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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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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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Advanced/Intermediate Wheel Throwing

Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL

Refine your pottery skills with Evanston Art Center's Advanced/Intermediate Wheel Throwing class. Elevate your craftsmanship as you focus on creating functional pottery forms, honing both throwing and glazing techniques under expert guidance. Perfect for experienced throwers seeking to enhance their artistry and expand their repertoire of forms.

(83) Intermediate 16 and older
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$480

10 sessions

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Watercolor & Ink Illustration: Textures (Ages 16+)

Evanston Art Center

Learn how to combine and contrast the detail of pen and ink with watercolor's vibrancy to create bold, exciting, and realistic textures. Begin by experimenting with basic texturing techniques in watercolor (such as scraping, spattering, stamping, and blotting) and ink (such as cross hatching, stippling, and more). Use these techniques to mimic specific textures such as clouds, trees, fur, glass, metal, water, and more. Class time will include a...

(83) All levels 16 and older
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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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Mixed Media Explorations (Ages 5-8)

Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL

This course introduces an array of art mediums for young students to explore and create with. Students will receive guided instruction to create colorful projects each week, and learn different art techniques using a variety of materials. The instructor will encourage student input and weekly projects may change based on student interest and feedback.

(83) All levels 5 - 8 years old
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$285

10 sessions

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Encaustics Workshop

Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL

This class will cover everything you need to know about painting with beeswax, an ancient form that has become more accessible to modern-day artists. Students will learn about its diversity and explore mixed media wax painting – from image transfers, collage, embedding objects in wax, to impressionistic painting techniques.  Supplies will be provided. All levels welcome.

(83) All levels 18 and older
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Drawing as Meditation (Ages 16+)

Evanston Art Center

Practice drawing and color techniques to slow down the art-making process, creating a peaceful and healing experience. Use your intuition to connect to natural, creative forces. Even if you think you cannot draw, you will be surprised to find out how, through this meditative practice, you will enjoy observational drawing immediately. Explore using tone and color to create a calm and serene mood. Colored pencils on paper will be used. In addition...

(83) All levels 16 and older
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Mechanisms Galore

Evanston Art Center

Intended for students who are interested in unique ways to finish off a bracelet or necklace. Sick of store bought mechanisms? In this six week class we will focus on making our own clasps to really give the final touch to your handmade, 1-of-a-kind piece of jewelry.

(83) All levels 18 and older
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Intermediate Drawing

Evanston Art Center

An ideal class if you already know the basics of drawing and have your favorite set of pencils/tools, but would like to further develop your skills while exploring various materials and subjects. Develop proficiency in scale, depth, proportion, texture through a concentrated study. Immerse yourself in one still life composition for the final project.  Required materials Graphite,  colored pencil,  charcoal,  pen/ink, ...

(83) Intermediate 16 and older
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Assemblage Art Ages 16+

Evanston Art Center

Develop an idea by gluing together everyday objects, assembling found objects, and adding acrylic paint to create 3D works of art. Experience broader concepts around collage. Focus on skill enhancement to develop your abilities and nurture your creativity.  

(83) Intermediate 16 and older
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Delacroix à Balthus en Français

Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL

Do you want to practice your French while sharpening your drawing and painting skills?  Join a native French speaker and artist for a French immersion class that will transition from drawing into painting using art historical references. Basic to advanced French language proficiency is recommended.  Skill Level: All Levels  In-person class (with reduced capacity) closely following Restore Illinois guidelines.  Face coverings...

(83) All levels 18 and older
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$300

8 sessions

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Bloom into Watercolor

Evanston Art Center

Pick a new flower each week and dive into the world it contains. Watercolor is the perfect medium for the subtleties and soft gradients in blooms. Zoom in to the point of abstraction like Georgia O'Keefe, create patterns like Klimt, get into linework like Hiroshige, or lovely bouquets like Manet. In-person class (with reduced capacity) closely following Restore Illinois guidelines. Face coverings required throughout the duration of class. Includes...

(83) Beginner 18 and older
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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...

(83) All levels 18 and older
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$185

5 sessions

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Painting with Gelli Plates

Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL

Making Gelli Plate monotypes has added a fun and exciting new dimension to my painting practice. Working in layers, students will create one-of-a-kind paintings on paper while learning to work with mark-making, stencils, and masking. Learn how choosing the right paper will help create the effects you desire. Golden “Open Acrylics, fluid acrylics and water-based inks can be used on Gelli Plates. Click here for Materials List.

(83) Beginner 18 and older
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$225

5 sessions

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Painting Furniture

Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL

This 6-hour class is designed to be both fun and informative. Bring in your own small piece of furniture i.e., nightstand, end table, chair, coffee table and leave knowing how to repair, prepare, paint, distress, and final finish stained or painted wood. You must be able to lift and carry your furniture in and out of the classroom.  The class price includes your painting kit which is yours to take home after the class has ended. Kit includes...

(83) All levels 18 and older
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$230
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Abstract Landscape in Acrylic

Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL

Working from my images or your own, each week we will focus on creating a landscape. Explore acrylic textures and paints to give us a variety of approaches: starting with grounds, and incorporating the different kinds of textures acrylics provide. A great opportunity to discover many mediums.  In-person class (with reduced capacity) closely following Restore Illinois guidelines.  Face coverings required throughout the duration of class. ...

(83) All levels 16 and older
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$225

5 sessions

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Painting with Gouache

Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL

Explore the versatile world of gouache painting in this beginner-friendly course. Discover the techniques of layering, blending, and brushwork as you create stunning works of art. Perfect for watercolorists wanting to expand their palette or newcomers seeking a forgiving medium.

(83) Beginner 16 and older
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$240

5 sessions

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Outdoor Sketching and Perspective (Ages 16+)

Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL

Unleash your creativity and hone your drawing skills in the great outdoors with an immersive observational drawing class. Join us in and around Evanston as we explore the urban landscape, mastering the elements of linear perspective, observational drawing, and color. Don't let the weather stop you, we have alternate indoor locations just in case.

(83) All levels 16 and older
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$240

5 sessions

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John Pastoriza-Pinol Watercolor Workshop

Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL

John Pastoriza-Pinol, an award-winning botanical artist with a doctorate in botany from the University of Vigo, Spain, is coming from Australia to teach a three-day workshop. Learn a technique for achieving the intricacies of fine detail in your paintings. Properly protecting those critical edges in your drawing before laying down your watercolor washes is an invaluable process for contemporary botanical artists. As a result, your paintings will...

(122) Intermediate 18 and older
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$449
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