Explore your voice through creative expression! Expressions of Art and Hope is a series of free art classes for individuals living with and beyond cancer. These classes are usually held the second Monday of each month in collaboration with CHI Health/St. Elizabeth and the LUX Center for the Arts. All participants must register individually. Classes take place at the LUX Center for the Arts from 6:00pm-8:00pm.

This workshop will introduce participants to the fundamentals of drawing with oil pastels and allow more advanced students time to hone their skills. A great introduction to the medium or opportunity to explore new techniques. All materials are provided. This workshop is for Adults 16+.

Pre-registration is required.

Join artist Pamela Conyers-Hinson for a creative workshop inspired by her current exhibition, BLACK GIRL JUJU MAGIC. Using various materials; magazines, trinkets, crafting supplies participants will create collage works that tell their stories, celebrate their histories, or are just beautiful. Participants are strongly encouraged to bring personal images and items to incorporate into their projects. This workshop is for Adults 16+. 

Pre-registration is required.

This class will introduce beginning students to the fundamentals of painting with acrylic paint through still life, landscape, and projects of personal interest. More advanced students will have time to hone their skills. All paints and materials provided. Students are invited to bring reference photos. This class is for Adults 16+.

Pre-registration is required.

In this fun, Friday night before Father's Day weekend workshop, participants of all ages are invited to explore pop art! Inspired by artist Andy Warhol, a pivotal figure in the Pop Art movement, participants will paint funky, colorful pop art portraits using acrylic paint on canvas boards. Attendees should bring a printed photograph of their faviorite person (or pet!) or email their photograph to programs@luxcenter.org and we will print it for you. All materials are provided.

This workshop is for all ages.

Explore your voice through creative expression! Expressions of Art and Hope is a series of free art classes for individuals living with and beyond cancer. These classes are usually held the second Monday of each month in collaboration with CHI Health/St. Elizabeth and the LUX Center for the Arts. All participants must register individually. Classes take place at the LUX Center for the Arts from 6:00pm-8:00pm.

In this 4-week class, students will learn the basics of linocut relief printmaking.  This beginner friendly medium is a favorite among all skill levels due to the ease or carving linoleum.  Students will create 1-2 relief prints in this course.  Please bring a reference image if desired. All materials are provided. This class is for Adults 16+.

Pre-registration is required.

Welcome to all skill levels, this 4-week course for Adults 16+ will cover the basics of creating a comic book from thumbnail sketches to inking.  Storyboarding, page compositions, and various technical methods will be covered.  Students will use traditional comic book materials such as technical drawing pens, ink, and alcohol markers.  Students have the option to create a short comic which they can complete within the duration of the course, or work on a section of a larger project. All materials are provided. This class is for Adults 16+.

In her work, LUX Artist in Residence Madison Svendgard loves to incorporate gouache, acrylic, watercolor, and colored pencil all within one piece.  In this workshop, shewill talk about the different qualities of these mediums and how to combine them cohesively within one piece.  Please bring a reference image if desired. All materials are provided. This workshop is for Adults 16+.

Pre-registration is required.

Botanical illustration is the art of depicting the form, color, and details of plant species so it can be identified. In this 3-week class, participants will learn to draw botanical illustrations using colored pencil. Working from both photographs and live flowers/plants, participants will practice layering and color blending techniques while developing an eye for composition. All materials will be provided. This class is for adults 16+.

Pre-registration is required.