning values, and drawing skills. Most importantly, Christina will teach students to "think like an artist" while making it fun to learn and explore their own style.

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Drawing and Sketching for Adults: Fall

$147.00 - $168.00

Instructor: Christina Angelos

Day: Tuesdays

Time: 2:00-3:30 pm

adults

Spring:

September 12, 19, 26

October 3, 10, 17, 24

$147 members

$168 non-members

This class is an enjoyable way to start your sketch practice. Students will learn to draw through observations, discerning values, and drawing skills. Most importantly, Christina will teach students to "think like an artist" while making it fun to learn and explore their own style.

Supply List

Take advantage of member pricing. Membership starting at $35 annually. Learn more or sign up here:

Wednesday

Wednesday Portrait Drawing- Late Fall

$126.00 - $144.00

Instructor: Tony Crnkovich

Time: Wednesdays, 10am - 12:30pm, Upstairs studio

Ages 18+

Max: 10 students

October 25

November 1, 8, 15, 29

December 6

Member $126 / Non-member $144

With the portrait drawing class, students will be helped to understand and execute the basic principles involved in capturing a likeness on paper. These principles include hand/eye coordination, gesturing, and shading to achieve solidity of form. Students must supply a photo of someone of their choice to draw from.

Take advantage of member pricing. Memberships starts at $35 annually. Learn more or sign up here:

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Afternoon Watercolor Painting - Late Fall CLOSED

$126.00 - $144.00

Sold out

Instructor: Phyllis Kozlowski

October 25

November 1, 8, 15, 29

December 6

Time: 1-3:30pm, first floor studio

Ages 18+

Feel you may be intermediate or advanced in watercolors? Dive in and create simple compositions from your own references. See how a limited color palette can give you beautiful translucent results. Develop simple Value Studies. Having to struggle with the Principles and Elements of Art? See how you can manipulate these simple guidelines in your own work. Leave fear at home and come have fun creating watercolor paintings.

Take advantage of member pricing. Memberships start at $35 annually. Learn more or sign up here:

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Watercolor without Fear: Late Fall

$126.00 - $144.00

Instructor: Phyllis Kozlowski

Wednesday nights

Time: 6-8:30pm, first-floor studio

October 25

November 1, 8, 15, 29

December 6

Ages 18+

Have fun and eliminate your fears. Anyone can do it! Create a colorful, suggestive, and loose painting. No experience is needed with this step-by-step approach. The focus of this class is to have fun creating and exploring with the use of brush strokes and color.

Take advantage of member pricing. Memberships start at $35 annually. Learn more or sign up here:

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Thursday

Advanced Watercolor Collage Class with Carole Wilson - October

$84.00 - $96.00

Instructor: Carole Wilson

Upper Studio, 1:30 -4pm

4 classes:

Thursdays-

October: 5, 12, 19, 26

Watercolor and Collage are fabulous mediums. When we marry them in a Watercolor Collage, we create a painting that celebrates their beauty and unique characteristics. In this class, watercolor will provide the foundation for the painting ... and ... adding a variety of collage materials can contribute texture and vibrancy. This class will focus more on watercolor techniques and feature more challenging class projects than the regular Watercolor Collage Class.

Experience working in watercolor and collage materials will be helpful.

All materials will be provided

$20 materials fee will be collected at the start of class.

Take advantage of member pricing. Memberships start at $35 annually. Learn more or sign up here:

Advanced Watercolor Collage Class with Carole Wilson - November

$84.00 - $96.00

Instructor: Carole Wilson

Upper Studio, 1:30 -4pm

4 classes:

Thursdays-

November 2, 9, 16, 30

Watercolor and Collage are fabulous mediums. When we marry them in a Watercolor Collage, we create a painting that celebrates their beauty and unique characteristics. In this class, watercolor will provide the foundation for the painting ... and ... adding a variety of collage materials can contribute texture and vibrancy. This class will focus more on watercolor techniques and feature more challenging class projects than the regular Watercolor Collage Class.

Experience working in watercolor and collage materials will be helpful.

All materials will be provided

$20 materials fee will be collected at the start of class.

Take advantage of member pricing. Memberships start at $35 annually. Learn more or sign up here:

Thursday FUNdamentals of Acrylics with Mark Tobin - Late Fall

$126.00 - $144.00

Create your own personal masterpiece!

Instructor: Mark Tobin

Day/Time: Thursdays/10am - 12:30pm

Maximum: 12 Students

6 weeks

October 26

November 2, 9, 16, 30

December 7

Member $126/ Non-member $144

Ages 18+

Paint your own personal masterpiece using the basic fundamentals of painting, including composition, value, color, lights, and shadows. Painting is made easy using these guidelines while developing your own style.

Take advantage of member pricing. Membership starts at $35 annually. Learn more or sign up here:

SUPPLY LIST

Friday

Afternoon Oil & Acrylics: Late Fall

$126.00 - $144.00

Instructor: Donna Skonning

Fridays, 1-3:30

upper studio

Late Fall: Nov 10, 17, Dec. 1, 8, 15, 22

Adults

Join this relaxing class painting in oil or acrylic. Bring in your own reference and ask Donna any questions on composition, color, and process. Open to beginners or intermediate painters.

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Friday Night Art Club - September

$120.00

A safe creative space for teens

Fridays 6:30 - 8:30pm. $30 per week.

September 1, 15, 22, 29

Come to a safe, relaxing space and creative place to hang out while doing art on Friday nights. Students will have access to the upstairs studio art supplies (including illustrator markers, paints, and all other supplies) or are welcome to bring their own supplies including iPads with apple pens, and procreate. The picture for this class was done in procreate.

Age 8th grade up.

Friday Night Art Club - October

$120.00

A safe creative space for teens

Fridays 6:30 - 8:30pm. $30 per week.

October 6, 13, 20, 27

Come to a safe, relaxing space and creative place to hang out while doing art on Friday nights. Students will have access to the upstairs studio art supplies (including illustrator markers, paints, and all other supplies) or are welcome to bring their own supplies including iPads with apple pens, and procreate. The picture for this class was done in procreate.

Age 8th grade up.

Friday Night Art Club - November

$90.00

A safe creative space for teens

Fridays 6:30 - 8:30pm. $30 per week.

November 3, 10, 17

Come to a safe, relaxing space and creative place to hang out while doing art on Friday nights. Students will have access to the upstairs studio art supplies (including illustrator markers, paints, and all other supplies) or are welcome to bring their own supplies including iPads with apple pens, and procreate. The picture for this class was done in procreate.

Age 8th grade up.

Friday Night Art Club - December

$90.00

A safe creative space for teens

Fridays 6:30 - 8:30pm. $30 per week.

December 1, 8, 15

Come to a safe, relaxing space and creative place to hang out while doing art on Friday nights. Students will have access to the upstairs studio art supplies (including illustrator markers, paints, and all other supplies) or are welcome to bring their own supplies including iPads with apple pens, and procreate. The picture for this class was done in procreate.

Age 8th grade up.

Gift Card

$10.00 - $250.00

Surprise someone special with a Gift Card! Gift Cards are delivered to the recipient by email and include instructions on how to redeem them at checkout. Our Gift Cards have no additional processing fees and never expire.