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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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Pen & Ink & Watercolor

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.

(86) All levels 16 and older
$240

5 sessions

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Online Gray Colored Pencil 101

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.

(21) Intermediate 7 and older
$180

4 sessions

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Colored Pencils (Intermediate/Advanced)

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.

(1,124) Intermediate 18 and older
$415

7 sessions

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Colored Pencils for Beginners

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.

(1,124) Beginner 18 and older
$355

6 sessions

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Drawing with Colored Pencils

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.

(136) All levels 18 and older
$349

6 sessions

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Composition: Online

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...

(136) All levels 18 and older
$449

7 sessions

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Smell the Roses: A Weekly Still Life Class

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.

(86) All levels 18 and older
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$260

12 sessions

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Colored Pencil: Exotic Plants

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....

(136) All levels 18 and older
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$312

6 sessions

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Pen & Ink & Plein Air

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.

(86) Intermediate 16 and older
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$240

5 sessions

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Theatrical Orchids in Colored Pencil

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.

(136) All levels 18 and older
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$499

3 sessions

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Mushrooms and Fungi in Colored Pencil

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.

(136) All levels 18 and older
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$449

6 sessions

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Drawing Nature Seedpods

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. 

(136) All levels 18 and older
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$312

4 sessions

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Underpaintings for Colored Pencils

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!

(136) Intermediate 18 and older
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$312

4 sessions

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Demonstration: Conveying Depth in the Landscape

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.

(86) All levels 18 and older
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Color Pencil Workshop

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...

(136) All levels 18 and older
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$186

3 sessions

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Garden Design: Art of the 5 x 7 Sketch

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.

(136) All levels 18 and older
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$199

3 sessions

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Finding the Elusive Morel (Onsite)

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.

(136) All levels 18 and older
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Botanicals in Ink

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,...

(86) Beginner 18 and older
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$150

5 sessions

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Reviews for More Drawing Classes in Chicago

More Drawing Classes in Chicago are rated 4.5 stars based on 1,367 verified reviews from actual CourseHorse.com purchasers.

  • Pen & Ink & Watercolor

    Reviewed by Marie V. on 6/2/2024
    Great teacher. The space is also wonderful. Love the brightly lit room and going to class in a building filled with art.
  • Colored Pencils for Beginners

    Anonymous review on 2/13/2024
    Loved the class! This was my first colored pencil class so I really wasn’t familiar with how to approach making an image using colored pencils. I learned a lot about layering colors, blending, and about color theory. It was great!
  • Pen & Ink & Watercolor

    Reviewed by Barbara M. on 10/21/2023
    Pen, Ink and Watercolor has proven a wonderful art experience encompassing teaching of technique, skill and medium as well as sharing up to date information on the current art world. Michelle Kogan is a notable teacher and artist, supportive of student growth and experimentation. I have signed on again for another session.
  • Colored Pencil: Exotic Plants

    Reviewed by Mary P. on 5/13/2017
    Great class learned a lot

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