Right-Brained Studio

SEW FUN! -Photo Credit Graciela Llorente

Come join us for a SEW FUN! workshop on Saturday May 18th, from 10-11:30am at Kelly D. Pelka’s Home Studio in Chicago! This workshop welcomes the return of artist/mentor Kato D., who relocated to England, but will be in town to teach this one time workshop!

Design and hand sew super-cool plush mascots!   In this workshop, students will learn fundamental sewing skills such as using a pattern, how to thread a needle, and basic stitches.  Pick from recycled felt, unique fabrics and embellishments to create a 2-piece character.

Tuition is $30, All materials are included.  3rd grade and up, all ages welcome, limit 5 students.

*Advanced registration is required by May 16th.  Please contact us through email to reserve your space.  Participants can print out a Registration Form from our website and bring it along with your Tuition Payment the day of attendance.

RBSM at The Chesney house!

Happy New Year from Right-Brained Studio Mobile!

The mobile studio is now operating with classes and workshops available at your home, school or other creative space location ideas!

Please contact us to customize your own art experience.

Hairless Cat Drawing by Chicago Artist John Airo

Come join us for our last workshop at the studio for 2012!  New workshops and classes at offsite facilities coming in 2013!

• Owls! (Chalk Pastels) – $15

11:30am – 12:30pm – 1 hr.

Mutli-Age Group: 2^nd grade and up, teens and adults welcome

Instructor: Kelly D. Pelka

Limit: 8

Learn drawing techniques using chalk pastels!  Artists will create owls while exploring color theory, blending and shading. Look at photographs, illustrations and master artists for inspiration to create a unique work of art.

• Cats! (Chalk Pastels) – $15

12:45 – 1:45pm – 1 hr.

Mutli-Age Group: 2^nd grade and up, teens and adults welcome

Instructor: Kelly D. Pelka

Limit: 8

Learn drawing techniques using Chalk Pastels!  Artists will create cats while exploring color theory, blending and shading. Look at photographs, illustrations and master artists for inspiration to create a unique work of art.

Work in progress by Mardy, age 14.

Come to the studio and make something!

November Workshops on Wednesday 11/28

Mobile Art Studio!

We have an exciting announcement to make!  Right-Brained Studio is about to change…and although change is good, growth is better and we’re so ready for it!  We’ll be closing our storefront studio as of January 2013 and instead offering Art Classes, Workshops, Private Instruction, Art-based Birthday Parties, Art Activities for Special Events and all the things you love about the studio, at various locations throughout the area, thus exploring new spaces for creative use as well as bringing the art to you!

Some location options for Classes and Workshops include:  My Home and Studio in Chicago • Your School • Your Home • Alternative Spaces such as the Library, Conservatory, Art Galleries and Museums • at Special Events such as Block Parties, Weddings or Birthdays • The options are endless!

This makes classes and workshops completely customizable to fit artist’s needs!  Tuition for most group classes is $10-$15 per student depending on the length and supplies for the class.  Tuition  for Private Lessons is $30 for 1 hr. for 1 student with options for longer meeting times and discounted tuition based on 2 students sharing a time slot.

More information will be available on our website soon…In the meantime,  please contact us if you have any questions or to begin scheduling your custom art program!

Artwork by Chicago artist Ken Carrano!

October Workshop 10/26

Ghouls, Goblins and Ghosts! (Markers/Color Pencils) - Friday, October 26^th 5:30-6:15pm – 45 min.Mutli-Age Group: 1st grade and up, teens and adults welcome.