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Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL
Explore fun and traditional ways to apply pastels and charcoal to achieve realistic effects with still-life, flora and landscape as subjects. Start with a draw-along demonstration, focusing on the fundamentals of line and tone with individualized instruction. No prior experience or drawing ability necessary.
Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL
Have you always wanted to take an art class, but worry that you aren’t artistic enough, or can’t draw a straight line? Make art and explore your creativity in a supportive, nonjudgmental environment. Over four weeks, we will explore multiple media, such as drawing, collage, painting, and fiber. No artistic experience necessary; all supplies will be included.
Create breathtaking still life paintings in oil or acrylic with depth and dimension. Paint from an online still life set-up, and learn to create your own arrangements from household items. Together, we will paint an underpainting using different shades of gray to serve as the foundation for you to add transparent color overlays called glazing. Follow me and create stunning paintings from your own home. Skill Level: All Levels Important Notes:...
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Explore Art Private Group EventsLearn how to develop and paint an impressionistic landscape, starting with a simple composition as a foundation, then building layers of color using watercolor and pastel underpainting techniques. Each week students will receive a landscape photo to be used for the class demo during class time and we will paint together, critique, and share the painting process in real time. Skill Level: All Levels Notes: This interactive online class is presented...
Watercolor is fun and easier than you would think! Learn various techniques and color theory while exploring different ways to combine light, composition, color, and textures in watercolor painting. Using American Sign Language (ASL) the instructor will teach you how to create your own watercolor paintings, through step-by-step demonstrations. In ASL only. Supply List: Sargent Art Supreme Series Watercolor Cake Sets Strathmore® 400...
Evanston Art Center @ Interactive Online Classroom via Zoom, Chicago, IL
This one-day workshop will introduce everyone to the soak/stain techniques of Helen Frankenthaler. Over the course of one day we will make our paints and pour our first steps onto the canvas. By the end of the session, learners will have the confidence to complete their paintings on their own. Skill Level: All Levels Click here for the instructor's recommended supply list.
Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL
Brings focus on the importance of exploring materials that fuse and combine with the encaustic medium. Discover and develop the creative process using a variety of materials; the encaustic medium will be the “glue” that brings a multitude of materials together during this transformative workshop.
Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL
Guided by a master landscape painter, create landscape paintings of any place around the country and world using your trips, magazines or memory as inspiration. Demos and group critiques will help you to gain confidence in this studio class. Skill Level: Intermediate/Advanced Supply List: Oil Painting Tubes of Oil Paint Titanium white (a large tube) Ivory or mars black Cadmium yellow lemon Cadmium yellow light and deep Cadmium red light...
Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL
Paint in the studio from life to capture the freshness, colors, and beauty of selected flowers. Explore a looser, painterly fashion with emphasis on composition, color, and values. Still life allows you to achieve your desired outcome by controlling many of the external factors. A supply list will be sent.
This is a unique opportunity to sign up for a single day art class. This is designed for potential students who want to gain basic-level exposure to the visual arts at the Evanston Art Center. We want this to be a low stress, low commitment way to experience EAC offerings. One-day workshops in other disciplines are also available.
This is a unique opportunity to sign up for a single day art class. This is designed for potential students who want to gain basic-level exposure to the visual arts at the Evanston Art Center. We want this to be a low stress, low commitment way to experience EAC offerings. One-day workshops in other disciplines are also available.
Celebrate the unique landscape that once covered great expanses of the state. It is not hard to imagine as you experience the extensive rolling hills, tall grasses, and beautiful native flowers of the prairie landscape at the Garden. Learn how to observe and simplify the shapes in nature to convey the essence of the landscape into your painting. You can complete a finished artwork during each class session. All media welcome. Dress for the...
Working with exploratory studies in watercolor, you will break down a landscape into its most basic shapes. Large relationships of color, value, and composition will be emphasized rather than details. You will paint the essence and the abstract quality of the scene. This approach can be applied to all paintings. Your personal observations, interpretations, and emotional expressions are highly encouraged in your art work. You will progress...
Study the colors of nature as the Garden comes alive with the emergence of spring. You will explore painting techniques that reveal color in the landscape and review color theory to guide you to create rich, vibrant landscapes. Learn to work from photographic references and, as weather permits, work outside. All skill levels and media welcome. A supply list will be sent.
Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL
Pastel dust is a medium that lends itself to great vibrancy and soft blending, perfect for botanical subjects. Used in conjunction with pastels and pastel pencils, it combines an expressive painterly approach with the ability to achieve great detail. The School’s CEUs=9 hours
Wet Paint Chicago @ 1200 West 35th St, Chicago, IL
Relax in a cool atmosphere with music & friends. Bring your own wine or favorite beverage and enjoy painting a piece of art. We supply everything you need – Paint, 16x20 canvas, brushes, and aprons. Never Painted before? No Problem. We have talented Artists ready to take you on your journey. You will leave the session with your own original masterpiece. Take it home, hang it on the wall, and relive the great time you had. We have stencils...
Aartwerk Studio @ 1141 W Granville Ave, Chicago, IL
French artists seduced their lovers with art and good wine. Maybe you've got more game, but why risk it? Spend a romantic evening with your partner painting and sipping wine in the candlelight. If a cupid knocks down your easel, class is on the house. This special event is designed for small groups. H-frame easels, our special wine glasses, and complementary chocolate and fruit await! One must be 21 years old with an ID to consume alcohol. Arrivals...
The Paintbrush @ 2646 N Halsted, Chicago, IL
Bring your favorite beverage. Cups will be provided. No experience necessary, just bring your desire to try something new! Follow along with the teacher's instructions or do your own thing. Come with a date or a friend or solo! It's a good time!
Evanston Art Center @ Interactive Online Classroom via Zoom, Chicago, IL
Learn how to mix color, block out values, and create powerful compositions. You will start with a choice of scenes, and in the process of painting them, how to develop your own voice. Please Note: This interactive online class is presented via Zoom. Please download Zoom prior to your first class: www.zoom.us You will be emailed Zoom meeting instructions, including a unique URL and meeting ID, to join the class 1 day before the start of...
Evanston Art Center @ Online Class, Online, IL
Explore various methods, approaches, and techniques in application to found imagery and objects. As a class we will utilize drawing, painting, collage, assemblage, and altered books while learning about different mixed-media artists working in altered art. Although the course will focus primarily on two-dimensional media, students are welcome to experiment with any media of their choosing! Required Materials Glue stick (UHU Glue sticks work well)...
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