Arts
High School District 214 has a long and rich history of excellence in the arts, and our Community Education program extends that tradition to students of all ages.
Whether it’s the performing arts such as music classes and private music lessons, dance and theater; fine arts like drawing, painting and photography; or arts and crafts such as sewing, quilting and needlepoint, we’re sure to have something for you to grow as an artist!
Dance
Do you love to dance, or do you have two left feet and want to improve your skills for that next wedding or social event? Then let us help!
Our ballroom and Latin dance class will teach you the classics under the direction of Cheri Uricek, one of our most experienced instructors with over 40 years of teaching experience. Or if you’re looking for a more energetic and youthful approach to dance, try our Latin dance or line dance classes offered by professional dancer Elena Soultansaka.
Music and Theater
District 214 has a long history of excellence in music and theater instruction, and Community Education is proud to carry on that tradition.
Have you always wanted to learn guitar or ukulele? Michael Plantan offers a range of guitar and ukulele classes that’s sure to get you playing like a pro in no time.
We’re also very proud to offer a wonderful Community Theater experience through District 214 called The Theatre Lab. To learn more about The Theater Lab, please click here to visit The Theater Lab web page.
Did you play in band or orchestra back in high school and want to get back into it? D214 Community Education provides individual music lessons for our high school students during the day and after school, and now we’re rolling out this service to the rest of our residents. To learn more about our new Individual Music Lesson program, visit our Individual Music Lesson page.
Needlework and Crafts
Needlework and crafts have seen a huge resurgence in recent years, and we’re here to help you get up to date with the latest trends and techniques.
We offer classes ranging from classics such as crochet and knitting, quilting, sewing basics and needlepoint to modern takes such as designing and sewing Comic-Con costumes and designing your own jewelry. Learn from the best instructors in the area, and enjoy a relaxing hobby!
Visual Arts
If you can see it in your mind, then you can draw it, paint it or photograph it.
Learn the secrets of lighting, color, form and technique from some of the best art teachers in our area. Learn the basics of pencil and charcoal drawing with Scott Westgard in our Beginning Drawing class, or take control of your DSLR or camera phone with a photography class offered by professional photographer Dennis Walker. Discover the joy of painting on our Watercolors class. We’re also working hard to bring aboard new painting and ceramics instructors, so check back soon for more information about brand new visual arts classes.
