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Craft Classes
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Learn the art of pottery, woodworking, and jewelry making in Chicago and discover your creative side through hands-on classes led by experienced instructors. Master the techniques of painting, drawing, and printmaking in Chicago's vibrant arts community, and cultivate your artistic skills under the guidance of talented local artists.
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Little Art Explorers
The Paintbrush @ 2446 N Clark St, Chicago, IL
Unleash your child's creativity and imagination through an exciting journey into the world of art at The Paintbrush. Join our Little Art Explorers class and watch as your child develops important skills, learns about colors and shapes, and discovers the joy of self-expression. Don't miss out on this enriching experience for both child and caregiver.
$240
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Jun 18th
9–9:50am CDT
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$165
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Fri, Apr 26th, 9–9:50am CDT
(5 hours & 50 minutes over 7 sessions)
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Painting Colorful Flowers En Plein Air
Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL
Immerse yourself in the vibrant beauty of floral painting en plein air, drawing inspiration from the botanical splendor of the gardens. Explore the subtleties of color, value, and composition while honing your observational skills amidst nature's palette. Experience the sensory richness of plein air painting, infusing your artwork with life and emotion, regardless of your chosen medium.
Jul 17th
9am–12:30pm CDT
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$362
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Wed, Jul 17th, 9am–12:30pm CDT
(14 hours over 4 sessions)
Mixed Media Art Workshop
Discovery Center @ 4318 N Elston Ave, Chicago, IL
Unleash your creativity in our Mixed Media Art Workshop! Explore diverse techniques like collage, painting, printing, and more to create dynamic compositions. Develop your artistic vision and expressive skills in a supportive environment. Join us and transform your artistic practice today!
May 12th
10am–2pm CDT
$55
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Jul 14th
10am–2pm CDT
$55
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Nov 10th
10am–2pm CDT
$55
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Sun, May 12th, 10am–2pm CDT
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Book Club for Artists (Ages 16+)
Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL
This course will explore the relationship between reading literature and creating art. One classic work of literature will be chosen to study for the duration of the course. Within each class, students will engage in a literary discussion, brainstorm ideas through collaging and sketching, and ultimately paint pieces that represent their literary analysis. Possible pieces will include portraits of characters, landscapes/settings from the text, and...
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!
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
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.
Beginning Wheel Throwing
Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL
Embark on a journey of creativity with our Beginning Wheel Throwing class, tailored for newcomers and experienced potters alike. Expand your pottery repertoire as you delve into advanced techniques and refine your skills on the wheel. Join us to elevate your craft and bring your ceramic visions to life with expert guidance and support.
Beginning/Intermediate Wheel Throwing
Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL
Embark on a journey of creativity with our Beginning Wheel Throwing class, tailored for newcomers and experienced potters alike. Expand your pottery repertoire as you delve into advanced techniques and refine your skills on the wheel. Join us to elevate your craft and bring your ceramic visions to life with expert guidance and support.
Throw, Handbuild, and Alter
Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL
Refine your pottery expertise with our specialized course, perfect for students with distinct creative ambitions. Whether honing wheel-throwing techniques or exploring hand-building construction, join us to advance your skills and realize your artistic vision. Embark on a journey of clay exploration and craftsmanship guided by expert instruction.
Beginning/Intermediate Wheel Throwing (Ages 16+)
Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL
Elevate your pottery craftsmanship in our Beginning/Intermediate Wheel Throwing class. Hone your throwing skills and perfect your glazing techniques while crafting functional pottery essentials such as mugs, dinnerware, and vases. Join us to explore the art of ceramics under expert guidance, regardless of your skill level.
Basic Woodworking for Adults
Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL
Unlock the world of woodworking with a thorough introduction to essential tools and techniques. From hand tools to joinery, explore the fundamentals under expert guidance. Craft your own woodworking project while gaining hands-on experience and mastery in this engaging adult class.
Winter Wreaths
Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL
Join Lake Forest Flowers’ Eileen Weber, AAF for a hands-on floral workshop educating you on design techniques in creating a winter holiday wreath. Create an indoor/outdoor seasonal wreath using fresh winter greenery, berries, pine cones, and adorn it with ribbon to take home. Please bring garden pruners/clippers. All materials and professional instruction included.
$165
Advanced/Intermediate Wheel Throwing
Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL
Refine your pottery skills with Evanston Art Center's Advanced/Intermediate Wheel Throwing class. Elevate your craftsmanship as you focus on creating functional pottery forms, honing both throwing and glazing techniques under expert guidance. Perfect for experienced throwers seeking to enhance their artistry and expand their repertoire of forms.
Intermediate Woodworking for Adults
Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL
Building upon the information, tools, and techniques covered in the Basic Woodworking class or for new students with previous woodworking experience. Students will continue working on current projects as well as beginning new ones approved by the instructor. Understanding wood and wood movement, purchasing raw lumber, furniture joinery, finishing techniques, and a thorough understanding of hand and power tools in today’s woodworking shops will...
$495
Teen Wheel Throwing (Ages 12-16)
Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL
Independently create work on the pottery wheel. All experience levels are welcome, including first-time throwers. Once experienced, the instructor will act as facilitator, helping you create own, unique ideas. Examples of items are mugs, cups, bowls and lamp bases. Purchasing a beginner’s pottery set from a local art store is suggested. In-person class (with reduced capacity) closely following Restore Illinois guidelines. Includes COVID-19...
Intermediate Woodturning for Adults
Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL
Refine your woodturning craftsmanship in our intermediate course, where you'll hone traditional tool techniques and tackle diverse projects. Benefit from expert demonstrations and hands-on lathe practice, tailored to your pace and skill level. Safety essentials emphasized throughout, with tools and materials provided for a seamless learning experience.
Glass-on-Glass Mosaic
Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL
Learn about the unique effects that transparency, light, and color create with mosaic on glass. Complete a beautiful transparent artwork that will convey the same beauty and qualities of stained glass, but with mosaic techniques. Bring in rough sketches and ideas to the first class. Smaller substrates, approximately 10” x 14” are included. Please Note: Students may bring their own reclaimed window, but note that larger projects will likely...
Twirling with a Twist
Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL
Use the magic of multi-axis turning to create seemingly impossible to turn shapes. This is lathe work on a whole new level. We’ll make boxes and goblets, napkin rings, tea-light and more! All materials and supplies are included.
$165
The Chicago Mosaic School at EAC: Plaster in Mosaic
Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL
The Chicago Mosaic School At Eac: Plaster in Mosaic Workshop Learn the technique of incorporating plaster into your mosaic work. Plaster surfaces create a unique contrast from surrounding materials in texture and a wide variety of color. Its application can range from a portion of the subject (i.e., the face of a figure) to a background element. Create two 4×4” pieces using plaster with smaltiand other studio elements to learn necessary...
$200
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