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Unleash your creativity and explore a world of endless artistic possibilities as you learn to create captivating compositions using a diverse range of materials and techniques. Let your imagination soar in this dynamic art course that focuses on conceptual practice and personal process.

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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.

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Introduction To Printmaking With Photopolymer Plates

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Discover the expressive potential of photopolymer plates in this hands-on introduction to fine art printmaking. Explore both relief and intaglio techniques while learning image preparation, plate development, inking, and printing. Ideal for artists interested in combining traditional and digital methods, this workshop fosters creativity through experimentation.

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The Creative Spirit

Evanston Art Center See all classes by this school @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL

Join multidisciplinary artist Alyson Lyon for an immersive workshop that blends intuition, journaling, and mixed media art. Start by discovering your personal journaling style and collecting found objects, then create a unique mixed media piece using your collected materials and journal insights. Experience a creative journey that fosters inspiration and self-expression.

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Mixed Media Art Workshop

Discovery Center See all classes by this school @ 4318 N Elston Ave, Chicago, IL

Unleash your creativity in our Mixed Media Art Workshop! Explore diverse techniques like collage, painting, printing, and more to create dynamic compositions. Develop your artistic vision and expressive skills in a supportive environment. Join us and transform your artistic practice today!

(305) All levels 16 and older
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Altered Art (Ages 16+)

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  • 16 and older
  • $185
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  • Online Class, Online, IL
  • 15 hours over 5 sessions

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Class Description

Description

Explore various methods, approaches, and techniques in application to found imagery and objects. As a class we will utilize drawing, painting, collage, assemblage, and altered books while learning about different mixed-media artists working in altered art. Although the course will focus primarily on two-dimensional media, students are welcome to experiment with any media of their choosing!

Required Materials

  • Glue stick (UHU Glue sticks work well)
  • Matte or gloss mod podge - 4 oz – 8oz
  • Matte or Gloss Acrylic Gel Medium – 4 oz
  • Scissors
  • x-acto knife
  • Sharpie
  • Acrylic paint (yellow, blue, red, white, black - 4 oz)
    • (Recommend: Ivory black, titanium white, cobalt or Ultramarine blue, Cadmium red,
  • Cadmium yellow light hue)
  • Acrylic paint brushes, assorted sizes
  • Painting Palette (take-out lids work well)
  • Eraser (I recommend plastic eraser)
  • 1 18 x 24” Mixed media paper 140 lb
  • 5 sheets of 9x12” mixed media paper (or heavy paper that can handle collage)
  • Other materials determined by students

Helpful, but not Required:

  • Glue gun
  • Superglue
  • Sand paper

Please Note:

  • This interactive online class is presented via Zoom. Please download Zoom (www.zoom.us), and register your email address prior to your first class.
  • You will be emailed Zoom meeting instructions, including a unique URL and meeting code to join the class at least 1 day before the start of the class.
  • Review the supply list posted. Students are responsible for purchasing all necessary supplies.
  • Classes that do not meet enrollment minimums will be cancelled three days prior to the start of the class.

Refund Policy

Tuition is refundable for Adult and YFA (Youth Fine Arts) classes, minus a processing fee for each class dropped, only if we are notified by or on the next working day after the first class has met.

Workshop fees (minus a processing fee) are refundable up until one week prior to the program. If we are notified at least business days prior to the scheduled start date, a processing fee of $50 is charged for dropping adult classes, YFA classes, or workshops costing $100 or more or a $25 processing fee is charged for dropping programs costing under $100. A processing fee equal to 50% of the tuition is charged for adult or YFA classes and camps that are dropped during the period from six days before the first class meets and the next working day after the first class has met (workshop fees are not refundable during this period). Please refer to the chart below.

Students are responsible for notifying us that they wish to drop a class or workshop; not attending class does not constitute an official withdrawal from courses or cancellation of tuition or fees. If you must drop a class or workshop after the deadline, no refunds will be given. There is no deferred, reduced or pro-rated tuition. Membership is non-refundable. Refunds will be processed within three weeks of notification of intent to drop.

There are no exceptions to the this refund policy.

Please contact us at [email protected]

Refund Schedule for Dropped Classes or Workshops


Type Dropped 8 business days or more before the 1st Session* Dropped between 7 business days before the 1st Session & the 1st Working day after the 1st Session Dropped after the 1st Working day after the 1st Session*
Adult & YFA Classes & Camps Tuition refunded minus $50 processing fee** Tuition is refunded minus a processing fee equal to 50% of the Tuition No Refund or Credit
Workshops costing $100 or more Tuition refunded minus $50 processing fee** No Refund or Credit No refund or credit
Workshops under $100 Tuition refunded minus $25 processing fee** No Refund or Credit No Refund or Credit

*The first session is defined as the first day a class or workshop meets (not the first class or workshop attended).

**To avoid paying the processing fee, students may elect to receive a full tuition credit for classes or workshops dropped seven days or more before the first session. Tuition credit will expire one year from the date the class or workshop is dropped and must be used in full for EAC class and/or workshop tuition. After the credit is redeemed, no further refund options will be available.

Tuition credits are not redeemable for cash under any circumstances. Credits may be transferred to another individual only with written notice.

In any event where a customer wants to cancel their enrollment and is eligible for a full refund, a 5% processing fee will be deducted from the refund amount.

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Evanston Art Center

Evanston Art Center is a non-profit (501(c)3) visual arts organization in Evanston, IL. The Evanston Art Center specializes in art education, scholarship programs, community events, public programs, outreach and exhibitions. All exhibitions are free and open to the public.

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This interactive online class is presented via Zoom. Please download Zoom (www.zoom.us), and register your email address prior to your first class. You will be emailed Zoom meeting instructions, including a unique URL and meeting code to join the class at least 1 day before the start of the class. Review the supply list posted. Students are responsible for purchasing all necessary supplies. Classes that do not meet enrollment minimums will be cancelled three days prior to the start of the class.

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