Apr 26th
5:50–6:50pm CDT
Meets 7 Times
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The Paintbrush @ 2446 N Clark St, Chicago, IL
Unlock your child's creativity and unleash their inner artist at The Paintbrush. Our comprehensive art program teaches kids the fundamentals of drawing and painting, from shading to perspective, allowing them to develop their skills and express themselves through art.
Apr 26th
5:50–6:50pm CDT
Meets 7 Times
Linda Z's Sewing Center @ 1216 E Central Rd, Chicago, IL
Want to try machine embroidery in a fun & friendly setting with lots of hands-on help and with friends who love embroidery like YOU? Then this event is perfect for you!
The Paintbrush @ 2446 N Clark St, Chicago, IL
Expand your artistic skills and take your drawing and painting to the next level. Join us at The Paintbrush for a class tailored to tweens who are ready to explore more advanced techniques. Enhance your creative abilities and unlock your artistic potential.
Apr 27th
1–2pm CDT
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Explore Art Private Group EventsLinda Z's Sewing Center @ 1216 E Central Rd, Chicago, IL
Unlock the artistry of quilting with foundational techniques and expert guidance at a reputable sewing center. Dive into the world of beautiful fabric creations with skilled instructors ready to support your quilting journey. Elevate your skills and create stunning quilts with this essential course.
Apr 28th
12:30–2:30pm CDT
Meets 5 Times
Linda Z's Sewing Center @ 1216 E Central Rd, Chicago, IL
Join us for a fun and friendly party embroidery event! Learn new techniques while creating five celebration-themed projects. Perfect for those eager to try machine embroidery in a supportive setting with fellow enthusiasts.
May 3rd
10am–5pm CDT
Meets 2 Times
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. Click here for the instructor's recommended supply list. Note: This interactive online class is presented via Zoom. Please download...
Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL
Full Course Name Abstract Alchemy: From and with Nature - Intensive with Artist Judith Kruger Reinterpret nature’s deep imagery and essence employing matter from nature itself within a limited palette. Paint, ink and homemade gesso will be made from inorganic and organic sources including pine soot, shells and earth minerals. Natural metallics and oxidation will be introduced for warmth and depth. These arcane processes have been employed for...
Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL
Learn fundamental drawing skills in this class perfect for both beginning and continuing drawing students. We will use multiple sources for in class exercises and spend time working outside. Skill Level: All Levels Supply List: Supply List for Instructor Jill Sutton Supply List for Instructor Vivian Zapata
Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL
This course will explore broader concepts around portrait making by combining a variety of mediums to create 2D mixed-media portraits. Explore and learn about dry and wet materials, while enhancing and developing skills and nurturing creativity. Students are required to be familiar with the foundation of portrait making.
Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL
If watercolor, gouache, ink or other water based medium is your thing, then this open studio is for you. No assignments. No pressure. Bring your own reference. Set up your own still life. Create something from your imagination. Collaborate with others. Do your own thing but when you want some help the instructor will step in. Open to beginners and advanced artists. Bring your own supplies. Skill Level: All Levels Click here for the instructor's...
Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL
This course is designed for students who are interested in exploring the evolving world of digital illustration. You will begin with traditional media and processes and then translate their ideas digitally in programs such as Procreate and Photoshop. Lectures and presentations will supplement the studio experience, featuring work by contemporary illustrators who are pushing the field of illustration using new tools and approaches to digital mark-making....
Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL
Come learn the foundations of painting! Learn introductory skills to a painting studio practice. You will create multiple paintings from your own individual interests and subjects. Along with learning painting techniques you will practice different methodologies to creating work, such as collage and writing prompts. No previous painting experience is necessary. Click here for the instructor's recommended supply list.
Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL
Utilizing still life, students will learn step-by-step procedure along with the materials and craftsmanship of oil paint. Through studies and exercises, the essential skill of drawing accurately will be developed and the fascinating realms of color theory, composition and creating the illusion of dimension will be explored. Students will need to provide their own supplies. Click here for the instructor's recommended supply list.
Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL
Strengthen your ability to render realistically on paper. We will work on drawing skills with charcoal and pencil (graphite and colored), with an emphasis on getting accurate shapes and expressive value relationships. Drawing is fundamental and these skills will help students with any and all art they may make in future. Some time will also be spent drawing on toned (non-white) paper, because it eases the depiction of form as the middle value...
Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL
Embark on a journey of creativity with our Beginning Wheel Throwing class, tailored for newcomers and experienced potters alike. Expand your pottery repertoire as you delve into advanced techniques and refine your skills on the wheel. Join us to elevate your craft and bring your ceramic visions to life with expert guidance and support.
Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL
Embark on a journey of creativity with our Beginning Wheel Throwing class, tailored for newcomers and experienced potters alike. Expand your pottery repertoire as you delve into advanced techniques and refine your skills on the wheel. Join us to elevate your craft and bring your ceramic visions to life with expert guidance and support.
Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL
Come learn the foundations of painting! Learn basic skills to a painting studio practice. You will create multiple paintings from your own individual interests and subjects. Along with learning painting techniques you will practice different methodologies to creating work, such as collage and writing prompts. You can choose to work with either oil or acrylic paints in this class. No previous painting experience is necessary. Skill Level: Beginner...
Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL
Interested in Abstraction, but don't quite know where to get started? It can be intimidating to think of oneself as an abstract painter, but join me and take that first leap! In this studio watercolor and gouache class you’ll learn a variety of painting techniques and conceptual frameworks for making beautiful abstract pieces! Learn all about gesture, washes, blooms, and the layering process that goes into creating rich textures, colors and compositions....
Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL
From Head to Toe: Contemporary Portrait Making and Figure Study Explore figure drawing fundamentals: proportions, gesture, anatomy, line, shape, composition and mass/value, while working in dry media such as graphite, charcoal, and pastel. Study both classical and contemporary examples that range from Durer to Diebenkorn. We work with the live models during all sessions. Supply List please click here
Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL
With Bauhaus teacher Johannes Itten’s classic, The Art of Color as your guide, you will learn and apply the principals of color theory to oil paintings you will produce from still life material, photographs, and your imagination. Using a limited palette, you will learn how to mix greys without using black, develop a personal palette, and paint colors that sing. You will also look at paintings by Mondrian, Bonnard, Kandinsky, Klee, Morandi, Albers,...
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