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Unleash your creativity and master the art of drawing with a wide range of classes in Chicago. Learn essential techniques, explore various mediums, and gain the skills and confidence to create stunning works of art.

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Ex Libris: Relief Print Booklet (Ages 16+)

Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL

Design, cut, and print your own relief bookplate to personalize your book collection. Join the centuries-old tradition - Ex Libris!

(83) Beginner 16 and older
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Theatrical Orchids in Colored Pencil

Chicago Botanic Garden @ 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.

(122) All levels 18 and older
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$499

3 sessions

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Figure Drawing Sampler

Evanston Art Center

This is a unique opportunity to sign up for a single day art class. This is designed for potential students who want to gain basic-level exposure to the visual arts at the Evanston Art Center. We want this to be a low stress, low commitment way to experience EAC offerings. One-day workshops in other disciplines are also available. Note: This workshop uses a nude model.

(83) All levels 18 and older
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Drawing Fragments

Evanston Art Center

This is a workshop focused in drawing as a by-product of creative production rather than a precursor. We will build images based in a free association of fragments (discarded materials) from each student’s creative process, working with a combination of techniques such as ebony rubbing, thread tracing, hand and machine stitching, found object collage, blind drawing, and mono-printing.  Students will be given a set of prompts to begin the...

(83) All levels 16 and older
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Scratchboard and Claybord with Inks

Evanston Art Center

Explore drawing skills with Scratchbord – India ink on a clay-based paint on top of Masonite.  Claybord is the same thing, only without the India ink.  Special inks made for the board will be explored with unique effects. Skill Level: Beginner 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,...

(83) Beginner 18 and older
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Drawing Nature Seedpods

Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, 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. 

(122) All levels 18 and older
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$312

4 sessions

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Painting & Drawing III: Portrait

Aartwerk Studio @ 1141 W Granville Ave, Chicago, IL

In this course we shall concentrate on portrait, working from a live model. Students are free to use mediums of their choice, but will be encouraged to follow suggested assignments and approach the subject in different ways. Homework: Students are strongly encouraged to do assigned homework regularly, as continuous practice is crucial to your development. Please be advised: you are welcome to come to Open Studios and work on your homework...

(12) All levels 16 and older
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$380

8 sessions

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Underpaintings for Colored Pencils

Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, 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!

(122) Intermediate 18 and older
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$312

4 sessions

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Demonstration: Conveying Depth in the Landscape

Evanston Art Center @ 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.

(83) All levels 18 and older
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Drawing III, Figure

Aartwerk Studio @ 1141 W Granville Ave, Chicago, IL

In this course we shall start with proportion and foreshortening of the human figure, at which point we’ll simplify the figure geometrically. We shall further explore gesture and character of the human form through study and croquis (quick-sketch) using a live model. Students will also learn basic anatomy of the human body and head. Towards the end of the course a class will be dedicated solely to portrait drawing. Students are strongly encouraged...

(12) Advanced 16 and older
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$270

8 sessions

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Drawing II

Aartwerk Studio @ 1141 W Granville Ave, Chicago, IL

This intermediate level drawing course will focus on the development of students’ drawing skills as well as their individual sensibility and artistic voice. Furthermore, in order to fully explore the potential of drawing, students will first be introduced to basic color theory and various new materials, including colored pencils, dry and oil pastels, marker pens and ink. At this level, students will have the liberty to choose their subject matter...

(12) Intermediate 16 and older
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$260

7 sessions

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Painting II & Drawing II

Aartwerk Studio @ 1141 W Granville Ave, Chicago, IL

Elevate your artistic journey with Painting II & Drawing II at Aartwerk Studio. For returning painting enthusiasts, explore and enhance your personal language and body of work in Painting II. In Drawing II, delve into intermediate-level techniques, from basic color theory to diverse materials, empowering you to express your unique artistic voice while encouraging the creation of original compositions.

(12) Intermediate 16 and older
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$260

2 sessions

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Drawing Workshop

Artpie @ 608 North Ave, Waukegan, IL

One-on-one instruction, tips and guidance to improve your drawing ability. Whether you are a novice or trying to get back into drawing, this workshop will give you the studio time to draw and get better at what you love to draw! You will practice still life, landscape and portraiture. You will get tips on proportion, composition and shading, and experiment with different drawing tools. All drawing supplies provided, but feel free to bring...

(1) All levels 11 and older
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Drawing in Carbon Dust

Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Rd, Chicago, IL

Carbon dust is a beautiful, versatile, and little-known medium that lends itself to both broad, painterly expression and to extremely fine detail. It is appropriate to all botanical subjects as well as to landscapes and still lifes. Working on various paper with a variety of black pigments (applied with both brushes and pencils, we will focus on botanicals to explore many rich possibilities. The School's CEUs=0.9 Required Materials: • Tracing...

(122) All levels 18 and older
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$159

2 sessions

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Color Pencil Workshop

Chicago Botanic Garden @ 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...

(122) All levels 18 and older
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$186

3 sessions

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Drawing as Meditation

Chicago Botanic Garden

Practice drawing and color techniques as a form of meditation. Slow down the art-making process, creating a peaceful and healing experience. Use intuition to connect to natural, creative forces. Through this meditative practice, enjoy calming, observational drawing of plants or flowers from your own home. Explore using tone and color to create a serene mood with watercolor markers on paper. A supply list will be sent.

(122) All levels 18 and older
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$74

2 sessions

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Create NEW from OLD

Ingrid's Originals Inc. @ 3729 N Ravenswood Ave, Chicago, IL

How to recycle your art into something new. How many of us have painting stored under the bed or in another hiding place that we are not happy with, or we just can't move ahead because we are stuck? Sometimes we have to jump off the cliff and take chances to create a new and exciting piece from that old boring painting. This is your chance to explore the options that you have and create a new painting from an old one. Come and join us in the...

(1) All levels 16 and older
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$200
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Portrait and Figure Studio

The Art Center Highland Park @ 1957 Sheridan Road Highland Park, IL , Chicago, IL

Draw or paint from live models. Study form through anatomy, values, color theory, and lighting. Explore a variety of techniques and work in the medium of your choice. All levels are welcome. Required Supplies Optional Supply List (work in the medium of your choice): Charcoal Paper Charcoal (medium vine) Sandpaper Pad Chami Kneaded Eraser Stump Oils Acrylics Pastels Watercolors Plastilina etc… There is an additional...

(1) All levels 18 and older
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$215

5 sessions

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Garden Design: Art of the 5 x 7 Sketch

Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, 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.

(122) All levels 18 and older
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$199

3 sessions

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Essentials of Perspective Drawing

Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe, IL

New! Successfully illustrating proper positioning of objects in space is an essential component of drawing. Through sketching structural elements in the Garden and in the classroom setting, you will gain an understanding of linear perspective, shadows, and reflections. Explore how you think about the visual representation of a landscape to improve the realism of your artwork. Dress for the weather.  Prerequisites: Botanical Drawing 1 or...

(122) All levels 18 and older
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$149
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