For all one-day clay workshops, projects will not be painted in class. Your artwork will be given a coat of clear glaze and fired in Woodlawn’s kiln after the workshop has ended, and you will receive an email when it is ready for pickup. Images are representations of the projects to be made and may not be the exact project created in class. Clay workshops are meant for beginner learning experiences, and projects do not always turn out as expected.
For all one-day clay workshops, projects will not be painted in class. Your artwork will be given a coat of clear glaze and fired in Woodlawn’s kiln after the workshop has ended, and you will receive an email when it is ready for pickup. Images are representations of the projects to be made and may not be the exact project created in class. Clay workshops are meant for beginner learning experiences, and projects do not always turn out as expected.
For all one-day clay workshops, projects will not be painted in class. Your artwork will be given a coat of clear glaze and fired in Woodlawn’s kiln after the workshop has ended, and you will receive an email when it is ready for pickup. Images are representations of the projects to be made and may not be the exact project created in class. Clay workshops are meant for beginner learning experiences, and projects do not always turn out as expected.
Continue practicing pottery techniques. For those with some pottery experience and projects will be led and chosen by students.
Use both hand-built and wheel methods as an introduction to ceramics and technique. Projects are instructor directed.
Beads & Marbles Create beautiful beads and marbles with molten glass. Make different shapes and learn techniques to decorate the glass and add texture. $40 of class fee goes toward supplies.
This unique presentation covers art, expression and the essential aspects of digital photography. Get a basic understanding of the technology needed to achieve artistic vision and expression; understand the limits of the equipment; review the pros and cons of special equipment appropriate for wildlife photography; and learn about techniques that work. You’ll learn how to capture the subject through tools like selective focus, depth-of-field, shutter speed, etc., with special emphasis on photographing moving wildlife and birds in flight.
Start by organizing your painting palette, sketch and lay out an under-painting, then practice layering and finishing details. This is a two-day workshop.
Is improv for comedians and actors only? No! Many people can benefit from an improv class, as it teaches skills which are great not just for developing improv scenes but also critical life skills: teamwork, trust, relationships, listening and being in the present moment. The best part of developing these skills is that you will be having fun while learning! This Level 1 class will introduce the Nine Rules of Improv. No acting experience is needed.
Join us on our own version of the Hogwarts Express to the magical land of Chicago, where we will embark on a mystical Harry Potter Experience! The tour of the Harry Potter Experience takes approximately 1 hour, and the time following is available for eating and shopping on your own in Chicago. Bus leaves from Woodlawn Arts Academy at 8am and Dixon Walmart at 8:20am. Witches and wizards will depart at the experience and board again at the same location at 3pm. Bus will arrive back at Dixon Walmart at approximately 5:00pm and Woodlawn Arts Academy at 5:20pm.
3807 Woodlawn Road
Sterling, IL 61081
Woodlawn Arts Academy is a member agency of United Way of Whiteside County and Lee County. Programs are partially funded by grants from the Illinois Arts Council Agency and The Chicago Community Trust.