Welcome to the Creation Space!

Considering the arts to be an expression of our "co-creator" relationship with God, Emmanuel is pleased to anounce a partnership with The Kensington Arts Center -  a 501(c)(3) - to carry out the CREATE portion of the Emmanuel mission.  The Creation Space is a part of the Kensington Arts Center, providing classes, workshops and parties for children and adults.  Open to the public(classes are non-denominational), these courses are intended to foster lifelong creative expression and to nourish the creative spirit in all  of us. Rachel Weaver Rivera of Imagine Art Studio is the head of the Creation Space at the Kensington Arts Center. 

We invite you to review the list of classes below.  Please visit www.KensingtonArtsCenter.org for more information, registration, fillable forms and payment options.  NOTE:  ALL REGISTRATION FOR KAC CLASSES IS NOW DONE THROUGH THE CENTER - CLICK TO VISIT THE WEBSITE.

 

Fall 2020 - Childrens Mini Art Classes - limited numbers

starts on October 3rd, please click here for full list of dates, times and topics 

 

Art Classes for Adults - All Classes via Zoom due to Covid-19

We will return as soon as we are able. Thank you

SATURDAY OIL PAINTING WITH JAMES SWANSON:  Saturdays, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.  This class is a big nudge in the right direction for oil painters with painting time under their belts.  Taught by award-winning instructor James Swanson, it will be full or instructions, tips, and laughs.  Level: Imtermediate to Advanced.  Call Jim at 708.606.2742 for more information or to register.

*  FEE:  $130 for 8 weeks  (plus $20 annual registration for  students new to the KAC)

Monday Evening Oil Painting Class with James Swanson. Newly available class, Please call Jim for further information or to register 708 606 2742

* Fee: $80 for 4weeks, plus $20 annual registration for students new to the KAC

 

Private/Semi-Private Lessons

Call Rachel at 773-203-6659 to Schedule your private lesson!
Want individual attention and specialized instruction?
 1 hour, typically on a Saturday morning or Sunday afternoon
 Includes private or semi-private instruction, at your convenience
 Focus on drawing, watercolor, collage, or mixed media 3D projects
 1-2 children, $40 per hour includes materials

 

Art Parties Registration

 

*For each new student $20 annual registration fee payable to Kensington Arts Cemter will be charged. Discounted registration fee of $10 for additional siblings or family members. This fee helps to cover Creation Space administrative, clerical, and operational costs. 

Parents and caregivers are welcome at any time during class. Pop in a few minutes early at pick up time to see what your child has been working on. Typically, children take ALL their work home on the last day of class in a special portfolio.

Make-up Policy: No problem if you or your child would like to make up the class within the same session. Please call or email with your request so you can be certain the other class you wish to attend has space available.

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Birthday Art Parties

 

The CREATIVE WAY to celebrate your child’s next birthday!

-1.5 hours, typically on a Saturday or Sunday afternoon 

-Includes pre-party planning meeting, instruction, & materials

-Birthday child chooses a *special project for everyone to make

-Project takes 1 hour

-30 minutes for cake (you bring) & presents

-Up to 20 children maximum

-$20 per child

 

Professional artist, Rachel Weaver Rivera founded Imagine Art Studio in 2001 and has been sharing her love of messy
projects and art-making with adults, families, and children ever since! She is very excited to be partnering with The
Kensington Arts Center to offer unique art experiences to the community. Rachel has a Master’s in art from the
University of Michigan, and recently earned her Master’s in Clinical Mental Health from National Louis University.

To view examples of Rachel’s work and learn more about Imagine Art Studio, please visit www.imagineartstudio.com