2024 Dates: February 15, 22, 29 March 7, 14
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Session I: Paulette Todd, artist and teacher, will share her techniques for painting with pastels on February 15 from 7 pm - 9 pm. Paulette recently retired from teaching with her business for 19 years called Kids Art Club. She now showcases her artwork at the Highland Emporium where it is for sale. Paulette has also organized the Kids Kreations Area for Art in the Park for many years. She will be offering her line of note cards which are reproductions of her original art.
Session II: Percussion and Painting: 0n February 22, Courtney Sellers will show how to paint maracas. As the maracas dry, Angelina McLaughlin-Heil will lead a drum circle where everyone will play a hand-held drum. Courtney is an art instructor at the Highland Community School District while Angelina is the owner and instructor at the Highland Music School.
Session III: On Thursday, February 29, from 7 pm – 9 pm, Peg Bellm, a professional artist, will help you decorate a small frame with polymer clay in the colors of your choice. Peggy Bellm creates a one-of-a-kind item using polymer clay and is an award-winning artist at Art in the Park.
Session IV: On March 7, Chris Sander will teach you to create an outstanding pendant using UV resin. Chris is the owner of VineGogh Wine Bar, Art Studio & Gift Shop. She will also have HAC’s community project which was started at Art in the Park and hopefully completed with your help.
Session V: Find harmony in learning basic dot mandala techniques with Holly Finnegan on March 14. Holly is the owner of Inner Chatter Mindfulness Art Studio (Edwardsville, Illinois) as well as an artist at Art in the Park.
Art of Soul 2023
Session I: Paulette Todd, artist and teacher, will share her techniques for painting with pastels on February 16 from 7 pm - 9 pm. Paulette recently retired from teaching with her business for 19 years called Kids Art Club. She now showcases her artwork at the Highland Emporium where it is for sale. Paulette has also organized the Kids Kreations Area for Art in the Park for many years. She will be offering her line of note cards which are reproductions of her original art.
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ession II: Graphite pencils can show the light and dark without color. On February 23, from 7 pm – 9 pm, Lynnette Schuepbach will help you to create an interesting floral drawing. Use simple shapes and the results are amazing. Lynnette has illustrated seven children’s books and is president of Highland Arts Council.
Session III: Have you always wanted to play the ukulele? Tristan Coan and Angelina McLaughlin-Heil will show you how on Thursday, March 2 from 7 pm – 9 pm. Angelina teaches at and owns the Highland Music School. Tristan Coan is on faculty at Highland Music School. If you plan to attend this class, there is a $20 rental fee for the ukulele, and you must be signed up with the fee before that evening. Thanks to Halpin Music for sponsoring the class.
Session IV: Watercolor is another medium for painting that Paulette Todd, artist and teacher, will share on March 9 from 7 pm - 9 pm. Paulette recently retired from teaching with her business for 19 years called Kids Art Club. She now showcases her artwork at the Highland Emporium where it is for sale. Paulette has also organized the Kids Kreations Area for Art in the Park for many years. She will be offering her line of note cards which are reproductions of her original art.
Session V: Pop up notecards can be fun to share with your friends. Kathy Burns will show you how to make an decorate them on Thursday, March 16 from 7 pm – 9 pm. Kathy is an artist and retired art teacher for the Highland School District. She now focuses on her own art.
Art of Soul 2022
Session I:
On Thursday, March 3 from 7 pm – 9 pm, Peg Bellm, a professional artist, will help you create a catch-all (vase, pencil holder, eye-glass holder)) with Velcro to place where you need it most. Peggy Bellm creates unique items using polymer clay and is an award-winning artist at Art in the Park.
Session II:
Paulette Todd, artist and teacher, will share her simple mark-making techniques for painting with pastels on Thursday, March 10 from 7 pm – 9 pm. Paulette regularly teaches classes in her business, Kids Art Club and has organized the Kids Kreation area of Art in the Park for many years. She will be offering her line of note cards which are reproductions of her original art.
Session III:
Drawing can be intimidating. On March 17 from 7 pm – 9 pm. Lynnette Schuepbach will help you to see objects as a combination of circles and ovals. Connect or draw around the simple objects and the results are amazing. Lynnette has illustrated seven children’s books and is president of Highland Arts Council.
Session IV:
Sarah Walker will share her skills in watercolor on Thursday, March 24 from 7 pm – 9 pm. Sarah is a professional artist from Highland. She serves on the Highland Arts Council and is has a Master of Fine Arts degree from SIUE.
Session V:
Have you always wanted to play the ukulele? Angelina McLaughlin-Heil will show you how on Thursday, March 31 from 7 pm – 9 pm. Angelina is director and owner of the Highland Music School. She is active with the Highland Arts Council and has shared her talents with us at Art in the Park. If you plan to attend this class, there is a $20 rental fee for the ukulele, and you must be signed up with the fee before that evening. Thanks to Halpin Music for sponsoring the class.
Art of Soul 2020
Session I:
On Thursday, February 20 from 7 pm – 9 pm, Lynnette Schuepbach will show doodles can become a piece of art. Lynnette is an author, artist and president of Highland Arts Council. She loves encouraging creativity in everyone.
Session II:
Sarah Walker will share her skills in bookmaking on Thursday, February 27 from 7 pm – 9 pm. Sarah is a professional artist from Highland. She serves on the Highland Arts Council and is pursuing her Masters of Fine Arts degree at SIUE.
Session III:
On Thursday, March 5 from 7 pm – 9 pm, Peg Bellm, a professional artist, will help you create a hinged box with polymer clay. Peggy Bellm creates one of a kind items using polymer clay and is an award-winning artist at Art in the Park.
Session IV:
Paulette Todd, artist and teacher, will share her techniques for painting with pastels on Thursday, March 12 from 7 pm – 9 pm. Paulette regularly teaches classes in her business, Kids Art Club.
Session V:
Printing making is an ancient technique. Christy MacMorran will show how it can be done with modern supplies on Thursday, March 19 from 7 pm – 9 pm. Christy was an award-winning artist at Art in the Park in 2018 and teaches classes in various mediums.
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For eleven years, the Highland Arts Council has presented a 5-week workshop series for artists and non-artists to experiment freely with various mediums. Local and national artists share their expertise with 40 attendees for two hours every Thursday. Through the years, we have experimented with watercolors, acrylic painting, origami, polymer clay, felting, screen printing, ceramic clay, drawing, pastels, sculpting with fabric, macrame, calligraphy and more. All materials supplied.
Art of Soul 2019
Session I:
On Thursday, February 21 from 7 pm – 9 pm, Lynnette Schuepbach and Pat Imming will show how to create a wall hanging with macramé techniques. Lynnette is an artist and president of Highland Arts Council. Pat is a retired art teacher and a director for HAC.
Session II:
Sarah Walker will teach how to make coiled clay pots on Thursday, February 28 from 7 pm – 9 pm. Sarah is a professional artist from Highland. She earned her Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Plymouth State University and currently serves on the Highland Arts Council. She is pursuing her Masters of Fine Arts degree at SIUE.
Session III:
On Thursday, March 7 from 7 pm – 9 pm, Peg Bellm, a professional artist, will help you create a bowl with polymer clay. Peggy Bellm creates one of a kind items using polymer clay and is an award-winning artist at Art in the Park.
Session IV:
Paint an homage to Romanian painter Stefan Luchian (1868-1916) with acrylics taught by Christy MacMorran on Thursday, March 14 from 7 pm – 9 pm. Christy was an award-winning artist at Art in the Park in 2018 and teaches classes in various mediums.
Session V:
Paulette Todd, artist and teacher, will share her techniques for painting with pastels on Thursday, March 21 from 7 pm – 9 pm. Paulette regularly teaches classes in her business, Kids Art Club.
Art of Soul 2018
Session I: On Thursday, February 15 from 7 pm – 9 pm, Lynnette Schuepbach will show how to twist and turn simple wire into sculptures representing nature and human figures. Lynnette is an artist and president of Highland Arts Council.
Session II: Christi Dea, a fabric and fiber artist living in Highland, helps you create animal shapes using needle felting on Thursday, February 22 from 7 pm – 9 pm.
Session III: Paint with acrylics with Christy MacMorran on Thursday, March 1 from 7 pm – 9 pm. Christy was an award-winning artist at Art in the Park in 2017 and teaches classes in various mediums.
Session IV: On Thursday, March 8 from 7 pm – 9 pm, Peg Bellm, a professional artist, will help you create jewelry with polymer clay in the colors of your choice. Peggy Bellm creates one of a kind items using polymer clay and is an award-winning artist at Art in the Park.
Session V: Paulette Todd, artist and teacher, will teach you how to use calligraphy in an art project on Thursday, March 15 from 7 pm – 9 pm. Paulette regularly teaches classes in her business, Kids Art Club.
Art of Soul 2017
Session I - Origami: On February 16, Lynnette Schuepbach will show how to create a bouquet of origami doves and how to recycle greeting cards into boxes. Lynnette has taught many mediums through the years, including woodburning, woodcarving, colored pencils, quilting and more. She authored and illustrated seven books and is the chair of Art in the Park and President of Highland Arts Council
Session II - Polymer Clay: On February 23, Peg Bellm-Carnley, a professional artist, will help you cover votive candle holders with translucent polymer clay which allows light to penetrate. Peggy Bellm-Carnley creates one of a kind items using polymer clay and is a frequent exhibitor at Art in the Park. The intricate way she manipulates colors creates unique art each time.
Session III - Acrylic Painting: On March 2 you will receive step-by-step instruction for using acrylic paint on canvas. Paulette Todd, owner of Kids Art Club, will give the basics for expressing yourself through acrylic paint. Paulette has also taught pastels and charcoal drawing. This is her fifth year sharing her expertise with Art of Soul.
Session IV - Watercolor: Valerie Bernardino from Cincinnati, Ohio, will teach watercolor painting on March 9. She will show how to pour color over the background prior to painting to create a unique background for each painting. She is a professional painter who has taught watercolor classes across the nation and has had several one-woman shows.
Session V - Drawing with Geometric Shapes: Nicole Shanks, artist, will teach drawing with geometric shapes on March 16. This abstract painting will be unique for each participant although step-by-step instructions will be presented. Nicole is also a clay artist and has exhibited at Art in the Park. She now serves as Secretary for Highland Arts Council.
Art of Soul 2016
Session I - Felting: On February 18 you will receive step-by-step instruction for felting with raw wool presented by Christi Dei, a fabric and fiber artist living in Highland.
Session II - Watercolor: On February 25, Lynnette Schuepbach will show how to complete a watercolor piece of art. Lynnette has authored and illustrated seven books and is the chair of Art in the Park and President of Highland Arts Council.
Session III - Polymer Clay: On March 3, Peg Bellm Carnley, a professional artist, will help you create with polymer clay. Peggy Bellm creates one of a kind items using polymer clay and is a frequent exhibitor at Art in the Park.
Session IV - Painting with Pastels: On March 10 you will receive step-by-step instruction for using pastel chalks. Paulette Todd, owner of Kids Art Club and Paulette’s Painting Parties, will give the basics for expressing yourself through pastels.
Session V - Alcohol Inks on Tiles: On March 17, Kathleen Hammock and Karen McAdams help you to experience alcohol inks using colored Sharpies and alcohol on four porcelain tiles. Kathleen is a retired attorney and mediator turning now to the arts. Karen is a local artist who developed her own style using alcohol inks after attending Art of Soul.
Art of Soul 2015
Session I - Painting with Pastels: On February 19 you will receive step-by-step instruction for using pastel chalks. Paulette Todd, owner of Kids Art Club and Paulette’s Painting Parties, will give the basics for expressing yourself through pastels.
Session II - Watercolor: On February 26, Marty Spears will show how to complete a watercolor piece of art. Marty is a member of the Gateway Artist Guild, an artist, and a past art exhibitor at Art in the Park.
Session III - Polymer Clay: On March 5, Peg Bellm, a professional artist, will help you create with polymer clay in the colors of your choice. Peggy Bellm creates one of a kind items using polymer clay and is a frequent exhibitor at Art in the Park. You will make a pendant and matching earrings (or other item TBD).
Session IV:
Session V - Alcohol Inks on Tiles: On March 19, Kathleen Hammock helps you to experience alcohol inks using colored Sharpies and alcohol on four porcelain tiles. Kathleen is a retired attorney and mediator turning now to the arts.
Art of Soul 2014
Session I - Drawing: March 6 will kick off Art of Soul filled with experiences in drawing. You will receive instruction in perspective, composition and balance in your art. Kathy Gomric, professional artist, member of Gateway East Artist’s Guild and frequent artist at Art in the Park, will give the basics for expressing yourself through drawing.
Session II - Watercolor: On March 13, Lynnette Schuepbach will show how to complete a watercolor landscape. Lynnette is a member of Highland Arts Council, an artist, and an author/illustrator of nine books in which she uses watercolor illustrations.
Session III - Screen Printing: On March 20, Pat Imming, a retired art teacher and artist-in-residence in Illinois and Missouri, will allow us to play with wearable art in fabric and screen printing. She has taught various ages and designed the mural which is on display in the Highland Square.
Session IV - Painting with Pastels: Paulette Todd will teach “painting” with pastels on April 3. Paulette owns Kids Art Club and Paulette’s Painting Parties, where she teaches drawing and painting to children and adults. For 12 years, her students have been her inspiration for creating vibrant, colorful artwork.
Session V - Recyclable Sculptures: Sarah Walker will help us play with sculptures made from recyclable materials on April 10. Sarah Walker is a professional artist from Highland with expertise in oil painting, ceramics, and more. She earned her Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Plymouth State University and currently serves on the Highland Arts Council Board.
Art of Soul 2013
Session I - Watercolor: Mary Beth Kuenstler, the curator of the Starlight Visual & Performing Arts Studio and Gallery in Highland and a former high school art teacher at Greenville High School.
Session II - Painting with Pastels: PauletteTodd, teacher at Kids Art Club for 12 years.
Session III - Wire Sculptures: Suzanne Lowry, a resident artist at Framations Gallery in St. Charles, MO, and Vice President of the Gateway East Artists' Guild and artist at Art in the Park.
Session IV - Ceramic Clay: Sarah Walker, a professional artist with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Plymouth State University and Secretary of Highland Arts Council.
Session V - Fabric Sculptures: Pat Imming, a retired Highland Community Schools’ art teacher, artist-in-residence in Illinois and Missouri, and designer of the ceramic mural on display in the Highland Square.
