The Evanston Art Center, a non-profit visual arts organization in Evanston, IL, has been a cultural cornerstone for over 80 years. Established in 1929, its mission is to integrate visual arts into community life through education, outreach, and events, fostering a vibrant cultural environment for all ages. EAC's extensive offerings include classes, exhibitions, lectures, and youth outreach, embodying its commitment to nurturing creativity and cultural enrichment.
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Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL
Unleash your creativity and master the art of capturing the beauty of nature on canvas. Join us to immerse yourself in a world of artistic inspiration and uncover the secrets of creating breathtaking landscapes.
Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL
Unleash your creativity alongside fellow artists in a supportive environment. Explore various mediums while refining your techniques and honing your artistic voice. From concept to execution, immerse yourself in a world of composition, value, and color, and watch your creations flourish.
Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL
Discover the art of wire wrapping from the ground up in this comprehensive introductory course. Master the fundamentals and explore various wires and tools to create stunning jewelry pieces. Elevate your skills as you craft intricate components into exquisite wearable art.
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Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL
Unleash your creativity on canvas and explore the vibrant world of oil painting. Dive into the dynamic techniques and rich textures that bring your artwork to life. Elevate your artistic skills under the guidance of experienced instructors.
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.
Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL
Discover the fundamentals of jewelry making in this dynamic course. From soldering to stone setting, master essential fabrication techniques under expert guidance. Whether you're a beginner or transitioning to intermediate level, unlock the skills to create stunning pieces with precision and craftsmanship.
Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL
Discover the timeless craft of patchwork quilting, where tradition meets modern expression. From mastering precise cuts to stitching intricate quilt blocks, delve into the artistry of creating your own mini-quilt sampler. Whether on your own machine or one provided by the center, embark on a journey of skill and creativity, crafting pieces that blend craftsmanship with personal flair.
Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL
Embark on a transformative journey into the realm of abstract 3D art forms in our dynamic course. Explore non-objective, organic, and figurative themes using stoneware clay, metal, glass, and found objects. Perfect for those with some sculpture experience, delve into slab and coil building techniques to unleash your creativity and bring your artistic visions to life with stability and finesse.
Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL
Experience the beauty of oil painting as you master the art of capturing still life compositions. Explore step-by-step techniques, honing your skills in drawing accuracy and delving into color theory and composition. Join us to unlock the secrets of creating depth and dimension on canvas under expert guidance.
Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL
Unlock the world of woodworking with a thorough introduction to essential tools and techniques. From hand tools to joinery, explore the fundamentals under expert guidance. Craft your own woodworking project while gaining hands-on experience and mastery in this engaging adult class.
Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL
Join a supportive community of sewing and quilting enthusiasts in the Helping Hand Sew & Quilt Studio. Whether tackling unfinished projects or starting anew, benefit from expert guidance from Fiber Artist Erika Mulvenna. Embrace a collaborative atmosphere as you hone your skills and bring your creative visions to life alongside fellow makers.
Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL
Dive into the principles of abstraction and discover innovative techniques to create captivating and thought-provoking artworks. Elevate your artistic skills and bring a fresh perspective to your creations.
Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL
Unleash your creativity and explore your artistic skills under the guidance of experienced instructors. Join a vibrant community of artists and immerse yourself in a supportive and inspiring environment.
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.
Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL
This one-day workshop will cover a wide range of encaustic painting techniques from mark making, mixed media collage with wax, shellac burn, to textural impressionistic painting. All supplies are included and each student will leave with a minimum of one completed painting. The translucent, seductive qualities of layering wax will engage you to create unique one-of-a-kind paintings. Skill Level: All Levels
Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL
Whether you have an idea in your mind or want to learn more about digital sculpting, this workshop will help you get started with 3D printing. We will explore the free online software TinkerCAD and walk through the process of 3D printing from design to print.
Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL
Discover the art of creating stunning mosaics with stained glass in a supportive and friendly environment. Unleash your creativity as you learn glass cutting, color theory, and design clarity under expert guidance. Join us for an unforgettable journey into the world of mosaics.
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.
Spontaneous, direct and expressive: monotypes are a painterly printmaking process that create unique one of a kind images using a variety of experimental contemporary techniques. You will be instructed in a variety of printmaking approaches, including drawing, reductive and additive applications, the use of stencils and utilitarian tools that can be used to create personal expressive marks and images. This process can be used for simple line drawing,...
Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL
This class will cover the basics of space planning, materials and sources, and color theory. The goal will be to upgrade a room in your home by adding new, purging old, re-using and re-purposing existing. Learn how to add value and transform your space within your scope, schedule and budget. Online tools such as Pinterest and room designing computer software will be taught to create dynamic concept boards and drawing spaces. Reference guides...
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