Brickton Art Center

Brickton Art Center

Brickton Art Center

Centennial Activity Center is home to Brickton Art Center, a non-profit organization serving the people of Park Ridge and surrounding communities through creative outreach services in art therapy, art education, and exhibitions using various artistic disciplines and media. 

Each season, Brickton offers classes at the Park Ridge Park District for all ages and ability levels. Classes are held in the art studio at the Centennial Activity Center.

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Programs

5090111 / The Kids & I

Ages 2-5 with adult Adults and pint-sized artists come together in this unique class to create masterpieces! This class uses a variety of art mediums and techniques such as clay, watercolors, collage, and pastels, with the focus on the colorful process of art. It’s a great way for caregivers to bond with children creatively! In order to provide the best quality time with your child, we ask that you refrain from bringing other children to class. No class November 25. CAC
5090111-4 - The Kids & I
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Availability
Available
Res/NonRes
11/4/2024 - 12/16/2024
9:00 am - 10:00 am
Location
Centennial Activity Center
Ages
2-5 w/Adult
5090111-5 - The Kids & I
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Res/NonRes
11/7/2024 - 12/19/2024
9:00 am - 10:00 am
Location
Centennial Activity Center
Ages
2-5 w/Adult
5090111-6 - The Kids & I
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Res/NonRes
11/9/2024 - 12/21/2024
9:30 am - 10:20 am
Location
Centennial Activity Center
Ages
2-5 w/Adult

5090113 / Creative Kids

Join a Brickton classic! Tots come to have some fun at the gallery learning the basics of creating art. We paint, draw, glue, cut paper, and form clay. These small artists are learning and progressing while having a colorfully good time! No class November 25. CAC
5090113-3 - Creative Kids
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Availability
Available
Res/NonRes
11/4/2024 - 12/9/2024
10:00 am - 10:50 am
Location
Centennial Activity Center
Ages
3y-6y
5090113-4 - Creative Kids
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Availability
Available
Res/NonRes
11/7/2024 - 12/12/2024
10:00 am - 10:50 am
Location
Centennial Activity Center
Ages
3y-6y

5090114 / Mixed Media

Our mixed media course will focus on art making through the application of various mediums including painting and drawing, oil pastels, collage and clay. Basically, we will use a lot of fun materials to make some fabulous art. No class November 27. CAC
5090114-2 - Mixed Media
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Availability
Available
Res/NonRes
11/6/2024 - 12/18/2024
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Location
Centennial Activity Center
Ages
9-12

5090118 / Sculpture

Explore art in the 3rd dimension using a lot of unusual materials not often offered in other classes. When it comes to 3D art, the sky’s the limit! Using a verity of sculptural mediums the kids will be creating their very own sculptures. This class will focus on the foundations of 3D art, so if enjoy working with your hands this is the class for you! No class November 28 CAC
5090118-1 - Sculpture
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Res/NonRes
11/7/2024 - 12/19/2024
4:00 pm - 4:50 pm
Location
Centennial Activity Center
Ages
5-8
5090118-2 - Sculpture
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Availability
Available
Res/NonRes
11/7/2024 - 12/19/2024
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Location
Centennial Activity Center
Ages
9-12

5090119 / Adventures in Art

This class is a staple in our curriculum for a reason! Here is a wonderful opportunity for this age group to get their hands in a little bit of everything. Learn a bit about every art medium, such as drawing, clay, watercolor, and sculpture. We use ink, graphite, pastel, paints, and clay as we really get our creativity pumping! No class November 27 & 30. CAC
5090119-3 - Adventures in Art
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Res/NonRes
11/6/2024 - 12/18/2024
4:00 pm - 4:50 pm
Location
Centennial Activity Center
Ages
5-8
5090119-4 - Adventures in Art
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Availability
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Res/NonRes
11/9/2024 - 12/21/2024
10:30 am - 11:20 am
Location
Centennial Activity Center
Ages
5-8