2025-Fall-Guide

ART PROGRAMS

SMART START ART CAMP Explore your artistic side with Smart Start Art from Afterschool Enrichment Solutions. Blast off your imagination, explore faraway galaxies, and meet outrageous space creatures! Discover your creativity and imagination as an artist, developing fine motor skills, style, and vision as we explore different artistic techniques through a variety of inspiring projects. Sketch and draw, shade and color, cut, glue, fold... create! See your imagination come to life! Learn about great artists from throughout history and the present day, through a featured artist and fun, exciting games. No experience necessary. Age: 5-9 R/NR: $109/$139 Location: Lincoln Center Instructor: After School Enrichment Solutions Class # Date Day Time 4100K59-01 12/22 - 12/26 M/TU/F 1:00-2:30pm CREATING WITH CLAY Explore the creative world of clay! Learn hand-building techniques such as using molds, coils and slabs to create one-of-a-kind projects, then decorate your work by experimenting with stamps, cookie cutters and glazing techniques! Working with clay can get messy, so please send your child in appropriate clothing or with a smock or apron. All projects will be glazed, kiln-fired and sent home on the last day of the class. Please note: attendance at each class is important for ensuring you finish all projects. No class Nov. 27. Age: 7-12 Min/Max: 5/10 R/NR: $105/$135 Location: Lincoln Center Instructor: Ms. Sherry Class # Date Day Time 4100K32-01 9/11 - 10/16 TH 4:00-5:00pm 4100K32-02 10/23 - 12/4 TH 4:00-5:00pm

FAMILY POTTERY Families of all shapes and sizes are invited to explore the world of clay! Learn basic hand building techniques while creating fun ceramic pieces as a family. All projects will be glazed, kiln-fired and sent home on the last day of the class. Please note: attendance at each class is important for ensuring you finish all projects. Working with clay can get messy, so please dress accordingly! Fee is per person; please register each family member attending. No class Min/Max: 5/15 R/NR: $57/$87 Location: Lincoln Center Instructor: Ms. Sherry Class # Date Day Time 4100K21-01 9/11 - 10/16 TH 5:30-6:45pm 4100K21-02 10/23 - 12/4 TH 5:30-6:45pm Nov. 27. Age: 4+ Learn hand-building techniques such as using molds, coils and slabs to create one-of-a-kind projects, then decorate your work by experimenting with stamps, cookie cutters and glazing techniques! Each session will complete different projects. All supplies are included, and projects will be glazed and kiln-fired. Please note: attendance at each class is important for ensuring you finish all projects. Separate project pickup days will be announced during class. No class Nov. 24. Age: 16+ Min/Max: 5/10 R/NR: $112/$142 Location: Lincoln Center Instructor: Ms. Sherry Class # Date Day Time 4100K60-01 9/8 - 10/13 M 6:00-7:30pm 4100K60-02 10/20 - 12/1 M 6:00-7:30pm ADULT POTTERY: HAND-BUILDING

Financial ASSISTANCE PROGRAM In an effort to provide recreation, health and wellness opportunities to all residents, including those who are experiencing financial hardships, the Downers Grove Park District has established a Financial Assistance Program. Participants must reside within the boundaries of the Downers Grove Park District to be eligible. For eligibility requirements or to donate to the Financial Assistance Program, please visit dgparks.org.

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