Fri, Feb 17
10:00am - 12:00pm Central Time
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at Evanston Art Center - Evanston 1717 Central St, Evanston, Illinois 60201
Learn linear perspective and unlock the secrets of drawing realistic space! You will be introduced to one and two-point linear perspective, the basis for accurate visualization of three-dimensional space developed during the Italian Renaissance. Students will begin with exercises that will lead to more refined drawings of objects as well as observed...
Learn linear perspective and unlock the secrets of...
Read moreFriday Feb 17th, 10am - 12pm Central Time
(5 sessions)
at Evanston Art Center - Evanston 1717 Central St, Evanston, Illinois 60201
Knowledge of anatomy is essential for artists to depict the human form convincingly in portraiture, figurative, historical, and genre paintings. Each class will begin with a lecture to explain and clarify the anatomical information. Students will then draw from the live model incorporating the lessons of the day and learn to interpret...
Knowledge of anatomy is essential for artists to...
Read moreThursday Feb 16th, 6:30pm - 8:30pm Central Time
(5 sessions)
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at Chicago Botanic Garden - Glencoe 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, Illinois 60022
Escape from the rigors of winter by exploring the world of tropical plants. Expand your mastery of colored pencil while working from unique tropical plant specimens. You will experience the joy of vibrant color offered by orchids, proteas, ginger, birds of paradise, or anthuriums. Composition and colored pencil technique will be evaluated each week...
Escape from the rigors of winter by exploring the...
Read moreFriday Feb 24th, 9am - 4pm Central Time
(3 sessions)
at Evanston Art Center - Evanston 1717 Central St, Evanston, Illinois 60201
Using still life and reference materials, create drawings and paintings using a variety of pens–dip pens, micron pens, brush pens; watercolors, Dr. Martin Watercolors, inks, and brushes, on various papers. Click here for the instructor's recommended supply list.
Using still life and reference materials, create...
Read moreFriday Feb 17th, 9:30am - 12:30pm Central Time
(5 sessions)
at The Paintbrush - Lincoln Park 2446 N Clark St, Chicago, Illinois 60614
For toddlers/preschoolers ages 2-5 and their caregivers. In this Signature class kids learn about ART though hands-on ARTist-inspired lessons using a variety of hands-on approaches including drawing, painting, collaging,etc. Plus playtime in our ART-themed playroom. Notes Parent is required to accompany and assist child. No eating/drinking in...
For toddlers/preschoolers ages 2-5 and their caregivers....
Read moreWednesday Mar 1st, 9:30am - 10:20am Central Time
(8 sessions)
at Evanston Art Center - Evanston 1717 Central St, Evanston, Illinois 60201
Jump into the wonderful and dynamic world of comic books, graphic novels, manga, and zines! Students will learn and explore how to create their own comic book from start to finish through storytelling, character design, typography, cover design, and more! This class will explore a variety of traditional and non-traditional comic styles, genres,...
Jump into the wonderful and dynamic world of comic...
Read moreMonday Jun 19th, 12:30pm - 3:30pm Central Time
(5 sessions)
at Evanston Art Center - Evanston 1717 Central St, Evanston, Illinois 60201
Draw and paint inside the Lincoln Park Conservatory or Garfield Park Conservatory. Work in drawing mediums and or watercolors and watercolor pencils. Focus includes instruction on creating quick thumbnail sketches, composition, and color. Supply list.
Draw and paint inside the Lincoln Park Conservatory...
Read moreSaturday Feb 25th, 9:30am - 12:30pm Central Time
(2 sessions)
at Evanston Art Center - Evanston 1717 Central St, Evanston, Illinois 60201
Students will learn the process composing comic art pages digitally, including both scanning in traditionally inked art and drawing digitally with a tablet. You will learn to work with multi-layered digital art files to create colored pages with detailed backgrounds, narration, dialogue and sound effects, working towards the goal of creating a finished,...
Students will learn the process composing comic art...
Read moreThursday Feb 16th, 4:15pm - 6:15pm Central Time
(5 sessions)
at Chicago Botanic Garden - Glencoe 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, Illinois 60022
You will create a 22- x 30-inch painting of one large orchid or a grouping of different colored orchids. With this high impact painting, you will learn how to compose, how to scale up from studies and how to use large brushes for maximum effect. You will work from both live orchids and photos. All media welcome. A supply list will be...
You will create a 22- x 30-inch painting of one large...
Read moreSaturday Mar 4th, 1pm - 4pm Central Time
(4 sessions)
at Evanston Art Center - Online Interactive Online Classroom via Zoom, Chicago, Illinois 00000
Using still life and reference material, students will create drawings and paintings using a variety of pens–dip pens, micron pens, brush pens, watercolors, Dr. Martin Watercolors, and brushes on various papers. Material list NOTE: You do not need to purchase all here. Select a few penholders; nibs; India ink; regular watercolors: primary colors...
Using still life and reference material, students...
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at Aartwerk Studio - Edgewater 1141 W Granville Ave, Chicago, Illinois 60660
Our introductory course is designed for absolute beginners. In this course students will acquire an understanding of basic concepts and begin to develop their drawing skills. We shall start at the rudimentary level by understanding the potential of the materials we’ll use, namely pencil and charcoal. We shall further study elements and principles...
Our introductory course is designed for absolute...
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Discovery Center
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Irving Park
4318 N Elston Ave
2nd Floor, Chicago, Illinois 60641
Turn your stick figures & doodles into artwork. It's not hard & in this class you'll get plenty of attention & encouragement. We'll introduce you to basic drawing by studying a variety of objects, styles & techniques. The skill you develop in this class will increase your ability to draw quickly, accurately & to your satisfaction....
Turn your stick figures & doodles into artwork....
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at Evanston Art Center - Evanston 1717 Central St, Evanston, Illinois 60201
Introduction to the fundamentals of observational drawing. Begin drawing basic geometric forms and gradually advance to more complex subject matter. Using black & white media such as graphite (pencil), conte crayon and ink, you will apply a variety of drawing techniques to produce light and shadow, contrast, depth, and perspective to make drawings...
Introduction to the fundamentals of observational...
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at Evanston Art Center - Evanston 1717 Central St, Evanston, Illinois 60201
This intermediate class welcomes students who are new to drawing the human figure as well as those with experience in life drawing. Each class meeting will feature a nude model as subject matter. Each week students will complete a series of short warm-up studies (gesture drawings) in preparation for longer poses that will allow for greater detail....
This intermediate class welcomes students who are...
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at Aartwerk Studio - Edgewater 1141 W Granville Ave, Chicago, Illinois 60660
PAINTING II The Painting II course is open to all returning students who took at least one of the introductory painting courses, as well as for those who have previous experience outside the studio. This course focuses on developing your skill, personal language and body of work. DRAWING II This intermediate level drawing course will...
PAINTING II The Painting II course is...
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