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Pen & Ink & Dr. Martin Watercolor
Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL
Explore the dynamic fusion of pen, ink, and vibrant Dr. Martin watercolors in this engaging workshop. From intricate studies to a final masterpiece, experiment with a variety of tools to bring your artistic vision to life. Join us and unleash your creativity with expert guidance and inspiring still life compositions.
Handmade Wooden Bowls
Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL
Wooden bowls are unique, practical and fun to make. Work on lathes using woodworking tools to finish a bowl in a day. Instruction and first attempts are in the the morning; in the afternoon there will be time for guided practice and finishing.
$180
Filmmaking Camp (Ages 12-18)
Experiment with a variety of filmmaking strategies to bring your own stories to life! Learn about video production and post-production, camera operation, editing, directing, acting, and writing by working in a small group to create a short film. Use video cameras and edit your film in Adobe Premiere. No need to bring any supplies. Families and friends are invited to a film screening on the Friday of camp at 3:45pm.
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Multi-Level Metalsmithing and Jewelry
Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL
Explore the medium of metal! Beginning students learn techniques: basic soldering and finishing skills, sawing, stone setting, riveting, wirework, chains, and other techniques. Students will apply their skills making jewelry, small sculpture, utensils, and more. Intermediate and advanced students will learn specific techniques and get assistance related to their individual projects. The class is geared toward fabrication, but sand casting...
Beginning Metalsmithing
Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL
Shape and form metal to achieve various textures. Learn soldering and cold connections, and finishing techniques. You can expect to learn proper uses of hand tools and studio equipment by creating a ring, pendant, pin, and project of your choice to incorporate the various methods explored. Please note: There will be a small kit for purchase for the first class. Bring a sketchbook.
Drawing with Thread and Fabric
Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL
Compose images with fabric and draw with thread as you find your own creative voice in fiber. Learn embellishment techniques such as applique, embroidery and painting on fabric. You will complete at least three different textile pieces to hang in your home. Beginners welcome! Skill Level: Beginner/Intermediate Click here for the instructor's recommended supply list.
Open Studio: Water Based
Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL
If watercolor, gouache, ink or other water based medium is your thing, then this open studio is for you. No assignments. No pressure. Bring your own reference. Set up your own still life. Create something from your imagination. Collaborate with others. Do your own thing but when you want some help the instructor will step in. Open to beginners and advanced artists. Bring your own supplies. Skill Level: All Levels Click here for the instructor's...
Printmaking Techniques in Painting
Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL
Experiment with Gelli Plate monotypes, stenciling, block printing and various creative materials to use printmaking techniques in your paintings. This will add interesting rhythms, patterns and designs to your work. Water-based ink or acrylics can be used with the Gelli Plates. Skill Level: All Levels For the Supply List, please CLICK HERE
The Figure: Real or Imagined
Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL
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.
Street Photography
Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL
Learn the history, basics, and tricks of Street Photography in this hands-on course that encompasses on-location digital photography to in-class editing. Students will learn to compose engaging and interesting street photographs as well as how to edit their photographs digitally to maximize the impact of each image. For some sessions, students will meet at offsite locations throughout the session to develop their photography skills. Students will...
Digital Drawing & Illustration on Procreate (ages 16+)
Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL
This course is designed for students who are interested in exploring the evolving world of digital illustration. You will begin with traditional media and processes and then translate their ideas digitally in programs such as Procreate and Photoshop. Lectures and presentations will supplement the studio experience, featuring work by contemporary illustrators who are pushing the field of illustration using new tools and approaches to digital mark-making....
Childen's Picture Books (Ages 16+)
Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL
Choose a classic children’s picture book or bring your own picture book story and learn about making sequential scenes and creating a picture book dummy. We’ll cover thumbnail layouts, storyboarding, and using a scanner/computer to create book dummies. Skill Level: All Levels
Beginning Painting
Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL
Come learn the foundations of painting! Learn introductory skills to a painting studio practice. You will create multiple paintings from your own individual interests and subjects. Along with learning painting techniques you will practice different methodologies to creating work, such as collage and writing prompts. No previous painting experience is necessary. Click here for the instructor's recommended supply list.
Intro to Adobe Illustrator (ages 16+)
Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL
In the Intro to Adobe Illustrator course you will learn the essential skills of the world’s leading vector illustration software. You will learn the program interface and tools and will turn one of your own hand-drawn sketches into a completed vectorized piece.
Intro to Oil Painting for Teens (Ages 14-18)
Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL
Utilizing still life, students will learn step-by-step procedure along with the materials and craftsmanship of oil paint. Through studies and exercises, the essential skill of drawing accurately will be developed and the fascinating realms of color theory, composition and creating the illusion of dimension will be explored. Students will need to provide their own supplies. Click here for the instructor's recommended supply list.
Street Photography II (Ages 16+)
Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL
Street Photography II will be the extension that my past photography students have wanted for their next steps in taking their cameras to the streets. Half of the classes will be working in the field while the other half will be learning new editing techniques while practicing tried and true digital photography workflow.
Contemporary Embroidery (Ages 16+)
Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL
Learn the art of embroidery using traditional stitching techniques with contemporary sensibilities. We will cover embroidery stitches, adding embellishments, translating sketches onto fabric, and how color relationships impact images. Create at least three different pieces as you find your creative voice in thread. Great for beginners to see what this medium has to offer as well as experienced students who want to push their embroidery work further....
Nature in Charcoal (Ages 16+)
Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL
You will explore the possibilities of drawing with charcoal in this class, with nature being the subject matter. Draw from still life setups of natural elements (plant, fruit, vegetable, etc.) to landscapes working from photos, all while enjoying the malleability of charcoal.
Intro to Woodturning for Adults
Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL
Introduction to the joy of creating useful and artful objects of wood on the lathe. Students will learn the basics of woodturning and create several small projects. Instructor’s demonstrations alternate with guided practice at the lathe, students learning at their own pace. Tools and materials provided. Essentials of safety will be emphasized.
Drawing Simplified Ages 16+
Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL
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...
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