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Intro to Painting I & II

Discovery Center See all classes by this school @ 4318 N Elston Ave, Chicago, IL

Develop your painting skills through hands-on exploration of technique, color, and expression in this immersive course at the Discovery Center. Students experiment with water-based paints across a range of styles, producing both abstract and representational works that reflect their own growing artistic voice.

(312) Beginner 16 and older
$110

4 sessions

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Mixed Media Art

Discovery Center See all classes by this school @ 4318 N Elston Ave, Chicago, IL

Expand your artistic practice by learning to construct compelling compositions using a broad mix of materials and techniques. This dynamic course centers on conceptual thinking and individual creative process, giving students the freedom and structure to develop a genuinely personal artistic voice.

(312) All levels 16 and older
$110

4 sessions

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BYOB Sip & Paint Open Class (Pick ANY Painting!)

Museica's Art Studio See all classes by this school @ 2052 N Western Ave, Chicago, IL

Spend an evening creating and unwinding with our welcoming paint class. Choose your canvas subject and take home your finished work while experiencing a relaxed, social setting. Bring snacks and your own drinks if desired. Artistic background is not necessary; enthusiasm is what matters.

(1) All levels 16 and older
$44.97
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+450 pts
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Acrylic Fluid Art Division Studio (Medium 22-23cm, ~9 inch)

Popcraft See all classes by this school @ 2119 W Division St, Chicago, IL

Explore the meditative art of acrylic paint pouring in this interactive workshop designed for all experience levels. Choose up to three colors and watch them blend and flow across a medium canvas, creating a stunning fluid art piece that's entirely unique. Experience the relaxing process and take home an original artwork born from your artistic expression.

(4) All levels 14 and older
$60
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+600 pts
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Art and Wine Night

The Paintbrush See all classes by this school @ 2446 N Clark St, Chicago, IL

Unwind with your favorite beverage and unleash your creativity in this relaxed, guided art session. Whether you follow the instructor or explore your own artistic path, no experience is necessary. Join us for a delightful evening, solo or with friends, and enjoy a memorable and fun-filled artistic experience.Teens welcome. Must be 21 to consume alcohol.

(5) All levels 21 and older
$35
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+350 pts
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  • 18 and older
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  • 1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe, IL
  • 18 hours over 6 sessions

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Class Description

Description

For students who have completed Beginning Watercolor, we will continue to learn various techniques and color theory while exploring different ways to combine light, composition, color, and textures in watercolor painting. 

Required Materials: Please bring to the first class
  • A masking fluid pen - either fine tip or medium tip (found at Michael's, Blick, Amazon, Cheap Joe's (online), and Artorama (online)
  • A drawing pencil – HB (medium soft) or 2B (soft)
  • A kneaded eraser
  • Paper – a pad of water color paper with a medium egg shell roughness (not too rough or too smooth).
  • Water Color Paint – one small tube each of the following colors:
  1. Lemon yellow
  2. French ultramarine blue
  3. Alizarin crimson
  • Brushes- 1 inch (or a bit larger) flat watercolor brush for washes
  1. 2 or 3 more brushes varying in size (round)
  2. An old tooth brush

    You do not have to spend a lot of money on expensive brushes, just make sure they are water color brushes and not meant for oil or acrylic paints. Avoid sable brushes. I like Japanese bamboo brushes. They are inexpensive, and you can get a variety of brush marks from them.
  • Palette – You will need a water color palette (they come in plastic or metal). It is always a good idea to have extra jar tops, saucers or Tupperware lids for extra puddle mixing.
  • Other supplies: 
  1. A plastic water jar
  2. A roll of toilet paper
  3. A roll of drafting tape
This list is just meant to get you started. After a few classes, you may decide to add to this list.

Refund Policy

Refund requests must be submitted to [email protected] 2 business days prior to the program’s start date and time. The registration fee will be refunded less a 15% processing charge. A refund is issued in the form of a credit on file (to be used for future programs).

Refund requests submitted less than 48 hours prior to a program start date are non-transferable and are not eligible for a refund.

Fees are nonrefundable and nontransferable on and after the program’s start date. We cannot refund fees requested on or after the start date of a program or for sessions missed due to student illness or other personal situations.

Registration fees for courses grouped and priced as a series will be considered one program and subject to all of the above guidelines. A refund request must be received prior to the start date of the series' first class session and will subsequently cancel your registration in every session of the series.

In any event where a customer wants to cancel their enrollment and is eligible for a full refund, a 5% processing fee will be deducted from the refund amount.

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Chicago Botanic Garden

The Chicago Botanic Garden is a world-renowned living museum and conservation science center that offers multiple unique nature courses spread throughout 26 gardens and four natural areas on 385 acres.

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