408 Fine Arts Factory

408 Fine Arts Factory Sue Gillio owner & flutist
Located in the west wing of the historic Westclox Building at 408 Fifth St We will acknowledge your call within 48 hours.

Music Suite 408 is open M-Th 11am-7:30pm, Sat 9-1pm or by individual appointment with lesson instructor. The hours are flexible based on individual educator schedule. Should you call, please leave a message on the machine as we may be teaching at the time of your call. Music Suite 408 is a community based enrichment center that provides quality music, art, academics/tutoring and a host of communit

y workshops, events and performance at a moderate price to students of all ages, ethnic and economic backgrounds. Individualized one-to-one lessons or group instruction will provide you and your child(ren) the opportunity to achieve mastery in both realms. Through a comprehensive curriculum which includes individual and group instruction, classes, ensembles and performances, Music Suite 408 fosters the love of the arts, nurtures creative talent, and educates students in the discipline of the arts ~ a discipline that benefits all areas of learning throughout life. At Music Suite 408, the goal of arts education is ultimately expressed in the comprehensive enjoyment of the arts. Our teaching methods stress a strong foundation and traditional understanding of the arts with an emphasis on expressive ability. Students of all levels and backgrounds learn at a level of instruction that encourages them to perfect current level projects and to welcome new challenges as they gain confidence and expertise. Music Suite 408 instructors impart a variety of practical strategies that ensure confidence, relieve anxiety and enhance proficiency.

2022: 10th Anniversary with 26 full/part time educators, 500 students of all ages and ability levels (adults too), a 3000 sq ft music space with teaching studios, Paintbox Art Gallery, Music Suite Annex and the multipurpose 2200 sq ft Westclox Fine Arts Factory for events and rental. We are also a proud affiliate of the Music Shoppe of Normal for instrument rentals.

Fly tying club will meet on Saturdays 1-3pm in January & February in the Music Suite 408 Paintbox Gallery in the west wi...
12/20/2024

Fly tying club will meet on Saturdays 1-3pm in January & February in the Music Suite 408 Paintbox Gallery in the west wing of the historic Westclox building. $5 per meeting. $10 Annual Facility Use Fee for the 2024-2025 academic year. Must have your own vice, head cement (or clear nail polish) & tying tools. Most materials provided for weekly tying projects. Contact John Gillio for info 815/343-6074.

Prepare yourself
12/20/2024

Prepare yourself

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Yay! We welcome Melanie Castillo, oboe instructor. She will be available on Saturdays. Call to enroll 815/223-4408. Ori...
12/19/2024

Yay! We welcome Melanie Castillo, oboe instructor. She will be available on Saturdays. Call to enroll 815/223-4408.

Originally from Marseilles, Illinois, Melanie Castillo is a student at Illinois State University working toward a degree in Music Education. While at college, she has performed with the ISU Symphonic Winds, Wind Symphony, and Symphony Orchestra. She currently studies oboe under the direction of Dr. Jillian Kouzel. Melanie graduated from Ottawa Township High School in 2021 and is expected to graduate from ISU in May 2025. She looks forward to pursuing a career in K-12 Music Education. In her free time she enjoys playing with her cats and making reeds.

Limited hours in the main Music Suite 408 now until Christmas. Call ahead 815/223-4408. I will check messages remotely.
12/17/2024

Limited hours in the main Music Suite 408 now until Christmas. Call ahead 815/223-4408. I will check messages remotely.

Awesome 9th Annual TubaChristmas yesterday. Thank you to Brandon Czubachowski and Hall HS for being the welcoming host; ...
12/16/2024

Awesome 9th Annual TubaChristmas yesterday. Thank you to Brandon Czubachowski and Hall HS for being the welcoming host; Rex Benson; Kevin Jensen; Liz Bishop; Sara O’Dell; Julia Messina & NCI Artworks; John Gillio (my right hand guy) and nearly 60 players from grade 5 to those in their 70’s!

The heat is on!Countdown to Christmas! Come paint with us on Saturday December 14, 2024 at 10am "Twinkling Tuxedo” 🐧Spac...
12/12/2024

The heat is on!
Countdown to Christmas! Come paint with us on Saturday December 14, 2024 at 10am "Twinkling Tuxedo” 🐧
Spaces are limited. Call to grab yours today.
☎️ 815/223-4408.
Ages 7 thru adult. Painters under age 7 may paint with an adult.

Prepay applies: $23
(All electronic payments add $2. CC/Venmo)

$10 Facility Use Fee applies for all NEW students at Music Suite 408 or those needing to update for the 2024-2025 academic year (runs until August 1, 2025)

Cancellation Policy:
Cancellations with 24+ prior to class will receive a credit for a class to be used within 6 months of original class or can request a Take-Home kit.

Cancellations with less than 24 hours notice prior to class will not receive refund/credit but may request a Take-Home kit.

Give the gift of music this Christmas. 815/223-4408
12/11/2024

Give the gift of music this Christmas. 815/223-4408

12/10/2024
12/08/2024
Music Suite 408 is excited to welcome Elliot Butler, cellist and composer. He is currently taking students on Thursdays....
12/08/2024

Music Suite 408 is excited to welcome Elliot Butler, cellist and composer. He is currently taking students on Thursdays. Call 815/223-4408.

Elliot Butler is a composer and cellist based out of Bloomington, IL. As a student in High School, Elliot studied cello at Music Suite 408 with Delle Vercimak, and played principal cello with the Illinois Valley Youth Orchestra for the 2015-2017 seasons, winning the IVYSO's concerto competition in 2017. After graduating from High School, Elliot went on to continue studying cello at Western Illinois University under the direction of Dr. Moises Molina, Dr. Ghyas Zeidieh, and Dr. Kenny Lee. After graduating from WIU with Honors in Music Theory and Composition, Elliot received his Master's degree in Music Compositon from Illinois State University, where he played cello in the University Orchestra for two years. As a composer, Elliot has had multiple works played across the world, including the United Kingdom and Ukraine. Elliot's most recent orchestral composition was performed by the Illinos Valley Symphony Orchestra in November of 2023.

Join us for two chances to the Paint & Sip "Jolly Nutcracker” BYOB painting class on Friday, December 13 and Saturday, D...
12/07/2024

Join us for two chances to the Paint & Sip "Jolly Nutcracker” BYOB painting class on Friday, December 13 and Saturday, December 14, 2024 both at 6pm at Music Suite 408. (This is the only chance you’ll get in the LPO area. It’s only being done 4 times total this season)

$36 prepay applies. Call 815/223-4408 or register online at www.408fineartsfactory.com under Paintbox Gallery tab or
Venmo . In person cash/check prepay also available.

Have a large group of painters? Register early. Spots are limited.
No experience necessary. Age 12-20 may paint with an adult painter. Great outing for moms/daughters or grandparents. 815/223-4408

Cancellation Policy:
Cancellations with 24+ prior to class will receive a credit for a class to be used within 6 months of original class or can request a Take-Home kit.
Cancellations with less than 24 hours notice prior to class will not receive refund/credit but may request a Take-Home kit.

Congratulations to Ava Rosengren
12/06/2024

Congratulations to Ava Rosengren

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Join our 650+ student community this fall. Music & Art Lessons and classes, creative & resume writing, Mrs Rogers tutoring (K-grade 5); math tutoring (grades 6-college); fly tying club (Jan/Feb); Acoustic Jams, workshops; concerts; camps and so much more! We ARE the Enrichment Center of the Illinois Valley in Starved Rock Country. We are a proud affiliate of the Music Shoppe. #musicsuite408 #408fineartsfactory #historicwestcloxbuilding #historicwestclox #theenrichmentcenteroftheillinoisvalley #musicsuite408rocks #starvedrockcountry #themusicshoppenormal #themusicshoppe

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Come play & create with us at Music Suite 408. Join out artsy community of 650+ students. We ARE the Enrichment Center of the Illinois Valley in Starved Rock Country. 815/223-4408. #musicsuite408 #408fineartsfactory #historicwestcloxbuilding #historicwestclox #theenrichmentcenteroftheillinoisvalley #musicsuite408rocks #starvedrockcountry #themusicshoppenormal #themusicshoppe

Come play & create with us at Music Suite 408. Join out artsy community of 650+ students. We ARE the Enrichment Center of the Illinois Valley in Starved Rock Country. 815/223-4408. #musicsuite408 #408fineartsfactory #historicwestcloxbuilding #historicwestclox #theenrichmentcenteroftheillinoisvalley #musicsuite408rocks #starvedrockcountry #themusicshoppenormal #themusicshoppe

Music Suite 408 and NCI Artworks are partnering to create a community mariachi ensemble. Interested? Contact us at 815/223-4408. #musicsuite408 #408fineartsfactory #historicwestcloxbuilding #historicwestclox #theenrichmentcenteroftheillinoisvalley #musicsuite408rocks #starvedrockcountry #themusicshoppenormal #themusicshoppe #mariachi #mariachiensemble #illinoisvalley

Music Suite 408 offers a comprehensive flute program that includes individual lessons, supplemental ensembles & technique classes, performance opportunities and annual Flute Day & Summer Flute Retreat. Age 5 thru adult. Come play with us! 815/223-4408. #illinoisvalleyfluteensemble #themusicshoppenormal #musicsuite408 #408fineartsfactory #themusicshoppe #summerfluteretreat2024 #starvedrockcountry #peruillinois

And here they are! The 2024 Music Suite 408 graduates 🎓 Off to high school for some and off to college, trade school or work for others. Do great things!

Music Suite 408 has a 2200 SS ft multipurpose space to host bridal & baby showers; birthday parties; painting parties; business meetings and more. Host your event with us. 815/223-4408 #musicsuite408rocks #musicsuite408 #408fineartsfactory #historicwestcloxbuilding #historicwestclox #theenrichmentcenteroftheillinoisvalley

Strings! We got ‘em! Come play with us. Violin Viola & Cello. Starting at age 4. Adults welcome too. 815/223-4408. #musicsuite408 #408fineartsfactory #historicwestcloxbuilding #historicwestclox #theenrichmentcenteroftheillinoisvalley #musicsuite408rocks #violinlessons #violalessons #cellolessons #registeredsuzukieducator

May the 4th be with you…in a galaxy far, far away. Come paint with us on Saturday, May 4 at 10am. 815/223-4408. Prepay applies.

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Music Suite 408 is open M-Th 9am-8pm, F 1-6pm; Sat 9-2pm or by individual appointment with lesson instructor. The hours are flexible based on individual educator schedule. Should you call, please leave a message on the machine as we may be teaching at the time of your call. We will acknowledge your call within 48 hours. Music Suite 408 is a community based enrichment center that provides quality music, art, foreign language (Spanish) and a host of community workshops, events and performances at a moderate price to students of all ages, ethnic and economic backgrounds. Individualized one-to-one lessons or group instruction will provide you and your child(ren) the opportunity to achieve mastery in both realms. Through a comprehensive curriculum which includes individual and group instruction, classes, ensembles and performances, Music Suite 408 fosters the love of the arts, nurtures creative talent, and educates students in the discipline of the arts ~ a discipline that benefits all areas of learning throughout life. At Music Suite 408, the goal of arts education is ultimately expressed in the comprehensive enjoyment of the arts. Our teaching methods stress a strong foundation and traditional understanding of the arts with an emphasis on expressive ability. Students of all levels and backgrounds learn at a level of instruction that encourages them to perfect current level projects and to welcome new challenges as they gain confidence and expertise. Music Suite 408 instructors impart a variety of practical strategies that ensure confidence, relieve anxiety and enhance proficiency. 2018: 6th Anniversary with 28 full/part time educators, over 700 students of all ages and ability levels (adults too), a 3000 sq ft music space with teaching studios, the Paintbox Art Gallery and the multipurpose 2200 sq ft Westclox Fine Arts Factory for events and rental. We are also a newly affiliate of the Music Shoppe of Normal for instrument rentals.