Jun 3rd
1–3:30pm EDT
Meets 5 Times
Learn how to create stunning artwork using colored pencils at various skill levels in Chicago, with classes covering techniques such as blending, layering, and creating vibrant colors.
Unfortunately, no classes in-person in Chicago have spots left, but 4 classes live online are available.
92nd Street Y @ Live Interactive Online Classroom
Discover the surprising versatility of colored pencils in this beginner-friendly course at 92nd Street Y. Learn how to create vibrant drawings from life with nuance, depth, and expression using basic techniques for blending and shading. Unleash your artistic potential with this perfect medium for the home studio.
Jun 3rd
1–3:30pm EDT
Meets 5 Times
92nd Street Y @ Live Interactive Online Classroom
Take your colored pencil skills to new heights and create dimensional drawings that come to life! Refine your technique and artistic voice in this intermediate/advanced course at the esteemed 92nd Street Y. Prerequisite: Colored Pencil for Beginners. A supplies list will be available.
May 28th
1–3:30pm EDT
Meets 6 Times
Jun 3rd
4–6:30pm EDT
Meets 5 Times
Chicago Botanic Garden @ Online via Zoom
Experience the beauty of botanical art from the comfort of your own home with Chicago Botanic Garden's online class. Learn the techniques of creating glowing colored pencil drawings on toned paper, adding highlights to achieve luminous, vivid color. Beginners and experienced students alike are welcome to join this virtual artistic journey.
May 2nd
9:30am–12pm CDT
Meets 6 Times
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Pastimes for a Lifetime @ Live Online via Zoom
Learn to create stunning gray-scale works of art using colored pencils in this unique course. Explore the three Gray Families - Cool, Warm, and French - and discover techniques for achieving rich tonal values and depth. Perfect for colored pencil enthusiasts who prefer working in tone rather than color.
Apr 24th
12–1pm PDT
Meets 4 Times
Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL
Do you ever struggle deciding which colors to use when creating, or end up with the same color combinations in your work? Work with a special palette of paper hues to expand and explore your own inner sense of color through guided exercises, discussion, and play. You will leave with a new understanding of color, a collection of samples built on different approaches to color and theories, and the skills to apply these new ideas to your work with...
Begin exploring the medium of colored pencil. We will begin with the basics techniques of using colored pencil, including how to choose and mix colors. You will choose your own subject matter and we will walk through finishing your work of art with the aim of developing the skills you need to use colored pencils in your own style. This interactive online class is presented via Zoom. Please download Zoom prior to your first class: (www.zoom.us(link...
Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road Glencoe, Chicago, IL
Unleash your creativity in this whimsical celebration of the Orchid Show of Wonders. Discover the theatrical qualities of orchids and learn how to accurately depict them with non-traditional compositions and vibrant colored pencils. Immerse yourself in the world of theatrical orchids at the Chicago Botanic Garden.
Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road Glencoe, Chicago, IL
Explore the intricate world of fungi through colored pencil art at the renowned Chicago Botanic Garden. Learn how to capture the unique forms and vibrant colors of mushrooms using various techniques such as layering and burnishing. Develop your composition skills and create stunning finished works that showcase the beauty of these fascinating organisms.
Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL
Capture nature’s pods using graphite and colored pencil. These media can be used alone or together to explore the subtle colors found in a variety of pods. Color theory and composition will be considered to create striking finished drawings. Some experience in colored pencil preferred. A supply list will be sent.
Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL
Discover the secrets of the Old Masters and learn how to create depth and value in your colored pencil drawings. Join us at the prestigious Chicago Botanic Garden for an exclusive course that will teach you the art of underpaintings. Previous experience with colored pencils is required. Get ready to take your artwork to the next level!
Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL
Uncover the art of creating captivating landscapes and explore the intricacies of perspective, color, and composition. Elevate your artistic skills and bring a new dimension to your creations.
Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road Glencoe, Chicago, IL
Broaden your creativity through colored pencil application techniques with an emphasis on transitioning from graphite to color. Various finishing techniques unique to colored pencils will be introduced. Emphasizing form, drawing skills will be strengthened, facilitating your personal expression through botanical art. Live plant specimens will be used in demonstrations. A supply list will be sent. Prerequisite: Previous experience or...
Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL
Embark on an adventure to uncover the secrets of the elusive morel mushroom in this immersive course. Learn the early indicators, habitat clues, and precise timing to successfully locate the treasure trove of this cherished spring fungi.
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