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Discover a vibrant array of art classes in Chicago that will ignite your creativity and expand your artistic skills. From painting and drawing to photography and pottery, unlock your artistic potential and gain confidence in your abilities with hands-on instruction from experienced artists.

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Abstract Landscape in Acrylic

Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL

Working from my images or your own, each week we will focus on creating a landscape. Explore acrylic textures and paints to give us a variety of approaches: starting with grounds, and incorporating the different kinds of textures acrylics provide. A great opportunity to discover many mediums.  In-person class (with reduced capacity) closely following Restore Illinois guidelines.  Face coverings required throughout the duration of class. ...

(83) All levels 16 and older
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$225

5 sessions

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Painting with Gouache

Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL

Explore the versatile world of gouache painting in this beginner-friendly course. Discover the techniques of layering, blending, and brushwork as you create stunning works of art. Perfect for watercolorists wanting to expand their palette or newcomers seeking a forgiving medium.

(83) Beginner 16 and older
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$240

5 sessions

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Outdoor Sketching and Perspective (Ages 16+)

Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL

Unleash your creativity and hone your drawing skills in the great outdoors with an immersive observational drawing class. Join us in and around Evanston as we explore the urban landscape, mastering the elements of linear perspective, observational drawing, and color. Don't let the weather stop you, we have alternate indoor locations just in case.

(83) All levels 16 and older
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$240

5 sessions

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John Pastoriza-Pinol Watercolor Workshop

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

John Pastoriza-Pinol, an award-winning botanical artist with a doctorate in botany from the University of Vigo, Spain, is coming from Australia to teach a three-day workshop. Learn a technique for achieving the intricacies of fine detail in your paintings. Properly protecting those critical edges in your drawing before laying down your watercolor washes is an invaluable process for contemporary botanical artists. As a result, your paintings will...

(122) Intermediate 18 and older
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$449
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Fall Flowers in Watercolor and Pen & Ink

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

Unleash your creativity this autumn with a captivating art course that explores the vibrant world of fall flowers. Join us for a unique blend of watercolor and pen & ink techniques as you learn to create depth and capture the beauty of these seasonal blooms. Don't miss this opportunity to enhance your artistic skills and immerse yourself in the stunning surroundings of the Chicago Botanic Garden.

(122) All levels 18 and older
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$362

4 sessions

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Painting With Watercolors: Tubes & Pencils

Evanston Art Center

Join this guild style watercolor class and work independently on your paintings while under the guidance of the instructor. Create vibrant compositions using watercolor tubes and pencils. The instructor will work individually with you on composition, watercolor techniques and the use of transparent verses opaque watercolor.

(83) All levels 16 and older
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Oil Painting Studio: Still Life & Figure

Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL

Create paintings in oils using non-toxic mediums as the Renaissance painters did. Choose to paint from still life arrangements or material you bring in. We will also paint from a clothed model for two sessions. We will have 1:1 and group critiques. Some prior drawing recommended.  Bring Materials to the first class: Brushes: 2-4 Flats, Brites, or Rounds-bristle brushes, synthetic/mix #2, 4, 6, 10, or 12 Utrecht, Winsor & Newton ...

(83) All levels 18 and older
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$345

9 sessions

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Encaustic Painting & Mixed Media (Ages 16+)

Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL

Mixed media encaustic painting brings focus to the importance of exploring materials that fuse and combine with the encaustic medium. Discover and develop your own creative voice using a variety of materials. You are responsible for basic supplies listed, although specific materials used for learning new techniques will be provided. Individual items encaustic medium (pre-mixed beeswax and damar resin available in different sizes), either in ...

(83) All levels 16 and older
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$350

9 sessions

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Night Artist Studio

Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL

In this multi-level, multi-media studio class, the instructor will help you to define your personal artistic project and develop your creativity. You will receive personalized attention to help you find inspiration and unblock any creative block you might have. You will learn how to produce a body of work, implement ideas, and make your art deeper and stronger.

(83) All levels 18 and older
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$200

5 sessions

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Mixed Media Mold Making

Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL

Learn the basics of silicone mold making. Create one- and two-part molds from a variety silicones and rubbers, either taken from a created or found object. A variety of materials can be used alongside our molds, including wax, plastic, clay, plaster, and concrete. Designed to help you with production and will allow you to make multiples quicker, whether you make jewelry, sculpture, ceramics, etc. Skill Level: Beginner  In-person class (with...

(83) Beginner 18 and older
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$220

5 sessions

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Watercolors for All Levels - Online

Evanston Art Center

Create both paintings with strong compositions using watercolor tubes, and watercolor pencils. Instruction includes demos on watercolor techniques: applying watercolor washes, painting wet in wet, and painting without a sketch.  Learn about staining and lightfast colors. The instructor will provide a variety of still-lifes, and these will also be available online. We will have individual and group critiques to share your work and support your...

(83) All levels 18 and older
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Drawing with Ink Ages 16+

Evanston Art Center

Learn how to use a brush and quill to make loose, lush drawings. This medium is perfect to combine line and value, and will help you become looser and freer in your practice. Discover how to quickly create painting studies, to work faster and be more self-confident. 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...

(83) All levels 16 and older
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Online Beginning Drawing with Duffy O'Connor (Ages 16+)

Evanston Art Center @ Interactive Online Classroom via Zoom, Chicago, IL

Welcome to the world of drawing! Get an introduction to the fundamentals of observational drawing using the simplest of tools - the pencil.  Students will learn to use line, light and shadow to make still life drawings that offer a realistic yet artistic image. Perfect for students without drawing experience and a good refresher if it's been a little while since you've drawn. Skill Level: Beginner This interactive online ...

(83) Beginner 16 and older
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$230

6 sessions

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Online Beginning Drawing with Vivian Zapata

Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL

Learn about fundamental drawing concepts: line, shape, form, value, proportion, and perspective. Emphasis is on representational drawing of still life arrangements and other subjects. Use graphite and charcoal with confidence. With short presentations and demonstrations, explore concepts, application techniques, and drawing examples. This interactive online class is presented via Zoom. You will be emailed Zoom meeting instructions, including...

(83) Beginner 18 and older
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$410

12 sessions

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Outdoor Sketching and Perspective

Evanston Art Center

Get outside and draw! You will be led on drawing excursions in and around Evanston to learn to draw the urban landscape. Elements of linear perspective, observational drawing, and color will be brought together in this unique class.  This class will only take place outdoors, and will NOT meet at the Evanston Art Center.  Registered students will receive offsite meeting instructions prior to first class via email.  In case of inclement...

(83) All levels 18 and older
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Watercolors: Materials, Composition & Technique

Evanston Art Center @ Interactive Online Classroom via Zoom, Chicago, IL

Create both vibrant and subdued paintings with strong compositions using watercolor tubes, and watercolor pencils. Instruction includes demos on watercolor techniques- applying watercolor washes, painting wet in wet, and painting without a sketch. Learn about staining and lightfast colors. The instructor will provide a variety of still-lifes, and these will also be available online. We will have individual and group critiques– a critique is for...

(83) All levels 18 and older
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$230

6 sessions

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Beginning Drawing with Duffy O'Connor (Ages 16+)

Evanston Art Center

Get grounded in the basics of drawing and artistic expression. Explore basic techniques and subject matter to experimentation in media and imagery. Beginning with pencil, charcoal, pastel and moving to ink and collage, you will explore self-expression through the subject matter of still-life, interior space, the figure and abstraction. Jumpstart your art in this supportive, creative environment. Skill  Level: Beginner  In-person class...

(83) Beginner 16 and older
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Pens, Watercolors and Dr. Martin Dyes

Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL

Create a series of small pen sketches or 1 large art piece beginning with permanent pens. Complete the art with Dr. Martin permanent Dyes (intense inks) and/or watercolors. Bring in still life material and references to make your own unique composition. The instructor will also set up a still life that can be used.

(83) All levels 18 and older
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$155
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Advanced Techniques: Surface Treatments

Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL

Different surface design techniques covered will include sgraffito (carving through layers), mishima (in-lay), slip trailing, stencil and stamp design and application (store and handmade), resist techniques (wax and underglaze), image transfer, and silk screen application.

(83) Advanced 18 and older
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$235

6 sessions

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Drawing Art History

Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL

Throughout history, artists have trained by learning from artists that came before them. We will focus on different areas of art history with particular emphasis on technique, including composition, line quality, values, etc. and then practice these techniques firsthand.

(83) Beginner 18 and older
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$185

5 sessions

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