Foundational Art Classes for Creatives.

Build confidence in your creativity and strengthen the core skills every artist needs. Our foundational art classes guide you through essential techniques in a supportive, inspiring environment—perfect for beginners and creatives ready to grow their artistic voice.

Current Offerings

Poster for a four-week watercolor painting class featuring a watercolor painting of three colorful pears with leaves for beginner painting classes near me.

Saturday, May 2nd

9:30-11:30 am

Held 5/2, 5/9, 5/16, and 5/23. In this four week introductory series, learn how to use this beautiful medium to create one-of-a-kind artwork. Through instruction, demonstration, and practice, you will learn about materials, color theory, and basic watercolor painting techniques. The series will culminate in a creative and vibrant watercolor pear painting.

Learn to Paint Beginning Watercolors is a foundational art class hosted by the Ally and B Photography studio in downtown Naperville, IL. This four week class is geared toward students with little to no experience, where they will practice the basic building blocks for enjoying watercolor painting. The class will be taught by Jonnette Maslowski, a former teacher of 28 years and lifelong artist. Jonnette is a member of the Naperville Art League and her paintings have won numerous awards.


Flyer for a beginner watercolor painting class featuring a colorful watercolor painting of a bouquet of pink, red, orange, and yellow roses in a tall blue vase, signed by J. Maslowski for art classes near me.

Monday, May 4th

9:30-11:30 am

In this two hour class, you will paint a bouquet of roses in pretty pinks and reds using a simple technique.

Learn to Paint One Day Watercolors Class is a foundational art class hosted by the Ally and B Photography studio in downtown Naperville, IL. This one day class is geared toward students with beginner to intermediate experience, where they will practice the basic building blocks for enjoying watercolor painting. The class will be taught by Jonnette Maslowski, a former teacher of 28 years and lifelong artist. Jonnette is a member of the Naperville Art League and her paintings have won numerous awards.


A watercolor painting of colorful poppy flowers with green stems and leaves against a blue and purple sky background for watercolor painting classes near me.

Monday, May 11th

9:30-11:30 am

In this two hour class, you will paint a beautiful rainbow of colorful wildflowers and bring spring into your home.

Learn to Paint One Day Watercolors Class is a foundational art class hosted by the Ally and B Photography studio in downtown Naperville, IL. This one day class is geared toward students with beginner to intermediate experience, where they will practice the basic building blocks for enjoying watercolor painting. The class will be taught by Jonnette Maslowski, a former teacher of 28 years and lifelong artist. Jonnette is a member of the Naperville Art League and her paintings have won numerous awards.


Flyer for a one-day watercolor painting class titled "Learn to Paint: Beginning Watercolors" taught by Jonnette Maslowski, featuring a watercolor painting of a bouquet of pink, red, and yellow roses in a blue vase during watercolor painting classes.

Saturday, May 30th

9:30-11:30 am

In this two hour class, you will paint a bouquet of roses in pretty pinks and reds using a simple technique.

Learn to Paint One Day Watercolors Class is a foundational art class hosted by the Ally and B Photography studio in downtown Naperville, IL. This one day class is geared toward students with beginner to intermediate experience, where they will practice the basic building blocks for enjoying watercolor painting. The class will be taught by Jonnette Maslowski, a former teacher of 28 years and lifelong artist. Jonnette is a member of the Naperville Art League and her paintings have won numerous awards.