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Macbeth's Art (Ages 16+)
Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL 60201
Love to read Shakespeare? Love to create art? Perfect! In this course, you will do both. We will read one act per week, discuss the readings in class, and then create art in response to Shakespeare's "Macbeth". All reader levels, artistic levels, and art mediums are welcome.
Thursday Jun 15th, 6:30–9:30pm Central Time
(6 sessions)
Little Art Explorers
The Paintbrush @ 2446 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60614
An intro to art, art skills, colors and shapes, and art tools for the littlest ARTists. A good pre-class or companion class to our Tiny ARTists class. Students must attend with actively participating adult. It’s been proven that early exposure to visual art and music promotes activity in the brain. Teaching children about art is a good idea because art helps children understand other school subjects much more clearly. Art nurtures inventiveness...
Saturday Jun 24th, 9–9:50am Central Time
(4 sessions)
ART for Tots/Preschoolers
The Paintbrush @ 2446 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60614
For toddlers/preschoolers ages 2-5 and their caregivers. In this Signature class kids learn about ART though hands-on ARTist-inspired lessons using a variety of hands-on approaches including drawing, painting, collaging,etc. Plus playtime in our ART-themed playroom. Notes Parent is required to accompany and assist child. No eating/drinking in the studio at this time. Baby siblings may attend in carseat or body carrier. Look for and reply...
Tuesday Jun 20th, 4:30–5:20pm Central Time
(4 sessions)
Art in the Park (Ages 5-12)
The Paintbrush @ 2446 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60614
Meet in various locations in Lincoln Park to discover, explore, draw and paint the ART that makes up this beautiful park! Supplies, backpack, and t-shirt provided. Notes: T-shirt included (please reply with size when you receive your email confirmation). Art supplies and backpack included. Once handed out, children will maintain possession of their own supplies. List of things to bring and registration forms will be emailed to you. ...
Tuesday Jun 20th, 3:45–5:15pm Central Time
(3 sessions)
Mixed Media Art
Discovery Center @ 4318 N Elston Ave, Chicago, IL 60641
Students will create dynamic, multi-layered compositions with a variety of materials: watercolors, acrylics ink, images, found objects, and pastels. Techniques explored will include: photo transferring, collage, printing, drawing, painting, and assemblage. Emphasis is on conceptual practice and personal process. $35 Materials Fee will be collected at the start of the class.
Jul 11th
6–8pm CDT
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$110
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Aug 8th
6–8pm CDT
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Aug 22nd
6–8pm CDT
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$110
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Sep 16th
2–4pm CDT
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$110
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Sep 19th
6–8pm CDT
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$110
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Tuesday Jul 11th, 6–8pm Central Time
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Beginning Wheel Throwing
Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL 60201
Introduction to the potter’s wheel, giving you a solid base on which to build your throwing skills. Purchasing a beginner's pottery set from a local art store is required.
Monday Jun 12th, 9:30am–12:30pm Central Time
(12 sessions)
Watercolor 1
Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL 60022
Watercolor is an ideal medium to achieve a naturalistic style in botanical art. You will learn basic color mixing and paint-handling exercises, progressing to rendering textures and form in color, and using paint-layering techniques. A supply list will be sent. Prerequisites: Botanical Drawing 1 and Color Mixing
Thursday Jun 29th, 6–9pm Central Time
(6 sessions)
Beginning/Intermediate Wheel Throwing
Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL 60201
For new and experienced students looking to build off of basic pottery skills. Develop and explore new techniques on the wheel. Purchasing a beginner's pottery set from a local art store is required.
Tuesday Jun 13th, 9:30am–12:30pm Central Time
(12 sessions)
Introduction to Figure Drawing
Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL 60201
This intermediate class welcomes students who are new to drawing the human figure as well as those with experience in life drawing. Each class meeting will feature a nude model as subject matter. Each week students will complete a series of short warm-up studies (gesture drawings) in preparation for longer poses that will allow for greater detail. Charcoal will be emphasized as the drawing medium but other media such as ink wash will be introduced....
Tuesday Jun 13th, 6:30–9pm Central Time
(12 sessions)
Stained Glass Workshop
Discovery Center @ 4318 N Elston Ave, Chicago, IL 60641
Create your own beautiful stained glass art. Learn how to cut & break glass as you create your own project using the copper foil method. The session will teach you about type & quality of glass, appropriate tools, cutting techniques and assembling. You will leave the class with a completed project. The instructor will bring templates for the students to choose from. For beginning stained glass a student can create their own template but...
Sunday Jul 30th, 10am–4pm Central Time
Mosaic Workshop
Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL 60022
Pique assiette, or “broken plates,” incorporates a blending of color, form, and texture. This folk art can be found in many cultures and is popular today as a way to recycle a favorite piece of china or broken heirloom. Complete a unique mosaic from shards of china, ceramic, or glass. A supply list is given at the first class, but you can start collecting dishes now.
Thursday Jul 27th, 1:30–3:30pm Central Time
(8 sessions)
The Artist's Studio
Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL 60201
This studio class offers time to work on projects of your personal preference with the availability of individualized instruction and technique. Students are encouraged to explore line, composition, color, and scale. Group critiques and references to classic and contemporary art are included. Bring your choice of medium (acrylic, pastel, charcoal and/or pencil) to the first class. Skilled Level: Intermediate / Advanced In-person...
Wednesday Jun 14th, 1–4pm Central Time
(6 sessions)
High School: College Portfolio
Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL 60201
Perfect for advanced students who need to build a portfolio for college or are considering pursuing art after high school. Designed to enhance their ability and confidence to render objects and the figure through dry and wet media. Learn how to build concepts to create a cohesive body of work and understand more about how to think like an artist.
Monday Jul 31st, 12:30–3:30pm Central Time
(5 sessions)
Going Abstract (Ages 16+)
Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL 60201
Learn everything you’ve always wanted to know about going abstract. Discover process, techniques, and concepts behind making abstract art. This class will help you understand what abstract is and how to make it. Supply List please click here
Wednesday Jun 14th, 9:30am–12:30pm Central Time
(12 sessions)
Drawing Simplified Ages 16+
Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL 60201
Strengthen your ability to render realistically on paper. We will work on drawing skills with charcoal and pencil (graphite and colored), with an emphasis on getting accurate shapes and expressive value relationships. Drawing is fundamental and these skills will help students with any and all art they may make in future. Some time will also be spent drawing on toned (non-white) paper, because it eases the depiction of form as the middle value...
Tuesday Jun 13th, 6:30–9:30pm Central Time
(12 sessions)
Best Art Classes in Chicago
Chicago has a rich history of art. One of Chicago’s first major art showings was held at the World’s Columbian Exposition, which featured Mary Casset and other well-known and important painters and sculptures. The Art Institute of Chicago (founded in 1866) houses hundreds of artists, architects, writers, and activists.
Modern-day Chicago is still a rich ground for artists of all kinds. There are amazing art museums, galleries, and shows that feature local and famous artists and celebrate creativity. Because of Chicago’s rich art history, it’s a great place to take art classes. You’ll find dozens of art schools offering painting, drawing, and sculpting courses. To find the best art classes in Chicago, visit CourseHorse to find current classes in your area.
Why You Should Learn Art in Chicago
There are many reasons why you should learn art in Chicago. First of all, art is a fun and rewarding hobby. You can learn art in your free time and have a new productive hobby. In addition, taking art classes in Chicago connects you to the area’s art history. You’ll be able to learn more about the artists that founded the Art Institute of Chicago and learn how to replicate their art styles.
In addition, learning art in Chicago will introduce you to others interested in the same styles. You’ll be able to join communities, clubs, groups, and events that feature local small artists. This will help you to connect to larger communities, network with other artists, and fill your free time with meaningful and fun activities.
If you’re interested in starting an art career, taking an art class is a great place to start. You can learn the basics of art and learn new techniques to begin creating your own style to help you stand out from other artists in the area.
You can also take art classes to learn more about the art history in your area. Art teachers will often touch on the important artists from Chicago to help you better understand the foundation of art.
In-Person Art Classes & Schools in Chicago
In-person art classes are the best way to learn art. You’ll get personalized feedback and instruction, live demonstrations, and chances to network with other artists in your area. You can take a one-time art class or sign up for a class that meets multiple times.
A great art class to take is Macbeth's Art (Ages 16+) from Evanston Art Center. This class meets six times for three hours and is located in Evanston, Illinois, making it a great course for those who live just outside the Chicago area.
This art class combines Shakespeare and art by creating paintings in response to Shakespeare’s “Macbeth.” It’s a unique course that allows students to shine in their creativity. The class has an average size of ten people and is open to artists and readers of all levels.
Another great class to take is Mixed Media Art from Discovery Center. The class meets four times for two hours each and is open to students ages 16 and older. During the class, students will create dynamic, multi-layered compositions with a variety of materials, including watercolors, acrylic ink, images, found objects, and pastels. In addition, students will learn photo transferring, collage, printing, drawing, painting, and assemblage.
All of the materials that you’ll need are included in the class. However, you’ll need to bring a $35 materials fee on the first day of class to use the plentiful materials available. This class also has an average size of ten people, which makes it perfect for those looking for smaller and more personalized art classes.
The Evanston Art Center also offers an Introduction to Figure Drawing course that meets for 12 sessions. This boot camp-style class welcomes intermediate students who have experience in drawing but have never attempted to capture the human body. The class uses nude models to help students better understand human anatomy.
Most of the class will use charcoal as a medium, but throughout the 12 weeks of classes, you’ll also learn to use ink wash and other techniques. You will also learn techniques of representation, such as composition, contract, and line quality. Although figure drawing is challenging, you’ll walk away from this class with a solid understanding of the most important concepts.
Evanston Art Center also offers a unique art class called The Artists’ Studio. This class meets for six sessions that offer studio time for you to work on projects of your personal preference with the availability of individualized instruction and techniques. You will be encouraged to explore new concepts of line, composition, color, and scale.
The class also includes group critiques and references to classic and contemporary art to inspire you. You can bring your choice of medium to the first class and learn from the others who attend. Each class lasts three hours, giving you plenty of time to learn in the art studio.
Since art is popular in Chicago, there are dozens of other schools that offer art classes. Visit CourseHorse’s website to see a list of the current in-person art classes in Chicago.
Virtual Art Classes & Schools
Virtual art classes are a great option for those who can’t or don’t have time to commute to in-person art classes. Online art classes offer many of the same benefits and aim to teach you the basics of art from an entirely remote setting, meaning that you can learn from the comfort of your own home. To give you a good idea of what to expect from online art classes, here are some of the most popular virtual classes available.
A unique class that you can take is Beginners Art Journaling from The Art Studio NY. This class meets for four sessions and lasts one hour and 15 minutes. It’s open to anyone ages 18 and older and teaches you to unlock your creative expression. The class focuses on “art journaling,” where you will express your inner world through a variety of materials, colors, layers, and subject matter.
Rather than focusing on a single piece, you’ll learn to create a journal that expresses your world of thought through mini art pieces that work together to create an overarching theme. It allows you to express your thoughts and creativity while combining mediums in a unique manner. The class calls itself a “Fear-Free Beginners Art Journaling Class” because you’re allowed to express yourself entirely and authentically.
If you’re new to art and want to learn the basics, consider taking Drawing for Beginners from 92nd Street Y. The class includes five sessions and is open to beginners. During the course, you’ll learn elements of art, including line, shape, shadow, value, tone, form, and perspective. The class also includes demonstrations and critiques to help you improve and learn from others in the class.
The Chicago Botanic Garden offers a class called Painting with Gouache: Online that meets six times for two and a half hours. During the class, you’ll learn how to use gouache, which is an opaque watercolor that has a flat, graphic quality that gives it a modern look. The class talks about artists who are well-known for using the medium, including Henri Matisse.
Private Group Art Classes in Chicago
Are you looking for a fun team-building activity in Chicago that can help alleviate the stress that your employees are facing? Holding a fun, enjoyable group activity that is centered on art can ensure that your employees get the time that they need to relax. CourseHorse offers several great art classes for private groups in Chicago that are perfect for businesses.
For example, consider taking Virtual Acrylic Painting (Materials Included). The class lasts for 90 minutes and is open for groups of up to 500 remote individuals. All of the materials will be shipped out to your group members before the class begins to ensure that everyone will be able to participate fully.
You can also select the image that you want the group to paint so that everyone can follow the instructor's lead as you use acrylic paint on a canvas. It’s the perfect class to help your group relax and rewind.
For more art classes, check out CourseHorse’s website. You’ll find dozens of art classes perfect for large groups to give back to your employees. You can also find classes to help your group learn new skills and learn great hobbies.
