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Colored Pencil Classes Chicago

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Learn how to create stunning artwork using colored pencils at various skill levels in Chicago, with classes covering techniques such as blending, layering, and creating vibrant colors.

2 classes in-person in Chicago have spots left, and 4 classes live online are available.

Mushrooms and Fungi in Colored Pencil

Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road Glencoe, Chicago, IL

Explore the intricate world of fungi through colored pencil art at the renowned Chicago Botanic Garden. Learn how to capture the unique forms and vibrant colors of mushrooms using various techniques such as layering and burnishing. Develop your composition skills and create stunning finished works that showcase the beauty of these fascinating organisms.

(122) All levels 18 and older
$449

6 sessions

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Finding the Elusive Morel (Onsite)

Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL

Embark on an adventure to uncover the secrets of the elusive morel mushroom in this immersive course. Learn the early indicators, habitat clues, and precise timing to successfully locate the treasure trove of this cherished spring fungi.

(122) All levels 18 and older

Colored Pencils (Intermediate/Advanced)

92nd Street Y @ Live Interactive Online Classroom

Take your colored pencil skills to new heights and create dimensional drawings that come to life! Refine your technique and artistic voice in this intermediate/advanced course at the esteemed 92nd Street Y. Prerequisite: Colored Pencil for Beginners. A supplies list will be available.

(1061) Intermediate 18 and older
$330

8 sessions

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Colored Pencils for Beginners

92nd Street Y @ Live Interactive Online Classroom

Discover the surprising versatility of colored pencils in this beginner-friendly course at 92nd Street Y. Learn how to create vibrant drawings from life with nuance, depth, and expression using basic techniques for blending and shading. Unleash your artistic potential with this perfect medium for the home studio.

(1061) Beginner 18 and older
$330

8 sessions

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Online Gray Colored Pencil 101

Pastimes for a Lifetime @ Live Online via Zoom

Learn to create stunning gray-scale works of art using colored pencils in this unique course. Explore the three Gray Families - Cool, Warm, and French - and discover techniques for achieving rich tonal values and depth. Perfect for colored pencil enthusiasts who prefer working in tone rather than color.

(19) Intermediate 7 and older
$160

4 sessions

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Drawing with Colored Pencils

Chicago Botanic Garden @ Online via Zoom

Experience the beauty of botanical art from the comfort of your own home with Chicago Botanic Garden's online class. Learn the techniques of creating glowing colored pencil drawings on toned paper, adding highlights to achieve luminous, vivid color. Beginners and experienced students alike are welcome to join this virtual artistic journey.

(122) All levels 18 and older
$349

6 sessions

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Cultivate your Creative Color Practice (Ages 16+)

Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL

Do you ever struggle deciding which colors to use when creating, or end up with the same color combinations in your work? Work with a special palette of paper hues to expand and explore your own inner sense of color through guided exercises, discussion, and play. You will leave with a new understanding of color, a collection of samples built on different approaches to color and theories, and the skills to apply these new ideas to your work with...

(83) All levels 16 and older
No upcoming schedules
$170
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Colored Pencils Basics (Ages 9-13)

Evanston Art Center

Begin exploring the medium of colored pencil. We will begin with the basics techniques of using colored pencil, including how to choose and mix colors. You will choose your own subject matter and we will walk through finishing your work of art with the aim of developing the skills you need to use colored pencils in your own style.  This interactive online class is presented via Zoom. Please download Zoom prior to your first class: (www.zoom.us(link...

(83) Beginner 9 - 13 years old
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Theatrical Orchids in Colored Pencil

Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road Glencoe, Chicago, IL

Unleash your creativity in this whimsical celebration of the Orchid Show of Wonders. Discover the theatrical qualities of orchids and learn how to accurately depict them with non-traditional compositions and vibrant colored pencils. Immerse yourself in the world of theatrical orchids at the Chicago Botanic Garden.

(122) All levels 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$499

3 sessions

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Drawing Nature Seedpods

Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL

Capture nature’s pods using graphite and colored pencil. These media can be used alone or together to explore the subtle colors found in a variety of pods. Color theory and composition will be considered to create striking finished drawings.  Some experience in colored pencil preferred.  A supply list will be sent. 

(122) All levels 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$312

4 sessions

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Underpaintings for Colored Pencils

Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL

Discover the secrets of the Old Masters and learn how to create depth and value in your colored pencil drawings. Join us at the prestigious Chicago Botanic Garden for an exclusive course that will teach you the art of underpaintings. Previous experience with colored pencils is required. Get ready to take your artwork to the next level!

(122) Intermediate 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$312

4 sessions

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Demonstration: Conveying Depth in the Landscape

Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL

Uncover the art of creating captivating landscapes and explore the intricacies of perspective, color, and composition. Elevate your artistic skills and bring a new dimension to your creations.

(83) All levels 18 and older
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Color Pencil Workshop

Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road Glencoe, Chicago, IL

Broaden your creativity through colored pencil application techniques with an emphasis on transitioning from graphite to color. Various finishing techniques unique to colored pencils will be introduced.  Emphasizing form, drawing skills will be strengthened, facilitating your personal expression through botanical art. Live plant specimens will be used in demonstrations. A supply list will be sent.  Prerequisite: Previous experience or...

(122) All levels 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$186

3 sessions

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Reviews for Colored Pencil Classes in Chicago

Colored Pencil Classes in Chicago are rated 4.5 stars based on 1,285 verified reviews from actual CourseHorse.com purchasers.

  • Colored Pencils for Beginners

    Anonymous review on 2/13/2024
    Loved the class! This was my first colored pencil class so I really wasn’t familiar with how to approach making an image using colored pencils. I learned a lot about layering colors, blending, and about color theory. It was great!

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