Created in 2022 after his death, the Barry Bauman Art Institute honors the generosity of the Chicago-based art conservator, who donated over a million dollars in free restoration services to Hoyt Sherman Place over 10 years. His work includes The Repentant Magdalene and Apollo and Venus, two of the showpieces in the Hoyt Sherman Place Art Gallery. Implementing programming for students and adults to foster and grow their interests in the arts will ensure Bauman’s legacy continues.
Thursday, January 16
5:00-6:30 PM
Instructor: Micah Ferin
$30
Ages: 12-17
Aimed for middle school and high school students, this class focuses on learning techniques using acrylic paint to achieve the look of pixels translated into a painted form
Thursday, January 16
5:30-6:15 PM
Instructor: Emily Roeder
$10
Ages: 3-6
Kindermusik is a German phrase that translates to “children’s music”. The program aims to help children learn and grow through music-making during the years when their brains are most critical for development. Children will explore music through instruments, movement, singing, and play.
Sunday, January 19
1:00-3:00 PM
Instructor: Betty Walker
$45
Ages: 13+
Discover the joy of watercolor painting in this fun and relaxing class designed for beginners. Whether you’re new to the art form or want to explore a new medium, this class will act as a step-by-step through the basics of watercolor: Choosing materials (brushes, paints, and paper), Mixing colors, Essential techniques like wet-on-wet, dry brush, and washes, and Gradients and blending. Bring your curiosity and creativity
Sunday, January 26
2:00-4:30 PM
Instructor: Megan Hammer
$60
Ages: 10+
Experience the art of needle-felting! You’ll learn techniques to create beautiful felted wool artwork using just wool and a needle in this beginner-friendly workshop. Follow along step-by-step to create a beautiful cardinal and serene winter landscape or create freely with a rainbow of colors! All tools and supplies will be provided for use during the workshop, including a 4” hoop for framing your work. Because we’ll be using sharp needles, this workshop is recommended for ages ten and up, with adult assistance required for younger participants. Led by artist Megan Hammer.
Saturday, February 8
10:00 AM-12:00 PM
$5
Ages: 16+
The modern-day open studio sparks inspiration and allows for freedom of expression. Bring your own materials of choice and allow yourself to be transported to a world of imagination and creativity
Saturday, February 8
1:00-3:00 PM
Instructor: Madeline Maser
$35
Ages: 16+
Join Madeline Maser for a class designed to help you get your thoughts on paper to create a visual narrative around your writing. Art journaling is a great way to record one’s memories through visual memoir and can also act as a natural idea-aggregator for artists and creatives.
Sunday, February 9
10:00 AM-12:00 PM
Instructor: Micah Ferin
$35
Ages: 18+
A morning adult class focusing on Narrative and Drawing. Project consists of charcoal drawing techniques and assembling a narrative collage or collection of different images to create an interesting piece
Thursday, February 20
5:00-8:00 PM
Instructor: Kelsey Wilson
$50
Ages: 13+
We are going to be dreaming of landscapes and painting from a photo on canvas. Led by Kelsey Wilson, explore your creativity with a choose your own adventure experience by bringing your own landscape photo or choosing from selected landscapes to create your own. Supplies included
Thursday, February 20
5:30-6:15 PM
Instructor: Emily Roeder
$10
Ages: 3-6
Kindermusik is a German phrase that translates to “children’s music”. The program aims to help children learn and grow through music-making during the years when their brains are most critical for development. Children will explore music through instruments, movement, singing, and play.
Saturday, March 1
1:00-2:30 PM
Instructor: Aileen Hunnell, Unwind Designs
$35
Ages: 7+
Diamond painting is similar to painting by numbers. You use small, sparkly gems that stick to a special sticky canvas to make a beautiful design. Diamond painting helps to decrease stress & anxiety, enhance decision making skills, improve fine motor skills, and improve focus. Join us for an afternoon of creativity for all ages at Hoyt Sherman Place. Supplies included.
Sunday, March 9
1:00-3:00 PM
Instructor: Madeline Maser
$35
Ages: 14+
This class explores how to create abstract artwork with charcoal, ink, pastels and acrylic paint. By only using black and white, our emphasis will be on learning the basics of depth, shading, texturizing and line quality.
Thursday, March 13
5:30-6:15 PM
Instructor: Emily Roeder
$10
Ages: 3-6
Kindermusik is a German phrase that translates to “children’s music”. The program aims to help children learn and grow through music-making during the years when their brains are most critical for development. Children will explore music through instruments, movement, singing, and play.
REGISTER FOR CLASSES
Members: Hoyt Sherman Place Members get one FREE class per membership (1 one-day class or 1 day of a multi-day class; some restrictions may apply). To redeem this offer and to register for a class, use our contact form.
Refund Policy: All refund requests must be received 7 days prior to the start of class. Registration fees will be refunded less a 15% cancellation fee. To request a refund, use our contact form.
Hoyt Sherman Place reserves the right to cancel classes due to insufficient enrollment with no incurring obligations. If a class gets canceled by Hoyt Sherman Place, you will receive a full refund with no cancellation fee.
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