Paper Classes in Chicago, IL

Please join me in this fun and unique collaging class. You will learn how to use an assemblage of different forms (clippings from books, magazines, etc.) to create a new whole image. I will teach you how to train your eye to recognize which images to combine together and how to see a variety of options for using a single image all in an exciting,...

In this class we will do a graphite still life drawing. I will go over hatching and cross hatching techniques to build value to create depth, and use basic shapes to build our objects. We will review how to create a dynamic composition to make a beautiful drawing! The techniques you will learn are foundational skills that can be applied to a variety...

There's always something new to learn in this popular weekly class - sign up for one, or two, or a few and take you watercolor skills to a whole new level in no time! This class is beginner-friendly and no previous experience is required! You’ll learn how to choose the best materials and the basic techniques for painting gorgeous florals and how...

In this class you will learn the techniques to create an abstract watercolor painting using “wet on wet” technique. This process can be a source of relaxation and creativity in stressful times. By building up layers of paint and allowing the medium to flow, you will create a beautiful piece of art. The techniques you will learn can be applied...

In this beginner-friendly, no experience needed workshop we will create original pictures using a combination of collage, painting, and mark making. You do not need any special skills to take part so don't worry if you can't paint or draw!  We will work with scissors, glue,  magazine images and words, paint, and other fun art supplies to...

In this no experience needed, beginner workshop you will: Learn how to make a meditative art journal that serves as a container for your hopes, dreams, goals, fears, and so much more! You’ll learn how to free write to get what's in your head onto the page, obliterate it with collaged papers, paint, and meditative marks, then use various pens,...

Have you wanted to learn to draw people? Well, this course is designed for beginner to intermediate learners. We will learn how to construct the figure using various methods. Studying the basic proportions, and the dynamic actions, and some advanced techniques like foreshortening you will walk away with tools, techniques and ways of looking at drawing...

Using different watercolor techniques we will explore landscape painting. Participants will use a landscape of their choice, or follow along for step by step instruction on how to approach landscape painting. This class is perfect for beginner and intermediate students. Materials Needed to Fully Participate: Watercolor set (any set is fine, the...

Modern calligraphy is a more free form style of writing that maintains the elegance of traditional calligraphy while allowing for more self-expression. In this Modern Calligraphy - Brush Lettering class you'll learn all the techniques you need to make the thick and thin lines that creates the beautiful letter forms of calligraphy with a brush pen...

This class is the first in our Virtual Landscapes the Easy Way series. Though it can be taken on its own, we recommend you also take Session 2 to benefit the most from the learning experience Virtual Watercolor Landscapes the Easy Way - Session 2 Watercolor is the perfect medium to create gorgeous landscapes. In this class, you'll create a bucolic...

Learn how to draw and paint beautiful botanicals in a fun, stress-free environment where absolutely no experience is necessary. This class is designed for both inexperienced students and those who wish to improve their skills. We will cover line drawing, and basic as well as more advanced watercolor techniques to create beautiful flowers...

Mixed media collage is the utilization of more than one medium in a single piece of art and may include paint, glitter, crayons, fabric, magazine/book images/quotes, found objects, ink, watercolor, oil pastel, chalk pastel, colored pencils, etc.  Mixed media art brings together all of your artistic skills, even if they’re not as good as you’d...

In this fast paced class we will discover the many possibilities of watercolor painting. Students will experiment with how to apply unconventional materials to watercolor to create a variety of results. Perfect for all levels looking to play with watercolor and try new things! Materials Needed to Fully Participate: Watercolor paint, Lots of watercolor...

Virtual Watercolor Landscapes the Easy Way - Paint a Rose Garden and Cottage Watercolor is the perfect medium to create gorgeous landscapes. In this class, you'll create a lovely cottage with a beautiful rose garden.  I'll walk you through every step, beginning with the essential techniques needed to complete a landscape and how to use household...

This class is a continuation of my Watercolor Florals, and if you're ready to learn more and take your watercolor flowers to the next level, look no further! This is the class you need! In this intermediate installment of my watercolor floral classes, we'll review how to choose the best materials and learn advanced techniques for painting gorgeous...