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New Programs! Register
for Continuing Education, or for Kids in College, by phone with Course ID # at McHenry County College, (815) 455-8588.
CONTINUING
EDUCATION
Register by phone at MCC (815) 455-8588
Silk Painting
November 6 & 13; Saturdays 9am-noon
Explore the world of fiber art by learning the basics of stretching, drawing, and
painting on silk! Choose to apply amazing vibrant colors to squares, strips,circles, scarf blanks or scraps - suitable for
quilting, knotting, wearing, cardmaking, or framing. This class will cover both the watercolor and the serti technique. Supplies
will be provided; kit cost is included in class fee. You may want to bring a notebook and pen to take notes or to sketch out
your ideas.
Course ID# NFA S64011
Location: MCC Time: 9am-12pm Cost: $89
The Art of Drawing Animals
Oct 16 & 23; Saturdays 10am-noon
Practice drawing amazing animals in this fun 2-day workshop! Bring a photo
of your pet or favorite animal, or use the instructor's photos to draw mammals, birds or sea creatures. The instructor
will demonstrate how to make quick sketches to capture a pose, then how to use photographic reference to bring realism to
the fur, feathers or scales of your animal. Beginners to advanced students welcome. Please bring several pencils
(2B and HB recommended), a sketchpad 9"x12" or larger, an eraser, and any animal photo you'd like to use (optional).
Course ID# NFA S65010
Location: MCC Time: 10am-12pm Cost: $39
Mural Design
December 4 & 11; Saturdays 9am-noon
Practice mural painting in this class in preparation for painting a project in
your own home! Learn how to prepare the wall, select the paint, design, and paint your mural. Great for kids' rooms, kitchens,
and any nook or cranny you'dlike to embellish. Paint a scene from a fairy tale or bring your garden inside with colorful,
durable acrylic paints. We will use a transparent watercolor technique that is quicker, cheaper, and easier than other mural
painting techniques. Wear old clothes or bring a smock.
Course ID# NFA S66012
Location: MCC Time: 9am-12pm Cost: $89
KIDS IN COLLEGE
Draw Japanese Comics!
July 27-30 (Mon-Thurs)
Design
original manga characters! Learn to draw great action poses and focus on making your characters stand out. We’ll
sketch in pencil to practice, and give inking a try too. A fun four-day class taught by an instructor who lived and
studied in Japan.
Course
ID# NKC S05-006
Location: MCC Time: 1-2:20pm Cost: TBA
New Programs! Register
by phone with Course ID #at McHenry County College, (815)
455-8588.
For further information
about Kids in College, call Marie Frostman at (815) 479-7559 or email to mfrostma@mchenry.edu or visit www.mchenry.edu/KidsandCollege and click on events link.
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