Hinsdale Center for the Arts

Autumn & Winter 2010-2011


Our Mission:
To educate, encourage and
facilitate participation in the
arts. HCA believes that the arts
are meant to be celebrated and
shared – enriching us all.
Cover Image:
Graham Robert Boules
Summer Gives Way detail
Dear Friends,
The autumn season begins with a sense of change. The cool, crisp breezes
bring back youthful memories of summers long past and school days. At HCA,
we believe that lifelong education in the arts is essential to the growth and
vitality of ourselves, each other and our community at large. The arts are truly
meant to be celebrated and shared with one another. It is this which creates a
sense of urgency to begin something new and create and share your passion for
the arts with your community this autumn.
At HCA, as we publish our Fall and Winter 2010-2011 Catalog, we feel
the same sense of longing to take the time to learn something new. This fall and
winter we are offering many new classes and workshops. We hope you will take
time this year to discover your own creativity!
Just a few of our new classes this fall include an expanded Musical Theater
program to include: Theater and Improv, Glee Club, and Story-Time Theater
for children. We are proud to continue our collaboration with DuPage County
Forest Preserve District, therefore expanding our adult programs at Mayslake
Peabody Estate to include pastel, watercolor and drawing classes. We are also
pleased to announce a new collaboration with the Hinsdale Public Library, we
are offering a calligraphy class for middle school and high school students.
If you are looking for something to keep busy over the holidays, Hinsdale
Center for the Arts is offering many different holiday workshops for children
and adults. See page 3 for a listing on our Holiday workshops.
Hinsdale Center for the Arts is a wonderful place to explore creativity and
we encourage everyone from beginners to advanced, young, old and in between,
to take a class or workshop, enroll in music or dance lessons and visit our art
gallery. Please feel free to call or e-mail me with any questions, suggestions or
advice you have to help us to continue to grow and serve your community.
Hope to see you soon!
Theresa Gimpel
Director of Programs and Exhibitions
tgimpel@hinsdalearts.org
630-887-0203
Hinsdale Center for the Arts
Located in Katherine Legge Memorial Park
5903 S. County Line Rd. Hinsdale, IL 60521
P.O. Box 175, Hinsdale, IL 60522 In This Issue
www.hinsdalearts.org
630-887-0203 Dear Friends 1

Board of Directors HCA Staff Make A Difference Day 3
Officers Thomas De Walle
Julie Curran Executive Director Holiday Workshops 4
President
Bruce George Theresa Gimpel Salt Creek Ballet 5-6
Vice President Director of Programs & Exhibitions
Ted Paarlberg Music 7
Treasurer Constance Daley
Jan Tuthill Finance Manager Musial Theater 8
Secretary
Adrienne Lessard Youth Visual Art 9 - 12
Board Members Program Coordinator
Jim Bramson, Michael Bruni, Plymouth Place 12
Diana Ivas, Mary Kalsbeek, Dennis Dorris
Deming Payne, Cynthia Scholl, Music Program Coordinator Modern Dance 13
William Seith,
Corlyn Simmons Kathy Ranft Adult Classes 14 - 16
Administrative Assistant
Life Trustees Kindermusik 17 - 18
Steve Boese, Peter Bokos, Interns
Judy Casten, Carlo DiCarlo, Amelia Bauer, Special Events 19
Greg DiDomenico, Anela Kosic,
Lynn Di Gianfilippo, Jim Keenan Ryan, Registration Form and Policies 20
Durkan, Marybeth Dougherty, Lindsay Widdel
Jeannette Goldstone, Upcoming Exhibitions 22
Nancy Grayheck, Tom Hanson, Photos
Ly Hotchkin, Nancy Hotchkiss, Grace Gimpel, Adrienne
Kay Kelly, Kristine Malkoski, Lessard, Katie Pawlicki Hinsdale Center for the Arts is a not-for-profit 501 (c)
Julie McGue, Joseph Meyer, (3), Regional Arts Center serving the western suburbs
Peter O’Connor, Robert O’Hare, of Chicago with a wide range of professional quality
Elaine Pagels, Dennis Parsons, visual, literary and performing arts programs including
Sunday Perry, Bob Rosenberg, exhibitions, classes, workshops, festivals, outreach
Wally Sandberg, Susan Sazama, programs, technical assistance to arts organizations
Paul Shukis, Joyce Skoog, and artists and regranting programs. In 1996, Hinsdale
Marti Smith, Roy Thygesen, Center for the Arts was designated by the Illinois Arts
Beth Waldo Council as an Established Regional Arts Institution.
In 1999, HCA was awarded the prestigious Governor’s
HCA Hours Award for the Arts. Revenues from operations and fund
Monday - Friday: 9:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. raising events, grants from corporations, foundations,
Saturday: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. and government agencies like the Illinois Arts Council
Sunday: Closed and contributions from individuals support Hinsdale
HCA is closed Labor Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Center for the Arts.
Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. HCA is also closed
from December 24, 2010 - January 2, 2011. 2
Make a Difference Day
Make a Difference Day 2010 is coming soon! Saturday,
October 23, 2010 is a National Day of service and the
YES Group, a consortium of organizations in your
community has joined forces to provide a day of service
opportunities for you and your family! Families and
individuals can volunteer at local organizations and
Make A Difference! Hinsdale Center for the Arts
is one of many local organizations hosting service
projects on Saturday, October 23, 2010.
Saturday, October 23, 2010
9:00 - 10:00 a.m. Kick-off breakfast
The Community House for all participants
10:00 a.m. Service Projects Begin!
Make A Difference: Support our Troops!
Located at The Community House
Hinsdale Center for the Arts is collaborating with The Village
of Hinsdale’s Parks and Recreation Department for Make A
Difference Day 2010! Participants are invited to join us to
write letters and make cards to United State Troops overseas,
located in Afghanistan and Iraq. Bring yourself, your families and
your creative spirit to create heartfelt thank you cards to show
your support for our troops! This program is free and open to
the public; however, registration is required. Please call HCA
at 630-887-0203 or visit http://www.villageofhinsdale.org/pr/ to
register your family for this special event.
Please contact individual YES Organizations
to register for the service project of your choice:
Clarendon Hills Public Library
The Community House
Fullersburg Woods
Graue Mill and Museum
Hinsdale Center for the Arts
Hinsdale Historical Society and Museum
Hinsdale Humane Society
Hinsdale Police Department
Hinsdale Public Library
School District 181
Village of Hinsdale/Parks and Recreation
We are Accepting Nonperishable Donations:
HCA and the Village of Hinsdale will be accepting
nonperishable donations to send to the troops
during the month of October. Items such as
mechanical pencils, AA and AAA Batteries, new
CD’s and DVD’s, ITUNES gift cards, small sudoku/
puzzle books, beanie babies/small toys, new decks
of playing cards, granola bars, mints and holiday
candy, individually wrapped Slim Jims, small bags of
nuts, Fruit Snacks or rollups, Twizzlers, microwave
popcorn are greatly needed.
Please drop off at either Village Hall or HCA.
Call HCA for more information: 630-887-0203.
Support your Regional
Arts Institution, become a
member of HCA and SAVE!
Membership is a significant source of support
for Hinsdale Center for the Arts. Your
membership helps us provide quality programs
and supports valuable outreach activities in
the communities we serve. HCA serves more
than 155,000 individuals residing in more than
90 communities throughout all of DuPage and
western Cook counties.
Valuable Rewards:
• Discounts on classes and music lessons
• Priority mailing of the Catalog
• Invitations to Gallery Exhibitions
• Invitations to Holiday Home Tour
• Exclusive Member Shopping Days
at Adornments
• Discounts on HCA Gallery purchases
 Holiday Workshops
Clay Pumpkin Workshop
Ages 5 - 12
Monday, October 11, 9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Teaching Artist: Marian Castro-Palanyk
Hand-build your own ceramic decoration for the fall!
Learn techniques through working with clay to create
a ceramic pumpkin.
$25 HCA members/$35 non-members
Clay Witches, Ghosts, Goblins
Ages 5 - 12
Tuesday, October 12, 9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Teaching Artist: Marian Castro-Palanyk
Create your very own SPOOKY witch or ghost to
celebrate Halloween!
$25 HCA members/$35 non-members
Clay Turkey
Ages 5 - 12
Friday, November 5, 2010, 4:00 - 5:30 p.m.
Teaching Artist: Marian Castro-Palanyk
Create a ceramic table decoration for your
Thanksgiving feast!
$25 HCA members/$35 non-members
Clay Ornament
Ages 5 - 12
Friday, November 12, 2010, 4:00 - 5:30 p.m.
Teaching Artist: Marian Castro-Palanyk
Create a holiday ornament from clay to decorate
your tree this Christmas Season. Students will learn
decoration techniques in clay.
$25 HCA members/$35 non-members
Clay Project
Ages 5 - 12
Monday, January 17, 9:30 – 11:00 am
Teaching Artist: Marian Castro-Palanyk
Create a project of your choice in clay! Students will
learn decoration techniques and hand-building skills.
$25 HCA members/$35 non-members
Just for Adults
Basic Bookbinding
Ages 16 and up
Monday, September 20, 9:30 - 11:00 a.m. or
Monday, November 15, 9:30 - 11:00 a.m. or
Monday, January 24, 9:30 - 11:00 a.m.
Teaching Artist: Dee Slaughter
Learn the basics of bookbinding! Includes techniques
and tips for assembling and completing a medium-
sized journal from a provided kit. These journals
make wonderful gifts for yourself or a special friend.
$40 HCA members/$50 non-members
Felted Christmas Stocking
Ages 16 and up
Evening Session: Tuesdays 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
October 19, 26 and November 2
Day Session: Tuesdays 12:30 - 2:30 p.m.
November 30, December 7 and 14
Teaching Artist: Mona Marek
This three week class is for students who have
knowledge of basic knitting skills and working with
double-pointed needles in the round. A kit will be
provided, you choose the colors. By the end of the
workshop you will have created a knitted felted
stocking for Christmas! Please bring size 10.5,
16 inch circular needles and double-pointed needles.
$75 HCA members/$85 non-members
+$25 for kit, includes yarn
Beaded Jewelry Workshop
Ages 7 - 12
Monday, November 22, 2010
10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. or
2:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Teaching Artist: Abby White
Learn about jewelry making and design from a
young artist while creating a custom bracelet and
necklace or 2 bracelets to give to someone special
during the holiday season.
$40 HCA members/$50 non-members
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 Class Tuesday Wednesday Thursday

Pre-Ballet 1
11:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. 12:30 - 1:00 p.m.
3 Years

Pre-Ballet 11
10:30 - 11:30 a.m. 1:00 - 2:00 p.m.
4 Years
Pre-Ballet 111
9:30 - 10:30 a.m. 2:00 - 3:00 p.m.
5 Years
Continuing Tap
3:30 - 4:30 p.m.
6 - 9 Years
Pre-Ballet 1V 4:30 - 5:30 p.m.
Ballet A 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Ballet B/C 4:00 - 5:30 p.m. 4:00 - 5:30 p.m.
12 - 15 years
5:30 - 7:00 p.m. 5:30 - 7:00 p.m.
Ballet/Jazz
16 years and up
7:00 - 8:30 p.m. 7:00 - 8:30 p.m.
Ballet/Jazz

The HCA/Salt Creek Ballet Program features a developmentally

appropriate environment in which younger children explore the
essentials of movement and dance. Technique classes are offered at
all levels from pre-ballet to advanced. The ballet-based program is
under the direction of Salt Creek Ballet Artistic Directors, Sergey
Kozadayev and Zhanna Dubrovskaya. Natives of St. Petersburg, Russia,
they trained at the famous Vaganova Academy of the Kirov Ballet and
have performed worldwide as soloists with the Maly Theater of St.
Petersburg. For seven years, the Kozadayevs were with the Colorado
Ballet Academy, he as a Ballet Master and she as a Principal Teacher.

Program 2010 - 2011 Sessions Vacation Days

Age as of September 1, 2010
determines class placement. Family
and friends are invited to attend the
last week of class for Pre-Ballet I
through Pre-Ballet IV.
Pre-Ballet I: 3 years by Sept. 1, 2010
Pre-Ballet II: 4 years by Sept. 1, 2010
Pre-Ballet III: 5 years by Sept. 1, 2010
Pre-Ballet IV: 6 years by Sept. 1, 2010
1st: August 30 - October 30, 2010
2nd: November 1 - January 22, 2011
3rd: January 24 - March 26, 2010
4th: April 4- June 11, 2011
Summer: June 20 - July 30, 2011
Spring Recital:
June 11, 2011 Dress Rehearsal
June 12, 2011 Performance
Labor Day (9/6)
Columbus Day (10/11)
Thanksgiving Break (11/22 - 11/28)
Winter Break (12/18 - 1/2)
Martin Luther King Day (1/17)
Presidents Day (2/21)
Spring Break (3/27 - 4/3)
Memorial Day (5/30)
Photo credit: Cheryl Mann
Salt Creek Ballet Students

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Fall/Winter Nine-week Tuition:
Required Attire for Ballet:
Pre-Ballet I: Students enrolled in Pre-Ballet I, II, III and IV, Ballet A
$72 HCA members/$87 non-members and Ballet B are required to wear pink short sleeve leotards,
Special Note: pink tights and pink ballet shoes. Please, no skirts or tutus
Children enrolled in the Ballet I class must be out of diapers. to be worn in class. Label all shoes, tights and leotards with
Pre-Ballet II and Pre-Ballet III: child’s name.
$113 HCA members/$128 non-members
Ballet C students are required to wear Motionwear 2100
Continuing Tap tank (light blue) child sizes XSC-Plus or adult sizes and
$117 HCA members/$132 non-members Motionwear 2104 short sleeve (light blue) child sizes
XSC-Plus or adult sizes.
Pre-Ballet IV & Ballet A:
$117 HCA members/$132 non-members Required Attire for Tap:
Students should wear pink or black short sleeve
Ballet B & Ballet C:
leotards, pink or black tights, and black tap shoes.
$250 HCA members/$265 non-members

Ballet Jazz 12-15 and 16 & up:

$250 HCA members/$265 non-members Required dance attire through level B may be purchased
at Salt Creek Ballet’s Westmont location, Kay Clay’s 245
In addition to the tuition there is a non-refundable annual N. Cass, Westmont, 630-963-4252 or Hidden Talents 428
Salt Creek Ballet registration fee of $25 for all students. South Main, Lombard, 630-792-0705.

Interested in ballet, but this schedule

doesn’t work for you? Please contact
the SCB office at 630-769-1199.
If we get enough requests we will start a class!
Hinsdale Center for the Arts has been providing quality musical HCA is proud to offer music
education in the region for more than 30 years. HCA has been lessons in: cello, clarinet, drums,
designated by the Illinois Arts Council as the Established Regional Arts flute & piccolo, guitar, piano,
Institution serving DuPage and western Cook counties. Our music saxophone, violin, viola and voice.
faculty is comprised of highly trained, experienced professional
musicians, knowledgeable in pedagogy and performance. For more information
We offer flexible and affordable payment plans for our music please call: 630-887-0203
lessons, and our location in Katherine Legge Memorial Park provides
plenty of parking and easy access from Chicago and surrounding
suburbs. We are dedicated to excellence and professionalism.
For more information on our music programs, please call 630-887-0203. Music Faculty
Piano
Dennis Dorris
Ed Rusk
Individual Music Lessons Clarinet/Saxophone
Fall: August 23 - December 23 (17 weeks) Ed Rusk
Winter/Spring: January 3 - June 30 (26 weeks) Flute
Summer: Flexible Schedule Beth Sennett
Voice
HCA’s Music Program includes individual instruction for adults and Tracey Ford
children, ages 4 and up. The program includes one 30-minute private Pat Hurd
lesson per week. Forty-five minute and one-hour lessons may be arranged Glory Kissel
at the discretion of the instructor. Leah Ann Myszkowski
Guitar
Music Lessons for Adults Jason Deroche
Have you always wanted to take lessons, but never had the time? Or are Mike Plantan
you interested in rekindling a fond memory of music lessons as a child? Adam Roth
Now is the perfect time! At HCA we offer music lessons for all ages and
Viola
abilities, including adults. In the spring, this group of adults gets together
Mark Djordjevic
for a short performance at a wonderful wine and cheese event!
Violin
Mark Djordjevic
Kamen Vatchev
Cello
Carolina Gomez
Give the Gift of Art! Drums/Percussion
The Perfect Size...The Perfect Color... Jarrett Hicks

Gift certificates are available at HCA’s front office.

Available in a variety of amounts and can be used
toward any HCA program, music lesson or class.
For more information, please call 630-887-0203.
Let’s Sing, Dance and Play!
Ages: 4 - 6 years
Saturdays, 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Fall: November 6 – December 11
(no class on November 27, December 4) (4 weeks)
Winter 1: January 15 – February 12 (5 weeks)
Winter 2: February 19 –March 19 (5 weeks)
Teaching Artist: Karin Catania
Location: The Community House
Children will learn basic acting skills through stories,
music and movement. Through this process young
performers will learn the essentials of creating characters
while having fun! This class will help build self confidence
and self esteem that carries into the classroom and their
everyday lives. Please register through The Community
House at www.thecommunityhouse.org.
Fall Tuition (4 weeks):
$95 HCA members/$120 non-members
Winter Tuition (5 weeks):
$120 HCA members/$145 non-members
Musical Theater Acting Class
Ages: 7 - 12 years
Saturdays, 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Fall 1: November 6 – December 11
(no class on November 27, December 4) (4 weeks)
Winter 1: January 15 – February 12 (5 weeks)
Winter 2: February 19 –March 19 (5 weeks)
Teaching Artist: Karin Catania
Location: The Community House
This introduction to musical theater class will teach
children basic acting, singing and dancing. Students
will learn “warm ups”, theater games and scene study.
This class will end with a Musical Revue for family and
friends. Please register through The Community House
at www.thecommunityhouse.org.
Fall Tuition: (4 weeks):
$120 HCA members/$145 non-members
Winter Tuition (5 weeks):
$150 HCA members/$175 non-members
New! Glee Club Ages: 8 - 14
Saturdays, 10:00 am - 11:30 a.m.
September 11 - October 23 (7 weeks)
Teaching Artist: Karin Catania
Location: Hinsdale Center for the Arts
If you LOVE to sing, dance and perform then join
Hinsdale Center for the Arts Glee Club Workshop! Learn
step-by-step performance skills for singing and dancing
to classic musical styles just like they do on television!
Instructor Karin Catania has years of professional
performing experience and has worked with Show Choirs
all around Chicago. This fun and energetic class will take
beginners as well as advanced performers through the
creative process of singing while adding movement and
dance. Class will culminate in a final performance on the
last day of class for family and friends.
$200 HCA members/$225 non-members
New! Storybook Theater Ages: 4 - 5
Thursdays, 1:00 - 2:30 p.m.
Fall: September 9 - November 18 (10 weeks) no class 11/11
Winter: January 13 – March 17 (10 weeks)
Teaching Artist: Karen Burris
Location: Hinsdale Center for the Arts
Join us as we enter the exciting world of stories! Children
will exercise their creativity and gain confidence as we
read, discuss, and act out the characters in classic and
contemporary storybooks. Each week we will learn music,
theater and art skills as we create a short performance for
the last day of class.
$150 HCA members/$175 non-members
New! Theater and Improv 10 and up
Wednesdays, 6:45 - 8:15 p.m.
Fall: September 8 - November 17 (10 weeks) no class 11/10
Winter: January 12 – March 16 (10 weeks)
Teaching Artist: Karen Burris
Location: Hinsdale Center for the Arts
This is a class for anyone who wants to be on stage when
the curtain rises. Improvisation, theater games, scene
study and more promote self-confidence and prepare
students to audition for plays and musicals. Class will
culminate in a performance of scenes.
$150 HCA members/$175 non-members
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Advanced Youth Drawing Studio
Grades 5 - 8
Mondays, 4:00 - 5:45 p.m.
Fall: September 13 - December 6 (12 weeks)
No class on October 11
Winter: January 10 - April 9 (10 weeks)
Two weeks off TBA
Teaching Artist: Rebecca Banasiak
If you are serious about drawing and advancing your drawing
skills, this class is for you! Students will work in a fast-paced
environment by perfecting their knowledge of different
drawing techniques which include shading, highlighting,
hatching and cross-hatching, blending, stippling, and
layering. They will continue to apply these techniques to new
projects using media like pastel, colored pencils, graphite
pencil and watercolor. Students will progress through
advanced level projects based on their individual drawing
experience. Prior drawing experience is recommended.
Includes all supplies.
Fall: $305 HCA members/$330 non-members (12 weeks)
Winter: $265 HCA members/$290 non-members (10 weeks)
Open Studio
Grades 8 - 11
Mondays, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Fall: September 13 - December 6 (12 weeks)
No class on October 11
Winter: January 10 - April 9 (10 weeks)
Two weeks off TBA
Teaching Artist: Rebecca Banasiak
This class focuses on creating artwork to enhance your
portfolio, drawing and painting skills. Students will work
in a fast-paced environment, advancing their drawing
skills through pastel, colored pencil, graphite, watercolor,
pen and ink or charcoal. Students will work from various
animal models, photographs, and still-life to create a
body of artwork. While not required, prior experience is
recommended. Supplies are included.
Fall: $335 HCA members/$360 non-members (12 weeks)
Winter: $290 HCA members/$315 non-members (10 weeks)
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Art Expressions
Ages 5 - 8
Thursdays, 4:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Fall 1: September 16 - October 14 (5 weeks)
Fall 2: November 4 - December 9 (5 weeks)
No class on November 25
Winter 1: January 13 - February 10 (5 weeks)
Winter 2: February 24 - March 24 (5 weeks)
Teaching Artist: Mary Strasevicius
This class allows your child to express himself using
basic art principles through a variety of media and
dimensions. We will explore art elements such as line,
color, shape, space, texture and composition through
a variety of mediums: painting, collage, drawing and
sculpture.
$105 HCA members/$130 non-members
New! Art From Life Studio
Grades 2 - 5
Thursdays, 5:00 - 6:30 p.m.
Fall 1: September 16 - October 21 (6 weeks)
Fall 2: November 4 - December 16 (6 weeks)
No class on November 25
Winter 1: January 13 - February 17 (6 weeks)
Winter 2: February 24 - April 7 (6 weeks)
No class on March 31
Teaching Artist: Mary Strasevicius
Explore drawing and painting techniques. Learn to
look for basic art elements from everyday life, and
how to apply them to create unique and expressive
compositions. We’ll have class critiques and art
awareness sessions to broaden visual vocabulary.
Supplies are included.
$160 HCA members/$185 non-members
 Youth Ceramics
Parent/Child Ceramics
Ages 2 - 4
Tuesdays, 9:30 - 10:30 a.m.
Fall 1: September 14 - October 26 (6 weeks)
Class will not meet on October 19 for firing
Fall 2: November 2 - December 14 (5 weeks)
Class will not meet on November 24 due to Class will not meet on November 24 due to
Thanksgiving and December 8 for firing
Winter 1: January 11 - February 15 (5 weeks)
Class will not meet on February 8 for firing
Winter 2: March 1 - April 5 (5 weeks)
Class will not meet on March 29 for firing
Teaching Artist: Marian Castro-Palanyk
Discover clay as a creative and pliable material, working
with textures and many different methods to shape clay for
self-expression. The process of exploring the material of clay,
rather than the finished product, is emphasized. A variety
of under glazes will be used to paint the end product. All
supplies are included.
Fall 1: $150 HCA members/$175 non-members
Fall 2: $125 HCA members/$150 non-members
Winter 1 & 2: $125 HCA members/$150 non-members
Adventures in Clay
Ages 4 - 6
Tuesdays, 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Fall 1: September 14 - October 26 (6 weeks)
Class will not meet on October 19 for firing
Fall 2: November 2 - December 14 (5 weeks)
Class will not meet on November 24 due to Thanksgiving and December 8 for firing
Thanksgiving and December 8 for firing
Winter 1: January 11 - February 15 (5 weeks)
Class will not meet on February 8 for firing
Winter 2: March 1 - April 5 (5 weeks)
Class will not meet on March 29 for firing
Teaching Artist: Marian Castro-Palanyk
This class provides an opportunity for creative expression
through the shaping of clay. The emphasis is on bringing out
and developing your child’s own personal style. A variety of
under glazes will be used to paint the end product. Supplies
are included.
Fall 1: $150 HCA members/$175 non-members
Fall 2: $125 HCA members/$150 non-members
Winter 1 & 2: $125 HCA members/$150 non-members
Clay Madness!
Ages 5 - 8
Wednesdays, 4:00 - 5:30 p.m.
Fall 1: September 15 - October 27 (6 weeks)
Class will not meet on October 20 for firing
Fall 2: November 3 - December 15 (5 weeks)
Thanksgiving and December 8 for firing
Winter 1: January 12 - February 16 (5 weeks)
Class will not meet on February 9 for firing
Winter 2: March 2 - April 6 (5 weeks)
Class will not meet on March 30 for firing
Teaching Artist: Marian Castro-Palanyk
This course focuses on bringing out the creativity of each
artist through working with clay! Students will learn
hand-building techniques from pinch pots to slabs and
coils by creating animals, covered boxes and making
functional art. Supplies are included, children will
complete several projects.
Fall 1: $150 HCA members/$175 non-members
Fall 2: $125 HCA members/$150 non-members
Winter 1 & 2: $125 HCA members/$150 non-members
Ceramics 1
Ages 8 - 14
Wednesdays, 5:30 - 7:00 p.m.
Fall 1: September 15 - October 27 (6 weeks)
Class will not meet on October 20 for firing
Fall 2: November 3 - December 15 (5 weeks)
Class will not meet on November 24 due to
Winter 1: January 12 - February 16 (5 weeks)
Class will not meet on February 9 for firing
Winter 2: March 2 - April 6 (5 weeks)
Class will not meet on March 30 for firing
Teaching Artist: Marian Castro-Palanyk
During this hands-on class, students will work with
clay to create three-dimensional sculpture and functional
art while refining their hand-building skills. Projects
may include: bowls, figures and forms, and animals!
Individual expression and originality will be emphasized.
Supplies are included.
Fall 1: $150 HCA members/$175 non-members
Fall 2: $125 HCA members/$150 non-members
Winter 1 & 2: $125 HCA members/$150 non-members
Art Classes on Saturdays!
New!
‘Learning to Look’ Drawing
Ages 11 - 15
Saturdays, 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Fall 1: September 18 - October 23 (6 weeks)
Fall 2: October 30 - December 11 (6 weeks)
no class November 27
Winter 1: January 15 - February 19 (6 weeks)
Winter 2: February 26 - April 16 (6 weeks)
no class March 26 and April 2
Teaching Artist: Suzanne Penn
Learning to look is the fundamental step to creating a
drawing. Experiment with different drawing media and
unusual subject matter to develop a language of marks on
paper that communicate what you see and express your
artistic vision. Students will explore pencil, charcoal,
conté crayons and ballpoint pens.
$175 HCA members/$200 non-members
New!
“L’art c’est la vie” (Art is Life)
Art in French!
Ages 6 - 10
Saturdays, 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Fall 1: September 18 - October 23 (6 weeks)
Fall 2: October 30 - December 11 (6 weeks)
no class November 27
Winter 1: January 15 - February 19 (6 weeks)
Winter 2: February 26 - April 16 (6 weeks)
no class March 26 and April 2
Teaching Artist: Suzanne Penn
Immerse your child in the French language as we
conduct an art class exclusively in French. Young brains
best retain a foreign language when the learning is
attached to a hands-on activity like art-making.
Each child will choose a French artist’s name for the
class and they will produce their own chef d’oeuvres
(masterpieces) in a variety of media.
$135 HCA members/$160 non-members
Animation Workshop
Ages 9 - 14
Thursdays, 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.
Fall: September 16 - November 11, 2010 (9 weeks)
Winter: January 13 - March 10, 2011 (9 weeks)
Teaching Artist: Ed Newmann
In this nine week class, students will learn about basic
pencil-and-paper, clay animation and stop-motion
animation techniques, as well as character design, story-
boarding and acting for animation. Each student will
create his or her own short animated movie, and take home
a DVD copy of the finished production. Mr. Newmann
has over 35 years experience as a professional animator
and animation director on feature films, TV shows and
television commercials.
$225 HCA members/$250 Non-Members
Digital Photography Faces & Places
Ages 8 - 14
Fall: September 9 - October 28
Thursdays, 4:00 - 5:30 p.m.
Instructor: Pat Potokar
Location: The Community House, Hinsdale
Digital Photography for “tweens” focuses on digital cameras,
Adobe Photoshop and online portfolios. The “Faces”
component of the program emphasizes the art of capturing
the human condition on camera. The “Places” component
emphasizes the surrounding area and reminds students
to never forget where they are. Photography does not take
place in a vacuum. Chicago offers a wealth of photographic
opportunities as well as some of the world’s most exciting
collections of visual art. Students will learn what makes
a good photograph by studying the aesthetics of master
photographers like the Alfred Stieglitz Collection, Edward
Weston, and the work of Paul Strand, Eugéne Atget,
and André Kertész. Students learn the fundamentals of
composition and natural lighting. The curriculum is relaxed
and fun. Students work closely with partners on group
projects which encourages communication and team building.
Students should be passionate about the arts in general and
photography specifically, and should adore walking and
seeing. A culminating exhibit will be presented. Students
should bring a digital camera to the first class. The cost for
printing photographs is not included in the price
of the class; photos will need to be printed outside of class.
$175 HCA members/$200 non-members
Workshop
at Hinsdale Public Library
Fundamentals of Calligraphy
Grades 6 - 12
Thursdays, 4:00 - 5:30 p.m.
Fall: October 14 – November 4, 2010 (4 weeks)
Winter: January 27 – February 17, 2011 (4 weeks)
Location: Hinsdale Public Library
Teaching Artist: Terry Sandusky
Hinsdale Center for the Arts is hosting an art
program at the Library. A local graphic designer
and calligrapher will teach the basics of calligraphy,
with students completing several projects, including
designing a monogram and lettering a poem. Learn
about the history of the ancient art of calligraphy while
adapting it to contemporary projects! Students will
discuss basic styles and terms while learning to write
in the styles of chancery cursive and create beautiful
writing in a distinctive hand. A supply list will be
provided upon registration. Please register through
HCA for this class at 630-887-0203.
$90 HCA members/$100 non-members
Watercolor at Plymouth Place
Thursdays, 10:00 - 11:30 a.m.
Fall 1: September 16 - October 21 (6 weeks)
Fall 2: November 4 - December 16 (6 weeks)
Winter 1: January 20 - February 24 (6 weeks)
Winter 2: March 10 - April 14 (6 weeks)
Local artist and educator Nancy Wisti-Grayson will
teach fundamentals of watercolor painting in these fun
and relaxing classes. Learn to use this easy, portable
painting medium while discovering self expression
through painting in watercolors. Perfect for beginners
through intermediate artists. All supplies are included.
$85 Plymouth Place residents
$110 HCA members
$120 general public/non-members
Adult Classes at Plymouth Place
Hinsdale Center for the Arts is pleased to
continue it’s collaboration with The Landings at
Plymouth Place in LaGrange. During the spring
and summer, HCA will provide drawing and
watercolor painting classes and a new craft series
called Explorations in Paper Art. Classes include
a book binding workshop, and four-week session
of collage creation. In the next few months,
watch for extended programming such as: jewelry
classes, colored pencil painting and more. All
classes are open to Plymouth Place residents and
the general public.
All classes take place at:
The Landings at Plymouth Place
315 N. LaGrange Road, LaGrange IL
Anyone Can Draw
at Plymouth Place
Wednesdays, 1:30 - 3:00 p.m.
Fall 1: September 15 - October 20 (6 weeks)
Fall 2: November 3 - December 15 (6 weeks)
Winter 1: January 19 - February 23 (6 weeks)
Winter 2: March 9 - April 13 (6 weeks)
This fun class is for all skill levels taught by local artist,
Nancy Wisti-Grayson. Students will learn to draw
from a still life and landscapes using basic drawing
elements while exploring the concepts of contour,
gesture and volumetric aspects of drawing. Individual
instruction in a group setting is emphasized. Perfect
for beginners through intermediate artists.
All supplies are included.
$85 Plymouth Place residents
$110 HCA members
$120 general public/non-members
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Modern Dance Program
HCA’s popular modern dance program encompasses classes for all abilities! Tanja’s hip
hop classes for boys and girls feature multiple dance techniques and encourage confidence
through dance. Adult Cardio Dance classes offer a great workout as well as learning new
dance steps and movement. Tanja has more than 20 years of experience in all aspects of
dance performance and education. Tanja’s warmth, gentle encouragement and passion for
her work allows her to form a deep connection with everyone who works with her.

Class Monday Wednesday Thursday Friday

Kids in the Mix

3:45 - 5:00 p.m. 3:45 - 5:00 p.m.
Ages 6 - 8
Kids in the Mix
5:00 - 6:15 p.m. 5:00 - 6:15 p.m.
Ages 9 - 11
Teens with an Edge!
6:15 - 7:30 p.m. 6:15 - 7:30 p.m.
Ages 12 - 14
1:00 - 2:15 p.m.
Adult Yoga 9:00 - 10:15 a.m.
7:45 - 9:00 p.m.

Adult Cardio Dance

9:15 - 10:30 a.m. 9:15 - 10:30 a.m.
Beginner/Inter.

Modern Dance Schedule

Fall 1: September 13 - October 29 (7 weeks)
Fall 2: November 1 - December 17 (6 weeks) No class November 22-26
Winter 1: January 10 - February 18 (6 weeks)
Winter 2: February 21 - April 8 (6 weeks) no class March 28 - April 2

Tuition, Monday or Friday:

Fall 1: $140 HCA members/$165 non-members
Fall 2: $120 HCA members/$145 non-members
Winter 1: $120 HCA members/$145 non-members
Winter 2: $120 HCA members/$145 non-members

Kids in the Mix &

Teens with an Edge
Each class combines both yoga and modern dance techniques. In
each class session, children will learn modern dance techniques,
working up to a choreographed routine. Children will also learn
basic yoga postures such as breathing techniques, Sun Salutations,
Warrior Pose and Triangle pose. All students should bring a yoga
mat and a water bottle, and wear comfortable clothes (no shorts
please, leggings are preferred). Tanja Pazou, HCA Dance Faculty
 Adult Off-Site Classes
Classes at Mayslake Peabody Estate Painting the Landscape with Pastels
Winter: January 14 - February 18 (6 weeks)
Hinsdale Center for the Arts is pleased to continue its Fridays, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
collaboration with the DuPage County Forest Preserve Teaching Artist: Laverne Bohlin
District. Historic Mayslake Hall on the grounds of Location: Mayslake Peabody Estate, Oak Brook
Mayslake Peabody Estate in Oak Brook is the perfect
In this class, we will learn to represent the landscape in soft
setting for offerings in art, drama and calligraphy. The
pastel using photographs as subject matter. We will also
classes are taught by veteran HCA faculty in a truly
learn to do color thumbnails to solve design problems and
inspiring landscape. Each class includes a free ticket
discover combinations that surpass photographic color. The
for a docent-guided tour of Mayslake Hall. Please visit
emphasis will be on making a pastel painting rather than a
www.mayslakepeabody.com for more information.
drawing. All levels welcome.
Winter (6 weeks): $120 HCA members/$145 non-members
Watercolor at Mayslake
Tuesday 10 a.m. - Noon
Teaching Artist: Ann Grill
Fall 1: September 14 - October 26 (no class on Oct.19) Drawing for Adults at Mayslake
Fall 2: November 2 - December 14 (no class Nov. 23) Wednesdays, 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Winter 1: January 11 - February 15, 2011 Teaching Artist: Patrick McGarry
Winter 2: February 22 - March 29, 2011 Fall 1: September 15 - October 27 (7 weeks)
Location: Mayslake Peabody Estate, Oak Brook Fall 2: November 3 - December 15 (6 weeks) no class 11/24
Enjoy exploring the many techniques of watercolor in Winter 1: January 12 - February 16 (6 weeks)
a beautiful, quiet setting at Mayslake Peabody Estate. Winter 2: February 23 - March 30 (6 weeks)
The class will cover basic watercolor skills and advanced Location: Mayslake Peabody Estate, Oak Brook
techniques, depending on each student’s skill level. This class will benefit anyone with an interest in learning
Individual critiques and demonstrations will help each to draw portraits or sharpen their drawing skills.
painter hone his skills and discover individual styles. Emphasis will be placed on utilizing classical methods to
A supply list is available with registration. develop likeness, value and composition. Several different
6 Week Session: $120 HCA members/$145 non-members techniques will be covered, from simple contour to
complete modeling of the head using charcoal and pencil.
Students will learn skills to both interpret photographs
Advanced Art
Wednesday 10:00 a.m. - Noon and to draw from life. No prior drawing experience is
Teaching Artist: Ann Grill necessary; beginners are welcome!
Fall 1: September 15, 29, October 13 and 27 (4 weeks) $175 HCA members/$200 non-members (7 weeks)
Fall 2: November 10, December 1 and 15 (3 weeks) $150 HCA members/$175 non-members (6 weeks)
Winter 1: January 12, 26 and February 9 (3 weeks)
Winter 2: February 23, March 9 and 23 (3 weeks)
Location: Mayslake Peabody Estate, Oak Brook
If you enjoy painting in your own studio but miss the
feedback from fellow artists, this is your opportunity to
share ideas, discuss new techniques, and benefit from
helpful critiques to enhance your work. Feel free to bring
your paints to stay and paint in inspiring surroundings.
Meets every other Wednesday.
Fall 1: $40 HCA members/$50 non-members
Fall 2 & Winter 1: $30 HCA members/$40 non-members
Winter 2: $30 HCA members/$40 non-members
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Adult Visual Art
Beginning Knitting Adults
Evening Session: Mondays, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. OR
Day Session: Tuesdays, 12:30 - 2:30 p.m.
Fall: September 13 - October 12 (5 weeks)
Teaching Artist: Mona Marek
In this five week class you will learn to cast-on, knit, purl,
increase, decrease and bind-off. You will learn all of the
basic knitting techniques, how to read a pattern and knit
two dishcloths. Mona will bring many different types
of yarn and knitting needles so that you can practice on
circular, plastic, bamboo and metal needles. Hand-outs and
yarn are included in the class fee. Bring size 8 or 9 straight
knitting needles (10 inch) to the first class.
$110 HCA members/$135 non-members
Intermediate Knitting Adults
Wednesday, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Fall: September 15 - October 20 (6 weeks)
Teaching Artist: Mona Marek
This 6 week class is for students who have taken Beginning
Knitting or who know the basics of knitting: casting-on,
knit, purl and binding off. We will work a stitch sampler
in class. Individual projects will vary and be determined
by the students in class. Ms. Mona will teach students
different types of decorative stitches as well as increase and
decrease techniques. Practice yarn and hand-outs will be
provided. Please bring size 8 or 9 straight knitting needles
(10 inch) to the first class.
$120 HCA members/$145 non-members
New! Pastels Beginner/Intermediate
Adults
Fridays, 10:00 a.m. - Noon
Fall 1: September 17 - October 22 (6 weeks)
Fall 2: November 5 - December 17 (6 weeks)
Winter 1: January 21 - February 25 (6 weeks)
Teaching Artist: Nancy Wisti-Grayson
Learn to create with soft pastels. Soft pastels are rich in
color and fun to work with. The students will explore color
and composition mainly through working from a still life.
This class focuses on individual instruction in a group
setting. Beginning and intermediate students welcome.
$120 HCA members/$145 non-members
Intermediate Painting
Thursdays, 12:00- 2:30 p.m.
Teaching Artist: Madeline Shea
Fall 1: September 16 - October 28 (7 weeks)
Fall 2: November 4 - December 16 (6 weeks)
Winter: March 3 - April 14 (7 weeks)
Join this painting group! Experience the joy of painting
while developing a thorough understanding of value, color
and spatial composition. Students will learn techniques
used by Renaissance, Impressionist and Modern Masters.
Using the painting media of your choice you will discover
how easy it is to use these techniques to create beautiful,
finished paintings.
Fall 1: $175 HCA Members/$200 non-members
Fall 2: $150 HCA members/$175 non-members
Winter: $175 HCA Members/$200 non-members
New! Beginning Drawing
Mondays, 12:00 - 2:00 p.m.
Teaching Artist: Madeline Shea
Fall 1: September 13 - October 25 (7 weeks)
Fall 2: November 1 - December 13 (6 weeks)
Winter: February 28 - April 11 (7 weeks)
This class is for beginners, and students who are
interested in advancing their own creative pursuits. A
solid understanding of drawing will enhance all creative
pursuits, and by using simple observation methods,
improve drawing skills. Through this class you will learn
to create successful composition employing line, shape,
value and texture. Subject matter will include still life,
landscape (weather permitting) and photography. The class
will include individual and group discussion. A supply list
will be available with registration.
Fall 1: $140 HCA Members/$165 non-members
Fall 2: $120 HCA members/$145 non-members
Winter: $140 HCA Members/$165 non-members
 Adult Visual Art
Oil Painting 1
Teaching Artist: Susan Hong-Sammons
Wednesdays, 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Fall: September 15 - November 17 (10 weeks)
Winter: January 12 - March 16 (10 weeks)
This is an excellent class for the beginning artist or
for those who have not painted in a while. The aim is
to assist one’s creativity to go beyond simply copying
a photograph. In order to do this, all the basic formal
art issues such as color theory, seeing color accurately,
mixing fresh color, creating rich shadows, handling
light and air, and edges will be addressed. Also, the
essentials of the trade will be covered; what is a filbert,
round, bright, flat brush, hog hair vs. synthetic vs. sable,
palette and different paint surfaces.
A supply list will be provided. All are welcome!
$250 HCA members/$275 non-members
Painting II
Teaching Artist: Susan Hong-Sammons
Wednesdays, 12:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Fall: September 15 - November 17 (10 weeks)
Winter: January 12 - March 16 (10 weeks)
Open to all skill levels for individuals working in
oils, acrylics, or pastels. Focus is on the mastering of
chiaroscuro, creating form from light and shadow. This
emphasis creates a rich, vibrant, life-like dimensional
painting which allows the artist to move away from
copying. Painters will also study: Alla Prima which
is the painting technique involving little or no under
painting, composition and design, color theory and
harmony, values, mixing fresh color, paint application,
and handling air and light. A suggested supply list will
be provided.
$250 HCA members/$275 non-members
New!
Drawing: Learning to See
Teaching Artist: John Howard
Tuesdays, 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Fall 1: September 14 - October 19 (6 weeks)
Fall 2: November 2 - December 14 no class Nov. 23
Winter 1: January 11 - February 15 (6 weeks)
Winter 2: March 1 - April 12 no class March 29
Gain the ability to render any subject matter, and
experience a multitude of drawing mediums such as conte,
charcoals, pen & ink. Learn the three forms of drawing:
gesture, contour and mass drawing. Composition, light
and shadow arrangements along with perspective will be
covered to help convey your personal visual expression.
Expand your knowledge if you are an advanced student
and acquire basics if you are a novice. A supply list will be
provided at time of registration.
$160 HCA members/$185 non-members
New!
Watercolors: Learning to See
Tuesdays, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Teaching Artist: John Howard
Fall 1: September 14 - October 19 (6 weeks)
Fall 2: November 2 - December 14 no class Nov. 23
Winter 1: January 11 - February 15 (6 weeks)
Winter 2: March 1 - April 12 no class March 29
Free your spirit and create your own artistic fingerprint!
Let John’s 26 years of teaching experience give you a
sound painting practice. Novices and seasoned painters
alike will explore subjects from prairies to portraits. The
study of mass, rhythm, negative and direct painting
are among the many techniques you will learn through
daily demonstrations and one-on-one personal guidance.
Using his “3-P’s”; Plan, Prepare and Process, will release
you from any bad habits while the study of light and
dark, varied edges and expressive color will give you the
knowledge to express your visual emotions. A supply list
will be provided at time of registration.
$160 HCA members/$185 non-members
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Kindermusik® is an early childhood music and
movement program that nurtures cognitive,
emotional, social, language and physical
development. This internationally renowned
program is recognized for its ability to develop
literary, language skills, problem solving, social
skills, self-esteem and musicality.
Young Child I
Ages: 5 - 7 years
Tuesday, 4:15 - 5:30 p.m. Lynn DiGianfilippo
Fall: September 23 - January 20, 2011
No class week of Thanksgiving, and Dec. 17 - Jan. 3
Location: The Community House
Using a small-group approach to music education,
Kindermusik for the Young Child provides a pressure-
free class where your child can develop a strong musical
foundation by learning the concepts, language, notation,
and vocabulary of music and its greatest composers. The
program is designed to prepare the young child who
is eager for first experiences with musical symbols and
instrument discovery but is not yet ready for formal lessons
and traditional music reading with an instrument. Register
at TCH for this class at www.thecommunityhouse.org.
Required Home Materials: Student Kit: $75.00
$255 HCA & TCH Members/$310 non-members
Young Child II
Ages: 5 - 7 years
Tuesday, 4:15 - 5:30 p.m. Lynn DiGianfilippo
Winter: February 2 - May 19, 2011
No class during Spring Break, March 28 - April 1, 2011
Location: The Community House
The program is designed to prepare the young child
who is eager for first experiences with musical symbols
and instrument discovery but is not yet ready for formal
lessons and traditional music reading with an instrument.
Prerequisite: Young Child 1. Register at TCH for this
class at www.thecommunityhouse.org.
Required Home Materials: Student Kit: $75.00
$255 HCA & TCH Members/$310 non-members
Village Zoom Buggy & Dream Pillow
Ages: newborn - 18 months
Thursday 9:30 - 10:15 a.m.
Fall: September 23 - January 20, 2011
Instructor: Karen Burris
No class week of Thanksgiving, and Dec. 17 - Jan. 3
Location: The Community House
In a Kindermusik Village class, we take those special
bonding moments between you and your baby and add in a
unique blend of musical learning activities that stimulate and
engage all of the senses. Your educator will teach you how
to encourage your baby’s learning through vocal play, object
exploration, instruments, and creative movement. Register at
TCH for this class at www.thecommunityhouse.org.
Required Home Materials: 2 family kits: $75.00
$210 HCA & TCH Members/$260 non-members
Village: Hickory, Dickory,
Tickle and Bounce & The
Rhythm of my Day
Ages: newborn - 18 months
Thursday 9:30 - 10:15 a.m.
Winter: February 2 - May 19, 2011
Instructor: Karen Burris
No class during Spring Break, March 28 - April 1, 2011
Location: The Community House
In a Kindermusik Village class, we take those special
bonding moments between you and your baby and add in a
unique blend of musical learning activities that stimulate and
engage all of the senses. Your educator will teach you how
to encourage your baby’s learning through vocal play, object
exploration, instruments, and creative movement. Register at
TCH for this class at www.thecommunityhouse.org.
Required Home Materials: 2 family kits: $75.00
$210 HCA & TCH Members/$260 non-members
Our Time: Milk and Cookies Imagine That:
Ages: 1½ - 3 years
Fall: September 23 - January 20, 2011
Hello Weather, Let’s Play Together!
Ages: 3 - 5
Tuesday, 9:30 - 10:15 a.m. Lynn DiGianfilippo
Fall: September 21 - January 29, 2011
Wednesday, 9:30 - 10:15 a.m. Allison Cherry
Tuesday, 10:30 - 11:15 a.m. Lynn DiGianfilippo
Wednesday, 10:30 - 11:15 a.m. Allison Cherry
Tuesday, 1:00 - 1:45 p.m. Lynn Di Gianfilippo
Thursday 9:30 - 10:15 a.m. Karen Burris
Wednesday, 1:00 - 1:45 p.m. Allison Cherry
No class week of Thanksgiving, and Dec. 17 - Jan. 3
No class week of Thanksgiving, and Dec. 17 - Jan. 3
Location: The Community House
Location: The Community House
Kindermusik Our Time encourages her to be creative, to
Using the power of music, Kindermusik’s Imagine That! taps
initiate her own ideas and to respond in her own ways, while
into your preschooler’s creative spirit and boundless energy
your active participation gives her the security she needs.
and focuses on developing his learning strengths and self-
As you play instruments, sing, move, and explore, you’ll
confidence so he’ll be ready for school, prepared for future
uncover an engaging musical world while building your child’s
music lessons…or able to leap tall buildings. Register at
confidence, self-control and communications skills. Register at
TCH for this class at www.thecommunityhouse.org.
TCH for this class at www.thecommunityhouse.org.
Required Home Materials: Family Kit with backpack
Required Home Materials: Family Kit: $55.00.
$65.00, returning students: $60.00
$210 HCA & TCH Members/$260 non-members
$210 HCA & TCH Members/$260 non-members

Our Time: Fiddle Dee-Dee Imagine That:

Ages: 1½ - 3 years
Winter: January 31 - May 19 Cities! Busy Places - Friendly Faces
Tuesday, 9:30 - 10:15 a.m. Lynn DiGianfilippo Ages: 3 - 5
Wednesday, 9:30 - 10:15 a.m. Allison Cherry Winter: January 31 - May 19
Wednesday, 10:30 - 11:15 a.m. Allison Cherry Tuesday, 10:30 - 11:15 a.m. Lynn DiGianfilippo
Thursday 9:30 - 10:15 a.m. Karen Burris Tuesday, 1:00 - 1:45 p.m. Lynn Di Gianfilippo
Location: The Community House Wednesday, 1:00 - 1:45 p.m. Allison Cherry
Register at www.thecommunityhouse.org. No class during Spring Break, March 28 - April 1, 2011
Register at TCH for this class at www.
Required Home Materials: Family Kit: $55.00.
thecommunityhouse.org.
$210 HCA & TCH Members/$260 non-members
Location: The Community House
Required Home Materials: Family Kit with backpack
Family Time $65.00, returning students: $60.00
Ages: 0 - 7 years
$210 HCA & TCH Members/$260 non-members
Wednesday, 4:30 -5:15 p.m. Allison Cherry
Fall: Make Way for Music
September 22 - December 1, 2010
No class week of Thanksgiving
Winter: Our Kind of Day
February 1 - April 11, 2011
no class March 28 - April 1
Register at www.thecommunityhouse.org.
Required Home Materials: Family Kit: $65.00.
1-2 Children $180 TCH/HCA member/$230 non-member 18
3-4 Children $220 TCH/HCA member/$270 non-member
Special Events
Fall Family Fest
Saturday, October 16, 2010, 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Burlington Park, Hinsdale, IL
Dress in your best Halloween Costume and join us for a
FREE day of FUN! The event will kick off with a costume
parade that will depart from the Hinsdale Middle School
East Field. From there participants will parade with an
escort to Burlington Park for the Fall Festival Event.
This event is fun for all ages! Enjoy pumpkin decorating,
entertainment and carnival games. Trick or Treating
will be available in the downtown business district from
Noon - 3:00 pm. Pumpkins for decorating will be available
for the first 500 participants. You can take the pumpkins
with you or leave them in the Pumpkin Corral to be judged.
Pumpkins can also be decorated at home and brought to
the event.
Those in costume can check in to be judged at the
Chamber of Commerce Tent at Burlington Park from
11:30 am -1:30 pm. Winners will be announced at the
end of the event at 2:00 pm.
This event is coordinated by the Hinsdale Public Library,
Hinsdale Chamber of Commerce, and Hinsdale Center for
the Arts, The Community House, The Hinsdalean and the
Village of Hinsdale.
Rent HCA’s Gallery and Patio!
HCA’s Gallery is available for your next intimate
gathering, bridal shower, or luncheon. Located
in beautiful Katherine Legge Memorial Park, HCA
is the perfect setting for your next event!
Call HCA for more information 630-887-0203.
Adornment
s 2010
Opening Reception:
Friday, November 12, 2010 from 5:00 - 8:00 p.m.
At Hinsdale Center for the Arts
5903 S. County Line Road, Hinsdale, IL 60521
HCA’s annual holiday exhibition features incredible
imaginative creations by more than 150 acclaimed
artists and crafts-people from Illinois and across the
United States. Don’t miss this exceptional collection of
original, handmade jewelry, ceramics, fiber, wearable
art and accessories, ornaments, cards, prints, paintings,
photographs and more, all perfect for holiday gift-giving!
Hinsdale Center for the Arts has sponsored this popular
and successful holiday exhibition for more than 20 years.
Once again, HCA will merge its holiday exhibition with a
marvelous array of workshops, demonstrations and more!
HCA Adornments Hours:
Monday - Friday: 9:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Saturdays: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Please call HCA for more information: 630-887-0203.
HCA Holiday Home Tour
Sunday, December 5, 2010 from 1:00 - 5:00 p.m.
You know you’ll want to be a part of HCA’s always
enchanting and memorable Holiday Home Tour. Join us
for a captivating stroll through fascinating area homes,
all richly decorated for the holidays, with lights aglow
and music in the air! Interior specialists from home
fashion and floral establishments across the western
suburbs contribute their extensive talents to create
holiday magic unique to each home. Adult and children’s
choirs and instrumental musicians perform throughout
the afternoon.
Tickets: $35 in advance/$40 day of tour.
Group discounts available.
Contact HCA at 630-887-0203
for more information and to reserve tickets!
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agrees that faxed signatures may be accepted as original signatures. By
signing this form, all students agree to abide by HCA’s code of conduct.
Participant or (if child) Parent/Guardian Signature*

Membership $

I would also like to make a tax-deductible contribution Date

to support the arts programs of Hinsdale Center for the Arts. $ *Your signature is required to complete your registration!


Mail this form with your check payable to:
Total Enclosed $ Hinsdale Center for the Arts
P.O. Box 175 For Office Use
Hinsdale, IL 60522-0175 Only!
Staff:
This program is partially sponsored Phone: 630-887-0203 Date Rec’d:
by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council
Fax: 630-887-1470
Payment
Registrations will be accepted by mail,
fax: 630-887-1470, phone: 630-887-0203
or in person. Full payment must be made
in advance of the first class. Registrations
for off-site classes at The Community
House must be taken at that location, all
other off-site classes need to be registered
through Hinsdale Center for the Arts.
To register by mail, complete the
registration form on page 19 and mail
with payment to: Hinsdale Center for the
Arts PO Box 175, Hinsdale, IL 60522-
0175. Please do not mail registrations to
our street address.
Registration is not complete until full
payment is received and the adult student
Refunds/Credits
Withdrawals must be made no later than
one week before classes begin and will
be subject to a 10% administrative fee.
Students who withdraw from class during
the week prior to class will be subject
to a 50% administrative fee. No refunds
will be given for withdrawals made on
the day of or after the first class. HCA is
not responsible for providing refunds or
make-up classes for students who miss
classes. Class fees cannot be deferred or
pro-rated. As space allows, we will accept
enrollments after the term begins; such
enrollments will be pro-rated.
Cancellations
Please note that, HCA reserves the right
to cancel a class, workshop or camp; if
Scholarships
Hinsdale Center for the Arts is pleased to
offer scholarships for children and adults.
Selection is based on financial need
and scholarships are applied to classes,
summer camps, group and private music
lessons. Application forms are available at
the front office.
Parking
There is plenty of parking adjacent to the
Arts Center with spaces to accommodate
the needs of our patrons. Our thanks to
the Village of Hinsdale for providing this
amenity. Please note the entrance into
Katherine Legge Memorial Park is off of
County Line Road.

North/South Tollway 355

or a parent/legal guardian has signed the
registration form.
We do not send mailed confirmation
of registrations. If you wish to receive
confirmation, please include a self-
addressed, stamped envelope with your
registration. You may also confirm your
registration by calling our office at
630-887-0203.
Waiting Lists
Waiting lists will be formed when a class,
workshop or camp is filled. Every attempt
will be made to open additional classes.
enrollment is insufficient, students will
receive a full refund. Cancellations may be
made at the last minute and students will
be notified by phone. HCA reserves the
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right to change instructors, class structure
or to discontinue any class without
incurring obligations. Ogden Ave
Special Needs
Hinsdale Center for the Arts strives 55th St.
to meet the needs of persons with
disabilities. HCA has handicapped
parking, entrances and rest rooms. If
you have additional special needs please
contact us and we will do everything we
can to accommodate your needs.

Membership
County Line Rd

Membership is a significant source of support for HCA. Your membership

helps us provide professional programs and supports valuable outreach
activities into the communities we serve.
Valuable Benefits:
• Discounts on classes and music lessons
• Priority mailing of the Catalog
• Invitations to Gallery Exhibitions
• Invitations to Holiday Home Tour
• Exclusive Member Shopping Days
at Adornments
• Discounts on HCA Gallery purchases
Levels of Membership
$55 Family
$50 Individual (18+)
$45 Senior Family
$40 Senior Individual (60 +)
Hinsdale residents may deduct
$5 from HCA memberships.
Exhibitions
The Center of Our Imagination Adornments 2010
HCA Student Art Exhibition Reception: Friday, November 12
Reception: Saturday, August 28
from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
In the Gallery: August 28 - October 2
Adult students enrolled in HCA’s
acclaimed visual art programs showcase
their work. This exhibition will feature a
variety of media including oil, watercolor,
drawing, pastel and more!
Variations:
Salt Creek Ballet in Portrait
Handcrafted Photography
by Keith Gerling
Reception: Saturday, October 16
from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.
In the Gallery: October 16 - October 31
This exhibition commemorates a long-
standing collaborative partnership
between Hinsdale Center for the Arts
and Salt Creek Ballet. Salt Creek Ballet
marks their 25th Anniversary and HCA
marks its 30th Anniversary in 2010.
Local photographer, Keith Gerling has
spent several years documenting Salt
Creek Ballet classes and performances.
These ethereal photographs celebrate the
beauty and motion of dance.
Now celebrating its 25th Anniversary,
Salt Creek Ballet (SCB) is an Illinois
non-profit corporation, dedicated to its
mission to present professional-quality
dance performances to diverse area
audiences, provide high-level performing
opportunities for area dancers and
encourage appreciation and awareness
of dance in the community. SCB
programs are supported in part, by the
Illinois Arts Council, a state agency, The
Grover Hermann Foundation and The
MacArthur Fund for Arts and Culture at
the Richard H. Driehaus Foundation.
from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m.
In the Gallery:
November 12 - December 18
HCA’s annual holiday exhibition
features incredible imaginative
creations by more than 150 acclaimed
artists and crafts-people from Illinois
and across the United States. Don’t
miss this exceptional collection of
original, handmade jewelry, ceramics,
fiber, wearable art and accessories,
ornaments, cards, prints, paintings,
photographs and more, all perfect for
holiday gift-giving!
Sharing A Love For
Watercolor: Phyllis Kozlowski
and Her Students
Reception: Saturday, January 22
from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.
In the Gallery: January 22 - March 19
Renowned artist and educator Phyllis
Kozlowski, also one of the founders of
Hinsdale Center for the Arts, has been
inspiring creativity among adult artists
throughout Chicago’s western suburbs
for more than 30 years. 2010 marks Dr.
Kozlowski’s retirement from teaching
at Hinsdale Center for the Arts, since
its inception in 1980. This exhibition is
a celebration of Dr. Kozlowski’s work
alongside work from her students.
Audio Description Services
Hinsdale Center for the Arts is pleased
to offer free guided descriptive tours as an
ongoing program during all exhibitions
in the gallery. Audio description provides
accessibility of visual images for people
who are blind or have low vision. During
the guided tour the guest is accompanied
by Shayne Kennedy, HCA’s certified
Audio Describer. Descriptive tours are
available on Monday mornings at 10
AM. The public is asked to call HCA at
630-887-0203 to make a reservation.
Off-Site Exhibitions
Hinsdale Art Faculty:
Out of School
October 16 – December 11, 2010
Opening Reception:
October 22- 6:30-8:30 pm
Hinsdale Center for the Arts sponsors:
Hinsdale Art Faculty, Out of School.
The creative side of faculty at Hinsdale
area schools is on view in this exhibit at
Hinsdale Public Library. This is a great
opportunity for parents and students to
see the artwork created by their teachers.
Hinsdale Public Library
20 East Maple Street
Hinsdale, IL 60521
Phone: (630) 986-1976
Hinsdale Public Library Hours:
Monday - Thursday:

9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Friday:
9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Saturday:
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

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Hinsdale, IL
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Hinsdale Center for the Arts

Located in Katherine Legge Memorial Park

5903 South County Line Road, Hinsdale
Hinsdale, IL 60522-0175
630-887-0203 Phone

www.hinsdalearts.org
630-887-1470 Fax
P.O. Box 175

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Members Receive:
Discounts on classes and programs
Priority mailing of the catalog
Invitations to Gallery Exhibitions
Discount at Adornments,
HCA’s annual holiday exhibit and sale

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