Art

In partnership with Keller Candle Company & Bolingbrook Park District, discover the relaxing and rewarding art of candle making. Join us for a hands-on workshop where our expert chandler will guide you step-by-step through the process of creating your very own beautiful, hand-crafted candle. You’ll learn about:
*Candle making techniques
*Scent blending
*Pouring and finishing
We use only high-quality ingredients including eco-friendly, non-toxic fragrance oils, clean-burning wax, and reusable vessels-so your finished candle is not only gorgeous, but sustainable too. All supplies are included. Experience the creativity in learning about candle making and leave with a candle that is completely your own.

Take an afternoon and create a unique ceramic piece. You will use various glazes and learn new techniques, while enjoying a fun afternoon. All supplies will be furnished. Round plate pieces will be fired after class and will be available for pick-up the following week at the Bolingbrook Recreation & Aquatic Complex.

Ages 6-13 years
The Creative Writing Club is designed to ignite the imaginations of young writers, foster a love for language and inspire creative expression in a fun, supportive environment. Through the exploration of classic literature, inspiring writing prompts, creative language games and collaborative storytelling, students will:
*Discover and experiment with different writing genres
*Learn and reinforce key grammar and language concepts
*Develop their writing voice and storytelling skills
*Build confidence in their ability to express ideas clearly and creatively
Whether your child is just beginning to write or already fills notebooks with stories, the Creative Writing Club is the perfect space to grow as a writer-one imaginative word at a time.

Ages 5-8 years
Unleash your creativity and explore the world of art in this exciting, hands-on class. Children will learn how to draw a wide variety of animals-from cuddly house pets and fascinating sea creatures to lively farm animals and wild jungle inhabitants. Along the way, they’ll discover the joy of self-expression and develop artistic skills including sketching, shading, coloring, cutting, gluing, and folding. Each week features:
*Inspiring art projects using different techniques and materials
*A featured artist from history or the present day
*Fun and educational games that spark creativity
*The chance to build fine motor skills, personal style, and artistic vision
No prior experience is needed-just bring your imagination and a willingness to explore. Let your inner artist shine as you create, learn, and have fun in a supportive and inspiring environment.

In this five-week course you’ll learn the basic stitches, concepts and components of crochet. We will go over all the how-tos and whatnots you need to know to wrangle this hobby. We’ll go over chain stitches, single, and half-double crochet stitches; when and how to use magic rings and slipknots; how to decipher pattern abbreviations and yarn wrapper information. All materials and gadgets will be supplied on the first day of class to use in class. *Disclosure – Instructor cannot guarantee you will walk away with a finished item; everyone learns at their own pace and that’s okay.

Reveal your inner artist by joining one or more of these ceramic workshops. Each workshop you will create a ceramic piece on bisque using various techniques and glaze products. Basic instructions will guide you through the project with options on each project. Using your vision and creativity you will customize your design and make it your own. Each workshop piece will be ready for firing that day. The piece will be ready for pickup in approximately a week. Fee will include bisque, color, instructions and firing. Select from the themes below.

Ages 6-13 years
The Creative Writing Club is designed to ignite the imaginations of young writers, foster a love for language and inspire creative expression in a fun, supportive environment. Through the exploration of classic literature, inspiring writing prompts, creative language games and collaborative storytelling, students will:
*Discover and experiment with different writing genres
*Learn and reinforce key grammar and language concepts
*Develop their writing voice and storytelling skills
*Build confidence in their ability to express ideas clearly and creatively
Whether your child is just beginning to write or already fills notebooks with stories, the Creative Writing Club is the perfect space to grow as a writer-one imaginative word at a time.

In this five-week course you’ll learn the basic stitches, concepts and components of crochet. We will go over all the how-tos and whatnots you need to know to wrangle this hobby. We’ll go over chain stitches, single, and half-double crochet stitches; when and how to use magic rings and slipknots; how to decipher pattern abbreviations and yarn wrapper information. All materials and gadgets will be supplied on the first day of class to use in class. *Disclosure – Instructor cannot guarantee you will walk away with a finished item; everyone learns at their own pace and that’s okay.

Ages 5-8 years
Unleash your creativity and explore the world of art in this exciting, hands-on class. Children will learn how to draw a wide variety of animals-from cuddly house pets and fascinating sea creatures to lively farm animals and wild jungle inhabitants. Along the way, they’ll discover the joy of self-expression and develop artistic skills including sketching, shading, coloring, cutting, gluing, and folding. Each week features:
*Inspiring art projects using different techniques and materials
*A featured artist from history or the present day
*Fun and educational games that spark creativity
*The chance to build fine motor skills, personal style, and artistic vision
No prior experience is needed-just bring your imagination and a willingness to explore. Let your inner artist shine as you create, learn, and have fun in a supportive and inspiring environment.

Join Keller Candle Company & the Bolingbrook Park district in learning the art of candle making. Our expert chandler will walk you through the entire process and assist you in creating your own beautiful hand-crafted candle. We use quality ingredients and eco-friendly non-toxic fragrance oils, wax, and vessels that can be re-purposed after your candle is done. All supplies are included.

Reveal your inner artist by joining one or more of these ceramic workshops. Each workshop you will create a ceramic piece on bisque using various techniques and glaze products. Basic instructions will guide you through the project with options on each project. Using your vision and creativity you will customize your design and make it your own. Each workshop piece will be ready for firing that day. The piece will be ready for pickup in approximately a week. Fee will include bisque, color, instructions and firing. Select from the themes below..