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Pushing The Figure: Abstraction and Beyond
Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL
Designed for the figurative painter who wishes to challenge their way of seeing and representing the figure beyond traditional rendering. You will be exposed to the work of Nathan Oliveira, Elaine de Kooning, Richard Diebenkorn, and Barbara Knoll, among many other contemporary abstract figurative painters. Re-interpreting figure/ground relationships, use of color, and mark-making within the context of exploring abstraction and strong design...
Painting, Color and Design
Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL
Get introduced to stimulating color and design methods. Learn how to progress from idea to sketch to painting to both enrich creativity and bring a sense of order to your artwork. Personalize your color palette, and work with the principles of pictorial structure to help you develop an exciting and cohesive body of work. Acrylic or oil paint, charcoal, graphite or colored pencils will be used. Bring what supplies you have to the first class.
Painted Floorcloths (Ages 16+)
Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL
Design your own floorcloth, an Early American art form of floor coverings. Learn various techniques: staining, stenciling, geometric design or free hand images. Display on the floor or use as a wall-hanging. Bring on the first day of class: Any sketch pad Any pencil If the student already has acrylic paint and/or brushes, it is recommended that they come to class the first day before buying any new art materials.
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Plein Air Painting and Sketching
Evanston Art Center @ Interactive Online Classroom via Zoom, Chicago, IL
Create art inspired by nature in oil or acrylic. Learn how to translate the beauty and complexity of the natural world into drawings and paintings. We will alternate working onsite (likely Skokie Lagoons) and at home (via Zoom) while we learn ways to render skies, plant life, and water. Concepts will be explained via lectures so students have a strong grasp of the fundamentals before we head outside. This class will only take place outdoors and on...
Teen Beginning/Intermediate Drawing and Painting (Ages 13-18)
Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL
Ignite your artistic journey in Teen Beginning/Intermediate Drawing and Painting. Delve into the fundamentals of drawing, from mastering line and shape to exploring shading techniques. With watercolor paints, embark on a step-by-step exploration of color and realism, creating captivating landscapes, portraits, and still lifes. Join us, whether you're a returning student or a newcomer eager to embark on new projects and refine your skills.
Painting From Collage
Explore your imagery on a whole new level! Learn to create dynamic large-scale paintings from a self-composed, small-scale collage. Begin by creating a contemporary collage from old magazines, paper scraps and newspapers. Together we will convert our collages into larger paintings, using a guided grid technique. You are welcome to use oils, acrylics, gouache or watercolors. In-person class (with reduced capacity) closely following Restore...
Mixed Media Landscape Painting Ages 16+
Learn how to develop and paint an impressionistic landscape, starting with a simple composition as a foundation, then building layers of color using watercolor and pastel underpainting techniques. Each week students will receive a landscape photo to be used for the class demo during class time and we will paint together, critique, and share the painting process in real time. Skill Level: All Levels Notes: This interactive online class is presented...
Drawing Native Plants
Learn the art of botanical drawing while honoring the beauty of our native flora. Botanical art focuses on building your observational skills and how to be accurate with proportions. We will work our way from spring to fall, using pencil and ink to cover the best ways to draw different flowers and leaves. This interactive online class is presented via Zoom. Please download Zoom prior to your first class You will be emailed Zoom meeting...
Art Mash-Up with Miss Sam (Ages 7-12)
Calling all artists! Join us from the comfort of your home for a virtual mixed media art class. We’ll explore drawing, painting, collage, sculpture and fun crafts in a variety of artistic styles in a fun, supportive atmosphere. 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 at...
Explorations in Mixed Media
Perfect if you’re interested in expanding your mixed-media art practice, working on independent projects, and/or exploring new material combinations with instructor support. Presentations and activities are determined by your interests and preferences. Best suited for students with experience in 2D arts practices. Skill Level: Intermediate/Advanced This interactive online class is presented via Zoom. You will be emailed Zoom meeting...
Pastel Drawing Studio
Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL
Soft pastel is a unique medium that combines the qualities of drawing and painting. Dry pigments look like velvet catching the light. Create pastels from nature, photographs or memories as you explore composition, color, light, shadow and perspective. An advanced studio class with significant independent work. Skill Level: Intermediate/Advanced In-person class (with reduced capacity) closely following Restore Illinois guidelines. ...
Weekly Group Crit
Are you looking to discuss your work in a safe, constructive environment, while learning and growing your artistic practice? Share your work in a free and open discussion to receive both positive and constructive feedback, all with the goal of growth. Lively discussions are encouraged. All media are welcome. This interactive online class is presented via Zoom. Please download Zoom prior to your first class: You will be emailed Zoom...
Teen Beading and Weaving (Ages 10-16)
Staying at home doesn’t mean you can’t brighten up your look and your surroundings! Learn how to utilize different beading and weaving techniques, with many supplies found at home. This interactive online class is presented via Zoom. Please download Zoom prior to your first class: (www.zoom.us(link is external)) You will be emailed Zoom meeting instructions, including a unique URL and meeting ID, to join the class 1 day before...
Texture in Colored Pencil Ages 16+
Evanston Art Center @ Interactive Online Classroom via Zoom, Chicago, IL
Bring more realism to your drawings by learning how to create texture in colored pencil. You will learn how to render soft, rough, fuzzy, smooth and shiny objects. The basics of colored pencil will be covered before moving into more advanced techniques. 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...
Nature as My Muse: Painting Earth Ages 16+
As an element, earth signifies the terrestrial world. As inspiration for a painting class, it is associated with rocks and soil. Create “earth” textures to incorporate into our paintings or mixed media pieces, as backgrounds or textures within landscapes. Focus on a technique, such as crackle paste, rust patina, rock surfaces, or fertile soil each week, and expand upon the possibilities into either a step-by-step painting background or...
Your Signature Script (Ages 12 - 17)
Your Signature Script - Writing the Italic Way (Ages 12 - 17) Using the classic Italic hand to learn penmanship is fun, easy and beautiful, and it adds a sense of history and enjoyment to making the letters. Develop your own signature script, based on the long-ago tradition of Renaissance scribes, to wow your friends and family! Click here for the instructor's recommended supply list. This interactive online class is presented...
Multicultural Art Explorations (Ages 7-12)
Travel the world with @TheArtfulGrammy to explore art from different cultures, including henna design, beaded Masai collars, Japanese cherry blossoms and more! Imagine and create folk art from a variety of cultures to discover how we are all connected. 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...
March into Spring Flowers
Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL
Think spring! Design a floral composition inspired by the spring landscape. This naturalistic design is particularly for those looking to bring the outside in with a whimsical feel. Fresh floral materials to include, but not limited to tulips, iris, jonquil, branches, moss, and more. Please bring floral shears or clippers. All materials and professional instruction included in the materials fee.
$105
Spring Bulb Plants: Creating a Living Garden
Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL
Learn to care and force bulb plants, how to incorporate your landscape, and create a table top garden to take home. Fresh materials to include, but not limited to tulips, jonquil, and hyacinths. Bring gardening gloves, a box 10" x 10" or so to bring garden home.
$120
Mixed-Media: Landscape in Watercolor & Soft Pastel
Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL
Mixed media using watercolors and soft (dry) pastels offers wonderful ways to construct textural, 3D looking artworks, while enjoying the relaxing, meditative, therapeutic aspects of art-making. Explore fun, traditional and experimental ways to apply these materials to achieve interesting effects. We start with a paint-along demonstration, then branch into individual choices of subject. Reference photos (and drawing transfers for those who...
$130
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