Apr 28th
10am–12pm CST
Meets 5 Times
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.
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Evanston Art Center See all classes by this school @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL
Discover the power of color in communication through engaging, hands-on exercises. Explore color concepts and theories while creating vibrant collaged sketches. Unlock new ways to interpret and express ideas visually, enhancing your understanding of how color shapes the world around us.
Apr 28th
10am–12pm CST
Meets 5 Times
Evanston Art Center See all classes by this school @ 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.
Mar 25th
6:30–9:30pm CST
Meets 10 Times
Evanston Art Center See all classes by this school @ 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.
Mar 26th
9:30am–12pm CST
Meets 10 Times
Evanston Art Center See all classes by this school @ 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.
Mar 26th
9:30am–12:30pm CST
Meets 10 Times
Food Craft See all classes by this school @ Live Online
In this piñata crafting session, you'll design and create your own colorful piñata while enjoying unique Mexican candies for a fun, hands-on artistic experience.
92nd Street Y See all classes by this school @ Live Interactive Online Classroom
Discover the art of collage and mixed media, exploring different artists each week to inspire your own creations. Through guided demonstrations, you'll learn new techniques that can easily be done from home using materials you already have. Whether you're a beginner or experienced, this class offers fresh ideas and skills to enhance your artistic practice.
Mar 14th
12:30–2:30pm EST
Meets 4 Times
Apr 25th
12:30–2:30pm EST
Meets 5 Times
92nd Street Y See all classes by this school @ 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.
Mar 13th
6–7pm EST
Meets 4 Times
Apr 24th
12–1pm EST
Meets 5 Times
Evanston Art Center See all classes by this school
Unleash your creativity in the vibrant world of collage as you explore the art of paper remixing. Discover the power of snipping, tearing, and assembling diverse papers to craft dynamic compositions. Dive into themes ranging from poetry to personal narratives, igniting inspiration and expression in every piece you create.
Mar 26th
1–3pm CST
Meets 10 Times
Chicago Botanic Garden See all classes by this school @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe, 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.
Chicago Botanic Garden See all classes by this school @ 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.
Chicago Botanic Garden See all classes by this school @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe, IL
Explore the intricate allure of floral architecture with our Pop-Up Paper Flower Card Workshop. Create three charming pop-up cards featuring Midwest natives: pasture rose, fragrant water lily, and pawpaw. With pre-cut pieces, tools, and materials provided, this workshop is perfect for all skill levels.
North Branch Projects See all classes by this school @ 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...
Evanston Art Center See all classes by this school @ 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...
Evanston Art Center See all classes by this school @ 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.
Evanston Art Center See all classes by this school @ 2603 Sheridan Rd, Evanston, IL
You will use photos stored on your iPad or iPhone and images we will create in class to make amazing computer-generated collages. You will also learn how to use images of your art to create new ideas and how to make unique abstracted designs for wearables like t-shirts. This is a great chance to use photos on your Apple devices to create art.
The Morton Arboretum See all classes by this school @ 4100 Illinois Rte 53, Lisle, IL
Learn to make one-of-a-kind handbound books that can be given as a gift, displayed as art, or used to hold photographs, sketches, or journal entries. Artist and instructor Maria Rebelo will model different bookmaking techniques and book styles, including saddle stitch, variations of dos-à-dos or French Fold, accordion books with pockets, Japanese stab binding, hardbound books, and more. Each student will make a total of four unique books of various...
Chicago Botanic Garden See all classes by this school @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe, IL
Suminagashi means floating ink in Japanese. It is the ancient meditative practice of gently floating ink on water to create marble-like patterns. The designs are then transferred to absorbent Japanese paper. Suminagashi offers endless possibilities as no two are ever alike. Paper will be available for purchase in class.
One Strange Bird See all classes by this school @ 2124 W Division St, Chicago, IL
Mixed Media Painting & Collage gives you the opportunity to explore the art of the collage, in this relaxed, social environment. Using found papers, images, and paint learn to create a unique piece of art. Learn basics of composition to create intriguing backgrounds to transfer your found images. Recycled papers and personal mementos can take your work to the next level. Play with wax, water color, and acrylic mediums. You will leave with...
Evanston Art Center See all classes by this school @ Interactive Online Classroom via Zoom, Chicago, IL
Learn the basic skills and tools to create hand-crafted books, including folding, sewing and gluing, and different types of stitches and structures to create several of your own sample books. Skill Level: Beginner Notes: 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 1 day before the start...
Evanston Art Center See all classes by this school @ Interactive Online Classroom via Zoom, Chicago, IL
Further your bookmaking practice with more advanced book forms, and stitching methods. Building on what you've learned from previous bookbinding classes, this class will challenge students to the next level of complexity in their craftsperson-ship and ability to create content. Skill Level: Intermediate Notes: This interactive online class is presented via Zoom. Please download Zoom prior to your first class. You will be emailed Zoom meeting...
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