Category Archives: Classes

Sign up for an Art Institiute of Chicago Workshop with us this August!

Right-Brained Studio is coming to Chicago! We’re happy to offer this unique art experience for youth artists while we’re here. On Wednesday 8/3 and Thursday 8/4, we’ll be organizing 2 Workshop Field Trips to the Art Institute of Chicago, which include viewing art in the galleries, as well as an art project inspired by what we see.

*Art Institute Workshop Details:

-For youth artists 3rd grade through high school

-Private/Small Group, maximum 4 participants

-Hosted by youth art mentor Kelly D. Pelka

-Workshops run 2 hours each, from 2:30-4:30pm

-Transportation to and from the museum must be supplied by the participants

- Free admission to the museum for participants 14 and under

-Regular admission costs apply for participants over age 14.

-Tuition: $30 per hour for 1 participant, $25 per hour/per participant for 2 participants, $20 per hour/per participant for 3 participants, $15 per hour per participant for 4 participants. (i.e. 4 students for 2 hours: $120 total)

-All materials for the project included

-Participants can bring a snack from home or money to purchase food in the cafeteria

Please contact us today for more information and to reserve your space for this private or small group workshop. Only a few spaces left!

(*This workshop is organized by Kelly D. Pelka and is not affiliated with the Art Institute of Chicago.)

Small Group and Private Art Workshops Now Forming in Portland, OR!

Right-Brained Studio is currently in Portland, OR! Located in the beautiful Mt. Tabor neighborhood, we’re now accepting registrations for small group and private youth art classes/workshops located in Kelly Pelka’s Home Studio, as well as at local offsite locations such as schools, libraries, parks or in your own home.

Please contact us at info@right-brainedstudio.com or call 773.301.5424 for more info.

Thanks!

Youth Art Workshops!

Fun times with the Girl Scouts at Whittier School in Oak Park! What an honor to assist with this creative group on earning their Art Badge!

….And what better way to celebrate the efforts then by dancing around the art pile!

For more information of customizing youth art workshops for your group, please contact Right-Brained Studio!

Customize a Private or Small Group Workshop at the Art Institute of Chicago Over Winter Break!

Right-Brained Studio is in Chicago over winter break! We’re happy to be home for the holidays as well as to offer a unique and fun art experience for youth artists. This season, we’ll be organizing visits to the Art Institute of Chicago, which include viewing art in the galleries, as well as an art project inspired by what we see.

*Art Institute Workshop Details:

-For youth artists 3rd grade and up

-Private/Small Group, 1-4 participants

-Hosted by youth art mentor Kelly D. Pelka

-Workshops run 2-3 hours, you pick the date and time (based on availability)

-Transportation to and from the museum must be supplied by the participants

- Free admission to the museum for participants 14 and under

-Regular admission costs apply for participants over age 14.

-Tuition: $30 per hour for 1 participant, $25 per hour/per participant for 2 participants, $20 per hour/per participant for 3 participants, $15 per hour per participant for 4 participants. (i.e. 4 students for 2 hours: $120 total)

-All materials for the project included

-Participants can bring a snack from home or money to purchase food in the cafeteria

Please contact us today for more information and to reserve a date and time for this private or small group workshop.

(*This workshop is organized by Kelly D. Pelka and is not affiliated with the Art Institute of Chicago.)

Customize your own art class schedule this Autumn!

Sydney, age 11.

Looking to set up art classes/workshops for an individual or small group? Limited availability in the Chicagoland area for September and October 2015. Contact us for more details!

Field trip to Galerie F in Chicago!

Galerie F in Chicago

Inspiration is all around us. It’s important for artists young and older to see what’s happening in the art world today. Support your local galleries and artists!

Field trip! Rebecca, age 12, admiring the Shake, Rattle and Roll show by artists Lady Lucx and NiceOne at Galerie F in Logan Square, Chicago.

Summer Art Classes!

Bennett, age 6.

Bennett, age 6, working on a figure painting at Kelly Pelka’s home studio in Chicago.

For more info on private and small group art classes during June/July in Chicago, please contact Right-Brained Studio today!

Buttons!: A Button Making Workshop at Portland Button Works on 1/25!

Buttons!

Buttons!
Date: Saturday, January 25th
Time: 10:00am-12:00pm
Tuition: $30 (all materials included)
Instructor: Alex Wrekk  and Kelly D. Pelka
Location: Portland Button Works, Portland Oregon

Open to youth artists 6 yrs. and up, teens and adults welcome.
(Participants ages 8 and under, must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at least 18 yrs. of age.)

Right-Brained Studio Mobile is offering an exciting workshop in collaboration with Zine star and owner of Portland Button Works, Alex Wrekk! Participants in this 2 hr. workshop will design and create their own buttons from start to finish using a variety of materials, receive drawing and design instruction as well as learn the assembling process.

Materials include:
-15 various sized buttons, including all components
-Fun papers and fabrics
-Markers, color pencils, paint pens and other drawing materials
-Use of Portland Button Works button making machines
-Design mentoring by Right-Brained Studio owner and artist Kelly D. Pelka
-Button Machine instruction by Alex Wrekk

*To reserve your space, please email us at info@right-brainedstudio.com

**Advanced reservations are required. Registration/payment is required by the day of the workshop. Registration forms are available on the Right-Brained Studio website, please print out the form and submit with your payment. Please contact us to make payments through Paypal or other available Credit Card services.

A confirmation and informational e-mail with be sent when registration is received.

Portland Button Works:
1322 N. Killingsworth
Portland, Oregon
www.portlandbuttonsworks.com
503-922-2684

Print!: Screen-Printing Workshop with Rock Poster Artist Nate Azark on 12/29

Chicago Artist Nate Azark

Print!: Screen-Printing Workshop with Rock Poster Artist Nate Azark

Open to youth artists 8 yrs. and up, teens and adults welcome.
Instructor: Nate Azark
and Kelly D. Pelka
Location: Screwball Press, Chicago IL

Right-Brained Studio Mobile is offering an exciting workshop in collaboration with Rock Poster Artist Nate Azark and Screwball Press! Participants in this workshop will learn the screen-printing process from start to finish, as well as get hands on experience making a collaborative print.

BONUS! All participants get a free print by Nate Azark!

Date: Sunday, December 29th
Time: 2:00-4:00pm
Tuition: $50 (all materials included)
Location: Screwball Press/Nate Azark’s Studio
4045 N. Rockwell, Chicago IL, 60618

 Participants must complete and submit their design by 12/22 in order for their work to be part of the collaborative print.

How to create and submit the design:
1) Create your design in black and white only
2) Create your design to be 5” x 5”
3) Scan/Email or make Drop off/Pick up arrangements with RBSM

Tips:
-Keep your shapes big and clean, details are good, but make them clear : )
-Draw with pencil first, then use a sharpie or other black marker to fill in your design

*To reserve your space, please email us at info@right-brainedstudio.com

 **Advanced registration/payment/design is required by 12/22. Registration forms are available on our website, please print out the form and submit with your payment.

A confirmation and informational e-mail with be sent when registration is received.

Join us for a Workshop at the Flat Iron Building in Wicker Park, Chicago on 12/22!

Artwork by Kevin Lahvic

What is Art?
2nd grade and up, teens and adults welcome.
Instructor: Kelly D. Pelka
Location: Kevin Lahvic’s studio in the Historic Flat Iron Building, Wicker Park, Chicago.

 Right-Brained Studio is excited to bring you this opportunity to explore your creativity in the vibrant and historic studios of the Flat Iron Building! In this workshop, participants will learn about the style, subject matter, history and media of Chicago-based artist Kevin Lahvic. Experiment with acrylic paint, paint-pens, sharpies, recycled materials and more, while adding your own ideas to create a unique piece of art.

Date: Sunday, December 22nd

Time: 3:00-4:30pm

Tuition: $25 (all materials included)

 *To reserve your space, please email us at info@right-brainedstudio.com

 **Advanced registration/payment is required 2 days prior to workshop. Registration forms are available on our website, please print out the form and mail with your payment.

A confirmation and informational e-mail with be sent when registration is received.