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A r t  C l a s s e s

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Weekly Art Group

  • Instruction for all skill levels
  • Painting, drawing and more
  • Each Wednesday, 10:00am – 12:30pm
  • Four-Week Tuition (18 or older)
  • Members: $65.00 or Non-Members: $85.00
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​Carolyn McKee-Freese offers instruction that lets you work and learn at your own pace, in your own chosen medium, and your own chosen themes and subjects.  You will receive professional guidance and personalized, individual instruction and tutoring, as you learn to create, evaluate, and improve your art no matter what your style. Media can include watercolor, acrylic, graphite pencil, charcoal, colored pencil, or pastel.  Bring your own supplies and let’s create better art! No supplies, no problem.  We’ll help you create a minimal shopping list to get you started
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You may register online below.  Registration forms are available at the Coliseum. You may also call 815-595-5810 or email us at [email protected] for more information.  

REGISTER HERE - Weekly Art Class
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Art Instructor: Carolyn McKee-Freese
Carolyn McKee-Freese received her Bachelor of Education from NIU, retiring after 25 years in the public school system as a visual arts instructor for middle school and high school. She has also served as a district visual arts curriculum developer and worked as a private contractor for the Chicago Field Museum’s Education Department and Paleontology Department. Now a private and group art instructor in a variety of media, Carolyn has been published in many magazines and exhibited at numerous venues including Norris Gallery and the New York State Museum.  

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Testimonial:

For me, the instruction I have received is giving me the fundamentals and foundation to improve my skills.
The effort is well worth it, and I have improved greatly through my efforts.
 
What looks easy is often the hardest to replicate. So having knowledge of proper techniques is vital.
In my opinion this class is perfect for that reason.
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Between each student in class, there are many levels of talent and experience, but each one is addressed individually in class.
Well worth the time and effort.

~ C. Williams

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Coliseum Museum
124 N. 4th St., 

Oregon, IL 61061
​815-595-5810

Hours:
Wednesday thru Saturday
 10:00am to 5:00pm

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The Coliseum Museum of Art, Antiques & Americana Foundation (CMAAA) is an Illinois Not for Profit Corporation §501(c)(3) public charity. It is located in Oregon, Illinois. For additional information about the CMAAA and its mission, please see the ABOUT page.
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  • Home
  • About
    • How to Exhibit
    • Mission
    • Coliseum History
    • Space Rentals
  • Events & Education
    • Calendar
    • Events & Receptions
    • Classes
    • Workshops
    • Lectures
  • Exhibits & Collections
    • Galleries & Featured
    • Juried Shows
    • Permanent Collection
  • Donate
  • Get Involved
    • Membership
    • Volunteer
    • Sponsorship
  • Contact Us
    • Email Us
    • Entries for Juried Shows
    • Directions
  • Login