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Boxmaking for Books and Keepsakes

Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL

In boxmaking, learn to measure for and construct a box for storing books, or organizing small objects, like pencils, buttons and jewelry. A variety of types of boxes will be introduced and students will complete at least three custom made boxes.

(83) Beginner 18 and older
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$255

6 sessions

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Digital Photography Camp (Ages 9-11)

Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL

Discover digital photography by taking photos during class and editing them using Adobe Photoshop. Explore composition, exposure, digital editing and inkjet printing to understand what photography is, and to develop your own individual style. By the end of the week you will have digital files and a select number of prints to share.  Required Materials: Bring your own digital camera and flash drive if you have one, or a camera and flash drive...

(83) All levels 9 - 11 years old
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$255

4 sessions

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Moldmaking 101 (Ages 16+)

Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL

Learn the basics of silicone mold making, creating 1-part molds and 2-part molds from a variety of different silicones and rubbers. Cast plastic or wax into your mold, and manipulate it further through carving, heat, or paint, which can then be hand-painted.  Mold making is a key technique for those interested in production. All molds created can be used multiple times.

(83) Beginner 16 and older
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$250

6 sessions

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About Faces & Independent Study

Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL

Learn to sculpt a portrait from a live model. Improve your observation skills and clay techniques while learning strategies for placing proportional features, anatomical differences and surface modeling in this fun and challenging course. Finished sculptures will be hollowed out, dried and fired.  The class will include presentation of contemporary and old master sculptors, demonstrations and individualized instruction. Work representationally...

(83) All levels 18 and older
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$250

6 sessions

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Cartooning (Ages 7-11)

Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL

Learn to express your ideas through cartooning. Drawing techniques, expressions, perspective for backgrounds, composition, story lines and animation will be explored. Those returning can work on individual projects with guidance.

(83) All levels 7 - 11 years old
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$270

9 sessions

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Exploring the Masters in Clay (Ages 8-10)

Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL

Decorate plates and bowls with faces and animals like Picasso, paint over stencils like Matisse, and make colorful whimsical figures like Miro! Create masterpieces while learning the basic techniques of working with clay and glazes.

(83) Beginner 8 - 10 years old
No upcoming schedules
$275

9 sessions

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Teen Portrait Class: Trying Out Various Styles

Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL

Use the painting techniques of various well-known artists as a jumping off point for your own work. Develop your acrylic painting skills while learning how various artists stylistically approach portrait painting. For 5 of the classes, we will have a live clothed model. Some of the artists we will look to for inspiration will be include Frida Kahlo, Vincent van Gogh, Chuck Close and Gustav Klimt.

(83) All levels 12 - 18 years old
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$290

9 sessions

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Create Your Graphic Novel (Ages 12 - 16)

Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL

Create your own comic book from start to finish. Learn all the techniques professional cartoonists use to make the graphic novels you love to read. Explore world building, character design, panel layout, inking, and cover design. You will bring your story to life, and complete issue #1 of your own graphic novel!

(83) All levels 12 - 16 years old
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$270

9 sessions

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Adventures in Video Making (Ages 13-17)

Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL

Learn essential digital filmmaking skills as well as a range of approaches to what moving images can be. Using digital video cameras, we will learn how to shoot, write, direct, and edit in Adobe Premiere. Students will work in groups and be given the opportunity to explore fictional, documentary and experimental formats.

(83) All levels 13 - 17 years old
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$280

9 sessions

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Multi-Level Abstract Painting Studio

Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL

What is abstract? Students are encouraged to work in series, giving each student the ability to evolve through investigation of their own work. You will be introduced to methods designed to answer your questions about abstraction, while enjoying the practice of personal expression.  These new skills enrich and bring order to paintings, giving you the confidence to develop an exciting and cohesive body of work. Supply List Drawing materials,...

(83) Intermediate 18 and older
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$330

9 sessions

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Create Your Graphic Novel (Ages 9 - 12)

Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL

Create your own comic book from start to finish. Learn all the techniques professional cartoonists use to make the graphic novels you love to read. Explore world building, character design, panel layout, inking, and cover design. You will bring your story to life, and complete issue #1 of your own graphic novel!

(83) All levels 9 - 12 years old
No upcoming schedules
$270

9 sessions

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Drawing & Painting Abstraction Camp (Ages 9-11)

Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL

Create works inspired by some the of the masters of abstract art, such as Georgia O’Keeffe, Jasper Johns, Pablo Picasso and Anslem Kiefer. Look outside the art world to develop an appreciation for abstraction in nature, experimenting with strategies to bring nature influences into your artwork.  Develop your drawing and painting skills to experiment with ways to use composition, color exploration, texture and pattern to create amazing works...

(83) All levels 9 - 11 years old
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$250

4 sessions

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Digital Photography II Camp (Ages 12-14)

Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL

Intended for more experienced photographers (ideally who have taken photography at EAC before). Build your photography skills and add to your confidence. If you have a manual camera, explore analog photography. Learn more advanced Photoshop skills that will make your photos pop. No cameras are provided. Campers will select 5 prints to be printed on EAC’s photo ink jet printers, which will be mailed following the camp. Campers must have access...

(83) Intermediate 12 - 14 years old
No upcoming schedules
$325

5 sessions

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Digital Photography II Camp (Ages 9-11)

Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL

Intended for more experienced photographers (ideally who have taken photography at EAC before). Build your photography skills and add to your confidence. If you have a manual camera, explore analog photography. Learn more advanced Photoshop skills that will make your photos pop. No cameras are provided. Campers will select 5 prints to be printed on EAC’s photo ink jet printers, which will be mailed following the camp. Campers must have access...

(83) Intermediate 9 - 11 years old
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$325

5 sessions

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Drawing Into Painting (Ages 16+)

Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL

Learn the fundamentals of drawing before picking up a paintbrush. For the first half of the course, we will use dry media and focus on measuring, value, and perspective. During the second half, you will transition into painting with watercolor. We will cover color theory, and focus on still life and landscape.  In-person class (with reduced capacity) closely following Restore Illinois guidelines.  Face coverings required throughout...

(83) Beginner 16 and older
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$260

6 sessions

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Fashion Design Camp (Ages 12-14)

Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL

Learn the basics of fashion design and construction techniques! Campers will repurpose, create sewing patterns, explore surface design, and construct basic garments on the sewing machine. You will complete at least one look throughout the course of the week. Jazz up your existing wardrobe with embellishment creations such as ruffles, fabric florals, patch designs, and add-ons using your own fabric manipulation textures.  Top it off with...

(83) Beginner 12 - 14 years old
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$285

4 sessions

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Expressive Acrylics (Ages 16+)

Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL

Learn multiple ways of working with acrylics: poring, painting on unusual materials, adding textures. This is a great chance to experiment and learn. . .teacher will provide a generous amount of gels and pastes. Skill Level: All Levels Click here for the instructor's recommended supply list.

(83) All levels 16 and older
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$250

6 sessions

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Painting with Thread: Tapestry Loom Weaving

Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL

Create rich textures, patterns, and images using yarns! Hang your weavings on the wall like paintings, frame them pressed in glass, or use them as coasters or bookmarks.Whatever you choose, tapestry engages with color and composition in new and exciting ways! This studio course will cover the making of a frame loom and a variety of tapestry techniques assisting in the creation of two tapestries. Skill Level: Beginner Click here for the instructor's...

(83) Beginner 18 and older
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$290

10 sessions

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Imagining the Masters (Ages 7-13)

Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL

Learn about a famous artist, studying different techniques, mediums and styles. Use one of their pieces to inspire your own masterpiece! Some topics covered: acrylics, watercolors, drawing, landscape, still-life, abstract art, color, perspective, mixed media, and art history. During some sessions, the class accompanied by the instructor may go to a nearby park to draw from nature or other outdoor surroundings.

(83) All levels 7 - 13 years old
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$255

8 sessions

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Experimenting With Geli Printing (Ages 16+)

Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL

A Geli Plate is a synthetic, gelatin like printing plate that simplifies and enhances the mono printing process. On the first day we will use, found objects, stamps (both commercial and ones we make), and many more texture tools. The second day will be all about building more layers, interest and complexity of our prints. As well as time to use the prints to create a book, collage fodder, pages of a book, stand alone prints. There will be a 30 minute...

(83) All levels 16 and older
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$250

2 sessions

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