Sun, Sep 18
10:00am - 4:00pm Central Time
92 classes have spots left
at Discovery Center - Irving Park 4318 N Elston Ave 2nd Fl, Chicago, Illinois 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 deal with type & quality of glass, appropriate tools, cutting techniques and assembling. You will leave the class with a completed project. Please note: An additional $85 Materials Fee...
Create your own beautiful stained glass art. Learn...
Read moreSunday Sep 18th, 10am - 4pm Central Time
at Discovery Center - Irving Park 4318 N Elston Ave 2nd Fl, Chicago, Illinois 60641
Turn your stick figures & doodles into artwork. It's not hard & in this class you'll get plenty of attention & encouragement. We'll introduce you to basic drawing by studying a variety of objects, styles & techniques. The skill you develop in this class will increase your ability to draw quickly, accurately & to your satisfaction....
Turn your stick figures & doodles into artwork....
Read moreTue, Jul 12
6:00pm - 8:00pm Central Time
Meets 4 Times
Tue, Aug 23
6:00pm - 8:00pm Central Time
Meets 4 Times
Tue, Sep 20
6:00pm - 8:00pm Central Time
Meets 4 Times
Tue, Nov 1
6:00pm - 8:00pm Central Time
Meets 4 Times
Tue, Nov 29
6:00pm - 8:00pm Central Time
Meets 4 Times
Tuesday Jul 12th, 6pm - 8pm Central Time
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at Chicago Botanic Garden - Glencoe 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, Illinois 60022
Inspired by the little treasures you save and love, we will cleverly combine old and new elements to create spectacular jewelry. Bring your special and sentimental keepsakes, single earrings, buttons, charms, chains, family photos, and found objects and let Bonnie Arkin inspire your creativity. You will learn to solder, wire wrap, and string....
Inspired by the little treasures you save and love,...
Read moreTuesday Jul 12th, 9:30am - 11:30am Central Time
(8 sessions)at Chicago Botanic Garden - Glencoe 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, Illinois 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...
Pique assiette, or “broken plates,” incorporates...
Read moreThursday Jul 14th, 1:30pm - 3:30pm Central Time
(8 sessions)at Discovery Center - Irving Park 4318 N Elston Ave 2nd Fl, Chicago, Illinois 60641
Explore your own expressive style through the practice and discipline of painting, and learn the fundamentals of color blending & balance. Create your own abstract, surreal, and representational paintings, as you learn the basics of painting with water based paints. Whether you prefer to paint still life or abstract expression, you will...
Explore your own expressive style through the practice...
Read moreTue, Jul 12
6:00pm - 8:00pm Central Time
Meets 4 Times
Tue, Aug 23
6:00pm - 8:00pm Central Time
Meets 4 Times
Tue, Sep 20
6:00pm - 8:00pm Central Time
Meets 4 Times
Tue, Nov 1
6:00pm - 8:00pm Central Time
Meets 4 Times
Tue, Nov 29
6:00pm - 8:00pm Central Time
Meets 4 Times
Tuesday Jul 12th, 6pm - 8pm Central Time
(4 sessions)at Chicago Botanic Garden - Glencoe 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, Illinois 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
Watercolor is an ideal medium to achieve a naturalistic...
Read moreThursday Jul 14th, 6pm - 9pm Central Time
(6 sessions)at Discovery Center - Irving Park 4318 N Elston Ave 2nd Fl, Chicago, Illinois 60641
This class is for those who have taken either Beginners Crochet or Beginners Knitting and are ready to learn more stitches. We will learn how to join multiple skeins of yarn to make your project longer, how to add fringe and pom poms to your project as well as learn how to read basic patterns.
This class is for those who have taken either Beginners...
Read moreSaturday Jul 9th, 2:30pm - 4:30pm Central Time
at Discovery Center - Irving Park 4318 N Elston Ave 2nd Fl, Chicago, Illinois 60641
For absolute beginners who have no prior knowledge of knitting but want to learn the art of knitting. Class will include proper nomenclature (terminology), hands on learning, visual aids, 1 on 1 assistance and a Q&A Session throughout the class. Students will leave with their knitting project, having learned the 2 basic stitches of knitting,...
For absolute beginners who have no prior knowledge...
Read moreSaturday Jul 9th, 12pm - 2pm Central Time
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at Chicago Botanic Garden - Glencoe 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, Illinois 60022
Explore the history of photography, beginning in 1827 with the first photograph, through the age of daguerreotype portraits, the photograph’s early development as an art form, the invention of Kodak’s Brownie camera, to contemporary photography. Discover great photographers and examine how this relatively new medium has affected our culture.
Explore the history of photography, beginning in...
Read moreThursday Jul 7th, 6:30pm - 8:30pm Central Time
(3 sessions)at Digital Photo Academy - Lincoln Park 2001 N Clark St, Chicago, Illinois 60614
This workshop will offer instruction for people who want to learn the ins and outs of their cameras. Improve your skills no matter which camera model you own! Take this Course if you: Just purchased a Digital SLR Camera/Point and shoot camera Want to learn to make simple and creative changes to your pictures using the functions of your camera...
This workshop will offer instruction for people who...
Read moreSat, Jul 9
10:00am - 11:30am Central Time
Sat, Aug 6
3:45pm - 5:15pm Central Time
Sat, Sep 3
10:00am - 11:30am Central Time
Sat, Oct 8
9:30am - 11:00am Central Time
Sat, Nov 5
9:30am - 11:00am Central Time
Saturday Jul 9th, 10am - 11:30am Central Time
at Chicago Botanic Garden - Glencoe 1000 Lake Cook Rd, Chicago, Illinois 60022
Discover how to capture the beauty of the waterlilies and other aquatic plants found at the Chicago Botanic Garden. Learn which camera settings are best for capturing floral colors, soft focus, and water reflections. Begin with classroom instruction and then go out into the Garden to practice these concepts. A tripod and polarizing filter suggested,...
Discover how to capture the beauty of the waterlilies...
Read moreSaturday Jul 9th, 8am - 11am Central Time
at Chicago Botanic Garden - Glencoe 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, Illinois 60022
Composing quick studies in the field is an important skill. You will gain the experience to create these sketches, complete with notes on field conditions, colors, plant measurements, and textures, for a complete work-up in the studio. Folding chairs are provided. In case of inclement weather, the class will draw in the Greenhouses. Please Note: ...
Composing quick studies in the field is an important...
Read moreSaturday Jul 9th, 9am - 12pm Central Time
(6 sessions)at Discovery Center - Irving Park 4318 N Elston Ave 2nd Fl, Chicago, Illinois 60641
For absolute beginners who have no prior knowledge of crochet but want to learn the art of crocheting. Class will include proper nomenclature (terminology), hands on learning, visual aids, 1 on 1 assistance and a Q&A Session throughout the class. Students will leave with a completed crochet project, having learned the 5 basic stitches of crochet,...
For absolute beginners who have no prior knowledge...
Read moreSat, Jul 16
12:00pm - 2:00pm Central Time
Sat, Aug 20
12:00pm - 2:00pm Central Time
Sat, Sep 17
12:00pm - 2:00pm Central Time
Sun, Oct 23
12:00pm - 2:00pm Central Time
Sat, Nov 12
12:00pm - 2:00pm Central Time
Saturday Jul 16th, 12pm - 2pm Central Time
at Chicago Botanic Garden - Glencoe 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, Illinois 60022
After you’ve taken Rejuvenated Jewelry, are you ready to delve deeper, learn more techniques, and explore many creative ideas? Create spectacular jewelry from vintage broken jewelry, watches, tin, and china. Bring your collected treasures. Prerequisite: Rejuvenated Jewelry or consent of the instructor.
After you’ve taken Rejuvenated Jewelry, are you...
Read moreTuesday Jul 12th, 12pm - 2pm Central Time
(8 sessions)at Color Cocktail Factory - Pilsen 917 W 18th St, Chicago, Illinois 60608
Following registration, email us at [email protected] a high resolution image of your pet. We will prepare a stencil for you, with a sketch of your pet. When you come to class, you'll receive your individually prepared canvas and everything else you need and have our instructor there to guide you!
Following registration, email us at [email protected]
Read moreSaturday Jul 9th, 2:30pm - 4:30pm Central Time
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