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Drawing for Beginners
Discovery Center @ 4318 N Elston Ave, Chicago, IL 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. You too can develop realistic, imaginative & expressive drawing skills. $35 Materials...
Tuesday Jul 11th, 6–8pm Central Time
(4 sessions)
Drawing I
Aartwerk Studio @ 1141 W Granville Ave, Chicago, IL 60660
Our introductory course is designed for absolute beginners. In this course students will acquire an understanding of basic concepts and begin to develop their drawing skills. We shall start at the rudimentary level by understanding the potential of the materials we’ll use, namely pencil and charcoal. We shall further study elements and principles of design and other crucial concepts through various exercises; these include: Point, line,...
Saturday Jul 29th, 12–2pm Central Time
(8 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)
Intro to Observational Drawing
Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL 60201
Introduction to the fundamentals of observational drawing. Begin drawing basic geometric forms and gradually advance to more complex subject matter. Using black & white media such as graphite (pencil), conte crayon and ink, you will apply a variety of drawing techniques to produce light and shadow, contrast, depth, and perspective to make drawings that offer a realistic yet artistic image. Perfect for new students and a good refresher for the...
Friday Jun 16th, 1–3pm Central Time
(6 sessions)
Methods for Successful Drawing
Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL 60201
Work with a variety of drawing materials and techniques while learning the keys to successful composition and eye-catching value patterns. Learn foundational skills and creative approaches to drawing the still life. You’ll explore the use of charcoal, graphite, and micro pens. Supply List General’s Soft Charcoal General’s Charcoal Pencils Derwent Graphite Pencil set Variety of micro pens Pink Pearl eraser Kneaded eraser Strathmore...
Thursday Jun 15th, 6:30–8:30pm Central Time
(6 sessions)
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Essentials of Perspective Drawing
Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe, IL 60022
New! Successfully illustrating proper positioning of objects in space is an essential component of drawing. Through sketching structural elements in the Garden and in the classroom setting, you will gain an understanding of linear perspective, shadows, and reflections. Explore how you think about the visual representation of a landscape to improve the realism of your artwork. Dress for the weather. Prerequisites: Botanical Drawing 1 or...
Saturday Jun 17th, 9am–3pm Central Time
Beginning Drawing (Ages 16+)
Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL 60201
Learn fundamental drawing skills in this class perfect for both beginning and continuing drawing students. We will use multiple sources for in class exercises and spend time working outside. Skill Level: All Levels Supply List: Supply List for Instructor Jill Sutton Supply List for Instructor Vivian Zapata
Wednesday Jun 14th, 9:30am–12:30pm Central Time
(6 sessions)
Painting II & Drawing II
Aartwerk Studio @ 1141 W Granville Ave, Chicago, IL 60660
PAINTING II The Painting II course is open to all returning students who took at least one of the introductory painting courses, as well as for those who have previous experience outside the studio. This course focuses on developing your skill, personal language and body of work. DRAWING II This intermediate level drawing course will focus on the development of students’ drawing skills as well as their individual sensibility and artistic...
Wednesday Jul 26th, 7–9pm Central Time
(8 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)
Drawing and Painting The Nude: The Long Pose
Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL 60201
Individual coaching with your particular drawing and or painting practice. Painting students will be encouraged to draw with the brush in full color. Each class begins with a half-hour of short drawing poses followed by one long pose which extends over 2 or 3 weeks. Supply List Large Newsprint Pad (18x24) Vine Charcoal or 6b pencil Kneaded eraser For Drawing students: Charcoal or Pastel paper ( about 18x24) For Painting students;...
Monday Jun 12th, 1–4pm Central Time
(10 sessions)
Anatomy and Drawing the Figure in Three Color Chalk
Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL 60201
Knowledge of anatomy is essential for artists to depict the human form convincingly in portraiture, figurative, historical, and genre paintings. Each class will begin with a lecture to explain and clarify the anatomical information. Students will then draw from the live model incorporating the lessons of the day and learn to interpret anatomical subtleties from life. Charcoal, red and white chalk will be used to depict the...
Wednesday Jun 14th, 6:30–8:30pm Central Time
(6 sessions)
Open Figure Studio
Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL 60201
Participants must have previously completed one EAC painting or drawing class. Figure Studio offers participants the opportunity to work in their choice of media and study the nude. Poses range from one to thirty minutes. Instruction is not included; a classroom monitor will lead the class.
Tuesday Jun 20th, 9:30am–12:30pm Central Time
(8 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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6–8pm CDT
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$110
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Aug 22nd
6–8pm CDT
Meets 4 Times
$110
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Sep 16th
2–4pm CDT
Meets 4 Times
$110
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Sep 19th
6–8pm CDT
Meets 4 Times
$110
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Tuesday Jul 11th, 6–8pm Central Time
(4 sessions)
Outdoor Sketching and Perspective (Ages 16+)
Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL 60201
Get outside and draw! Take advantage of Summer with this outdoor observational drawing class. You will be led on drawing excursions in and around Evanston to learn to draw the urban landscape. Elements of linear perspective, observational drawing, and color will be brought together in this unique class. Alternate indoor locations will be used in the event of inclement weather. Please click here for the instructor's recommended supply list....
Monday Jun 12th, 1–3pm Central Time
(6 sessions)
Outdoor Sketching
Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL 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: Dress for the weather. A supply list will be sent.
Saturday Jul 22nd, 9am–12pm Central Time
(6 sessions)
