Thursday April 16, 6:30 - 8:30pm
with Eleana Daniel
Join us for a delightful two-hour painting session led by a talented OPAL artist instructor. Immerse yourself in the creative process of finishing a themed work of art while enjoying your favorite beverage. Open to all experience levels. Make new friends or bring your crew!
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.
Saturday, April 25th
with Antonia Ruppert
Hey friend, there is a reason why some people seem to maintain resiliency and hope despite circumstances. Come explore new creative concepts for your toolkit.
Join local Artist Antonia Ruppert and Kayla Lucas, LCPC with Securely Rooted Therapy for the afternoon and learn creative outlets to restore, reset, and reshape how you meet the world.
Consider this your Hope filled & Creative Invitation.
Thursday, April 9th, 9am - 12pm
Model: Em
TWO WEEK POSE: PART 1
3-hour, non-instructional figure drawing sessions. Work on your figure-drawing skills at your own self-directed pace!
Sunday, April 12th, 10am - 1pm
Model: Tony
3-hour, non-instructional figure drawing sessions. Work on your figure-drawing skills at your own self-directed pace!
Thursday, April 9th, 9am - 12pm
Model: Em
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, April 17th, 6:30 - 9:30pm
Model: Mark and Kailynn
PAIRED FIGURE
3-hour, non-instructional figure drawing sessions. Work on your figure-drawing skills at your own self-directed pace!
Sunday, April 19th, 10am - 1pm
Model: Em
3-hour, non-instructional figure drawing sessions. Work on your figure-drawing skills at your own self-directed pace!
Thursday, April 23rd, 9am - 12pm
Model: Jason
3-hour, non-instructional figure drawing sessions. Work on your figure-drawing skills at your own self-directed pace!
Friday, April 24th, 6:30 - 9:30pm
Model: Ryan
3-hour, non-instructional figure drawing sessions. Work on your figure-drawing skills at your own self-directed pace!
