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Children's Portraits Pastels
Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL
From a photograph, learn to draw a portrait of a beloved child or grandchild in pastels. Learn El Greco's method of easily gridding, enlarging, and transferring your photographs to a drawing or painting surface. Check the supply list, and bring the printed inspiration photograph along. Some previous drawing experience suggested. Materials List Black and White or Color photograph of model to work from (best quality, largest...
Mixed Media with Watercolor Pencils & Water colors
Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL
This fun course is a great opportunity to experiment with combining watercolor pencils in various techniques to create more unique pieces of artwork. We will be working with watercolors, water pencils, crayons, colored pencils, pens, and more. Learn to produce a variety of beautiful textural effects and incorporate them into your next mixed media piece. Instructor's recommended supply list: Set of watercolor pencils--Derwent, Caran...
Twirling with a Twist
Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL
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.
$165
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Surface Manipulation
Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL
This class is intended for students with previous fabrication experience. The techniques taught during this course will help you further your creativity and aesthetic judgment when creating your jewelry. Surface treatments explored throughout this session will include: keum boo granulation reticulation hydraulic press marriage metal Students are encouraged to engage in individual discussion with the instructor to facilitate the...
Birdhouses and More (Ages 14+)
Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL
Design and create a unique birdhouse while learning basic woodworking and sheet metal skills. Fun option to incorporate found objects such as cans, miscellaneous parts, astroturf - whatever works! Demonstrations include a variety of power tools, hand tools, joinery and finishes. You are responsible for purchasing your own materials, and mixing media is highly encouraged. Great project for you and your child OR for anyone over 14.
From Pencil to Print (Ages 16+)
Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL
Equal parts drawing and printmaking, you will learn to translate traditional drawing media such as pencil, pen, and charcoal into print. Printmakers of all skill levels will learn drawing techniques specifically conducive to the different printmaking processes. Focus on techniques such as soft-ground etching, relief printmaking, and monoprinting with an emphasis on rendering, mark-making, negative space, and value structure.
Highschool: Exploring Ceramics
Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL
Explore the possibilities of working in clay using both the wheel and hand-building techniques. Wheel techniques will begin with simpler forms including a cylinder, bowl, and plate. Handbuilding will include pinch pots, slabs, and coils. The possibilities are endless! Ceramics projects will be ready for pick up approximately 2 weeks after camp. Caregivers will be contacted via email when projects are ready.
Intermediate Paper Making
Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL
Students will continue to develop their paper making skills and explore new types of fibers and colored pulp. It is preferred that you know how to set up and clean up your station.
Beginning Native American Bead Work
Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL
Always wanted to learn to bead? Learn two types of bead weaving and appliqué (embroidery) beading. Design and create three unique projects to take home for Thanksgiving. Supplies will be provided. For supply list, click here
The Chicago Mosaic School at EAC: Plaster in Mosaic
Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL
The Chicago Mosaic School At Eac: Plaster in Mosaic Workshop Learn the technique of incorporating plaster into your mosaic work. Plaster surfaces create a unique contrast from surrounding materials in texture and a wide variety of color. Its application can range from a portion of the subject (i.e., the face of a figure) to a background element. Create two 4×4” pieces using plaster with smaltiand other studio elements to learn necessary...
$200
Color & Contrast in Mosaics
Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL
Learn the technique of incorporating plaster into your mosaic work. Plaster surfaces create a unique contrast from surrounding materials in texture and a wide variety of color. Its application can range from a portion of the subject (i.e., the face of a figure) to a background element. Create two 4x4 pieces using plaster with smalti and other studio elements to learn necessary steps and techniques of pouring, pegmenting, painting and the...
$200
Tot & Caregiver Time
Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL
Young children and their caregivers are invited to explore art at EAC together! Check out EAC art exhibitions, learn to talk about art, and then create your own unique works of art. Older siblings are invited, too! Individual price covers up to two siblings and one adult.
Painting Like the Masters (Ages 8-13)
Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL
Learn about a famous artist with a brief art history lesson, studying different techniques, mediums and styles. Use one of their pieces to inspire your own masterpiece! Topics covered include acrylics, watercolors, drawing, landscape, still-life, pointillism, abstract art, color, perspective, mixed media, and art history. Returning students welcome.
Imaginative Art (Ages 9-11)
Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL
Expand your imagination and build upon existing art skills while making surreal, fun, and whimsical works of art. Classes will have drawing games and automatic art activities to inspire creative thinking and cover basic visual art techniques to help improve rendering skills. Materials include graphite, pen and ink, markers, watercolors, color pencils, acrylic paint, air-dry clay, collage and assemblage.
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!
Whimsical Painting and Sculpture (Ages 6 - 8)
Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL
Dive into painting and sculpture in this playful and amusing approach to learning. Some projects will include Calder-esque mobiles, crystalized sculptures grown in a jar, and collage self-portraits. Every class will be a new adventure while they learn how to make watercolor and acrylic paintings as well as mobiles and wire sculptures.
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!
Art Explorers (Ages 5-9)
Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL
Explore color, working with a variety of media including drawing, painting, sculpture and assemblage. Gain confidence while creating beautiful works of art.
Construction w/ Laser Cutting and Engraving
Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL
Art & Technology: Construction with Laser Cutting And Engraving Design and make your own customized lamp, home decors, furniture or other aesthetic objects. Explore the potential of the laser cutter through a series of hands-on technical practices and investigations on materials. This course covers the basic principles and practices of design methodology and construction. Specifically, the course provides extensive technical training...
Drawing Made Easy (Ages 9 - 13)
Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL
Learn drawing fundamentals, such as line, shape, form and composition. Explore different materials and techniques drawing from observation and imagination. Those returning can work on individual projects with guidance. This interactive online class is presented via Zoom. Please download Zoom prior to your first class You will be emailed Zoom meeting instructions, including a unique URL and meeting ID, to join the class 1 day before the...
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