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Learn the art of pottery, woodworking, and jewelry making in Chicago and discover your creative side through hands-on classes led by experienced instructors. Master the techniques of painting, drawing, and printmaking in Chicago's vibrant arts community, and cultivate your artistic skills under the guidance of talented local artists.

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Laser Cut Coasters

Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL

Learn how to make a set of coasters with our Boss Laser Cutting & Engraving machine. Engrave your custom design or pattern, a photo from your phone, or text into wood to create unique functional piece of art you can use daily or gift to a friend or loved one. Each student will leave with a set of four custom coasters.

(83) All levels 18 and older
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$115
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Creative Rope Bowl Workshop (Ages 16+)

Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL

Unleash your creativity and learn the techniques to sew personalized rope bowls and baskets. Add your creative touches with fabric, yarn, and embroidery floss. Join us for a day of crafting and make a unique piece to take home!

(83) Beginner 16 and older
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$130
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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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Spinner Ring

Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL

Students will learn the basic silversmith techniques necessary to make a spinner ring including: cutting, filing, annealing, stamp and hammer texturing, metal forming, soldering, and finishing.

(83) All levels 16 and older
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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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Laser Cut Photo Puzzle

Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL

Using a photo of your choice, we'll print them in the lab and create a custom puzzle pattern on the computer.  We'll mount the photo to a board and laser cut the pieces.

(83) Beginner 12 and older
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Glass Enameled Foldform Bowl

Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL

Create a copper fold from bowl then fire on glass enamel! Learn various techniques for applying glass enamel onto this unique form, and use sifting, stencils, Limoges and fine line black. Apply a combination on transparent and opaque enamels to embellish the form to create depth and texture. The proper gauge copper will be purchased at beginning of the class; bring in your own enamels.

(83) Intermediate 18 and older
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$145
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Frame Loom Weaving Studio

Chicago Botanic Garden

Explore ways of using surface, image, and text within woven forms to create an independent project under instructor guidance in this course for intermediate students. Delve into the construction of fabric and apply these skills to your own artistic practice. Weekly presentations on contemporary weavers will complement this studio course. Notes: Bring your own frame loom or use a provided loom. You may also participate in this class online to...

(122) Intermediate 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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Beginning Frame Loom Weaving

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

In this class we examine the many possibilities of creating woven forms using a simple frame loom. Students will experiment with the techniques of tapestry and plain-weave, then explore ways of creating surface, image, and text within a woven form to create independent projects. Students will be exposed to both contemporary and historical artworks and will participate in skill-building demonstrations to broaden their technical skills.

(122) Beginner 18 and older
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$249

5 sessions

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Fall Leaves in Glass Mosaics

Chicago Botanic Garden

In this hands-on workshop, you will use gorgeous transparent glass to create a mosaic inspired by brilliantly colored autumn leaves. You will learn the process of affixing broken and cut art glass to an acrylic panel, considering the best usage of color, shape, and shading.  Once grouted, your art piece will glow like a stained glass window with luminous colors.

(122) All levels 18 and older
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Holiday Willow Workshop: Reindeer

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

Create either a charming rustic reindeer or a holiday tree of willow. The reindeer is 4 to 5 feet from hooves to the tips of antlers. The holiday tree is 5 to 6 feet tall, and can be decorated with twinkly lights and more for the holidays, and then used as a vine support for the summer. Please bring a hammer, hand pruners, and work gloves. No experience necessary. Register for Reindeer, Tree, or both.

(122) All levels 18 and older
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Tin Angel Ornament Workshop

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

Unleash your creativity and craft a unique masterpiece using decorative tin, jewelry parts, rhinestones, and charms. Join this workshop and create a fanciful angel in collage art, perfect as a personalized gift or a charming addition to your collection. No prior experience is required and all skill levels are welcome to indulge in this imaginative workshop.

(122) All levels 18 and older
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Holiday Hedgehog

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

Create an adorable hedgehog, made out of wool. Learn needle felting techniques in this easy, fun class. The hedgehog's shy smile and flower bouquet make him hard to resist.

(122) All levels 18 and older
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Soap Making Quick Starter (In Vegan Recipe) @ Berwyn

TLD Design Center & Gallery @ 2619 Ridgeland Ave, Berwyn, IL

SOAP MAKING Quick Starter Basics in Cold Process Vegan Recipe Suitable Class for groups of 5 or less Science & Safety of Sopponification demystified Class For occasional maker through Indie professional Learn the Art & Craft of cold process soap making (from scratch... not melt and pour) This is a 2 hour class where students learn the entire process (from start to finish) as they work together creating one full base batch to be divided...

(24) Beginner 18 and older
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Herbal Holiday Wreath

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

Get into the holiday spirit by crafting your own unique and fragrant holiday wreath using a combination of holiday greens, herbs, dried orange slices, and spices. Perfect for decorating your home or giving as a thoughtful homemade gift this holiday season. Don't forget to bring your gloves and pruners!

(122) All levels 18 and older
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$162
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Soap Making Quick Starter (In Vegan Recipe) @ Berwyn

TLD Design Center & Gallery @ 2619 Ridgeland Ave, Berwyn, IL

SOAP MAKING Quick Starter Basics in Cold Process Vegan Recipe Suitable Class for groups of 5 or less Science & Safety of saponification demystified Class For occasional maker through Indie professional saponification Learn the Art & Craft of cold process soap making (from scratch... not melt and pour) This is a 2 hour class where students learn the entire process (from start to finish) as they work together creating one full base...

(24) Beginner 18 and older
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Embellish Outside the Lines Hands-On Workshop

Linda Z's Sewing Center @ 1216 E Central Rd, Chicago, IL

Learn to create fun, collage quilts the EASY way - no rules! Discover the designer within you! Join us for 2 days of ideas, learning, prizes and FUN! Paula Bramwell, premier educator from Embellish by Hope Yoder will inspire you to find your unique creativity. Join us, along with, Paula Bramwell, national educator for Embellish - and enjoy two days of ideas, prizes, learning & FUN! Paula will inspire you to find your unique creativity &...

(8) All levels 18 and older
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$199

2 sessions

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Fiber Arts Workshops

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

Come learn how to felt while hearing stories of a knitter, shepherd, and small business owner. Natasha Lewis of Esther’s Place Fiber Arts Studio in Big Rock, Illinois, will share her love of fiber arts and inspire you to create.  Felted Jewelry: Mixed Media Necklace: Create a 1- by 2-inch pendant with many different fiber art techniques, then place it into a bezel setting and complete the rest of the necklace for a beautiful combination of...

(122) All levels 18 and older
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$112
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Tin Ladybug Pin Workshop

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

Create two whimsical ladybug pins from colorful decorative tin, beads, wire, and jewelry parts and pieces. These fun little ladybugs will look great on your hat or jacket. All materials are included. All skill levels welcome.

(122) All levels 18 and older
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$124
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