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ADULT CLASSES

ADULT DRAWING STUDIO
AGES 18+ (All Skill Levels)

Tuesdays 12:45-2:45pm

September 23 - October 21, 2025: Fee $100
November 4 - December 9, 2025: Fee $100 (no class on 11/25) -
CLASS FILLED - WAITLIST

January 13 - February 10, 2026: Fee $100

February 24 - March 24, 2026: Fee $100

April 7 - May 5, 2026: Fee $100

Would you like to learn to draw but don’t know quite how to begin? Maybe you have done a little drawing on your own and would like to take your skills to the next level. This class is for ALL skill levels. Each week will be a new adventure as we practice techniques and focus on proportion, perspective, value, light, shading, color, and more. 

 

Students will be able to observe drawing techniques through class demonstrations and discuss art concepts with the class. Individual guidance will be provided as each student is encouraged to work at their own pace and skill level. 

 

Please bring a sketchbook and drawing supplies to class each week. A supply list will be sent with your registration email. 

 

Adult Drawing Studio is offered throughout the school year (Sept. – May).

BEGINNING WATERCOLOR
AGES 18+ (Beginning Skill Level)

​​Wednesdays 10:00am - noon

September 24 - October 22, 2025: Fee $140 - CLASS FILLED - WAITLIST
November 5 - December 10, 2025: Fee $140 (no class on 11/26)

Have you thought about trying watercolor painting, but are not sure how to begin? Or maybe you’ve tried but would like some tips to make painting easier. This class is for you! 

 

All supplies are provided for this fun beginning level watercolor class. We will take watercolor painting step by step, learning to stretch the watercolor paper, discussing which brush to use when, how much water to apply, what painting techniques are best in different circumstances, and mixing/blending colors. Demonstrations will be given throughout each class and plenty of guidance will be given along the way. Not only will this class be informative, but each student will be able to experiment, ask questions, get answers, learn, and paint several beautiful watercolor paintings!

 

This class is offered five times per year, September through May. 

WATERCOLOR FOR THE ABSOLUTE BEGINNER
AGES 18+

​​Thursdays 1:15 pm - 2:45 pm
January 22, 2026 - February 5, 2026: Fee $140

Have you thought about trying watercolor painting, but are not sure how to begin? If you are a true beginner and would like to get started learning to paint in this fun and beautiful medium, then this class is for you! 

 

All supplies are provided for this fun beginning level watercolor class. We will start by discussing which supplies are needed to get started. Then, we will take watercolor painting step by step, discussing which brushes to use when, how much water to apply, what painting techniques are best in different circumstances, and how to mix/blend colors. Demonstrations will be given throughout each class and plenty of guidance will be given along the way as each student will try each technique as we go. Not only will this class be informative, but each student will be able to experiment, ask questions, get answers, learn, and paint several beautiful watercolor paintings!

EXPLORING WATERCOLOR
AGES 18+ (Beginning/Intermediate Skill Levels)

​​Wednesdays 12:45 pm - 2:45 pm

January 14 - February 11, 2026: Fee $140

February 25 - March 25, 2026: Fee $140

April 8 - May 6, 2026: Fee $140

​​Thursdays 10:00am - noon

September 25 - October 23, 2025: Fee $140 - CLASS FILLED - WAITLIST
November 6 - December 11, 2025: Fee $140 (no class on 11/27) - CLASS FILLED - WAITLIST

January 15 - February 12, 2026: Fee $140

February 26 - March 26, 2026: Fee $140

April 9 - May 7, 2026: Fee $140

Have you tried watercolor painting, but are not sure how to take your skills to the next level? Maybe you would like some tips to make painting easier. This class is for you!

 

All supplies are provided for this fun beginning/intermediate level watercolor class. We will take watercolor painting step by step, discussing which brush to use when, how much water to apply, what painting techniques are best in different circumstances, mixing/blending colors, and getting a variety of value in each painting. Demonstrations will be given throughout each class and plenty of guidance will be given along the way. Not only will this class be informative, but each student will be able to experiment, ask questions, get answers, learn, and paint several beautiful watercolor paintings!

 

This class is offered five times per year, September through May.

ADULT WATERCOLOR STUDIO
AGES 18+ (Intermediate/Advanced Skill Level)

Fridays 10:00am - Noon

September 26 - October 24, 2025: Fee $100 - CLASS FILLED - WAITLIST
November 7 - December 12, 2025: Fee $100 (no class 11/28) - CLASS FILLED - WAITLIST

January 16 - February 13, 2026: Fee $140 - CLASS FILLED - WAITLIST

February 27 - March 27, 2026: Fee $140

April 10 - May 8, 2026: Fee $140

Gain confidence in your watercolor painting ability by developing skills and brush techniques in a relaxed studio environment. Emphasis is placed on layering colors, working with wet, semi-wet, and dry surfaces, color blending, masking, and more. Advanced techniques and concepts will be covered in this class.

 

Students will be able to observe painting techniques throughout the entire class with ongoing demonstrations. We will discuss art concepts and problems in watercolor through class discussions. Individual guidance will be provided as each student is encouraged to work at their own pace and skill level. 

 

Please bring your watercolor supplies to class each week. A suggested supply list will be sent with your registration email. 

 

Adult Watercolor Studio is offered five times per year (Sept. – May)

ADULT/CHILD CLASSES
AGES 6+ AND ADULT

Seasonal acrylic painting classes are designed for a child and their special adult to experience an evening of fun and creativity together as they engage in painting a one of a kind piece of artwork to take home. A theme is provided with many possibilities up to the students’ imaginations. Instruction with ideas to get started, supplies, and individual guidance is given as needed for a successful and enjoyable class in our relaxing art studio.

 

*Class Fee: $35 for each “couple” includes one canvas and all supplies. If you would each like to paint your own canvas or you would like to add on another person to your group, you may do so. There is an additional charge of $10 to add another person and $10 for each additional canvas.

Theme: Winter/Holiday

Thursday 6:30-8:00pm

December 4, 2025

Fee: $35 for adult/child couple*

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​Theme: Winter/Valentine
Thursday 6:30-8:00pm

February 12, 2026
Fee: $35 for adult/child couple*

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Theme: St. Patrick's Day
Thursday 6:30-8:00pm

March 12, 2026
Fee: $35 for adult/child couple*

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Theme: Spring/Mother's Day

Thursday 6:30-8:00pm

May 7, 2026

Fee: $35 for adult/child couple*

Strauch Art School

125 W Church St, Elmhurst, IL

630-229-3190

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