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Design Design Design
Ingrid's Originals Inc. See all classes by this school @ 3729 N Ravenswood Ave, Chicago, IL
The focus of this workshop is DESIGN in WATERCOLOR. Design is deliberate and intuitive. It goes well beyond just painting a pretty picture. The mission of this workshop is to stimulate your mind through the "thinking" process, and the emphasis of this will be through landscape painting. The following areas will be addressed: Exploring shapes and their relationships and placement on paper; Exploring lights and...
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Watercolor with Pastoriza-Piñol
Chicago Botanic Garden See all classes by this school @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe, IL
Embark on a journey of botanical artistry with acclaimed artist John Pastoriza-Piñol. Dive into the intricate world of watercolor as you capture the ethereal beauty of the Autumn Crocus, known for its exquisite lilac-pink blooms. From clever compositions to advanced painting techniques, elevate your skills and bring your artwork to life with realism and detail under the guidance of an expert.
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Enhance Nature's Patterns in Watercolor
Chicago Botanic Garden See all classes by this school @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe, IL
Discover the intricate patterns of nature as you blend watercolor with pen-and-ink techniques to capture organic repetition and variation. Through direct observation of trees, flowers, and plants, refine your ability to highlight delicate details and rhythmic designs. Work en plein air to enhance your connection to the subject, embracing the interplay of color, texture, and form. Dress for the weather.
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English Watercolor Techniques
Chicago Botanic Garden See all classes by this school @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe, IL
Refine your watercolor skills with a focus on botanical subjects and traditional techniques. Build upon foundational knowledge to create realistic portrayals of plants through dry brush painting, emphasizing detail and color accuracy. Receive demonstrations and personalized instruction to elevate your artistic abilities. Prerequisite courses required.
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Watercolor 1
Chicago Botanic Garden See all classes by this school @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe, IL
Discover the transformative potential of watercolor in botanical art, mastering fundamental techniques from color mixing to paint-layering. Dive into exercises designed to enhance your paint-handling skills and render textures with lifelike precision. Elevate your botanical artwork as you progress from basic principles to nuanced expression, guided by prerequisite knowledge in botanical drawing and color mixing.
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Chicago Summer Watercolor
Ingrid's Originals Inc. See all classes by this school @ 3729 N Ravenswood Ave, Chicago, IL
This eight week course is designed for ALL levels of watercolor painters. Those who are new to watercolor painting will find Ingrid's patience and understanding of the learning process, from her previous teaching career, extremely valuable. Through her lectures, painting demonstrations, and personal attention to each student, the students will be exposed to the elements and principles of design, the importance of value relationships in painting,...
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Chicago Winter Watercolor
Ingrid's Originals Inc. See all classes by this school @ 3729 N Ravenswood Ave, Chicago, IL
This course is designed for ALL levels of watercolor painters. Those who are new to watercolor painting will find Ingrid's patience and understanding of the learning process, from her previous teaching career, extremely valuable. Through her lectures, painting demonstrations, and personal attention to each student, the students will be exposed to the elements and principles of design, the importance of value relationships in painting, color mixing,...
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Winter Watercolor Classes with Ingrid
Ingrid's Originals Inc. See all classes by this school @ 3729 N Ravenswood Ave, Chicago, IL
This six-week course is designed for ALL levels of watercolor painters. Those who are new to watercolor painting will find Ingrid's patience and understanding of the learning process, from her previous teaching career, extremely valuable. Through her lectures, painting demonstrations, and personal attention to each student, the students will be exposed to the elements and principles of design, the importance of value relationships in painting, color...
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Rare Plants and Orchids in Watercolor
Chicago Botanic Garden See all classes by this school @ 1000 Lake Cook Road Glencoe, Chicago, IL
Discover the enchanting world of exotic flora as you master the art of watercolor painting. Immerse yourself in the rich textures and vibrant colors of ferns, cacti, succulents, orchids, and more, as you learn to capture their unique beauty in stunning detail. Unleash your creativity and bring these extraordinary plants to life on paper.
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Watercolor: Power of Negative Painting
Chicago Botanic Garden See all classes by this school @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe, IL
Unleash the artistry of negative painting amidst nature's splendor. Discover the harmony of plants and flowers emerging from your canvas, as you master the interplay of lost and found edges. Elevate your watercolor skills with unity, depth, and clarity, guided by the beauty of the outdoors.
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Watercolor En Plein Air: Shifting Perspectives
Chicago Botanic Garden See all classes by this school @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe, IL
Shift your perspective and discover the beauty in close-up studies of nature in this hands-on painting workshop. Using the Krasberg Rose Garden as your classroom, you’ll explore subtle colors, textures, and forms while focusing on composition and value. Perfect for artists ready to deepen their observational skills—dress for the weather; a supply list will be provided.
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Learn to Love Watercolor
Chicago Botanic Garden See all classes by this school @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe, IL
Discover the joy and clarity of working with watercolor as you learn to paint with confidence and intention. Explore essential techniques in brushwork, washes, textures, and color mixing that bring luminosity to your artwork. With thoughtful planning strategies, you’ll avoid muddiness and achieve vibrant results. Ideal for beginners and experienced painters looking to refine their approach.
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Botanical Art with Gouache Workshop
Chicago Botanic Garden See all classes by this school @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe, IL
New! Gouache is an opaque watercolor medium traditionally used in botanical art. Learn how to use gouache to capture the textures found in spring bulbs from lush petals to textured roots. Students will work from live specimens. Some gouache materials will be supplied. Prerequisite: Watercolor I or previous experience. The School’s CEUs=10
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Chicago Open Studio
Ingrid's Originals Inc. See all classes by this school @ 3729 N Ravenswood Ave, Chicago, IL
Open Studio Wednesday are available at Ingrid's Studio for artists to come and work for three hours of uninterrupted creative time with Ingrid's help in a spacious well lit professional studio. Those wishing to paint in watercolor, acrylic, or work on individual projects and would like Ingrid's advice and guidance are welcome. There is bottled drinking water, hot water for teas and coffee, and snacks available.
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$50
Deconstructing Color in Nature
Chicago Botanic Garden See all classes by this school @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe, IL
Take a deep dive into the complex and fascinating colors of nature! Discover how to tease apart the colors of rocks, plants, and flowers, and learn color theory to recreate nature’s true hues. In this mixed-media class, you'll create intricate color studies and swatches that unlock the secrets of natural colors.
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Capturing Birds in Watercolor
The Morton Arboretum See all classes by this school @ 4100 Illinois Rte 53, Lisle, IL
Complex and colorful, birds are one of the most common subjects among wildlife artists. Join artist Alex Warnick as she shares the tips and techniques she’s gained over years of painting birds professionally. Participants will develop skills that empower them to express the beauty of birds while learning watercolor techniques that can be applied to any subject matter. In this two-day workshop, participants will learn how to capture birds’ critical...
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Intro to Watercolor (Online)
The Morton Arboretum See all classes by this school @ **Virtual Classroom
Learn to use watercolor to capture nature in color. In this four-week class, you will learn watercolor techniques such as laying a wash, glazing, and dry brush. Work under the guidance of your instructor to practice techniques with simple exercises, and complete several small pieces throughout the course. If you don’t have supplies, no problem! Purchase a supply kit for an affordable $15, and enjoy the opportunity to develop your...
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Artistic Landscape Watercolor: Connect with Nature
Color Cocktail Factory See all classes by this school @ 917 W 18th St, Chicago, IL
Are you thinking about tapping to your creativity? Sip and Make! We provide all the art materials BYOB In a relaxed, social setting, a professional artist will guide the class step-by-step through replicating the nights featured painting Age: 18+ (No Kids on Fridays And Saturdays(after 4:30 PM!))
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$25
Watercolor Painting
One Strange Bird See all classes by this school @ 2124 W Division St, Chicago, IL
Have you ever wanted to try watercolor but don't know how to get started? Our watercolor painting class is perfect for beginners and those wanting to brush up on their technique. Join our teaching artist as they demonstrate techniques such as washes, shadowing, edge-softening, and more! Learn to control this unique medium and create beautiful works of art on paper.
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$40
Watercolor 2
Chicago Botanic Garden See all classes by this school @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe, IL
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)...
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