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Painting with Acrylics
Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL 60201
This course offers a strong introduction to painting in which students learn about color mixing, painting techniques, and composition. Each student receives one-on-one instruction and everyone is encouraged to develop personal themes. The focus of the class is exclusively Acrylics. Students will learn the specifics of this very rich technique, which can equal the wonders of oil when well-mastered. Please click HERE for Materials List.
Monday Jun 12th, 1–4pm Central Time
(12 sessions)
Paper Remix - Inspired Collage
Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL 60201
Snip, tear and assemble your way through the expressive medium of collage. Create compositions using a variety of papers and techniques to gather images, shapes and colors. To inspire your work, themes such as quotes, poems, landscape and personal imagery will be shared.
Wednesday Jun 14th, 9:30am–12pm Central Time
(6 sessions)
Screen Printing
Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL 60201
Do you want to make Screen Prints? This multi-level class is a great way to explore your ideas and get them printed. Learn both handmade and photographic processes and create images on a screen and print editions in black and white and color. Learn the medium of Warhol and the Chicago gig poster scene! Skill Level: Beginner/Intermediate
Saturday Jun 17th, 1–4pm Central Time
(12 sessions)
Metalsmithing Techniques for Jewelry
Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL 60201
In this multi-level jewelry class, a different technique will be demonstrated each week to develop and enhance skills in fabrication. Students work on their own projects with input and feedback from the instructor.
Sunday Jun 18th, 9:30am–12:30pm Central Time
(9 sessions)
Make Anything You Want with 3D Printer
Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL 60201
This class will help you get a comprehensive understanding of 3D printing. We will explore the 3D modeling tools, introduce various printing technics, and walk through the process of 3D printing, from sketching the idea to printing it out.
Sunday Jun 18th, 1–4pm Central Time
(6 sessions)
Beginning Zen Shiatsu
Zen Shiatsu Chicago @ 818 Lake St, Evanston, IL 60201
In Beginning Zen Shiatsu, we impart the simple ability to be with another human being in a healing context. This class is open to anyone who wants to learn to share this beautiful skill with others. Every time you lay hands on another human, you have an opportunity to express mindfulness and compassion. You have the ability to spark the intrinsic healing potential of another individual. In this class, we learn the fundamentals of Yin/Yang (Balance),...
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Wednesday Jun 21st, 7–10pm Central Time
(10 sessions)
Sculpture & 3D Construction (Ages 4-5)
Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL 60201
Build it, mold it, shape it, create it! This camp will focus on 3D forms and sculptures. Campers will explore assemblage, ceramics, kinetic sculpture, and more. They will learn how to look at 3D forms from all angles by exploring a variety of materials like recycled goods, clay, paper, and more!
Monday Jun 12th, 9am–12pm Central Time
(5 sessions)
Beginning Acrylic Painting (Ages 9-11)
Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL 60201
This camp will focus on the fundamentals of acrylic painting! Students will explore different representational art such as landscapes and still lifes while building their painting skills. Although concentrating on observational rendering skills, students will also have opportunities to create imaginative and exploratory works as well.
Monday Jun 12th, 9am–12pm Central Time
(5 sessions)
Sculpture & 3D Construction (Ages 6-8)
Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL 60201
Build it, mold it, shape it, create it! This camp will focus on 3D forms and sculptures. Campers will explore assemblage, ceramics, kinetic sculpture, and more. They will learn how to look at 3D forms from all angles by exploring a variety of materials like recycled goods, clay, paper, and more!
Monday Jun 12th, 9am–12pm Central Time
(5 sessions)
Experimenting with Pastels
Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL 60201
We explore the nature of pastel and how to create wonderfully luscious, velvety texture. Learn about different types of pastels and techniques, while we briefly review composition, perspective, and color theory.
Monday Jun 12th, 9:30am–12:30pm Central Time
(6 sessions)
The Figure: Real or Imagined (Ages 16+)
Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL 60201
Sculpt the figure in clay from live models. Models generally hold the same pose for three classes. Study the model, learning to see proportions, gesture, and anatomy as you work realistically or use the model as inspiration for more imaginative interpretative work. This class will use two specific stoneware clays with grog added for stability. Three or 4-week poses for models. Please review the EAC's model etiquette.
Monday Jun 12th, 9:30am–12:30pm Central Time
(12 sessions)
Beginning Wheel Throwing
Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL 60201
Introduction to the potter’s wheel, giving you a solid base on which to build your throwing skills. Purchasing a beginner's pottery set from a local art store is required.
Monday Jun 12th, 9:30am–12:30pm Central Time
(12 sessions)
Fashion Illustration (Ages 12-14)
Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL 60201
Calling all designers! In this camp young fashion designers learn how to draw fashion figures and illustrate their own fashion designs. Using markers, colored pencils, and watercolors, students will design and illustrate a clothing collection. Aspiring fashion designers will learn about selecting a design theme, colors and fabrics. The final project will be a lookbook of finished designs.
Monday Jun 12th, 12:30–3:30pm Central Time
(5 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)
Serger Workshop I
Sew Design Studio @ 2608 Green Bay Rd, Evanston, IL 60201
Learn how to thread your serger and the fundamentals to begin using it! Veronica will guide you through the process of how to use your serger. You will learn the difference between a serger and standard sewing machine, how to overcome your fear of threading it, and start using it with confidence! If you have your own serger, please bring it to class. No serger of your own, no worries - we have sergers in our studio you can use.
Monday Jun 12th, 5:30–8:30pm Central Time
