Thursdays, April 23rd, April 30th, May 7th, May 14th, and May 21st
with Elise Holowicki
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Opal History is an eight-part workshop taking place in the Spring of 2026. Led by OPAL 2026 artist in residence Elise Holowicki with guest instructors and speakers.
Throughout sessions, participants will learn about the events of 1954 in Oak Park involving a burgeoning cult of acolytes, a prophecy predicting the end of the world, and the community response to international attention around these occurrences.
with Caleb Lee
Two times to choose from
For ages 16+
This workshop will guide artists through the creative and technical process of turning their artwork and characters into stickers. We’ll explore how simple shapes, bold lines, and thoughtful color choices can transform small designs into eye-catching stickers.
Saturday, June 28th, 1:30pm - 4:00pm
with Mami Takahashi
Kintsugi is a traditional Japanese art form in which gold is used to repair broken ceramics. The practice of Kintsugi highlights the break rather than erasing it and emphasizes that the break is what makes the ceramics more valuable and beautiful. In this beginner’s workshop, participants will learn the basic technique of Kintsugi on a small porcelain plate or a small ceramic plate to understand the fundamentals of this process.
Thursday, April 30th, 9am - 12pm
Model: Jason
TWO WEEK POSE: PART 2
3-hour, non-instructional figure drawing sessions. Work on your figure-drawing skills at your own self-directed pace!
Friday, May 1st, 6:30 - 9:30pm
Model: Eve
3-hour, non-instructional figure drawing sessions. Work on your figure-drawing skills at your own self-directed pace!
Sunday, May 3rd, 10am - 1pm
Model: Emily
THIS SESSION IS CLOTHED
3-hour, non-instructional figure drawing sessions. Work on your figure-drawing skills at your own self-directed pace!
Thursday, May 7th, 9am - 12pm
Model: Christopher
THIS SESSION IS CLOTHED
3-hour, non-instructional figure drawing sessions. Work on your figure-drawing skills at your own self-directed pace!
Friday, May 8th, 6:30 - 9:30pm
Model: DaLawn
3-hour, non-instructional figure drawing sessions. Work on your figure-drawing skills at your own self-directed pace!
Sunday, May 10th, 10am - 1pm
Model: Julie
3-hour, non-instructional figure drawing sessions. Work on your figure-drawing skills at your own self-directed pace!
Friday, May 8th, 6:30 - 9:30pm
Model: Belle
3-hour, non-instructional figure drawing sessions. Work on your figure-drawing skills at your own self-directed pace!
Sunday, May 17th, 10am - 1pm
Model: Eve
3-hour, non-instructional figure drawing sessions. Work on your figure-drawing skills at your own self-directed pace!
Thursday, May 21st, 9am - 12pm
Model: Isabella
TWO WEEK POSE: PART 1
3-hour, non-instructional figure drawing sessions. Work on your figure-drawing skills at your own self-directed pace!
Thursday, May 28th, 9am - 12pm
Model: Isabella
TWO WEEK POSE: PART 2
3-hour, non-instructional figure drawing sessions. Work on your figure-drawing skills at your own self-directed pace!
