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Learn the art of papermaking and explore various techniques such as marbling, embossing, and origami in Chicago. Discover the endless possibilities of this versatile material and create beautiful handmade paper creations.

2 classes in-person in Chicago have spots left, and 4 classes live online are available.

Leaf Printing: Natural Patterns & Colors

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

Discover the art of eco-dyeing and leaf printing to craft stunning papers infused with natural beauty. Dive into various printing techniques, from creating simple print plates with leaves to crafting direct monoprints. Explore the fusion of these methods, leaving with a stack of versatile papers ready for your creative projects.

(122) All levels 18 and older

Bookbinding: Basics & Beyond

Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL

Discover the art of bookbinding and create beautiful handmade books. From folded books to more complex techniques, you'll learn the skills and create eight or more journals and gifts. Perfect for beginners and repeaters looking to enhance their craft.

(83) Beginner 16 and older
$230

5 sessions

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Collage & Mixed Media (Intermediate/Advanced)

92nd Street Y @ Live Interactive Online Classroom

Explore the limitless possibilities of collage and mixed media art as you engage in deep discussions on concepts, materials, and techniques. Push your artistic boundaries through personal and group critiques, and gain inspiration from contemporary artists and exhibits. Unleash your creativity and take your work to the next level in this dynamic course.

(1061) Intermediate 18 and older
$330

7 sessions

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Collage and Mixed Media for Absolute Beginners

92nd Street Y @ Live Interactive Online Classroom

Unleash your creativity with the captivating art of collage. Join accomplished artists at 92nd Street Y as you explore texture, color, shape, and pattern through unique materials. Discover new ways to see the world and create art that truly speaks to your creative spirit.

(1061) Beginner 18 and older
$330

7 sessions

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Collage Then and Now

92nd Street Y @ Live Interactive Online Classroom

Explore the evolution of collage and mixed media art as you dive into the works of various artists and discover new techniques to create your unique pieces. Join this enriching course at 92nd Street Y and unlock your creativity from the comfort of your own home.

(1061) All levels 18 and older
$230

6 sessions

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Exploring the Art of Collage

Los Angeles Center of Photography @ *Virtual Classroom

Discover the techniques and methods used in collage art from both historic and contemporary artists in this engaging webinar by Sarah Hadley. Perfect for photographers of all levels, you'll learn how to enhance your personal projects and create stunning collages without the need for advanced software. Don't miss out on this opportunity to explore the world of college.

(41) All levels 18 and older
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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.

(83) Intermediate 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$255

6 sessions

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Paper Remix II

Evanston Art Center

A continuation of exploring collage using mixed media materials, drawing techniques, photographs and more. Emphasis will be on creating one’s own personal imagery and refining techniques. Historical and contemporary artists will be introduced for inspiration and context. Current events, poems, and landscapes will be some themes to explore.  Pre-requisite: Students must have completed Paper Remix I with same instructor before joining this...

(83) All levels 18 and older
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Cardboard and Paper Assemblage (Ages 16+)

Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL

This workshop will examine the possibility of using some overlooked materials such as cardboards and recycled papers. Students will develop an idea by assembling materials to create 3D works of art, to experience broader concepts around collage. The goal is to create something beautiful while focusing on enhancing skills and nurturing creativity.

(83) All levels 16 and older
No upcoming schedules
$130
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Ex Libris: Relief Print Booklet (Ages 16+)

Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL

Design, cut, and print your own relief bookplate to personalize your book collection. Join the centuries-old tradition - Ex Libris!

(83) Beginner 16 and older
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Orchids in Cut Paper

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

Discover the captivating world of cut paper art at the renowned Chicago Botanic Garden. Unleash your creativity as you create stunning artwork inspired by the Orchid Show, with a focus on color, composition, and design. Join us for a unique and immersive artistic experience that will leave you inspired and amazed.

(122) All levels 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$149
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2nd Sunday Paste Papers

North Branch Projects @ 3550 W Lawrence Ave, Illinois City, IL

Join the school's staff in these monthly sessions to create decorative sheets for making book covers for the Neighborhood Archives. With a selection of tools and utensils including combs, brushes, kitchen supplies, and other found contraptions, participants will create patterns for decorative paste papers.Participants will have their own selection of paste papers at the end to use for covers or end papers for personal projects. Sheets will stay...

All levels 18 and older
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Paper Making 101

Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL

Learn the basic techniques to make papers and expand your creative expressions using adaptations of the paper-making process. This 12-week course covers everything from setting up the paper-making station to experimenting with different types of ready-made pulp and fiber. In this hands-on, introductory course, you will become acquainted with materials, terms, and basic techniques used in the paper-making process, and explore the various possibilities...

(83) All levels 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$255

12 sessions

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Paper Remix-Inspired Collage

Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL

Unleash your creativity through the transformative art of collage, where scissors and imagination converge to craft captivating compositions. Explore a multitude of paper types and techniques to assemble images, shapes, and hues, drawing inspiration from diverse themes. Embark on a journey of self-expression as you merge personal imagery with shared narratives, creating evocative pieces that resonate with depth and meaning.

(83) All levels 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$365

10 sessions

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Intermediate Bookbinding

Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL

Elevate your bookbinding expertise with this intermediate-level workshop, where you'll delve into intricate structures and delve into the art of box making. Build upon your foundational knowledge to create stunning, functional pieces that showcase your mastery of the craft.

(83) Intermediate 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$435

10 sessions

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Collage and Composition

Evanston Art Center

Build a 2D concept and design skills through the medium of collage. Using the elements and principles of art as guides, we will focus on the basics of building a balanced and dynamic composition.  Explore different types and techniques of collage, including some drawing and mixed media approaches. Artworks and art historical movements of Dada, Surrealism, Abstract Expressionism, and contemporary art will be discussed. Supply List: X-acto...

(83) All levels 18 and older
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Paper Making Workshop (Ages 16+)

Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL

From start to finish, workshop participants will learn how to make paper by hand. In addition to recycling fibers to create beautiful handmade papers, we will experiment with creating shaped papers, play with pulp additives such as dried flowers, and discuss how to set up a home papermaking studio. No experience necessary.

(83) Beginner 16 and older
No upcoming schedules
$260

2 sessions

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Collage: Exploration and Meditation (Ages 16+)

Evanston Art Center

There is a lot of stress in our lives at this moment in time. Current events are forcing us into the "now." Together we will collect materials, cutting and pasting small parts in order to make a bigger picture. Learn how the process of collage can serve as a way to process events through composition and placement. Using discarded materials that you find around the house, we will explore collage as a way to be mindful - a kind of meditation! Notes:...

(83) All levels 16 and older
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Beginning Bookbinding (Ages 16+)

Evanston Art Center @ Interactive Online Classroom via Zoom, Chicago, IL

This hands-on course introduces the basic skills and tools to create hand-crafted books. You will learn about folding, sewing and gluing to explore different types of stitches and structures to create several of your own sample books.  In-person class (with reduced capacity) closely following Restore Illinois guidelines.  Face coverings required throughout the duration of class. Includes COVID-19 cleaning fee.  Please note:...

(83) Beginner 16 and older
No upcoming schedules
$175

6 sessions

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Bookbinding Series

Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL

This multi-level, hands-on course introduces newcomers to the basic skills and tools to create hand-crafted books. Learn about folding, sewing and gluing to explore different types of stitches and structures to create several of your own sample books.   More experienced returning students will explore more complex structures with in-depth techniques, potentially covering Coptic bindings, long-stitch, advanced Japanese side-stitch or other,...

(83) All levels 16 and older
No upcoming schedules
$390

9 sessions

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