Tue, May 18
7:00pm - 9:30pm Eastern Time
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at Jade Scarlett - Virtual Learning via Zoom
In this beginners pyrography workshop you’ll learn how to use a wood burning tool and how to use different nibs to create a variety of wood burned effects in your designs. We’ll show you how to prepare the wood, transfer the design, work with the different nibs to create the artwork, add lettering to enhance the piece, and use watercolor and colored...
In this beginners pyrography workshop you’ll learn...
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at The Jewish Museum - Virtual Learning
Teachers, librarians, and school staff are invited to explore the work of renowned children’s book author and illustrator Maurice Sendak, subject of the 2005 Jewish Museum exhibition, Wild Things: The Art of Maurice Sendak. Arthur Yorinks, award-winning author and director, will speak about his collaborations with Sendak, including most recently,...
Teachers, librarians, and school staff are invited...
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at New York Botanical Garden - NYBG Online Classroom
As a developing artist, you need personalized, supportive evaluation to improve your techniques. This is your chance to bring your finished art and work-in-progress for respectful, careful feedback via group discussion and teacher-led demos. We'll pay special attention to your ability to convey the intricacy of your subject. Are your details complete?...
As a developing artist, you need personalized, supportive...
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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.
Wooden bowls are unique, practical and fun to make....
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A comprehensive review of tools and techniques for beginning woodworkers. Hand and power tools, joinery and finishes will be explored. You are encouraged to purchase and fabricate two woodworking projects. You are responsible for purchasing your own materials.
A comprehensive review of tools and techniques for...
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at Evanston Art Center - Evanston 1717 Central St, Evanston, Illinois 60201
Continue to work on current projects and develop new ideas. Understanding wood and wood movement, purchasing raw lumber, furniture joinery, and finishing techniques, and a thorough understanding of hand and power tools in today’s woodworking shops will be discussed. Required Materials: Students are responsible for purchasing safety items, and materials...
Continue to work on current projects and develop...
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at Evanston Art Center - Evanston 1717 Central St, Evanston, Illinois 60201
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....
Explore basic techniques in Adobe Illustrator to...
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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.
Use the magic of multi-axis turning to create seemingly...
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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.
Learn how to make a set of coasters with our Boss...
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at The Morton Arboretum - Lisle 4100 Illinois Rte 53, Lisle, Illinois 60532
Make an attractive, one-of-a-kind bird house using mid-century lumber reclaimed from Chicago buildings. In this hands-on workshop, you will: Learn how materials are reclaimed from demolition sites and the positive impact that sustainable demolition has on our resources and environment. Understand which species of woods are best for woodworking,...
Make an attractive, one-of-a-kind bird house using...
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Discover the joy of creating useful and artful objects of wood on the lathe. Learn and perfect the basics of woodturning while creating several small projects. Instructor-led demonstrations alternate with guided practice at the lathe, safety procedures, and time for creating at your own pace. Tools and materials provided. Returning students are...
Discover the joy of creating useful and artful objects...
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at Evanston Art Center - Evanston 1717 Central St, Evanston, Illinois 60201
This is a unique opportunity to sign up for a single day art class. This is designed for potential students who want to gain basic-level exposure to the visual arts at the Evanston Art Center. We want this to be a low stress, low commitment way to experience EAC offerings. One-day workshops in other disciplines are also available.
This is a unique opportunity to sign up for a single...
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Introduction to Woodworking is a comprehensive review of tools and techniques for beginning woodworkers. Topics covered will be: Hand + Power Tools, Joinery, Finishes, and Digital Slide Shows demonstrating these topics. Students will be expected to purchase a few items for weekly assignments.
Introduction to Woodworking is a comprehensive review...
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at Chicago Botanic Garden - Glencoe 1000 Lake Cook Rd, Chicago, Illinois 60022
Inviting birds into your garden is a great way to observe and learn about bird behavior, courtship, and nesting. Using a prepared kit, have fun building a birdhouse to take home and hang. Learn which birds in our area use birdhouses, different box shapes, sizes, placement, cleaning, and also habitat tips. All materials included.
Inviting birds into your garden is a great way to...
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Learn how to create custom wood inlay with a laser cutter. Each week we will create something different and then cut it out. Make a custom drink coaster, cuting board, and wall art out of hardwood.
Learn how to create custom wood inlay with a laser...
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