Learn, Grow, Create.

Youth Workshops

  • Pink watercolor background flyer for an art workshop titled 'Intro to 2D Felting - Butterfly.' Features watercolor illustrations of seven colorful butterflies, a photo of instructor Jennifer Katsenios in a decorative frame, and text detailing the event's date, time, location, and instructor.

    Intro to 2D Felting - Butterfly

    Tuesday, July 28th

    10-11:30a.m.

    Unleash your creativity with Jenn Katsenios of Whimsical Chaos! Perfect for ages 10-17, this beginner-friendly workshop teaches the art of sculptural needle felting. You'll master the tools, learn essential stabbing and shaping techniques, and craft your own vibrant 2D butterfly to take home. Safety first, fun always!

    What to Expect:

    Tool School: An introduction to felting tools, a thorough safety review (those needles are sharp!), and tips for shaping your butterfly.

    Technique Training: Learn how to safely and securely attach colorful wool using basic stabbing techniques.

    Finishing Touches: Add intricate details and learn the best methods for smoothing your final masterpiece.

Adult Workshops

  • Find Your Frida

    Thursday, August 27th

    6-7:30p.m.

    Join Sharon Powers in learning to create a favorite accent for any event, a stunning flower crown. 

    Inspired by Frida Kahlo love of representing the natural beauty of Mexico in her work and accenting her many self-portraits with a flower crown. 

    What to expect:

    Come learn the basics of flower crown making. All materials will be provided, if you have any LARGE, beautiful blooms growing in your garden please feel free to bring them to accent your flower crown.

Facilitated Workshops

  • Poster for the Life Drawing Series at The ARC Gallery, featuring a live model, stating $48 for 4 weeks, $15 for drop-in, runs Tuesdays 6-8 PM from July 7th to July 28th at 121 N. 2nd Street, St. Charles, IL.

    Life Drawing July Series - 4 Weeks

    July 7th - July 28th

    Tuesdays 6-8p.m.

    Looking for a chance to hone your figure drawing skills? Bring your supplies and join us at the gallery for this uninstructed class to draw or paint our live models. (Models will be nude unless otherwise noted.) We don’t supply easels, but you are welcome to bring your own if you want to use one. All skill levels are welcome.

    Register for a 4-week session and save. $48 Single classes available. $15 (single classes must be purchased 24 hours prior to start time)

  • Poster advertising a life drawing series at The ARC Gallery featuring live models, scheduled on Tuesdays from 6-8 PM, June 9th to July 28th. The poster shows an artistic sketch of two people, one standing and one seated, drawn in brown ink.

    Life Drawing Series - 1 week

    Tuesdays 6-8p.m.

    Looking for a chance to hone your figure drawing skills? Bring your supplies and join us at the gallery for this uninstructed class to draw or paint our live models. (Models will be nude unless otherwise noted.) We don’t supply easels, but you are welcome to bring your own if you want to use one. All skill levels are welcome.

    Not ready to commit to 4-weeks? Register on a weekly basis for $15.

    (Drop-in classes must be purchased 24 hours prior to start time.)

  • "You can't use up creativity. The more you use the more you have."

    Maya Angelou