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SUMMARY:Kids Art: DIY Holiday Ornament
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a festive DIY Holiday Ornament Workshop made just for young makers. In this lively\, hands-on class\, kids will design and decorate up to five unique ornaments to take home and cherish for years to come. \nFrom the very first moment\, creativity takes center stage. Children paint\, glue\, wrap\, and sparkle their way through a colorful mix of paints\, decoupage papers\, bright strings\, fabrics\, and glittering embellishments. With every step\, they experiment\, imagine\, and create something that’s truly their own. \nGuided by encouraging instructors\, participants play with color\, texture\, and pattern while learning how to turn simple materials into magical keepsakes. Each ornament becomes a reflection of their style\, spirit\, and festive flair. \nAs the workshop unfolds\, excitement builds. Kids watch their ideas come to life and gain confidence with every design. Before long\, they’re proudly showing off ornaments that shimmer with holiday joy. \nAnd the best part? Each handmade creation carries meaning. It’s a heartfelt addition to the family tree or a thoughtful gift for someone special. Every piece tells a story of imagination\, laughter\, and Christmas cheer. \nThis isn’t just a craft class – it’s a celebration of creativity\, connection\, and the magic of the season. Children leave with their arms full of ornaments and their hearts full of holiday joy. \nAll materials are provided – just bring your imagination\, your enthusiasm\, and your sparkle! \nAges 9 – 12 YO
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/kids-art-tree-ornament/
LOCATION:Gorton Center\, 400 East Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045
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SUMMARY:Take Your Painting to the Next Level
DESCRIPTION:Ready to take your painting to the next level? \nThis class is ideal for artists who already have some experience painting in Oil\, Acrylic\, Gouache\, or Pastel and are ready to grow their skills further. If you’ve been wanting to turn a photo into a painting or have started a piece but feel unsure about how to move forward\, this is the perfect opportunity to get expert guidance and renewed inspiration. \nEach student brings in either a reference photo or an unfinished painting to work on during class. From there\, artist and instructor Michael Latala provides hands-on\, individualized instruction to help you make confident artistic decisions. First\, he’ll show you how to evaluate your photo reference—guiding you in choosing what elements to include and what to leave out. Then\, through clear demonstrations\, he’ll help you resolve common issues like washed-out highlights or areas that have gone too dark to read. \nThroughout the class\, Michael gives each student personal attention. If you’d prefer to keep your canvas untouched\, he’s happy to demonstrate his suggestions digitally using Procreate on his iPad Pro. This digital approach allows you to visualize changes before applying them\, which can be especially helpful when exploring different color choices or compositional edits. \nImportantly\, this class is all about progress at your own pace. There’s no pressure to finish quickly. Instead\, you’re encouraged to slow down\, focus on what you’re learning\, and enjoy the process. With consistent support and practice\, you’ll discover how to turn your ideas into beautiful\, well-executed paintings—just the way you imagined them. \nThis series is a total of 8 sessions\, all will be 7 – 9:30pm \n\nDecember 17\nJanuary 15\nFebruary 18\nMarch 18
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/painting-next-level-december/
LOCATION:Gorton Center\, 400 East Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045
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