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367 ARTISTS WALK PARK FOREST, IL 60466 • PH: 708-748-3377 • FAX:708-748-9132
www.tallgrassarts.org
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ART School

Patricia Moore with student

Homeschool student
gets help with
equipment from
instructor Pat Moore

Registration & Class Guidelines

TALL GRASS ARTS ASSOCIATION
Supporting the Arts in the Region
Members of Tall Grass Arts Association enjoy discounts on art classes, as well as purchases from the Art Gallery & Gift Shop. Members receive invitations to exhibitions, special events, a bi-monthly newsletter and current class brochure. The Arts Association offers opportunities for volunteers.

Please call 708-748-3377 for current membership rates.

Tall Grass Arts Association
367 Artists Walk – Downtown Park Forest
Hours Tuesday-Saturday 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Gallery Phone  708/748-3377  Fax 708/748-9132
Website:  www.tallgrassarts.org

Tall Grass Arts Association (TGAA) was founded over 50 years ago in Park Forest, Il.  TGAA is committed to promoting public education and appreciation of the arts through exhibits, sales, classes and special programs available to the general public of all ages.

Tall Grass Art Gallery & Gift Shop

Artwork from artists across the region and country are on exhibition and for sale with new exhibitions throughout the year.  Members receive mailings of activities and enjoy a 10% discount on classes,gallery and gift shop art.  The Gift Shop offers a delightful selection of original art and small gift items for sale.

The Art School At TGAA
Classes are held at the address below unless otherwise indicated.

70 Lester Rd. Downtown Park Forest
Phone: 708/748-3377

Consider Joining TGAA – you save on class fees!!
Support the Fine Arts with a TGAA membership. Members save $20 on each class.  A 10% discount is also available for all purchases at the Gift Shop.
All membership fees are for one year.

Student - $20 Basic- -$40 Patron-$75 Sponsor- $150

REGISTRATION & CLASS GUIDELINES

Registration is Easy!
1. Use the attached form and mail in with payment.
2.  Call and register by phone
3.  Drop in to the Gallery between the hours of 11 – 4 p,m., Tuesday through Saturday.

CLICK HERE FOR CLASS REGISTRATION FORM (PDF)

Payment Must Accompany Registration (non-member fee in parenthesis) 
Registration is not complete without payment.  We accept cash, and personal checks made payable to Tall Grass Arts Association.  If registration is done by phone, MasterCard or Visa must be used to confirm registration.

Refunds will be made only if the class is cancelled, or if registrant cancels at least one week before the first class.  No refund after class begins.

Cancellation If there is insufficient enrollment, TGAA reserves the right to cancel any class.  Minimum enrollment for most classes is five (5).  You will receive notification of cancellation.

CLASSES FOR CHILDREN & TEENS

YOUNG ARTISTS – Instructor Pat Moore

For beginners & advanced students.  Drawing, painting & all media, along with some art history.

Saturdays 9 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. $35 ($55)
Session 1 Ages 5-8 Jan 23 – Feb 20
Session 2   Mar 6 – Apr 3
Session 3   Apr 17 – May 15
Session 4   May 29 – Jun 26

 

Saturdays 10:45 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. $35 ($55)
Session 1 Ages 9-18 Jan 23 – Feb 20
Session 2   Mar 6 – Apr 3
Session 3   Apr 17 – May 1
Session 4   May 29 – Jun 26

 

Thursdays 5:30 p.m. – 7 p.m. $35 ($55)
Session 1 Ages 9-18 Jan 23 – Feb 20
Session 2   Mar 4 – Apr 1
Session 3   Apr 15 – May 13
Session 4   May 27 – Jun 24

 

USING SHAPES TO DRAW ANIMALS & PEOPLE – Instructor Erisk Jeffers – 5 Weeks

In this class kids will learn how to draw animals and people using basic shapes; circles, triangles, squares & ovals.

Saturdays 2 p.m. -3:30 p.m. $35 ($55)
Session 1 Ages 9-15 Jan 23 – Feb 20
Session 2   Mar 6 – Apr 3

 

HOMESCHOOLERS – Instructor Pat Moore – 5 Weeks

Beginning & Advanced students explore drawing & painting using charcoal, pen & ink, pencil, pastel & watercolors.  One session includes drawing & painting from a model.  Art history will be part of the curriculum.

Thursdays 1 p.m. -2:30 p.m. $35 ($55)
Session 1   Jan 21 – Feb 18
Session 2   Mar 4 – Apr 1
Session 3   Apr 15 – May 13
Session 4   May 27 – Jun 24

 

CLASSES FOR TEENS & ADULTS

EXPERIMENT WITH WATERCOLOR – Instructor Claire Wiest   6 Week Class

A wide range of possibilities for beginning/intermediate adult students.  Landscapes, interiors, florals, still life and more.  Design, color, traditional approaches are explored

Mondays – Adults 9 a.m. -11:30 am. $75 ($95)
Session 1   Jan 11 – Feb 15
Session 2   Mar 1 – April 5
Session 3   Apr 19 – May 24

MIXED MEDIA – Instructor Pat Moore 5 Week Class

For beginners and advanced students.  Stretch your imagination and learn a variety of techniques in painting, drawing using a variety of media.

Tuesdays – Teens & Adults 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. $50 (70)
Session 1   Jan 19 – Feb 16
Session 2   Mar 2 – Mar 30
Session 3   Apr 6 – May 4
Session 4   May 18 – Jun 15

SKETCHING & PAINTING – Instructor Carol Boyajian – 5 Week Class

Basic to Advanced
Relax and enjoy learning basic skills with our friendly group.  Continue to develop your imagery with your choice of subject material and media.  Individual instruction is emphasized.  All skill levels are welcome.  Please bring a drawing tablet with pencils and eraser to your first class.

Fridays – Teens & Adults 3 p.m. - 5 p.m. $50 (70)
Session 1   Jan 15 – Feb 12
Session 2   Feb 26 – Mar 26
Session 3   Apr 9 – May 7
Session 4   May 21 – Jun 18

INTRODUCTION TO FRAME LOOM WEAVING – Instructor Jane Redman 
 5 Week Class

Fridays – Teens & Adults 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. $50 (70)
Session 1   Jan 15 – Feb 12
Session 2   Feb 26 – Mar 26

KNITTING BEGINNERS TO ADVANCED – Instructor Ginny Kurowski
A 4 week class
If you are a beginner, learn this time honored craft with the basics.  Or if you are stuck and need instruction on how to continue that project…there’s help in this class!

Mondays Teens & Adults 7-9 p.m. $35 ($55)

Mondays – Teens & Adults 7 p.m. - 9 p.m.   $35 ($55)
Session 1 Jan 4 –25 Session 2 Feb 1 - 22
Session 3 Mar 11 – 22 Session 4 Apr 5 - 26
Session 5 May 3 – 24 Session 6 Jun 7 - 2

BASIC INTERIOR DESIGN- I– Instr Leila Reich, licensed interior designer.  6 week class

This class will teach practical residential design.  The class will take a trip to the Furniture Mart in Chicago. Students are encouraged to discuss their design problems in class.

Mondays – Teens & Adults 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. $60 ($80)
Session 1   Jan 11 – Feb 15
Session 3   Apr 5 - 26
Session 5   Jun 7 - 2

BASIC INTERIOR DESIGN – II  Same description as design I 6 week class

Wednesdays – Teens & Adults 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. $60 ($80)
Session 1   Jan 13 – Feb – 17

CREATING A FAMILY MEMORY THROUGH COLLAGE Instructor Faye Zalecki
2 session class
Students are encouraged to bring family mementos; photos, fabric, butttons, jewelry...to design and create a collage.

Tuesdays – Adults 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. $35 ($55)
Session 1   Jan 12 & 19th

INTRODUCTION TO DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY Instructor Roger Paris 5 week class
This class is for beginners.  We will cover camera settings, using your camera in a variety of settings and subjects.  Students should bring their digital cameras with a flash to class.

Wednesdays– Teens & Adults 3:30p.m. – 5:30 p.m.. $50 ($70)
Session 1   Jan 13 – Feb 10

INTERMEDIATE PHOTOGRAPHY  Instructor: Roger Paris 5 week class

This class will include how to improve your images by using a simple free, user-friendly software that can be downloaded on a home computer.  The class will explore composition, contrast and color balance.  A laptop computer is recommended for this class.

Wednesdays – Teens & Adults 3:30p.m. – 5:30 p.m.. $50 ($70)
Session 1   Feb 24 – Mar 24

OPEN STUDIO FOR FIGURE DRAWING – no instructor – model provided
Newly expanded to twice a month.

Sundays 18 years & older 3 p.m. – 5 p.m. $10 per session
Jan 17, Feb 7 & 21, Mar 7 & 21, Apr 4 & 18, May 2 & 16, Jun 6 & 20

About This Program:

The life drawing studio has been increased to twice a month on Sunday afternoons from 3-5 p.m.  These sessions are on the first and third Sundays of each month.  We hire a model.  Artists are invited to bring materials and practice drawing the human form from life.  No instructor – this is a self-guided class that begins with gesture poses and then moves into longer poses.

OPEN STUDIO – no instructor
Bring your own projects and socialize with other artists.  Call 708/283-1245 before coming on Fridays.

Wednesdays – Teens to Adult 3 p.m -5 p.m. $5 per session
Fridays 7 p.m. -9 p.m.  

About This Program:

On Wednesday afternoons (and most Friday evenings) we have an open studio.  Bring your projects to wok on while conversing and learning from fellow artists.  Gallery openings (both at Tall Grass and elsewhere) can cause Friday sessions to be cancelled  Call earlier in the week to determine if the open studio will occur on that Friday (708/748-3377).

CLICK HERE FOR CLASS REGISTRATION FORM (PDF)

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