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Evanston Art Center
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The Evanston Art Center, a non-profit visual arts organization in Evanston, IL, has been a cultural cornerstone for over 80 years. Established in 1929, its mission is to integrate visual arts into community life through education, outreach, and events, fostering a vibrant cultural environment for all ages. EAC's extensive offerings include classes, exhibitions, lectures, and youth outreach, embodying its commitment to nurturing creativity and cultural enrichment.
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Laser Cutting and Engraving
Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL
Bring your inventive ideas to life using our laser cutting and engraving machine. Learn how to design graphics on Adobe Illustrator, engrave on wood with your custom designed patterns, pictures taken from your phone or letters. Make a bookmark, keychain, or coaster. Students will leave with a functional, as well as decorative, addition to your home or a perfect gift!
The Artist's Studio
Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL
This studio class offers time to work on projects of your personal preference with the availability of individualized instruction and technique. Students are encouraged to explore line, composition, color, and scale. Group critiques and references to classic and contemporary art are included. Bring your choice of medium (acrylic, pastel, charcoal and/or pencil) to the first class. Skilled Level: Intermediate / Advanced In-person...
Street Photography (Ages 16+)
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...
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Beginning Drawing (Ages 16+)
Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL
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
Mixed-Media Portrait Adventure
Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL
This course will explore broader concepts around portrait making by combining a variety of mediums to create 2D mixed-media portraits. Explore and learn about dry and wet materials, while enhancing and developing skills and nurturing creativity. Students are required to be familiar with the foundation of portrait making.
Beginning Sewing
Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL
This class takes you through all the sewing basics while creating projects like a pincushion, infinity scarf, and pillowcase. Learn the ins and outs of using a sewing machine from bobbin winding and threading to troubleshooting common issues and keeping a machine clean from a sewing expert. Students can choose to either bring their own sewing machine from home or use a basic sewing machine provided by the Evanston Art Center.
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.
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.
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