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Mold Making For Ceramicists

Evanston Art Center

Using design software, ceramicists learn how to design their own bowl and plate molds to use for the production of their work. Once designed, watch as your mold is beautifully cut out on the EAC’s laser engraver. Students of this workshop will be able to take the molds home the day-of the workshop and be able to use them in all of their classes.  No experience necessary.

(83) All levels 18 and older
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Pinch, Slab, Coil Plus

Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL

Unleash your creativity with Pinch, Slab, Coil Plus, where you'll master diverse techniques to craft functional vessels, sculptures, and more. Dive into carving, painting, and glazing with slips to bring your creations to life. Whether you're a beginner or intermediate, join us to explore artistic possibilities and elevate your pottery skills with expert guidance and inspiration from historical and contemporary artists.

(83) Beginner 18 and older
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$480

10 sessions

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Pinch, Slab, Coil: Ceramic Handbuilding

Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL

Unleash your creativity with Pinch, Slab, Coil: Ceramic Handbuilding, where you'll craft diverse projects from functional vessels to sculptural forms. Explore painting, carving, and glazing techniques while drawing inspiration from historical and contemporary artists. Whether a beginner or advanced student, join us to refine your skills and bring your ceramic visions to life under expert guidance.

(83) All levels 18 and older
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$480
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Adaptive Ceramics

Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL

Discover the joy of ceramics in our Adaptive Ceramics class, designed to ease apprehension and foster confidence with clay. Embrace growth and learning as you explore hand-building and wheel-throwing techniques, reducing anxiety and promoting patience. Join us to cultivate comfort and familiarity with clay, empowering yourself to create with confidence and ease.

(83) All levels 18 and older
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$480

10 sessions

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Intermediate/Advanced Wheel Throwing (Ages 16+)

Evanston Art Center

Learn and advance your throwing skills and glazing technique. Projects will center around creating functional pottery forms--mugs, dinnerware, pitchers, vases, and covered forms. Students should have prior wheel throwing experience.

(83) Intermediate 16 and older
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Intermediate/Advanced Wheel Thrown Ceramics

Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL

Elevate your wheel-thrown ceramics expertise in our Intermediate/Advanced class. Refine your technique, optimize clay usage, and master intricate forms with expert guidance. Join us for weekly demonstrations covering throwing, building, and glazing techniques, perfecting your craft in a supportive environment.

(83) Advanced 18 and older
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$480

10 sessions

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Intermediate/Advanced Ceramics

Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL

Expand your ceramic horizons in our Intermediate/Advanced Ceramics class. Build upon your throwing and hand-building skills to create larger, more intricate pieces, incorporating appendages and exploring shape, design, and function. Join us to refine your craftsmanship and unleash your creativity in the world of ceramics, guided by expert instruction.

(83) Intermediate 18 and older
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$480

10 sessions

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Throwing, Handbuilding and Altered Forms

Evanston Art Center

In this one-week intensive class students get to make their own work along with tips and critiue from the instructor. This is a great opportunity for current, new, or returning students to become fully engaged with ceramics for a solid week.

(83) All levels 18 and older
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Forming and Construction for Jewelry Objects

Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL

Unleash your creativity through the art of forming and construction techniques for jewelry and objects. Discover the beauty of hammered metal forms and master soldering for intricate designs. Elevate your skills with expert guidance in sinking, raising, fold-forming, and more.

(83) Intermediate 18 and older
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$450

10 sessions

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Multimedia Jewelry (Ages 9-14)

Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL

Dive into the world of jewelry making and craft your own distinctive pieces using stamping, etching, resin, and beading techniques. Explore endless possibilities to design and create personalized bling that reflects your unique style and creativity.

(83) All levels 9 - 14 years old
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$340

9 sessions

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Coiled Ceramics

Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL

Discover the art of coiling and master the techniques to create unique ceramic forms. Learn to roll 6ft coils, reduce cracking, and enhance control of your designs. Unleash your creativity and explore the endless possibilities of coil construction at Evanston Art Center.

(83) Intermediate 18 and older
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$250

5 sessions

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Off the Wheel Workshop

Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL

Unlock your creativity and immerse yourself in the art of pottery in a hands-on experience where you will learn to shape and mold clay into beautiful and unique masterpieces.

(83) All levels 18 and older
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$220

3 sessions

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Thing Theory: Found Object Sculpture

Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL

Embark on a transformative exploration of found object sculpture, where ordinary items evolve into extraordinary works of art. Embrace the ethos of Thing Theory as you gather materials from your environment, weaving narratives and memories into sculptural forms. Through hands-on guidance, unlock the creative potential of everyday objects, crafting pieces that resonate with personal meaning and collective experience.

(83) All levels 18 and older
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$435

10 sessions

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Methods for Successful Drawing Ages 9-13

Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL

Unlock your child’s artistic potential with our engaging drawing course designed for ages 9-13. Explore a variety of drawing materials and techniques to master composition and value patterns, while delving into the world of charcoal, graphite, and micro pens. Foster creativity and essential skills in a supportive environment at the Evanston Art Center.

(83) Beginner 9 - 13 years old
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$375

10 sessions

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Learn to Throw

Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL

Taught at your individual skill level. Learn and become comfortable with the basic techniques in throwing, such as centering, opening, and pulling cylinders, and glazing. Create mugs, bowls and plates using high-fire reduction.

(83) Beginner 18 and older
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$310

8 sessions

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Ceramic Vessel Fusion

Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL

Using nature as a source, you will create decorative vessels by combining various parts utilizing handbuilding and wheelthrowing. Focus on patterning and unifying layers of surface. Additional decorative techniques will be demonstrated; color and glaze will be discussed.

(83) All levels 18 and older
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$160
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Surfaces for Ceramic Sculpture (Ages 16+)

Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL

Discover the secrets behind creating stunning ceramic sculptures as you explore various surface treatments in this hands-on seminar. Unleash your creativity and learn the best strategies for finishing your masterpieces at Evanston Art Center. Join us and bring your sculptures to life!

(83) All levels 16 and older
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$130
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Form and Function

Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL

For students with some experience in throwing and hand-building, add to your repertoire of form and techniques to explore how function relates to form working with high-fire reduction stoneware.

(83) Intermediate 18 and older
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$310

7 sessions

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Ceramics in the Maker Lab

Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL

Create a unique stencil using the laser cutter in EAC’s Maker Lab! We will introduce the variety of technology EAC’s Maker Lab has to offer, and how it can be catered to meet your ceramics practice! Come with a basic image from which you would like to create a stencil.

(83) All levels 16 and older
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Ikebana - Japanese Flower Arranging

Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL

You will be introduced to Ohara Ryu Ikebana and receive hands-on "how to arrange Ikebana" instruction which will lead you on your way to become a licensed Ikebana Instructor. Skill Level: Beginner/Intermediate Click here for the instructor's recommended supply list.

(83) Beginner 18 and older
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$465

5 sessions

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