Feb 14th
9:30am–12:30pm CST
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Explore a variety of drawing techniques and styles in Chicago with classes that cover topics like figure drawing, perspective, and still life. Learn how to bring your imagination to life on paper with expert guidance from experienced instructors.
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Evanston Art Center See all classes by this school @ 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.
Feb 14th
9:30am–12:30pm CST
Meets 5 Times
Pastimes for a Lifetime See all classes by this school @ Live Online via Zoom
Learn to create stunning gray-scale works of art using colored pencils in this unique course. Explore the three Gray Families - Cool, Warm, and French - and discover techniques for achieving rich tonal values and depth. Perfect for colored pencil enthusiasts who prefer working in tone rather than color.
Feb 12th
1–2pm PST
Meets 4 Times
Feb 12th
2–3pm PST
Meets 4 Times
Feb 15th
11:30am–12:30pm PST
Meets 4 Times
Feb 15th
12:30–1:30pm PST
Meets 4 Times
Feb 15th
3–4pm PST
Meets 4 Times
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92nd Street Y See all classes by this school @ Live Interactive Online Classroom
Elevate your colored pencil artistry in this intermediate to advanced class. Refine your blending and shading techniques to create vibrant, dimensional drawings from still lifes and photographs. Perfect for artists looking to deepen their skills and personal artistic style.
Feb 25th
1–3:30pm EST
Meets 7 Times
Mar 3rd
1–3:30pm EST
Meets 6 Times
Apr 22nd
1–3:30pm EST
Meets 6 Times
Apr 24th
1–3:30pm EST
Meets 4 Times
Jun 2nd
1–3:30pm EST
Meets 5 Times
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92nd Street Y See all classes by this school @ Live Interactive Online Classroom
Discover the surprising versatility of colored pencils in this beginner-friendly course. Learn how to create vibrant drawings from life with nuance, depth, and expression using basic techniques for blending and shading. Unleash your artistic potential with this perfect medium for the home studio.
Mar 3rd
4–6:30pm EST
Meets 6 Times
Apr 21st
4–6:30pm EST
Meets 5 Times
Jun 2nd
4–6:30pm EST
Meets 5 Times
Chicago Botanic Garden See all classes by this school @ Online via Zoom
Experience the beauty of botanical art from the comfort of your own home with Chicago Botanic Garden's online class. Learn the techniques of creating glowing colored pencil drawings on toned paper, adding highlights to achieve luminous, vivid color. Beginners and experienced students alike are welcome to join this virtual artistic journey.
Feb 27th
9:30am–12pm CST
Meets 6 Times
May 1st
9:30am–12pm CST
Meets 6 Times
Chicago Botanic Garden See all classes by this school @ Online via Zoom
Composition is the all-important arrangement of visual elements that contributes to a successful work of art. Discover the components of fine botanical composition in this online class with students of all levels. You will also explore design and execution to enhance your artwork. Prerequisite: Botanical Drawing 1 ART requirement This class will be taught online via Zoom. All registrations must be submitted online two days before your...
May 31st
9am–12pm CST
Meets 7 Times
Evanston Art Center See all classes by this school @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL
Immerse yourself in the art of still life, where each week features new floral arrangements to inspire your creativity. Work in your preferred medium (excluding oil) and receive personalized feedback in a serene and stimulating environment. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned artist, this class offers a perfect opportunity to enhance your perceptual skills and artistic technique.
Chicago Botanic Garden See all classes by this school @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL
The Chicago Botanic Garden’s Greenhouses contain many exotic plants, displayed in facsimiles of their native habitats, which students will use as subjects. Draw from life in the Greenhouses, making studies of the intricate plant structures and colors, then return to the studio to translate studies into compositions. Work in graphite leading to finished work in colored pencil, using all the techniques introduced in earlier colored pencil courses....
Evanston Art Center See all classes by this school @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL
Immerse yourself in the beauty of nature with Pen & Ink Plein Air. Explore outdoor settings, capturing landscapes and architectural details with micron pens, brush pens, and more. Let your creativity flourish as you sketch and paint en plein air, transforming scenes into stunning works of art.
Chicago Botanic Garden See all classes by this school @ 1000 Lake Cook Road Glencoe, Chicago, IL
Unleash your creativity in this whimsical celebration of the Orchid Show of Wonders. Discover the theatrical qualities of orchids and learn how to accurately depict them with non-traditional compositions and vibrant colored pencils. Immerse yourself in the world of theatrical orchids at the Chicago Botanic Garden.
Chicago Botanic Garden See all classes by this school @ 1000 Lake Cook Road Glencoe, Chicago, IL
Explore the intricate world of fungi through colored pencil art at the renowned Chicago Botanic Garden. Learn how to capture the unique forms and vibrant colors of mushrooms using various techniques such as layering and burnishing. Develop your composition skills and create stunning finished works that showcase the beauty of these fascinating organisms.
Chicago Botanic Garden See all classes by this school @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe, IL
Capture nature’s pods using graphite and colored pencil. These media can be used alone or together to explore the subtle colors found in a variety of pods. Color theory and composition will be considered to create striking finished drawings. Some experience in colored pencil preferred. A supply list will be sent.
Chicago Botanic Garden See all classes by this school @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe, IL
Discover the secrets of the Old Masters and learn how to create depth and value in your colored pencil drawings. Join us at the prestigious Chicago Botanic Garden for an exclusive course that will teach you the art of underpaintings. Previous experience with colored pencils is required. Get ready to take your artwork to the next level!
Evanston Art Center See all classes by this school @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL
Uncover the art of creating captivating landscapes and explore the intricacies of perspective, color, and composition. Elevate your artistic skills and bring a new dimension to your creations.
Chicago Botanic Garden See all classes by this school @ 1000 Lake Cook Road Glencoe, Chicago, IL
Broaden your creativity through colored pencil application techniques with an emphasis on transitioning from graphite to color. Various finishing techniques unique to colored pencils will be introduced. Emphasizing form, drawing skills will be strengthened, facilitating your personal expression through botanical art. Live plant specimens will be used in demonstrations. A supply list will be sent. Prerequisite: Previous experience or...
Chicago Botanic Garden See all classes by this school @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe, IL
Learn the art of creating conceptual sketches for garden designs with the Garden Design: Art of the 5 x 7 Sketch course at Chicago Botanic Garden. Discover fundamental tricks and techniques to capture landscape elements freehand in a casual spirit, perfect for impressing clients and adding a touch of creativity to your designs.
Chicago Botanic Garden See all classes by this school @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe, IL
Embark on an adventure to uncover the secrets of the elusive morel mushroom in this immersive course. Learn the early indicators, habitat clues, and precise timing to successfully locate the treasure trove of this cherished spring fungi.
Evanston Art Center See all classes by this school @ Interactive Online Classroom via Zoom, Chicago, IL
Get started in botanical drawing to capture the bounty of the summer season! You will work your way from drawing and shading into the classic ink techniques of stippling and hatching. We will also explore looser styles of ink drawing, as well as touch upon making your own natural inks. Skill Level: Beginner This interactive online class is presented via Zoom. Please download Zoom prior to your first. You will be emailed Zoom meeting instructions,...
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