New! Canvases can be purchased at the Oak View Center for all Art classes. We have 2 sizes available. 11x14 canvases will be available for $5, and 16x20 canvases will be $7. Please note: Canvases can only be purchased during Oak View front desk office hours.

Private Art Lessons (Age: 10 & up)Private Art lessons consist of a total of 6 hours of private instruction per course session spread throughout four 1.5 hour sessions. Enjoy one-on-one instruction with our award winning art instructor in our newly renovated art room. These lessons are geared for the be-ginner or for those with minimal experience. Relax and work stress free at your own pace. Choose from one of the following sessions: Learn to Draw, Beginning Acrylic Painting, Introduction to Watercol-or, Abstract Acrylic Painting, and Easy Portrait Drawing. Canvases are required for the Beginning Acrylic Painting & Abstract Acrylic Painting sessions. Canvases can be purchased at the Oak View front desk during operating hours, or students can bring their own to their lessons. Sessions are individually arranged with the instructor. Participants that are interested in these private art lessons must fill out a request form at the Oak View Center. Our art instructor will contact you and set-up a schedule for your lessons after the request is received. If you have any questions or would like more informa-tion about our new private art lessons, please contact the Oak View Center at 708-857-2200. All materials will be provided, except for canvases. PDNA (ms)Location: Oak View CenterInstructor: Laurie SnaerRes/NR: $170

New! Watercolor Painting (Age: 16 & up) Learn the basics of how to get started in watercolor painting. Everyone will begin by working with watercolor pencils. You will learn how to stretch watercolor paper and work on developing beautiful washes. Stu-dents will continue to try out various traditional techniques using pan, liquid, and tube watercolors. All of our projects are designed to be easy and stress free! All materials are supplied. PDNA (ms)Location: Oak View CenterInstructor: Laurie SnaerCode Days Date Time Res/NR 328121-01 M 1/15-2/19 10:30-11:30A $54/$63

Learn to Draw (Age: 18 & up)Graphite & Charcoal. Learn the basics and move along at your own pace, expanding your knowledge and personal abilities. We will address basic/advanced composition skills to utilize in your drawings, balance, proportion, shading, and more. This course is both basic and compre-hensive, with mini-lectures, demonstrations, and suggested student projects. Students can also work independently on subjects of their choice. We supply all materials. PDNA (ms)Location: Oak View CenterInstructor: Laurie SnaerCode Days Date Time Res/NR 328120-01 Th 1/18-2/22 10:30-11:30A $54/$63

Artistic Endeavors (Age: 18 & up) Has it been a while since you dabbled in art? Join us and learn some-thing new, or work in something you enjoy. Discover your inner artist in our relaxing & inspiring art program for adults. Bring an idea, share an idea, get inspired by others, & have fun! Use pastels, charcoal, colored pencils, acrylic, watercolor, ink, tempera paints, or work with air dry clay and create your own unique art. Enjoy the freedom and expand your interests! Individual attention and instruction are the hallmarks of this class. This is not a pre-determined project class. Project ideas and selection are students choice, however we do have ideas and exam-ples available if you get stuck! All materials supplied - EXCEPT IF YOU CHOOSE TO WORK ON CANVASES. PDNA (ms)Location: Oak View CenterInstructor: Laurie SnaerCode Days Date Time Res/NR328112-01 Tu 1/16-2/20 11:00A-12:30P $75/$84

Acrylic Painting (Age: 16 & up) Would like to try your hand at painting in Acrylic? Acrylic painting does not require the use of solvents or additional additives and is inexpensive to work in. This course is both basic and comprehensive. We will provide a master painting to work from, with step–by–step instruction, or you can choose to work from photographs or replicate a painting from the past. Learn as you go basic and advanced composition skills. Master the art of color theory & mixing, balance and proportion. Our goal is to introduce you to the fascinating world of painting and encourage you to enhance your life through art. No previous experience is necessary to participate in these classes. We keep it easy, relaxed, and fun. Students can continue in these classes for as long as they like. All materials are supplied. ONE 16 X 20 CANVAS IS REQUIRED FOR THE FIRST CLASS. Canvases can be purchased at the Oak View Center front desk during operating hours, or students may bring their own. PDNA (ms)Location: Oak View CenterInstructor: Laurie SnaerCode Days Date Time Res/NR328104-01 F 1/19-2/23 10:30A-12:00P $75/$84

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Mark your calendar for the Annual Community Art Day!Sunday, March 11th, from 1:00-3:00P

Oak View CenterThis event is free to everyone! Pre-registertration is encrouaged

and accepted at any one of our facilities or online using code 316202-01. If you would like to display your artwork in our

community gallery or if you would like more information about the event, please call 708-857-2200. This is a community art

gallery, so artists of all ages and abilities are welcome to come and showcase their artwork! Art Competition for Youth ages

6-18; Adults exhibit artwork only.

Rubberstamping (Age: 16 & up) Want to learn how to create some beautiful handmade greeting cards to send to all of your family and friends? This class is for you! This popular class will increase your creative side as you learn dif-ferent techniques using the art of stamping. The prep work is done, so you will have the opportunity for several projects. Each class is different so sign up for all of them! Bring color pencils, adhesive, and scissors to class. All other materials will be supplied. (jm) PDNALocation: Oak View CenterCode Days Date Time Res/NR302201-2 Tu 1/16 7:00-9:30P $10/$10302201-3 Tu 2/20 7:00-9:30P $10/$10

French Club (Age: 14 & up) A fun enjoyable course, perfect for those who love the French lan-guage! If you are just starting to learn or already studied French in high school, you are welcome to attend this special class, which will cover many topics of conversation – TV, recipes, travel, sports, mov-ies… You are in charge. This is not boring classroom material. Great for those traveling to France. The instructor is fluent in the French language. The only prerequisite is you must love to talk to other people who speak French! PDNA (jm) Location: Oak View CenterInstructor: Laudy TennCode Days Date Time Res/NRBeginners 302301-1 W 1/17-3/14 5:00-6:00P $105302301-3 W 3/28-5/23 5:00-6:00P $105Intermediate302301-2 W 1/17-3/14 6:00-7:00P $105302301-4 W 3/28-5/23 6:00-7:00P $105

Adult Horseback Riding(Age: 18 & up) Come and fall in love with horses all over again and master the skill of horseback riding! Lessons will be offered in cooperation with the New Traditions Riding Academy at Palos Hills Riding Stables. All lessons are one hour in length. Riders must wear long pants; shoes with heels no higher than 1 ½ inch and wear a helmet. Helmet rental is one dollar per lesson. Adult Beginner lessons are offered Mondays, 8:30pm and Sundays, 12:15pm. Adult Pleasure Riding is offered Wednesdays, 12N and Sundays, 10am (coffee and discus-sion afterwards). Registration is required at the park district for dis-counted rates. After registration is completed at the Oak Lawn Park District, call the riding school to arrange your schedule and bring your receipt to your first lesson. (jm) PDNALocation: New Traditions Riding AcademyCode Days Date Time Res/NR5 Lessons302401-1 M-Su 12/01-5/31 12:00-12:00A $210/$21010 Lessons302401-2 M-Su 12/01-5/31 12:00-12:00A $330/$330

Bonjour Mommy French Program (Age: 3-4 with parent/caregiver)We can make French language learning lively and fun for both par-ent and child as you together share special moments in this unique activity. Furthermore, you will be able to understand and say the most basic expressions in French through songs, short stories, cre-ating your won dictionary book, dancing puppets and other fun activities designed exclusively for the 3-4 year old child. Bonjour Mommy is a nine-week session. PDNA (jm) Instructor: Laudy Tenn, B.A. Education of Children w/ major in FrenchLocation: Oak View CenterCode Days Date Time Res/NR326604-1 Sa 1/20-3/17 10:30-11:00A $95326604-2 Sa 3/31-5/26 10:30-11:00A $95

Les Rouges French Program (Age: 5-10)Play and have fun while learning. This unique program will intro-duce both parent and child to the French language. This class teach-es children and parent colors, numbers, shapes, animals, the alpha-bet and much more. The instructor will help children experience learning through imagination. A day at the beach, a trip to the zoo and a birthday party are some of the experiences that will help your child to develop the skill s necessary to speak and understand a sec-ond language. Kids will enjoy this fun and enriching class, which will help them as they grow, by introducing them to French, should they decide to take additional classes in high school. PDNA (jm) Instructor: Laudy Tenn, B.A. Education of Children w/ major in FrenchLocation: Oak View CenterCode Days Date Time Res/NR326601-1 Sa 1/20-3/17 11:00A-12:00P $115326601-2 Sa 3/31-5/26 11:00A-12:00P $115

Yoga to Transform Trauma: Circle of Hope: A Peer-Support Group + Yoga Class for Those Affected by TraumaCircle of Hope classes are confidential classes that marry a peer-sup-port, group sharing experience with a trauma-informed yoga class that is specifically designed to be sensitive towards those individuals who have experienced trauma or have struggled with its effects. Teachers have been specially trained in trauma-sensitive yoga. This is for anyone directly impacted by trauma, as well as friends, family members or oth-ers that have been vicariously affected. For more information please go to mcgovernfitness.com or yogatotransformtrauma.org. Please feel free to join this program at any time during the session. (ms)Location: Oak View CenterInstructor: Sue McGovern, Certified Yoga Instructor & Personal TrainerCode Day Dates Time Res/NR307236-01 W 1/03-2/21 6:30-8:15P Free

HeartSaver CPR (Age: 16 & up) This course is designed for those non-professional health-care providers who have a duty to respond to a cardiac emer-gency on the job. This course teaches you how to recognize an emergency. Adult, Child and infant CPR techniques are taught in addition to rescue techniques for choking victims.

AED use will also be covered. Completion of this course gives a 2-year certification in accordance with the American Heart Association’s guide-lines. All participants will be issued a Heartsaver Student Workbook and a certification card. (mc)Location: AdministrationCode Day Dates Time Res/NR302011-01 Th 1/11 5:00-9:30P $59/$75302011-02 Sa 2/03 9:00A-12:30P $59/$75302011-03 Th 2/22 5:00-9:30P $59/$75

Friends & Family CPR (Age: 16 & up) Are you ready in an emergency? Anyone can be a lifesaver. The Ameri-can Heart Association's Family & Friends CPR course is for everyone from school children to older family members, caregivers, and other adults who care for people at risk of sudden cardiac death. This Course focuses on CPR and response to choking and helps participants: recognize signs of heart attack, cardiac arrest, stroke and choking in adults, children and infants. This is not a certification course but will prepare you to act in an emergency especially with loved ones. Participants will receive Family and Friends CPR book. (mc)Location: AdministrationCode Days Date Time Res/NR302012-01 M 1/16 6:30-8:30P $29/$45302012-02 M 2/27 6:30-8:30P $29/$45

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