Urban Art Retreat

Urban Art Retreat

5.0Exceptional(7 reviews)

About

We are unique, plenty of one-on-one attention, & small group workshops. Urban Art Retreat was formed in 1984. We serve all people.

I love showing people who say they cannot make art, that they can make art. I created a teaching program called EVEN YOU ART in 1971. With this program, I help adults who are intimidated by art-making to make art in a supportive environment. I have a BFA, teaching degree, a masters in psychology, and decades of teaching art.


Highlights

Hired 3 times
4 employees
40 years in business
Serves Chicago , IL

Payment methods

Cash, Check, Paypal, Zelle

Specialties

Student's age

5 – 10 years old, 11 – 13 years old, 14 – 18 years old, 19 – 25 years old, 26 – 45 years old, 46 – 65 years old, Over 65 years old

Class type(s)

Weaving

Experience level

No experience

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    Daphne L.

    The instructor is a long time resident and activist in the Lawndale community area, so while we worked we also had a wonderful conversation about community rejuvenation. I personally had an experience that was very appropriate for my vision, and needs in a painting class. Good discussion of the fundamentals.
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    May 03, 2019
    Hired on Lessons

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    Debra K.

    We enjoyed painting, but not the venue.
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    January 21, 2018
    Hired on Lessons

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    Debra K.

    I havent attended yet, but it sounds like a great experience.
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    December 08, 2017
    Hired on Lessons

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    Stefanie T.

    Urban Art Retreat is a relaxing and expressive environment, an outlet for creativity and dreams!
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    January 07, 2017

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    Nina S.

    Urban Art Retreat was really fun- great place to learn about art techniques...and meet wonderful new people.
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    January 07, 2017

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    Diane T.

    I never understood watercolor before so it was a revelation. Never knew you could do so much with it! FUN!
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    January 07, 2017

    Frequently asked questions

    I find out with a simple drawing exercise how much knowlege and experience they have drawing and proceed accordingly. Same with painting.

    I have a BFA, Teaching Certification in Art, and Masters in psychology. I have been teaching art, and offering therapeutic art sessions for decades.

    Currently, I offer art classes at Urban Art Retreat for adults who can make a commitment.  I am available afternoons

    Making art helped me through my difficult childhood. It continues to work for me and others. So, I wanted to offer this as an option for adults who seek relaxation, insight, knowlege and more through art-making. I developed a unique teaching method I call EVEN YOU ART in 1971 at State University of New York. In a supportive environment, anyone can make art!

    I have worked with youth, adults, seniors. I have taught adults with disabilities- physical and mental. Even though I speak only English, I have taught seniors who only speak Korean. I have taught people who cannot see. I have worked with diverse populations of people- women and children in domestic violence programs,  veterans, folks in restorative justice programs, teens, children at risk, and much more.

    I recently worked with a small group of women who wanted a bonding experience. They worked together. I had them draw a line down the center of a paper plate and draw on one side their personal life and on the other side their public persona. I urged them to use pictures, words, symbols, colors that represented them. Afterward, they shared their thoughts about what they had done, and received feedback from the others. The last one to share cried the whole time, and talked about how people had mistreated her because of her disability. The others had no idea how she felt. The one who spoke had never let her feelings known before. It was a first. I felt it was very successful and enlightening!

    Let the teacher know what you would like to get out of the experience.

    Really think about what you want from the learning experience. What is it that you want to accomplish?


    Services offered

    Painting
    Drawing
    Fiber Arts Classes