Jan 8th
1–4pm CST
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Learn the fundamentals of drawing and painting in Chicago with classes that cover everything from figure drawing to watercolor techniques. Gain the skills and confidence to create stunning artwork in various mediums.
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Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL
Individual coaching with your particular drawing and or painting practice. Painting students will be encouraged to draw with the brush in full color. Each class begins with a half-hour of short drawing poses followed by one long pose which extends over 2 or 3 weeks. Supply List Large Newsprint Pad (18x24) Vine Charcoal or 6b pencil Kneaded eraser For Drawing students: Charcoal or Pastel paper ( about 18x24) For Painting students;...
Monday Jan 8th, 1–4pm Central Time
(10 sessions)
Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL
Individual coaching on the drawing and painting aspects of portrait painting. Focus on developing your drawing skills only or develop your abilities to render the model in color. Bring drawing and or painting materials of your choice to the first class for poses lasting 2 to 3 weeks
Sunday Jan 14th, 10am–1pm Central Time
(10 sessions)
Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL
Unleash your creativity with Pen & Ink and Watercolor techniques! Join us for a hands-on artistic journey where you'll learn to create stunning drawings and paintings using a variety of pens and watercolor mediums. Get ready to explore new techniques and unlock your artistic potential.
Friday Jan 12th, 9:30am–12:30pm Central Time
(5 sessions)
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Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL
Learn the art of depicting the human form convincingly in portraiture and figurative paintings at the Evanston Art Center. This course will teach you anatomical subtleties and how to interpret them from life using charcoal, red, and white chalk. Explore the function and form of bones, muscles, and tendons to enhance your artistic skills.
Wednesday Jan 10th, 6:30–9:30pm Central Time
(10 sessions)
Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL
In this class you will explore several drawing mediums and techniques such as Pencil, color pencil, charcoal, Ink and pen, Sumi ink. The class is multilevel and the instruction combines observation drawing and creative practices.
Monday Jan 8th, 9:30am–12:30pm Central Time
(10 sessions)
Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL
This is a multi-level painting class where you will learn the basic techniques of oils. We explore color theory, mixing, multiple mediums, and various applications in several fun exercises. New students follow the class syllabus and continuing students work on individual projects with class and instructor feedback. Bring 18” x 24”, or larger, piece of drawing paper and charcoal to 1st class. Skill Level: All Levels
Wednesday Jan 10th, 1–4pm Central Time
(10 sessions)
Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL
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. Charcoal will be emphasized as the drawing medium but other media such as ink wash will be introduced....
Tuesday Jan 9th, 6:30–9pm Central Time
(10 sessions)
Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL
This introductory drawing class emphasizes representational drawing of still life arrangements and other subjects. Students will learn about fundamental drawing concepts: line, shape, form, value, proportion, and perspective. Students will also utilize graphite and charcoal. Short presentations and demonstrations will introduce students to concepts, application techniques, and drawing examples. In-person class (with reduced capacity) closely following...
Wednesday Jan 10th, 6:30–9:30pm Central Time
(10 sessions)
Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL
Unlock the secrets of drawing realistic space in this comprehensive course at Evanston Art Center. Discover the principles of linear perspective and develop the skills to create accurate visualizations of three-dimensional spaces. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced artist, this course offers valuable techniques and exercises to enhance your drawing abilities.
Friday Jan 12th, 10am–12pm Central Time
(5 sessions)
Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL
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 that offer a realistic yet artistic image. Perfect for new students and a good refresher for the...
Friday Jan 12th, 1–3pm Central Time
(10 sessions)
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...
Tuesday Jan 9th, 6:30–9:30pm Central Time
(10 sessions)
Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL
Learn everything you’ve always wanted to know about going abstract. Discover process, techniques, and concepts behind making abstract art. This class will help you understand what abstract is and how to make it. Supply List please click here
Wednesday Jan 10th, 9:30am–12:30pm Central Time
(10 sessions)
Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL
This course offers a strong introduction to painting in which students learn about color mixing, painting techniques, and composition. Each student receives one-on-one instruction and everyone is encouraged to develop personal themes. The focus of the class is exclusively Acrylics. Students will learn the specifics of this very rich technique, which can equal the wonders of oil when well-mastered. Please click HERE for Materials List.
Monday Jan 8th, 1–4pm Central Time
(10 sessions)
Color Cocktail Factory @ 917 W 18th St, Chicago, IL
Are you thinking about tapping to your creativity? Sip and Make! We provide all the art materials BYOB In a relaxed, social setting, a professional artist will guide the class step-by-step through replicating the nights featured painting
Saturday Dec 9th, 3:30–5pm Central Time
Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL
Participants must have previously completed one EAC painting or drawing class. Figure Studio offers participants the opportunity to work in their choice of media and study the nude. Poses range from one to thirty minutes. Instruction is not included; a classroom monitor will lead the class.
Tuesday Jan 16th, 9:30am–12:30pm Central Time
(8 sessions)
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