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Learn the art of pottery, woodworking, and jewelry making in Chicago and discover your creative side through hands-on classes led by experienced instructors. Master the techniques of painting, drawing, and printmaking in Chicago's vibrant arts community, and cultivate your artistic skills under the guidance of talented local artists.
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Introduction to Perspective Drawing
Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL
Unlock the secrets of drawing realistic space in this comprehensive course at Evanston Art Center. Discover the principles of linear perspective and develop the skills to create accurate visualizations of three-dimensional spaces. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced artist, this course offers valuable techniques and exercises to enhance your drawing abilities.
That's Greek to Me: Exploring Clay (Ages 6-8)
Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL
Dig into history as we create art inspired by the lives and achievements of the past with our own modern-day twists. Create Greek-inspired clay carvings, your own aboriginal dream-painting, Chinese ink drawings, Egyptian hieroglyphs, and Inca pyramid. Afternoon campers will learn about ancient pottery and ceramics while constructing their own clay artifacts.
Blooming in Watercolor (Ages 9-14)
Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL
Over the course of this class, students will learn foundational watercolor techniques as well as develop essential draftsmanship skills that will enable them to translate their thoughts and observations onto paper. Various watercolor techniques such as washes, gradations, and blooming will be taught, along with more in-depth knowledge on color harmony and composition that will help students create unique and informed work.
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Valentine Heart Pendant Workshop
Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL
Just in time for Valentine’s Day, create two one-of-a-kind collage heart pendants. You will learn to work with Apoxie Sculpt and incorporate little beads, jewels, and charms to design two beautiful, original, heart pendants. It is amazing and fun to work with this product. All materials are included.
$124
Orchids in Cut Paper
Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road Glencoe, Chicago, IL
Discover the captivating world of cut paper art at the renowned Chicago Botanic Garden. Unleash your creativity as you create stunning artwork inspired by the Orchid Show, with a focus on color, composition, and design. Join us for a unique and immersive artistic experience that will leave you inspired and amazed.
$149
Divergent Inks: Mixed-Media & Experimental Printmaking Techniques
Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL
Embark on a journey of boundless creativity through experimental printmaking and mixed-media techniques. Discover the freedom to blend mediums and explore diverse approaches to artistic expression. Whether you're drawn to structured experimentation or free-flowing exploration, this class provides a supportive space to cultivate your unique artistic voice.
Intermediate Bookbinding
Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL
Elevate your bookbinding expertise with this intermediate-level workshop, where you'll delve into intricate structures and delve into the art of box making. Build upon your foundational knowledge to create stunning, functional pieces that showcase your mastery of the craft.
Anatomy and Drawing the Figure in Three Color Chalk
Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL
Learn the art of depicting the human form convincingly in portraiture and figurative paintings at the Evanston Art Center. This course will teach you anatomical subtleties and how to interpret them from life using charcoal, red, and white chalk. Explore the function and form of bones, muscles, and tendons to enhance your artistic skills.
Drawing Fundamentals
Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL
Unleash your creativity and enhance your artistic skills with a comprehensive course that covers the essential techniques and principles of drawing. Dive into the world of lines, shapes, shading, and perspective to bring your imagination to life on paper. Elevate your artistic abilities and explore the fundamental aspects of creating captivating drawings.
Collage and Composition
Build a 2D concept and design skills through the medium of collage. Using the elements and principles of art as guides, we will focus on the basics of building a balanced and dynamic composition. Explore different types and techniques of collage, including some drawing and mixed media approaches. Artworks and art historical movements of Dada, Surrealism, Abstract Expressionism, and contemporary art will be discussed. Supply List: X-acto...
Bugs Butterflies & Beetles: Exploring Clay (Ages 6-8)
Creepy, crawly, cool! Explore the miniature world around us as we make art about our small,many-legged friends. Projects include butterfly watercolor painting, glow-in-the-dark fireflies,and a dragonfly sculpture. Afternoon campers will create an insect mobile, butterfly feeder, and a bowl with carved wing-inspired designs. *No insects will be harmed in this camp.
Earth Week: Exploring Clay (Ages 6-8)
Instead of an Earth Day, let’s make it an Earth Week! We’ll focus on the environment as we make works of art inspired by, and made from natural or recycled materials. Projects include assemblage sculptures from recyclable materials, leaf prints, collage, and more. Afternoon campers will help the earth by making your own earth plate, endangered animal figurine, and scrap clay sculpture. Best for campers who like to...
Love In Pieces Pin Polymer Clay
Chicago Jewelry and Lapidary Art School @ 231 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL
In this polymer clay jewelry making class you will learn how to make a variety of canes, sculpt, shape, carve and manipulate this amazing medium to create your very own wearable art. The series of projects are carefully planned to demonstrate several techniques and explore the limitless possibilities of mixing polymer clay with other media and materials.
$115
Key-chain Talisman Gem Stone Carving
Chicago Jewelry and Lapidary Art School
Carve a beautiful gemstone in to the the Key-chain Talisman. Learn Gems Carving from the master. If you like the art you can continue to master it and become a real artist. This is the beginners 3 hours class. Depending on your chosen carving project and you motor skills, you may need additional time, which will be billed at $45 per hour. If the additional time will be scheduled on the different date from the original class, you will need...
Cabochon Heart Cutting
Chicago Jewelry and Lapidary Art School
In this class you will know how to cut a beautiful heart cabochon to exchange with your loved one. Award-winning instructor Gary Kamin teaches students how to cut cabochons. This class will cover factors to consider in selecting a stone, dopping, proper use of trim saws, grinding and polishing wheels, some tips and tricks of the trade and a few ideas about what can be done with the finished product. All skill levels are welcome. Those with...
Wire Wrapped and Prong Set Unusual Stone Pendant
Chicago Jewelry and Lapidary Art School
Great way to set unusual shapes objects like see glass, amethyst slice or cabochon stone. This class teaches you how to decoratively encase a stone using a square wire. You will learn how to bend and shape the wire against a flat backed stone with no drill holes to permanently set it and create a beautiful pendant. Note: Base metal fee is $10. Stones could be purchased during the class. Sterling Silver $25 included in the price.
Boxmaking for Books and Keepsakes
Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL
In boxmaking, learn to measure for and construct a box for storing books, or organizing small objects, like pencils, buttons and jewelry. A variety of types of boxes will be introduced and students will complete at least three custom made boxes.
Mixed Media Independent Study
Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL
Interested in expanding your personal art practice, work on independent projects, and/or explore new material combinations with the support of an instructor? Come to the first class with a general idea of what you would like to work on, and well as materials they would like to work with. Best suited for students with experience in 2D arts practices.
Paper Making Workshop (Ages 16+)
Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL
From start to finish, workshop participants will learn how to make paper by hand. In addition to recycling fibers to create beautiful handmade papers, we will experiment with creating shaped papers, play with pulp additives such as dried flowers, and discuss how to set up a home papermaking studio. No experience necessary.
Introduction to Observational Drawing
Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL
Dive into the essentials of observational drawing with our comprehensive course. From basic geometric forms to intricate subjects, master a range of techniques using graphite, conte crayon, and ink. Receive expert guidance through weekly demonstrations and critiques, ensuring each student enhances their ability to create realistic yet artistic drawings.
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