This 3-week class is designed for Teens age 12-15 to explore drawing, worldbuilding, and character design. Students will learn various techniques and mediums to bring their creative ideas to life, creating original characters, unique locations, and engaging narratives. This class encourages students to draw inspiration from their own stories and experiences, helping them unlock their artistic potential. All materials are provided. This class is for Teens age 12-15.

Pre-registration is required.

Learn to draw objects of all different sizes, shapes, and textures with graphite and charcoal in this workshop led by LUX Artist-in-Residence Madison Svendgard. All materials are provided. This workshop is for beginning through advanced Adults Age 16+.

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In this workshop, students will explore the fundamentals of drawing florals with colored pencils. Topics include color theory and techniques such as stippling, hatching, cross-hatching, back and forth stroke, and scumbling. You will use these techniques to layer colors over top of one another to create smooth blends and gradations of color. Reference photos will be available, but participants are welcome to bring their own. All materials provided. This class is for Adults 16+.

Pre-registration is required.

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+.

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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+. 

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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.

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+.