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Discover a vibrant array of art classes in Chicago that will ignite your creativity and expand your artistic skills. From painting and drawing to photography and pottery, unlock your artistic potential and gain confidence in your abilities with hands-on instruction from experienced artists.

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Drawing Simplified Ages 16+

Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL

Strengthen your ability to render realistically on paper. We will work on drawing skills with charcoal and pencil (graphite and colored), with an emphasis on getting accurate shapes and expressive value relationships. Drawing is fundamental and these skills will help students with any and all art they may make in future.  Some time will also be spent drawing on toned (non-white) paper, because it eases the depiction of form as the middle value...

(83) Beginner 16 and older
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$435

10 sessions

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Beginning Drawing with Vivian Zapata

Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL

Embark on your artistic journey with our Beginning Drawing class, focusing on representational techniques and fundamental concepts. Explore the nuances of line, shape, value, and perspective while working with graphite and charcoal mediums. Engage in hands-on demonstrations and presentations to develop your drawing skills with confidence and precision.

(83) Beginner 18 and older
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$435

10 sessions

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Winter Wreaths

Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL

Join Lake Forest Flowers’ Eileen Weber, AAF for a hands-on floral workshop educating you on design techniques in creating a winter holiday wreath. Create an indoor/outdoor seasonal wreath using fresh winter greenery, berries, pine cones, and adorn it with ribbon to take home.   Please bring garden pruners/clippers.  All materials and professional instruction included.

(83) All levels 18 and older
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$165
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Introduction to Perspective Drawing

Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL

Unlock the secrets of drawing realistic space in this comprehensive course at Evanston Art Center. Discover the principles of linear perspective and develop the skills to create accurate visualizations of three-dimensional spaces. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced artist, this course offers valuable techniques and exercises to enhance your drawing abilities.

(83) All levels 18 and older
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$160

5 sessions

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Mixed-Media Drawing and Painting

Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL

This studio class focuses on creativity, and on being inventive with the use and combination of various mediums and tools, combining traditional painting techniques with unconventional materials. Practice drawing, painting and printing in unusual ways and discover how to create with your own unique voice. Supply List: Colors: Acrylics/oils Bone black, Titanium white, Titanium buff, Cadmium yellow light (imitation), Cadmium red medium (imitation),...

(83) All levels 18 and older
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$345

10 sessions

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Creative Discover Through Painting

Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL

Come learn the foundations of painting! Learn basic skills to a painting studio practice. You will create multiple paintings from your own individual interests and subjects. Along with learning painting techniques you will practice different methodologies to creating work, such as collage and writing prompts. You can choose to work with either oil or acrylic paints in this class. No previous painting experience is necessary.  Skill Level: Beginner...

(83) Beginner 18 and older
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$325

12 sessions

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Intro to Abstraction in Watercolor and Gouache (16+)

Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL

Interested in Abstraction, but don't quite know where to get started? It can be intimidating to think of oneself as an abstract painter, but join me and take that first leap! In this studio watercolor and gouache class you’ll learn a variety of painting techniques and conceptual frameworks for making beautiful abstract pieces! Learn all about gesture, washes, blooms, and the layering process that goes into creating rich textures, colors and compositions....

(83) All levels 16 and older
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$360

10 sessions

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Analoging the Digital Photography (Ages 14-18)

Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL

Most people—most teenagers–have a camera in their pocket with which they can document any and every moment of their lives. But what can you do with an image once you have it? In this class, we will explore various methods of making images that will take them from your screen to print. Processes include digital printing and editing, image transfers, darkroom printing, and more.

(83) All levels 14 - 18 years old
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$375

10 sessions

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Contemporary Portrait Making and Figure Study

Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL

From Head to Toe: Contemporary Portrait Making and Figure Study Explore figure drawing fundamentals: proportions, gesture, anatomy, line, shape, composition and mass/value, while working in dry media such as graphite, charcoal, and pastel. Study both classical and contemporary examples that range from Durer to Diebenkorn. We work with the live models during all sessions. Supply List please click here

(83) Intermediate 18 and older
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$405

10 sessions

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The Science and Art of Painting Glorious Color

Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL

With Bauhaus teacher Johannes Itten’s classic, The Art of Color as your guide, you will learn and apply the principals of color theory to oil paintings you will produce from still life material, photographs, and your imagination. Using a limited palette, you will learn how to mix greys without using black, develop a personal palette, and paint colors that sing. You will also look at paintings by Mondrian, Bonnard, Kandinsky, Klee, Morandi, Albers,...

(83) All levels 18 and older
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$385

9 sessions

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Comic and Graphic Novel Illustrations

Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL

Jump into the wonderful and dynamic world of comic books, graphic novels, manga, and zines! Students will learn and explore how to create their own comic book from start to finish through storytelling, character design, typography, cover design, and more! This class will explore a variety of traditional and non-traditional comic styles, genres, and materials.

(83) All levels 18 and older
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$370

5 sessions

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Watercolor Animals (Ages 9-11)

Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL

Learn how to draw and paint animals in variety of styles. This camp will explore different watercolor techniques and experiment with various materials that combine with watercolor, such as markers, colored pencils and other water soluble materials. Students can make their creatures cute, creepy, or realistic. It's all up to their own interpretation!

(83) All levels 9 - 11 years old
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$370

5 sessions

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Blooming in Watercolor (Ages 9-14)

Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL

Over the course of this class, students will learn foundational watercolor techniques as well as develop essential draftsmanship skills that will enable them to translate their thoughts and observations onto paper. Various watercolor techniques such as washes, gradations, and blooming will be taught, along with more in-depth knowledge on color harmony and composition that will help students create unique and informed work.

(83) Beginner 9 - 14 years old
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$375

10 sessions

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Open Figure Studio: Long Pose

Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL

Participants must have previously completed one EAC painting or drawing class. Figure Studio offers participants the opportunity to work in their choice of media and study the nude. This will be a long pose for 3 weeks at a time. Instruction is not included; a classroom monitor will lead the class. Please review the EAC's model etiquette.

(83) All levels 18 and older
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$325

8 sessions

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Painting Studio

Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL

Unleash your creativity and explore the world of color and expression in a dynamic and supportive environment. Dive into an immersive artistic experience where you can hone your painting skills and develop your unique style under the guidance of experienced instructors. Join a vibrant community of artists and discover the joy of bringing your imagination to life on canvas.

(83) Intermediate 18 and older
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$435

10 sessions

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Color Exploration: Studio Painting

Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL

Elevate your painting skills in a dynamic studio setting where you can experiment, learn, and express yourself through the language of hues. Join us in exploring the endless possibilities of color.

(83) Intermediate 18 and older
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$435

10 sessions

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Divergent Inks: Mixed-Media & Experimental Printmaking Techniques

Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL

Embark on a journey of boundless creativity through experimental printmaking and mixed-media techniques. Discover the freedom to blend mediums and explore diverse approaches to artistic expression. Whether you're drawn to structured experimentation or free-flowing exploration, this class provides a supportive space to cultivate your unique artistic voice.

(83) All levels 18 and older
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$320

10 sessions

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Experimenting with Acrylic Painting (Ages 12-18)

Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL

Embark on a creative journey in Experimenting with Acrylic Painting, tailored for ages 12-18. Delve into the diverse painting styles of renowned artists like Frida Kahlo and Vincent Van Gogh as you master paint application techniques, color mixing, and composition. Gain the foundational skills to kickstart your personal painting practice and unleash your artistic potential.

(83) All levels 12 - 18 years old
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$340

9 sessions

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Go Figure

Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL

Explore figure drawing and painting while learning about proportions, line, shape, and value. Work in dry media such as graphite, charcoal, and pastel, building up to work with wet media such as ink and watercolor. Study both classical and contemporary examples that range from Durer to Diebenkorn.  Begin with gesture drawing and learn to measure as we gradually progress into longer poses. Work with the live model during most sessions; also...

(83) All levels 18 and older
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$345

8 sessions

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From Paper to Canvas

Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL

Have you always loved to draw and paint, but need the time, space and guidance in order to motivate yourself? Begin by drawing on paper and gradually move into paint on canvas. Drawing mediums will include charcoal and pencil, paints including acrylics and oils. Beginners work from still-life set ups and in-class exercises.  Basic drawing and painting skills are elevated through gesture and contour drawing, color blending, color theory and...

(83) All levels 18 and older
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$280

12 sessions

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