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Unlock your inner artist and explore the world of painting with a diverse range of classes in Chicago. From beginner to advanced, discover new techniques, develop your skills, and gain the confidence to create beautiful works of art.

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Expressive Watercolor: Open Studio

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

The freedom and fluidity of watercolor allow a bolder, larger, looser approach to your work. We will explore wet into wet and wet into dry techniques. This course is designed to build on foundational watercolor techniques with individualized personal instruction.  Prerequisite: Previous watercolor coursework or experience.

(122) Intermediate 18 and older
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$287

6 sessions

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Intermediate Landscape Watercolor

Chicago Botanic Garden

We will explore a variety of watercolor techniques for landscape painting, concentrating on composition, textures, and washes. Be inspired by the diverse plantings of the Chicago Botanic Garden.

(122) All levels 18 and older
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Painting II

Aartwerk Studio @ 1141 W Granville Ave, Chicago, IL

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. The course is ever changing throughout a year: we shall introduce and discuss different artist every week. For your convenience, the course consists of 4 class sessions. Materials:...

(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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Intermediate Watercolor

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

Continue to learn various watercolor techniques and color theory while exploring different ways to combine light, color, and textures in watercolor painting.  Prerequisite: Beginning Watercolor or similar experience.  A supply list will be sent.

(122) Intermediate 18 and older
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$249

5 sessions

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Botanical Art with Gouache Workshop

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

New! Gouache is an opaque watercolor medium traditionally used in botanical art. Learn how to use gouache to capture the textures found in spring bulbs from lush petals to textured roots. Students will work from live specimens. Some gouache materials will be supplied.  Prerequisite: Watercolor I or previous experience. The School’s CEUs=10 

(122) Intermediate 18 and older
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$229

2 sessions

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Meditations in Ink: Bamboo and Dragonfly

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

Asian Brush Painting Workshop New! Join a relaxing, meditative exploration into the nature and techniques of painting bamboo in the hsieh-i style of brush painting, called sumi-e in Japan. Through demonstrations and hands-on painting, learn to paint traditional bamboo with a high-flying guest dragonfly in ink and color. You will come away with two completed projects.  Previous art experience is not necessary. ...

(122) All levels 18 and older
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$189
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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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Sumi-e, Japanese Ink Painting Workshop

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

Sumi-e, the ancient art of Japanese ink painting, captures the spirit or essence of an object in the fewest possible strokes. You will receive individualized instruction and learn to use these traditional painting techniques and equipment to depict classic nature subjects. No previous experience is required. A supply list will be sent.

(122) All levels 18 and older
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$162

4 sessions

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Kids Ages 8-12: Create & Learn

Aartwerk Studio @ 1141 W Granville Ave, Chicago, IL

Classes for this age group are designed to introduce children to basic principles and concepts of visual art through playful and creative projects.  These include color theory, elements and principles of design, and important art movements and famous artists.  Children will not be overwhelmed with information, but rather work on projects that are designed to excite curiosity and cultivate understanding through creative exercises. ALL MATERIALS...

(12) All levels 8 - 12 years old
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$120

5 sessions

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Abstract Oil Painting I

Ausrine's Arts Room

This is first abstract oil painting class for students who have some basic knowledge of oil paint, materials and methods. Students are encouraged to sign for a block of 5 classes.

(7) All levels 16 and older
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Capturing Birds in Watercolor

The Morton Arboretum @ 4100 Illinois Rte 53, Lisle, IL

Complex and colorful, birds are one of the most common subjects among wildlife artists. Join artist Alex Warnick as she shares the tips and techniques she’s gained over years of painting birds professionally. Participants will develop skills that empower them to express the beauty of birds while learning watercolor techniques that can be applied to any subject matter. In this two-day workshop, participants will learn how to capture birds’ critical...

(15) All levels 16 and older
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$162

2 sessions

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Painting Class

Ausrine's Arts Room

Abstract painting in Acrylic/oil.

(7) All levels 16 and older
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Abstract Oil Painting II

Ausrine's Arts Room

Abstract oil painting for students who has basic knowledge of oil paints, materials and methods.

(7) Intermediate 16 and older
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Oil Painting II - Beginners

Ausrine's Arts Room

Second Class for students who would like to gain some knowledge in oil painting materials and technique. Block of 5 classes will be offered and encourage to consider. Students are welcome to join class any time.

(7) Beginner 16 and older
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Oil Painting Class IV - Beginners

Ausrine's Arts Room

This is forth class of five for students who would like to gain basic knowledge in oil painting, methods and materials.

(7) Beginner 16 and older
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Oil Painting Class V - Beginners

Ausrine's Arts Room

Fifth and the last class of five for students who would like to gain basic knowledge in oil painting, methods and materials. This is the final class for the semester and critique/discussion will happen during the extra hour after the class.

(7) Beginner 16 and older
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Explorations in Color

Ausrine's Arts Room

Oil painting class for students who needs more knowledge about creating and applying color hues, saturation, texture and process of discovering own color language. Session of 6 classes. All levels of experience are welcome. Acrylic will be an option. $75.00 per one 2 hours session per person.

(7) All levels 14 and older
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