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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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Woodturn a Christmas Ornament
Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL
Create your own hand-turned ornament as a holiday gift or for your own tree! Using various woodturning tools including lathes, you will learn how to safely turn your own ornament to take home at the end of the day! No experience necessary. All materials are included.
$120
Indigo and Arashi Shibori Ages 16+
Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL
Create patterns on fabric with various shades of indigo blues using the Arashi Shibori technique. Arashi Shibori is a resist dye technique that yields diagonal patterns. We'll begin with basic Arashi wrapping on small PVC poles, then creating more complex variations of pattern including zig-zag and bo-maki shibori. Review the supply list online.
$130
Laser Cutting for Woodworking
Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL
Explore basic techniques in Adobe Illustrator to create templates and jigs and it’s benefits for woodworking and furniture making. Learning how to engrave patterns, logos, or names directly onto the material will also be discussed. A terrific addition for any woodworking student! Required Material: Bring along an external hard driver or zip disk.
$125
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Laser Cut Coasters
Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL
Learn how to make a set of coasters with our Boss Laser Cutting & Engraving machine. Engrave your custom design or pattern, a photo from your phone, or text into wood to create unique functional piece of art you can use daily or gift to a friend or loved one. Each student will leave with a set of four custom coasters.
$115
Creative Rope Bowl Workshop (Ages 16+)
Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL
Unleash your creativity and learn the techniques to sew personalized rope bowls and baskets. Add your creative touches with fabric, yarn, and embroidery floss. Join us for a day of crafting and make a unique piece to take home!
$130
Mold Making For Ceramicists
Using design software, ceramicists learn how to design their own bowl and plate molds to use for the production of their work. Once designed, watch as your mold is beautifully cut out on the EAC’s laser engraver. Students of this workshop will be able to take the molds home the day-of the workshop and be able to use them in all of their classes. No experience necessary.
Frame Loom Weaving Studio
Explore ways of using surface, image, and text within woven forms to create an independent project under instructor guidance in this course for intermediate students. Delve into the construction of fabric and apply these skills to your own artistic practice. Weekly presentations on contemporary weavers will complement this studio course. Notes: Bring your own frame loom or use a provided loom. You may also participate in this class online to...
Spinner Ring
Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL
Students will learn the basic silversmith techniques necessary to make a spinner ring including: cutting, filing, annealing, stamp and hammer texturing, metal forming, soldering, and finishing.
$85
Laser Cut Photo Puzzle
Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL
Using a photo of your choice, we'll print them in the lab and create a custom puzzle pattern on the computer. We'll mount the photo to a board and laser cut the pieces.
$95
Ex Libris: Relief Print Booklet (Ages 16+)
Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL
Design, cut, and print your own relief bookplate to personalize your book collection. Join the centuries-old tradition - Ex Libris!
$90
Glass Enameled Foldform Bowl
Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL
Create a copper fold from bowl then fire on glass enamel! Learn various techniques for applying glass enamel onto this unique form, and use sifting, stencils, Limoges and fine line black. Apply a combination on transparent and opaque enamels to embellish the form to create depth and texture. The proper gauge copper will be purchased at beginning of the class; bring in your own enamels.
$145
Beginning Frame Loom Weaving
Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL
In this class we examine the many possibilities of creating woven forms using a simple frame loom. Students will experiment with the techniques of tapestry and plain-weave, then explore ways of creating surface, image, and text within a woven form to create independent projects. Students will be exposed to both contemporary and historical artworks and will participate in skill-building demonstrations to broaden their technical skills.
Fall Leaves in Glass Mosaics
In this hands-on workshop, you will use gorgeous transparent glass to create a mosaic inspired by brilliantly colored autumn leaves. You will learn the process of affixing broken and cut art glass to an acrylic panel, considering the best usage of color, shape, and shading. Once grouted, your art piece will glow like a stained glass window with luminous colors.
Kintsugi for Beginners
Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL
Discover the ancient art of Kintsugi, where broken ceramics are transformed into stunning pieces of art. Embrace the philosophy of imperfection as you learn to mend with gold and Urushi sap, highlighting the beauty of resilience. Join this beginner's workshop to master the fundamental techniques and create your own masterpiece with safety and creativity.
$70
Holiday Willow Workshop: Reindeer
Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL
Create either a charming rustic reindeer or a holiday tree of willow. The reindeer is 4 to 5 feet from hooves to the tips of antlers. The holiday tree is 5 to 6 feet tall, and can be decorated with twinkly lights and more for the holidays, and then used as a vine support for the summer. Please bring a hammer, hand pruners, and work gloves. No experience necessary. Register for Reindeer, Tree, or both.
$89
Tin Angel Ornament Workshop
Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL
Unleash your creativity and craft a unique masterpiece using decorative tin, jewelry parts, rhinestones, and charms. Join this workshop and create a fanciful angel in collage art, perfect as a personalized gift or a charming addition to your collection. No prior experience is required and all skill levels are welcome to indulge in this imaginative workshop.
$87
Holiday Hedgehog
Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL
Create an adorable hedgehog, made out of wool. Learn needle felting techniques in this easy, fun class. The hedgehog's shy smile and flower bouquet make him hard to resist.
$74
Soap Making Quick Starter (In Vegan Recipe) @ Berwyn
TLD Design Center & Gallery @ 2619 Ridgeland Ave, Berwyn, IL
SOAP MAKING Quick Starter Basics in Cold Process Vegan Recipe Suitable Class for groups of 5 or less Science & Safety of Sopponification demystified Class For occasional maker through Indie professional Learn the Art & Craft of cold process soap making (from scratch... not melt and pour) This is a 2 hour class where students learn the entire process (from start to finish) as they work together creating one full base batch to be divided...
$35
Herbal Holiday Wreath
Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL
Get into the holiday spirit by crafting your own unique and fragrant holiday wreath using a combination of holiday greens, herbs, dried orange slices, and spices. Perfect for decorating your home or giving as a thoughtful homemade gift this holiday season. Don't forget to bring your gloves and pruners!
$162
Soap Making Quick Starter (In Vegan Recipe) @ Berwyn
TLD Design Center & Gallery @ 2619 Ridgeland Ave, Berwyn, IL
SOAP MAKING Quick Starter Basics in Cold Process Vegan Recipe Suitable Class for groups of 5 or less Science & Safety of saponification demystified Class For occasional maker through Indie professional saponification Learn the Art & Craft of cold process soap making (from scratch... not melt and pour) This is a 2 hour class where students learn the entire process (from start to finish) as they work together creating one full base...
$35
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